CASA Magazine: February 21, 2014 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Friday, February 21, 2014

�� Professor Noam Chomsky will deliver the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation's 13th Frank K. Kelly Lecture on February 28th 6

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Pat Metheny Unity Group will perform at the Lobero Theatre on Wednesday, February 26th, as a part of the Lobero Jazz season 9

Rock, Paper, Scissors (India ‘07), 2010, watercolor and ink on paper, by Alice Aycock is on view at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Miami Art Museum, Gift of Jerry Lindzon) 30, 31

Photo by Dana Fisher

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The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Music with Daniel Kepl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 SBAOR President's Column by Ed Fuller. . . . . . 25 Tech: by Gary Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . . 5, 26, 27, 30, 31

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Mission & State: Where The Wild Things Are 7

Photo by Bruce Reed

Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Photo by David Bazemore

Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Photo by Alex Kacik/Mission & State

Theatre Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DeeDee Rescher in the Ensemble Theatre's Good People, on view through February 23rd. Reviewed by Alex Henteloff 11

Ray Hartman California lilac (Ceanothus arboreus x C. thyrsiﬂorus var. griseus) Meeting the Drought with Native Plants

CASA Cover story & event guide see pages 15-18

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ENCORE SEASON

By Dr. Steve Windhager, Executive Director, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden / Special to CASA

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Photo by Carol Bornstein

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Red-ﬂowered buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens) • lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia)

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• ‘Ray Hartman’ California lilac (Ceanothus arboreus x C. thyrsiflorus var. griseus) • ‘Winnifred Gilman’ sage (Salvia clevelandii) • ‘Howard McMinn’ manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflorus x) • red-flowered buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens)

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Steve Windhager is the Executive Director at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Prior to his move to California, he was the Director, Landscape Restoration & Sustainable Sites Initiative at the Wildﬂower Center at University of Texas at Austin. He has a B.A. in Philosophy from Texas A&M, a Masters in Environmental Ethics, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Univ. of North Texas. His educational focus is on the use of native plants to solve problems in environmental design, from wilderness ecological restoration, to green roofs and bioswales in urban areas.

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Photo by Bruce Reed

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‘Howard McMinn’ manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiﬂorus x)

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Two Things Everybody Likes, 30x48” by Rick Doehring

�� The Weight of Mercy, 48x30” �� by Rick Doehring ��

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The exhibit runs through February 28th. The Gallery is open daily at 40 E. Anapamu Street. Doehring is scheduled to be on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5pm.

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�� Three Days in the Desert, 36x24” by Rick Doehring

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�� Noam Chomsky �� more info visit www.wagingpeace.org �� For or call (805) 965-3443. �� The Nuclear Age Peace �� Foundation was founded in �� 1982. Its mission is to educate �� and advocate for peace and a world free of nuclear �� weapons and to empower �� peace leaders. The Foundation �� is a non-partisan, non-proﬁt �� organization with consultative status to the United Nations and is comprised of �� individuals and groups worldwide who realize �� the imperative for peace in the Nuclear Age. �� Exhibition on view: �� January 25 – December 7, 2014 ��

CALM’s 28th Annual Celebrity Authors’ Luncheon Saturday, March 8th, 2014 Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort

Celebrity Authors “BOOKED!” Tim Conway What’s So Funny?: My Hilarious Life

Margrit Mondavi Margrit Mondavi’s Sketchbook

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All authors will be available for book sales and signing.

www.calm4kids.org

For tickets call (805) 969-5590

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- With Andrew Firestone as Master of Ceremonies

Guest Authors: M. Catherine Berg, Ken Boehs, Polly Bookwalter, James Botting, Dallas Clark, Valerie Hobbs, Nadine Kassity-Krich, Karen Keskinen, Leslie Lehr, Glenna Luschei, Gina Shapiro, Teddy Steinkellner, and Ken Waxman, MD.

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Meg Gardiner The Shadow Tracer

Lian Dolan Elizabeth the First Wife

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�� Para el artículo completo en Inglés visite: MissionandState.org Translated by Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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Talk About Santa Barbara Treasures • SBCC Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St • $10 • 687-3322 • 7-9pm Fri, 2/21.

