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Chumash Marine Sanctuary Receives Federal Designation
3rd Largest Marine Sanctuary in the U.S.
by Destin Cavazos / VOICE
IN A MONUMENTAL MOVE FOR MARINE CONSERVATION, The new marine sanctuary will cover 4,543 square miles off the Central Coast from Gaviota and Point Conception to Pismo Beach and southern San Luis Obispo County—nearly four times the size of Yosemite national park,—making it the third largest marine sanctuary in U.S. history. The sanctuary will stretch along 116 miles of the California coastline that is home to at-risk species, including southern sea otters, abalone, and blue whales
“I am grateful to the Indigenous and community leaders who have helped advocate for these protections over the past decade and more,” said Congressman Salud Carbajal, who has been an active supporter of the sanctuary since joining congress in 2017. “The historic designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary comes not a moment too soon. As our oceans and communities unprecedented challenges from a changing marine environment, this new sanctuary comes at a critical time for our region.”
The designation, the first of its kind to be nominated by an indigenous group, protects marine life and underwater landscapes from threats such as oil drilling and pollution.
“This recognition is a crucial moment for our community,” said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, the organization that nominated the sanctuary in 2015 under the leadership of her father, the late Chief Fred Collins. “It will not only raise awareness of the Chumash People around the world, but also honor the legacy of my late father and affirm our commitment to the stewardship of our land. I hope we will be remembered for our dedication to actively protecting and nurturing Mother Earth and Grandmother Ocean.”
Just two days before his unexpected death in 2021, Collins asked his daughter to help him realize his dream of creating a sanctuary. The tribe, who say they are stewards of both the land and the ocean, claim they have a duty to protect the waters from oil drilling, deep sea mining, and overfishing. The sanctuary will encompass Point Conception, known to the Chumash as the “western gate.” Known in the Chumash language as Humqaq, which means “the Raven comes,” the area holds a particular significance to the tribe, who believe it is the point from which the souls of their dead travel from this world to the next.
The plans released by NOAA also lay out the designations for future expansions of the sanctuary to cover Avila Beach and Morro Bay, connecting with the souther border of the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The designation now awaits final approval, which is expected to conclude in December. Following the 45 day final review by US Congress and the state of California, the sanctuary’s boundaries are scheduled to go into effect Sunday, December 15th.
“Generations of Central Coast residents from tribal elders to college students have knocked on doors, sent postcards and emails, circulated petitions, addressed local governments and community groups, and held fundraisers on behalf of the marine sanctuary,” said Gianna Patchen, coordinator of the San Lucia Sierra Club chapter. “Now that our community’s hard work has come to fruition, we’re elated to help make this sanctuary the best it can be.”
www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/
The Chumash Heritage Marine Sanctuary Boundaries
Phot courtesy of NOAA
Many Languages of Dance Shine in Cloud Gate’s 13 Tongues
By Jesse Caverly / VOICE
HROWING THE STREET LIFE OF AN OLD TAIPEI NEIGHBORHOOD INTO STARK RELIEF WITH MUSIC, chanting, and bodies in furious motion, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre will present an energetic and harmonizing mix of genres and generations with 13 Tongues at the Granada Theatre on November 2nd. A dance concert that is sight, sound, and movement at its breathtaking best, 13 Tongues should prove to be a highlight of UCSB Arts & Lectures 2024-25 season.
Because recreating a night time street scene requires a good degree of managed chaos, there will be plenty of contrast in this production. While 13 Tongues uses color and light to great visual effect (trademarks of Cloud Gate’s aesthetic), it occasionally makes great use of monochromatic color palettes, solo dancers, and large bodies of people moving en masse. 13 Tongues is a riot of harmony in which the focus often shifts, so when singular moments reveal themselves, it is like watching a murmuration of birds parting momentarily to allow a rocket to pass through.
Also a meditation on identity through language, the musical compositions are a mash-up of traditional Taiwanese music, modern fare, electronica, and even spoken word. Taoist chants, projections of light, imagery, moving pictures and video, and the dancers themselves swirl together and then apart in a moving tribute to communication.
According to Cloud Gate Artistic Director Cheng Tsung-lung, this production takes inspiration from a legendary street performer in his childhood neighborhood of Bangka/Wanhua in Taipei. Named “13 Tongues,” this artist was adroit at conjuring up every living soul in Bangka, from rich to poor, man or woman, elevated or the lowest in class, in his performances. Because this real life character existed 20 years prior to Tsung-lung’s childhood, a fascinating specter as described to him by his mother, it is fitting his legacy lives on in modern dance decades later.
A new graduate of Taipei National University of the Arts, Tsung-lung joined Cloud Gate in 2002, and became Artistic Director in 2020. He has won top prizes in international choreography competitions, including the Premio Roma Danza International Choreography Competition and the Taishin Arts Award in 2012. Tsung-lung is widely known in the dance world for breathtaking choreography drawn from the street life and folk religion that was integral to his upbringing in the oldest commercial district of Taipei.
Cloud Gate is a company where traditional Chinese dance meets modern choreography, punctuated by a tremendously high bar placed on technical skill and execution. Founded in 1973, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary last year in 2023. Over the years the company has garnered an impressive reputation in the world of dance, a loyal following, and ecstatic acclaim as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), and “one of the best dance companies in the world” (FAZ).
“13 Tongues is a stunning reflection of the complexities of modern identity, combining fluid choreography with a rich auditory landscape that resonates deeply,” writes The New York Times. More pointedly, The Guardian said, “This work is not just a dance performance; it is a poetic exploration of communication and the myriad voices that shape our understanding of self.”
13 Tongues is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance. The 2024-2025 Season Sponsor is Sara Miller McCune, and the Community Partners are the Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Lou Buglioli. The Dance Series Sponsors are Margo CohenFeinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald.
For tickets, ($48 - $108, UCSB students $20) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/whats-on/
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre performs 13 tongues
Photo by Lee Chia-yeh
Photos by Liu Chen-hsiang
2024 WaterWise Garden Winners
TO INSPIRE WATER CONSERVATIONISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, the WaterWise Garden Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful and water-efficient residential gardens throughout Santa Barbara County.
This years winners are: Natasha Lohmus, Carpinteria; Barbara Bartolome, City of Santa Barbara; Dale Zurawski, Montecito; and Len Fleckenstein, City of Buellton.
“WaterWise is definitely our middle names,” said Barbara Bartolome, City of Santa Barbara winner.
This year’s winners all adhere to WaterWise requirements: the plants must be native appropriate, the landscape designed for water conservation, and irrigations systems efficient and seasonal.
As well, the 2024 winners serve as examples of innovation, utilizing hydroponics and rainwater collections and distribution systems. Succulents, native oaks, manzanitas, and other plant species all contributed to creating rich, verdant eco-systems that thrive with minimal water usage and work within the local climates, not against them.
Participating water providers include Carpinteria Valley Water District, Montecito Water District, City of Santa Barbara, City of Buellton, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, and Vandenberg Village Community Services District.
Applications will reopen in 2025. To view 2024 winners, visit www.countyofsb.org/4333/_2024
Alums and Stars Return to The Music Academy of the West
THE STACKED LINEUP OF SYMPHONIES, STRINGS, AND MORE WILL CONTINUE, as Music Academy of the West presents their Mariposa concert series, a collection of intimate concerts and experiences showcasing Music Academy alums and world-renowned musicians.
The next show in the series will feature the Jack Quartet on Saturday, December 7th, in “Modern Medieval.” The new-music foursome will explore the work of European composers through the lens of contemporary composition, using ancient harmonies and imitations as inspiration for magical tales of love and adventure.
The series will also include a performance from London Symphony Orchestra Musicians on Monday, February 17th. As part of their winter residency in Santa Barbara, LSO will collaborate with Music Academy Exchange alums for a night of chamber works by Mozart and Ravel.
The series will conclude Monday, March 10th, with
Ceylon Film Fest Celebrates Winners
FIVE DAYS OF FANTASTIC FILMS ENDED WITH A RED-CARPET FINALE AT THE LOBERO THEATRE, as the Ceylon International Film Festival concluded its third annual celebration of South Asian cinema.
The event, held September 28th, highlighted a number of exceptional filmmakers, with the Best Picture award going to Vindhaya Verdict Victim (V3) from South India. It was directed by Amudhavanan, who also took home the Best Director award for the same film. The Grand Prix was awarded to The Soulful Poetry from India, while the Jury’s Special Award went to Bird Drone from Australia. Other notable winners included My Quiet Home, from Denmark (Best Documentary); In Half, from Spain (Best Animation); and A Clean Well-Lighted Place, from Argentina (Best Short Film)
The event was attended by community leaders, including Father Larry Gosslin from the Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown, as well as representatives from the offices of local congressmen, senators, and the California Assembly. Notable international attendees included South Indian movie producer Amudhavanan and Sri Lankan actress and producer of Comes with the Wind, Dr. Lakshmi Damayanthi, who traveled from New York to attend.
The festival, a brainchild of Aruni Boteju, was praised for its dedication to fostering collaboration and offering a unique, diverse experience to the Santa Barbara community. Festival Managing Director Ruwani Horanage and Sri Lankan cinema star and producer Keith Ranga delivered a performance showcasing the beauty and melodies of South Asian cinema.
Highlights of the evening also included vibrant cultural performances, such as traditional Sri Lankan Kandyan dancing and Mexican folklorica, performed by Alma de Mexico. Hanadismar Jitani Trujillo, an 18-year-old vocalist, added her touch with renditions of Italian and Persian songs, while Mariachi Perla de Jalisco performed alongside Miguel Avila, a community leader and president of the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Avila was also honored with an appreciation award from the festival for his unwavering support. www.ceyiff.org
an evening with genre-leading American chamber ensemble yMusic, featuring Music Academy trumpet alum CJ Camerieri. Continuing their collaboration with composer Gabriella Smith, yMusic will be performing a new work exploring the fragile beauty of the natural world.
Performances will take place in Hahn Hall at 7:30pm. For tickets ($180 three concerts) visit www.musicacademy.org/mariposa or call 805-969-8787.
CEC to Offer Climate Activist Training
THE CEC WILL OFFER A YOUTH CLIMATE WORKSHOP on October 26th to encourage and foster the next generation of climate advocates and activists to take action.
Held at the Environmental Hub, the workshop will explore ways to communicate about climate change through advocacy and how to participate in shaping local climate policy. There will be zine-crafting focused on climate and policy, and a focus on how to talk with elected officials and advocate for causes one believes in.
