B2
NEWS
SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023
Spring – The season of growth
S
pring is upon us today, and the signs of growth and rebirth are everywhere you look. There are new buds on the trees, baby birds chirping at dawn, and perhaps a desire somewhere deep inside you that is motivating you to make some changes that you have been considering for some time. We have many of the same physical cycles as the other mammals, and as the weather warms up, some of us come out of a kind of emotional hibernation and look for new opportunities in life. Most people have the need to expand their horizons, and spring seems to be a time when there is more energy in the air to try new things and make our lives better. Students start new classes, outdoor activities begin for many, and there is a sense of freshness that comes with the start of a new season. If you can use this energy to propel yourself and your life forward, it will allow you to feel good about who you are and what you are doing, and you will enjoy yourself more.
Doing new things can be scary for a lot of people. They find excuses to avoid taking the extra steps necessary to make their lives a lovely place to be. And for some, it is easy to settle for less than what they are capable of doing. If this feels to you like a safe way to live, take a minute to look at how much you are missing out on by letting the world pass you by. Look, you can’t hide from life. The best you can do if you want that to happen is to do as little for yourself and others as possible. Keeping your world very small can be helpful for those with disabilities, but if you are not challenged physically or emotionally, somewhere inside you lurks a need to feel good about being and doing in the modern world. If there are things you have been thinking about doing but just can’t muster the drive, allow the energy of spring to push you forward. And at least try to cross one thing off your bucket list or even your honey-do list. You don’t have to take over the
world. Just doing one new activity will make you feel stronger and hopefully give you the desire to try other ones. Some people get a form of socalled spring fever where they have very low energy, and though their mood is fine, they tend to want to be lazy and take naps. If that’s part of your biochemistry, and it’s just the way you are, no problem. However, if you are using it as a means of avoiding life, you probably need to take another look at your choices, and you may need to force yourself not to give in to your perceived need to kick back for a few months. So now that spring has sprung, and the sun is shining (at least a little), you have every reason to take in the warmth and enjoy it. Dr. Barton Goldsmith is an award-winning psychotherapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of eight books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with more than 34 million readers. He is available for video consults worldwide, reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Saturdays and Mondays in the News-Press.
— Marilyn McMahon
By MARILYN MCMAHON Karen Wilkin, independent curator and critic, will present an Art Matters lecture at 5:30 p.m. April 6 in the Mary Craig Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. The topic is “School of New York Revisited: 11 + 11 + 1.” In 1959, collector and critic B.H. Friedman published “School of New York: Some Younger Artists,” a selection of 11 artists of the period with varied approaches: Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Goodnough, Grace Hartigan,
Jasper Johns, Alfred Leslie, Joan Mitchell, Ray Parker, Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, Jon Schueler and Richard Stankiewicz. Though admirably wide-ranging, this list is hardly definitive, according to the museum. “School of New York Revisited” proposes a broader, more diverse overview, adding 12 other artists, all of whom worked and exhibited in New York in the late 1950s, often in the same shows and institutions as the artists on Mr. Friedman’s list but frequently investigated alternative ideas. They are: Peter Agostini, Ed Clark, Lois Dodd, Jean Follett, Judith Godwin, Stephen Greene,
Alex Katz, Jacob Lawrence, Jan Müller, Alfonso Ossorio, Pat Passlof and Thomas Sills. Considering both groups together offers a capsule overview of taste in mid-20th century America and insight into how perceptions and evaluations of works of art evolve and change over time. Admission to the lecture is free for students and Museum Circle members, $10 for SBMA members and $15 for nonmembers. Get tickets at tickets.sbma.net. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com
Carpinteria Community Awards Gala takes place April 1 By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
COURTESY PHOTO
Guests from the Charlotte’s Web Bookmobile will appear Tuesday at a special event at the Lompoc Public LIbrary.
New York artists topic for art museum talk NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Veggie-themed stories coming to Lompoc library LOMPOC —The community is invited to enjoy a veggie-themed story time at the Lompoc Public Library on Tuesday with special guests. Kicking off at 10:30 a.m., the event will feature special guests from Route One Mobile Farmers Market, the Charlotte’s Web Bookmobile and representatives from Women, Infant and Children with County of Santa Barbara Public Health. This free event will include stories, songs and crafts along with free health information provided by the Lompoc WIC office. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Charlotte’s Web Bookmobile will be open for browsing, library cards and checkouts along with the Route One Mobile Farmers Market, which will have fresh, local vegetables available for purchase. Both vehicles will be in the library’s main branch parking lot, 501 E. North Ave. More information about the Route One Mobile Farmers Market can be found on their website at www.sbcfoodaction.org. Additional information about the WIC program can be found at www.countyofsb.org/1920/WomenInfants-Children-Program or by calling the Lompoc WIC office at 877-275-8805.
COURTESY IMAGE
This is Judith Godwin’s “Series 7, No. 9” (1958), oil on canvas. She’s among the artists on a “School of New York Revisited” list.
