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Mario Guerrero, Manager of Health Promotion Services Investing in Health

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

MARIO GUERRERO LEFT A CAREER IN INVESTMENT

BANKING to join the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC), leading the team of Wellness Navigators as part of Health Promotion Services (HPS). Amalia Prego and Yessenia Marroquin founded HPS in 2012 to lead educational events and connect patients with as many as 70 different local organizations to assist them on their health journey, from help with insurance, to food and rental assistance.

VOICE met with Mario at his office atop the Eastside Clinic to discuss his challenges, motivations, and how Health Promotion Services is making a difference in our community.

VOICE: With a background in banking, you’re working in health. Explain.

Guerrero: I never thought I’d be in the medical field. My career has always been in banking, and I made a change. Why? It’s because I was born and raised here in Santa Barbara, so I’ve known about SB Neighborhood Clinics for many years. I’ve always had that little special place in my heart for the clinics. I’m a big believer in health, staying healthy, being knowledgeable, trying to teach people in our community about nutrition, that there’s different ways of still cooking with flavor, but in a more healthy way.

VOICE: We visited your STI Screen-a-thon in Isla Vista last week.

Guerrero: We’re busy making sure that our people in the community are healthy and also prevent STIs from spreading. We have about forty events per year, small and large. If people aren’t healthy, we guide them to services.

VOICE: Would you describe HPS as a wellness concierge for the underserved?

Guerrero: Perhaps that was the idea when HPS began, but now it’s more. We’ve been around since 1970. Back in 1998, it became SBNC. We’re a clinic for the entire community, for anyone who needs our services or guidance. Now we’re even having people with private insurance come to SBNC seeking assistance from our HPS departments, and they’re using our behavioral health services.

Our Wellness Navigators, one at each clinic, are trained to be able to assist our patients with referrals to different community organizations. There’s people struggling for food. So we notify them about the different food programs available in the community.

VOICE: How do people find you?

Guerrero: Each of the medical clinics has a Wellness Navigator. In our new Westside Clinic, when it’s completed in 2026, we’ll have two. Some patients get referred, depending on their needs.

I think now that I have a full staff, my goal is to be able to go out there doing outreach, to be able to be more of a one-stop-shop type of clinic, where we’re able to schedule appointments for medical, dental, and even to enroll people into the different medical insurances that are available, like Covered California CenCal.

VOICE: What’s the most challenging aspect of your work?

Guerrero: What we continue to encounter is the housing crisis. There are so many people out there that are homeless, so many needing shelter. And it’s unfortunate that Santa Barbara is just oversaturated and we don’t have enough housing available.

VOICE: How does that affect people’s health?

Guerrero: One way people are affected, especially during winter, is by the cold. The warming centers are only funded for fifty days of the year. One struggle I see a lot is with families, like women with three, four children, and they don’t have the means for housing. It’s just heartbreaking. I want to do more for this group of people. We get people who are retired now, like teachers, retired professionals who’ve dedicated their lives to service. It’s unfortunate that their Social Security or pensions just aren’t enough for them to live on here in Santa Barbara. Honestly, I think it’s expensive anywhere you go now.

VOICE: When you can assist someone with cancer to have a better life, and then they’re able to beat it, how does it make you feel?

Guerrero: That makes me very proud of my team, because it’s not just me. It takes an entire team to make this work. Yesenia Alcántar, for example, she’s our cancer prevention care coordinator; she’s such an intelligent guide for this process, connecting people with different organizations and resources. I’m proud of my team, knowing that we’re able to make a difference not only with patients, but their entire families.

VOICE: What does “treating the whole person” mean to you?

Guerrero: It means being able to find the needs that people have that they don’t even know. What’s really important for me is building that rapport, that trust, with the patient, and then just having a conversation with that person, and not really treating that person like a patient. If you don’t have that, then it’s difficult for that person to open up.

Some don’t open up to their own doctors… until they actually come to us and we start discovering little things. There have been instances where there’s some domestic violence going on, you know, there’s people who are struggling with behavioral health issues and don’t want to admit it, but then they open up. You start discovering that person’s gifts. Once you have a better view of what they need, then you’re able to provide the resources.

VOICE: What are some of the main qualities required to be on your team?

Guerrero: You have to have passion and empathy. You have to have that customer service in you. That customer service to me means being able to relate with a person, always having a smile, really hearing what’s needed, and being able to guide people to the different resources they need. A patient can come in with just one request and leave with a handful of resources. They only need to walk through any of our clinic doors.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic SBNC was formed in 1998 with the merging of the Carrillo Clinic (born as the Freedom Clinic, in 1971), and the Westside Clinic (1973). Currently they operate eight clinics and two mobile clinics in Santa Barbara County, including four medical clinics, two dental clinics, a bridge clinic, and health promotion services. www.sbclinics.org www.sbclinics.org

Mario Guerrero, manager of Health Promotion Services at the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Wellness Navigators Danna Flores, Mariana Iglesias, Liliana Cordova, and Diana Soto

Montecito

Thursday, Dec. 5

5:00 pm - Stars sales & music Program starts 30 min later

Special performance by Lois Mahalia Corner Green

(Corner of San Ysidro & E. Valley Rd.)

Goleta

Sunday, Dec. 8

Carpinteria

Saturday, Dec. 14

5:00 pm - Stars sales & music Program starts 30 min later Seal Fountain Linden Ave.

5:00 pm - Stars sales & music Program starts 30 min later Camino Real Marketplace

Santa Barbara

Sunday, Dec. 15

5:30 pm - Stars sales & music Program starts 30 min later

Special performance by Lois Mahalia Lobero Theatre

Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree.

See other locations, dates and times at Hospiceofsb.org or scan the QR code. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

VOICE Editorial

Festivals and Parades Are Community Building Blocks

THE PANDEMIC WAS BLAMED FIRST AND THEN PARKLETS AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT for halting Santa Barbara’s State Street Parades. When protests emerged, soon other routes were suggested and tried - Santa Barbara Street for Solstice and Cabrillo Blvd for Fiesta. But the in the changed locations parades have lacked the enthusiasm and financial viability of State Street. And, some of our favorite parades never came back. Remember the joy of the Children’s Holiday Parade? And the pride of the Fourth of July Parade?

In the meantime Goleta, Milpas Street, and Montecito all recovered their street festivals and parades. What happened to Downtown’s big events?

Was it perhaps the cost of reapplying with changed location plans? Why not allow them to return to their original locations? COVID is no longer the issue, and besides, being outside was one of the main corrections to address COVID transmission concerns.

It is time to bring city festivals and parades back to Santa Barbara's Grand PaseoState Street. If the City of Santa Barbara waits any longer, residents may lose these special times when residents come together on our main thoroughfare.

Citywide celebrations enrich community life by bringing together children, abuelas, moms, dads, uncles, and tias to sing, dance, and shout "Santa Barbara is a wonderful place to live together!"

Festivals hold up culture at its best — in a social way — honoring viable traditions that make us smile about our similarities and differences.

Santa Barbara has several festivals that hold unique places in the hearts of residents and also have earned national recognition. Fiesta, which formerly was the largest equestrian parade in the nation; Music Academy of the West Summer Festival, with its internationally recognized performances, students, and faculty; Solstice, which has captured the imagination of many parades and celebrations; and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with amazing international star power and programming.

Intergenerational, diverse by nature, and all-inclusive — they are a powerful mix with the central focus of participating in a community event. All of our parades and events, at their heart, hold high human worth and mutual respect.

Parades are a chance to be face to face with neighbors and family members, to watch and perform for other like-minded people that live in our beautiful home with its very rich cultural mix.

If you think that it is important for parades to return to State Street, or have an opinion about that return, please let your local representatives know.

To assist with that, below is some contact information for some of our representatives:

Mayor Randy Rowse: RRowse@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

City Councilmembers:

Mike Jordan: Mjordan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Oscar Gutierrez: Ogutierrez@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Meagan Harmon: MHarmon@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Kristen Sneddon: ksneddon@santabarbaraca.gov

Eric Friedman: EFriedman@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

City Administrator Kelly McAdoo: kmcadoo@santabarbaraca.gov

Community Development Director Elias Isaacson: eisaacson@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

2024 ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Fairlee, Will Riddle, Nick Voss and Blake Burgess Photo: Zach Mendez

Santa Barbara’s Holiday Happenings

By Destin Cavazos / VOICE

FLURRIES WILL BEGIN TO FALL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND SANTA BARBARA AS THE HOLIDAYS DRAW CLOSER. ALMOST EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK YOU’LL DISCOVER

Santa Barbara, glittering with festive fun for everyone this December. To offer a taste of just the first two weeks, we offer a few highlights....

Paseo Nuevo will set the season off with their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 1st, featuring Mayor Randy Rowse, DJ Darla Bea, Santa Claus, and the Grinch. The ceremony starts at 5:30pm, complete with a simulated Santa Barbara snowfall, followed by an AfterParty and photos with Santa in the Peppermint Parlor across from Sephora from 6 to 8pm.

Locals can also kick off the holiday season with the Downtown Holiday Spirits Party on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the Lobero Theatre (tickets $49.87). The festive celebration will feature live music from The Coveralls, merry cocktails, and small bites.

Santa will be around throughout December to grab selfies in Paseo Nuevo’s Peppermint Parlor, appearing weekly on Sundays, December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 6pm.

La Arcada Plaza will host their Christmas Walk on

Wednesday, December 4th from 5 to 8pm, inviting guests to enjoy the area’s shops, dining, and galleries with added seasonal fun, featuring carolers, fresh popcorn, photos with Santa, and plenty of holiday treats, including a scheduled snowfall.

State Street will have the 1st Thursday Art Walk on Thursday, December 5th, inviting the holiday crowds to take in downtown’s festive atmosphere, with venues hosting live music, artist receptions, wine tastings, and more.

Dorrance Dance will bring their lively interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite to the Arlington on Thursday, December 5th($52-$107, $22.50 UCSB Students). Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, the performance transforms the holiday classic through tap and jazz numbers, reinventing the Sugar Plum Fairy as a Sugar Rum Cherry and swapping in a swinging “Peanut Brittle Brigade” to replace the “March of the Soldiers”.

Misfit Gays, will cover a wide array of genres, including songs from Broadway, Disney, pop, rock, film, and some Holiday favorites as well, featuring a live band and choreography.

Music Academy of the West’s Sing! Children’s Choir will bring the holiday spirit on Tuesday, December 10th with Sing! a Song of Winter. The holiday program, held at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, will feature a score of songs to celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, winter, and more.

State Street will light up later in the week with the Annual Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting event in front of the Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 6th, from 5 to 7pm. Guests can soak in the festive spirit with wreath making, photos with Santa, live music performances, and more.

Meanwhile, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation, has turned their rooftop into a winter wonderland with the new Sock Skating installation, open through January 20th.

The seasonal exhibit, free with admission ($20, $15 for children two to twelve), invites guests young and old to kick off their shoes and slip, slide, and skate in their socks across a specialty tile floor that mimics the surface of ice. For those who forgot their footwear, socks are available for purchase in the gift shop.

For some homemade holiday fun, DIY gifts and decorations will be available to craft at workshops all month long. Add some sparkle to your tree with the No Mess Glitter Ornament Class ($30) at The Crafter’s Library at 9 E Figueroa St on Saturday December 7th at 1:30pm. Guests will make two ornaments during the 30 minute workshop.

