CASA Magazine: February 14, 2014 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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ENCORE SEASON

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Photo by Stefan Nimmesgern

�� Soprano Juliane Banse �� The principal sponsors for the performance and master classes with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra are Audrey and Timothy Fisher; Luci and Rich Janssen; Ellen and Peter O. Johnson; Susan and Craig McCaw; and Sara Miller McCune.

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Proudly Sponsored By

BIG NAMES. SMALL ROOM. THIS TUES! FEB 18 JACK DEJOHNETTE, JOE LOVANO, ESPERANZA SPALDING, LEO GENOVESE ��

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PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP

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CHARLES LLOYD SANGAM

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The concert is also funded in part by the Community Events & Festivals Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.

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Photo by Richard Schuster

NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL: NOW 60

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Reviving 5,000 years of civilization

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Open Sunday 2-4 • 2860 Miradero Drive San Roque Condo - more like a home than an apartment.

Delightful single story unit with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths in a private location off the street. Tastefully remodeled offering high cathedral ceilings, ﬁreplace, cooks kitchen and garden space in the patio. Single car garage and community pool. $665,000

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www.ChrisCasebeer.com

CA DRE License # 00444968

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Small Gems An Exhibition of 8”x 8”

Fine Original Paintings Featured Artists Bela Bacsi Eli Cedrone Yen-Ching Chang CM Cooper

Roger Durling, SBIFF Exec. Dir.; Matt Livadary, Director of Best Doc Film Queens And Cowboys: A Straight Year On The Gay Rodeo; and Charles Donelan, SB Independent

Nancy Davidson Camille Dellar

Robert Redford received the American Riviera Award for his inﬂuence on American cinema

Ellie Freudenstein Rick Garcia Vincent Giarrano Cynthia Hamilton Derek Harrison Maurice Harvey Ray Hunter Brent Jensen Terry Miura John Modesitt

Carol Marsh and Diana Starr Langley with Nina and Eric Phillips at the UGG Pavilion

Douglas Morgan Tibor Nagy Alexander Orlov Paul Panossian Diane Lane presented Bruce Dern with SBIFF’s Modern Master Award

Jason Sacran Ann Sanders Frank Serrano Nathaniel Skousen Eric Slayton Thalia Stratton

Filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris received the 2014 Social Justice Documentary Award from Geoff Greene, Fund for SB

Ezra Suko Hsin-Yao Tseng Albin Veselka Ralph Waterhouse

ARTISTS RECEPTION

Father Larry Gosselin and SB County Supervisor Janet Wolfe

February 15th 4-7pm

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Sacha Hazanov and Filmmaker Elena Hazanov

Cinema Vanguard recipients Martin Scorese and Leonardo DeCaprio

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

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Luci Janssen, Angela McEwan (Nebraska), and Rich Janssen

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Dana Morrow and the Roadshow Media Crew Robert Adams and Doug Stone, SBIFF Board President

Oprah Winfrey received the Montecito Award

George Merino and Kristy Merino Beezhan Tulu

Leonard Maltin

Richard Linklater, Julie Delphy, and Ethan Hawke of the Closing Film team - Before Midnight The Lutah team - Tracy Rochestie, Melinda Gandars, John Woodward, Hilary Burkemper, Christine Smigel, Laura Bridley, and Gretchen Lieff

Chris Lancashire and Catherine Gee

Dr. Dan Launspach

Jennifer Leeds, Robert “Bob” Redford, and Neda DeMayo at the Return to Freedom Beneﬁt

Steve Jacobsen, Jim Bechtel and Vanessa Patterson Bechtel

SBIFF Board Chairman Jeff Barbakow, Bob Veloz, Colin Cowie, Marlene Veloz, Margo Barbakow, and Chef Mollie

David Mendoza and Angie Bertucci

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

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SBIFF 3rd Weekend! ��

Friday February 14th, 2014

7:00 PM – Noble 8 - �� 9:30 PM – BFFs - �� “Satellite Beach” - ��

Saturday February 15th, 2014 11:00 AM – Lutah 2:00 PM – Bauyr (Little Brother) - ��

Leo DeCaprio received the Vanguard Award

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4:30 PM – Queens & Cowboys: A Straight Year on The Gay Rodeo - ��“Tome of the Unknown” - �� 7:00 PM – God’s Slave - �� 9:30 PM - 1982

Sunday February 16th, 2014

11:00 AM – The Broken Circle Breakdown 2:00 PM – Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People - �� 4:30 PM – Eastern Boys - �� 7:00 PM – For A Woman ADMISSION POLICY: All screenings are free to the public and in fairness to the entire community, seating is on a ﬁrst-come ﬁrst-served basis. Saving seats will NOT be allowed inside the theatre.

