VOICE Magazine: January 6, 2023

Plains, Trains & Violins

Welcome to a celebration of the influences of music of the Americas — with local ties to Santa Barbara. The performance includes Uruguayan born, Grammy©-nominated, American composer Miguel del Águila’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, The Journey of a Lifetime (El viaje de una vida), with violin soloist Guillermo Figueroa, and the concert world premiere of the late, Academy©-award winning, American composer and former Santa Barbara resident, Elmer Bernstein’s Toccata for Toy Trains — his score for an animated film by Ray Charles Eames, arranged into a concert piece especially for the Santa Barbara Symphony by the composer’s son, Peter. Antonín Dvorak’s magnificent Symphony No. 9, From the New World, will round out the program.

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Elmer Bernstein, arr. Peter Bernstein | Toccata For Toy Trains concert suite

Miguel Del Águila | Concerto for Violin El viaje de una vida

Antonín Dvorak | Symphony No. 9 “from the New World”

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor Guillermo Figueroa, Violin

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SB Museum of Art Travel Lecture Series Returns

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

CELEBRATING THE PIVOTAL ROLE TRAVEL PLAYS within our understanding of the world and art, historian Nigel McGilchrist will relaunch the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Travel Lecture Series for a three-day tour spanning January 18th through the 20th.

Hosted in honor of the Travel Lecture Series’ 50th anniversary, McGilchrist’s talks will reassess travel with a perspective informed by the pandemic, history, and a hopeful look toward the future.

“I hope it will really open their eyes to the importance of travel, and travel not just for purely pleasure seeking,” shared McGilchrist, who has worked with SBMA for 20 years, leading tours in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. “That’s one kind of relaxation that we need, but there’s a different kind of travel which is intelligent and helps us open our minds and understand how other cultures think, how we think... One great American, Mark Twain, said ‘one must travel to learn,’ and he’s absolutely right.”

The series kicks off with a voyage to Greece, as McGilchrist discusses his book When the Dog Speaks, the Philosopher Listens at 4pm on Wednesday, January 18th. As an academic living in Greece and specializing in ancient Greece, McGilchrist has guided numerous Santa Barbara community members as they explore the region’s art and culture. His book focuses on the philosopher Pythagoras, who was himself an avid traveler. Drawing upon this detail, McGilchrist will examine the importance of Pythagoras and ancient Greece for scientific thinking, along with the value of travel as a means of learning how other cultures think.

Venice is next on the itinerary, as McGilchrist presents Venice & the Veneto at 10am on Thursday, January 19th. Held in anticipation of SBMA’s upcoming September trip to Venice, the talk will review the city’s hinterlands, or Veneto, which stretches to the west and north. A source of agriculture, McGilchrist will discuss how this region’s geography and relationship to Venice impacted its art, architecture, and how that in turn shaped American architecture.

The series will conclude with reflection on memories and the future course of travel as SBMA Travel Leader Susie Orso joins McGilchrist for A Conversation Between Cherished SBMA Travel Leaders at 10am on Friday, January 20th. Longtime tour-planning partners with SBMA, the duo has become popular among Santa Barbara globetrotters for their informative, engaging trips.

“We’re looking at some of the journeys we’ve made, what we can do in the future,” explained McGilchrist. “And what the pandemic meant for all of us as a community of travelers, how it changed our feelings about things, how it changed the nature of travel, changed our sense of urgency about travel — because we realized after the pandemic that it is not something we can take for granted.”

All lectures will take place within SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium. For tickets ($10 members, $15 general) visit https://tickets.sbma.net

SBMA Travel Leader Nigel McGilchrist in Bhutan

SBMA Travel Leaders Nigel McGilchrist and Susie Orso in Spain

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Kaye

Photo courtesy of SBMA

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Community Members Named Goleta’s Finest

HONORING THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MEANINGFULLY ENHANCED THE GOLETA COMMUNITY, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce honored the 2022 Goleta’s Finest award winners at a classy celebration on December 17th at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. A 72-year-old tradition, Goleta’s Finest recognizes remarkable community members who have given back through volunteer and professional efforts.

“The Goleta community has a rich history of volunteerism and philanthropy, and we are eager to honor those individuals and organizations who have made such remarkable impacts in the community,” said Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

The 2022 Goleta’s Finest honorees:

Woman of the Year – Sachi Thompson: The General Manager of Global Hardware at Curvature, Thompson is a longtime community advocate who, in addition to being a wife, mother, and board member for several non-profits, has volunteered many hours for special events and causes. Thompson’s empathetic approach to management inspires her employees to be great in all aspects of their lives and has instilled a philanthropic attitude at Curvature.

Man of the Year – Brian Borgatello: Borgatello is the current president of MarBorg industries, a multi-generational business with nearly 500 employees. Raised to value service and community, Borgatello has supported local schools, hospitals, non-profits, and local individuals doing good work. Gracious and reliable, Borgatello offers an example of community commitment and corporate responsibility.

Lifetime Achievement Recognition – Jean Blois: 90 year-old Blois has dedicated her life to improving Goleta. As one of the charter members of the Goleta City Council, Blois helped form the City of Goleta, and served as mayor in 2004. She recently helped with the Goleta Old Town Holiday Parade, and still works every day to improve the City of Goleta and its community.

Educator of the Year – Dare Holdren: Holdren has filled many roles as a 20 year veteran of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, including assistant principal of Dos Pueblos High School, principal of Solvang School, and coach of the San Marcos High School football team, for which he won Channel League Coach of the Year. Now principal of San Marcos, Holdren’s leadership in Goleta high schools has made a significant impact on the local community.

Students of the Year – Aaliyah and Bella Rubio: Sisters Aaliyah and Bella created a remarkable opportunity for local youth to learn more about entrepreneurship and focusing their creativity by founding the Youth Maker’s Market. Both passionate students, they have successfully created a platform for local

youth artisans to safely sell their wares and connect with families, neighbors, and visitors.

Volunteer of the Year – Jack Turney: Turney has dedicated 18 years of involvement with Cottage Hospital, and over 5,111 hours of service as a volunteer. A member of the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation Board, he has supported Fun in the Sun, gift shop sales at GVCH, and helped with annual events like the Senior Expo. Turney is the current leader of the hospital volunteer program, where he started in 2011.

Innovator of the Year – Santa Barbara County Co-Response Team: Formed in partnership between the Sheriff’s department and County Behavioral Sciences Unit, the Santa Barbara County Co-Response teams are intended to de-escalate individuals in crises, divert them from the criminal justice system, connect them directly with care, and provide follow-up after the crises have subsided. Their ten-hour work days have contributed a significant amount of support to the community.

Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network opened the doors to their 5,400 square-foot Wendy McCaw Wildlife Hospital in Goleta in February 2022. This allows the nonprofit to keep more patients from initial intake to release rather than transferring patients to partners. For over 30 years, the SBWCN has been saving and helping animals along the South Coast, as well as educating the public about the challenges facing local wildlife and effective steps they can take to ensure the health and survival of wildlife.

Special Recognition Award – Goleta Lemon Festival Volunteer Committee: Made up of 13 local leaders, the Goleta Lemon Festival Volunteer Committee was essential to the festival’s return for its 29th year. With over 200 volunteers to ensure the event runs efficiently, the 13 members of the Lemon Festival Volunteer Committee are involved at all stages of planning, including set-up and tear-down. Most have been members for years, with some having volunteered for over ten years.

Area Community Projects to Receive Over $16 Million in Federal Funding A

GRAND TOTAL OF $16,651,540 IN DIRECT FEDERAL FUNDING will soon be made available to community projects across Santa Barbara County. The funding was included in the omnibus spending package that was sent to President Biden by the U.S. House of Representatives the day before Christmas Eve.

Specifically, these funds will support upgrades to public spaces in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc, as well as support the expansion of Highway 101 carpool lanes.

“As the Central Coast’s Representative, my first and foremost responsibility is to deliver real results for our communities and its residents – and today I’m proud to do that again by delivering nearly $17 million for Santa Barbara County to support projects that will improve our quality of life,” said Representative Salud Carbajal, who specifically requested funding for Central Coast projects through the House Appropriations Committee.

“With these funds, we will be able to make critical upgrades that will reduce traffic, renovate public spaces, and improve access to food and clean water across the Central Coast,” he continued.

The full list of supported Santa Barbara County projects include:

$7,000,000 for the construction of one of the two remaining sections of carpool lane expansion on U.S. Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura.

$2,000,000 to help fund the acquisition and retrofit of a new building to serve as an upgrade location for the Orcutt Branch Library in Orcutt.

$1,500,000 to fund part of the total costs of the full-scale renovation of Dwight Murphy Field in Santa Barbara, including a brand new 36,000 squarefoot playground.

$1,500,000 to support the retrofitting of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s new south county warehouse in Goleta.

$1,384,040 to help Santa Barbara County stabilize roughly 975 feet of railing roadway on San Marcos Road, a key fire suppression and emergency access road during closures of State Route 154. Funding will also help restore embankments and shoulders that are prone to landslides and other roadway failures.

$1,267,500 to fund renovations and upgrades for the City of Lompoc’s Pioneer Park, including the construction of a new playground and baseball fields.

$1,000,000 to support construction and equipment needs of Marian Regional Medical Center’s Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residency Program Clinic in Santa Maria.

$500,000 to support the construction of the Santa Maria Japanese Community Center to honor the original Japanese settlers to the Santa Maria valley.

$500,000 to help water districts reliant on Lake Cachuma to respond to record drought by supporting an emergency pumping facility project that is needed to allow Lake Cachuma’s water to continue supporting its surrounding regions.

To learn more visit https://carbajal.house.gov

The 2022 Goleta’s Finest award honorees: Left to right back: Jennifer Newell Pete Wolf Steven Janicek Bill Macfadyen Arie Dejong (Cottage Health – presenter and accepted the award for Jack Turney), Cary Harrison, Robert Strojek, Tony Vallejo, Trevor Large, Danell Navaro, Bill Peeples, Dr. Cherylynn R. Lee, Michael Krissman, Kristen Miller (President & CEO, SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce)

Left to right seated: Rogelio Aguilar, Anthony Rodriguez, Jean Bloi, Brian Borgatello, Sachi Thompson, Aaliyah and Bella Rubio, and Dare Holdren

Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, with Lifetime Achievement Recognition honoree Jean Blois and Marty Plourd from Community West Bank.

