CASA Magazine: November 9, 2012 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Drama in Historic Japan - Madame Butterfly at the Granada

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Reviewed By Robert F. Adams / Special to CASA

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The next production of Opera Santa Barbara’s 2012-2013 Season is Verdi’s Aida in early March at the Granada. For more info call 898-3890 or visit www.OperaSB.org.

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Michael Towbes, Anne Smith Towbes, Brett Moore, Gun Malmstrom Dukes, and A.C. Moore

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Demarre McGill of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra leads a master class • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 2-4pm Fri, 11/9.

Over twenty-ﬁve years of acquiring hard-earned experience and expertise.

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Instrumental chamber groups • Montecito Covenant Church • Free • 565-7140 • 8pm Sun, 11/11. ��

Organ masterpieces • Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carp. • Free • 684-4127 • 2pm Sun, 11/11. ��

Grammy-nominated pianist and songwriter • Lobero Theatre • $48, $68 • 963-0761 • 3pm Sun, 11/11.

11/17 & 3pm Sun, 11/18. ��

Presenting various opera scenes • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • $15/$7 • 893-3261 • 3pm Sat, 11/17 & 18. ��

With Nathan & Jonathan McEuen with special guest Jake Armerding • Sings Like Hell • Lobero Theatre • $35 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sat, 11/17. ��

SOhO • $26 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Sun, 11/11.

Chamber music by local musicians • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 969-7634 • 3pm Sat, 11/17.

4-day music, digital tech festival • Multiple venues • info@newnoisesb.com • Wed, 11/7-10.

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Students of Electronic Music/Sound Recording classes • Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus • $15/$10 • 965-0581x2379 • 7pm Fri, 11/9. ��

French music • Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West • $45 • 884-8410 • 7:30pm Fri, 11/9. ��

An evening down memory lane • Arlington Theatre • $38-$55 • 963-4408 • 8pm Fri, 11/9.

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SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 7pm Mon, 11/12.

With guest artist Italian composer Martino Traversa • $15/$7 • 893-3230 • 8pm Wed, 11/14. ��

Playing music they loved as kids • SOhO • $15 • 9627776 • 9pm Thurs, 11/15. ��

Növemberfest • Muddy Waters, 508 E. Haley St. • $5 • 966-9328 • 8:32pm Thurs, 11/15. ��

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Americana Rock • SOhO • 962-7776 • 8pm Fri, 11/9.

String ensembles • Deane Chapel • Free • 565-7140 • 8pm Fri, 11/16.

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Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $30/$25 • 722-8155 • 7pm Sat, 11/17. ��

Chanteuse performing jazz, bossa nova & ballads • Andersen’s Restaurant and Bakery, 1106 State St. • $40 • 962-5085 • 6:30-9pm Sat, 11/17. ��

Duo plays blues, pop, rock genres • St Mark’s-in-theValley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos • $20 • 688-2966 • 7pm Sat, 11/17. ��

UK rock band beneﬁt concert for Haiti • Ranch & Riata Roadhouse, Santa Ynez • $20 • 245-8154 • 6pm Thurs, 11/15 & 11/17. ��

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First concert of the season • El Montecito Presbyterian 1455 E. Valley Rd. • $15/$10 • 965-0581x2379 • 7pm Fri, 11/16. ��

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Beethoven, Berlioz and Salonen • Granada Theatre • $38-$93 • 899-2222 • 8pm Fri, 11/16.

First concert of the season • SBCC Garvin Theatre • $15/$10 • 965-0581x2379 • 7pm Sun, 11/18.

Performances by singers and choirs, and special speakers • First Presbyterian Church • Free • 565-7140 • 2pm Sat, 11/10. hi-octane pan-Latino dance music • SOhO • 9627776 • 9pm Sat, 11/10.

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Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Av • $15 • 403-2639 • 7:30pm Sat, 11/10. ��

With ﬂutist Demarre McGill • Granada Theatre • $34$100 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat, 11/10 & 3pm Sun 11/11.

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One of the most inﬂuential jazz musicians of his generation • Granada Theatre • $31-$64 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat, 11/17. ��

“Back to Bach” • First United Methodist Church, Garden & Anapamu • $12-$22 • 898-9848 • 8pm Sat,

Members of the college’s vocal department • Deane Chapel • Free • 8pm Sun, 11/18. ��

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Opening concert • Music Academy of the West, Hahn Hall • $14/$10 • 898-9386 • 3-5pm Sun, 11/18. ��

Fundraiser for the family organization • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. • Free • 448-6191 • 2pm Sun, 11/18.

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

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

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

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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Av, Ste 105 • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 10-11:15am Fridays. ��

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

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Learn about the biology of seeds, principles of seed propagation, seed dormancy-breaking techniques • SB Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. • $45/$30

• 682-4726 • 3-5pm Fri, 11/9.

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William Morris, George Bernard Shaw, and the Print Form of Socialism. Elizabeth Miller (English, UC Davis) • IHC Research Seminar Rm, 6056 HSSB • 2pm Fri, 11/9 . ��

Build on previous training and learn skills in the Asklepian tradition of dream healing • Paciﬁca Graduate Institute, 249 Lambert Rd., Carp. • $385/$335 • 969.3626x103 • 6:30-9pm Fri, 11/9-11/11.

