VOICE Magazine: March 3, 2023

Alisa Weilerstein’s Fragments, Chapter One

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IN AN ACT OF COURAGE, sharing an artist/performer’s vulnerability and depth as she ventures beyond the parameters of classical music tradition, international cello virtuoso Alisa Weilerstein will open the U.S. Premiere of her new work, Fragments, Chapter One, at Campbell Hall on Friday, March 10th at 7pm, in a UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation.

A compilation of J. S. Bach’s solo cello suites (all 36

movements) along with 27 pieces commissioned from living composers, Fragments places Weilerstein’s depth and artistry at center. She arranged the entirety of the material into six one-hourlong chapters and will present and perform the works staged with sets and lighting reflecting the music, chapter, and various composers.

“I’m very happy to say that Fragments doesn’t really fit in any category. It’s solo cello music, but it is a piece of theatre,” Weilerstein shared in a preview video.

This project from the MacArthur Award-winning artist is co-commissioned by UCSB Arts & Lectures and is designed as a multi-year performance series.

“Weilerstein is a throwback to an earlier age of classical performers: not content merely to serve as a vessel for the composer’s wishes, she inhabits a piece fully and turns it to her own ends,” The New York Times wrote

During the performance, Weilerstein creates a space for performer, composer, and listener that is at once physically intimate and philosophically expansive.

Within each Chapter, individual movements from a single suite and a selection of new works are mindfully arranged into a new emotional arc, set within an atmosphere

Tania Leon, Allison LogginsHull, Missy Mazzoli, Gerard McBurney, Jessie Montgomery, Reinaldo Moya, Jeffrey Mumford, Matthias Pintscher, Gity Razaz, Gili Schwarzman, Caroline Shaw, Carlos Simon, Gabriela Smith, Ana Sokolović, Joan Tower, Mathilde Wantenaar and Paul Wiancko.

of responsive lighting and scenic architecture. The music is performed without pause and a wholly original experience that empowers audiences to surrender to their senses emerges.

An aspect of the Fragments performance format that came to Weilerstein first is that the audience will not given a program prior to the performance.

“If we think music is the highest form of communication and transcends language and history, let’s really embrace that. Why do we have such a strong instinct to categorize what we see and hear, stuff that is irrelevant to the music? I don’t want people with their noses in their programs, wondering what is the [composer’s] race or ethnicity and history,” she explained in a early interview with Harvey Steiman for Seen and Heard International. “I think I listen more deeply to music without an introduction, without a context. I listen with a much more open mind to new music if I don’t know who the composer is. The project is not about who the composers are but what their music is actually saying.”

The 28 Fragments composers include: Andy Akiho, Johann Sebastian Bach, Courtney Bryan, Chen Yi, Alan Fletcher, Gabriela Lena Frank, Osvaldo Golijov, Joseph Hallman, Gabriel Kahane, Daniel Kidane, Thomas Larcher,

Steiman asked in detail about the process of ordering the fragments, even the movements of the Bach concertos. Weilerstein answered, “I liked putting the prelude at the end of No.1. It’s the most famous movement of any Bach cello suite. In that position it’s a summation, and it brings things full circle. That goes with how the set was constructed, the elements arranged in a circle around the cellist. From that point, honestly, it just flowed out. Constructing the arc became a very natural thing – relating the pieces harmonically and by tempo.”

She continued, “When I received these pieces, even after I had given every composer the same prompt, one of the joys was how very different they were from one another. Fragment 1 starts very quietly. Fragment 2 starts with a big slap in the face –the lights come up like I stuck my finger in an electric socket. I like the difference, and it reflects the nature of the suites.”

Alisa Weilerstein is one of the foremost cellists of our time. Known for her consummate artistry, emotional investment and rare interpretive depth, she was recognized with a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2011. Today her career is global in scope, taking her to the most prestigious international venues for solo recitals, chamber concerts, and concerto collaborations with all the preeminent conductors and orchestras worldwide.

In 2021, Weilerstein premiered Joan Tower’s new cello concerto, A New Day, at the Colorado Music Festival. The work was co-commissioned with

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein

Photos courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

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New Network Manager at Central Coast Climate Justice Network

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CREATED IN 2018 AS A COMMUNITY RESPONSE to the disaster caused by the Thomas Fire and subsequent Montecito Debris Flow, The Central Coast Climate Justice Network (CCCJN) is a community partner organization that was created by the Central Coast Alliance for A Sustainable Economy (CAUSE). CCCJN seeks to create a grassroots movement that addresses social, economic, and environmental issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. With over a dozen participating organizations from across the Central Coast, CCCJN continues to expand its environmental and social justice work and turned to Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino to become its new Network Manager.

“Environmental and climate justice demand a truly holistic approach that uplifts underrepresented people like me,” said Rizo-Centino. “As a young, working class, first-generation immigrant, and a queer woman of color, I belong to several demographics disproportionately affected by environmental and climate degradation. Also, as a mom, I am deeply committed to making sure that the next seven generations benefit from the uplifting work that we are able to do.”

Rizo-Centino also brings with her 20 years of leadership development focused on equity, inclusion, and intersectionality. She has worked nationwide, statewide, and locally on numerous social justice issues, such as environmental justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and ensuring access to clean drinking water. She was trained by labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta to conduct house meetings, which is a practice that is essential to the development of their grassroots movement. Having meetings in homes allows people who might otherwise be deterred by feeling unsafe in a government building, or lacking access to childcare. Translation services are also not provided during many

government meetings. A large part of the CCCJN mission is to ensure that language access is available to people in marginalized communities.

Their current mission is to create a movement that leads to the development of a Green New Deal, a systemic package that provides the funding, resources, and direction to assist communities in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. One aspect of this New Deal that CCCJN emphasizes is that the Green New Deal will be inclusive.

“We have to center BIPOC voices because these are the voices most often not taken into account,” said Rizo-Centino. “These communities tend to make up the working class, and we have to make sure they what they need in the languages they need. There are a lot of people who look Latino but do not speak Spanish. MICOP (Mixteco/Indigena Community Project) is able to showcase what they bring to the network with language access.”

CCCJN’s work centers on communities that bear the greatest burden of climate change impacts, such as farm workers and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. CCCJN is a collaboration between organizations and community leaders dedicated to a climate movement that holistically advances social, economic, racial, and environmental justice for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. This form of regional partnership creates a collective power that relies on a collaboratively designed charter and maintains a horizontal leadership model that emphasizes leadership from BIPOC and Working Class people. CCCJN’s members include member organizations that are active participants in regular meetings and ally organizations that support the CCCJN Network’s activities. CCCJN’s Current member organizations are 350 Santa Barbara, CAUSE, CEC, Future Leaders of America, Mixteco/Indigena Community Project (MICOP), Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Sierra Club Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter, and UCSB Environmental and Climate Justice Hub. Current ally organizations: City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, Environmental Defense Center, Los Padres Forest Watch, and The Fund for Santa Barbara.

85th Birthday Celebration

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NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd felt that the world needed more tenderness and invited pianist Jason Moran, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Brian Blade to join him in making an offering to humanity. This super group of musical genius will have its World Premiere at the Lobero during the celebration of its 150th anniversary which, serendipitously, coincides with Charles’ 85th birthday!

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Rizo-Centino and another CCCJN Member tabling at an event

$16 Million Awarded to Support Public Transportation Projects

PROJECTS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY RECEIVED $16 MILLION of a $2.5 billion fund from the California State Transportation Agency to fund 16 transit and passenger rail service projects statewide. This $16 million was awarded to Santa Barbara County Association of Governments in partnership with the City of Goleta to complete the Goleta Train Depot Project, and Los Angeles –San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency to address bluff erosion north of Gaviota State Beach.

“The state of California is making significant investments to bring much-need resources that strengthen infrastructure across the state to improve transportation options and enhance mobility throughout the state,” said Senator Monique Limón. “This marks a historic moment that the state has been able to provide additional investments to

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support existing projects and I look forward to celebrating the completion of the Goleta Train Depot Project.”

$5.6 million of this funding has been dedicated toward the Goleta Train Depot project. This project plans to construct a new multi-modal train station at the existing AMTRAK platform on South La Patera Lane in Goleta with the intention of increasing rail ridership, reducing greenhouse emissions, and improving local transit connections to accommodate travel to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and UCSB. The project also intends to add new bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and to allow accommodation for additional train storage to support increased passenger service.

“The Goleta Train Depot project is a landmark project for our community and now one-step closer to completion with the $5.6 million in funding from the state,” said Marjie Kirn, executive director of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. “We look forward to celebrating the start of construction with the City of Goleta later this year.”

“We are thrilled to receive this wonderful news, said Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director. “Without this critical infusion of funding, the Goleta Train Depot was at risk of being stalled with none of the project benefits being realized until another source of funding was identified.”

When completed, the Train Depot will be a full-service multi-modal train station next to the existing Amtrak platform on South La Patera Lane. By creating a full-service station, the City hopes to increase train ridership, improve connections to bus transit, accommodate transit service to/from the Santa Barbara Airport and UCSB, and add new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The total project budget is over $25 million. This includes the original $13 million in TIRCP funding the City received, the additional $5.56 million TIRCP funding, and City funds.

The additional $10.4 million has been dedicated to improving coastal resliency through slope stabilization as part of a collaboration between Union Pacific Railroad and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency. Repairs will be made in areas north of Gaviota State Beach.

Goleta Police Department Brings eBikes to the Force

Submissions are now open for VOICE Gallery’s April 2023 exhibition: Earth Dance

To participate: email up to three entries to artcall@voicesb.art by March 27th.

Include: Image, artist, title, material, dimensions, price Entry fee for accepted admissions: $40 1st piece; $35 2nd, & $30 3rd piece. All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready. Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.

Art Drop Off: Accepted art must be dropped off between 10am and 2pm April 2nd.

Exhibition Dates: April 3rd to 30th, 2023

Reception: 1st Thursday reception will take place April 6th from 5 to 8pm.

Juried and curated by Kerry Methner, PhD

THE GOLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS JOINING THE E-BIKE MOVEMENT with the addition of a brand-new motor-assisted bicycle, or eBike, purchased by the City of Goleta. Costing approximately $4,000, the new e-bike will assist with patrols in areas that are inaccessible by police cruisers such as the Ellwood Bluffs, Lake Los Carneros, railroad tracks, city parks, Old Town, and large events such as the Lemon Festival and other parades.

“I have already had several positive interactions with the public on the bike and look forward to having many more,” said Community Relations Deputy Ehren Rauch. “Our plan is to eventually purchase more eBikes to provide better service to our community.”

The existing Goleta AMTRAK platform

A rendering of the upcoming Goleta Train Depot

The Pacific Surfliner Train on the Gaviota Coast

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NAL Recruits Local Chef to Craft Soups for SB Rescue Mission

AS PART OF ACTION! WEEK, Las Aletas Auxillary of Assitance League

Santa Barbara has invited a local chef, Coco LaForge, to create nourishing, naturally crafted soups that will be delivered to the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. ACTION! Week is an annual program sponsored by the National Assistance League, created in 2012 in honor of NAL founder Ann Banning. Around 20 Las Aletas member volunteers will assist LaForge in preparing a variety of hand-crafted soups on Thursday, March 9th at the Veteran’s Memorial Kitchen.

“The mission of Assistance League of Santa Barbara and its auxiliary Las Aletas, is to develop and implement programs to benefit children and adults in need,” said Chairman Cynthia Kawasaki “Every year, during ACTION! Week, each chapter is encouraged to do a special project for their community, and this year, we will be focusing on helping to address food insecurity within our community. Chef Coco LaForge, who is donating her time and expertise, will lead our member volunteers in creating delicious, nutritious, and heartwarming soups. These will be delivered to the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, an organization that serves 250 meals per day.” https://assistanceleaguesb.org/las-aletas.html

SB Museum of Natural History’s 2023 Board of Trustees

FOUNDED IN 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The museum includes more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology

BARBARA “BOBBIE” EVANS KINNEAR graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Nursing Science and worked as a pediatric nurse burn specialist and as a director of nursing. She also founded and operated a small importing/wholesale business with artists in China.

She and her husband, John, have lived in Santa Barbara since 1973, and has served many boards, including the Santa Barbara Visiting Nurses Association, Junior League of Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero, and the Westmont Foundation Board of Directors. Kinnear became a docent in 1980, which created her admiration for the Museum, and has served on the board numerous times and as chair from 2016-2017. The museum’s mission including research, teaching science, and helping children of all ages understand our relationship with the natural world inspires her to this day.

JULIE HEIDER-GRAY is an intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She was in-house counsel for over ten years at Genetech, Inc., and previously worked in the IP Groups of Foley & Lardner LLP and Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, PLLC. Prior to her law career, Heider-Gray worked in laboratories studying human cytomegalovirus and the molecular evolution of primates. She has a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, and a B.A. in Biology from Mount Holyoke College. She enjoys playing tennis, riding horses, and spending time with her husband, Cameron, and nine-year-old son, Connor.

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LOCALS CAN ANTICIPATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE the U.S. Women’s Development Sled Hockey Team in action when local ice rink Ice in Paradise welcomes the team from March 3rd through the 5th. This is one of the team’s three planned training camps in California in preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Challenge in Green Bay, WI. this September.

“The goal is for Women’s Para Ice Hockey to become a Paralympic sport at the 2030 Olympics,” reads a statement from Ice in Paradise. “This team will be the first USA Women’s team to participate in Para Ice Hockey in the Paralympics. The team has several world recognized para ice hockey players on the roster that will be in attendance this weekend.”

Community members can observe the athletes at 9am amd 4:45pm on Friday, March 3rd, at 8:30am and 4:45pm on Saturday, March 4th, and at 10am on Sunday, March 5th. To learn more visit www.iceinparadise.org

VISTAS Learning for Curious Adults

VISTAS LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES ARE GREAT FOR STUDENTS OF LIFE. A nonprofit membership organization, VISTAS provides local adults with opportunities to continue learning in courses that have more depth than what is normally offered in adult education—VISTAS courses are for people who want to seek knowledge for its own sake and like to think creatively. Upcoming courses include Sending Smallpox into History, The Allure of Fascism Here and Abroad, and Shakespearean History Plays. To request a free copy of the current course catalog, email vistas@vistaslifelonglearning.org or call 805-967-6030. www.vistaslifelonglearning.org

JOHN LOUIS DEMOURKAS was born to immigrant parents in Santa Barbara and grew up on the Mesa. He attended SBCC and UCSB, and started Sewell/Demourkas, Inc., a professional beauty products distributor, while in college. In 1979, he became a founding employee of the Santa Barbara-based Nexxus Products Company, an international producer and distributor of salon professional beauty products. He held several positions within the company until he oversaw its sale in 2006. Together, Demourkas and his wife Deneen support numerous non-profits including Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, VNA Hospice, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Zoo, and many others.

