CASA Magazine: December 7, 2012 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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An Afternoon of Jazz, Song & Friends! �� Pre-Event/Reserved Tickets: $15pp

Day of Event: $20pp

Tickets available at: Lobero Theater Box Ofﬁce, On-line, Nick Rail Music, Village Properties Ofﬁce - Montecito, & The India Club - Goleta For more info: 805-969-5459 / SBJazzStars@gmail.com www.lobero.com/events/santa-barbara-jazz-stars

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Review By Daniel Kepl / CASA

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fervor of a spiritual street parade, with guests The Rainbow Girls • SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm Fri, 12/7.

��The highly popular

group has been featured in concerts, public events & university celebrations • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • $15/$7 • 893-3261 • 8pm Fri, 12/7. ��Members of

OneSideZero & Shuvel, Playboy School • Club Mercy, 423 State St. • $10 • 965-8676 • 9pm Fri, 12/7.

��With special guest Peter

Case • Lobero Theatre • $39.50 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sat, 12/8.

�� The Mission

SB choir enjoys the oldest uninterrupted musical tradition in California • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free • 4pm Sun, 12/9.

��Amy and the

SOhOhO’s • SOhO • $5 • 962-7776 • 7pm Sun, 12/9.

�� Featuring bands Metric, Tegan and Sara, Youngblood Hawke and Beware of Darkness • Arlington Theatre • $37 & $45 • 963-4408 • 7pm Mon, 12/10

��Performing works by Bach, Beethoven, LeClaiand Shostakovitch • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • 565-6040 • 8pm Mon, 12/10.

�� SOho • $10 • 962-7776 • 8pm Mon, 12/10. ��SOhO • $20 • 962-

7776 • 8pm Tues, 12/11.

��Bring your music

��First United Methodist

and sing in the chorus • First Presbyterian Church, State & Constance • $10 • 879-8346 • 7:30pm Tues, 12/11.

��Seamlessly messes the primal

State St. • $10 • 965-8676 • 9pm Wed, 12/12.

Church • $15/$10 • 965-0581 • 7-9pm Sat, 12/8.

and the sophisticated • SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 8pm Sat, 12/8.

��Club Mercy, 423 State St. • $10 • 965-8676 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Club Mercy, 423 State St. • $10 • 965-8676 • 10:30pm Sat, 12/8.

�� The Gypsy Guitar & Violin duo’s CD release party to beneﬁt the Music & Arts Conservatory • DNA Imagery, 529 E. Gutierrez St. • $20 • 679-3154 • 7-10pm Sat, 12/8. ��Winter concert • San

Marcos High auditorium, 4750 Hollister Ave. • Free • 962-6983 • 2pm Sun, 12/9.

��Emma Lou Diemer

With violinist Philip Ficsor • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Sun, 12/9.

��End of the Mayan

Epoch, a program drawn from Haladyna’s 30 works • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • $15/$7 • 893-3261 • 8pm Sun, 12/9. ��A fun and

festive celebration of music • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave. • Free • 688-7423 • 6pm Sun, 12/9.

��Club Mercy, 423

��All woman a capella group sings a selection of chants from various world traditions • Center of the Heart, 487 North Turnpike Rd. • $20 • 966-4465 • 7pm Wed, 12/12. ��An evening of French

Baroque music for the season • Mary Craig Aud., SB Museum of Art • $19/$15 • 884-6423 • 7:30pm Thurs, 12/13. ��

Featuring the Jazz Band, Concert Band and Choir • Marjorie Luke Theatre, SBJH • Free • 9637751x139 • 7-8pm Thurs, 12/13.

��St. Anthony’s Seminary, 2300 Garden St. $20/$15 • 965-5935 • 7-9pm Fri, 12/14, 15 & 3pm 12/16.

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��A lively Irish music show featuring the warmth, joy and magic of the holidays • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $15-$35 • 686-0855 • 8pm Sat, 12/15. ��

Handel’s Messiah Part 1 and contemporary carols, preconcert lecture by Steven Dombek 30 min prior • San Roque Catholic Church, 3200 Calle Cedro • $25/$20 • 965-6577 • 8pm Sat, 12/15 & 3pm Sun, 12/16. ��With Peter

Feldmann is one of California’s ﬁnest bluegrass bands • Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos • $15 • 688-9894 • 8pm Sat, 12/15.

��Cold Spring

Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd. • Free • 967-0066 • 6-9pm Sat, 12/15.

��Will be strolling

and singing • State Street • Free • 962-2098 • 2-4pm Sat, 12/15.

��One of the biggest names in the business • SOhO • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Sun, 12/6.

��David Gell • Trinity

Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Sun, 12/16.

Stagecoach Rd. • Free • 967-0066 • 7-10pm Fri, 12/14.

Performing at Marshall’s Patio, State & Canon Perdido St. • Free • 962-2098 • Sun, 12/16.

Join voices in singing familiar and new carols • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. • Free • Free • .687-0189 • 7:30-9pm Fri, 12/14.

�� 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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��Traditional Christmas music performed by local horn players • Storke Placita, 700 State St. • Free • 962-2098 • Noon-1:30pm Sat, 12/15.

��Cold Spring Tavern, 5995

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��Members of our community making music for the community • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 969-7634 • 3pm Sat, 12/15.

