The State of Cannabis

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T he Bud Guy – Zach Rosen asks, what is the state of cannabis in our area? He speaks with The Farmacy owner Graham Farrar to seek answers.

The Capitalist – Jeffrey Harding believes that the leading Progressive presidential candidates are scrambling to exploit envy S tate Street Scribe – The wait is over. After overwhelming demand, Jeff Wing finally recaps his favorite Outer Limits episode – “The Zanti Misfits.”

Beer Guy – Telegraph Brewing Company hosts annual Dia de las Obscuras mini beer fest; other brewery happenings around town

The Fortnight – TEDx Santa Barbara event at New Vic; Speaking of Stories’ “Personal Stories” series; jazz shows around town; Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya plays at Lobero; classical performances around town

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Man About Town – Hana Aluna and Jackson Gillies head across the pond; Music Academy of the West fundraiser; Doublewide Kings play Lobero; Martin Scorsese honored; UCSB Pollock’s Special Effects series; Fantastic Fungi screening

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E’s Note – Elliana Westmacott’s four favorite local coffee shops to sit and tackle high school homework Creative Characters – Mike Cregan aims to bring new life into the La Cumbre mall and provide artists with galleries and workspaces with his new venture, the La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts

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On Art – Westmont graduate Sharon Schock joins trio of artists at Linden Gallery 963 What’s Hanging – Ted Mills rounds up art gallery happenings around town this month, from botanical illustrations to Japanese fish-printing

Santa Ynez Valley Snapshot – Thanksgiving in the Valley; Holiday Market at Wildling Museum of Art and Nature; Solvang Nativity Pageant; Santa’s Village; 12 Danish Christmas Elves; tree lighting; Julefest Parade

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THEBUDGUY THE STATE OF CANNABIS

by Zach Rosen

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ith the rise of medical marijuana, cannabis use has become increasingly more accepted within our society. The medical benefits of cannabis for ailments like seizures or pain relief during cancer treatments have become widely praised.

The tremendous service that medical marijuana has provided to ailing individuals has helped remove stigma around its use. And with California approving the recreational use of cannabis, many no longer associate cannabis with the concerns that plagued the 20th century. In fact, cities and communities around the state are recognizing the many benefits of having a local cannabis industry. Both through tax revenue and community outreach, cannabis industries have been helping to support the communities they are a part of. With our area’s rich agricultural industry and unique climate, we are set to be one of the prized growing regions for cannabis. So with cannabis becoming increasingly more accepted by society, it is worth asking: what is the state of cannabis in our area?

Currently cannabis is legal in 33 states for medical use and legal for recreational use in 11 states. While medical marijuana was legalized in California by the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act passed in the 2016 vote approved of its recreational use. But what did that approve? There is still sometimes confusion about what was made legal and how to go about getting some legal weed. In a medical marijuana dispensary, a medical card is still required. But for recreational use, all you need is to be over 21 and have a government issued ID (and this isn’t restricted to only California IDs). There

is also a cap placed on how much one can purchase per day. This is set at one ounce (28.5 grams) of cannabis and up to eight grams of concentrated cannabis.

For those unfamiliar with cannabis quantities, this is more than enough for any normal person. In fact, if you are buying more than that per day, you probably should be questioned because that is an absurd amount of cannabis to consume in one day. Because credit is a federal issue, dispensaries in California currently only accept cash or debit cards. Santa Barbara is a smoke-free city meaning it is legal to smoke marijuana on private property, however it is still prohibited in any public spaces. This includes other forms of consuming cannabis like vaping or eating it.

FROM FARMING TO THE FARMACY California agriculture is known worldwide and the Central Coast offers a unique climate that can successfully grow a wide variety of plants. The area’s praised farming industry goes beyond just growing the grapes that produce world class wines. In the 1960s, Carpinteria had a thriving flower industry. Over the decades they switched between growing different flowers based on market demands. When US flower import restrictions were lifted from South America in the 1990s, the local flower industry suddenly had to compete with cheaper imports. Although some farmers found niche flower markets to specialize in, the industry never fully recovered. With the growing cannabis industry, both for medical and now more recently recreational use, cannabis offered a new opportunity for these ...continued p.12

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The Capitalist

by Jeff Harding

Jeff Harding is a real estate investor and a writer on economics and finance. He is the former publisher of the Daily Capitalist, a popular economics blog. He is also an adjunct professor at SBCC. He blogs at anIndependentMind.com

Bernie and Elizabeth’s Envy

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nvy” is “to wish that you had a quality or possession that another person has.”

In psychological terms, it refers to an emotion which “occurs when a person lacks another’s [perceived] superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it.” All major religions condemn envy (as in one of Christianity’s seven deadly sins).

The Wikipedia article cites envy as a major source of unhappiness (“It begins with the almost frantic sense of emptiness inside oneself…”). It is a powerful human emotion and it has the potential to motivate one to harm those who are the object of one’s envy.

The most interesting aspect of envy is that it changes and diminishes with age as we are more accepting of who we are, except for one thing: money. It is the only envious trait that increases with age.

Politicians tap into envy for political ends. Politicians manipulate people to support policies which feed their primitive desire to strike down the rich and successful. This is why envy politics can be so destructive to society – it divides us rather than brings us together; it tears us down.

The leading Progressive presidential candidates are scrambling over each other to exploit envy. To make sure I was not exaggerating their positions, I just read all of Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders’ policies. Almost every issue they addressed was based on envy.

The core of their Progressive beliefs is that the game is rigged in favor of the rich and biased against workers, women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+, Native Americans, convicts, immigrants, tenants, homeowners, the poor, students, farmers, the sick, and the aged. I might have missed some interest groups.

The problem, they say, is greedy capitalists whose debt-fueled corporations produce shoddy, overpriced products, and exploit underpaid, overworked, abused, and mistreated workers. These capitalists, a mere 1% of the population, have a stranglehold on Washington and use their political power to grab 99% of the wealth and squeeze the other 99% of honest hardworking people who futilely struggle against this corrupt

system. Capitalists, they say, don’t want you to make a decent living, get an education, receive good medical care, have good housing, have economic security in your old age, or live in a clean environment.

Their solution is that the government, through a vast river of social programs funded by taxing the rich, can cure these problems and create a just, fair economic, and political system (which, obviously, isn’t capitalism). As a corollary, they wish to confiscate and redistribute the wealth of the corrupt and disgusting “ultra-rich.”

If you doubt my summation of their programs and policies, go to Bernie and Elizabeth’s websites and see for yourself.

Here is a snippet from Bernie’s website: “For too long, these greedy corporate CEOs have rigged the tax code, killed market competition, and crushed the lives and power of workers and communities across America. Year after year we’ve seen wages slashed and thousands of workers laid off, all while the richest corporate CEOs pay themselves huge bonuses.”

These people hate capitalism, entrepreneurs, successful corporations, and rich (i.e., successful) people. Every one of their policies assumes an evil strawman (capitalism, billionaires, corporations) and imposes draconian rules to control this “corrupt” behavior.

Everything they say about capitalism is wrong. Perhaps you might think this is an arrogant, absurd thing to say, but their analysis of society, the economy, and capitalism is based on falsehoods, statistical manipulation, incorrect historical analysis, and theories that have been proven wrong throughout mankind’s history. Their Progressive policies will destroy our dynamic economy and condemn us to stagnation and poverty.

It makes you question their motives especially when you examine the record of capitalism and free markets.

It has only been in the past 200 of the 100,000 years or so of human history that we have escaped mass poverty. If you think about it, poverty has been the natural condition of mankind since we evolved large brains and opposing thumbs.

The magic that happened was

what we call capitalism or the free market system: individual liberty, private property, free markets, free trade, capital, entrepreneurship, and tolerance. These forces literally rocketed us into prosperity.

It is a myth that poverty is caused by capitalism, billionaires, and corporations. They are the fount of progress. Wealth is created by entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs who start enterprises that succeed in the marketplace. Jobs didn’t become a billionaire because he forced us to buy iPhones.

It is also a myth that progress is confined to the 1%. The belief that inequality is the cause of poverty is a

knowledge, and ability to govern us and radically change society for the good. All they ask is the power to do that. They assume that we in the private sector are fallible human beings, more prone to error than success. Yet somehow, we are fallible but they aren’t. You would have to be a college professor to believe that.

Here are some things to ponder.

