CASA Magazine: November 1, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Tosca Soprano Marcy Stonikas sings the title role

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Theatre Review by Alex Henteloff. . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Welcoming City? by Mary Watkins, PhD. . . 7 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Reviews by Daniel Kepl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 & 26 Theatre Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Local Lens by Priscilla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Tech: by Gary Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mission & State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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7:30pm Friday, November 8th 2:30pm Sunday, November 10th

City Airport Director Karen Ramsdell to Retire. People in CASA 20 & 28

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UCSB Arts & Lectures will present The Table – the hit puppet show performed by the U.K.’s Blind Summit Theatre from Nov. 6th to 8th 11

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Come out and play on Cabrillo Blvd. and some of the adjacent “Funk Zone” streets on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am to 4pm

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California Sunset, Santa Barbara, 1923 by Lockwood de Forest. Luminescent Santa Barbara exhibit opens at the SB Historical Museum 30

Photo by Kevin Steele at the Music Academy of the West

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The Granada Theatre box ofﬁce 805-899-2222 or www.granadasb.org CASA cover story se see page

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Opera Santa Barbara launches 20th Season

Celebrating Tosca:

Tosca Preview Party! is an opportunity to gain a unique and educational “behind the scenes” view of OSB’s production of Tosca. Stage Director and OSB Artistic Director Jose Maria Condemi and conductor Christopher Larkin will be joined by OSB Chorusmaster and Lecturer Brent Wilson for a lively dialogue. Guests will enjoy wine and appetizers, and will get a sneak peek at the Tosca set on the stage of the Granada on Saturday, November 2nd, at 5:30pm, in the Founders Room. $45/Season Subscribers $25. Call 898-3890.

Dramatic Soprano Marcy Stonikas to debut in ��

Photos by Kevin Steele

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Student Dress Rehearsal: Students are invited to the ﬁnal dress rehearsal at 7:30pm on Wed, Nov 6th. Free w/ valid student ID. Groups of 15+ may reserve a block of seats by calling 898-3890. Pre-Opera Talks: are informal lectures 45 minutes prior to each performance (6:45pm on 11/8/2013; 1:45pm on 11/10/2013) at the front of the Granada Theatre auditorium. These talks are a fun, informative overview of the opera. Free to ticket-holders. Post-Performance Talk-Backs: are intimate, interactive Q&A sessions at the front of the Granada Theatre auditorium immediately following each performance. Audiences interface directly with the production’s artistic team and have the opportunity to gain insight into the creative process by asking questions about the production. Free to ticket-holders.

�� Founded in 1993, Opera Santa Barbara is one of the leading regional opera companies in the United States. The company engages audiences with its exciting, highquality operas and education programs that inspire and entertain, enriching the cultural life of our community. The Granada Theatre is located at 1214 State St. For tickets ($28 to $188) visit www.granadasb.org or call: 899-2222.

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�� Review by Alex Henteloff � � �� Special to CASA Sunset Limited runs through November 17th �� The at the Rubicon Theatre. For info and tickets call �� 667-2900. �� Alex Henteloff, a �� member of the �� Academy of Television �� Arts & Sciences with over �� 40 years experience �� in the theatre, has �� spent most of his �� professional career as �� an actor. Email him at �� papaalex@verizon.net. Alex Henteloff �� Joe Spano as White and Tucker Smallwood as Black in the �� Rubicon Theatre’s production of The Sunset Limited ��

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Late night talk show host • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35-$55 • 686-0855 • 8pm Fri, 11/1. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 1-888-SPA SALE • 10am-8pm Fri, 11/1-3.

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The Abundant Ephemeral: The Protocols of Popular Film Historiography in India • SSMS 2135 UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 10am Fri, 11/1.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fri. ��

Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce, #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 x130 • 4-5:30pm Fri. ��

For children ages 0 to 3 & their families. Builds early literacy skills through music and movement • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Fri.

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Empire, Authority, and Autonomy in the Achaemenid Persian Empire • Museum of Natural History • Free • 893-2004 • 6pm Fri, 11/1.

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More than 570 students from 15 California high schools join the Westmont College Choir • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave • Free • 565-6040 • 4:45pm & 7pm Fri, 11/1. ��

Touring in support of their latest album THE TERROR • SB Bowl • $39.50-$54.50 • 962-7411 • 6pm Fri, 11/1.

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W/ Hector & Dannielle • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecente r.com • 127 W Canon Perdido • 7pm beg.; 8pm Int/Adv, Fri. ��

with Taran Collis • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fri. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10amNoon Fri.

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A web marketing seminar presented by Taylor Reaume, founder of Search Engine Pros • Verde Restaurant, 532 State St • Lunch/$20 • (800) 605-4988 • 12:30-2pm Fri. ��

Children’s book The Night Before Christmas • Curious Cup Bookstore, 5285 Carpinteria Ave. • Free • 220-6608 • 5-8pm Fri, 11/1.

Hot 70’s funk & dance • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm Fri, 11/1. Laura Spitzer, Professor of Piano at New Mexico State University & Antoinette Perry perform a duo piano program • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • Free • 8933261 • 7pm Fri, 11/1.

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Costume contest with prizes, food & music Solstice fundraiser • Butler Event Ctr, 3744 State St • $20/$17 • 965-3396 • 7:30-Midnight Fri, 11/1. ��

An evening soirée includingwine, cheese & music • The Attic, 418 N Milpas St • Free • 568-1425 • 4-7pm Fri, 11/1. ��

Hospice of SB invites the community to join their inaugural celebration of the 2013 Heroes of Hospice with dinner & dancing • El Encanto • $250 • 563-8820 • 5:30pm Fri, 11/1. ��

Featuring thousands of books on cooking & gardening • Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Rd • Free • 9695063 • 10am-3pm Fri, 11/1-2.

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A Day of the Dead reception, including crafts, music, face painting & more • Luria Library, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr • Free • 5:30-8:30pm Fri, 11/1. ��

Community altar exhibit, food & artisan crafts, face painting, traditional blessing, live music & dance performances • Casa de la Raza, 601 E. Montecito St • Free • 6pm Fri, 11/1.

