VOICE Magazine: December 9, 2016 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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�� Tradition will come home for the holidays at Una Noche de Las Posadas and La Pastorela, both starting at the Presidio Chapel

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Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone pair up again for Damien Chazelle’s new hit musical on ﬁlm - La La Land. Review by Robert F. Adams 3

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�� Annette Bening and Warren Beatty who was honored with SBIFF’s Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film 14

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SB issues ban on lawn watering. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 20

Thurs., Dec. 15 at 7pm Must be 21 or older

The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Theatre Review by Alex Henteloff. . . . . . . . . . 9

A Toys for Tots Beneﬁt Event

Finance with Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classiﬁeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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SBAOR President Alec Bruice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Galleries and Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 Philanthropy Day Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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T.C. Boyle will spin his magic at the SBMA’s Mary Criag Auditorium with a talk titled The World We Imagined Is Really Something Else 6

Tuba Christmas is one of many great choices for Holiday celebrations 10

Mother and Child in the pool by Stan Moeller (detail) is on view at Waterhouse Gallery and is part of the Gallery’s 32nd Anniversary Exhibition 23

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Movie Review: La La Land

Spellbound in the Southland ��

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

�� Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land �� Robert F. Adams, a Santa Barbara landscape �� architect, is a graduate of UCLA’s School of �� Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the ﬁlm selection committees for the �� Aspen Film Fest and the SB International Film �� Festival. Email him at robert@earthknower.com. �� Courtesy photos

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UCSB Reads to explore Into the Beautiful North

Pulitzer Prize ﬁnalist Luis Alberto Urrea uses humor to tackle borders, immigration and family By Jim Logan / The UC Santa Barbara Current / news.ucsb.edu Printed with permission from UCSB Ofﬁce of Public Affairs and Communications

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TORIES OF IMPOVERISHED MEXICANS STRUGGLING TO REACH THE U.S. AND ITS PROMISE OF A BETTER LIFE�� Luis Alberto Urrea �� UCSB Reads is an award-winning campus-wide and communitywide “one book” program started by the UCSB Library and Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas in 2007. Each year, a committee of faculty, staff, students, and community partners convene to select an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary book by a living author that appeals to a wide range of readers and can be incorporated into the UCSB curriculum. www.library.ucsb.edu/ucsbreads

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Conservation Extended With Lawn Regulations By Mark M. Whitehurst, PhD / VOICE

�� S THE DROUGHT DEEPENS TO EXCEPTIONAL �� LEVELS,�� For more info on water supplies, drought planning, regulations, �� and rebates visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Water or call (805) 564-5460. ��

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Celebrates 125-Year Anniversary

HE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO BE PART OF WRITING HISTORY IN THE COMING YEAR�� The not-for-proﬁt Cottage Health is the leader in providing advanced medical care to the Central Coast region. Specialties include the Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Level 2 Trauma Center, Neuroscience Institute, Heart & Vascular Center, Center for Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation Hospital. The Cottage Health medical staff includes more than 700 physicians, many with subspecialties typically found only at university medical centers. Last year, the Cottage Health hospitals in Goleta, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley provided inpatient care for 19,000 people, treated 76,000 patients through their 24-hour emergency www.cottagehealth.org departments and helped deliver 2,200 newborns.

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Tradition comes home for the holidays! ¡La tradición llega a casa para las ﬁestas!

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By Jeanette Casillas / VOICE

Por Jeanette Casillas / VOICE

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�� Una Noche de Las Posadas �� La Pastorela tickets are $12 Adults/$6 Children 12 & Under & SBTHP Members. For more info call 965-0093 or visit www.sbthp.org.

La Pastorela ~ This year’s cast includes / El elenco de este año incluye: Michael the Archangel: Liliana Olguin, Lucifer: Gerardo Medrano, Ermitano: Rene Correa, Bato: Jorge Almazan, Silvia: Martha Alicia Estrada, Gila: Fabiola Farley, Bermudo: Ernesto Martinez, Aparrada: Rosalba Banos, Bartolo: Myron Aguilar, & Virgen Maria: Herminia Estrada

Los boletos para La Pastorela cuestan $12 Adultos/$6 niños hasta los 12 años y Miembros de SBTHP. Para más información llame al 965-0093 o visite www.sbthp.org.

Every Meal on Stearns Wharf is a ��! ¡Cada Comida en Stearns Wharf es una ��!

20% off* on your entire bill 20% de descuento* en toda su factura *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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Connecting: choreography from students, faculty & alumni • Porter Theatre, Westmont College • $10/$7 • 565-7140 • 7:30pm Fri, 12/9 & 2 & 7:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Holiday performance • Boys & Girls Club, 602 W Anapamu St • Donation • www.everybodydancenow.org • 5:30pm Fr, 12/9.

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

Speak Spanish, however imperfectly, to improve skills • Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, 1500 Santa Barbara St • Free • 3pm Sa.

Practice happiness & mindfulness • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 9-10am Su.