There has never been a regime with the powers as vast as those demanded by our Progressive politicians that has eliminated poverty and “inequality.”

There has never been a regime with the powers as vast as those demanded by our Progressive politicians that has not degenerated into some form of

There would be nothing more destructive to our economic well-being than eliminating billionaires. myth. The whole concept of inequality in a free market society is irrelevant.

Everyone in a capitalist society has benefited, even those at the bottom.

There would be nothing more destructive to our economic well-being than eliminating billionaires, those who have become successful meeting the needs of consumers and who have accumulated capital that feeds growth, innovation, and well-being.

Progressive politicians would have you believe that they have the wisdom,

economic malaise or totalitarianism.

It is important to see Progressive politicians like Bernie and Elizabeth for what they are: angry, envious people. Theirs is a story repeated often in history to the detriment of mankind: a messianic utopian vision that can only be accomplished by the coercive power of government. The more power they have, the less prosperity we have.

If you don’t believe that then it would be hypocritical to not crush your smart phone.

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by Jeff Wing

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Zanti Love Song

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am a jug-eared jackanape of seven years old. My close-cropped air force brat haircut reveals a misshapen head like a lopsided jelly bean. I have a lazy eye, no shoulders to speak of and the pizzazz of a fruit tree. But I am slowly being formed by sixties TV into the man I am today. And what a man I am – Look! There! My favorite TV show has just bleared onto the cathode ray behemoth lurking in the corner of our sixties-era living room.

The show is a sci-fi omnibus called The Outer Limits, and every week it takes control of the television set – the horizontal, the vertical. You name it.

“We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical.” Hoo boy!

The show is a casually disturbing foray into nightmare-feeding weirdness.

Just the ticket for Fruit Tree Boy! And now, Fruit Tree Man would like to devote this issue’s long-awaited and ultimately disappointing State Street Scribe column to my favorite Outer Limits episode – The Zanti Misfits. Yes, yes... (rubs spotted paws together in ruminative anticipation) The episode played out something...like...OWW!!

What the hell was that for?! Yeah, I’ll get to it!! No, it’s NOT boring!! It’s got Olive Deering, you moron! OLIVE. DEERING. DOOMED BANK ROBBER SPARKS INTERGALACTIC HISSY FIT Bruce Dern, all hooded eyes and upturned nose and unshaven bankrobber jaw, drives carelessly into a restricted area in the middle of a desert. His reward for this otherwise mild bout of trespassing will be an entymological bitch-slap to end them all. In the car with him is his silent, odd-looking, angular, hideously chain-smoking moll; an actress named Olive Deering who is scarier by several orders than the alien nemesis they will soon encounter.

Dern has just robbed a bank.

He is fleeing by car the scene of his most recent lapse in judgment.

But as he is rocketing through the desert something catches his eye, a glint of silver descending through the sky like an inept drawing. It comes to rest on a hilltop and there goes the neighborhood. Dern has to investigate. He leaves the car to shamble up the side of one of those

loose-rocked hills that little spaceships tend to land on with some regularity, and whose gravelly gradient makes for useful horror-slippage as our B actors try without success to flee the various repulsive meanies that pursue them.

You’ll see.

ANT PROBLEM So it is that Dern quizzically approaches the silver conical spaceship, a little door pops open and out marches a not terribly threatening army of ants the size of prairie dogs, each with a little nose and strange little cupie doll lips one might be tempted to kiss if they weren’t affixed to ant heads. The invaders step out onto conquered Earth in a stopaction goose step that makes them appear very easy to flee, but startled Bruce Dern slips down the hill and is knocked unconscious. He awakens to find a Zanti with Drew Barrymore lips strolling up his forearm, which insectoid sashay inexplicably kills him in a wincing, screaming fit. It develops the Zantis are themselves criminals from the planet…wait for it…Zanti. It’s that same ill-conceived sci-fi TV convention that gives us Vulcans from the planet Vulcan; a strangely ubiquitous bit of screwy extraterrestrial nomenclature that would have people of this planet called ‘Earths.’

PREVIOUS ILL-CONCEIVED ARRANGEMENT By previous arrangement we had agreed to allow the Zanti ship to land in a Death Valley-like location, and to provide the passengers a desert cordon in perpetuity. We probably also told them this g*d forsaken baked hill in the middle of desert nowhere was a popular beauty spot here on Earth, keeping Hawaii and La Jolla secret. “Secure for us your most beauteous place for exile, Earths!” Okay, you dumb ants. Here are the coordinates. Happy landings!

At any rate Dern screws the whole agreement up and the affronted Zantis, feeling pretty good for having killed him just by walking on his arm, take off in their little ship and land atop the U.S. Army’s flyblown command post/ Zanti Welcome Wagon in a nearby tumbleweed-choked desert ghost town.

Here’s where the studio’s ant-builders and over-actors join forces to give us some wild, emotive action. Let’s take a look!

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OVERCONFIDENT ZANTIS MAKE POOR SHOW The diminutive and ill-advisedly cocky ‘invaders’ exit their ship, rappel haughtily down the side of the clapboard army building and begin a slow, twitchy march in the direction of heavily armed men in khaki who waste no time dispensing with the uppity space ants using pistols, grenades, clubs, and (yes) the soles of their army-issue shoes. It’s not much of a fight, and suggests the Zanti criminal element did not do its homework before choosing this particular planet to terrorize.

One or two men in khaki, surely aspiring thespians who, like Dern, thought they would sidle into steady Hollywood employment via this hastily executed teleplay, are ‘attacked’

by Zantis and run screaming around the room. One unfortunate soldier has a Zanti climb under his uniform and seems to go to sleep on the floor.

Even a jug-eared seven-year-old sitting cross-legged in his flannel pajamas could see the foolishness in all this.

INTERGALACTIC TEACHING MOMENT When the Zantis are vanquished, Olive Deering leans against a post and meaningfully drags on a cigarette.

We’ve learned – through the exhausting exposition of a distant Zanti explainer on the short wave space radio – that the Zanti prisoners were sent here deliberately by their overseers to be killed by the bloodthirsty humans.

It seems executions of even the most hardened criminals are illegal on the awkwardly named but comparatively merciful planet Zanti. So this was a sort of extraordinary rendition.

“Humans are expert executioners” the smarmy Zanti leader says on the radio, causing Olive Deering to take a pull on her cigarette and say “expert

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executioners” with an arch little leer of judgement. Whose side are you on, Deering? Yet again Earth’s hapless accountants, ball players, sandwich makers, thoracic surgeons and polo champs – the whole sorry lot of us, that is – get the bum’s rush.

And the Zanti Misfits? We must suppose that the passengers on the doomed Zanti penal ship selected for this expensive route to the Death Chamber were chosen based on the delicacy of their beautiful little mouths, which on the unfortunate planet Zanti are considered a crucial element of facial Zanti menace. We know the opposite is true. What are the takeaways from The Zanti Misfits episode?

1. If an ant is as big as a field rodent and has a human countenance, it is likely a thug from space. 2. Don’t walk away from a slow-moving space bug when you can shoot it or blow it up or laboriously beat it to death with an army-issue shoe. 3. Don’t make hasty deals with government officials from other planets concerning their jailbirds unless you’ve seen a clear picture of the aliens. If the Zantis had been armored grizzlies or acid spewing giant starfish or facehugging trachea enthusiasts we’d’ve been really screwed. 4. If you agree to having a plastic ant placed on your arm while you scream for the camera you may be nominated for an Oscar one day.

MORAL RELATIVISM Back on the planet Zanti, the ineptly produced teleplay thrills the little ones in their Zanti exo-pajamas – but there the episode is called “The Great Parole Board Screwup,” and is used to frighten the kids into cleaning their Zanti rooms and not falling in with the badass Zantis at school. This is pure speculation.

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by Zach Rosen

A Day of Sour at Telegraph Zach Rosen is a Certified Cicerone® and beer educator living in Santa Barbara. He uses his background in chemical engineering and the arts to seek out abstract expressions of beer and discover how beer pairs with life.

Telegraph’s Dia de las Obscuras is an evening filled with special sour beers

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ver the years, Telegraph Brewing Company has been hailed for their unique set of sour beers and each year local beerdoes flock to their brewery for the Dia de las Obscuras event. This mini beer fest showcases their different barrel projects they have going on behind the scenes. Many of the beers are special one-offs, just being poured at that event. Occasionally one of them gets such a great response that it becomes an ongoing offering.