Heavy Rain, Warnings of Potential Flooding and Debris Flows

Mandatory Evacuation Issued for Alisal, Thomas, and Cave Fire Burn Regions

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

DAYS BEFORE THE FIVEYEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Montecito Debris Flow, Santa Barbara County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for community members living in the Alisal, Thomas, and Cave Fire burn scar areas.

Updates and evacuation maps can be accessed at www.readysbc.org or by calling 211. The Santa Barbara City College Wake Campus has been set up as an Evacuation Center for residents living in the affected areas.

“The National Weather Service has advised the public safety agencies in Santa Barbara County that we are in the beginning stages of a major storm,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown during the January 4th press conference.

This storm is expected to bring an average of four to eight inches of rain within 24 hours, with some regions anticipated to receive up to ten inches of rain, and high winds measuring up to 50 to 60 mph.

Due to the already saturated state of the county’s watershed threatening debris and mud flows in burn scar areas, residents were advised to evacuate prior to the arrival of Wednesday night’s storm. Sheriff Brown assured sheriff deputies would be patrolling evacuated areas to prevent criminal activity.

County Fire Department Chief Mark Hartwig said that its Type 3 Incident Management team would be activated and additional equipment, including fire engines, patrols, and rescue squads would be made ready in the event they were needed.

“We’re prepared for whatever happens,” said Hartwig. “We hope those resources

aren’t needed, but we’re here if you need us.”

Montecito Fire Protection District Captain Chief Kevin Taylor likened the situation to the 1969 debris flow that occurred after the 1964 Coyote Fire. He also referenced the approaching anniversary of the Montecito Debris Flow, indicating that while this storm is not anticipated to be as powerful as the 2018 storm that caused that tragedy, the area has experienced heavy rainfall that increases the likelihood of mud and debris flows.

Santa Barbara Chief of Police Kelly Gordon stated that the City of Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol was working to ensure boats were safely harbored before the storm.

In addition to resident evacuations, animal evacuation services will be made available throughout the county. Individuals needing these services should call (805) 683-2724.

To learn more visit www.readysbc.org

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Map of the mandatory evacuation areas in the Alisal, Thomas, and Cave Fire burn scar zones

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Downtown Organization Awards Holiday Décor Contest Winners

WEEKS OF SPREADING HOLIDAY

CHEER, winners have been chosen for the Downtown Organization sponsored Holiday Décor Contest. With more than 40 participating businesses, the incredible assortment included decorations such as polar bears, eight-foot trees, a moose-riding Santa, a custom North Pole train, and more.

Judging was very difficult this year, and the scores were incredibly close.

Tied for first place with 33.8 points are 33 Jewels at 814 State St., and Chase Restaurant & Lounge at 1012 State St. Tied for second place are Kaleidoscope Flowers at 1341 State St., and State Street Axe Club at 427 State St.

www.downtownsb.org

Tania Fiedorek Joins Local Firm GG&F

TANIA FIEDOREK has joined the law firm Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld and will practice out of their Santa Barbara office. Originally from England, Fiedorek graduated from NYU and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Fiedorek worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan before moving to the west coast and being admitted to the California State Bar. At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld she uses her litigation skills to provide dedicated and persistent advocacy for clients. www.ghitterman.com

Dream Foundation Board Welcomes Marissa Freeman

MARISSA FREEMAN has joined the Board of Directors of Dream Foundation, the nation’s only dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults. Freeman is the Chief Marketing officer of Union Square Hospitality Group. Before joining the USHG, Freeman was the chief brand officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and has held several executive positions. Freeman will use her experience at creating impactful business strategies with thoughtful branding and work closely with her team to foster relationships and spread awareness of Dream Foundation. www.dreamfoundation.org

Cottage Hospital Welcomes New Year’s Baby

SANTA BARBARA’S FIRST BABY OF THE NEW YEAR was born to parents and Goleta residents Por Soua and Grayson Petersat Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in the early hours of New Year’s Day at 3:33am. Named Rose, she is the couple’s first child, and weighed six pounds and measured 18.75 inches in length. Congratulations!

Ashleigh Erving Named CALM’s Director of Clinical Operations

ASHLEIGH ERVING, LCSW has been promoted to CALM’s Director of Clinical Operations. In this role, she is responsible for the operational management of CALM’s clinical services throughout the county, and supervises CALM’s Senior Managers and Program managers. Erving returned to CALM in 2021 after having previously served as an in-home therapist from 2007 to 2009, and holds nearly 20 years of experience in youth and family services.

https://calm4kids.org

Dr. Mary Dwyer Appointed Interim President and CEO of Scholarship Foundation

DR. MARY DWYER has been named the interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara following the retirement of Barbara Robertson. A former college professor and administrator, Dr. Dwyer serves as board director for several organizations, and has been with the Scholarship Foundation Board since 2021. She will fulfill this role until a long-term successor is found and hired, at which point she will rejoin the Foundation Board. www.sbscholarship.org

Congressman Carbajal Releases Statement on Speaker of the House Stalemate

AMIDST THE ONGOING STRUGGLES TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, Congressman Salud Carbajal has released a filmed statement calling for action. The delayed election has prevented Carbajal and his colleagues from being sworn in for the new 118th Congress.

Until this swearing in process happens, no new legislation can be introduced, there will be no hearings, and all other business within the U.S. House of Representatives will continue to be on standstill.

Carbajal’s statement reads as follows:

“I’m here in Washington, just got back. I was hoping to have gotten sworn in, but my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have not been able to come together and select the Speaker.

So, I know we’ve seen the chaos. At first it was entertaining, but we are beyond that. It’s no more fun and games. We are not able to govern as a House of Representatives to get things done, to have hearings, to initiate legislation.

We are at a standstill at a stalemate. And it’s not the Democrats that are at a stalemate. We are united. What we need here is for our colleagues who now have the majority to find some way to govern, to come to some, to find some way to govern for the American people, come together and select their speaker. The American people want us to govern.

And I came back this week to get sworn in, to get seated on our committees and start governing, which is what my constituents want me to do, which is what the American people want us to do. And guess what? That is not happening.”

Photos by Tim Pearsson, SBDO

New parents Por Soua and Grayson Peters, and their first child, Rose

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Co-first place contest winner 33 Jewels

Co-first place contest winner 33 Jewels

Dr. Mary Dwyer

Ashleigh Erving

Tania Fiedorek

Marissa Freeman

The UC Santa Barbara Chancellor’s Medal

THE UC SANTA BARBARA CHANCELLOR’S

MEDAL will be presented to Narciso Torres, Master Maya Forest Gardener, by Chancellor Dr. Henry T Yang, of the University of California Santa Barbara on January 13th, at UCSB at 11 am. Torres has been working on the El Pilar project in Belize since 1980, along with Dr. Anabel Ford.

“In this award, the Academy is opening its eyes and welcoming traditions born of the basic scientific method of trial and error — recognizing the wide range of contributions to the world of science,” said Dr. Ford, President of Exploring Solution Past — The Maya Forest Alliance and UCSB professor.

The Chancellor’s Medal is the highest honor given by the University of California.

“Over the years, we realized he was our teacher, and we were learning from him,” continued Ford. "Torres sees the forest in a completely different way. He maps the landscape based on his knowledge of the plants, his understanding of habitats and his deep appreciation of plant-animal relationships. For Narciso, it is clear how to find water by the presence of an insect that I would not see; to recognize animals by the evidence of fruits, prints, odors, and scat; or to hear the sounds of weather changes.”

An anthropologist, Ford has observed Torres tend the forest since the early 1980s, while conducting research at the ancient Maya city of El Pilar, in Belize. Torres continues to be a major contributor to Ford’s research on ancient Maya settlement patterns and land use. He has helped to map El Pilar and identify trees surrounding the mapped sites.

UCSB Arts & Lectures to Host Author Amor Towles

HAILING FROM THE BOSTON AREA, Amor Towles has become a critical favorite and a popular success for his novels including Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway. Towles will discuss his work and career with UCSB Arts & Lectures at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30pm.

Towles’ novels have collectively sold more than six million copies. His works fit within the American literary tradition of thrilling narratives that follow memorable young men on intricate journeys of risk, discovery and redemption.

Graduating from Yale College and earning an MA in English from Stanford University, Towles now devotes himself to writing full time after an over 20-year career as an investment professional. Towles’ Rules of Civility is the story of a young woman in 1930s New York who has a chance encounter that ushers her into the elite communities of New York.

A Gentleman in Moscow tells the story of Count Alexander Rostov, who, in 1922, is sentenced to house arrest by a Bolshevik tribunal for being an unrepentant aristocrat. Count Rostov, in his now restricted circumstances, must live in an attic while Russian history unfolds just outside his window.

The Lincoln Highway, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, is about 18 year-old Emmett Watson who is trying to restructure his life after serving a year on a work farm for involuntary manslaughter. For tickets ($10-35) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Chief Pediatric Medical Officer Appointed at Cottage Health

DR. MIRIAM PARSA, a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric rheumatologist, has been appointed as Cottage Health’s Chief Pediatric Medical Officer. Dr Parsa joined Cottage’s medical staff in 2013 and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Rheumatology. After receiving her medical degree from the Albany Medical Center in New York and completing her medical internship, residency, and fellowship at UCLA, Dr. Parsa earned her Master of Public Health from Yale University. She will continue to help develop further the development of pediatric services and community partnerships, and will also help lead Cottage in maintaining their high standards of clinical quality and patient experience.

www.cottagehealth.org

Two More Monkeys Jumping in the Zoo

TWO NEW GOELDI’S MONKEYS HAVE BEEN WELCOMED TO THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO all the way from New Bedford, MA. Zookeepers are enjoying getting to know the shaggy new residents, George Michael (three), and Jimi (two). This is not the first time that the zoo has housed Goeldi’s monkeys, but it was long ago, and many current keepers were not with the zoo at that point. Goeldi’s monkeys are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and keepers are at work trying to help them become acclimated to their new home.

