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A performance by Sonidos Gitanos at the Lobero

Block Party Cover image courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9 , 1 0 Empty Bowls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Sigrid Toye: Harbor Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Classifieds, Legals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 Courtesy Photo

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Harlan Green: Economic Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 John Palminteri’s Community Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8

A cultural stroll down State with after hours events - Dec. 7th 16, 17

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Painting by Jim Bess

Lighting the Downtown Christmas Tree

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Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

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Island Delivery, by Ray Hunter

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Actor Mark Ruffalo to receive the American Riviera Award from SBIFF

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José Hernández’s Merry-Achi Christmas

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ELEBRATING THE FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS OF MEXICO, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, led by one of the foremost masters of mariachi music, Jose Hernandez, will return to the Arlington at 7pm on December 6th, in a UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation.

United States. The marriage of the styles is so seamless that it seems natural now.

“The audience can expect our unique Mariachi renditions of the Christmas classics intertwined with the most popular Mexican songs written

by Mexico’s greatest composers.

Also a tribute to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite,” commented Jose Hernandez.

Experience Merry-achi holiday magic in a performance that includes elements of Las Posadas alongside traditional Christmas carols.

Sol de México has played to sold out halls from New York’s Lincoln Center to Viña del Mar in Santiago, Chile. Not only were they the first mariachi group to play concerts in Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea; the shows were sold out! They have also played for four U.S. presidents (Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush).

From the beginning of his career, Hernández has been an innovator, as evidenced by creating a cohesive collaboration with symphonies throughout the

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Mariachi Sol de México

“Everybody in Latin America serenades their girlfriend or their wife with mariachi music – because they see it in the movies.

But it has evolved so much over the last 20 years it’s almost like a classical art form,” Hernández noted.

The romance of Mariachi songs is that all things are possible. The humor, the spirit, and even the bittersweet inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of José Hernández’ Mariachi Sol de México is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in five generations of mariachi musicians that hail from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco, Hernández built on that foundation to grow mariachi music in new lands, in new musical genres, and in the hearts of new audiences.

Unprecedented, unrivaled, and uninhibited, the impact of Hernández and Sol de Mexico on mariachi and all music is undeniable. After forming Mariachi Sol de México in

For tickets ($11-$70) call 805-893-3535 or visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

Tickets are also available through the Arlington box office at 805-963-4408 and AXS: (https://www.axs.com/venues/2330/arlington-theatre-santa-barbara-tickets). $10 Youth ticket is available.

José Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas Wed, Dec 6 / 7 PM

UCSB Arts & Lectures has received generous support of their 2023-2024 season from Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli.

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Fun for the Whole Family at the Arlington

Special thanks: Radio Bronco 107.7, La Musical 94.5 FM, El Latino and Noozhawk

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1981, Hernández’ charismatic arrangements and signature trumpet playing made the group an instant and lasting success.

Indeed, the theatrical aspect of Sol de México’s performances has been an attraction to Hollywood for soundtracks, where Hernández has provided music since the 1980s. The group’s music was featured in the movie Glory Road and in the Academy Award-nominated film Seabiscuit.

to play at the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards.

Also under Hernández’ guiding hands, the art form has taken on many other successful, fun, and creative styles – bringing more generations into the mariachi family. He created Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, America’s first all-female mariachi ensemble.

In 1991 he formed a children’s music foundation, the Mariachi Heritage Society, because the importance of maintaining the spirit of culture is only equaled by the importance of giving children the tools for success in any endeavor.

“I am a fifth-generation mariachi musician – my dad came here in the 1940s when there was one place in Los Angeles that had mariachi music and the band had to pay the restaurant owner 25 cents per song to make up for the lost jukebox quarter. But my father always said that the day mariachi music is work is the day you die.”

The versatility of Sol de México to expand to new audiences has led to fabulous, unexpected collaborations, such as with the Beach Boys and Willie Nelson. Within the world of Latin music, Sol de México has played alongside stars such as Vicente Fernandez, Selena, Jose Feliciano, and a recordbreaking concert tour with the one and only Luis Miguel. Hernández’ records have been nominated for multiple Grammy awards, and Sol de México was invited

But more than awards and credits, it is the passion and love of the mariachi tradition that courses through Hernández’ veins into audiences’ hearts.

Although he has played for heads of state, it is not surprising to see Hernández perform at his famous mariachi restaurant, Cielito Lindo. Arranging and writing mariachi music is a legacy that he respects and loves.

…Que Viva Mariachi indeed!

UCSB Arts & Lectures and United Way of Santa Barbara County Are Offering Two Chances to Donate an Unwrapped Gift or Purchase a Gift Card for Local Kids and Families in Need Spread holiday cheer to someone in need. A&L is partnering with the United Way of Santa Barbara County for United Way’s 2023 Holiday Gift Drive.

Wednesday, December 6th, UCSB A&L presents Mariachi Sol de México in José Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas at 7pm at the Arlington Theatre and on Friday, December 8th, Samara Joy’s A Joyful Holiday at 8pm at the Granada Theatre.

To donate to the Holiday Gift Drive, please bring new, unwrapped gift items to the performances, where they will be collected for distribution

by United Way of Santa Barbara County. Appropriate gift items may include stuffed animals, art supplies, sports balls, books, general toys (Legos, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Pokemon, and board games), and prepurchased gift cards. United Way staff members will also take cash or credit card donations onsite from audience members who choose to donate toward a holiday gift or gift card.

MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO EDUCATES AND ENTERTAINS LOCAL YOUTH THROUGH UCSB ARTS & LECTURES ART ADVENTURES AS PART OF THEIR VISIT TO SANTA BARBARA, Mariachi sol de Mexico will perform music and provide cultural and artistic education for local youth, grades 4 to 9 the morning of their public performance.

The endeavor of Marichi Sol de Mexico’s Maestro Jóse Hernàndez is to remain the voice and medium for mariachi, to reflect its treasured cultural heritage and to express his soulful vision.

Approximately 1200 students from local schools will participate. Sponsors of Arts Adventures include William H. Kearns Foundation, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, US Bank, and Leni Fe Bland Performing Arts Partnership.

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RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH

The cast of Ring of Fire Photo: Zach Mendez

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CREATED BY

RICHARD MALTBY, JR.

CONCEIVED BY

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DIRECTED BY

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NOVEMBER 30–DECEMBER 17

We are all Johnny Cash. www.sullivangoss.com

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ELEBRANDO LAS TRADICIONES NAVIDEÑAS DE MÉXICO, Mariachi Sol de México, dirigido por uno de los maestros principales de la música mariachi, José Hernández, regresará a Arlington el 6 de diciembre a las 7pm, en una presentación de UCSB Arts & Lectures.

Descubre la magia navideña de Merry-achi Christmas en

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una presentación que incluye elementos de Las Posadas junto con canciones navideñas.

Sol de México ha tocado en salas con entradas agotadas desde el Lincoln Center de Nueva York hasta Viña del Mar en Santiago, Chile. No sólo fueron el primer grupo de mariachi en dar conciertos en Beijing, China y Pyongyang, Corea del Norte; ¡Los espectáculos estaban agotados!

También han tocado para cuatro presidentes de Estados Unidos (Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton y George W. Bush).

Sin precedentes, inigualable y desinhibido, el impacto de Hernández y Sol de México en la música mariachi y toda la música es innegable. Después de formar el Mariachi Sol de México en 1981, los arreglos carismáticos de Hernández y su característico

toque de trompeta hicieron del grupo un éxito instantáneo.

De hecho, el aspecto teatral de las presentaciones de Sol de México ha sido una atracción para las bandas sonoras en Hollywood, donde Hernández ha proporcionado música desde la década de 1980. La música del grupo apareció en la película Glory Road y en la película Seabiscuit, que fue nominada para los Academy Awards.

Pero más que premios y créditos, es la pasión y el amor por la tradición del mariachi que corre por las venas de Hernández hasta los corazones del público.

“Soy un músico de mariachi de quinta generación: mi padre vino aquí en la década de 1940, cuando había un lugar en Los Ángeles que tenía música de mariachi y la banda tenía que pagarle al dueño del restaurante 25 centavos por cada canción para compensar el dinero perdido de la rocola. Pero mi padre siempre decía que el día que la música de mariachi sea trabajo será el día en que uno muera.” www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

COMMUNITY NEWS

Pushcart and Mark Twain Finalist at Lompoc Bookshop

El miércoles, 6 de diciembre, UCSB A&L presenta al Mariachi Sol de México en Merry-Achi Christmas de José Hernández a las 7pm en el Arlington Theatre y A Joyful Holiday de Samara Joy el viernes, 8 de diciembre a las 8pm en el Granada Theatre.

Para donar a la colección navideña de juguetes, traiga artículos de regalo nuevos y sin envolver a las presentaciones, donde serán recolectados para distribución por United Way of Santa Bárbara County.

Los artículos de regalo apropiados pueden incluir animales de peluche, materiales de arte, pelotas deportivas, libros, juguetes en general (Legos, Hot Wheels, Barbies, y Pokémon) y tarjetas de regalo compradas con anticipación. Los miembros del personal de United Way también recibirán donaciones en efectivo o con tarjeta de crédito en el sitio de miembros de la audiencia que decidan donar para un regalo navideño o una tarjeta de regalo.

Rotary Club of Montecito Awards Grants to 14 Community Organizations

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Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs Elects Crooks President

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ITIZENS FOR THE CARPINTERIA BLUFFS recently elected Patrick Crooks as its board president for a term of two years. Crooks has pledged to lead the 26-year-old nonprofit in its work to preserve two parcels west and adjacent to the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve totalling 27.5 acres, where a developer has proposed constructing a large-scale resort and apartment complex. Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs was formed in 1996 in order to raise funds toward the successful public acquisition and conservation of the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve & Viola Fields.

Patrick Crooks

“Realizing places like Carpinteria don’t happen by accident, that it takes people getting involved, has inspired me to join groups like Citizens for the Carpinteira Bluffs,” said Crooks, who works as a Project Scientist at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services.

Sortis Holdings has proposed constructing a large development that would include a restaurant, spa, events center, and nearly 300 parking spaces on the property, which spans the bluffs from Carpinteria Avenue to the Carpinteria harbor seal rookery overlook — totaling nearly 125,000 square feet of new buildings. www.carpinteriabluffs.org

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UTHOR TIM O’LEARY will be reading from his new critically acclaimed book, Men Behaving Badly, at Lompoc Bookshop. Held on Saturday, December 2nd, after the reading O’Leary will be signing books, both his new release and his Pushcart and Mark Twain nominated debut collection, Dick Cheney Shot Me in the Face. A Santa Barbara local, O’Leary’s stories grapple with masculinity’s most pressing crises today, including mental health, gun violence and greed.

