Local Interest Rates

Disaster Preparation—

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE S TOCK AND BOND PRICES ARE GYRATING when the world economy doesn’t seem to know what to make of China’s coronavirus that has now spread to some 23 countries, according to latest reports.

And that is not a good time for irrational exuberance to appear in the financial markets, since much of the financial gyrations are driven by excess liquidity—too abundant cash from the 2017 corporate tax cuts are pushing stock prices to record highs, and bond yields to record lows—both signs of price bubbles sure to burst on signs that world trade in particular could be affected by what economists call such an unpredictable, “exogenous” event. The medical consensus to date is that the coronavirus doesn’t seem as virulent as the 2003 SARS outbreak, yet the number of deaths and infection rate to date has already exceeded that of the SARS virus. The New York Times reports this respiratory virus has infected more than 17,000 people, killing “at least” 360, writing, “But the Wuhan coronavirus may be highly transmissible, as contagious as seasonal influenza that kills many more, and the death rate is still unknown.”

Why could this pandemic that the World Health Organization has now labeled a global public health emergency be dangerous to global growth?

Nobel economist Paul Krugman says it’s because China’s economy is many times larger than it was in 2003, so the effect of closing down major Chinese cities until more is known about the virus could be economically devastating to China and other economies that depend on Chinese goods and services. The EU is one such market that is worried because 20 percent of its exports now go to China.

Crude oil imports to China, the world’s largest consumer of oil, have also dropped 20 percent and oil prices are down approximately ten percent, which has OPEC producers scrambling to cut production quotas. Other economists are voicing similar warnings. Yale economist Dr. Stephen Roach, former Morgan Stanley chief economist and chairman of Morgan Stanley’s Asia Desk, is making good sense with his predictions of worse things to come. He’s talking about world trade volumes, which have dropped Why Irrational Exuberance?

precipitously. And that worldwide growth depends even more today on world trade, which has already been harmed by the Trump trade wars. Roach in recent Project Syndicate comments, said that from 1990 to 2008, annual growth in world trade was fully 82 percent faster than world GDP growth. And this cushion has shrunk dramatically, to just 13 percent over the 2010-19 period, “leaving the world economy more vulnerable to all-too-frequent shocks.”

“The IMF’s latest assessment put global trade growth at just one percent in 2019 – its seventh consecutive downward revision,” said Roach. “Indeed, last year was the weakest trade performance since the historic 10.4 percent plunge in 2009, which was the worst contraction since the early 1930s.” Is Roach being an unnecessary alarmist? I don’t think so, when compared to the Great Depression. Now is not the time for irrational exuberance of any kind with world economies retreating in the face of so much geopolitical uncertainty (e.g., rising isolationism from rising nationalism).

Are we prepared?

Harlan Green © 2020 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ HarlanGreen. Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics. com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@ populareconomics.com

Independent Community Journalism Our mission is to provide accessible news for everyone along with a broad and inclusive perspective on our local community in both our FREE digital and print editions. If everyone who reads VOICE Magazine supports it, our future will be made secure. Send a contribution today to: VOICE Magazine, 924 Anacapa, Suite B1-F, Santa Barbara CA, 93101 Mark Whitehurst, PhD Publisher & Editor Publisher@VoiceSB.com Kerry Methner, PhD Editor & Publisher Editor@VoiceSB.com

Columnists: Robert Adams • Robert@EarthKnower.com Harlan Green • editor@populareconomics.com Alex Henteloff • papaalex@verizon.net Beverley Jackson • c/o editor@voicesb.com Richard Jarrette • c/o editor@voicesb.com Amy Beth Katz • amykatz@yahoo.com Kris Seraphine-Oster • krisoster@gmail.com Sigrid Toye • Itssigrid@gmail.com Reporter: Robert N. Shutt • news@voicesb.com Design Editor: Michelle Tahan Translator: Jeanette Casillas Bookkeeping: Maureen Flanigan Advertising: Advertising@VoiceSB.com Circulation: Central Coast Circulation

• (805) 636-6845 All advertising in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This publication will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of this law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are available on an equal opportunity basis. The opinions and statements contained in advertising or elsewhere in this publication are those of the authors of such opinions and are not necessarily those of the publishers. California Newspaper Publishers Association Hispanic-Serving Publication Memberships:

Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates

Contact your local loan agent or mortgage broker for current rates:

DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP.

Please call for current rates: Russell Story, 805-895-8831

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WTISPLC PARAGON MORTGAGE GROUP Please call for current rates: 805-899-1390

HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Please call for current rates: Erik Taiji, 805-895-8233, NMLS #322481

MONTECITO BANK & TRUST Please call for current rates: 805-963-7511 • Coastal Housing Partnership Member

SB MORTGAGE Harlan Green, Broker, 805-452-7696 *APR= 0 pts

UNION BANK

Please call for current rates: Teri Gauthier, 805-565-4571 • Coastal Housing Partnership Member

Rates are supplied by participating institutions prior to publishing deadline and are deemed reliable. They do not constitute a commitment to lend and are not guaranteed. For more information and additional loan types and rates, consumers should contact the lender of their choice. CASA Santa Barbara cannot guarantee the accuracy and availability of quoted rates. All quotes are based on total points including loan. Rates are effective as of 2/06/2020. ** Annual percentage rate subject to change after loan closing.

CLASSIC CARS RV’S • CARS SUV • TRUCKS MOTORHOMES CA$H ON THE SPOT 702-210-7725 We come to you!