“While these monkeys are very small, they have really big personalities and are very active and inquisitive!” shared Dr. Julie Barnes. George Michael and Jimi, who are brothers, can be found leaping amongst the White-face saki monkeys in their habitat.

Dr. Anabel Ford and honoree, Narciso Torres, Master Maya Forest Gardener

Amor Towles

Dr. Miriam Parsa

Photos courtesy of Dr. Anabel Ford

Photo courtesy of SB Zoo

Photo courtesy of UCSB

the Penguin

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

WITH HIS GAUDY FLORAL SHIRT AND OVERSIZED BOWTIE,

Tacky remains the most popular penguin to be found in children’s literature. The star of the 1988 story Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, Tacky’s adventures have since continued through nine additional picture books. Through it all, Tacky has remained unabashedly true to himself, showing young readers the value of rejecting conformity and expressing themselves as they wish.

Tacky the Penguin opens on a small penguin colony, where all of the penguins except for Tacky are named after positive traits such as “Lovely,” “Angel,” and “Perfect.” Tacky, as his name suggests, is “an odd bird” compared to these prim and proper penguins. While his peers gracefully march, dive, and sing in unison, Tacky prefers to clumsily strut, perform cannon balls, and belt out silly tunes with his accordion.

When a group of hunters arrive to capture the penguins, only Tacky is brave enough to confront the hunters and

convince them that he and his friends couldn’t possibly be real penguins, as he behaves so strangely. His friends quickly follow Tacky’s lead, driving the hunters away before embracing Tacky and appreciating him for his peculiar ways.

Tacky’s constant self-love makes him a bizarrely inspiring hero. His infectious joy in sharing who he is and pursuing his passions regardless of his peers’ opinions demonstrates to young readers the importance of maintaining one’s identity. Even though none of the other penguins openly criticize or ostracize Tacky, readers inherently pick up on the pressure most individuals would feel to conform. Tacky’s commitment to being “an odd bird,” however ultimately saves the day, teaching his friends and readers that everyone’s differences are actually strengths that contribute to the larger community.

Add illustrations by Lynn Munsinger that are as heartwarming as they are silly, and Tacky the Penguin provides an endearing reminder for readers of all ages that the best individual to be is yourself.

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This Holiday Season...

Join the PARC Foundation in strengthening the places and programs that bring Santa Barbara together.

Providing Scholarships

PARC is committed to ensuring high-quality summer camp experiences are available to all families, not just those who can afford them. This year, donor support allowed us to award 151 scholarships to cover over $50,0000 of summer camp costs for local families. We were also able to help fund 9-weeks of free childcare for almost 500 participants through the Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Summer Fun program.

Youth and Art Programs

Over the past 20 years, the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance program has provided free art-based mentoring to over 700 youth at risk of violence. This year, the California Park and Recreation Society recognized the program with their annual Creating Community Award of Excellence for its significant impact on the City of Santa Barbara. PARC is proud to support the critical work of the Arts Alliance by providing funding for supplies and stipends for youth artists.

Community Gathering Spaces

This year,

PARC supporters raised over $55,000 to restore the historic band shell at Plaza del Mar. This restoration aims to revitalize one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks as a community destination for music, theater, dance, and celebrations, just as it once was. Next year, we will seek local sponsors to fund free community concerts and performances for Santa Barbara’s newest outdoor performance venue.

By Sigrid Toye, Special to VOICE

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe an entire year has flown by and it’s suddenly 2023? What an interesting year it’s been, considering the somewhat guarded relationship between those of us living on the planet and a coronavirus that doesn’t want to go away. It can’t be said, however, that any of this has hindered the re-envisioned get-togethers and yearly traditions that were put on hold as a result of the pandemic. As a matter of fact, it seems to me that our community is pushing back, gathering itself together, and moving towards 2023 in a great big way!

Speaking of traditions, one of the most important ones in Santa Barbara took place at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club on New Year’s Eve. At the stroke of midnight, the club’s 150th year, under the leadership of Commodore Eli Parker, came to an end. With the clubhouse remodel in full display and the club’s activities reinstated (including the most successful VNA Charity Regatta ever!), plus the extra events of the 150th Anniversary year, the 2022 calendar was indeed a full one.

The last celebration of 2022 was the annual New Year’s Eve party attended by members and guests in full party regalia to leap in style from the old year into a new one. As the clock’s hands merged at 12 o ’clock, in keeping with tradition, the helm and leadership of the Yacht Club was officially passed from 2022 Commodore Eli Parker to 2023 Commodore David Sadecki. But the real fun began quickly after, as the revelers gathered downstairs in the Yacht Club’s lobby near the designated location of the commodore’s portrait. In what might be considered a yearly Unceremonious Ceremony, newly minted Commodore Sadecki took former Commodore Parker’s portrait from its revered location and dropped it into a conveniently placed trash barrel. To the laughter and cheers of the party-goers, he replaced Parker’s portrait with his own, where it is to remain for the next 12 months.

The last event of the evening was the unceremonious removal of outgoing Commodore Parker’s vehicle from its Numero Uno parking spot in the Yacht Club lot. The arrival of a tow truck indicated that the procedure was to be swift… and final. This year however, a surprise awaited: apparently a mysterious force, yet to be named, had filled Parker’s car to the brim with hundreds and hundreds of wine corks (each emblazoned with Fess Parker Winery) that naturally complicated the plan for a swift tow-away. Nonetheless, the maneuver did take place to the laughter of the onlookers standing outside in the cold air of the parking lot. Just a car’s length away was 2023 Commodore Sadecki in his truck, ready pull into the commodore’s spot and announce his own 12 month occupancy!

With the support of Bridge members

Vice Commodore Dennis Boneck (House and Grounds), Rear Commodore Jeff Berkus (Racing Program), and the SBYC Board of Directors, the

Commodore is looking forward to his time at the helm. Growing up in Santa Barbara, a nine year-old Sadecki was introduced to sailing at the tiller of a Seashell. He continued in the Youth Sailing Foundation program founded by the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. Today, power boating has been added to sailboat racing in the club’s competitive programs and regattas. Sadecki’s goal as 2023 commodore is certainly understandable considering his history.

“As we enter our 151st year, my goal is to uphold the traditions and history that have made the Santa Barbara Yacht Club the place that it is today: to honor the many volunteers who continue to give so much time and energy to its success every single year. Commodores who came before me have laid the groundwork and I hope to continue in their footsteps.” He added, “Let’s just say I have some very large topsiders to fill.”

The best advice from previous commodores however, was to just have fun and really enjoy this very special year. Not bad advice, I’d say! Congratulations to you Commodore Sadecki and to the Santa Barbara Yacht Club!

Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

SB Yacht Club’s New Year’s Eve party

Commodore David Sadecki replacing Commodore Eli Parker’s portrait with his own

Staff Commodore Bob Young and his wife, Gail getting into the “selfie” mode

Commodore Parker’s car filled with wine corks.

Photos by Sigrid Toye

A Rainy Start to the New YearStorms Hit Central Coast

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH -

The leading edge of wild winter weather is already impacting the Santa Barbara coastline. This boat crash is on East beach. The waves are tipping and tossing the vessel around. Another boat is up on the rocks on the Montecito coast.

Local Agencies Respond to Oil Flow

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST - Serious concerns on New Year’s Day when oil appears in Toro Canyon between Carpinteria and Montecito. Multiple fire agencies with hazmat gear have worked to contain the flow. There are natural oil sources in the area and separators have been in use. The cause is under investigation.

John Savrnoch Sworn in as SB County DA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD - The new Santa Barbara County District Attorney says he is available for all communities in the effort to reduce crime, help the mentally ill, and prevent people from driving under the influence of “any” substances that impair them. John Savrnoch was sworn in Tuesday morning.

Carbajal’s Swearing-In Delayed in Washington

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD - Without a Speaker of the House due to the ongoing conflict in Washington D.C., the swearing in for members of the House of Representatives did not take place as planned today. Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal and others are on hold. No representation in place right now.

Local Law Enforcement & First Responders Updates

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD - Multiple windows have been shattered in Santa Barbara in the last couple of weeks.

Among them Starbucks (Carrillo), the State Employment office (Ortega St.), and Rudy’s (upper state). Witnesses say rocks were involved in at least two of them.

On The Street

MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND - The past weekend there’s been evidence of numerous crashes including damage to several parked cars in downtown Santa Barbara. Still gathering information, but this was on Olive St, Garden and Haley. The planter was on State St. at Sola.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST - Blustery weather did not blow away the enthusiasm of those who dove into 2023 with the Santa Barbara Polar Dip. Organizers Hugh Margerum and Julie DeAngelis were thrilled with the turnout, new friends, and community unity. The divers rushed into the ocean on the beach across from the Chromatic Gate on Cabrillo Blvd. The sale of some products turned the event into a partial fundraiser for local nonprofit Adam’s Angels.

UCSB Gauchos

Win Last Game of 2022 Game

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST - UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball gets another win - Saturday at the Thunderdome over UC San Diego 82 - 61. First place in the Big West! A big crowd came out using the special New Year’s Eve QR code for free tickets and kids t-shirts.

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Where Inspiration & Music Meet

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

January 13th at Isla Vista School; 7pm on Saturday, January 14th at Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center; and at 7pm on Sunday, January 15th at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.

“With the youth, what I really enjoy is the exposure for us that are born on this side of the border,” shared Jimmy Cuéllar, leader of Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. “They come from families that come from Mexico, but this thing, if we’re not shown it, it can be a tradition that gets lost. It’s a very beautiful tradition, the music’s amazing, the dances

are amazing, the costumes are next to none. If I don’t help expose the youth and others, and spread its joy, it could get lost.”

Since 2006, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! has reached over 15,000 students and individuals each year. In addition to promoting access to the arts and celebrating Latin American culture, the program invites artists to inspire local students, especially those in the fourth through eighth grades.

