CASA Magazine: February 15, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Rebecca Riskin 805.565.8600

Sarah Kelly associates@riskinproperties.com CHRISTIE’S I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e a l E s t a t e

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Swarm:

A Collaboration with Bees By Kerry Methner, PhD / CASA

�� Artist Penelope Stewart takes a moment to explain her �� installation process �� Swarm Curator �� Nancy Gifford �� From The Golden Bee Visitors may see the exhibition through �� series (detail), May 4th as a part of a Lotusland �� by Stephanie Wilde docent-guided tour. Tours of the �� garden take place at 10am and �� 1:30pm, Wed through Sat. Reservations �� are required. Admission is adults $35; �� ages 5 through 18, $10; 4 and under, �� free. There is no charge for Lotusland �� members. To make a reservation, call �� 969-9990. A conﬁrmation and directions �� to the visitor entrance will be provided �� on receipt of your reservation. �� Some of the pieces in the exhibition will be �� for sale, with a portion of proceeds going to Black glass hive sculpture �� Lotusland. Visit www.lotusland.org for more by Penelope Stewart �� information. �� Wax details from Daphne by Penelope Stewart �� Wax details from Daphne by Penelope Stewart �� Mother of Thousands by Stephanie Wilde �� Gold leaf and acrylic on museum board �� Sabine by Rose-Lynn Fisher, ��

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Join us for an evening of friends, festivities, and a fabulous silent auction beneﬁtting The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden at the International Orchid Show ��

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Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Award® Nominees: (back) Kate Neligan, Rayme Elliott, BarBara Crawford, Sharron Stroud, Ph.D., Kathy Gruver, Helene Schneider, Nathalie Gensac, Jane Honikman, Stacey Cooper, and Lisa Ramsey. (front) Patty DeDominic, Women’s Festivals Co-Founder; Judi Weisbart, Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Award® Honoree; Laurie Polich-Short, Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Award® Honoree; and Deborah Hutchison, Founder of Gutsy Gals Inspire Me. (Nominees not pictured: Kim Ades; Kate Carter; Sheila Caruso; Debbie Gregory; Gina Guddat; Edythe Kirchmaier; Ally Mead; Mary Kay Switzer, Ph.D.; Dorothy Wolons)

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Deborah Hutchison, Founder of Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Award® and Gutsy Gal Laurie Polich-Short

Gutsy Gal Judi Weisbart and Patty DeDominic, Women’s Festivals Co-Founder

Lynda Weinman, Women’s Festivals Speaker and Patty DeDominic, Women’s Festivals Co-Founder

Bob Vitamante, Pamela Jansen, Emiliano Campobello, Calla Gold, Jean Choi, and Kevin Bourke

Special to CASA

Photos by Dana Fisher

�� Home Sweet Home for Ivan and Cenorina �� “Interest rates are at historical lows �� and there is increased activity �� in the real estate market. With �� today’s more competitive market �� conditions, it’s more important �� than ever that potential home �� buyers are prepared. This year’s �� Home Buying Fair is designed to �� do just that.” �� – Corby Gage, CHP Exec. Director �� A Local Family’s Home �� Buying Success Story �� Find the 2013 Home Buying �� Fair Event Guide in this issue of �� CASA Magazine and online at �� www.coastalhousing.org �� Facebook Ticket Giveaway �� From Feb. 15 through Feb. 20, �� “Like” Coastal Housing Partnership �� on Facebook and watch for the �� daily ticket giveaway to claim a free �� printable ticket.