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

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Web marketing seminar by Taylor Reaume • Verde Restaurant, 532 State St • Lunch/$20 • (800) 605-4988 • 12:30-2pm Fri.

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

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

World-class chamber music • Hahn Hall, Music Academy • $22/$45 • 884-8430 • 1pm & 7:30pm Fri, 2/14. ��

With Gary Mule Deer • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $75-$115 • 686-0855 • 8pm Fri, 2/14.

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For children ages 0 to 3 & their families. Builds early literacy skills through music and movement • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 10:30am Fri.

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Meet gallery artists, enjoying local wine & appetizers & live entertainment • Jade Now Gallery, 14 Parker Way • Free • 448-2199 • 6-10pm Fri, 2/14 & 7-10pm Sat, 2/15.

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

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With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 5-6pm Fri. ��

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

Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10amNoon Fri.

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Actor, writer, stand-up comedian & author • Lobero Theatre • $32-$52.50 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/14. ��

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Great people, ﬁne wine & endless possibilities • Corks n’ Crowns, 32 Anacapa St $40 • (310) 310-0746 • 811pm Fri, 2/14. ��

Cocktail reception, romantic candlelight dinner, operatic arias & duets performed by the cast of Opera SB’s Falstaff • Four Seasons Biltmore Resort, Loggia Ballroom • $275 • 898-3890 • 5:30pm Fri, 2/14. ��

Learn how you can ﬁght heart disease & live a healthy life • Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd • $125 • 963-8862 • 10am-1:30pm Fri, 2/14. ��

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Multiple Engagements: Complexity in Human Involvement • McCune Rm, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 9am Fri, 2/14-2/16. ��

Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm Fri.

A luncheon sojourn to Italy through the experiences of Nigel McGilchrist, art historian & travel writer • SB Club, 1105 Chapala St • $90 • 569-3908 • 12-2pm Fri, 2/14. ��

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Gather at Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr for guided walks • Free w/ $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sat.

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Explores Rancho Arbolado with Fred & Larry • Directions emailed • $25/Wildling Museum Members $20 • 686-8315 • 9-11:30AM Sat, 2/15. ��

Farewell My Country • Curious Cup Bookstore, 5285 Linden Ave, Carp • Free • 1-3pm Sat, 2/15. ��

Creating a Personal Archive: What Do We Need to Think About? • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave • Free • 886-5438 • 9:30am-noon Sat, 2/15. ��

How to Shake the Shakes: Brain Pacemaker Stills Tremors & Parkinson’s • Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort • Free • 310-571-5741 • 9am-noon Sat, 2/15.

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With pianist Héléne Grimaud • Granada • $38-$133 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat, 2/15 & 3pm Su, 2/16. ��

Kids earn a badge with the help of a Cachuma Park Naturalist • Lake Cachuma • $2 + Park admission • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30pm Sat.

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Mark Dendy is looking for at least 20 adults to participate in the creation & performance of his new work Dystopian Distractions! (3/21-4/26) • SB Centre for Aerial Arts, 810 E. Gutierez St #B • shecaldwell@gmail.com • 2/15-19.

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With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 9:15-10:15am Sat. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carpinteria Av • $10-$15 •

Esperanza Spalding

�� Craig Aud, Museum of Art • $7/Members $5 • 9634364 • 3pm Su, 2/16.

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An American in the Ottoman Navy: Adm. Bucknam Pasha • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 2pm Su, 2/16.

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Performing music they created in Buffalo Springﬁeld, Poco, Loggins & Messina, Souther-Hillman-Furay • Lobero Theatre • $50-$255 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sat, 2/15.

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What to do when the Law of Attraction doesn’t work • Center of the Heart, 487 N Turnpike Rd • $10 • 9644861 • 1-3pm Mon, 2/16.

Celebrate love & dance the night away • Muddy Waters • $7 • 966-9328 • 7pm Sat, 2/15.

Author of The Passionate Vegetable demonstrates healthy menu offerings • Viva Oliva, 651 Paseo Nuevo Mall, #207 • $35/$40 • 705-1692 • 6-8pm Su, 2/16.

Sgt. Sandra Brown, a candidate for Sheriff • Montecito Country Club • $25 • 684-3858 • 11:30am Sat, 2/15.

Midnight Song • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 2pm Su, 2/16.

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30 minute meditation practice & a special lunch menu • Alchemy Arts, 35 W. Haley • $20 • 899-8811 • Mon & Wed. La Cas de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Mon. ��

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

Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mon, Fri.