This spring, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will host 42 educational and community sessions, including assemblies with area schools, artist workshops, and meet-and-greet opportunities.

“At Arts & Lectures, we are thrilled to resume the exciting and deeply rooted ¡Viva el Arte

de Santa Bárbara! program at multiple locations throughout the region,” said UCSB Arts & Lectures Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci. She also thanked the program’s partners and volunteers, adding, “From Carpinteria and Santa Barbara to Isla Vista, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and New Cuyama, people will again enjoy the best ensembles from Latin America and the rich traditions they represent.”

A past program participant, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar’s story reflects Viva el Arte’s dedication to connecting youth and community members to the arts. Growing up in Bakersfield, Cuéllar grew up immersed in mariachi music, listening to his uncles’ and father’s band.

When Cuéllar began playing

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar will perform January 13th-15th

mariachi as a teenager, his father realized that his son did not have any peers his age to play with. He decided to launch Mariachi Garibaldi as a youth ensemble, crowding 25 students and their parents into their apartment.

Cuéllar went on to become a member of Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano for ten years, performing on multiple GRAMMYwinning albums, including Cien Por Ciento Mexicano by Pepe Aguilar.

However, Mariachi Garibaldi and its potential lingered in his mind. In 2014, Cuéllar took the ensemble’s reins, moving it to Los Angeles and expanding it into a professional, touring group. The band has since been featured on singer-songwriter Camila Cabello’s song La Buena Vida! and played with dozens of renowned Mexican singers.

“In every concert we have, we’re just trying to take you away for whatever the duration is, to have you just sit back — enjoy, sing along, clap, if there’s space you might get up and dance,” said Cuéllar.

Ever a supporter of education, Cuéllar helps run Thee Academy, a folklórico and mariachi school in Los Angeles with his wife, Kareli Montoya, the Director of Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

“It’s what my father did to me, that I also try

to continue on,” said Cuéllar in an interview with Chapman University about Thee Academy. “We do the same thing, exposing the youth to this mariachi world, and also giving them the roots they need to be better musicians, performers, and from there they grow into helping the mariachi culture rise to a higher level.”

When performing for Santa Barbara students, Cuéllar works to play light, fun songs that will capture young audiences’ attention. He also educates them on which instruments make up a mariachi band, and encourages them to clap and dance along, even teaching them how to let out a grito, or shout, when they like a song.

“I tell them as we’re playing, if you like what you hear, you do a grito,” chuckled Cuéllar. “So sometimes when we’re playing, you can hear a little whoo-hoo-hoo!”

In returning to Santa Barbara, Cuéllar is also excited to share mariachi music with the larger community, fondly remembering the warm welcome shown at his past local concerts.

“When we have done the public performances, the crowd response and smiles that we see from the stage, it’s a great feeling,” he said.

What’s Next at ¡Viva el Arte!

FUTURE ¡VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BÁRBARA! ARTISTS

include the Los Angeles folk ballet company Grandeza Mexicana, who will give local performances on March 17th through the 19th. Committed to sharing and preserving the history of Mexican folk dance, the dance group is celebrated for its attention to research, gorgeous costuming, and mesmerizing talent.

The crooning vocals of contemporary trio romántico Tres Souls will visit Santa Barbara from April 14th through the 16th, breathing new life into the boleros of the 20th century. Made up

The series will conclude May 19th through the 21st with Las Cafeteras, a Los Angeles band that is reimagining traditional folk and roots music with Afro-Mexican beats, electric rhythm, rock, and hip-hop elements. They accomplish this dynamic fusion all while using traditional instruments, distinguishing them as a standout listening experience.

All concerts in the ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series will be followed by a reception and CD signing session with the artists.

of Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez, the group pairs the musical heritage of Mexico’s past with the sounds filling Los Angeles today.

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

Grandeza Mexicana will perform on March 17th-19th

Tres Souls will perform April 14th-16th

Photos courtesy of Farah Sosa

A protégé of legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Arturo Sandoval has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer.

Jazz Master Charles Lloyd felt the

with guest artist Serge Merlaud

Douget has performed with many notable musicians on the New Orleans scene, mixing his Louisiana upbringing with his strong individualism and idiosyncratic voice. The saxophonist will be joined on stage by Ashlin Parker (trumpet), Victor Atkins (piano), and Jason Stewart (bass).

Special thanks to: The Bentson Foundation, John C. Mithun Foundation, Harold P. McAlister Foundation, Brown Family Foundation, The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest of the Santa Barbara Foundation, George H. & Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation

Consensus Without Collaboration?

Anapamu St. entrance on Su • Suggested $10 cash donation • https://afsb.org • 10am Sa & Sun.

RECORRIDOS ARQUITECTÓNICOS A PIE

Aprende sobre la arquitectura local

• Architectural Foundation of SB • Ayuntamiento de SB el sábado; Biblioteca Central Anapamu St. entrada en domingo • Sugerido donación de $10 en efectivo • https://afsb.org • 10 am sábado y domingo.

MESA HARMONY GARDEN FRUITTREE WINTER PRUNING

Give back and gain pruning experience • 500 Dolores Dr. • Free • 10am-12pm Sa, 1/7.

PODA DE INVIERNO

DE ÁRBOLES

FRUTALES DE MESA HARMONY GARDEN Retribuye y gana experiencia en poda • 500 Dolores Dr. • Gratis • 10am12pm sábado, 1/7.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

Take a tour • www.goletahistory.org • 11am to 2pm weekends.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE Haz un recorrido • www.goletahistory.org • De 11am a 2pm los fines de semana.

Sunday • domingo 1.8

Creating Waves of Change

Discover

, at 6:30pm on Thursday, January 12th. To learn more visit https://tinyurl.com/3dvmzh5t

Creando Olas de Cambio

Descubre cómo los Guardianes del Clima del Consejo Ambiental Comunitario están ayudando a proteger a la Madre Tierra y a promover el ambientalismo en toda la costa central cuando la CCA realice su seminario web gratuito, Creando Olas de Cambio, a las 6:30 pm el jueves, 12 de enero. Para más información visita https://tinyurl.com/3dvmzh5t

https://tinyurl.com/ycxzux8x • 10am12pm domingo, 1/8.

¿Consenso sin colaboración?

Profundiza en los matices de la colaboración transdisciplinaria y los esfuerzos para examinar la experiencia humana cuando el profesor Rob Boddice de la Universidad de Tampere, Finlandia, presente virtualmente ¿Consenso sin colaboración? El futuro de la investigación de las emociones desde la perspectiva de la historia de 4 a 5:30 pm el miércoles, 11 de enero. Para asistir a esta conferencia gratuita de UCSB IHC, visita https://tinyurl.com/5xz6nm6k

Friday • viernes 1.6

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

CHOCOLATE & ART WORKSHOPS

Make a chocolate bar and/or paint a chocolate box • Menchaca Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Call 646-3697277 • www.menchacachocolates.com • 3-7pm every other Fri.

TALLERES DE CHOCOLATE Y ARTE Haz una barra de chocolate y/o pinta una caja de chocolate • Menchaca Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Llama 646-369-7277 • www.menchacachocolates.com • 3-7pm cada otro viernes.

Saturday • sábado 1.7

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

FOREST BATHING

Connect with nature and yourself • SB Botanic Garden • $35 • https://tinyurl.com/ynrjxenv • 8:3010:30am Sa, 1/7.

BAÑO DE BOSQUE

Conéctate con la naturaleza y contigo mismo • SB Botanic Garden • $35 • https://tinyurl.com/ynrjxenv • 8:3010:30am sábado, 1/7.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture •

Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall on Sa; Central Library

MUSIC | MÚSICA

CENTRAL COAST RECORDER SOCIETY MEETING

Play with community members • Goleta Presbyterian Church • $10, members free • https://centralcoastrecorders.org • 1-4pm Su, 1/8.

REUNIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD DE FLAUTÍN DE LA COSTA CENTRAL Reproducir música con miembros de la comunidad • Goleta Presbyterian Church • $10, miembros gratis • https://centralcoastrecorders.org • 1-4pm domingo, 1/8.

EAGLES: 1972 – 1976 Tribute concert by The Tribe • SOhO • $25-28 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Su, 1/8.

EAGLES: 1972 – 1976 Concierto homenaje de The Tribe • SOhO • $25-28 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm domingo, 1/8.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

FREE FAMILY DAY

Explore the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden • 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo • 9am-4pm Su, 1/8.

DÍA DE LA FAMILIA GRATIS

Explora el San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden • 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo • 9am-4pm domingo, 1/8.

BEACH CLEANUP

Join Sea Center staff in caring for our beach • Meet on beach by Stearns Wharf’s base • Register: https://tinyurl.com/ycxzux8x • 10am12pm Su, 1/8.

LIMPIEZA DE PLAYAS

Únete al personal de Sea Center en el cuidado de nuestra playa • Reúnete en la playa junto a la base de Stearns Wharf • Registrate:

SB ROLLERS

Rollerskate with an ocean view • SB City College Lot 3 • Free • 3pm Su.

SB ROLLERS

Patinaje sobre ruedas con vista al mar • SB City College Lote 3 • Gratis • 3pm domingo.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel D’Mon

• Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5 • https://glitterbrunch.com • Brunch 11am-3pm, Show 12:30pm, Sun.

ALMUERZO DE BRILLO

Presentado por Vivian Storm y Angel D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5 • https://glitterbrunch.com • Almuerzo 11am-3pm, Espectáculo 12:30pm, domingo.

UNITY SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY CENTER EXPO

Shop local vendors while enjoying music • Unity Courtyard, 227 E. Arrellaga St. • Free • 11am-1pm Su, 1/8.

EXPOSICIÓN DEL CENTRO

COMUNITARIO

PARLIAMO! (¡HABLEMOS!)

Conversación en italiano, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm lunes.

PFLAG SB JANUARY MEETING

Webinar with Megan Overland: A Transgender Story and the Impact of Compassion and Support • Free, email pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7pm Mo, 1/9.