Grant recipients, from left to right: Brittany Avila Wazny, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation; Kathryn Westland, Friendship Center; Ron Zecher, Montecito Union School Chorus; Kathleen Baushke, Transition House; Renee Grubb, Teacher’s Fund; Chris Russo, Montecito Trails Foundation; Deborah Bertling, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation; Drew Davis & Jill Seltzer, Santa Barbara Center for Performing Arts; John Kelly & Dennis Thompson, Citizens Climate Education; Lindsay Soleimani, Planned Parenthood Central California; Chris Tucker, Garden Court Senior Community; Cynthia Hooper, Unity Shoppe; and Susan Renehan, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County.

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HE ROTARY CLUB OF MONTECITO FOUNDATION has awarded a total of $14,000 to support the work of 14 Santa Barbara-area nonprofit organizations. The grants awarded under the foundation’s annual Community Grants Program were $1,000 each and go to organizations benefitting a wide range of constituents, including children, seniors, low-income families, and the performing arts. All grants are funded by bequests and ongoing contributions from the club’s members.

“The Rotary Club of Montecito is committed to raising funds for good causes, and supporting activities and projects that make our communities stronger,” said Rotary Club President Tony Morris. “These grants allow us to support a wide variety of services to our community and are a great example of the cooperative spirit that’s an essential part of Rotary’s work.”

The Community Grants Program is an annual initiative by the Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation to support worthy, community-oriented causes. Local non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. Since the program’s inception, the Foundation has awarded more than MontecitoRotary.org $75,000 in assistance to the Santa Barbara community.

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OSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA encourages our community to not just “get through” the holidays, but to embrace the season as a time for healing.

Here are a few tips we hope will be helpful to you:

As the holidays near, you should acknowledge that there will be hard times ahead as you mourn your loved one. Remember that everyone grieves differently, and that it’s okay to not feel okay. If there are children in your family who are also coping with loss, focus on their needs and help them process through their grief.

Make a conscious decision when it comes to carrying on your holiday traditions, or considering starting new ones. Continuing the old traditions may help keep your loved one’s memory alive, but setting new ones may help you to move on.

Honor your loved one’s memory, whether it is through a beloved holiday tradition, or by sharing stories about them with your friends. Remember that although they are gone, their memory will always live on in your heart.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself by getting a proper amount of sleep, eating healthy and exercising when you can, but without forcing too much of your energy.

Taking care of your body will help alleviate stress and improve your overall wellbeing.

Surround yourself with a supportive community that will be with you every step of the way as you cope with your grief. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

And, in hopes of making the holidays brighter for you and your family, we cordially invite you to celebrate and honor the lives of your loved ones at Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 40th annual Light Up A Life ceremonies. Visit Hospiceofsb.org for dates and locations or see page 14 of this week’s VOICE Magazine.

Choral Society Adds a Special Guest HE CHORAL SOCIETY’S HALLELUJAH PROJECT HOLIDAY CONCERT will feature Dishwalla lead singer Justin Fox as celebrity narrator. Fox will narrate an orchestral version of Clement Moore’s evergreen poem‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Children from the Music Academy SING! program will also make a guest appearance onstage at the Lobero Theatre.

These additions to the concert will be the perfect icing on a holiday confection of music from the Choral Society singers and orchestra, ably led by Artistic Director JoAnne Wasserman.

As the charismatic lead singer of the platinumselling and award-winning rock band Dishwalla, Justin Fox has left an indelible mark on the industry.

SING! Chorus

Photos courtesy of Choral Society

The Choral Society has been performing choral masterworks along with contemporary and commissioned pieces since its founding in Justin Fox 1948 and its Artistic Director and Conductor, JoAnne Wasserman has served the organization for over 30 years. Among the concert’s choral works will be Bach’s Magnificat and Randol Bass’ Gloria. Familiar carols will from Christmas and Hanukkah traditions are on the program and the audience will be invited to join in the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah.

This ninth iteration of the Choral Society’s annual holiday event will be Saturday, December 9th, 7pm and Sunday, December 10th, 3pm.

SBIFF to honor Marl Ruffalo with American Riveria Award

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NTICIPATING EVEN MORE STELLAR PERFORMANCES set to hit screens this year, the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Mark Ruffalo with its American Riviera Award on Sunday, February 11th.The in-person conversation about his career, leads up to this year’s performance as Ducan Wedderburn in the upcoming Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things.

Emmy winner and three-time Academy Award® nominee, Ruffalo is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. Ruffalo will next be seen in Yorgos Lanthimos and Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things and Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17. Ruffalo was nominated for Academy Awards for his roles in Spotlight, Foxcatcher, and The Kids are Alright.

Mark Ruffalo He won the Emmy and the Screen Actors Guild Award for his portrayal of twin brothers in I Know This Much is True, and also won a Screen Actors Guild for his role in Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart.

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Ruffalo’s commitment extends beyond the silver screen, as exemplified in his lead role in Dark Waters, a film which leveraged the power of storytelling to shed light on the urgent need for environmental protections. His advocacy for clean energy and environmental and social justice aligns seamlessly with the stories and characters he brings to life on screen.

“Ruffalo has been such a remarkable performer for years—deserving all the honors year after year—but his go-for broke acting in Poor Things is a revelation. An extraordinary talent that just keeps outdoing himself,” remarked SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling.

The American Riviera Award was established to recognize actors who have made a significant contribution to American Cinema. Previous recipients include Brendan Fraser, Kristen Stewart, Delroy Lindo, Renée Zellweger, Viggo Mortenson, Sam Rockwell, Jeff Bridges, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Robert Redford, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Annette Bening, Sandra Bullock, Mickey Rourke, Tommy Lee Jones, Forrest Whitaker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kevin Bacon, and Diane Lane.

SBIFF Virtuoso Honorees Named

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HIS YEAR THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL will be presenting the Virtuosos Award to honor and recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in films this season have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Greta Lee, and Charles Melton will discuss their work and receive their awards on Saturday, February 10th during the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The evening will be moderated for the 14th year by Dave Karger, Turner Classic Movies host and Entertainment Weekly awards correspondent. The second group of Virtuosos Awards recipients will be announced soon.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Tickets at the Lobero Box office (805-9630761) and online at lobero.org.

Charles Melton

Lily Gladstone

“Our first four Virtuosos honorees are among the most interesting and exciting performers working today, and they all play unforgettable roles in some Greta Lee of the year’s best films. I’m so excited at the prospect of chatting with each of them in Santa Barbara in January,” remarked Dave Karger.

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The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place February 7th to February 17th, 2024. Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes, will be held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre.

Passes for the 2024 Festival are on sale now at sbiff.org.

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Best New Artist, 2023 Grammy Awards

A Joyful Holiday

Samara Joy

Featuring The McLendon Family

Fri, Dec 8 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $40 / $15 UCSB students “A classic jazz singer from a new generation.” NPR Arrive early for a pre-show holiday sing-in

Jazz Series Lead Sponsor: Manitou Fund

(805) 893-3535 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu Granada event tickets can also be purchased at: (805) 899-2222 | www.GranadaSB.org

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The Santa Barbara Foodbank Celebrates 26 years of Empty Bowls and honors founder Danyel Dean

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By Olivia Marceda /VOICE

ICKING OFF THE SEASON OF GIVING, THE FOODBANK IS HOSTING ITS 26TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER ON DECEMBER 3RD. The event will also honor its founder, Danyel Dean for her years of unwavering dedication.

FUNK ZONE

“We have high school students making bowls, talented artists, and wealthy individuals want to be involved, because it is a wonderful grass roots event.” said Empty Bowls Founder, Danyel Dean.

The Foodbank is also offering an exclusive online silent auction gallery, showcasing works by celebrated artists and one-of-a-kind ceramic houses created by renowned Empty Bowls artist Merrillee Ford, for those who might not be able to attend in person.

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Photo courtesy of the Foodbank

Dean, who had been teaching ceramics for 22 years brought the idea to Santa Barbara from Florida where one of her students had attended an Empty “This year for the Bowls fundraiser. first time since covid Inspired by an article we can sit down and she read about the have bread and soup Foodbank in 1998 together,” said Dean. she quickly sprung “We will have soup to into action to raise go for those who aren’t awareness and comfortable.” funds for hunger Leftover soup relief programs in from the event Founder of Empty Bowls, Danyel Dean the community, will be donated to kickstarting Empty community programs Bowls in Santa Barbara in the same year. that feed the hungry in Santa Barbara.

Empty Bowl participants received The Foodbank is donating all proceeds handcrafted unique bowl of their choosing raised to provide healthy groceries, fresh from one of the hundreds created by produce and nutrition local artists. The education to Santa bowl is a symbol of Barbara residents the Foodbank’s fight facing food insecurity. against hunger. Guests In 2023, the menu includes three Foodbank distributed soups courtesy of 10,884,809 pounds Food from the Heart, of food to 230,593 complemented by unduplicated fresh bread from individuals. local Santa Barbara This year’s Empty bakery, Hove’s Loves.

Attendees can also participate in the event’s Bowls has moved to the new south county Foodbank Sharehouse in Goleta, located at popular raffle which features five exciting 82 Coromar Drive, in Goleta. experiences and treasures. Each package For Tickets ($30) visit: corresponds to a different theme. Raffle www.FoodbankSBC.org/SBEmptyBowls.805 tickets are $5 each or 10 for $40.

Historical Wedding Experience • Sun., Dec.10th, 12-2pm The Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 East Canon Perdido St.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to step back in time and attend a wedding in the Presidio Chapel over 200 years ago?

Join us as the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation proudly unveils its new Historical Wedding Experience. This free, family-friendly program will transport you back in time to witness an early 19th-century Spanish wedding. Immerse yourself in the magic of a bygone era as shadows on the Chapel walls come to life!

SBTHP’s Historical Wedding Experience screenings will be held at the following times: 12pm, 12:30pm, 1:00PM, and 1:30pm. Enjoy free refreshments and activities in the Presidio Orchard before and after each screening.

Free event • Free parking in the lot at 117 E Canon Perdido St.

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Green House Studios -136 East Yanonali Street Liz Brady, Erika Carter, Virginia McCracken

Zone Studios -121 Santa Barbara Street (ground floor) Jules by the Sea - Jewelry + Lifestyle Goods Jules Kramer Lancaster Wood Prints -Art and Lifestyle Goods Andy Lancaster Jess Conti Leather Goods Jess Conti Studio 121+ -121 Santa Barbara Street (upstairs) David Diamant, Michael Irwin, Nate Irwin, Michael Long, Matt Rodriguez, Dug Uyesaka, +guest artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada Tendrel - Men’s Clothing -111 Santa Barbara Street Parker Simon Karen Lehrer Studio - 111-A1 Gray Avenue Karen Lehrer Studio One Eleven - Gallery and Workshop 111 Santa Barbara Street Barbara Leung Larson Mason Street Studios and Gallery -121 East Mason Street Alex Andriesse Studio and Fine Art Alex Andriesse Lovely Wasteland Studio Emily Morrill

Silo 118 -118 Gray Avenue Bonnie Rubenstein - gallerist, Barbara Parmet, Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Dug Uyesaka Night Owl Studio -122 -A Gray Avenue Pedro De La Cruz Colorfield Arts -Original Art -120 Gray Avenue John De Herrera

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Block Party in the Funk Zone

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artist and educator born in Mexico City. Silo Gallery is open Thurs to Sun, 12 to 5pm.