��Celebrate the holiday season with the Chorale in Santa Ynez • Church of the Crossroads, Hwy. 246 and La Lata Drive, Buellton • $15/$12 • 350-4241 • 7:30pm Fri, 12/14, 5pm, 12/15 & 3pm, 12/16. ��Cold Spring Tavern, 5995

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Review By Daniel Kepl / CASA

sensation performs songs from the silver screen with symphony orchestra • Granada Theatre • $47.50-$175.50 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Sat, 12/15.

Barbara St. • $20/$10 • 448-4159 • 7pm Sun, 12/16.

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��12 year-old soprano

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�� Tickets are $15/$7 and may be purchased by calling 893-3261 or at the door.

Stagecoach Rd. • Free • 967-0066 • 4:30-7:30pm Sun, 12/16.

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��Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center •

Free • 962-2098 • 2-4pm Sun, 12/16.

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Susan Ruttan and Mattie Hawkinson in Bell, Book & Candle

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Mattie Hawkinson as Gillian Holroyd

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Isabella Acres, left, with ensemble cast members in Coney Island Christmas

�� Arye Gross and Isabella Acres in Coney Island �� Christmas �� Coney Island Christmas is playing �� at the Geffen Playhouse through �� December 30th. For tickets and info �� visit: www.geffenplayhouse.com �� 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 ��

PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The classic tale about Ebenezer Scrooge who gets a visit from the Ghosts of his former business partner to teach him to value of Christmas and to be a better person • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • 684-6380 • $7-$12 • 7pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Su • Through 12/9. SB PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM: HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Swazzle Puppets’ live show • Free • 564-5603 • 11am Tues, 12/11 - Eastside Lib, 1102 E. Montecito St • 7pm Tues, 12/11 Goleta Lib, 500 N. Fairview Ave • 12/11. RUBICON THEATRE: LITTLE MISS SCROOGE

This Dickensian Musical Extravaganza is a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol with added characters and plot lines from Great Expectations, Little Dorrit, Bleak House and other great Dickens’ novels • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $35-$49 • 667-2900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • 12/12-12/23. SB TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION: UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS

Las Posadas (The Inns) is the time-honored reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter in Bethlehem • El Presidio de SB State Historic Park • Free • 965-0093 • 7pm Fri • 12/14. SB TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION & LOS PASTORES DE SB: LA PASTORELA (A SHEPHERD’S PLAY)

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Review by Alex Henteloff Special to CASA

A Community Nativity Pageant will be staged at the Solvang Festival Theatre on Saturday, December 15th at 5 and 7pm.

Dramatizes the epic battle between good and evil. This version of the pastorela was transcribed in the mid-nineteenth century by Pablo de la Guerra and will be conducted in Spanish • Presidio Chapel • $10/ $5 Children • 965-0093 • 2 & 7pm Su, 7pm Mo • 12/16 & 12/17.

THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: IN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE

Soulful shape-note singing and beloved folk songs and dances brought from the British Isles and preserved in their purest form • Lobero Theatre • 963-0761 • $12-$65 • 2:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 2:30pm Su • 12/15 & 12/16. SOLVANG JULEFEST: THE COMMUNITY NATIVITY PAGEANT

A staged presentation of the Nativity Story featuring live animals, musical accompaniment, shepherds, kings, angels, staring Baby Jesus and narration by Efrem Zimbalist Jr. • Solvang Festival Theatre, 420 2nd St • 686-1789• Free • 5 & 7pm Sat • 12/15. ENSEMBLE THEATRE CO: BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

A young, crafty, and beguiling woman works her charms on her handsome upstairs neighbor, but she’s a witch and he’s a mortal • Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara St • $40-$65 • 965-5400 • 8pm Tu-Sa, 2 & 7pm Su, 4pm Sat (12/8) • Through 12/16. PCPA THEATERFEST: THE WIZARD OF OZ

Fly over the rainbow with Dorothy as she rides a twister into the merry and troubled land of Oz and learns that no matter how far our journeys take us – there’s no place like home • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria • $29.50-$32.50 • 922-8313 • 1:30pm Wed, SaSu, select Mo & Th; 7pm Fr-Su, select Wed • Through 12/26.

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crystals, and sterling silver • SB Museum of Art Store • Free • 884-6423 • Noon-5pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Help Paciﬁc Pride sort thousands of donated canned goods for the Postal Service Canned Food Drive • Info: 963-3636x131 • 4-7pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Bring your furry friends for an afternoon of holiday fun • Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. • Free • 884-0300 • 2-4pm Sat, 12/8 & 12/9.

Education Training • Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • $400/$300 • 969-5031 • 4pm Fri, 12/7-1pm Sun, 12/9.

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Her 1-2-3 Va-Va-Vroom! A Counting Book • Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Ave., Carp. • Free • 2206608 • 4-6pm Fri, 12/7.