SBMA will hold a Ceramics Gift Making Workshop ($200, $170 for SBMA members) on Saturday, December 7th from 9am to 3pm, inviting children ages seven to eleven to create works in clay, both hand building and on the wheel.

The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus will hold its fourth annual winter concert on Monday, December 9th, at 7pm in the Lobero Theatre. This year’s concert, The Island of

If you’re hoping for something to get you rocking around the Christmas tree, you can head to SoHo’s 17th Annual Holiday Sweater Party, Thursday December 12th at 7pm ($25). The concert, benefitting the Unity Shoppe, will feature The Framers, False Puppet, The Last Decade, Green Flag Summer, and DJ Darla Bea.

Those looking for more ways to get some music with their merriment can check out the free Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band on the front steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Friday, December 13th from 6 to 8pm, or the Big Brass Christmas Concert in Storke Placita (between Blenders in the Grass and Supercuts on State Street’s 700 block) on Saturday, December 14th from 12 to 2pm, featuring brass musicians from SBCC.

The Nutcracker will return to the Arlington, as Festival Ballet performs their rendition of the Tchaikovsky suite Saturday, December 14th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 15th at 7pm ($50-$92).

Bright lights and dancers dazzle the crowds at Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting

Sing! Children’s Choir spreads holiday cheer through song at Sing! a Song of Winter

Photo courtesy of Music Academy of the West

Photo Courtesy of MOXI

Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker Suite December 14th and 15th

The La Arcada Christmas Walk is a beautiful event!

Guests can kate and slide around with the Sock Skating installation at MOXI

Photo by Jessany Hope Photography

Photo courtesy of Festival Ballet

Photo courtesy of Festival Ballet

Nonprofits Receive $1 Million From Montecito Bank & Trust

By Taylor Fraker, MB&T / Special to VOICE

GIVING NONPROFITS A HOLIDAY GIFT, Montecito Bank & Trust hosted their 22nd annual Community Dividends awards luncheon on the Monday — just before Thanksgiving. This special tradition is a time when MB&T celebrates and recognizes local nonprofit organizations and the work they do in our communities.

Throughout the program’s 22 years, the Bank has granted more than $23 million to more than 300 nonprofits. In 2024, the Bank’s total annual investment in nonprofit giving reached $1.6 million, with $1 million contributed through the Community Dividends program. Focused primarily on supporting organizations and programs that serve low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, Community Dividends are awarded to organizations that serve youth and education, social services, medical and health services, and the arts.

As part of this valued annual tradition, 195 local nonprofit leaders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties gathered with Bank associates on November

25th, at The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachside Resort. The nonprofit leaders were joined by the Bank’s board of directors and leadership team, in addition to 60 MB&T associates who volunteer over 5,500 hours each year, with many of the nonprofits in attendance.

After a networking hour, Chairman & CEO, Janet Garufis, welcomed the nonprofit leaders and expressed gratitude for the difference they make each day across Central Coast communities. Garufis began by sharing that November 1, 2024 marked her 20th year with the Bank.

“The first Bank event I ever attended, three weeks after I started, was Community Dividends - the magic I felt in that room confirmed that I made the right decision in coming to MB&T and it is the same feeling I have as I stand before you today. I am forever grateful to our founder and my friend, Michael Towbes, for providing me this opportunity to partner with him to build and carry forward what I believe is the best community bank on the Central Coast!”

“At the Bank, we look for areas most in need in our communities and shift our giving to assist those areas. This year we have seen a need for transitional-age youth support. For the youth aging out of the foster system, there is a gap in support which can make the transition overwhelming and isolating. This year’s Impact Dividend recipients strive to fill that gap and provide a safe, supported space for the youth as they transition out of the foster system.”

The 2024 Impact Dividend recipients are below.

Casa Pacifica Center for Children & Families received $50,000 to help expand two high-demand programs – Outpatient Therapy and Enhanced Care Management - to make mental health and medical services accessible to even more 18- to 25-year-olds; many who are former foster youth, on probation, homeless, or at-risk for homelessness.

In 2019, the Bank expanded its Community Dividends program by launching the Michael Towbes Community Impact Dividend to honor the impactful legacy of its founder, Michael Towbes, whose vision inspired and continues shape the Bank’s philanthropic programs. The MTCID awards one or more nonprofit a share of $100,000 to deliver critical and sustainable services to a large number of the most vulnerable in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Since its inception, the MTCID has invested a total of $1,125,000 in 17 organizationsincluding the two organizations who each received $50,000 at this year’s event.

Regarding the choice of recipients, Ms. Garufis shared:

Youth and Family Services YMCA, Noah’s Anchorage also received $50,000 to help open their Transitional Housing Placement Program and become operational. This standalone home in downtown Santa Barbara will provide housing, supportive services, and counseling to nine youths at a time. Upon exiting the program, participants will have stable housing, a job, and have made educational progress.

Montecito Bank & Trust Executive Committee

Jack Lorenz, DignityMoves, & Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO, Montecito Bank & Trust

Montecito Bank & Trust Branch Managers

Anne Towbes; Shawna Morris, Casa Pacifica; and Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO, Montecito Bank & Trust

Anne Towbes; Margo Byrne, YMCA: Noah’s Anchorage; and Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO, Montecito Bank & Trust

Michelle Konoske, Montecito Bank & Trust; Janet Garufis, Montecito Bank & Trust; Dean Noble, Elings Park Foundation; Victoria Strong, Gwendolyn Strong Foundation; Grace Fisher, The Grace Fisher Foundation; Jessica Hines, Santa Barbara Humane Society; Brittany Boevingloh, The Grace Fisher Foundation; Kristen Kallai, Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center; Sylvie Monsivais, Lobero Theatre Foundation; and Jennifer Oakley, Montecito Bank & Trust

Roxana Petty, AHA!; Joshua Weitzman, Alpha Resource Center; Roland Barrio, Montecito Bank & Trust; Derek Swafford, Montecito Bank & Trust; Vivian Solodkin, Hearts Aligned Inc.; Kara Hornbuckle, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute; Katie Lee, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County; Susan Thompson, Montecito Bank & Trust; and Judie Lugo, Santa Barbara Police Activities League

Leo Fortunato, Montecito Bank & Trust; Jodi Wilson, The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center; Teresa Alvarez, Carpinteria Children’s Project; Jamie Collins, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria; Robin Karlsson; HELP of Carpinteria; and David Reichert, Santa Cruz Island Foundation)

Photos courtesy of Montecito Bank & Trust

Community News

Molly Tuttle & The Golden Highway to Bring Their Swingin’ Serenades to SB

TAKE IN THE TWANG OF BLUEGRASS AND STRUMMING STRINGS with Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle and her band, The Golden Highway, Friday December 6th in Campbell Hall. The renowned singer songwriter will join UCSB Arts & Lectures for an evening of fiery folk rock fantasy.

Hailed as on of the best guitar players alive today, Tuttle is the first woman to be named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. She has received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, as well as back-to-back wins for Best Bluegrass Album in 2023 and 2024. Along with her band, Tuttle blends modern folk, Americana, and bluegrass music into a sound all her own, dealing in a contemporary country style that evokes everything from Jefferson Airplane to Del McCoury. Their newest album, City of Gold, embraces the Americana

roots traditions of Northern California. The album’s tracks include colorful fables of gold miners and fortune tellers, true-to-life tales of love and loss in a fast-changing world, and a reimagining of Alice in Wonderland set in the backwoods of Kentucky.

“To me the words ‘City of Gold’ represent the community that the band and I have built with the people we get to play music for, and how it’s become like its own little world,” said Tuttle. “I wanted the album to celebrate that sense of community, because one of the things I love most about this music is how so much of the audience plays music as well. They inspire me to keep writing songs in the hopes that people will sing along and maybe play those songs with their friends.”

For tickets ($37.50-$77.50, $15/UCSB students), visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu, or call (805)-893-3535

Seasons Greetings Come to Goleta with Old Town Holiday Parade

THE HOLIDAY CHEER WILL HIT THE STREETS WHEN THE GOLETA HOLIDAY PARADE RETURNS TO OLD TOWN on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm. The parade, presented by the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club, will travel down Hollister Avenue from Orange to Kinman, featuring a festive assortment of new holiday lights along the parade route.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, with prime parade viewing available on the south side of Hollister, as well as sidewalk-only viewing on the north side of the street.

Businesses located along the parade route are encouraged to decorate their windows for a chance to win the City of Goleta’s Second Annual Holiday Window Decorating contest. Community members are invited to help decorate as well.

Hollister Avenue will be closed to traffic, including e-bikes, at 5pm, and is scheduled to reopen at 8:30pm. Parking will be available in the Yardi parking lot at 430 S. Fairview Ave. For more info, or to sponsor, visit www.goletaholidayparade.org

Santa Barbara County Gathers Toys for Tots

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IS COLLECTING TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, helping Toys for Tots give lowincome kids in the community a brighter holiday.

Drop off boxes are located in the lobby of the County Administration Building at 105 E Anapamu St in Santa Barbara, and at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building at 511 East Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. Boxes can also be found at Santa Barbara County fire stations. New unwrapped toys will be accepted seven days a week from 9am to 5pm.

Boxes will be picked up Thursday, December 19th. www.unityshoppe.org

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ANNUAL WATERFRONT PARKING PERMITS will go on sale December 1st and are valid from the date of purchase through December 31, 2025. General and Slip-Permittee Parking Permits are $145. General Permits are available online and at the Harbormaster’s Office. Slip-Permittee Permits are sold exclusively at the Harbormaster’s Office.

Please ensure you provide accurate vehicle information when filling out your parking permit application. The application information is critical to ensuring all vehicles are properly permitted and that LPR is functional in the Harbor Main Parking Lot. For more information regarding parking permit eligibility and restrictions, visit our website or call (805) 897-1965.

41st Annual Light Up a Life In Person and Online

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

ABELOVED COMMUNITY TRADITION, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 41st annual Light Up a Life will host live events from December 5th through the 15th. With locations in Carpinteria, Goleta, Montecito, and Santa Barbara, Light Up a Life will offer people a chance to hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died, or in honor of someone living on a memorial tree. Stars are available for a suggested donation of $15 or more, with all proceeds benefiting Hospice of Santa Barbara.

This year’s program welcomes back Lois Mahalia,

Chumash

IJohn Vale, the Cold Springs School Chorus, and poetry by Perie Longo and Melinda Palacio, as well as other speakers and guests. Refreshments will be served, along with cookies from Robin Himovitz and Aunt Janet’s Cookies.

In Montecito on Thursday, December 5th, Lois Mahalia will play a set at Corner Green where San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road intersect, at 5pm. Cold Springs School Chorus will also perform, as well as Santa Barbara’s Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio.

Goleta’s event, on Sunday, December 8th at Camino Real Marketplace, will feature music by John Vale and others, and poetry by Perie Longo. John Vale will also perform at the Carpinteria event on Saturday, December 14th, with poetry by Melinda Palacio and Rio Richards.

Finally, in Santa Barbara at the Lobero, on Sunday the 15th, Lois Mahalia returns for an encore, with Rev. Julia Hamilton as emcee, poetry read by Perie Longo, and cookies from Aunt Janet’s Cookies.

In addition to the upcoming live events, there are plenty of options available both to celebrate loved ones and support Hospice of Santa Barbara’s efforts this holiday season.