Santa Barbara South County Sales Computer Oriented RE Technology For Information on all Real Estate Sales: 805-962-2147 • JimWitmer@cox.net • Cortsb.com

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

'11 80 94 146 119 135 140 147 156 160 128 126 170 '12 114 113 183 170 225 215 217 213 173 218 190 275 '13 141 146 189 197 265 209 217 216 181 178 138 167 ‘14 142 132 141 186 207 174 196 179 171 160 137 170 ‘15 142 113 235 202 226 210 207 217 155 149 124 150 ‘16 126 118 153 166 220 195 174 214 187 161 158 159 ‘17 142 132 164 149 189 257 193 224 178 173 172 170 ‘18 101 121 172 179 234 211 165 225 184 171 145 163 ‘19 128 168 190 179 210 208 259 209 173 157 152 212

HOME REPAIR

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS designed to fit your space! Buy 3, get 1 free! Call 3DayBlinds: 805-940-1639 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation. 805-940-0440

FINISH CARPENTER CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for home repair or minor remodel projects in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas. Long time local resident with good references. Doors/windows, built-ins, small ADU’s, interior finish work. Contact me at 805-280-5718. Paul Gale Carpentry Lic # 512497

INSURANCE

LOWEST PRICES ON HEALTH INSURANCE. We have the best rates from top companies! Call now! 855-886-0613 GET A-RATED DENTAL INSURANCE STARTING AT AROUND $1 PER DAY! Save 25% on Enrollment Now! No Waiting Periods. 200k+ Providers Nationwide. Everyone is Accepted! Call 661-766-4926 (M-F 9-5 ET) AUTO INSURANCE STARTING AT $49/ MONTH! Call for your free rate comparison to see how much you can save! 855-886-3710

MISCELLANEOUS

DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? APPEAL! If you’re 50+, filed for SSD and denied, our attorneys can help get you approved! No money out of pocket!

Call 805-837-1922 BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 805-330-3451 A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 805-940-0732 PAYROLL PROCESSING: PAYCHEX® New Clients sign up now and receive One Month of Payroll Processing FREE!

Call 855-400-1433 x184

VOICE

Classifieds Have you tried us? advertising@voicesb.com

PROBLEM CREDIT REPORT? Lexington Law helps works to challenge inaccurate negative items including: identity theft, collections, late payments, liens and more from your credit report. Call for a free credit repair consultation: 877-231-6112 s24. John C Heath, Attorney at Law, PLLC, dba Lexington Law Firm.

NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today ® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 805-834-9240

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup.

Call for details. 877-246-1817.

Peace on Earth That’s Who We “R” By Staci Caplan, SBAOR President R EALTORS ® ARE REAL ESTATE EXPERTS in their local communities, who abide by The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and fight for real estate dreams and property rights. The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. REALTORS® promote professionalism and the Golden Rule through our Code of Ethics. It is a living, dynamic statement which guides REALTORS® in their daily professional lives and is the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®. That’s the meaning of the trademarked “R.” The Code contains standards of practice which outline our duties to clients and consumers, our duties to the public, and our duties to other REALTORS®. Through our adherence to the Code of Ethics and the standards of practice it delineates, we elevate professionalism in our industry; we collaborate with one another; and we cooperate to serve our clients’ best interests. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics makes REALTORS® your advocate in one of the largest transactions you’ll ever make.

Look for the “R” for reassurance, resources, and reliable guidance on the path to property ownership.

For more information, call your local REALTOR® or visit the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® website at sbaor.org. Staci Caplan

Staci Caplan, President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS ®

, is a Broker, GREEN, MA - BRE# 014450103 at Pacific Crest Realty. Reach her at 805-886-3970 or StaciCaplan@gmail.com.

Voice COMMUNITY MARKET

Helping people find homes that match their lifestyles.

Kathryn sweeney Broker Associate • (805) 331-4100 www.kathrynsweeneysb.com

4 BD/3 BA, split level home, $1,650,000 Call for details!

RENTALS

OCEAN VIEW, ONE BEDROOM, remodeled, no steps, covered parking on a dead end street. Short or long terms available . $2400 monthly. Available 2-1-2020

Call John at 805-451-4551

OCEAN VIEW, ONE BEDROOM, END UNIT, private deck, furnished, covered parking on a dead end street. Short or long terms available . $3100 monthly. Call John at 805-451-4551

ONE BEDROOM, DOWNTOWN, top floor, furnished. Long or short term, $2300. Call John at 805-451-4551

The Multi-family Investment Specialist

Experience you can count on!

CHRIS AGNOLI

(805) 682-4304 chris@suncoastrealestate.com www.chrisagnoli.com

CasCade Capital

(805) 688-9697

sgolis@radiusgroup.com www.radiusgroup.com 805-879-9606 STEVE GOLIS

805.895.1799 805.705.5334

www.TheSantaBarbaraLifestyle.com

Fast Private Lending 1st & 2nd Trust Deeds Commercial ~ Land Mixed Use ~ Multifamily No Tax Returns Simple Documentation No Minimum Credit

Bill Waxman, Ed Giron, and Geren Piltz star in the DIJO Productions Theatre Company production of Art by Yasmina Reza, opening on Friday, February 7th at the Center Stage Theatre Courtesy photo

UCSB STUDIO THEATER: Student-Directed One Acts –Trifl es by Susan Glaspell, directed by Anna Holman and Vivien by Percy Granger, directed by Ezra Adkins • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • Free • 7pm Fr-Sa, 1pm Su, 2/7-2/9. O YES PRODUCTION: Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, Jr–The classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress • Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, 907 El Centro St, Ojai • $12/$15 • www.oyespresents.org • 6pm Fr, 2 & 6pm Sa, 2pm Su, Through 2/9. PCPA T HEATRE: Brighton Beach Memoirs –Eugene is dreaming of baseball and girls while coping with life in Depression-era Brooklyn with a formidable mother, an overworked father, and a worldly older brother• Marian Theatre, 879 S. Bradley Rd, Santa Maria• $38-$50, Special $20/$15 for side section seating • www.pcpa.org • 2/13-3/1. UCSB P ERFORMING ARTS THEATER: Hookman –Sometimes mysterious, often hilarious, Hookman is a biting story of teen angst and loss • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news/event/747 • $13-$19 • 1 & 7pm Sa (2/15), 8pm Tu-Th, 7pm Fr, & 1pm Sa-Su, 2/15-2/23. Productions Theatre Co • 751 Paseo Nuevo • $21/$17 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 8pm Fr & Sa, 2pm Su,Through 2/16. O JAI ART CENTER THEATER: Shirley Valentine– An ordinary middle class housewife reminisces about life with her husband, her children, her past • 113 S Montgomery St, Ojai • www.ojaiact.org • $10-$25 • 7:30 Fr-Sa & 2pm Su, Through 2/16. R UBICON THEATRE: Never, Not Once –When a young biology student raised by two mothers decides to learn more about her DNA, she reaches out to the man she believes to be her father• 1006 E Main St, Ventura • www.rubicontheatre.org • $24-$64 • Opening Night: 7pm Sa, 2/8 ($150); 2 & 7pm We, 7pm Th, 8pm Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, & 2pm Su, Through 2/23. NEW VIC: Jane Austen’s Emma - A beautiful, witty, and determined young woman plays matchmaker in disastrous ways, leading to a whirlwind of complications and, eventually, self-discovery • 33 W Victoria St • $25-$77 • https://ensembletheatre.com • Opening Night: 8pm Sa, 2/8; 8pm We-Sa & 2 & 7pm Su,Through 2/23. OnSTAGE