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

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

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

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

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

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For persons who have completed the Multi-cultural Wellness

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

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the Navy League’s event of remembrance • Montecito Country Club, 920 Summit Rd. • $230/$800 foursome • 969-6277 • 8:15am-2pm Fri, 12/7. ��

Bands, caroling and a visit from Santa Claus • Solvang Park, Mission Drive & First St. • Free • 6886144 • 5pm Fri, 12/7. ��

Enjoy a sampling of Dave Halbeisen’s extensive model train collection • Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 10am-5:30pm Fri, 12/7-9. ��

Enjoy a holiday celebration for the LGBT community • 500 Anacapa St. • Bring canned & other preserved foodstuffs for the pantry • 963-3636 x111 • 9pm to close Wed, 12/7. ��

�� Alpacas at West Ranch will host a Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 8th at the beautiful West Ranch in Los Olivos. The open ranch event is free to the public and will feature beautiful alpaca ﬁber products, and a wonderful selection of local vendors. Vendors will include Ginny Speirs, local artist; Kathy Burt Logan, “Joji” purses; Caroline Pereira, local jeweler; Jennifer Clark, artist and scarf designer; Theo Stephan of Global Gardens who will be sharing tastes of gourmet olive oils; and Melissa Redell of Solvang Bakery, who will offer tasty treats. Also on display will be beautiful alpaca yarn and rugs made from the West Ranch’s alpaca ﬁber. Peruvian Imports will be selling cozy alpaca clothing and accessories perfect for this holiday season. The event starts at 10am and continues through 4pm. Participants can enjoy an up-close experience with the alpacas as well as a unique and local shopping opportunity. This is a family friendly event featuring ranch tours and activities for children. Refreshments and seasonal food will be available as well. West Ranch is located at Firestone Vineyard at 5009 Zaca Station Rd. For info about this event call Hayley Jessup at 698-4540 or visit www.alpacasatwestranch.com

The 105th SB Assoc. of REALTORS recognition and installation event • Coral Casino • $40 • 963-3787 • 11:30am-2pm Fri, 12/7.

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

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Make springs and sprockets-art from machine parts with guest artist Jason Summers • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am-Noon Sat, 12/8. ��

Learn how to produce the best organic fertilizer • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $5 • 884-0459x12 • 2:303:30pm Sat, 12/8.

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See historic SB on a 2 hr stroll • $10 donation • 9656307 • 10am: Sat meet City Hall/Sun meet Pub. Library.

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Fabric artist Caron Miller, and Studio Ildiko gemstones,

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The theme this year is “Sharing Holiday Cheer” • From Mission Santa Ines to Highway 246 • 11am Sat, 12/8. Stars may be purchased and personalized in memory of loved ones who have passed or in honor of those who are living • Hospice of SB • $15 donation • 687-3322 • Sat, 12/8. ��

Gourmet latke and olive oil tasting bar, light appetizers, open vodka/drinks bar • The Loft, 48 Helena Ave. • $25 • 957-1115x107 • 8pm-Midnight Sat, 12/8. ��

The Women’s Guild invites ladies (ages 12+ years) to attend their annual Christmas luncheon • St. Mark’s-inthe-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos • $35 • 688-4454 • 11:30am Sat, 12/8. ��

Featuring local artists and musicians • The Massage Gallery, 1506 Chapala St. • Free • 448-8967 • 10am5pm Sat, 12/8 & 12/15. ��

Dance to music by mini Elvis DJ Mighty Mike, mashed potato buffet, no host bar, photo booth • Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St. • $50/$25 • 653.0323x304 • 8pm-Midnight, Sat, 12/8.

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Montessori School of Ojai’s annual fundraiser • Oak View Park & Resource Center, 555 E. Mahoney Ave., Oak View • $35 • 649-2525 • 4-7pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Horse trainers and equestrians in celebration and support of the Tribal Trust Foundation’s Maya Project • Modoc Arena, 4317 Modoc Rd. • $50 • 451-4371 • 1-4pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Featuring beautiful alpaca ﬁber products, and a wonderful selection of local vendors • Alpacas at West Ranch, 5009 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos • Free • 6984540 • 10am-4pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Annual cupcake baking contest, bake sale and family craft day • Art Center, 855 Linden Ave., Carp. • Free • 684-7789 • 1-3pm Sat, 12/8. ��

Bring your 2 and 4 legged family members for photos with Santa Paws • Camp Canine, 803 E. Montecito St. • $20 • 962-4790 • Noon-4pm Sat, 12/8.

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The Night Before Christmas and Les Patineurs • Lobero Theatre • $16-$22 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fri, 12/7 & 2pm 12/8.

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Featuring the choreography of advanced UCSB dance student choreographers • Hatlen Theater, UCSB • $17/$13 • 893-3241 • 8pm Fri-Sat, 12/7 & 12/8.

Black-tie dinner and award ceremony honoring Robert De Niro • Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave. • $500 • 963-0023 • 6pm Sat, 12/8. Proceeds will help support low income families • 487 N. Turnpike Rd • 964-4861 • 8am Sat, 12/8.

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

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30-11am Sun.

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The 38th annual presentation of The Nutcracker with full orchestra • Arlington Theatre • $25.50-$47.50 • 2:30 & 7pm Sat, 12/8 & 2:30pm Sun, 12/9. ��

20 dancers will perform nine pieces choreographed by Westmont students & faculty • Westmont Porter Theatre • $10/$7 • 565-6051 • 8pm Sat, 12/8.

Christmas at the Stage Door Cabaret • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $25 • 963-0408 • 8pm Wed, 12/12-15. An intimate evening of performance, wine, and conversation • 810 E. Gutierrez St. • $18 • 2848785 • 7pm Fri, 12/14. ��

Performed by top Russian dancers with lush costumes, scenery and overall artistry will take your breath away • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35-$75 • 686-0855 • 8pm Thurs, 12/20. ��

Original version of this holiday classic with SLO Opera Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $21$41 • 899-2222 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sat, 12/22 & 2pm Sun, 12/23.

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Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Sun.

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

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A half-day retreat for calming the mind, opening the heart and ﬁnding peace • Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • Donation • 969-5031 • 2-5:30pm Sun, 12/9.

