CASA Magazine: December 20, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

Friday, December 20, 2013

Vocal Groups m-pact and Duwende to perform "I Wish...For All Time" at The Granada Theatre

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Robert Redford, seen in Roadside Attractions’ All is Lost, will recieve the American Riviera Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice will take place Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd at the Lobero Theatre

The State Street Ballet returns home with The Nutcracker 4

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Judith Mc Caffrey and Beebe Longstreet of the PARC Foundation with Bruce Stevens of MB&T at the Community Dividends Luncheon 6

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Review of Luz, a compact disk by Luis Muñoz. Reviewed by Daniel Kepl 23

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The Santa Barbara Downtown Holiday Parade ushered in the holiday season 24-25

SB Symphony New Year's Eve. . . . . . . . . 5 Tech with Gary Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 UCSB Arts & Lectures: Rick Steves. . . . . 7 The Ticket: A SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Music Review with Daniel Kepl. . . . . . . 9 Theatre with Alex Henteloff. . . . . . . . . . 10 In the Cellar with Richard & Amanda Payatt. 11 Finance with Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . 22 CASA Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Mission & State: Fracking. . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SBAOR President Laurel Abbott. . . . . . 27 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Galleries & Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

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New Year's Eve

DANCE PARTY Boogie Knights

and The Spazmatics

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�� Montecito Bank of Trust Board of Directors: Gerald Parent; Ken Verkler; Craig Zimmerman; Janet Garuﬁs, �� President/CEO; Chairman Michael Towbes; Tom Fly; Cathy Carter Duncan; Rob Skinner; and Peter Jordano �� Jeff Paul, MB&T SVP/Director of Retail and Commercial Banking; Marni Brook, MB&T �� Ventura Community President; Alissa Larreta, CSU Channel Islands Fdn; Mary Schmitz, �� Community Memorial Health System; and �� Steve Dwyer, Habitat for Humanity of �� Ventura County �� Colette Hadley, Scholarship Foundation �� of SB; MB&T; Rich Block, SB Zoological Foundation �� Judith Mc Caffrey, Parks and Recreation �� Community Foundation; Beebe Longstreet, PARC Fdn President/Cottage Services for Seniors; �� Bruce Stevens, MB&T CFO ��

MB&T Suzi Schomer; Gretchen Hewlett, Ofﬁcer SB Performing Arts League/Fdn SBCC; and Stephen Mihalic, MB&T

Montecito Bank & Trust, an S Corporation, is the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in the tri-counties. Standing: Granada Exec Dir Craig Springer, PhD; Melissa Kelley-Cook, MB&T; Founded in 1975, Cynthia Burton, PathPoint; and MB&T Mary Ellen Tiffany. Front: Rick Keith, with branch offices Hospice and Visting Nurses; Tracey Morris, SB Museum of Art; Roger Durling, SB located in Santa International Film Festival; Kisa Peter, Dream Foundation Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Montecito, Carpinteria, Ventura, and Westlake Village, the bank offers a variety of competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and consumers, including business loans and lines of credit; commercial real estate finance; SBA loans; consumer loans; credit cards; merchant services; and online services, including mobile banking and cash management. Its Wealth Management Division provides full investment management as well as trust services for all branch office markets.

See more Photos by Priscilla, SantaBarbaraSeen.com Contact her at priscilla@santabarbaraseen.com • (805) 969-3301

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�� By Gary Woods / Special to CASA

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�� Gary Woods �� Gary Woods is the Computer Trainer for the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS and a Broker/Associate at Home Realty & Investments, Inc. If you have any suggestions or questions for Gary please drop him a note at gandlwoods@earthlink.net or see his column on the Internet at santabarbaraproperties. com or call 729-0910.

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Ed Birch, Trustee, UC Santa Barbara Foundation, Suzanne Birch, and Rick Steves

�� Michael and Anne Towbes of The Towbes Fund for the �� Performing Arts, Principal Sponsor, with Rick Steves, center �� Principal Sponsor for the evening was The �� Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a ﬁeld of �� interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation. �� For information about the remaining 2013-2014 �� season visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu �� Photos by Kimberly Citro

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By Mark Whitehurst, PhD / CASA

Mary and Gary Becker, UCSB Arts & Lectures Leadership Circle supporters, with Rick Steves, center

Leslie Bhutani, left, UCSB Arts & Lectures Leadership Circle supporter with Pat Sweem

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Micheltorena St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/22.