A Virtual Tree of Remembrance is available to those who cannot attend in person. With a suggested

donation of $15, participants can dedicate a digital star featuring their loved one’s name, photo, and a special message. If received before December 1st, paper stars will be mailed out and a record of the name of each person submitted will be honored in the Annual Book of Life.

To submit, visit https://tinyurl.com/7s975583

Sponsorships to support Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Light Up a Life are still available, and range from $250 to $10,000. Two trees are still in need of sponsorship, in Goleta and Carpinteria, and Community Sponsorships are available for each of the four locations.

To find out more and to support this important community work, visit https://tinyurl.com/3avjd79u www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

Elder to Speak at San Marcos Foothills Preserve

N KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE CHANNEL ISLANDS REGION AND HABITAT, Channel Islands Restoration will host Barbareño Chumash elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto on Saturday, November 30th, at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve.

An author, illustrator, Chumash historian, and cultural advisor, Ygnacio-De Soto seeks to document and preserve the Barbareño Chumash

language. She is also an advocate for protecting the Foothills from development. She will be joined by Marianne Para, Communications Director of hi ho stoqošlóq hi xus (Bear Circle) organization, to educate volunteer docents at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve, a program of Channel Islands Restoration.

To register to volunteer, visit https://tinyurl.com/ymbkj95c

Communications Expert Edie DeVine joins Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Board

THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, a nonprofit supporting classical music education in Santa Barbara County, has welcomed communications expert Edie DeVine to the organization’s board.

EDIE DEVINE is an Oxnard resident and lifelong supporter of the arts, and has worked in the communications industry for over two decades. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Waynesburg University and a 2-year Investor Relations Certificate from UC Irvine. She also studied marketing at Regis University. In 2018 DeVine was named an Innovation Catalyst by MM+M for her work helping medical and health technology companies tell their stories, influence change, and encourage adoption. A lifelong lover of the arts, DeVine was a member of The Singing Angels of Cleveland and played several instruments in symphonic, concert, jazz, and marching bands. She is also a Life Member of the national honorary band fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. www.pasfsb.org

UCSB Police Seek Warrants For Protesters’ Phone Information

UCSB STUDENT PHONE INFORMATION AND DATA from during the campus Gaza protests is at the center of an investigation and subsequent request for search warrants by UCSB Police. Those warrants were challenged during a California Superior Court hearing last Friday in front of Judge Pauline Maxwell, according to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, on November 27th.

An ongoing investigation of the two day occupation of Girvetz Hall appears to be the reason for the request for the search warrants seeking information from Instagram accounts, IP addresses, photos, and messages from student accounts. The appeal to block the warrants is based

on the lack of probable cause and 1st amendment rights.

August 19th, University of California President Michael Drake announced in a press release that the UC system’s ten campuses would not permit students to erect protest encampments or wear identity-concealing face masks and would enforce policies requiring them to identify themselves when UC employees ask them to. Drake also affirmed the right to protest, exercise free speech, and voice diverse viewpoints, in his comments.

The appeal of the warrants will continue on December 20th at 9am. Judge Maxwell encouraged both sides to modify their positions.

Photos courtesy of Hospice of Santa Barbara

Lois Mahalia will book end this years celebrations with performances in Montecito and Santa Barbara

Edie DeVine

Photo courtesy of Channel Islands Restoration

Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto

Photo by John Palminteri

Community News

Louise Lowry Davis Center to Reopen with a Ribbon Cutting

WELCOMING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO RETURN TO AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY CENTER, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the Louise Lowry Davis Center on Thursday, December 5th, at 10:30am. Located at 111 West Victoria Street, the century-old building underwent a full-scale renovation in order to provide a more functional, accessible, and comfortable space for community programs, services, and events.

Updates included reconfiguring a more open and flexible floorplan, installing new doors, double pane windows, and heating and air conditioning systems, enhancing the enclosed courtyard, and accessibility improvements. The event will give guests a chance to explore the reopened space, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and take photos and talk with project representatives and City staff.

With the renovation complete, the Parks and Recreation Department aims to have the facility serve as a destination for senior programming and services in Santa Barbara. When not in use for community programming and services, the facility can be reserved for public or private events of up to 114 people. www.santabarbaraca.gov

Channel Gets Another Cleanup

A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS cleared approximately 2,100 pounds of trash from the Northern Channel Islands on November 16th. This is the fifth year of such collaborations, bringing Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Island Packers, Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation together to comb through Yellowbanks on Santa Cruz Island and Driftwood Cove on Anacapa Island.

“This collaboration has allowed us to expand the island cleanups and share the experience with more community members,” said Molly Troup, Channelkeeper’s science and program manager.

Especially during rainy seasons, trash from the mainland is carried out from shore and into our coastal waters and beyond. This trash can pick up lost fishing gear and trash from marine sources as it is transported by currents throughout the Santa Barbara Channel, sometimes washing up on remote shores in the Channel Islands, sometimes finding its way to the Pacific Ocean. Despite three other cleanups on Yellowbanks alone, a large amount of fishing gear and trash had accumulated again, to the surprise of the team. www.sbck.org

Fishing and Bird Watching at Peak at Lake Cachuma

TO BOLSTER YEAR ROUND FISHING AT CACHUMA LAKE, 4,000 pounds of rainbow trout have recently been delivered, thanks to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Slated to receive over 16,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout this stocking season, Cachuma Lake is currently at 91percent capacity due to an abundance of rain during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Fish sizes range from half-pound “catchables” to eight-pound trophies, and come from Mt. Lassen Trout Farms. One-day and annual fishing licenses are available, and fishing from shore in the recreation area or from a boat is open year-round with a valid fishing license. Cachuma Lake Marina and Boat Rentals has everything an angler needs available for rent or purchase at the Bait and Tackle store. Due to 30-day Quagga restrictions, boats must be inspected and tagged by Cachuma Lake staff at least 30 days prior to visiting, but kayaks, canoes, and simple boats are eligible for same-day launch.

In addition to rainbow trout, Cachuma Lake has large and smallmouth bass, crappie, carp, catfish, blue gill, and red-eared sunfish.

This is also the season for many bird migrations, and with a pair of binoculars one can view visiting eagles, osprey, and American white pelicans.

For more info, visit https://tinyurl.com/a5pjwhd5

Photos courtesy of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

Photos courtesy of County of Santa Barbara

Photo courtesy of SB Parks & Rec

G20: Leaders’ Summit: Brazil, UNESCO and UN launch Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change

THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT, UNESCO, AND THE UNITED NATIONS launched a joint effort Tuesday to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation seeking to delay and derail climate action. The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change is an important intervention to boost support for urgent climate action at a time when scientists are warning that the world is running out of time.

“Actions to combat climate change are also greatly affected by denialism and disinformation. Countries cannot tackle this problem individually. This initiative will bring together countries, international organizations, and networ researchers to support joint efforts to combat disinformation and promote actions in preparation for COP30 in Brazil.”

—President Lula at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro

While initially discussed in the G20 framework, the Initiative is being established as a dedicated multilateral collaboration among States and international organizations to fund research and action promoting information integrity on climate issues. Aiming to expand the scope and breadth of research into climate disinformation and its impacts, the effort will gather evidence from around the world to inform and bolster strategic action, advocacy and communications.

Countries committing to the Initiative will contribute to a UNESCO-administered fund, with a goal of raising an initial USD 10 to 15 million over the next 36 months, to be distributed as grants to non-governmental organizations to support their work to research climate information integrity, develop communication strategies and undertake public awareness campaigns.

Community News

Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara

The latest totals for the City of Santa Barbara Transient Occupancy Taxes for October, the fourth month in the City’s fiscal year are $3.1 Million.

Year to date, the City has collected $14.9 Million in overall TOT, of which approximately $13.1 Million came from hotels and $1.8 Million from short-term rentals. Year to date, total TOT revenues are coming in 1.0% above budget.

The Transient Occupancy Tax is a Tax on “Transient” guests staying in any hotel, inn, motel, or other commercial lodging establishment for a period of less than 30 days.

The City’s adopted TOT budget for all funds is $34.5 Million, of which $28.7 Million is budgeted for the General Fund.

See below the Transient Occupancy Tax Table. The City’s TOT tax rate is 12.0%, of which 10.0% goes to the City’s General Fund and the remaining 2.0% goes to the Creeks/ Clean Water Fund.

For additional current and historical financial data, visit the City’s Budget & Reporting webpage.

“Without access to reliable information about climate disruption we can never hope to overcome it. Through this initiative, we will support the journalists and researchers investigating climate issues, sometimes at great risk to themselves, and fight the climate-related disinformation running rampant on social media.”

—UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay UNESCO and the UN have become key partners of the Brazilian government in this challenge, and other countries and international organizations aligned with climate goals and commitment to information integrity are now being invited to join. So far, Chile, Denmark, France, Morocco, the United Kingdom and Sweden have already confirmed participation.

“We must fight the coordinated disinformation campaigns impeding global progress on climate change, ranging from outright denial to greenwashing to harassment of climate scientists. Through this Initiative, we will work with researchers and partners to strengthen action against climate disinformation.”

—UN Secretary-General António Guterres

The risk posed by disinformation to achieving climate goals has been recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which stated in 2022 that “deliberate undermining of science” was contributing to “misperceptions of the scientific consensus, uncertainty, disregarded risk and urgency, and dissent.”

The Initiative responds to the commitment in the Global Digital Compact, adopted by UN Members States in September, which encourages UN entities, in collaboration with Governments and relevant stakeholders, to assess the impact of mis- and disinformation on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Resultados del impuesto de ocupación transitoria en la ciudad de Santa Bárbara

La ciudad de Santa Bárbara recaudó $3.1 millones en Impuestos de Ocupación Transitoria (TOT) para octubre 2024, el cuarto mes en el año fiscal de la ciudad.

En lo que va de año, la ciudad ha recaudado $14.9 millones en TOT general, de los cuales aproximadamente $13.1 millones provienen de hoteles y $1.8 millones de alquileres a corto plazo. En lo que va de año, los ingresos totales en concepto de TOT se sitúan un 1.0% arriba del presupuesto.

El Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria (TOT) es un impuesto que grava a los huéspedes “transitorios” que se alojan en cualquier hotel, posada, motel u otro establecimiento comercial de alojamiento por un periodo inferior a 30 días.

El presupuesto de TOT adoptado por la ciudad para todos los fondos es de $34.5 millones, de los cuales $28.7 millones están presupuestados en el Fondo General.

Ver la tabla del Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria. El tipo del impuesto TOT de la ciudad es del 12.0%, del cual el 10.0% se destina al Fondo General de la ciudad y el 2.0% restante al Fondo de Arroyos/Agua Limpia.

Para obtener más datos financieros actuales e históricos, visite la página web de Presupuestos e Informes de la ciudad.

Murder Charges Follow Fatal DUI Collision

MURDER CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED against Brian Hernandez Cervantes, 23, as a result of a fatal collision that occurred on the Harris Grade near Lompoc on November 20th, 2024.

Hernandez Cervantes was charged with two felony counts of willful murder in conscious disregard for human life, for the deaths of Luna Alani Hernandez, a child of seven months, and Stella Aliyah Hernandez, a child of three years.

Hernandez Cervantes is being held in custody without bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the complaint in Department 9 of the Santa Maria division of Santa Barbara County Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. on November 25, 2024. The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, according to Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch.