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�� Ross Hellwig and Adam Mondschein �� in The Liar �� Photo by David Bazemore

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Review by Alex Henteloff Special to CASA

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

PCPA THEATERFEST: THE TEMPEST

Shakespeare’s magic spell will sweep audiences through stormy seas to an island where airy and earthly spirits will captivate or free them • Severson Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria • From $29.50 • 922-8313 • 1:30pm We-Sun; 7pm Fr-Sa • 2/21-3/17. WESTMONT THEATRE: PLATINUM CIRCLE: A PLAY IN THREE ONE-ACTS

OUT OF THE BOX THEATRE CO: BLOODY, BLOODY, ANDREW JACKSON

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�� Tickets for each night of the Film Festival are $14 for the general public and $11 for UCSB students with current student ID and youths 18 & under. For tickets or more info, call 8933535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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THE MASTER: A Naval veteran arrives home

from war unsettled and uncertain of his future • Magic Lantern Films • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr & Mo, 2/15 & 2/18.

MET LIVE: RIGOLETTO: Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960 • Hahn Hall, MAW • $27 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sat (Live); 2pm Sun (Encore) • 2/16-2/17. THE LIGHT IN HER EYES: Shot right before

the uprising in Syria erupted, the ﬁlm offers a portrait of a leader who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam, without giving up their dreams • Cup of Culture • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm We • 2/20.

Redeﬁnes America’s controversial seventh president – the man who invented the Democratic Party, drove the Indians west, and ultimately doubled the size of our nation • Center Stage Theatre • $10/$25 & $45 Opening Night VIP • 963-0408 • 8pm Th-Sa; 2pm Sun • Through 2/24.

UCSB THEATER & DANCE: ABSOLUTELY! {PERHAPS}

A fast moving comedy under the direction of Simon Williams, the play explores the nature of truth • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $17/$13 • 893-7221 • 8pm Fri-Sa (2/15-2/16) & Tu-Fri (2/19-2/22); 2pm Sa-Sun (2/162/17 & 2/23) • Through 2/23. 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 • 8pm Tu-Sa, 2 & 7pm Su, 4pm Sat (2/16) • Through 2/24. 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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OSCAR NOMINEES- LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM: Your opportunity to watch all ﬁve of the 2013

Oscar nominees. Short ﬁlms include: Asad; Buzkashi Boys; Curfew; Death Of A Shadow, Dood Van Een Schaduw; and Henry • UCSB Pollock Theater • $5 • 893-4637 • 7-9pm Thur • 2/21.

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Three-play sequence includes: Cell Division, Fleas, and Bluetooth Paternoster, which probe the spiritual underside of our obsession with cell phones • Westmont’s Porter Theatre • $7/$10 • 565-7140 • 8pm Fri-Sat (2/22-2/23 & 3/1-3/2), Thur (2/28) • 2/22-3/2.

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By Daniel Kepl / CASA

�� 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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��Guitarist, singer songwriter •

SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 8pm Su 2/17.

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Dutoit conducts Strauss’ Don Quixoote • Granada Theatre • $33-$88 • 899-2222 • 4pm Su 2/17. ��Spring Concert under the direction of Andy Radford • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave • $14/$10 • 898-9386 • 4pm Sun 2/17.

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Suzanne Duffy & Paul Fried, ﬂutes, Christopher Davis, piano • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Sun 2/17. ��

Pianist Francesco Attesti & organist Matteo Gallion • St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos • $25/$15 • 688-9533 • 3pm Sun 2/17. ��Jazz vocalist in

tribute to Norman Gimbel • SOhO • $20 • 962-7776 • 1-4pm Sun 2/17.

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evening of intensely focused music from baritone Thomas Buckner with Hamburg-based new music specialists • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 7pm Mon 2/18.

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SOhO • $20 • 962-7776 • 6:30pm Fri 2/15. ��

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$8 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mon 2/18.

��Launch of their second CD,

On The Prowl Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $21.50 • 963-0408 • 7:30pm Tu 2/19. ��Works by Latin-

American composers active in the 20th century • SB Museum of Art • $19/$15 • 7:30pm 2/19.

