VOICE Magazine: November 15, 2024

Game of Thorns on Oil by Rick Garcia Stearns Wharf by Ray Hunter

Higher Ground, 40x30 Oil on Linen by Derek Harrison

Gathering Clouds Goleta Slough, 18x24 by Ralph Waterhouse

Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by Craig Nelson

Dorrance Dance: Jazz Holidays on Tap

The Nutcracker Suite

Dorrance Dance’s high energy Nutcracker trades pointe shoes for tap shoes to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary interpretation of the classic Tchaikovsky score

TAP AND JAZZ dancing to a vibrant arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, Dorrance Dance’s Nutcracker Suite makes its West Coast Premiere for UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Arlington Theatre on 1st Thursday, December 5th, at 7:30pm.

The renowned tap company will boogie, slide, strut, and dive through the magical story of a young girl and her fantastical Christmas adventure. Taking their cue from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary reinterpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, Michelle Dorrance and co-choreographers Hannah Heller and Josette Wiggan transform the Sugar Plum Fairy into a slinky Sugar Rum Cherry, while the March of the Toy Soldiers becomes a swinging Peanut Brittle Brigade, featuring live music.

The audience will want to arrive early, between 5 and 7pm, for a preshow to get in the holiday spirit. It will include light installations, hot cider, and festive performances from the Santa Barbara Revels and UCSB Jazz Ensemble in front of the Arlington, all part of Downtown Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday Art Walk.

Everyone is invited to spread holiday cheer to someone in need by donating to the United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2024 Holiday Gift Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card ($25 suggested amount) to donate at the event! This opportunity is a partnership between A&L and United Way of Santa Barbara County.

A cross between ballet and tap, Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite features original music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn by arrangement with G. Schirmer, INC. publisher and copyright owner.

Michelle Dorrance and her tap dream team arrive just in time for the holidays, with Dorrance being hailed

Community Dance Class

with Dorrance Dance Featuring Michelle Dorrance Sunday, December 8th | 1pm |Carrillo Ballroom

Michelle Dorrance, artistic director of New York City-based Dorrance Dance, shares her deep dedication to tap dance, its traditions, and its possibilities. All levels welcome. Register for Free.

by The New Yorker as “one of the most imaginative tap choreographers working today.”

The Washington Post praised Dorrance Dance for the way that they “revel deeply in the underestimated art of play,” while The New York Times wrote that the Ellington/Strayhorn ‘orchestrations are playful, surprising and imaginative,” adding that “Dorrance and her collaborators have responded in kind.”

Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. Lead Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold • Dance Series Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald • Presented in association with UCSB Department of Theater and Dance • Special thanks to the Santa Barbara Independent UCSB Arts & Lectures 2024-2025 Season Sponsor is Sara Miller McCune. Community Partners for the 2024-2025 season are the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli.

For tickets (General Public $52 - $107; UCSB Student-Current student ID required $22.50) call 805-893-3535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu; or call The Arlington Theatre, 805-963-9580.

More than any group I can think of, these artists revel deeply in the underestimated art of play. – The Washington Post

Photos by

Christopher Duggan

SBIFF To Present Guy Pearce & Adrien Brody with Cinema Vanguard Award

SANTA BARBARA WILL CELEBRATE TWO OF THE TOP TALENTS IN CINEMA, when Guy Pearce and Adrien Brody receive the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Recognized for their recent performances in Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, both actors will receive the award on Thursday, February 13th.

“Both Adrien and Guy have had lengthy, rewarding, and uncompromising careers,” remarked Roger Durling, SBIFF’s Executive Director. “And in The Brutalist they each give us their best work to date.”

The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who have forged their own path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film. Previous honorees include Paul Giamatti, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Carey Mulligan, Rooney Mara, Christoph Waltz, and Ryan Gosling, among many others.

Over the course of his career, Adrien Brody has worked with a wide range of prominent filmmakers including Peter Jackson, Barry Levinson, and Spike Lee. He is also a frequent collaborator of Wes Anderson, having appeared in five of Anderson’s films. In 2003 Brody won the Academy Award and Cesar Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of real-life Holocaust survivor Wladislaw Szpilman in The Pianist, making him the youngest person to have received the Oscar in that category.

Guy Pearce’s career has spanned nearly four decades in film, television, and theatre. He had his international break in The Adventurers of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which paved the way for iconic roles in critically acclaimed films such as LA Confidential, Christopher Nolan’s Memento, and The King’s Speech

For Passes & info visit www.sbiff.org

Dr. Fred Kass Named Santa Barbara County’s Physician of the Year

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, Fred Kass, MD, JD, MPA, has been named the 2024 Physician of the Year for Santa Barbara County by the Central Coast Medical Association.

Dr. Kass, who currently serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UCLA Health, is known for his dedication to patient care and innovation in oncology. Throughout his career, Kass has held roles such as Director of Medical Oncology and

Director of Wellness at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, where he served for over three decades. He has also contributed significantly to national clinical trials during his time at Harvard’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute and has held leadership positions on numerous community boards, including the Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance, Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, Doctors Without Walls, and VNA Health.

www.CCMAHealth.org

Hospice of Santa Barbara Welcomes Elkse Free Bernt as Volunteer Service Manager

LOCAL ARTIST ELKSE FREE BERNT HAS JOINED HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA as the Volunteer Service Manager, bringing her experience and perspective on grief to the large volunteer program

Free Bernt has served the Santa Barbara community for decades both professionally as a design consultant and project manager and through volunteer work which has included involvement in the Big Sur Education Council, local art projects, and the board of directors at the Big Sur Health Center. As an artist, Free Bernt’s work focuses on natural objects like flowers, ocean and sky scapes, incorporating geometric shapes and calming colors. Throughout her collection, there is a focus on finding peace and calm both from within and from nature. Free Bernt plans to utilize these philosophies in her new role at Hospice of Santa Barbara where she is in charge of a program of 115 volunteers. These volunteers attend a six-week training consisting of six 3-hour sessions, followed by a commitment to serve two hours per week for a minimum of one year of service. www.hospiceofsb.org

Santa Barbara CPAs Named Who’s Who in Professional Services

TWO LOCAL ACCOUNTANTS WITH BARTLETT, PRINGLE & WOLF, LLP have been named “Who’s Who in Professional Services” by the Pacific Coast Business Times. This issues recognizes the best public accountants and attorneys on the Central Coast.

JOHN BRITTON joined Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP in 1991. In his role as a CPA, Britton has worked with a highly diverse client mix, including both private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, with an emphasis in the health care industry. As the Partner in charge of the Audit and Accounting Department he enjoys working with clients at their places of business and finds the people side of audit work most rewarding.

ROSEMARY SCHMOLLER joined Bartlett, Pringle, & Wolf, LLP in 2017 and is a Senior Manager in the audit department. Schmoller brings over 15 years of experience in both external and internal audit roles. She particularly enjoys working with businesses to strengthen their internal control framework and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Adrien Brody

Guy Pearce

Making art as process of reclamation

Singer Davóne Tines and violinist Jennifer Koh discuss ‘Everything Rises,’ their work about race, complex ties to white world of classical music

By Eileen O’Grady / Harvard Staff Writer

JENNIFER KOH STOOD ONSTAGE in Paine Concert Hall and lifted her bow to her violin, drawing out the first haunting notes of a Bach sonata.

The back door of the hall then opened, and Davóne Tines ’09 entered singing a Handel aria, his rich bass-baritone interrupting Koh’s performance as he walked down the aisle. They traded notes in calland-response until Tines joined Koh onstage, and the two performed a duet from Holst’s Songs for Voice and Violin, Op. 35.

The performance was the artists’ re-enactment of the real-life moment Tines and Koh met and began collaborating on Everything Rises, a staged performance that premiered at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2022. Tines and Koh told the audience at a recent evening talk hosted by the Department of Music how they created their show, which traces their family histories of racialized trauma and their own experiences navigating racism in the majority-white, tradition-bound world of classical music.

“Oftentimes things that are traditional or a part of the core of what institutions uphold go unexcavated, which is really detrimental,” Tines said, pausing to note the names of white European composers like Haydn, Schubert, and Wagner written on the walls in Paine Hall. “We say, ‘Oh, this Beethoven symphony is nonpareil, the best thing that you could be listening to’ so the institution doesn’t go to the lengths of actually self-reflecting to tell the audience why.”

Tines, who concentrated in sociology, was a member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and sang his first opera, Stravinsky’s Rake’s Progress, his senior year with the Dunster House Opera Society. Currently he combines opera with gospel and spirituals, and often uses art to highlight and confront societal issues.

The award-winning Tines recalled meeting the violin virtuoso Koh backstage at the Paris Opera several years ago, and when they spotted each other, the only two people of color in the room, each felt an immediate connection.

discrimination and violence in the U.S. Recorded interviews with the two women are included in the show.

“[Famed cellist] Yo-Yo Ma often says that it takes three generations to make an artist: the first generation to pull the family out of poverty, the second generation to become educated, and the third generation then has the freedom and foundation to have creative pursuits,”

“Oftentimes things that are traditional or a part of the core of what institutions uphold go unexcavated, which is really detrimental.”

– Davóne Tines

“We banded together and went to dinner, and continued to get to know each other,” Tines said. “As we compared and contrasted our life experiences, we found that we had a lot of similarities in our journeys as artists of color within classical music.”

Soon after, they began working on Everything Rises and slowly assembled a team of collaborators, including composer Ken Ueno, Ph.D. They approached the show through a lens of lineage, telling the stories of Koh’s mother, a refugee from North Korea during the Korean War, and Tines’ grandmother, who holds vivid memories of anti-Black

Tines said.

The lyrics of one song by Ueno, Story of the Moth, comes directly from frustrations Tines expressed about feeling objectified as a performer.

“Those words, which might seem affronting or surprising — ‘dear white people,’ ‘money, access and fame’

‘I yearn for your validation’ — these were all things I’ve actually felt,” Tines said.