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The Employee: A Political History • HSSB 4041 UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri, 2/21.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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The Man With Superpowers: The Yogi in the American Imagination and the Case of Paramahansa Yogananda • 3041 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-2004 • 4pm Fri, 2/21.

Wildcat Lounge, 15 W Ortega St • $5 cover • bethamine@cox.net • 7:30pm Fri, 2/21. ��

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

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

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A two-day conference to discuss ‘The Blowout Generation and Sal Castro’ • McCune Conference Rm 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • http://www.chicst.ucsb.edu • All day Fri, 2/21-22.

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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.

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

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

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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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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. ��

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

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Gives hypnotic suggestions to volunteers which they carry out beneﬁts FoodBank • Fe Bland Forum SBCC • $20/$15 • 705-4279 • 7pm Fri, 2/21. Courtesy photo

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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. ��

Telescope viewing opportunity open to the public • Observatory Westmont College • Free • 565-6051 • 6:30pm Fri, 2/21.

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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. ��

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

Geisha lips (detail) by Jodi Cobb

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With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carpinteria Av • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 11-12:15am Sat.

682-6787 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/22.

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

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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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Topics will include the gestalt of bees, alternative hive designs & bee-health • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $75 includes lunch • 9:30am-3:30pm Sat, 2/22.

�� 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Morten Lauridsen Tribute as part of the American Choral Directors Conference • Granada Theatre • $35 •

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

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

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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.

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.

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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A meeting to educate residents about at-large elections • Davis Ctr, 1232 De La Vina St • Free • 1-4pm Sat, 2/22.

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

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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.

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Members $5 • 963-4364 • $7/$5 Members • 3pm Su, 2/23.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Su.

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

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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Demeter’s Choice: A Portrait of My Grandmother as a Young Artist • Mary Craig Aud, Museum of Art • $7/

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

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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.

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Artist/singer/storyteller/poet presents her songs and stories • Montecito Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Mon, 2/24.

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

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

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.

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$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.

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

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30 minute meditation practice & a special lunch menu • Alchemy Arts, 35 W. Haley • $20 • 899-8811 • Mon & Wed. ��

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

�� 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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UCSB Extension course • Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg Room 1232 • $235/$285 • 893-7974 • 6:30-9:30pm Tues, 2/25-3/11. ��

Author of apartheid-era novel Bloodlines a discusses Survival in South Africa Under Apartheid Rule • Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Rd • Free • 964-7869 • 7-8pm Tues, 2/25. ��

Hosted by Peoples’ Self-Help Housing & Wells Fargo Bank • Villa la Esperanza Apartments, 131 s Kellogg Ave • Free • 699-7227 • 6-7:15pm Tues, 2/25. ��

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. ��

Maurice Lord teaches actors how to sharpen their tools • $250 (8wks) • Register: 969-5637 • 7pm Tues.

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

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am7:30pm Tues, 2/25.

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The culminating show of Dance Institutes’ 8-wk dance residency • Cleveland Elementary • Free • 963-8873 • 2:30-3pm Wed, 2/26. ��

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Love-Crossed Stars with Javier Rivera • Dargan’s Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 682-4711x170 • 6:30-8pm Mon, 2/24.

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

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

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

Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20

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

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

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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. ��

With Chris Potter sax & bass clarinet, Antonio Sanchez drums, Ben Williams bass, multi-instrumentalist Giulio Carmass • Lobero Theatre • $55-$106 • 9630761 • 8pm Wed, 2/26.

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Traditional music of Central & Western Java • Music Dept. Music Bowl • Free • 893-3261 • Noon, Wed, 2/26.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 1011am Wed. Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon Wed. ��

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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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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Learn how to download ebooks to your Kindle • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 11am Wed, 2/26.

An evening of art, opera & indulgence in the Funk Zone with Opera SB • SB Foundry & Gallery, 120 Santa Barbara St • $100 • 324-4230 • 6-9pm Wed, 2/26.

Learn basic keyboarding, setting up an email account • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 3-5pm Wed, 2/26.

SB Cottage Hosp Central Courtyard • Free • Noon5pm Wed.

