CASA Magazine: December 18, 2015 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . 6, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Theatre Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SB Evenings with Priscilla. . . . . . . . . . . 12, 18

Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SBAOR President's Column. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-27

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PASEO NUEVO IS YOUR HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS FOR LIVE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT. COSTUMED CAROLERS, COLOSSAL CHOIRS, QUAINT QUARTETS, TERRIFIC TRIOS, AND HOLIDAY HORNS WILL FILL THE CENTER WITH THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON. GROUPS WHO ARE MOBILE WILL PERFORM AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CENTER, GROUPS WHO ARE NOT MOBILE WILL BE STATIONED IN CENTER COURT NEAR THE BIG TREE! ��

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�� There will be heats in two areas running all day. �� The Keiki Bowl is presented by Channel Islands Surfboards, Hurley, and Surf Happens Surf School with amazing prize give aways. Contributing sponsors include Go Pro, Cliff Bar, Scosche Audio, and Sexwax. Register at info@surfhappens.com The Surf Happens Foundation is dedicated to sharing the sport and healthy lifestyle of surfing with area youths while teaching environmental stewardship and ocean safety. Administered programs include: surf days and surf camps for children and young adults surviving cancer, surf days for at risk and low income youth, surf camp scholarships, along with environmental awareness programs and surfing centric safety and first aid promoted through free youth surfing contests / Grom Surf League Events.

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�� Habrá rondas en dos áreas durante todo el día. �� El Keiki Bowl es presentado por Channel Islands Surfboards, Hurley, y Surf Happens Surf School con entrega de premios increíbles. Patrocinadores contribuyentes incluyen Go Pro, Cliff Bar, Scosche Audio, y Sexwax. Regístrate enviando un correo electrónico a info@surfhappens.com La Fundación Surf Happens se dedica a compartir el deporte y la vida sana del surf con los jóvenes de la zona, mientras que enseña sobre la gestión ambiental y la seguridad del océano. Programas administrados incluyen: días de surf y campamentos de surf para niños y adultos jóvenes que estan luchando contra el cáncer, días de surf para jóvenes en riesgo y de bajos ingresos, becas para campamentos de surf, junto con los programas de la sensibilización ambiental y la seguridad y los primeros auxilios del surf promovido a través de concursos de surf para los jóvenes / eventos de la liga de Surf para los jóvenes gratuitos.

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�� *Certain restrictions apply. Excludes alcohol / Se aplican ciertas restricciones. Excluye el alcohol

STEARNS WHARF • 805.965.0549 • Open 7 days a week / Abierto los 7 dias de la semana

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Isabelle Abitia, C.A.R.E 4 Paws Co-Founder; Peggy Langle, Santa Barbara Humane Society Executive Director; Chris Erskine, C.A.R.E. 4 Paws Volunteer; Faryn Beverino, Santa Barbara Humane Society Shelter Ofﬁce Manager; Erica Jackson, Santa Barbara Humane Society Adoption Counselor; and Jill AndersonRackley, Shadow’s Fund Co-Founder & Director

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Por Lynda Tanner, RN, MSN / Especial para CASA

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By Lynda Tanner, RN, MSN / Special to CASA

�� During the holidays take care of yourself so that you can be there for your family �� Durante los días festivos cuidate a tí mismo para que puedas estar disponible para su familia �� Set realistic �� expectations and Las cosas más �� valiosas de la vida �� don’t be rigid in �� no son cosas, son �� your planning. �� experiencias. �� Establece �� expectativas �� The most valuable �� realistas y no �� things in life aren’t �� seas rígido en tu things, they’re �� planiﬁcación. experiences. �� Gracias a nuestro patrocinador de Cuidar y Compartir: �� Thank-you to our Caring & Sharing sponsor: For info about VNHC call �� (805) 965-5555 or visit www.vnhcsb.org �� Para información sobre VNHC llame al (805) 965-5555 o visite www.vnhcsb.org

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The Nutcracker • Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria Av • $15 • 684-4099 • www.curtisdance. com • 7pm Fr, 12/18 & 1pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:30-10:30am Fr.

