CASA Magazine: February 1, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Patty DeDominic, Co-Founder

2013 International Women’s Festival February 8th at The Bacara Resort

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Photo by Joslyn Duncan

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Photo by Priscilla@SantabarbaraSeen.com

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In collaboration with American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon.

Two very special recipients will be honored with the Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Award® at the VIP Reception. Register now at

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

�� Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss �� Everdeen in The Hunger Games �� Bradley Cooper as Pat Solitano and Jennifer Lawrence as �� Tiffany Maxwell in Silver Linings Playbook. Lawrence won a �� Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress �� in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and received an Academy Award nomination. �� © The Weinstein Co.

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�� Jennifer Lawrence as Ree Dolly �� in Winter’s Bone. Lawrence �� received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her �� performance. ��

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Photo By Sebastian Mlynarski-Roadside Attraction

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WED, FEB 20 / 8 PM GRANADA THEATRE

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(805) 893-3535 (805) 899-2222 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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�� By Robert F. Adams / Special to CASA

�� Ben Afﬂeck, 2013 �� Modern Master Award Leonard Maltin �� Recipient interviewed �� Afﬂeck ��

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Phyllis de Picciotto; Anthony Zerbe, and Leonie de Picciotto

Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman of lynda.com, SBIFF presenting sponsor

Barry and Jelinda DeVorzon

Ben Afﬂeck receives the SBIFF 2013 Modern Master Award presented by Matt Damon. Afﬂeck and Damon received an Academy Award for their script of Good Will Hunting

Douglas Stone, SBIFF Board President and Fiona Stone

SB Mayor Helene Schneider with Allesio Morello and his mother, Elaine Morello

Lady Leslie RidleyTree

Seraphim Albrecht; Geoff Green, The Fund for Santa Barbara Executive Director; and Tania Israel

Priscilla, Kerry Methner, Mark Whitehurst, and Nancy Clare Caponi

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Paula Patton

�� Roger Durling, SBIFF �� Executive Director

Cast of Opening Night Film Disconnect on the red carpet: Colin Ford; Alexander Skarsgård; Henry Alex Rubin, Director; Paula Patton; Jonah Bobo; and Haley Ramm

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SBIFF ��

FRI, FEB 1 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

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Modest Reception (Paziraie sadeh)

Jerry & Maggie: This Is Not Photography

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Maddened by His Absence

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Mumbai’s King

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SAT, FEB 2 Still Mine

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The Mosuo Sisters

Danube – Europe’s Amazon

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Punk in Africa

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Maddened by His Absence

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Men at Lunch

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The Condor’s Shadow

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The Passion of Michelangelo (La pasión de Michelangelo)

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Spinning Plates

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Fly with the Crane

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Art of Conﬂict

A Year in Burgundy

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Discovering Mavericks

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The Punk Syndrome

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Still Mine

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APPLEBOX

PANEL

Wreck-It Ralph 3D

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The Invisible War

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PANEL Producers Panel

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Student

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Womens Panel

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Old Stock

Broken ��

McCullin

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Mumbai’s King

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Broken

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Modest Reception (Paziraie sadeh)

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More Than Honey Sex After Kids

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The World Before Her

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Rising From Ashes

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Motorway

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Handmade Cinema

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A Year in Burgundy In The Shadow (Ve stinu)

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Queen of Montreuil

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The Night Parade

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COMEDIC SHORTS ��

Betrayal (Izmena)

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In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

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Somm

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SANTA BARBARA SHORTS ��

War Witch

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The Night Parade

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The Body (El cuerpo)

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Water

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TRIBUTE! Outstanding Performer of The Year Award

JENNIFER LAWRENCE ��

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Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard

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Sex After Kids

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For Updates Visit SBIFF.org

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SBIFF World Premiere

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

�� Barney Barron at Mavericks. Film footage by Patrick Tresz. �� Film Narrator Dean Winters and �� Joshua Pomer, Director �� Sean Maurer, �� State and Cabrillo �� Productions ��

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SUN, FEB 3 Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard

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Crosstown

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The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas (La vida precoz y breve de Sabina Rivas)

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Beijing Flickers

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The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas

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Blumenthal

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APPLEBOX Frankenweenie 3D

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The Santa Ynez River Wilderness

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YOUTH CINEMEDIA SHORTS ��

Mommy, I’m A Bastard!