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of docent demonstrations and hands-on activities • SB Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. • Free • 682-4726x132 • 10am-3pm Sat, 11/10. ��

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See historic SB on a 2 hr stroll • $10 donation • 965-6307 • 10am: Sat meet City Hall/Sun meet Pub. Library.

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Hal Holbrook portrays Mark Twain as a 70-year old humorist who skewers politicians, newspapermen and so-called patriots • Lobero Theatre • $55-$105 • 9630761• 8pm Sat, 11/10.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School beneﬁt @ Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum with reception, dinner, auction, dance • $115 • 969-5965 • 4pm Sat, 11/10.

Party the night away with Area 51 • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $25 • 963-0408 • 7pm Sat, 11/10.

7:15am Half Marathon: Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave • 7:30 am Full Marathon: Dos Pueblos HS, 7266 Alameda Ave • $130-$320 • www. sbimarathon.com • Sat, 11/10.

La Playa Stadium • $5/Veterans free • 965-0581x2276 • Fri, 11/9. ��

Everything you ever wanted to know about ﬁtness • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 10am-9pm Fri, 11/9. ��

A reception to open the exhibit: The World’s First Commercial Oxy-Helium Dive, Dan Wilson and the 400-Foot Dive • SB Maritime Museum • Free • 9628404x111 • 5:30pm Fri, 11/9.

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

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A basic overview of holistic healing practices • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • $50 includes lunch • 9695031 • 9:30am-3:30pm Sat, 11/10. ��

Guest speaker Angel Castellanos will share clever travel tips • The Travel Store of SB, 12 W Anapamu St. • Free • 963-4438 • 2pm Sat, 11/10.

Award-winning author, speaker, and educator Reyna Grande will deliver the keynote address The Color of Dreams at the 22nd Annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture at Santa Barbara City College on Wednesday, November 14th. The event, which focuses each year on diversity and equality, will be held from 12:45 to 2pm at SBCC’s Garvin Theatre on West campus. A reception and booksigning will follow the presentation. Both are free and open to the community.

For more info visit www.pierreclaeyssensveteransmuseum.com or www.sbthp.org. Military Ball Tickets are $125 per person.

Seville Rd. • Free • 968-1401 • 3-5pm Sat, 11/10.

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Several events will be held over the Veterans Day weekend to honor veterans from all conflicts and wars. To kick off the festivities, the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum & Library will host a Half-Marathon and Marathon on Saturday, November 10th starting at 7:15 & 7:30am. Veterans and the public are encouraged to line the last mile of the marathon from 9am to 12pm to cheer the runners on. The “Veterans Mile” starts at Shoreline Park and ends at SBCC La Playa Stadium. Other events include: Veterans Day Free Concert on Saturday, Nov. 10th, at 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church; 17th Annual Military Ball on Saturday, Nov. 10th, at 5pm at Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort; and a Free Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 11th, will start at 12:30pm at Sola & State Streets, a fly-over of 16 different military aircraft will announce the start of the parade. On Sunday, Nov 11th, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will host a Veterans Day Ceremony starting at 10:30am at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara. The ceremony will feature traditional activities to honor military veterans. The free public event will include performances by the Navy JROTC from Reseda High School, Air Force JROTC from Oxnard High School, musket firing by Los Soldados del Real de Santa Bárbara, and traditional drums and bugling. Refreshments will be served at a reception following the event.

Speakers will discuss sea level rise in the Santa Barbara area • UCSB Bren 1414 • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri, 11/9.

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Momma Donna Restaurant • Free • 966-9782 • 6-9pm Fri

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How To Become A Master Gardener • The Univ Of CA Cooperative Extension ofﬁce, 6950 Hollister Ave, Suite 275 • 10-11am Sat, 11/10. ��

Learn about the many ways California Native Americans used native plants for their food, clothing, and homes • SB Botanic Gardens • FREE with paid SBBG admission • 682-4726 • 10-3pm Sat, 11/10.

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Favorite jewelry designers at this one-day-only event • PORCH, 3823 Santa Claus Ln., Carp. • 684-0300 • 10am-4pm Sat, 11/10. ��

A colorful bounty of products grown in our backyard • Santa Barbara & Cota St.’s • Free • 962-5354 • 8:30am1pm Sat, 11/10. ��

A rare glimpse of some of the last original, native coastal landscapes in Southern California • SB Botanical Garden • $165/$140 • Res. Required 6824726x102 • 10am-5pm Sat, 11/10. ��

Proceeds beneﬁt SB Fighting Back’s Teen Court • Zodo’s Bowling, 5929 Calle Real • Donation • 7307575 • 11:30am-2pm Sat, 11/10. ��

Lessons From California’s First People is the subject

Jeanne Martin, Ph.D. ��

Live Music, Food Trucks, Art & Beer + Wine Garden • Mason St. @ State St. • $10 • www.NewNoiseSB.Org • 11am-5pm Sat, 11/10. ��

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Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido • Free • 965-0093 • 10:30am Sun, 11/11. ��

Honoring Salah Marghani of Libya • Doubletree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. • $250 • 284-4232 • 5:30pm Sun, 11/11. ��

VIP Reception, Live music, Dinner, Special Guest & Keynote Speaker Colonel John Fer, USAF, Retired • Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort • $125 • 969-0695 • 5pm Sun, 11/11. ��

Starts at Sola & State Streets • Free • 969-0695 • 12:30pm Sun, 11/11. ��

Three sessions throughout the day on a wide range of topics capped by an evening mixer for all attendees and speakers • Bacara Resort, 8301 Hollister Ave. • $250 • info@TEDxAmericanRiviera.com • 10am Sun, 11/11. ��

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A bowling tournament starring the Special Olympics bowling team • Zodo’s Bowling, 5925 Calle Real • $20 • 884-1516 • 9am Sun, 11/11.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30-11am Sun. Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Sun.