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Valentine’s-themed train trip to SLO & return • South Coast Railroad Museum • $129/$139 • 964-3540 • 10:20am Sat, 2/15 & 2/16. ��

UCSB Extension course • off campus site TBA • $325/$275 • 893-7974 • 9am-Noon Sat, 2/1-2/22.

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

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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 9-10am Sat.

�� Play With Me, Learn With Me for caregivers of children 1-3 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 10:15-11:30am Sat thru 2/25.

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Pianist Hélène Grimaud

705-3426 • 11-12:15am Sat.

Two-for-one tasting discount, free gourmet caramels, & complimentary glass of Rosé • Pali Wine Co, 116 E Yanonali St • (818) 322-7183 • 11am-7pm Fri, 2/14-15.

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With Ayurveda, exploring apiculture from a holistic & biodynamic approach • Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $35 • 969-5031 • 2-6pm Su, 2/16.

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Paul Fried, Suzanne Duffy, Bryan Pezzone, piano • Trinity Episcopal Church • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 2/16. ��

Lobero Theatre • $30 • 963-0761 • 8pm Su, 2/16.

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

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

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Vote for your favorite • Franklin Elementary, 1111 E. Mason St • $10/$5 • 897-3702 • 9am-2pm Su, 2/16.

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

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

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Carrillo Recreation Center Studio 1, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-15 • 897-2519 • 10-11:15am Mon.

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Carrillo Rec Ctr garden, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 705-3426 • 3-4:15pm Mon.

Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Su. Strength, awareness, character & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $20 • 899-8811 • 10:30am Su. Enrollment counseling sessions, Affordable Care Act • Lazy Acres Café • Free • 962-0292 • 3-4pm Su.

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This time a virtual tour of fabled Byzantium • Mary

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

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

Ricardo Castro, conductor, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano • Granada Theatre • $33-$88 • 899-2222 • 8pm Mon, 2/17.. ��

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

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

Trampoline & Tumbling, ages 4-16 • SB Gymnastics Club, 4179 State St • Free intro class • Call for times 683-1724 • Tu-Thu, Sat. ��

Enhancing storytime with her beautiful voice & trusty guitar • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Tues, 2/18.

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

Three mile walk, jog, or run with the Canary Hotel’s general manager, Caroline Dyal • Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St • Free • 884-0300 • 6:30am Tu & 6:30pm Thu. ��

Grief support groups • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 • Free • 563-8820x110 • noon, Tues.

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Her new book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $15/$10 • 893-3535 • 8pm Tues, 2/18.

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To Grow or Not to Grow: Post-Recession Challenges Facing UC • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Tues, 2/18. ��

The Erotic Life of Racism, Explained • MCC Lounge UCSB • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Tues, 2/18. ��

Learn how to sign up & use Gmail • Central Library • Free • 564-5623 • 3pm Tues, 2/18. ��

10-week program • Ridley-Tree Ed Ctr • $485/Members $400 • 884-6441 • 6pm-9pm Tues, thru 3/18. ��

Eight-week session culminating in an Improv Showcase • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $125/$96 returning • 284-2622 • 6:30-8:30pm Tues, thru 2/28.

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

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

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 3:30-4:30pm Wed.

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Ian Lessing presentation on the world’s most versatile camera, GoPro • Petrini’s, 5711 Calle Real • Free • 967-2866 • 6-8pm Wed, 2/19. ��

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Develop your acting & public speaking skills • Center Stage Theater • $200 • 963-0408 • 6pm Wed, thru 3/12.

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Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm Wed.

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Organization for the defense & equal rights of SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 1st & 3rd Wed.

Procrastination is genius in disguise • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Tues, 2/18. Maurice Lord teaches actors how to sharpen their tools • $250 (8wks) • Register: 969-5637 • 7pm Tues. ��

With Esperanza Spalding, Leo Genovese & The Spring Quartet • Lobero Theatre • $40/$50 • 963-0761 • 8pm Tues, 2/18.

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

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Enhancing storytime with her beautiful voice & trusty guitar • Solvang Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Wed, 2/19.

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

Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Wed & Sat. ��

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Jeff Cole’s The Slight Edge • Granada Book Shop, 1224 State St • Free • 845-1818 • 6pm Wed, 2/19. ��

Topics to be discussed include the California Dream Act legislation, the ﬁnancial aid application process & the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals legislation • SB High Cafeteria • Free • 453-7208 • 6-8pm Wed, 2/19.

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SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Wed, 2/19.