��Back by popular demand • UCSB Arts & Lectures • The Granada Theatre • $20-$68 • 899-2222 • 8pm Wed 2/20. ��

Featuring a varied program of arias & ensembles • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 898-3890 • Noon, Wed 2/20. ��Rediscovering Aida

with Simon Williams and special guest Michael Rau • Faulkner Gallery • $15/$12/$5 • 898-3890 • 5:30pm Wed 2/20.

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Organ Recital Series • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 963-3579 • 12:15pm Wed 2/20.

“Blazingly insightful” (The Guardian) • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Hahn Hall, MAW • $32/$10 • 899-3535 • 7pm Fri 2/15.

�� With Brett Young • SOhO • $18 •

A master class with outstanding UCSB students • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Geiringer Hall (Mus 1250) UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 10-Noon Fri 2/15.

��A staple of early 80s radio, scoring a string of seven straight Top Five singles • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $25-$45 • 686-0855 • 8pm Thu 2/21.

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Local rock • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm Fri 2/15.

��Infectious, Afro-Cuban rhythms • Ventura High Theater, 2 North Catalina St • $25-$50 • 648-3146 • 8pm Sat 2/16. ��Verdi’s

Rigoletto • Music Academy, Hahn Hall • $27 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sat, 2/16 & 2pm 2/17.

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concert for the UCSB Music Afﬁliates Scholarship Fund • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • $25/$10/$50 • 966-9084 • 7pm Sat 2/16.

��One of the greatest songstresses of our time • Granada Theatre • $45$78 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sat 2/16.

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25 talented local entertainers • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $30/$10 for kids 12 and under • 684-5489 • 2 & 7pm Sat 2/16.

962-7776 • 8pm Thurs, 2/21.

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

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Progressive New York classical ensemble leads a master class for UCSB students • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Geiringer Hall (Mus. 1250) UCSB • Free • 10-Noon Sat 2/23. ��

Doctor of Music Arts recital • Geiringer Hall, Music. 1250 UCSB Free • 893-3261 • 2:30pm Sat 2/23.

��A program of his own compositions • Geiringer Hall (Mus. 1250) UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 7pm Sat 2/23. ��With Superhumanoids •

SOhO • $22.50 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sat 2/23.

��Showcasing exciting

collaborations of song and dance • Marjorie Luke Theatre, SB Jr. High • $25/$15 • pnnylane@hotmail.com • 7pm Sat 2/23.

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First Presbyterian Church • $10 • 565-7140 • 3pm Sun, 2/24.

Covenant Church • $10 • 565-7140 • 7pm Fri, 2/22.

�� A concert by noted

teachers and professionals to beneﬁt the ensemble • Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West • $40 • 688-7423 • 7:30pm Fri 2/22.

�� SOhO • $22 •

962-7776 • 9:30pm Fri 2/22.

��Faulkner Gallery

• Free • 969-7634 • 3pm Sat, 2/23.

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A stirring evening of elegant classical and contemporary chamber orchestra works • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall, UCSB •

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

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • $5 • (503) 252-8300 • Noon-6pm Fri 2/15-17. ��

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Enjoy the great stories and antics of the Loveline Tour • Lobero Theatre • $49.50 • 963-0761 • 7pm Sat, 2/16. ��

The author of Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook • Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 East Valley Rd • Free • 9694977 • 4-6pm Sat 2/16. ��

A morning at Rancho Arbolado • $25/$20 • 686-8315 • 9-11:30am Sat 2/16. ��

Lecture and demo of SAF (Self Awareness Formulas) by Kathy Scogna • SHIFCO Community Ctr, 418 Santa Fe Place • Free • 450-1074 • 9-1:30pm Sat 2/16. ��

10-week training introduces students to the wonders of the area’s unique ecology • SB Botanic Garden • $300/$150 • 682-4726x102 • 2-5pm Sat’s thru 4/6.

Check out Jupiter and the Orion Nebula in the night sky with the Astronomical Club • Keck telescope, Westmont College, 955 La Paz • Free • 565-6272 • 7:30pm 2/15.