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

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Carrillo Recreation Center Studio 1, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Mondays.

Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 11-1pm Sun.

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Discover your connection to the elements • La Casa de Maria • $35 • 969-5031 • 2-6pm Sun, 11/11.

Landscape Architect Santa Barbara

Signs his War on the Waters • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. • Free • 682-6787 • 2pm Sun, 11/11.

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A half-day retreat for calming the mind, opening the heart and ﬁnding peace • La Casa de Maria • Donation • 969-5031 • 2-5:30pm Sun, 11/11.

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Audiologist Stacy Rogers will speak about aural rehabilitation & music appreciation • Wood Glen Hall, 3010 Foothill Rd. • Free • 10am-Noon Sat, 11/10.

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

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Meet the author of The Passionate Vegetable, and learn tips chefs love • Isla Vista Food Coop, 6575

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Los Soldados de Cuera pays tribute to our military veterans • El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic

Artistic Landscape plans www.Earthknower.com (805) 722-2144

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Carrillo Recreation Center garden, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 705-3426 • 3-4:15pm Mondays.

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569-8264 • Free • SBCH MacDougall Eye Ctr• Mon 11am–1pm & Thurs 2:30–4:30pm, Nov 2012. ��

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

Solving Everyday Problems • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 7-8:15pm Mondays. ��

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Mon/Wed/Fri

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Leave this workshop with a business plan that can be built upon as a person, artist, or organization • Rabobank, 914 Carpinteria St. • $15 • www.awolsb. org • 6-8pm Mon, 11/12. ��

Her new book You’d Better Not Die or I’ll Kill You: A Caregiver’s Survival Guide • Alchemy Arts Center, 35 W. Haley St. • Free • 450-8084 • 6-8pm Mon, 11/12.

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893-3535 • 8pm Tues, 11/13. ��

Addresses a community forum and outlines how the U.S. can most effectively bring peace to the Middle East • Lobero Theatre • Free • (646) 515-1944 • 8pm Tues, 11/13.

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Workshop is in Spanish & English • Dahlia Court Apartments, 1300 Dahlia Court, Carp. • Free • 6997227 • 6-7:30pm Tues, 11/13. ��

The UCSB professor’s subject: “The MayanApocalypse of 2012: A Perfect Storm of Misinformation” • University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St. • $10 • 8932877 • 5pm Tues, 11/13. ��

Comical, passionate and inspiring performances by UCSB’s best current and alumni spoken word poets • SOhO • $10/$5 • 962-7776 • 8pm Tues, 11/13. ��

A Sociotheological Approach to Understanding Religious Violence • UCSB McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB • Free • 893-2004 • Noon Tues, 11/13. ��

Potential contestants will be provided a walk through and strategy guide for this year’s American Advertising Federation competition • Oreana Winery at 205 Anacapa St. • http://facebook.com/aafsantabarbara• 6:30-8pm Tues, 11/13. ��

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

The performance is a new interpretation of a classic fairy tale created to educate, challenge and inspire young people • Central Lib, 40 E. Anapamu St • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30pm Tue, 11/13.

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w/ S. Dunn • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tues. ��

At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 10-10:50 am Tuesdays. ��

At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 11am-noon Tuesdays. ��

At Pilgrim Terrace, 649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr. • $11-20 • 682-3618 • 2-3pm Tuesdays.

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In Spanish • Franklin Neighborhood Ctr, 1136 E. Montecito St. • Free • 897-2547 • 6-7:30pm Tuesdays. ��

Zoobiquity: How Jaguar Breast Cancer, Dolphin Diabetes, and Flamingo Heart Attacks Will Transform Human Medicine UCSB Campbell Hall • $15/$10 •

With Dr. Ron Brooks, Clinical Psychologist • Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd. • Free • 964-7869 • 7pm Tues, 11/13.

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Docent-Led • Granada • Free • RSVP 899-2222 • 12-1pm Tues.

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A colorful bounty of products grown in our backyard • Old Town State Street, 500-600 State Street • Free • 962-5354 • 3-6:30pm Sat, 11/13.

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Children 2-5yrs • Bronfman Family Jewish Com. Center • Free • 957-1115 • 3:30-4:15pm Wed.

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

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Guest speaker Joyce Bruggeman, Executive Assistant at Cal State San Marcos on “Dare to Dream” • Holiday Inn, Goleta, 5650 Calle Real • $22 • 964-9761 • 11:30am to 1:30pm Wed, 11/14. ��

The author will speak on her book about Mayan times and the end of time • Live Oak Unitarian, 820 N. Fairview Ave. • Free • 967-7867 • 7pm Wed, 11/14

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Workshop in Spanish & English • Ladera Apartments, 322 Ladera St. • Free • 699-7227 • 6-7:30pm Wed, 11/14. ��

Author Reyna Grande will deliver the keynote address “The Color of Dreams” • SBCC Garvin Theatre • Free • 730-4107 • 12:45-2pm Wed, 11/14. ��

Explore and celebrate the meaning and power of gratitude in our lives • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • Donation • 969-5031 • 3:30pm Wed, 11/14. ��

Writing to change the world with Mary Pipher • Antioch University, 602 Anacapa St. • Free • 962-8179 • 4-6pm Wed, 11/14. ��

Jack Smalley speaks on how to get and keep great people • Fess Parker Double Tree Resort • $30 • www.nawbo-sb.org • 7:30-9:30am Wed, 11/14. ��

With Laurie Barkin RN • Bronfman Center, 524 Chapala St. • $20 • 957-1116 • 5:30-7:30pm Wed, 11/14.