The Museum is also pleased to announce Brad Willis as Chair, Terrence Valeski as Immediate Past Chair, Douglas Drier as Vice Chair Governance, Salvatore "Tory" Milazzo as Vice Chair Finance, Sarah Sheshunoff as Vice Chair Development, Keith Reichel as Vice Chair Master Plan, Hank Mitchel as Secretary, and S. Timothy Kochis as Member-at-Large. www.sbnature.org

New Office Manager & Event Coordinator for Environmental Defense Center

VENESSA HUTCHINS has joined the Environmental Defense Center as its Office Manager and Event Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island.

Hutchins joined the EDC after more than 15 years of work in higher education student affairs. Hutchins has remained connected to her passion for the outdoors and environmental protection, and enjoys supporting the work of the EDC staff through administrative assistance, volunteer program management, and event coordination. www.environmentaldefensecenter.org

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Cynthia Kawasaki, Las Aletas Chairman

Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Welcomes 2023 Board Members

BELIEVING IN ACCESS TO THE ARTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE JOINED THE BOARD FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (PASF). Established in 1982, PASF provides financial aid to deserving vocal and instrumental students in SB County. This competition happens annually and encourages growth and excellence for young musicians.

The 2023 board officers are Dr. Marjorie Gies, Rosalind Amorteguy Fendon, Erin Bonski-Evans, and Peter G. Bertling. Deborah Bertling has been a music teacher for more than two decades, and will continue in her role as president, which she has fulfilled for the last 20 years. Dr. Marjorie Gies is the medical director at Casa Serena and will serve as Vice President of the board. Rosalind Amorteguy Fendon, an independent design professional, is the board’s treasurer and has served the board since 1988. Erin Bonski-Evans, will serve as the board’s new secretary and has been Minsiter of Music at First Presbyterian Church since 2015. Peter G. Bertling, an attorney and president of the Bertling Law Group. He is the legal advisor to the board.

The foundation also welcomes the return of board directors Barbara H. Burger, Neil DiMaggio, Ronald D. Fendon, Noel Lucky-Ris, David T. McKee and Kristine Pacheco-Bernt.

PASF awards acholarships are primarily on the basis of talent and skill, and has helped hundreds of students achieve their performing arts goals since its inception. www.pasfsb.org

New Head at Anacapa School

DR. MARI TALKIN has joined The Anacapa School as Head of School. She assumes this position after previously teaching English, Humanities, and Creative Writing for Cate School. Prior to Cate, she taught at the University of Houston, where she was a member of its esteemed creative writing program. She holds an M.A. in English from BYU, an M.F.A. in Writing for Children and Young Adults from VCFA, and a PhD in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Houston. She has published several stories and essays and received numerous awards for her writing. Talkin lives in Santa Barbara with her husband Erik and their daughter Mia.

“I am honored to be joining Anacapa to continue to build one of the best independent schools in the community,” said Dr. Talkin. “With its depth of faculty expertise and passion, it is uniquely positioned to connect students with their paths to success.”

Dr. Talkin formally starts as Head of School at Anacapa on July 1st, 2023, and will work closely with the board to develop the 2023-2024 school plans. www.anacapaschool.org

Family Birdwatching Comes to Lake Los Carneros

EXPECT TO SEE AN ASSORTMENT of Freshwater ducks, waterfowl, raptors, and winter woodland birds when The Santa Barbara Public Library teams up with the Santa Barbara Audobon Group for a family birdwatching trip to Lake Los Carneros. Birdwatching techniques will be taught by SB Audobon Field Trip Coordinator Rob Lindsay, who will also provide education about Santa Barbara County’s birds. This educational opportunity was made possible through the library’s Parks Pass Grant programming. Adults and children are welcome, but children must be accompanied by caregivers, and the experience is best for children ages 4 and up. Registration for this event is currently closed. www.library.santabarbaraca.gov

Santa Barbara Students Win National Theater Award

STUDENTS REPRESENTING THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL in Santa Barbara won the Freddie G Excellence in Ensemble Work award amongst other recognitions at the 2023 Junior Theater Festive West. This event, dedicated to rewarding and celebrating excellent student-driven musical theater programs happened February 17-19 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and the UC Davis Health Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.

Tabitha Weller made it to the callback for a yet-to-be-announced special video project which will promote musicals in schools. Also, Isabella Stovall and Naomi Boles were named Junior Theater Festival All-Stars, a select group of outstanding performers. At the festival, each group performed 15 minutes of a Broadway Junior® musical for adjudicators. The Riviera Ridge School presented selections from Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. for actor Bob Lenzi, Cindy Ripley, a senior education consultant, and Kelby McIntyre-Martinez, associate dean for Arts Education & Community Engagement, College of Fine Arts, University of Utah.

“There were so many magical moments in Riviera Ridge School's story-telling, including how they united their cast to create Ursula's tentacles and the boat,” said McIntyre-Martinez. “Their characters were fantastic and I admired this program's ability to allow each young person a chance to shine." www.rivieraridge.org

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Union Receives Grant

A $50,000 GRANT WAS AWARDED TO VISTA DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT to allow them to more effectively provide support for students in academics, mental health, and behavioral health among others. The grant, which comes from the California Department of Education, will be used over the next 3 years to provide support and training for staff so that they can better serve their students.

“These additional funds are going to help us provide an even more robust learning experience for our students. We are excited to be able to do even more for our students,” stated Superintendent, Bree Valla. www.vista-vdm-ca.schoolloop.com

SB Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

KAREN DUTTON was recently elected as the SB Unified School District teacher representative for the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. A UCLA alumna, Dutton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, a Master’s in Education, and a teaching credential in Music. She has taught music in the SB Unified School District for 34 years and was instrumental in developing the current k-6th grade music program offered at all SB Unified elementary schools. She is the co-founder of the district’s BRAVO! Program which provides after-schoool comprehensive music education for students in 4th-6th grades. She currently teaches music at Adams Elementary School.

Dutton also serves as the Wind, Brass, and Percussion coach for the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony’s Camerata and Philharmonia groups, and as the flute instructor for the Nick Rail Summer Band Camp. When not teaching, she plays with the SBCC Flute Quartet.

“Public education ensures that every child has access to education, regardless of their economic or social background, and helps to create a more equitable and just society,” said Dutton. “By supporting public education, we are investing in the future of our communities and society.” www.sbefoundation.org

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The officers of the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation’s Board of Directors are Erin Bonski-Evans (left), secretary; Dr. Marjorie Gies, vice president; legal advisor to the board Peter G. Bertling; President Deborah Bertling; and Rosalind Fendon, treasurer.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Honors Local Black Leaders

ALANDMARK CELEBRATION WAS HOSTED BY PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE AND ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION in honor of the historical achievements of Black Americans on February 17th. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History selected the theme for this year to be “Black Resistance,” and they emphasized the message with a directive to: “Honor the Past, Embrace the Present, Celebrate the Future.”

“I am extremely proud of our Black students, faculty, alumni, Board of Trustees, and all of our people who have contributed to the illustrious history, growth, and success, not only of Pacifica Graduate Institute, but of our local community,” said Dr. Leonie H. Mattison, the first Black, female President & CEO of Pacifica. “I look forward to supporting, strengthening, and nourishing an equitable and inclusive

environment that promotes, respects, and encourages diversity in its fullest sense.”

As Black History Month ends, there are still reminders that must be acknowledged of the legacy of violence faced by Black people and people of color—most recently with the heartbreaking brutality against Tyre Nichols. There remains work to be done to address racism in the United States, which is why it is important to honor community members who carry the celebration of Blackness forward throughout the year.

This year’s honorees included many community members who have advocated for change, equity, and common understanding, including: Audrey Gamble; Connie Alexander; Sojourner Kincaid Rolle; James Joyce, III; Isaac Garrett; Jordan Killebrew; Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt; Wendy SimsMoten; Krystle Farmer Sieghart; Simone Akila Ruskamp; Leticia Forney Resch; and, Reverend Dr. Dave N. Moore. www.pacifica.edu

New Staff, Officers for CEC

THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (CEC) recently welcomed five new staff members and a new board member to join its mission to tackle climate impacts in the California Central Coast. CEC’s Board of Directors is composed of 16 community leaders with a diverse breadth of experience in business management, non-profit governance, and financial oversight, providing strong direction and leadership to help CEC fulfill its mission. In addition to the new hires, the CEC has also announced the election of its board officers: President Barbara Lindemann; 1st Vice President Charles Newman; 2nd Vice President Nadra Ehrman; Secretary Christine DeVries; and Treasurer Chris Knowlton. New to the board this year is Christopher Knowlton, former staff writer and London Bureau Chief for Fortune Magazine, and the retired president of Knowlton Brothers Inc.

“We are doubling down on our commitment to solve climate change and have more than doubled the size of our team over the last two years

thanks to the community’s investment,” said Community Environmental Council CEO & Executive Director, Sigrid Wright. “This year we are focusing on adding expertise in financial and project management, organizational development, and bringing on staff members with bilingual skills and deep roots in the Central Coast communities we serve.”

The new Staff members are Emily Kopp, Development Assistant; Juan Lares, Energy & Transportation Associate; Sean McArthur, Energy & Transportation Associate; Rosheil Ramirez, Climate Education & Leadership Program Associate; Michael Sarrassat, Energy & Transportation Projects Manager. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and local experience, building CEC’s capacity to go allin together on halting the climate crisis — rapidly and equitably.

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Vitamin Angels Expands Global Reach V

SUCCESSFULLY EXPANDED THEIR MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION (MMS), also known as prenatal vitamins and minerals, globally in 2022. They were able to reach over 71 million underserved pregnant women and children in at least 65 countries, including all 50 US states and Puerto Rico in 2022.

“One of our key focuses in 2022 was to expand the number and scope of our MMS programs globally, including within the US, and to help build consensus within the public health community around MMS,” said Howard B. Schiffer, Vitamin Angels Founder & President. “We made significant progress and there is still a lot more work to be done to ensure that every pregnant person in need has access to MMS.”

Their expansion allowed them to concentrate efforts on exploring the introduction of MMS for pregnant women in Indonesia, build an effective MMS supply strategy for countries in order to scale the global supply of MMS, and combat undernutrition of mothers and children in India in partnership with UNICEF. They plan to expand their services to double their impact and reach 140 millon women and children annually by 2033. www.vitaminangels.org

SB County Releases Climate Action Plan Draft

IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PRIORITIZE SOCIAL EQUITY, the County of Santa Barbara’s Community Services department has released the draft for the 2030 Climate Action Plan (CAP) for public comment available online at countyofsb.org/oneclimate. The CAP was developed to reduce community carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030, as directed by the Board of Supervisors. The CAP also outlines actions the County and community can take to improve walking and biking conditions, preserve and enhance open spaces, make buildings more efficient, improve air quality, and enhance energy resilience.

“Achieving a 50 percent reduction is very ambitious,” said Ashley Watkins, Sustainability Division Chief, “Departments across the County will be responsible for implementing specific actions but we won’t achieve our goals without strong participation from residents, local business and other stakeholders. The CAP isn’t just the County’s plan, it’s the community’s plan.”

The County will host three public workshops to provide the community with an opportunity to view the draft and engage with staff who are knowledgeable about the CAP. The workshops are an opportunity for the community to share their thoughts, points of concern, and local knowledge. The first workshop will take place on March 1st from 12:30pm-2pm in the Faulkner Gallery of the Santa Barbara Public Library at 40 E. Anapamu St. The second also takes place on March 1st, but is from 5pm-6:30pm in Shepard’s Hall of the Santa Maria Public Library at 421 S. McClelland St. The third workshop is completely virtual and is on March 7th from 12pm–1pm. Registration for the Zoom and information about all events can be found at countyofsb.org/oneclimate.

These workshops will cover the context and history of the Climate Action Plan, key actions and strategies, and provide instruction on how to provide comment on the CAP.

Christopher Knowlton

Emily Kopp

Juan Lares

Michael Sarrassat

Rosheil Ramirez

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GRANDEZA MEXICANA GRANDEZA MEXICANA

DOMINGO, 19 DE MARZO / SUNDAY, MARCH 19th 7 PM | MARJORIE LUKE THEATRE| 712 E. COTA STREET

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Viernes, 17 de Marzo | Friday, Mar 17 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta

Sabado, 18 de Marzo | Saturday, Mar 18 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe

Domingo, 19 de Marzo | Sunday, Mar 19 | 7 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm. Habrá recepción después del espectáculo. Doors open 6:30 pm. Reception follows the performance.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

Out of the Blue

Diets rich in food from the ocean and freshwater sources can help address both nutritional and environmental challenges

By Sonia Fernandez

The UC Santa Barbara Current

BLUE FOODS — those that come from the ocean or freshwater environments — have tremendous potential to help address several global challenges. With careful implementation of policies that leverage these foods, nations could get a boost on efforts to reduce nutritional deficits, lower disease risk, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure resilience in the face of climate change.

So say the team of experts at Blue Food Assessment, an international collaboration of scientists whose focus has been on the role of aquatic foods in global food systems. In a paper published recently in the journal Nature, the scientists tease out the global-scale benefits of adding more blue food to the world’s diet.

“Even though people around the world depend on and enjoy seafood, the potential for these blue foods to benefit people and the environment remains underappreciated,” said UC Santa Barbara marine ecologist Ben Halpern, director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis and a member of the team. “With this work, we bring attention to these many possibilities and the transformative benefit that blue foods can have for people’s lives and the environments in which they live.”

Built on the landmark Blue Food Assessment, this study synthesizes the assessment’s findings and translates them across four policy objectives related to nutrition, health, environment, and livelihoods. The research team reports that aquatic foods are rich in many essential nutrients, particularly vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, deficiencies of which are relatively high globally, especially in African and South American nations. Increasing the intake of blue foods in those areas could diminish malnutrition, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children and elders, pregnant women, and women of childbearing age.