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Learn this ancient Chinese game GO • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, De La Vina St & State St • Free • Noon, Sa.

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

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Festival Ballet’s 42nd year presenting Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Arlington Theatre • $25-$50 • 963-4408 • 2:30pm Su, 12/11.

Train rides around the Goleta Short Line, seasonal treats, favors & decorations • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4 • 1-3:45pm Fri - Su thru 12/16.

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A wide variety of dance styles from American Cabaret to American Tribal • Wildcat Lounge • $5 cover • 7:30-99:30pm Sa, 12/10.

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Santa Claus, live music, crafts, tours of the Stow House, storytime & more • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta • $5/$2 • 681-1216 • 11am-4pm Sa, 12/10-11. ��

Live music, wintery games, puppet shows & tea garden • Waldorf School, 7421 Mirano Dr, Goleta • Free • 403-3439 • 2-6pm Sa, 12/10. ��

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1 hour workout beneﬁting the Humane Society • Stow Grove Park, 580 N La Patera Ln, Goleta • $15 Info: www. ﬁtnessevolutionsb.com • 9-10am Sa, 12/10.

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Remembering & honoring those you miss this holiday season • Seal Fountain, Linden Plaza, Linden Av, Carpinteria • Free • 5:30pm Sa, 12/10.

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With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 7053426 • www.QigongSB.com • 10-11am Fr.

Social dancing, games, drinks, snacks & more • Dance Fever Studio, 1046 Coast Village Rd Suite J • $25 • 941-0407 • 6pm Sa, 12/10.

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

127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 11am-12pm Sa.

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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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Learn about humanitarian & resettlement efforts for refugees in the US & abroad • Antioch University, 602 Anacapa St • Free • www.antiochsb.edu/refugees • 9-11am Fr, 12/9.

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

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

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Learn to decorate for the holidays with California native plants • Botanic Garden • $5-$25 • 682-4726 • 11am-3pm Fr, 12/9-10. Generate symbolic ﬁgures representing participants’ wishes, dreams & inner desires • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $30 • 884-0459 • 6-8pm Fr, 12/9.

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Solstice Feather Stix • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/10. Write, draw, listen, share & laugh • 126 E Haley St A-10 • Free • 252-0483 • 1:30-3pm Sa. ��

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

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SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm Fr, 12/9. ��

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

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 9571115x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr. ��

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

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

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Enjoy a sampling of Dave Halbeisen’s extensive model train collection • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 9647878 • 10am-5:30pm Fr, 12/9-10 & 1-5pm Su, 12/11. ��

Nightly snowfall shows with singing carolers • Paseo Nuevo Central Court • Free • 6 & 7pm nightly thru -12/30.

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Salsa! • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter.com • 127 W Canon Perdido St • 7pm begin; 8pm Advanced, Fr.

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

Volunteer as a family & help sort canned goods & produce • Foodbank Warehouse, 4554 Hollister Av • Register for time slot: 967-5741 • 2nd Sa/month.

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The Night Before Christmas & The Skaters • Marjorie Luke Theater @ SB Jr. Hi • Free • 7pm Fr, 12/10.

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

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

with admission • 11am-1pm 2nd Sa.

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Festival Ballet’s 42nd year presenting Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Arlington Theatre • $25-$50 • 963-4408 • 7pm Sa, 12/10 & 2:30pm Su, 12/11.

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

Seated & walking meditations • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 9:30-1pm, 1st Sa. ��

Postpartem Education for Parents • Trinity Lutheran, 909 N La Cumbre • $25 • Register: 564-3888 • 8:45am 1st Sa

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SB-SLO-SB • $89 • 680-0397 • Amtrak downtown • 10am Sa, 12/10. ��

Handmade gifts by local artisans • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St parking lot • Free • 884-0459 • 11am-3pm Sa, 12/10.

The Hallelujah Project: a family-friendly blend of approachable classical choral music & traditional seasonal favorites • Lobero Theatre • $7-$46.50 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sa, 12/10 & 3pm Su, 12/11. ��

Colorful traditional Mexican holiday celebration • Granada Theatre • $24-$69 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Mass brass choir of local musicians playing holiday favorites • Storke Placita, 750 State St • Free • Noon Sa, 12/10. ��

Holiday favorites from around the world • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St • Free • 6:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Av • $5 • 9pm Sa, 12/10.

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With live music • Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E Carrillo St • $12/$5 • Info: 699-5101 • www.sbcds.org • 6:10-9:30pm Su.

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Buddhist teachings & meditations • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 10:30am-noon Su. ��

With Jeannette Weisskopf • Various nature & garden parks • Free • Details: 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Weekly conﬁdential group meeting • Downtown location • Free • Info: 252-0483 • 3-4pm Su. ��

Vairotsana Foundation, 1524 Anacapa St • Free • 10am Su.