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Salsa! • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter.com • 127 W Canon Perdido St • 7pm beg; 8pm Int/Adv, Fr.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10am-noon, Fr. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • www.QigongSB.com • 10-11am Fr. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9am Fr. ��

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $10 • 965-8676 • 7pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Solo acoustic singer/songwriter in a Unity Shoppe of SB Food Drive fundraiser • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av, Carp • $30 • 7:30pm Fr, 12/18.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 1-888-spa-sale • www. spapoolandbbqshow.com • 10am-7pm Fr, 12/18-20.

Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr.

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Beneﬁt for Unity Shoppe & Boys & Girls Club with Spencer The Gardener & OneTwoTree • SOhO • $25 • 962-7776 • 7pm Fr, 12/18.

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Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 • 45:30pm Fr.

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Get your Advanced Care Directive in order • Vista del Monte Retirement Community, 3775 Modoc Rd • Free • 845-5314 • 10am-noon Fr, 12/18.

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Relaxation techniques • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fr. ��

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Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $12/$15 • 965-8676 • 9pm Fr, 12/18.

Practice French conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 3rd Fr.

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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hosp • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm Fr. ��

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Featuring popular stand-up comics Hal Sparks &Felipe Esparza • Chumas Casino, Santa Ynez • $50 includes dinner • 686-0855 • 8pm Fr, 12/18-19.

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Nativity scenes, lights, tamales, pan dulce, hand painted Mexican tin ornaments & more • Casa Dolores, 1023 Bath St • Free • 963-1032 • 4-6pm Fr, 12/18.

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The Nutcracker with Opera San Luis Obispo Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $36-$104 • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sa, 12/19 & 2pm Su, 12/20.

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Celebrating the opening of the Gail & Barry Berkus Children’s Gallery • Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy • Free • 962-8404x115 • All day Fr, 12/18.

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Live music & dance, delicious food & dance party • SB Dance Center, 127 W Canon Perdido St • $20 • 7pm Su, 12/19. ��

Collaborative musical expression • Grass ﬁeld across from Chase Palm Park, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • Free • 5pm Sa. ��

SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 11am Sa. ��

Live drumming • SB Dance Arts, 531 E Cota • $15 • 11am Sa.

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Interval-based cardio workout • SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 2pm Sa. ��

Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa. ��

Strength & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11:30-12:45am Sa.

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Local author Betsy Green will speak about her book Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1915 during the “Members Share” segment of the meeting • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • Free • 8865438 • 11am Sa, 12/19.

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Postpartem Education for Parents (PEP), Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd • $25 • Register: 564-3888 • 8:45am 1st Sa/month.

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Christmas concert to soothe the soul & gladden the heart • St. Anthony’s Chapel Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • $20/$15 • 965-5935 • 7pm Sa, 12/19 & 3pm Su, 12/20. ��

The Treasures of Spain: Audiences will be transported to the crossroads of Andalusia in southern Spain, where indigenous Iberian, Moorish & Sephardic traditions converge • Lobero Theatre • $15-$79 • 963-0761 • 2 & 7pm Sa, 12/19-20. ��

Local musicians playing chamber music • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • www. sbmusicclub.org • 3pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Infectious melodies & high-energy grooves • SOhO • $32-$68 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Strolling along State St • 1-3pm Sa, 12/19. ��

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Promoting a healthy lifestyle, goal setting practices & community, as well as beneﬁting Surf Happens Foundation • Leadbetter Beach • Free • 966-3613 • 7am-dusk Sa, 12/19. ��

One of SB’s original Christmas celebrations, the tale of the pastores’ (shepherds) journey to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Christ • Presidio Chapel at El Presidio, 123 E De la Guerra St • $12/$6 • 965-0093 • 7pm Sa, 12/19 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/20. ��

International, national, regional & local ice skating champions as well as students in our Skating School will be featured • Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Rd • $15-$60 • 879-1550 • 12:30 & 5pm Sa, 12/19. ��

SB Dance Center, 129 W Canon Perdido St • $25/$20 • panzumo.com • 7-9pm Sa, 12/19. ��

All proceeds go towards the veterinary care, food, training & daily needs for K-9 PALS dogs & for local shelter dogs • the Pet House, 5781 Calle Real • Free • Noon Sa, 12/19. ��

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Run the waterfront loop in your ugliest sweater then enjoy food, drinks, music, giveaways & prizes for the ugliest sweater • SB Running Co, 110 Anacapa St • Free • 2pm Sa, 12/19.