Dia de las Obscuras was held this past week and once again delivered a range of interesting sours. The format has changed over the years from ticketed sessions to large scale events. This year had a mellower vibe with a more open format. Ticket goers could show up at any point during the event and taste their way through these intricate brews.

As with every year, there are a few standouts in the lineup and this year was no exception. One of the more unique beers was Pennyweisen, which incorporated Yuzukoshō, the Japanese seasoning made of chili peppers, yuzu peel and salt, into a witbier base. The seasoning gave it a distinct sharpness with accents of musty lemon peel and chamomile. Alice was an exceptional example of Telegraph’s house style.

Alice is the name of the foeder (more on those later) in which this beer spent 18 months aging on the Telegraph house culture. This house culture began

as a Lactobacillus delbrueckii culture that was contaminated with a type of Brettanomyces. Over the years they have added in different cultures and it is now a distinct mixture of their own house bugs. With no other fruit or spice additions, Alice shows how much flavor these microorganisms can impart to the beer. The caramel and orange peel notes of the Belgian-style amber beer were still apparent, but now they were being accompanied by a tangy finish with accents of sour black cherries and balsamic vinegar.

My personal favorite was the Silkworm’s Siesta, a sour wheat beer with mulberries that had been aged for 12 months in white-zinfandel barrels.

While some of the other beers had more exotic flavors, the mulberries gave the Silkworm’s Siesta a wholesome granola character that supported the wheat beer base. One other beer, Obscura Petrichor, incorporated mulberries.

These fruits were added to a soured Grisette and then aged in red wine barrels to give it a wet earthy aroma.

Petrichor being a reference to the name of the aromatic compound that gives rain its distinct smell. Grisette is one of their farmhouse-style saisons and this year also featured Grisette 317. This single barrel sour was named after the barrel number that this beer was aged in. When sampling the different barrels they noticed that #317 had the right

balance of fruit and funk that they were looking for.

Over the years there have been different barrel tenders between the different Dia de las Obscuras events.

This year Eric Hatton was at the helm of the barrel and blending program.

Each person has their own style however there have been a few themes that have become almost tradition with the lineup of beers. One of those themes is the addition of tea. This year had four different beers that incorporated tea into their process. Arnold’s Reserve combined Irish breakfast tea and lemon zest in a barrel-aged witbier to impart the flavors of an Arnold Palmer. Another sharp citrusy sour was the Natural Days that blended 18-month aged soured saison with lemon zest and mixed berry tea. Bless the Rains used African rooibos tea to impart a garnet hue and a bright raspberry and damp earth aroma to the foeder-aged base beer. Foeders are large upright wooden vats for aging beer in. Barrels may provide more distinct characters but these vessels are great ways of souring large volumes of beer.

Rose Colored Glasses was another foeder-aged sour that got an extra tart dose from the use of hibiscus tea.

The skins of fruit often contain the

wild microorganisms responsible for souring these beers. So naturally many sour ales are aged on fruit. The Japonica Disco Party was aged for 12 months in white zinfandel barrels using loquats to spontaneously ferment the kettle-soured wheat beer base. PEARental Advisory married pears with a farmhouse-style ale and 22 months in red wine barrels to produce a refreshing brew that had a soft tart snap to the flavors of blackberry and ripe pears. One of the more quirky, non-sour beers there was Dr Holland’s Swamp Sauce. This imperial porter had additions of fresh basil and toasted pine nuts to give it the impression of pesto sauce. It hid the 9.0% ABV behind a smooth chocolate flavor accompanied by a savory nuttiness and oily texture. Also on tap was a couple classics including their California Ale and Santa Barbara Mosaic IPA. There were two special varieties of their White Ale including a cranberry version called Crimson Gorilla and a pomegranate edition named Dapper Dan’s POMade. Overall it was another great year of sour beer.

OTHER HAPPENINGS Captain Fatty’s Craft Brewery will be hosting their 5th Anniversary Party this Saturday, November 4, at their Goleta brewery. Join them for a full day of music, food and beer plus the special release of a triple IPA. At the end of the month, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co will be having their 9th Anniversary Party on Saturday, November 30, at their Buellton location. One event not to be missed is the Bierbara feast held each year by Third Window Brewing Co. This epic beer dinner ...continued p.19

Bierbara is inspired by the traditional dish served on Saint Barbara’s Feast Day (December 4) and goes well with all things pork

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X Marks the Spot for Stories

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ach year, the producers of TEDx Santa Barbara select a theme and then curate the best ideas from more than 200 submissions, selecting the ones they believe might have the most impact with our community while fitting the theme. This year, that’s a fairly generic one: “The Stories We Tell.” But underneath the surface, there’s a lot going on. We all have stories – ones that have been told to us, those that we tell each other and, perhaps most notably, the ones we tell ourselves. Those traits aren’t traits unique to Santa Barbara, of course, but we also like to think we have high values on transparency and vulnerability, so while stories are everywhere, and allow us to tackle challenging subjects and perhaps entertain while teaching, we also like to get behind the scenes.

That shouldn’t be an issue at this year’s event, slated for 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, November 16, at the New Vic Theatre, which boasts the biggest lineup of speakers since the local version of “Ideas Worth Spreading” hit town.

Each of the 14 folks giving talks has not only worked hard to get invited to speak at the Red Circle, they’ve also spent six months being coached and having their ideas cultivated, shaped, and sharpened to result in a thought-provoking series.

On tap are Santa Barbara Food Bank CEO Eric Talkin (hard to turn down a guy whose last name fits perfectly with the concept), who will address “Why Giving People More Food Doesn’t End Hunger”; and Julian Reeve, Hamilton’s award winning musical director and a coach who will deliver the talk “Redefining Perfectionism – The Vital Need for Change”; Dean McFlicker, whose “How to Get What You Want” is the veteran TV producer’s guide to getting great results in any situation; Sustainability Strategist Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, whose talk on solving plastic pollution, “Trash is Ruining Recycling,” updates her 2017 topic “Can One Straw Change The World?; and interior designer and author Lori Dennis, whose “A Comfortable Solution to the Homeless Epidemic” presents a simple solution to the epidemic, are among the speakers addressing topics of particular interest to locals.

Tickets cost $100 each because of the intimate nature of the New Vic, and they include the 5-8 pm afterparty a block

away at Youth Interactive with the cast and producers. If they’re sold out before you read this, you can still catch the talks via a free livestream of the show. And once it’s over, be sure to check the website both for videos of the talks, and a slew of other TEDxSB opportunities before next fall, including the organization’s new Salon series of mini-talks on a single topic, and Adventures, visits to check out behind-the-scenes and local destinations. https://tedxsantabarbara.com.

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or something even more local than TEDxSB, catch Center Stage Theater’s Christmas-time presentation of Speaking of Stories “Personal Stories” series. Holiday Memories, which takes place December 9-12, boasts an eclectic collection of original true stories, each with a holiday twist or turn (although not necessarily about Christmas per se), performed by their authors, who range from accomplished professional actors to people appearing in front of an audience for the first time Love, sex, family, childhood misadventures, and more make up the mélange, which features two bills of 10 stories, each performed twice. And then get all warm and toasty – emotionally at least – at the after party on Paseo Nuevo’s upstairs patio to toast the actors with cookies and milk. Visit https://centerstagetheater.org or call (805) 963-0408.

Jazz Joints

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ime was when Santa Barbara was a virtual jazz wasteland, with almost no venues and just a few performances at all in town on anything but a sporadic basis.

Now, we’ve got UCSB Arts & Lectures regular concerts, the Jazz at the Lobero series, and the Jazz Society’s monthly jazz jam holding down regular dates at SOhO. It’s not New York, but not bad for our little berg. November sports a pretty jammed up calendar, beginning with Sunday, November 10, when SBJS brings the Jon Mayer Quartet led by the pianist who worked with John Coltrane, the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Sarah Vaughn and others dating back to the ‘50s, and featuring tenor saxophonist Doug Webb, who has made hundreds of recordings with artists such as Horace Silver, Freddy Hubbard, and Quincy Jones. The Lobero chimes in a pair of

heavyweight dates of its own, with the ceaselessly innovative saxophonist Joshua Redman leading his quartet back to the venue on Tuesday, November 12, to offer up more of his sound that can be challenging, provocative, and forwardlooking, but also hard-swinging, melodic, and soulful music with a joyous and celebratory spirit. Then on December 6, the theater hosts The Jack DeJohnetteRavi Coltrane-Matt Garrison Trio, boasting one of the most influential jazz drummers of the 20th century jamming with Ravi Coltrane, whose name comes from his famous father, fellow saxophonist John Coltrane, and sitar player Ravi Shankar, and bassist Matthew Garrison, who has toured with Herbie Hancock and has run ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn since 2011.