Local elected officials will attend, including City of Santa Barbara Council members Oscar Gutierrez, Eric Friedman, and Kristen Sneddon as well as State Assembly member Gregg Hart. There will be networking opportunities with other young people who are inspired to take climate change action. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants will receive community service hours and a certificate of completion from CEC.
For more, visit https://www.envirohubsb.org/events/cec-youth-climate-workshop
Photo Courtesy of County of Santa Barbara
Two New Board Members Join Habitat for Humanity
Community News Applications Open for Young Playwrights Festival
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY has welcomed two community members to their Santa Barbara Board of Directors. www.sbhabitat.org
STUART GLENN, a private wealth advisor with U.S. Bank, began his banking career at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust in 2013. Prior to his role at U.S. Bank, Glenn worked for Union Bank’s Private Bank, later becoming the head on Union Bank’s Santa Barbara branch. He brings over a decade of financial experience.
LYNDA RADKE is the Principal Consultant of ProCognis, Inc., a software and professional services company that she co-founded with her husband, Reed. Her past positions include SVP & CFO of Community West Bancshares, and she previously served as Director of International Financial Reporting and Director of Internal Audit for Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
Santa Barbara High School Hosts
SBCC College Night
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GETTING READY TO TAKE THAT NEXT STEP can explore educational opportunities at SBCC’s College Night, which will be held Wednesday, October 30th, in the SBHS Gym from 6 to 8pm. Attendees will have the chance to connect with admission representatives from more than 70 postsecondary institutions, including in-state and out-of-state colleges and both public and private universities. Students can check out course offerings, discuss majors, learn about admission requirements, and gather important information to guide their futures.The event is free and open to the public. www.sbcc.edu
The next generation of teenage playwrights will have the chance to make their mark, with applications now open for the Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2025 Young Playwrights Festival. The tuition-free program will guide students over the course of four months as they create a ten-minute play. Students will have the opportunity to learn from professional actors and directors, hold their own casting session, and present their original work publicly at The New Vic on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Throughout the program, students will learn dramatic composition principles, develop original plays, and engage in collaborative creative sessions, culminating in their work being brought to life on stage.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, December 1st, with results to be announced by Sunday, December 20th. The program is limited to ten participants, ages 14 to 19. To apply, visit www.etcsb.org/education-and-outreach/young-playwrights-festival/
LUZ “NINA” BUELNA has been selected as the new Public Works Director for the City of Goleta, after serving as the Interim Director since April. Buelna had previously served the City of Goleta as the Assistant Public Works Director since August 2022.
Buelna has nearly 20 years of public service and infrastructure experience, with a background in design, construction, project management, and maintenance of multiple Public Works and Department of Utilities facilities. Prior to arriving in Goleta, she worked for the City of Sacramento, the City of Roseville, and in the private sector. She has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from California State University, Sacramento and is a registered Professional Engineer. After arriving in Goleta, Buelna quickly became the champion for the City’s largest infrastructure project, Project Connect, successfully moving the project from limbo in the design phase and into construction.
www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/public-works
Stuart Glenn
Lynda Radke
Luz “Nina” Buelna
Housing Authority of Santa Barbara Receives Recognition for Community Programs
STANDING OUT IN THEIR SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara received two Awards of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials during the 2024 NAHRO National Conference.
“These awards highlight our mission of transforming lives through affordable housing and empowering programs,” said Rob Fredericks, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. “We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to developing homes and programs that positively impact our community.”
The first of the award-winning projects is the Vera Cruz Village development. Originally slated as a market-rate development, HACSB converted the project into a fully affordable housing community. Vera Cruz Village now provides 28 previously homeless individuals with permanent housing with onsite supportive services in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. This success underscores HACSB’s dedication to creating affordable housing solutions in an area where available space is scarce, and costs are high.
The Housing Authority was also praised for the Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura Summer Program. Designed for HACSB high school students, the program offers a five-week enrichment experience focusing on college readiness, mental well-being, and cultural empowerment. In collaboration with local organizations such as Cal-SOAP, Mental Wellness Center, AHA SB!, and Domestic Violence Solutions, HACSB provides students with workshops, activities, and field trips designed to foster academic growth and personal empowerment. The program’s focus on holistic well-being and cultural identity helps students navigate their educational journey and prepare for future success. www.hacsb.org
Mark Thiele, NAHRO CEO; Sean Gilbert, NAHRO Senior VicePresident; Rob Fredericks, Housing Authority Executive Director/ CEO; and George Guy, NAHRO President
Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura (PBC) Summer Program
Vera Cruz Village
Courtesy Photos
Sam Trammell
Michael Nouri Matt Cook John Kassir Chris Butler
W. Earl Brown Romy Rosemont Devin Scott Nancy Nufer Felicia Hall
Rod Lathim
Judge George Eskin
Community News
Senior Citizens Soak in Sand and Sea with NatureTrack Program
SANTA BARBARA’S OLDER RESIDENTS HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET BACK TO THE BEACH now that NatureTrack has expanded its “Trax” program to include seniors, with seven assisted living homes heading out on the sand in NatureTrack Freedom Trax devices.
“The NatureTrack program truly is a miracle for our residents,” shared Mission Park Activities Director Ale Botello. “It has provided them with opportunities to connect with nature in ways they never thought possible. The ability for our residents to immerse themselves in nature without worrying about their physical limitations has been truly transformative. It has allowed them to overcome fears, interact with others in the community, and experience the freedom of exploring the outdoors.”
The assisted living homes NatureTrack has worked with in the last year include Mission Park, Heritage House, Mission Villa, Samarkand, Casa Dorinda, The Californian, and Alexander Gardens. NatureTrack will continue its monthly public Freedom Trax events on Central Coast beaches, empowering wheelchair users to traverse the sand independently using one of its 15 Freedom Trax – the only motorized off-road wheelchair attachment like it. The non-profit now averages two beach trips per month for senior living facilities.
“It’s a very special opportunity to bring these people back to the beach and see the smiles on their faces,” said NatureTrack founder and Executive Director Sue Eisaguirre. www.naturetrack.org
Improvements Begin in Douglas Family Preserve
Work efforts include wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.
THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT began planned improvements in Douglas Family Preserve this month, following community meetings held in June and September. The work aims to balance the park’s uses while protecting the area’s natural resources. Work will focus on wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.
Fire prevention work will include targeted removal of invasive species, downed trees, and deadwood to reduce fuel loads in the park and trimming vegetation along designated trails to maintain clear access for emergency vehicles and personnel.
Trail maintenance will improve drainage and reroute approximately 300 feet of trail to avoid low points that remain saturated for much of the year. Multiple strategies will be used to define designated trails and encourage the re-naturalization of small, unintended paths to reduce impacts on the preserve’s native habitats.
Approximately six dead or severely leaning trees will be removed across four work areas along the bluff edge within the preserve. Work of this nature is performed periodically to reduce the risk of trees falling onto the beach below and to prevent additional erosion that would compromise the stability of the bluff. Tree stumps will be left intact to hold the soil in place and cut wood will remain onsite and used to mark trails or provide seating for visitors. The remaining tree material will be chipped and used in the preserve as mulch.
Mejoras Comienzan en la Reserva
Familiar Douglas
Los esfuerzos incluyen la prevención de incendios forestales, el mantenimiento de senderos, la restauración de hábitats y la remoción de árboles peligrosos.
EL DEPARTAMENTO DE PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN Y EL DEPARTAMENTO DE BOMBEROS DE LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA comenzaron las mejoras planificadas en la Reserva Familiar Douglas este mes, tras las reuniones comunitarias realizadas en junio y septiembre. El objetivo del trabajo es equilibrar los usos del parque mientras se protegen los recursos naturales del área. El enfoque estará en la prevención de incendios forestales, el mantenimiento de senderos, la restauración de hábitats y la remoción de árboles peligrosos.
Las labores de prevención de incendios incluirán la remoción selectiva de especies invasoras, árboles caídos y madera muerta, con el fin de reducir la cantidad de material combustible en el parque. Además, se podará la vegetación a lo largo de los senderos designados para mantener despejado el acceso a vehículos y personal de emergencia.
El mantenimiento de senderos mejorará el drenaje y redirigirá aproximadamente 90 metros de sendero para evitar zonas bajas que permanecen saturadas durante gran parte del año. Se emplearán diversas estrategias para definir los senderos designados y fomentar la renaturalización de pequeños caminos no planificados, lo que reducirá el impacto en los hábitats nativos de la reserva.
Douglas Family Preserve is home to a variety of special status plants and wildlife, and work has been planned to ensure these species are protected during the improvement project. A pre-activity biological survey will occur within ten days of the start of work to ensure no special status wildlife or plant species will be impacted due to planned work. Adjustments to planned work may be made due to the results of the pre-activity biological survey and associated recommendations, or due to a change in site conditions. Exclusion zones and a biological monitor will be used as needed. Crews will receive environmental awareness training to identify sensitive species and understand best practices for preservation.
Work is expected to last through January. The park will remain open while work is underway, and the public is asked to use caution and leash dogs around crews and equipment.
Improvements are funded by the Douglas Family Preserve Endowment through the PARC Foundation and a grant from CAL FIRE through the City’s Wildfire Resiliency Project.
More information about this project can be found at https://tinyurl.com/324zbva6
Se removerán aproximadamente seis árboles muertos o con inclinación severa en cuatro áreas de trabajo a lo largo del borde del acantilado dentro de la reserva. Este trabajo se realiza periódicamente para reducir el riesgo de caída de árboles sobre la playa y prevenir la erosión adicional que podría comprometer la estabilidad del acantilado. Los tocones de los árboles se dejarán intactos para mantener el suelo en su lugar, y la madera cortada se dejará en el sitio para marcar senderos o servir como asientos para los visitantes. El resto del material de los árboles se triturará y se usará como mantillo en la reserva.
La Reserva Familiar Douglas alberga una variedad de plantas y vida silvestre con estatus especial, y las mejoras se han planificado para garantizar la protección de estas especies. Se llevará a cabo un estudio biológico previo a la actividad dentro de los diez días antes del inicio de los trabajos, para asegurar que las especies de plantas o fauna con estatus especial no se vean afectadas. Se podrán hacer ajustes en el trabajo según los resultados del estudio biológico previo y las recomendaciones asociadas, o debido a cambios en las condiciones del sitio. Se utilizarán zonas de exclusión y un monitor biológico cuando sea necesario.
Se espera que las obras continúen hasta enero. El parque permanecerá abierto durante las mejoras, y se solicita al público que tome precauciones y mantenga a los perros con correa cerca del equipo y el personal de trabajo.