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Enjoy the Granada’s beautiful lobby tree & bring unwrapped toys for Unity’s Toys for Tots campaign • Granada Theatre • Free • Noon-3pm Sa, 12/10. See HofArc’s fully-renovated Airstream Excella 31’ trailer + music, beverages, rafﬂe & more • Hofmann Architecture, 519 N Quarantina St • Free • 618-2461 • Noon-4pm Sa, 12/10. ��

With keynote speaker Bashar Marsi on What Will it Take to Reach a Two-State Solution Between Israel and the Palestinians? • Biltmore Four Seasons, 1260 Channel Dr • $250 • Register: https://act.jstreet.org/donate/J-Street-SBReception-2016/ • 6pm Sa, 12/10.

SB resident & award-winning novelist will be interviewed by Charles Donelan • Museum of Art Mary Craig Aud • $10/$6 • www.tickets.sbma.net • 2:30pm Su, 12/11. ��

Adore Christmas Tour • Arlington Theatre • $39.50-$75 • 9634408 • 7:30pm Su, 12/11. ��

Explore the diverse tonal landscape of Trinity’s 4-manual pipe organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Donation $10 • 3:30pm Su, 12/11. ��

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SOhO • $5-$25 • 962-7776 • 1-4pm Su, 12/11.

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Winter Concert featuring several youth ensembles • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $10 • www. santabarbarastrings.org • 6pm Su, 12/11.

Community bands, youth groups, Santa & at least a few elves • Linden Av from 9th St to 6th St • Free • 395-1262 • www. holidayspiritparade.com • 3pm Sa, 12/10.

Live performances, children’s groups, bands, classic cars & more • Milpas St from Canon Perdido St to Mason St • Free • 689-5170 • www.mcasb.org • 5:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

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Goleta Valley Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • Free • 967-1237 • www.thegvcc.org • 5:30-7pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Live music, local youth groups, tree-lighting, & Santa • Hollister Av from Orange Av to Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • Free • 967-1237 • www.goletachristmas.com • 6:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

The nativity story with music, narration & singing • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang • Free • 688-6144 • www. solvangusa.com • 5 & 7pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Shop for ceramics, jewelry, woodwork & more • Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 685-3458 • 10am-5pm Sa, 12/10 & Sa, 12/24. ��

Tea ceremony by Teahouse volunteers • Botanic Garden • Free

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Carol Sing & party with Unitarian Chancel Choir • Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St • $25/$10 • 682-6516 • 7pm Su, 12/11. ��

With Blind J Watkins • Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St #D, Buellton • $10 • 7pm Su, 12/11. ��

SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 8pm Su, 12/11.

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Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Free • 5691220 • 9am Su.

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Watch the Parade of Lights on the Channel Cat • Sailing Ctr, Santa Barbara Harbor • $100/$85 • 456-8747 • 4:30-7pm Su, 12/11. ��

Mayor Helene Schneider will turn on the lights of a beautiful 25-

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�� foot Green White Fir to ofﬁcially open the holiday season for the Waterfront! • Stearns Wharf, SB Harbor • Free • 5:30pm Su, 12/11.

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Unwrapped toys for boys, girls, toddlers & babies are welcome • Montecito Country Mart, 1016 Coast Village Rd • Free • 5392222 • Noon-2pm Su, 12/11. ��

Paint & print an abstract background onto colored paper • Museum of Art Front Steps • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 12/11. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Free • RSVP: 456-4229 • 1:15-2:30pm Su, 12/11. ��

Go eye to eye with sharks! • Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf • Free with admission • 962-2526 • 3:30pm Su & 4pm Tu & Th. ��

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. ��

Volunteer & make a contribution to a cleaner planet • Arroyo Burro Beach • Free • 884-0459 • Noon-2pm 2nd Su.

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Ages grades 1-8 reading & writing across disciplines • Reading &

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Language Arts Clinic UCSB • Info: 893-7905 • 3:30-5:30pm Mo-Th.

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Children grades K-6 • Central Library • Free • 564-5619 • 3:306:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 2:30-5:30pm We.

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Teen comedians grades 7-12 • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 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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Conﬁdential place to take a break from caregiving • Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 509 E Montecito St • Free • 690-6261 • 11am-12:30pm 2nd & 4th Mo. ��

Numerous tools to facilitate the elimination of stress and foster peace • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 4-5pm Mo. ��

Puzzles, games & memory enhancement exercises • Friendship Ctr, 89 Eucalyptus Ln • $50 includes lunch • 10am-2pm Mo. ��

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

Easy Yoga for all ages with Carole Baral • Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Free • 957-1115 • 12:30-2pm Mo. ��

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

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

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 910:15am Mo, Fr.

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Tabetha Boyajian will talk about the current leading theories on this star • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • Free • 963-0408 • 7pm Mo, 12/12.

The Journey of Coming Out from Both Sides • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 7pm Mo, 12/12. ��

Music from sublime to ridiculous • FirstEpiscopal Church, 1500 State St • $20/$12 • 415 529-4533 • 8pm Mo, 12/12.