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Hannah Arendt

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Steel

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10-10-10 10-10-10 Screenings & Awards

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Harana (Serenade)

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Men at Lunch

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Water

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Frankenweenie 3D Danube – Europe’s Amazon

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In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

One Mile Above

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Monster Squid: The Giant Is Real

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Babygirl

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One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das

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Wasteland

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Meet Central Coast author Heidi Gill at a fun ﬁlled book making event for 1st-5th graders • Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Av Carp • $5 includes supplies, snacks • 220-6608 • 4-5:30pm Fri 2/1. ��

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

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

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Discussing the peacemaking and humanitarian roles of Scandinavians • Samuelson Chapel, Cal Lutheran U • $55 • 660-3096 • 5:30pm Fri 2/1 & various times 2/2. ��

A symposium on this critical issue • 1414 Bren Hall UCSB • Free • 893-4585 • 1pm Fri 1/1.

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

Go Red For Women is asking all women and men in Santa Barbara to wear red • Fri, 2/1.

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A monthly book club for fourth to sixth graders • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 3-4pm ﬁrst Sat each month.

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A dance concert of contemporary pieces presented by SB Dance Alliance • Center Stage Theater • $22/$18/Patron, $50 • 963-0408 • 8pm Fri 2/1, 2pm & 8pm Sat 2/2. ��

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

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

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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La Casa de Maria • $400/$300 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fri 2/1-1pm Sun 2/3.

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Join the KDB bus caravan to LA for Joffrey Ballet’s The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky • Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • $90/Roundtrip with box supper • Call for bus pickup & departure times: 966-4131 • 3pm Sat 2/2. ��

Participate in the making of a celebratory music video to be shot in the early part of Larry Keigwin’s residency in various SB locations • Lobero Theatre • Free • 9666950 • 8pm Sat 2/2.

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

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

Kids learn about wildlife and care of the environment

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• Cachuma Lake Nature Center • $2 after $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30 Sat.

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Transform your food waste into organic fertilizer • Art From Scrap, 302 East Cota St • $5 • 884-0459x13 • 2:30-3:30pm Sat 2/2. ��

10-week training introduces students to the wonders of the area’s unique ecology • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • $300/$150 • 6824726x102 • 2-5pm Sat’s 2/2-4/6. ��

Help the City improve pedestrian and trafﬁc safety in Santa Barbara’s Eastside Neighborhood • Franklin Elementary Auditorium, 1111 East Mason St • Free • 564-5513 • 10am-Noon Sat 2/2. ��

Reading from his illustrated memoir Romancing The Smoke • Tecolote Books, 1470 East Valley Rd • Free • 969-4977 • 3:30-5pm Sat 2/2.

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See historic SB on a 2 hr stroll • $10 donation • 965-6307 • 10am: Sat meet City Hall/Sun meet Pub. Library.

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

An evening of Flamenco dance • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $28 • 963-0408 • 8pm Sun 2/3.

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

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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Lectures on Methods for Cultivating Emotional Balance-An Overview • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 689-1953 • 2-4:30pm Su 2/3.

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

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

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Develop your acting and public speaking skills with director Maggie Mixsell • Center Stage Theater • $200 • 963-0408 • 3:30-6:30pm Mondays 2/4-4/8. ��

Speaks on Inequality and the 2012 Election • Lobero Theatre • Free • 893-4505 • 8pm Mon 2/4.

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Honoring National Girls and Women in Sports Day • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $30/$15 • 705-4949 • 11:30am Mon 2/4.

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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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Acclaimed journalist, TV host and author • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $25/$15 • 899-3535 • 8pm Tu 2/5. ��

Learn how to use a keyboard and mouse and set-up and use an email account • Central Library, Townley Rm • Free • 564-5604 • 3-5pm Tu 2/5.

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

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A free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in exchange for a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals • Participating IHOP restaurants • 7am-10pm Tu 2/5.

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

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

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w/ Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 969-5031 • donation • 1-2pm Mon & 10:30-11:30am Tues. 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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Jeanne Martin, Ph.D. ��

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. Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria • $12 • 9695031 • 4:30-5:45pm Wed & 9-10:15am Fri.

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Stravinsky’s Firebird

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

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The competition represents the ﬁrst step of a national recitation contest, a program run by the California Arts Council in the state • Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 4th Floor, County Admin. Building, 105 East Anapamu St. • Free • 568-3990 • 5-7pm Wed, 2/6.