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The “small Hearst Castle” • $20 • RSVP: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm Wed & Sat.

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

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Honor a French grape called “Tannat” • SB Maritime Museum • $40/$30 • 467-6777 • 6-8:30pm Wed, 11/14. ��

A fashion show to beneﬁt underprivileged families • St. Vincent’s, 4202 Calle Real • $50 • 683.6381x110 • 10:30am-2pm Wed, 11/14.

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At Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Wed.

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Short teachings & meditations. All levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 6:30-7:30pm Wed.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Drop in $7 or 10/$50 • 957-1115x109 • 10-11am Thurs. Designed for children to 5, each performance creates a fun, informal, social setting • Eastside Lib, 1102 E. Montecito St. • Free • 564-5621 • 10:30am Thurs, 11/15. ��

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The performance is a new interpretation of a classic fairy tale created to educate, challenge and inspire young people • Montecito Lib, 1469 E. Valley Rd • Free • 564-5603 • 4pm Thur, 11/15.

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

Montecito YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln. • 969-3288 • 5:10pm Thurs.

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to live and work on the ocean ﬂoor • SB Maritime Museum • $5 • 962-8404x115 • 7pm Thurs, 11/15.

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Meet, have dinner, & enjoy gambling for local charities • 18 yrs & up • $20 buy in • 5:30pm Thurs.

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Neighbors and interested community members are invited to attend • Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital • Free • 569-8915 • 5:30pm Thurs, 11/15.

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Mingle with Summerland shop owners at Botanik, Bonita, Amelia Jane, Cafe Luna, Pine Trader, Summerland Winery, Waxing Poetic, and Just Folk • Free • 565 -3848 • 3-7pm Thurs, 11/15. ��

Post-election post-mortem • Montecito Country Club • $40 • 699-6756 • 5:30pm Thurs, 11/15. ��

An opportunity to sit and talk to an SB Police Ofﬁcer • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 3052 De La Vina St. • 89:30am Thurs, 11/15. ��

Local leaders will be Honored for their philanthropy and volunteerism • Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd. • $65 • 667-2912x237 • 11:30am-2pm Thurs, 11/15.

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An educational seminar for baby boomers turning 65 this year • Curious Cup, 929 Linden Ave., Carp. • Free • 684-5479x10 • Noon to 1pm Fri, 11/16. ��

His topic: The Kilns of Thasos: An Island Potter’s Workshop in Ancient Greece (6th century B.C.) • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol • Free • 682-4711 • 5:30pm Fri, 11.16. ��

Discover where you are and explore your destiny • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • $350/$250 • 9695031 • 7:30pm Fri, 11/16-1pm Sun, 11/18.

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Find the voiture of your dreams • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 8am-9pm Fri, 11/16-18.

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Learn about how to choose and plant bare root fruit trees • Alpha Garden/Orchard, 4501 Cathedral Oaks Rd. • $5 suggested donation • 451-4168 • 10:30am12:30pm Sat, 11/17. ��

The subject: “Do It Backwards, Researching Genealogical Descendants” • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. • Free • 886-5438 • 9:30am-Noon Sat, 11/17. ��

A Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) conference for girls grades 6-12 • Corwin Pavilion, UCSB • $25/$20 • 984-2656 • 8:30am-3:30pm Sat, 11/17.

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Hand-made Japanese-style jewelry and accessories made of traditional kimono • SB Museum of Art Store • Free • 884-6430 • Noon-5pm Sat, 11/17. ��

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UCSB Arts & Lectures will present one of the foremost stand-up comics of his generation, British comedian Eddie Izzard on Saturday, November 17th, at 8pm, at Campbell Hall. Izzard gleefully weaves absurd, surreal, and uproariously funny narratives from the stuff of everyday life. Called “the lost Python” by John Cleese, the two-time Emmy-winning comic and cult star of HBO’s Dress to Kill has sold out venues from London’s West End to Madison Square Garden. Tickets are $17-$55. For more info visit www.artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu

Main St. • Free • 653-0323x306 • 1-4pm Sat, 11/17. ��

More than 30 remarkable local artisans displaying their latest, hand-crafted, nature-inspired creations • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. • Free • 682-4726 • 10am-4pm Sat, 11/17 & 11/18. ��

Faculty presentations on photographing food, fashion, Portraiture & more • Brooks Institute of Photography, 25 E. Mason St. • Free • 653-8322 • 9:45am Sat, 11/17. ��

Annual cycling event to beneﬁt the American Diabetes Association in Santa Barbara • Leadbetter Beach • Registration info 845-5143 • 7am Sat, 11/17. ��

Meet at UCSB Campus Point • 893-5166 • 12-2pm Sat, 11/17. ��

British comedian gleefully weaves absurd, surreal, and funny narratives from the stuff of everyday life • UCSB Campbell Hall • $17-$55 • 893-3535 • 8pm Sat, 11/17.