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

N ART BLOCK PARTY will pop up this weekend in the Funk Zone, with businesses and galleries in the Zone participating from 4 to 8pm on Friday, December 1st.

The Funk Zone Block Party will include all studios and businesses open on Gray Ave. and Mason, Santa Barbara, and Yonanali Streets.

“The Funk Zone is a great place to see art and to do art because everyone does their own thing… Yet, everyone has each other’s back; creatively, bouncing ideas and energy between each other and sharing info and experience together. It is a very communal and supportive crew all around,” commented artist Dug Uyesaka.

One of the galleries, Silo118, will be featuring three artists, Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Barbara Parmet, and Dug Uyesaka in exhibition called Intermundium, which means space between worlds.

Participating venues and artists include:

Levitation #1 by Barbara Parmet @ Silo 118

Green House Studios -136 Fast Yanonali St:

“It’s my Liz Brady, Erika Carter, Virginia McCracken Don’t miss Tendrel for men’s clothing understanding that Zone Studios - 121 Santa Barbara St (ground floor): Intermundium means space between worlds Jules by the Sea - Jewelry - Lifestyle Goods: Jules kramer Lancaster Wood Prints - Art and Lifestyle Goods: Andy Lancaster that explores the imaginative spaces beyond the Jess Conti Leather Goods: Jess Conti sensory world, where these three visionary artists Studio 121+ -121 Santa Barbara Street (upstairs) David Diamant, navigate, mediate, and Michael Irwin, Nate Irwin, Michael Long, Matt Rodriguez, Dug share their fantastic Uyesaka, +guest artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada visions,” commented Tendrel - Men’s Clothing - 111 Santa Barbara St: Parker Simon gallery owner Bonnie Karen Lehrer Studio - 111-Al Gray Avenue: Karen Tehrer Rubenstein.

Untitled Collaboration Dug Uyesaka and Rafael Perea de la Cabada Studio 121

Barbara Parmet is known for her photographic constructions; Dug Uyesaka is recognized for his distinct assemblages; and Rafael Perea de la Cabada is an award-winning

Studio One Eleven Gallery & Workshop - 111 Santa Barbara St: Barbara Leung Larson Mason Street Studios & Gallery - 121 E Mason St: Alex Andriesse Studio and Fine Art: Alex Andriesse Lovely Wasteland Studio: Emily Morrill Silo 118 - 118 Gray Avenue - Bonnie Rubenstein, gallerist; Barbara Parmet; Rafael Perea de la Cabada; Dug Uyesaka Night Owl Studio - 122 - A Gray Ave: Pedro De La Cruz Colorfield Arts -Original Art - 120 Gray Ave: John De Herrera

Poised by Dug Uyesaka at Silo 118

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Legacy Arts Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Visual Artists presents an

Exhibition of Featured Artists

November 1 - December 30, 2023 3rd Friday, November 17 Reception 5 PM - 8 PM 1st Thursday, December 7 Reception 5 PM - 8 PM 3rd Friday, December 15 Reception 5 PM - 8 PM

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Legacy Gallery Days/Hours Wednesday - Sunday 3 PM - 8 PM 1230 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

SBVA Artists: Lynn Altschul, Jan Baker, Eliesa Bollinger, Merith Cosden, Lynn Dodge, Stan Evenson, Tricia Evenson, Elizabeth Flanagan, Karen Frishman, Patricia Heller, Barbara Cronin Hershberg, Carissa Luminess, Julianne Martin, Dee Faia Parkins, Judith Villa, Felice Willat. Legacy Artists: Susy Barrymore, Carroll Barrymore

48th Annual SB Festival Ballet production of The Nutcracker

The Magic of the Holidays Begins!

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HE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN for Santa Barbara’s favorite traditional production of The Nutcracker, performed for the 48th year by Santa Barbara Festival Ballet. A cherished holiday tradition, it is returning to The Arlington Theatre for three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th.

Promising to be as heartwarming and festive as ever, it’s an event suitable for dreamers of all ages.

Four internationally recognized guest artists hailing from renowned ballet companies in the country will be featured. Principal dancers Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis with Dance Theatre of Harlem, and principal dancers Misa Kuranaga and Esteban Hernandez with the San Francisco Ballet, will grace the stage alongside gifted students from UCSB and Santa Barbara Festival Ballet.

“We’re thrilled to welcome back Alexandra, Kouadio, and Misa and eagerly anticipate Esteban’s debut in our production. It’s an honor to be able to showcase these accomplished performers,” shared Valerie Huston, SBFB’s Resident Choreographer and Board Advisor.

With a live orchestra, mesmerizing stage sets, and dazzling costumes, the audience will embark on a captivating journey into a magical winter wonderland and the Kingdom of Sweets. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the cast, including characters Clara, the Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King, will bring this iconic tale to life. Audiences can expect enchanting scenes, including dancing snowflakes and flowers, an army of mischievous mice, and much more!

Friends of Clara, Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s community outreach program for children facing economic challenges, ensures that the show is accessible to all.

Through partnerships with community service agencies, financially disadvantaged students and their families can enjoy complimentary tickets and participate in an educational program on the music and history of the Nutcracker ballet. To support this initiative as a sponsor or donor and become a Friends of Clara partner, call 805899-2901.

Performances are set for Saturday, December 9th at 2:30pm and 7pm, and Sunday, December 10th at 2:30pm. For tickets ($30 to $65) visit https://santabarbarafestivalballet.com/buy-nutcracker-tickets or call 805-899-2901.

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Upcoming events at Unity of Santa Barbara

Putting the Wealthy Spirit Principles into Practice

with Chellie Campbell Sunday, Dec. 3 @ noon

Christmas Cantata with the Unity Singers and Special Guests

Friday, Dec. 8 @ 7:30pm

Expo & Friendship Sunday Sunday, Dec. 10 @ 10am

All Holy Night

Candlelight Service Friday, Dec. 22 @ 7pm

Burning Bowl Ceremony Sunday, Dec. 31 @ 10 am

ONGOING EVENTS

Miracle Monday

1st Mondays @ 7PM

Sound Healing

4th Tuesdays @ 7PM

Dances of Universal Peace 4th Sundays @ 12PM (Dec. 17 at 12PM; 4th Sundays thereafter.)

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Santa Barbara Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 5:30 pm - Stars sales & choir Program starts 30 min later Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido

Montecito Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 4:00 pm - Stars sales & childrenʼs choir Program starts 30 min later Montecito Upper Village Green Corner of San Ysidro & E. Valley Rd. hospiceofsb.org/lual

Carpinteria Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 5:00 pm - Stars sales & choir Program starts 30 min later Seal Fountain Linden Ave.

Goleta Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 5:00 pm - Stars sales & choir Program starts 30 min later Camino Real Marketplace Storke & Marketplace Dr.

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Santa Barbara’s

Cultural Night Downtown

December 7th 5 to 8pm

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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

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36. Riviera Beach House: Stephanie Dotson and Madeleine Eve Ignon

8. Kaarem: 1221 State Street #14 • Join us at Kaarem for our Grand Opening Celebration happening during 1st Thursday, Dec. 7th!

Enjoy art by Hope Okere, savor drinks from Sông Cái Distillery, and indulge in a Creaminal ice cream pop-up.

BAND AFTER-PARTY

1. Voice Gallery: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 South Hope Avenue • Jim Bess–The First 90 Years, a retrospective art exhibition and sale at Voice Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza. 1st Thursday reception on December 7th will include an auction of a painting as a fundraiser for the local non-profit organization Organic Soup Kitchen, music, and more.

2. SBIFF’s SANTA BARBARA FILMMAKER SERIES: SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street • Featuring Alana Maiello’s Esfuerzo. Taking the reins from his grandfather, a grandson is trapped between winemaking tradition and innovation, all while honoring his Mexican roots. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm. Runtime: 13 mins 3. Santa Barbara Fine Art: 1321 State Street • New Paintings by Santa Barbara’s iconic landscape artist, Richard Schloss, the only known living artist in Santa Barbara today whose paintings are in five museums’ permanent collections.

4. Maune Contemporary: 1309 State Street • Join us for Piscanas, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Colombian artist Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo. Featuring Esteban’s whimsical pool paintings, including fun elements one would associate with summer.

5. Ensemble Theatre Company: 33 W. Victoria St. • You’re invited to 1st Thursday at Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash! From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this musical about love, faith, and the healing power of home and family. Participants can stop by our box office for buy-one-get-one-free tickets to our December 7th 7:30pm show.

6. CPC Gallery: 34 E. Victoria St. • Abstract artist Denise Carey presents Archiscapes. Her work draws from her experience as an architectural designer. Points, lines, planes, geometric shapes, and complex palettes perform an integrated visual story of conceptual spaces. Enjoy guitarist John Lyle’s soulful vocals and original songs while sipping local wine from Stolpman Vineyards.

7. Legacy Arts Listening Room: 1230 State Street • Welcome to our 1st year anniversary celebration!

Showcasing the work of Susy and Carroll Barrymore and the Santa Barbara Visual Artists. Tricia & Stan Evenson will have an Artist Talk, 4-5pm; SBVA Reception, 5-8pm with harpist Laurie Rasmussen; and an After Hours party, 8-10pm with a performance 23. Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery

by Lois Mahalia. presents Graphic Abstractions

10. domecíl celebrates the photography of Joslyn Lawrence & Brian Kuhlmann

9. PALMA Colectiva: 1221 State Street. STE 7 • Join PALMA Colectiva on Thursday December 7th from 5-8 pm in our new retail space as we celebrate the work of Venezuelan jewelry artist Monica Sordo and Mexican made, elevated everyday essentials from Sloan all while sipping from Yola Mezcal’s new premium collection, Pechuga.

10. domecíl: 1223 State Street • Celebrate the grand opening of domecíl’s new State Street location and the incredible photography of Joslyn Lawrence and Brian Kuhlmann, whose work has become an archive of disappearing landscapes and a preservation project through traditional portraiture of trees.