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

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SB Jazz Society invites all to their annual picnic and jam session • Hidden Oaks Club House, 4760 Calle Camarada • $25/$20 • 687-7123 • 1-4pm Sun, 12/9.

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Enjoy the 2012 Parade of Lights while supporting the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • SB Harbor dock • $100 • 962-8404x102 • 4:45pm Sun, 12/9. ��

Santa Claus and his elves will treat kids to goody bags and a 10-ton snowﬁeld and there will be a short ﬁrworks display • Santa Barbara Harbor • Free • 8972587 • 3pm, boat parade begins at 5:30pm Sun, 12/9. ��

Families can sled and romp in tons of snow, skate in an iceless rink, meet Santa for photos, and more • Santa Barbara Zoo • $10/$7 with Zoo admission • 962-5339 • 10am-3pm Sun, 12/9. ��

Begins in Carpinteria at Santa Claus Ln and heads through SB and Goleta with the ﬁnal destination at the Elks Lodge #613, 150 North Kellogg Ave. Rain or Shine • $25 / $20 additional passenger • 965-4122 • 9-3pm Sun, 12/9.

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

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

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

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

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

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Mentors and emerging artists in a roundtable discussion about their experiences and the value of mentorship • Rabobank, 914 Carpinteria St. • Free • Julie@awolsb. org • 6-8pm Mon, 12/10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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500-600 State St. • 962-2098 • 3-6:30pm Tues, 12/11. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7:30am7:30pm Tues, 12/11. ��

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care invites you to a special event that acknowledges your love, sadness, and appreciation for loved ones who have passed • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 690-6290 • 5:30pm Tues, 12/11.

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

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

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

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

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Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd. • Donation • 9695031 • 9:30am-3:30pm Wed, 12/12.

Robert F. Adams, ASLA

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Landscape Architect Santa Barbara

Learn to manage system settings, organize ﬁles, and go to the next level in Internet efﬁciency • Central Library • Free • 564-5623 • 3-5pm Tues, 12/11.

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LAWLESS: Set in Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a bootlegging gang is threatened by a new deputy and other authorities who want a cut of their proﬁts • Magic Lantern Films • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr, 12/7.

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

MET LIVE: UN BALLO IN MASCHERA: Director

David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance • Hahn Hall, MAW • $27 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sat (Live); 2pm Sun (Encore) • 12/8-12/9.

MET LIVE: AIDA: Verdi’s ancient Egyptian drama stars Liudmyla Monastyrska as the enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle • Hahn Hall, MAW • $27 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sat (Live) • 12/15.

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

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Learn how to download Library eBooks to their KindleÒ devices • Central Library • Free • 564-5623 • 3-4pm Wed, 12/12 ��

How My Near-Death Experience Affected My Life • Unity Church’s Sanctuary, 227 E. Arrellaga St. • Free • 451-8646 • 7-9pm Wed, 12/12. ��

Will speak on her work in the Rwanda – Congo border region • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Ave. • Free • 967-7867 • 7pm Wed, 12/12.

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Mary Hall presents her ﬁnds from a research trip to New York last summer • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance at State St. • Free • 886-5438 • 9:30am-Noon Sat, 12/15.

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

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�� Honorees: Four Generations of Borgatello Family: Anthony Borgatello; Betty Borgatello; Derek Carlson; Theresa Borgatello �� Carlson; Brian Borgatello; Celene Borgatello; Mario A. Borgatello; Judy Borgatello; Chris Toomey, Presenter and Silent Angels �� Chair; David Borgatello; Laura Lord; Louise Borgatello; Denny Lord; Kathy Koeper; Kerri Boeddeker; and Matt Boeddeker. �� (seated) Mario F. Borgatello, Laura Borgatello, Augusta Borgatello Lord, Ida Borgatello, and Chris Koeper �� Monsignor Steve Downs; Chris Kroes, Catholic �� Charities President; and Bishop Thomas Curry For more info call 965-7045 ext 109. �� See more © 2012 Photos by Priscilla at www.santabarbaraseen.com �� Mistletoe Ball Committee Members: Teresa Contact her at priscilla@santabarbaraseen.com • (805) 969-3301 �� Bryant, Susan Aberle, and Cindy Peyton ��

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

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Featuring guest singer, Pam Swenson entertaining with lovely songs and a traditional Carol sing-a-long • Holiday Inn, 5650 Calle Real • $22 • 964-9761 • 11:30am-1:30pm Wed, 12/12. ��

Enjoy holiday cheer with friends and colleagues with a keynote presentation by Lynda Weinman, cofounder of Lynda.com • Montecito Country Club • $70 • 855-6292655 • 5:30-8:30pm Wed, 12/12.

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

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Featuring the choreography of advanced UCSB dance student choreographers • Hatlen Theater, UCSB • $17/$13 • 893-3241 • 8pm Thurs, 12/6-8.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Drop in $7 or 10/$50 • 957-1115x109 • 10-11am Thurs.

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

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

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The homeopath, crystal healer, aura reader offers aura cleansings • Paradise Found, 17 E Anapamu St. • Free • 564-3573 • 11am-4pm Thurs, 12/6 & 12/7.