Meanwhile, high incidences of cardiovascular disease — a condition associated with excessive red meat consumption — are mostly found in the rich, developed countries in North America and Europe. Promoting more freshwater or marine seafood here could displace some red and processed meat consumption and lower the risks and rates of

developing heart disease.

More blue food can also result in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable food system. As aquatic food production exerts relatively lower environmental pressures than terrestrial meat production, a shift toward more blue foods could lower the toll that producing terrestrial livestock (particularly ruminants such as cows, sheep, and goats) takes on the earth.

Carefully developed, aquaculture, mariculture, and fishing also present opportunities for employment and can ensure the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people worldwide, according to the researchers.

With thoughtful implementation of blue food policies that lower the barriers to blue food production and access, countries could avail of multiple benefits simultaneously, resulting in healthier people and a sustainable food system, as well as a better ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. But not all countries will benefit to a uniform degree.

“Blue foods can play important roles in our diets, societies, and economies, but what exactly this looks like will differ greatly from one country and local setting to another,” said the study’s lead author Beatrice Crona, a professor at the Stockholm Resilience Center at Stockholm University and co-chair of the Blue Food Assessment. “Our goal is for policy makers to fully understand the diverse contributions that blue foods can make, but also for them to consider the tradeoffs that need to be negotiated to really make the most of the opportunities that blue foods provide.”

To that end, the team offers an online tool, where users can see the relevance of policy objectives around the world in the realms of nutrition, heart disease, environment, and climate resilience.

“By further customizing the different parameters in the online tool, decisionmakers can explore the blue food policies most relevant for their national setting and use the paper to inspire blue food policies that can overcome existing environmental and nutritional challenges,” said Jim Leape, co-director of the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions, a key partner in the Blue Food Assessment.

This study is the latest in a series of peerreviewed papers written by the Blue Food Assessment team in an effort to understand the potential for blue foods in the current and future global food system, and help inform and guide policies that will shape the future of food.

“Working closely with the large, international team of diverse experts in the Blue Food Assessment was amazing,” Halpern said. “The integration and synthesis of all the ideas

and knowledge that emerged from this work, and that we tried to capture in this paper, is really exciting.”

Joining us to receive the award, John & Nancy Todd will share their amazing partnership journey over five decades committed to the emerging field of ecological design, that uses human ingenuity to design a future in balance with nature, while healing broken ecosystems.

Ben Halpern

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Youthful founders of the New Alchemy Institute; later embarking on the ambitious Ark for Prince Edward Island, today operating Ocean Arks International with projects around the globe, including collaborating with engineers & scientists on the revolutionary Greening of the Sinai project.

By John Palminteri

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST: High winds are roaring through Santa Barbara County after a very wet night, and that’s led to power outages and many trees down.

The biggest impact was a Eucalyptus tree, estimated at over 40 feet tall, crashing down on the northbound lanes

of Highway 101 near the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Traffic was stopped. Some cars were hit by branches. Drivers turned around and went against the grain to go off the on ramps. Cal Trans, the California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara Police, and Santa Barbara City Fire responded.

Workers with chain saws took on the task of carving up the tree and it took about an hour to open the lanes.

Nearby on McCaw near the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course, power lines came down, knocking out power for several blocks.

Lines were also ripped out in the area of Sycamore Canyon in Montecito with a closure at Ashley.

There’s also been small rock and mudslides on Mission Ridge Road on the Santa Barbara Riviera.

Strong Winds Knock Trees onto Highway, Power Lines Frigid Weather With Snow, Hail, and Sub-Freezing Temperatures

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD: The very unusual sight of snow across the hills above Goleta and Santa Barbara greeted residents Thursday morning as a storm moved in with a low and cold pattern.

Overnight lows hit the low 30 degrees in many areas. Snow levels below 1500 feet and dangerous road conditions were expected.

The pattern had been in the forecast

for days and it is setting up as predicted. The route will be parallel to the coast until Saturday and then turn inland.

With heavier snow up at the Grapevine on Interstate 5 between Bakersfield and Los Angeles, the freeway will likely be closed for an extended period. That will reroute the traffic, including 18-wheelers, up through Highway 101 on the Central Coast. It will be added congestion in areas such as Carpinteria and Gaviota where construction has restricted travel.

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waterway in an opening near Las Positas Road by a business center and the railroad tracks. They made it under the freeway and towards the golf course where metal bars blocked their exit.

After a 911 call, Santa Barbara City Fire sent engines and specialized equipment to the scene to pry the bars open for the two inside to safely get out.

The California Highway Patrol and Santa Barbara Police were on scene to investigate.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH: The week started with a rescue of two males from a storm drain that brought out a large response from fire agencies.

The two reportedly got into the

“The water was at low level and they were able to use the jaws of life to spread the bars open and get them out,” said Capt. Scott Safechuck with Santa Barbara County Fire.

Two Juveniles Rescued From Storm Water Runoff Pipe Structure Fire at Montecito Fire Station

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH: 40 fire personnel responded Saturday night to a structure fire after smoke filled Montecito Fire Protection District’s Station 92. The cause is under investigation. Sycamore Canyon Road was closed for the response. Mutual aid arrived from Santa Barbara City, County, and Carpinteria Fire. Fire response to the district has been covered.

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Harbor Activities Back in Full Swing

By Sigrid Toye, Special to VOICE

WHAT A WEEK THIS HAS BEEN! This Wheel of Fortune random weather that continues to surprise simply boggles the mind. Hopefully we’ll have put our snowboards and skis away and the roads won’t require winter tires by the time this column goes to press. However, between snow drifts and our historic atmospheric rivers, my cell phone camera has been in Seventh Heaven with Mother Nature’s irresistible palette of light and color painted across the skies. Amazing!

The weather along our coastline has subjected the waterfront to chaotic winds, freezing temperatures, heavy surf, and churning ocean currents that have impacted the harbor entrance once again. As a result the dredging had to be put on hold until conditions change. But, on the other hand, who wants to be on the water in those kinds of conditions? Long John Silver himself wouldn’t be foolish enough to do that. Even the stalwart Santa Barbara Yacht Club canceled an important race due to the uncertainties of our current weather.

Speaking of the Yacht Club, one of the events definitely not canceled was the much anticipated opening of the clubhouse on Friday, February 24th. Despite pouring rain, slick roads, and high surf the doors opened at 4pm as promised! On my visit the next day, bundled in my warmest parka, I climbed the stairs to the upper deck to find a group of six hardy members seated outside just under the scaffold having the time of their lives. Now how’s that for dedication? Inside the warmth of the clubhouse the place was jammed with people happy to reconnect after what had become a long, long winter’s hiatus.

The most important news of the week is that our community will be treated to a once in a lifetime opportunity: greeting the newest ship in the Navy’s fleet named after our fair city, the USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32). On April 1, 2023, the ship will be officially commissioned at the Navel Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme. The Santa Barbara is a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and is the 32nd ship, active or planned, joining the Navy’s second largest surface warfare vessels in production, next only to its guided missile destroyers. A trimaran hulled ship, the Santa Barbara was built in Mobile, Alabama, her keel was laid down in October 2020, christened in 2021, and launched on November 13th of that same year. Following a series of sea trials, the Santa Barbara was accepted by the Navy in July of 2022.

The Navy League of the United States – Santa Barbara Council has been preparing for the arrival of our city’s namesake for quite some time. Under the stewardship of the SB Navy League a Commissioning Committee consisting of 15 members has been formed and is chaired by Kevin McTague, a past Navy League president. Committee member Sabrina Papa exclaimed, “This will be truly a day to remember - this ship is pretty awesome! Our committee has been reaching out to the community as we plan for the April 1st ceremony, along with doing what is needed for the comfort of the USS Santa Barbara’s crew members during their stay here in California.” In conclusion Papa announced that the USS Santa Barbara and its crew is anticipated to arrive here in Santa Barbara at a date to be determined and will be open for public tours during her stay. For more information and reservations for the commissioning ceremony go to: www.usssantabarbara.org

Despite the inclement weather it seems that activities at the harbor and along the

waterfront are at full swing. The shops, museums, and restaurants are open and ready for Prime Time. Concurrently, weather related repairs are ongoing, onshore and off. I’m looking forward to the arrival of the USS Santa Barbara in the waters outside of our harbor, so stay tuned for the dates!

Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

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Lowenthal’s Legend

Music Academy to Honor Faculty

Emeritus Jerome Lowenthal

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

GREAT INSTRUCTORS ACCOMPLISH MORE THAN TEACHING CLASSES — they guide, support, and above all, inspire their students to pursue their goals with passion. Embodying this mindset, Music Academy faculty emeritus Jerome Lowenthal has served scores of Academy pianists for 50 years.

“Jerry has done everything for me musically, poetically, paternally, professionally, personally... I can scarcely think of a person who had a greater singular influence on my life. My mother? Beethoven?” remarked pianist Evan Shinners.

At 7pm on Thursday, March 9th, Music Academy and Santa Barbara music lovers will honor Lowenthal’s remarkable legacy with a sold-out concert and champagne reception. Community members can request to be put on the concert’s waitlist.

Curated by Lowenthal himself, the concert will celebrate the piano’s versatility as an instrument through performances by Lowenthal and five critically-acclaimed pianists: Ursula Oppens, Vassily Primakov, Evan Shinners, Nadia Shpachenko, and Lowenthal’s daughter, Carmel Lowenthal.

“I thought of the program not as roast beef (Beethoven or Reger) but as hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and champagne,” explained Jerome Lowenthal. “I wanted each person to play a light version of his or her favorite music.”

These festive samplings will include pieces written for two and four hands, spanning piano favorites by Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, Couperin, and American composer Lewis Spratlan, who died just earlier this month. Pianist Evan Shinners will also perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach and his son, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach.

Additional highlights will include the world premiere of composer Harold Meltzer’s piece Dribble, and a joint performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Dolly Suite by Lowenthal and his daughter.

“My father has been the greatest musical influence in my life,” shared Carmel Lowenthal. “He inspires me with his brilliant and poetic playing, fearless and energetic approach to learning new scores, excitement about musical projects, commitment to practicing, and dedication to teaching and mentoring young musicians.”

Lowenthal, who is a student of piano greats William Kapell, Eduard Steuermann, and Alfred Cortot, has held a prestigious career as a classical pianist. He has performed at chamber music festivals worldwide, shining as a solo and duet artist by playing with musicians such as violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Nathaniel Rosen, and many of the pianists participating in Thursday’s concert.

“Having been together for 26 years now, I feel each day with Jerry is a musical learning experience,” said Ursula Oppens. His skill as a performer is rivaled by his capabilities as an instructor. In addition to teaching at the Music Academy for 50 summers, Lowenthal has taught at The Juilliard School since 1991. His Music Academy alumni have expressed sincere gratitude and anticipation in preparing to honor him during their March 9th concert.

“He teaches as he plays, with an intense attention to line, counterpoint, inner voicing, structure, sound, artistic vision and, of course, pianism,” said Carmel.

“Jerry has been a continuous source of inspiration for me - musically, artistically, spiritually, and emotionally,” voiced Vassily Primakov. “I consider myself incredibly lucky to have him as a teacher and a mentor, and definitely a father figure in my life. I can’t imagine my life without him...”

“One of my favorite activities at the Music Academy

was performing for and watching Jerry teach masterclasses. He always involved the audience in the process, and both performers and audience members walked away from the classes inspired, having learned something new,” said Nadia Shpachenko. “Jerry’s knowledge, kindness, sense of humor, imagination, energy, and dedication to his students are legendary.”

Concert waitlist spots are available through the Music Academy box office by calling 805-969-8787. To learn more visit www.musicacademy.org

Photos courtesy of Music Academy

Classical pianist and Music Academy faculty emeritus Jerome Lowenthal

Jerome Lowenthal performing at a Music Academy summer festival gala

Carmel Lowenthal

Nadia Shpachenko

Ursula Oppens

Vassily Primakov

Evan Shinners

B L O C K P A R T Y

MARCH 16, 5-8 PM

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ARTS & CRAFTS // FACEPAINTING

Local and International Meet at Gala

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

LAUNCHING A FAMILY-OWNED, CROSS-CONTINENTAL ENTERPRISE, Tara

Penke and Jamie Riesto are redefining what it means to offer a welcoming dining experience. Most recently hailing from Barcelona, Spain, the husband-wife team has returned to Penke’s Santa Barbara roots to open Gala in downtown’s Los Arcos building.

With a constantly-rotating menu that remains unfettered by traditional labels and a bar that lets you send drinks to other customers and the kitchen staff, Gala is on its way to becoming a downtown Santa Barbara hotspot.

“The way that we designed the dining room was so that people can be making friends with the people sitting next to them, and I’m really surprised at how easy and how well that’s worked,” shared Penke. “Everybody’s talking to everybody at the bar, and people from the bar are

talking to the people at the tables — it’s been a really nice vibe.”

A born and raised Santa Barbara local, Penke moved to Spain after graduating from UC Santa Barbara. There, she met her husband, Chef Jamie Riesto, and they moved to New York to work in Michelin-star restaurants in the arenas of hospitality and cooking, respectively. The experience motivated them to return to Spain and work toward opening their own place where they could realize their creative visions. In 2010, they opened Picnic as one of Barcelona’s first brunch-focused restaurants.

When the couple’s children reached preschool and kindergarten age, they decided to return to Santa Barbara for a year so they could attend school in Penke’s hometown. One year quickly turned into multiple, and Penke and Riesto focused their goals on establishing a local restaurant they could run while continuing to manage their Spain business.

“What’s been interesting about opening in Santa Barbara as a local — my mom was born here, my grandparents came here in the early ‘40s — is that when you have family and all those contacts, people really do come out and support and that’s been really special,” said Penke.

With its inviting patio and an interior filled with picnic tables and intimate seating, Gala feels more akin to a home than a restaurant. A large window behind its prominent bar opens up to the patio, allowing guests to enjoy a drink outside while still feeling connected to the restaurant.