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Open dance classes with LA instructors in Hip Hop, Jazz & Contemporary • Momentum Dance Company, 316 A State St • $25/$30 • 364-1638 • 6:30-8pm Tu. ��

Experienced adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20/$25 • (917) 254-9808 • 5:30-7pm Tu. ��

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Improve your skills, reﬁne your technique • SB Dance Ctr, 127 W Canon Perdido St • $15/class • 636- 4410 • 6:30pm Tu.

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

�� Beginners, inter & advanced • SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • Schedule/info: 687-1777 • www.sbbridge.org • 7-9pm Mo. 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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Merchant specials, games, prizes & fun • Public Market, Victoria St at Chapala St • Free • 5pm to closing Mo. ��

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

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

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Paseo Nuevo • Info/appts: 900-7385 • Daily thru 12/24. ��

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 to 5 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am We & Th.

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Build a Lego creation using your imagination • Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Rd • Free • 969-5063 • 3:30-4:30pm 2nd We.

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Line dancing lessons • Baja Sharkeez, 525 State St • Free • 8pm Tu. ��

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3rd Annual Company Concert • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $30/$20 • 963-0408 • 7pm We, 12/14-15.

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Learn to Riff, Chug & Shufﬂe • Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, 1019 Chapala St • $31-$62 per month • Info: 966-0711 • 3:45-4:45pm We.

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

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Santa Barbara YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy • 8am-1pm Tu, 12/13. Afro-Brazilian martial art • Westside Dance, 2009 W De La Vina St • $15 • 280-9742 • 6:15pm Tu. If you or someone you love has diabetes • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 681-6441 • 10-11am Tu & Th. 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Tu,We, Th.

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�� Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 602 E Montecito St • 5-7pm We, 12/14.

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Do Photogreaphy Intelligently with Sol Hill • 111-C Santa Barbara St • $20 donation • Register: www.awolsb.org • 5-7pm Tu, 12/13.

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SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • www.sbbridge.org • 1-3pm & 7-9pm Tu. SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • www.sbbridge.org • 10am-noon Tu.

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La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu.

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

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

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

Children read to a trained therapy dog • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • Drop in: 964-7878 • Tu & Th. Trained volunteers assist students • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, We, Th.

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lavish costumes & dynamic choreographies • SOhO • $10/$12 • 962-7776 • 7pm Tu, 12/13.

AMERICAN LIFE IN POETRY Column 606

By Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate

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Members of SB Chamber Orchestra in a holiday Baroque program • All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church • $64 • 9662441 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/13. ��

Lobero Theatre • $30 • 963-0761 • 8pm Tu, 12/3. ��

Sing along & support Unity Shoppe • First Presbyterian Church, Constance Av & State St • $10 • Info: 886-5796 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/13.

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Props provided: yoga blocks, blankets & straps • Santa Barbara Unity Chapel, 227 E Arrellaga St • $13/$15 • Info: www. taniaisaac.com • 9:30am We, Fr. Hatha 1 Yoga with Bob Andre • Summerland Church, 2400 Lillie Av • $0-$15 • 5:30-7pm We. Cost covered by most insurance companies • SB Cottage Hosp • 569-8240 • 1-4pm We, Th. Alice Keck Park Mem. Garden • Free • 564-1939 • 4-6pm We. ��

Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 9571115 • 10:30-Noon We. ��

Relaxation & stress relief • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm We.

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My Mother’s Music

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Appetizers & book signing • Architectural Foundation, 229 E Victoria St • Free • 965-6307 • 5-7pm We, 12/14.

In the evenings of my childhood, when I went to bed, music washed into the cove of my room, my door open to a slice of light.

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English language learners practice with native speakers • Central Library Adult Literacy Ctr • Free • 564-5619 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

Uptown Lounge, 3126 State St • 7:30pm Tu, 12/13. ��

Share food, stories & laughter • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $5 • Info: 284-0078 • Noon Tu.

I felt a melancholy I couldn’t have named, a longing for what I couldn’t yet have said or understood but still knew was longing, knew was sadness untouched by time.

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

Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Rd • Free • 969-5063 • 1:30pm • 2nd & 4th Tu.

Sometimes the music was a rippling stream of clear water rushing over a bed of river stones caught in sunlight. And many nights I crept from bed to watch her swaying where she sat overtaken by the tide, her arms rowing the music out of the piano.

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John Voehl as Abraham Lincoln will discuss the history of the 1860 election & deliver Lincoln’s ﬁrst inaugural address • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Fee • 3:30pm Tu, 12/13. ��

Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004-2006

American Life In Poetry does not accept unsolicited submissions. American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation (www.poetryfoundation.org), publisher of Poetry Magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Poem copyright ©2015 by Faith Shearin, “Sight,” from Orpheus, Turning, (The Broadkill River Press, 2015). Poem reprinted by permission of Faith Shearin and the publisher. Introduction copyright © 2016 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction’s author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006.

Readings by all ﬁve poets-in-residence including P. Longo, P. Willis, S. Kincaid Rolle, C. Yost & D. • Bird Hall, Museum of Natural History • Free • 682-4711 • Reception 6-7pm & Reading: 7-9pm Tu, 12/13.