Kids earn a badge with the help of a Cachuma Park Naturalist • Lake Cachuma • $2 + Park admission • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30pm Sat. ��

Gather at Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr for guided walks • Free w/ $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sat.

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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 9-10am Sat.

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Children’s book reading in English & Spanish • Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Ave Carp • Free • 220-6608 • 11am-1pm Sat, 11/2. ��

About his book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15/$10 • 893-3535 • 3pm Sat, 11/2. ��

On crystal’s healing properties • Wellness Healing Ctr, 5276 Hollister Ave • $30 • 617-4470 • 10am-Noon Sat, 11/2.

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With the Varimezov Family Band • MCC Theater UCSB • $15/$5 • 893-8411 • 8pm Sat, 11/2 ��

Woodwind & vocal chamber repertoire featuring Westmont faculty • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 969-7183 • 3pm Sat, 11/2. ��

With DJ Selecta Shaggy • SOhO • $22 • 899-2176 • 9:30pm Sat, 11/2. ��

An opportunity to gain behind the scenes view of Opera Santa Barbara’s production of Tosca with Stage Director Jose Maria Condemi, conductor Christopher Larkin & OSB Chorusmaster/Lecturer Brent Wilson • Granada Theatre Founder’s Rm • $45/$25 • 898-3890 • 5:30pm Sat, 11/2.

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A book discussion for anyone who has read children’s or young teen’s books published in 2013 • Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 23:30pm Su, 11/3.

post-hike celebration including a massage room, live entertainment, lots of nourishing food & great company • Romero Canyon trail head • Register: http://hikeforaha.org • 8am Sat, 11/2. The largest selection of native plants between LA & SF • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • Free for shoppers • 682-4726x102 • 10-5pm Sat, thru 11/3. ��

And fresh produce • Earn Warren showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am-7:30pm Sat, 11/2.

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Brawlin’ Betties vs Black List • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $5 • 687-0766 • 5pm Sat, 11/2.

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Children will brainstorm ideas, create & design prototypes, work on solving problems in a fun & safe environment • Townley Rm, Central Library • Free • 564-5670 • 2-3:30pm Su, 11/3.

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Fresh dance & physical theater in intimate & informal settings • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Wy • Donation • 5690389 • 2pm Su, 11/3. ��

Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:3010:30am & 11-1pm Su.

Support local & national suicide prevention & awareness programs • Leadbetter Beach Park • 6810415x232 • 7:45am Sat, 11/2 ��

Refreshments & giveaways beneﬁting Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation • Free • 568-1425 • 10am-6pm Sat, 11/2. ��

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Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & dancing to beneﬁt Alpha Santa Barbara • Carriage Museum, 129 Castillo St • $60 • 683-2145 • 5-9pm Sat, 11/2.

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A stretch of Cabrillo Blvd b’tween Bird Refuge and State St will be transformed from a vehicular roadway to a recreation & ﬁtness zone • Free • 10am-4pm Sat, 11/2.

Proceeds support Rotary Club charitable activities • $55 for 6 plants • 967-8350 • thru 12/3.

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Scarecrow competition among Santa Ynez Valley merchants, voted on by the public • Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos & Santa Ynez • Free • (877) 327-2656 • thru 11/11.

12-month residential treatment program • Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Springs Rd • 966-1316 • 5pm Sat, 11/2.

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Exhibits, crafts, shrines to honor the departed, including pets • Casa Dolores, 1023 Bath St • Free • 963-1032 • 1-4pm Sat, 11/2.

Mariachi Monarchas with the support of Las Olas & Mariachi Oxnard • 5679 Hollister Ave • $10/$5 • 2525149 • 6-8pm Fri, 11/1.

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Honoring the men & women graduating from the

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The Relevance of Reason - The Hard Facts and Real Data About the State of Current America (Volume 1: Business and Politics and Volume 2: Society and Culture • Granada Bookstore, 1224 State St • Free • 845-1818 • 2-4pm Su, 11/3.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Su.

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Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff • $10 • 563-6000 • 9:30-11am Su.

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Jazz musician & composer • SOhO • $20/$12 • 6877123 • 1-4pm Su, 11/3. ��

Rachel White Galvin, viola & Bridget HoughMeynenc, piano • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 687-0189 • 3:30pm Su, 11/3. ��

Local Latin jazz • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 7pm Su, 11/3.

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Strength, awareness, character & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $20 • 899-8811 • 10:30am Su ��

Continuous enrollment counseling sessions on the Affordable Care Act • Lazy Acres Café, 302 Meigs Rd • Free • 962-0292 • 3-4pm Su.

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Scholars in the ﬁeld will be presenting their research • Museum of Art Mary Craig Aud • $15/Members free • 963-4364 • 9am-5pm Su, 11/3. ��

Human Trafﬁcking: Ending the Myths, Confronting the Realities • UCSB Corwin Pavilion • Free • 893-2317 • 3pm Su, 11/3. ��

America’s favorite zookeeper will speak • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $15/$10 • 893-

Art altars, music, dance & crafts • Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St • $4/$3 • 653-0323 • 11am5pm Su, 11/3. ��

Live music, food, drink(s), silent auction and rafﬂe to beneﬁt Nebula Dance Lab • Grand Vista • $35 • www.nebuladance.org • 5-8pm Su, 11/3.

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Carrillo Recreation Center Studio 1, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-15 • 897-2519 • 10-11:15am Mon. ��

Carrillo Rec Ctr garden, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 705-3426 • 3-4:15pm Mon.

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Swim from Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Ocean Duck • Free • 569-1220 • 9am Su.

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Children of all ages are welcome to this enchanting day ﬁlled with interactive games & educational activities • Laguna Blanca Lower School, 260 San Ysidro Rd • Free • 687-1752x209 • 11am-2pm Su, 11/3. ��

Choose a handcrafted bowl by local ceramic artists, enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread & water & take home the bowl • Ben Page Youth Ctr, 4540 Hollister Ave • $30 • 967-5741x104 • Seatings at 11am, Noon & 1pm Su, 11/3.