Gala’s drinks menu carries the location’s inherently social atmosphere, including craft beers, mead, and specialty cocktails that feature local spirits such as Yola mezcal and Oso de Oro vermouth. There is also a host of house-made flavored lemonades. Guests also have the option of buying the table next to them a glass of cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, or buying the kitchen team a beer.

This camaraderie and community are also reflected in Riesto’s menu, which he regularly changes to reflect seasonal ingredients and his diverse culinary background. Originally from Chile with Italian grandparents, Riesto’s cooking has been further influenced by his travels to Spain, Berlin, Brazil, and now, California.

The result is a custom chef’s menu that invites guests to enjoy a fusion of cultures and flavors. Last week’s menu, for instance, included salmon gravlax toasties, duck confit, burrata and ikura, oyster mushroom risotto, and more. Each dish is made with as many seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients as possible, with Penke and Riesto browsing local farmer’s markets for weekly inspiration.

Photos by Ivana Milenkovic

Co-owners Tara Penke and Jaime Riesto

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Mahsa Amini’s Legacy

Alumni and former staff member establish fellowship for Iranian women

By Debra Herrick The UC Santa Barbara Current

SHE WAS A YOUNG IRANIAN WOMAN ON VACATION — just days before starting college — who died while detained by the country’s morality police. Mahsa Amini’s death in September 2022 set off women-led protests across the country and brought international attention to the dangers women face in Iran. Inspired by these events, UC Santa Barbara’s tight-knit Iranian community has created a path for women like Amini to pursue graduate studies at UCSB.

Meanwhile, Nasri helped bring the proposal to UCSB’s Division of Student Affairs, where she worked for many years, connecting the fellowship to the university. Though retired from UCSB, Nasri continues to volunteer as a lead advisor for graduate students in the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara. Her years-long involvement and support in the Iranian student community brought her into the lives of both Salmani-Rezaie and NasrAzadani when they were students.

the Detroit Symphony; the Cleveland Orchestra, and the National Symphony. An ardent proponent of contemporary music, she has also premiered and championed important new works by composers including Pascal Dusapin, Osvaldo Golijov and Matthias Pintscher. Already an authority on Bach’s music for unaccompanied cello, in the spring of 2020, Weilerstein released a bestselling recording of his solo suites on the Pentatone label, streamed them in her innovative #36DaysOfBach project, and deconstructed his beloved G-major prelude in a Vox.com video, viewed more than two million times. Her discography also includes charttopping albums and the winner of BBC Music’s Recording of the Year award, while other career milestones include a performance at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at nine years old, Weilerstein is a staunch advocate for the T1D community. She lives with her husband, Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare, and their two young children.

“I have never been able to do anything that I didn’t believe in wholeheartedly... and I really do believe in this,” she said in a YouTube interview with UCSB A&L’s Charles Donelan. “The reason that I’m a musician, an artist is that it’s about connection and communication, and I’ve always wondered why sometimes our concert format does not communicate with more people or that it seems intimidating or that it somehow seems that we’re locked up in our Ivory Towers a bit.... I’ve always been searching for a way to break that without compromising on what we do well.... These masterpieces deserve to be played, they shouldn’t be shelved...and I also want to celebrate the great music that’s being written today.

Alisa Weilerstein’s Fragments, Chapter One is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures and is made possible by gifts to the A&L Commission of New Work Endowment Fund. It is presented in association with UCSB Department of Music. UCSB Arts & Lectures Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli have also offered generous support of the 2022-2023 season.

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“I grew up in Iran with all the gender apartheid that the Islamic Republic is forcing on women,” said Salva Salmani-Rezaie, who completed her doctoral studies in material science at UC Santa Barbara in 2021. “And still, I always thought that the only way out for women in countries like Iran is through education.”

Salmani-Rezaie is now a Kavli postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University and will join The Ohio State University’s faculty next fall.

Shortly after Amini’s death was reported, Salmani-Rezaie, Mohamad Nasr-Azadani Ph.D. ’13, and another Ph.D. alum who requested to remain anonymous, along with retired staff member Venus Nasri, came together to create the Mahsa Amini Graduate Fellowship for Iranian women studying non-STEM fields at UCSB. They secured initial funding from UCSB’s alumni community with donors from the world over.

The group decided to target non-stem majors, fields that are often inaccessible to Iranian students, particularly women. Of the dozens of recent Iranian graduate students at UCSB, nearly all have been in STEM fields, noted Nasr-Azadani, who studied mechanical engineering.

“You have seen the value of the left brain of Iranian society, which is logic, engineering, and science, but not the right brain,” he said. “The right brain is what you’re hearing now in the news: the passion that women have, the leadership they have taken, the beauty of the innovation they have taken in the demonstration.” Nasr-Azadani now works in applied research focused on artificial intelligence at Accenture Labs in San Francisco.

Most of the initial funding was raised in a GoFundMe campaign that Salmani-Rezaie and Nasr-Azadani created, pulling in over $13,000 from friends, family, and fellow alumni.

“Well, I was an international student myself and I know how difficult it can be because you’re away from your homeland,” Nasri said. “Iranians are very attached to their families, parents, and friends.

And then when I was at Student Affairs, one of the questions that we would ask undergrads was: ‘How did you manage your freshman year?’ And then I was thinking, do they ask the same question to international and graduate students? And I said, ‘Well, I want to be that person. I want to be the person who they come to if they have a problem.’”

The fellowship was set up at UCSB with the support of Interim Graduate Dean Leila Rupp and Assistant Dean John Lofthus.

“The Mahsa Amini Fellowship is worldchanging in so many ways,” said Rupp. “It honors not just the death of one woman, but the courage of all the Iranian women and others who take to the streets in protest. Here on campus, it honors the Iranian community of faculty, staff, and students who, in the face of oppression back home and anti-Iranian sentiment in the U.S., bravely go about their work and studies. And it recognizes what Iranian graduate students bring to our university community, from the sciences to the humanities and social sciences.”

Lofthus noted the relatability of Amini’s plight. “As a father of a bright and motivated eleven-year-old girl, I cannot imagine a society where she is prevented from basic rights such as the freedom to dress as she wants or to pursue higher education in the subject of her choosing,” he said. “I was incredibly inspired when I first heard of what Venus, Mohamad, Salva, and others are doing and am delighted that I can help them make this fellowship a reality.”

UC Santa Barbara is believed to be the first university in North America to establish a graduate fellowship in Mahsa Amini’s name.

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Mahsa Amini

Honoring Women's History Month

Celebrate the many ways women have impacted the world and our community as Santa Barbara observes Women's History Month! From local markets to dance and beyond, opportunities abound for people of all ages to join in the fun.

Honrando el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer

¡Celebra las muchas formas en que las mujeres han impactado el mundo y nuestra comunidad mientras Santa Bárbara celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer! Desde mercados locales hasta bailes y más, abundan las oportunidades para que personas de todas las edades se unan a la diversión.

MUJERES MAKERS MARKET

Support local vendors, live music • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 3/5.

MERCADO DE MUJERES FABRICANTES

Apoya a vendedores locales, música en vivo • El Presidio • Gratis • 10am-4pm domingo, 3/5.

COMEDY NIGHT WITH CAT ALVARADO

Stand up comedy with Carpinteria Improv • Alcazar Theatre • $25-35 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm Sa, 3/4.

NOCHE DE COMEDIA CON CAT ALVARADO

Comedia stand up con Carpinteria Improv • Alcazar Theatre • $25-35 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm sábado, 3/4.

FIVE SECRETS OF LITERARY JOURNALISM

Talk by journalist Kathleen Sharp • AWC-SB •

Workzones, Paseo Nuevo • Free-$25 • www.awcsb.org • 5:30-7pm We, 3/8.

CINCO SECRETOS DEL PERIODISMO LITERARIO

Charla de la periodista Kathleen Sharp • AWCSB • Workzones, Paseo Nuevo • Gratis-$25 • www.awcsb.org • 5:30-7pm miércoles, 3/8.

THE ROMANCE AND REAPING OF RIVEN ROCK

Screening of film about philanthropist

Katherine Dexter McCormic • SB Historical Museum • Free-$5 • www.sbhistorical.org • 5:30pm Th, 3/9.

EL ROMANCE Y LA COSECHA DE RIVEN ROCK

Proyección de película sobre la filántropa

Katherine Dexter McCormic • SB Historical Museum • Gratis-$5 • www.sbhistorical.org • 5:30pm jueves, 3/9.

Bookworm Corner: I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

LONG BEFORE SHE SAT ON THE SUPREME COURT, Ruth Bader

Ginsburg dissented. Confronted by sexism and antisemitism from childhood, Ginsburg learned at a young age how to stand up for herself and her peers. This Women’s History Month, young readers can explore the power individuals have to change the world and RBG’s lasting legacy with I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy.

Published in 2016, this informative picture book follows Ginsburg from childhood through her then-current position as the first Jewish woman Supreme Court Justice. Using language straightforward enough for readers at the fourth grade reading level and above to understand, Levy highlights how Ginsburg remained true to herself as she questioned why girls were required to take home economics classes, earned her college degree, and ultimately beccame one of nine women — out of 500 men — in her law school class. Paired with Elizabeth Baddeley’s striking illustrations and pop word art, readers may feel as if they are reading an adventure story rather than a biography.

Each of Ginsburg’s milestones are accompanied with historical context to help readers understand the significance of her accomplishments. While many of these realities are difficult to address with young readers, such as the prevalence of racism, antisemitism, and sexism in 20th century schools and workplaces, Levy explains each topic with objectivity and tact. She also notably explores how the prejudices against women in the workplace also extended to men and their participation in home life. By outlining how Martin Ginsburg supported his wife’s dreams and joyfully acted as their family’s chef, Levy teaches young readers that a variety of family dynamics are valid.

Ballet Hispánico: Doña Perón

Experience the multifaceted legacy of Eva Perón in swirling dance and vibrant live music when UCSB Arts & Lectures hosts Ballet Hispánico for a performance of Doña Perón at 8pm on Saturday, March 11th. For tickets ($20-71) visit www.granadasb.org

Ballet Hispánico: Doña Perón

Experimenta el legado multifacético de Eva Perón en la danza arremolinada y la vibrante música en vivo cuando UCSB Arts & Lectures presente al Ballet Hispánico para una presentación de Doña Perón a las 8 pm el sábado, 11 de marzo. Para boletos ($20-71) visita www.granadasb.org

UCSB LAUNCH PAD Presents: SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou

REEXAMINING ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST COMPLEX WOMEN with a modern appreciation, UCSB LAUNCH PAD will continue performances of a new play, SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou, through Sunday, March 5th. Written by Katie Bender and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin, this play will continue to be developed each night that it is performed, meaning each evening will contribute a new element to the work.

"The issues Margaret was dealing with way back in the 1400s - civil unrest, extreme inequality, xenophobia, misogyny, the plague - are all part of our current national conversation," said playwright Katie Bender. "Margaret was married to Henry VI in an effort to broker a peace, only to be posthumously written off as a power-hungry ‘she wolf’ whose reign brought the country to war."

Performances will be held at UCSB Performing Arts Theater at 7:30pm on March 2nd through 4th, and at 2pm on March 4th and 5th. For tickets ($13-19) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

I Dissent also outlines Ginsburg’s friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia, teaching young readers that friendships are built on respect rather than constant agreement. This message is also reflected in the book’s stating that Ginsburg’s determination did not make her disagreeable, actively combating the stereotype that powerful women are not pleasant.

Ultimately, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark highlights how one individual’s actions can have a ripple effect on the people and society around them. Just as Ginsburg drew inspiration from Nancy Drew and accounts of Amelia Earhart, modern students can find themselves represented in this book’s pages and understand how they can make a difference.

Bookworm Corner is a weekly column dedicated to highlighting children’s and young adult books that carry positive messages. It is penned by Daisy Scott, a lifelong reader and lover of children’s literature who holds her degree in literature and writing from UC San Diego.

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Courtesy photo

Photo by Jeff Liang

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

• Ritz-Carlton Bacara • $125+, pases disponibles • https://tinyurl.com/5bm4nb5s • jueves, 3/2-3/4.

Saturday • sábado 3.4

DANCE | BAILE

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Shakespeare’s comedy to Mendelssohn’s music • State Street Ballet • Granada Theatre • $38-106 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sa, 3/4.

SUEÑO DE UNA NOCHE DE VERANO

La comedia de Shakespeare con la música de Mendelssohn • State Street Ballet • Granada Theatre • www.granadasb.org • $38-106 • 7:30pm sábado, 3/4.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

LOS ROMEROS: THE ROMERO GUITAR QUARTET

UCSB Gospel Choir

Explore African American religious traditions through traditional and contemporary music when the UCSB Gospel Choir presents a free concert at UCSB’s Music Bowl at 12pm on Wednesday, March 8th. To learn more visit https://music.ucsb.edu

UCSB Gospel Choir

Explora las tradiciones religiosas afroamericanas a través de la música tradicional y contemporánea cuando el UCSB Gospel Choir presente un concierto gratuito en el Music Bowl de UCSB a las 12pm del miércoles, 8 de marzo. Para más información visita https://music.ucsb.edu

Friday • viernes 3.3

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

Screenwriter/author John Sayles, Jamie

MacGillivray: The Renegade's Journey • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Fr, 3/3.

FIRMA DE LIBROS DE CHAUCER’S

Guionista/autor John Sayles, Jamie MacGillivray: The Renegade's Journey

• Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 6pm viernes, 3/3.

DR. THEMA BRYANT

President of the American Psychological Association presents Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self • UCSB Arts & Lectures

• UCSB Campbell Hall • Free, RSVP: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu •

7:30pm Fr, 3/3.

DR. THEMA BRYANT

Presidente de la Asociación

Americana de Psicología presenta

Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self • UCSB Arts & Lectures

• UCSB Campbell Hall • Gratis, Reserva tu lugar: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm viernes, 3/3.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

New Orleans jazz • Lobero Theatre • $46106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 3/3.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

New Orleans jazz • Lobero Theatre • $46-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm viernes, 3/3.

CORWIN CHAIR CONCERT SERIES

With composer Annette Vande Gorne

• UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

• Free • https://tinyurl.com/45ka3csz • 7:30pm Fr, 3/3.