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Her new book Hallowed Be • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. • Free • 682-6787 • 2pm Sun, 11/18. ��

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The topic: Technology’s Promise, Humanity’s Future • Campbell Hall, UCSB • Free • 893-2317 • 3pm Sun, 11/18.

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Smart, sexy stand-up comedy with Lisa Citore • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $20 • 963-0408 • 7:30pm Sun, 11/18. ��

Phonathon to beneﬁt essential social programs • Bronfman Family Jewish Center, 524 Chapala St. • Free • 957-1115x106 • 9am-4pm Sun, 11/18. ��

Contestants will go head to head to create the “tastiest” chili. Beneﬁts Girls, Inc. • Carp. Girls Club, 5315 Foothill Rd. • $60 • 684-6364 • 4-7pm Sun, 11/18. ��

A fundraiser for SB County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse DARE programs • Mendenhall Museum, Buellton • $60 • 966-2028 • 3-7pm Sun, 11/18. ��

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Vista Theater • Free w/ UCSB access card • 8933536 • 7:30 & 10pm Tu, 11/13.

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PARANORMAN: A misunderstood boy takes on

ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse • Magic Lantern Films • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr & 10pm Mo, 11/9 & 11/12. OUTRAGEOUS FILM FESTIVAL: A spectrum of

ﬁlms and videos for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities • Metro 4 Theatre, 618 State St • $10-$50 • outrageousﬁlmfestival.org • Fri-Sun, 11/9-11/11.

DEATH INFORMS LIFE SERIES -THE VISITOR:

When an emotionally stunted college professor ﬁnds undocumented workers in his apartment, he gets swept up in life for the ﬁrst time • Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St • Free • 845-5314 • 7pm Fri, 11/9.

MET LIVE: THE TEMPEST: Composer Thomas Adès makes his company debut conducting the Metropolitan premiere of his own work, with baritone Simon Keenlyside starring as Prospero • Hahn Hall, MAW • $27 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sat (Live); 2pm Sun (Encore) • 11/10-11/11. TOTAL RECALL: A factory worker begins to

suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories • UCSB AS Program Bd • Isla

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KIRK DOUGLAS MOVIE SERIES: SPARTACUS

The story of Spartacus, the indomitable slaveturned-gladiator, who led a revolt against the corrupt Roman Empire • UCSB Pollock Theater • $10/$5 UCSB students • Free wine & cheese reception at intermission • 893-3535 • 7:30pm Mo • 11/14. GUN HILL ROAD: An ex-con returns home after three years in prison to discover his wife estranged and his teenage son exploring a sexual transformation • Cup of Culture • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm We • 11/14.

BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 BENEFIT: After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child. Beneﬁts Angels Foster Care of SB • Arlington Theatre • $25-$100 • 963-4408 • 7:30pm Wed, 11/14. CHINA HEAVYWEIGHT: Documentary on China’s

ever-changing economic landscape— through the lens of sports • Cup of Culture • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Th • 11/15.

THE INVISIBLE WAR: An investigation about America’s epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. Q&A with Producer, Amy Ziering • UCSB Pollock Theater • Free • 893-4637 • 79:30pm Th • 11/15. THE BOURNE LEGACY: Aaron Cross, a

member of a black ops program whose agents are genetically enhanced goes on the run • Magic Lantern Films • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr & 10pm Mo, 11/16 & 11/19. DEATH INFORMS LIFE SERIES - MOONLIGHT MILE: After a couple loses their only child in a

random shooting, they take in her ﬁnancé. Each copes with grief in his/her own way • Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St • Free • 845-5314 • 7pm Fri, 11/16.

IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD:

The dying words of a thief spark a madcap cross-country rush to ﬁnd some treasure • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 8pm Fri, 11/16.

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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE: HAMLET

Learning of his father’s death, Hamlet comes home to ﬁnd his uncle married to his mother and installed on the Danish throne. At night, the ghost of the old king demands that Hamlet avenge his death • UCSB Campbell Hall • $30-$55 • 8933535 • 8pm Fri • 11/9. RUBICON THEATRE: LA RAZÓN BLINDADA

The plot infuses classic novel “El Quijote” and “The Truth about Sancho Panza” with testimonies by playwright Arístides Vargas’ brother Chicho and others held in solitary conﬁnement during Argentina’s dictatorship • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $25-$49 • 667-2900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • Through 11/11. UCSB DEPARTMENT OF THEATER AND DANCE: THESE SHINING LIVES

In the midst of a nation recovering from war and suffering a major economic depression, a small group of people ﬁnd strength in gathering together to ﬁght for their labor and healthcare rights • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $13$17 • 893-7221 • 8pm Fri (11/9), 2 & 8pm Sat (11/10 & 11/17), 2pm Su (11/11), 8pm Tu-Fri (11/13-11/16) • Through 11/17. SB HIGH SCHOOL: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

The tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to ﬁnd, and keep, her true love • SB High School, 700 E. Anapamu St • $5-$25 • (888) 979-3667 • 7pm Fri-Sat (11/9-11/10), Th (11/15), Fri (11/16), 2pm Sun (11/18) • Through 11/18. DIJO PRODUCTIONS: NEW JERUSALEM