Tines and Koh adapted a setting of the 1930s antiracism protest song Strange Fruit — which they also performed in their show — into a film for Carnegie Hall’s “Voices of Hope” series. That project came together shortly after the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings. In it, their music accompanies a gallery of racist political cartoons and CCTV footage of anti-Asian violence.

Koh said she’s noticed a clear difference in

audience enthusiasm when she performs, say, a work by Tchaikovsky as opposed to a socially and politically charged piece like Embers, which was inspired by her years of anger and frustration over anti-Asian hate in the U.S.

“As performers, of course [we hope] you guys will clap at the end,” Koh said. “But to a certain degree, art is not about entertainment. It’s about confrontation of oneself. It’s not only an excavation of our own experience, but something, I think, for the audience to experience as well.”

One of their biggest challenges was finding the perfect way to end their show. At first, Tines said, he had suggested ending with the triumphantly hopeful Ode to Joy — both the Beethoven and the gospel hymn version — to suggest a move toward unity.

But Koh disagreed, saying that type of resolution would be letting the audience “off the hook.”

Tines turned to her. “Another thing you said was, ‘Davóne, you don’t have to give that to them. That can be for you,’” he recalled. “‘You can find resolution and hope for yourself, but the audience will continue to contend with what was presented.’”

Ultimately, they went with an original composition by Ueno titled Better Angels (a reference to Lincoln’s first inaugural address), which they perform directly to each other, a choice Tines felt struck the appropriate chord.

“You want people to go to places that are doubtful,” Tines said. “You hope that those things sit with them, but you don’t want to let them off the hook. You don’t want them to eviscerate what actually has been built in the performance.”

Printed with permission: Harvard Gazzette

Photo by Jodi Hilton / Harvard Staff Photographer

Davóne Tines and Jennifer Koh

Community News

SBIFF Film Center Opens

FEATURING MOVIES ON FIVE SCREENS, this Friday, the SBIFF Film Center open its newly acquired facilities with all time favorite art house movies - including a big nod to master auteur Fredrico Fellini. The SBIFF Film Center will be the newest business to open Downtown this week. It is located at 916 State Street.

The new five plex is a significant addition to the Riviera Theater, which was purchased by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2016.

The first slate of films includes the indie film Bird by acclaimed director Andrea Arnold, the new August Wilson film adaptation The Piano Lesson, as well as the doc Dahomey by Mati Diop. Family and holiday fare will include The Wizard of Oz and The Princess Bride. Art house lovers will enjoy the large dose of Fellini films.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at City College

THE SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT’S CLEAN COMMUNITY DIVISION and MarBorg Industries will host a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, November 16th, from 9am to 1pm at Santa Barbara City College’s Lot 2-C (La Playa Stadium Parking Lot - enter from Loma Alta Drive). This is open to City of Santa Barbara residents specifically. No business waste will be accepted.

Examples of Accepted Materials are such items as antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil/filters, paint, fluorescent lightbulbs, cleaning supplies, garden chemicals, and other household hazardous waste. While transporting HHW in your vehicle it is important to take precautions.

One should consolidate materials in a cardboard box or plastic bin no larger than 5 gallons. The box/bin should be sturdy enough to support the weight of the individual containers. A clear plastic liner inside the box or container is recommended. Make sure to keep the bag open so staff can see the contents. Don’t stack items, and please ensure containers are sturdy and have lids or tops securely fastened. Never transport an open container.

To learn more about HHW Collection Events and requirements for disposal, please visit www.MarBorg.com

Light Up a Life: Spreading Love and Light

LIGHT, LOVE, AND UNITY WILL FILL THE NIGHT when Hospice of Santa Barbara holds their annual Light Up A Life ceremonies, as the community comes together for remembrance ceremonies across the county. Guests are invited to hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died, or to honor one that is living, with many people including a photo or quote to commemorate memories together. Each ceremony will feature speakers, special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree.

Cermonies will take place at the following locations: In Montecito, in Upper Village Green, Thursday, December 5th at 5pm; in Goleta, in Camino Real Marketplace, Sunday, December 8th at 5pm; in Carpinteria, at the Seal Fountain, Saturday, December 14th at 5pm; and in Santa Barbara, at the Lobero Theatre, Sunday December 15th, at 5:30pm.

Programs will begin 30 minutes after the start of each event. Ceremonies are free, with a requested donation of $15 per star. Additionally, there are two trees still available to sponsor, in Goleta and Carpinteria, and Community Sponsorships available as well for each of the locations. For more info, or to donate, visit www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

SB County Sleeping Bag Drive to Help Those

Experiencing Homelessness

HELP MORE THAN 2,100 PEOPLE LOCAL EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STAY

WARM THIS WINTER by donating to the local sleeping bag drive! From now until Monday, December 2nd, the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office will be accepting gently used donations of sleeping bags, gloves, jackets, shoes, hygiene products, thermal underwear, scarves, and backpacks. New socks and underwear will also be welcomed.

Physical donations will be accepted at county offices during regular business hours, from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The Santa Barbara South County office is located at, 1100 Anacapa Street; the Santa Maria office is located at 312-P East Cook Street, Building A; and the Lompoc office is located at 115 Civic Center Plaza.

Financial contributions for the purchase of new sleeping bags and undergarments will also be accepted, and are tax-deductible through the Northern Santa Barbara County United Way. Financial donations can be made through the United Way-AmeriCorps online donation portal. To ensure your gift directly supports this initiative, add “Sleeping Bag Drive” in the comments section when making your contribution.

All donated goods will be distributed at distribution events. Santa Barbara’s distribution event will be held outside the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Wednesday, December 4th from 12 to 2pm or until supplies last. Santa Maria and Lompoc distribution events will be held on Friday, December 6th from 12pm to 2 pm at both the Santa Maria and Lompoc Public Defender’s offices. Homeless outreach teams and community partners are working to inform clients of the donations that will be made available to them at the event.

For more information, contact the County Public Defender’s office at (805) 568-3470 (Santa Barbara); (805) 346-7500 in (Santa Maria); (805) 737-7770 (Lompoc); or visit www.countyofsb.org

City of Santa Barbara Awards Construction Contract for New Police Station Project

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE that it has awarded the general contractor construction contract for its new Police Station Project (Station) to ProWest Constructors Inc. (ProWest). The new Station will be located at the former Cota Parking Lot site (119 East Cota Street) and will replace the outdated Figueroa Street station that has served the community since 1959. This award marks a significant milestone in the City’s efforts to advance public safety and modernize law enforcement facilities.

ProWest is a California based contractor with strong ties to Santa Barbara having worked for Cottage Hospital and UCSB for many years. They have significant experience completing complicated projects, with a focus on benefiting communities. The City selected ProWest using a Best Value procurement method as a result of Measure A passing in March 2024.

To finance this critical project, the City will secure a 30-year lease revenue bond, with debt service to be funded by Measure C, a local sales tax measure approved by voters in 2017. The Station’s total estimated construction cost is $96 million and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2027. During the construction period, the existing police station will remain fully operational to ensure uninterrupted service to the community.

“The new Station will greatly enhance our ability to serve the community by bringing our entire team under one roof and providing modern, essential resources that meet current safety and accessibility standards,” Chief of Police Kelly Gordon said. “We ensured that the space, technology, and training facilities are tailored to meet the demands of modern policing and reinforce our commitment to meaningful community engagement. This Station is a testament to our dedication to public safety, and we are grateful for the support of our residents in making this project a reality.”

The new Police Station will be a three-story, 65,000 square foot building designed to consolidate the entire police force, which currently operates from four separate locations. This state-of-the-art facility will include a 911 public safety dispatch center, parking structure for department and personnel vehicles, forensics lab, community room, fitness center, training room, indoor shooting range, property and evidence room, and a large solar and battery array. The new Station aims to improve accessibility to services for the community and enhance working conditions for employees, which in turn is expected to bolster recruitment and retention efforts.

The City’s Public Works Department has led the project’s planning and design over the past seven years in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Police Department and a team of specialized professionals. The design team includes Cearnal Collective and MWL (architecture), FFA (interior design), JAMA (structural engineering), Flowers & Associates (civil engineering), Alvine Engineering & IPDG (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), and CJMLA (landscape design).

For ProWest contract information, please visit Santa Barbara Police Station Council Agenda Report at https://tinyurl.com/ys3p8mhj

For further information and ongoing updates on the project, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3e2tub56

Contact: Brad Hess, Principal Project Manager at Phone: (805) 564-5373, Email: BHess@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

La Ciudad de

Santa Bárbara adjudica contrato de construcción para

la nueva estación de policía

LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA SE COMPLACE EN ANUNCIAR que ha adjudicado el contrato de construcción de la nueva estación de policía (la Estación) a ProWest Constructors Inc. (ProWest) como contratista general. La nueva Estación se ubicará en el antiguo estacionamiento de Cota (119 East Cota Street) y reemplazará a la estación en Figueroa Street, que ha servido a la comunidad desde 1959. Esta adjudicación marca un hito importante en los esfuerzos de la ciudad por fortalecer la seguridad pública y modernizar las instalaciones de aplicación de la ley.

ProWest es un contratista con sede en California, con estrechos lazos con Santa Bárbara, ya que ha trabajado en proyectos para Cottage Hospital y UCSB durante muchos años. La empresa cuenta con amplia experiencia en proyectos complejos, con un enfoque en el beneficio de las comunidades. La ciudad seleccionó a ProWest mediante un proceso de contratación basado en el mejor valor, gracias a la aprobación de la Medida A en marzo de 2024.

Para financiar este proyecto fundamental, la ciudad emitirá un bono de ingresos por arrendamiento a 30 años, con el servicio de deuda cubierto por la Medida C, un impuesto local sobre las ventas aprobado por los votantes en 2017. El costo total estimado de la construcción de la estación es de $96 millones y se prevé que esté concluida para la primavera de 2027. Durante el período de construcción, la estación de policía actual continuará plenamente operativa para garantizar un servicio ininterrumpido a la comunidad.