Las mejoras están financiadas por el Fondo de Dotación de la Reserva Familiar Douglas a través de la Fundación PARC y una subvención de CAL FIRE a través del Proyecto de Resiliencia contra Incendios Forestales de la Ciudad.
Más información sobre este proyecto está disponible en https://tinyurl.com/324zbva6
Activities Director Ale Botello with a resident from Mission Park using the Freedom Trax. That’s Abby Pickens, NatureTrack’s Program Director behind them.
Courtesy Photo
Symphony Season Opens With Sublime Harmonies and Melodies
Review by Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE
AN HOMAGE TO THE BRILLIANCE OF TCHAIKOVSKY and the intrigue of a spellbinding guitar solo commemorated the season opening of the Santa Barbara Symphony at the historic Granada Theatre last Saturday.
Following a warm welcome from Kathryn Martin, President and CEO of the Symphony, the evening’s program began with a work commissioned from former UCSB Professor Emma Lou Diemer called Homage to Tchaikovsky, which echoed musical themes from the romantic Russian composer.
Afterwards, at center stage, the award-winning and formidable guest soloist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas peformed Rodrigo’s enduring masterpiece, Concierto de Aranjuez. Written in 1939, the composition evokes the fragrances of flowers, splashing fountains, and birdsong from the gardens of the historical Royal Palace of Aranjuez during the height of the spring season. The structure finds a dialogue between the classical guitar and the bassoon, oboes, and horns. Romantic and wistful, this classical guitar and orchestral collaboration was hypnotic. The concert was titled Tchaikovsky Immersion, but it offered much more with the presence of Sáinz-Villegas, who followed the Rodrigo work with two encores, his glittering vibrato and virtuosic playing of the classical Spanish guitar center stage. The audience and orchestra were spellbound, as this star guitarist exuded confidence during his unique signature performance. For this, he received several standing ovations. His two encores included a tango by Astor Piazzolla and then a sweet and difficult Spanish folk song.
The orchestra was galvanized throughout the first lengthy movement. It exuded a lifting joy through the intricacies of this composition that starts, and ends with resounding brass fanfares. The impulses were complex and the variations almost struck a modernist leaning, although the work was written well before the advent of modernism as we now know it.
According to Maestro Kabaretti, “Tchaikovsky poured his soul into this symphony that would express an inner anguish and conflicting passions, daring not to make the music easy to follow.”
In his brief explanation the audience learned about Tchaikovsky’s mysterious female patron, who provided a lifeline for his compositional work. Additionally the audience was introduced to some of some guiding phrases of the musical structure with underlying ideas about fate, quick piccolo bursts, and folk song remnants scattered in the last, almost thunderous movement. A surprising movement, the third, identified as a Scherzo, was unique in inclusion of precisely plucked strings, played so well by the violin section. The weaving of the passages was both fluid and jarring.
The concert began with a pre-concert KUSC interview, with on-air host Jennifer Miller Hammel, beginning a new conversational outreach on the radio airwaves. For this concert, the Principal Concert Sponsors are Sarah and Roger Chrisman; the Grand Venue Sponsor The Granada Theatre; the Season Corporate Partner Montecito Bank & Trust; and The Selection Sponsors included Howard Jay Smith and Tricia Bivans Dixon, Barbara Burger, and Anne Smith Towbes, among others.
After the intermission at the top of the second act, Artistic Director and Maestro Karabetti offered excerpts from various soloists within the orchestra to reveal some of the mysterious themes throughout the movements. A sonic road map found within the 4th, Karabetti’s informed descriptions were a real plus.
Off to a solid start, the season will continue with intriguing collaborations and concerts in October and November, and will then well into 2025. www.thesymphony.org
Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE, is a Santa Barbara landscape architect and a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the film selection committees
Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Symphony
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas and Masetro Nir Kabaretti
Community News
Marianne Clark To Take The Helm of The Lobero Theatre
THE STORIED AND HISTORIC LOBERO THEATRE has announced a change in leadership, with Marianne Clark stepping into the role of Executive Director and the respected and beloved David Asbell moving into other responsibilities at the theatre. The leadership changes were announced by the Lobero Board of Directors this week.
The Lobero is one of Santa Barbara’s most respected institutions, which is celebrating its 151th anniversary this year. Clark will be added to the Lobero history books, joining several other notable women leaders during the theater’s history. The Lobero is a California Landmark and a Santa Barbara Landmark. Notable architects on the theatre records include Lutah Maria Riggs and George Washington Smith.
“We’re just the stewards of the Lobero right now. There were those who came before us, and those who will come after. But we’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish during our time,” stated Clark. “The Lobero’s role as a community asset and the relationships we have with Santa Barbara’s performing arts organizations are deeply important to me. It’s also about including our neighbors, local restaurants, non-profits who are not part of the performing arts but hold their benefits here.
The Lobero is genuinely a wonderful place to collaborate and partner with the community.”
Clark had a background in performance before becoming an arts administrator. She began in 1997 as office assistant and has worked hands-on in various capacities at the theater over the years, getting to know the inner workings of the Lobero from the ground up. Clarke is excited about her new position and is easing into the role.
Asbell will continue to have a strong hand in all Lobero LIVE events in his new position as Program Director. He has a background in theater and dance, and worked in the arts for 20 years before he came to the Lobero.
Asbell began as Theatre Manager in 1996 and was appointed executive director in 2001. During his time at the Lobero, he has built a dedicated team, established strong relationships with the Santa Barbara community, and – with Board mentor Steve Cloud – created Lobero LIVE and Jazz at the Lobero, programs that endure to this day.
WOMEN’S MARCH SB TO RALLY FOR
Power at The Polls
Fight for a feminist future, and join Women’s March SB as they gather in De La Guerra Plaza Saturday, November 2nd, to demand accountability during the upcoming election. The march will begin at 2pm to allow members to finish canvassing. Women’s March is looking for speakers to attend the rally and for volunteers the day of the event, as well as someone to handle social media outreach beyond Facebook. The city has approved a free speech permit, giving everyone the opportunity to show up and make their voice heard.
Attendees are also encouraged to stay after the march to canvas or assist with phone/text bank.
“I hope all our messaging will inspire people to reach out to others,” shared Michal Lynch. “This could be the most useful part of the action, and the march would be the culmination.”
For more info, email
womenmarchingsb.gmail.com
Ocean Overlook Soiree Features Antonio Artese
A MUSICAL SOIREE HIGH OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN, featuring internationally renowned pianist Antonio Artese, was a part of a benefit for the Profant Foundation for the Arts.
Halloween Blood Drives
www.Lobero.org
“The staff is strong, the organization is financially solid, and I am looking forward to a second chapter with fewer responsibilities,” added Asbell, who has served the longest term as executive director in the Lobero’s history. “With experienced leadership, a dedicated staff, committed board, and supportive donors, the Lobero’s future is looking bright!”
AS THE BATS FILL THE AUTUMN AIR, there’s no better time to give blood. It’s Vitalant, not vampires, however, urging those eligible to make a life-saving donation.
Only three percent of Americans give blood, with many individuals avoiding it out of fear or anxiety. Vitalant encourages donors to face these fears. Since blood is a perishable resource, volunteer donors are vital, with someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds. Donating blood is quick, safe, and can have a life-changing impact. The entire process typically takes about an hour, and each donation has the potential to save at least one life. As a thank you to donors, Vitalant will offer special rewards through October 31st, such as the chance to enter the Pumpkin Spice Giveaway, which includes one of five $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Additionally, anyone who donates between October 27th and October 31st will receive a free “Instant Halloween Costume” shirt.
HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Monday, October 28th
• College of Law, Santa Barbara campus, 20 E. Victoria Street, 1:30 to 5:30pm
• Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, 4436 Calle Real, 1:30 to 6pm
Tuesday, October 29th: Weddle Industries, Goleta, 7200 Hollister Avenue, 12 to 3pm Thursday, October 31st: Fidelity National Title, Santa Maria, 2222 S. Broadway, 10am to 2pm
Vitalant also has a donation center in Santa Barbara at 4213 State Street. For info, or to make an appt, visit www.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825
Following a biding competition at the Fiesta Finale for an exquisite dinner, a more elaborate evening was planned by Rick Oshay and Teresa Kuskey, Avi Reichental and Jenna Jobst, Adam McKaig and Melissa Borders, all in conjunction with the Profant Foundation and La Boheme Productions.
There were performances by pianist Antonio Artese, soprano Deborah Bertling, vocalist Mignonne Profant, and Maitland Ward on guitar and vocals.
Also preforming were La Boheme Dancers Karen Lehman, Judith Smith-Meyer, and Mitsuko McGavock. The evening gathering took place at the home of Michele Profant, with catering by Via Maestro 42, and wine by Renegade Wines.
Marianne Clark
David Asbell
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Luscious Moments
Submissions are now open for Voice Gallery’s December 2024 Exhibition. Community artists welcome. 2D and 3D work is welcome.
To participate: email up to three images to artcall@voicesb.art by November 18th. (Images must be labeled with artist name and title of the piece. 700 to 1000 pixels wide - jpeg or tiff) Emails must also include: material, dimensions, price.)
• All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready. Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.
Art Drop Off: Accepted art must be dropped off between 10am and 12 noon Sunday, December 1st.
Exhibition Dates: December 2nd to 28th, 2024
Unsold Art Pick Up: Saturday, December 28th - 9am-12pm
1st Thursday Reception: December 5th • 5-8pm
Questions? Call Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011
By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen Directed by Jamie Torcellini
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On the Street with John Palminteri
Photos
and Stories
by John Palminteri Special to VOICE
Fire Being Investigated
First Responders
ON TUESDAY, THIS GOLETA APARTMENT building at 340 Rutherford had major damage to multiple units from an afternoon fire.There were no serious injuries. Santa Barbara Co. and City fire crews were on it. The cause is under investigation.
AFTER A SWEEPING RESPONSE WITH MULTIPLE UNITS, detectives, and school personnel, Santa Barbara Police captured two suspects reportedly armed with a knife and involved in an incident at the La Colina Junior High campus. It was first reported at an alternative school, Quetzal, on the property. A police unit was at Cottage Hospital. No details have been released about a victim or injury. The suspects were located on Cieneguitas Road not far from the campus on Foothill road. During the incident and investigation, La Colina went into a “Secure” mode and the campus is safe.
