CASA Magazine: December 13, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

Friday, December 13, 2013

Spanish Princess Letizia and Prince Felipe of Asturias recently visited Santa 18 Barbara

Study of ﬂowers (Two Vases and a Box, One Apple), (detail) by Leon Dabo is on view at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery 25

Photo by Kate Schwab

Santa Barbara Downtown Organization President Dave Lombardi honored City Council Member Grant House 5

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The Family Holiday Weekend at the Granada, a weekend of music and movies, including the classic White Christmas 7

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Ed Fuller of San Roque Realty is the new president of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® 26-27

Desmond O’Neill will play ‘Mother Ginger’ at least one more time in Santa Barbara Festival Ballet's production of the Nutcracker at the Arlington 23

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Fund for Santa Barbara GrantMaking Committee Co-Chairs Erika Lindemann and Wendy Sims-Moten served as emcees at their recent celebration 6

Historical Museum Holiday Celebration. . 3 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Ticket: A SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Music Reviews with Daniel Kepl. . . . 9,10 Theatre with Alex Henteloff. . . . . . . . . . 19 Finance with Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . 20 CASA Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 SBAOR President Laurel Abbott. . . . . . 22 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Tech with Gary Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Galleries & Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

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John C. Woodward, SBHM Board Trustee and family: Bill Urbany, Lara Urbany, Cassidy Urbany, and Kai Urbany

Richard Redmond; Barbara Redmond; Eleanor Van Cott, SBHM Board Trustee; Terry Bartlett; and Randy Fox, SBHM Board Trustee

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�� The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization is a membership-driven, non-proﬁt organization whose goal is to maintain and enhance the business and cultural Councilman Grant House accepts a plaque from activity in the downtown area. Helping keep Downtown Organization President Dave Lombardi downtown Santa Barbara clean, attractive, safe and vibrant goes towards supporting this goal. More than 1,400 members beneﬁt from the Downtown Organization’s commitment to excellence and its ongoing efforts on their behalf. Some of the programs, activities and events sponsored by the SBDO include the Downtown Holiday Parade, the Downtown Art & Wine Tour, the decorative State Street Flag Program, 1st Thursday and 1st Thursday: After Hours, Shop Spree SB, Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat, and Film Feast. www.santabarbaradowntown.com

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�� Cutting the cake and singing up a storm were: Tom Caesar, HUB International; �� Nancy Rapp, Director of SB Parks and Recreation Dept.; Beebe Longstreet, �� President of the PARC Foundation; Steven Crandell, the helpful son of Larry �� Crandell, Mr. 90-years-old, who was well honored. ��

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�� Austin Danson, Chrysanthemum, sumi ink on paper, 176” x 100” 30th Anniversary sponsors: Roger and Lynn Karlson, Leatrice Luria, Chris Lancashire, Santa Barbara Foundation, Richard and Maryan Schall, Shirley Dettmann, Michael and Nancy Gifford, Susan Bower, Geoffrey and Polly Bloomingdale, Andrew and Liz Dettmann, Gary Elkins and Jayne Brechwald, Robert and Christine Emmons, Joanne Holderman, Susan Jorgensen and Alice Gillaroo, Montecito Aesthetic Institute, Montecito Bank & Trust, Arvey Foundation, Marcy Carsey and Susan Baerwald/Just Folk, Sonny and Carolyn Castagnola, Claudia Chapman, Marcia and John

Mike Cohen, Dianne Dodds, Oswald Da Ros, Paul and Annie de Bruyn Kops, Rosalind Gies-Amorteguy, Allan Ghitterman and Susan Rose, The Gracie Charitable Foundation, William and Lisa Holderman, Morris Squire Foundation, Northern Trust, Terry and Susan Northrop, Elizabeth Potter, Dennis and Susan Savage, Peter Stalker, Suzanne Von Drehle Community Partners: James Johnson and Events Unlimited, Avelina Wine Co., Carr Winery, Conway Family Wines, Genuine Bread Co., The Lark, Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant, Municipal Winemakers, Seven Bar, Santa Barbara Winery, Summerland Winery, Waiakea Water

Exhibition Sponsor: Ablitt’s Fine Cleaner’s Visual Sponsor: Cabana Home Event Committee: Shirley Dettmann, Catey Dunkley, Gary Elkins, Catherine Gee, Nancy Gifford, Joanne Holderman, Ashley Hollister, Daniel Linz, Lindsey Mickelson, Ted Mills, Brad Nack, Kai Tepper, Mary Whalen Honorary Co-Chairs: Gene Sinser & Patty DeDominic Event Co-Chairs: Shirley Dettmann & Joanne Holderman