“La nueva estación mejorará significativamente nuestra capacidad para servir a la comunidad al reunir a todo nuestro equipo en un solo lugar y proporcionar recursos modernos y esenciales que cumplen con los estándares actuales de seguridad y accesibilidad,” comentó la jefa de policía Kelly Gordon. “Nos aseguramos de que el espacio, la tecnología y las instalaciones de capacitación estén diseñados para satisfacer las necesidades de la policía moderna y reforzar nuestro compromiso con la participación significativa de la comunidad. Esta estación es un testimonio de nuestra dedicación a la seguridad pública, y estamos agradecidos por el apoyo de nuestros residentes para hacer este proyecto realidad.”

La nueva estación de policía será un edificio de tres pisos y 65,000 pies cuadrados, diseñado para consolidar a toda la fuerza policial, que actualmente opera desde cuatro ubicaciones diferentes. Esta instalación de última generación incluirá un centro de despacho de seguridad pública 911, un estacionamiento para vehículos del departamento y del personal, un laboratorio de criminalística, una sala comunitaria, un centro de acondicionamiento físico, una sala de capacitación, un campo de tiro cubierto, una sala de propiedad y evidencia, y un amplio sistema de energía solar y baterías. La nueva estación tiene como objetivo mejorar la accesibilidad a los servicios para la comunidad y las condiciones de trabajo para los empleados, lo que se espera impulse los esfuerzos de reclutamiento y retención.

El Departamento de Obras Públicas de la ciudad ha liderado la planificación y el diseño del proyecto durante los últimos siete años en colaboración con el Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara y un equipo de profesionales especializados. El equipo de diseño incluye a Cearnal Collective and MWL (arquitectura), FFA (diseño de interiores), JAMA (ingeniería estructural), Flowers & Associates (ingeniería civil), Alvine Engineering & IPDG (mecánica, eléctrica y plomería) y CJMLA (diseño paisajístico).

Para obtener información sobre el contrato de ProWest, visite el https://tinyurl.com/ys3p8mhj

Para más información y actualizaciones sobre el proyecto, visite la https://tinyurl. com/3e2tub56

Contacto: Brad Hess, Gerente Principal de Proyectos: Teléfono: (805) 564-5373, Correo electrónico: BHess@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Parks and Rec to Offer Camps for Kids This Holiday Season

KIDS CAN KEEP ACTIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, as the Parks and Recreation Department is offering five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps this year.

Kids can keep active this holiday season, as the Parks and Recreation Department is offering five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps this year.

With Beach Volleyball Camp, campers can stay active on the sands of East Beach. Held at the East Beach Volleyball Courts, the camp will offer instruction for

all abilities and levels of athletes ages 9 to 17. Kids can embrace the colder weather in Ice Skating Camp at Ice in Paradise. This camp is designed for children ages 4 to 11 who are learning to ice skate. Pickleball Camp invites campers to enjoy one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation at the Municipal Tennis Pickleball Center. For youth ages 8 to 17, Pickleball Camp has courts dedicated to beginner/ novice players and intermediate/advanced players. Young tennis stars can head to Tennis Camp at the Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Center, whether

to learn a new sport or polish their tennis skills. Designed for players ages 7 to 17, Tennis Camp will teach the fundamentals of the sport and allow for more advanced skill instruction.

Skate Camp encourages young skaters to get “shreducated”. Grouped by experience, skaters ages 6 to 12 will learn proper skateboarding technique, improve their skills, and have fun exploring the challenges of Skater’s Point.

Spaces are limited. Registration is open on a first-come, firstserved basis. For dates and costs, visit www.sbparks.org

A Children’s Book That Raises Environmental Awareness

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

FINDING ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS IN THE TRASH, a newly released children’s book, The Mystery of Trash Island, by local author Peter G Martin invites readers to see a bigger picture of the world and how to take small steps to help the environment.

“Most of my book ideas are around portals in the back yard, and for this book I had the idea of using a trash can as a portal. I then decided the portal should go to an island of trash in the middle of the ocean as this is very much in the news nowadays. I also thought that the recycling message for young children is really important,” commented Martin, who is a #1 international best-selling author.

The highly engaging book is the third in a series and is directed towards infants to nine-year-olds. It was illustrated by local artist Danuta Bennett.

“I wanted the illustrations to be colorful, even though the theme centered around trash. Since this is the third book in the Peter series, the overall look of the main characters, Ana and Avi, were already established. I focused on making them appear more realistic, childlike, and friendly. The trash monster presented a unique challenge: it needed to look monstrous but not too frightening,” explained Bennett, who has also illustrated a nonfiction book and is an award winning artist.

Martin has generously arranged to have all proceeds from the book donated to the

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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation in Santa Barbara. The book is designed to help parents spend quality time with their children and create life-long memories. The Mystery of Trash Island follows the iconic brother and sister duo Avi and Anna as they find themselves in the middle of the ocean, stranded on an island made of trash. As they overcome hurdles, meet Trash Monsters, and shrink Trash Island to reduce ocean pollution, readers begin to understand the importance of protecting the environment from pollution. The young protagonists shed light on current issues regarding the global environment and demonstrate a strong bond between siblings, further setting a positive example among young readers. The main mission of the book is to bring joy to families through storytelling.

“I would like everyone to use their imagination more and my message is “Let your imagination run wild, reach for the stars, and make your dreams come true,” continued Martin.

Meet the author: The Mclub Thanksgiving lunch will include an Interview/book signing at the Santa Barbara Club on Monday, November 18th. Other Signings are scheduled at The Santa Barbara Club Holiday Boutique on Wednesday, November 20th; and a book signing at La Leiff tasting room in the Funk Zone on Thursday, December 5th.

Find the book online at: https://petergmartin.com

Abstract Art Collective Exhibition

Nov 1st to Nov 30th, 2024

RECEPTIONS 1st Thursday, Nov 7, 5:00-8:00pm 3rd Friday, Nov 15th, 5:00-8:00pm

VOICE GALLERY 110 S Hope Ave unit h 124, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

GALLERY HOURS Mon-Fri 11am-5:00pm Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm Or by Appointment (805) 965-6448

Peter G. Martin

Danuta Bennett

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Breaking Bread at Empty Bowls

The 27th annual Empty Bowls filled the spirit of community, and raised funds to ensure that nobody goes hungry

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

HANDCRAFTED BOWLS ARE A HALLMARK OF THE ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER benefitting Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Focused on funding programs that help to address food insecurity, the 27th annual event was held under a large tent in the parking lot of the new Sharehouse of FBSBC in Goleta, last Sunday.

“What a great event to bring our entire community together to break bread, to socialize,” Congressman Salud Carbajal told VOICE, holding a beautiful bowl he’d just selected, “not only for the important mission of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, but for our community, acknowledging that when we work together we accomplish a lot more… and also acknowledging that we have so many insecure families in this very affluent county we live in.”

With a choice of delicious gourmet soups catered by Freedom 4 Youth, a Goleta nonprofit, and homemade bread as well as 1,000 locally handcrafted bowls, the team was ready to make sure no one went home hungry or empty handed.

Phoenix Bread Rising, a Santa Barbara nonprofit that teaches sourdough bread baking to victims of trauma and disaster with a mission to provide healing through the process, and who sends support as far away as Poland, provided four choices of gourmet bread, including one with Sauerkraut “that’s more delicious than you’d think,” according to Keld Hove, as he served the crowd.

“I’d like to thank Danyel Dean and the Empty Bowls committee, Elly Iverson, Lili Talkin, and eji event co., soup makers Freedom 4 Youth, our sponsors, donors, and everyone who made the three Foodbank Empty Bowls fundraiser events this season a success,” said Iris Kelly, Community Events Coordinator for Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. “It’s a joy to work with such dedicated partners on a community event that brings people together to support our local food bank, artisans and food sovereignty in a way that’s inclusive and fun.”

Besides shopping at the Holiday Marketplace or the Artisan Gallery, guests could bid on special ceramics in a silent auction, buy a ceramic centerpiece filled with succulents provided by Island Seed and Feed and other local nurseries, or win one of a dozen baskets valued at over $600 each in the raffle.

Empty Bowls has long been popular among Santa Barbara locals looking to share a good time and good food with friends. The 27th annual Santa Barbara event followed two sister events in Lompoc on July 31st and Santa Maria, October 16th.

In order to accommodate so many people, the event was broken down into four groups, served every hour starting at 11am. This year also featured a to-go soup option, allowing for a fast pick-up opportunity.

For more info, and to donate to their new virtual food drive through the month of November, please visit foodbanksbc.org.

Legacy volunteer Charlotte Gould, committee member Sarah Hanna and Elly Iverson of eji event co.

Kat Knowles, committee member and sponsor of Empty Bowls, greeting Congressman Salud Carvajal

Lane Bhutani, Iris Kelly, Greg Mora, and Jenifer Sanregret, Foodbank Development Team

Merrillee Ford (committee member & sponsor) and Montecito Bank & Trust sponsors, serving soup alongside Freedom 4 Youth catering team

Empty Bowl committee members, front: Merrillee Ford, Nancy Krug, Danyel Dean, Elisa Atwill, and Collette Mason. Back: Shanon Sedivy, Elizabeth Olson, Donnalyn Karlpeles, Kat Knowles, and Sarah Hanna.

Photo by Iris Kelly

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

On the Street with John Palminteri

Honoring Veterans

A STEP IN THE PROCESS TO RENAME THE U.S. POST OFFICE IN GOLETA for an honored U.S. Marine came together Friday morning at the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Barbara.

Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez heard the update from Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-California) who said he was, “just ecstatic that I am able to do this because he [Lopez] represents the best of the best.”

Lopez was with his family, friends, and military members who have known of his many accomplishments in command positions for years, since he was in Vietnam as a young soldier in the 1960s.

His uniform tells a story of answering the many calls to duty for his country in every role he was assigned or volunteered to do.

Among the honors read off by Carbajal, “distinguished service medal, Navy commendation medal, national defense service medal, and many other accolades. Not bad for a kid from the Central Coast!”

First Responders

DIRECT RELIEF WAS GIVING OUT FREE N95 MASKS Friday, November 8th to help those impacted by the Mountain Fire smoke. They were at the Ventura YMCA on Telegraph and at the Camarillo Family YMCA, both from 12to 5pm.