11. 10 West: 10 W. Anapamu St. • HappyHolidays, 2023: The eighth annual 10 West all-member show and pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Get a taste of all 28 gallery members’ work and support the small village of Mata Ortiz, whose economy revolves around an artistic community of about 500 potters who make unique burnished, decorated pottery.

12. Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery: 11 W Anapamu St. • For the final 1st Thursday event of the year, Colette welcomes you to Dreaming Is Free, a collection of paintings that are what dreams are made of. Featuring paintings in vintage seashell frames, large scale abstracts and seascapes, artfully designed block puzzles, art kits, ornaments and much more. Wine will be served.

13. Sullivan Goss: 11 E Anapamu St. • Join us for our biggest party of the year, the reception for our annual 100 Grand holiday exhibition. This year marks the show’s 15th year. Come find a treasure for yourself or a loved one this holiday season. Also on view, Inga Guzyte, Nathan Huff, and our Winter Salon.

14. Paradise Found: 17 E. Anapamu St. • It’s a Birthday Pawty!

Our beloved shop dog, Tucker, starts his 15th trip around the sun.

Yum treats by Andersen’s Danish Bakery, doggie party favors, a cake cutting, and birthday bubbly. Shop The Dirty Dog Wash & Shop pop-up! Featuring locally made ceramic fur baby bowls, leashes, collars and more.

15. Santa Barbara Museum of Art: 1130 State Street • Join SBMA for a special performance by Quire of Voyces in Ludington Court at 5:30 pm. Then, enjoy Family 1st Thursday and Teaching Artist-led activities with botanical ghost prints in turquoise ink from 5:30-7:30 pm. Afterward, explore the current exhibitions until 8 pm. All free!

16. Faulkner Gallery: Public Library, 40 E Anapamu St. • The Santa Barbara Art Association presents its annual non-juried Holiday Show of diverse original artwork priced at $500 or less by some of its 500 members.

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18. Gallery 113: 1114 State St. #8 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their original artwork here. The Artist of the Month is Suemae Lin Willhite showing her paintings of Chinese landscapes. Featured artists include Marlise Senzamici, Karen Glancy, Lily Sanders, Darlene Roker, and Jerry Martin. Other members have pieces in the group show.

19. Waterhouse Gallery: 1114 State Street #9 • Featuring 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.

1. Voice Gallery with Jim Bess, a retrospective

20. The Crafters Library: 9 E Figueroa St. • Stop by The Crafter’s Library for an evening of fun with crafting, cocktails and karaoke! Let your inner child out, or your inner diva, or both at this fun and free event (cash bar).

21. The Yes Store: 1100 State Street • Join us as we celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy snacks, beverages and the fine and whimsical jewelry of our featured artists Kevin and Deborah Healy, inspired by the beautiful colors of Santa Barbara. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store!

city, we are thrilled to offer our esteemed customers an exclusive deal: $8 white,red or mulled wine by the glass. Enjoy artwork by photographer Matt Bremen while engaging your senses with a glass of Sevtap wine.

6. CPC Gallery welcomes abstract artist Denise Carey’s Archiscapes.

31. Santa Barbara Historical Museum: 136 E De La Guerra St. • Enjoy access after-hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including our latest exhibition, California Missions by Edwin Deakin. Entrance is free, bring a friend!

32. Paint at Paseo: Peppermint Parlor, Paseo Nuevo across from Sephora • Join us for a night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor as we host Gio Herrera, a Santa Maria-based Oaxaqueno artist who draws inspiration from his cultural traditions, lifestyle, and nature. Gio will lead a 90-minute acrylic painting session, with all materials included, free of charge!

33. Museum of Contemporary Art SB: Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace, 653 Paseo Nuevo • MCASB invites you to celebrate the Holiday Season while supporting artists and MCASB. Join us for the first annual winter art sale and holiday party, 5-8pm Dec. 7th!

34. Idyll Mercantile: 703 Chapala St. • We are kicking off the holidays with an Ugly-Sweater Themed 1st Thursday! We will have a live 8. Kaarem: Grand Opening art by DJ, locally crafted Wine & Hope Okere.

Mead, and five local artists selling their work. You won’t want to miss it!

22. Slice of Light Gallery: 9 W Figueroa St. • Join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by a Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our new holiday exhibit, All’s Well.

23. Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery: 11 W Figueroa Street (Walter Claudio Salon) • Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery presents Graphic Abstractions, 20 11” x 14” paintings on paper, $280 each, a great gift for a friend or for yourself. Come see how a graphic designer interprets an array of subjects in a simple, graphic and painterly way. Come early or shop presale the day before.

35. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: 15 W Gutierrez St. • Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara Thursday, December 7th from 5-8 to enjoy music, wine, cheese, and vibrant artwork by America Martin, Sherri Belassen, Rafael Gaete, Greg Miller, David Matthew King, and our newest artist Will Beger and more!

9. PALMA Colectiva feature’s Venezuelan jewelry artist Monica Sordo

24. Finch & Fork *after party: 31 W Carrillo St. • Enjoy $1 Oysters* and Happy Hour priced drinks all night. This month we also welcome our partners J Vineyards & Winery who will be offering tastings of their beautiful sparkling wines in our Hotel Lobby. *Wine and Oysters are in limited supply so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

36. Riviera Beach House: 121 State Street • Be the first to enjoy our new Fall/ Winter exhibition in partnership with Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. This first installation of the MCASB Satellite at Riviera Beach House features local artists Stephanie Dotson and Madeleine Eve Ignon.

25. Mary Kay West: 3 W. Carrillo St. STE 209 • Award winning 37. Art & Soul: 116 Santa artist and member Barbara St., STE C • Immerse of the California Art yourself in the natural beauty and Club Mary Kay West 12. Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery: Dreaming movement of Coastal Edges: Life, will have an open Is Free Light, Flow—a show with local studio and exhibit of fiber artist and sculptor, Kellen Meyer and photographer current work featuring her renowned classical realist trompe l’oeil and bird compositions. She will also do a and fine artist, John Baran. Opening reception 5-8pm at Art & Soul in the Funk Zone, through the patio at Lama live painting demonstration from 6-7pm!

Dog Tap Room.

26. Broc Ellinger Gallery: 931 State Street • The BE Gallery is a new gallery on State Street across from the Apple Store. Local artist and photographer, Broc Ellinger, brings his world adventures and his life’s work to Santa Barbara. Broc is a surfer and photographer, and his work captures life’s vitality and vulnerability.

26. Broc Ellinger Gallery: local artist and photographer Broc Ellinger

27. Path Point: 902 Laguna St. • We invite you to join us for our Holiday Open House! We will be celebrating the incredible artists that attend PathPoint programs. Beautiful works of art will be displayed throughout our facility. Come enjoy snacks, wine, and find the perfect holiday gift!

28. The Blue Owl: 5 W Canon Perdido St. • The Blue Owl will present a jam on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this Jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. This evening he will be Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko.

3. Santa Barbara Fine Art is showing New Paintings by Richard Schloss

30. The Eddy: 137 E. De La Guerra St. • The Eddy is hosting a night market featuring local artists, RZN wines, Rascal’s vegan fare, and Sideyard vinegars. Stick around for the gift basket raffle.

29. SevTap Winery: 814 State Street STE 38 • Come one, come all to Sevtap Winery’s First Thursday Event in Downtown Santa Barbara! To celebrate the vibrant atmosphere of this beautiful

Entertainment

11. 10 West: art from the village of Mata Ortiz and Gallery members

SBCC Trombone Choir • 6:30-8pm The SBCC Trombone Choir is truly a unique ensemble, whose members come from as far as Thousand Oaks each Saturday morning to rehearse. It is proud to celebrate its first 10 years.

Santa Barbara Revels • 5-6:30pm Santa Barbara Revels is the newest of nine Revels companies in the US. Santa Barbara Revels seeks to entertain audiences while fostering a sense of community. In our dramatic productions that revolve around the Winter Solstice and other seasons, Revels celebrates music from cultures the world over, and seeks to preserve traditions by bringing them alive for today’s audiences. The Revels theatrical vision encourages participation by all, builds connection between diverse people and cultures, and helps fulfill the human need for celebration.

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Deirdre on the Art Walk N A SUNNY AUTUMN DAY, IN AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE THE BLACK FRIDAY (in this case ... Saturday!) crowds, I decided to seek refuge in a more comfortable location. After having left several parking lots trying to locate the desired retail outlets, I found myself on Cabrillo Boulevard and happy to see the some of the Sunday vendors with umbrellas, comfy seating, and arts and crafts decked out on display a day early. The Channel Islands plus crystal clear ocean view lured me on to the Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show for a look-see.

Strolling past the crafts and clothing vendors, my eye caught an artist’s booth with a variety of interesting images, each very different from the other. One particular image, the largest of the entire collection, was especially compelling. It was painted with a glorious spectrum of mixed colors from bright blues and greens to pinks, reds, oranges: a ray of solid black was included appearing to divide the canvas into two parts. I was curious at to its meaning and to know more about the artist.

The most astonishing fact was that Deirdre Stietzel, originally from New Jersey, has actually been a working artist for a very short period of time. Although from an artistic family she earned a degree in psychology at Rutger’s University and soon after moved to Colorado where she worked as pre-school teacher.

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leaving I admired another of her images titled “Silence”, the focus being a wild florescent pink superimposed on a field of blue green with highlights. There was a poem attached to the back of the canvas that I’d like to share with you.

The motion of love Like a dance The colors move Across the canvas A Melody I move In the stillness In this silence I dance Let’s dance Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

“My passion to create never waned, so I fashioned elaborate classrooms that included lots of art to enhance the learning experience,” she shared. Her priorities were forced to shift when, in 2005, she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, after which she experienced a lengthy period of physical well being with a renewed focus on the arts and crafts, including an Etsy Shop.

The turning point came in 2018 when she developed metastatic breast cancer.

“This came as a shock and I was forced to change how I lived my life,” she continued.

“My focus became art and poetry not only for therapy and expression but as a direct pathway to spirituality. Drawing and writing became a daily mediation practice for me with full release of emotion on paper in a space of flow and freedom. The resulting designs simply unfolded organically. As I continued to practice this “Sacred Art” all traces of cancer disappeared.”

During the pandemic, in 2021, Stietzel made the courageous move to travel way across the country to Santa Barbara to pursue a life in art and poetry. She added, “You know, I just threw up my hands and went with the message I felt was from the Universe... and here I am!”

“The painting that you liked,” Stietzel revealed, “is actually mixed media and includes a variety of materials.” She added with a chuckle, “Wondering what I should bring along today, a friend suggested that I take this one off my wall and show it off!” The meaning of the intersecting black ray was also explained. “The black area represents an internal meditative space, a place of total calm, like the sacred, healing space of rejuvenation that nothing outside of it can penetrate.” The meaning became completely clear to me in the context of Stietzel’s encouraging story of courage and recovery. Before

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The First 90 Years A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION AND SALE

Dec. 3rd - 30th

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Gallery hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 5:30pm Saturday & Sunday 1 – 5pm

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Saturday, December 2nd CHILDREN

KIDS CRAFT: PINECONE ORNAMENTS Children 12 and under can create a pinecone ornament • SB Botanic Garden Backcountry • Free with admission • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 10:30am-12:30pm Sa, 12/2.