SERIE DE CONCIERTOS DE CORWIN CHAIR

Con la compositora Annette Vande

Gorne • UCSB Lotte Lehmann

Concert Hall • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/45ka3csz • 7:30pm viernes, 3/3.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

CHOCOLATE & ART WORKSHOPS

Make a chocolate bar and/or paint a chocolate box • Menchaca Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Call 646-3697277 • www.menchacachocolates.com •

3-7pm every other Fri.

TALLERES DE CHOCOLATE Y ARTE

Haz una barra de chocolate y/o pinta una caja de chocolate • Menchaca

Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1

• Llama 646-369-7277 • www.menchacachocolates.com •

3-7pm cada otro viernes.

THE WORLD OF PINOT NOIR

Multi-day wine celebration • RitzCarlton Bacara • $125+, passes available • https://tinyurl.com/5bm4nb5s • Th, 3/2-3/4.

EL MUNDO DEL PINOT NOIR

Celebración del vino de varios días

SB International Orchid Show

Get in the mood for spring flowers after last week’s showers when the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds from 9am to 5pm Friday through Sunday, March 10th to the 12th. For tickets (Free-$14, parking $5) visit www.sborchidshow.com

Exposición Internacional de Orquídeas SB

Spanish guitar concert • Lobero Theatre • $45-55 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 3/4.

LOS ROMEROS: EL CUARTETO DE GUITARRAS ROMERO

Concierto de guitarra española • Lobero Theatre • $45-55 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm sábado, 3/4.

GEORGE CLINTON

Funkadelic concert • Chumash Casino • $49-69 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Sa, 3/4.

GEORGE CLINTON

Concierto funkadélico • Chumash Casino • www.chumashcasino.com •

$49-69 • 8pm sábado, 3/4.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall on Sa; Central Library

Anapamu St. entrance on Su • Suggested $10 cash donation • https://afsb.org • 10am Sa & Sun.

RECORRIDOS ARQUITECTÓNICOS A PIE

Aprende sobre la arquitectura local • Architectural Foundation of SB • Ayuntamiento de SB el sábado; Biblioteca Central Anapamu St. entrada en domingo • Sugerido donación de $10 en efectivo • https://afsb.org • 10 am sábado y domingo.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

Take a tour • www.goletahistory.org • 11am to 2pm weekends.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

Haz un recorrido • www.goletahistory.org

• De 11am a 2pm los fines de semana.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

2ND ANNUAL PLANE PULL Alpha Resource Center fundraiser • SB Airport • https://tinyurl.com/275yhup4

• $10-100 • 9am-2pm Sa, 3/4.

SEGUNDO TIRÓN ANUAL DEL AVIÓN Recaudación de fondos para el Alpha Resource Center • Aeropuerto SB • https://tinyurl.com/275yhup4 • $10100 • 9am-2pm sábado, 3/4.

Prepárate para las flores de primavera después de las lluvias de la semana pasada cuando la Exposición Internacional de Orquídeas de Santa Bárbara regrese a Earl Warren Showgrounds de 9 am a 5 pm de viernes a domingo, del 10 al 12 de marzo. Para boletos (Gratis-$14, estacionamiento $5) visita www.sborchidshow.com

Sunday • domingo 3.5

DANCE | BAILE

SPRING DANCE

Selah Dance Collective student showcase • Center Stage Theater • $25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 1:30pm & 6:30pm Su, 3/5.

DANZA DE PRIMAVERA

Exhibición de estudiantes del Selah Dance Collective • Center Stage Theater • www.centerstagetheater.org • $25 • 1:30pm y 6:30pm domingo, 3/5.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

SANTA BARBARA YOUTH SYMPHONY

Free student classical music concert • Lobero Theatre • www.lobero.org • 4pm Su, 3/5.

SANTA BARBARA YOUTH SYMPHONY

Concierto gratuito de música clásica para estudiantes • Lobero Theatre • www.lobero.org • 4pm domingo, 3/5.

ATTACCA QUARTET

Performing music of Caroline Shaw • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Hahn Hall, Music Academy • $10-35 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 4pm Su, 3/5.

ATTACCA QUARTET

Interpretando música de Caroline Shaw • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Hahn Hall, Music Academy • $10-35 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 4pm domingo, 3/5.

CHORAL MASTERWORKS CONCERT Westmont students performance • First Presbyterian Church • $10 general, students free • 7pm Su, 3/5.

Photo by Lauren Ferrell

Photo courtesy of Victor Bell

CONCIERTO DE OBRAS

MAESTRAS CORALES

Rendimiento de los estudiantes de Westmont • First Presbyterian Church

• $10 general, gratis para estudiantes • 7pm Su, 3/5.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

SB ROLLERS

Rollerskate with an ocean view • SB City College Lot 3 • Free • 3pm Su.

SB ROLLERS

Patinaje sobre ruedas con vista al mar

• SB City College Lote 3 • Gratis • 3pm domingo.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel D’Mon

• Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5

• https://glitterbrunch.com • Brunch

11am-3pm, Show 12:30pm, Sun.

ALMUERZO DE BRILLO

Presentado por Vivian Storm y Angel

D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5 • https://glitterbrunch.com •

Almuerzo 11am-3pm, Espectáculo 12:30pm, domingo.

Monday • lunes 3.6

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

PARLIAMO!

Italian conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

PARLIAMO! (¡HABLEMOS!)

Conversación en italiano, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm lunes.

Tuesday • martes 3.7

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

VETS CONNECT

Learn about available resources • Eastside Library • Free • 2-4pm Tu, 3/7.

LOS VETERANOS SE CONECTAN

Infórmate sobre los recursos disponibles • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 2-4pm martes, 3/7.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Provide input on library programming

• Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

CONSEJO ASESOR DE ADOLESCENTES

Proporcionar información sobre la programación de la biblioteca • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 4-5pm martes.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET

Shop fresh, local produce and treats • 600, 700, & 800 blocks of State Street • Free • 3-7pm Tu.

MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES DE SANTA BÁRBARA

Compra productos frescos, locales y golosinas • 600, 700, & 800 cuadras de la calle State • Gratis • 3-7pm martes.

Wednesday • miércoles 3.8

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

1 MILLION CUPS

Virtually network with entrepreneurs • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Free • 9-10am We.

1 MILLÓN DE TAZAS

Red virtual con emprendedores • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Gratis • 9-10am miércoles.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm We.

EL CÍRCULO FRANCÉS

Conversación en francés, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm miércoles.

SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE

Cancer physician discusses new book, The Song of the Cell • UCSB Arts & Lectures • $11-46 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm We, 3/8.

SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE

Médico especialista en cáncer habla sobre nuevo libro, The Song of the Cell • UCSB Arts & Lectures • $1146 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm miércoles, 3/8.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR

Singing traditional and contemporary songs • UCSB Music Bowl • Free • 12pm We, 3/8.

CORO GOSPEL DE UCSB

Cantar canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas • UCSB Music Bowl

• Gratis • 12pm miércoles, 3/8.

ENSEMBLE FOR CONTEMPORARY

MUSIC CONCERT

Performing pieces by new composers and UCSB students • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/2x8utc2t • 7:30pm We, 3/8.

CONJUNTO PARA CONCIERTO DE MÚSICA CONTEMPORÁNEA

Interpretación de piezas de nuevos compositores y estudiantes de UCSB

• UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • https://tinyurl.com/2x8utc2t • Gratis-$10 • 7:30pm miércoles, 3/8.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

LA RESERVA ARROYO HONDO

Los lunes y miércoles de 12:30-3pm y el primer y tercer fin de semana del mes, sábados y domingos 10am-12:30pm y de 12:30pm-3pm. La visita es gratuita • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

Thursday • jueves 3.9

CHILDREN | NIÑOS

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

For kids ages 0-5 • Eastside Library • Free • 11-11:30am Th.

CANCIONES E HISTORIAS BILINGÜES

Para niños de 0 a 5 años • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 11-11:30am jueves.

DANCE | BAILE

FULL CIRCLE

Choreography by UCSB Dance Company • UCSB Theater/Dance • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu •

7:30pm Th, 3/9-3/10; 2pm 3/11.

CÍRCULO COMPLETO

Coreografía de UCSB Dance

It’s Your Library • Es Tu Biblioteca

Folk Orchestra of SB

Ring in St. Patrick’s Day with your favorite Irish melodies when the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara presents two concerts of all-Irish music. The first concert will be held at El Presidio Chapel at 4pm on Saturday, March 11th, with a 4pm, Sunday, March 12th performance at Trinity Episcopal Church. For tickets ($35-50) visit www.folkorchestrasb.com

Folk Orchestra of SB

Celebra el Día de San Patricio con sus melodías irlandesas favoritas cuando la Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara presente dos conciertos de música irlandesa. El primer concierto se llevará a cabo en la Capilla El Presidio a las 4pm el sábado, 11 de marzo, con una presentación a las 4 pm el domingo, 12 de marzo en Trinity Episcopal Church. Para boletos ($35-50) visita www.folkorchestrasb.com

Company • UCSB Theater/Dance • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu •

7:30pm jueves, 3/9-3/10; 2pm 3/11.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Practice naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th.

GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS

Practica naturalmente • Biblioteca

Eastside • Gratis • 1-2pm jueves.

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

Knit and embroider with others • Montecito Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Th.

TEJIDO CON AGUJA

Teje y borda con otros • Biblioteca Montecito • Gratis • 2-3:30pm jueves.

CRAFTERNOONS

All ages craft workshop • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:305pm Th.

TARDES DE ARTESANÍA

REUNIÓN DE PFLAG DE HABLA HISPANA

Conversación virtual y apoyo • Gratis, regístrate: pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7-8:30pm jueves, 3/9.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

LOWENTHAL'S LEGEND

Six pianists honor Jerome Lowenthal’s legacy, champagne reception at 6pm • Music Academy, Hahn Hall • Sold out • www.musicacademy.org • 7pm Th, 3/9.

LEYENDA DE LOWENTHAL

Seis pianistas honran el legado de Jerome Lowenthal, recepción con champán a las 6pm • Music Academy, Hahn Hall • www.musicacademy.org • Agotado • 7pm jueves, 3/9.

THE FLAMING LIPS

Rock concert • Arlington Theatre • $35-65 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Th, 3/9.

THE FLAMING LIPS

Concierto de rock • Arlington Theatre • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • $3565 • 8pm jueves, 3/9.

For toddlers 14 months - 3 years

WIGGLY

• Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am We

HORA DE CUENTOS WIGGLY • Para niños

pequeños de 14 meses a 3 años • Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am miércoles

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months • Central Library ~ 11-11:30am

Taller de manualidades para todas las edades • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:30-5pm jueves.

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With local author Monty Rieck, I Am Eli • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 3/9.

FIRMA DE LIBROS DE CHAUCER’S

Friday • viernes 3.10

MUSIC | MÚSICA

FRAGMENTS

US Premiere by Alisa Weilerstein, cello • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $10-40 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 3/10.

We

• Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 1111:30am Th

EL BEBÉ Y YO

• Para bebés de 0 a 14

meses • Central Library ~

Con autor local Monty Rieck, I Am Eli • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 6pm jueves, 3/9.

SPANISH SPEAKING PFLAG MEETING

Virtual conversation and support • Free, register: pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7-8:30pm Th, 3/9.

FRAGMENTS

Estreno en EE. UU. de Alisa Weilerstein, violonchelo • UCSB Arts & Lectures

Campbell Hall

$10-40

www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

7pm viernes, 3/10.

Photo courtesy of Adam Phillips

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Beach Cleanup

Care for the Santa Barbara shoreline and the wonderful creatures that call it home when Explore Ecology hosts their monthly beach cleanup of Arroyo Burro Beach from 10am to 12pm on Sunday, March 12th. Cleanup supplies will be available onsite. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/3w546sn6

Limpieza de playas

Local

THEATRE GROUP AT SBCC

A COMEDY OF TENORS

Rom-com of mistaken identities in 1930s Paris • Garvin Theatre • $17-26 • www.theatregroupsbcc.com • Through 3/18.

OnSTAGE

UCSB DEPT. OF THEATER/DANCE

SHE WOLF, MARGARET OF ANJOU

Retelling of Henry VI’s wife’s story • Performing Arts Theater UCSB • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • $13-19 • Through 3/5.

LA LOBA, MARGARITA DE ANJOU

UNA COMEDIA DE TENORES

Comedia romántica de identidades equivocadas en la década de 1930 en París • Garvin Theatre • $17-26 • www.theatregroupsbcc.com • Hasta el 3/18.

MARJORIE LUKE THEATRE

INTO THE WOODS

Sondheim’s fairy-tale mash-up musical • Lights Up! Theatre Company • $25-75 • www.luketheatre.org • 7pm Fr, 3/10, through 3/11.

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Cuida la costa de Santa Bárbara y las maravillosas criaturas que la llaman hogar cuando Explore Ecology organice su limpieza mensual de la playa de Arroyo Burro Beach de 10 am a 12 pm el domingo, 12 de marzo. Los suministros de limpieza estarán disponibles en el sitio. Para registrarte visita https://tinyurl.com/3w546sn6

en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

CHARLES LLOYD 85TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Jazz concert • Lobero Theatre • $56-126 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 3/10.

CELEBRACIÓN DEL 85 CUMPLEAÑOS DE CHARLES LLOYD

Concierto de jazz • Lobero Theatre • $56-126 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm viernes, 3/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

SB INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW

View and shop beautiful orchids • Earl Warren Showgrounds • www.sborchidshow.com • Free$14, parking $5 • 9am-5pm Fr, 3/10-3/12.

EXPOSICIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE ORQUÍDEAS SB

Ve y compra hermosas orquídeas • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Gratis-$14, estacionamiento $5 • www.sborchidshow.com • 9am-5pm viernes, 3/10-3/12.

Saturday • sábado 3.11

DANCE | BAILE

CELEBRATION OF DANCE

Performance by State Street Ballet Young Dancers

• Lobero Theatre • $16-22 • www.lobero.org •

6pm Sa, 3/11.

CELEBRACIÓN DE LA DANZA

Rendimiento de State Street Ballet Young Dancers

• Lobero Theatre • $16-22 • www.lobero.org • 6pm sábado, 3/11.

CONFIGURATION 2023

By Santa Barbara Dance Arts and The Arts

Mentorship Program • Center Stage Theatre • $17-50 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Sa, 3/11-3/12, 3/17-18; 2pm 3/12 & 3/18.