Learn about Sansum Diabetes Research Institute’s programs to prevent, treat and cure diabetes • 2219 Bath St. • Free • 682-7638x248 • 4-5pm Thurs, 12/13. ��

Network and meet new people • Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina, 330 State St. • 845-8966 • 57pm Thurs, 12/13. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7:30am7:30pm Tues, 12/13. ��

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care invites you to a special event that acknowledges your love, sadness, and appreciation for loved ones who have passed • Friendship House, 880 Friendship Lane, Solvang • Free • 690-6290 • 6:30pm Tues, 12/13. ��

Spin a dreidle and light the menorah • Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St. • Free • 957-1115x109 • 5-7pm Thurs, 12/13.

minerals & much more • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7 weekend pass • (503) 252-8300 • Noon-6pm Fri, 12/14 & 10am-6pm 12/15-16. ��

Welcoming LGBT Elders & straight allies, family and friends for potluck • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St. • Free • brbrfaulkner@aol.com • Noon1:30pm Fri, 12/14.

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Sip hot cider while creating unique wreaths, ornaments, wrapping paper, and more • SB Botanic Garden Courtyard, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. • $40/$25 • 6824726 • 10am-Noon, Sat, 12/15 ��

Kids 5-12 can learn how to create hand-made cards, prints, ornaments, and more • Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. • Free • 963-4364 • 9am-3pm Sat, 12/15. ��

Kids 7-12 learn how to create hand-sculpted and painted gifts to share with friends and family • Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. • Free • 963-4364 • 9am-3pm Sat, 12/15.

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Holiday Gala to present the Young Professional of the Year award • Granada Theatre • $50/$35 • sbypc.org/ events • 7:30pm Thurs, 12/13.

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Signs her book The Soul of the Nurse • Balboa Bldg. basement auditorium, 735 State St. • Free • spannrobinson@gmail.com • 4pm Fri, 12/14.

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Quality jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks,

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Learn to make dream boxes with guest artist Beth Amine • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • Free • 8840459 • 10am-Noon Sat, 12/15.

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Santa Claus, tours of the holiday decorated Stowe House, music & more • Rancho La Patera, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. • Free • 681-7216 • 11am-4pm Sat, 12/15, 16. ��

Susannah Lewis-O’Dea line of knitted products • SB Museum of Art Store • Free • 884-6423 • Noon-5pm Sat, 12/15. ��

Musical groups will perform for shoppers in Solvang’s retail district • Free • 11am-4pm Sat, 12/15. ��

Santa Barbara & Cota St. • Free • 962-2098 • 8:30am - 1:00pm Sat, 12/15. ��

Bring your 2 and 4 legged family members for photos with Santa Paws • Dioji K9 Resort, 7340 Hollister Ave. • $20 • 685-6068 • Noon-4pm Sat, 12/15. Please email your event info to CASA by Tuesday at 3pm. Events@CasaSB.com

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Panoramic ocean, island, coastal & mountain VIEWS from this home on private 1 ac with 3bd/2ba main home & 2 guest quarters totaling 4,996 sf total 6bd/4ba with income potential. Upgraded with granite. Corral, small barn, orchard.

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60th Downtown Holiday Parade Sparkles!

LOWING SMILES, SPARKLING LIGHTS, AND DELIGHTED CHILDREN AND PARENTS ��

D.O. Board Member and Volunteer Ed Holdren

�� Next year’s parade is scheduled for Friday, December 6th, 2013 at 6:30pm. For info, contact the Downtown Organization at 962-2098x22.

Santa Barbara’s City Council and Mayor drove by in electric vehicles - with big smiles and family and friends. Councilmembers Grant House, Frank Hotchkiss, Randy (and Karen) Rouse, Bendy White, Cathy Murrillo, and Mayor Helene Schneider. See more Photos (Not pictured Councilmember Dale Francisco)

2012 by Priscilla at santabarbaraseen.com Contact her at priscilla@santabarbaraseen.com • (805) 969-3301 ©

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ENCHANTING ESTATE $19,200,000 Grand 6bd/9ba main house, 1bd/1ba poolhouse, 1bd/1ba apt, horse stables & riding ring, two pools, tennis court, etc. on 13 +/- acres. Riskin/Kendall 805.565.8600

TIMELESS ELEGANCE $16,900,000 World-class quality & endless ocean views in prime Montecito location. Glamorous, newer toxin-free home w/ guesthouse, pool, organic gardens. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

ENDLESS VIEWS $14,900,000 5 bd/8 bth, 20+/- acres. On a serene hilltop, spectacular Montecito estate offers unrivalled privacy & panoramic ocean & mountain views. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

MONTECITO MASTERPIECE $14,500,000 7 bd/12 bth, new Mediterranean 2-story masterpiece sits on approx. 3 stunning acres, the very essence of the luxurious California lifestyle. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

EXQUISITE MEDITERRANEAN $12,950,000

HISTORICAL ESTATE $12,500,000 4 bd/4.5 bth, Approx. 5.6 Acres with ocean & mountain views. Rancho San Leandro offers incredible privacy in truly idyllic, natural setting. Susan Pate, 805.895.9385

ULTIMATE RETREAT! $10,900,000 10 bd/13 bth, Approx. 180 Acres. Utterly charming compound with 14 separate buildings on the property offering every imaginable amenity. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINTOP $9,950,000 Newly built Spanish style estate, extremely private, serene setting. STUNNING vws of mtns & ocn, with 100+ ac, Pool, spa. GrubbCampbell.com Wayne/Natalie, 805.565.8879

STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS $9,475,000 6 bd/10 bth, Approx. 1.22 Acres. Stunning views in this newly constructed (2010) & expertly designed 5 bedroom Mediterranean estate. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