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremonies

Photo courtesy of Hospice of Santa Barbara

LECTURES/MEETINGS

For details visit www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

Friday, December 1st LECTURES/MEETINGS

OPEN MIC Share your talents, hosted by Melina F. Poinsettia, Miss Ventura 2023 • UCSB Multicultural Center Lounge • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 12/1.

SB WRITERS SYMPOSIUM Talk by local authors Elizabeth Morse and Cynthia Waring • Fine Line Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 6:30pm Fr, 12/1.

FREE ASTRONOMY TALKS: METEORITES, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY, AND NAVIGATION Three short astronomy lectures by the SB Astronomical Unit • SB Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium • 7:30-8:30pm Fr, 12/1.

MUSIC

PIANIST SEONG-JIN CHO Performing Mozart, Ravel, Liszt • UCSB Arts & Lectures • UCSB Campbell Hall • $15-65 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 12/1.

EL GATO CON BOTAS Opera family-friendly retelling of “Puss in Boots” • Opera SB • Center Stage Theater • $28, Ages 8-18 free • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm Fr, 12/1; 2:30pm 12/2 & 12/3.

LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR Meet local writers and purchase their books • SB Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 12/2.

THE ART OF SYMEON SHIMIN Book signing with Curator/Editor Tonia Shimin and guests Charles Donelan & Josef Woodard • Tecolote Book Shop • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 12/2.

MUSIC

WESTMONT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Concert celebrating Jesus’ birth by Westmont College Orchestra, Choir, and Chamber Singers • Granada Theatre • $22 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm Sa, 12/2 & 2pm Su, 12/3.

A CEREMONY OF SONGS CSU Channel Islands University Chorus concert • SB Old Mission Parish, 2201 Laguna St. • $20 donation at the door • 7pm Sa, 12/2.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Christmas concert with Chip Davis • Chumash Casino Resort • $69-99 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 12/1.

UCSB MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT With guest dancers Devilla and Aubre Hill • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/3hxy4kmr • 7:30pm Sa, 12/2.

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUTDOORS

ELKS LODGE HOLIDAY BAZAAR Shop local vendors, enter a raffle, and more • Elks Lodge #613, 150 N. Kellogg Ave • Free • 10am-5:30pm Fr, 12/1.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & BLOCK PARTY Celebrate the holidays with the whole community • 1300 Block of State St, Arlington Theatre • Free • 5-8pm Fr, 12/1.

HOLIDAY SIP & STROLL Artisan vendors, local eats & drinks, and music • Old Mission SB • $50 • https://tinyurl.com/feuvtcky • 5:307:30pm Fr, 12/1.

GOLETA’S FINEST 2023 Celebrate local community members making a difference • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • Ritz-Carlton Bacara • $175 • https://tinyurl.com/2whyr5a3 • 5:30pm Fr, 12/1.

FOLK & TRIBAL ARTS POP-UP Shop handcrafted holiday gifts and support the museum • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 10am-5pm Fr, 12/1 - Su, 12/3 & Fr, 12/8 - Su, 12/10.

ELINGS RESTORATION WORK PARTY Help restore California native plants to Elings Park • Elings Park • Free: https://tinyurl.com/bddbys4a • 8am-1pm Sa, 12/2.

VOLUNTEER DAY ALICE KECK PARK Help prune, weed, and care for the park • Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden • Free, information: https://tinyurl.com/345ckdsz • 9am-12pm Sa, 12/2.

Photo courtesy of The Granada Theatre

DANCE

RUDOLPH Performed by State Street Ballet Academy and the Cold Spring School Choir • Lobero Theatre • $19-31 • www.lobero.org • 6:30pm Sa, 12/2 & 2pm Su, 12/3.

Remember loved ones you miss this holiday season alongside friends, family, and neighbors when Hospice of Santa Barbara hosts its 40th annual Light Up a Life Ceremonies this December. Participants are invited to hang a star on HSB’s tree in their loved one’s memory while enjoying music and refreshments.

Ceremonies will be held at the Lobero Theatre at 5:30pm on Sunday, December 3rd; Montecito Upper Village Green at 4pm on December 6th; Linden Ave. Seal Fountain at 5pm on December 9th; and Camino Real Marketplace at 5pm on December 10th.

December 1, 2023

Samara Joy’s A Joyful Holiday

Samara Joy, embracing the great tradition of such singers as Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, Samara Joy shares A Joyful Holiday, a holiday-themed concert featuring three generations of her family in an Arts & Lectures presentation at The Granada Theatre at 8pm on December 8th.

For tickets ($16-106) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE The first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/mts6xjab

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE Shop local vendors for the holidays • Carpinteria Valley Historical Society & History Museum • Free • 8am-3pm Sa, 12/2.

ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT FAIR BY SBCC’S SEL Shop handcrafted goods by over 50 artists • SBCC School of Extended Learning; 300 N. Turnpike Rd • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 12/2.

GOLETA HOLIDAY PARADE Welcome the holidays with community cheer • Greater SB Lions Club • On Hollister Ave. from Orange to Kinman Av • Free • 6-9pm Sa, 12/2.

ARISE 5K WALK RUN Walk or run to support SB Rescue Mission - Bethel House • Start at the soccer field in Chase Palm Park, Cabrillo Blvd • $25; students $10, kids free • www.arise5k.org/event-info • 9am registration, race 10am Sa, 12/2.

MEET WITH A MONARCH SPECIALIST Learn about monarch butterflies and their habitats from expert Charis van der Heide • City of Goleta • Main Ellwood Grove • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/bddutu2j • 10:30am-12pm Sa, 12/2.

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

Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019

GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND St.Mark's-in-the-Valley • 50+ decorated Gingerbread houses, $1 raffle tickets, seasonal music & crafts • 805-688-1815 • Free • 4-7pm Sa, 12/2.

MUJERES MAKERS MARKET AND TOY DRIVE Two-day market and holiday drive for Teddy Bear Cancer Fdn • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/2 & 12/3.

ASIAN ORNAMENT PAINTING WORKSHOP With painter Deanna Pini • SB Museum of Art Store • Free • 12-2pm Sa, 12/2.

It’s Your Library

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Eastside Library ~ 8:30-10am Tu • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu MUSIC & MOVEMENT • For ages 2-5 • Shoreline Park • 10:30-11am Th • Central Library ~ 10-10:30am Th. BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months • Central Library ~ 11-11:30am We • Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 11-11:30am Th LIBRARY ON THE GO • Schott Center ~

9:30-10:30am Tu, 12/5 • State St. Farmer’s Market ~ 3-6:30pm Tu, 12/5 • Alameda Park ~ 10am-12pm We, 12/6 • Harding School ~ 12:30-2pm We, 12/6 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30-5pm We, 12/6; 10am-12pm Fr, 12/8 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 12/7 • SB Junior High School ~

2:30-4:30pm Th, 12/7 READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Eastside Library ~ 3-4pm We.

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Holiday Season Markets!

Shop handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts and support local artisans by visiting one of Santa Barbara’s many pop-up holiday markets! Whether you’re searching for jewelry, home decor, art pieces, sweet treats, or a yet-to-bediscovered treasure, consider an artisan market: ELKS LODGE HOLIDAY BAZAAR Shop local vendors, enter a raffle, and more • Elks Lodge #613, 150 N. Kellogg Ave • Free • 10am-5:30pm Fr, 12/1.

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE Shop local vendors for the holidays • Carpinteria Valley Historical Society & History Museum • Free • 8am-3pm Sa, 12/2.

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HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Shop unique gifts from over a dozen local artists • Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, Solvang • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 12/3.

LIGHT UP A LIFE Lighting of a memorial tree celebrating departed loved ones • Hospice SB • Stars available for purchase: www. hospiceofsb.org/lual • Multiple locations and times: Lobero Theatre, 5:30pm Su, 12/3; Montecito Upper Village Green 4pm We, 12/6; Linden Ave. Seal Fountain, 5pm Sa, 12/9; Camino Real Marketplace 5pm Su, 12/10.

OUTDOORS

SB ROLLERS Rollerskate with an ocean view • SB City College Lot 3 • Free • 3pm Su.

Monday, December 4th Folk and Tribal Arts @ SBMNH

ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT FAIR BY SBCC’S SEL Shop handcrafted goods by over 50 artists • SBCC School of Extended Learning; 300 N. Turnpike Rd • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 12/2.

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE @ WILDLING MUSEUM Shop unique gifts from over a dozen local artists • Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, Solvang • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 12/3.

HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE @ GARDENS ON HOPE Handmade gifts and baked goods • Gardens on Hope • 5-7pm Wed, 12/6 FOLK & TRIBAL ARTS POP-UP WEEKENDS Shop handcrafted holiday gifts and support the museum • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 10am-5pm Fr, 12/1 - Su, 12/3 & Fr, 12/8 - Su, 12/10.

ARTS & CRAFT FAIRE @ CARPITERNIA ARTS CENTER Shop local vendors for handmade holiday gifts • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/2.

MUJERES MAKERS MARKET AND TOY DRIVE Two-day market and holiday drive for Teddy Bear Cancer Fdn • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/2 & 12/3.

CLAY STUDIO HOLIDAY MARKET Shop local handmade gifts • Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd. • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 12/9.

AND SONGS OF LOVE Sunday, December 3rdth CHRISTMAS THRU THE DECADES

MUSIC

UCSB CHAMBER PLAYERS FALL CONCERT Chamber music concert • UCSB Karl Geiringer Hall • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3cck4yww • 7:30pm Su, 12/3.

Concert by LA-based collective The Tribe supporting Get Together Fdn • SOhO • $25-55 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Su, 12/3.

INDIGENOUS PERSISTENCE IN FOODWAYS: ASSESSING COLONIAL AND INDIGENOUS CULINARY DIVERGENCE Talk by UCSB Department of Anthropology graduate student Sarah Noe • SB Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium • Free • 7:30-9pm Mo, 12/4.

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION All levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

MUSIC

SBCC JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT Local student jazz concert • SOhO • $15 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Mo, 12/4.

UCSB ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT Playing Mozart & Brahms • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free$10 • https://tinyurl.com/5hbu9yb9 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/4.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ANGELS AMONG US Remember departed loved ones this holiday season • VNA Health • https://tinyurl.com/mr2pj68h • CROSSROADS Church, Buellton–5:30pm Mo, 12/4; VNA Health Boardroom, 509 E. Montecito St.–5:30pm Tu, 12/5.