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�� Tania Israel, President of the Board of the Fund for �� Santa Barbara; Gary Clark, Technical Assistance �� Program Manager; and Stanley Tzankov, Intern �� Grant-Making Committee �� Co-Chairs Erika Lindemann and �� Wendy Sims-Moten served as �� emcees �� The Fall 2013 Grant Recipients include / �� Beneficiarios de las Subvenciones del Otoño 2013: �� Allan Hancock College Dream Club / Immigrant Community in Santa Maria General Support for AB540 Advocacy and (Involucrando a la comunidad inmigrante �� Scholarships (Soporte financiero general mixteco en Santa Maria) - $6,000 �� para la Promoción de AB540 y Becas) Las Abuelitas of Santa Barbara / Las �� - $1,350 Abuelitas - $7,020 �� Central Coast Alliance United for a Lompoc Unified School District AVID / �� Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) / Building Lompoc AVID United in Dedication to �� Leadership and Organizing in Our Education (LAUDE) / (Lompoc AVID �� Neighborhoods (Construyendo Liderazgo Unidas en dedicación a la educación) y Organizando en nuestros vecindarios) �� - $5,000 - $10,000 �� Los Alamos Action Committee / Los Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment �� Elizabeth Weinstein, Alamos Community Center (Centro Center / Recovery Day in the Park (Día de Development Director for �� Comunitario de Los Alamos) - $5,470 recuperación en el Parque) - $3,840

Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation / Education Program Cultural Outreach (Programa de Educación de Extensión Cultural) - $6,300 Conﬂict Solutions Center / Restorative Justice Partnership Initiative (Iniciativa de Alianza para Justicia Restaurativa) - $10,000 Dual Immersion Alliance / Dual Immersion Foundational Exploration (Exploración Fundacional de Doble Inmersión) - $1,740 Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) / Pushy Shovels (Palas Insistentes) - $6,996 Just Communities / North County Language Access Initiative (Iniciativa de Acceso Lingüístico del Norte del Condado) - $7,842 La Hermandad Hank Lacayo Youth & Family Center / Engaging the Mixtec

Just Communities - Grantee and Pamela Perkins-Dwyer, Development Director for the Santa Barbara Symphony

Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara / “Lift Every Voice” ( “Eleven cada Voz”) - $3,000

Translated by Jeanette Casillas / CASA

Paciﬁc Pride Foundation / Gay Rights Advocates for Change and Equality (GRACE) General Support (Soporte Financiero General para Los Defensores para el Cambio y la Igualdad de los Derechos Gay) - $3,000 Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN) / Restrictions on Fossil Fuel Production in Santa Maria (Restricciones en Producción de Combustible Fósil en Santa Maria) - $9,222 Vandenberg Village Park & Playground Coalition / Vandenberg Village Park & Playground (Parque y Zona de juegos de Vandenberg Village) - $3,280 Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) / Paths to Inclusion (Caminos hacia la inclusión) - $5,120

Marcos Vargas, Executive Director of CAUSE - Grantee and Alice O’Connor, UCSB Professor of History

Photos by Geoff Green

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Ismael Huerta; Nayra Pacheco, Grant-Making Committee; and Cristina Gonzalez, Fund for Santa Barbara Regional Program Manager

Gloria Liggett, Grant-Making Committee Member and Sojourner Rolle, Grantee - MLK Day Committee

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White Christmas will screen at 3pm on Saturday, December 14th

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Kevin and Nancy O’Connor’s sponsorship made this event possible. General Admission tickets are $5 and include open seating. Reserved seating in the Loge is available for $10 per ticket. Tickets for each music and movie performance are available for purchase at www.granadasb.org, or by calling The Granada Theatre’s Box Ofﬁce at 899-2222.

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THE GRANADA THEATRE’S FAMILY HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Movies & Musical Performances •

Saturday 11am: Music by Crane Country Day School Vibes / Movies: Shrek the Halls and Ice

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Shrek the Halls and Ice Age: A Mammoth Holiday will screen at 11am on Saturday, December 14th

Age: A Mammoth Holiday; 3pm: Music by Jenny McIntyre / Movie: White Christmas; 7pm: Music by SBHS Madrigals / Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation • Sunday 12pm: Seasonal Holiday Favorite Music / Movie: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas; 5pm: Music by iCAN group Paciﬁc Choir / Movie: Elf • Granada Theatre • $10/$5 • 899-2222 • Sat & Sun, 12/14 & 12/15. METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: FALSTAFF: Ambrogio Maestri sings the iconic

basso buffo role of Sir John Falstaff, Angela Meade is Alice Ford, and Stephanie Blythe is the sharp-tongued Mistress Quickly • MAW, Hahn Hall • $27 • 969-8787 • Live 9:55am Sat (12/14) & Encore 2pm Su (2/9) • 12/14 & 2/9. METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: TOSCA: Riccardo Frizza conducts Puccini’s

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SB SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

A delightful glimpse into the musical lives of all your favorite Peanuts characters • Center Stage Theatre • $19.50/$13.50 • 963-0408 • 6pm Su-We • 12/15-12/18.