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andit Tarun Bhattacharya is considered one of the modern pioneers of playing the Indian santoor instrument, a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer that has 25 bridges of four strings each, making for a total of 100 strings.

(That’s more than 16 guitars combined, or eight 12 strings, for those who are mathematically challenged. Not even Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen can wield that many at the same time.) In 1980, Bhattacharya displayed for the first time ever that one could glide notes at the lower octave in the hammered instrument (which sounds much easier than it is) and he is also the inventor of “mankas,” or fine tuners, that help in the fast tuning of the strings with a long-lasting effect and a very high degree of accuracy. Fortunately Bhattacharya has also applied his innovative techniques to improvisations and string arrangements resulting in deeper and more classical sound for the santoor, making him among the most celebrated torch bearers of Indian classical music. He’s released more than 100 CDs, performed at Royal Albert Hall, Palaisde-Beaux (Brussels), Theater- De-La-Ville (France), Apollo Theatre (Spain), Jubilee Auditorium (Canada), Kremlin (Russia), and received a long list of awards and accolades around the world. Now he’s coming to downtown Santa Barbara to perform in the intimate Lobero Theatre accompanied on tabla by Prosenjit Poddar, on Monday, November 11. Call (805) 963-0761 or visit www.lobero.com.

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he rest of the classical calendar is crowded, too, with chamber music and symphony concerts both on tap. The Scandinavian string wizards known as the Danish String Quartet – now proudly toting a 2019 Grammy nomination for Prism I – return to town for another pair of performances featuring vastly different programs on successive nights.

The DSQ first collaborates with the Danish National Girls’ Choir, comprised of 50 talented girls aged 16-22, at 7 pm Tuesday, November 12, at the Granada, featuring a selection of Danish songs, hymns, modern compositions and pop songs interspersed with movements from quartets by Shostakovich and Schnittke.

Wednesday, November 13, finds the boys, back at Campbell Hall, where they will perform J.S. Bach’s Fugue No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861 (arr. Förster); Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, op. 13; and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, op. 132.

More info at (805) 899-2222 / www. granadasb.org or (805) 893-3535 / www.

ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

If you still need to fill your quota for quartets, check out the Jasper String Quartet, winner of the prestigious CMA Cleveland Quartet Award, who make their Santa Barbara debut at the Mary Craig Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on November 21. Hailed as “sonically delightful and expressively compelling” (The Strad) the Jaspers will perform Beethoven’s Op. 18 No. 4, Vivian Fung’s Quartet No. 3, and Quartet in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden” by Schubert. Info at (805) 963-4364 or www.sbma.net.

Santa Barbara’s own ongoing organizations are also in action during our double fortnight. Quartets make up a centerpiece of Camerata Pacifica’s next program at Hahn Hall on November 15, as the ensemble performs Beethoven’s Op. 74, along with Mozart Duo for Violin & Viola in G Major, K. 423, and Vierne Piano Quintet in C Minor, Op. 42. Info at (805) 884-8410 or www.cameratapacifica.org. Meanwhile, the Santa Barbara Symphony keeps things humming with this month with a multimedia mélange of Mozart, Mahler, and more on November 16-17 at the Granada. Croatian soprano Lana Kos, fresh off an appearance at the Arena di Verona, sings solo for Mahler’s Fourth Symphony and also performs for Mozart’s Exsultate, Jubilate, while the orchestra will also play contemporary female composer Julia Wolfe’s Fuel for Strings as the film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Morrison that inspired the composition screens. Visit www. thesymphony.org or call (805) 8992222.

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with Mark Léisuré

Mark spends much of his time wandering Santa Barbara and environs, enjoying the simple things that come his way.

A show here, a benefit there, he is generally out and about and typically has a good time. He says that he writes “when he feels the urge” and doesn’t want his identity known for fear of an experience that is “less than authentic.” So he remains at large, roaming the town, having fun. Be warned.

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e said a long goodbye to young lovers Hana Aluna and Jackson Gillies during September and October as the musical couple – she’s the singer-songwriter daughter of rock star Kenny Loggins, he’s a former Teen Star Santa Barbara winner and recent contestant on American Idol – prepared to move, at least temporarily, to London to pursue their studies and careers. There were all sorts of public appearances, mostly separately, including Hana’s heavenly birthday show at SOhO, in which her delicate songs were very warmly received by a huge audience. But much more fun, at least to these ears, was an after-party to celebrate Red Piano piano master Jason Libs’ birthday held at the home of the recently much more publicly active photographer, filmmaker, and cinematographer Alan Kozlowski, whose own birthday

celebration last year in the Funk Zone actually featured a jam session with Kenny Loggins. (He’s also the guy co-producing the Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya show at the Lobero this month.) Joined by several local luminaries, Hana, Jackson, Jason et al happily jammed on a number of rock and roll classics (Billy Joel, Springsteen, etc.), sans any amplification, making at least one listener (OK, me) want to mess with the pair’s passports so they’d have to stick around town. Alas, I’m not that dastardly, and they departed on time.

Our loss, London’s win. At least we’ve still got the two surviving Beatles living stateside. I took a bunch of photos and a few videos too. But I since lost my iPhone without having backed them up, so the session is merely a memory for me, too. I’m not sure I would’ve run them anyway – I don’t want to get disinvited to any future soirées.

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Graham Farrar surrounded by his crew at Glass House Farms (photo by Fran Collin)

multi-generational farmers. There was a common thread when speaking with the different growers. As they view it, they are just trading one flower for a different one. Many of the farming practices and techniques are ones they’ve been using for generations.

The city of Santa Barbara has approved three licenses for recreational cannabis dispensaries. Two are downtown with The Farmacy on Mission Street and Coastal Dispensary off of Chapala. The last one, Golden State Greens, is soon to open on upper State. I recently met with the founder of The Farmacy and Glass House Farms, Graham Farrar, to discuss his experiences and hopes with cannabis. From Software.com to

being on the founding team of Sonos, Graham has a storied past that will be more fully told in a future column. His past successes and background in data and tech have informed his approach to cannabis. Whether it is figuring out growth schedules or managing the dispensary, Graham views these tasks as a series of systems, and for that data and tech come in handy.

Walking into The Farmacy, it is clearly evident of the legal status of cannabis.

While “drug deals” are stereotyped as going down in dark alleys, this space is the opposite of dark and dank. Full windows let in beams of natural light that add a glow to the modern shelves and earth tones of the room. On the

wall is a painting of Glass House Farms by local painting legend, Chris Potter.

Nearby is a living sculpture with The Farmacy’s logo surrounded by the green tufts of succulents and plants. As I spoke with Graham, a SBPD car drove by without a passing glance. The officer was far more concerned with other cars on the road than the store filled with cannabis. Of course there are still more security measures than your local liquor store. You enter into a glass-lined booth where an employee checks your ID. This serves as an age verification checkpoint but also registers the sale so that no one exceeds the daily limit. Security requirements mean they have extensive alarms and bulletproof glass, however it

is worth mentioning that a liquor store probably has as much, if not more, value in its inventory than a cannabis shop (and are held to far less strict standards).

With an attentive staff full of smiles, Graham wanted to create a dispensary that felt like Santa Barbara: world class and beautiful, but also laid back in a way that is unique to coastal California. Cannabis can still not cross state lines so everything on the shelves is California grown. While The Farmacy does have a large selection of local cannabis brands, Graham really wanted to feature only the best of each category. Spanning flower to extract, edibles to tinctures, there is the full ...continued p.30

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one that never plays the bar circuit, doesn’t focus on one band, and has members that all do other things for a living. But then there’s the Doublewide Kings, the Santa Barbara-based band that dresses up in cowboy hats and boots and gets together to play music just for fun, and their idea of music is classic rock ‘n’ roll and singer-songwriters. Past passions have included projects where the ensemble performed tributes to Neil Young, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead and others while their non-specific shows – that include a big annual party at a private estate in Montecito, sets at SOhO and shows at the Alcazar in Carpinteria – feature all sorts of classic hits from the glory days of ‘70s FM radio.