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Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown December 5

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

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave, H-124 • The holiday season brims with Luscious Moments at VOICE Gallery. Experience the beauty, color, shapes, and love that artists bring. Enjoy sculpture, paintings, photography, printmaking...See what your friends have been doing, and grab a luscious moment for yourself to breathe in the artwork, music, sips, and small bites.

2. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State Street • Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features local landscape artists, most of whom have been painting here in Santa Barbara between 50-70 years! Including Oak Group members and Dolphin sculpture, Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. See you on 1st Thursday! (Painting by Ray Strong (b. 1905 - d. 2006) Goleta Beach, 12 x 24 oil on canvas, circa 1989.)

3. UCSB Arts & Lectures at Arlington Theatre • Arlington Theatre, 5 to 7:30pm • Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a snowy wonderland with light installations, hot cider, and festive performances from Santa Barbara Revels and the UCSB Jazz Ensemble. Stay for the Nutcracker Suite by renowned tap company Dorrance Dance with a jazzy music arrangement by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

4. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Please join us at Tamsen Gallery to celebrate the vibrant work of artist Robert W. Firestone. From vivid abstracts printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits on various mediums, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

5. Santa Barbara Art Works • 28 E. Victoria St. • SB Art Works Holiday Market and Artists opening reception. Live music and snacks. Come shop for some great handmade gifts for the Holidays! Low prices on many great works! Enjoy art from over 15 artists! Plenty of gifts for your loved ones this holiday season with prices as low as $1.

6. Ensemble Theatre Company • 33 W. Victoria St, 805-965-5400 • Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to 1st Thursday at Million Dollar Quartet! The Tony® Award-nominated musical is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records. 1st Thursday participants can stop by our ticket office for buy-one-get-one-free tickets to the December 5th 7:30pm performance.

7. KAAREM • 1221 State Street #14 • Celebrate KAAREM Boutique’s 1st Anniversary! Enjoy a special BẠC Collection jewelry pop-up, meet the designer, sip St. Avalo wines made from organically grown grapes, and savor Vietnamese coffee & matcha from Nam Coffee.

Plus, preview and shop our KAAREM SS25 Preorder Event. Join us for an evening of celebration and design!

8. the knit shop • 1221 State Street #7 • Join us as we feature local fiber artist Jody James of handmade with jody. Jody's one-of-a-kind knitwear brings a touch of Ojai's creative spirit to your wardrobe. Jody is joined by her daughter Cody Huffman of cody janine clothing with her sashiko jackets and art to wear.

2. See Ray Strong's Goleta Beach and more at Santa Barbara Fine Art!

1. Ring in the holidays with Luscious Moments at VOICE Gallery. This painting by Rich Wilkie will be joined by the work of 60 artists.

4. The vibrant work of Robert W. Firestone will be on view at Tamsen Gallery.

3. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a snowy wonderland with light installations, hot cider, and festive performances from SB Revels and the UCSB Jazz Ensemble. Stay for the Nutcracker Suite by Dorrance Dance at UCSB Arts & Lectures at Arlington Theatre.

5. Check out the opening reception at Santa Barbara Art Works featuring handmade gifts by gallery artists.

9. Rilascio Chiropractic

• 1221 State Street #200 • DaviaKing.com - Blind Contour

Live drawing comes to SB… join us to participate in her next creation! Internationally known for her soulful way of bringing humanity together, Davia seamlessly unites our unique spiritual expression through hope, love, and togetherness. We will feature a silent auction, seasonal refreshments, and wellness resources.

10. domecíl • 1223 State Street • domecil hosts Deborah Nolan, owner of Tulsi Shop in Puglia, Italy, whose collection of wearable pieces of art embody the soul of summer. Her unique pieces tell a story of design, craftsmanship, and a commitment to ethical practices. Come meet Deborah on her visit to Santa Barbara!

11. Friends of State Street • CEC Community Hub, 1219 State Street • Join us for the grand opening of the Friends of State Street's new office at the CEC Community Hub. Enjoy a glass of wine, live music, small bites from Opal Restaurant & Bar, and an exhibition featuring drawings commissioned for the State Street Master Plan Project along with art by Peter Horjus. Don’t miss this celebration!

12. Benchmark Eatery • 1201 State Street • Brian and Dan are a versatile musical duo delivering dynamic performances across rock, country, and blues. With a repertoire spanning artists from Waylon Jennings to Pearl Jam, they bring energy and passion to every show, captivating audiences with their eclectic sound and seamless blend of classic and modern hits.

13. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • Art & Pottery: Ten contemporary abstract artists from the Santa Barbara area, plus our annual display of pottery from Mexico, brought from the renowned village of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua. The artisans are famous for their hand-burnished black pottery and for their intricate hand-painted and etched designs. Perfect for gifts!

14. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Join us for the 16th annual 100 GRAND exhibition. Featuring over 100 works of art for $1,000 or less, the exhibition has become an incubator of emerging talent, an entryway for beginning collectors, and a holiday celebration in the art community.

15. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join SBMA for Pop-Up Opera in the Museum galleries at 5:30 pm. Then, head to Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center and paint in tempera on watercolor paper and tape to create a scene inspired by Claire Rojas’ Untitled. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm! All free!

16. Faulkner Gallery • 40 E. Anapamu St. • The Santa Barbara Art Association presents a show juried by Ralph Waterhouse of

diverse original artwork by some of its 475 members. The show will run from December 4th through January 14th except for the library's holiday closure days.

17. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the month is Denise Carey. The featured artists are Chris Morgenstern, Lily Sanders, Skip Lau, Carey Appel, Carol Dixon, and Suemae Willhite. The group show includes original art in many mediums from our members.

18. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

19. Ace Rivington • 1100 State Street

• Ace Rivington is honored to feature Santa Barbara-based artist Jon Ortner. Jon's dynamic artistry spans painting, photography, and motorcycling. Known for capturing nature's beauty and the thrill of discovery, Jon’s work will inspire visitors during the December 1st Thursday Art Walk at our flagship store, celebrating creativity, community, and artistic vision.

20. Slice of Light • 9 W. Figueroa St. • We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Fall 2024.

21. The Yes Store • 1015 State Street • Join us for our 57th Holiday Celebration! Enjoy great music, beverages, and treats. View the incredible work of all our talented artists. Lots of new work! Enter our raffle to win Santa Bucks. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store.

22. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel • 31 W Carrillo St. • $2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday, the lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Join from 5 pm - 8 pm to shop

jewelry from local vendors including VB Jewelry, CreaTiffity Studios, CMH Designs, and Shop Chula. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy $2 oysters & Chalet Style cocktails and bites whilst DJ Dansauce provides the beats.

23. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF's Film Center, 916 State Street • We are featuring Jeff McLoughlin's The Artist & The Great Bear. Artist Patti Jacquemain’s mission is to use art to encourage children's appreciation of the California grizzly bear. Showtimes: 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm. Runtime: 23 minutes.

24. PathPoint • 902 Laguna St. • Join us for PathPoint’s First Thursday event! Discover unique gifts crafted by our talented artists, enjoy live music, and bid on stunning art pieces at our live auction. Sip hot chocolate, tour our gallery, and learn about our mission to create inclusive communities. Don't miss this inspiring evening!

25. Paint at Paseo • Peppermint Parlor, Paseo Nuevo • Come celebrate the holiday season with us at the final Paint at Paseo event of the year! Join us for a cozy night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor, as we host Denisse Villanueva, a local Mexican artist in Santa Barbara. Denisse guides you through a 90-minute acrylic painting experience suitable for all ages and skill levels. All necessary materials like canvases, paints, aprons, and brushes will be supplied.

26. Jake & Jones • 135 E. De La Guerra St. • Jake & Jones, The Eddy, Bibiji & Revolver are hosting a holiday block party at the corner of E. De La Guerra St. and Santa Barbara St. Swing by for an evening of wine, art, bites, and chain stitching. All ages welcome!

27. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Discover unique holiday treasures at the Museum Store! Explore a curated selection of thought-provoking and beautiful items celebrating our city’s rich heritage: vintage books, art

by local artists,

prints, jewelry

children’s gifts, puzzles,

13. A seasonal special event, stop in at 10 West Gallery to see pottery from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua and art from SB locals!

8. Jody James will be joined by her daughter Cody Huffman for a colorful knitting and clothing event at the knit shop.

6. Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to 1st Thursday at Million Dollar Quartet!

11. Mata Ortiz pottery and the work of ten contemporary artists will be in the spotligt at 10 West Gallery

17. See work by Artist of the month Denise Carey and more at Gallery 113!

16. See work of the Santa Barbara Art Association in an exhibition juried by Ralph Waterhouse on view in the Faulkner Gallery!

15. Try your hand at tempera painting and then take in some the pop-up opera performance at Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

31. Discover enchanting wall coverings and fine art by Colette Cosentino and ethereal fiber and reed petals crafted by Kellen Meyer at Art & Soul.

11. Friends of State Street have been busy reenvisioning State! Join them for their Grand Opening!

14. The highly anticipated 100 Grand exhibition returns to Sullivan Goss just in time for the holidays! The exhibition and sale begins Monday Dec 2nd @ 9am.

décor, exhibition publications, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Shop local and make history part of your holidays!

28. Idyll Mercantile • 703 Chapala St. • Get ready to bundle up in your best Canadian Christmas gear and join us for a festive evening at Idyll Mercantile! Dance the night away to the tunes of the Hi-Jams Duo (Hannah & Ivy), enjoy drinks mixed by our sponsor Bobcat, and mingle with friends old and new while you shop our holiday collection. This event is free, all are welcome, and the festive vibes are guaranteed. See you there, eh?

29. SBCAST • 513 Garden St. • Microbial Mindscapes is an interactive audiovisual installation exploring the gut microbiota's impact on emotions, inspired by the artist’s experiences with panic disorder. Merging biophysics, microbiology, and AI, it examines the link between gut health and mental well-being, advocating for a holistic view of health through immersive art.

30. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • 15 W Gutierrez St. • Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery to enjoy music, wine, and cheese. We will also be back to showing our wonderful range of artists. Come view the beautiful contemporary artwork by America Martin, Stanley Boydston, Greg Miller, Sherri Belassen, and Rafael Gaete along with many other loved artists.

31. Art & Soul • 116 Santa Barbara St.

• Escape to a Winter Otherland at Art & Soul in the Funk Zone! Enchanting wall coverings and fine art pieces by Colette Cosentino create a magical dreamscape enhanced by ethereal fiber and reed petals crafted by Kellen Meyer. With fine wines, craft mocktails, holiday nibbles, and live music with Lindsey Marie.

Entertainment

SBCC Trombone Choir • 800 Block of State Street, 5-6:30pm • The Santa Barbara Trombone Society is an alliance of

trombone players from SBCC, UCSB, Westmont College, local high schools, and community members of all ages, whose goals are to entertain and to educate people about the trombone. The 20+ member ensemble plays formal concerts regularly at SBCC, as well as other local venues.

Santa Barbara Revels • 800 Block of State Street, 6:30-8pm • Santa Barbara Revels presents a preview of The Christmas Revels: a Winter Solstice Celebration ~ The Ghosts of Haddon Hall. This very "spirited" production includes glorious English music of the past 800 years, lively dancing, entertaining storytelling, and favorite seasonal traditions. With two performances only at the Lobero Theatre on Dec. 21st and 22nd, our show also features special guests, the Pacific Sword Company.