CONFIGURACIÓN 2023

Por Santa Barbara Dance Arts and The Arts

Mentorship Program • Center Stage Theatre

• $17-50 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm sábado, 3/11-3/12, 3/17-18; 2pm 3/12 y 3/18.

BALLET HISPÁNICO

Dance performance about Eva Perón • UCSB

BALLET HISPÁNICO

Espectáculo de danza sobre Eva Perón • UCSB

Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $20-71 • www.granadasb.org • 8pm sábado, 3/11.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

EMERGENCE STRING QUARTET

Music inspired by nature and environment • SB Music Club • First Congregational Church • Free • 3pm Sa, 3/11.

EMERGENCE STRING QUARTET

Música inspirada en la naturaleza y el medio ambiente • SB Music Club • First Congregational Church • Gratis • 3pm sábado, 3/11.

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB

All-Irish music program • Presidio Chapel & Trinity Episcopal • $35-50 • www.folkorchestrasb.com • 4pm Sa, 3/11 (Presidio) & 4pm Su, 3/12 (Trinity).

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB

Programa de música totalmente irlandesa • Presidio Chapel & Trinity Episcopal • $35-50 • www.folkorchestrasb.com • 4pm sábado, 3/11 (Presidio) y 4pm domingo, 3/12 (Trinity).

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

STAR PARTY

Explore the night sky • Palmer Observatory, SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 7:30-10pm Sa, 3/11.

FIESTA DE ESTRELLAS

Explora el cielo nocturno • Observatorio Palmer, SB Museum of Natural History • Gratis • 7:3010pm sábado, 3/11.

Sunday • domingo 3.12

MUSIC | MÚSICA

MAESTRO BRYAN TARI PLAYS STAR WARS

PIANO MEDLEY

And other cinema classics • Lobero Theatre • $14-36 • www.lobero.org • 3pm Su, 3/12.

Relato de la historia de la esposa de Enrique VI • Performing Arts Theater UCSB • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • Hasta el 3/5.

NIGHT NIGHT, ROGER ROGER

Fanciful comedy about the world when the sun goes down • UCSB Studio Theater • $1319 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 3/3, through 3/12.

NOCHE NOCHE, ROGER ROGER

Comedia fantasiosa sobre el mundo cuando se pone el sol • UCSB Studio Theater • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm viernes, 3/3, hasta el 3/12.

WESTMONT COLLEGE

DIAMOND TO DUST: A FLYING A FANTASY

Explore silent film history on a local level • $1015 • www.westmont.edu/watchtheater • 7:30pm 3/2-3/4; 2pm 3/4.

DIAMANTE AL POLVO: UN VUELO, UNA FANTASÍA

Explora la historia del cine mudo a nivel local • $10-15 • www.westmont.edu/watchtheater • 7:30pm 3/2-3/4; 2pm 3/4.

36 • www.lobero.org • 3pm domingo, 3/12.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

BIRDING BY EAR

Guided bird-watching tour • SB Botanic Garden • $30-40 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8-10am Su, 3/12.

OBSERVACIÓN DE AVES POR OÍDO

Recorrido guiado de observación de aves • SB Botanic Garden • $30-40 • www. sbbotanicgarden.org • 8-10am domingo, 3/12.

BEACH CLEANUP

Care for our shores • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am-12pm Su, 3/12.

EN EL BOSQUE

El musical de mezcla de cuentos de hadas de Sondheim • Lights Up! Theatre Company • $25-75 • www.luketheatre.org • 7pm viernes, 3/10, hasta el 3/11.

PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE

THE RIVER BRIDE

A Latino fairy tale • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $49 • www.pcpa.org • Through 3/5.

LA NOVIA DEL RIO

Un cuento de hadas latino • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $49 • www.pcpa.org • Hasta el 3/5.

EMMA

Austen’s beloved romance • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • $25-49 • www.pcpa.org • 7pm Th, 3/2, through 3/19.

EMMA

El adorado romance de Austen • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • $25-49 • www.pcpa.org • 7pm jueves, 3/2, hasta el 3/19.

LIMPIEZA DE PLAYAS

Cuida nuestras costas • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am-12pm domingo, 3/12.

STRETCH & SKETCH FOR FAMILIES

Meditate and draw outdoors • SB Botanic Garden • $10-15 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 2-3:30pm Su, 3/12.

ESTIRA Y DIBUJA PARA FAMILIAS

Medita y dibuja al aire libre • SB Botanic Garden • $10-15 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 2-3:30pm domingo, 3/12.

Arts & Lectures

• Granada Theatre • $20-71 • www.granadasb.org • 8pm Sa, 3/11.

EL MAESTRO BRYAN TARI TOCA UN POPURRÍ DE PIANO DE STAR WARS

Y otros clásicos del cine • Lobero Theatre • $14-

CINEMA ITALIANO CLASSICO

7-9:45pm Tu, 3/7.

The Arlington Theatre

CINEMA ITALIANO CLASSICO

Free Italian film screening: Stromboli Terra Di Dio on 3/4; Lo Sceicco Bianco on 3/11

• Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation • Fe Bland Forum, SBCC West Campus • 7:30pm Sa, 3/4 & 3/11.

The Arlington Theatre Academy Awards Watch Party

Schedule subject to change. Please visit metrotheatres.com for theater updates. Thank you. Features and Showtimes for Mar 3 - 9, 2023

Radioactive (2019): Director: Marjane Satrapi; Writers: Jack Thorne, Lauren Redniss; Starring: Rosamund Pike, Yvette Feuer, Mirjam Novak, Sam Riley

Proyección gratuita de cine italiano: Stromboli Terra Di Dio el 3/4; Lo Sceicco Bianco el 3/11

REGENERACIÓN: ENFOQUE EN DOROTHY DANDRIDGE

• Italian Cultural Heritage

Foundation • Foro Fe Bland, SBCC West Campus • 7:30pm sábado, 3/4 y 3/11.

REGENERATION: SPOTLIGHT ON DOROTHY DANDRIDGE

Film screening and discussion with co-curator Doris Berger • UCSB

Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu •

Fridays at 6pm • Schott Center, Tanahill Auditorium with Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD Next Class: Friday, March 3rd • 6pm

Proyección de la película y debate con la co-curadora Doris Berger • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9:45pm martes, 3/7.

FOUR WINTERS

Documentary about the Eastern European resistance during WWII, Q&A to follow • Paseo Nuevo Theatre • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/mr3sv6ds •7pm Tu, 3/7.

CUATRO INVIERNOS

Documental sobre la resistencia de Europa del Este durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas • Paseo Nuevo Theatre • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: https://tinyurl.com/mr3sv6ds •7pm martes, 3/7.

POWERLANDS

Documentary on displacement of Indigenous people and Indigenous activism • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu

• 6pm We, 3/8.

POWERLANDS

Great discussions follow the screening of a range of thought provoking films.

Documental sobre el desplazamiento de los pueblos indígenas y el activismo indígena • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater • Gratis • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu

• 6pm miércoles, 3/8.

THE ROMANCE AND REAPING OF RIVEN ROCK

Screening of film about philanthropist

Katherine Dexter McCormic • SB Historical Museum • Free-$5 • www.sbhistorical.org • 5:30pm Th, 3/9.

EL ROMANCE Y LA COSECHA DE RIVEN ROCK

Proyección de película sobre la filántropa Katherine Dexter McCormic • SB Historical Museum • Gratis-$5 • www.sbhistorical.org • 5:30pm jueves, 3/9.

SPARTACUS

Screening of Kirk Douglas classic film • UCSB Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2-5pm Sa, 3/11.

SPARTACUS

Proyección de la película clásica de Kirk Douglas • UCSB Pollock Theater • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2-5pm sábado, 3/11.

Let’s Go To The M O V I E S NORTH S.B. COUNTY THEATRES

Movie Listings for 3/2/23-3/8/23

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

Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios

Consumer Incomes/Sentiment Still Rising

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE,

JANUARY CONSUMER SPENDING rose 1.8 percent in a month, while personal incomes rose 0.6 percent in the BEA’s latest personal income (PCE) report out Friday, February 24th.

This is one more headache for the Fed that wants lower incomes and spending to bring down inflation. But that ain’t happening in January, at least.

From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for January increased 5.4 percent. Prices for goods increased 4.7 percent and

prices for services increased 5.7 percent. Food prices increased 11.1 percent and energy prices increased 9.6 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 4.7 percent from one year ago.

Inflation is declining, but it still caused financial markets to panic for no real reason. Such a spike in spending after two negative months and the concomitant inflation rate is temporary because of the huge eight percent Social Security inflation adjustment in January.

range for 18 of the last 19 months, per the University of Michigan study.

So much for Fed fears that higher inflation expectations may become embedded and cause consumers to sustain the high inflation by shopping until they exhaust their savings.

More studies by Federal Reserve economists are showing the Fed’s unrealistic expectations to achieve a two percent inflation target, no matter the loss of jobs, economic growth, etc.

By Harlan Green

No wonder consumer sentiments are on the rise. The University of Michigan final monthly survey for February confirmed the preliminary February reading, rising three percent above January. They don’t see much of a drop in employment, either, per their graph.

“After lifting for the third consecutive month, sentiment is now 17 index points above the all-time low from June 2022 but remains almost 20 points below its historical average,” said Survey Director Joanne Hsu.

Long-run inflation expectations remained firmly anchored at 2.9 percent for the third straight month and stayed within the narrow 2.9-3.1 percent

Progressive economist Robert Kuttner has just highlighted a Cleveland Fed study by its own staff economists that highlights the consequences of holding to a two percent inflation target.

The study, by Randal Verbrugge and Saeed Zaman of the Cleveland Fed, says Kuttner, found that, using the Fed’s own projections, inflation would still be at 2.75 percent by the end of 2025—moderate by historic standards—and reducing it all the way to 2.0 percent would require an unemployment rate of 7.4 percent, more than double the current rate.

Who doesn’t believe that would be disastrous at a time of geopolitical unrest, economic sanctions, and the Ukraine war?

Harlan Green © 2023 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person/persons/are doing business as HOLDSAMBECK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH at 2342

Professional Pkwy, 300, Santa Maria, CA 93455. HOLDSAMBECK AND ASSOCIATES, INC at 2342 Professional Pkwy, 300, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 8, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20230000353. Published March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person/persons/are doing business as ACTIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGE, ACTIVE BEHAVIOR HEALTH at 2342 Professional Pkwy, 300, Santa Maria, CA 93455. HOLDSAMBECK AND ASSOCIATES, INC at 2342

Professional Pkwy, 300, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 8, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0000349. Published March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person/persons/are doing business as SIAM ELEPHANT at 509 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93103. SNP GROUP LLC at 509 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 2, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0000279. Published March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person/persons/are doing business as COME FROM YOUR HEART at 210 Old Mill Rd. Ap. 36, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. VENERA G. RADU at 210 Old Mill Rd. Ap. 36, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on January 26, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0000197. Published February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023.

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Cottage Virtual Care –Spanish Now Available

Online service provides 24/7 treatment for common conditions

TO HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE, Cottage Health is excited to announce that Cottage Virtual Care is now offered in Spanish. Launching today for California residents, Cottage Virtual Care –Spanish is always open, offering 24/7 coverage for virtual care visits.

Anyone can visit cottagehealth.org/atencion-virtual using a smartphone, tablet or computer to start a visit in Spanish. Patients start by creating an account and entering their symptoms and health information. Choose from an online interview or have a video consultation with a Cottage Health provider. Within an hour, users receive a treatment plan, and – if needed –prescriptions are automatically sent to a pharmacy of choice.

Common medical conditions treated via Cottage Virtual Care include colds, flu, skin rash, urinary tract infections and much more. All Cottage Virtual Care providers are credentialed through Cottage Health. Visits are offered at a low cost, without the need for insurance, for both existing and new patients. The cost is $29 for an online interview and $39 for a live video visit, payable by credit, debit, or health savings card. If the patient’s condition cannot be treated virtually, individuals are not charged for the visit cost.

To start a visit, learn more about conditions that can be treated virtually or watch our tutorial videos on how to complete a virtual visit, go to cottagehealth.org/atencion-virtual. Cottage Virtual Care, the online service from Cottage Health that connects patients with Cottage providers, has achieved over 22,000 visits since its launch in December 2019.

“One of our goals is always increase access to care for our community,” said Dr. Christophe Le Renard, Chief Medical Information Officer, Cottage Health. “This project was a community partnership as focus groups helped with the design.”

Anyone in California who is 18 years old or older can create an account and dependents can be included. Visits for children under 18 must be completed by a parent.

SB Meals on Wheels Co-Presidents to Step Down This Spring

DEDICATED TO ENSURING COMMUNITY MEMBERS in need receive nutritious meals, the current Co-Presidents of Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels have worked throughout the pandemic to support the organization’s mission. Their terms will be completed in May 2023.

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DAN KRONSTADT has been involved with SBMOW for over 10 years, beginning as a volunteer driver before joining the Board of Directors, where he worked on numerous Board committees to support day-to-day activities and fundraising. He assumed the role of Secretary before being asked by the outgoing Co-President to assume the role in 2020. In this role, Krondstadt has helped SBMOW successfully navigate the unqiue challenges raised by the pandemic.

SCOTT F. REID first joined SBMOW as a volunteer driver in 2018. He continued in this capacity until 2020, when he joined the organization’s Board as a Co-President in 2020. In this role, joined by Kronstadt, Reid was proud to ensure that SBMOW did not miss a single day of deliveries throughout the pandemic. Prior to this experience, Reid owned a local design office for 37 years. He was also an adjunct instructor at Brooks Institute’s graphic design department.

Cottage Virtual Care en español disponible ahora

PARA AUMENTAR EL ACCESO A LA ATENCIÓN MÉDICA, Cottage Health tiene el placer de anunciar que ahora Cottage Virtual Care se ofrece en español. Atencion Virtual de Cottage lanza ahora para todos los residentes de California, está disponible para consultas virtuales las 24 horas, 7 días a la semana.

Cualquier persona puede visitar a cottagehealth.org/atencion-virtual con un teléfono inteligente, tableta o computadora e iniciar una consulta en español. Para empezar, el paciente crea una cuenta, ingresa sus síntomas y su información de salud. De ahí, escoge ya sea una consulta en línea o por video con un proveedor de Cottage Health. Dentro de la hora, el usuario recibirá un plan de tratamiento, y de ser necesario recetas médicas, las cuales se enviarán automáticamente a la farmacia preferida del paciente.