FOUR VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED in a crash along Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara Sunday night about 11:30 p.m.The driver of one vehicle was detained by Santa Barbara Police for a sobriety check at the scene.No one was hurt. Debris was strewn on the roadway and sidewalk. One vehicle was launched over the curb by the impact.
A Good Year in Wine
WINEMAKERS BROUGHT THEIR LATEST REPORT on this year’s harvest to the 40th Vintners Festival in Buellton last Saturday. Yields were said to be solid with no negative impacts from late spring intense rains or the mid summer scorching heat wave.
“It made for advanced ripening for us this year so we are getting a lot like 2022,” said Andrew Murray, Andrew Murray Vineyards owner. “ Really fresh natural acidity, really bright flavors, really ripe tanins. I think all wine makers are going to tell you it is a good harvest.”
Halloween...
Zoe Saldaña to be Honored
John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.
DO YOU HAVE SOME SPARE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS? La Casa de la Raza needs more to create their special event this week. It raises money for their services related to immigration, youth programs, and wellness. Drop off at 601 W. Montecito Street Santa Barbara. The event is Friday night 7pm to 10pm.
BOOM!
THE SPACEX LAUNCH SATURDAY NIGHT at 10:13pm also had a powerful sonic boom about 10:25pm over Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. This long exposure photo by Matt Wierin the Santa Barbara hills shows the launch, the boost back burn, and first stage entry burn.
JUST IN FROM THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Zoe Saldaña will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Saldaña will receive the award on Friday, February 7, 2025 at an in-person conversation about her career, leading up to her acclaimed performance this year as Rita Moro Castro in Netflix’s Emilia Pérez.
Game Stopped
A FOLLOWER ALERTED ME TO THE CLOSURE of the Game Stop at the Paseo Nuevo Mall in Santa Barbara recently. Not everyone is doing digital downloads exclusively. I’m hearing the store had customers for games, consoles and other merchandise, just not enough.
Courtesy of Ellen Kenoss
Craft Beer and Kitchen Collaboration is Off the Leash at Lama Sama
EBy Destin Cavazos / VOICE
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well, and I’m still happily working my way down their menu.” A veteran of the food and wine
BEER
BITES WORTH BARKING FOR, as Lama Dog Tap
Sam Trammell
Michael Nouri Matt Cook John Kassir Chris Butler
W. Earl Brown Romy Rosemont Devin Scott Nancy Nufer Felicia Hall
Rod Lathim Hannah-Beth Jackson Judge George Eskin
Owner Pete Burnham (center) with Lama Dog staff
Owner Pete Burnham Photos courtesy of Lama Dog
Sama Sama’s Signature Wings
Full Moon, Full Potential
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
MARKING ITS FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT IN OVER FIVE YEARS, Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara hosted a spectacular celebration of the full potential of girls. Joined by Girls Inc. families, donors, community leaders, nonprofit partners, and the Board of Directors, attendees gathered on the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary Hotel to learn about Girls Inc’s commitment “to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold,” and to witness the Super Moon rising over the Santa Barbara mountains.
Among the guests of honor were City of Goleta Council member and Girls Inc. board member Luz Reyes Martin; Dr. Maldonado, Superintendent of Santa Barbara Unified School District; and Dr. Sheffield, Assistant Superintendent of Santa Barbara Unified School District; as well as sponsors Stina Hans, Mercedes Millington and John Mithun, and members of Mechanics Bank.
Altogether, 200 people gathered to celebrate the contributions of GIGSB over its 67-year history, while also looking towards the future under the leadership of new Executive Director
Cydney Justman, serving for 17 months now, after a decade working on global health and social impact with Direct Relief. Justman welcomed the crowd with warmth and a clear passion.
“Together, we strengthen our community by investing in the full potential of our girls here in Santa Barbara, building up the next generation of female leaders by supporting and investing in families, providing affordable, accessible care, mentorship, and enrichment for their daughters,” Justman said. “Santa Barbara is a better place because of the strong, smart, and bold girls that live in it, and their wonderful families.”
Some of those families were among the attendees, including Girls Inc. Alumni Diana Villanueva, Deputy District Director of the U.S. House of Representatives, and high school honoree Sagarika, a Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Senior and 2024 Girls Inc National Scholar with a list of accomplishments too long to list here.
“I joined the Girls Inc Teen Advocacy Council, which was a wonderful experience,” Sagarika said. “I learned so much about making a difference for others. We applied for a grant to fund a Teen Mental Health Summit, and put on the event in August, 2023.”
This experience led her to create the Self Care Club at her high school “where we engage with self-care
activities such as yoga and meditation,” she explained. It is now one of the most popular school clubs, with over 80 members.
Paul Portney, President of the Board, took to the podium to welcome guests, thank sponsors, and celebrate that the mortgage of the Goleta Valley Center is now paid off, explaining that any fundraising done from now on will be applied directly to programming. He spoke passionately about his commitment to Girls Inc., and to make sure that no girl misses out on her full potential due to limiting gender stereotypes and inequities.
Tina Ballue, Director of Development for Domestic Violent Solutions, served as the emcee with humor and poise, also leading the silent auction and paddle raise.
The full moon rose to mark the end of the festivities, until next time.
See the video, produced by Isaac Hernández de Lipa, at: https://bit.ly/GIGSB
For more information about GIGSB visit: girlsincsb.org
Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa
Board Member Nicole Noren with Tammy Leitner
Longtime supporters of Girls Inc., Stina Hans and Christy Kelso.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria staff Tess Ortega, Aubry Watkins, and Exec. Dir. Jamie Balch Collins
Girls Inc. families join for a photo on stage.
Jordan M. Rabani-Jenkins, Director of Finance Coral DeAlba, and Board Vice Chair Tracy Jenkins
Caroline Thomson, Sarah Stokes, and Leslie Cane Schneiderman, longtime supporters
Jennyffer Rivera, Girls Inc. mom, and three Girls Inc. girls, enjoy the music by Miriam Dance and her band.
Libertad Kaddatz; Girls Inc. Executive Director Cydney Justman; and Kendall Pata, Girls Inc. Board of Directors; Gabriella Garcia, Exec Dir Storyteller, and guest Emma
Dos Pueblos student and Girls Inc. National Scholar, Sagarika with Dr. Lynne M. Sheffield, Asst Superintendent of Ed Services, SBUSD
Tina Ballue, of Domestic Violence Solutions, was auctioneer
Griot Guitarist Habib Koité to Bring Sounds of Mali to Santa Barbara
By Destin Cavazos / VOICE
LIKE A TRAVELER
TRADING
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MUSIC, CULTURE, AND SOULFUL
SOUNDS, Malian guitarist Habib Koité will come to Santa Barbara, evoking the spirited music of West Africa for a night of acoustic enchantment. Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Koité will perform in Campbell Hall on Wednesday, October 30th, at 8pm.
“When I was a teenager, I listened to Malian music for sure but also other music from elsewhere, like rhythm and blues, and rock. I played artists like Jimmy Hendrix, James Brown, and Pink Floyd,” explained Koité on his origins as a musician in a World Music Central interview. “Beside my traditional Malian roots, my learning of classical guitar at high school, all the Western music I heard and I played, gave me a good experience to discover other ways of playing guitar, other rhythms, other ways to sing. Good experiences from before to give more richness to my own career.”
Introducing the pentatonic tuning of traditional kora to the slashing solos of classic rock, Koité blends his many musical influences to deliver his own signature style. Dubbed by Rolling Stone as the biggest pop star of Mali, his expressive voice and engaging stage presence have made him a unique voice in music, leading to collaborations with artists like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Eric Bibb.
Originally set on a career as an engineer, Koité enrolled at the National Institute of Arts in Bamako, Mali on the insistence of his uncle who recognized his musical talent. During his studies, Koité had the opportunity to perform and play with a series of recognized Malian artists, including Kélétigui Diabaté and Toumani Diabaté. The West African nation of Mali is known for its rich and diverse musical traditions, including many regional variations and styles that are particular to the local cultures. Much of Koité’s music derives from the African griot tradition. In Western Africa, a griot is a member of a hereditary caste whose function is to keep an oral history and entertain with stories, songs, and music. Koité, who comes from a
line of griot performers, calls the blend “danssa doso,” a Bambara term he coined that combines the name of the popular rhythm with the word for hunter’s music (doso), one of Mali’s ancient musical traditions.
“In my country, we have so many beautiful rhythms and melodies. Many villages and communities have their own kind of music,” shared Koité in a recent press release. “Usually, Malian musicians play only their own ethnic music, but me, I go everywhere. My job is to take all these traditions and to make something with them, to use them in my music.”
Koité will be joined by balafon virtuoso Aly Keïta and kora player Lamine Cissokho, two icons of West African music.
For tickets ($37.50-$52.50, $15 for UCSB Students) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/24-25/habib-koite/
From the Land of the “Found” and A Sculptor Named Barry Dwayne Hollis
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
EACH PIECE IS LIKE A TIME CAPSULE WITH A MESSAGE, the art of Barry Dwayne Hollis relates his adventure with sculpture in an exhibition called It All Counts at Art and Soul Gallery in the Funk Zone. There will be an opening reception, Friday, October 25th, from 5 to 8pm.
Hollis, a long-time local artist, pushed beyond the 2D limits of photography and painting in 1996 to begin a long adventure in sculpture, first with cement, wood, and found objects, later by welding found steel, and for the last ten years, by casting bronze.
It All Counts, offers a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s multiple facets, with the main gallery filled with bronze and steel sculptures of varied sizes, and two small closetsized rooms holding paintings and silver print photographs.
Barry Dwayne, who has his studio at Bear Creek near Paradise Road, said that Man Ray plays a big role in his life, as a photographer who also made sculptures. Mostly self-taught, he learned to weld through the UCSB Concurrent Enrollment program.
“I was welding gaga crazy at UCSB. I would go in the studio and weld for like eight to ten hours a day, and get my money’s
worth out of those classes,” he recalled.
Eventually, he bought his own welding equipment, but alas, fell in love with bronze, inspired by artist-in-residence Duane Loppnow. Loppnow moved to perform the same role at SBCC and Barry followed. “I started as a student. And then after a while, I was a volunteer professional,” he added. Eventually he brought his bronze sculpture craft to his own studio as well, building a furnace there.
“Bronze is so durable,” Barry explained. “These pieces could be around for thousands of years. I see them as time capsules.”
One particular sculpture is particularly eye-catching, a bronze figure with a rope that stands like a charmed snake, which Hollis has titled Child in Eden. It’s charming (pun intended) that such a solid material as bronze could be a rope. There are other found plastic objects that were also immortalized as bronze in the collection.