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Daniel Kepl has been writing music, theatre, and dance reviews for Santa Barbara publications since he was a teenager. His professional expertise is as an orchestra conductor.

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members • 962.817x5333 • 5:30-7:30pm Mon, 11/4.

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Contemporary mulicultural singer-songwriterSOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 8pm Mon, 11/4.

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Practice your Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mon.

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Grammy-winning legend in concert • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $45-$65/Students $18 • 893-3535 • 8pm Tues, 11/5.

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Docent-Led • Granada • Free • RSVP 899-2222 • 121pm Tues.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • $7-$50 • 957-1115 x109 • 3-4pm Tues.

Community groups & SBCC reps will provide info to assist veterans with services available to them • Friendship Plaza, East Campus SBCC • Free • 7304107 • 10am-1:30pm Tues, 11/5. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 969-5031 • donation • 1-2pm Mon.

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And fresh produce • Earn Warren showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am-7:30pm Tues, 11/5.

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Mon/Wed/Fri.

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Five chi-gong exercises • Alameda Park • Free • 6837554 • 8-10am Su.

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Stress-relieving 30 minute meditation practice, followed by a special lunch menu • Alchemy Arts, 35 W. Haley St • $20 • 899-8811 • Mon & Wed. ��

Practice various relaxation techniques • La Casa de Maria • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mon. ��

La Cas de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Mon. ��

SBCH Macdougall Eye Center, 2400 Bath St • Free • 569-8264 • 11:00 am–1:00 pm Mon.

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Develop your acting and public speaking skills with Maggie Mixsell • Center State Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $200 • 963-0408 • 3:30-5:30pm Mon thru 11/11.

�� With S. Dunn • La Casa De Maria • donation • 9695031 • 10:30-11:30am Tues. Three mile walk, jog, or run with the Canary Hotel’s dynamic general manager, Caroline Dyal • Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo St • Free • 884-0300 • 6:30am Tues.

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden on island • Free • 564-1939 • 5-7pm Wed. ��

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For high school seniors on ﬁnalizing their college applications • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 5-6:30pm Tues, 11/5. ��

Ethics, Animality and Ahuman Theory • McCune Conference Rm, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Tues, 11/5. ��

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Identify waste management strategies: 7 sessions • Girvetz Hall, Rm 2108 UCSB • $300 • 893-4200 • 6:30-9:30pm Tues 11/5-12/3.

Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Wed & Sat. ��

Short teachings & meditations. All levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $10 • 563-6000 • 6:30-7:30pm Wed. ��

Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria • $12 • 969-5031 • 4:30-5:45pm Wed & 9-10:15am Fri. ��

Weekly one-day Juice Cleanse • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 West Haley St • $75 • 899-8811 • 9:30am Wed. ��

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm Wed.

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The dos and don’ts of writing news releases with Julia McHugh • Community Partners Center, 11 E. Carrillo St • $15 • awolsb.org/registration-form • 5-7pm Mon, 11/4. ��

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Team of Rivals in a talk titled: The Lessons of History: Great Presidents Past and Present • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $20-$30/Students $15 • 893-3535 • 8pm Mon, 11/4. ��

Program, build & conﬁgure Sumobots • Townley Rm, Central Lib • Free • 564-5670 • 6-8pm Mon, 11/4, 11, 18. ��

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Life as a Terrorist: The FBI and Me • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 8932004 • 4pm Wed, 11/6.

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Visit the house, gardens & workshop of Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $20 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm Wed & Sat.

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Practice your French • Paciﬁc Crepes • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm every Wed.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 1011am Wed. ��

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Discovering new highlights in an enchanted city • Central Library courtyard • $15 includes post-walk reception • 965-6307 • 5:30pm Wed, 11/6. ��

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Singing, readings & sharing • First Church of Christ Scientist, 120 E Valerio St • Free • 966-6661 • 7:308:30pm Wed. ��

Learn to set up & use an email account, search the web • Central Library Townley Rm • Free • 564-5604 • 3-5pm Wed, 11/6. ��

Panel discussion of Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried • Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Rd • Free • 564-5633 • 4pm Wed, 11/6. ��

Erin Gruwell will deliver the keynote address • Garvin Theatre SBCC • Free • 730-4107 • 12:45-2:05pm Wed, 11/6.

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SBCottage Hosp Central Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm Wed.

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And fresh produce • Earn Warren showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am-7:30pm Sat, 11/7.

�� 40 of the world’s top dancers • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35-$55 • 686-0855 • 8pm Fri, 11/8.

�� Thai Stick • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Fri, 11/8. ��

From her novel The Woman Warrior • Garvin Theatre SBCC • Free • 730-4107 • 7:30pm Fri, 11/8.

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�� With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Thu. ��

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SBCH Macdougall Eye Center, 2400 Bath St • Free • 569-8264 • 2:30-4:30pm Thu. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82347 • 10-11am Thu. ��

Three mile walk, jog, or run with the Canary Hotel’s dynamic general manager, Caroline Dyal • Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo St • Free • 884-0300 • 6:30pm Thu.

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A discussion about how SB addresses homelessness • Antioch University, 602 Anacapa St • Free • 6-7:30pm Thu, 11/7. ��

The theme of this year’s colloquium is Huellas del tiempo • Mosher Alumni House UCSB & other venues • Free • 893-8411 • 4:30-8:30pm Thu, 11/7 & all day 11/8-9. ��

An evening slide show followed by viewing the night sky through telescopes • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 6:30pm Thu, 11/7.

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Shop ‘til you drop & a percentage of proceeds will beneﬁt Focus on the Masters Education Outreach • The Holiday Gift Shop, 505 Poli St #405 • Free • 653-2501 • 10am-5pm Thu, 11/7-9 & Noon-4pm Su, 11/10.

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Gain insights & awareness about the function of food • Full Spectrum Recovery & Counseling, 601 E Arrellaga St., Suite 102 • $300 • 403-9585 • 5:307pm Wed thru 11/29.

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High school students can interact with over 95 admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 730-4107 • 6-8pm Wed, 11/6.