C ENTER STAGE THEATER: Art–A play that humorously questions the meaning of art, friendship, and independence. Presented by Dijo

It’s not too late to register! Turning Points in Thought From Film

Fridays at 6pm@ The Schott Center with Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD

Spring 2020 Movies: Feb 7: Defi nitely, Maybe (2008) | Dir: Adam Brooks; Writer: Adam Brooks; Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Breslin. 1hr 52 min.

Feb 14: No Class - Holiday Feb 21: Saint Judy (2018) | Director: Sean Hanish; Writer: Dmitry Portnoy; Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Leem Lubany, Common, Alfred Molina. 1hr 46 min.

Feb 28 & Mar 6: To be announced

Great discussions follow the screening ofa range of thought provoking fi lms.

Register in person at the Schott Center or Wake Center or on-line at: www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning The Last Black Man in San Francisco: Friday Matinee presented by the Public Library • Free • www.sbplibrary.org • Faulkner Gallery, Central Lib, 2-4pm Fr, 2/7. Jojo Rabbit: Presented by Magic Lantern Films • $4 • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • Isla Vista Theatre, 960 Embarcadero del Norte, 7 & 10pm Fr & Mo, 2/7 & 2/10. SBIFF Screenings ofOscar Shorts for Live Action, Documentary, and Animation: For scheduled screening dates & times: https://sbiffriviera.com or refer to the ad below • $6-$10 • SBIFF Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Fr-Su, 2/7-2/13. Suspiria: Two Nights Only • $6-$10 • https://sbiffriviera.com • SBIFF Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, 9pmFr & Sa, 2/7 & 2/8. The Addams Family: Family Movie presented by the Public Library • Free • www.sbplibrary.org • Children’s Area - Island Rm, Central Lib, 2-3:30pm Sa, 2/8. ¡Las Sandinistas!: Uncovers the stories of the women who shattered barriers by leading combat and forcing social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution. Post-screening discussion• Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • UCSB Pollock Theater, 7-9:45pm Tu, 2/11. Harriet: The story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman • Free • http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/events • UCSB Multicultural Theater, 6pm We, 2/12. Love Story: When wealthy Harvard University law student Oliver Barrett IV meets Jenny Cavilleri, a middle-class girl who is studying music at Radcliffe College, it’s love at fi rst sight• $7 • www.thealcazar.org • The Alcazar Theatre, 7-9pmTh, 2/13. TV at the Pollock: Gender, Work and the Sitcom Family: Screening of Father Knows Best season 2, episode 30 “Betty, Girl Engineer” (1956); The Mary Tyler Moore Show season 1, episode 1 “Love is All Around” (1970); and Modern Family season 5, episode 2 “First Days” (2013). Post-screening discussion • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • UCSB Pollock Theater, 7-9:30pm Th, 2/13. Malefi cent: Mistress of Evil: Family Movie presented by the Public Library • Free • www.sbplibrary.org • Children’s Area - Island Rm, Central Lib, 2-4pm Sa, 2/15. CINEMA Pick s MetropolitanTheatres - TheIndependent 2col(3.667”)x7” Adinsertiondate: Adcreation/deliverydate: adsource@exhib p. 888.737.2812 f. Tuesday,February4,2020at1:19:19PMcaind_met0207 Friday,February7-13,2020 REVISED AD #1 THE GENTLEMEN -R FRI-SAT 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00; MON-THU 2:00-4:30-7:00 THE RHYTHM SECTION -R FRI-SAT 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00; MON-THU 2:00-4:30-7:00 1917 -R FRI-SAT 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00; MON-THU 2:00-4:30-7:00 BAD BOYS FOR LIFE -R FRI-SAT 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00; MON-THU 2:00-4:30-7:00 BIRDS OF PREY -R FRI-SAT 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00; MON-THU 2:00-4:30-7:00 All Shows before 5pm are $8.50 and REEL DEAL (first show every day at Parks Plaza Theatre) $7.50. Movies and times subject to change. General Admission $11.50, Seniors $8, Child $8.50 Find Us On Facebook – Parks Plaza Theatre www.playingtoday.com Parks Plaza Buellton Movies Movie Listings for 02/7/20-02/13/20 Buellton • 805-688-7434 Let’s Go To The M O V I E S NORTH S.B. COUNTY THEATRES Movie Listings for 02/7/20-02/13/20 www.playingtoday.com “FIESTA TUESDAY SPECIAL”- $7.00 pp “REEL DEAL” (first show every day at Movies Lompoc): $7.50 pp MOVIES LOMPOC (805) 736-1558 / 736-0146 All Screens Now Presented in Dolby Digital Projection and Dolby Digital Sound! Now Accepting Master Card • Visa • Discover THE TURNING -PG13 DAILY 2:15-4:45-7:15-9:30 SAT-SUN 11:45-2:15-4:45-7:15-9:30 BAD BOYS FOR LIFE -R DAILY 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SAT-SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 THE RHYTHM SECTION -R

DAILY 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SAT-SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 BIRDS OF PREY -R DAILY 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 SAT-SUN 11:30-2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 HI-WAY DRIVE-IN, SANTA MARIA (805) 937-3515 SWAPMEET EVERY SUNDAY BIRDS OF PREY -R Starts @ 7:00pm JUST MERCY -PG13 All Shows - General Admission $10.00 / Kids $4.00 Radio Active @ 92.1 FM / Find Us On Facebook – Hi Way Drive In Harriet, the story of the heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman will screen on Wednesday, February 12th at UCSB’s MultiCultural Center Theatre Courtesy photo