Las afecciones comunes que se atienden a través de Cottage Virtual Care incluyen resfriados, gripe, erupciones de la piel, infecciones urinarias y muchas más. Todos los proveedores de Cottage Virtual Care están acreditados a través de Cottage Health. Las consultas se ofrecen a bajo costo sin la necesidad de tener seguro médico, tanto para pacientes nuevos como existentes. El costo es de $29 por consulta en línea y $39 por consulta virtual en vivo, pagadero por tarjeta de crédito, débito o por tarjeta de ahorros destinada a gastos de salud. Si la afección del paciente no se puede atender virtualmente, no se cobrará el costo de la consulta.

Para iniciar una consulta, aprender más acerca de las afecciones que se atienden virtualmente o para ver nuestro video sobre cómo completar una consulta virtual, vaya a cottagehealth.org/atencion-virtual. Cottage Virtual Care, el servicio en línea de Cottage Health que conecta a los pacientes a los proveedores de Cottage, ha realizado más de 22 000 consultas desde su lanzamiento en diciembre del 2019.

“Una de nuestras metas es aumentar siempre el acceso a la atención médica de nuestra comunidad”, manifestó el doctor Christophe Le Renard, gerente de información médica de Cottage Health. “Este proyecto se realizó con la participación de la comunidad ya que grupos de discusión ayudaron con su diseño”.

Cualquier persona mayor de edad en California puede crear una cuenta y agregar a sus dependientes. Las consultas para menores de 18 años se tienen que pedir por uno de los padres.

Eric Seale Joins Cottage Health Board of Directors

ERIC SEALE has joined the volunteer Board of Directors for Cottage Health. Currently, Seale is a managing partner at Accufy Analytics, a financial software firm specializing in renewable energy financing structures. He holds a master’s degree in finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University. His most recent Cottage board service was with the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation from 2016 to 2022. Seale and his wife, Sandy, have five adult children and five grandchildren.

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Anna Miller Accepted Into NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program

ANNA MILLER, Chief Operating Officer of People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH), has been accepted into the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program offered in collaboration with Harvard University.

A 16 months-long program, the initiative brings together a cohort of 50 professionals working in affordable housing across the country. Organization leaders, including Miller, benefit from one-on-one executive coaching, leadership curriculum from Harvard University, and facilitated peer group consultation so they can ensure their organizations make substantial impacts. Specifically, Miller will work to learn how to better support the PSHH Supportive Housing Program. www.pshhc.org

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The Golden Eagle’s Homecoming Lobero Theatre Rings in

150th Anniversary

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

WATCHING OVER GENERATIONS OF CONCERT-GOERS, from opera aficionados to die-hard rockers, the Lobero Theatre Golden Eagle has returned to her rightful perch. One of the only remnants from an 1854 shipwreck of a vessel owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Golden Eagle’s history has become inextricably linked to the Lobero’s status as one of the nation’s oldest — and most beautiful — theatres.

Community members toasted this beloved icon’s return with cheers and champagne when the Lobero hosted its 150th-anniversary Ovation Celebration on February 22nd.

“150 years is a long time — Where you’re sitting right now is exactly where people sat in 1873,” said David Asbell, Lobero Theatre Foundation Executive Director. “A living wise man once told me that it’s very important to have a history, but the most important thing is that history continues to be made. And that is our goal for the next 150 years, to make sure that history continues

to get made here every time there is a show.”

Community members and longtime Lobero supporters filled the theatre, where a slideshow of the Lobero’s past performers emphasized the stage’s rich history. Guests laughed with appreciation as they learned the Lobero has hosted the likes of Susan B. Anthony, Bing Crosby, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Orson Welles, Joan Baez, Betty White, the late, great David Crosby, and more.

A video commemorated the theatre’s legacy, narrated by actor, musician, and avid Lobero supporter Jeff Bridges. Brett Hodges, Chair of the Lobero Theatre Foundation’s Ovation Campaign, welcomed all by sharing the remarkable story of the power going out during the previous night’s Jack Johnson concert. Audience members held their cell phone flashlights high so Johnson and singersongwriter Zach Gill could perform an acoustic set.

“This theatre has shined for 150 years, this theatre has been sort of the indie underdog, the ‘get-it-done,’ the ‘show-must-go-on place,’” said Hodges. “I can’t imagine that there’s any other theatre, anywhere, that would have had the show go on last night.”

SILO118 & BG

Spring Magic

Silo118’s premier satellite show at Voice Gallery March 1st - 31st

The complete list of exhibitors: Aerom, Allois, Enrique Avilez, Jessica Darke, Gregory Hordenski, R.T. Livingston, Salvatore Matteo, Matt Mazza, Jim McAninch, Hung Viet Nguyen, Ryan Schude, Lana Schmulevich, Larry Vigon, and Robin Walker

Anticipation for the big reveal grew as guests viewed a short film chronicling the history of the Lobero’s Golden Eagle. Discovered on Santa Rosa Island after the shipwreck of its first home, Vanderbilt’s Yankee Blade, the eagle was later traded to Jose Lobero for a bottle of whiskey. Gracing the theatre for 40 years, the eagle went missing after being put in storage and sold at auction. However, in 1960, it was rediscovered serving as a figurehead on a local ranch gate. It was donated to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which has restored the eagle to its original grandeur.

Guests flocked to the Lobero’s front patio for the grand unveiling of the Lobero Golden Eagle, champagne flutes in hand. With three cheers and much applause, the Lobero’s front doors swung open, inviting all to visit the eagle.

“The Historical Museum is honored to play a part in the Lobero’s 150th anniversary by loaning the Lobero Eagle to the theatre for the next two years,” shared Dacia Harwood, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

The festivities continued across the street at El Paseo Restaurant, where guests enjoyed a buffet-style dinner and margaritas, accompanied by the jamming tunes of blues duo Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. www.lobero.org

Dacia Harwood, SB Historical Museum Executive Director, and Brett Hodges, Lobero Theatre Foundation Ovation Campaign Chair

The Lobero Golden Eagle has returned to the Lobero Theatre’s lobby

Denise Dannemiller and David Asbell, Lobero Theatre Foundation Executive Director

Photos by Zach Mendez

Ballet Preljocaj’s Environmentalist Swan Lake

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

INTRODUCING GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL

ANXIETIES and the evils of unbridled, greed-fueled industrialization to the intricacies of Tchaikovsky, Ballet Preljocaj impressed Santa Barbara last weekend with their interpretation of Swan Lake

Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures at the Granada Theatre on February 25th and 26th, the French company exhibited a mastery on both a technical and emotional level in infusing Tchaikovsky’s best known work with modern flair.

In a whirlwind 110 minutes with no intermission, viewers found themselves immersed in a modern retelling of Swan Lake that emphasized the story’s darker themes. The original ballet follows Prince Siegfried as he

falls in love with Odette, who has been cursed by the wizard Rothbart to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. When Prince Siegfried attempts to confess his love to Odette and break the spell, he realizes that Rothbart has transformed his own daughter, Odile, to look like Odette. The play ends with Siegfried and Odette deciding to end their lives instead of living a life apart.

Ballet Preljocaj loosely followed this premise, casting Rothbart as a power-hungry industrialist working with Siegfried’s father to extract resources from the titular swan lake. As the curtain rose on the Granada stage, viewers witnessed Odette (Théa Martin) being attacked by Rothbart (Antoine Dubois) and his henchmen. Odette’s transformation is later mirrored by Siegfried’s father

(Simon Ripert) asserting his capitalist vision over his wife’s concerns (Zoë McNeil), and Rothbart controlling his daughter to trick the prince. Through this brilliant choreography, the overt environmental messages of the play were punctuated by the underlying conflict of men in suits controlling or silencing women.

A heavy presence of contemporary dance, music, and imagery further distinguished Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake from its traditional form. Images of skyscrapers and machinery dominated the stage’s backdrop, alternating with erratic patterns and strobe lighting whenever Rothbart, dressed in black leather, exerted his influence. During these moments, the company carried out distinctly modern dance movements to electronic music by 79D. Skillfully realized, these motions evoked feelings of unease that paired well with the fear that accompanied Rothbart’s industrialist takeover.

The contemporary dance’s angularity and suddenness provided ideal visual contrast to the company’s classical ballet movements. Set to Tchaikovsky’s original score, these instances were clearly connected to nature as threatened by Rothbart’s technology. The ballet’s tour de force emerged with

the pas de deux between Martin’s Odette and Laurent Le Gall’s Prince Siegfried. Passionate and gentle, the pair complemented each other’s energies, moving as if they were the only people in the world, much less on the stage. In a moment of extreme tenderness, the company’s ensemble of swans lifted the pair to exchange a kiss mid-air.

The ballet concluded with an ending more frightening and tragic than its original tale: the

death of not only Odette and Siegfried, but of all of the swans and the lake itself. The result was a visually compelling rallying cry to oppose the capitalist and industrialist forces threatening our environment. As the dancers collapsed, audience members leapt to their feet, applauding for three curtain calls on Sunday’s performance.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC NOTICE

To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies

In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be submitted. The AAP specifies the activities that will be undertaken to meet the City’s 5-year Consolidated Plan goals to address housing and community development needs using CDBG and HOME funds. The AAP is scheduled to be submitted to HUD by May 17, 2023, and is subject to review and approval by HUD.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Barbara’s Draft Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2023 will be available for a 30-day public review period starting on March 22, 2023. The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the planned expenditures of approximately $1.7 million in CDBG and HOME funds for HUD-eligible activities such as housing, public services, capital improvement projects, economic development, and administration and planning. Written comments can be sent to ldrewes@santabarbaraca.gov and must be received by April 28, 2023.

The City of Santa Barbara will also hold a Public Hearing on the 2023 Draft Annual Action Plan. The public hearing will be held during the March 21, 2023 City Council meeting starting at 6 p.m. The City of Santa Barbara strongly encourages and welcomes public participation during this time. Please see the front page of the council meeting agenda packet for instructions on how to participate.

The Council Meeting Agenda, Draft AAP will be available at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. The Council meeting will also be broadcast live on City TV Channel 18 and streamed live at https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/ cityhall/council/meetings/videos.asp

For additional information, contact Community Development staff by e-mail at ldrewes@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Photos by David Bazemore

Delightfully “Out of Joint”

By Kerry Methner, PhD / VOICE

ASTRAIGHTFORWARD QUESTION AND COMMENT,

cut to the heart of the gathering as guests mingled during a preview reception, waiting to enter the newly installed exhibition, Out of Joint: Joan Tanner as well as Scenes from a Marriage: Ed & Nancy Kienholz, cut to the heart of the gathering.

As exhibition lighting came on, I was suddenly face-to-face with the artist Joan Tanner. “Have you seen the exhibit?” she asked. Not quick with a response, she suggested, “Go look.”

Moving through Ludington Court and then on to the McCormick Gallery, a visceral, exciting conversation with her art began. Filling McCormick’s double or triple wide entry from floor to ceiling with cool yet vibrant blue and purple mesh, shot with inclusions of warmer rusts and earthy tones, was Mire, a site-specific work. Entering the gallery, there was more. The interior side of Mire flowed into the room and out onto the floor and then extended nearly across the room, by virtue of an oceanic-looking tube, reminiscent of an oversize

kelp shaft. Peering closely at the details, then around the room, visitors milled among the multiple sculptures, comprised of everyday, yet unusual materials, just taking them in.

Looking up, plywood sliced through and shaped the upper regions of space in one corner as Tanner’s Shaped Plywood hung suspended from cables, attached to walls, and arranged together.

Just as alluring as the three dimensional work, Out of Joint also presents an array of Tanner’s recent drawings. The entire exhibition includes selections from the last ten years, rather than a career retrospective of this artist, whose first solo exhibition at SBMA was in 1967. She’s too active in the present for a retrospective and the end of her creative arc is yet to be discovered.

Currated by the Museum’s Curator of Contemporary Art James Glisson, Out of Joint: Joan Tanner is on view through May 14th. Scenes from a Marriage: Ed & Nancy Kienholz is on view through May 21st.

You might take the artist’s suggestion yourself - “Go look.” You’ll discover her intriguing world. www.sbma.net

Betsy Atwater, Sustaining Trustee; Lisa Jann, Managing Director, LA Louver; and Lauren Graber, Director of Archives, LA Louver

Stephanie and Dewey Nicks; Lynn Cunningham Brown, Trustee; with Michael and Kimberly Hayes

Mire by Joan Tanner

Shaped Plywood by Joan Tanner

Flying Buttresses by Joan Tanner Reception photos by Baron Spafford, Coutesy of SBMA

Larry Feinberg, Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director; James Glisson, Curator of Contemporary Art; Artist Joan Tanner; and Joan Davidson, Trustee and Tanner exhibition sponsor

Paula Farrington, President, SBMA Women’s Board and Tanner exhibition sponsor; Debra Cochrane (back), Hsiu-Zu Ho, and Greg Farrington

Christian McGrath, Trustee, and Angie McGrath

Norm Levine and Barbara Mack; Joan Tanner; with Elisa and Alex Taub, SBMA The Museum Contemporaries supporters and Tanner exhibition sponsors

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

10 WEST GALLERY: Food For Thought ~ March 19 • 10 W

Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805-7707711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Vein’s: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez ~ Mar 11 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM • Christopher Suarez - Espíritutectual; On Famous Women, 1400 – 1700; Genius Loci: Domesticity and Placemaking

in Southern California; Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance ~ May 7 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4 • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

THE ARTS FUND: The Kind of Mother ~ Mar 3 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org

ATKINSON GALLERY: small images ~ Mar 17 • Mo-Th 11-5, Fr 11-3 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: A Fortune Inside My Piggy Bank / Una Fortuna Dentro De Mi Alcancía De Cochinito ~ Mar 31; Bandera Ware; traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY • 1st fl, 105 E Anacapa St • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Selections from the Clay Studio Community • 9-5pm, Mon-Fri; By Appt • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: Contemporary Fine Art of Santa Barbara • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • WeSa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: Quest for Hidden Gems of California by Susanne Schenck • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • Th-Sun 11-4 • www.sbthp.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Ephemera In Form ~ May 7 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY • Santa Barbara Art Assn ~ March • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653

GALLERY 113: Members of SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • Mo-Sa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Because We Paint: Garrett & Ginny Speirs ~ March 1-31 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • www.gallerylosolivos.com • 805-688-7517

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 10-5:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: 48 Helena Av • 11-5pm Wed-Mon • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5 • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • We-Su

12-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists

• 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa

10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE

ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Celebrating Three Years! • Tues-Sun noon-5 • lacumbrecenterforcreativearts@gmail.com

LEGACY ART SANTA BARBARA: Artwork of Susy and Carroll Barrymore • 1230 State St.