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Brandon Hughes partners with Paul Lato for a rare and intimate winemaker dinner • Wine Cask, 813 Anacapa St • $150 • 966-9463 • 6:30pm Fri 2/15.

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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.

�� W/ Hector & Dannielle • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecente r.com • 127 W Canon Perdido • 7pm beg.; 8pm Int/Adv, Fri. Beth and Lesa’s Valentine’s Belly Dance Bash • Wildcat Lounge, 15. W. Ortega St • $5 • 962-7970 • 7:30pm 2/15.

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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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Learn how Hewbrew scripture’s 13 Attributes of God can be a framework for cultivating love and kindness • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $375/$275 •

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

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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. ��

Sip & learn about Syrah with six of SB’s top Syrah producers • Goodman Reed Motorcars, 120 Santa Barbara St • $100 • 965-7321 • 10am-9pm Sat 2/16. ��

to talk about Britian’s Royal Family • Tune in to CNN at approx. 11:20am Sat, 2/16.

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

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

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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On the award-winning UMass Permaculture Initiative

Robert F. Adams, ASLA Landscape Architect Santa Barbara California License 4726

Earthknower Studio

• Fe Bland Aud SBCC • $5/$10 • 965-0581x2177 • 25pm & 6:30-9pm Sun 2/17.

Haley St • $210-$770 • 899-8811 • 8-9:30am Mon 2/18-24.

Speaks on the Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968 • SB Museum of Art • $10/$6/Members free • 2:30pm Su 2/17.

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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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A must for magic buffs of all ages • Lobero Theatre • $30/$24 • 963-0761 • 2 & 6:30pm Sun, 2/17.

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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 thru 4/8. ��

Reiki Level 2 Class • Paradise Found, 17 E Anapamu St • $85-$125 • 564-3573 • 6:30-8:30pm Mon 2/18.

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

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

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

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

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

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. ��

Jumpstart your Foundational self-love and self-care •

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An opportunity to sit and talk to a Santa Barbara Police Ofﬁcer • Starbucks, 208 W. Carrillo St • Free • 8972407 • 9:30-11am Tu 2/19. ��

To bring attention to the new pedestrian crossing improvements on Milpas St • 990-8619 • 9-10am Tu 2/19.

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

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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark by Richard Salas

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A master class with the master during DANCEworks residency • SBCC • Pre-paid reservations only • $20/$15/$10 • 966-6950 • 12:45-2:05pm Wed 2/20.

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

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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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Author of Messages of Universal Wisdom: A Journey

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Her new book Freeways to Flipﬂops • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Tu 2/19. ��

Discusses issues related to African American LGBTQ people • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free • 893-7609 • 5pm Tues 2/19. ��

Learn how to use a keyboard & mouse • Townley Rm, Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 3-5pm Tues 2/19.

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Part of the annual Santa Barbara Reads program • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 6pm Tu 2/20. On the changing demographics of the electorate • Louise Lowry Davis Center, 1232 De la Vina St • Free • 9652422 • Noon-2pm Wed 2/20. ��

His subject: Saving Babies? The Consequences of Newborn Genetic Screening • 1104 Harold Frank Hall, UCSB • Free • 893-2317 • 8pm Wed 2/20. ��

Lee Marvin Point Blank • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Wed 2/20. ��

Learn how to browse, checkout, & download free eBooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 3-4pm Wed 2/20. ��

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When Janey Comes Marching Home, Portraits of Women Combat Veterans • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Thu 2/21. ��

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Featuring a costume parade and dance party, colorful mask decorating, noisy grogger creations and more • Bronfman Family Center, 524 Chapala St • Free • 9571115x109 • 5-7pm Thu 2/21.

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Guided Meditation, Lecture, organic dinner • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W. Haley St • $25 • 899-8811 • 6-8pm Thu 2/24.