Features and Showtimes for February 7-13 � = Subject to Restrictions on “SILVER MVP PASSES” www.metrotheatres.com

FAIRVIEW METRO 4 PASEO NUEVO

225 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA (805) 683-3800

1917 E 1 :40, 5:1 0, 8:00

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER C FritoWed: 2:00, 4:25, 7:30; Thu: 2:00 PM 61 8 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA (805) 965-7684

� BIRDS OF PREY - LASER PROJECTION E FritoSun: 1 :35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50; MontoThu: 1 :35, 4:20, 7:05

� BIRDS OF PREY E FritoSun: 1 2:40, 3:25, 6:1 5, 8:50; MontoThu: 3:25, 6:1 5, 8:50

PARASITE E FritoWed: 1 :50, 4:50, 7:45; Thu: 1 :50, 4:50 THE RHYTHM SECTION E FritoSun: 1 :20, 1 0:00; MontoThu: 2:1 0 PM

� THE PHOTOGRAPH C Thu: 7:45 PM JOJO RABBIT C FritoSun: 1 :1 0, 3:45, 6:30, 9:00; MontoThu: 2:20, 5:00, 7:30

� SONIC THE HEDGEHOG B Thu: 5:00, 7:30

CAMINO REAL PARASITE E FritoSun: 4:00, 7:00; MontoThu: 4:45, 7:45

THE HITCHCOCK

CINEMA &

7040 MARKETPLACE DR, GOLETA (805) 968-41 40 � BIRDS OF PREY E Fri: 1 2:45, 1 :20, 2:05, 3:20, 4:40, 5:55, 6:40, 7:1 5, 8:30, 9:50; Sat&Sun: 1 1 :30, 1 2:45, 1 :20, 2:05, 3:20, 4:40, 5:55, 6:40, 7:1 5, 8:30, 9:50; MontoThu: 1 2:45, 1 :20, 2:05, 3:20, 4:40, 5:55, 6:40, 7:1 5, 8:30, 9:50 PUBLIC HOUSE 371 SOUTH HITCHCOCK WAY, SANTA BARBARA (805) 682-651 2 LITTLE WOMEN B 1 :50, 7:30 THE SONG OF NAMES C 2:00, 4:40

GRETEL & HANSEL C 1 2:50, 3:1 0, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE E 1 :1 0, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40 KNIVES OUT C 4:50, 7:45

ARLINGTON

� BIRDS OF PREY E Fri: 2:30, 5:1 5, 8:00; Sat: 1 1 :45, 2:30, 5:1 5, 8:00; Sun: 1 1 :45 AM; MontoThu: 2:30, 5:1 5, 8:00 8 W. DE LA GUERRA PLACE, SANTA BARBARA (805) 965-7451

THE GENTLEMEN E FritoWed: 1 :30, 5:20, 8:00; Thu: 1 :30, 5:20

1917 E 1 :35, 5:00, 7:45

LITTLE WOMEN B FritoWed: 1 :50, 4:20, 7:20; Thu: 1 :50, 4:20

FORD V FERRARI C 2:00, 4:1 0, 7:30

� DOWNHILL E Thu: 8:00 PM

� THE ASSISTANT E Thu: 7:20 PM

FIESTA 5

91 6 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA (805) 963-0455

GRETEL & HANSEL C Fri: 1 :40, 3:50, 6:05, 8:1 5; Sat&Sun: 1 1 :30, 1 :40, 3:50, 6:05, 8:1 5; MontoWed: 1 :40, 3:50, 6:05, 8:1 5; Thu: 1 :40, 3:50, 6:05

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE E Fri: 2:20, 5:1 0, 8:00; Sat&Sun: 1 1 :35, 2:20, 5:1 0, 8:00; MontoThu: 2:20, 5:1 0, 8:00

DOLITTLE B Fri: 2:25, 4:50, 7:20; Sat&Sun: 1 1 :20, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20; MontoThu: 2:25, 4:50, 7:20

JUST MERCY C 1 :30, 4:40, 7:45

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL C Fri: 1 :45, 4:30, 7:30 ; Sat&Sun: 1 1 :25, 1 :45, 4:30, 7:30; MontoWed: 1 :45, 4:30, 7:30; Thu: 1 :45 PM

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE I T WAS A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE to join more than 1,000 Rotarians and other peacemakers at the 2020 Rotary World Peace Conference this January. It gave me hope to see both young and old attending to learn from each other how to make the world a more peaceful place.

Let’s start with the 160 assembled presenters comprised of not only Rotary Peace scholars and Good Will Ambassadors, but representatives from the Peace Corps, CARE International, the UN Refugee Agency, The Carter Center, and even a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

They shared their expertise on how to advance peace in a world of increasing dangers, not only from global warming, but populations threatened by human trafficking, child abuse, spousal abuse, cyber-bullying, war trauma, sexual harassment, as well as regarding violence prevention in our cities, homes, and schools.

There were ongoing workshops throughout a weekend held by violence prevention experts and ‘peace activators’, such as Aussie Steve Killelea’s Institute for Economics and Peace that has created the Global Peace Index and Positive Peace Report which rank nations for their attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies.

Of particular interest are those countries and regions that were able to increase their Global Peace Index in 2019: The Ukraine, Sudan, Egypt, North Macedonia, and Rwanda.

“The 2019 GPI reveals a world in which the conflicts and crises that emerged in the past decade have begun to abate, but new tensions within and between nations have emerged,” states the Global Peace Report.

The Global Peace Index showed the first improvement in five years, in part because Rotary with its 1.2 million members has improved health outcomes in particular, giving some $250 million in grants to peace organizations and projects, such as developing drinking water facilities and health clinics in many of the same countries as the Peace Corps. Rotary clubs have been a large part of creating a more peaceful world. My local Montecito, California Rotary Club has raised more than $200,000 in financial aid for a small valley in the South Lake Kivu District of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to help women and children in particular recover from the devastating civil wars and rebel militias’ ongoing rape and pillaging that has killed thousands as they fought over the rich supply of so-called conflict minerals like Coltan, a rare mineral essential in cell phones.