Musical Flashback

Remembering Ava

IN HONOR OF 13 YEAR OLD AVA DECKER, a local vibrant and compassionate young lady who fought bone cancer, osteosarcoma, for 1.5 years until she passed away on May 9th, 2024, her school Riviera Ridge School hosted a tree dedication ceremony in her name on Friday, November 8th. The community came together including school faculty, students, and their families, as well as Ava’s family Vanessa and Shawn Decker and little brother James. A ceremony was held in the meditation garden during Ava’s favorite time of day, the golden hour as they planted an olive tree with a plaque with her name honoring her life and legacy. The head of school, Christina Broderick, presented a monetary donation from the school’s Glimmers Foundation Youth Board Club to Ava’s legacy foundation, Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation, which funds cutting-edge pediatric cancer research. @rivieraridge @glimmersfoundation

THE HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND exit at Milpas in Santa Barbara was closed on Saturday after a 53-foot tractor trailer with an 80,000 pound load got jammed up on the guardrail. A special tow was enroute.

The Search for a New Chancellor

THE UC SYSTEM IS LOOKING FOR NEW CHANCELLOR to replace Henry Yang who steps down at UC Santa Barbara at the end of this school year. UCSB President Michael V. Drake announced a new search committee and will chair the committee with several university representatives looking for a replacement.

Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close

AFTER 36 YEARS, one of the more famous businesses in town, Robitaille’s Fine Candies in Carpinteria, is closing. They once made mints for the 50th Presidential Inauguration, Ronald Reagan’s second term.

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. Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews • www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri Special to VOICE

IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE FLASHBACK at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara Saturday night with the Next Waltz. The Doublewide Kings and the Santa Barbara Symphony in a one-of-a-kind combined performance with the music of The Last Waltz.

By Rebecca Coulter, Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Special to VOICE

THE SPLENDOR OF A COURTING WILD

TURKEY is irresistible. Iridescent multi-colored feathers are on full display to mates and rivals. Though not native to southern California, their introduction in the 1960s proved successful and they are now a common sight in their preferred habitat of open woodlands in our county. They spend most of the time on the ground, but can fly short distances and roost in trees overnight. Among the heaviest flighted birds (toms weigh up to 25 pounds), their over-thetop plumage and impressive displays are impossible to ignore.

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The Granada Theatre has been creating great memories for 100 years! Come share your favorite Granada memory and be a part of our Centennial Yearbook — A Video Album of Granada Memories.

“My mom bumping into Frank Sinatra in front of The Granada in 1955 and getting his autograph.”

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“Couple of kids from the Midwest…Close Encounters on Xmas day, 1977.”

“The first time my parents let me come all by myself… Fantastic Voyage in 1966”

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Sign up to join us at The Granada on November 19th or 20th, 2024 to record your favorite Granada memory. Participate and be eligible to win free tickets to a Granada performance!

For more information and to sign up, visit granadasb.org/memories

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.)

Entry fee for accepted admissions: $40-1st piece; $35-2nd, & $30-3rd pieces.

• 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

Photo by David Levasheff

A Richness to Explore for Artists and Writers

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

EXAMINING THEMES AROUND FAMILY, IDENTITY, ESCAPE, AND WITNESS, visual artist Narsiso Martinez and writer Alex Espinoza seek to humanize displaced identities. In the latest from the SBMA’s Parallel Stories series, these two storytellers will allow their work to intersect at the Mary Craig Auditorium on Sunday, November 17th, at 2:30 pm.

According to the SBMA, Parallel Stories is a literary and performing arts series that pairs art and artists with award-winning authors and performers of regional, national, and international acclaim. This series functions as a multidisciplinary lens through which to view the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Martinez and Espinosa will be interviewed by Melinda Gandara, who teaches literature, art, and culture in the American Ethnic Studies, Chicano Studies, and Art History Departments at Santa Barbara City College.

Alex Espinoza, a queer writer with a disability, received critical acclaim with his second novel, The Five Acts of Diego León, which won the 2014 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. He has written essays, reviews, and stories for the New York Times Sunday Magazine, Virginia Quarterly Review, the Los Angeles Times, LitHub, and NPR. Currently a Los Angeles native, his latest novel, The Sons of El Rey, was published in June 2024 by Simon and Schuster.

“Writing and storytelling were a kind of escape from the violence and poverty I saw and experienced around me growing up,” said Espinoza. “They were an opportunity for me to step out of my environment and create alternate worlds.”

In the art world, Narsiso Martinez earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2009 from Los Angeles City College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from California State University Long Beach in 2012, following in 2018 with a Master of Fine Arts. His work is in the collections of the MFA

DECEMBER 5-22

In reading Espinoza’s novel The Sons of El Rey, Martinez found a resonance with the world of Luche Libre and finding one’s true identity behind a mask.

“I think it’s interesting how people hide themselves because they don’t want to be seen, or they don’t want to be judged, but also, because we want to be ourselves,” said Martinez. “I don’t know if paradox is the right word, but I like the contradiction in hiding one’s identity in order to be our true selves.”

Drawing from agricultural landscapes, Martinez’s portraits are painted, drawn, and expressed on repurposed produce boxes collected from grocery stores that serve as a canvas. Martinez highlights the contrast between big agribusiness, with their labels visible on the boxes, and the portraits of farm workers drawn over them. Paired with Espinoza’s use of the written word to as a means to escape fixed realities, the two create a new space, one rich with overlapping stories of identity and placement.

DOLLAR QUARTET

By Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux

“When someone pays attention to you, you feel like you have an identity, and you have meaning,” Martinez has said. “I want them to have the same feeling. I want them to know that they are someone, that they are important.”

After the interview there will be a book signing.

For tickets, (Free members/$15 general) visit www.sbma.net/events

Directed by Brian McDonald

Houston, LACMA, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Crocker Art Museum, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Also a Los Angeles native, he is represented by Charlie James Gallery.

Author Alex Espinoza

Courtesy of SBMA

Self-Portrait En La Cherry (with Strawberry Fields Forever in the Background), Narsiso Martinez, 2020; Ink, charcoal, gouache, and acrylic matte gel on produce cardboard boxes

Courtesy of SBMA

Book cover of The Sons of El Rey, by Alex Espinoza

Visual artist Narsiso Martinez

Courtesy of SBMA

ZooLights: Santa Barbara Zoo’s Wild Winter Wonderland Returns

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY MERRY AND BRIGHT AT THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO, as the park lights up for the return of ZooLights. Running from November 13th to January 12th, the seasonal event will see the zoo filled with lantern displays celebrating wildlife and the holidays.

This year’s ZooLights offers an immersive journey through the zoo, featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs —many of which are brand-new for 2024! Guests will encounter larger-than-life animals, travel back in time with an extinct animals showcase, and explore nature scenes from around the globe, including a special tropical habitats showcase. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal snacks and warm drinks as they make their way through the interactive areas.

In the spirit of inclusivity, the SB Zoo aims to make events accessible for everyone. For questions about accommodations or accessibility needs for ZooLights, please contact the Zoo’s accessibility team at welcome@sbzoo.org.

For tickets ($23/adults; $21/children 2-12, with SB Zoo Members receiving a $2 discount) visit www.sbzoo.org

T’was the Night Before Christmas and More at Hallelujah Project 10

THE SANTA BARBARA CHORAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT, Hallelujah Project 10, will feature Meredith Baxter at the Lobero this December 14th. Baxter, whose acting credits is most notable for her stint on Family Ties opposite Michael J. Fox, will be reading T’was the Night Before Christmas, along with traditional music from a variety of cultures and holiday traditions.

Baxter will be accompanied by the 60-plus Choral Society Orchestra, conducted by Artistic Director JoAnne Wasserman. They will also be joined by The Music Academy of the West SING! Children’s Chorus during the concert—and of course Santa Claus will make a cameo.

The four-time Emmy Award-nominated actress and producer wrote a New York Times Best Seller, UNTIED, A Memoir of Fame, Family and Floundering (2011), has appeared in Agnes of God and Vagina Monologues, and frequently performs with her Family Ties co-star Michael Gross in productions of Love Letters around the country. Now a Santa Barbara local with her wife, she is a speaker on alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, breast cancer, abortion rights, and LGBTQ+ issues. For tickets ($20-$50) visit www.sbchoral.org/concerts

Father Gregory Boyle talk to focus on Cherished Belonging

BLESSED TO SEE THE GOOD IN EVERY SOUL, FATHER GREGORY BOYLE WILL SHARE HIS WORDS OF WISDOM on Tuesday, December 3rd in Campbell Hall. Speaking on the subject of his newest book Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, the recent Medal of Freedom recipient will join UCSB Arts & Lectures for an evening of kindness, community, and empathetic discussion.

“There’s no denying how difficult things can be. But the way out to the place of resilience, the place of restoration, the place of not allowing your heart to be hardened by resentment, relies on one thing: forgive everyone everything,” shared Boyle.

Boyle, the founder of the nation’s largest gang intervention program, Homeboy Industries, began working with the community in the wake of the gang violence of the 1980s. Serving as the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, LA’s poorest Catholic Church, from 1986-1992, Boyle witnessed the devastating impact of gang activity and used his own approach to respond: to treat gang members as human beings.

A recipient of the California Peace Prize and a member of the California Hall of Fame, Boyle is credited with transforming the lives of thousands of gang members. Earlier this year, Los Angeles City Council declared May 19th Father Greg Boyle Day, or “G Day” in LA.

For tickets ($22.50-$37.50, $10 for UCSB Students) www.artsandlectures.edu or call (805)-893-3535

Deconstructing Racism in Medicine with Dr Uché Blackstock’s Legacy

DISSECTING THE BIAS IN HEALTH CARE WITH HEARTFELT SURGICAL PRECISION , Dr. Uché Blackstock, an ER physician and a leading voice on health equity, will join UCSB Arts & Lectures to discuss her book, Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine, on Wednesday, November 20th in Campbell Hall. The book, which serves as a memoir of Dr. Blackstock’s career in medicine, highlights deeply rooted inequities within the healthcare system, and the pain Black Americans suffer as a result.