The Nutcracker Suite Dorrance Dance

Thu, Dec 5 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre

Trade pointe shoes for tap shoes as Dorrance Dance’s high-energy Nutcracker Suite boogies, slides, struts and dives to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary interpretation of the classic Tchaikovsky score.

Lead Sponsor: Jody & John Arnhold

Dance Series Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald

Gift Drive and Pre-show Fun!

Arrive early between 5-7 PM for FREE hot cider, popcorn and festive performances from Santa Barbara Revels and UCSB Jazz Ensemble, part of Downtown Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursday Art Walk.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card to donate to United Way of SB County's 2024 Gift Drive.

Sponsor

10. Wearable art by Deborah Nolan from her shop in Puglia, Italy that embodies summer will capture the vibe at domecil.

21. 57 years in the making, visit the Yes Store for music, beverages, and treats – and view the work of their talented artists.

27. Holiday treasures reflecting Santa Barbara's rich history will be available at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum Store.

30. Work by a contemporary artists will be on view at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery.

9. Discover the Blind Contour Live drawings of Davia King at Rilascio Chiropractic.

20. Photography featuring the natural beauty of earth and space by J K Lovelace will be on view at Slice of Light.

San Ysidro Ranch Named World’s Best Romantic Hotel

AN OASIS IN THE FOOTHILLS ABOVE MONTECITO, the San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property, has been named the World’s Best Romantic Hotel, America’s Best Romantic Hotel, and America’s Best Honeymoon Hotel in the 2024 Boutique Hotel Club Awards. The competition included over 500 nominees from 80 countries, and the award recognized San Ysidro Ranch’s extraordinary commitment to excellence and exceptional guest experience.

Drawing upon a 130-year legacy imbued with history, San Ysidro Ranch prides itself on serving as a serene haven for discerning guests who value five-star service, ultimate privacy, and A-list discretion. It is a storied retreat that once hosted: Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, Sinclair Lewis, and John Huston, who finished writing the screenplay for The African Queen while in residence. Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh exchanged midnight wedding vows on the grounds, and Camelot began at The Ranch with President John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooning in the cottage that now bears their name.

The 550-acre oasis is revered for its authentic California architecture, culinary excellence, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Each of the 38-intimate bungalow-style cottages offer a private entrance, complimentary cottage-side parking, and its own ChargePoint L2 electric vehicle charger. The cottages feature individually decorated interiors adorned with antiques and artwork collected from around the world, cozy fireplaces, and private backyard gardens with outdoor rain showers and oversized sunken spas. The property’s continual evolution includes recent enhancements to its culinary program with the newly launched Ty Warner Wine Collective and Secret Cellar epicurean experience, and the procurement of ultra-exclusive wines and seasonal activations at The Speakeasy at Plow & Angel. The Ranch has also been named one of the most romantic resorts by Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and Town & Country.

“We are honored to be recognized with three distinguished awards by the Boutique Hotel Club,” said General Manager Ian Williams. “These accolades celebrate our unwavering dedication to delivering extraordinary experiences and cherished memories in the world’s most romantic setting.”

For 15 years, the Boutique Hotel Club has meticulously curated a collection of the world’s finest boutique hotels, conducting in-depth on-site reviews to ensure each nominee delivers an outstanding guest experience. A panel of experts evaluates over 400 gold standards of hospitality excellence to find the world’s most exceptional and distinctive properties. While every aspect of the guest experience is rigorously assessed, particular emphasis is placed on sustainability and emotionally resonant stays.

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JoAnne Wasserman with Meredith Baxter, Music Academy of the West SING! Children’s Chorus, and Santa Claus!

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“Each recognized property is a testament not merely to hospitality, but to creativity and heart. Take the pitch perfect San Ysidro Ranch in California, where old-world charm melds with playful touches to create pastoral poetry,” said award panelist Cally Squires in a statement released by the Boutique Hotel Club. “This stay, like each of our selected hotels, is more than a destination; it is a story waiting to be lived.”

Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts was founded by entrepreneur Ty Warner. Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts properties include San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito Club, Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club, Sandpiper Golf Club, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, Four Seasons Hotel New York, and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

Boutique Hotel Club operates an exclusive, invitationonly membership program, spanning more than 70 countries and featuring over 350 luxury boutique hotels and private villas.

For more information on San Ysidro Ranch, please visit www.sanysidroranch.com.

Holidays at the Ranch

Tucked away in the Montecito foothills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch is the perfect holiday retreat for those seeking luxury and peace with rustic charm. Starting November 28th, the secluded property transforms into a holiday wonderland, complete with over 60,000 twinkling lights, magical Christmas trees, roaring stone fireplaces, and unique ornaments throughout the property. The Speakeasy at Plow & Angel has over 2,500 ornaments and a festive holiday drink menu complete with everything from The Grinch, Spiced Old Fashioned, and house-made eggnog plus live holiday music performed by talented artists dressed in seasonal attire. With lush garlands, cozy red and green seating, and the warm glow of a fireplace, the speakeasy offers an unforgettable holiday escape. The awardwinning Stonehouse Restaurant will be offering a special holiday pre-fixe menu with seasonal favorites and local ingredients. Christmas trees are available in-cottage upon request.

Why the Inflation Problem?

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE

Most of us remember when a gallon of gas was less than $2, or a quart of milk less than $1, or when housing was last affordable in the 1970s. I remember the inflation surges in housing. What happened?

Shouldn’t we as voters understand inflation if a majority of voters were so angry about the soaring price of everything that the majority would find somebody to blame (President Biden), and elect somebody else (Donald Trump) who said he will make everything better, even though that didn’t happen during his first term?

they crave change. It was first noticed in Thomas Frank’s 2005 best-seller: What’s the Matter With Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America.

Such nostalgia enabled G.W. Bush to win a second term, although he started his wars on terror by lying about weapons of mass destruction after failing to anticipate 9/11.

ECONOMIC VOICE

By Harlan Green

To understand what happened with Trump’s false economic narrative— that Americans were better off financially in his first term—we should understand the complexity of our own economy.

It is a peculiar form of American amnesia that caused so many to vote against their own interests—in this case a majority of white women to vote for a sexual predator and abortion opponent, young working class males to support a con-artist who had stiffed or defrauded his own workers and filed bankruptcy multiple times to avoid paying them.

It has to be because everything is happening too fast in our hightech driven economy and social media culture that has left so many people still wanting to live in a world they remember or imagine.

This happened at least once before and signaled how difficult it is for Americans to face forward rather than look backward to a time that never was, even though

The main priority of Republicans—tax cuts that Bush and Trump Republicans enacted were a giant scam that actually transferred more wealth to their supporters and impoverished more working Americans, while adding trillions to the national debt.

But enough Americans remembered an earlier, whiter America that had experienced a victorious, post-World War II prosperity—until the 1970s, and school integration, minorities wanting more rights (including women), the killings of the Kennedy brothers and Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Vietnam War tore our country apart.

It’s hard to imagine such a tumultuous history today several generations later.

Republicans have always favored tax cuts that enriched themselves, but not better healthcare for Americans— especially women and children.

So how should voters understand the American economy? Firstly, we have been living in what has been called the second Gilded Age that has favored the wealthiest since the 1970s, and not ordinary workers whose household incomes have stagnated since then.

But most Americans probably understand it’s most basic tenet: The Law of Supply and Demand. It’s an economic term, but based on common sense. The price of things depends on the supply of things. And when there is an abrupt shortage, such as oil and gas because of the Arab oil embargo that cut off OPEC (The Organization of Oil Exporting Countries), oil imports in the 1970s, gas prices soared. And that began the upward cycle of price fluctuations.

Meanwhile, more than 80 million baby boomers became consumers at the same time who wanted more of everything. And the housing industry couldn’t build enough dwellings to satisfy the increased demand.

This is as good a common sense explanation as any to understand inflation. Prices go up or down when they aren’t in equilibrium— i.e., too much supply lowers prices, while too much demand from consumers and businesses raises them.

The same thing happened with the COVID-19 pandemic that killed one million Americans. The worldwide shutdowns and shelter-in-place requirements to keep it from spreading caused

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massive shortages of everything, which caused the price hikes that infuriated so many.

Consumers couldn’t very well blame COVID-19, a virus like the flu though much more virulent, but they could blame who was supposed to protect Americans from it.

What is most remarkable is that prices had been rising rapidly since the 1970s, but Americans hadn’t reacted as angrily as they did after the COVID-19 pandemic—maybe because of the trauma from so many lives lost—whole families in some cases.

Inflation is like the frog in water that has been slowly coming to a boil. For whatever reason, we have only noticed it since the water (meaning our economy) has come to a boil from the pandemic’s aftereffects that have most hurt our working class, many of whom had lost jobs as globalization moved good paying manufacturing jobs overseas in the name of making everything cheaper.

Most of us remember when a gallon of gas was less than $2, or a quart of milk less than $1, or when housing prices were last affordable in the 1970s, as I said. But there was no quick cure.

What can be done to cure the current inflation surge? Republicans and Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” promise can’t do much to lower oil prices because the U.S. already produces more oil than it uses, while adding more CO2 to the atmosphere that is accelerating global warming, that endangers whole parts of the country.

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And higher proposed tariffs won’t increase the supply of anything and might lower demand, since it makes imports more

expensive because it is a tax on imported goods.

There are two solutions that the Biden administration has implemented, but Republicans don’t like—federal funds to make construction of affordable housing cheaper, and the elimination of loopholes that encourage the profittaking by cartel-size pharmaceutical corporations that took advantage of the pandemic shortages and continue to raise their prices.

And lastly, we need more comprehensive healthcare legislation that would increase productivity of our workforce because they become healthier. But Republicans have historically opposed that as well, having attempted to repeal Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, more than 30 times.

Republicans are even talking about downsizing Medicaid and Medicare in the name of increasing efficiency. That will also increase inflation, because M & M keep overall costs of healthcare lower with their power to control treatment and drug prices.

So it’s difficult to know if it was ideology and conspiracy theories triumphing over common sense economics that enabled Republicans to win this election.

Inflation has returned to its historic norm, and the American economy is fully employed so everyone’s job is safe. Many voters want someone to blame for their myriad anxieties, as Kansans had done two decades earlier.

We will now have to worry if this Gilded Age will end as did the last one. So much wealth had been accumulated in too few hands that it caused the Great Depression and led to World War II.

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Black Hollywood: Nickel Boys

Follow two teenage boys as they navigate life at Nickel Academy, a racially segregated labor camp posing as a reform school for children, in a film told entirely in first person. Join Filmmaker RaMell Ross and moderator Mireille MillerYoung (Feminist Studies, UCSB) for a post-screening discussion and Q&A at the Pollock Theater at 2pm on Saturday, the 7th. www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu

The Polar Express • Granada Centennial film series Santa Barbara Home Movies screening with a special conversation with producer Steve Starkey • the Granada • $5 • www. granadasb.org • 6pm, Tue, 12/3.

Black Hollywood: Nickel Boys

• Two teenage boys navigate life at Nickel Academy, a racially segregated labor camp posing as a reform school for children • Pollock Theater • free • www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2pm, Sat, 12/7.

Elf • Modern Christmas classic starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel • SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre • $7-$10 • www.sbifftheatres. com • 9pm, Fri-Sat, Dec. 6 & 7.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Father Gregory Boyle

Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the world, and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, will discuss his new book Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Time, presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures at 7:30pm in Campbell Hall on Tuesday, December 3rd.