RUSTIC COMPOUND $7,950,000 5.5+ acrs w ocn, mtn & valley vws. Modern elements blended with reclaimed barn wood to create this stylish estate. 2 parcels w/3 structures. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

11+ acre parcel with panoramic ocean, harbor & mountain views. 5.5 bath main house + a 1 bedroom guest house with separate gated drive. Gregg Leach, 805.886.9000

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TASTEFUL GRANDEUR $7,500,000 4 bd/5.5 bth + 2 bd/2 bth guest hse. Mediterranean estate offers the astute buyer a retreat feel at one of Montecito's best addresses. Elberta/Susan, 805.895.0835

JUST LISTED $5,975,000 Over 7,600 sq. ft of living area including completely renovated unique, comfortable main residence, one bedroom guest house & pool cabana. Jack Maxwell, 805.969.0178

EXCEPTIONAL MONTECITO$5,875,000 5 bd/6 bth, Approx. 3.64 Acres. Montecito Upper Village/Golden Quadrangle location. Guest house, pool, wonderful ocean & mountain views. Emilie McMinn, 805.689.2726

CONTEMPORARY STYLE $5,790,000 Ocean & mountain vistas. Residence has fantastic layout for multiple guests w/ the 2bd/2.5ba main house & two 1bd/1ba detached guest suites. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES $4,500,000 Remodel existing residence or build to suit. 4 bd/4.5ba 1950’s home currently occupies the expansive level site with unobstructed views. Riskin/Regan, 805.565.8600

OCEAN VIEW TUSCAN $4,200,000 www.302WoodleyRoad.com, Wonderful Hochhauser-Blatter AIA designed home with amazing integration of interior & exterior space. Beverly Palmer, 805.452.7985

PADARO LANE $4,195,000 Adorable 100 year old beach cottage sits above the sand in Santa Barbara’s premiere ocean front enclave. Almost 100 feet of beachfront. John Henderson, 805.689.1066

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE $3,950,000 Georgian style Montecito estate, 1+ acre full of beauty & grace. Main house with 3 elegant bedroom suites. Guest house. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie Grubb, 805.895.6226

GLEN OAKS $3,495,000 Superbly re-designed Mid-Century modern 2bd/2ba main house, 3bd/2ba ''bunkhouse'' + detached. stylish design, state of the art amenities. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

JUST REDUCED $3,375,000 Stunning contemporary above private lane. Enjoy sweeping ocean & island views from walls of glass. Open floor plan w/ glass doors to patios. Julie Barnes, 805.895.9498

VIEWS! $3,295,000 13.4-acres w/ocn vws. 2 parcels w/ approved plans for 3 legal residences. Existing 1-bdrm Adobe hse w/fireplace, pool, horse paddocks. Paul/Bridget, 805.455.8055

MANDALAY BAY $3,249,999 Panoramic water views from 2 story custom Westport Home. 5 beds/5.5 baths, well-appointed Chef’s kitchen. Corner lot, expansive docking. Phyllis Lenker, 805.886.2342

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

JUST REDUCED $2,695,000 Nestled on a tranquil, gated acre 4bd/3.5ba home has been impeccably updated with outstanding design & exudes abundant character throughout. Riskin & Assoc, 805.565.8600

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. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

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$2,395,000 IMPRESSIVE VIEW 4 BD/4 BTH, APPROX. .53 Acres with formal living & dining rooms, private office, impressive ocean view great room w/ gourmet kitchen. Patricia Griffin, 805.565.4547

OCEAN/MTN VIEWS $2,150,000 Plus Guest House! Pool & Spa! Gourmet kitchen, great room, formal living & dining. 2 MASTER suites! An entertainer's dream! Mtn View School. Regina Magid, 805.451.1994

ROMANTIC, REMODELED $1,895,000 Remodeled with style, there are 2 beds/2 baths in the main house & a detached guest quarters w/bath. Lush landscape and room to expand! Paul/Bridget, 805.455.8055

$1,595,000 JUST REDUCED Ocean & island views on 1+/- acre, fabulous Post & Beam Modern home is two-story 3 bed/3 1/2 baths, + workshop off the 2-car garage. Paul/Bridget, 805.886.1300

MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE $1,495,000 4bd/3.5ba single level home in Mtn. View School boundaries on a private lane in sunny SB foothills. +/-1.39 acres w/ocean & sunset views. Louis/Susan Manzo, 805.895.6918

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY $1,395,000

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. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

JUST LISTED $1,100,000 An amazing remodel with stunning style & materials that will impress! Single story Mediterranean showplace in desired Cathedral Pointe. Adrienne Schuele, 805.452.3960

ROOM FOR ALL $997,000 5 bedrooms, 2 baths + family room overlook family orchard with beautiful mountain views in the distance. On 1.27 +/- acres in Santa Barbara. Kim Hultgen, 805.895.2067

CATHEDRAL OAKS ESTATES $995,000 Elegant custom 3 bed, 2.5 bath home. Cathedral ceilings, large master suite with walk-in closet, luxurious master bath & mountain views. Carla Reeves, 805.689.7343

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

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JUST LISTED $989,000 Absolutely gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home centered around a sweeping spiral staircase. Gourmet kitchen w/ cooking island, walk-in pantry. Gail Shannon, 805.448.7887