Set in the mid-1600s, New Jerusalem explores the enclave of Sephardic Jews within the City of Amsterdam • Center Stage Theatre, 751 Paseo Nuevo • $22/$18 • 963-0408 • 8pm Fr (11/9), WeFr (11/14-11/16), Mo-Tu (11/19-11/20), Sa (11/24); 2pm Su (11/11); 7pm Su (11/25) • Through 11/25. PCPA THEATERFEST: THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Prozorov family and friends celebrate the 18th birthday of the beautiful young Irina. But the sisters are not happy • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria • $29.50-$32.50 • 922-8313 • 1:30pm Wed, Sa-Su, select Mo & Th; 7pm FrSu, select Wed • Through 12/26. DIJO PRODUCTIONS: CONVERSATIONS IN TUSCULUM

Brings to life the intense and controversial interactions among Brutus, Cassius, and Cicero leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar • Center Stage Theatre, 751 Paseo Nuevo • $22/$18 • 963-0408 • 8pm Su-Tu (11/11-11/13), Fr (11/23); 2pm Sa-Su (11/24-11/25) • 11/11-11/25. THEATRE GROUP AT SBCC: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Hilarious disaster ensues when a pair of young lovers ﬂee Athens in pursuit of love and are moonstruck in the nearby mystical woods • SBCC Jurkowitz Theatre • $8-$16 • 965-5935 • 7:30pm We-Su, 2pm Su, & Sa (12/1) • 11/1411/18 & 11/28-12/1. SPEAKING OF STORIES: OLD TIME RADIO DRAMA

A performance of classic radio plays complete with live sound effects. Episodes from Sherlock Holmes, The Fat Man, and Gunsmoke will be brought to life by Jeff Mills, Michael Morgan, and Jenna Scanlon • Center Stage Theatre, 751 Paseo Nuevo • $15-$50 • 963-0408 • 6pm Sa & 2pm Su • 11/17 & 11/18. PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: THE BALLAD OF BILLY LEE

The story of Billy Lee, an African-American slave who served as George Washington’s valet and was President Washington’s closest companion • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • 6846380 • $20 • 3pm Su • 11/18. UCSB A&L: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE’S TIMON OF ATHENS

Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt, and ruin • UCSB Campbell Hall • $10-$18 • 8933535 • 7:30pm Mon • 11/19.

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NEWLY OFFERED $2,999,995 3 bd/3 bth, Approx. 1 Acres. Excellent location at the end of a cul-de-sac, near upper Village, gated entry, fruit trees, garden, pool, BBQ. Louise McKaig, 805.637.4774

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Beachfront in Bonnymede $5,250,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Fabulous redone 2/2.5 condo on the sand in Bonnymede. www.BonnymedeBeachfront.com

Beachfront on Padaro Lane$4,950,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Beachfront! 2 cottages on the sand of Padaro Lane, each 1/1. www.PadaroLaneCottage.com.

2224 Gibraltar Road $4,250,000 Jason Streatfeild 805.280.9797 3,972sf 3/3 impeccably remodeled & expanded Mediterranean on 11.46 acs. 2224Gibraltar.com

SYV 6 Ac View Estate $3,950,000 Paul Hurst 805.680.8216 Montecito quality estate; 5BR/7BA+GH; Pano vws; Rm4Horses; www.LiveinSantaYnez.com

875 Rockbridge Road $3,950,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 Gated & private resort-like estate. 3 bed/3.5ba ��

1355 Oak Creek Cyn Rd $3,650,000 Lori Ebner 805.729.4861 Rare gated estate site with ocean & island views. 5.7 gently sloping acres. Approved plans.

Incredible Views, 22 Acs $3,500,000 David Lacy 805.455.7577 Best VIEWS of coast line on 22 acres. Building pad with existing 3/2 guest house/garages.

Fabulous Faria Beachfront $3,500,000 Winter/Ebner 451.4663/729.4861 Fabulous Faria Beachfront- Newer top quality 4/4 awesome ocn vws. www.FariaBeachHome.com

Private Ocean Blufftop $3,250,000 Ken Switzer 805.680.4622 Newer 3100± SF 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath blufftop home. Secluded & private, near beach access.

3376 Foothill Road $2,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Polo Field estate site w/9 ac, mtn & ocn vus! Near beach. MontecitoProperties3376.com

Country English Tudor $2,850,000 Mermis/St. Clair 805.895.5650 4 bd/5 ba hm on 1+ ac w/3 fpl, pool & spa, 3 car garage, & vws. CountryEnglishTudor.com

Montecito Beach Home $2,795,000 Daniel Zia 805.637.7148 Impeccably renovated 4bed/3.5bath Montecito vacation home by the beach & Coast Village Rd!

1929 Plunket Estate $2,300,000 Bunny DeLorie 805.570.9181 San Roque 1929 Monterey Colonial Plunket Estate on .35 Ac. 5 bd/4ba HomesDressedToSell.com

Upside Near The Beach $2,299,000 The SB Group 805.886.5735 4 bed 4.5 bath home on 1.37 acs near beach. Lot split! See www.415Alan.com for more details.

4583 Sierra Madre Road $1,698,000 Randy Glick 805.563.4066 Spectacular unobstructed ocean, island & mtn view 3/3 hm. www.4583SierraMadreDrive.com

Ocean View Home $1,675,000 Tim Dahl 805.886.2211 Ocean & Mtn view 4 bd, 4 ba home in a private setting amongst Oak Trees near downtown.