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Assemblage artist Michael deMeng: From Scrap To Treasure • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $375 • 8840459 • 11am-5pm Wed, 2/26-28. ��

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Santa Barbara Region • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol • Free • 682-4711x170 • 7pm Wed, 2/26. ��

Toward A Sociology of Genres • 3017 Social Sciences & Media Studies Bldg UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 3:30pm Wed, 2/26.

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Artist/singer/storyteller/poet presents her songs & stories • Carpinteria Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10:30am Thu, 2/27.

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HSSB Ballet Studio Theater, UCSB • $11-$14 • 8937221 • 8pm Thu, 2/27-28.

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Learn what is working around California & the country • Campbell Hall UCSB • Free • 699-6535 • 7:309:30PM Mon, 2/24.

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

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.

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

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

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

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The culminating show of Dance Institutes’ 8-wk dance residency • Adams Elementary • Free • 563-2515 • 55:30pm Wed, 2/26.

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The N*!@% Moment: Examining Racist Outbursts in “Cosmopolitan Canopies • MCC Theater UCSB • Free • 893-8411 • 5pm Tues, 2/25.

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

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

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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.

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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. ��

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. ��

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

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

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Visualizing Sacred Places in Islamic Art •Museum of Art • $12/Members $10 • 963-4364 • 10am-noon Thu, 2/27. ��

Learn how to download ebooks to your Apple • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 11am Thu, 2/27. ��

Clark the Shark! • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Thu, 2/27. ��

For organizations working for social, economic, environmental & political change in SB County • Goleta Valley Community Ctr, 5679 Hollister Ave • Free • Register: 962-9164 • 6-7:30pm Thu, 2/27.

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

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

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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Opera SB Studio Artists perform opera arias • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 898-3890 • Noon, 2/27. ��

Malian singer-songwriter • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $15-$30 • 893-3535 • 8pm Thu, 2/27. ��

Brazil’s martial art dance form • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 9pm Thu, 2/27.

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

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An evening of beautiful wines & food pairings with four top SB County winemakers • Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe, 2879 Grand Ave • $89 • 6887265x203 • 6pm Thu, 2/27. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am7:30pm Thu, 2/27. ��

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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Performing works that represent the true classical tradition Bharata Natyam with live musical ensemble • MCC Theater UCSB • $15/$5 • 893-2064 • 8pm Fri, 2/28.

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With Dr. Erno Daniel on The Sansum Clinic – A Legacy of Medical Innovation • SB History Museum, 136 E De la Guerra St • Free • RSVP: 966-1601 • 1:30pm, Fri, 2/28. ��

13th Annual Frank K. Kelly Lecture on Humanity’s Future • Lobero Theatre • $54/$12 • 965-3443 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/28.

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A fun, interactive, creative morning of tinkering, building & bonding with other fellow Lego-fans • Laguna Blanca Lower School, 4125 Palomar Dr • Free • 687-1752x210 • 9-10:30am Sat, 3/1.

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Aerial dance companies from France, Portugal, Costa Rica, New York, Colorado & Cal • Lobero Theatre • $27.50-$57.50 • 963-0761 • 7pm Sat, 3/1.

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Basic preventative check for heart disease, diabetes & stroke • Goleta Valley Comm. Ctr • $25 • Register: 855-247-9355 • 7:30-10am Sat, 3/1.

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20th & 21st century piano music • Geiringer Hall UCSB • $ • 893-3230 • 8pm Sat, 3/1. ��

An array of head-rocking beats, relatable lyrics & feelgood vibes • SOhO • $15/$20 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sat, 3/1.

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Learn the art of acceptance, the gift of vulnerability • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $425/$325 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/28-1pm Su, 3/2.

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Michelle Thomas has opened her own frame shop inside of The Purple Crayon Art Studios. Light refreshments art by students and staff • 211 W. Victoria St • Free • 682-1400 • 5-7pm Fri, 2/28.

Modern Buddhism: Transforming life’s difﬁculties into the spiritual path • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $11.50/$18 • 963-0408 •

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Surround yourself in poetry with Mark Nepo & experience the sacred • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $325 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fri, 2/28-1pm Su, 3/2.