REUNIÓN DE ENERO DE PFLAG SB Seminario web con Megan Overland: Una historia transgénero y el impacto de la compasión y el apoyo • Gratis, manda un correo electrónico pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7pm lunes, 1/9.

Tuesday • martes 1.10

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

TEEN ADVISORY

BOARD

Provide input on library programming • Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

CONSEJO ASESOR DE ADOLESCENTES

ESPIRITUAL UNITY

Compra de vendedores locales mientras disfrutas de la música • Unity Courtyard, 227 E. Arrellaga St. • Gratis • 11am-1pm domingo, 1/8.

Monday • lunes 1.9

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

PARLIAMO!

Italian conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

Proporcionar información sobre la programación de la biblioteca • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 4-5pm martes.

VIRTUAL FICTION BOOK CLUB

Bring your own book and ideas to discuss for 2023 • SB Public Library • Free, email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com • 5:30pm Tu, 1/10.

CLUB VIRTUAL DE LIBROS DE FICCIÓN

Trae tu propio libro e ideas para discutir en el 2023 • Biblioteca Pública de SB • Gratis, envia un correo electrónico a info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com

Photo courtesy of UCSB IHC

how the Community Environmental Council’s Climate Stewards are helping to protect Mother Earth and promoting environmentalism throughout the Central Coast when the CEC hosts its free webinar, Creative Waves of Change

Photo courtesy of Community Environmental Council

John Tesh at the Lobero

A night of swinging hits and tickling the ivories will hit the Lobero Theatre when pianist and former television host John Tesh performs Big Band Live at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 14th. For tickets ($44.25-109.25) visit www.lobero.org

John Tesh en el Lobero

Una noche de éxitos vibrantes y haciendo cosquillas a los marfiles llegará al Teatro Lobero cuando el pianista y ex presentador de televisión John Tesh interprete Big Band Live a las 7:30 pm el sábado, 14 de enero. Para boletos ($44.25-109.25) visita www.lobero.org

5:30pm martes, 1/10.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

ANTONIO ARTESE’S WEST COAST TRIO

Jazz concert • SOhO • $18 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Tu, 1/10.

WEST COAST TRIO DE ANTONIO ARTESE

Concierto de jazz • SOhO • $18 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm martes, 1/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

PROJECT HEAL OF SB COUNTY

Get connected to social services in wellness, education, careers, and more • Eastside Neighborhood Park • Free • 2-4pm Tu, 1/10.

PROYECTO CURAR DEL CONDADO DE SB

Conéctate a los servicios sociales de bienestar, educación, carreras y más • Parque del vecindario Eastside • Gratis • 2-4pm martes, 1/10.

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET

Shop fresh, local produce and treats • 600, 700, & 800 blocks of State Street • Free • 3-7pm Tu.

MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES DE

SANTA BÁRBARA

Compra productos frescos, locales y golosinas • 600, 700, & 800 cuadras de

la calle State • Gratis • 3-7pm martes.

Wednesday • miércoles 1.11

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

1 MILLION CUPS

Virtually network with entrepreneurs • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Free • 9-10am We.

1 MILLÓN DE TAZAS

Red virtual con emprendedores • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Gratis • 9-10am miércoles.

CONSENSUS WITHOUT COLLABORATION?

Webinar on emotion research by Professor Rob Boddice • UCSB IHC • Free • https://tinyurl.com/5xz6nm6k • 4-5:30pm We, 1/11.

¿CONSENSO SIN COLABORACIÓN?

Seminario web sobre investigación de emociones por el profesor Rob Boddice • UCSB IHC • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/5xz6nm6k • 4-5:30pm miércoles, 1/11.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com •

Free • 5-7pm We.

EL CÍRCULO FRANCÉS

Conversación en francés, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm miércoles.

VIRTUAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB

Meet other romance book fans • SB Public Library • Free, email info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com • 5:30pm We, 1/12.

CLUB VIRTUAL DE LIBROS DE ROMANCE

Conoce a otros fanáticos de los libros románticos • SB Biblioteca pública • Gratis, envia un correo electrónico a info@sbplibrary.libanswers.com • 5:30pm miércoles, 1/12.

CHAUCER’S BOOK TALK

Author Peter Blauner discusses & signs Picture in the Sand • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm We, 1/11.

CHARLA DE LIBROS DE CHAUCER'S

El autor Peter Blauner discute y firma Picture in the Sand • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 6pm miércoles, 1/11.

MOVIES | CINE

AWCSB MOVIE NIGHT

View Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story • Balboa Building Theater, 735 State St. • Members free, $25 general • 5:30pm We, 1/11.

NOCHE DE CINE AWCSB

Ve Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story • Balboa Building Theater, 735 State St. • Miembros gratis, $25 general • 5:30pm miércoles, 1/11.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

YOGA AT THE GARDEN

All-levels guided class • SB Botanic Garden • https://tinyurl.com/ts3ffh78 • $15-30 • 9-10am We, 1/11.

YOGA EN EL JARDÍN

Clase guiada todos los niveles • SB Botanic Garden • $15-30 • https://tinyurl.com/ts3ffh78 • 9-10am miércoles, 1/11.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

LA RESERVA ARROYO HONDO

Los lunes y miércoles de 12:30-3pm y el primer y tercer fin de semana del mes,

It’s Your Library • Es Tu Biblioteca

WIGGLY STORYTIME • For toddlers 14 months - 3 years • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am We HORA DE CUENTOS WIGGLY • Para niños pequeños de 14 meses a 3 años • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am miércoles

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months

• Central Library ~ 11-11:30am We • Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 1111:30am Th EL BEBÉ Y YO • Para bebés de 0 a 14 meses • Central Library ~ 11-11:30am miércoles • Eastside Library ~ Bilingüe ~ 11-11:30am jueves

READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Eastside Library ~ 3-4pm We.

LEE A UN PERRO • For grades 3-6 • Eastside Library ~ 3-4pm miércoles.

sábados y domingos 10am-12:30pm y de 12:30pm-3pm. La visita es gratuita • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

Thursday • jueves 1.12

CHILDREN | NIÑOS

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

For kids ages 0-5 • Eastside Library • Free • 11-11:30am Th.

CANCIONES E HISTORIAS BILINGÜES

Para niños de 0 a 5 años • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 11-11:30am jueves.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Practice naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th.

GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS

Practica naturalmente • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 1-2pm jueves.

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

Knit and embroider with others • Montecito Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Th, 1/5.

TEJIDO CON AGUJA

Teje y borda con otros • Biblioteca Montecito • Gratis • 2-3:30pm jueves, 1/5.

SB ARTS & EVENT INDUSTRY WORKSHOP

Network with local professionals

• Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • https://tinyurl. com/38ptwz4y • $25 • 2:30-5:30pm Th, 1/12.

TALLER DE LA INDUSTRIA DE ARTES Y

EVENTOS DE SB

Red con profesionales locales

• Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • https://tinyurl. com/38ptwz4y • $25 • 2:30-5:30pm jueves, 1/12.

CRAFTERNOONS

All ages craft workshop • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:305pm Th.

TARDES DE ARTESANÍA

Taller de manualidades para todas las edades • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:30-5pm jueves.

CREATING WAVES OF CHANGE

Webinar on local action by Climate Stewards

• Community Environmental Council • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3dvmzh5t • 6:30pm Th, 1/12.

CREANDO OLAS DE CAMBIO

Seminario web sobre acción local de Climate Stewards • Community Environmental Council • Gratis

• https://tinyurl.com/3dvmzh5t • 6:30pm jueves, 1/12.

Friday • viernes 1.13

MUSIC | MÚSICA

VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BÁRBARA Free mariachi concerts by Mariachi

OnSTAGE

UCSB THEATRE/DANCE LAUNCH PAD AMPLIFY READING SERIES FESTIVAL

View staged readings of four new plays • UCSB Studio Theater • Free, RSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/29atdkcv • 4pm & 8pm Fr, 1/13; 1pm & 5pm Sa, 1/14.

LAUNCH PAD: FESTIVAL DE LA SERIE AMPLIFY READING

Ve lecturas escenificadas de cuatro nuevas obras • UCSB Studio Theater • Gratis, Se requiere confirmar asistencia: https://tinyurl.com/29atdkcv • 4pm y 8pm viernes, 1/13; 1pm y 5pm sábado, 1/14.

OJAI YOUTH ENTERTAINERS STUDIO

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Student performance of this musical journey • 907 El Centro Street, Ojai • $12 • https://tinyurl.com/4932t762 • 6pm, Fr, 1/13, through 1/29.

EL MAGO DE OZ

Actuación estudiantil de este viaje musical • 907 El Centro Street, Ojai • $12 • https://tinyurl.com/4932t762 • 6pm, viernes, 1/13, hasta el 1/29.

Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar • UCSB Arts & Lectures • 7pm Fr, 1/13, Isla Vista School; 7pm Sa, 1/14, Guadalupe City Hall; and 7pm Su, 1/15, The Marjorie Luke Theatre.

VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BÁRBARA Conciertos gratuitos de mariachi por el Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar • UCSB Arts & Lectures • 7pm viernes, 1/13, Isla Vista School; 7pm sábado, 1/14, Guadalupe City Hall; y 7pm domingo, 1/15, The Marjorie Luke Theatre.

PLASTIC HARPOONS WITH

ALEXANDRA RIORDEN & THE WARM

GLOW / NEIL ERICKSON & FRIENDS Indie rock concert • SOhO • $12-15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fr, 1/13.

PLASTIC HARPOONS CON

ALEXANDRA RIORDEN & THE WARM

GLOW / NEIL ERICKSON & FRIENDS Concierto de rock indie • SOhO • $12-15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm viernes, 1/13.