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

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

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

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

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

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

English/Spanish for adults & caregivers of bereaved children • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 • Free • RSVP 563-8820x110 • 5:30-7pm Weds, 2/19-4/19. ��

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

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

Tons of activities, bargains, tastings & more • Solvang • Info: (877) 327-2656 • all day Wed, 2/19. Year-End Wrap-Up & Year Ahead projections • Hotel Corque, 400 Alisal Rd • $30 • 688-0701 • Noon-2pm Wed, 2/19. ��

SB Cottage Hosp Central Courtyard • Free • Noon5pm Wed.

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Enhancing storytime with her beautiful voice & trusty guitar • Goleta Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Thu, 2/20.

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With Jessica Kolbe • Jewish Federation, 524 Chapala St • $7-$10 • 705-3426 • 3:30-4:30pm Thu. ��

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With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carp Ave, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 5:30-6:45 pm Thu. ��

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Review By Daniel Kepl / CASA

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�� The Calder Quartet will perform at Hahn Hall on Thursday, February 20th �� 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. ��

• Free • 893-8411 • 7:30pm Thu, 2/20.

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Rowing the North Atlantic from New York to England • Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy • $10/Members free • 962-8404x115 • 7pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Speculative Architecture • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo, upstairs • Free • RSVP: 966-5373 • 5-6pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Learn how to post an ad on Craigslist • Central Library • Free • 564-5623 • 3pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Reading highlights of the book with discussion • Central Library • Free • 564-5633 • 6pm Thu, 2/20. ��

The Inner Travelers Guidebook to Moyo • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Thu, 2/20.

Leading scholars, activists & attorneys discuss obscenity, indecency & media policy • Pollock Theater • Free • 8935903 • 5pm Thu, 2/20 & 9:30-5:45pm Fri, 2/21.

An Intimate History of the African Revolution: Kwame Nkrumah and the Women in Question • HSSB 4080 UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 5pm Thu, 2/20.

Praise Song: 150 Years of American Indian Art • Museum of Natural History • $10/$8 • 682-4711x170 • 7-9pm Thu, 2/20.

Akturk’s Regimes of Ethnicity and Nationhood in Germany, Russia, and Turkey • Lane Rm 3rd ﬂoor, Ellison Hall UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Thu, 2/20.

Workshop on Sudoku, a popular number puzzle • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd • Free • 4pm Thu 2/20.

UCSB Extension • $235/$285 • 893-7974 • 6:309:30pm Thu, 2/6-3/13.

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The Recovery of Nazi-Looted Art: The Bloch-Bauer Klimt Paintings • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 8pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Narrative Care, Ancient and Modern • McCune Conf Rm, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Thu, 2/20. ��

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Over twenty-ﬁve years of acquiring hard-earned experience and expertise.

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An open mic for anyone to artistically express themselves • Biko Garage, 6612 Sueño Rd Isla Vista

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Train to lead 90-minute docent tours of the 1920s 11acre estate • Free • 565-5653 • 9:30am Thu, thru 3/20. ��

Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Thu. ��

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

Character analysis plus acting craft • Center Stage Theater • $200 • 963-0408 • 6pm Th, thru 3/13.

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

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With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Thu. Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $30 • 899-8811 • 5pm Thu.

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UCSB Arts & Lectures • Hahn Hall, Music Academy • $30/$9 • 893-3535 • 7pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Opera SB Studio Artists perform opera arias • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 898-3890 • Noon Thu, 2/20. ��

Singer, songwriter • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Winner of the Country Music Assn’s Horizon Award • Chumash Casino • $35-$55 • 686-0855 • 8pm Thu, 2/20.

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

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Students will compete in the annual county spelling bee • County Education Aud, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd • Free • 964-4710x5222 • 9am-3:30pm Thu, 2/20. ��

Paint, listen to music & enjoy refreshments • The Barn Gallery, 128 W Ortega, #6 • $30 + canvas fee • 707391-0400 • 6-9pm Thu.

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Enhancing storytime with her beautiful voice & trusty guitar • Eastside Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Fri, 2/21. Photo by David Bazemore

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Ryan Camou as the Prince and Lilit Hogtanian as Snow White

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To learn more about local AB 540 resources, events, and support networks, please visit www. ab540coalition.org

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hive designs & bee-health • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $75 includes lunch • 9:30am-3:30pm Sat, 2/22. ��

Author of The Wes Anderson Collection • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 845-2222 • 7-9pm Sat, 2/22. ��

10 week class provides the foundational curriculum to become a natural reserve docent • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • $320/$160 • 9am-2pm Sat, 22/22-5/10. ��

Hiking the Condor Trail • Wildling Museum • $5/Members Free • 686-8315 • 3pm Sat, 2/22. ��

Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • Free • 8933535 • 3pm Sat, 2/22. ��

Adults are invited to play a literary version of Bingo • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 3:30pm Sat, 2/22.