“One of the promises in the Hippocratic oath is ‘do no harm’; however, we know from multiple studies that clinicians have repeatedly caused harm to Black patients by dismissing their concerns and undermining their pain,” writes Dr. Blackstock. “Despite the extraordinary advancements in health-care technology and innovation, structural racism continues

to inflict heavy blows on the health of Black Americans.”

Named one of Time’s 100 Most Important People in Health for 2024, Dr. Blackstock brings firsthand experience from her role in the field on how systemic racism impacts the health of BIPOC communities nationwide. Her book, which was published in January, has become a New York Times Bestseller. A second-generation Harvard graduate, she follows in the footsteps of her mother, also a doctor at

their neighborhood clinic in Brooklyn.

“Our mother’s passion for learning, her dogged perseverance, and her commitment to serving her community heavily influenced our own decisions to become physicians,” shares Dr. Blackstock in her memoir. “Although I was fortunate enough to grow up with a Black physician mother, it’s important to understand that our mother was a rarity, as are my sister and I. Even with my two Harvard degrees, I have a pregnancy-related mortality ratio five times that of a white woman who never finished high school.”

Free copies of Dr. Blackstock’s book will be available for attendees while supplies last (one per household). For tickets ($18, Free for UCSB Students), www.artsandlectures. ucsb.edu or call (805)-893-3535.

Courtesy of The Santa Barbara Choral Society

CENTRAL COAST CALENDAR

Afabwaje

Kurian, author

Afabwaje Kurian, hot off her debut novel Before the Mango Ripens, will sit down for a conversation with Lisa Stewart at Chaucer’s Books at 6pm on Monday, November 18th. Kurian has been published in McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, Callaloo, The Bare Life Review, and Joyland Magazine, and teaches creative writing at the University of Iowa. She will be available to sign copies of her novel after the talk. www.chaucersbooks.com

Friday 11/15

MUSIC

Bay Ledges with Tyzo Bloom • Hypnotic indie-pop • SOhO Restaurant & Music Club • $20-$25 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm, Fri, 11/15.

John Craigie •  Keep it Warm Tour 2024 • With special guest Kassi Valazza • $1 from every ticket will be donated to Farm to Pantry • Lobero Theatre • $34-$41 • www.johncraigie.com • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/15.

Camerata Pacifica Chamber

Music • Nicholas Daniel, Timothy Ridout, Irina Zahharenkova • Hahn Hall, Music Academy • $35-$75 • www.cameratapacifica.org • 7pm, Fri, 11/15.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Peña Flamenca la Maria

• For dancers and flamenco enthusiasts, led by Maria Bermudez

• Covarrubias Adobe • $20

• www.sbhistorical.org

• 6:30pm, Friday, 11/15.

Annual Founder’s Awards to campus journalists • Lois Phillips presents her annual AWCSB Founder’s Awards plus Kiss Your Stress Goodbye! with Dr. Victoria Gonzalez • Workzones • $25

• www.awcsb.org

• 5:30pm, Fri, 11/15.

Santa Barbara Dance Theater’s 2024 Fall Season:

A Place for Us • With choreography by Brandon Whited and Nicole Powell • UCSB’s Hatlen Theater • $15-$25

• www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

• 2pm-7:30pm Fri-Sat-Sun, 11/1511/17.

DANCE

A Place For Us • Santa Barbara Dance Theater featuring three pieces, A Warm Window, HER, and Miles to Go • Hatlen Theater, UCSB • $15$25 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/15, 2pm–7:30pm Sat, 11/16, 2pm Sun, 11/17.

Saturday 11/16

COMEDY

Santa Barbara Laugh Festival Comedy Night at SBMM • Theme: “Guardians of the Community,” honoring local nonprofits that make a lasting impact • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • $25 • www.sbmm.org • 7:30 pm – 9 pm, Sat, 11/16.

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MUSIC

Wintersong: Amanda McBroom in Concert • Rubicon Theatre • $59.50+ • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm, Sat, 11/16.

Blind Pilot, with special guest Molly Sarlé • mellow folk and West Coast indie pop • Lobero Theatre • $34-$135 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 11/16.

Sounds on State: Adam Peot • live music every Saturday • Paseo Nuevo on State St. • free • www.paseonuevosb.com/events • 4pm, Sat, 11/16.

Tom Mueller • award-winning organist Tom Mueller performs Bach, Bonnal, Reimann, and original compositions • First United Methodist Church • free • 3pm, Sat, 11/16.

Laszewo • Santa Barbara electronic trio of Matt Erlich, Justin De La Fuente, and Keeva Bouley • SOhO Restaurant & Music Club • $20 • www.laszewo.com • 7pm, Sat, 11/16.

South on Linden • final concert of the season, going out with a bang • Carpinteria Arts Center • free • 6pm, Sat, 11/16.

Santa Barbara Master Chorale presents Music of South America • Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez and Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango) by Martin Palmeri • First Presbyterian Church • $12-$22 • www.sbmasterchorale.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 11/16 & 3pm, Sun, 11/17.

Terrie Odabi • Santa Barbara Blues Society • Carrillo Rec. Center • 100 E. Carrillo St. • $10-45 • sbblues.org • Doors 7:30pm, music 8pm Sat, 11/16.

Third Young Artist

Showcase • featuring music students, 21 and under, from Santa Barbara County private teaching studios • St. Mark’s in the Valley Church • free • www.smitv.org • 4pm Sat, 11/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Off Register: The Santa Barbara Art Book and Print Fair • First-ever event with 60+ vendors & exhibitors, live screen printing, RISO printer demonstrations, pinback button & zine making, panel talks and readings, gallery show, DJ, music, and food • Community Arts Workshop • Free • www.offregistersb.org

A Place For Us

Marking Santa Barbara Dance Theater’s 48th Anniversary season, the company will present A Place For Us November 15th through the 17th at the Hatlen Theater, UCSB. A Warm Window, HER, and Miles to Go present modern dance and soundscapes that will inspire profound reflection. Saturday matinee performances (2pm) will be followed with a post-show discussion with the artists.

For tickets, ($15-$25 ) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

• La Cumbre Plaza • www. angelsbearinggifts.org • 11am, Sat, 11/16.

Writer’s Rume • Poetry & prose workshop for writers and creatives of all levels and disciplines

• Explore the written word • Free • Old Town Coffee on State St., Courtyard • 3-5 pm, Sat 11/16.

Orizomegami Family

Art Day • Japanese craft for the family, making banners and garlands for decoration • Carpinteria Arts Center • $25.00 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org • 10am, Sat, 11/16.

Holiday Market Showcasing

Women Artisans of Santa Barbara • Designs by Lynda Weinman, leather handbags from Barbara Flanagan, puzzles and notecards by Athena Philippides, and edible delights from Marley Confections • Mary Craig Auditorium and Park Wing Entrance Lobby • Free • www.sbma.net/events

• 12pm, Sat, 11/16.

• 11am–6pm, Sat. 11/16.

Open House: Angels Bearing Gifts • nonprofit gift giving and cards for the holidays

15 Year Anniversary

Celebration Farm to Table

• with Organic Soup Kitchen and a Champagne Twist • Cabrillo

Pavilion • $125 • www.organicsoupkitchen.org • 5-8pm, Sat, 11/16.

Writing in the Galleries • Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA • Free • www.sbma.net • 2 pm – 3:30 pm, Saturday, 11/16.

Sunday 11/17

LECTURES / WORKSHOPS

Figure Drawing Workshop

• Eric Saint George Presents: introduction to tools and methods to improve quick gestural drawings of the human form • Community Art Workshop • $60 • www.sbcaw.org • 9am, Sun, 11/17.

When Life Is a Shipwreck

• Key Passages in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: talk by scholar and dramaturg Julia Reinhard Lupton • Free • https://bit.ly/Lupton-IHC • 4pm, Th, 11/17.

Estate Planning Essentials Workshop • Two-hour public workshop on the essentials of estate and legacy planning • Fleischmann Auditorium at the Museum • free • www.sbnature.org • 2pm, Sun, 11/17.

Courtesy Chaucer's Books

Courtesy of Santa Barbara Dance Theater

CENTRAL COAST CALENDAR

THEATRE

All-Day Staged Reading Play Festival

Center Stage Theater will host an all day, pay-as-you-go affair on Sunday, November 24th, with three completely different Dramedies. A Coma Kind of Love will expose family secrets and confessions, Sisters will explore betrayal and forgiveness , and Dance Me to the End will show the kinds of pressure significant age gap relationships endure, in the hopes of love winning over all. The shows begins at 12:30—come and go as you please, all shows are a la carte.

For tickets, ($18-$22) visit www.centerstagetheater.org

Beauty and the Beast • Disney's enchanting tale of Belle, a young woman trapped in her provincial life, who must help a prince under the curse of the beast rediscover his kinder, softer side to be free • Marian Theatre • $25-$65 • www.pcpa. org • Nov. 7th to Dec. 22nd.

The Threepenny Opera •

The classic about the underbelly of Victorian London is back & more relevant than ever •

MUSIC

French Connections • one night only: David Greilsammer leads The Symphony with music by Rameau, Haydn, and Milhaud • Granada Theatre • $42-$205 • Ticketed event • www.thesymphony.org • 3pm, Sun, 11/17.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Local author Maya Johnson • In-store book talk and signing of her debut book Searching For a Black Writer • Chaucer's Books • free • www.chaucersbooks.com • 2pm, Sun, 11/17.

Monday 11/18

CHILDREN

Mat Kearney - Headlights Home Tour • with special guest Darren Kiely • Multi-Platinum songwriter on tour • Lobero Theatre • $51-$155 • www.lobero.org • p7:30m, Mon, 11/18.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation

• All levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mo.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Talk and Signing –

Afabwaje Kurian • Author of Before the Mango Ripens, in conversation with Lisa Stewart.  • Chaucer’s Books • Free • www.chaucersbooks.com

• 6pm, Mon, 11/18.