1948 Old Mill Road $1,595,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Reduced to Sell! Views, 5 Bed, outdoor kitchen, bocce ct. www.MontecitoProperties1948.com

Montecito View Acre $1,595,000 Sharol Mulder 805.259.7988 5 bedroom/2.5 baths in CSSD with very unique views. Lots of upgrades, new kitchen.

Gated Mediterranean $1,495,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 Single-level 4bed/4bath Mediterranean in gated More Mesa community. www.DanEncell.com

Private Oasis $1,399,000 Ken Switzer 805.680.4622 Treasured & private 57 acre ranch just minutes to Carpinteria & the beach.

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OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4 1345 Santa Clara Way $1,085,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 Charming 2bd/2ba + dining/den/3rd bedroom in Montecito. www.DanEncell.com

Ocean Vw Mesa Remodel $1,395,000 Paul Hurst 805.680.8216 Lg 4BR, 3BA remodel nr Shoreline Park. 2 Fam Rms; Ocn vs. 2 Car Gar; Text GOTO 4SBRE7 to 95495.

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2027 State Street $1,299,000 Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014 Renovated 3 bedroom + den, 2 bath 1920’s Spanish style home near the Upper Eastside.

60 La Vista Grande $1,295,000 Barbara Neary 805.563.4040 Views. Serenity. Lifestyle. Impeccably Santa Barbara! 4 bed 2.5 bath, Eucalyptus Hill.

268 La Patera Lane $945,000 �� Goleta Beautiful Award 2010! Tastefully updated ��

1839 Loma Street $895,000 Timm Delaney 805.895.1109 4 bedroom, 3 bath Riviera home near the Upper Eastside & Santa Barbara Mission.

601 E Micheltorena Street 84 $886,500 Ken Switzer 805.680.4622 Large 3 bed townhome on The Ridge at Bella Riviera. Ocean/island/city views from master.

4537 Hollister Ave $749,000 David Goldstein 805.448.0468 Situated on almost a quarter of an acre is this 5 bd, 5 ba home located near shopping & more.

Great Location! $749,000 Sergio Gonzalez 805.283.7003 Charming 2 bed, 2 bath single level garden view unit in the popular casa riviera community.

197 Canon View Road $699,995 Jason Streatfeild 805.280.9797 Montecito hillside 2 bed, 1.5 bath retreat with ocean, island, canyon & mountain views.

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OPEN SUN 2-4 3727 Cedar Vista $789,000 Angela Moloney 805.451.1553 Single level San Roque 2 bed + den & 2 bath with attached two car garage.

Restored 1925 Adobe $1,129,000 Lorie Bartron 805.563.4054 3 bed, 2 bath restored 1925 Adobe w/ detached studio, yard, private setting.

“Life’s a Beach” $885,000 Team Scarborough 805.331.1465 Stunning single level beach cottage. 2bd/2ba w/ spa. Features built-ins,FP& high beam ceilings.

OPEN SAT/SUN BY APPT. 1375 Kenwood Rd $699,000 Urbany/Martin Pepper 805.570.5680 Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath “Cottage” style home on the Mesa. Move-in ready. www.SurfInSB.com

OPEN SAT/SUN 10-5 Room To Expand $699,000 Todd McChesney 805.563.4030 Cute California 3 bed, 2 bath Cottage style home in Hope School District on over a .25 acre.

Panoramic Ocean Views! $675,000 Pascale Bassan 805.689.5528 Build your Dream Home on 5.46 acres planted with 900 Cherimoyas. Zoned AG, well plus meter.

Convenient Location! $625,000 Joan Katz 805.895.6695 Just Reduced! Delightful 2 bed, 2 bath California Cottage in downtown Santa Barbara.

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Nyborg Estates in Solvang $599,000 Van Schaik/DeLorie452.2051/570.9181 Nyborg Estates, Solvang. End of Cul-de-sac, 3bd 2.5ba, 2-car. garage. Next to Nyborg Preserve.

1565 La Coronilla Drive $595,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 Build your dream home! .41 acre lot w/ ocean, mtn, city, & harbor views. www.DanEncell.com

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A View of the Best! $575,000 The SB Group 805.886.5735 Beautiful ocean/island views from this 2/2 top ��

444 Por La Mar Circle D $499,000 Daniel Zia 805.637.7148 Luxury 1 bed/1bath townhome over 1150 SF near beach, Zoo, downtown SB & Coast Village Rd!

Gobernador Canyon! $495,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden 570.4965 Peaceful Gobernador Canyon Vacant lot in Carpinteria - 2.3 acs. Gorgeous mountain views!

Remodeled! Location! $419,000 Jake Ralston 805.455.9600 Remodeled 2bd/2bth, new S.S. appliances. Gated w/pool/spa/gym! Close to beach & UCSB!

Simi Valley Home $409,000 Madhu Khemani 805.252.0265 Single level 3 bed, 2 bath home in Simi Valley on a desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood.

4280 Calle Real 21 $249,000 Urbany/Martin Pepper 805.570.5680 New 3 bedroom, 2 bath at Blue Skies MHP. Vieja Valley attendance area.