Photo courtesy of Lobero Theater

Rose Pruning Day at the Mission

Old Mission Santa Barbara’s famous rose gardens will get a spring makeover during this January’s community Rose Pruning Day from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, January 14th. No prior experience is necessary, as SB Rose Society member and resident rosarian Dan Bifano will perform pruning demonstrations. Volunteers should plan on bringing their own tools and gloves. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/538z38ua

Día de la poda de rosas en la Misión

Los famosos jardines de rosas de Old Mission Santa Barbara se renovarán durante el día de poda de rosas de la comunidad de este enero de 9 am a 1 pm el sábado, 14 de enero. No se necesita experiencia previa, ya que el miembro de SB Rose Society y residente Dan Bifano realizará demostraciones de poda. Los voluntarios deben planear traer sus propias herramientas y guantes. Para más información visita https://tinyurl.com/538z38ua

docent • SB Maritime Museum • Free • https://tinyurl.com/2hwea5r9 • 9-10:30am Sa, 1/14.

MUSEO MARÍTIMO DE SANTA BÁRBARA NUEVA

CLASE DOCENTE

Más información sobre cómo convertirse en un docente de museo • SB Maritime Museum • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/2hwea5r9 • 9-10:30am sábado, 1/14.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

ROMANTIC

MUSIC FOR TWO PIANOS

Concert of Schubert and Brahms • SB Music Club • First United Methodist Church • Free • 3pm Sa, 1/14.

Tea Demonstration at SB Botanic Garden

Observe a tea ceremony honoring winter and learn more about the art of Chanoyu when the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden presents tea demonstrations continuously between 10:30am and 12:30pm in its Tea Garden on Sunday, January 15th. Attendance is free with garden admission, to learn more visit www.sbbotanicgarden.org

Demostración de té en SB Botanic Garden

Observa una ceremonia del té en honor al invierno y aprende más sobre el arte de Chanoyu cuando el Santa Barbara Botanic Garden presente demostraciones de té continuamente entre las 10:30 am y las 12:30 pm en su Jardín de Té el domingo, 15 de enero. La asistencia es gratuita con la entrada al jardín, para obtener más información, visita www.sbbotanicgarden.org

MÚSICA ROMÁNTICA PARA DOS PIANOS

Concierto de Schubert y Brahms • SB Music Club • First United Methodist Church • Gratis • 3pm sábado, 1/14.

JOHN TESH

Pianist presents Big Band Live • Lobero Theatre • $44.25-109.25 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 1/14.

JOHN TESH

Pianista presenta Big Band Live • Lobero Theatre • $44.25-109.25 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm sábado, 1/14.

NO SIMPLE HIGHWAY Celebration of Grateful Dead music • SOhO • $15-20 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Sa, 1/14.

NO SIMPLE HIGHWAY Celebración de la música de Grateful Dead • SOhO • $15-20 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm sábado, 1/14.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

Eagles Nest Ocean Views

Santa Barbara’s Premiere Ocean View Apartments

• Every apartment has outstanding ocean views with the very best island and sunset views in town.

• 31 one bedroom apartments, each with granite counter tops and a magnificent view.

• Recently updated on a dead end street with a reserved parking spot for each unit.

• Only six blocks to the ocean and on a bluff top with mild ocean breezes year round. All the top floor units have high beamed ceilings and no steps, so easy access for all ages.

• With 10 furnished apartments, there is short term as well as long term flexibility in rental agreements.

• See the best of Santa Barbara from this park-like setting. For more information or to schedule an appointment call John at 805-451-4551.

JOHN R. WHITEHURST

Property Manager/Owner 805-451-4551 • www.SBOceanViewRentals.com

ROSE PRUNING DAY

Care for the Mission’s rose gardens • Old Mission SB • Free, bring own supplies • 9am-1pm Sa, 1/14.

DÍA

DE LA PODA DE ROSAS

Cuidado de los rosales de la Misión • Old Mission SB • Gratis, trae tus propios suministros • 9am-1pm sábado, 1/14.

STAR PARTY

Explore the night sky • Palmer Observatory, SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 7-10pm Sa, 1/14.

FIESTA DE ESTRELLAS

Explora el cielo nocturno • Palmer Observatory, SB Museum of Natural History • Gratis • 7-10pm sábado, 1/14.

Sunday • domingo 1.15

MUSIC | MÚSICA

LATIN JAZZ WITH THE DENNIS BERGER QUINTET

Also with Martinez Brothers and John Webb • SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • 1-4pm Su, 1/15.

JAZZ LATINO CON EL QUINTETO DE DENNIS BERGER

También con Martinez Brothers y John Webb

• SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • 1-4pm domingo, 1/15.

TUNNEL VISION

Surf, Reggae, Ska concert • SOhO • $17 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Su, 1/15.

TUNNEL VISION

Concierto de surf, reggae, ska • SOhO • $17 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm domingo, 1/15.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

TEA DEMONSTRATION

View a winter tea ceremony • SB Botanic Garden, Tea Garden • Free with admission • Continuously, 10:30am-12:30pm Su, 1/15.

DEMOSTRACIÓN DE TÉ

Ve una ceremonia del té de invierno • SB Botanic Garden, Jardín de té • Gratis con entrada • Continuamente, 10:30am-12:30pm domingo, 1/15.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

THE DIARIES OF ADAM AND EVE

Intimate, two-person performance, limited to 50 guests • Ensemble Theatre Company • Private residence • $300 • https://tiny url.com/y7u22x2d

• 2pm Su, 1/15.

LOS DIARIOS DE ADÁN Y EVA

Espectáculo íntimo para dos personas, limitado a 50 invitados • Ensemble Theatre Company • Residencia privada • https://tinyurl.com/y7u22x2d

• $300 • 2pm domingo, 1/15.

Photo courtesy of SB Parks & Rec

Photo by Greg Trainor

DO YOU LOVE CINEMA, and are searching for a way to support the local community? Volunteer applications to help with the 38th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, scheduled for February 8th through the 18th, are now available online! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and will receive a pass allowing access to all films screened during the festival. There are also opportunities to earn complimentary tickets to the Riviera Theatre, as well as be entered in raffles for SBIFF 2024 passes and merchandise. New volunteers must complete SBIFF’s virtual orientation and attend training meetings.

For more information or to register as a SBIFF volunteer, visit https://sbiff.org/film-festival/volunteer

Se voluntario del 38º Festival Internacional de Cine SB Anual

¿TE ENCANTA EL CINE y estás buscando una manera de apoyar a la comunidad local? ¡Las solicitudes de voluntarios para ayudar con el 38º Festival Internacional de Cine de Santa Bárbara, programado del 8 al 18 de febrero, ya están disponibles en línea! Los voluntarios deben tener al menos 18 años y recibirán un pase que les permitirá acceder a todas las películas proyectadas durante el festival. También hay oportunidades para ganar boletos de cortesía para el Teatro Riviera, así como para participar en rifas de pases para SBIFF 2024 y mercancía. Los nuevos voluntarios deben completar la orientación virtual de SBIFF y asistir a las reuniones de capacitación. Para obtener más información o registrarte como voluntario de SBIFF, visita https://sbiff.org/film-festival/volunteer

M3GAN* (PG13): Fri: 2:00, 3:15, 4:40, 5:45, 7:15, 8:20, 9:45. Sat: 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, 4:40, 5:45,7:15, 8:20, 9:45. Sun: 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, 4:40, 5:45, 7:15, 8:20. Mon-Thur: 2:00, 3:15, 4:40, 5:45, 7:15, 8:20.

Babylon (R): Fri-Thur: 3:45.

Avatar Way of Water* (PG13): Fri: 1:30, 3:00/3D, 4:30, 5:30/3D 7:00/3D, 8:30, 9:30. Sat: 11:00, 12:30, 1:30/3D, 3:00/3D, 4:30, 5:30/3D 7:00/3D, 8:30, 9:30. Sun: 11:00, 12:30, 1:30/3D, 3:00/3D, 4:30, 5:30/3D 7:00/3D, 8:30. Mon-Wed: 1:30, 3:00/3D, 4:30, 5:30/3D, 7:00/3D, 8:30. Thur: 1:30, 3:00/3D, 4:30, 7:00/3D, 8:30..

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 7:45. Sat/Sun: 12:15, 7:45.

Plane* (R): Thur: 6:00, 8:40.

Avatar Way of Water* (PG13): Fri: 1:25/3D, 4:15, 5:30/3D, 8:15/3D, 9:15.Sat: 12:15, 1:25/3D, 4:15, 5:30/3D, 8:15/3D, 9:15. Sun: 12:15, 1:25/3D, 4:15, 5:30/3D, 8:15/3D. Mon-Thur: 1:25/3D, 4:15, 5:30/3D, 8:15/3D.

M3GAN* (PG13): Fri: 1:35, 3:00, 4:05, 5:30, 6:45, 8:00, 9:30.Sat: 12:30, 1:35, 3:00, 4:05, 5:30, 6:45, 8:00, 9:30.Sun: 12:30, 1:35, 3:00, 4:05, 5:30, 6:45, 8:00.Mon-Thur: 1:35, 3:00, 4:05, 5:30, 6:45, 8:00.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:15, 7:30. Sat/Sun: 1:00, 4:15, 7:30.

Puss in Boots* (PG): Fri, Mon-Wed: 4:00, 5:10, 6:30, 7:45. Sat/Sun: 12:10, 1:30, 4:00, 5:10, 6:30, 7:45. Thur: 4:00, 5:10, 6:30.

The Menu (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 5:30, 8:05. Sat/Sun: 12:20, 2:55, 5:30, 8;:5.

The Old Way (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 5:20, 7:55. Sat/Sun: 12:15, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55.

Sat: 1:00, 4:30, 8:00. Tues: 4:30, 8:00.

Plane* (R): Thur: 7:45.

A Man Called Otto* (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:30, 7:30. Sat/Sun: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30. Babylon (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:05, 7:45. Sat/Sun: 12:15, 4:05, 7:45.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:15, 8:05. Sat/Sun: 12:30, 4:15, 8:05.

The Fabelmans (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:00, 7:20. Sat/Sun: 12:40, 4:00, 7:20.

Avatar Way of Water* (PG13): Fri-Thur: 3:00, 7:00.

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Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE, 12.26.22

WILL U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH FALL OFF a cliff in January? Maybe not. The Atlanta Federal Reserves’ GDPNow estimate has just raised their estimate of fourth quarter GDP growth to 3.7 percent and it was right on predicting higher Q3 growth.