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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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reﬂects on his experiences living in both the conﬂict zone of Iraq and the comfort zone of the US • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB, UCSB • Free • 8932004 • 4pm Thu 2/7. ��

How Christianity Shaped Scientiﬁc Perceptions of Race • Lane Room, Ellison Hall UCSB • Free • 8932004 • 4pm Thu 2/7.

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Tickets are $36-$130. For tickets visit www.granadasb.org

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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer • UCSB Library, Mary Cheadle Room (3rd Floor) • Free • 8932674 • Noon, Wed 2/6.

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Annual Frank K. Kelly Lecture on humanity’s future • Lobero Theatre • Free • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/8.

Learn how to browse, checkout, & download free eBooks • Central Library, Townley Rm • Free • 5645604 • 3-4pm Wed 2/6.

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For school teachers, aides, and parent volunteers • Goleta Family School • 711 Ribera Dr • $5 • 8840459x12 • 3:45-6pm Wed 2/6. ��

A discussion of research work-in-progress on topics concerning contemporary Mexico • IHC Research Seminar Room, 6050 HSSB, UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 5pm Wed 2/6.

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The “small Hearst Castle” • $20 • RSVP: 565-5653 •

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Experience living history vignettes and see the Presidio as you might have over two centuries ago • El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St • Free • 965-0093 • 5-8pm Thu 2/7.

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For parents and their infants (0-4 months) • Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St • $10 • 957-1115x109 • Noon-1:45pm Fri 2/8.

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Watch the faculty from local dance studios strut their stuff • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $25/$18/ Patron $50 • 963-0408 • 7pm Fri 2/8-9. ��

Flamenco show direct from Spain • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carp Ave, Carp. • $15-$40 • 886-5530 • 8pm Fri 2/8.

Photo by David Bazemore

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Cabrillo Blvd • $100 • 969-0859 • 11:30-2:30pm Sat 2/9. ��

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To raise funds and awareness for Santa Barbara County animals in need • Oreana Winery, 205 Anacapa St. • $35 • 968-2273 • 7-10pm Sat 2/9.

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Juliette Sterkens’ topic: Hearing Loops: From Loss to Listening • Wood Glen Hall, 3010 Foothill Rd • Free • 687-7771 • 10am-Noon Sat, 2/9.

Speaks at the Women’s Festival Santa Barbara Awards event • Bacara Resort, 8301 Hollister Ave • $175/all day • www.womensfestivals.org • 5:05pm Fri 2/8.

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Corporate Imaginaries and the Making of a Cigarette Empire • 4041 HSSB UCSB • Free • 1pm Fri 2/8.

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Will feature healthy food & trufﬂes • Kalyra Winery, 212 State St • $32/$27 • 699-5650 • 7-9pm Fri 2/8. ��

This year’s theme is “Health, Wealth & Soul” • Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave • $25 • www. womensfestivals.org • All day, Fri 2/8.

Landscape Architect Santa Barbara California License 4726

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Insight and Healing through Meditation and Imagination • La Casa de Maria • $375/$275 • 9695031 • 7:30pm Fri 2/8-1pm Su 2/10. ��

Robert F. Adams, ASLA

Earthknower Studio

�� Signs her 2 Kurious kids books • Chaucer’s Books 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 2pm Sun 2/10.

Artistic Landscape plans

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Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects and cutting-edge puppetry, celebrating three of Eric Carle’s most beloved children’s books • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $15/$10 • 899-3535 • 3pm Sun 2/10.

www.Earthknower.com (805) 722-2144

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Featuring inspiring stories from local heart disease survivors, educational breakout sessions, and other speakers • Bacara Resort and Spa • $125 • 963-8862 • 10-1:30pm Fri, 2/8.

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SB Dance Center instructors perform • 127A W Canon Perdido St • $10-$15 • 899-2901 • 6:30pm Sat 2/9.

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World premiere with SB Symphony of new Firebird with other orchestra works • Granada Theatre • $36$130 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat 2/9 & 3pm Sun 2/10.