$895,000 UPGRADED DUPLEX Nicely upgraded single level duplex, three bedrooms & two bathrooms plus fireplace on one side & two bedrooms & one bathroom on the other. Elizabeth Wagner, 805.895.1467

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $855,000 International unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Elizabeth Wagner, 805.895.1467

$850,000 FABULOUS REMODEL 2 story residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, open kitchen/dining/family room setting & includes a formal living room, den/study. Carey/Mark, 805.689.6262

RENOVATED $799,000 4 bd/2.5 bth, Approx. .09 Acres, extensively renovated & perched at the top of a cul-de-sac with ocean/island views, great for entertaining! Paul/Bridget, 805.455.8055

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JUST LISTED $625,000 Ranch style home w/ wood flooring, new carpet in bedrooms. Granite kitchen counter tops, new appliances in kitchen, paint & crown molding. Don Hunt, 805.895.3833

JUST LISTED $579,000 Lovely 685 sq.ft pied-tierre studio. High ceilings & large windows that open to peaceful garden views. Exquisite gated ocean-front complex. Gail Shannon, 805.448.7887

JUST LISTED $419,900 2 + 1 1/2 on outside circle. Tile floors downstairs, smooth ceilings w/recessed lighting. Updated kitchen. End unit, attached 2-car garage. Barbara Savage, 805.455.1933

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Horse Lover’s Dream $14,950,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 Exquisite 10 ac ocean vw estate-5bd/5ba+ADA barn, vineyrd, orchards, pasture. DanEncell.com

580 Toro Canyon Road $10,000,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 �� 2BR/6BA www.MontecitoProperties580.com

915 Del Norte Road $8,900,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 ��

Montecito Sea Meadow $6,850,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 ��

1928 French Normandy $6,595,000 Team Scarborough 805.331.1465 ��

Stunning View Villa $6,500,000 Natalie Brand 805.680.5239 Enjoy California’s outdoor lifestyle from this 5bd/6ba villa on 38± acs.

9950 Sulphur Mtn Road $6,495,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 ��

4445 Via Bendita $5,950,000 The Brothers Gough 805.455.1420 Approx. 8 acre estate site in Hope Ranch with ��

715 Ladera Lane $5,900,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 �� 4+ acres. www.MontecitoProperties715.com

Gracious Montecito Estate $5,300,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 1st time offered! 3bd/4full+2half ba. Nearly 2 acs ��

OPEN SUN 12-3 Beachfront in Bonnymede $5,250,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Fabulous redone 2/2.5 condo on the sand in Bonnymede. www.BonnymedeBeachfront.com

Idyllic Mont. Craftsman $4,995,000 Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014 �� ac, in A+ location. MontecitoFineEstates.com

Montecito Sea Meadow $4,800,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 ��

SYV 6 Ac View Estate $3,950,000 Paul Hurst 805.680.8216 Montecito quality estate; 5BR/7BA+GH; Pano ��

875 Rockbridge Road $3,950,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 ��

4645 Via Huerto $3,595,000 Tim Dahl 805.886.2211 ��

Beachfront At Miramar $3,450,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 �� the sand. www.MiramarBeachHome.com

Private Ocean Blufftop $3,250,000 Ken Switzer 805.680.4622 ��

3376 Foothill Road $2,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 �� beach. MontecitoProperties3376.com

Montecito Beach Home $2,795,000 Daniel Zia 805.637.7148 Impeccably renovated 4bed/3.5bath Montecito ��

122 Olive Mill Lane $2,050,000 Mary Layman 805.448.3890 ��

SB Foothills Oasis $1,845,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 ��

4735 Calle Las Brisas $1,495,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 �� More Mesa community. www.DanEncell.com

Montecito View Acre $1,495,000 Sharol Mulder 805.259.7988 ��

Montecito 8+ acres! $1,395,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden 805.570.4965 �� 8+ acre lot in Montecito!

Isla Vista Six-Plex $1,300,000 Whitney/Van Deusen 805.689.0915 ��

Renovated Spanish Home $1,299,000 Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014 Renovated 3 bedroom + den, 2 bath 1920’s ��

2926 Serena Road $1,200,000 Randy Glick 805.563.4066 ��

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OPEN SATT 12-3/SUN 11-1 2810 Exeter Place $1,175,000 DeLorie/Sundell 805.570.9181 ��

660 Chelham Way $995,000 Timm Delaney 805.895.1109 ��

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��Bands,

caroling & a visit from Santa Claus • Solvang Park, Mission Dr & First St. • Free • 688-6144 • 5pm Fri, 12/7. ��Enjoy a sampling of Dave Halbeisen’s extensive model train collection • Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 10am-5:30pm Fri, 12/7-9.

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��Reenactment of

Joseph & Mary’s search for shelter in Bethlehem • El Presidio, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. • Free • 965-0093 • 7pm Fri, 12/14.

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��Santa Claus, tours of the

holiday decorated Stowe House, music and more • Rancho La Patera, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. • Free • 681-7216 • 11am-4pm Sat, 12/15, 16. �� Musical groups will

for an afternoon of holiday fun • Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. • Free • 8840300 • 2-4pm Sat, 12/8 & 12/9.

perform for shoppers in Solvang’s retail district • Free • 11am-4pm Sat, 12/15.

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The theme this year is “Sharing Holiday Cheer” • From Mission Santa Ines to Highway 246 • 11am Sat, 12/8. ��Stars may be purchased and personalized in memory of loved ones who have passed or in honor of those who are living • Hospice of Santa Barbara • $15 donation • 687-3322 • Sat, 12/8.