By Barry Dwayne Hollis
Speaking of one that incorporates a fork the artist said, “It’s so simple and banal, but you transform it into bronze and then it’s something different.”
The artist will present an Artist Talk on Friday, November 1st from 5 to 7pm at the gallery located at 116 Santa Barbara Street. The exhibition runs through November 24th.
By Barry Dwayne Hollis
Courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures
Barry Dwayne Hollis at work
CENTRAL COAST CALENDAR
An Evening with Los Lobos and special guest Molly Maher
Selling millions of records, winning prestigious awards, and making fans around the world, Los Lobos Over the last five decades, Los Lobos has made an indelible mark on music history by exploring an enormous diversity of genres and building a boldly unpredictable sound all their own. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll, and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Experience the GRAMMY® Award-winning band at the intimate Lobero Theatre on Friday, October 25th at 7:30pm.
For tickets ($59-106) visit Lobero.org or call the Lobero Box Office 805.963.0761. Premium tickets ($106) include preferred seating location and an pre-show reception with complimentary drinks and light bites, beginning an hour prior to showtime.
Camerata Pacifica • Fukushima, Rachmaninoff, and more • Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West • $35-75 • www.cameratapacifica.org • 7pm, Fri, 10/25. Corwin Concert Series presents Ken Ueno • An Evening with composer and vocalist Ken Ueno, virtuoso violist Wendy Richman, and percussionist Tim Feeney. • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Fri, 10/25.
OUTDOORS
All Hallows Evening in the Backcountry • holidayinspired crafts and festivities • SB Botanic Garden • $7-10 • www. sbbotanicgarden.org • 5pm, Fri, 10/25.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spooktacular Halloween Adventure at the Goleta Depot • Spooky train rides, trickor-treat stations, costume photo booth, and Halloween storytime • • Adults free, children $10 • www. goletadepot.org • 4pm, Fri, 10/25.
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Golf Tournament • Benefit tournament • Sandpiper Golf Club • $250-$3,000 • 8am reg., 9:30 shotgun, 2pm lunch Fri, 10/25. Boo at the Zoo • Safe trick or treating, costumes, and Halloween fun!
A double feature performed with the Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet offers the seductive Scheherazade, with choreography by Autumn Eckman and music by Rimsky-Korsakov, and The Firebird, a Russian fairy tale of good vs evil, with music by Stravinsky. • Granada Theatre • $24 - $125 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sat, 10/26; 2pm Sun, 10/27.
Fall Choral Festival • Southern CA High school choirs • First Presbyterian Church • Free • www.westmont.edu/music/concerts • 6pm, Fri, 10/25.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute • USA meets the Beatles! 60th Anniv. • Chumash Casino Resort • $35-50 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm, Fri, 10/25.
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Along • popular ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s songs! • Carpinteria Arts Center • $65 • https://tinyurl.com/2pfmzwvb • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org • 1:30-3pm Oct 25, Nov 1, 8.
Halloween Skate @ Ice in Paradise • Come dressed as your favorite alter ego • 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta • $15-$20 • Teen night : 7-9pm Fr, 10/25; Evening Session: 7-10pm Sat, 10/26; Afternoon Session: 1:30-4:30pm Sun, 10/27; College Night: 7-10pm Sun, 10/27.
Halloween Santa Barbara Pub Crawl • Join 300+ guests on our Zombie Crawl • 10+ bars & nightclubs - one all-access pass • EOS Lounge • $15-$35 • www. santabarbarazombiecrawl.com • Check In: 7pm Fri, 10/25, Sat, 10/26.
Bingo After Dark - B.A.D. Friday • Bear Cave Productions presents Comedy Bingo Night—win fantastic prizes • The Cruisery • free • www.thecruisery.com • 9pm, Fri. Fall Candle Making Workshop • make a scented candle inspired by Fall, led by The Crafters
Colors of Resilience Art Exhibition Rock Out the Vote! • Opening Ceremony • Live music, vendors, and a Civic Engagement Resource Fair • Franklin Community Center • 5pm, Fri, 10/25.
Saturday 10/26
COMEDY
South Coast Stand-Up
Comedy • David Studebaker, Frank Lucero, Graham Ellwood • The Alcazar • $15 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm, Sat, 10/26.
Diabetes Support Group • Online • Free • www.sbclinics.org/ events • 2pm, Th, 10/26.
Designing with Water Wise Native Plants • Learn beautiful, functional, and sustainable garden design • Pritzlaff Conservation Center • $30 - $45 • 9am, Sat, 10/26
Tina Schlieske Quintet: The Good Life • A transformative jazz odyssey • Lobero Theatre • $45 • www.lobero. org • $32 • 7:30pm, Sat, 10/26.
Eslabón Armado • Billboard Latin Music nominee • Arlington Theatre • $45 - $125 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm, Sat, 10/26.
Scheherazade and the Firebird • State Street Ballet double bill with accompaniment by the SB Symphony • State Street Ballet • Granada Theatre • $24-125 • www. granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sat, 10/26; 2pm Sun, 10/27.
Fields of Funk • 2 stages, live performances, DJ sets, food trucks, vendors, art installations, and more • Elings Park • $70-$100 • www. fieldsoffunk.com • 12pm, Sat, 11/26
SPECIAL EVENTS
PEO Holiday Boutique • funding educational scholarships, grants, awards and loans for women • First Presbyterian Church Patio, Corner of Constance & State • 10am, Sat. 10/26. Mindful Mixed Media and Collage • Mixed media art class with Kathy Leader • Carpinteria Arts Ctr • $105 • www.carpinteriaartscenter. org • 10am, Sat, 10/26.
Courtesy of State Street Ballet
Photo by y Piero F Giunti
CENTRAL COAST CALENDAR
THEATRE
The 39 Steps at Westmont's Porter Theatre
A farcical thriller comes to Westmont theater, full of laughs, adventure, danger, and on-the-run hijinks. A murder mystery with international espionage in the mix, this multi-role play features inventive stagecraft, virtuoso performances, and healthy dose of physical comedy. Something for all ages, The 39 Steps is directed by Mitchell Thomas, with a bare bones cast of five actors.
Performances run from Oct 25th to Nov 2nd, at the Porter Theatre. For tickets ($12$20), visit www.westmont.edu/boxoffice
Lost in Yonkers • Two boys discover themselves and New York in 1942 • Theatre Group at SBCC, Garvin Theatre • $10-29 • www.theatregroupsbcc.com • Through 10/26.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors • Gender-bent comedy adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale • New Vic Theater • $2998 • https://etcsb.org • Through 10/27.
Westmont Theater: The 39 Steps • a fast-paced murder mystery and international espionage plot, Oct. 25-26th at 7:30pm, Oct. 31st at 9pm, Nov. 1-2 at 7:30pm and Nov. 2nd at 2pm, all in Porter Theatre. Purchase tickets, which cost $20 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors, through www.westmont.edu/ boxoffice.
amplify GO: Plays in a Day • new Short plays written, directed, and acted by UCSB
• artists of all levels learn in the style of the Barbican School • Lotusland • $125 - $150 • www.lotusland.org/event • 1pm, Sat, 10/26.
Halloween Crafternoon • a special family-friendly Crafternoon all about Halloween • EE Makerspace • $8 • www. exploreecology.org • 11:30am, Sat, 10/26.
Barbara Carriage Museum • $10-$20 • www.dsasbc.org • 5pm, Sat, 10/26.
Sunday 10/27
MUSIC
A Concert for Middle East Peace • UCSB Middle East Ensemble • The Alcazar Theater • $20 • 5pm Sun, 10/27.
Santa Barbara Revels: Harbor Sing!
• Join in the ocean view rollicking musicmaking • Deep Sea Tasting Room • $25 • www.santabarbararevels.org • 4pm, Sun, 10/27.
Family Album - A Theatrical Concert
• songs from the POV of artists, eccentrics, and monsters! • Halloween costumes encouraged • SOhO Restaurant and Music Club • $25 • www.outoftheboxtheatre.org • 7:30pm, Sun, 10/27.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Roaring Twenties Mystery Party • Search for clues and solve the crime in your best 20s style • Carpinteria Arts Center • $35 (non-members) • www.carpinteriaartscenter. org • 5pm, Sun, 10/27.
Un-Happy Hour • spooky cocktails to make your blood run cold • Finch & Fork Bar • www.finchandforkrestaurant.com • 4pm, Sun, 10/27.
Monday 10/28
LECTURES/MEETINGS
PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation • All levels
• The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mo.
SPECIAL EVENTS
School Book Fair: La Colina Junior High School • Chaucer’s Books • www. chaucersbooks.com • 6pm, Mon, 10/28
MUSIC
Joe Bonamassa • "The world's biggest blues guitarist" • Presented by JR Affiliates LLC • $75-$225 • Granada • www.granadasb.org • 8pm Mon, 10/28.
Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation Presents: Journey through Jazz • with La Patera Elementary School • Lobero Theatre • Free • https://www. lobero.org/ • 7:15pm, Mon, 10/28
Tuesday 10/29
COMEDY
students, faculty, and staff - all written, produced, and performed in 24 hours! • UCSB Theater • Free • www.theaterdance. ucsb.edu • 8pm, Sat, 10/26.
Annie Kids 2024
• The Tomato Theatre Company • kids ages 5-12 perform Annie • $10 • Paseo Nuevo, Center Stage Theater • 2pm & 6pm, Sat, 10/26.
New Beginnings: The Boys Next Door • annual fundraiser spotlighting mental health with Tom Griffin’s play, The Boys Next Door • the New Vic • $25-$50 • www.etcsb.org • 7pm Sat, 11/2.
BLAST OFF • Join Valentina and her imaginary best friend, astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa, and discover the harmonious synergy between science and art • No children under the age of 5 are permitted • Severson Theatre • $10 • www.pcpa.org • 1:30pm & 7pm Sat, 11/2, and 1:30pm Sun, 11/3.
Halloween Dance Party at the Piano Kitchen • DJ Turtle, followed by the Rhythm Industrial Complex with afrobeat, roots reggae, and West African pop • The Piano Kitchen • $20 • 7pm, Sat. 10/26.
Colors of Resilience Art Exhibition
Rock Out the Vote! • Family Day • A Die de los Muertos celebration with arts and crafts and vendors • Franklin Community Center • 10am - 5pm, Sat, 10/26.