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

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.

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

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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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SOhO • Free • 962-7776 • 5pm & 7pm Su, 12/22.

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

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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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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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

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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. ��

SOhO • $10/$15 • 962-7776 • 9pm Fri, 12/20.

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Strolling along State St • Free • 12:30-2:30pm Sat, 12/21.

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

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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.

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 • 9am-5pm Fri, 12/20. ��

Stocking stuffers, discounts, rafﬂe & more • Sb Hisorial Museum, 136 E De La Guerra St • 966-1601 • 10am5pm Fri, 12/20-22. ��

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 • 964-3540 • 1-4pm daily, Thru 12/24

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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. ��

The Nutcracker with Opera SLO Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $21-$51/$100 Patron • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 12/21 & 2pm 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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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 9-10am Sat.

Roller derby, skating lessons & a locavore food court • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • shopnrollsb.com • 11am-10pm Su, 12/22. ��

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Local rock quartet • SOhO • $10/$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. 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. ��

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 ��

Great deals on books, gifts & more to celebrate the day • Granada Books, 1224 State St • 845-1818 • 10amMidnite Sat, 12/21.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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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Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • 2-4pm Sat, 12/21.

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.

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SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 9pm Su, 12/22.

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

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

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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Advent Series • Trinity Episcopal Church, State &

The Christmas Revels

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Don your favorite Christmas sweaters & winter ﬁnery for this festive tour to see some of SB’s best holiday lighting • $75 • 898-3890 • 6:30-8pm Su, 12/22.

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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. ��

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. ��

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

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With featured guests • SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mon, 12/23.

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

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

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

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The Quire of Voyces

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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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Visit the house, gardens & workshop of Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $20 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm Wed & Sat.

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

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

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

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Christmas music with worship leader Joseph Pfeifer & Pastor David Guzik • Granada Theatre • Free tickets at the door • 5pm Tues, 12/24.

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

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

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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 • 6:30pm Thu.

Weekly one-day Juice Cleanse • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 West Haley St • $75 • 899-8811 • 9:30am Wed. ��

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

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

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

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

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Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $30 • 899-8811 • 5pm Thu.

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

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

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Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria • $12 • 969-5031 • 4:30-5:45pm Wed & 9-10:15am Fri.

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

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.

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SB-based band • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sat, 12/28.

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Day trip along the SB Channel & Central California

coastlines will feature 2 historic rail cars & lunch from the legendary Far Western Tavern • SB/Gol-SLO & return • $79/$89 • 680-0397 • 10am-4:30pm Sat, 12/28.

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SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 7pm Su, 12/29.

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

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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With The Mattson 2 • SOhO • $22 • 962-7776 • 9pm Fri, 12/27.

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�� Review by Alex Henteloff Special to CASA

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�� Alex Henteloff, a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with over 40 years experience in the theatre, has spent most of his professional career as an actor. Email him at papaalex@verizon.net. Alex Henteloff

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Anne Smith Towbes, donor; Ashley Wizel; Philip Kemp; Demi Hingeley; Hunter Larson; Donal Ross; Sanna Forsen; Jessica Brown; Marion Pugliesi; Benita Hoeijer; Amy West; Anna Vera Olin; Tim Whitcomb, donor; and Katie Laris, SBCC Theatre Arts Department Co-Chair

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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. NEURONS TO NIRVANA: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINES: A feature

documentary about the resurgence of psychedelics as medicine • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way • $15 • 762-4848 • 7-8pm (Laughter Ritual); 8:15pm (Film) 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. THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: MUSCLE SHOALS: A doc that celebrates Rick Hall,

the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S. Hitchcock Way • $9.75/$6.25 SBIFF Members • 963-0023 • 7:30pm Wed • 12/25.

MARY POPPINS: A magic nanny comes to work for a cold banker’s unhappy family • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sa • 12/28.

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 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. RUBICON THEATRE: LITTLE MISS SCROOGE

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 • Through 12/23. 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 WeSa, 2 & 7pm Sun • Through 12/22.