Yet the pundit chorus is growing for at least two quarters of negative growth in 2023 due to the Fed’s hawkish stance on inflation.

“The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the fourth quarter of 2022 is 3.7 percent on December 23, up from 2.7 percent on December 20,” said the GDPNow report. “After recent releases from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the National Association of REALTORS, the nowcasts of fourth-quarter real personal consumption expenditures growth and fourth-quarter real gross private domestic investment growth increased from 3.4 percent and -0.2 percent, respectively, to 3.6 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively.”

One reliable indicator, the Conference Board’s Index of leading Indicators (LEI), is predicting a recession next year.

Ataman Ozyildirim, Senior Director, Economics, at The Conference Board said: “Despite the current resilience of the labor market—as revealed by the U.S. CEI in November—and consumer confidence improving in December, the U.S. LEI suggests the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening cycle is curtailing aspects of economic activity, especially housing. As a result, we project a U.S. recession is likely to start around the beginning of 2023 and last through mid-year.”

But the jury is still out among economists on what may happen next year. Harvard economist Jeffery Frankel, a leading growth expert, indicated it’s not so inevitable in a Project Syndicate column:

“Clearly, the reports that the United States was in recession during the first half of the year were premature, especially given how tight the U.S. labor market is. And, despite the confidence with which many again proclaim the inevitability of a downturn, the chances of one in the coming year are well below 100 percent.”

In fact, there are too many ‘known

unknowns’ to paraphrase Bush Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

Let’s take the unemployment situation for starters. The unemployment rate is still at post-World War II lows, and 4.9 million jobs were created in 12 months, the fastest jobs recovery since the 1990 “Desert Storm” recession.

third quarter reflected increases in exports, consumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment, state and local government spending, and federal government spending, per the BEA.

Consumers, at least, haven’t got the message that a recession is immanent.

With so much government support, maybe they see a New Deal in the New Year.

Why are we still at full employment? There were record levels of government spending, to not only to aid the pandemic recovery but modernize our infrastructure, upgrade our healthcare system, and aid the environment. This is New Deal level spending such as brought us out of the Great Depression.

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill is the largest in history. And it was needed since we had just survived the Great Recession that almost repeated the Great Depression as well as a pandemic that killed more than one million Americans.

Government came to the rescue then, as it is doing now.

The increase in real GDP for the

It will do so again, and we have record corporate profits— still the highest as a percentage of GDP ever.

“Consumer confidence bounced back in December, reversing consecutive declines in October and November to reach its highest level since April 2022,” said

Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.

“The Present Situation and Expectations Indexes improved due to consumers’ more favorable view regarding the economy and jobs. Inflation expectations retreated in December to their lowest level since September 2021, with recent declines in gas prices a major impetus. Vacation intentions improved but plans to purchase homes and big-ticket appliances cooled further.”

Consumers, at least, haven’t got the message that a recession is immanent. With so much government support, maybe they see a New Deal in the New Year.

Harlan Green © 2022 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly

financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery

Turning Eyes to the Sky

In Search of the Modern West

By RIcky Barajas / VOICE

FROM “DUDE” TO “DUDE” - cultural stereotypes live on in new images. The land of The West is just as captivating as the figures who used to roam it. Where there were once cowboys blazing the trail of Manifest Destiny, we now have surfers who keep their gaze fixed on the horizon, waiting for the opportunity to work with the ocean around them. Instead of treating the land as something passive, waiting to be claimed, attitudes have shifted toward praise and reverence for the beauty of which we are constantly surrounded.

“I wanted an exhibition where people are challenged by their expectations, and are then comforted by what they find,” explained gallery director Jeremy Tessmer of his motivation in planning the latest Sullivan Goss exhibition, In Search of the Modern West. “In alluding to something as familiar and loaded as ‘The West,’ I wanted to surprise and delight people, and encourage them to reframe their thinking.”

The exhibition is not entirely void of reference to these common western vernacular.

Pieces like Edgar Ewing’s Spanish Saddle and Jean Swiggett’s Peppers and Chillies anchor viewers in a more traditional southwestern landscape. But R. Nelson Parrish’s RNP X RL Foil calls to mind the Californian coast, with a smooth curve that almost looks like the waves that a surfboard would slice through.

“Cliché is part of the mythology of culture and society. It’s important to acknowledge,” Tessmer said.

In Search of the Modern West features bright, vibrant, and striking pieces that, despite having minimal human subjects, feel lively. Inspired by the vast, open landscapes that are characteristic of western North America, Tessmer’s west is powerful, expansive, and even mystical.

The pieces in the exhibition span from the 1940s to the present day, and cover land from the midwest to California. One of the iconic features of the western U.S. is the abundance of mountains. In addition, in comparison to the east coast where Tessmer was born, the west is less built and developed.

“When people don’t have buildings surrounding them, they turn their interest to the sky,” Tessmer related.

Many of the pieces featured are abstractions, such as Untitled by Chris Winfield. A dark orange rectangle, segmented by soft purple strokes, sits atop a bright orange background, conjuring the warmth of watching the magical western sunsets change color in the sky.

The sky is the most common theme among the featured pieces. Tessmer said that he chose to use Storm Clouds by Werner Drewes as the primary advertisement for the gallery because of the tradition in which it is situated.

Drewes, as Tessmer explained, references already famous images of the western sky in this piece, with its iconic red rock and cloud filled skies.

There is no mystery why—our sky is beautiful,

The Gallery is open daily 10am to 5:30pm • 11 E. Anapamu St • Instagram: @sullivangoss

and this exhibit shows to us that humankind’s fascination with it is not a recent occurrence. The people in the west have felt its call for generations.

Photos courtesy of Sullivan Goss

Nelson Parrish

Spanish Saddle by Edgar Ewing

Peppers and Chillies by Jean Swiggett

Storm Clouds by Werner Drewes

Untitled by Chris Winfield

10 WEST GALLERY: Holiday AllMember Exhibit and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market ~ Jan 16 • 10 W Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Vein’s: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez ~ Jan 14 - Mar 11 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: Ishi Glinsky: Upon a Jagged Maze; Momentary Stillness; Gods, Glory & Spirituality ~ Jan 22 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4 • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

THE ARTS FUND: Teen Arts Mentorship Show ~ • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org

ATKINSON GALLERY: Mo-Th 11-5, Fr 11-3 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors and Wallpaper Discoveries • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: Bandera Ware; traditional outfits • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: Stepping Out! by the SB Art Assoc • 1st fl, 105 E. Anacapa St • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Studio Artists • 9-5pm, Mon-Fri; By Appt • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: A Winter Group, bringing Color and Light to the Season ~ Jan 28 • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

EL

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY • https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp

GALLERY 113: Members of SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • Mo-Sa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Winter Salon ~ Jan 30 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • www.gallerylosolivos.com • 805-688-7517

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 10-5:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: 48 Helena Av • 11-5pm Wed-Mon • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5 • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • WeSu 12-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa 10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Celebrating Three Years! • Tues-Sun 1-6 • lacumbrecenterforcreativearts@gmail.com

LEGACY ART SANTA BARBARA: Artwork of Susy and Carroll Barrymore • 1221 State St, #7, 805-324-4971.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT STUDIO: Holiday Exhibition - paintings and photographs by gallery artists ~ Jan 29 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Ted Collier: Don’t Quit Your Daydream • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • Daily 10-5 • 805-770-5000 • 125 State St • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

MY PET RAM: The Golden Hour ~ Jan 15 • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • www.mypetram.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Three old trees ~ Feb 5 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-6849700 • www.Palmloft.com

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-2529659 • www.Peregrine.shop

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Holiday Show • 1321 State St • MoSa 12-5; Su 12-4 • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: Pressed: Botanical Art and The Herbarium • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community; Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community ~ Feb 28; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: For Opacity ~ Jan 15; Portrait of Mexico Today; - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Native People Through Lens of Edward Curtis ~ Apr 30 • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805682-4711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Abstract 10 ~ Jan 7-Mar 1• 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival

ARTISTS, GET YOUR BRUSHES READY — Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Festival has announced their annual poster art contest.

“We look forward to what our amazing community of artists will create to illustrate our theme ROOTS!” said Solstice Executive Director Penny Little.

The winning artwork, which will be selected by a public vote, will appear on the official festival poster and T-shirts. The winner will also receive an honorarium for their efforts. All artwork to be considered must be dropped off at the Solstice Office, 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 3-i (third floor), between 10am to 5pm on February 2nd. Pieces should be ready to hang, with the work’s title, artist name, address, and email and phone number on the back.

Details about the location for the public viewing and vote will be available once a gallery has been selected to hold a reception and exhibition for the entries. The Solstice Parade will take place this year on June 24th, with the festival being celebrated in Alameda Park from June 23rd-25th. For more information visit www.solsticeparade.com

Comienza el concurso de arte de carteles del Festival del Solsticio de Verano de Santa Bárbara

ARTISTAS, PREPAREN SUS PINCELES: el Festival del Solsticio de Verano de Santa Bárbara ha anunciado su concurso anual de arte de carteles.

“¡Esperamos con ansias lo que creará nuestra increíble comunidad de artistas para ilustrar nuestro tema ROOTS (Raíces)!” dijo la directora ejecutiva de Solstice, Penny Little.

La obra de arte ganadora, que será seleccionada por votación pública, aparecerá en el cartel oficial del festival y en las camisetas. El ganador también recibirá un honorario por sus esfuerzos. Todas las obras de arte para ser consideradas deben entregarse en la Oficina de Solstice, 924 Anacapa Street,

Suite 3-I (tercer piso), entre las 10 am y las 5 pm el 2 de febrero. Las piezas deben estar listas para colgar, con el título de la obra, el nombre del artista, la dirección, el correo electrónico y el número de teléfono en la parte posterior.

Los detalles sobre la ubicación de la vista pública y la votación estarán disponibles una vez que se haya seleccionado una galería para realizar una recepción y exhibición de las entradas. El Desfile del Solsticio se llevará a cabo este año el 24 de junio, y el festival se celebrará en el Parque Alameda del 23 al 25 de junio.