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��Gourmet latke and olive oil tasting bar, light appetizers, open vodka/ drinks bar • The Loft, 48 Helena Ave. • $25 • 957-1115x107 • 8pm-Midnight Sat, 12/8. ��Annual cupcake baking contest, bake sale and family craft day • Art Center, 855 Linden Ave., Carp. • Free • 684-7789 • 1-3pm Sat, 12/8. ��Bring your 2 and 4 legged family members for photos with Santa Paws • Camp Canine, 803 E. Montecito St. • $20 • 962-4790 • Noon-4pm Sat, 12/8.

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��Santa Claus & his elves will treat

kids to goody bags and a 10-ton snowﬁeld and there will be a short ﬁrworks display • Santa Barbara Harbor • Free • 897-2587 • 3pm, boat parade begins at 5:30pm Sun, 12/9.

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��Spin a dreidle & light the

menorah • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St. • Free • 957-1115x109 • 5-7pm Thurs, 12/13.

actors in traditional costumes, & live animals on stage • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St • Free • 5-7pm Sat, 12/15. ��Visit Appalachia and the Deep South and savor lively spirituals and soulful shape-note singing • Lobero Theatre • $13.50-$68 • 963-0761 • 2:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 12/15 & 2:30pm Sun, 12/16. ��Bring your 2 & 4 legged family members for photos with Santa Paws • Dioji K9 Resort, 7340 Hollister Ave. • $20 • 685-6068 • Noon-4pm Sat, 12/15.

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Dramatizes the epic battle between good and evil. Performed in Spanish • El Presidio Chapel, 123 East Canon Perdido St. • $10/$5 • 965-0093 • 2 & 7pm Sun, 12/16 & 7pm Mon 12/17.

Español... �� Bandas, villancicos y una visita de Santa Claus

• Parque de Solvang, Mission Dr y First St. • Grátis • 688-6144 • 5pm Viernes, 12/7. ��Disfrute de una amplia muestra de la colección de modelos de tren de Dave Halbeisen • Biblioteca de Goleta, 500 N. Fairview Ave • Grátis • 964-7878 • 10am-5:30pm Viernes, 12/7-9.

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��Traiga a sus amigos de cuatro patas para una tarde de diversión • Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St. • Grátis • 884-0300 • 2-4pm Sábado, 12/8 y 12/9. ��El tema de este año es “Compartiendo Espiritu Navideño” • Desde la Misión de Santa Inés hasta la carretera 246 • 11am Sábado, 12/8. ��Se puede comprar estrellas y personalizar en la memoria de los seres queridos que han fallecido o en honor de aquellos que viven • Hospicio of Santa Bárbara • $15 donación • 687-3322 • Sábado, 12/8. ��Latke y bar de degustación de aceite de oliva, aperitivos ligeros, bar abierto de vodka y otras bebidas • The Loft, 48 Helena Ave. • $25 • 9571115x107 • 8pm-medianoche Sábado, 12/8. ��Concurso anual y venta de pastelitos y día de arte familiar • Centro de Arte, 855 Linden Ave., Carp. • Grátis • 684-7789 • 1-3pm Sábado, 12/8. ��Traiga sus miembros de la familia con 2 y 4 patas para fotos con Santa Paws • Camp Canine, 803 E. Montecito St. • $20 • 962-4790 • 12-4pm Sábado, 12/8.

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��Papá Noel y sus

duendes regalarán bolsas de regalo a los niños, habrá un campo de 10 toneladas de nieve y una exhibición corta de fuegos artiﬁciales • Santa Barbara Harbor • Grátis • 897-2587 • 3pm, desﬁle de barcos empieza a las 5:30pm Domingo, 12/9.

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��Gira un “dreidle” y enciende la menorá • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St. • Grátis • 957-1115x109 • 5-7pm Jueves, 12/13.

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��Recreación de José y María en busca de refugio en Belén • El Presidio, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. • Grátis • 965-0093 • 7pm Viernes, 12/14.

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��Santa Claus, excursión de la casa Stowe, música y mucho más • Rancho La Patera, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. • Grátis • 681-7216 • 11am-4pm Sábado, 12/15, 16. ��

Los grupos musicales cantarán para los compradores en el distrito de venta en Solvang, • Grátis • 11am-4pm Sábado, 12/15. ��Disfrute de un coro, los actores vestidos con trajes tradicionales, y los animales vivos en el escenario • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St • Grátis • 5-7pm Sábado, 12/15. ��Visita los Apalaches y el Sur profundo y canto conmovedor • Teatro Lobero • $13.50-$68 • 9630761 • 2:30 y 7:30pm Sábado, 12/15 y 2:30pm Domingo, 12/16. ��Traiga sus miembros de la familia con 2 y 4 patas para fotos con Santa Paws • Dioji K9 Resort, 7340 Hollister Ave. • $20 • 685-6068 • 12-4pm Sábado, 12/15.

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��Dramatiza la batalla épica entre el bien y el mal. Realizado en español • El Presidio Chapel, 123 East Canon Perdido St. • $10/$5 • 965-0093 • 2 y 7pm Domingo, 12/16 y 7pm Lunes 12/17.

A Warm Holiday Meal Overlooking the Ocean �� STEARNS WHARF • 805.965.0549 • Open 7 days a week / Abierto los 7 dias de la semana

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CASA Classiﬁeds 2008 REALTOR® of the Year

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