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MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE $3,995,000 2 acre estate, 4bd/4.5bth Mediterranean. Also charming 2 bedroom guest house, pool & beautiful landscaping. Visit GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

MEDITERRANEAN VILLA $3,995,000 Beautifully-appointed 5bd country villa (2006) in Montecito Valley Ranch. Commanding mtn views, main floor master, private guest cottage. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

SUPERB SETTING $3,950,000 Hope Ranch, ocean/mtn vws, 3.77 acres. 4,206+/- sqft of living space, flowing floor plan. 4 stall barn w/storage & office. GrubbCampbell.com Brian Campbell, 805.294.2890

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

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

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BEAUTIFUL & QUIET $3,395,000 Hope Ranch 4,400 +/- sqft 3bd/3 full & 2 half bths property features front & back gated entrance, large perimeter hedge, pool & Jacuzzi. Charles F Clayton IV, 805.895.6039

RESTORED CRAFTSMAN $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

BIRNAM WOOD $3,295,000 In Montecito's prestigious Birnam Wood Golf Club, Contemporary home offers rich finishes throughout. Guest house, pool & spa on an acre. Patricia Griffin, 805.565.4547

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

YOUR OWN OASIS $ 2,699,000 Remodeled main house w/ chef’s kitchen on 1.6 acres w/ pond, waterfall & tropical landscape. Separate guest apartment above 5 car garage. Thomas Johansen, 805.886.1857

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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. Elizabeth Wagner, 805.895.1467

DESIRABLE LOCATION $2,495,000 Two structures on 1 parcel. 16 parking spaces. 1888 2 story Victorian w/10 ofc. Suites. Good cond. Full rehab. in 1980's. Jackie Walters, 805.570.0558

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

BEL AIR KNOLLS $1,595,000 Impressive English Tudor. stunning Santa Barbara views. Meticulously crafted in 1980 with a well-designed floor plan of approx. 3,572 sq.ft. John Bahura, 805.680.5175

MAGICAL, CHARMING $1,550,000 Large lot - Ocean side of street close to Mesa Lane beach stairs. Ocean views, beamed ceilings, detached artist studio/ workshop, large deck. Christopher W Hunt, 805.453.3407

RESORT STYLE $1,385,000 Private, ocean view, tropical resort style living. Custom built 2002. 2bd/2bth. Fireplace in Master & Living room. Waterfall, Koi pond. John Faulkner, 805.570.9454

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

ITALIAN VILLA $1,249,000 Riviera views, 5 minutes to beach, downtown & world class entertainment. Light & warmth w/ soaring ceilings make this spacious home unique. Lee Walsh, 805.886.0660

JUST REDUCED $1,025,000 Single story in Hope School District (Vieja Valley attendance area). Recently updated, added family room, new roof, sparkling pool. Toni/Carol, 805.689.7976

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

JUST LISTED $899,000 Lovely single level 3bd/2bth home near Monte Vista Elementary & La Colina Junior High. Updated kitchen, newer windows, large rear patio. Patricia Griffin, 805.565.4547

POLO CONDO $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 3bd/2bth, 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

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $855,000 International unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. McBride Kellenberger, 805.252.2773

JUST LISTED $799,000 Clean & bright Kellogg School area 3bd/2bth. 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 2bd/2bth Polo Condo. Homeowner’s Dues: $462.00/Month. Dues cover: water, gas, trash, security gate, laundry rooms, pool & more! Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

JUST LISTED $625,000 Double unit 6,000 +/- sq.ft. Well maintained Industrial Park on Eastman Ave. Plenty of parking. Great street visibility & recent remodel. Vicki Gorman, 805.587.1616

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $599,000 Updated kitchen & dining area; high ceilings, wood floors & tiled fireplace in LR; generous sized flat lot, 2 car-garage. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian 805.895.6226

JUST LISTED $575,000 Near East Beach, 1 bd/1 bth first floor unit has everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Boasts fresh paint, remodeled kitchen & more! Rachael Bissig, 805.895.4449

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

CONVENIENT LOCATION $469,000 Single story ground floor end-unit w/ rare fenced back patio/yard area. Sunny & south facing. Single garage space directly behind unit. John Bahura, 805.680.5175

LOWEST PRICED UNIT! $409,900 This studio ground floor unit allows you to enjoy all that El Escorial has to offer. Rarely available and only 1 of 8 in this floor plan. Billy Mandarino, 805.570.4827

DESIRABLE $398,000 Upper level 2 bedroom condo located in a quiet part of the association. Fresh paint and newer carpets, this home is ready for a new owner. Thomas Johansen, 805.886.1857