For tickets ($10-$38), www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Friday 11/29

COMEDY

Friday Night Laughs •

Featuring professional comedians from the best comedy clubs in Los Angeles • Java Station • www.santabarbaracomedynights.com • $20 • 7pm, Fri, 11/29.

MUSIC

Funk it Up With Area 51

• Funk dance Party • SOhO Restaurant & Music Club • $15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm, Sat, 11/29.

OUTDOORS

A Cowboy Christmas with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides • Step into the magic of Santa Ynez Valley’s Cowboy Christmas in Buellton • River View Park • $19.95/ person–$64.95/family 3:30pm, Fri, 11/29.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Festival of Trees • 15th

Annual Carpinteria Lions Club event: Opening Day of beautifully decorated trees with various holiday themes on display daily through December 15th • Carpinteria Arts Center • free • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org • 12pm, Fri, 11/29.

Friendsgiving Country Night

Black Friday • Skip Black Friday shopping madness for Line Dancing, Mechanical Bull Riding, and a Potluck Dinner • Backstage Dueling

Geiringer Hall, UCSB • $7-$10 • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Fri, 12/1.

First Sun Concert with The Chaps • Crowd-pleasing swing, bluegrass, folk, and rock & roll • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • free • www.goletahistory.org • 2pm, Sun, 12/1.

Glen Phillips w/ Chris Leland • SOhO'S 30th anniversary celebration • SOhO Restaurant & Music Club • $25 • www.sohosb.com

• 8pm, Sat, 12/1.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Pajama Beats & Brunch

• Endless mimosas and farm to table brunch w/ DJ Darla Bea • Finch & Fork

• www.finchandforkrestaurant.com

• 11am, Fri, 12/1.

MORE Theater/SB Open

29th Anniversary La Arcada Plaza Christmas Walk

Piano Bar • $10 or free with dish to share • www.backstagesb.com • 7:30pm, Fri, 11/29.

Saturday 11/30

MUSIC

Marilyn and Anthony Jazz

Duo • Live Jazz at Miss Daisy’s • Miss Daisy's Consignment & Auction House • www.consignmentsbymmd.com • 2pm, Sat.

SPECIAL EVENTS

You Should Be Dancing • A tribute to the Bee Gees • The Granada Theatre • $42-$72 • www.ticketing.granadasb.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 11/30.

Mistletoe Mall • Hosted by Streets of Vintage Flea Market & The Maker’s Hive Market, shop local & support local businesses • Paseo Nuevo on State Street • 12pm, Sat, 11/30.

Mosaic Makers Market • Small Business Saturday: art, clothing, home goods, and more • Mosaic, 1131 State St. • free • www.curatedcollectivesb.com • 11am, Sat, 11/30.

Sunday 12/1

MUSIC

UCSB Chamber Players Fall Concert • Chamber music student musicians under the direction of Jonathan Moerschel • Karl

House Party • Celebrating their first year in town with a sunset wine reception on the 6th floor, food offerings on the 2nd floor, and a music performance in the basement theater • MORE Theater/ SB, Balboa Bldg., 735 State St. • www.moretheatersb.com • 4:30pm, Sun, 12/1.

Annual Tree Lighting

Ceremony • Come celebrate the holiday season with Mayor Randy Rowse, DJ Darla Bea, and Santa Claus • Paseo Nuevo Center Court

• free • www.paseonuevosb.com • 5pm, Sun, 12/1.

Santa Paws Toy/Supply Drive & Holiday Photo Event

• Drop off your donation and receive a free holiday photo • Santa Barbara Humane – 5399 Overpass Road • www.sbhumane.org • 12pm, Sun, 12/1.

Monday 12/2

LECTURES/MEETINGS

PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation

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

MUSIC

UCSB Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert: A Night of Masterpieces • Dr. Maxim Kuzin conducts a program featuring masterpieces by Wagner, Dvořák, and Schubert • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • $7-$10 • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Mon, 12/2.

The romance and beauty of the Santa Barbara holiday season is highlighted in the delight filled La Arcada Plaza—especially during their annual Christmas Walk. Get your Holiday shopping done, take photos with Santa, sing along to Christmas carols, indulge in sweets, treats, and popcorn, and dance in snow flurries starting at 5pm on Wednesday, December 4th. For more info visit www.laarcadasantabarbara.com

SBCC Mon Madness Jazz Orchestra • SOhO Restaurant and Music Club • $15 • www.sohosb.com

• 7pm, Mon, 12/2.

Tuesday 12/3

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In

Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • 7-9pm Tue.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Father Gregory Boyle • UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient discusses his new book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times • Campbell Hall • $10-$38 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Tue, 12/3.

MUSIC

Antonio Artese West Coast Trio • Where classical and jazz meet, with Santino Tafarella on bass and Matt Perko on drums • SOhO Restaurant and Music Club • $18 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm, Tue, 12/3.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Downtown Holiday Spirits Party • Enjoy the holiday spirit with live music from The Coveralls, delicious bites, and holiday drinks to keep you warm • Lobero Theatre • $45 • www.downtownsb.org • 5:30pm, Tue, 12/3.

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THEATRE

Little Shop of Horrors

Sing along with Seymore, Audrey, and of course the ravenous Audrey II as they belt out hits like Somewhere That’s Green and Feed Me! when the Lights Up Theatre Company brings the sci-fi smash musical back to the Center Stage Theater from Thursday, December 5th through the 8th.

For tickets, www.centerstagetheater.org

Million Dollar Quartet • Jukebox musical of the fateful day Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins recorded together • The New Vic • price varies • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm, Thu, 12/5.

Little Shop of Horrors • Lights Up Theatre Company

Presents the sci-fi smash musical that is still devouring the hearts & minds of fans for 30 years • Center Stage Theater • $25-$65 • www.centerstagetheater.org

• 7pm, Thu-Fri, 12/5–12/6; 1pm & 7pm Sat-Sun 12/7–12/8.

It’s a Wonderful Life • A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe

Wednesday 12/4

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

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

Furoshiki Workshop:

Reusable Gift Wrapping • Learn the art of Furoshiki: beautiful, reusable, and earth-friendly, with Emily Adams • EE Makerspace • $25 • www.exploreecology.org • 5:30pm, Wed, 12/4.

MUSIC

UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music • A concert of contemporary compositions including those of UCSB students • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • $7-$10 • www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Wed, 12/4.

Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite • Tap and jazz take on Tchaikovsky in Dorrance Dance’s vibrant version of this beloved holiday classic • The Granada Theatre • $52-$107 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

• 7pm, Sat, 12/5.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Holiday Floral Centerpiece and Tablescape Workshop • Local Creatives presents workshop series highlighting artists, makers and creators • Habitat Home And Garden • $180 • www.cbazdesigns.com • 6pm, Sat, 12/5.

MUSIC

Livingston Taylor and Loudon Wainwright III • Master songwriters perform from their extensive repertoire • The Lobero • $39-$106 • www.lobero.org

• 8pm, Thu, 12/5.

Landry & Directed by Gai Laing Jones • Ojai Art Center Theatre • $18-$20 • www.ojaiact.org • Dec 6th–22nd.

A Cowboy Lullaby • From haunting ballads to footstomping anthems, celebrate the indomitable spirit of the Wild West cowboy • Rubicon Theatre • $25-$85 • Dec 4th–22nd.

Miracle on 34th Street

• Follow the journey of Kris Kringle, who claims to be the real Santa Claus, and the little girl who believes in him • The Alcazar Theatre • $15-$20 • www.thealcazar.org • 3pm & 7pm, Dec 6-15.

SPECIAL EVENTS

29th Anniversary La Arcada Plaza Christmas Walk • Get photos with Santa, sing Christmas carols, and dance in snow flurries • Arcada Plaza • free • www.laarcadasantabarbara.com • 5pm, Wed, 12/4.

TEENS

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

Thursday 12/5

DANCE

Zambomba Flamenca • Blend the festive spirit of Christmas with the passion of flamenco w/ Pepele Mendez, Juan Murube, Kambiz Pakan, David Morales and Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi.” • Santa Barbara Historical Museum’s Covarrubias Adobe • $25-$200 • www. sbhistorical.org • 6:30pm, Thu, 12/5.

Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting

Light up the night sky at the downtown holiday tree lighting event & join in on wreath making, get a few photos with Santa, & dance to DJ Darla Bea in front of Arlington Theatre at 5pm on Friday, the 6th.

For more visit www.downtownsb.org

Corwin Concert Series: Onix Ensemble • Royal Philharmonic Society of London presents Mexican musicians dedicated to the best of Latin American and Mexican contemporary music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free

• www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Thu, 12/5.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Drag Queen Christmas

• Longest-running drag tour in America’s 10th Anniversary Tour hosted by Nina West • The Granada Theatre • $55-$319

• www.granadasb.org

• 8pm, Thu, 12/5.

Light Up a Life • Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 41st annual Montecito event features Lois Mahalia, Cold Springs School Chorus, and Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio • Corner Green, San Ysidro Rd and East Valley Rd. • suggested $15 donation • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 5pm, Thu, 12/5.

Astronomy on Tap • Las Cumbres Observatory present Joseph Farah: "The Black Hole Explorer" and Andy Howell & Moira Andrews with Astronomy in the News • M Special Brewing Company • www.lco.global • 7:30pm, Thu, 12/5.

Louise Lowry Davis

Center Ribbon • The newly renovated center will serve senior programming and services in Santa Barbara • Louise Lowry Davis Center • 10:30am, Thu, 12/5.

Friday 12/6

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Black Holes and White

Dwarfs • Astronomy Talk presented by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit with Farshad Barman, Ph.D., and Sean Kelly, Ph.D. • Santa Barbara

Museum of Natural History • Free • www.sbnature.org • 7:30pm–9pm, Friday, 12/6.

MUSIC

UCSB Gospel Choir • Victor Bell directs the choir in a holiday season celebration of contemporary and traditional gospel music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • $7-$10

• www.music.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Friday, 12/6.

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway • UCSB Arts & Lectures presents grammy winners of modern folk, bluegrass and  Americana • Campbell Hall • price varies • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8pm, Friday, 12/6.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Downtown Holiday Tree

Lighting • light up the night sky at the dazzling downtown holiday tree lighting event • in front of

Arlington Theatre • free • www.downtownsb.org

• 5pm, Fri, 12/6.

Goleta’s Finest Community Awards Gala • Honoring individuals who have made a significant impact on the Goleta community • Ritz-Carlton Bacara • $175 • www.sbscchamber.com • 5:30pm, Fri, 12/6.

Saturday 12/7

CHILDREN

Winter Gift-Making Workshop – Ceramics • Create artful gifts in clay to share with friends and family • children ages 7 – 11 • Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House • $170-$200 • www.sbma.net • 9am, Sat, 12/7.

Jack Quartet

In a program exploring the work of long-past European composers through the lens of contemporary American composition, the Jack Quartet present Modern Medieval, a program including music by Juri Seo, Austin Wulliman, and Christopher Otto, at 7:30pm on Saturday, December 7th at Hahn Hall. For tickets ($10-$65), visit www.musicacademy.org

Courtesy of City of Santa Barbara

Photo by Amy Love and Heather Harkness

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A Winter Music Showcase

A fantastic group of local performers will gather on the Granada stage for the 7th annual Grace Fisher Foundation holiday showcase, dedicated to promoting the arts & disability inclusion. Expect to see the Santa Barbara Chamber Players, Jackson Gillies, Will Breman, Elite Dance Company, and more, starting at 6pm on December 7th. For tickets ($37-$79), visit www.granadasb.org

DANCE

Rudolph • State Street Ballet presents the classic holiday tale of a misfit reindeer with a blinking red nose • The Lobero • $19-$31 • www.lobero.org • 6:30pm Sat, 12/7, 2pm, Sun, 12/8.