13th Annual Hoedown • The Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County’s “Extraordinary Educator” 2024 Award presentation Buffy Jo Grenier • Santa
Halloween 4's Charity Volleyball Tournament • benefitting Mosaic Thearapy Collective in serving families and individuals with disabilities • coed fours • prizes for competitive, Fun, and best team costume • East Beach • https://Mosaic.volleyballlife.com/ • Sun, 10/27.
Colors of Resilience Art Exhibition
Rock Out the Vote! • Cafecito with artists and firefighters • Franklin Community Center • 10am - 3pm, Sun, 10/27
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • 7-9pm Tu.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Anti-Blackness in North Africa
• Butch Ware and Magda Campo discuss institutional, systemic, and everyday antiBlackness in the Arab world • MCC Theater • www.mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm, Tue, 10/29
SPECIAL EVENTS
Yung Pueblo in Conversation with Pico Iyer • dialogue with the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter and The Inward Trilogy • Campbell Hall • $10$38 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Tue, 10/29
Illustration by Mark Thomas
Party with a Purpose at Friendship Center’s Halloween Wine Down
A Spooky Season benefit celebrating the Halloween Season will be hosted by Friendship Center and take place under a full moon at the Arlington Theatre on November 1st. Come dressed for the costume contest and enjoy dancing, wine tasting, craft cocktails, food, music, and a raffle.
This fundraiser helps to provide quality of life care and supports the cultivation of a caring community for seniors with cognitive conditions.
To sponsor, contact events@friendshipcentersb.org or visit to https://tinyurl.com/3jmd3vcv • For tickets ($150), visit www.friendshipcentersb.org/wd24
Wednesday 10/30
DANCE
Downtown Sizzling Salsa Dance Nights • free salsa dancing lessons led by Brenda Ruiz • in front of M. Special on State St. • www.downtownsb.org • 6pm, Wed, 10/30.
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https:// tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm We.
SBCC College Fair Night at SB High School • Connecting local high school students
It’s Your Library
STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu MUSIC & MOVEMENT • For ages 2-5 • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am We.
LIBRARY ON THE GO • Oak Park ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm, Fri 10/25; State St. ~ 4:00pm - 6:30pm, Tue, 10/29; Harding School ~ 12:30pm - 2:00pm, Wed, 10/30; Trunk-or-Treat ~ 5:00pm - 7:30pm, 10/30; Shoreline Park ~ 10:00am12:00pm, Thu, 10/31; Oak Park ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm, Fri, 11/1
READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Central Library ~ 12-1pm Th.
or dessert to share • 11am or 1:30pm Thu, 10/31.
Friday 11/1
Día de Muertos
LECTURES/MEETINGS
Holistic Nutrition • Taught by herbalist & nutritionist Emily Sanders, Artemisia Academy • https://tinyurl.com/2023HolisticNutrition • Live online 1pm-5pm, Wed 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22.
Measuring the Cosmic Microwave Background • Free• Fleischmann Aud, SBMNH • Presented by Astronomical Unit, Speaker, Jennifer Ito, Ph.D., on her work with instruments in Chile that measure the cosmic microwave background. https://www.sbnature. org/visit/calendar/8275/freeastronomy-talk-measuring-thecosmic-microwave-background • 7:30–9pm Fri, 11/1.
MUSIC
En Vogue • Classic R&B group • The Chumash Casino • $59-$89 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm, Fri, 11/1.
SPECIAL EVENTS
with representatives from 70+ postsecondary institutions • SB High School Gymnasium • Free • 6-8pm We, 10/30.
MUSIC
Mandé Sila: Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho • African Pop from Mali pop star Habib Koité • Campbell Hall • www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • $15 - $53 • 8pm, Wed, 10/30
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lobero LIVE presents Aimee Mann • GRAMMY® Award winning singer-songwriter with special guest Jonathan Coulton • 7:30pm We 10/30.
TEENS
LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group • Support for ages 12-18 • Pacific Pride Fdn • Central Library, Teen Area • 4-6pm We.
Thursday 10/31
Big Cats & Wild Dogs Opens to the Public • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History • Free with admission • www.sbnature.org • 3pm, Thu, 10/31.
Happy Halloween!
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Halloween Hullabaloo" Potluck & Costume Party • Virtual https:// us06web.zoom.us/j/89753644072 at 11am • In-person at Jodi House at 1:30pm. Bring your entrée, side dish,
Halloween at the Planetarium!
Spooky Skies, a 30-minute Halloween-themed planetarium show with a live presenter, recommended for ages 5 and up will light up the Gladwin Planetarium at the SBMNH on October 28, 30, 31, and November 1 at 2pm.
Included with Museum admission ($14–$19); first-come, first served Photo courtesy of
Lectures • Granada • $48.50$108.50 / $20 UCSB Students • www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or 805-893-3535 or www.granadasb. org • 7:30pm Sat 11/2.
Choreography Showcase: A Fundraiser • Unforgettable evening of dance, community, and giving back! 20 + dynamic performances • Center Stage Theatre • $40-$200; Students $20 • 7pm Sat 11/2.
MUSIC
Pryor/West • Hawaiian Slack Key, Hula with John Lyle • $25/$20 • 222.sbcaw.org • CAW - 631 Garden St 6pm Party, 7pm music, Sat, 11/2.
Barbara Ghost
Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019
Halloween Wine Down for Friendship Center • A costume contest, wine tasting, dancing, music & more! • $150 www.friendshipcentersb.org/wd24 • Arlington Theatre • 6pm Fri, 11/1.
Bingo After Dark - B.A.D. Friday • Bear Cave Productions presents Comedy Bingo Night—win fantastic prizes • The Cruisery • free • www.thecruisery.com • 9pm, Fri.
Saturday 11/2
CHILDREN
National Try Hockey Day!
@ Ice In Paradise • 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta • ages 4-9 • RSVP https://www.iceinparadise.org/ events/national-try-hockey-free-day • Free • 11am & 1pm, Sat 11/2.
DANCE
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Of Taiwan • Contemporary Dance mixing traditional storytelling with futuristic imagery • Presented by UCSB Arts &
4XSB • acoustic music series celebrating Santa Barbara musicians with Leokāne Pryor, Kimo West, and John Lyle • CAW, 631 Garden St. • $20-$25 • www.sbcaw.org • 6pm, Sat, 11/2.
Musical Learning with Lanny • sit down with award winning Children's Musician • Grace Fisher's Inclusive Clubhouse • www.gracefisherfoundation.org • 11am, Sat, 11/2.
SPECIAL EVENTS
New Beginnings: The Boys Next Door • annual fundraiser spotlighting mental health with Tom Griffin’s play, The Boys Next Door • the New Vic • $25-$50 • www.etcsb.org • 7pm Sat, 11/2.
Choreography Showcase: A Fundraiser • presented by Be Momentum, an unforgettable evening of dance, community, and giving back! • Center Stage Theater • $20 - $200 • www.centerstagetheater. org • 7pm, Sat, 11/2.
Mission Creek Beer Festival • beer, nature, and science! • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History • $95 • www.
sbnature.org • 2pm, Sat, 11/2.
Sunday 11/3
CHILDREN
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS • celebrate with Sara Villegas-Boykins and a a performance by Raíces de mi Tierra • Orfalea Family Children's Center • www.mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 12pm, Sun, 11/3.
MUSIC
Fall Chamber Ensembles Concert • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • www.westmont.edu/ music • 3pm, Sun, 11/3.
Stow House First Sunday Concert with Moneluv • California dance pop and alternative psychedelic rock • The Stow House • Free • www. goletahistory.org • 2pm, Sun, 11/3.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day • with the Mujeres Makers Market • honor & celebrate those who have passed away • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park • Free • www.sbthp.org • 10am - 4pm Sun, 11/3.
Island Fox Craft • take home your own FOX-IN-A-BOX diorama
• Night Lizard Brewing Company • Free family friendly event • www.sbmm.org • 1pm Sun, 11/3.
Santa
Tours
CINEMA
Ojai Film Festival Returns to Celebrate 25 Years
Enjoy film, food, music, and more at the Ojai Film Festival. The festival, now in its 25th year, will run from Thursday, October 31st to Monday, November 3rd. Special events at this year’s festival include the Filmmaker Mixer (November 1st, 9 to 10:30pm) and the Awards Brunch (November 3rd, 10am to 1pm). In honor of the festival’s milestone year, a 25th Anniversary Party will also be held on November 2nd from 9 to 11pm. For a full schedule or to purchase tickets, visit www.ojaifilmfestival.com
Spooky Movie Nights at Paseo Nuevo • Screening of Hocus Pocus • Paseo Nuevo rooftop, by MCASB • Free • 6:30pm Fr, 10/25.
Ojai Film Festival • Free opening night family film: Beetlejuice (1988) @ Libbey Bowl • details & pricing: ojaifilmfestival.com • 6:30 Thu, Oct 31; 10am-7:30pm Nov 1-4.
ECHOES: A George Greenough Experimental Show • A 50-minute 6-pack of short films with a Director's Discussion after the film. • The Alcazar • $12 - $15 • www. thealcazar.org • 7pm, Sat, 11/2. The Bet: Film and Panel Discussion • special screening of the locally produced feature film The Bet • There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers immediately following the screening. • The Alcazar • $9$12 • www.thealcazar.org • 6pm, Sun, 11/3.
Bidenomics Is Working!
By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
WHY ARE
REPUBLICANS
DENIGRATING BIDENOMICS, the economic policies passed by a bipartisan congress since 2021 that is causing three percent GDP growth and 4.0 percent unemployment, with eight million job vacancies looking for workers, and inflation back to COVID-19 pre-pandemic levels?
Republicans are playing politics in this election year, of course, but Senator McConnell has touted Biden for replacing some major bridges in Kentucky with the Infrastructure Act.
needle of public opinion has not really moved. Americans are just not giving him a lot of credit when it comes to the economy,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute.
The poll also finds that disapproval of Congress has hit a nominal record for the past decade.
ECONOMIC
In fact, the U.S. has far outdistanced other developed countries in recovering from the COVID-19. Why? Because President Biden has pulled off a great renaissance of publicprivate investments with said bipartisan congress, the largest investments in renewing the U.S. economy since Roosevelt pulled off the New Deal during the Great Depression.
Time Magazine described what it is meant to do:
By Harlan Green
“Bidenomics argues that a large and thriving middle class is the primary cause of economic growth. 'When the middle class does well, everybody does well,' the President has repeatedly explained. This is the core proposition of Bidenomics: that prosperity grows from the bottom up and the middle out.”