Tuesday 11/19

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • 7-9pm Tu.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

French Connections

David Greilsammer, world renowned conductor and pianist, will lead the Santa Barbara Symphony with a repertoire of Ravel by Rameau, Ravel, Haydn, and Milhaud on Sunday, November 17th, at 3pm. Experience this musical luminary described by the press as ‘radical, ‘courageous’, and ‘astounding’ live at the Granada Theatre.

For tickets, ($42-$205) www.thesymphony.org

MUSIC

Performing Arts Theater, UCSB • $15-$19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • Showtimes from 11/15 - 11/24.

Love Letters • by A. R.Gurney • Special 85th anniversary event • All the hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between two separate lives over 50 years • $40-$85 • www.ojaiact.org • 7pm Sat, 11/23

Parallel Stories: Breaking the Cycle/Rewriting the Story • Artist Narsiso Martinez and writer Alex Espinoza share their intersecting stories of family, place, identity, escape, and witness • SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium • $10-$15 • www.sbma.net/ticketing • 2:30 pm, Sun, 11/17.

Mythic Stories Seminar • Rev. Jonathan Young will explore Anne of Green Gables as a wisdom tale; writing activity by Anne Bach LMFT • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Goleta • free • www.liveoakgoleta.org • 2pm, Sun, 11/17

Belonging on an Island • Birds, Extinction, and Evolution in Hawai’i • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History • Free • www. sbnature.org • 7pm, Tue, 11/19.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Ket Passages Talk • When the Uyghur Language Confronts Atrocity with Abduweli Ayup • McCune Conference Room, UCSB • free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 4pm, Tue, 11/19.

Café KITP • Physics with a twist: The new world of moiré materials with Tessa Cookmeyer • SOhO Restaurant & Music Club

• free • www.kitp.ucsb.edu • 6pm, Tue, 11/19.

Wednesday 11/20

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https:// tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm We.

Music Dialogue with Heiichiro Ohyama • Witness the creation of unique masterpieces with renowned musicians in real time • Lobero Theatre • $75 • 5:30pm, Wed, 11/20.

The Music of Herbie Hancock • UCSB Jazz Ensemble plays Chameleon, Tell Me a Bedtime Story, and Cantaloupe Island & more • SoHo Restaurant & Music Club • $15 • www.music. ucsb.edu • 7pm, Wed, 11/20.

YOUR BUILDING ? WOULD YOU LIKE

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.org, if you have a wall for the project. Be sure to include the street address.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to

Courtesy photo

Courtesy of David Greilsammer

SPECIAL EVENTS

Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine • Dr. Uché Blackstock reflects on the deep inequities in the U.S. healthcare system and offers prescriptions for how to change them • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $18 • 7:30pm, Wed, 11/20.

MOXI’s Seaside Sock Skating • Kick off your shoes & enjoy frictionless fun, without the chill • MOXI Museum • included with museum admission • www.moxi.org • Nov. 20 - Jan. 20

TEENS

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group • Support for ages 12-18 • Pacific Pride Fdn • Central Library, Teen Area • 4-6pm We.

Thursday 11/21

SPECIAL EVENTS

Meet the Electeds • Discover your local elected officials & found out more about the Chamber’s South Coast Business Action Fund • Rincon Brewery • Free, register at https://tinyurl.com/bdfr77af

• 5:30pm, Thu, 11/21.

New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Winspear • Book signing for The Comfort of Ghosts, the final installment in the Maisie Dobbs series • join the author in conversation with fellow writer Paul Levine • Chaucer’s Books • free • 6pm, Thu, 11/21.

Friday 11/22

DANCE

Collective Collaborative 2024 • showcasing the artistic synergy of six exceptional dance companies: SBCC Dance Company, Selah Dance, AkomiDance, FUSE Dance Company, Jazz Spectrum Dance Company, and State Street Ballet Professional Track • Center Stage Theater • $25-$30 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm, Fri, 11/22.

Intersections • Faculty dance concert, Fall 2024 with Brandon Whited, Delila Moseley, Christina Sanchez, Valerie Huston, and Monique Meunier • Hatlen Theater, UCSB • $15-$19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fri, 11/22, 2pm Sat, 11/23, 2pm Sun, 11/24.

MUSIC

Anne Akiko Meyers, violin • with Fabio Bidini, piano • Cama’s Masterseries at Lobero Theatre • $58-$68 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/22.

UCSB Choirs Fall Concert • Featuring composers Tracy Wong, Sydney Guillaume, Kim Andre Arnesen, & more • Trinity Episcopal Church • $7-$10 •  www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/22.

The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold • “Good Vibrations” with the classic rock band on tour • Chumash Casino • $69-$130 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm, Fri, 11/22.

Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts Vintage Show & Sale • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Ticketed event • $7-$10 • www.sbantiqueshow.com • 11am – 6pm, Fri, 11/22.; 11am – 6pm, Sat, 11/23.; 11am – 4pm, Sun, 11/24.

Mythic Stories Seminar with Reverend Young

Dive into myth with Reverend Jonathan Young, founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives, as he explores Anne of Green Gables as a wisdom tale. Young’s Mythic Stories Seminar will be held Sunday, November 17th from 2 to 4:30pm at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The workshop will feature storytelling, with discussion of possible applications of mythic themes to our own quests. Writing therapist Anne Bach LMFT will facilitate a writing activity. No reservation or ticket required. www.liveoakgoleta.org

SBCC THEATRE ARTS DEPARMENT

Presents a Student Showcase

Dr. Uché Blackstock

Brought to Santa Barbara by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Dr. Uché Blackstock presents her reflections on the deep inequities in the U.S. healthcare system, and offers prescriptions for how to change them. Recognized in 2024 as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Important People in Health, she will speak on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:30 pm at Campbell Hall, UCSB. Free copies of Blackstock’s new book, Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine will be available while supplies last. For tickets, ($18) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu Courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Whale of a Celebration • Sip on ales and cocktails wile whale watching • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara • $30-$200 • www.santabarbaraca.com • 6:30pm, Sun, 11/22.

SBCAN Inspiring Leadership Awards & Fundraiser • Music, refreshments and honoring community leaders Monique Limón, Gabe Escobedo, and E. onja Brown • UCSB Faculty Club • $100 • www.sbcan.org • 5pm, Fri, 11/22.

Saturday 11/23

DANCE

Flamenco Íntimo •  featuring Grammy award-winning dancer Nino de los Reyes, guitarist Andres Vadin, and singer Pepele Mendez • Covarrubias Adobe, Santa Barbara Historical Museum • $35-$175 • www.sbhistorical.org • 6:30pm Sat, 11/23.

MUSIC

ZZ Ward–The Dirty Sun Tour • LA-based singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist performs from The Mother EP, covering her favorite Sun Records songs and more • with Angel White • Lobero Theatre • $41-$106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 11/23.

UCSB Middle East Ensemble Fall Concert • with special guest dancers

It’s Your Library

and vocalists celebrating a tapestry of cultures of the Middle East • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Sat, 11/23.

The Brasscals and The Rhythm Industrial Complex • soul-inspiring, joygenerating, dance afrobeat • Fox Wine Co. and Topa Topa Brewing Co. • 8pm, Sat, 11/23.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Panic!: The Old Man • Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman, the awardwinning stars of The Old Man, sit down for a pre-screening conversation with director Brad Silberling • Pollock Theater, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA • Free • www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7 pm, Saturday, 11/23.

Ready to Hang • Largest Regional Art Show Fundraiser for the Arts Collaborative • One-day popup showcasing local artists • Community Arts Workshop • free • www.sbcaw.org/hang • 4–9pm, Sat, 11/23.

An Evening With Josh Brolin • Following a screening of No Country for Old Men, a conversation and book signing of Brolin’s new memoir From Under the Truck • SBIFF's Riviera Theatre • $20-$50+book • www.sbifftheatres.com • 5pm, Sat, 11/23.

Sunday 11/24

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

How Gaviota Pass Shaped Santa Barbara History • with Mark R. Preston and The Goleta Valley Historical Society • Stow House History Education Center • suggested donation $5 • 3pm Fri, 11/24.

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.

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months • Courthouse Sunken Garden ~ 11-11:30am & 5-5:30pm We.

LIBRARY ON THE GO • Oak Park ~ 10am - 12pm, Fri 11/15 • Samarkand ~ 10:30am - 11:30am, Tue 11/19 • Grace Village ~ 12:15pm - 1:15pm, Tue 11/19 • State St. near the Farmer's Market ~ 4pm - 6:30pm, Tue 11/19 • Harding School ~ 12:30pm - 2pm , Wed 11/20 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30pm - 5pm, Wed 11/20 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am - 12pm, Thu 11/21 • Oak Park ~ 10am12pm, Fri 11/22

READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Central Library ~ 12-1pm Th.

MUSIC

UCSB Chamber Players Fall Concert • Chamber music student musicians under the direction of Jonathan Moerschel • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • $7-$10 • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/24.

Prime Time Band • “The Great American Awards Show” the best of Hollywood, Broadway, American Folk, and many other genres • Eling Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos High School • free • www.ptband.org • 2pm, Fri, 11/24.

• www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7 pm, Thursday, 11/21.

Granada Centennial film series, Santa Barbara Home Movies: Films by Artists and Performers Who Call Santa Barbara Home • The Granada Theatre • $5 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm,

Bidenomics Works – Part II

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE

SEPTEMBER’S UNEMPLOYMENT

RATE remained at 4.1 percent but reported just 12,000 new payroll jobs due to the hurricanes and Boeing aircraft strike of 30,000 machinists.

Total nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), following an average monthly gain of 194,000 over the prior 12 months, said the BLS. In October, employment continued to trend up in health care and government. Temporary help services lost jobs. Employment declined in manufacturing due to strike activity.

That makes it a sure thing the Fed will continue to lower short-term rates at their November FOMC meeting. Also that economic growth will continue into the new year.

have been created since January 2021 as we returned to work from the brief COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

But with the Presidential election upon us, our future prosperity is still in doubt. We should take Elon Musk at his word when he said at the Madison Garden rally that he would cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget if Trump wins, and he is appointed efficiency czar. It would lead to economic disaster, even for his Billionaire supporters.