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Mind and Supermind: The Melting Polar Ice: Remembering our Broken Bonds with Nature • SBCC Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St • $5 • 7-9pm Fri, 2/28.

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Open your heart in order to hear the voice of the Divine within • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 9:30am-1pm Sat, 3/1. ��

Improve your abilities to communicate & resolve conﬂicts • TBA • $365/$425 • Register: 349-8943 • 10am-4:30pm Sat, 3/1, 8, 15.

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A walk San Marcos Foothills Preserve East, a stroll to the Sespe • Botanic Garden event • $45/$30 • Register: 682-4726 • 9am-noon, Sat, 3/1.

Unique blend of hip-hop genres & lyrical genius • UCSB Event Ctr • $26-$46 • 893-2064 • 8pm Fri, 2/28. Alto saxophone & Kurzweil synthesizer • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall UCSB • Free • 893-3261 • 8pm Fri, 2/28. ��

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Local all-woman rock band • Seven Bar and Kitchen, 224 Helena Ave • No cover • 845-0377 • 9pm Fri, 2/28.

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SB County Riding Club • Earl Warren Showgrounds • 3380316 • Free • 338-0316 • 8am-end of classes, Sat, 3/1-2. ��

Goleta Valley Historical Society is conducting training sessions for Stow House Docents • Rancho La Patera, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Info: 681-7216x3 • Sat, 3/1 & 3/13.

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Featuring Brasilidade Band • Brazil Arts Café & Studio, 1230 State St #C • $15 • 245-5615 • 9:30pm Fri, 2/28-3/1. ��

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Learn how to navigate the home buying process in today’s real estate market • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $5 • 969-1025 • 10am-3pm Sat, 3/1. Discounted tastings, food & free tours to celebrate the distillery’s 1st anniversary • 37 Industrial Wy #103, Buellton • 691-1000 • 11am-8pm Sat, 3/1-2. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • $6 • 689-7932 • 10am5pm Sat, 3/1-2.

Sparkle & The Light • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 2pm Su, 3/2. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 2-5:30pm Su, 3/2. ��

Soul-Fury & Kindness: Rumi and Shams Tabriz, Their Friendship an afternoon of poetry & music • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $20/$10 • 8933535 • 3pm Su, 3/2.

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Top professional magicians from around the globe • Lobero Theatre • $20-$80 • 963-0761 • 2pm & 6:30pm Su, 3/2.

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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 & 2pm Sa • 2/21 & 2/22. ADDERLEY SCHOOL: FEBRUARY WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES

Students from the Adderley School for the Performing Arts: musical theater performances • Center Stage Theater • $18-$38 • 963-0408 • 1pm Su (2/23), 1 & 3:30pm Su (3/2) • 2/23 & 3/2. 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 • 565-7140 • 4pm Sa (2/15); 8pm We-Sa, 2 & 7pm Sun • Through 2/23. WESTMONT COLLEGE: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Directed by John Blondell• Porter Theatre • $25/$15/$10 • 965-5400 • 7pm SaSu • 2/22-2/23. 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.

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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 • UCSB Hatlen Theater • $17/$13 • 893-2064 • 8pm Th-Fr (2/27-2/28), Sa (3/1), & Th-Sa (3/6-3/8); 2pm Su (3/2) • 2/27-3/2. PCPA THEATER: 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 2/27 • 2/27 - 3/23. 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 • Through 3/2.

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ANYTHING GOES FILM SERIES: TRON: LEGACY: The son of a virtual world designer

goes looking for his father and ends up inside the digital world that his father designed • Museum of Contemporary Art SB, 653 Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 7pm Fr • 2/21. ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SB & THE FUND FOR SB: A FIERCE GREEN FIRE: The ﬁrst big-picture

exploration of the environmental movement – grassroots and global activism spanning 50 years, from ecological conservation to climate change • AUSB’s Community Hall, 602 Anacapa St • Free • 962-8179 • 7pm Fr • 2/21.