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A collaborative collection of premier works by SB choreographers & dancers • Center Stage Theater • $22$53 • 963-0408 • 8pm Fri, 2/21 & 2 & 8pm Sat, 2/22. Wildcat Lounge, 15 W Ortega St • $5 cover • bethamine@cox.net • 7:30pm Fri, 2/21.

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Recent poet laureate Paul Willis will host • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo, upstairs • $5/$3 • 565-7174 • 7pm Sat, 2/22. ��

Chamber music by local musicians • Faulkner Galllery • Free • 969-7183 • 3pm Sat, 2/22.

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Talk About Santa Barbara Treasures • SBCC Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St • $10 • 687-3322 • 7-9pm Fri, 2/21. The Employee: A Political History • HSSB 4041 UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri, 2/21. Presentation for new Medicare beneﬁciaries to better understand the health care program • HICAP ofﬁce, 524 Chapala St • Free • 928-5663 • 1-3pm Fri, 2/21.

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Actor, songwriter & musician in a show beneﬁting Unity Shoppe • Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez • $40 • 686-4785 • 6:30 & 9:30pm Sat, 2/22.

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Blues, RB.Rock/Rod • Reds Wine Bar, 211 Helena St • No cover • 8:30-11:30pm Sat, 2/22.

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Demeter’s Choice: A Portrait of My Grandmother as a Young Artist • Mary Craig Aud, Museum of Art • $7/ Members $5 • 963-4364 • $7/$5 Members • 3pm Su, 2/23. Photographer Jodi Cobb talk titled Stranger in a Strange Land • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $25/$15 • 893-3535 • 3pm Su, 2/23.

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The Art and Transformative Psychology of C.G. Jung’s Red Book • Paciﬁca Graduate Institute, •$395/$345 • 969-3626x103 • 6pm Fri, 2/21-1pm Su, 2/23.

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Author of children’s & young adult books • Curious Cup Bookstore, 5285 Carpinteria Ave, Carp • Free • 220-6608 • 4-6pm Fri, 2/21.

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Author of The Wes Anderson Collection • Isla Vista Theater • Free • 845-2222 • 8:30pm Fri, 2/21.

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Spring Concert • Page Multipurpose Rm Westmont College • $10 • 565-6051 • 7pm Fri, 2/21.

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A tasting tour of local brews • SB Botanic Garden • $20/$35/$50 • 563-0352 • 10am-5pm Sat, 2/22. Dancers, singers, comedians, musicians • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $30 • 6845489 • 2 & 7pm Sat, 2/22. A meeting to educate residents about at-large elections • Davis Ctr, 1232 De La Vina St • Free • 1-4pm Sat, 2/22. ��

24 DJS, 24 hours of music & dancing to beneﬁt Arts Mentorship & SB Dance Arts • Playback Recording Studio, 400 E. Gutierrez St • $55/$90 • amp24.nightout. com • 8pm-8pm, Sat, 2/22-23. ��

Havana Night in Paradise with dinner, dancing & silent auction beneﬁting the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Four Seasons Biltmore Coral Casino • $300 • RSVP: 963-1433 • 5-11pm Sat, 2/22.

Alister Chapman will host • Central Library • Free • 564-5641 • 2pm Su, 2/23. ��

Music & comedy • Granada Theatre • $28-$45 • 8992222 • 3pm Su, 2/23. ��

Concert of Jewish vocal music • Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd • $50/$25/$12 • 964-7869 • 4pm Su, 2/23. ��

Spring Concert • First Presbyterian Church • $10 • 565-6051 • 3pm Su, 2/23.

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Area professional caterers, bakers, ﬂorists & photographers • Woman’s Club-Rockwood, 670 Mission Canyon Rd • $7 • 965-8249 • 11am-3pm Su, 2/23.

Fine jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals & more • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7 • 252-8300 • Noon-6pm Fri, 2/21 & 10am-5pm Sat, Su, 2/22-23. ��

Volunteeres wanted to ID & count local frogs & toads after training sessions • SB Zoo • Free • register: esandhaus@sbzoo.org • 6-8pm Fri, 2/21 & 2/28. ��

A performance & panel discussion about Opera SBs production of Verdi’s Falstaff • MichaelKate Interiors, 132 Santa Barbara St • $25/$10 • 898-3890 • 5pm Fri, 2/22.