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Mata Ortiz pottery, Linda Deremo pueblo silversmith • Art Museum Book Store • Free • 884-6454 • 5-8pm Thu, 11/7 & Noon-4pm Sat, 11/9.

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Monologue & scene work with Maggie Mixsell • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $200 • 963-0408 • 6-8pm Wed thru 11/13.

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Thirty jewelry designers selling their beautiful creations with vintage pieces donated by members of the CALM Auxiliary • Montecito Country Club, 920 Summit Rd • Free • 683-5622 • 3-7pm Wed, 11/6.

Designed to encourage total well-being • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon Wed. ��

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Opera SB’s pop-up performances of impromptu opera arias with soprano Jessica Julin • Museum of Art galleries • Free • 963-4364 • 5:30-6:30 Thu, 11/7.

Tosca, one of the world’s most beloved operas • Granada Theatre • $28-$188 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Fri, 11/8 & 2:30pm Su, 11/10.

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Honoring the lifestyle, culture & renowned horsemanship of the California Vaquero (cowboy) with activities all weekend • Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St • Schedule: 688-7889 • 4pm Fri, 11/8-10. ��

Leaders from SB, Ventura & Santa Maria gather to connect & practice yoga alongside live music, healthy food & stimulating conversations • CorePower Yoga, 1129 State St • Donatioon • 636-3682 • 6pm Fri, 11/8. ��

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Heavy appetizers, beer and wine, and entrance to view the football game from the Skybox • $10 • 730-4412 • John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room • 4-6pm Sat, 11/9.

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Monthly meeting • Wood Glen Hall, 3010 Foothill Rd • Free • 684-2788 • 10am-Noon Sat, 11/9. Rev. Karen S. Wylie extends an invitation to retreat, rest & renew • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $90 • 310-968-8928 • 10am-5pm Sat, 11/9.

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La Playa Stadium, SBCC • $5 • 965-0581 • 6pm Sat, 11/9.

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How to be a savvy buyer in today’s hot market • Prospect Home Mortgage, 3780 State St • Free • 8984200 • 10 & 11am Sat, 11/9.

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Program of patriotic songs, soloists, choirs & special speakers • 1st Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave • Free • 966-1660 • 2:30pm Su, 11/10.

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Learn how to recycle old paperback pages into beautiful star-shaped ornaments • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am Sat, 11/9.

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A highly effective class in healing movement • $300 • 569-0596 • 10am-4pm Sat, 11/9-10.

Military vehicles, re-enactors, bands, vintage ﬂyover • Starts at Sola & State Sts ends on W. Cabrillo Blvd • Free • 966-1660 • Noon (ﬂyover at 12:45) Su, 11/10.

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KCSB-FM’s Bank Burner Records hosts local indie pop/ surf quartet Dante Elephante • Del Pueblo Cafe, 5134 Hollister Ave • Free • 893-3921 • 8:30pm Sat, 11/9.

Learn to paint oil Pastels in the manner of Delacroix • Musem of Art front steps • Free • 963-4364 • 1:304:30pm Su, 11/10.

Internationally recognized jazz vocalist • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Ave • $15 • 403-2639 • 7:30pm Sat, 11/9.

Of Disney’s smash hit Teen Beach Movie and support the upcoming production of Les Miserables • The Adderley School, 316A State St • $30/$20 • 899-3680 • 2-4pm Su, 11/10.

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A day of remembrance: setting up 1,000 crosses with 1,000 candles & reading the roll of service members killed in Iraq & Afghanistan • West Beach • Free • 2599205 • 7:30am-8pm Su, 11/10.

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A unique daytrip to San Luis Obispo aboard the Vista Dome car, Silver Splendor • $69/$39 • 680-0397 • 10:22am (SB), 10:34am (Gol)-4:30pm Sat, 11/9. ��

Eat, drink, and dance on tthe New Vic’s stage • New Victoria Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St • $125 • 9655400x105 • 9:30pm Sat, 11/9. ��

Half Marathon start: 7:15am at Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave • Marathon start: 7:30am at Dos Pueblos High, 7266 Alameda Ave • 966-1660 • Sat, 11/9. ��

Veterans & public are encouraged to cheer the runners on the last mile dedicated to the Vets • Shoreline Park to La Playa Stad • Free • 966-1660 • 9:15am-Noon Sat, 11/9. ��

Live music, three-course dinner + dancing • Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd • $125 • 966-1660 • 5pm Sat, 11/9. ��

Pick olives & learn about the history of this site • Meet & park at the corner of Mission Dr & Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang • Free • RSVP: 965-0093 • 9am-3pm Sat, 11/9. ��

With Cheese & Chocolate • Wandering Dog Wine Bar, 1539-C Mission Dr, Solvang • $20 • 686-9126 • 11am7pm Sat, 11/9. ��

And fresh produce • Earn Warren showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am-7:30pm Sat, 11/9.

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From Baroque to contemporary music • Karl Geiringer Hall UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 7pm Thu, 11/7.

World renowned surfer Lakey Peterson will be the featured speaker • Bacara Resort & Spa • $95 • 9634757x19 • 11:30am Thu, 11/7.

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bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and a few weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning • SBCC Garvin Theatre • $8$24 • 965-5935 • 7:30pm Thu-Sat; 2pm Sun • Through 11/2. UCSB THEATRE/DANCE: FALL ONE ACTS

Directed by undergraduate students, One Acts is truly a display of our up and coming talent • UCSB Studio Theater • Free • 893-7221 • 7pm Fri-Sun • 11/1-11/3. RATATAT THEATER GROUP: HAPPY FEW

Tracks the path of war, from the early days of uncertainty and excitement, to the battleﬁeld, where men and women are beaten down and rise up, to the journey home • Free • 8pm Fr-Sa (11/1 & 11/2) at Faulkner Gallery • 7pm We (11/6) at 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang • 893-7221 • 7pm FriSun • 11/1-11/6. SB HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE: CHICAGO

Tells the story of Roxie Hart, who ﬁnds herself on Murderer’s Row in the Cook County Jail after shooting her lover • 700 E. Anapamu St • $15-$10 • 1-888-979-3667 • 7pm Fri-Sat (11/111/2) & Thur-Sat (11/7-11/9); 2pm Sun (11/10) • 11/1-11/10. LES FORGERONS DU REVE: LE PETIT PRINCE

PCPA THEATER: MARY POPPINS

Mary Poppins is the practically perfect nanny who helps us learn to take our medicine with a spoonful of sugar, ﬁnd the silver lining in every situation, and realize that sometimes we should just use the winds of change to go ﬂy a kite • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr. • From $25 - $37.50 • 922-8313 • 7pm Th, Fr, Sa; 1:30pm We, Sa, Su • 11/7-12/22.. UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: THE TABLE

The hit puppet show of the Edinburgh Festival – performed by the U.K.’s Blind Summit Theatre • UCSB Campbell Hall • $25/$18 • 893-3535 • 8pm We-Fr • 11/6-11/8..