SANTA BARBARA READS: GREEN FIRE: ALDO LEOPOLD AND A LAND ETHIC FOR OUR TIME: Highlights legendary environmentalist Aldo

Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and inﬂuenced the modern environmental movement • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 564-5608 • 5:30pm Tu • 2/25. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: THE GREAT BEAUTY (ITALY): Jep Gambardella has seduced

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ﬁgures, archival footage, and his narration to recreate the atrocities Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge committed between 1975 and 1979. Also a screening of Animated Short: On the Broom • UCSB Pollock Theater • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm We • 2/26. UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: BEST OF THE 38TH BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: The

adrenaline-ﬁlled festival takes place over two nights • Arlington Theatre • $15/$12 • 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or 963-4408 or www.ticketmaster.com/venue/73731 • 7:30pm Tu & 7:30pm We • 2/25 & 2/26. CUP OF CULTURE: FACING MIRRORS: Set in contemporary Iran, this is a story of an unlikely and daring friendship that develops despite social norms and religious beliefs • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Wed • 2/26.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: OMAR (PALESTINE): A young Palestinian freedom ﬁghter

agrees to work as an informant after he’s tricked into an admission of guilt by association in the wake of an Israeli soldier’s killing. Also a screening of Animated Short: Possessions (Japan) • UCSB Pollock Theater • $10/$5 • 893-4637 • 7pm Th • 2/27. METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: PRINCE IGOR: Gianandrea Noseda conducts the

lush score and Ildar Abdrazakov sings the title role of a 12th-century Russian hero • MAW, Hahn Hall • $27 • 969-8787 • Live 9:55am Sat (3/1) & Encore 2pm Su (3/16) • 3/1 & 3/16. METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: RUSALKA: Renée Fleming sings her ﬁrst Live

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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JUST REDUCED $17,500,000 Enchanting 1929 Reginald Johnson estate on 9 ocean-view acres. 7bd/11bth main house, guest house, apt, lawns, pool, garages for +/-9 cars. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

PRIVACY, PROVENANCE $16,700,000 Gem in Golden Quadrangle of Montecito. 6 bd/9 bth estate with ocean/mountain views. Richly appointed rooms, 13-seat theatre, so much more! Loyd Applegate, 805.570.4935

MAGNIFICENT CHATEAU $13,900,000 2.26± ocean & fairway view acres, embellished ceilings, gallery walls & columns exude grandeur throughout. Rose gardens, lawns & fountains. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

BINGHAM HOUSE $12,900,000 Nestled against the foothills & moments away from the Pacific Ocean, a truly unique & historical property located in the heart of Montecito. Pamela Regan, 805.895.2760

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PANORAMIC ESTATE $5,795,000 Stunning Contemporary Mediterranean estate situated on 4.88± acres with sweeping ocean, island, harbor and mountain views. Kim Hultgen, 805.895.2067

EXTRAORDINARY $5,195,000 On 3.6 ± acres, rests this extraordinary compound estate with guest quarters & exceptional equestrian facilities. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

PRISTINE VIEWS $5,195,000 Enjoy dramatic views from a prime Hope Ranch setting. Unique in presentation and unmatched in quality; an example of true elegance. Natalie/Renee, 805.895.6226

IDEAL COMBINATION $4,750,000 Perfectly situated remodeled mini-estate offers quality, sophistication, style, pool, manicured gardens, stunning mountain view, gst. house. Jon Perkins, 805.284.3660

FOOTHILL RETREAT $4,750,000 27.5+/- acre private ranch is nestled in the Carpinteria foothills, offers a European style country home, second house, riding arena & more! Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

JUST LISTED $4,475,000 Mountain view home is nestled among ancient oaks & native gardens on 1.34 acres. Dramatic indoor spaces artfully integrated w/ the outdoors. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

ICONIC MONTECITO $4,450,000 Designed by James Morris. Classic architecture in a Blue Chip location with both mountain and ocean views. Pool. Motor court for 12+ cars. Tim Walsh, 805.259.8808

JUST REDUCED $3,995,000 Home & award winning guest hse remodeled by Allen & Assoc, on 1 fenced acre. 3bd suites in main house. Hardwood floors. Pool, sport court. Mary Lu Edick, 805.565.8871

JUST REDUCED $3,950,000 Beautiful 3 acre oak studded hillside w/ocean & mountain view. 4bd/5bth + office, gourmet kitchen. Montecito’s golden quadrangle. Don/Cecilia Hunt, 805.895.3833