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DEMENTIA AWARENESS PRESENTATION Learn about symptoms and resources from the Alzheimer's Association • Eastside Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/jkx2cr2t • 12-1pm Tu, 12/5.

A GRANTS IN ACTION FORUM: WOMEN, CHILDREN & THE LEGAL SYSTEM Learn about Women’s Fund 2022-2023 grantees • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free,

Photo courtesy of SB Trust for Historical Preservation

December 1, 2023

Una Noche de las Posadas

Partake in a heartwarming, time-honored Latin American holiday tradition when the Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation hosts Una Noche de las Posadas, a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging on the very first Christmas, from 7 to 10pm on Friday, December 8th. The procession will begin at El Presidio Chapel and end at Casa de la Guerra, where Rudy’s Presidio Mexican Restaurant will serve food and the Mujeres Makers Market host a holiday pop-up.

To learn more visit www.sbthp.org/lasposadas

register: https://tinyurl.com/3a8ajdrb • 4:30-6:30pm Tu, 12/5.

LET’S WRITE: CREATING HARMONY DURING THE HOLIDAYS Guided writing session with Diana Raab, PhD • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • 5:30-6:30pm Tu, 12/5.

MUSIC

CHRISTMAS WITH THE PETERSENS American roots concert • Lobero Theatre • $31-58, ages 0-4 • free • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Tu, 12/5.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MADRES UNIDAS Spanish language conversation/support group for mothers • Eastside Library • Free • 10:15-11:15am Tu, 12/5.

Wednesday, December 6th LECTURES/MEETINGS

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS LISTENING SESSION Voice concerns to the SB County Association of Governments • Public Zoom webinar: https://bit.ly/3MozNcB • 4-6pm We, 12/6.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP Practice English naturally • Free • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery, 5-6pm We, 12/6; Eastside Library 1-2pm Th, 12/7.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm We.

MUSIC

JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ’ MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS Festive concert by Mariachi Sol de México • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $11-69.50 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm We, 12/6.

UCSB ENSEMBLE FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FALL CONCERT Discover the future of music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free$10 • https://tinyurl.com/uwcvhtk5 • 7:30pm We, 12/6.

Thursday, December 7th LECTURES/MEETINGS

EDO POP: WOODBLOCK PRINTS AND POPULAR CULTURE IN PREMODERN JAPAN Art Matters Lecture with Minneapolis Institute of Art Curator Matthew Welch • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • Free-$15 • www.sbma. net • 5:30pm Th, 12/7.

MUSIC

SING! HOLIDAY CONCERT Youth choir sings holiday music • Music Academy, Hahn Hall • Free, RSVP: www.musicacademy.org • 6pm Th, 12/7.

QUIRE OF VOYCES Pop-up a capella concert • SB Museum of Art, Ludington Court • Free • 6:30pm Th, 12/7.

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER Legendary jazz quartet concert • Lobero Theatre • $65-131 • www. lobero.org • 7:30pm Th, 12/7.

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The Nutcracker

December 1, 2023

DANCE

TENTH ANNIV. COMPANY CONCERT: MOTENTUM Momentum Dance Co. performs hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and more • Center Stage Theater • $42 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2pm & 7pm Sa, 12/9; 2pm 12/10.

THE NUTCRACKER Holiday classic performed by SB Festival Ballet • Arlington Theatre • $30-65 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 2:30pm & 7pm Sa, 12/9; 2:30pm Su, 12/10.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Photo by Fritz Olenberger Photography

BOOK SIGNING & COOKIE DECORATING WITH ELIZABETH POETT Autor Elizabeth Poett signs her cookbook The Ranch Table and leads cookie decorating • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • Free • 12-2pm Sa, 12/9.

SB MUSIC CLUB HOLIDAY CONCERT Free community classical concert • First United Methodist Church • 3-5pm Sa, 12/9.

THE HALLELUJAH PROJECT Santa Barbara Choral Society performs holiday classics • Lobero Theatre • $15-75 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Sa, 12/9 & 3pm Su, 12/10.

For tickets ($30-65) visit www.arlingtontheatresb.comv

Friday, December 8th MUSIC

OnSTAGE

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Musical portrait of Johnny Cash’s life and career • Ensemble Theatre Company • $40-78 • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm Th, 11/30, through 12/17.

GOT BROADWAY? Goleta Valley Junior High students perform a musical show • Goleta Valley Junior High auditorium • Free-$10 • 7pm Th, 11/30 & 12/1; 2pm 12/2.

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL A musical version of this nostalgic story about family life • Ojai Art Center Theater • $10-30 • www.ojaiact.org • 7:30pm Fr, 12/1, through 12/17.

THE CHER SHOW Tony Award-winning musical about Cher’s life • American Theatre Guild • Granada Theatre • $59-134 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm We, 12/6 & 12/7.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET A Santa impersonator claims to be the real Santa, spreading holiday cheer • Alcazar Theatre • $15-20 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm Fr 12/7, 12/9, 12/15, 12/16; 3pm 12/10 & 12/17.

UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR FALL CONCERT A joyful concert of traditional and modern gospel music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/44jvmwbj • 7:30pm Fr, 12/8.

A JOYFUL HOLIDAY Festive jazz concert with singer Samara Joy • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $16106 • www.granadasb.org • 8pm Fr, 12/8.

OUTDOORS

TAI CHI AT THE GARDEN Guided class by Master Yun • SB Botanic Garden • $10-15 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am Fr, 12/8.

16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SWEATER PARTY Molly Ringwald Project concert supporting Unity Shoppe • SOhO • $25-30 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Sa, 12/9.

OUTDOORS

FOREST BATHING TO DEEPEN NATURE CONNECTION Guided garden meditation • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30-10:30am Sa, 12/9.

NATURE WALKS AT ELINGS PARK Guided hike to learn about local birds • Elings Park • Free, details: • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am Sa, 12/9.

LANDSCAPE RESTORATION WORK PARTY Help restore native plants to Elings Park • Free: www.elingspark.org • 10am-12pm Sa, 12/9.

STAR PARTY ~ EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY! SB Museum of Natural History, Palmer Observatory • Free • 7-10pm Sa, 12/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

HEARTHSIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Live entertainment, arts & crafts, Santa, and more • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 12-5pm Sa, 12/9.

CARPINTERIA HOLIDAY SPIRIT PARADE Welcome the holiday season with the whole community • Linden Ave, Carpinteria • Free • Begins 3pm Sa, 12/9.

THE AUX BALL: A CELEBRATION OF THE ERAS Regency Era ball to support the Music Academy • Music Academy Campus • $175 • www. musicacademy.org • 5pm Sa, 12/9.

Sunday, December 10th MUSIC

MUSIC

Experience the magic and wonder of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas fairytale when the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, joined by UCSB students and nationally acclaimed guest artists, performs The Nutcracker at the Arlington Theatre at 2:30 and 7pm on Saturday, December 9th, and at 2:30pm on Sunday, December 10th.

TEEN WINTER MAKER FAIRE Teens in grades 7-12 invited to craft handmade holiday gifts • Eastside Library • Free • 11am1pm Sa, 12/9.

HOLIDAY JAZZ JAM WITH THE WOODY DEMARCO TRIO A jazzy, festive concert • SOhO • $10-25 • www.sohosb.com • 1-4pm Su, 12/10.

SB MASTER CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT Holiday classics and audience sing-along • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church • $5-20 • www.sbmasterchorale.org • 3pm Su, 12/10.

A WINTER MUSIC SHOWCASE Holiday community concert presented by the Grace Fisher Foundation • Granada Theatre • $15$64 • www.granadasb.org • 6pm Su, 12/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

3RD ANNUAL COOKIE WALK Make your own cookie gift baskets • Trinity Episcopal Church • Free • 9am-12:30pm Su, 12/10.

PLUMERY PARROT CLUB For parrot owners, parrots, and parrot lovers • Upper Manning Park Area 1 • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/10.

STEARNS WHARF HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Music by Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir • Stearns Wharf • Free • 5pm Su, 12/10.

37TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS Witness a nautical parade of lit-up boats, followed by fireworks • SB Harbor • Free • 5:307pm Su, 12/10.

HOLIDAY AT THE RANCH Children’s crafts, Santa, music, tours, and more • The Stow House • $5-10 • https://tinyurl. com/3uh2wkxw • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MINI WREATHS & ORNAMENTS Create holiday gifts inspired by nature • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $35 • https:// tinyurl.com/jhczw4zt • 6-8pm Fr, 12/8.

UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS Reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for lodging with music and food • El Presidio Chapel to Casa de la Guerra • Free: www.sbthp.org/lasposadas • 7-10pm Fr, 12/8.

Saturday, December 9th CHILDREN

WINTER GIFT-MAKING WORKSHOP Ages 5-12 invited to craft handmade gifts • SBMA Ridley-Tree Education Center, 1600 State St. • $120-150 • www.sbma.net • 9am-3pm Sa, 12/9.

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Community Screening

Bringing Back Our Wetland

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COMMUNITY SCREENING: BRINGING BACK OUR WETLAND Documentary about local restoration efforts, postfilm talk by director Michael Love and local environmental leaders • SB Maritime Museum • Free, RSVP: www.sbmm.org • 7pm Tu, 12/5.

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Discover how UC Santa Barbara and local environmentalists restored a Goleta golf course back into a wetland fit for native plants and wildlife when the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosts a free community screening of Bringing Back Our Wetland at 7pm on Tuesday, December 5th. There will be a post-film discussion with director Michael Love and local environmental leaders.

To register, visit www.sbmm.org

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Features and Showtimes for Dec 1-7, 2023 * = Subject to Restrictions on “SILVER MVP PASSES; and No Passes”

CWC DOCS: STONEBREAKERS Documentary on the conflicts around public monuments in 2020, postfilm talk by filmmaker Valerio Ciriaci and producer/cinematographer Isaak Liptzin • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9pm Tu, 12/5.

SOCIETY OF THE SNOW Q&A with Writer/Director J. A. Bayona and Cinematographer Pedro Luque Briozzo • SBIFF's Riviera Theatre • Tickets: https://sbiffriviera.com/ • 10:30am Sat, 12/2

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FA I R V I E W 225 N FAIRVIEW AVE GOLETA 805-683-3800 Trolls Band Together* (PG): Fri: 5;10, 7:30. Sat-Sun: 12:10, 2:30, 5:10, 7:30 Mon-Thur: 5:10, 7:30 Wish* (PG): Fri: 4:50, 7:20. Sat-Sun: 12:20, 2:45, 4:50, 7:20. Mon-Thur: 4:50, 7:20.