But what raised my hope for a more peaceful world above all was the 250 high school Rotary Interact Club members from Southern California and Arizona that were there to learn and train in conflict resolution skills.

Where else should we put most of that hope for peace but in our children who will inherit this world?

Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call 805-452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com

SBMNH Appoints Board Chair T ERRENCE VALESKI WAS RECENTLY APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Valeski, who accepted the position on January 28th, previously completed six years of service on the museum’s board as well as serving as vice chair for finance.

Valeski joined the board of trustees shortly after moving to Santa Barbara. Also a member of the board of the Music Academy of the West, he is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where he was later awarded an Honorary Doctorate. He boasts a long and distinguished career in advertising and later served at the helm of major telecommunications companies in Europe. Valeski has served on numerous boards, both public and private, and he also advises a number of private equity firms. “The Museum and Sea Center have evolved magnificently over the years and are truly an exceptional experience for all individuals of all ages and families of Santa Barbara,” said Valeski in a news release. “Both the Mission Campus and the Sea Center provide an exciting experience, an opportunity to learn and to become engaged in using, preserving, and protecting our environment.” www.sbnature.org Terrence Valeski

A Celebration of Love...

Valentine’s Day events around town V ALENTINE’S DAY, ALSO KNOWN AS SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY, has evolved from an ancient ritual day, to a religious celebration, to a commercial holiday over the years. It is a holiday observed annually on February 14th and can be celebrated in many ways, expressing love and appreciation for the people in your life, including friends, romantic partners, family members, or co-workers. Whatever your fancy, there are many options available to you in the area:

Courtesy photo RETREAT TO ROMANCE Luxury accommodation, Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, room service

breakfast for two, a spa credit, & a rose petal turndown service • Belmond El Encanto • www.belmond.com • Min. two night stay through 2/29. VALENTINE’S PERFUME-MAKING WORKSHOP With Susan Farber • Wildling Museum, 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • $95/ session • www.wildlingmuseum.org • Morning session: 10am-12:30pm / Afternoon session: 2-4:30pm Sa, 2/8. ROMANCING THE STARS FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS Take a romantic tour of the universe inside Gladwin Planetarium. Ages 21+ • SB Museum of Natural History • Free/$10 • www.sbnature.org • 5:45 & 6:45pm Sa, 2/8. 21ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF HEARTS The New Roaring 20’s! • Hilton SB Beachfront Resort • $140 • https://friendshipcentersb.org • 11:30am-2:30pm Sa, 2/8. GALENTINE’S DAY WITH LORNA JANE Mini facials by Aveda, Goodie Bags to first 20 customers, Meet other women in the community, & more • Lorna Jane, 703 Paseo Nuevo • 805-962-8892 • 2-6pm Sa, 2/8.

THE MERCURY BALLROOM SUPPER CLUB Retro Cocktail, Dinner, Cabaret Show, Orchestra, Dancing & More • Historic Rockwood Clubhouse Lodge, 670 Mission Canyon • $25 Dance Only/ $165.72 Full Experience • https://themercury.brownpapertickets.com • 6pm Tu-Sa & 2pm Su, 2/11-2/16. SWEETHEART: ART FROM THE HEART Art, Music, Wine, & Sweets • La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts, 121 S. Hope Ave • Free • https://lacumbrecenterforcreativearts.com • 5-8pm We, 2/12. VALENTINE’S EVE DINNER CONCERT With Shawn Thies & Friends • All ages • SOhO • $15 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Th, 2/13. FAIRY TALE VALENTINE’S ARTS SOIREE Catered food, a silent auction, & a romantic concert by the Westmont Orchestra • Westmont’s Porter Theater • $100 • www.westmont.edu/valentines • 5pm Fr, 2/14. LIVE MUSIC ON VALENTINE’S DAY Paseo Nuevo Center Court, 651 Paseo Nuevo • Free • https://paseonuevoshopping.com/ • 3-5pm Fr, 2/14. DATE NIGHT: WALL HANGING WORKSHOP Create a leather wall hanging with Allison Zeager of AZ Designs • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St. • $30 • https://exploreecology.org • 6-8pm Fr, 2/14. 2ND ANNUAL SB WINTER WINE WALK Exclusive wine & food pairings at eight Presidio Neighborhood wine tasting rooms • $64 • www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-santa-barbara-winter-wine-walk-tickets-90474633063 • 12-5pm Fr & Sa, 2/14 & 2/15. VALENTINE’S GARDEN SIP AND STROLL Champagne garden stroll in the early evening light • Lotusland • $40/Members & $60/Member’s guests, RSVP: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org • 3-5pm Sa, 2/15. VALENTINE’S DAY AT LUSH Create a Sex Bomb Bath Bomb with your partner • LUSH Cosmetics, 613 Paseo Nuevo St • $50/couple • RSVP: PaseoNuevo@Lush.com • 8:30-9:30pm Su, 2/16.

INSPIRED BY THE NOSTALGIA OF SHOPPING at Haggarty’s Department Store in downtown Los Angeles in the 50’s,local artist Lenore T. Hughes has created a Valentine’s Day art installation at Nordstrom in Santa Barbara. The opening takes place at 10amSaturday, February 8th, and will remain on view through February 22nd.