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Biographies geared toward children ages 3-6 • Laguna Blanca Lower School, 260 San Ysidro Rd • Free • 6958143 • 9-10am Sat, 2/22.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs full-length ballet • Lobero Theatre • $18-$38 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Sat, 2/22 & 2pm Su, 2/23.

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PCPA THEATER: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK

Hamlet teeters on the edge of madness when he learns his uncle has killed his father and married his mother • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr. • $29.50-$37.50 • 922-8313 • 7pm Fr-Su; 1:30pm We, Sa, Su; 7pm Preview Th (2/13) • Through 3/2. ADDERLEY SCHOOL: FEBRUARY WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES

Students from the Adderley School for the Performing Arts: musical theater performances • Center Stage Theater • $23/$18 • 963-0408 • 7pm Fri (2/14); 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm, & 8pm Sa (2/15); 12:30pm, 3pm & 5pm Su (2/16) • 2/9, 2/14-2/16. UCSB DEPT OF THEATER / DANCE: THE FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS

The story begins in 2005 when a 20 year-old woman returns to her native Russia to brush up on the language and lose her American accent • HSSB Performing Arts Theater • $13/$17 • 893-2064 • 8pm Fr-Su (2/14-2/16), Tu-Fr (2/18-2/21); 2pm Sa-Su (2/15-2/16, 2/22).

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In this witty and ironically funny satire about the art world, Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum • Anyi Gallery, 216 State St • $20 • 708-2019 / 1-800-838-3006 • 8pm Sa & 2pm Su • 2/15 & 2/16. UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER: STUART LITTLE

Tells the surprising story of a most unusual mouse who just happens to be born into an ordinary, human family in New York City • UCSB Campbell Hall • $15/$10 • 893-3535 • 2pm Su • 2/16. THE SECOND CITY: HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER

See the next generation of comedy stars in an evening of no-holds-barred hilarity featuring inventive sketches, songs and improvisation, along with scenes ripped from the morning headlines and classic material from The Second City archives • UCSB Campbell Hall • $15, $25-$40 • 893-3535 • 8pm We • 2/19. RUBICON THEATRE: NOISES OFF

Follows the onstage and off stage exploits of a company of actors appearing in a dreadful bedroom farce called Nothing On • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $25-$49 • 6672900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • Through 2/23. ENSEMBLE THEATRE: GOOD PEOPLE

A comic drama about social class takes place in two Boston neighborhoods and is ﬁlled with humor and pathos • New Vic, 33 W Victoria St • $40-$65 • 965-5400 • 4pm Sa (2/15); 8pm We-Sa, 2 & 7pm Sun • Through 2/23. THEATER LEAGUE: HELLO DOLLY! :

One of Broadway’s enduring classics. Jerry Herman’s score includes standards, like Put on Your Sunday Clothes, It Only Takes a Moment, and Before the Parade Passes By • Granada Theatre • $38-$88 • 899-2222 • 8pm Tu-We • 2/25-2/26. PCPA: SPRING AWAKENING

The rock musical that took Broadway by storm • Severson Theatre • 922-8313 • $29.50 - $37.50 • 1:30 matinees We, Sa, Su; 7pm Fr, Sa, & Th Preview Feb 27 • Feb 27 - Mar 23.

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SBIFF 3rd Weekend 2/14 & 15 - see page 7. LEONARD COHEN: I’M YOUR MAN: A documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter, with performances by those musicians he has inﬂuenced • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way • $12 • 965-8811 • 7pm Sa • 2/15.

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT: A spoiled heiress, running away from her family, is helped by a man who’s actually a reporter looking for a story • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $5 • 684-6380 • 2pm Sa • 2/15.

SANTA BARBARA READS: THE GREATEST GOOD tells the story of the U.S.

Forest Service and the public lands the agency manages. Los Padres National Forest ranger will answer questions after the ﬁlm • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 893-8411 • 5:30pm Tu, 2/18.

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UCSB’s HSSB Performing Arts Theater • $13/$17 • 893-2064 • 8pm Fr-Su (2/142/16), Tu-Fr (2/18-2/21); 2pm Sa-Su (2/15-2/16, 2/22).

in HD performance of one of her signature roles, the lovelorn mermaid Rusalka, in Dvorák’s sumptuously melodic opera • MAW, Hahn Hall • $27 • 969-8787 • Encore 2pm Su, 3/2.