I mean, how can you not love a quintet that gets all cute with its quotes on its websites: “With sommelier-like precision, the Doublewide Kings have put together a repertoire that combines the deepest and most rewarding of old vine cuts with their own tasty, freshlypressed songs, and the heady result is that, in the hands of the Kings, rock’n’roll once again feels urgent, exhilarating, and above all, fun… If you miss the soul-edifying thrill of live, bold rock’n’roll, the Kings are ready to light you up again. If you’ve never

FURTHER FOCUS ON FILM UCSB Pollock’s Special Effects series of free screenings continues on November 14 with a showing of three of the first four episodes of Russian Doll, the current Netflix hit co-created by star Natasha Lyonne and Amy Poehler.

Production designer Michael Bricker, who won a 2019 Emmy for the show, will join moderator Wesley Jacks for a post-screening discussion about the impact of set and costume design on narrative and character development in the series.

experienced that particular thrill, the Kings would be honored to show you how it’s done… They don’t quit until band and audience have become one happy, sweaty, satisfied tribe.”

This time around the Kings conquer the of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young on Saturday, November 16, at the Lobero in a show that’s sponsored, naturally, by KTYD-FM. Expect a full range of songs from the foursome’s full catalog.

SBIFF HONORS SCORSESE Got a spare $750 sitting around?

That’s what it takes, minimum, to get in the door to see legendary Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese receive SBIFF’s 14th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at a black-tie gala dinner at The Ritz Carlton Bacara on Thursday, November 14. The director will be honored for his 50-year-plus body of work that includes Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, and many other intricate dramas that provide both heft and suspense.

The auteur’s next film, The Irishman, a 3½-hour, $159-million epic saga of organized crime in post-war America, which reunites him with favorite actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci appearing together for the first

time in a feature, comes to SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre on November 14, the day after the gala, before streaming on Netflix starts on November 27. Sure, $750 might be a lot of coin – I mean, that’s half the cost of a platinum pass for the entire 11-day full festival in January – but you also get to mingle during the Red Carpet Cocktail Reception as well as feel good about helping to fund SBIFF’s laudable educational programs. Plus, if the past is any indication, you might get to rub elbows with big movie stars as it’s likely at least one of the leading actors of the new movie will be on hand for the tribute. Visit www.sbiff.org.

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E’S NOTE by Elliana Westmacott Elli was born and raised in Santa Barbara and is now 14 years old. She has been writing E’s Note in the paper for four years. Elli loves soccer and has been playing since she was in preschool. She especially enjoys traveling the world with friends and family. Her goal is to pursue a career in journalism.

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THE FRENCH PRESS I’ve spent a lot of time at the French Press, where I’ve sipped on many types of caffeinated drinks while writing notes and reading books. Their iced coffees are nothing less than perfect and they go well with a fun ten-page math packet!

The French Press is somewhere I like to go after school to finish up my work, but mostly just to sit back in a comfortable chair and sip on coffee.

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few weeks ago, I started high school and I’m already stressed about homework and projects. I have biology worksheets, English essays, and math homework pretty much every night. I’m reading large textbooks and John Steinbeck after school and during Study Hall every day. This is a big adjustment, but I’m starting to pick up on a few helpful ways to manage my workload, especially for weekend homework.

My first tip for tackling the high school workload is to do your homework at local coffee shops whenever you get the chance. I feel extremely relaxed and focused when I’m able to sit back in a comfortable chair and write my English essays while sipping on a cold, caffeinated beverage. Some may say these shops are too chaotic to get anything done but I feel that if you can tune out the noise or put in a pair of

headphones, it’s the best possible place to get things accomplished.

My favorite four local coffee shops that I frequent are The Breakfast Culture Club, The French Press, Java Station, and Handlebar Coffee Roasters.

BREAKFAST CULTURE CLUB Some weekends I go to the Breakfast Culture Club to do homework with a friend. Both she and I plan to continue this tradition every Sunday and we agreed that this is the most entertaining and efficient way to get our stuff done.

The Breakfast Culture Club is probably my favorite out of the four because of its artistic decorations and the variety of tasty toast dishes they sell. The first time I went there was with my friend, Sontene, and we were shocked at the variety of different types of toast. The avocado toast and the almond butter toast are two of my favorites.

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HANDLEBAR COFFEE ROASTERS: I’ve enjoyed a sweet iced vanilla latte several times at the Handlebar. Whether I’m with some childhood friends or quietly doing my homework in the corner, I can never seem to resist this

Whenever I show up to these local shops, I’m always carrying my computer, a pen or pencil, and a journal where I write down all of my assignments and when they’re due. I think that this is one of the most efficient ways to remember due dates and to plan them ahead of time so that I don’t end up in class empty-handed. I’ve passed several tests thanks to the hours I spend in these shops listening to music and studying.

I’ve also used the time I spend in these sweet-smelling spots to perfect English essays and dive deeper into the world of writing and journalism. I highly advise that if you are having trouble getting your work done, especially on the weekends when you know your friends are at the beach and you’re stuck inside because you have so much damn homework, treat yourself to a nice cup of hot or cold coffee and get your work done without distraction. I assure you; you will finish that homework ten times faster in the French Press or at the Handlebar.

Ok well, I’ve got to go finish my math project over a cup of coffee. See you later!

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takes place on the feast day of Saint Barbara, December 4, and celebrates the release of Bierbara, an intricate and rich barrel-aged brew that is inspired by this holiday’s signature dish. Tickets are available from the brewery.

For something more experimental, join me this upcoming 1st Thursday, December 5, for Celestial Cadence at the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology (SBCAST).

This evening will showcase some of my abstract work with beer flavor, movement and sound. Celestial Cadence highlights the upcoming new year by exploring the natural rhythms and cycles found in our universe through sound and dance. The evening will feature two beers, each with a separately flavored edition to produce four sets of flavors. One of the featured beers will be Third Window’s Dubbel that will also be served with a coffee and ginger-orange caramel edition. The other beer is a surprise. These beers will be served alongside a program of aerial, fire, and abstract dance choreographed

by Katelyn Carano. These evening’s themes and flavors will be further explored in the Human IO Lab where there will be a haptic soundscape that I’ve designed. This room (basically) uses subwoofers installed under the

Third Window’s Bierbara dinner will take place on December 4 and is not to be missed

floor to vibrate at frequencies that can be felt, not just heard. This 12-minute experience will explore organic sounds surrounding a mixture of riffs from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

These soundscapes use figurative noises and tones along with the vibrotactile abilities of the room to sharpen, soften, or alter the flavor of beer in various ways. Celestial Cadence promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that explores the cutting edge of beer. Entry to the event is free with beers $5 a glass or $15 for a full evening of tasting.

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CREATIVE CHARACTERS MIKE CREGAN & THE LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

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Irene Estrin works diligently on her nature themed ceramics at the LCCCA

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ll across the country brick and mortar stores are experiencing closures and slumping sales. The vacancies along lower State remain a noticeable issue in the area, however La Cumbre Plaza has been facing similar challenges. Local businessman Mike Cregan is hoping to revitalize the La

Cumbre mall with his new venture, the La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts (LCCCA). This multi-venue fusion of gallery and workspace is bringing new life and art to this area. I recently met with Mike at the LCCCA to discuss the project and tour the different galleries.

Inspiration for the LCCCA first

Pali X Mano displays his abstract works at the La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts

struck Mike while he was spending time in New York City. He noticed the success of different shared and mixed-use art spaces and how these venues supported their surrounding businesses. Figuring that La Cumbre had spaces to fill, he contacted them and began to hone in on a design. Mike knew that there is a certain critical mass of artists needed to create a destination spot. He eventually landed on a total of 7,000 sq ft spread between three galleries. Each space houses eight artists. The three locations are close to one another and look out on a quiet courtyard with tables and trees. Each gallery doubles as both exhibition and work space. During the day artists can work on their pieces while being available for potential customers. All 24 artists have been confirmed and Mike mentioned that it was a little easier than he expected to fill all the spaces. As I spoke with the different artists, one theme was constant. Each one of them mentioned how long they had been looking for something like this and how happy they were to have the space. There was a notable air of camaraderie between everyone with them mentioning how nice it was to be around other artists as they worked.