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Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 4pm Sa, 12/19.

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • Noon-2pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 12/19. Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Sa, 12/19.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Sa, 12/19.

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Half-mile on Don Wimpress Nature Trail • Nature Ctr • Free/Parking is $10 • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sa.

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2-hour guided walking tours • $10 • Res: 965-6307 • 10am Sa (from City Hall Steps) & 10am Su (from Central Library).

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Meet active new people in a healthy setting • Free • Time & departure points: 965-9719 • 6:15pm Fr.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Various nature & garden parks • Free • Details: 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 10:30am-noon Su. Vairotsana Foundation, 1524 Anacapa St • Free • 10am Su.

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Hear stories about art & the adventures of artists • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 1:30pm Su.

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Flow practice core strengthening poses • Salt Cave, 740 State St • $20 • 963-SALT • 6pm Mo.

Thomas Joyce plays major works for organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 3:30pm Su, 12/20.

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Cottage Hosp Eye Ctr • Free • 569-8264 • 11am-1pm Mo & 2:30-4:30pm Th.

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With Banjo Babes Ft, Evie Ladin, Erin Inglish, The Small Glories & Donna Lynn Caskey • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 7pm Su, 12/20.

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Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11am Mo & We.

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Festival of Carols Church At the Crossroads, 236 La Lata Dr • $18/$15 • 350-4241 • www.syvchorale.org • 3pm Su, 12/20.

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La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo, Fr.

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Original acoustic songs • SB Wine Collective, 131 Canacapa St • Free • 3pm Su, 12/20.

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Marshall’s Patio, 900 State • Free • 2-4pm Su, 12/20. ��

Museum of Art • State St & Anapamu St • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/20. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/20. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Su, 12/20.

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

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Explore The Museum Backyard & Nature Club House Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol • Free • 682-4711x162 • 10am Su, 12/20. ��

Trolley tour of some of the city’s best becorated homes on the eve of the Winter Solstice to beneﬁt Opera Santa Barbara • $100 • RSVP: 898.3890 • 6-8pm Su, 12/20.

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A funraiser with with our sister organization Woman Within International • Veteran’s Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • $30 • vince@vincechaﬁn.com • 5:30pm Su, 12/20. ��

Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • $8 • 681-7216 • 1pm Sa. ��

ReTail Adoption Ctr, 5737 Calle Real Shopping Ctr • 222-4459 • 11:30am-2pm Su. ��

Fresh produce & goods • Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr • Free • 10am Su.

�� Zoo • Half day: $35/$30/day & Full day: $50/$45/day • 962-5339 • 9am-noon & 9am-3pm Mo, 12/21-24. ��

Frozen Wonders for ages 4-6 • Museum of Natural History • $153/$144 • 682-4711 • 9am-3pm Mo, 12/21-23. ��

Children grades K-6 • Central Library • Free • 5645619 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 2:30-5:30pm We. ��

Teen comedians grades 7-12 • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala • Free • 4:15pm Mo.

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Beginner & intermediate class & social dance • Goleta Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • $10 • 7-10pm Mo.

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Nourish body, mind & spirit • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo.

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Age-appropriate themed programs for kids for ages 3-12 including games, behind-the-scenes visits, up-close animal introductions, hands-on science & crafts • Santa Barbara

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With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 969-5031

Exec. Dir. U. S. Botanic Garden discusses how the presentation of agriculturally themed living plant displays at botanical gardens can engage urban populations in important environmental issues • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • Free • 682-4726 • 4pm Mo, 12/21.

TO DANIEL ENCELL

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is pleased to congratulate Daniel Encell on his closed sale at 255 Bonnie Lane Listed & Sold for $2,495,000

D: 805.565.4896 DanEncell@aol.com www.DanEncell.com 2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.®Equal Housing Opportunity. CAL BRE: 00976141 ©

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Create brass & leather key fobs with Chelsea Aiello • The Goodland, 5650 Calle Real • $40 • 5:30pm Tu, 12/22. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Tu.

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Omar Velasco hosts • SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 8pm Tu, 12/22. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Tu, 12/22. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Tu, 12/22. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Tu, 12/22.

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Jazz jam with local musicians • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/21.