The love story from Great Expectations and the ghost story from A Christmas Carol are combined with a magniﬁcent pop-rock score in this Dickensian musical spectacular • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $49 • 667-2900 • 2 & 7 Wed, Sun; 8pm Thu-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 7pm Mon • 12/18-12/23. PCPA THEATER: MARY POPPINS

Mary Poppins is the practically perfect nanny who helps us learn to take our medicine with a spoonful of sugar and to ﬁnd the silver lining in every

sweeping, dramatic tale of murder, lust, and political intrigue • MAW, Hahn Hall • $27 • 9698787 • Encore 2pm Su • 12/15.

THE GOONIES: A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after ﬁnding a pirate treasure map • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 2pm Su • 12/15. THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: LA GRANDE BELLEZZA (THE GREAT BEAUTY): Jep

Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to ﬁnd a timeless beautiful landscape • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S. Hitchcock Way • $9.75/$6.25 SBIFF Members • 963-0023 • 7:30pm Wed • 12/18. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: When a nice old man

who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 7pm Fr • 12/20.

A CHRISTMAS STORY: Ralphie has to convince

his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940s • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sa • 12/21. THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL: The Muppet

characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 2pm Su • 12/22.

situation, • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr. • From $25 - $37.50 • 922-8313 • 7pm Th, Fr, Sa; 1:30pm We, Sa, Su • Through 12/22. ENSEMBLE THEATRE: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s beloved musical is a warmly humorous and, at times, farcical story of romantic attachments, detachments, and mismatchings • New Vic, 33 W Victoria St • $20-$52 • 965-5400 • 8pm We-Sa, 2 & 7pm Sun (no 7pm, Dec 15th), 7pm Tu (12/10), 4pm Sa (12/14) • Through 12/22.

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With full orchestra & guest soloists • Arlington Theatre • $30-$50 • 963-4408 • 2:30pm & 7pm Sat, 12/14 & 2:30pm Su, 12/15. ��

A Wnter Wonderland • Marjorie Luke Theatre at SB Junior High • $12-$17 • 560-0597 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/14 & 3pm Su, 12/15.

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

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

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

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A concert by one of the most daring songwriters of his generation • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $19-$45 • 899-2222 • 8pm Fri, 12/13. ��

Cindarella • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35-$55 • 686-0855 • 8pm Fri, 12/13. ��

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

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

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

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To help you through the holiday season • Hospice of SB, 2050 APS • Free • 563-8820 • 11am-Noon, Fri, 12/13. ��

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

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

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Roundin Third Sports Bar, 7398 Calle Real • No cover • 968-5391 • 9pm Fri, 12/13.

Opportunity for children 7-12 to create hand-sculpted & painted artful gifts • Museum of Art • $75/Members $65 • 884-6441 • 9am-3pm Sat, 12/14.

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commemorating Mary & Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem & their nine-day search for shelter • El Presidio • Free • Info: www.sbthp.org • 7pm Fri, 12/13.

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Meet the 2012 Sony World Photographer of the Year • Wall Space Gallery, 116 E Yanonali St C-1 • Free • 637.3898 • 1-3pm Sat, 12/14.

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A night of appreciation celebrating the ofﬁcial opening of SB High’s Multimedia Arts & Design Academy’s new home • 905 North Nopal St • Free • 895-3886 • 36pm Fri, 12/13.

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Model trains will chug around tracks on a very large table display • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 9647878 • 10aqm-5:30pm Fri, 12/13-14 & 1-5pm Su, 12/15.

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The Hallelujah! Project with Eduardo Villa, Fannie Flagg, DeAndres Simmons SB Children’s Chorus & full orchestra • Lobero Theatre • $25/$35/$45 • 9630761 • 8pm Sat, 12/14 & 3pm Su, 12/15.

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The Song Tree Concert Series • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Ave • $15 • 403-2639 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/14.

StoryCorps’ MobileBooth will be parked in the SBMA’s back plaza to gather stories from the SB community • Museum of Art back courtyard • Free • reserve a time online at www.storycorps.org • Free • 9-5pm Fri, 12/13-12/20. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 966-6668 • 9am9pm thru 12/24. ��

Train rides and visit the display Toy Trains & Teddy Roosevelt • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4 • 64-3540 • 1-4pm daily, Thru 12/24.

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Hibernation, Winter Animals with special guest storyteller Michael Katz geared toward children ages 3 – 6 • Laguna Blanca Lower School, 260 San Ysidro Rd • Free • 695-8143 • 9-10am Sat, 12/14. ��

Create hand-made cards, prints, ornaments & more for ages 5-12 • Museum of Art • $75/Members $65 • 8846441 • 9am-3pm Sat, 12/14.

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SOhO • $14 • 962-7776 • 9pm Fri, 12/13.

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Monthly meeting is captioned • Wood Glen Hall, 3010 Foothill Rd • Free • 684-2788 • 10am-Noon Sat, 12/14.

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

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

Casting Director Wendy Kurtzman will provide expert entertainment industry advice to local students • Music Rm SBCC • Free • 452-5466 • 10am Sat, 12/14.

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An Acoustic Christmas • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35 • 686-0855 • 8pm Sat, 12/14.