Most of the art there falls under the visual or sculptural realms, however Mike intends the LCCCA to double as an experimental event space that can host other mediums like music, dance, and drama. He has opened up

conversations with UCSB about the space and hopes to offer an alternative venue for students to use.

STUDIOS WITH A PURPOSE As Mike mentioned during our discussion, the LCCCA is oriented towards fine art. Studio One: The Fine Line is an indication of this. A range of different paintings and sculptures line the walls of this long, narrow room. When organizing the artists within the three studios, Mike wanted to create groups of artists whose styles complement each other while also standing out from one another. Jesse Avila, whose abstract and social justice artworks have a sharper edge, softens the colorful swaths of the abstracts by Marie Arnold and provides more structure to the textural works of Rebecca Mader.

The firmer style of Carol Talley gives depth to the softer scenes of Ann Elliott.

Sculptures and ceramics throughout the studio help give the room structure. The ceramics by Ruth Bar-Shalom explore the exotic shapes and textures of nature.

These pieces complement the ethereal sculptures of Daniel Landman which contrast with the raw assemblages of Jim McAninch. Mike also noted that this is the gallery that can host performances.

The art is more retained to the walls than the other galleries and it is easy to see how the floor space could be cleared to hold a performance or event.

Studio Two: Illuminations lives up to its name. Wide windows allow a beam

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The La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts combines exhibit and work areas with spaces that can also host performances

of natural light to fill this roomy space full of vivid artworks. Paintings by such artists as Brian Woolford and Brian MacDonald bring a radiant palette to the room. The acrylic, resin, and alcohol ink art by Judy Villa produce alien celestial forms of color that brighten up the wall space. Pali X Mano is a bright character himself and is easily recognized

for his large inflatable sculptures in the Solstice parade. In the studio Pali has on display a range of his abstract works, even including a piece that is lit from behind with an LED. This gallery has a notable balance between different art mediums.

In a corner along the window, Irene Estrin was working on her functional ceramics. Leaves and organic textures

wrap around these ornamental teapots, cups, and plates. The worldly images by photographer Felice Willat challenge the eye with unique perspectives and intricate techniques. When thinking about the format of the LCCCA, Mike was inspired by the modern trend in museums to arrange based off of themes or other concepts, rather than just displaying them by their given genre (Impressionism, Renaissance, etc).

To arrange the artists, he was looking to find threads between the style and themes of their artworks. For example the dreamy sculptures and paintings

by Mary Dee Thompson find solace with the moody landscapes and natural scenes by photographer Michael Mead.

Each gallery has its own vibe and Studio Three: The Hangout feels as if it is an art space transplanted from a city warehouse (although the coat of fresh white paint gives it a cleaner feel). Large rolling walls and lit displays imbue the studio with a modern buzz.

Easels and tables around the back areas give it a more vocal workspace. The main room is separated into display and work spaces, even if those lines get a little blurry. When I arrived, Lyz Rothman was working on her paintings behind a counter in the back while Karen Gooding Haub sat

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near the storefront as she toiled on her encaustic mixed media pieces. The walls of this studio jump out with colorful displays and larger canvases adorning them. Many of the displays feature visual works such as the reductive abstract paintings of Marlyn Daggett or the mixed media photo transfers by Sol Hill. Just past the main room lies a back area where you can find other work spaces, including the photography studio of Kenji Fukudome. Although the room has a bold presence of visual works, a variety of sculptural pieces can be found by Ally Bortolazzo, Judi Weisbart, and Byron Blanco. Each one has their own style that sharpens the studio’s chic edge.

The range of art found in the three studios exhibits the variety of art mediums this center seeks to support and the breadth of talented artists found in the area. The LCCCA is already open, however they will be having their grand opening ceremony this Tuesday, November 12, from 5 - 8 pm. Guests will have an opportunity to meet with the different artists while enjoying food, wine, and performances throughout the spaces. So this Tuesday come see what the La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts has to offer and maybe even find a piece of art to take home.

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by Margaret Landreau

In the last 18 years, Margaret Landreau has accumulated 13 years of serving on the Board of Directors of Santa Barbara County arts-related nonprofits and has worked as a freelance arts writer for 10 years. She creates her own art in her Carpinteria studio.

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haron Schock picked up a paintbrush when she was six years old and began her first painting. She expresses her vision of the world in a synchronicity of brush and oil paint on canvas creating feelings and emotion in the viewer. She describes herself as being first a mother to her son and daughter, but her devotion to her art is the work of a lifetime. Her years of experience have developed a gift of creating dramatic light in her paintings that is distinctive and sets them apart in ways that speak to the viewer.

“Whether it’s a landscape or still life, whatever asks to be painted, I want you to feel the light in my work, that’s what I am always searching for,” Schock tells her viewers. She has just announced that she has joined with the trio of talented artists at Linden Gallery 963 and will be showing there beginning with an opening reception to celebrate on December 7 between 3 to 5 pm.

A graduate of Westmont College, Schock fell in love with this area and

never left. She has dabbled in other media, but always returns to working her art in oil paint. Her work has sold on Etsy and shown locally at Palm Loft, Red Door, Island Brewing, Zookers, and Channing Peake Galleries. She

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developed the habit of painting one canvas a day. She still likes to complete her paintings in a two- to four-hour session, often after her children are put to bed, but has cut back to only a couple each week.

Schock has a clear concept in mind when she begins a new painting, sometimes painting from photographs she has taken, deleting unwanted areas to better focus on her subjects. Recently she completed a workshop in Maine and decided that she wants to do at least one trip a year; she enjoyed the interaction with other painters and the feedback and different learning experience of being in a group.

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“It was kind of like college, but better. Í spent five days painting like a mad woman and photographing in between.”

She says. “I work on the composition, so I don’t have to mess with taking out too much when I paint it. At the end of the day I can be so tired, but then I think, oh yeah, I finished that painting and it was good! I’m so thankful for the opportunity to paint and to sell it.“ Come view Schock’s art at Linden Gallery 963, at Carpinteria’s Open Studio Tour on May 9 and 10, 2020, at Zooker’s Restaurant Gallery in February 2020, at SharonSchock.com, and on Instagram at SharonSchock.art. Contact her at SharonSchock@gmail.com

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WHAT’SHANGING?

Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara Street. This is an exhibition of her botanical field notes and illustrations, and should be fascinating.

Looking forward to December, we’re gonna have a lot of holiday pop-ups. But why wait? The Mercury Lounge, Goleta’s hippest spot (still!), is having a pop-up on November 10, 1 to 5 pm featuring all sorts of goods, but we’re here to tell you about the artists: Shroederville, Metal Teepee, Pretty Dead Art, Holly Mackay, Chloe Dancer, and Bizarbara.

Come support your local artists, grab some early Xmas gifts, and chill out.

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LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

BETWEEN THE LINES

with Ted Mills Ted Mills is a local writer, filmmaker, artist, and podcaster on the arts. You can listen to him at www.funkzonepodcast.com. He currently has a seismically dubious stack of books by his bed. Have an upcoming show you’d like us to know about? Please email: tedmills@gmail.com

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s what usually happens with this column, I was just about to file when several must-see openings came over the transom. And when I say transom I mean my Instagram and Facebook. We are a community of lastminute folks, which can be both good and bad. There’s a lot to choose from this month, and a few things literally happening today! So drop your plans and get out to see some art... at the last minute! See you there.

BLOCK PARTY

Artist Michael Long – one of our What’s Hanging faves – is blowing up in the last half of 2019. Not only is he busy with an influx of national commissions, he’s curating a love letter to our community with “Ready to Hang: A Pop Up Art Show,” which opens Saturday, November 23, 4 -7 pm at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden Street). All artists are working on a 12x12 canvas, and the participants are a who’s who of Santa Barbara: Tony Askew, Tracey Beeler, Stuart Carey, Patricia Houghton Clarke, David Diamant, Skye Gwilliam, Yuliya Lennon, Dan Levin, and so many more I feel bad cutting the list for space. All art is for sale and available immediately to take home. Artists interested in participating can contact show organizer Michael Long (805) 729-2425 or michaelevanlong@gmail. com READY FOR THE FLORA

The Squire Foundation’s current artist-in-residence is Chicago-based Joan Giroux, whose multi-media work explores end-of-life care, and the gender divisions that come with caregiving. So it’s fitting that her work is showing at the Leigh Block Gallery at the Hospice of Santa Barbara (2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100).