Vice President Harris has echoed that slogan in her campaign, because very few Americans seem to understand Bidenomics at all. A major reason is that four decades of its predecessor: Reaganomics, or Trickle-down economic policies, have badly damaged the middle class, followed by the double-whammy of COVID-19.
A Monmouth University Poll finds that just under half the public gives President Joe Biden credit for this upturn, for instance, but few say his policies are helping the middle class, especially compared to his predecessor.
“The president has been touting ‘Bidenomics,’ but the
Time Magazine cites a major reason for the pessimism in a new working paper by Carter C. Price and Kathryn Edwards of the RAND Corporation. “Had the more equitable income distributions of the three decades following World War II (1945 through 1974) merely held steady, the aggregate annual income of Americans earning below the 90th percentile would have been $2.5 trillion higher in the year 2018 alone.”
The authors assert that since the 1970s, some $50 trillion in wealth has been transferred from workers to owners of capital with the massive deregulation of whole industries, including banking, the passing of anti-labor legislation that weakened union collective bargaining, and massive tax cuts for the wealthiest that practically halved the maximum income tax rate from 50 percent in 1980 to 28 percent today.
So, it is no wonder that workers in the Rust Belt Midwest want to return to the ‘good old days’ of post WWII, when income distribution was more equal (but with fewer Black and women’s rights).
The problem is, that has never been Republicans’ agenda, especially MAGA Republicans. Still the party of the wealthy, they are attempting to sell their credo that lower taxes and fewer government benefits will benefit all
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Europeans love Bidenomics, however. “With a fastgrowing economy, a strong labour market, and falling inflation, the U.S. has outpaced its counterparts in Europe and elsewhere,” says a recent BBC article. “That put the U.S. at 2.5 percent over the course of the year, outpacing all other advanced economies and on track to do so again in 2024.” What will it take for Americans to know and value what they have?
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Daniel Siebert Case No.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Daniel Siebert.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ryan Hamlyn in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
The Petition for Probate requests that Ryan Hamlyn be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/19/2024; Time: 9:30 a.m.; Dept.: 5 of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARARA, ANACAPA DIVISION, 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the Court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Gabriel R. Duarte, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, 2801 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361; Telephone 805-418-3100 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer, Electronically filed 10/16/2024 by Rosa Reyes Deputy. Published October 25, November 1, 8, 2024.
To the heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the estate of : AGNES MESSNER
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by A. SUZANNE MESZNER-ELTRICH in the Superior Court, County of SANTA BARBARA.
THE PETITION requests that (name): A.SUZANNE MESZNER-ELTRICH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. ( This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held as follows: 11/7/2024 at 9:00 a.m. Dept: FIVE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, Anacapa Division, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file a written objection with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice ( form DE-154 ) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Court Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer, Naylea Calderon, Deputy Clerk. Published October 11, 18, 25, 2024.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV05498
Petitioner: Sarah Baler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Santino Brooks Castanon to PROPOSED NAME: Santino Brooks Baker. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/9/2024; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 10/16/2024 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV05498 Pub Dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2024
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)
The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, November 7, 2024 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, November 07, 2024 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.
TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.
APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision. Appeals and associated fee postmarked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted.
NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.
Project Description: Concept Review for Multi-Unit Residential Development
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as CVA CONCRETE FINISH at 505 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454. CARLOS VARGAS ARREDONDO at 505 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on September 11, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0002154. Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as PLUM DELIVERY at 5708 Hollister Ave, 119, Goleta, CA 93117. PAUL KOWALSKI at 5708 Hollister Ave, 119, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on September 26, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0002277. Published October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as TACO BELL #41979 at 1840 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. ENGEN ENTERPRISES, INC at 31192 La Baya Drive Suite B, Westlake Village, CA 91362. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on September 25, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0002269. Published October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as TACO BELL #41978 at 1045 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013. ENGEN ENTERPRISES, INC at 31192 La Baya Drive Suite B, Westlake Village, CA 91362. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on September 25, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20240002270. Published October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as FLEKS FOOTWEAR at 75 Aero Camino, Suite 102, Goleta, CA 93117. INVONU LLC at 75 Aero Camino, Suite 102, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on September 24, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0002264. Published October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2024.
Karrajong Bottle-tree
Brachychiton populneus
By David Gress / Special to VOICE
THE KARRAJONG
BOTTLE-TREE was one of several varieties of Australian trees that were introduced into the Santa Barbara area by our pioneering horticulturists. Many could be seen along city streets by the 1880s. While its numbers seem to have diminished over the intervening years, there are still several mature specimens around town.
It usually grows to become a stout, small- to medium-sized, evergreen tree. However, its shape and size can be incredibly variable, depending on the type of soil and the growing conditions in which it is planted. It can have a narrow pyramidal shape, with a single straight trunk — or a broad-spreading open canopy, with multiple trunks. Though it is quite slow growing, it will eventually attain at height ranging from 20- feet to 50-feet and a canopy width ranging from 15- to 40-feet.
While it is in the same genus as other Australian bottle-trees, it rarely has the large wine-bottle-shaped bulge in the middle of the trunk that those develop. Instead, it has a rather expanded trunk near the root crown. When young, the bark is light gray; as it ages, it becomes darker gray. The bark normally has vertical fissures that are shallow — but can also have one or more vertical fissures that are long and deep.
Its shiny green leaves strongly resemble those of poplar trees, an entirely different tree species. The leaves (2- to 3-inches long; 1- to 2-inches wide) are oval-shaped with a pointed apex.
In May through June, this tree produces small (½-inch long and wide) creamy white flowers that hang in panicles (clusters) at the ends of branches. Each flower has five petals; however, the petals are fused together and curve outward at the ends, creating a calyx tube that is bell-shaped. The inside of the tube is spotted with red flecks. The flowers are “perfect,” meaning each has in it both male and female reproductive parts.
After the flowers are pollinated, boat-shaped seed pods (1- to 3-inches long) form in large numbers. The greento greenish-brown pods are smooth and leathery on the outside. As they ripen, they dry, turn a dark-brown, and finally split open lengthwise on one suture to reveal rows of orange-brown seeds that resemble kernels of corn. Each pod contains eight to 12 seeds that are each surrounded by a sheath skirt that is covered with tiny protective hairs. Fair warning: these hairs can be quite irritating to human skinprecautions should be taken when handling open pods!
Karrajong Bottle-tree is native to eastern Australia, thriving in dry woodlands ranging from central Queensland to southern New South Wales. “Karrajong” is the name given to it by indigenous people living in the foothills of the Blue Mountains of that area.
It is in the Malvaceae (Hibiscus) plant family. Its botanical name is Brachychiton populneus. The genus name, Brachychiton, is formed from the Greek words “brachys,” meaning “short,” and “chiton,” meaning “tunic;” when combined, they refer to the skirt-like shape of the hairy seed coverings. The specific epithet, populneus, means “poplar-like” and refers to the fact that its leaves are similar to those of poplar trees; poplars are in the genus Populus
Indigenous Australian people had many uses for this tree: the nutritious seeds and tuberous roots of young trees were harvested for food; the fibrous inner bank was processed to make twine for fishing nets and for weaving; the branches were gathered by stockmen as fodder for livestock during droughts; and, the trunk was tapped for emergency drinking water.
Karrajong Bottle-tree is currently widely planted as an ornamental tree in mild and/or Mediterranean climates around the world. It can be planted as an individual specimen or in multiples, for use as either a street tree, a median tree, a park tree, a tree for open spaces, a tree for commercial landscapes, or a tree for residential gardens.
Karrajong Bottle-tree is extremely drought-tolerant but requires deep, welldrained soil for consistent lush growth. It should be planted in full sun. It is very adaptable to wetter sites or arid sites — but will grow much larger, if given ample water and annual fertilization in the spring. It is cold tolerant to 25 degrees Fahrenheit and free of serious insect or disease pests.
It is easy to propagate from seeds and from cuttings. Seeds will germinate better, if first briefly dipped in hot water and then soaked in warm water for up to 12 hours before planting.
Examples of mature Karrajong BottleTree can be seen, as street trees, in several places in Santa Barbara: in the 100 to 600 blocks of Alamar Avenue; in the 300 to 400 blocks of Quarantina Street; in the 1500 to 1600 blocks of Castillo Street; in the 500 block of West Pueblo Avenue; and, (not surprisingly) in the Australian Garden of Ganna Walska Lotusland.
Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions includes the increase of public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets. www.sbbeautiful.org
Karrajong Bottle-tree Brachychiton populneus
Photos by David Gress
Karrajong Bottle-tree bark
Karrajong Bottle-tree leaves
Karrajong Bottle-tree seed pod
Karrajong Bottle-tree flowers
Mesa Artists To Open Their Studios
ABy Morgan Green
first hand look into artists’ studios with personal tours, the Santa Barbara Mesa Artists Studio Tour invites visitors to see how and where it all takes place. Marking its 20th Anniversary, the tour will be a showcase of quality art by 14 select Santa Barbara artists taking place November 2nd and 3rd.
Wanting visitors to learn first-hand how they create their works, participants will discover Japanese woodblock prints, carved vessels from local woods, and traditional and abstract paintings in oil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic. There are also etched metal panels, metal and wood sculpture, landscape photography, and mixed-media mosaics.
The tour is known for being easy to attend in a single day, as all studios are within a handy one-mile radius centered on The Mesa neighborhood’s ocean cliffs and scenic hills. The compact area means visitors spend a lot of time enjoying themselves, but little time traveling. Some go from studio to studio on their bikes. Others make it a day, with a break for lunch at one of neighborhood’s restaurants.
Member artists are Meg Ricks, Wanda Venturelli, Ellen Yeomans, Karin Aggeler, Myla Kato, Sara Woodburn, Brian Green, Morgan Green, Misa Art, Jim Martin, Chris Owen, Brian Kuhlmann, Wendy Brewer, and Lena Savage.
The tour is open 11am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday. True to its two-decade-long tradition, it is free and open to the public. All members will offer works for sale. Many offer light refreshments. Visitors can find tour studios by viewing or downloading a brochure and map from www.sbmesaartists.com. Or they can simply follow any of the yellow curb signs visible along Cliff Drive on tour days to find a studio and pick up a brochure and map there.
Some studios are structures created solely to house the artist’s tools, equipment, and supplies, such as Wendy Brewer’s sun-dappled back yard garden retreat. Others are customized home spaces, such as Sara Woodburn’s ground-floor workshop complete with massive hand-pulled printing press.
Hospitality remains a traditional theme. Each artist takes pride in personally making visitors feel at home.