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Art Events Eventos de Arte Art

SILO 118: LARRY VIGON: Madonna and Bunny and Friends, A Holiday Exhibit ~ Jan 14 • 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: The Search For Modern West ~ Feb 20; 100 Grand ~ Jan 23; Winder Salon II ~ Jan 23 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-7301460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www.quinlanmuseum.com

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY: Ruth Ellen Hoag: Journey and eye am: 47 paintings of the eyes of endangered species by Caroline Thompson and Nancy Taliaferro • Th-Sat 12-5; By Appt • 1331 State St • www.thomasreynolds.com

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VOICE GALLERY: Nudes & New Work ~ Jan 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY: Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: • 805-565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker ~ Mar 6; Portals & Pathways by Kerrie Smith ~ February 2023 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

ART IN CALIFORNIA • Art Matters Lecture on California’s impact on 20th century art by Professor Jenni Sorkin • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • $10-15 • https://tinyurl.com/cs8jkuct • 5:30pm Th, 1/5.

ARTE EN CALIFORNIA • Conferencia de Art Matters sobre el impacto de California en el arte del siglo XX a cargo de la profesora Jenni Sorkin • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • $10-15 • https://tinyurl.com/cs8jkuct • 5:30pm jueves, 1/5.

STUDIO SUNDAY: Free pastel workshop for all ages • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 1/8.

DOMINGO DE ESTUDIO: Taller de colores pastel gratuito para todas las edades • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • 1:304:30pm domingo, 1/8.

OPENING RECEPTION - ENTANGLED: RESPONDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS • Meet artists Madeleine Tonzi and GATS • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • Free • 4-6pm Th, 1/12.

RECEPCIÓN DE APERTURAENREDADOS: RESPONDIENDO A LA CRISIS AMBIENTAL • Conoce a los artistas Madeleine Tonzi y GATS • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • Gratis • 4-6pm jueves, 1/12.

SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES • Draw inspired by art • SB Museum of Art • Free, RSVP: www.sbma.net • 5:30pm Th, 1/12.

DIBUJANDO EN LAS GALERÍAS

Dibuja inspirado en el arte • SB Museum of Art • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.sbma.net • 5:30pm jueves, 1/12.

2ND FRIDAYS ART • Meet the artists of the Abstract 10 show • SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Free • 4:30-6pm Fr, 1/13.

ARTE DEL SEGUNDO VIERNES • Conoce a los artistas de la exhibición de Abstract 10 • SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Gratis • 4:30-6pm viernes, 1/13.

OPENING RECEPTION - VEINS: MINING FAMILY HISTORY THROUGH COPPER • Solo exhibition of photography, video, text, and installation art by Mayela Rodriguez • Architectural Foundation SB, 229 E. Victoria St. • 1-3pm Fr, 1/13.

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VENAS: MINERÍA DE LA HISTORIA FAMILIAR A TRAVÉS DEL COBRE • Exposición individual de fotografía, video, texto e instalación de Mayela Rodríguez • Architectural Foundation SB, 229 E. Victoria St. • 1-3pm viernes, 1/13.

KALEIDOSCOPE ARTWORKS

OPENING RECEPTION • Exhibition of color, light, and reclaimed wood by Susan Van Fossen and Dave Drewisch • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • Free • 4-8pm Fr, 1/13.

RECEPCIÓN DE APERTURA DE OBRAS DE ARTE DEL CALEIDOSCOPIO • Exposición de color, luz y madera recuperada de Susan Van Fossen y Dave Drewisch • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • Gratis • 4-8pm viernes, 1/13.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm Sundays.

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ARTESANIAS SB • De artistas y artesanos locales • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm los domingos.

Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown

January 5th 5 to 8pm

1ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State Street also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. VOICE GALLERY & MAGAZINE: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S Hope Av, H124 • Discover New Works for the New Year with everything from nudes to abstracts in 2-D and 3-D - and a focus on spontaneity, sensuality, and fun, all at VOICE Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza with music and more. Painting by Patricia Post.

2. SBIFF’s SB FILMMAKER SERIES: SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street • Featuring Sky Bergman’s MOCHITSUKI. A close-knit, intergenerational community revels in the ceremonial creation of mochi as they prepare for Japanese New Year. Showtimes every 15 min. from 5:30-7pm. Runtime: 4 mins.

3. ENGEL & VÖLKERS: 1323 State St, 805-342-0227 • Engel & Volkers Luxury Real Estate invites you to our Santa Barbara office. Enjoy artwork by world renown impressionist painter, James Paul Brown, wine and tasty hors d’oeuvres. See you there!

4. SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: 1321 State Street, 805-845-4270

• Happy New Year! Celebrating 2023 with Santa Barbara‘s Premiere landscape artists! Special guest artists and marine sculptures by Bud Bottoms. Wine and champagne served. Painting by Michael Drury

5. LEGACY ART SANTA BARBARA: 1221 State St, #7, 805-3244971 • Artwork of Susy and Carroll Barrymore, a retrospective of self, community, and the world. Revel in the beautiful ceramics created by Carroll and the Japanese Sumi-e Ink scrolls by Susanne which meticulously depict nature in captivating landscapes.

6. DOMECIL: 1221 State Street, Suite 7, 805-324-4971 • Domecíl hosts emerging photographer Jack Campbell whose striking double exposure landscape photographs on film highlight the California and Mediterranean Coasts.

16. Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community, on display at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum in downtown Santa Barbara... with 1st Thursday music by Tony Ybarra.

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10 West Anapamu St, 805-7707711 • All 28 gallery artists are on display. Find many styles and genres including bronze, stone, ceramic and steel sculpture, oil and acrylic paintings, plus pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, through January 15. Painting by James Petrucci.

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OF ART: 1130 State Street, 805-963-4364 • In the Family Resource Center try a Teaching Artist-led activity from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Explore patterns in nature by creating a colorized torn paper collage inspired by a piece by Robert Smithson. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. All free!

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10. CRUSH BAR & TAP: 1129 State Street, Suite A, 805770-8077 • At Crush Bar we strive to provide a safe, inclusive, loving, and respectful space for all to gather and enjoy. Come try our locally sourced bites, participate in the rainbow social, sing karaoke, and enjoy our all-day happy hour. Be a part of the fun!

Featuring the vibrant work of artist Robert W. Firestone portraying the human psyche and its colorful emotional experience. From vivid dreams printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on canvas, find a rich visual experience.

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GALLERY 113: 1114 State St, La Arcada Ct #8, 805965-6611 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. Artist of the Month is Lily Sanders. Featured artists are Denise Carey, Virginia Kamhi, and on the mezzanine, Gallery 113 volunteers. The group show includes art from some of SBAA’s 500 members.

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14. SUNKISSED PANTRY: 31 East Canon Perdido St, 805869-6275 •An artistic evening featuring local artist Cat Craig from Sunrise Via Lola and local potters from Jolly Tree mixing sustainability and the arts, along with wines and small bites.

STATE STREET PROMENADE MARKET: 800 Block of State St • Join us every 1st Thursday at the State Street Promenade Market (3 - 8pm) to check out great local artists and vendors, plus enjoy food from surrounding restaurants, live performances, and interactive activities.

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Clarence Mattei captured images of notable figures on the local, national, and international stages. He had deep roots in the county; his father, Felix, founded the famed Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos as a stagecoach stop. After time in Paris and New York City, Mattei returned to Santa Barbara. Enjoy music by guitarist Tony Ybarra as you visit the Museum’s new exhibition showcasing the work of this versatile artist.

17. LA PALOMA CAFE: 702 Anacapa St, 805-966-7029 • Originally from Mexico City, Diego Melgoza (aka Melgo) is a Santa Barbara-based visual artist and graphic designer whose inspiration comes from Mesoamerican and Mexican culture. He creates work about environmental and social issues.

18. PARADISE HOOKAH HUT: 432 State Street • Paradise Hookah Hut is proud to open its doors to the public with a special showcase of artwork from local artists, G. Stabb and Ashley Larman. Come check out our new lounge space and enjoy hookah, kava, and specialty teas. DJ Sacco Naz will be spinning music out front.

19. ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: 15 West Gutierrez St, 805-963-1157 • Presenting one of the most exciting collections of contemporary art in California. This month, we welcome Greg Miller, an artist who brings a sense of nostalgia to his art. Wine and tasty bites and beautiful, original artwork.

THE ART CRAWL: 1130 State St, 5:30pm • Track down hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track locations during this curated Art Crawl led by Andi Garcia, one of the Art Crawl’s original founders. Meet at the steps to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and wear comfy shoes so you can crawl in comfort.

ECHOSWITCH: 800 Block of State St • A 80’s Classic Rock Santa Barbara based band, Echoswitch is a family band with a father and his two sons and a family friend who serve our communities through our local schools, sheriff’s department. Come on down and rock with Echoswitch Downtown!

Lori Murray, SVP Thirty three years of banking on the Central Coast

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¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! fue fundado en el 2006 con la creencia de que todos merecen acceso a la inspiración y la alegría de las artes. Cada residencia de Viva comienza con una programación cultural en las escuelas y programas extracurriculares, y culmina con actuaciones GRATUITAS de música y baile que distinguen la herencia latina de nuestras comunidades en lugares de vecindario en Isla Vista, Santa Bárbara y Guadalupe.

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Featured Lender of the Month ~ Meet Elizabeth

“I love being part of this group! Each Leading Lender provides something valuable and unique to the group as a whole and to our clients collectively. I feel that, for my part, Bank of the West, as a bank and a portfolio lender (meaning we keep many of the loans on our books and don’t sell them) provides me with other options and often, greater flexibility. During these crazy times, many lenders got out of jumbo loans, interest only and cut programs. Bank of the West changed very few programs. For example, we still do cash-out loans even on investment properties. The lending world and its process isn’t what I would call ‘fun’ now, but I love the consultative nature of the business and working with my clients in that capacity.”

Contact Elizabeth today at 805-904-7328 or Elizabeth.Winterhalter@bankofthewest.com