“As easy and efficient as shopping on-line is now – and it’s definitely a big part of the present and future in shopping – I like to continue the in-person, shopping tradition of getting all dressed up and taking my grandchildren to Nordstrom – the Haggarty’s of today – the only big department store in town, for the fun of it all, to experience all the sensory pleasures we just don’t get ordering in front of the computer screen in our pj’s,” Hughesshared. Nordstrom is located at 17 W Canon Perdido St. Nordstrom Santa Barbara Shopping Spree with Cherie and Me

Celebrating Santa Barbara Artists 22 At the Center of Santa Barbara’s Cultural Conversation | www.VoiceSB.com February 7, 2020

Curvaceous, Marble Stone/Clay/Bronze by Francine Kirsch www.francinekirsch.com 805.636.7522

10 WEST GALLERY: Hello Forever ~ Mar 1 • 10 W Anapamu St • Mo, We-Sa 11- 5:30pm, Su 12-5 • 805-770-7711. ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION GALLERY: Haven by Santa Barbara Printmakers ~ Mar 5 • 229 E Victoria • Tu-Fr (By Appt)/ Sa 1-4pm • 805-965-6307. ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM, UCSB: Irresistible Delights: Recent gifts to the art collection ~ Apr 26 • 552 University Rd • We-Su 12-5 pm • 805-893-2951. ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: Cosmic Daydream • 302 E Cota St • Tu-Fr 11- 6pm, Sa 10-4pm • 805-884-0459. ARTISTE GALLERY: Brown; LoCascio; Pratt; Luongo; Perez; Watanabe ~ Ongoing • 2948 Grand Av, #E, LO • Daily 11-5:30pm • 805-686-2626. ARTS FUND GALLERY: 205-C Santa Barbara St • We-Su 12-5pm & By Appt • 805-965-7321. ATKINSON GALLERY @ SBCC: Eleven Figures in Two Parts - Part 1 ft. Brian Calvin, Gerald Davis, Karon Davis, Manjari Sharma, and Xaviera Simmons ~ Feb 14 • Humanities Bldg, Rm 202 • 805-897-3484 • gallery.sbcc.edu.

Receptions & Events (2/7-2/16)

Tuesday, February 11th, 4:30 - 7pm Slingshot: An Alpha Art Forum Valentine Special Reception and Sale Wednesday, February 12th, 11-12pm Santa Barbara Museum of Art Tatsuo Miyajima: In Conversation Saturday, February 15th, 2-4pm Lompoc Museum 50 Years Celebration

GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS • PUBLIC PLACES

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: Dan LeVin’s Lonely Hearts and Ed Borein prints ~ Ongoing • 1103-A State St • Mo-Sa 11- 6pm/Sun 11-5pm • 805-966-1707. CABADAGRAY GALLERY: Guest artist Inga Guzyte ~ Feb 22 • Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St, Ventura • We-Sa 10-4pm/ By Appt • 805-644-9214. CABANA HOME: Fine Art & Design • 111 Santa Barbara St • Mo-Fr 10am-6pm, Sa by appt. • 805-962-0200. CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors / Wallpaper Discoveries ~ Ongoing • 15 E De la Guerra St • $5/$4 • Tu-Su 12-4pm • 805-965-0093. CASA DOLORES: José Salazar’s In Sand and Oil; Bandera Ware ~ Ongoing • 1023 Bath St • Tu-Sa 12-4pm • 805-963-1032. CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: Whit and Whimsy: Selections from the Collection of Michael and Nancy Gifford ~ Spring 2020 •105 E Anapamu • Mo-Fr 8-5pm • 805-568-3994. CHESSMAR SCULPTURE STUDIOS: 320 East Anapamu St • By Appt. • 805-637-7548. COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: Fine and decorative arts ~ Ongoing • 11 W Anapamu St. • Daily 1-5pm • 805-570-9863. COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP: 631 Garden • 805-324-7443. CORRIDAN GALLERY: 125 N Milpas • Local Artists ~ Ongoing • We-Sa 11-5pm • 805-966-7939. DISTINCTIVE FRAMING N’ ART: New work by Chris Potter ~ Ongoing • 1333 State St • Mo-Fr 10-5:30pm, Sa 10-4:30pm • 805-882-2108. ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Contemporary art ~ Ongoing • 15 W Gutierrez St • Mo 11-2pm, Tu-Sa 11-5pm, Su 11-3pm • 805-963-1157. EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited • Memorias y Facturas ~ Ongoing • $5/$4 • 123 E Canon Perdido • Daily 10:30-4:30pm • 805-965-0093. ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: • Elverhøj Around Town & Viking Exhibit ~ Ongoing • 1624 Elverhøj Wy, Solvang • $5 • We-Su 11- 4pm • 805-686-1211. FAULKNER/SB PUBLIC LIBRARY GALLERIES: 40 E Anapamu St • Mo-Th 10-7pm, Fr-Sa 10-5:30pm, Su 1-5pm • 805-962-7653. GALLERIE SILO: Michael C. Armour ~ Ongoing • 118-B Gray Av • Th-Su 12- 5pm & By Appt • 301-379-4669. GALLERY 113: 1114 State St, #8 La Arcada Ct • SB Art Association • Mo-Sa 11-5pm/Su 1-5pm • 805-965-6611. GALLERY 333: (Artists of Rancho SB): Clubhouse, 333 Old Mill Rd • Mo-Fr 9-3pm • 805-451-6919. GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: New Artist Britt Friedman and Sheryl Knight: New Visions ~ Feb 9 • 2920 Grand Av • Daily 10-5pm • 805-688-7517. THE GALLERY MONTECITO: Alain, Pierce, Bennett, Bolton, Draper, Webster, Masterpol, Schulte ~ Ongoing • 1277 Coast Village Rd • Tu-Sa 11-6pm • 805-969-1180.

MARY HEEBNER.COM @maryheebner by appointment 805.962.2497

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: The Tiny Libraries ~ April • Work by Goleta Valley Art Assoc • Ongoing • 500 N Fairview Av • Mo 12-6pm, Tu-Th 10-8pm, Fr-Sa 10- 5:30pm, Su 1-5pm • 805-964-7878. GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER: El Corazón de Goleta mural by Barbara Eberhart ~ Ongoing • 55679 Hollister Av • 9-6pm daily • www.thegvcc.org. GRAYSPACE GALLERY: Three Sides of the Coin ~ Feb 23 • 219 Gray Av • We, Th, Su 1-5pm; Fr-Sa 2-8pm & By Appt • 805-689-0858. HOSPICE OF SB, LEIGH BLOCK GALLERY: Gratitude by Monica Bartos ~ April • 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 • MoFr 9-5pm, By Appt • 805-563-8820. INSPIRATION GALLERY OF FINE ART: Local artists ~ Ongoing • 1528 State St • Tu- Fr 11-3pm • 805-962-6444. JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Cent American & European Fine art & antiques ~ Ongoing • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5pm • 805-962-8347. JARDIN DE LAS GRANADAS: re[visit] 1925 by Kym Cochran & Jonathan Smith • Ongoing • 21 E Anapamu.