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Highlighting the work of Academy of Healing Arts • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way • $12 • 965-8811 • 7pm Sat 2/9. ��

One-of-a-kind handmade bags by residents of the Redwoods Senior Retirement Community • SB Museum of Art Store • 963-4364 • 12-5pm Sat 2/9. ��

A festive luncheon to beneﬁt Friendship Center • Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, Reagan Room, 633 E.

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�� Review by Alex Henteloff Special to CASA

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WRECK-IT RALPH: A video game villain wants

to be a hero and sets out to fulﬁll his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives • UCSB AS Program Bd • Isla Vista Theater • Free w/ UCSB access card • 893-3536 • 7:30 & 10pm Tu, 2/5.

THE HOUSE I LIVE IN: From dealer to grieving

mother, this ﬁlm captures heart-wrenching stories from individuals at all levels of America’s War on Drugs • Cup of Culture • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm We • 2/6.

�� Animated Short: Head Over Heels • UCSB Pollock Theater • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Wed • 2/6. OSCAR NOMINEES- BEST FOREIGN FILMS: KON-TIKI: When anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl

develops a theory that native Polynesians came originally from the Americas rather than Asia, his ideas are dismissed by the scientiﬁc community. Also, Animated Short: Paperman • UCSB Pollock Theater • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Thurs • 2/7. THE FUTURE OF THE PAST SERIES: SPARROWS: Molly, the eldest child at a baby farm

hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of. Screening, Q&A, book signing, & reception • UCSB Pollock Theater • $20/$10 • 893-4637 • 7pm Tue • 2/10.

OSCAR NOMINEES- BEST FOREIGN FILMS: AMOUR: In the ﬁnal months of her life, a retired

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music teacher and her husband of sixty years struggle with the debilitating effects of two strokes on both her health and her quality of life. Also,

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

DRAMADOGS WORKSHOPS

Satiate your theatrical desires through innovative, evocative, professional instruction in classes of Body-Centered Acting • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $15/$25 • 687.6805 • 111pm Sa • 2/2 & 3/16. SB HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT [A BROADWAY REVUE]

Student directed production featuring numbers from Broadway musicals including The Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, Avenue Q, West Side Story, Oliver!, and more • SB High School Theatre, 700 E. Anapamu St • $10/$5 • 888-979-3667 • 7pm Fr-Sa • Through 2/2. ENSEMBLE THEATRE CO: THE LIAR

A comic tale of love and mistaken identity set in the 17th century and told in rhyming verse • Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara St • $40-$65 • 965-5400 • Opening Night: 8pm Sa (2/9); 8pm Tu-Sa, 2 & 7pm Su, 4pm Sat (2/16) • 2/7-2/24. ELEMENTS THEATRE COLLECTIVE: OR

A Restoration Period farce with a modern twist, Or, takes place in 1660’s London, following one hectic evening in the life of Aphra Behn, poet, spy, and soon to be the ﬁrst professional female playwright • RSVP for free tickets • 232-4382 • 8pm Fr (2/1) at Curtis Studio of Dance, 4915 9th St • 8pm Sa-Su (2/2-2/3) at Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave • 8pm Fr-Sa (2/8-2/9) Fishbon Pescadrome, 101 S. Quarantina St • 2pm Su (2/10) Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu St • Through 2/10. SPEAKING OF STORIES: STORIES FROM THE NEW YORKER

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Joe Spano reading Means of Suppressing Demonstrations by Shani Boianjiu; Nancy Kawalek reading The Stone Mattress by Margaret Atwood; and Tom Hinshaw reading Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy • Center Stage Theatre • $15/$25 • 963-0408 • 2pm Su & 7:30pm Mo, 2/10 & 2/11. RUBICON THEATRE: FOOD CONFESSIONS

Looking for the perfect recipe for laughter? Start with a juicy culinary obsession; add a saucy comic writer, a delectable director and ﬁve appetizing actors. Food Confessions is a deliciously original new comedy! • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $35-$49 • 6672900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • Through 2/24.

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1535 Santa Barbara St • Free • 450-6681 • 2-4pm Sun 2/3.

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��American Songwriter with

special guests Leni Stern and Kirstin Candy • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 7pm Tu 2/5.

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program featuring outstanding students and vocal faculty • Karl Geiringer Hall UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 8pm Wed 2/6.

��Performing her new album “Peace

Photo by J. Gilbert

Becomes You” • SOhO • $23 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Thu 2/7.