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Food, drinks, music & an Art From Scrap ornaments • Watershed Resource Ctr, Hendry’s Beach • Free • 5-8pm Sat, 12/14. ��

Roller rink with theme parks & a locavore food court • Earl Warren Showgrounds • 11am-10pm weekends 12/14-22. ��

Fun for the whole family • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Caneros Rd • $5/$2 • 637-6783 • 11am-4pm Sat, 12/14-15. ��

Enjoy the public debut of the theater’s new Digital Cinema with a weekend full of everyone’s favorite holiday ﬁlms • Granada Theatre • $10/$5 • 899-2222 • All day, Sat, 12/14-15. ��

Wine & beer tasting rooms throughout the village • $40 • 693-8084 • 11aqm-4pm Sat, 12/14. ��

The Christmas Story comes to life • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St • Free • 693-8084 • 5 & 7pm Sat, 12/14. ��

South Coast artists & crafters as well as live music • Massage Gallery, 1506 Chapala St • Free • 448-8967 • 11am-5pm Sat, 12/14. ��

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

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Strolling along State St • Free • 11:30am-1:30pm Sat, 12/14. More tuba than you can count • Storke Placita, 730 State St • Free • Noon-1:30pm Sat, 12/14. Museum of Art, State & Anapamu St • Free • 2-3:30pm Sat, 12/14. Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • $40 • 722-8155 • 8pm Sat, 12/14. Celebrating their 15th anniversary • James Joyce Pub, 513 State St • No Cover • 962-2688 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/14.

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Celebrating the life & joy of remembrance of our loved ones • The Seal Fountain Linden Plaza, Carp • $15 donation for a star for the tree • 563-8820 • 5:30pm Sat, 12/14. ��

Create nature-inspired crafts, listen to native Chumash stories, snacks & more • Museum of Natural History • $7-$12 • 682-4711x170 • 10am-4pm Sat, 12/14. ��

50 CLL teachers & students will be selling artwork & crafts created in CLL classes • Center for Lifelong Learning, 300 N. Turnpike Rd • Free • CLL@sbcc.edu • 10am-4pm Sat, 12/14. ��

Postal carriers will collect canned goods left at mailboxes along their route for food pantries • All day Sat, 12/14.

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A ﬁrst anniversary interfaith memorial service for the 20 Sandy Hook Elementary School victims • Trinity Episcopal Church, State & Micheltorena St • Free • 684-8434 • Noon-1pm Sat, 12/14.

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Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • 11:30am1:30pm, Sat, 12/14.

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

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

Strolling along State St • Free • Noon-2pm Su, 12/15. ��

The D’Palmsemble Muic Project • Museum of Art, State & Anapamu St & Marshall’s Patio • Free • 2-4pm Su, 12/15. SOhO • $25 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Su, 12/15.

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Concert, carol sing-along, & party • Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St • $20/$10 • 964-3282 • 7pm Su, 12/15. ��

Winter Concert • First Presbyterian Church, State & Constance Ave • Free • 688-7423 • 6pm Su, 12/15.

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

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

Nineteen talented students will receive SB Dance Alliance Education Scholarships • Howard Lamar Fine Art Gallery, 515 State St • Free • 966-6950 • 6:30pm Su, 12/15.

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

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

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Discover your roots: research strategies for tracing your ancestors presented by Karen Franklin • Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd • Free • 9647869 • 1-3pm Su, 12/15. ��

Bookscapes: Trading Knowledge in British Colonial India • UCSB Library, Mary Cheadle Room, 3rd ﬂoor • Free • 893-2674 • 4pm Su, 12/15.

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Advent Series • Trinity Episcopal Church, State & Micheltorena St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/15.

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Songs rhythmic rhymes, movement & instrument play for kids & families • Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Rd • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Mon, 12/16.

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

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

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

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

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Review By Daniel Kepl / CASA

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

for kids & families • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Tues, 12/17.

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With S. Dunn • La Casa De Maria • donation • 9695031 • 10:30-11:30am Tues. ��

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

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Moonwalking with Einstein: the Art and Science of Remembering Everything • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd • Free • 969-5063 • 1pm Tues, 12/17.

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

Join the SB Region Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the holidays • Art Foundry, 120 Santa Barbara St • $15/$5 for Members • 965-3023 • 5:307:30pm Tues, 12/17.

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

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

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

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Some of music’s biggest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites • Granada Theatre • $43-$93 • 899-2222 • 8pm Mon, 12/16.

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

Swazzle brings their Holiday Puppet Extravaganza to children 4+ • Goleta Library (3:30pm) 500 N Fairview Ave & Solvang Library (6:30pm) 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 564-5621 • Wed, 12/18. ��

Songs rhythmic rhymes, movement & instrument play for kids & families • Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Wed, 12/18.

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

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

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Fun activities & bargains all day • (877) 327-2656 • Wed, 12/18. ��

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Painting, listening to music & enjoying refreshments • The Barn Gallery, 128 W Ortega, Studio #6 • $30 + canvas fee • 707-391-0400 • 6-9pm Thu.