ECONOMIC VOICE

By Harlan Green

Health care added 52,000 jobs in October, in line with the average monthly gain of 58,000 over the prior 12 months. Governments added 40,000 jobs but manufacturing lost 46,000 jobs, which is probably because of the Boeing strike.

Calculated Risk’s graph shows us just how good President Biden’s Bidenomics policies have been. More than 16 million jobs

“After all, it is mathematically impossible to cut taxes for corporations and billionaires, sustain basic programs like defense and Social Security, and lower the deficit simultaneously,” said Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz in ProjectSyndicate.

And we should believe what

Trump says, according to Mary Trump, his niece, as Trump becomes more irrational, threatening anyone he now perceives as his enemy, including Taylor Swift, so that her boyfriend Kansas City footballer Travis Kelce has told him not to mess with his girl!

“Donald Trump is offering a vision of crony rentier capitalism that has enticed many captains of industry and finance. In catering to their wishes for more tax cuts and less

Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration to Focus on Transformation and Hope

The Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association will hold its annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service downtown at First United Methodist Church at 7pm on Tuesday, November 26th. “Transforming Trauma into Hope” is this year’s theme, for the evening that promises music by Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, a combined Interfaith choir, and threshold singers.

The Clergy Association is comprised of clergy and religious leaders from over 100 local faith communities, including representatives of the Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Unitarian, Catholic, and Protestant traditions. The event will offer song, prayer and praise in celebration of unity, peace, hope, and blessings from many diverse religious traditions.

There will be a free-will offering collected on behalf of the Freedom 4 Youth organization, which provides support services to previously incarcerated youth and seeks to reduce recidivism challenges. Unity Shoppe will be accepting non-perishable packaged or canned goods for donations, and refreshments will be served following the service. For more, visit www.fumcsb.org

regulation, he would make most Americans’ lives poorer, harder, and shorter,” said Stiglitz.

Timothy Snyder in the introduction of On Freedom, the sequel to his best-selling On Tyranny, tells us why we have a sociopath bordering on psychopathy as the Republican Party candidate for President of the United States of America.

“Deep into a century that was the stuff of dreams in the 1970s,

and the subject of confident predictions in the 1990s, we find ourselves at a turning point. Whether we will be free will depend on us— not just on what we do, but on why we do it: our ideals.”

It’s a sad commentary that one of our political parties chose a leader that wants to tear down those institutions that have preserved our democracy and created prosperity for many.

Harlan Green © 2024 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

Organic Soup Kitchen is Cooking Up a Milestone Farm to Table Event

CELEBRATING THEIR 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, ORGANIC SOUP

KITCHEN will hold a special event to mark the occasion with locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine, handcrafted wines, live music, a silent auction, and a raffle. Beginning at 5pm at the Cabrillo Pavilion on November 16th, the Farm to Table with A Champagne Twist event will validate Organic Soup Kitchen’s hard work in the food is medicine movement.

“15 years is a milestone only made possible by the unstoppable dedication and support of our donors, volunteers, referring agencies, farm partners, businesses and community members,” said Anthony Carroccio, Executive Director. “Together, we’ve served more than three million bowls to those in need, and we look forward to working with our community to serve the next three million.”

Established in 2009, this year Organic Soup Kitchen launched a new program in collaboration with CenCal Health, providing Medically Tailored Meals to CenCal Health members in Santa Barbara County. The kitchen is one of only ten percent of nonprofits in the US to achieve platinum status on Guidestar and Charity Navigator.

For tickets ($125), visit www.organicsoupkitchen.org

Courtesy of Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association

Public Notice

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY LAST-MILE BROADBAND PROGRAM

Unmet Transit Needs Listening Sessions

A Notice of Availability (NOA) is being issued by Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for the Santa Barbara County Last-Mile Broadband Program (“Broadband Program” or “Project”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2024051301). A description of the Project and its location is provided below. SBCAG is the lead agency under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) for the Project and has completed a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. This NOA is being circulated pursuant to CEQA.

How could bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services better serve your needs in Santa Barbara County? Join the conversation at our upcoming listening sessions:

Countywide

Visit in person or virtually any time during the two-hour listening session

A Draft PEIR has been prepared to evaluate and inform the public and decision-makers of the potential environmental impacts from implementing the Project.

When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., December 11, 2024

Where:

FBN No. 2024-0002600. Published November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2024.

Where to Learn About Local Government Meetings

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The Draft PEIR has identified potentially significant impacts to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, global climate change, noise and vibration, tribal cultural resources, and utilities and service systems- telecommunication facilities. However, mitigation measures are provided that reduce such impacts to less than significant levels.

• In-person: Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Wisteria Conference Room – 260 North San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

• Virtually: Details on how to participate virtually via Zoom is published on the SBCAG website at www.sbcag.org.

The Santa Barbara City Council meets most Tuesdays at 2pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.santabarbaraca.gov

The Goleta City Council meets biweekly on Tuesdays at 5:30pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.cityofgoleta.org

• Accessible accommodations available by contacting SBCAG by December 9, 2024, at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org. Servicio de interpretación al español disponible.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: SBCAG invites comments on the adequacy and completeness of the environmental analysis and mitigation measures described in the Draft PEIR. Comments on the Draft PEIR can be submitted to SBCAG in writing Beginning Friday, November 22, 2024, until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2024. Written comments can be submitted via U.S. Postal Service to SBCAG at 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; or electronically by emailing info@sbcag.org.

City of Lompoc

When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., November 20, 2024

The Draft PEIR, along with all referenced documents is available online at www.sbcag.org. It can also be reviewed in person during business hours. Please contact SBCAG to schedule time to review the document at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org.

Where: City Council Chambers – 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436. Spanish language accessibility and free rides to and from the meeting are available upon request at (310) 863-0149.

City of Santa Maria

The Carpinteria City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm • To learn more about other City departments visit www.carpinteriaca.gov

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets most Tuesdays at 9am • To learn more about other County departments visit www.countyofsb.org

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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as HONOR NUTRITION at 4028 Invierno Drive, B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. KATHRYN M PARKER at 4028 Invierno Drive, B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on October 22, 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. 2024-0002460. Published November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV05298

Petitioner: Silvia Daniela Vega filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ryan Amara Ramirez to PROPOSED NAME: Ryan Amara Vega. 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: 12/4/2024; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; 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: 10/15/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV05498 Pub Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as COOL ART CORNER at 299 Elderberry Dr, Goleta, CA 93117. CHRISTINA S ANDERSON at 299 Elderberry Dr, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on October 21, 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.

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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.

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STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as FLOAT LUXURY SPA BEACHFRONT at 633 East Cabrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. FLOAT LUXURY SPA AND WELLNESS, LLC at 21 East Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on November 1, 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. 2024-0002585. Published November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024.

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STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as COMPASS BUSINESS SERVICES at 1125 E Clark Ave, STE A3, Santa Maria, CA 93455. THE CASTANEDA CORPORATION at PO Box 184, Pismo Beach, CA 93448. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on November 4, 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. 2024-0002591. Published November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024.

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

Hold-on to LIBERTY !

1. Fight 4 Democracy !

We will win this fight !

We know it's the Right Flight

Truth is Strong & Kindness Right . . .

Oh-oh-oh, Heart of My Heart Loves DEMOCRACY !

VOTE ! And Join Our Freedom Song !

2. Kamala ! Brothers, Sisters – March with me

Our next President will be Woman of In-teg-ri-tee E E E E ! Oh-oh-oh, keen is her mind Kamala will be Fierce, Compassionate, & Kind.

3. Together ! We'll UNITE our troubled land

Respect all those who disagree Learn their issues, hear their pleas . . . Oh-oh– A-mer-i-cans all are we And TOGETHER we will be Proud & FREE to VOTE – LIFE-LONG !

4. The Issues ! & Love ! Women's bodies – Women's rights Elders, children, rich and poor Melting pot has blessed our land Oh-oh-oh, Heart of My Heart Loves DEMOCRACY !

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Local Dojo to Bring Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need

FIGHTING TO FEED FAMILIES IN NEED,

Santa Barbara Dojo will host their 14th Annual Basket Brigade, to be held at the dojo Saturday, November 23rd at 11am. Each year, the dojo delivers Thanksgiving meal baskets to families across Santa Barbara, and this holiday season they plan to make the biggest impact yet.

“This year, we are driven to make an even larger impact. Our school has just over 250 members, and our goal is to reach 250 families in need,” said Master Wilfred Austin Curtis, Owner and Head Instructor at Santa Barbara Dojo. “Our dojo community is a compassionate community, reflecting the values of the martial arts taught at our school. We are a powerful force for good, and together, we expect to provide over 250 families with the comfort of a Thanksgiving meal.”

Each basket will include everything necessary to provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal for a family of five. Volunteers from the dojo and the greater community will assemble and deliver the baskets, helping others enjoy the holiday with one less worry. In its efforts to expand its capacity, this year Santa Barbara Dojo accepted sponsorships from local companies and families.

“We host this event every year because it embodies our mission to strengthen families and foster community connection,” shared Master Melodee Meyer, co-owner of Santa Barbara Dojo. “Thanksgiving is a time for joy and gratitude, and we’re honored to be able to share that with those who need it most.”

Santa Barbara Dojo is located at 122 East Gutierrez Street. To donate, visit www.kbx.es/donate2024

"We Shall Overcome" Original Melody Joan Baez – My Inspiration

Oak Group Paintings exhibit the ‘Grace of the World’

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

INSPIRING A SENSE OF WONDER IN THE NATURAL WORLD while supporting it at the same time, The Oak Group will be featured in a new exhibition at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Showcasing Central Coast landscapes bathed in their natural light, Grace of the World not only features some of the most committed Santa Barbara’s painters, it also earmarks proceeds from sales towards protecting our natural resources. The paintings, which are mainly “plein air” (open air) in style, will be on display beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 21st, from 4 to 6pm and continuing through December 21st. Many of the artists will be present to discuss their work and advocate for the conservation of nature.