Food, entertainers, speakers • Bronfman Family Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 • 12-1:15pm Tu.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Mo, 12/21.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 2-4pm Mo, 12/21.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 7-8pm Mo, 12/21.

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Fun for all ages • Davis Ctr, De La Vina St & Victoria St • Free • 969-6815 • 1pm Mo. ��

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

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Your overdue SB Public Library System book ﬁnes can be reduced by $1 for every non-perishable food item donated to Unity Shoppe’s food drive • Collections at the Central & Eastside Branches during regular hours • Info: 564-5608 • Mo, thru 12/21. ��

Living characters portray the manger scene • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 5:307:30pm Mo, 12/21-23. ��

Journey around the globe with Santa & his sleigh as he makes his toy drop • Gladwin Planetarium, Natural History Museum, 2559 Puesta del Sol • $4 • Call for times: 6824711x170 • 12/21-31. ��

Old Town State Street • Free • 3-6:30pm Tu.

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4004 Foxen Cyn Rd • Free • 688-3555 • 8:30am-4pm Tu-Sa.

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Intro to books & listening for Children 2-5 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am We.

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Montecito School of Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20 • www.BethAmine.com • 6-7pm We. ��

SB Dance Ctr, 127A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Appt: 964-7878 • 11am-noon Mo.

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South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real • Free • 681-4345 • 7am-5pm Mo-Sa.

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Children read with a trained therapy dog • Central Library • Free • By appt: 564-5603 • 3:30-5pm Tu. ��

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Children read to a trained therapy dog • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • By appt: 964-7878 • Tu & Th. ��

Trained volunteers assist students • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 3:30-6:30pm We.

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Experienced adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $15/$20 • (917) 254-9808 • 5:30-6:30pm Tu. ��

Dances from an earlier time to music of the Baroque • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $5 • www.sbcds.org • 7:30-9:30pm Tu.

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Afro-Brazilian martial art • Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St, Studio 2 • $20 • 280-9742 • 6-7pm Tu. ��

800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Tu,We, Th.

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Cost covered by most insurance companies • SB Cottage Hosp • 569-8240 • 1-4pm We, Th.

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Karen Chen 2015 US Nationals Short Program

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm We, 12/23. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm We, 12/23. ��

John Schnackenberg & Cougar Estrada sax & keyboard • Lovejoy’s Pickle Rm, 126 E Canon Perdido • Free • 965-1015 • 7-11pm 3rd We. ��

Dargan’s Irish Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 8:30pm We.

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Two Hr. lake cruise aboard the Osprey • $7/$15 • 686-

Alice Keck Park Mem. Garden, on the island • Free • 564-1939 • 4-5pm We. Teachings & meditations for all levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $10 • 563-6000 • 6:30-7:30pm We. ��

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

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 10-11am We. ��

Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon We. ��

Support group for those grieving a loved one • Hospice of SB • Free • 563-8820x110 • 5:30-7pm 1st & 3rd We.

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Goleta Library • Free • 964-7878 • 2-4pm We.

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Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10amnoon We, Fr, Sa. ��

For the defense & equal rights for SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • Info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 3rd We.

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With Zach Madden • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm We, 12/23. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm We, 12/23.

WESTMONT’S PORTER THEATRE.: HUMBUG! A (LIT MOON) CHRISTMAS CAROL - Dickens’s

classic is presented by ﬁve actors playing multiple roles, using puppets, and with live music. Adapted/directed by John Blondell. • Westmont • www.westmont.edu/boxofﬁce or 805-565-7140 • $10/$5/Free • 7:30pm Fr, Sa • 12/18 & 12/19. RUBICON THEATRE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits who show him the error of his ways • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $30-$64 • 667-2900 • 2 & 7pm We, 8pm Th-Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, 2pm Su • Thru 12/20. ENSEMBLE THEATRE: WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! – Divorcees Mary & Jo are suspicious of their

friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. They trade their wine glasses for spyglasses & imaginations run wild • 33 West Victoria St • $35-$65 • 9655400 • 8pm We-Sa, 4 & 8pm Sa (12/12), 2 & 7pm Su • Thru 12/20.