34 Ocean View Ave 7 $489,000 �� Rarely available 2 bed townhome, no common walls, tucked off the street with attached garage.

By The Botanic Garden $475,000 Pascale Bassan 805.689.5528 Build your dream home: serene 2.58 acres, mtn & ocean vus. Utilities @ site.

3950 Via Real 46 $204,000 Reyne Stapelmann 805.705.4353 Updated 3bd/2bth “Resort-style living between the mountains and the sea”. Tennis, pool & spa!

2/2 55+ 2006 MFH $89,000 Madhu Khemani 805.252.0265 Clean & bright 2 bd, 2 ba MFH in 55+ park. Near Trader Joes, & Beach. www.MadhuRealty.com

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1920s Santa Barbara French Villa $8,295,000 Exceptional Ocean and Harbor Views. Restored/Updated. Cozy Guest House. Media Room. Romantic Master Suite with 2 Master Baths. Steve Slavin, 805-886-3428 steve@steveslavin.com

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Private Montecito Retreat New Price! $2,750,000 Authentic Spanish Style 4bd home on 1 acre near the famed San Ysidro Ranch. Many upgrades. New Roof, French Drain System, Landscaping, & Refinished Interior Wood Appts. www.danazertuche.com Dana Zertuche, 805-403-5520

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Contemporary Montecito Ranch Home $2,750,000 3bd/3ba mountain view home with office/family room, pool, & separate guest house on one acre. On a private lane close to school, parks, and Upper Village. ElisaAtwill@gmail.com 805-705-9075

Stunning Seaside Nantucket $1,395,000 A Stylish Residence that will take your breath away. Privately situated adjacent to the Douglas Family Preserve with Ocean & Sunset Views. A Perfect Coastal Setting. Scott@ScottMcCosker.com, 805-687-2436

Hear the Mission Bells $1,195,000 Intriguing 3BD/2BA craftsman on over 0.4 acre w/sep. studio in gorgeous Mission Cyn setting offers flexible use options. Formerly the home & darkroom of a famed photographer. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591

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Montecito Haven New Price! $2,950,500 Turn-key, meticulously cared-for 3 BD, 3 BA main residence with detached guest studio, on 1 very private acre in one of Montecito’s most coveted locations. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591 g!

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Near Butterfly Beach, Coast Village Rd $1,925,000 Sophisticated 3BD Montecito Condo, ~ 2,500 sq ft, courtyard patio w/cozy Fireplace, built -in BBQ & large spa w/cascading waterfall, indoor/outdoor living at it’s finest. Susan Conger, 805-565-8838 Barbara Koutnik, 805-565-8811

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Montecito Best Buy! Price Reduced! $1,195,000 MUS School District. 3 bedrooms + den + separate 2 story studio with bath. Wonderful neighborhood near Coast Village Road & the beach. Steve Slavin, 805-886-3428 steve@steveslavin.com

New Listing Near Mission! Just Reduced to $999,995 Wood & glass light & bright contemporary home with panoramic mtn views. Big Sur feeling w/ a hillside parcel that is over an acre of privacy. Remodeled. Sunny & Private. Steve Slavin, 805-886-3428 steve@steveslavin.com

Stunning 2011 Home $929,000 Premium upgrades, contemporary styling, ground-flr master suite + 2 BD, open plan great room w/soaring ceilings, hdwd floors, living rm fireplace, mtn. views, attached 2-car garage. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591

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�� The Artful Recluse: Painting, Poetry, and Politics in 17th-Century China, the timeless poetry of Li Po, and the famous gatherings of poets and scholars, Atelier: Drinking with the Moon, returns to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Friday, November 16th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This intimate event for 300 guests will recreate an evening with the literati, with guests enjoying wine sampling, poetry readings, impromptu composition, brush painting demonstration, authentic food, music, and dance – all under the inﬂuence of the reluctant moon.

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Bada Shanren, Lotus and Rock, c.1697. Hanging scroll, ink on paper. Collection of Shitou Shuwu.

Miriam Wattles, Associate Professor, History of Art, UCSB; David Wong; and Susan Tai, Elizabeth Atkins Curator of Asian Art

�� XIANG Shengmo, Self-Portrait in Red �� Landscape, 1644. Hanging scroll, ink and �� color on paper. Collection of Shitou Shuwu. �� DONG Qichang, Contemplating the Dao with Emotions Cleansed �� (detail), c. 1610. Album of sixteen leaves, ink and color on gold paper. Private collection. �� This exhibition is made possible by: China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd., SBMA Women’s Board, Robert and �� Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, in memory of F. Bailey �� Vanderhoef, Jr., Dr. Albert E. and Antoinette Gump �� Amorteguy Oriental Publications Endowment, Cecille �� and Michael Pulitzer Foundation, Victor K. Atkins, Jr., �� Natalia and Michael Howe, Siri and Bob Marshall, The Charles Bloom Foundation, The Rong-Wu Foundation, �� Capital Group, Inc. Oriental Lecture Fund Endowment, Robert and Christine Emmons, Bruce G. Wilcox, Chen �� Chite, Amy Chu-hua O’Dowd, Pamela Melone, The �� Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Art Studies, Kyoto, E. �� Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and the �� Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Friends of Asian Art. SBMA is located at 1130 State St and is open Tues ��

Carolyn Williams, Mary Maxwell, Deanna Major, and Helene Segal, representing the Women’s Board, exhibition sponsors

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