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Learn how to show your dog the ins & outs of dog shows • SB Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Rd • $6 • 6:30pm We. ��

Guided meditations for relaxation & stress relief • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm We.

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

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Good grub & Goldish guitar • Blush Restaurant & Lounge, 630 State St • Free • 957-1300 • 7pm We. ��

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Learn the ancient Chinese game GO • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, De La Vina St & State St • Free • 6pm to closing We. ��

Relax with friends & a glass of wine • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $10 • Info: 284-0078 • 4:30pm We. ��

Practice your French • www.sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm, We.

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John & Pamela Voehl as President & Mrs. Abraham Lincoln in one act play, Childhood Remembered • Solvang Library • Free • 3:30pm We, 12/14. ��

Scientiﬁc professionals leading topical discussions • M8RX, 409 State St • Free • 880-1625 • 7:30-9pm 1st We. ��

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

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Bring your best friends for photos with Santa • Pet Angels,

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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 • 686-5050 • 10am & 2pm We, Fr, Sa, Su & 3pm Fr, Sa, Su.

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Food & fun for the whole family • Jewish Federation of SB • 524 Chapala St • Free • 957-1115 • RSVP: www. jewishsantabarbara.org • 5:30-7pm Tu, 12/13.

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Country dancing: line dance, two-step & swing tunes! Butler Events Ctr, 5555 Hollister Av • $5 • 6pm We.

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10% of proceeds beneﬁt Unity Shoppe • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $20/$10 • 5-8pm Tu, 12/13.

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Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $25 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm We & Sa.

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

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Tchaikovsky’s beloved score & a company of over 40 dancers in spectacular costumes • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • 6860855 • 7pm Th, 12/15. ��

With Yulia Maluta • SB Athletic Club, 520 Castillo St • Info:

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Ages 5-12 draw, paint, print, collage & sculpt artful gifts • Museum of Art Ridley-Tree Ed Ctr, 1600 Santa Barbara St • $75/$65 • 884-6441 • 9am-3pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Under 12 year-olds will enjoy making door signs, ornaments & more • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • www.sbplibrary.org • Noon-1:30pm Sa, 12/17.

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Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100 • 4-6pm Th, 12/15. ��

Puzzles, games & memory enhancement exercises • Friendship Ctr, 820 N Fairview Av • $50 includes lunch • 9:30am-1:30pm Th. ��

Using the‘Wellness Recovery Action Plan to make positive changes in our lives • 617 Garden St, 2nd ﬂ • Free • 252-0483 • 6-7:30pm Th. ��

For parents of teens ages 16-26 • Wellness Ctr, 617 Garden St, 2nd Fl • Free • 884-8440x3206 • 5:30-6:30pm Th.

A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice • Lobero Theatre • $15-$79 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fr & Sa, 12/16-17 & 2:30pm Sa & Su, 12/17-18.

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

Jill’s Place, 632 Santa Barbara St • Free • RSVP: 963-3636x230 • 11:30am-1pm Fr, 12/16.

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

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State Street Ballet’s annual production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Granada Theatre • $36-$104 • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sa, 12/17 & 2pm Su, 12/18. ��

The Nutcracker Tutu Suite • Marjorie Luke Theater @ SB Jr. Hi • $8 • 328-3823 • www.goletaschoolofballet.com • 1:302:30pm Sa, 12/17.

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Learn about the folk, magical, medicinal & culinary uses of herbs, trees & shrubs that grow in our backyard • Botanic Garden • $35/$25 • 682-4726 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/17.

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Holiday postcards • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 8840459 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/17.

Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $18-$22 • 965-8676 • 9pm Su, 12/18.

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Watch Olympic, World & Champion ice skaters in two shows • Ice In Paradise, 6985 Felicia Dr, Goleta • $20/$30 • Info: 8791550 • Noon & 5pm Sa, 12/17.

E Canon Perdido St • $12/$6 • 965-0093 • 8pm Sa, 12/17 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/18.

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Memorial Hall, Metropolitan Theatres �� - The Indepentdent Winter Wonderland • Veteransadsource@exhibitorads.com �� Re-enactment of Santa Barbara’s earliest celebration of Christmas Space Launch Complex 10: Vandenberg’s Cold War National Solvang • $15/$20 • 350-4241 • 7:30pm Sa, 12/17 �� f. 203.438.1206 p. 888.737.2812 • Ceremony(3.667”) & walk from El Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido Landmark with author Joe Page II • Lompoc Museum, 210 S H & 3pm Su, 12/18. 2col x 6.166” La Casa De Maria • Donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Th. to Casa de la Guerra • Free • Info: 965-0093 • 7pm Fr, 12/16. �� St, Lompoc • Free • 736-3888 • 1pm Sa, 12/17. insertion date: Friday, December 9-15, 2016�� Ad �� Newhouse 3, Quinto St & Bath St • Free • 895-2079 • 8-9pm Th. Watch Olympic, World & Champion ice skaters • Ice In �� Dramatizing the battle between good & evil, the play invokes Organist Thomas Joyce will explore the diverse tonal landscape AdParadise, creation/delivery Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 3:00:12 PM caind_met1209-1215.qxp 6985 Felicia Dr, Goleta • $20/$30 • Info: 879-1550date: �� elements of spectacle, comedy & fantasy • Presidio Chapel, 123 of Trinity’s 4-manual pipe organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, Skills for long-term weight management for women • 5276 Hollister #457 • $120/month • 403-9585 • 6-7:30pm Th.