PCPA THEATER: CINDERELLA - New reconceived version of Cinderella by Douglas Carter Beane expands on the original classic musical, yet retains its timelessness • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., SM • 922-8313 • $29.50-$39.50 • 1:30pm matinees We, Sa, Su; 7pm Fr, Sa • Thru 12/23.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • 1-3pm Th, 12/24.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • 3-5pm Th, 12/24. ��

Musicians on the brink of greatness • The Goodland, 5650 Calle Real • Free • 7pm Th.

�� Ages 3-5 • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd (9695063) & Goleta Library, 500 N Turnpike Av (9647878) • Free • 10:30-11am Th. ��

Children read to a therapy dog • Solvang Lib, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • By appt: 688-4214 • 3:30-5:30pm Th.

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Learn the traditional moves • SB Dance Ctr, 127 W Canon Perdido, Studio B • $20 • 403-7935 • 7-8pm Th. Photo by Priscilla@SantaBarbaraSeen.com

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Alexandra Freres at the 2015 Spirit of Fiesta Auditions

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Brasil Arts Cafe, 1230 State • $10 • 259-4633 • Noon, Th. ��

For adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $15/20 • 917-254-9808 • 5-6pm Th.

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With teens & young adults aged 16-26 experiencing mental health problems • Mental Wellness Ctr, 617 Garden, 2nd Fl Conf Rm • Free • 884-8440x3206 • 5:30-6:30pm Th. ��

Learn skills for long-term weight management for women • 5276 Hollister #457 • $120/month • 403-9585 • 6-7:30pm Th. ��

With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Th.

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Newhouse 3, Quinto St & Bath St • Free • 895-2079 • 8-9pm Th. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th.

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SBCH MacDougall Eye Ctr, 2400 Bath St • Free • 5698264 • 2:30-4:30pm Th. ��

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

Mulligans at the Muni Golf Course, 3500 McCaw Av • $10 • 2nd & 4th We. ��

SB Cottage Hosp Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm We.

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Year-round comprehensive choral training program for kids grades 1-8 • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • Free ﬁrst session • 319-2445 • 4-5:15pm Th.

Family service featuring favorite Christmas carols & candle lighting • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 963-3579 • 7 & 9pm Th, 12/24.

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An Italian style Christmas dinner • Veteran’s Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • Free • Info: 284-3552 • Noon3pm Fr, 12/25.

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SOhO • $7 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 12/26.

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With Billy Childs & Hamilton Price • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Su, 12/27.

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Around Town �� By Olivia Davi / CASA

�� Barbara Burger, 2nd District Arts Commissioner; Karen Evangelista, 3rd District; Celeste Weidman; Bill Cirone, �� Superintendent of Schools; Honoree Kathy Koury, Children’s Creative Project Executive Director; Maiza Hixson, Visual Arts �� Coordinator/Curator of Collections; Catherine Boyer, 3rd District Arts Commissioner; Hannah Rubalcava, Grants Contract �� Manager; Gera Ayala, 1st District Arts Commissioner and Chair; and Ginny Brush, Arts Commission Executive Director �� District Supervisor Susan Rose was the �� Second �� first recipient of the Leadership in Arts Award. �� Other recipients include: Santa Maria artist, arts �� educator, and arts advocate Nat Fast; Joe and �� Margie Talaugon, Guadalupe residents for their �� commitment, community involvement, and �� support for art and cultural activities through the �� Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center; �� Bill Cirone, Superintendent of Schools �� Mark Whitehurst and Kerry Methner, Publisher and �� and Honoree Kathy Koury, Children’s Editor of CASA Magazine; and Bill Cirone and Tina �� Creative Project Executive Director Fanucci, for their commitment and advocacy for �� arts education in schools; Zaveeni Khan-Marcus �� for her contributions to the community as Director �� of the UCSB Multi-Cultural Center; Rod Lathim for �� his passionate commitment to using the arts to �� affect social change; to life-long Arts advocate �� Connie Rohde-Stanchfield; and last year to the to �� the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. �� Established in 1977, the Arts Commission is a �� 15-member panel with three representatives �� appointed by each of the five County District �� Supervisors. The Commission serves as a regional �� arts agency for the County and is linked to the �� California Arts Council through the State and �� Local Partnership Program. For info visit �� www.sbartscommission.org �� Photos By Nell Campbell

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