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Marianne Minor will focus on analyzing one’s skills and strengths • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 11-Noon Fri 2/22. ��

Foreign Minister of Mexico from 2000-2003 • Campbell Hall, UCSB • Free • 899-3535 • 8pm Fri 2/22. ��

TALK: Ontologies of Aerial Observation: Panoramic Reconnaissance and the Pre-History of Air War • UCSB site TBA • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri 2/22. ��

The Neoliberal Logic of the Two-Tiered Workforce • UCSB site TBA • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri 2/22.

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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.

�� Hear the truth about these essential beauties • SB Maritime Museum • $5/Member Free • RSVP to 9628404x115 • 7pm Thu 2/21.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • $5 • 969-1025 • 10am3pm Sat 2/23. ��

Free potting soil & tote bag • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $6 • 252-5227 • 10am-5pm Sat 2/23-24.

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The Meanings of Abstraction in Latin American Modern Art • SBMA • $10/$6 • 963-4364 • 2pm Sun 2/24.

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War, Peace As Liberal Arts • Winter Hall, Westmont College • Free • 565-6051 • 3:30pm Thu 2/21.

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JUST LISTED $8,750,000 Presenting stunning ocean & intimate mountain views. Constructed in 2010 & expertly designed 5 bedroom 1.25 +/acre Mediterranean estate. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

STAGGERING VIEWS $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

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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

CALIFORNIA DREAMING! $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

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

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

JUST LISTED $2,750,000 Built around a courtyard with doors opening to the outside in every hallway. Home has 5BR & 4.5BA, library, updated kitchen, & so much more! Cara Gamberdella, 805.680.3826

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

JUST LISTED $1,950,000 One of the best values in Hope Ranch, this large home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths plus a formal dining room, family room, & large office. Sharon Wilson, 805.570.1551

JUST LISTED $1,895,000 Turn-key, custom Mediterranean estate in the prestigious ''Montecielo'' development, conveniently located between the beach & downtown. Kelly Knight, 805.895.4406

JUST LISTED $1,880,000 Thoughtfully designed Santa Fe style home in Mountain View school district. Great architectural detail, vibrant tile. www.GrubbCampbell.com Natalie Grubb, 805.895.6226

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BEACH LIFESTYLE $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

WONDERFUL MONTECITO $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

CHARMING ENGLISH TUDOR $1,465,000 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

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY $1,395,000 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

ALMA DEL PUEBLO $1,250,000 One bedroom 1.5 bath unit, located in the Center of Santa Barbara’s cultural & performing arts scene is Alma Del Pueblo. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

JUST LISTED $1,149,000 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

JUST LISTED $995,000 Classic single level home in desirable Samarkand neighborhood. Recently remodeled home offers 3 bedrooms 2 updated bathrooms & more! Aaron Gilles, 805.895.1877

JUST LISTED $995,000 Penthouse at the Polo Fields- Top floor, corner. Remodeled. Faces 36 acres of polo field and 180 degree ocean views. Mountain views also. Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

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

JUST LISTED $929,000 A tropical atrium greets you upon entry. Main living area has a large stone fireplace opening into both living & family rooms. Sharon/Vickie, 805.886.8001

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JUST LISTED $929,000 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home on a quiet street on the Mesa. Just a short distance to Shoreline Park, the beach & more! Large fenced backyard. Julie Barnes, 805.895.9498

$879,000 FRESHLY UPGRADED 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

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 $679,000 Spacious upgraded home on large, lush & private back yard. Attached 2 car garage & Foothill School. Won't last! Jacqueline Walters, 805.570.0558

JUST LISTED $645,000 Home offers vaulted ceiling, dual fireplace for dining & living room. Kitchen, baths have been upgraded. French doors lead to lovely garden. Carolyn Wood, 805.565.8880

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Loan inquiries and applications in states where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender. Prospect Mortgage is located at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC (Unique Identifier #3296) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. Rev 1.2.12 (1212-2309)