Talking about community galleries, Summerland has its own: the Person Ryan Gallery at the Summerland Center for the Arts (2346 Lillie Avenue, Summerland). It’s only been open a year, but this is the first time we’ve written about it, because... well I’m not sure. Running through December 24, “Santa Barbara Coastal Innovations, A Local Photographer’s Eye” explores our coast thru ten photographers who call Santa Barbara county home. Included in the show: aerial shots from pilot Bill Dewey, views of the Gaviota coast

by Reeve Wolpert, Nik Wheeler, Kim Reierson, Ken Pfeiffer, Roe Anne White’s nature abstracts, Silas Fallstich, and Phil Butts.

ENLARGED TO SHOW TEXTURE

New York artist N. Dash gets a solo show at MCASB (Paseo Nuevo, upstairs), showing selections from her Commuter Drawing series that have the air of hard abstract to them. She creates them by folding paper on her daily subway commute and then treats the paper later in her studio, bringing in other materials and textures. Runs through February 16, 2020.

Who was Harvey Leepa? To Santa Barbarans in the ‘60s, he was an obscure 80-something from Russia living in Summerland, creating psychedelic watercolors. Sullivan Goss (11 East Anapamu) has a show dedicated to the mysterious artist (people can’t even agree on when he was born) running through December 30. Come and explore the works of this man out of time.

“Textural: An Examination of the Tactile and Verse” combines paintings and prints from artists Jean Pierre Hebert, Karl Kempton, William Loveless, and Juan Manuel Perez Salazar. Opens Friday, November 15, 5 to 8 pm and runs through December 20.

BRAND NEW CHADILLAC

Also a must-see on the Funk Zone art walk: “The Ten,” a 10-year-anniversary show from ‘Zone favorite Chadillac Green. His bold style is unmistakable, whether in painted form, as seen on various murals over the years, or his tattoo work. This should be a good’un, folks. Friday, November 15, 5 to 8 pm, at Gone Gallery, 219 Gray Avenue.

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I haven’t seen Cynthia James’ Boschlike botanicals for a long time, so it was nice to see her name pop up in this release: “Botanica: The Secret Life of Flowers” is showing at the University

POP’N’FRESH

The Arts Fund (205-C Santa Barbara Street) devotes another show to North County Artists, which is a welcome chance to explore the worlds between Santa Ynez and Santa Maria. Curated by Allan Hancock College’s John Hood,

Just when I thought I heard everything, I learned that fish-printing used to be a thing in Japan. What the hey? Yes, back in the day Japanese fisherman used to preserve their biggest catches by using actual fish to create an impression on paper. Printer (and SB Museum of Natural History curator) Eric Hochberg learned the technique and has brought it into the modern day. “Gyotaku” is the name of the art form and of the exhibit itself, which is currently showing at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way #190.

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SYVSNAPSHOT SANTA YNEZ HOLIDAY CHEER IS DEFINITELY HERE!

VALLEY THANKSGIVING DINNER RESTAURANT ROUND UP rom intimate wine country dining to over the top decadent buffets for the entire family and fully catered dinner packages available for pick up – here is a list of Thanksgiving dining experiences throughout the Valley. Ditch the cooking and enjoy these dishes with friends and family to give thanks for the blessing of the harvest. Reservations required.

SYV Marriott in Buellton – A traditional Thanksgiving Day cornucopia buffet.

10 am to 2 pm. Adults $60, Seniors $55, children ages three to 12 $25, and children three years old and younger are complimentary. (805) 688-1000 The Gathering Table Restaurant in Ballard – Four course prix fixe menu with a traditional turkey dinner as one of the main course offerings, restaurant open from 3 to 8 pm. $85 person and $125 with wine pairings. (805) 6887770 Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez – Soup or salad starter followed by a classic Thanksgiving buffet with turkey, prime rib, two types of stuffing, sweet potato gratin, all the sides followed by apple or pumpkin pie. 1 to 6 pm. $80 per person $40 ages 12 and under. (805) 688-4142 Root 246 in Solvang – Beer and wine pairings are offered to complement this all organic three course prix fixe menu. A classic farm to table Thanksgiving menu with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Entrée options include turkey (light and/or dark meat), filet, scallops, and a vegetarian selection. 3 to 8 pm.

(805) 686-8681 Aly’s by Alebru in Solvang – Owner team Aly and chef Richard Bruce present two Thanksgiving Day dinner seatings at 3:30 and 6:30 pm for a three-course prix fixe menu with main course offerings including: smoke roasted turkey with savory bread pudding, seared swordfish, and local vegetable risotto and dessert choices of pumpkin or pecan pie. $80 per person. (805) 697-7082 High on the Hog Catering – Pick up dinner from Chef Brett Stephen at his kitchen in Buellton. Featuring all the sides and fixings including whole turkey, tur-duck-hen, house-cured garlic rosemary ham, brioche apple stuffing, crispy mac-n-cheese casserole, and the expected cast of classic side dishes. (805) 6948845 or www.highonthehogcatering.com Willows in Santa Ynez –The Four Diamond Rated fine dining restaurant at the Chumash Resort and Casino will offer an elegant twist on the classics featuring items including: roasted butternut squash soup with toasted pepitas, a compressed apple salad with tarragon yogurt vinaigrette, Diestel turkey with corn bread stuffing, Rancho Cortez green beans, sweet yam gratin, whipped Yukon gold potatoes with gravy and pumpkin s’more, cranberry sorbet, and crumble pumpkin pie. $65 per person. 3- 9p 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (805) 686-0855.

All Purpose Flower in Solvang – Chef Golzar Barrera offers a fully prepared with locally sourced ingredients and a sustainable farm-to-table approach to dining. Available for pick-up only on Thanksgiving Day. Menu includes: freerange turkey, roasted garlic sage & sausage stuffing, roasted seasonal farm vegetables, cranberry chutney made with port wine and cracked black pepper, buttery mashed potatoes with house-made crème fraiche, farmers market salad, turkey gravy, and pumpkin pie. $325 for the package which serves 10-12 guests.

1210 Mission Drive Suite 110, Solvang. (510) 996-2212.

When: Thursday, November 22 Where: All throughout the Santa Ynez Valley

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9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET he Wildling Museum of Art and Nature launches the holiday season with a “one-of-a-kind shopping” experience featuring local artisans and unique gifts that showcase and celebrate wildlife, nature, and the outdoors. Plus, browse limited edition prints and books by select artists on view in the current exhibition, Celebrating the National Lands of California. Hot cider, holiday treats, surprise activities and more! Valley artisans include: Ellen Albertoni – jewelry; Kathy Badrak

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& Karen Osland – gourd art & basketry; Barbara Booth – paper arts; Diane Brown – jewelry; Gabriel Bustamante – woodworking; Joellen Chrones – fused glass; Gretchen Foran – metal arts; Angelina LaPointe – art prints & calendars; Monika Miehle – jewelry; Anne C. Miller – jewelry & sea glass; Erica Miller – greeting cards; Joel Myers – woodturning; Diana Paul – jewelry; and Nic Stover – art prints & notecards All sales will help support the Wildling Museum.

When: Sunday, December 1 from 10 am to 4 pm Where: The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, in Solvang Info: www.wildlingmuseum.org SOLVANG NATIVITY PAGEANT he 36th annual Solvang Nativity Pageant is a cherished tradition of the Solvang Julefest Celebration. The Pageant is an elaborately staged presentation of “the Christmas Story,” featuring internationally recognized musicians, professional narration, local actors, and live animals. Featuring musical artists Julie Meyer, Maurice Sklar, and the Inner Light Gospel Choir from Santa Barbara.

When: Saturday, December 7 at 5 pm and 7 pm Where: Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street Cost: $7.50 per person Info: www.solvangnativitypageant.com

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SANTA’S VILLAGE IN SOLVANG PARK ree visits with Santa Claus and photo opportunities for the whole family, in a “first come first seated” event with the famous Father Christmas. New to this year’s Santa’s Village, a photographic scene for capturing “holiday moments” in the Solvang Park Gazebo, plus Santa’s Lade (Santa’s Barn), a paid-admission play area to include snow and live animals.