OPPORTUNITY! $375,000 Short Sale. Great Opportunity! Large home with lots of potential! Close to college & high school. Christina Ruelas, 805.452.9931

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SON SERENO $15,900,000 Spectacular 218± acre Estate distinguished by architecturally significant modernist house, horse facilities & much more. Vineyard potential! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

UTTERLY EXQUISITE $14,500,000 This 205± acre premier Ranch has all that is needed for the operation of an ideal horse farm & the enjoyment of a luxurious lifestyle. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

VINEYARD & RANCH $7,900,000 Watch Hill Vineyard & Ranch, approx. 122 ac. 3bd/5bth. Pool, equestrian facilities, vineyard ft 18+/- acres of a stellar variety of vines. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

STUNNING $6,250,000 10-acre gated estate with modern, country French farmhouse built 2007. Flowing indoor/outdoor floor plan, ideal for entertaining, must see! Gail Shannon, 805.448.7887

VISTA DEL RIO $6,100,000 50 +/- ac.horse ranch, retreat & compound. Hacienda style home, 3bd/4.5bth. Pool, 18 stall barn, 2 bdrm Gst Hse, Ranch Apt & more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

PREMIER HORSE RANCH $5,995,000 Pollyrich Farms. 34 +/- acres, 4bd home w/beamed ceilings, open floor plan, barns, breeding facility, irrigated pastures, arenas and more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

SAGECREST ESTATE $5,900,000 Architecturally superb Spanish style estate. 22 serene acres with 6,121± sq.ft. 7bd/6bth residence. Views overlooking Santa Ynez Valley. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

INSPIRING VISTAS $4,835,000 Set on almost 20 acres of serene hillside land, 5bd/6bth home with entertaining area, pool & spa & a unique 2nd residence/''barn''. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

JUST REDUCED $3,750,000 Enjoy sweeping views from every room in this fabulous, one-of-a-kind, Regency Hills Estate. For a tour go to www. LiveinSantaYnez.com Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

RESORT PARADISE! $3,500,000 Custom 5bd/7bth, 7+/- acre, pool, 2bd/2bth Gst Hse, Tennis & Bocce, 12 Car Showrm & additional garages. 8 stall barn, tack room & more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

PRISTINE ESTATE $3,495,000 10 acre Adobe Hacienda on pristine park-like grounds. Remodeled gourmet kitchen, outdoor patio w/ fireplace, Salt water pool, much more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

CUSTOM ESTATE HOME $3,295,000 4bd/5bth in Regency Hills Santa Ynez. 7.8± acres w/ sweeping views from each room. Entertainer’s delight. Complete remodel 2008, much more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

RANCHO SERENO $2,845,000 Remodeled in 2011 & impeccably maintained.3,590 sf, 3bd/3.5bth main residence. 2 ponds, 3 stall barn & 4 paddocks. 1bd/1bth guest house. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

IMPECCABLY REMODELED $2,495,000 10+/- acre estate has a 5bd/4bth main house atop a majestic hill offering panoramic mountain & valley views. 2bd/1bth guest casita. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! $2,295,000 Property offers +/-6.5 acres, a 4,000+/- SF Mediterranean style home w/ 4bd/4bth & exceptional balance of indoor/outdoor living. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

PARK LIKE SETTING $1,995,000 4.7± acre estate w/ spacious 4bd/3.5bth home. Park like setting. Vast lawn & trails, orchard, 2 barns, caretaker’s apt. & veg. garden. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

EXPANSIVE VIEWS $1,195,000 A Lindal Cedar 4bd/3bth home on 4+ acres. Extensive decking & mtn views. Gated property with 2 stall barn. A very usable and versatile. Wayne Natale, 805.680.7227

VILLAGE COLLECTION $998,000 A quality Village Collection 4bd/3bth, .41 +/- Acre home with numerous custom features including vaulted ceilings throughout the house. Connie Meynet, 805.680.6001

JUST LISTED $699,000 3bd/2bth, Panoramic Views! Purchase the home and adjoining lot for $699,000 or the vacant 1.09 acre lot for $250,000.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! $450,000 Commercial property on a popular spot in Los Alamos. Comes with a new lease/ tenant! Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history! Nancy Rizzo, 805.403.2700

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