�� Music of Linda Holland, Emma Lou Diemer and cellist Jackie Greenshields • First United Methodist Church, Anapamu & Garden Sts • $12/$8 • 7pm Fri 2/1.

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guitarist Mak Grgic • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • 565-7140 • 8pm Fri, 2/8.

��An evening of

classical piano from a master musician • St. Mark’s In The Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos • $25 • 688-4933 • 7:30pm Fri 2/8.

��All-women rock band • Wildcat, 15 W. Ortega St • Free • 689-6683 • 8-10pm Fri 2/8. ��By Linda Newlin for Community Film Studio of SB • Marjorie Luke Theater, SB Junior High • $50/$20/$10 • 729-1663 • 7pm Fri 2/8 & 9. ��Traditional

mariachi from Los Angeles • Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd • Free • 893-5037 • 7pm Fri 2/8.

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Flutist Andrea Di Maggio performs • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • 565-7140 • 8pm Sat, 2/9.

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winning singer/songwriter • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Av • $15 • 403-2639 • 7:30pm Sat 2/9.

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evening with pianist Carl Sonny Leyland • Butler Event Center, 3744 State St • $10/Members free • jghere@machinearts.com • 7pm Sat 2/9.

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premiere with State Street Ballet of new Firebird with other orchestra works • Granada Theaetre • $36-$130 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat 2/9 & 3pm Sun 2/10.

��19th Century Jewish composers from Berlin and Vienna • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall UCSB • $15/$7/Patrons $50 • 893-3660 • 3pm Su 2/10. ��Traditional mariachi from Los Angeles • Marjorie Luke Theatre, SBJH • Free • 884-4087x7 • 7pm Su 2/10

Library • Free • 969-7634 • 3pm Sat, 2/9.

with Olodum singer Ney Rios and samba-raggae band Batucaxe • SOhO • $15 • 245-5615 • 9:30pm Sat 2/2.

��Guest professor for electro-acoustic composition presents a concert of his music • Geiringer Hall (Mus 1250) UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 7pm Sat 2/9. ��Traditional

mariachi from Los Angeles • Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St • Free • 343-2939 • 4 & 7:30pm Sat 2/9.

Photo by Joslyn Duncan

SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 9pm Fri 2/1.

using a cappella singing to bring comfort and ease to those who are dying • Unitarian Society Parish Hall,

��Jon Nathan directs an all Steve Reich program • Geiringer Hall (Music Room 1250) UCSB • $15/$7 • 893-3261 • 8pm Thu 2/7.

��Faculty Artist Recital with Neil Di Maggio piano • Westmont College • Free • 565-6000 • 8pm Sa 2/9.

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

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��Winners of the prestigious People’s Choice Award • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35-$75 • 686-0855 • 8pm Thu 2/7.

Review By Daniel Kepl / CASA

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��Celebrating his new CD of original songs • Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St Santa Ynez • $10 • 686-4785 • 7pm Wed, 2/6.

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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

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

MAGICAL VILLA $10,500,000 This villa abounds in elegance & romance, aprox 13 acres in Carpinteria’s foothills. 6 bdrm suites + guest quarters, infinity pool, 2 lakes. 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 BEACH HOUSE $8,800,000 Located at the north end of Sand Point. Newly constructed 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, 3300+/- sqft on a 1.13 parcel. Incredible coastal views. John Henderson, 805.689.1066

JUST LISTED $8,500,000 Newer Mediterranean estate w/ ocean, & mountain views. 4bd/6ba main house, infinity dipping pool, spa. 9+ acre, 1bd casita, room for horses. Riskin/Regan 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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SUMMIT ESTATE $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

BEAUTY, EVERLASTING DESIGN$5,795,000

BEAUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN $5,295,000

Gated ocean view home w/ gorgeous landscape. Extensive re-build in 2010, attention to quality & detail. Rolling lawns, beautiful pool & spa. Ted Campbell, 805.886.1175

JUST LISTED $4,500,000 Ocean Views on 2 usable Hope Ranch Acres. stunning & spectacular home Rebuilt in 2007, blends stately with simple, function with quality. Adrienne Schuele, 805.452.3960

JUST REDUCED $3,995,000 Commanding ocean views and gorgeous sunsets. Remodeled in 2000 and meticulously maintained. Located in desirable Rincon Beach location. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