It’s Your Library

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu

MUSIC & MOVEMENT • 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 • Valle Verde ~ 11am - 12pm, 12/3 • State St. near the Farmers Market ~ 4pm - 6:30pm, 12/3 • Harding School ~ 12:30pm2pm, 12/4 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30pm - 5pm, 12/4 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am - 12pm, 12/5 • Santa Barbara Junior High School ~ 2:30pm - 4:30pm, 12/5 • Oak Park ~ 10am - 12pm, 12/6

Thanksgiving Closure

All Santa Barbara Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Outdoor Central book returns will be closed as well, and all due dates will be pushed forward. Happy Thanksgiving!

Homespun • Beth Kuttner Presents a curated market with makers of handmade goods • Community Arts Workshop • free • www.sbcaw.org • 10am–5pm, Sat, 12/7.

Howliday Donation DriveThru • C.A.R.E.4Paws accepting dry and canned pet food donations as well as monetary gifts toward pet food and wellness services • Warren Showgrounds • www.care4paws.org • 11am–2pm, Sat, 12/7.

Old Town Goleta Holiday

Parade • Bring your blankets and chairs & enjoy the new holiday lights along the parade route • Hollister Avenue from Orange ave. to Kinman ave., Goleta

• www.goletaholidayparade.org

• 6pm, Sat, 12/7.

Marilyn and Anthony Jazz

Duo • Live Jazz at Miss Daisy’s

• Miss Daisy's Consignment & Auction House

• www.consignmentsbymmd.com

• 2pm, Sat.

MUSIC

A Winter Music Showcase

• 7th annual showcase Presented by Grace Fisher Foundation dedicated to promoting the arts & disability inclusion with the Santa Barbara Chamber Players, Jackson Gillies, Will Breman, Elite Dance Company, and more • The Granada • $37-$79 • www.granadasb.org • 6pm, Sat, 12/7.

Jack Quartet • Presenting “Modern Medieval,” a program of music by Juri Seo, Austin Wulliman, & Solage, among others • post concert talk-back • Hahn Hall • $10-$65 • www.musicacademy.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 12/7.

OUTDOORS

Holiday Kids Crafts • Create wall-hangings and pinecone ornaments inspired by nature • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Free with admission

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 10:30am–12:30pm, Sat, 12/7.

Hike With Hart • Join Assemblymember Gregg Hart for a nature walk and discuss priorities for the Central Coast • 2295 Purísima Road at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park • 10am, Sat, 12/7.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Holiday at the Ranch • Goleta Valley Historical Society’s annual event: enjoy festive holiday music and tour Stow House • Stow House

• $5-$10 • www.goletahistory.org • 10am, Sat, 12/7.

Rudolph Returns to the Lobero

The joy of student holiday performances will come alive when the State Street Ballet Academy revisits the classic tale with the assistance of the Cold Spring School Choir and the Laudate Choir directed by Sara DiSalvo at 6:30pm on Saturday, the 7th, and 2pm on Sunday, the 8th.

For tickets, www.lobero.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mistletoe Mall • Hosted by Streets of Vintage Flea Market & The Maker’s Hive Market, shop local & support local businesses • Paseo Nuevo on State Street • 12pm, Sat, 12/7; Sun 12/8.

Sunday 12/8

DANCE

Community Dance Class with Dorrance Dance • Michelle Dorrance shares her deep dedication to tap dance, its traditions and its possibilities; all levels welcome • Carrillo Ballroom • Free

• www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

• 1pm, Sun, 12/8.

MUSIC

Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents: Jazz Jams • with Woody Demarco, Hank Allen, & Craig Thatcher • SOhO Restaurant and Music Club • $10-$25

• www.sohosb.com

• 1pm–3:30pm, Sun, 12/8.

Raw Silk With Leslie Limbo • Jazz and dinner • SOhO Restaurant and Music Club • $15

• www.sohosb.com

• 6:30pm, Sun, 12/8.

Society Jazz • Live Jazz at Miss Daisy’s • Miss Daisy's Consignment & Auction House

• www.consignmentsbymmd.com

• 2pm, Sun.

Beach Cleanup • Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in • Arroyo Burro Beach • Free • www.exploreecology. org • 10am, Sun, 12/8.

Light Up a Life • Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 41st annual Goleta event with John Vale and former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Perie Longo • Camino Real Marketplace • suggested $15 donation • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

• 5pm, Sun, 12/8.

38th Annual Parade of Lights

• Visit a Winter Wonderland on the city pier in the Santa Barbara Harbor and meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the holiday elves, play in 10 tons of snow, and stick around after the parade for holiday fireworks! • the Harbor and Stearns Wharf • free • 5pm, Sun, 12/8.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours Walk

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.

Courtesy of Grace Fisher Foundation

Courtesy of State Street Ballet Academy

SB FUNK ZONE LIVE

11 Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company • 137 Anacapa St• The original Funk Zone brewery with wine, hard kombucha, live music, & more!

9 Doty Studio • 116 E Yanonali, 2nd Fl • Original Fine Art by Chery Doty.

10 Commen Unity • 223 Anacapa St #B • The Funk Zone’s most unique venue - Hair & Art studio showcasing local artists 10 sbmidmod • 223 Anacapa St #C • Brad Nack Reindeer Art Show nestled within a mid century modern design gallery.

10 Tendrel • 223 Anacapa St #A • St. Nick’s Day Party featuring Brett Hunter’s Christmas Ukulele show, fresh mulled wine, the finest Men’s clothing and more.

13 Kelly Clause Art Anacapa St • One Year Anniversary Holiday Sip and Shop! Gallery of local artist Kelly Clause offers coastal-inspired watercolors, prints, cards, apparel, and housewares.

14 Loveworn & Rodeo Gallery • 11 Anacapa St • New winter designs and new artwork in the gallery

12 Dylan Star • 110 Anacapa St. • A special pop-up featuring art prints by local Photographer Alyssa from Luggage and Lens. State Street

15 Riviera Beach House • 121 State St • Join us for festive cheer and captivating cyanotype artwork by local artist Hýong Ngô in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Beautiful Tree of the Month — November 2024

Montezuma Bald Cypress

Taxodium mucronatum

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

ONTEZUMA

BALD CYPRESS

is an extraordinary tree. There is an outstanding specimen (called the Arbol del Tule) in Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico, which is estimated to be over 2,000 years old, and which holds the world’s record as the tree with the stoutest trunk - 37.5 feet in diameter! Not surprisingly, Montezuma Bald Cypress has been designated as the national tree of Mexico.

Montezuma Bald Cypress has a long history in Santa Barbara. In the late 1890s, one of our pioneering nurserymen, Dr. Francesco Franceschi, introduced them into California by propagating them from seeds that were collected from the famous Arbol del Tule. In 1907, Dr. A. Boyd Doremus, one of our City’s first Park Commissioners, had these trees planted out in town. They still stand proudly in East and West Alameda Parks, in Vera Cruz Park, and in the garden of the now-long-gone Potter Hotel (218 West Yanonali Street).

This evergreen or semi-evergreen conifer can grow to be a huge tree, with a height and spread of over 100 feet.

Locally, it is relatively fast-growing. When young, it has a dense pyramidal shape with graceful pendulous branchlets. As it matures, its growth slows, and the crown begins to spread into a rounded open crown.

The branchlets are covered with needles that are soft, pointed, dull green, and ¼ to ½-inch-long. The new needles appear in the spring and will usually persist through to winter; thereafter, they can turn yellow and drop off. In the coldest areas, a good deal of the needles can fall, making the tree semi-deciduous.

Montezuma Bald Cypress is “monoecious”, which means each tree bears both male cones and female flowers. These emerge in late summer and fall, with small male pollen cones forming on 3- to 6-inch-long branched twigs on the previous year’s growth and female flowers forming near the ends of the new pendulous branchlets. Pollinated female flowers develop into ½- to ¾ -inch-long purplish green, ovoid, seed cones that are attached to the twigs on short stalks. When mature, the seed cones turn brown and open to release their viable seeds.

As the tree matures, its trunk becomes remarkably thick near its base. The trunk is covered with attractively furrowed bark that appears in a latticed pattern, with gray color on the upper bark and reddish-brown color inside the furrows.

Montezuma Bald Cypress is native to most of Mexico, with small populations in Guatemala, in the southern Rio Grande valley of Texas, and in a small area in southern New Mexico. It naturally grows in riparian environments, that is, along rivers, streams, and other water sources. Where it is found in dryer climates, it is drought tolerant but usually needs some summer rainfall. In our area, it will do better with judicious irrigation during the dry season.

In addition to its name of Montezuma Bald Cypress, it has many other common names including, “Montezuma Cypress,” “Mexican Swamp Cypress,” and “Mexican Cypress.” Its indigenous Aztec name is “Ahuehuete.”

Its botanical name is Taxodium mucronatum. The genus name, Taxodium, is a combination of the Greek words taxus (meaning “yew tree”) and eidos (meaning “resembling”) and refers to the similarity of its leaf shape to the yew’s leaf shape. The specific epithet, mucronatum, is a botanical term that means “ending in a small point” and refers to the points of its needles.

In California and other suitable climates, Montezuma Bald Cypress is used primarily in ornamental landscapes. It is a magnificent tree for parks and large gardens, due to its impressive size at maturity. Interestingly, it is also used in bonsai.

In modern Mexico, its timber is utilized for construction, for fine carpentry, and for furniture. Historically, indigenous people used all parts of the tree as medicine to treat a variety of ailments, and the foliage was considered sacred in their religious ceremonies.

Montezuma Bald Cypress is easily propagated from fresh seed collected in late fall. Seed briefly treated in hot water and then planted in a shallow covering of light planting mix should germinate in one to two months. When large enough to plant out, it should be placed in full sun and watered regularly until established. It prefers well drained loam soil but will tolerate clay soils. One great attribute is that it is essentially free from insect and disease problems.

Most of the examples of Montezuma Bald Cypress in Southern California are plantings that are 50 to 100 years old. However, there is a grove in the main courtyard of the Getty Center in Los Angeles that was planted in 1995. At about that same time, a Montezuma Bald Cypress was planted at the entrance to our own Pershing Park, alongside a grove of its plant cousin, the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), which is native to the southeastern U.S.

The best examples of mature Montezuma Bald Cypress in Santa Barbara can be seen in East and West Alameda Parks, in Vera Cruz Park, in the 200 Block of West Yanonali Street, and at the entrance to Pershing Park (the first tree).

Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions include the increase of public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets.

Those who wish to honor a special someone can do so with an attractive commemorative marker that will be installed at the base of an existing street tree in the City of Santa Barbara. Because Santa Barbara Beautiful has participated in the planting to date of over 14,000 street trees, there are plenty of trees from which to choose! Application forms are available on the Santa Barbara Beautiful website, www.sbbeautiful.org

Commemorative Tree Plaques... Great Gifts & Great Memories

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

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

Montezuma Bald Cypress

Montezuma Bald Cypress Bark

Montezuma Bald Cypress Cones

Photos by David Gress

On the Street with John Palminteri

Tragic Fire

THIS IS WHAT THE FIRST SANTA BARBARA FIREFIGHTERS SAW when they arrived at the Indochine nightclub fire Tuesday night at 6:38pm. Eyewitnesses said the flames broke out the front window of the closed business at 434 State St. Fire crews shot water through that window and protected nearby structures.