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Westmont Observatory • Free • 565-6272 • 7:30pm 3rd Fr.

Composers from the Renaissance era & the present day • St Anthony’s Chapel at the Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • Tickets: 965-5935 • 7pm Sa, 12/17 & 3pm 12/18.

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With The Upbeat & Spencer the Gardener • SOho • $25 • 9627776 • 6pm Fr, 12/16.

Music for two pianos • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • www.sbmusicclub.org • 3pm Sa, 12/17.

SBCH MacDougall Eye Ctr, 2400 Bath St • Free • 569-8264 • 2:30-4:30pm Th. Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999 • 10-11am Th.

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Spanish-language study group • Adult Literacy Ctr, Central Library • Free • 364-1066 • 4-5pm Th. ��

Guided lunchtime meditation • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Th. ��

Hour of silence • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th. ��

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

Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm Th.

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Their all-singing, all-plucking Holiday Show • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15/$35/$50 • 893-3535 • 8pm Th, 12/15. ��

Baroque ensemble • Musem of Art Mary Craig Aud • $25/$20 • 884-6423 • 7:30pm Th, 12/15. ��

Never fails to get the crowd up & dancing • SOhO • $32/$68 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Th, 12/15.

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SB Chamber members & guests network • Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Dr • $40/$25 • 965-3023 • 7:30-9am Th, 12/15.

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Tours & refreshments • Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, 915 N Milpas St • Free • 5:30-7:30pm Th, 12/15. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 8am-3pm Th.

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The Nutcracker • Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria

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With Steep Raven • SOhO • $15/$18 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa,

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

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MET OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: THE MAGIC FLUTE –

English-language family adaptation of Mozart’s mystical journey • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Encore: 3pm Sa • 12/10. MET OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: L’AMOUR DE LOIN –

Eric Owens is the knight on a quest of love & Susanna Phillips is his lover on the other side of the sea. Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre • $20 • www.metrotheatres.com • Live: 9:55am Sa • 12/10. MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Live: 9:55am Sa & Encore: 2pm Su • 12/10 & 1/8. MET OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: DON GIOVANNI –

Simon Keenlyside performs the role of the title hero, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de théâtre • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Encore: 2pm Su • 12/11. THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: ON THE MAP– Tells

the against-all- odds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European Championship • Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 2pm Su, 7:30pm Mo & We, 5pm Tu • 12/11-12/14. THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST– A multi-generational family in the

Gullah community on the Sea Islands off of South Carolina struggle to maintain their cultural heritage and folklore while contemplating a migration to the mainland • Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 2pm Su, 7:30pm Mo & We, 5pm Tu • 12/18-12/21.

THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: NERUDA– A woman

is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, but secretly she is involved in a plot to defraud her • Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 11am Fr & Sa, 2pm Su, 7:30pm Mo & We, 5pm Tu, 11am Th (12/29) • 12/23-1/4.

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Music, homemade Churros, silent auction to raise funds for Jewish Federation of Greater SB programs • Veterans Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • $25/$30 • 7-11pm Sa, 12/17.

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theater performances as a culmination of their recent workshop training • Center Stage Theatre • $18-$33 • 963-0408 • 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm Sa • 12/10. PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – This classic tale centers on Ebenezer

Scrooge, who has lost his Christmas spirit. He is visited by the ghost of his former partner and is told he needs to mend his ways • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7-$15 • 684-6380 • 7pm Fr-Sa, 3pm Su • Through 12/11.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE: CHAPTER TWO – Set

in 1970s Manhattan, this charming and poignant romantic comedy follows the coping and coupling of New York writer and recent widower George Schneider • 33 West Victoria St • $35-$70 • 965-5400x109 • 8pm We-Sa, 4pm Sa (12/10); 2pm Su • Through 12/18.

PCPA THEATER: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST –

The Broadway musical tells the timeless tale of Belle, who feels trapped in a provincial town, and a prince who is truly trapped under the spell of an enchantress, in the form of a Beast • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria • 922-8313 • $31.50-$41.50 • 1:30 & 7pm • Through 12/23.

RUBICON THEATRE: CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL – This timeless tale

of redemption and hope follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $40-$65 • 667-2900 • Previews: 8pm Fr (12/9); Opening: 7pm Sa (12/10); 2 & 7pm We; 8pm Th-Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, 2pm Su • Through 12/24.