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Master Chorale, Youth Chorale & Orchestra in their 35th Holiday Concert • Church of the Crossroads, Buellton • $18/$15 • 350-4241 • 7:30pm Fri, 12/20, 5pm Sat, 12/21 & 3pm Su, 12/22.

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

SB Cottage Hosp • Free • 569-7201 • 10-11am Wed. ��

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

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

Swazzle brings their Holiday Puppet Extravaganza to children 4+ • Carpinteria Library (10:30am) 5141 Carp Ave & Central Library (3:30pm) • Thu, 12/19.

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Songs rhythmic rhymes, movement & instrument play for kids & families • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Thu, 12/19.

Dr. Brisby and staff will evaluate • The Training Room, 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez #110 • Free • 6pm Wed.

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

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

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

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Suggested attire is white for enjoying hors d’oeuvres, live music & DJs, dancing • Butler Event Ctr, 3744 State St • $35/2 for $60 • 965-3396 • 7:30-11:30pm Fri, 12/20.

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

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Organization for the defense & equal rights of SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 1st & 3rd Wed.

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Join in singing favorite carols with special guests, poetry of Diane Wyman, Jane Hahn & LUX a cappella women’s quartet • Trinity Episcopal Church, State & Micheltorena St • Free • 965-7419 • 7:30-9pm Fri, 12/20.

Showcasing martial arts moves & acrobatic feats for elementary age kids • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 3:30pm Thu, 12/19.

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

WiFi, good company & easy parking • Petrini’s Restaurant, 5711 Calle Real • Free • 967-2866 • 6-8pm Wed, 12/18.

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Make new friends • Sojourner Cafe, 134 E Canon Perdido St • Free • 4-6pm Thu.

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Songs rhythmic rhymes, movement & instrument play for kids & families • Carpinteria Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Fri, 12/20.

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

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

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A fundraiser for TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) a non-proﬁt public media network of non-commercial stations • Chateau Sur La Mer, Montecito • $125 • (949) 2358181 • 6pm Sat, 12/21. ��

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A gift-wrapping party to prepare some holiday cheer for needy seniors • 1st Congregational Church, 2101 State St • Info: brbrfaulkner@aol.com • Noon-1:30pm Fri, 12/20.

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The Nutcracker with Opera SLO Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $21-$51/$100 Patron • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 12/22 & 2pm Su, 12/22. Photo by David Bazemore

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An historical enactment of the shepherds journey to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Christ • El Presidio • $10/$5 • Info: www.sbthp.org • 7pm Sat, 12/21 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/22.

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Advent Series • Trinity Episcopal Church, State & Micheltorena St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/22. ��

Strolling along State St • Free • 12:30-2:30pm Su, 12/22.

A Gem of a Nutcracker • Center Stage Theater, Upstairs Paseo Nuevo • $26/$21/$16 • 963-0408 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/21 & 2pm Su, 12/22.

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Exploring the trees of Los Olivos with Fred & Larry • Meeting in the center of Solvang • $25/$Members $20 • 686-8315 • 9-11:30am Sat, 12/21. ��

D’Palmsemble Music Project • Museum of Art, State & Anapamu St & Marshall’s Patio (900 State St) • Free • 2-4pm Su, 12/22. ��

Roller derby, skating lessons & a locavore food court • SBCC parking lot, Shoreline & Loma Alta Dr • Free • shopnrollsb.com • 11am-10pm Su, 12/22.

Members will share stories of interest found during their research • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave • Free • 886-5438 • 9:30am-Noon, Sat, 12/21.

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The Spirits of Haddon Hall incorpration traditional music, dance & ritual • Lobero Theatre • $12-$40 • 9630761 • 2:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 12/21 & 2:30pm Su, 12/22.

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Choral music of Christmas • St. Anthony’s, 2300 Garden St • $20/$15 • 965-5935 • 7pm Sat, 12/21 & 3pm Su, 12/22. Local rock quartet • SOhO • $13 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sat, 12/21. ��

Featuring Caron Miller’s latest scarves, wraps & capes • Museum of Art Store • Free • 884-6454 • Noon-5pm Sat, 12/21.

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MAJESTIC HOPE RANCH $19,500,000 Enchanting 1929 Reginald Johnson estate on 9 ocean-view acres. 7bd/11ba main house, guest house, apt, lawns, pool, garages for +/-9 cars. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

STATELY ESTATE $17,900,000 6bd Med estate on +/- 3.5 acres in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle. Stunning grounds, ocean/mtn views, pool, tennis court, 2bd guest cottage. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

FRENCH REGENCY $16,700,000 Gem in Golden Quadrangle of Montecito. Ocean/mountain view. As new 2006 restoration. Richly appointed rooms, 13-seat theatre, so much more! Loyd Applegate, 805.570.4935

PREMIER OCEAN VIEWS $14,900,000 Expansive ocean & mtn views and 20+/acres of unrivaled privacy are just the beginning of this luxurious Montecito Med estates offerings. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