The Shift: Fri: 5:00, 7:45. Sat-Sun: 2:15, 5:00, 7:45. Mon-Thur: 5:00, 7:45.

CAMINO REAL 7040 MARKETPLACE DR GOLETA 805-688-4140 The Hunger Games: Fri-Thur: 1:15, 4:45, 8:15.

Godzilla Minus One: Fri- Sat: 12:45, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40. Sun-Thur: 1:55, 4:50, 7:45.

Dream Scenario: Fri-Sat: 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45. Sun-Thur: 2:45, 5:20, 7:45.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce: Fri-Sun: 1:00, 7:30. Thur: 1:00, 7:30 Napoleon: Fri-Thur: 1:05, 4:35, 8:05.

Saltburn: Fri-Sun: 4:30. Mon-Wed: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30. Thur: 4:30.

Silent Night: Fri-Sat: 1:40, 4:15, 7:00, 9:35. Sun-Thur: 3:10, 5:45, 8:20.

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Napoleon: Fri-Thur: 4:00, 7:00.

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Thanksgiving: Fri-Sun: 4:55. Mon-Wed: 4:55, 8:00. Thur: 4:55.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour: Fri: 7:30.

Sat-Sun: 1:20, 7:30.

Wish*: Fri: 4:30, 7:00. Sat-Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. Mon-Thur: 4:30, 7:00.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce: Fri-Sun: 8:00.

Holiday Twist: Fri-Thur: 4:20.

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Radical: Fri-Thu: 7:45 Priscilla (R): Fri-Sat: 2:30, 8:15.

Mon-Thur: 8:15 The Holdovers: Fri-Thur: 5:00.

Napoleon*:Fri-Thur: 4:00, 7:30.

618 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA 805-965-7684 The Hunger Games: Fri: 4:45, 6:45, 8:15.

Sat-Sun: 1:15, 4:45, 6:45, 8:15. Mon-Thur: 4:45, 6:45, 8:15.

ARLINGTON Silent Night : Fri: 5:30, 8:05. Sat-Sun: 2:45, 1317 STATE STREET 5:30, 8:05. Mon-Thur: 5:30, 8:05.

SANTA BARBARA Saltburn: 3:45 805-963-9580 Godzilla Minus One: Fri: 5:00, 7:45.

Sat-Sun: 2:00, 5:00, 7:45.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce: Mon-Thur: 5:00, 7:55.

Fri: 3:30, 7:00. Sat-Sun: 12:00, 3:30, 7:00.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as ORGANIC GODDESS TEA at 5525 Somerset Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. MONICA S GAGNE at 5525 Somerset Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on November 27, 2023.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0002713. Published December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.

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Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in Miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful special patron in time of need, to you do I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great powers, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys, three Glorias.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV04966.

Petitioner: Ho Ting Lam filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ho Ting Lam to proposed name Michael HoTing Lam. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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On Thursday, December 7, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHOVideos.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the SHO may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.

All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.

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NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration at the following link: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990.

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda will include instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda.

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Consumers Happier, Less Inflation million customers shopped lured in more shoppers than between Thanksgiving Day and ever.

A record number of people HERE ARE TWO Cyber Monday. That’s above the showed up in stores or online to INDICATORS THAT record 196.7 million that turned spend money over Thanksgiving, SHOW CONSUMERS out last year. but their spending on WILL CONTINUE holiday-related items TO SUPPORT “The five-day period between ticked lower as ECONOMIC Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday they looked for GROWTH this represents some of the busiest more bargains, year, (and shopping days of the year and according to hence avoid reflects the continued resilience data from the a recession), of consumers and strength National Retail of the economy,” said NRF while inflation Federation is continuing to President and CEO Matthew released

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC) The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, December 14, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, December 14, 2023 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.

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safe, convenient, and affordable shopping experiences with the products and services consumers needed, and at great prices.”

Consumer confidence also increased. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in November to 102.0 (1985=100), up from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions— ticked down slightly to 138.2 (1985=100), from 138.6. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—rose to 77.8 (1985=100) in November, up from its downwardly revised reading of 72.7 in October.

“Consumer confidence increased in November, following three consecutive months of decline,” said Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.

“This improvement reflected a recovery in the Expectations Index, while the Present Situation Index was largely unchanged.”

Higher confidence was concentrated primarily among householders aged 55 and up but confidence among householders aged 35-54 declined slightly.

Top this off with a revised estimate of third quarter Real GDP growth that rose to 5.2 percent from its initial estimate

of 4.9 percent.

But a sign of slowing inflation was the fact that households spending rose 3.6 percent in the third quarter, down from an original four percent.

And Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) prices that are part of the GDP growth estimate rose just 2.8 percent, 2.3 percent with food and energy prices excluded.

Business profits, meanwhile, increased for the second quarter in a row. They rose 3.3 percent to mark the largest gain in five quarters, suggesting that higher labor costs are not weighing much on earnings. Government spending was also a strong contributor as spending rose at a 5.5 percent rate, versus 4.6 percent initially.

All of this news has stocks and bonds rallying—stocks because business profits have increased, and bonds because interest rates have declined precipitously.

The yield on the ten-year Benchmark Treasury note that sets mortgage rates retreated 4.7 basis points to 4.288 percent from 4.335 percent Tuesday afternoon. This will give a huge boost to the housing market in the coming months.

So why shouldn’t we be enjoying the holidays? Just maybe the Fed can stop worrying that it isn’t being taken seriously.

Inflation is being tamed without causing a recession!

Harlan Green © 2023 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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The Spirit of Flamenco!

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REVERED GROUP OF GYPSY FLAMENCO SUPERSTARS, Maria Bermudez’s Sonidos Gitanos (Gypsy Sounds) was presented by Flamenco! Santa Barbara at the Lobero Theatre on Sunday, November 26th. The incredible group of artists from Andalusia, Spain provided varied vignettes of fiery music and dance throughout the magical evening.

Dancer, choreographer, and part-time local Maria Bermudez, moved to Spain nearly forty years ago to embrace the art of flamenco. In the process, she fell in love with the deep-rooted “Gitano” culture and met her husband, Pelé De los Reyes, a Grammy-nominated Gypsy singer and composer.

Maria’s company hails mostly from the flamenco (and sherry!) cradle of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

In addition to Maria and her husband, the show featured dancer José Maya, percussionist Ané Carrasco, multi-instrumentalist and singer Diego Amador, guitarist and singer Diego Carrasco, guitarists Curro Carrasco, Manuel Valencia, and singers Carmen Grilo, Coral de los Reyes, and Ana de los Reyes.

“Flamenco is ever evolving and always full of surprises, but a sense of community is always at its core,” related Maria.

Embracing both traditional and modern styles of flamenco, a UNESCO-heritage art form, the playful performances made it clear this group is family.

In addition to serving as artistic director for Flamenco!

Santa Barbara, Maria was named Ambassador of Flamenco by the city of Jerez and shares her art with a new generation of performers at Maria Bermudez Flamenco Performing Arts.

Flamenco! Santa Barbara is a local nonprofit that creates authentic performances at various venues throughout the year, organizes workshops by visiting artists, and provides a tuition assistance program for local dancers. To find out how you can support their work or sign up for future shows, visit flamencosb.org Left, top to bottom: Pelé De los Reyes; Manuel Valencia; Coral de los Reyes: Curro Carrsco; Diego Amador Right, top to bottom: Maria Bermudez and Diego Carrasco; Ana de los Reyes; Carmen Grilo; and José Maya with guitarist Manuel Valencia

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The Tree Lighting Festival

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Festival of Trees MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH: The tree lighting festivities at the Paseo Nuevo Mall in Santa Barbara Friday came with Santa Claus, the Grinch, DJ Darla Bea, Assemblyman Gregg Hart, Mayor Randy Rowse, many employees of the mall and stores, a side-by-side crowd, and what looked like snow!

The Gauchos Are in the Game!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH: The Festival of Trees has opened at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Each tree has hundreds of dollars in gifts. You buy tickets for $1 each and put them into the tub at your favorite tree. Winners of the tree, lights, and everything under it will be announced Dec. 16th by the Carpinteria Lions Club. Open Weekends 11- 8 and Monday -Friday 5-8.

Thanksgiving Day

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD: Amazing, piled high, Thanksgiving meals were served to about 500 people at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Santa Barbara through Adam’s Angels for Thanksgiving. A supply of clothing was also available, including shirts and shoes. A combination of donations, volunteerism, logistics, live music, and community collaboration made this possible.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH: UCSB women’s volleyball is in the NCAA Tournament!

KEYT’s Mike Klan reports: The Gauchos will play Houston in a first round game at the Stanford Regional. First serve will be 4:30 on Friday and the winner will meet the Stanford-Fresno State winner in a second round game. UCSB is 27-4 on the year and was the #1 seed in the Big West Tournament but they lost in five sets to Long Beach State in the semifinals.

Ukulele for Charity WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND: 13-year old Story Eaton played her ukulele for tips at the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market Tuesday. She donated her basket of cash to the Transition House as her Thanksgiving gift.

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1st Responders MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH: An investigation is underway after this vessel was found drifting off of Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara about 1:35am. More details are expected later today.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH: The outgoing Carpinteria City Manager Dave Durflinger has been honored for his 24 years of service as he heads into retirement. Honors and commendations were presented Monday evening. Outside of City Hall, Durflinger and his wife live in town where they raised their children. He plays in two bands and is a member of service organizations.

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Durflinger Retires

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH Rollover Hwy 101 at Milpas. Also one vehicle down the embankment at Kimball St. From that crash one person ran from the scene. Santa Barbara Fire, police, AMR and CHP on the scene.

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RILLIANT COLOR, INTUITIVE JUMPS, JOY, AND DEEP CONNECTION... the work of Jim Bess evokes it all. Set to celebrate his 90th birthday and a lifelong urge to create that is still going strong, he has agreed Jim Bess - then and now to share a retrospective of his work in ideas until, in the act of painting, an image Jim Bess - The First 90 Years. On view at appears. And occasionally, almost total Voice Gallery December 3rd to 30th, with 90 pieces for his 90 years, and an auction on destruction of a painting gives birth to a new direction.” one piece during the 1st Thursday In his senior opening reception year of college, Jim for Organic quit and joined the Soup Kitchen, army, unwilling to the exhibition spend his parents’ promises to dance. money until he had “The creative act is profoundly joyous for me,” Jim related in his artist statement, adding, “I am aware of the intimate relationship between artist and Above, below by Jim Bess materials, much like a dialogue between two people…a dialogue in which the artist must also be a careful listener.

Starting with lines and areas of colors on canvas, I have little or no preconceived

a better feel for what direction he wanted to go.

nearly non-stop since.