A recital of music and text, interpreted from the celebrated book Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). English reading performed by Pamela Dillman Haskell & French reading performed by Ariane Le Roux • Center Stage Theatre • $20/$15 • 963-0408 • English: 8pm Sa & French: 2pm Su • 11/2 & 11/3.

from Vietnam War injuries whiling away their time on the terrace of an Army hospital • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $15/$12 • 684-6380 • 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun • 11/8-11/17.

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ANNIE HALL: Neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sat • 11/2. MAGIC LANTERN FILMS: THE GRANDMASTER & ENTER THE DRAGON: The Grandmaster: The

story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee. Enter the Dragon: A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7pm Mon • 11/4. WHEN GENERATIONS CONNECT: LGBT YOUTH AND ELDERS: Features interviews of

local LGBT elders & youth, and explores the similarities, differences, & connections between the generations • Unitarian Society of SB, 1535 Santa Barbara St • Free • 963-3636 • 7pm Mon • 11/4. FIVE FABULOUS DOCS: SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN: Two South African fans set out

to discover what happened to their musical hero, the mysterious 1970’s rock ‘n ‘roller Rodriguez • UCSB Pollock Theatre • $20/$40 Passes or $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Tue • 11/5. FIVE FABULOUS DOCS: HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE: Two coalitions, ACT UP and TAG

(Treatment Action Group), worked together to turn AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition by inﬁltrating the pharmaceutical industry • UCSB Pollock Theatre • $20/$40 Passes or $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm We • 11/6.

CUP OF CULTURE: PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER: Three young women face seven years

in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral • UCSB MCC Theatre • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Wed • 11/6. FIVE FABULOUS DOCS: THE IMPOSTER:

Based on a true-life incident, a young Frenchman claims to be the 16 year-old son of a grieving and vulnerable Texas family whose son has been missing for three years • UCSB Pollock Theatre • $20/$40 Passes or $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Th • 11/7.

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Set today, in the small town of Maine, Carrie tells the gripping tale of an awkward teen outcast with a powerful gift, her fanatically religious mother, and the classmates who push from humiliation to devastating fury • Center Stage Theatre • $20/$15 • 963-0408 • 8pm Th-Sa (11/7-11/9 & 11/1411/16), 2pm Su (11/10 & 11/17) • 11/7-11/17.

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OUTRAGEOUS! FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT: A series of short ﬁlms representing a

range of ethnicities, identities, and orientations, plus a sneak preview of festival features • UCSB MCC Theatre • Free • 893-8411 • 8pm Thur • 11/7.

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Curator and writer Jessamyn Fiore, will provide a rich foreground to the ﬁlmic works of Gordon Matta-Clark, understood within the context of the artistic community that surrounded his relational practices in the early 1970’s • UCSB Pollock Theater • Free • 893-3907 • 5pm Thur • 11/7.

MAGIC LANTERN FILMS: ELYSIUM: Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a manmade space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr • 11/8. OUTRAGEOUS! FILM FESTIVAL: Santa Barbara Lesbian & Gay Film Festival provides a spectrum of ﬁlms and videos for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. For complete schedule visit: www.outrageousﬁlmfestival.org • Metro 4 Theatre, 618 State St • $10/$50 Festival Pass • 963-3636 • Fri-Sun • 11/8-11/10. WOMEN WHO MAKE AMERICA: Tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history – the women’s movement • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 680-6479 • 1-4:30pm Sat • 11/9.

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Set in the early Thatcher years, Top Girls is a seminal play of the modern theater, revealing a world of women’s experience at a pivotal moment in British history. The UCSB Theatre/Dance Dept. will present performances of Top Girls from November 8th through 16th at the HSSB Performing Arts Theater.

seminal play of the modern theater, revealing a world of women’s experience at a pivotal moment in British history • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $17/$13 • 893-7221 • 8pm Fri-Sa (11/8-11/9) & Tu-Sa (11/12-11/16), 2pm Sat-Su (11/9-11/10) & Sa (11/16) • 11/8-11/16. RUBICON THEATRE: THE SUNSET LIMITED

A searing two-person drama which combines pathos and humor as the lives and beliefs of two strangers converge • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $25-$49 • 667-2900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • Through 11/17.

FIVE FABULOUS DOCS: THE KILL TEAM: A young soldier attempts to alert the military to horriﬁc atrocities being committed by a group of Americans in Afghanistan who call themselves “The Kill Team” • UCSB Pollock Theatre • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Tue • 11/12.

FIVE FABULOUS DOCS: GIRL RISING: Nine girls from different parts of the world face overwhelming obstacles to get an eduction, break barriers, and create change • UCSB Pollock Theatre • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm We • 11/13. CUP OF CULTURE: CHISHOLM ’72 UNBOUGHT AND UNBOSSED: A documentary

on Brooklyn-based Congresswoman Shirley’s Chisholm’s 1972 presidential bid • UCSB MCC Theatre • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Wed • 11/13.

MAGIC LANTERN FILMS: THE SPECTACULAR NOW: A hard-partying high school senior’s

philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical “nice girl” • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr • 11/15. MAGIC LANTERN FILMS: THE WAY WAY BACK: Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer

vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend’s daughter • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Mo • 11/18.