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THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES – Students present musical

Neil Simon’s Chapter Two Sparkles

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�� 6 PM I THE BILTMORE FOUR SEASONS In the wake of the US election, what is the outlook for progress toward an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement? Join J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami for an in-depth conversation with Palestinian-American developer Bashar Masri, founder of the model West Bank city of Rawabi who can show us the direction for peace. And how can pro-peace Americans give their support?

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Community Events...

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Holiday performance • Boys & Girls Club, 602 W Anapamu St • Donation • www.everybodydancenow.org • 5:30pm Fr, 12/9.

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Learn to decorate for the holidays with California native plants • Botanic Garden • $5-$25 • 682-4726 • 11am-3pm Fr, 12/9-10.

Mass brass choir of local musicians playing holiday favorites • Storke Placita, 750 State St • Free • Noon Sa, 12/10. Holiday favorites from around the world • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St • Free • 6:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

A holiday open house featuring Santa Claus, live music, crafts, tours of the festive Stow House, storytime & more • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta • $5/$2 • 681-1216 • 11am4pm Sa, 12/10-11.

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Enjoy a sampling of Dave Halbeisen’s extensive model train collection • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 10am-5:30pm Fr, 12/9-10 & 1-5pm Su, 12/11.

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Nightly snowfall shows with singing carolers • Paseo Nuevo Central Court • Free • 6 & 7pm nightly thru -12/30.

Live music, wintery games, puppet shows & tea garden • Waldorf School, 7421 Mirano Dr, Goleta • Free • 403-3439 • 26pm Sa, 12/10.

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Train rides around the Goleta Short Line, seasonal treats, favors & decorations • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4 • 1-3:45pm Fri - Su thru 12/16.

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Remembering & honoring those you miss this holiday season • Seal Fountain, Linden Plaza, Linden Av, Carpinteria • Free • 5:30pm Sa, 12/3.

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Festival Ballet’s 42nd year presenting Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Arlington Theatre • $25-$50 • 963-4408 • 2:30 & 7pm Sa, 12/10 & 2:30pm Su, 12/11.

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The Night Before Christmas & The Skaters • Marjorie Luke Theater @ SB Jr. Hi • Free • 7pm Fr, 12/10. ��

Social dancing, games, drinks, snacks & more • Dance Fever Studio, 1046 Coast Village Rd Suite J • $25 • 941-0407 • 6pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Colorful traditional Mexican holiday celebration • Granada Theatre • $24$69 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sa, 12/10.

SB-SLO-SB • $89 • 680-0397 • Amtrak downtown • 10am Sa, 12/10.

Goleta Valley Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • Free • 967-1237 • www.thegvcc.org • 5:30-7pm Sa, 12/10. ��

The nativity story with music, narration & singing • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang • Free • 688-6144 • www. solvangusa.com • 5 & 7pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Shop for ceramics, jewelry, woodwork & more • Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 685-3458 • 10am-5pm Sa, 12/10 & Sa, 12/24. ��

Volunteer as a family & help sort canned goods & produce • Foodbank Warehouse, 4554 Hollister Av • Register for time slot: 967-5741 • 2nd Sa/month.

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Festival Ballet’s 42nd year presenting Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Arlington Theatre • $25-$50 • 963-4408 • 2:30pm Su, 12/11.

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Adore Christmas Tour • Arlington Theatre • $39.50-$75 • 9634408 • 7:30pm Su, 12/11.

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Explore the diverse tonal landscape of Trinity’s 4-manual pipe organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Donation $10 • 3:30pm Su, 12/11.

Paseo Nuevo • Info/appts: 900-7385 • Daily thru 12/24.

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Tchaikovsky’s beloved score & a company of over 40 dancers in spectacular costumes • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • 6860855 • 7pm Th, 12/15.

SOhO • $5-$25 • 962-7776 • 1-4pm Su, 12/11.

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Winter Concert featuring several youth ensembles • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $10 • www.santabarbarastrings.org • 6pm Su, 12/11.

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Handmade gifts by local artisans • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St parking lot • Free • 884-0459 • 11am-3pm Sa, 12/10. Enjoy the Granada’s beautiful lobby tree & bring unwrapped toys for Unity’s Toys for Tots campaign • Granada Theatre • Free • Noon3pm Sa, 12/10.

The Nutcracker will be performed by the Moscow Ballet on Thursday, December 15th at the Chumash Casino.

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Their all-singing, all-plucking Holiday Show • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15/$35/$50 • 893-3535 • 8pm Th, 12/15. ��

Baroque ensemble • Musem of Art Mary Craig Aud • $25/$20 • 884-6423 • 7:30pm Th, 12/15.