JUST LISTED $3,975,000 Existing home & pool are well-placed for future expansion & the +/- 5 acre estate site holds many possibilities. 960eastmountain.com Kelly Knight, 805.895.4406

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

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

OCEAN VIEW TUSCAN $3,895,000 www.302WoodleyRoad.com, Wonderful Hochhauser-Blatter AIA designed home with amazing integration of interior & exterior space. Beverly Palmer, 805.452.7985

JUST LISTED $3,595,000 On 1+ gorgeous acre & consisting of 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Main level master suite & 4th bedroom/office. 2 upstairs bedrooms w/ balconies. Gregg Leach, 805.886.9000

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

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

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $2,500,000 Two bedroom 2.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Emily McBride, 805.252.2773

IMPRESSIVE VIEW $2,350,000 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

Completed in ‘08. Masterpiece blending luxurious detailing w/comfort. Main flr master, gsthse, barn, pool, wine rm, 2.9 serene acres, views. Colleen Parent Beall, 805.895.5881

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ROMANTIC, REMODELED $1,795,000 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

JUST LISTED $1,795,000 Magnificent Mesa home close to Washington School, shopping & parks. Live the Santa Barbara beach lifestyle in this recently remodeled jewel. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

JUST LISTED $1,749,500 This residence has undergone a thorough remodel including an all new kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, landscape & other upgrades. Jack Maxwell, 805.969.0178

COUNTRY STYLE $1,595,000 Remodeled home on .4 acre. 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 fireplaces, entertaining deck, garden, charm & ambiance create a magical setting for this property. John Sener, 805.331.7402

CHARMING ENGLISH TUDOR$1,465,000

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY $1,395,000

JUST LISTED $1,149,000 2 bed/2.5 bath boasts impeccable decor, top of the line appliances & fixtures, master suite w/ocean vws & 2 patios & attached 2 car garage! Marcy Bazzani, 805.717.0450

CATHEDRAL OAKS ESTATES $949,000 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

NEW LISTING $879,000 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with spacious rooms, private master suite, & family room with fireplace. RV or boat parking next to 3 car garage. Carol/Toni, 805.689.7976

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

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

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family rm, detached studio, sep. office, 2-car garage, ample storage & flexible living. www.SanRoqueTudor.com Kelly Knight, 805.895.4406

Elizabeth Wagner, 805.895.1467

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From the sea to the mountains, Village Properties is sure to have the perfect home for you. Browse through hundreds of homes right on your phone! FABULOUS REMODEL $850,000 2 story residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Beautiful mountain views from all north facing windows & backyard perfect for entertaining. Carey/Mark, 805.689.6262

DUAL LIVING $829,000 3/1 upstairs has veranda, fireplace & French doors that open to a patio & terraced gardens. The 1/1 downstairs has a separate entrance. Louis/Susan Manzo, 805.895.6918

JUST LISTED $749,000 Home has vaulted ceilings, wood floors & brick fireplace. Large backyard is ideal for entertaining. Desirable Vieja Valley School District. Kevin Hall, 805.451.9998

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CARRIAGE HILL $725,000 Beautiful private single level 2 bed 2 bath Carriage Hill adjacent to Hope Ranch with large courtyard for Santa Barbara outdoor living. Susan Jordano, 805.680.9060

JUST LISTED $585,000 Duplex consists of 1bd/1bth with full kitchen & living room in each unit. Both have their own electrical & gas meters with private patios. Christina Ruelas, 805.452.9931

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$450,000 CALIFORNIA COTTAGE With touches of yesteryear. Do something special with one of the few basements in the SB area. R-3 lot. Property has soils issues. Carol Kruckenberg, 805.705.9297

RARELY AVAILABLE $255,700 A refreshing diverse town home built as SB AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Hi ceilings, small laundry rm in unit, large secured storage area, 1 carport. Patricia/Anita, 805.565.4547

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Isla Vista (detail) by Erika P. Rodriguez on view at Gallery 27 at Brooks Institute ��

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�� 909 State St • 845-3900 • New works from a few of Plum Goods’ favorite artists, including Matti Berglund, Lily Lambert, and Tami Snow. Plus a great assortment of gifts and goodies for Valentine’s Day. www.plumgoodsstore.com

� Aspen in Fog, Boulder Mountain, Utah by Charles Cramer on view at Lumnos Gallery

�� Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Naked Voices is UCSB’s ﬁrst coed a cappella group and SB’s favorite singing sensation! Founded in 2000, they have produced three albums, won several awards and entertains UCSB’s students, staff, faculty and the community. www.sites.google.com/site/sbnakedvoices

�� 1528 State St • 962-6444 •Artist reception for a group show Mixed Bouquet highlighting fresh and colorful works by pastelist Carrie Givens, oil painter Laurel Mines & watercolorist Mike Rider. www.divineinspiration.us � ��

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� ��1226 State St • 845-7571 • This newly opened downtown store is featuring students of the Brooks Institute of Photography, including: Samantha Lopez, Pail Lee, Tony Kum, Bella Juliana and Hampus Alexander Bjorklund. www.metropolitansb.com � ��21 W Anapamu St • 805-962-5322 • Ms. Re’s distinctive work, combining free verse, vibrant color, & geometric forms is visually arresting & intellectually stimulating. She has coined the term “cognitive art” to describe her works of acrylic on Plexiglas, stone, glass, & metal. www.rain.org/~karpeles/sb.html � ��11 W Anapamu St • 568-1400 • The work of Japanese artist Kaori Fukuyama who is fascinated by the paradox & dualistic qualities of our society as well as within herself. She works with minimal shapes and maximum color and light, searching for a visual expression of her cultural and spiritual identity. www.artamo.com

�� 23 E Canon Perdido St • 965-6448 • RED: The Motivation to Passion an exhibition curated by Linda Saccoccio. Enter the romantic zone of February 14th, as local artists will explore color & curves to reveal their perspective on the color RED. Serving temptuous chocolates and refreshing wines while Cupid Kono engages the piano. www.casasb.com �� 123 E Canon Perdido St • 965-0093 • Visit the Santa Barbara Presidio for living history vignettes by candlelight. Hear the comandante converse with ofﬁcials, see a visiting padre write his memoirs, listen to a soldado as he plays his guitar, & experience the music & dances of early California. www.sbthp.org

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�� 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Terrace • 966-5373 • Forum Lounge: Zackary Drucker, Bring Your Own Body: The Story of Lynn Harris. Weaving autobiographical text, live narration & photographs from the archive of Intersex pioneer Lynn Edwards Harris, Zackary Drucker inserts her own commentary on Harris’ contributions to the world, while addressing her own experience as a “gender con-artist.” Recommended for mature audiences. 5pm Happy Hour & 7pm performance. www.sbcaf.org

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�� 128 E Canon Perdido St • 966-3334 • Joan Tanner’s In Direct Dialogue. Tanner is one of SB’s most prestigious artists with works in numerous collections. This exhibition includes a selection of media spanning her brilliant career. www.janedeeringgallery.com

�� Paseo Nuevo Center Court • Lark Batteau & Riccardo Morrison join forces to form a new contact dance improvisation troupe: Sahaja. Presentations utilize themes & open & closed score formats. Gregory Beeman, keyboard & accordion artist, provides original & spontaneous music for the dancers. Featuring Phases of Love. www.scotttopperproductions.com

��1130 State St • 963-4364 • California Dreaming:

Plein-Air Painting from San Francisco to San Diego offers early 20th-century paintings celebrating the topography from San Francisco to San Diego. Family 1st Thursday5:30–7:30pm: Build a collection of hollow & solid hanging iconic or personal symbols from modeling compound, wire, foil, & ﬁlament, then ﬁnish with layers of metallic acrylic paint inspired by Martin Kkersels’ Charm series. www.sbma.net

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� ��7 & 11 E Anapamu St • 730-1460 • The opening of an exhibition of new work by Robin Gowen bringing together her iconic views of California landscapes & new scenes from Africa. Also: An Even Dozen: 12 works x 12 Artists, Meredith Brooks Abbott: At Home in Paradise, & Winter Salon. www.sullivangoss.com � ��40 E Anapamu St • 962-7653 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association present a juried show of diverse media. Laguna Blanca students will sing Eastern European songs. www.sbplibrary.org � ��1114 State St #26, La Arcada Ct • 884-1938 • Santa

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Barbara historian Neal Graffy offers images of Santa Barbara Then & Now. The side-by-side comparison of images present a fascinating journey through Santa Barbara as it was & as it currently is. Celebrate the just released book Santa Barbara Then & Now. www.sbarts.net