First Responders

A LENGTHY DELAY TOOK PLACE on Saturday on Highway 101 to and from northern Santa Barbara County west of Goleta due to a bad accident and communication lines down across the freeway. Santa Barbara Co. Fire, CHP, and Frontier were on it.

THERE WAS ALSO A ROLLOVER — NORTHBOUND AT LA CONCHITA slowing traffic on Highway 101 coming out of Ventura County.

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

THE SANTA BARBARA CHRISTMAS TREE HAS ARRIVED on State St. near the Arlington Theatre. It will be lit up in a block party event December 6th. This is a 40foot White Fir from Oregon.

To make this possible, there was a sponsorship collaboration that included Consumer Fire Products, Sutter Health, the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, The Big Red Crane Company, VOICE Magazine, the Santa Barbara Independent, and the City of Santa Barbara.

New Farmer’s Market Location a Success

THE NEW SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET LOCATION on Carrillo St. in Santa Barbara held up perfectly in its first rain test last weekend. It also has the State St. sellers too. The rain was light enough for everything to go where it was supposed to without impacting shoppers. The market has been at this site since the end of September.

THE UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Santa Barbara County is serving more than 500 Thanksgiving meals this week. The Thursday night dinner was prepared in the Westside club kitchen and served by volunteers. Earlier in the week meals were served in Lompoc and Carpinteria. Friday night will be at the Goleta club.

UCSB WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCORED 96 POINTS in a win over Cal Lutheran in the Thunderdome on Thursday night!

Old School Rock ‘N’ Roll

THE ROLLING STONES AND ROD STEWART were in the minds of a sold out audience Friday night at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria. The Never a DULL Moment tribute band had the crowd singing the words and dancing in the aisles.

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri Special to VOICE

Luscious Moments

Participating Artists:

Adria A. Abraham

Larry Glynn Adams

Andie Adler

Voula Aldrich

Lynn Altschul

Peter Andrews

Sophia Beccue

John Behring

Bruce Berlow

Bruce Birkland

Bonny Butler

Katrina Carl

Merith Cosden

Duane Dammeyer

Beverly Decker

Frank DiMarco

Lynn Dow

Thore Edgren

Elmer

Chris Fletcher

Andrew Garcia

Rosemarie Gebhart

Ruth Green

Roberta Gross

Ray Harris

Bay Hallowell

Fred Hecht

Bo von Hohenlohe

Lenore Hughes

Dennis Kirby

Francine Kirsch

Rod Lathim

Fred Lehto

Manny Lopez

Susan Lord

Charlene McGinnis

Patrick McGinnis

Jerome Mercer

Kerry Methner

Melinda Mettler

Jane Mick

Danelle Moon

Chris Star Morgenstern

Cindy Morgenstern

Jami Joelle Nielsen

Edward Rodgers

Helle Scharling-Todd

Jan M Smith

Deirdre Stietzel

Franchesca Perrell

Patricia Post

Tom Post

Susan Price

Jill Sattler

Carla Spence

Marianna Tuchscherer

Michael Vilkin

Terrance Wimmer

JoAnne Meade Young

Rich Wilkie

Joyce Wilson

Paige Wilson

Lewis Hamilton , Oil on Canvas by Rich Wilkie

Heaven Bent, Bronze by Ruth Green

With You by Bonny Butler

Pointer Sisters , by Frank DiMarco

La Palma Negra, Belgian Black Marble by Fred Hecht

VILLAGE PROPERTIES

100 GRAND

(100 WORKS OF ART FOR $1,000 OR LESS)

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

OFTEN WITH A LINE OUT THE

DOOR AND

DOWN THE

STREET,

Sullivan Goss’ annual (16 years and counting so far) invitation to begin collecting art will throw open its doors this coming Monday, December 2nd - at 9am!

Heralded as 100 Grand, the exhibit offers 100 plus works of art by carefully selected local artists with each costing $1,000 or less. And, it is grand. Many wait in anticipation of catching a piece by a favorite artist at an entry level price.

Now’s the time to throw in images of artworks that will be in the exhibition - but as with much about this special exhibit, that’s a secret - as least until 9am on December 2nd when it officially opens.

Pieces are snatched up fast - with Sullivan Goss reporting that in the first three hours of last year’s event 60 percent of the pieces were purchased. For those following online, little red dots start appearing immediately, and it becomes a game of sorts to count them - and to congratulate the gallery as the number approaches 100!

Staff writes that it is “an incubator of emerging talent, an entryway for beginning collectors, a holiday celebration in the art community, and an ever timely reminder that everyone’s life is improved by the addition of original works of art.”

For those who can’t make it in person, the gallery opens simultaneously with an email with a link to the live webpage to start your shopping. You’ll find images and prices for every piece in the show. Pieces will be available for purchase at that time.

Great sports, Sullivan Goss will offer coffee and donuts to those who brave the line and make it to the gallery that morning.

This year’s 100 Grand will feature paintings, drawings, photographs, assemblage, and sculpture priced to sell and sized (for the most part) to fit into smaller spaces.

Curated by Contemporary Curator Susan Bush, the collection includes works by previous best-selling artists, as well as 22 artists who haven’t participated in this event before.

There will also be work from the Gallery’s regular roster of artists.

2024 Participating Artists: Meredith Brooks Abbott, Whitney Brooks Abbott, Benjamin Anderson, Scott Anderson, Jeffrey Becom, Kit Boise-Cossart, Jessica Bortman, Ken Bortolazzo, Domonic Breaux, Lisabette Brinkman, Hilary Brock, Donna Brown, Nadya Brown, Phoebe Brunner, Devon Chapman, Patricia Chidlaw, Connie Connally, David Cooley, Jeanne Dentzel, Tom DeWalt, David Diamant, Kristopher Doe, Kate Eden, Cass Ensberg, Pamela Enticknap, Tricia Evenson, Pausha Foley, Jon Francis, Harrison Gilman, Yumiko Glover, Scott Gordon, Robin Gowen, Ruthy Green, J. Bradley Greer, Inga Guzyte, Linda Hale, DJ Hall, Bay Hallowell, Lynn Hanson, Holli Harmon, Kelly Hildner, James Hodgson, Bayard Hollins, Peter Horjus, Carolyn Hubbs, Nathan Huff, Gabriel Islas, Benjamin Kendall, Maia Kikerpill, Mary-Austin Klein, Kathleen Klein-Wakefield, Onno Kok, Wosene Worke Kosrof, Julika Lackner, Kathy Leader, Dan Levin, Susan Levine, Michael E. Long, Martha Inman Lorch, Mark Lozano, Anne Luther, Mimi Lyons, Alvaro Maestro, Cynthia Martin, Virginia McCracken, Susan McDonnell, Marie Mckenzie, Theil Morgan, Brad Nack, John Nava, Jeff Newman, Jami Joelle Nielsen, Christopher Noxon, Amber O’Neill, Rebecca Odes, Tom Pazderka, Rafael Perea De La Cabada, Angela Perko, Gail Pine, Hank Pitcher, Jordan Potter, Frances Reighley, Maria Rendón, Chris Rupp, Eric Saint Georges, Susan Savage, Sharon Schock, Holly Sherwin, Leslie Lewis Sigler, Alexis St. John, Nicole Strasburg, Terri Taber, Andrew Thill, James Thomas, Susan Tibbles, Dug Uyesaka, Sue Van Horsen, Sarah Vedder, Wanda Venturelli, Frank Whipple, Monica Wiesblott, Bobby Williams, Joyce Wilson, Sara Woodburn, Nancy Yaki, and Scott Yeskel. www.SullivanGoss.com

ART VENUES

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 • 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 • Mentorship Exhibition • 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 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.org

Casa de La Guerra • Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 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 • 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 ~ Jan 26 • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • www.cpcgallery.com

Cypress Gallery • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • 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

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

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

Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Fr; 11-2 Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com

Gallery Los Olivos • Winter Celebration ~ Dec 3 - Jan 31 • Daily 10-4 pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-6887517 • www.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 • Rincon- Queen of the Coast~ Jan 9- Mar 2 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • 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

ART VENUES

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

Palm Loft Gallery • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805684-9700 • 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

ART EVENTS

1st Thursday! • Santa Barbara Cultural night out! See pages 18 & 19 in this issue for details • 5-8pm Thur, Dec 5th.

Funk Zone Live! • Visit the Funk Zone and sample local created fare including food, sips, music, fine art, and more! See page 29 in this issue for details! • 5-8pm Fri, Dec 6th.

Opening Reception with the artists at Gallery Los Olivos for Winter Celebration • Artist reception • 2-5pm Sat, Dec 7th.

2024 SBCC Arts & Crafts Fair • See what your neighbors have been creating! • Paintings, Jewelry, Weaving, Glass, Ceramics & more! • Wake Campus (300 N. Turnpike Rd.) • 10-2pm Sat, Dec 7th.

SB Arts & Crafts Show

• Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Saturday, Nov 30th and Sunday, Dec 1st.

Carpinteria Creative Arts

• Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.

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; Seed: A Living Dream ~ Dec 7-Ap 6 •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 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

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

Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show – Extra Day for the Holiday!

A FESTIVE PIECE OF LOCAL CULTURE highlighting the creative talents of local artisans, the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show will be open an extra day for the Thanksgiving Holiday Saturday, November 30th. The next day, December 1st, is also an Arts and Crafts Show day.

Located on Cabrillo Boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez, the show features fine and contemporary art and craft. Stop down, enjoy views of the ocean while meeting some of the 150 artists and artisans who share their work.

Artists start gathering early and the booths are open 10am to to dusk.

Funk Zone to Get Festive for the Holidays

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT when Funk Zone Live returns on Friday, December 6th from 5 to 8pm. Businesses and galleries will stay open late, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to shop local, connect with artisan owners, and discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts created by Santa Barbara’s talented artists.

“Funk Zone Live 2024 was envisioned to bring the local community into local businesses during quieter months,” shared Jana Brody, Funk Zone Live Coordinator, artist, and SB Arts Commissioner. “We skipped June for Solstice and August for Fiesta, allowing 25 local businesses to band together for unique artsy shopping experiences with music, food, and drinks.”

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 • Luscious Moments - work by 60 + local artists: ~ Dec 3-28 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 105:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • www.voicesb.art

One of the highlights of the event will be a special installation from local artist Brad Nack, whose piece Fresh Reindeer will be on display. Nack will be around to share additional works and engage with guests at SBMidMod, at 223 Anacapa Street.

Bringing more of a Blue Christmas to the scene, local artist Hýong Ngô will showcase her cyanotype artwork at the Riviera Beach House, on 121 State Street, presented in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

For more info turn to page 29 in this issue or visit www.funkzone.net/post/funk-zone-live-dec-6th-celebrate-the-holidaysand-shop-local

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 ~ Dec 21; Fins and Feathers: The Art of Casey Underwood ~ Dec 21 • www.westmont.edu/museum

s Print & Virtual Gallery! To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

See work by Brad Nack

A cyanotype by Hýong Ngô

WREATH MAKING - PHOTOS WITH SA PERFORMANCES - DJ DARLA BEA - LIBRARY O in front of Arlington Theatre 1317 State Street

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