ENTERTAIN IN PARADISE $3,500,000 Enjoy the chef's kitchen w/ open walls to resort quality pool & grounds, across from La Cumbre CC. Classic SB style & old world elegance. Gail/Carey, 805.689.7767

CAPTIVATING ESTATE $3,500,000 Enchanting Montecito estate on a gated acre with guest house. Incredibly spacious with multiple outdoor entertaining areas. GrubbCampebll.com Natalie Grubb, 805.895.6226

ENTERTAINER'S DREAM $3,250,000 4bd/4.5bth mid-century home atop a private & peaceful knoll w/ocean, harbor, & city views. Chef’s kitchen, viewing terrace, patios, pool & spa. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

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

PRIME LOCATION $2,995,000 Magical mtn-view 1-acre parcel in MUS near Upper Village & San Ysidro Ranch. Existing orig. 1933 Monterey Colonial or build your dream home. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

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CASA DI SOLE $2,795,000 Amidst mature oaks & dramatic boulders, this newer built Mediterranean estate full of exquisite details offers breathtaking mountain views. David/Natalie, 805.315.8444

SUMMERLAND HEIGHTS $2,650,000 4bd/4bth, formal living & dining rooms, great room, office & 3 fireplaces. 2-room master ste with 2 view decks. Ideal for indoor & outdoor entertaining. Patricia Griffin, 805.565.4547

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. Pippa Davis, 805.886.0174

JUST LISTED $2,400,000 Mediterranean style home, Cold Spring School Dist. 4 bd/2.5 bth + gst hse on 1 +/- acre. Beautiful pool & canbana. Fixer, great potential! Terrie Whipple, 805.665.7004

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT $2,250,000 National tenant, great lease and income, easy management make this rare in today's market. Marty Rogers, 805.886.1459

PENTHOUSE $2,150,000 Top floor Penthouse at prestigious El Escorial Villas. 2bd/2.5bth w/ laundry facility, in excellent condition, many recent upgrades. Wayne Barker, 805.637.2948

JUST LISTED $1,995,000 Lovely California Cottage, 4bd/3.5 bth in highly sought after Cold Spring attendance area. Lush front & back yard, two entertaning patios. Susan Pate, 805.895.9385

PARK HIGHLANDS $1,975,000 5bd/3.5bth w/2 master suites. Skylights, gourmet kitchen, den w/built-in bookcase, wet bar, FP. Huge patio, pool, spa and lawn with fruit trees. Gloria/Carol, 805.689.3408

CONTEMPORARY $1,890,000 Architecturally interesting mid-century modern contemporary. Wood & glass house with many decks & patios. high ceilings in living room. Dana/Florence, 805.451.0033

JUST LISTED $1,650,000 Original house on Langlo ranch. Built in 1933, with all the classical charm of that era. 3bd/2 bth, deck overlooking pool w/mountain vistas. Gayle/Dianne, 805.689.9011

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

RESORT STYLE $1,385,000 Private, ocean view, tropical resort style living. Custom built 2002. 2bd/2bth. Fireplace in Master & Living room. Waterfall, Koi pond. John Faulkner, 805.570.9454

SUMMERLAND VIEWS $1,195,000 3Bd/2Bth ocean view home. Remodeled kitchen; Corian counters, tile floor & new cabinets. Double garage w/ large play space and garden area. Jim Witmer, 805.448.3921

JUST LISTED $995,000 Large home located in a wonderful San Roque neighborhood. Needs TLC to make your dream a reality. Large lot, deck, pool & mountain views. Vickie/Sharon, 805.708.2468

UPPER EAST DUPLEX $995,000 Each unit has 1bd/1bth, living dining, kitchen & their own in unit laundry, private fenced patio & lawn area. Shared 2 car garage. Jeff/Julie, 805.895.2944

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

BEAUTIFUL END UNIT $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

POLO CONDO $745,000 2bd/2bth, top floor polo condo. Beautiful remodel. Susie Maybery, 805.565.8884