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�� Carol Sing & party with Unitarian �� Chancel Choir • Unitarian Society, ��

Community bands, youth groups, Santa & a few elves • Linden Av from 9th St to 6th St • Free • 395-1262 • www.holidayspiritparade.com • 3pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Live performances, children’s groups, bands, classic cars & more • Milpas St from Canon Perdido St to Mason St • Free • 689-5170 • www.mcasb.org • 5:30pm Sa, 112/10. ��

Live music, local youth groups, tree-lighting, & Santa • Hollister Av from Orange Av to Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • Free • 967-1237 • www. goletachristmas.com • 6:30pm Sa, 12/10. ��

Refreshments, entertainment, gifts, Santa & the the ofﬁcial tree lighting •

682-6516 • 7pm Su, 12/11.

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Never fails to get the crowd up & dancing • SOhO • $32/$68 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Th, 12/15.

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Watch the Parade of Lights on the Channel Cat • Sailing Ctr, Santa Barbara Harbor • $100/$85 • 456-8747 • 4:30-7pm Su, 12/11.

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The Nutcracker • Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria Av • $15 • 684-4099 • 7pm Fr, 12/16 & 1pm Sa, 12/17.

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Mayor Helene Schneider will turn on the lights of a beautiful 25-foot Green White Fir to ofﬁcially open the holiday season for the Waterfront! • Stearns Wharf, SB Harbor • Free • 5:30pm Su, 12/11.

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A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice • Lobero Theatre • $15-$79 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fr & Sa, 12/16-17 & 2:30pm Sa & Su, 12/17-18.

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Unwrapped toys for boys, girls, toddlers & babies are welcome • Montecito Country Mart, 1016 Coast Village Rd • Free • 5392222 • Noon-2pm Su, 12/11.

Experience how Santa Barbara’s earliest Spanish & Mexican residents gathered together to celebrate Christmas • Ceremony & walk from El Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido to Casa de la Guerra • Free • Info: 965-0093 • 7pm Fr, 12/16.

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Members of SB Chamber Orchestra in a holiday Baroque program • All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church • $64 • 9662441 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/13.

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State Street Ballet’s annual production of Tchaikovsky’s

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Music, homemade Churros, silent auction to raise funds for Jewish Federation of Greater SB programs • Veterans Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • $25/$30 • 7-11pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Dramatizing the battle between good & evil, the play invokes elements of spectacle, comedy & fantasy • Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido St • $12/$6 • 965-0093 • 8pm Sa, 12/17 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/18. ��

The Nutcracker Tutu Suite • Marjorie Luke Theater @ SB Jr. Hi • $8 • 328-3823 • www.goletaschoolofballet.com • 1:302:30pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Watch Olympic, World & Champion ice skaters in two shows • Ice In Paradise, 6985 Felicia Dr, Goleta • $20/$30 • Info: 8791550 • Noon & 5pm Sa, 12/17.

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Sing along & support Unity Shoppe • First Presbyterian Church, Constance Av & State St • $10 • Info: 886-5796 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/13. ��

10% of proceeds beneﬁt Unity Shoppe • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $20/$10 • 5-8pm Tu, 12/13. Food & fun for the whole family • Jewish Federation of SB • 524 Chapala St • Free • 957-1115 • RSVP: www. jewishsantabarbara.org • 5:30-7pm Tu, 12/13.

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The Fabulous Warren Beatty Arrives in Santa Barbara

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A child climbs into a cardboard house, shuts its doors and windows to hold in the dark, and lies on her back inside, looking up through its cut-out moon and stars. She knows she is not looking at the sky. But she calls out, still, It’s nighttime! I’m looking at the sky! American Life In Poetry does not accept unsolicited submissions. American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation (www.poetryfoundation. org), publisher of Poetry Magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Poem copyright ©2015 by Faith Shearin, “Sight,” from Orpheus, Turning, (The Broadkill River Press, 2015). Poem reprinted by permission of Faith Shearin and the publisher. Introduction copyright © 2016 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction’s author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006.

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SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Receives Top National Awards for Excellence in Marketing

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RECEPTIONS & EVENTS ��

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Kids Draw Architecture Gallery Exhibition Exhibición de Niños dibujan arquitectura

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Studio Sunday at the SB Museum of Art

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Domingo de estudio en el Museo de Arte de Santa Bárbara

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Los talentos de los empleados de la ciudad son destacados en una exhibición de arte

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City Employee Talents Highlighted in Art Exhibition

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Waterhouse Gallery’s Anniversary Exhibition By Jeanette Casillas / VOICE

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Chapter

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon honors locals

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Shelby Thomas presents the Youth Philanthropists of the Year award to Paloma Angel

SB Maritime Museum’s Greg Gorga, presented the SB Volunteer of the Year Award to Carol Kallman

award to Lynette Muscio

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�� SB Zoo CEO Rich Block presented the Philanthropists of the �� Year award to Sharon and David Bradford �� National Philanthropy Day is the occasion each year �� when thousands of people around the world come �� together to celebrate giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement, thus raising awareness of the �� role of philanthropy in our society. �� The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) SB Foundation’s Jan Campbell represents 31,000 fundraisers in more than 235 chapters presented the Fundraiser of the Year ��

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