About a year in, and finding too much free time, he bought a paint by numbers kit. Finishing it, he turned it over and did his own painting, and he’s been creating

After receiving a bachelors and masters degree, he taught art for eight years on both the elementary and college level, “before I burned out. I realized I would rather make art than teach it,” he said. His next career move was starting a jewelry company, where he worked 14 years designing, manufacturing, and selling his work nationwide.

However, the desire to paint and sculpt called... “I sold my jewelry company. Yet I was reluctant to dive deep into the water.”

“Then 30+ years ago, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer and it was a real wake-up call for me,” Jim shared. “My desire to create was screaming at me by this point: FIND YOUR PASSION!”

Anonymous Self Portrait #1 by Jim Bess

His story continues, “with the unflinching support of my wife, Dianne, along with the excellent medical care I continue to receive, I have discovered an abundance of creative outlets. Together we’ve enjoyed totally renovating several houses, extensive traveling,

The Sisterhood by Jim Bess

gardening, and making art.”

Jim and Dianne arrived in Santa Barbara in 2005, after a period with his grandchildren on the East Coast. He attributes his longevity to his “curiosity and wild imagination,” adding “Then throw in a dash of healthy living and lots of good loving.”

Jim says, “These are definitely the best years of my life. I continue to love painting and making sculpture. Cancer may eventually prevail, but I’ve never felt more alive!”

differs dramatically; his six stages of creating begins as a conversation or dialogue with his materials. When it works, it advances into a dance. Often it’s a struggle and then an argument, hopefully followed by resolution.

The final stage is a love affair, filled with joy and laughter. Sounds like our marriage.”

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 to 5:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5pm.

The Opening Reception is Thursday, December 7th, Jim’s 90th birthday, from 5–8pm with ten percent of all sales that evening going to Organic Soup Kitchen as well as 100 percent of the auctioned painting.

That liveliness will be front and center this month and his 90 or so artworks will be ready to draw you in. It’s your opportunity.

During the 1st Thursday reception Organic Soup Kitchen will provide soup... and there will be birthday cake.

“Jim is an extraordinary artist, and we are honored to be the recipient of such a generous gift,” shared Andrea Slaby, Chief Operating Officer at Organic Soup Kitchen. “As a cancer survivor and long time Organic Soup Kitchen client, Jim knows first hand the impact proper nutrition has on healing. We are incredibly grateful for his support of our mission.”

Dianne tells me there will also be art given away during the reception. She tells his story a bit differently, though with It Takes Two by Jim Bess no less love.... “Jim’s art career Organic Soup Kitchen is committed to organic food for all. Through education, advocacy and began at a tender age when he purchased programs, the agency provides nutrition and a Paint-by-Number kit and realized he food security to cancer patients, chronically ill hated coloring inside the lines. Always a and low income individuals throughout Santa Barbara county. The organization has served rebel, he turned over the canvas board and discovered freedom. Thus began a very long more than 3 million bowls of nutrient dense SoupMeals since 2009. Organic Soup Kitchen is journey with no road map.” one of only 1% of nonprofits in the US to achieve She continues, “Most artists have an image or concept in mind before they begin working on a piece, envisioning line, color, shapes, forms, textures, etc. Jim’s approach

platinum status on Guidestar. To nourish and support the health and wellness of the Santa Barbara County community, visit www.organicsoupkitchen.org

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GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS • PUBLIC PLACES

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap • Wed 11-4; Th 11-5; Fri, Sat 11-4 THE ARTS FUND: Celebrating 30 years of Arts Mentorships ~ Dec • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave • Wed-Sun 11-5; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395 ATKINSON GALLERY, SBCC: New Landscapes I ~ Dec 8 • M-Th 11-5; Fr 11-3 • gallery.sbcc.edu • 805-965-0581 x3484 BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

Rebecca Marder Illuminations Gallery La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts La Cumbre PLaza

10 WEST GALLERY: 2023 Holiday All-Member Exhibit ~ Jan 14 • 10 W Anapamu • Wed-Mon 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Kids Draw Architecture ~ December • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • Open Sat 1–4 www.afsb.org ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM, UCSB: Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance ~ Mar 3, ‘24; Please, Come In… ~ Dec17 • Sat-Sun 12-5 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra CASA DOLORES: Candelario Medrano: the surrealist folk genius; Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing; Christmas and Mexican Nativity Scenes ~ coming soon • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: Sunshine on Tuesdays & Spirit of a Community (photographs by Rod Rolle) • 1st fl, 105 E Anacapa St • 805-568-3994 CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Holiday Market ~ Dec • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4pm Daily • www.claystudiosb.org COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com CORRIDAN GALLERY: California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson ~ Dec 23 • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com CPC GALLERY: By appt • 36 E Victoria St • Gallery@CPCSB.org CYPRESS GALLERY: 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805737-1129 • www.lompocart.org ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • Tu-Sat 11–5 • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

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

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • Th-Sun 11-4 • www.sbthp.org

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ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • ThMo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org FAULKNER GALLERY: MAIN: SBAA member Holiday Show ~ Dec 28 • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653 GALLERY 113: SB Art Assn Holiday Show, ~ Dec 29. Dec Featured artist : Suemae Willhite • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • MoSat 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Winter Salon ~ Jan 30 • 805-688-7517 • 2920 Grand Av, LO • www.gallerylosolivos.com GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: Picassos for Peanuts ~ Dec 26 • 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 10-5:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org HELENA MASON ART GALLERY:

LightWorks by Rod Lathim; A Slice of Life by Bob Hernandez ~ Dec 24 • 48 Helena Av • 2-6pm, Fri-Sat • www.helenamasonartgallery.com JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5 • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347 KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • Tu-Su 10-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists, Ruth Ellen Hoag • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa 10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700 LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • TuesSun noon-5 • www.lcccasb.com LEGACY ARTS SANTA BARBARA: SB Visual Artists Holiday Exhibit • Art, Music, Legacy • 1230 State St• www.CreateLegacyMusic.com LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN GALLERY: 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: Rincon Expressions ~ Jan 11Mar 3 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Cynthia Stahl, “Physici” • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Piscinas by Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-8692524 • www.maune.com MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • Daily 10-5 • 805-770-5000 • 125 State St • www.moxi.org

Evening Glow - Douglas Preserve Original Oil Painting by

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JO MERIT

La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com

Modernist Artist www.jomerit.com JoMeritModern@gmail.com 10 West Gallery

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SANTA BARBARA: Cameron Patricia Downey: Orchid Blues ~ Dec 23 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: Depth of Field: Botanical Photography Through the Low-key Lens • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com MY PET RAM: Paper Moon • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com PALM LOFT GALLERY: 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-6849700 • www.Palmloft.com PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO: 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • www. patriciaclarkestudio.com • 805-452-7739 PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.Peregrine.shop PETER HORJUS DESIGN: Icon by Peter Horjus ~ ongoing • 11 W Figueroa St • www. peterhorjus.com PORTICO GALLERY: Santa Barbara Holidays ~ Dec 27 • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: California Missions by Edwin Deakin ~ Feb 18, ‘24 • 136 E De la Guerra • Thu 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org SB MARITIME MUSEUM: The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org SB MUSEUM OF ART: Inside/Outside ~ Feb 18, 2024; Shape, Ground, Shadow: The Photographs of Ellsworth Kelly ~ Jan 14; Flowers on a River: The Art of Chinese Flower-and-Bird Painting ~ Jan 14; From Copper Plate to Collotype ~ Jan 14; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

PUBLIC MARKET: QUARTERLY EXHIBIT BY LOCAL ARTISTS: BRICE CIABATTI, MELINDA METTLER, SUMMER HOWATT ~ FEB 29 • SUN - WE 11-9; 11-10 TH - SAT • WWW. SBPUBLICMARKET.COM RED BARN GALLERY (AT UCSB): By appt • king@theaterdance.ucsb • near bus circle middle of campus.

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • Tu-Sa 12-6 & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

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SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Voyages of Discovery: Natural History Exploration ~ March 10; Mineral exhibition & Prehistoric Forest: Discover Dinosaurs in the Wild ~ ongoing • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER: Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-682-4711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Wings/2023 Annual Jury Competition ~ Dec 2-Jan 3, 2024 • 10-6 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com SLICE OF LIGHT GALLERY: Earth & Space Fine Art Photography • 9 W Figueroa St • Mon-Fri 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • www.sliceoflight.com SILO 118: intermundium: space between worlds ~ Dec 4 • 118 Gray St • Th-Sa 12-5/by appt • www. silo118.com STEWART FINE ART: Early California Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • Mon-Sat 11-5:30 • 805845-0255

SULLIVAN GOSS: Susan Mcdonnell: Radiant Realm ~ Dec 2 • Inga Guzyte: The Decks Were Stacked; Nathan Huff: Forest For The Trees ~ Dec 18; 100 Grand ~ opens Dec 4 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www.quinlanmuseum.com SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • www. tamsengallery.com UCSB LIBRARY: “Cultura Cura: 50 Years of Self Help Graphics in East LA ~ June 21 • www.library.ucsb.edu VOICE GALLERY: Jim Bess: the first 90 years ~ Dec 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa & Su • 805-965-6448 • www.voicesb.art WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com WATERHOUSE GALLERY SB: 39th Anniversary • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mon-Sat • 805-9628885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

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WILDLING MUSEUM: Message in a Bottle | Elizabeth Criss ~ February 24; CA National Parks: Stories of Water ~ Feb 19 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

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FESTIVAL OF TREES • Carpinteria Arts Center • Through Dec 16 • Free • Mon-Fri 5-8, weekends 11-8 ARTS & CRAFT FAIRE • Carpinteria Arts Center • Shop local vendors for handmade holiday gifts • Free Sat Dec 2, 10-4 CLAY STUDIO GALLERY HOLIDAY MARKET • at gallery & studio • Free• 11-4 Sat Dec 9 ART FROM SCRAP CRAFTERNOONS • Fri Dec 8, 6-8, Mini Wreaths & Ornaments, $35 / Dec 14 Th, 3:30-5:30, All About Gift Making, $8.

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STUDIO SUNDAY SB MUSEUM OF ART • Family Resource Center • Dec 10, 12-2:30 • Make collaged postcards • Free WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE ARTIST RECEPTION • Sun Dec 10, 3-5 • California’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water, Meet photographer George Rose • Free SYNTHETIC REALMS, A MULTIMEDIA CONCERT BY CONSTANTIN BASICA AND ANDREW A. WATTS • 7pm Sat, Dec 9 • UCSB CCS Art Gallery, Building 494, room 103 • Free 4pm Sun, Dec 10 • Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences, La Cumbre Plaza • Free SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun. CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30 - 6pm Thu.

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Holiday Lights A musical celebration with audience sing-along 3:00 pm Sunday, December 10, 2023 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Corner of East Valley & Hot Springs Roads, Montecito

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