LARGE TOWNHOUSE $599,000 Rarely available large 3 bd / 1.5 bth end unit townhouse on Catlin Circle. Immaculate condition, attached two car garage. Great location. Kathy Henry, 805.895.6226

SPECIAL PLACE $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

LIGHT, AIRY TOWNHOME $555,000 Modern Mediterranean design w/ attached two gar garage, cozy fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/ pantry, private patio. Complex features pool, spa. Carol/Toni, 805.689.8700

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 LISTED $320,000 Be the first to live in this gorgeous 1bd/1bth condo since the extensive remodel. Top floor end unit, vaulted ceiling & outdoor balcony. Sharon Wilson, 805.570.1551

STARTER HOME $123,100 Low Income County Studio. Max allowable income to qualify is $41,050 annually for 1 person & $46,900 annually for a 2 person household. Aaron Gilles, 805.895.1877

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ORGANIC FARM $4,950,000 Certified organic farm. Zoned Ag II 40, Approx 600 GPM well with natural gas driven 205 HP Cumins engine. Contact agent for details. Wayne Natale, 805.680.7227

SWEEPING VIEWS $3,250,000 Spectacular 3.95 acre parcel. Sweeping views of the Santa Barbara coastline & mountains. Includes a new Growth Management Permit. John P Henderson, 805.689.1066

PRIVATE ESTATE SITE $1,950,000 Staggering mountain views are the backdrop of this 3+ acre parcel in Montecito Valley Ranch. Renderings for estate w/ guest house available. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

MOUNTAIN VIEWS $1,695,000 Beautiful landscapes surround the mountain view building site of this 1.25 acre estate parcel. Parklike gardens and a fully fenced property. Marilyn Moore, 805.689.0507

COVETED LOCATION $1,650,000 Lovely setting in Hope Ranch. Build your dream home or equestrian estate. Offered separately or purchase w/2 adjacent parcels. Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

THREE LARGE PASTURES $1,650,000 River front 20+/- ac.parcel w/a charming, circa early 1900's cattle barn & irrigated pastures. 3 large pastures of 5 +/- ac. each. Carey Kendall, 805.689.6262

COVETED ESTATE SITE $1,625,000 Majestic mountain views from every corner of this approx. 2.49 acre flat/ useable parcel in Montecito Valley Ranch. Design your dream estate. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

SWEEPING VIEWS $1,300,000 9+ private, peaceful acres w/ sweeping ocean & mountain views & a lagoonstyle pool create an incredible estate site to build a dream home. Riskin Assoc, 805.565.8600

DELIGHTFUL SETTING $1,295,000 Coveted Hope Ranch location. This parcel is offered separately or can be purchased with 2 adjacent parcels. GrubbCampbell.com Natalie/Brian, 805.895.6226

EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY $1,295,000 6 panoramic acres in the Santa Barbara foothills. Approved plans for country farmhouse style home, all utilities at site, AG meter included. Gail Shannon, 805.448.7887

OAK TRAIL RANCH $1,250,000 20 acre property has beautiful views of the Santa Ynez Valley hillsides & mountains with hundreds of oak trees, all beautifully manicured. Judy Crawford, 805.588.1425

OCEAN & MTN VIEWS! $845,000 Very serene location! ABR APPROVED, ready to pull permits for a gorgeous TUSCANY VILLA plus 3 car garage, pool, & cabana. Regina Magid, 805.451.1994

SPECTACULAR VIEW LOT $799,000 Views in every direction & one of the last remaining lots available in Regency Hills. Minutes from downtown Solvang.

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

BUILD YOUR DREAM $595,000 On this gently sloping ocean view lot at the top of the village of Summerland. All utilities are available at the street.

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THREE PARCELS $495,000 Approved Lot Line Adjustment subject to Los Alamos Community Services Dist. Water line being extended. Seller completed testing requirement. Wayne Natale, 805.680.7227

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PHENOMENAL VIEWS $295,000 Located in prime winegrowing country within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County. Gorgeous, secluded, and picturesque land. David/Wayne, 805.315.8444

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Rock, Paper, Scissors (India ‘07), 2010. Watercolor and ink on paper, by Alice Aycock. Miami Art Museum, Gift of Jerry Lindzon.

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