Sculpture, Restoration & Resurfacing By JOANNE DUBY 805.794.6618 Joanne@Joanneduby.com

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SB: 524 Chapala St • Mo-Th 9-5pm/Fr 9-3:30pm • 805-957-1115. KARPELES MUSEUM & MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY: Texas ~ April; Anne Baldwin, abstracts by “Hollywood” painter ~ Ongoing; John Herd, blended computer/photography prints ~ Ongoing • 21 W Anapamu • We-Su 12- 4pm • 805-962-5322. KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Pedro de la Cruz, Ruth Ellen Hoag ~ Ongoing • 1225 Coast Village Rd, Suite A • Mo-Sa 10- 5pm, Su11-5pm • 805-565-4700. LINDEN STUDIO AND GALLERY: Garcia, Schock, Snyder, Sparks ~ Ongoing • 963 Linden Av, Carpinteria • Daily 11-5pm • 805-570-9195. LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: Rincon ~ March 2 • 855 Linden Ave, Carpinteria • ThuMon 11-5pm • 805-684-7789; www. carpinteriaartscenter.org. MARCIA BURTT STUDIO: Arboreal ~ March 15 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5pm • 805-962-5588. MASON STREET STUDIOS: Paintings by Pedersen, Galzerano, Denbo, & Morrill ~ Ongoing • 121 E Mason St • Sa 12-5pm. MICHAELKATE INTERIORS & ART GALLERY: Contemporary Art & Interior Design • 132 Santa Barbara St • Mo-Sa 10-6pm, closed We, Su 11-5pm • 805-963-1411. MISA & MARTIN GALLERY: Contemporary Art ~ Ongoing • 619 State St • www.misa-artwork.com. MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Interactive experiences in science, tech, engineering, arts, & math • 125 State St • Daily 10-5pm • $14/$10 • 805-770-5000. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SB: N. Dash ~ Feb 16 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • We, Fr, Sa 11-5pm/Th 11-8pm/Su noon-5pm • 805-966-5373. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY: Tweet This ~ Ongoing • 100 E Main St • Tu-Su 11-5pm • $1-$5 • 805-653-0323. PALM LOFT GALLERY: Wonder and Humility by Arturo Tello and Whitney Brooks Hansen ~ Feb 9 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • Fr-Su 11-6pm & By Appt • 805-684-9700. PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early American & CA Paintings & Bakelite • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-969-9673. PERSON RYAN GALLERY @ SUMMERLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 2346 Lillie Ave • 805-770-3677. PORCH: GALLERY: This Chapter Mixed Media Assemblages by Virginia McCracken • 3823 Santa Claus Ln • Mo-Sa 9:30-5:30pm, Su 11-4pm • 805- 684-0300. PORTICO GALLERY: Work by Newell, & Pope ~ Ongoing • 1235 Coast Village Rd • Mo-Sa 11-5pm • 805-695-8850. RODEO GALLERY & LOVEWORN: Motherland & Freedom! by Wallace • Artisan clothing • 11 Anacapa St • WeMo 12-7pm • 805-636-5611. SANSUM CLINIC LOWER LEVEL: The Art of Ballet II by Malcolm Tuffnell ~ Ongoing • 317 W Pueblo St • Mo-Th 8-5pm, Fr 8-12pm • 805-898-3070. SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Encouraging creativity for artists with disabilities • 28 E Victoria • 805-260-6705. SANTA BARBARA ARTS: Local Fine Art & Crafts ~ Ongoing • 1114 State St #24 • Daily 11-5:30pm • 805-884-1938. SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Oak Group Members & More - Schloss; Tello; Iwerks; Burtt; Drury ~ Ongoing • 1321 State St • Tu-Sa 11am-5pm • 805-845-4270. SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Abstract Nine: Group of talented abstract artists ~ Mar 6 • 2375 Foothill Rd • Daily 10- 9pm • 805-682-4722. SB BOTANIC GARDEN, Pritzlaff Conserv. Ctr: 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • Mo-Fr 9-6pm • 805-682-4726. SBCAST: 513 Garden St • www.sbcast.org SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Capturing the West: The Artistry of Josef Muench • Great Photographers in Santa Barbara History • Story of SB • Henry Chapman Ford • Edward Borein Gallery ~ Ongoing • 136 E De La Guerra • Tu-Sa 10-5pm/Su 12-5pm • 805-966-1601. SB MARITIME MUSEUM: Fishing with Paper & Ink: Nature Prints by Dwight Hwang & Eric Hochberg ~ March • History of Oil in the SB Channel ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy • Daily 10- 5pm, closed We • Free-$8 • 805-962-8404. SB MUSEUM OF ART: The Observable Universe: Visualizing the Cosmos in Art ~ Feb 16 • Kehinde Wiley: Equestrian Portrait of Prince Tommaso of SavoyCarignan ~ March 22 • Tatsuo Miyajima ~ April 5 • Highlights of the Permanent Collection ~ Ongoing • 1130 State St • Free-$10 • Tu-Su 11-5pm/Th 11-8pm • 805-963-4364. SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Museum Backyard & Nature Club House • Mammal and Bird Halls • Blue Whale Skeleton ~ Ongoing • 2559 Puesta Del Sol • Daily 10-5pm • Free-$12 • 805-682-4711. SLINGSHOT: AN ALPHA ART FORUM: Alpha Resource Center Artists • 220 W Canon Perdido • Mo-Fr 8:30-4:30pm & By Appt • 805-770-3878. “Yes this is hello forever” On view at 10 West Gallery through March 1 facebook.com/scott.trimble.54 SCOTT A. TRIMBLE A Chance of Rain (detail) by Ruth Ellen Hoag A Chance of Rain (detail) by Ruth Ellen Hoag with artists

& Art Destinations February 7, 2020 At the Center of Santa Barbara’s Cultural Conversation | www.VoiceSB.com 23 GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS • PUBLIC PLACES

www.TheTouchofStone.com

SOLVANG ANTIQUES FINE ART GALLERY: 1693 Copenhagen Dr • Daily 10am5pm • 805-686-2322.

Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011

STATE GALLERY @ YOUTH INTERACTIVE: Catharsis: works by Marge cafarelli and Cyndee Howard • 1219 State St • MoSa 10-6pm, Su 10-5pm • 805-617-6421. STUDIO 121: Works by Irwin, Denzel, Uyesaka ~ Ongoing • 121 Santa Barbara St • By Appt • 805-722- 0635. SULLIVAN GOSS: AN AMERICAN GALLERY: Solo shows by Meredith Brooks Abbott and Phoebe Brunner ~ Mar 30 • Anchors ~ Mar 2 • The Winter Salon II ~ Feb 3 • 11 E Anapamu St • Daily 10- 5:30pm • 805-730-1460. SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: East Meets West: A Collectors’ Choice ~ Ongoing • 3596 Sagunto, Santa Ynez • We-Su 12-4pm, By Appt Tu-Fr • $5/Chn Free • 805-688-7889.

Hedy Price Paley MorningStar S tudio Contemporary Art 805-687-6173

UCSB LIBRARY: Plans for the Future: 1944- 1990 ~ June 26 • 525 UCEN Rd • www.library.ucsb.edu • 805-893-2478. VILLAGE FRAME & GALLERY: 1485 E Valley Rd #1 • Mo-Fr 9-5pm, Sa 11-3pm • 805-969-0524. WATERHOUSE GALLERY: Paintings by Iban Navaro & More • 1114 State St #9 La Arcada Ct • Mo-Sa 11-5pm, Su 11- 4pm • 805-962-8885. WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Contemporary Masters: Works on Paper from the Collection of the Art Museum of South Texas ~ Mar 21 • 955 La Paz Rd • Mo-Fr 10-4pm, Sa 11-5pm, closed Su • 805-565-6162. WILDLING MUSEUM: Starry Nights: Visions of the Night Sky ~ June 15 • 1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang • Mo, We, Th-Fr 11- 5pm/Sa-Su 10-5pm • $5/Free/3rd Wed Free • 805-688-1082. YULIYA LENNON ART STUDIO: Traditional, atelier-style art studio • 1213 H State St • 805-886-2655.

Collage by Beverley Jackson

jacksonbeverley56@gmail.com

The Squire Foundation Squire Sculptures Find New Home at Elings Park

By Michelle Tahan / VOICE A NOT-SO-TYPICAL “WALK IN THE PARK” EXPERIENCE awaits visitors at Elings Park, thanks to a Golden Jaguar, a Tiger, and a Flying Eagle. They inspire a magestic, organic, and unique journey of discovery for even the most casual park user. In partnership with the Squire Foundation, the Elings Park Foundation decided to provide a new home for three monumental sculptures by Morris B. Squire, as part of Squire’s countywide Public Sculpture Program to bring creative and playful public sculpture to Santa Barbara County. “Squire is honored to be partnered with the Elings Park Foundation - our Public Sculpture Program aims to address the need to marry public space with creative exploration and artistic expression. Our hope is that we have added a layer of art to Elings Park, which the community can discover, enjoy, and be inspired by,” shared Ashley Hollister, Executive Director of the Squire Foundation.

The three sculptures, The Golden Jaguar, Tiger, and Flying Eagle, were selected by Dean Noble, Executive Director of Elings Park, who felt that the sculptures would compliment Elings Park’s natural features and create a sense of discovery. The setting for the sculpture is a perfect fit. The beautiful environment and essential community space that the Park provides will make the three new metal beings, as well as visitors feel a new sense of connection.

“The Eagle flies toward Hendry’s Beach above the soccer and softball fields at the Seimen’s Overlook; the Tiger guards the entrance to Godric Grove; and the Golden Jaguar prowls the Pelissero Picnic Area and enjoys views of the city and harbor,” Noble characterized of the sculptures.

Made in Santa Barbara as a series, these sculptures were always meant to be public art. “The idea of placing them in parks, zoos, and other public places where they could be enjoyed by the general public,” was the idea, according to William Pressley, Artist Concierge of the Squire Foundation. “They were made using a combination of materials, with composite wood and metal frames, with either fiberglass or sheetmetal skins, then painted with sturdy acrylic paints and/or spray paint and sealed with a polyurethane coating to protect them from the elements.” And they have traveled to various locations during their short lives.

“We always look to partner with amazing Santa Barbara non-profits whenever we can, and we have admired Elings and its programming for some time, and felt that adding a layer of public art would enhance the visual experience of the park for visitors,” Pressley added. “People have really taken to the sculptures and commented on how organic they feel in the park, like they were meant to be there. That tells us we found a great fit!”

Two dozen other sculptures by Morris B. Squire are placed in Guadalupe and Santa Barbara, and throughout California, the United States, and internationally. For info www.thesquirefoundation.org Photo courtesy of The Squire Foundation The Golden Jaguar by Morris B. Squire Tiger by Morris B. Squire Flying Eagle by Morris B. Squire Three Sides of a Coin with artists William (Skip) Lawrence, Pamela Enticknap and Ruth Ellen Hoag www.GraySpaceArt.com • 219 Gray Avenue - in the Funk Zone • Through February 23rd Three Sides of a Coin with artists William (Skip) Lawrence, Pamela Enticknap and Ruth Ellen Hoag

LOCAL means

FASTER decisions!

Flexible and responsive to any lending need.

• Commercial real estate loans • Operating lines of credit and/or term loans for commercial and industrial businesses • Agricultural and farm loans • Mortgage loans, including condominium and rural loans • Small business loans and lines of credit

Contact your local lender today! Mortgages & Home Equity Lines and Loans | Commercial Financing | Small Business Loans & Lines

Jason Wilson Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Leader NMLSR #1460816 jwilson@americanrivierabank.com 805.730.7863

Andrew Chung Vice President, Commercial Lender NMLS# 1460572 achung@americanrivierabank.com 805.730.7862