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RESORT STYLE $1,385,000 Private, ocean view, tropical resort style living. Custom built 2002. 2 bed/2 bth. Fireplace in Master & Living room. Waterfall, Koi pond. John Faulkner, 805.570.9454

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $1,250,000 One bedroom 1.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

IMMACULATE $1,249,000 Move in ready 3 bd/3bth, waiting for the buyer that wants a stylish unique home close to downtown, good school district & coveted location. Ann Harkey, 805.565.8897

POSTCARD-PERFECT $1,248,000 1930’s Spanish style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is conveniently located in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable areas.

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TRANQUIL PARADISE $1,025,000 Enjoy SB lifestyle near beach & 1000 steps. Comfy home w/ fab Mesa location. 3 bed/1.5bth, upgraded dual pane windows, remodeled bath. Lynette Naour, 805.705.6539

David Hekhouse, 805.455.2113

Ocean views on huge, usable lot. Near Hendry’s beach, home has been updated recently & offers large view deck & boundless possibilities! Adrienne Schuele, 805.452.3960

Mediterranean with open floor plan, extra high volume ceilings, large scale rooms, deck, spa & lots of light. An entertainer’s delight! John Bahura, 805.680.5175

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Ocean & Mountain Views - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, highest quality contemporary with an open & inviting floor plan on 1+ acre, room for pool and more Gregg Leach, 805.886.9000

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NEWLY RENOVATED $999,000 Beautiful new kitchen, hardwood floors, bright light and open floor plan. Great home with wonderful yard, close to Monte Vista & La Colina. John Sener, 805.331.7402

SUMMERLAND RETREAT $865,000 3 bd, 2 bth, amazing ocean and island views from this light & bright remodeled home! Excellent vacation rental property or dual living Move in ready! Amy J Baird, 805.478.9318

CHARM & CHARACTER $729,000 2 bedroom cottage on the Westside has beautiful refinished hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom & soaring beamed ceilings & large patio. Phyllis Lenker, 805.886.2342

JUST REDUCED $700,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Polo Condo

Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

EL ESCORIAL VILLAS $575,000 1BD, El Escorial Villa - Enjoy Resort Like Living & beautiful mountain views over red tile roofs & lush landscaping. Move in ready. John Sirois, 805.455.6277

JUST REDUCED $555,000 Modern Mediterranean design w/ attached two gar garage, cozy fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/ pantry, private patio. Complex features pool, spa. Carol/Toni, 805.689.8700

LOWEST PRICED UNIT! $414,900 This studio ground floor unit allows you to enjoy all that El Escorial has to offer. Rarely available and only 1 of 8 in this floor plan. Billy Mandarino, 805.570.4827

JUST LISTED $315,000 Clean, bright, well maintained, & improved condo at affordable price. Sunny top-floor end unit, gets lots of light. Close to UCSB & beach. Kevin Hall, 805.451.9998

SPACIOUS $211,100 Spacious 1 bdrm, 1 bath + dressing area. Must qualify w/ Santa Barbara County Affordable Housing. Newer carpet, laundry hookups in unit. Anita Ward, 805.689.5403

STARTER HOME $123,100 Low Income County Studio. Max allowable income to qualify is $41,050 annually for 1 person & $46,900 annually for a 2 person household. Aaron Gilles, 805.895.1877

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SWEEPING VIEWS $3,250,000 Spectacular 3.95 acre parcel. Sweeping views of the Santa Barbara coastline & mountains. Includes a new Growth Management Permit. John P Henderson, 805.689.1066

MOUNTAIN VIEWS $1,695,000 Beautiful landscapes surround the mountain view building site of this 1.25 acre estate parcel. Parklike gardens and a fully fenced property. Marilyn Moore, 805.689.0507

COVETED LOCATION $1,650,000 Lovely setting in Hope Ranch. Build your dream home or equestrian estate. Offered separately or purchase w/2 adjacent parcels. Natalie/Brian 805.895.6226

THREE LARGE PASTURES $1,650,000 River front 20+/- ac.parcel w/a charming, circa early 1900's cattle barn & irrigated pastures. 3 large pastures of 5 +/- ac. each. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

SWEEPING VIEWS $1,300,000 9+ private, peaceful acres w/ sweeping ocean & mountain views & a lagoonstyle pool create an incredible estate site to build a dream home. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

DELIGHTFUL SETTING $1,295,000 Coveted Hope Ranch location. This parcel is offered separately or can be purchased with 2 adjacent parcels. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian 805.895.6226

EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY $1,295,000 6 panoramic acres in the Santa Barbara foothills. Approved plans for country farmhouse style home, all utilities at site, AG meter included. Gail Shannon, 805.448.7887

OAK TRAIL RANCH $1,250,000 20 acre property has beautiful views of the Santa Ynez Valley hillsides & mountains with hundreds of oak trees, all beautifully manicured. Judy Crawford, 805.588.1425

OCEAN & MTN VIEWS! $845,000 Very serene location! ABR APPROVED, ready to pull permits for a gorgeous TUSCANY VILLA plus 3 car garage, pool, & cabana. Regina Magid, 805.451.1994

LA ROMANA ESTATES From $895,000 Exclusive Gated Community of only 24 homes. A rare opportunity to own & build your dream home. www.LaRomanaLiving.com Dianne Johnson, 805.455.6570

PLANS AVAILABLE $825,000 Downtown Santa Ynez, Zoned C-2. Prime corner lot, neighboring established, successful businesses. Awe inspiring mountain views. Jenae Johnson, 805.452.9812

SPECTACULAR VIEW LOT $799,000 Views in every direction & one of the last remaining lots available in Regency Hills. Minutes from downtown Solvang.

BUILD YOUR DREAM $595,000 On this gently sloping ocean view lot at the top of the village of Summerland. All utilities are available at the street.

Patti Cotter, 805.680.0769

John Sirois, 805.455.6277

BALLARD MEADOW $495,000 5.79+/- Acres. first lot on the right as you enter Ballard Meadow Ranch from Baseline. Per the Water District a 2 water meter is installed. Wayne Natale, 805.680.7227

PHENOMENAL VIEWS $295,000 Located in prime winegrowing country within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County. Gorgeous, secluded, and picturesque land. David/Wayne, 805.315.8444

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Private & Sophisticated | $5,495,000 www.SusanConger.com | (805) 565-8811

Open Sunday 2-4 @ 4030 Mariposa Dr.