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METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: RUSALKA: Renée Fleming sings her ﬁrst Live

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UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: BEST OF THE 38TH BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL:

The adrenaline-ﬁlled festival takes place over two nights • Arlington Theatre • $15 general public/$12 UCSB students current student ID & youth 18 & under. (A facility fee will be added to each ticket price.) • 893-3535 or www. ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu. or 963-4408 or www.ticketmaster.com/venue/73731 • 7:30pm Tu, 2/25 and 7:30pm We, 2/26. UCSB POLLOCK THEATER: THE HUNT (DENMARK): (with Oscar-nominated Animated

Short: FERAL) • The devastating effects of false accusations of child molestation play out in the life of an innocent kindergarten teacher • Student $5/ Community $10 • Buy tickets: https://www.vendini. com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=805c843c75a0 7aa4413b9c01b7d00f91or box Ofﬁce 893-5903 • 7-9:30pm Tu, 2/18. UCSB POLLOCK THEATER: THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN (BELGIUM): with Oscar-nominated Animated

Short: Mr. Hublot (tickets see above) • As bluegrass performer Didier and his girlfriend Elise face a family tragedy, the history of their relationship in its early days is revisited • 7pm We, 2/19.

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JUST REDUCED $9,600,000 Ocean view entertainer’s estate by Chester Carjola w/ guesthouse, pool house, den, sunroom, office & guest suites on 2.5+ enchanting acres. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

REFINED ELEGANCE $9,875,000 Expansive ocean views grace this sophisticated 5bd/6.5 bth estate on nearly 6 acres w/ high ceilings, 1st fl. master, pool & manicured gardens. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

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SPECTACULAR $6,500,000 Condo w/ stunning ocean & city view. 5,000 +/- sq. ft. 2 story 4 bd + separate gym, att’d guest quarters w/ sep. entry. Direct beach access. John Henderson, 805.689.1066

FABULOUS SEA MEADOW $6,450,000 Fabulous new listing in the prestigious Sea Meadow enclave. 4bd/4.5bth, beautifully appointed. A rare find in this fabulous seaside community. Gayle Lofthus, 805.689.9011

EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE $5,995,000 On over 5 sprawling acres, rests this extraordinary compound estate with guest quarters & exceptional equestrian facilities. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

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TIMELESS DESIGN $5,495,000 Situated down a creek side lane this exceptional quality constructed 4bd/5.5bth Mediterranean Estate sits on 1.44 manicured acres. John Sener, 805.331.7402

CHIC SOPHISTICATION $5,495,000 Contemporary compound on 1+ acre near Montecito’s Lower Village. Ocean/ mountain vistas, lush gardens, two detached guest suites, two pools. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

GATED VIEW HOME $4,875,000 Beautiful gated Italian Mediterranean w/views & attention to detail. Ocean views, motor court, French doors, stone terrace, lawn, pool & spa. Ted Campbell, 805.886.1175

JUST LISTED $4,399,000 Glorious property with breathtaking views in all directions. Four year new home on 6± acres w/approx. 4,452 sf including guest house and garage. Susan Pate, 805.895.9385

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

SUPERB SETTING $3,980,000 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

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JUST REDUCED $3,195,000 In Montecito's prestigious Birnam Wood Golf Club, Contemporary home offers rich finishes throughout. Guest house, pool & spa on an acre. Patricia Griffin, 805.565.4547

TIMELESS, RENOVATED $3,195,000 3 bedroom Mid Century on an acre. Single level, all major rooms facing City & Harbor vistas. Entertaining area w/ fire pit facing the view. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

MAGNIFICENT $2,999,000 By renowned builder William Painter. Architectural excellence complimented by custom designer finishes. Gameroom, pool & gourmet kitchen. Darin Guglielmo, 805.698.8260

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $2,500,000 Two bedroom 2.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Elizabeth Wagner, 805.895.1467

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

JUST LISTED $2,300,000 Wonderful Mediterranean Villa in a prime upper East location. Gourmet kitchen, office, artists studio, and much more. Elberta Pate, 805.565.4549

TASTEFULLY UPDATED $1,795,000 Elegant 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival is one of the jewels of the neighborhood. 3,200 +/- sq.ft, 5bd/4bth home is truly a distinct property. Marta Weeks, 805.689.0410

BEL AIR KNOLLS $1,795,000 Impressive English Tudor. stunning Santa Barbara views. Meticulously crafted in 1980 with a well-designed floor plan of approx. 3,572 sq.ft. John Bahura, 805.680.5175

JUST LISTED $1,395,000 Discover this secluded Mission Canyon retreat w/ stunning ocean, island & city views. Peabody Attendance Area, large lot. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

STUNNING CHARMER! $1,195,000 2,100sqft on two levels. 4 bd/2 bth. Coved ceilings, hardwood floors, original light fixtures & tile. Gorgeous kitchen w/ Viking appliances. Julie/Jeff, 805.895.9498