“At a booth or art fair, people walk in and never make eye contact. But not at your home,” said Ellen Yeomans, a tour member since 2005. “People tell me their names and we talk together. It’s comfortable, easy, and fun.” She’ll be exhibiting large and small landscapes in oil, and whimsical tabletop papier mâché objects.
Showing high quality art is another tour mainstay, said Karin Aggeler, an abstract oil painter and member since 2006.
“I keep going with the tour because we concentrate on Santa Barbara and expose local people to art. So we select members very carefully. Every artists is different and wonderful in their own way,” she said.
Continually reinventing itself, the tour features newcomers as well.
“Everybody has been working at their craft for so long, it’s an honor to be a part of it,” said Chris Owen, one of five artists who joined the tour last year. Showing his landscape photographs for the tour “is a way to come back to my center.”
Spilled Secrets, 17 x 24” oil on canvas by Wanda Venturelli
Ocean, 36x72” acrylic on etched aluminum by Misa Art
A newer member of Mesa Artists, Misa Art uses a light touch with power tools to create her artworks of etched and painted aluminum.
Sierra Autumn, 11x22” pastel on panel by Morgan Green
Point of Attraction, 23x10.5” mixedmedia mosaic by Wendy Brewer
Mirror, Mirror, 20x10” oil on birch panel by Myla Kato
Santa Barbara #12 by Karin Aggeler
Longtime Mesa Artists member Karin Aggeler loves to go large format with bold oil-on-panel abstracts.
ART VENUES
10 West Gallery • Earthy Delights ~ Oct 27 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • Abstracted by Carolyn Hubbs ~ Nov 2
We need a wall in Santa Barbara for a mural. We will help with funding and local art group, The Abstract Art Collective, will create the mural. The wall can be any size or shape as long as it’s exterior and public-facing. Email, Info@SBbeautiful.com, if you have a wall for the project. Be sure to include the street address.
• 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4
Sa & By Appt • www.afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • Sculptor
Barry Hollis ~ Nov 24 • 116 Santa Barbara St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli ~ Dec 15 • 12-5 We-Sun • www.museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • www.exploreecology.org
The Arts Fund • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave • 11-5 We-Su; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • gallery.sbcc.edu
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 MoFr • www.carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum
• CA, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland ~ Jan 13, 2025; Elizabeth Criss : Message in a Bottle ~ Nov • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • www.casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • www.casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • New Muralism • Inclusive Visions of Self and Place ~ Nov • 105 East Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • www.sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • Ginny Speirs: My Escape in Nature ~ Oct 30 • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Square Perspectives ~ Oct 27; • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org
Elevate Gallery@ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts
• Great Seal of the Navajo Nation, Monument Valley Photo Exhibition By Rod Rolle ~through 12/24 • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • www.elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • www.sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • The Lion Has to Be Happy ~ Oct 27 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • www.elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • The Oak Group: Art is Restoration ~ Oct 31 • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805730-9109 • www.Fazzino.com
Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • MultiArtist Space • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Fr; 11-2 Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Deborah Breedon, Kris Buck, Chuck Klein ~ Oct • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
RUTH ELLEN HOAG www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~
Artists Exhibit • 500 N Fairview Av • 10-7 Tu-Th; 10-5:30 Fr & Sa; 1-5 Su • TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org
Grace Fisher Fdn Inclusive Arts
Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • www.gracefisherfoundation.org
Illuminations Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Karpeles Manuscript Library & Museum • The flight of Apollo 13 documents & more ~ Ongoing • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 MoSa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com
Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea
& Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • www.kellyclause.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Gift It Squared ~ Nov 23 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • Under Our Roof 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565CLAY • 10-4 Daily • www.claystudiosb.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Structures ~ Dec 1 • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • www.artlacuna.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum • Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • www.moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • Sangre de Nopal/ Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga & Porfirio Gutiérrez en Conversación/ in Conversation ~ Jan 12 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org
Evening Light, Santa Barbara Courthouse - featuring in an exhibition at Palm Loft Gallery, Carpinteria
ART VENUES
Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com
NCEAS Art+Science Gallery • 2024 Artist in Residence, computer animator, & media artist Martina R. Fröschl ~ Contemplate the intersection of art & science • 1021 Anacapa St 3rd flr, 805-893-2500.
Palm Loft Gallery • Garland of Groovy Gifted Women ~ Nov 17 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.palmloft.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • www.patriciaclarkestudio.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • www.peterhorjus.com
Gallery 113 to Show High School Artists in November
SOMETIMES, WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES ANOTHER ONE OPENS. In the case of local high school artists, when the Santa Barbara Art Association discontinued the biannual Grandparent Portrait Show at the Faulkner Gallery at the Central Library, Gallery 113 decided to step in.
During the month of November, students from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, and Carpinteria school districts will exhibit an open show of 2-D and 3-D art. Curated by art teachers who were asked to select ten art pieces from the schools, the gallery is offering prizes for 1st through 3rd Place, and three Honorable Mentions. The students will receive 75 percent of sales, with the gallery receiving a 25 percent commission to help offset expenses.
World Renowned Recycling Artist Dambo to Debut in California
THOMAS DAMBO, the world-renowned Danish artist who specializes in creating large, whimsical trolls made from recycled materials, will build his first permanent installation in California. Commissioned by the California Nature Art Museum, $120,000 has been raised to fund the project, with a total goal of $180,000.
The High School Students’ Art Exhibit will be on display alongside Gallery 113’s Artist of the Month, Bonnie Taylor, and featured artists Barbara Cronin Hershberg, Lily Sanders, Sandy Fisher, Darlene Roker, and Sue Slater. www.gallery113sb.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com
ART EVENTS
Opening Reception for Barry Hollis at Art & Soul Gallery • Sculpture, paintings, photographs • 5-8pm Sa, 10/25.
Mindful Mixed Media and Collage Class • with Kathy Leader • Carpinteria Arts Center • $105 • www. carpinteriaartscenter.org • 10am, Sat, 10/26.
Artist Talk with Barry Dwayne Hollis • Art & Soul Gallery • Free •5-8pm Fri, 11/1.
Gallery 113: Call for High School Artists! • Teens are invited to submit original works, contact barbhershberg@gmail. com for more information • Deadline: Sa, 11/2.
Ready to Hang (SBCAW)
• Open call for 12x12” works
• Learn more and apply at www.sbcaw.org/hang/artists • Deadline: Tu, 11/19 or when 300 works are received.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Su.
Carpinteria Creative Arts • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden
Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• In Bloom: Embracing resilience in California’s Native Flora ~ Dec 1 •1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Project Fiesta! Centennial! ~ Nov 1 • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
• Majestic California Piers ~Jan 19; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Th-Su • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Robert Rauschenberg Autobiography:Works from the Collection~ Nov 3; Moving Pictures: Videos by Porter/Tiscornia and Marclay ~ Jan 12; A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection ~ Nov 3; Stillness ~ Nov 10; In the Making~ Mar 9; Friends and Lovers ~ Mar 2; Accretion ~ Apr 13 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • www.sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Big Cats & Wild Dogs • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • www.sbnature.org
In-kind donations will be appreciated as well, such as wooden pallets, used wine barrels, old wooden floorboards, fallen trees, and other useful materials. The installation will offer the community an opportunity to come together for workshops and volunteer events to assist in the construction of the troll.
Monetary donations of $500 and above will be listed on a sponsor board in the museum lobby, near the entrance to the Michele Kuelbs Tower, where the troll will soon live.
For more about the project, visit https://tinyurl.com/56byzdh8
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-6824711 • www.sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club2nd Fridays Art • Color Riot: Susan Tibles & Jane Gottlieb ~ Dec 3 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Passage - Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • www.sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early California Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • Left Brain / Right Brain ~ Oct 28; Mary-Austin Klein: Airspace ~ Dec 1 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • www.quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-6887889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Sea Change ~ Dec 13 • www.library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Goleta Valley Art Association ~ Oct 31 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • www.voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Night Visions: The Black Drawings of Duncan Simcoe, 20142024 ~ Nov 9; Fins and Feathers: The Art of Casey Underwood ~ Dec 21 • www.westmont.edu/museum
s Print & Virtual Gallery! To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com
Photo of Thomas Dambo
California Nature Art Museum
Your Guilt is my Shame by Clara Ainsworth, Lompoc High
Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, UCSB neuroscientists find
By Keith Hamm / The UC Santa Barbara Current
DECADES OF EXERCISE RESEARCH DATA SUPPORT THE COMMON VIEW that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of exercise? A team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara has taken a closer look.
Their study, A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis provide evidence for an effect of acute physical activity on cognition in young adults, was recently published in Communications Psychology.
“One of the most consistent findings in the literature is that exercise interventions — something like a program that you would engage in, say, three times a week over several months or years — improve cognition and can even promote neurogenesis (the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain),” said Barry Giesbrecht, a professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and senior author of the study. “But studies looking at the effects of single, acute bouts of exercise are much more mixed.”
Focusing on subjects between 18 to 45 years old, first author Jordan Garrett — who graduated with his Ph.D. from the department in June — and Giesbrecht’s team at the UCSB Attention Lab screened thousands of exercise studies published between 1995 and 2023 to determine the consistent trends in the literature. Based on the results of their modeling approach, cycling and high intensity interval training (HIIT) produced the most consistent effects in improvement of memory, attention, executive function, information processing, and other cognitive functions.
“We found that vigorous activities had the largest effects,” Giesbrecht said.
“Also, the effects were strongest for studies that tested cognition after exercise, as opposed to during exercise,” he added. “And lastly, the effects of exercise less than 30 minutes in duration were bigger than those that went beyond 30 minutes. Our work showed the strongest evidence for a positive effect of single bouts of exercise on cognition and that this evidence was impacted by a variety of factors.”
Also among their findings, the team — including project scientist Tom Bullock and graduate student Carly Chak — discovered that executive functioning was the key cognitive domain impacted by vigorous exercise, such as HIIT protocols.
“I think that the other intriguing result is that the overall effect of a single bout of exercise was generally on the small side,” Giesbrecht said, noting that besides the variability across the experiments, the enhancements may also be small because
Among their findings, the team discovered that executive functioning was the key cognitive domain impacted by vigorous exercise, such as HIIT protocols.
they are typically measured when the physical activity is not related to the cognitive task. This raises the “intriguing” hypothesis, he added, that perhaps using tasks that require the integration of actions of our body and cognitive systems may result in more pronounced benefits.
Giesbrecht and his team are planning to put this idea to the test “using a combination of lab tasks and real-world activities,” he said.
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Exercising with battle ropes is a popular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout