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SPANISH REVIVAL $13,000,000 Romantic 1929 entertainer’s compound w/ ocean & mtn views, original architecture & multiple guest structures on approx. 3.5 magical acres. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

YOUR OWN RETREAT $12,900,000 Located on Padaro Beach enjoy sunsets & nearly 100 ft. of beachfront. Two legal parcels & two separate dwellings on .75 acre. Surfers dream! Pamela Regan, 805.895.2760

RESORT LIVING $8,990,000 Steps from Upper Village on 1.6 mtnview acres. 5 bd main house, 2 guest houses, 2 pools, romantic gardens, extensive outdoor entertaining. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

BREATHTAKING VIEWS $8,500,000 Newer Mediterranean estate with staggering ocean/mtn views on 9+ acres. 4bd/6ba main house, dual masters, infinity pool, 1bd guesthouse. Riskin/Regan, 805.565.8600

HEAVENLY RETREAT $7,250,000 Sophisticated rustic compound perched on 5.5 acres with heavenly ocean & valley views. Featured in Arch Digest, 2 parcels w/ 3 structures. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

JUST LISTED $6,450,000 Fabulous new listing in the prestigious Sea Meadow enclave. 4BD/4.5BA, beautifully appointed. A rare find in this fabulous seaside community. Gayle Lofthus, 805.689.9011

EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE $5,995,000 On over 5 sprawling acres, rests this extraordinary compound estate with guest quarters & exceptional equestrian facilities. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

ORIGINAL SPLENDOR $5,900,000 7+ acres, 4 bed, 3.5 bath architecturally significant main hse +3 guest cottages, pool, stables, barn, 4 car garage & acres of pasture. Gregg Leach, 805.886.9000

MODERN $5,900,000 Modern compound property perched atop 20± acres. Jaw-dropping valley views, guest house, 2 pools & just minutes from town GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Wayne 805.895.6226

TIMELESS DESIGN $5,795,000 Situated down a creek side lane this exceptional quality constructed 4 bed 51/2 bath Mediterranean Estate sits on 1.44 manicured acres. John Sener, 805.331.7402

CHIC SOPHISTICATION $5,495,000 Contemporary compound on 1+ acre near Montecito’s Lower Village. Ocean/ mountain vistas, lush gardens, two detached guest suites, two pools. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

PRISTINE VIEWS $5,195,000 Enjoy dramatic views from a prime Hope Ranch setting. Unique in presentation and unmatched in quality; an example of true elegance. Natalie/Renee, 805.895.6226

IDEAL COMBINATION $4,750,000 Perfectly situated remodeled mini-estate offers quality, sophistication, style, pool, manicured gardens, stunning mountain view, gst. house. Jon Perkins, 805.284.3660

FOOTHILL RETREAT $4,750,000 27.5+/- acre private ranch is nestled in the Carpinteria foothills, offers a European style country home, second house, riding arena & more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

TRADITIONAL MONTECITO$4,695,000 Home & award winning guest hse remodeled by Allen & Assoc, on 1 fenced acre. 3 BR suites in main house. Hardwood floors. Pool, sport court. Mary Lu Edick, 805.565.8871

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS $4,195,000 Beautiful 3 acre oak studded hillside w/ocean & mountain view. 4 bedrooms + office, 5 baths, gourmet kitchen. Montecito’s golden quadrangle. Don/Cecilia Hunt, 805.895.3833

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE $3,500,000 ...to love this home like the owners do. Resort Amenities, Kitchen with 2 FPs & walls that open to the back yard. Charm, character & beauty. Gail/Carey, 805.689.7767

CAPTIVATING ESTATE $3,500,000 Enchanting Montecito estate on a gated acre with guest house. Incredibly spacious with multiple outdoor entertaining areas. GrubbCampebll.com Natalie Grubb, 805.895.6226

CALIFORNIA DREAMING! $3,495,000 Commanding ocean views and gorgeous sunsets. Remodeled in 2000 and meticulously maintained. Located in desirable Rincon Beach location. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

STUNNING $3,395,000 3BD/4.5BA, library, office, media room, garage, gourmet kitchen. Stunning 2006 built urban town home in the heart of SB Cultural Center. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

JUST LISTED $3,295,000 Upper East 1912 Craftsman, glamorously restored. Remarkable architecture near Santa Barbara’s Mission area. Manicured garden, pool. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

TIMELESS, RENOVATED $3,195,000 3 bedroom Mid Century on an acre. Single level, all major rooms facing City & Harbor vistas. Entertaining area w/ fire pit facing the view. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

JUST LISTED $3,195,000 3BD/2.5BA craftsman + art studio + more. Gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, marble bath, mtn views, hiking. Montecito Union attendance area. Pamela Regan, 805.895.2760

HOLLYWOOD REGENCY $3,150,000 Extensive remodel of home & gardens. 2 large bedroom suites Large gourmet kitchen with dining area. Large terraces over look lush gardens. Mitchell Morehart, 805.565.4546

MAGNIFICENT $2,999,000 By renowned builder William Painter. Architectural excellence complimented by custom designer finishes. Gameroom, pool & gourmet kitchen. Darin Guglielmo, 805.698.8260

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PANORAMIC VIEWS $2,995,000 www.RanchoOjai.net. Panoramic views expand to 4 counties including, Topa Topa Mtns, Channel Islands and overlooking Ventura & Oxnard. Natalie Grubb, 805.895.6226

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $2,500,000 Two bedroom 2.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

STUNNING HACIENDA $2,395,000 Elegant home on approx. 1/2 acre. Sweeping ocean, island views. Close to beach, schools, shops & restaurants. 2 story deck, spa w/ waterfall Terrie Whipple, 805.665.7004

JUST REDUCED $2,250,000 National Tenant, great lease and income, easy management make this rare in today's market. Marty Rodgers, 805.886.1459

PENTHOUSE $2,150,000 Top floor Penthouse at prestigious El Escorial Villas. 2 BDRM , 2 1/2BTH w/ laundry facility, in excellent condition, many recent upgrades. Wayne Barker, 805.637.2948

TASTEFULLY UPDATED $1,895,000 Elegant 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival is one of the jewels of the neighborhood. 3,200 +/- sq.ft, 5bd/4ba home is truly a distinct property. Marta Weeks, 805.689.0410

INCREDIBLE $1,645,000 5b/3b home built in 1996. Almost 3,000 s.f. Gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors. Large .79 acre lot, covered patio, numerous fruit trees. Bob Curtis, 805.895.1951

WELL MAINTAINED $1,625,000 2 story 5-plex located just off Linden Avenue across from the Beachwalk condominium complex ~ Close to Beach & Shopping. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

WONDERFULLY LARGE $1,499,000 Offers many amenities. 2 levels of living areas & large guest retreat too! Garage parking for 4 cars, RV garage, RV hookups & more parking! Louise McKaig, 805.637.4774

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $1,250,000 One bedroom 1.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

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

CONTEMPORARY $1,229,000 Mediterranean with open floor plan, extra high volume ceilings, large scale rooms, deck, spa & lots of light. An entertainer’s delight! John Bahura, 805.680.5175

EXCELLENT LOCATION $1,100,000 Single story in Hope School District (Vieja Valley attendance area). Recently updated, added family room, new roof, sparkling pool. Toni/Carol, 805.689.7976

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

UPPER EAST DUPLEX $995,000 Each unit has 1 bed / 1 bath, living dining, kitchen & their own in unit laundry, private fenced patio & lawn area. Shared 2 car garage. Jeff/Julie, 805.895.2944

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY $895,000 Unique opportunity! 1900’s California Craftsman, wainscoting, molding, coved ceilings. Covered back porch & set back from street. R4 lot, ¼ acre. Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

JUST REDUCED $880,000 Front unit, facing polo fields & ocean. Corner ground floor with wrap around patio. Updated. Excellent condition. Most furniture included. Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

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

SHADOW HILLS $860,000 Elegant upper unit in gated community. Open floor-plan, vaulted ceilings in sunny kitchen, spacious master. Mountn view from the tile patio. Gloria/Carol, 805.689.3408

JUST LISTED $799,000 Clean & bright Kellogg School area 3BD/2BA. Open floor plan, yard, near the end of a cul-de-sac & bike trail. Location, location, location. Mike Long, 805.304.5664

POLO CONDO $700,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Polo Condo. Homeowner’s Dues: $462.00/Month. Dues cover: water, gas, trash, security gate, laundry rooms, pool & more! Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

SPECIAL PLACE $595,000 2 bed/1.5 bth townhouse located at the end of a cul de sac adjacent to Los Robles Park. Two one car attached garages & large fenced yard. Mary Lu Edick, 805.565.8871

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

SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE $549,000 Two story townhouse, completely remodeled & updated! 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, community pool, spa & clubhouse! Close to bike path to beach. Julie/Jeff, 805.895.9498

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

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ORGANIC FARM $4,950,000 Certified organic farm. Zoned Ag II 40, Approx 600 GPM well with natural gas driven 205 HP Cumins engine. Contact agent for details. Wayne Natale, 805.680.7227

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley

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JIM WITMER

REAL ESTATE BROKER

448-3921

Village Properties JimWitmer@cox.net VillageSite.com

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COMMUNITY WEST BANK Ask us about rates. You’ll like what you hear! Terre Lapman (403-0909); Clay Dickens (692-4429); Kathy Martin (966-2912) CALLOAN CORP 4.250 4.341 20% 3.250 3.404 20% 2.750 2.852 20% 4.375 4.474 20% 3.375 3.514 20% 2.750 2.840 20% 4.500 4.612 20% 3.625 3.801 20% 3.125 3.178 20% (805) 963-8939; mfunding@verizon.net PARAGON MORTGAGE GROUP (805) 899-1390

Please call for current rates.

UNION BANK Please call for current rates. Teri Gauthier (565-4571), Janice Baxter (899-8488), Allison Keenan (681-7268), Ed Soto (564-6485)

*Rates are supplied by participating institutions prior to publishing deadline and are deemed reliable. They do not constitute a commitment to lend and are not guaranteed. For more information and additional loan types and rates, consumers should contact the lender of their choice. CASA Santa Barbara cannot guarantee the accuracy and availability of quoted rates. All quotes are based on total points including loan. *Rates are effective as of 12/11/13. ** Annual percentage rate subject to change after loan closing.

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There will be three performances of The Nutcracker at the Arlington Theatre on Sat, Dec 14th at 2:30pm and 7pm, and Sun, Dec 15th at 2:30pm. For info and tickets call 963-4408.

Home loan financing with bankers you know CASA Open House Invitations

www.CasaSB.com

Lori Murray, VP Mortgage Lending Officer NMLS #742373 Nancy Enholm, Mortgage Loan Processor

Portfolio, Jumbo and Conventional Lending. Local Underwriting , Funding and Servicing!

OPEN HOUSE INVITATIONS •

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Coming March 525 San Ysidro Road, Montecito Coming in March to in 525 SantoYsidro Road, Montecito

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Almost Anything Goes: Architecture and Inclusivity

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�� Ed Fuller of San Roque �� Realty is the new Santa �� Barbara Association of �� REALTORS® President �� By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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Randy Freed, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (right), presented Laurel Abbott, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, with the REALTOR of the Year Award. Pictured with Gary Woods, Home Realty & Investments (left).

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Justin Corrado, Sotheby’s International Realty, presented the Good Neighbor Award to Hilary Houser, Executive Director of Heal the Ocean

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2014 Board of Directors: (Back) Stan Tabler, Coldwell Banker; Andy Alexander, Santa Barbara Brokers; David Kim, Village Properties; Afﬁliate Director, Dan Skidmore, OnQ Financial; Bridget Murphy, Village Properties; Parker Beatty, Keller Williams Santa Barbara; JJ Lambert, Sotheby’s International Realty; Secretary/Treasurer Alec Bruice, Santa Barbara Brokers; Doug Van Pelt, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; and Vice President Eddie Madrigal, Paciﬁc Coast Realty. (Front) President-Elect Reyne Stapelmann, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell; SBAOR 2014 President Ed Fuller, San Roque Realty; Immed. Past President Laurel Abbott, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; and SBAOR Executive Director Bob Hart

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�� Kathleen Winter, Berkshire Hathaway �� HomeServices �� received the �� President’s Award ��

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Honorary Member for Life Award Recipient Isaac Garrett, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices with Dana O’Neill, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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Honorary Member for Life Award Recipient Matt Vaughan, Sun Coast Realty with John Chufar, Sterling Properties

Linda Havlik, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices presented Kathleen St. James, Sotheby’s International Realty, with the Howard Gates Award

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: (Back) Dana O’Neill, Randy Freed, Jo Ann Mermis, Bob Jennings, Laurel Abbott, Kyle Kemp, Bruce Fisher, Paul Hurst, Daniel Encell, and Jim Scarborough. (Front) Pascale Bassan, Ashley Anderson, Isaac Garrett, Madhu Khemani, Yolanda Van Wingerden, and Kathleen Winter

Sotheby’s International Realty: Janet Caminite, Greg Tice, Heather Hodina, and Kalai Kennedy

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Prospect Mortgage: Raegan Erdman, Gina Blankenship, and Cathy Cudlip. (Back) Tim Taylor, Vicky Reese, Jon McCuskey, and Dick Fawcett

Jeff Oien, Village Properties and Jack Kelly Exchange Award winner Steven Golis, Radius Group Commercial Real Estate

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Village Properties: (Back) Bob Curtis; Carol Kruckenberg; Ed Edick, Co-Owner; Louis Manzo; Bridget Murphy; Paul Suding; and Renee Grubb, Co-Owner. (Front) Jim Witmer; David Kim; SB Mayor Helene Schneider; Toby Bradley; and Alyson Spann

Coldwell Banker: (Back) Chris Palme, Kirk Hodson, Maurie McGuire, Jon-Ryan Schlobohm, Eric Schott, and Nancy Hussey. (Front) Arielle Assur, John Nisbet, Jean Sedar, and Sally Dewan

The Holiday Countdown Is On! Visit Santa Time is running out to get those wishes in. Stop by to see the Big Guy and receive a free gift.

Shop â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Til You Drop Enjoy extended mall and department store hours.

Caroling, Caroling, Caroling Live holiday performances each weekend afternoon.

Wrap It Up Wrap all your holiday gifts for a donation at the LifeChronicles Gift Wrapping Station, Dec. 14-24.

Gift Giving Simplified Stop by Guest Services for a variety of Gift Cards that are sure to delight even the toughest person to buy for.

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