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�� 1114 State St #8, La Arcada Ct • 965-6611 • Artist of the Month: James

Dow presents Interesting Scenes from Here & There. 24 years of painting around the world, Europe, South America, & California, including his 5 recent paintings from Cuba. Featured artists include Iben Vestergaard, Katy Zappala, Julia Laraway, & Virginia Butterﬁeld. www.sbartassoc.org

�� 1114 State St #22, La Arcada Ct • 722-4338 • An avant garde Paris Jewelry

• February is National Heart Month. Stop by for interactive, healthy & educational resources to keep your heart healthy & ﬁght the #1 killer of women: heart disease. www.goredsb.com

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Trunk Show: Ooo La La - just in time for Valentine’s Day! Find something really fantastic for yourself or for someone you love. Serving up local jazz and wine. www.studioencanto.com

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�� 740 State St Suite #1 • 698-5329 • Santa Barbara’s newest home design boutique. SB designer Hayley Bridges, along with the team at Brothers of Industry, provide locally designed & manufactured furniture & lighting pieces and an array of home décor items including vintage finds, local art, reclaimed wood pieces, & custom furniture. www.brothersofindustry.com �� 27 E De La Guerra St • 962-8347 • Featuring Recent Additions: A collection of works by early California artist. Featuring etchings by Edward Borein and Carl Oscar Borg. Impressionist paintings by Fernand Lungren, Ray Strong, William Ritschel, Thomas McGlynn, John Wesley Cotton and others. www.jamesmainfineart.com �� 136 E De La Guerra St • 966-1601 • Carl Oscar Borg’s Spirit of the West includes seven never-before-exhibited pieces reflecting his passion for the American West & Southwest. Enjoy a romantic evening with music by guitarist Tony Ybarra, wine, & more. Family friendly activity from 5-7pm. www.santabarbaramuseum.com �� 634 Anacapa St • 965-7111 • Gallery Acero presents work by D.W. Kern, a non-objective painter viewing his work as a means of communication. Also: original home furnishings & sculpture. Tour of the historic ironworking shop, sample home brew & mingle with the staff. www.sbforge.com ��

�� 105 E Anapamu St • 568-3990 • The County Arts Commission presents: 2012 award-winning local designs selected by a jury of architects, chosen from the diverse ﬁeld of work submitted to the AIA Design Awards Competition. The 2012 Jury: Larry Scarpa, FAIA; Michael W. Folonis, FAIA, & Tibby Rothman, LA Weekly Architectural Critic. Also: Kids Draw Architecture 23rd Gallery Exhibition. www.sbartscommission.org

27 E Cota St • 690-4913 • Brooks Institute alumni looks at aspects of culture that draw together crowds. In Tamiesie’s case, photographs of ‘Our Lady of the Rock’ document a ritual where people ﬂock to see an apparition. In Robbins’ case, the photographs are of bands that she and thousands of others gather to listen to. We Came For This offers a glimpse at what draws us together. www. brooks.edu I www.facebook. com/brooksgallery27

�� 1115 State St • 687-6401 • Work by Michael Miller, including major record label album covers, iconic supermodels of the 90’s, and the biggest in rap and jazz. Influenced by Peter Lindberg, Paulo Roversi, & Javier Vallhonrat, Miller developed a method of cross processing film for black & white photographs. www.akomplice_clothing.com �� 1103-A State St • 966-1707 • On a Whim: Pali X Mano’s whimsical paintings on acrylic. The bold, imaginative colors & shapes of SB’s Summer Solstice artist will warm the heart just in time for Valentines’s Day. Also, a silver jewelry trunk show by Dahlia Designs & Kit Heath. A wine tasting of Bella Rosa Galleries 2009 Cabernet to benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Ctr of SB. Guitar by Travis Loughridge. www.bellarosasb.com

China Cove at Point Lobos State Park by James Dow on view at Gallery 113

�� 921 State St • 335-2424 • Scott Gauthier designs & molds each piece himself, creating distinctive works of art that reveal his contemporary vision.Gauthier is a top gemstone collector. Make sure that your sophisticated Valentine has the opportunity to wear art! www.jewelrybygauthier.com

Santa Barbara Mission by Carl Oscar Borg (1879-1947) on view at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Courtesy Annelie and Barry Lockton.

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