805-988-7861 or 800-346-3781
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will soon announce finalists for Junior Carpinterian of the Year, Educator of the Year, Carpinterian of the Year and Junior Carpinterian of the Year. The finalists will be revealed at the Carpinteria Community Awards Gala from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 1 at Rincon Beach Club, 3805 Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. The gala will include a social hour, dinner and awards program. Tickets are $150 and must be purchased in advance by visiting sbscchamber.com. The occasion will honor outstanding individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the Carpinteria community. Among the honorees are two outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on their students, colleagues and the school community as a whole. Matthew McPherson is a special education teacher at Aliso Elementary School. He has been working in special education for seven years and has worked with students across all grade levels with a special focus on socialemotional well-being and mental health. He also serves as special education chairperson, Site Leadership Team member and CPI trainer for the district. Jennifer Foster, a math teacher at Carpinteria Middle School, continues her legacy nearly 10 years later after being awarded Carpinteria Teacher of the Year in 2014. She is the Math Department chair and leads the math teachers in designing engaging lessons and analyzing student assessment data. Her dedication to serving students after school, supporting them in tutorials, has been exemplary, the chamber noted. This year, three exceptional students from Carpinteria High School have been selected as finalists for the Junior Carpinterian of the Year award. The winner will be announced at the gala and will receive a $10,000 scholarship this year. The two runners-up will each receive a $3,000 scholarship. These
CALENDAR
Continued from Page B1
go to centerstagetheater.org.
MARCH 25 1 to 3 p.m.: “Holly Hungett: Natural Interpretations” will open with a reception with the artist at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s gallery, 229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. The exhibit will run through May 20. The gallery is open 1
scholarships are significantly more than year’s past thanks to an anonymous donor. The first finalist is Hugo Alvarado Carmona Aldair. Hugo has been a member of Future Leaders of America since the summer of 2019, serving as president, vice president and currently treasurer. He is involved in his school community as a member of the cross country and track and field teams.He is also the president of the Robotics Club, working with other students to build a competition-worthy robot. Aside from his involvement in various school clubs and organizations, Hugo has received recognition for his academic achievements, including taking calculus at Santa Barbara City College to better prepare himself for college, and he has received certificates of excellence in mathematics, engineering and computer science and earned the team’s highest GPA award from his school. Hugo plans to pursue a career in computer science after finishing high school. The second finalist, Monica Adriana Delgado, has been making a significant impact in her community through her various involvements. She has been a member of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Eureka! program for five years, attending biweekly meetings and completing a four-week externship at FLIR Technologies, among other activities. She has also been a member of Carpinteria Aquatics Club swim team for seven years, Carpinteria High School water polo, varsity swim team, band, yearbook and Link Crew, among other school clubs. Monica has actively engaged in political and social causes through Junior State of America, Recycling Club, Interact Club and Aquatics Club public relations chair, among others. She has received numerous awards and honors, including California Scholarship Federation, National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, Citrus Coast League Academic All-League and the Girls Inc. Lucile Miller Wright
Scholarship. Stephanie Ramirez Garcia, the third finalist, has made significant contributions to her community and school. Stephanie’s community involvement includes her role as an ambassador at Cottage Hospital. At school, she is an active participant in sports and academics. She has been playing tennis since August 2019 and has served as captain, leading a beginner junior varsity team through tennis protocol and assisting the coach in setting up courts for home matches. In addition, Stephanie has been playing basketball since 2019. She is currently a science lab intern, where she prepares and helps with labs for the five different courses in the science department. Stephanie also participates in several clubs, including as the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club and Tennis Club. Stephanie has achieved several academic awards, including Academic All-League in tennis and basketball, Science Award, AP Scholar with Honor, President’s Award for Educational Excellence and AVID Award. She is also a Mission Scholars participant and a Leadership Representative for the class of 2023 cohort. Stephanie has gained job experience working part time as a cashier at Padaro Beach Grill, and she has been recognized with several awards and honors, including Coach’s Award for tennis, Honorable Mention All-League in basketball and MVP in tennis. This year’s event will also include a special recognition award for Dave Durflinger, who has served the Carpinteria community for the last 24 years as city manager. He has served on the boards for the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carpinteria Children’s Project and Rotary Club of Carpinteria, and he volunteered as the Carpinteria AYSO Soccer volunteer coordinator. For more information, contact Chelsea Weininger Chelsea@ sbscchamber.com.
to 4 p.m. Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. For more information, call the foundation at 805-965-6307 or go to www.afsb.org. 4 p.m. Actor Max McLean will perform “C.S. Lewis on Stage: Further Up & Further In” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org. 7:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The Light in the Piazza,” an acclaimed musical by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, at Center Stage Theater,
upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to centerstagetheater.org.
email: mmcmahon@newspress.com
MARCH 26 2:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The Light in the Piazza,” an acclaimed musical by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to centerstagetheater.org. — Dave Mason