CHARMING DUPLEX $980,000 Preferred East side. 1/1 with FP & high beamed ceiling. 2/2 with spacious yard. Light & bright units with oversized shared garage w/laundry. Dana Istre, 805.451.0033

JUST REDUCED $979,000 Incredible 1-level 1655± sqft condo w/FP, cath ceilings, skylight, granite counters, Viking & SubZero appliances. A/C, pool & clubhouse. Lee Walsh, 805.886.0660

SHADOW HILLS $860,000 Elegant upper unit in gated community. Open floor-plan, vaulted ceilings in sunny kitchen, spacious master. Mountn view from the tile patio. Gloria/Carol, 805.689.3408

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

JUST LISTED $839,000 Ground level, remodeled kitchen, garden setting & mtn. views. HOA has pool, spa, orchard & clubhouse. New carpet. One owner to be 55 & over. Bob Curtis, 805.895.1951

JUST REDUCED $675,000 2bd/2bth, Faces 36 acres of grass - 3 polo fields - 180 degree views. Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

JUST LISTED $645,000 Rarely available single story at Villa Miradero North. Mtn views, vaulted ceilings, FP, 2 patios. Newer paint & carpet, lg master, community pool. Julie/Jeff, 805.895.9498

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

JUST REDUCED $575,000 2bd/1.5bth townhouse located at the end of a cul de sac adjacent to Los Robles Park. Two one car attached garages & large fenced yard. Mary Lu Edick, 805.565.8871

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

JUST REDUCED $545,000 Two story townhouse, completely remodeled & updated! 2bd/1.5bth, community pool, spa & clubhouse! Close to bike path to beach. Julie/Jeff, 805.895.9498

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

JUST REDUCED $394,500 Upper level 2 bedroom condo located in a quiet part of the association. Fresh paint and newer carpets, this home is ready for a new owner. Thomas Johansen, 805.886.1857

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BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY $3,495,000 3bd/3.5bth main home, pool house, guest house, 3bd/1bth second home with pool & more. 20 acre property zoned AG-II. Judy Crawford, 805.588.1425

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

JUST LISTED $2,495,000 4 bd/5.5 bth, Approx. 5.7 Acres. experience the splendid ease of gracious living from this enchanting country estate. GrubbCampbell.com Brian Campbell, 805.565.4550

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

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

COUNTRY HOME $1,895,000 3bd/2bth country home on 21+/- acres. Open floor plan, dining room, great room with stone fireplace. spa and deck area for entertaining. Judy Crawford, 805.588.1425

OAK STUDDED RANCH $1,895,000 4bd/3bth New England style Cape Cod home. Hardwood floors, French doors, 2 FP & board & batten detail. Pool, spa & barn; South, East, & West views. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

RANCH ESTATE $1,795,000 Updated Spanish style 4bd home w/sep office. Fabulous Ken Delunas Pool, Spa & Koi Pond. Riding arena, barn, fenced sand & grass paddocks. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

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

FANCY HILL FARM $1,100,000 3bd/2bth, Approx. 1.69 Acres, French Luxury, modern conveniences. Beautifully decorated & updated; close to Valley amenities. Jennie Bradley, 805.886.6644

JUST LISTED $1,100,000 3 bd/2.5 bth, Custom built, like new with Viking appliances & luxurious master suite. 2 offices, large breakfast room & many extras. Jennie Bradley, 805.886.6644

PLANS AVAILABLE $795,000 Downtown Santa Ynez, Zoned C-2. Prime corner lot, neighboring established, successful businesses. Awe inspiring mountain views. Jenae Johnson, 805.452.9812

HOME + LOT $699,000 3bd/2bth, Panoramic Views! Purchase the home and adjoining lot for $699,000 or the vacant 1.09 acre lot for $250,000. Nancy Rizzo, 805.403.2700

REWARD YOURSELF $663,000 This well-appointed & inviting 5 bd/3 bth home features an open floor plan & a separate entrance to either a first level office or bedroom. Cimme/Patty, 805.722.8480

JUST LISTED $634,900 �� vaulted ceilings in living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, guest �� Michelle Glaus, 805.452.0446

JUST LISTED $575,000 Newly carpeted home, att’d 2 car �� den & large family room. Yard has ample space for pets and/or garden. Michelle Glaus, 805.452.0446

JUST LISTED $310,000 Well maintained 3bdr/2bth, open floor plan w/ high ceilings gives a feeling of openness. Back yard w/ 2 patios. Newer home, move in ready. Steve Cochran, 805.268.4008

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INSTITUTIONS

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