When: November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21 (all Saturdays) from 12 to 7 pm Where: Solvang Park (corner of Mission Drive and First Street) Cost: Free photos and $5 admission to the play area Info: www.solvangusa.com

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THE HUNT IS ON FOR 12 DANISH CHRISTMAS ELVES isse Adventure! Children of all ages are invited to explore Solvang while trying to locate 12 Danish Christmas Elves known as Jule Nisse (pronounced ‘Yule Nee-suh’), each about 16 inches tall, during this dynamic, festive scavenger hunt.

Stop by the Solvang Visitor Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive between 9 am and 5 pm daily to pick up a free “Nisse Adventure” map which provides clues to the elves’ whereabouts. Take a picture of all 12 Jule Nisse on a smart phone or camera, then return to the Visitor Center to show the attendants your results and to receive a prize. Nisse Adventure may be completed at guests’ leisure but must be completed

by January 3, 2020.

When: Now through January 3, 2020 Where: All throughout Solvang Cost: Free Info: www.solvangusa.com

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SOLVANG’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING ulefest tree lighting spectators enjoy free festivities including live entertainment by local bands, choirs and caroling culminating in a ballet routine by ballerinas from Fossemalle Dance Studio, and the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

When: Friday, December 6 from 5 to 6:30 pm Where: Solvang Park (Mission Drive and First Street)

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JULEFEST PARADE ormally drawing in the holiday cheer, the annual Julefest spectacle parades in 400 plus participants and over 50 entries including dancers, musical groups, vintage vehicles, horses, carriages, and other live animals, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus bringing up the rear of the holiday procession. The parade originates at Solvang Veterans Hall (1745 Mission Drive), travels west on Mission Drive, turns left onto Fourth Place, turns east on Copenhagen Drive, and ends on Alisal Road near the Solvang village Post Office (near 430 Alisal Road).

When: Saturday, December 7 at 11 am Where: The main thoroughfare of Solvang Cost: Free

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By Elizabeth Rose Since 2015, I Heart SB has followed Elizabeth Rose through dating in Santa Barbara and falling in love, a long-distance relationship, living on a 34’ sailboat then sailing from Washington to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The couple is now engaged, back on dry land, living in an Airstream in Carpinteria. Comments welcome at ihearterose@ gmail.com. For more stories, visit www.ihearterose.com.

BAD HABITS DIE HARD

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ou may remember I quit smoking weed several years ago. Though a year later, at a Widespread Panic show when the LSD wasn’t kicking in, I took a hit off a passed joint and blasted myself into the atmosphere. I didn’t smoke regularly for a while after that. But as all addicts know, addiction caught up with me and I was smoking every day.

And not just every day. Like, all day, every day. From the moment I woke until right before bed. I was a high-functioning pothead, and my writing suffered because after a certain point in the day I was too tired to keep working. So, I’d taper off with a nature walk, yoga, or basically anything besides writing the book I’ve always had in me. I chose these activities so I could smoke more weed. Which meant, I was advancing pretty well in my yoga practice, and there wasn’t a nature trail I hadn’t hit.

A few weeks ago, Jason and I got in a huge fight about my habit. Actually, it was the fact that I lied about smoking weed than smoking weed itself: When he asked if I had smoked, I said no. I took it back ten seconds later, but regardless, I lied. I saw this whole mess coming though, and decided to use his anger to push me to stop this time. His trust had been tested, so to show that I really cared how it affected our relationship, I found a Narcotics Anonymous meeting to visit the next day.

As I approached the building, I noticed a small sign out front that read, “NA in the Morning Stoners.” A sense of humor! Thank God! I was already feeling like shit and that sign lightened the mood. When I entered the room, I sat in a chair against the wall nearest to me. I smiled and nodded to anyone who glanced my way, but stayed mute. (I read online that first timers are expected to listen and not speak unless encouraged, which was another motivating factor to make the visit; my feelings were so on the surface, I couldn’t imagine speaking in front of the group.)

As the meeting began, I looked around and noticed all kinds of people were in attendance: housewives, doctors, students, grandparents, and everyone in between.

As the meeting began, I looked around and noticed all kinds of people were in attendance: housewives, doctors, students, grandparents, and everyone in between.

The overall tone of the meeting was pretty light, considering the subject matter.

There was laughter and tears, mostly mine. The stories were forgiving and more, what-the-hell-was-I-thinking, rather than I’m-a-terrible-person sort of thing. One of my favorite quotes came from the leader of the group: “I love drugs, I want drugs, but I don’t need them.” And, “I went from, Why Me? To, Why not me?

What makes me so special that I wouldn’t struggle with this disease?” Then, a small bag of stones was passed around, each with words painted on one side. They acted as prompts for each person to share a personal story if they wanted. I immediately felt less alone knowing there are others with same-but-different challenges, doing their best to do the best they can. The stones read that day were: Strength, Trust, Integrity, Perseverance, Compassion, Honesty, Love, Union, Faith, and Hope.

During the prayer at the end of the meeting, I cried, of course. Acceptance and empathy was something I desperately needed and wasn’t getting at home. Jason detached from me in his anger, understandably. But while talking with him on the phone afterward, I realized that in order for Jason to remain sober from alcohol, he needed to hold those standards for himself. I wasn’t like that. I needed love and support from my partner. It was torture for him to push me away in my vulnerable state. I couldn’t live like this and I knew he couldn’t either. Jason admitted he’d been wrong and apologized for leaving me on the ledge. Had I not gone to the meeting, I wouldn’t have understood that empathy is what I truly needed.

Addiction and recovery are a long road, and NA taught me to not be hard on myself while I’m on this journey. You fall down and relapse? It’s ok! You’re human.

Just pick yourself up and try your best again. As long as a person has the desire to quit, they are always welcome at NA. And if you have any questions, you can email me – you are not alone!

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Members of CARP Growers, including Glass House Farms, agree on sustainable growing standards like water conservation and chemical-free pest management (photo by Fran Collin)

gambit of cannabis and CBD products with the store shelves featuring Graham’s personal favorites in each category. From young ladies looking for a little evening fun to senior citizens seeking out a medical fix, there was a continual flow of patrons that spanned all age ranges entering the store while I was visiting. So anyone wondering what one of these shops is like, feel free to explore that curiosity with The Farmacy’s friendly staff. And if you’re not feeling that adventurous, they will soon be launching a delivery program so that their products can come directly to you.

GROWING IN THE COMMUNITY Graham is also a founding member and current president of CARP Growers.

The CARP Growers serve as a platform for these local farmers to come together and share knowledge and agree on best practices. Members of CARP Growers

agree to a variety of green growing standards like water conservation and energy conscious lighting with proper blackout screens for light pollution.

Growing practices include chemical-free pest management. Graham describes this as a “cat and mouse game” with the growers trying to release the right insects in the right area of the farm to fight off pests as they pop up. Of course one of the biggest concerns is air pollution and smell. CARP Growers has also been working to promote standardization and assistance with air abatement in the area.

Now you might be thinking to yourself, but it still smells like cannabis in Carp. The problem is multi-faceted.

Any air abatement system has to be properly set up and operating correctly (not to mention, turned on in the first place). Graham recalled having to help another farm with their system when they noticed it was not operating correctly. The system had a clog that they

needed to remove. Put simply, if a piece of equipment is not working, it does not work. Member farms are all required to have proper air abatement systems and keep them running correctly. When I recently toured Autumn Brands, the aroma was at a minimum surrounding the farm and the machine was clearly doing its job well. Now it is worth noting that not all farms in the area belong to CARP Growers and therefore not everyone holds themselves to the same air quality standards. The cannabis smell is a fixable issue but is an ongoing process that will need the participation of all the farmers in the area.

CARP Growers has been in existence for a little over a year and when being formed, they knew that one of their main purposes was to support the community that they are all a part of.

Since forming they have contributed to a wide range of local events like the California Avocado Festival and community services such as providing

$189,000 to the local school district, including help with getting a new school counselor. Some of the parents are working on these farms during the day and by supporting after school programs, they hope to give students options that will help keep them away from substance use. CARP Growers has also supported alcohol and substance abuse programs in the area. Graham also wants to be fully transparent with the community and encourages anyone to arrange for a tour who is curious or questioning of their farming practices.

He feels that as soon as people see the facilities and the respectful practices they incorporate, they will understand that this is just another farming industry.

Cannabis is just the newest jewel in the crown of California’s agriculture and as one of the precious gems in the region, Carpinteria and the Central Coast is set to be a glimmering site in this state of cannabis.

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