2Ac Ocean View | Price Upon Request Francoise Morel | (805) 252-4752

Montecito Beachfront | $4,950,000 O’Hagan & Strehlow | (805) 705-8877 Open Sunday 1-4 @ 1090 Toro Canyon Rd.

Miramar Beach Home | $3,950,000 www.SusanBurns.com | (805) 886-8822

Ocean View Compound | $3,825,000 www.ScottWestlotorn.com | (805) 403-4313 Open Sunday 1-4 @ 1230 Northridge Rd.

Montecito Panache | $3,428,000 www.MaurieMcGuire.com | (805) 403-8816

Montecito Family | $2,999,500 www.SteveSlavin.com | (805) 886-3428

Ocean View Med Villa | $2,695,000 www.MaurieMcGuire.com | (805) 403-8816 Open Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-4 @ 1215 Franciscan Ct. #5

Ocean Views | $2,395,000 www.ScottMcCosker.com | (805) 687-2436

Downtown Residence | $2,149,000 Chris Palme | (805) 448-3066

Spacious 3 Bd/2.5 Ba | $595,000 Jon-Ryan Schlobohm | (805) 450-3307

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The Other Side of Paradise: Homelessness in Santa Barbara ��

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�� Santa Barbara Seascape at Sunrise by Lockwood �� de Forest, N.A. (American, 1850 – 1932). Gift of Joan Chapin Robertson, In Memory of Rear Admiral and �� Mrs. Nealy A. Chapin �� The SB Historical Museum is located at 136 E De �� La Guerra St. For more info call 966-1601 or visit �� www.santabarbaramuseum.com �� California Sunset, Santa Barbara, 1923, oil on canvas by Lockwood de Forest, N.A. (American, 1850 – 1932). Promised gift �� of Oswald J. Da Ros ��

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Collision of Moorish Horsemen, 1843–44 by Eugene Delacroix. Oil on canvas. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland (37.6, acquired by William T. Walters, 1883).

�� 23 E Canon Perdido • 965-6448 • Homenaje a la Muetre y el creativo espiritu, a solo exhibition by Alvaro Sumen honoring Mexican artists in paintings, ceramics, & an altar. Curated by Mark Whitehurst, PhD Mythology. Music: Harold Kono; poetry: Carol DeCanio. www.casasb.com �� 128 E Canon Perdido St •

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966-3334 • Opening reception of POP: Politics of Place! a selection of works that demonstrate the politically charged nature of real and imagined sites, drawn from the AD&A Museum. www.museum.ucsb.edu

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Celebrating a holiday group show with oil pastel land/seascapes by Kit Boise-Cossart, prismatic photography by Carrie Dawn, and Plein Air paintings by Gerry Winant. Also: music & wine. www.divineinspiration.us

� ��1333 State St • 882-1058 • The City at Night: Nocturnes by local artists, including Cyndi Brooks Burtt, Chris Potter, Kevin Gleason, and Kit Boise-Cosart. By headlamp & moonlight see Santa Barbara’s Plein Air Night Scene. www.distinctiveframingandart.com

�� 134 E Canon Perdido St • 965-7922 • The fun and new photography by Mike “Fish” Fisher. Taste awesome locally brewed beer from Telegraph Brewing Co. and listen to ﬁne tunes played by Brad and Anita Bayley. www.sojournercafe.com

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� ��31 East Victoria St • 403-2459 • Please join us for wine and bites from Ca’Dario while viewing the paintings of Cynthia James, Jacky Winter, abstract artist John Baran, and contemporary landscape painter Lisa Pedersen. www.cadario.net

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� ��1230 State St • 845-7656 • Introducing Brazilian culture to Santa Barbara with an Eat Drink Move vibe with Capoeira (Martial Arts/Dance) and Maculelé (Afro-American Stick Dance) performances. Be immersed in Brazil! www.brasilartscafe.com

�� 207 Paseo Nuevo • 705-1692 • Explore the unique blending of two art forms: the vibrant abstract expressionist acrylic paintings of local artist Niki Lunn, pairing her works with a diverse and eclectic collection of olive oils and balsamics. www.vivaoliva.com

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�� 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Terrace • 966-5373 • Described as “hybrid puppet theater,” Animal Cracker Conspiracy presents a tale about a lowly debt collector who undergoes a spiritual transformation while under the management of a tyrannical overseer. 5pm Happy Hour. 7pm Performance. www.mcasb.org

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� ��1221 State St #7 • 722-5054 • Featuring artist Chris Potter and on Friday hosting a Beneﬁt for Naples Coalition and the Gaviota Coast Conservancy. Music by Pianist Bryan Andrew Tari, wine, rafﬂes!

�� Paseo Nuevo Court • Watch and hear your state champion drum line: The award-winning San Marcos High School Royals Marching Band churn out fun & funk on snares, tenors, bass drums and trash cans. Bring your kids to see the color guard ﬂags twirl, and to pick up some sticks and drum along! �� 740 State St • 963-7258 • Featuring the artwork of the Visual Arts and Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School. Explore our Himalayan salt caves and enjoy the exciting collection of art created by talented VADA students. www.saltcavesb.com

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� ��1224 State St • 845-1818 • Meet photographer Mark Robert Halper & get a signed free poster of artists seen in his newest book Between Seer and Seen: Celebrating the Artists of Santa Barbara County. www.sbgranadabooks.com

�� 27 E De La Guerra St • 962-8347 • Channing Peake, modernist painter & cowboy, demonstrated a unique artistic vision developed over years at the Oakland School of Arts and Crafts, SB School of the Arts & The Art Students League of NY. www.jamesmainﬁneart.com

� ��11 W Anapamu St • 568-1400 • As a special feature this November, within a general exhibition by our accomplished gallery artists, we present The Blue Wall, an installation of a series of experimental mixed media paintings in blue by Jack N. Mohr. www.artamo.com