“I admire the commitment that Oak Group artists have to capture the beauty of our shared environment,” said Judy L. Larson, Askew Chair in Art and museum director at Westmont College, “and also to champion environmental activism. This exhibition sends a clarion call for all of us to protect our local natural wonders for generations to come.”

“A landscape painting is a celebration of beauty, a prayer of gratitude for open spaces and the path to intimacy with Nature. I see the role of the landscape painter not as a dreamer, but as an active defender of the land.”

Since their founding in 1985, the Oak Group has donated more than $3 million to more than 20 non-profits to preserve open spaces and causes. This exhibit is no different, as ten percent of all sales will further support the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art and the Oak Group’s 40th anniversary catalogue.

“Painting, for me, is a celebration of our material world in a very spiritual sense,” said Oak Group member Whitney Brooks Abbott. “As a painter, I study the interaction of light against surface, and take this material relationship into the personal world of my imagination. At the same time, working with the very tangible elements of the paint itself, I honor the physical nature of creativity.”

The artists in this exhibit include: Meredith Brooks Abbott, Whitney

Commemorative Tree Plaques... Great Gifts & Great Memories

Designate a tree as a tribute to a family member or friend.

Barbara Beautiful has funded more than 13,000 street trees in Santa Barbara! Find out more at www.SBBeautiful.org

Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Chris Chapman, John Comer, Wm. B. Dewey, Rick Drake, Michael Drury, Karen Foster, Rick Garcia, Carrie Givens, Kevin Gleason, Whitney Brooks Hansen, Jeremy Harper, Kerri Hedden, Tom Henderson, Ray Hunter, John Iwerks, Larry Iwerks, Manny Lopez, William Mitchell, Linda Mutti, Hank Pitcher, Rob Robinson, Ann Sanders, Richard Schloss, Skip Smith, Ray Strong, Arturo Tello, Thomas Van Stein, Sarah Vedder, and John Wullbrandt.

“A landscape painting is a celebration of beauty, a prayer of gratitude for open spaces and the path to intimacy with Nature,” said Arturo Tello, Oak Group member. “I see the role of the landscape painter not as a dreamer, but as an active defender of the land.” www.westmont.edu

Arturo Tello, Oak Group member

Winter Afternoon, Pt. Conception, by Michael Drury

Courtesy of Westmont College

Members of The Oak Group, back: Karen Foster, Sarah Vedder, Carrie Givens, William B. Dewey, Kevin Gleason, Linda Mutti, Ann Sanders, Richard Schloss, Thomas Van Stein, William Mitchell, Meredith Brooks Abbott, and Jeremy Harper. Front: John Iwerks, Chris Chapman, Arturo Tello, John Wullbrandt, and Ray Hunter

10 West Gallery • Art & Pottery

~ Dec 8 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

Architectural Fdn Gallery • Kids

Draw Architecture ~ Jan 4 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some 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; Elizabeth Criss: Message in a Bottle ~ Nov • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.org

ART VENUES

Elizabeth Gordon Gallery •

Alberto Valdés: Mi Vida es Mi Arte & Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-9631157 • 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 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • www.elverhoj.org

Faulkner Gallery • 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 • 805-730-9109 • www.Fazzino.com

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 • 805565-5653 • 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 • Beauty of the Cosmos ~ Nov • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com

Cypress Gallery • Liz Poulin Alvarez: Canine Companions ~ Nov 24 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

Elevate Gallery@ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Rod Rolle: Great Seal of the Navajo Nation, Monument Valley Photo Exhibition; Gallery Artists ~ 12/24 • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com

Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com

Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn & High School Artists ~ Nov • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Fr; 11-2 Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com

Gallery Los Olivos • Vicki Andersen and Neil Anderson: Symphony of Color ~ Nov 30 • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com

Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • www.lotusland.org

Goleta Valley Library • GVAA 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

Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara • Portraits of Survival interactive - Ongoing • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114

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 Mo-Sa; 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 • Thomas Müller: Solo Exhibition - rats live on no evil star ~ Dec 6 • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 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

Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

Color Field, Hard Edge, Abstract Painter www.jomerit.com

Cell 10 West Gallery

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 • 805-452-7739 • 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

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com

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 • Edward Borein Gallery and The STory of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 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

ART EVENTS

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.

Off Register: The Santa Barbara Art Book and Print Fair • 60+ vendors & exhibitors, live screen printing, RISO printer demonstrations, pinback button & zine making, panel talks and readings, gallery show, DJ, music, and food • Community Arts Workshop • (805) 301-7857 • 11am – 6pm, Sat, 11/16 • www.offregistersb.org

Gallery Row ArtWalk • La Cumbre Plaza • Celebrating 5 years of the LCCCA! 5-8pm Fri, 11/15.

Arts Fund Community Gallery • Teen Arts

Mentorship Exhibition, emerging high school artists of Santa Barbara County • 5pm, Fri 11/15 • 120 S Hope Ave F119 • (805)900-7005 • www.artsfundsb.org •

Off Register: The Santa Barbara Art Book and Print Fair • First-ever event with 60+ vendors & exhibitors, live screen printing, RISO printer demonstrations, pinback button & zine making, panel talks and readings, gallery show, DJ, music, and food • Community Arts Workshop • (805) 301-7857 • 11am – 6pm, Sat, 11/16 • www.offregistersb.org

Figure Drawing

Workshop • introduction to tools and methods to improve quick gestural drawings of the human form • $60 • Community Arts Workshop • (805) 301-7857 or ericsgc@ hawaii.edu • 9am - 12:30pm, Sun, 11/17 • www.sbcaw.org/upcoming

Opening Reception for The Oak Group: The Grace of the World • Meet the Artists • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • 4- 6pm Thur, 11/21.

Brand Nack’s Reindeer Art Show • Roy • 7 West Carrillo St • (805)966-5636 • www.bradnack.com • 6pm, Fri, 11/22.

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 Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.

Local Artists’ Works to Hang at CAW

NE OF TH E REGION’S LARGEST POP-UP ART SHOW , Ready to Hang, opens Saturday, November 23rd, at the Community Arts Workshop from 4 to 9pm. Now in its fifth iteration, with a theme of “Connectivity”, the yearly pop-up is open to all local artists for creations measuring 12 by 12 inches in size.

“Ready to Hang is both a public display and an intimate glimpse into the creative practices of our incredible art community,” said Michael Long, Ready to Hang Curator. “It offers artists a chance to come out of the studio and share their work with one another.”

Last year, the event exhibited 450 pieces of art by more than 200 artists, with more than 1000 people coming to see the show. This year, the team is changing things up by limiting the show to one piece per artist and ending entries once 350 pieces have been reached.

Ready to Hang pop-up sales support local artists by raising funds to support Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative programs. All works will be for sale, featuring pieces by dozens of area painters, photographers, assemblage makers, tattoo artists, fabric artists, printmakers, and more. Purchases will be immediately available to “un-hang” and take

RUTH ELLEN HOAG www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~

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

• Moving Pictures: Videos by Porter/ Tiscornia, and Marclay ~ Jan 12; 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 ~ Mar 9 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • www.sbnature.org

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

home on Saturday after 6pm. Prices set by the artists span a wide range, from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, inviting collectors both new and seasoned to enjoy the event.

Community Arts Workshop is located at 631 Garden St.

NOTE: Work must be submitted prior to the in-gathering.

To submit your work, visit www.sbcaw.org/hang or contact Michael Long at (805)-729-2425 or at michaelevanlong@gmail.com

Kerry Methner

www.TheTouchofStone.com 805-570-2011 • VOICE Gallery

Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Color Riot: Susan Tibles & Jane Gottlieb ~ Dec 3 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805682-4722 • 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 • Mary-Austin Klein: Airspace ~ Dec 1; Celebrating 40 Years Of Art - 1984-2024 ~ 12/30 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • 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

Arts Fund to Spotlight Young Artists in Teen Mentorship Exhibition

HIGHLIGHTING THE CREATIVITY OF LOCAL TEENS, The Arts Fund Community Gallery will showcase the works of young mentees during their 31st Annual Teen Arts Mentorship Exhibition. An opening reception will be held at the gallery Friday, November 15th from 5 to 8pm, featuring spoken word poems from young artists, in conjunction with the 3rd Friday Artwalk.

This fall, local high school students received free mentorship from Santa Barbara working artists during two mentorships: Creative Expression with Typewriters (mentor Simon Kiefer) and Expressive Figure Drawing (mentors Austin Raymond & Chiara Corbo). Students gained hands-on experience in the full gallery process, from selecting pieces to determining pricing, and learned about the logistics of displaying and marketing their work as well as various aspects of sales, preparing them with practical skills for navigating the art world.

Paintings, mixed media, and other works by students who completed the Mentorship Program will be on display from November 15th through January 25th. www.artsfundsb.org.

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 • SB Abstract Art Collective: Threshold ~ Nov • 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 • The Oak Group: The Grace of the World ~ Nov 21-Dec 21; Fins and Feathers: The Art of Casey Underwood ~ Dec 21 • www.westmont.edu/museum

See your work here! Join Voice Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery! To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

Guests gather at CAW for “Ready to Hang” exhibition

Art & More...

u Visit LCCCA’s three galleries, Illuminations, Elevate, and Fine Line. Chat with the artists while you enjoy a glass of wine and simple snacks.

At the Fine Line Gallery, watch films made by John Behring and Lisa Trivell.

Visit the Voice Gallery to see the new Abstract Art Collective show: Thresholds. Meet the artists, enjoy the art, conversation, small bites, and more.

Take a complementary tour of the Museum of Sensory and Movement Experiences.

Feel like dancing? Stop by the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse and join their Club Diversity Dance Party with D.J. Chris. Sounds like lots of fun.

And be sure to visit Crimson Holiday’s store, enjoy refreshments and check out the the work of 42 Santa Barbara area artists.

In the Plaza, help us create a new Community Painting. All ages welcome.

Watch a slide show featuring art of LCCCA artists.

And enjoy our featured musicians. Ron Paris, former member of The Platters will be singing and Mike Holland will be playing finger style jazz guitar.

Gallery Row ART WALK

5 to 8pm, Friday, November 22nd