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• Sculpture show Meld: A Survey of Contemporary Metal, with work by Ken Bortolazzo, Nicholas Coroneos, Alan Linder, & Evan Lewis. Also on view: Hank Pitcher: The Long View; Nicole Strastburg: New Terrain; & Tonalism Now / Tonalism Then. www.sullivangoss.com

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�� 15 E. Anapamu St • 962-3321 • Author Cheri Rae presents her new book Pearl Chase: First Lady of Santa Barbara about Pearl Chase who probably had more inﬂuence over the development of the city than any person since Junipero Serra. www.bookden.com �� 40 E Anapamu St • 962-7653 • The Santa Barbara Art Association, founded in 1952, presents a juried show of some of its 572 members’ work in various media. www.sbplibrary.org

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�� 1201 Anacapa St • 962-7164 • Explore Ecology and Art From Scrap host a reception for artist Allen Schiller, who earned his Master’s Degree in Art at UCSB. He taught art at UCSB & SBCC and works in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, & assemblage.

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�� 105 E Anapamu St • 568-3990 • Join Curator of Collections Rita Ferri and Cheri Peake at 5:30pm for a gallery tour of modernist paintings by artist Channing Peake, collected by Anne and Walon Green and gifted to the County and Peake works from area collectors. From 5-6pm, Brandon Elementary School artwork will be showcased in Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf’s ofﬁce on the 4th ﬂoor. www.sbartscommission.org �� 1108 State St, in La Arcada Ct • 962-8111 • Exhibiting again this year,

SOFA Chicago. This highly respected Sculpture, Objects & Functional Art show serves as creative inspiration for us. See you in December! www.oliverandespig.com

�� 1114 State St #24, La Arcada Ct • 884-1938 • Trunk show/sale

of Randy Meaney’s hand-spun local yarns, knitting patterns, and accessories. Randy will show the simple process of spinning ﬁber into yarn on a wheel. Wine from Grassini Family Vineyards. www.sbarts.net

�� 1114 State St #22, La Arcada Ct • 722-4338 • Celebrate our third year in business! Enjoy a glass of wine and live jazz from the Blue Moon Quartet. We will be giving away some great prizes so don’t miss out on all the fun! www.studioencanto.com �� 1114 State St #8, La Arcada Ct • 965-6611 • Mureen Brown’s Off the Beaten Path paintings infusing ordinary scenes with light, shadow, texture, and color. Featured artists: Pastel Society of the Gold Coast; Iben Vestergaard, Linda Nelson, & Manny Lopez. www.sbartassoc.org �� 1100 State St • 845-3343 • Introducing Charbonnel et Walker, purveyors of ﬁne English chocolates since 1875. From the ﬁnest dark

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�� 136 E De La Guerra St • 966-1601 • Lockwood de Forest trained within the Hudson River School, was accepted into the National Academy in 1898, & was an avid traveler who settled permanently in Santa Barbara in 1915. Work from the Museum’s collection & a collection of promised gifts not before publicly displayed in their entirety. Live music & a family-friendly activity. www.santabarbaramuseum.com �� 614 Chapala St • 963-7269 • With Peter Fetterman Gallery, presenting the ﬁrst US exhibition of Genesis, by photographer Sebastião Salgado, featuring large-scale black & white prints curated by Fetterman. www.samys.com �� 930 State St • 966-9777 • The Grand Opening marks the store’s 45th anniversary. The nation’s longest running artisan holiday cooperative with a display of local hand-crafted work in many mediums. www.theyesstore.com �� 630 State St • 957-1300 • Join us for a complimentary wine tasting and live music on the front patio to celebrate the arts. www.blushsb.com

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�� couverture with a luscious and silky taste. Champagne & exquisite chocolate trufﬂes! www.hampsteadvillageusa.com

�� 1103-A State St • 966-1707 • Celia Foss’s beautiful land & seascapes & lapidary artist Ronald Stevens’s gemstone carvings & jewelry. Bella Rosa Galleries wine; guitar by Travis Loughridge. Wine tasting proceeds to Breast Cancer Resource Ctr of SB. www.bellarosasb.com �� 30 E. Figueroa St • 770-2753 • Internationally renowned Landscape Architect, Isabelle Greene, FASLA, presents a glimpse into her intimate sketches, paintings, and magniﬁcent works of the landscape. www.paciﬁcwesternbank.com

�� 26 E. Ortega St • 965-1113 • Artist Scott Burchard has a style similar to Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Inspired by the cosmos, his works are abstract with a few images representing ﬂora. www.tastewinebar.net �� 27 E Cota St • 690-4913 • With Peripheral Tension the graduating artists of Brooks Institute’s Master of Fine Arts in Photography program bring the focus of dynamic forces to the center of their work. www.facebook.com/brooksgallery27 �� Antioch University, 602 Anacapa St • 962-8179 • The Other Side of Paradise: Hhomelessness in Santa Barbara. There are more than 6,000 homeless people in Santa Barbara County. A panel moderated by Mission & State. www.missionandstate.org �� 527 Fig Ave • 965-7111 • Gallery Acero presents work by D.W. Kern that uses imagination and experimentation to reach the canvas. Original home furnishings & sculpture. Tours of the historic ironworking shop, Home brew. www.sbforge.com

�� 909 State St • 845-3900 • French artist VanLuc paints Cows of Expression, as they are called in France. For the ﬁrst time ever, he will be presenting his metal cows in California. Meet the artist and see his playful work. www.plumgoodsstore.com �� 11 W. Canon Perdido • 899-3700 • Imagine’s new featured artist and Santa Barbara local, Liz Brady. The natural beauty of Santa Barbara’s plant and ocean life has inspired Liz’s new collection, “exploring the different compositions of kelp and water.” �� Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Kids ages 6 to 10 are invited to create a holiday masterpiece to enter in the Prince & Fairy Art Contest. Children can use the provided art supplies or bring in something that they made at home. Winners will be invited to participate in the 61st Annual Holiday Parade on Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm.

Waterlily Garden (detail) by Morgan Kari on view at Gallery 113

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