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

GALLERY: 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA

ARTS CENTER: Shape and Soul ~ Mar 3-16 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www. carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT STUDIO: Summer in Winter - paintings and photographs by gallery artists ~ April 2 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-9625588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Love Is In The Air • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • Daily 10-5 • 805-770-5000 • 125 State St • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

MY PET RAM: Now You Don’t: Anders Lindseth and Raychael Stine • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • www.mypetram.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Three Old Trees: Work by Arturo Tello, Richard Schloss, and John Wullbrandt • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.Palmloft.com

MARCIA BURTT

Michael Marzolla, Fine Artist Excogitation Services/Marzozart

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.Peregrine.shop

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Winter Show ~ Spring • 1321 State St • MoSa 12-5; Su 12-4 • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements by Helén Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt ~ Mar 12 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community; Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community ~ June; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: Dan Merkel: The Lure of Lighthouses and Dancing Waves ~ Aug 27; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Scenes from a Marriage: Ed & Nancy Kienholz ~ May 21; Out of Joint: Joan Tanner ~ May 14; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian ArtOngoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Native People Through Lens of Edward Curtis ~ Apr 30 • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER

Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-6824711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB:

Abstract 10 ~ Mar 1 • 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SILO 118: 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/ by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Surreal Women: Surrealist Art By American Women ~ April 24; Regenerate: Works of J. Bradley Greer & Lynda Weinman ~ Mar 27 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-7301460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www.quinlanmuseum.com

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY: Western Edge ~ Mar 25 • Th-Sat 12-5; By Appt • 1331 State St • www.thomasreynolds.com

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Silo 118 Gallery presents: Spring Magic ~ March 28 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY: Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Entangled ~ March 25 • 805565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker ~ Mar 6 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Amy Tatum Named Santa Barbara Symphony’s New Principal Flute

AMY TATUM has joined the Santa Barbara Symphony in the position of principal flute. The symphony received over 150 applications for the position, with 70 professional musicians traveling to Santa Barbara to audition. A performer and educator in the Los Angeles area, Tatum is a gross-genre flutist who has appeared as principal flute with the LA Opera, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, LA Master Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, and more. Her playing can also be heard on the hundreds of soundtracks for video games, television, and film, including Avatar: The Way of Water. Tatum teaches students at LA City College, Mt. St. Mary’s, and her private studio.

www.TheSymphony.org

Amy Tatum

NatureTrack Film Festival To Return, Film

Submissions Now Open

RETURNING FOR A TRIUMPHANT FIFTH YEAR IN A NEW LOCATION, the NatureTrack Film Festival has announced that it will be held on October 6th through the 8th at the Fairview Theatre in Goleta. The films will also be screened in Los Olivos the following weekend, with a location to be announced.

Film submissions are now open online, with an early-bird deadline of March 5th. Submissions will remain open until a final deadline of June 30th. Boasting the tag line “Igniting Passion for Nature Through Film,” the festival will include feature-length and short films across genres to celebrate nature and conversation.

“Environmental concerns are in the forefront of our community’s collective conscience, and I believe this festival will further inform all those interested in the natural world about other people who are doing great things around the world,” said Sue Eisaguirre, Founder and Executive Director of NatureTrack Foundation. “The films will also excite attendees to get outdoors, connect with the natural world and enjoy the elixirs nature offers!”

To submit a film visit https://filmfreeway.com/NatureTrackFilmFestival

To learn more about NatureTrack visit www.naturetrack.org

Art Events Eventos de Arte

A BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OF THE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN COLLECTION • Tour w/ curator Silvia Perea • AD&A Museum, UCSB • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/4mctyakv • 11am Fr, 3/3.

UN RECORRIDO DETRÁS DE ESCENA DE LA COLECCIÓN DE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN • Recorrido con la curadora Silvia Perea • AD&A Museum, UCSB • Gratis, Reserva tu lugar: https://tinyurl.com/4mctyakv • 11am viernes, 3/3.

RECEPTION: BECAUSE WE PAINT

View works by artist couple Garrett and Ginny Speirs • Gallery Los Olivos • Free • 1-4pm Su, 3/5.

RECEPCIÓN: PORQUE PINTAMOS

Ve obras de la pareja de artistas Garrett y Ginny Speirs • Gallery Los Olivos • Gratis • 1-4pm domingo, 3/5.

SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES

Draw inspired by art • SB Museum of Art • Free, RSVP: www.sbma.net • 5:30-6:30pm Th, 3/9.

DIBUJANDO EN LAS GALERÍAS

Dibuja inspirado en el arte • SB Museum of Art • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.sbma.net • 5:306:30pm jueves, 3/9.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm Sundays.

EXPOSICIÓN DE ARTES Y

ARTESANIAS SB • De artistas y artesanos locales • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm los domingos.

NIP IT IN THE BUD OPENING

RECEPTION & AWARDS • Tickling the senses with work in multiple media from over 30 artists • Juried of awards Kerrie Smith • Santa Barbara Tennis Club • Free • 4:30-6pm Sa, 3/11.

CÓRTELO DE RAÍZ - RECEPCIÓN DE APERTURA Y ENTREGA DE PREMIOS • Haz cosquillas a los sentidos con el trabajo en múltiples medios de más de 30 artistas • Jurado de los premios Kerrie Smith • Santa Barbara Tennis Club • Gratis • 4:30-6pm sábado, 3/11.

ARTISTS TALK: WESTERN EDGE • With artists of Broad Spectrum • Thomas Reynolds Gallery • 2-4pm Sa, 3/18.

LOS ARTISTAS HABLAN: BORDE OCCIDENTAL • Con artistas de Broad Spectrum • Thomas Reynolds Gallery • 2-4pm sábado, 3/18.

Send your art openings, receptions, and events to Art@VoiceSB.com to be included in this free listing. Envía tus inauguraciones de arte, recepciones, y eventos a Art@VoiceSB.com para ser incluido en este listado gratuito.

Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown

March 2nd 5 to 8pm

ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State Street also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. VOICE GALLERY: Spring Magic : Silo118’s premier satellite show at Voice Gallery. A curatorial collaboration with Om Bleicher, of bG Gallery Santa Monica, showing artists that explore a magical realism for the changing season. Featuring Allois’ old master style painting with contemporary mythology from her floating world universe, Ryan Schude’s large scale works with Americana flare with a touch of the absurd and Gregory Horndeski’s applied mathematical musings on the state of reality.

2. SBIFF’s SANTA BARBARA FILMMAKER SERIES: SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street This month we are featuring Gareth Kelly’s LOCALS ONLY . Facing demolition, a tiny British cocktail pub’s local regulars in Santa Barbara unite in their efforts to save it. Showtimes every 30 minutes 5:30pm through 7pm. Runtime: 13 mins

3. SANTA BARBARA FINE ART GALLERY: Santa Barbara‘s premier landscape artists and marine sculptures by Bud Bottoms. Live painting demos by pastillist, Linda Mutti and oil painter, Rololfo Ridademar Fun! Wine and champagne served.

4. MOSAIC ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS: Mosaic Architects & Interiors invites you to their studio and gallery opening. Sip some sparkles while browsing vibrant and contemporary works by painters Will Day, Danielle Hatherley, and Michael O’Guinn. Also featuring colorful custom rugs by Emma Gardner.

5. ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY: Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to tour The New Vic. We will be hosting tours of out theater at 5pm, 5:15pm, 5:30pm and 5:45pm. Learn about the history of the building, the project that turned it into a state-of-the-art 296 seat theater in downtown Santa Barbara and some interesting facts about theaters and how they work.

6. LEGACY ART SANTA BARBARA: Self - Community - The World: This is our crescendo and finale of the exquisite works by Susanne and Carroll Barrymore. We thank our neighbors in Santa Barbara for your warm welcome to our gallery and for the opportunity to uplift artists in our community. Please keep your eye out for new artists and events from www.createlegacyart.com

7. LONETREE: We moved! Please join us to celebrate our new location at 1221 State St. #14! We will have new local art, mirrors, rugs, vases/planters and lighting on display. Come and browse our furniture and gifts as well. As always, Kompas Wine Club will be pouring some great wines to taste.

Tamsen Gallery invites locals to explore the vibrant works of artist Robert W. Firestone

Peter Horjus is diving into summer early with a sunny gallery showcase!

Enjoy the gallery opening of Mosaic Architects & Interiors

LA CUMBRE PLAZA

8. DOMECIL: Domecil showcases the artwork of local contemporary multimedia artist Nancy Heffron. Heffron creates bold and optimistic works using collage containing a variety of color and patterned paper. Also, don’t miss an author’s talk by local author Clara Oropeza, Ph.D. who will discuss her book Anais Nin: A Myth of Her Own beginning at 5:30.

9. 10 WEST: Food For Thought, an exhibition of new work by 11 contemporary artists from the Santa Barbara area. Figurative and abstract sculpture in both stone and clay. Paintings of many styles from urban realism to hard edge color field to expressive abstraction.

COLLETTE CONSTINTINO: Colette Cosentino celebrates 5 years at 11 West Anapamu Street! The paintings on display have been held in secret and they come to light to commemorate the artist’s work over the last 20 years. The series of paintings are part of a larger work entitled, “Otherland,” an imaginary place where many adventures happen, despite their serene appearance.

10. SULLIVAN GOSS: Sullivan Goss celebrates Women’s Month with an exhibition of Surrealist Women. Works from 1934 - the present will be on display examining the history of women’s contribution to Surrealist painting. Also on view, Lynda Weinman & J. Bradley Greer, and The Winter Salon.

11. SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART: Join SBMA for Pop-Up Opera with Opera Santa Barbara in the Museum galleries at 5:30pm and Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center for an architectural impression art activity inspired by Out of Joint: Joan Tanner 5:30–7:30pm. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8pm. All free!

12. GALLERY 113: Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their original art here in different media. The Artist of the Month is Alvaro Maestro and the featured artists are Bonnie Butler, Sandy Fisher, Deirdre Stietzel, and Julianne Martin.

13. WATERHOUSE GALLERY: The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

18. SUNKISSED PANTRY: Join Sunkissed Pantry for an artistic evening featuring local artist Cat Craig from Sunrise Via Lola and local potters from Jolly Tree mixing sustainability and the arts, along with wines and small bites.

19. BLUE OWL: The Blue Owl will present a jam on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this Jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko, it will be a fantastic night of Jazz!

you recognize anyone?

20. FREQUENCY WINES: Join us on our Historic Presidio Patio to experience energized wines, relax with live music, and enjoy tasty bites while supporting the community. In honor of Women’s History Month featured art, music, and food will be provided by female-owned businesses. 10% of sales will be donated to Domestic Violence Solutions.

14. THE YES STORE: Yes Store is transitioning from seasonal to year-round! Please join us March 2nd for our grand re-opening. Experience local hand-made arts, crafts, custom fine jewelry, fused & blown glass, graphics, ceramics & woodworking, leather and more. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages while listening to live music by the Summerland Band.

15. THE CRAFTER’S LIBRARY: The Crafter’s Library is thrilled to be partnering with Images by Valerie to provide professional portraits during the 1st Thursday Artwalk! You will be able to have your portrait taken in front of three different backdrops, including our gorgeous book wall! The session includes one portrait with the option to purchase more. This is a first come, first serve event, so make sure you register and show up early! There will also be tasty treats and drinks for purchase.

16. PETER HORJUS: Peter is looking forward to summer, with paintings of watermelons, swimmers diving and good ol’ cannonball splash fun.

17. TAMSEN GALLERY: Please join us at Tamsen Gallery to celebrate the vibrant work of artist Robert W. Firestone. From vivid abstracts printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on canvas, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

21. LA PALOMA CAFE: Born in Santa Barbara, California, into a family of naturalists, fishermen, and marine biologists, Kelly has been undoubtedly influenced by the outdoors. Her self-taught artistic journey has been a melding of her passion for creativity, education, & the natural world.

22. SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Memories of Mountain Drive: Santa Barbara’s Bohemian Community: In the late 1940s a unique community began to form in the South Coast foothills. Through works of art, photographs, written and recorded personal reminiscences, the Historical Museum presents the story of the flowering of this enclave of free spirits which took its name from the road which wound through its heart: Mountain Drive. Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community: Portraitist Clarence Mattei (18831945) captured notable figures on the local, national and international stages. He had deep roots in the county; his father, Felix, founded the famed Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos. After time spent in Paris and New York City, Mattei returned to Santa Barbara where he became an important member of the arts scene.

STATE STREET PROMENADE MARKET: 800 Block of State St • Join us every 1st Thursday at the State Street Promenade Market (3 - 8pm) to check out great local artists and vendors, plus enjoy food from surrounding restaurants, live performances, and interactive activities.

JAMS and FLIGHT 805 will perform live, rocking sets on the 800 Block of State Street.

Discover the world of landscape paintings at Santa Barbara Fine Art’s reception, including Coast Cowboy by Frank Serrano

H onor Women’s History Month when Sullivan Goss presents its newest exhibition of Surrealist Women

Celebrate 5 years of Collete Constintino with a showcase of paintings that have until now been kept secret

Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer on a community as they try to save a local pub when the SBIFF Education Center screens LOCALS ONLY

The creative mind of Joan Tanner is on full display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art! Also enjoy a pop-up opera performance and free art activities

Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community is now on display at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Do

RFG Roundtable:

AASC Works-in-Progress

6 MAR MON

12:00 – 1:30 PM

5024 HSSB Learn more: bit.ly/AASC-IHC

The Asian/American Studies Collective’s Work-inProgress Roundtables are an opportunity for UCSB graduate students to receive feedback on draft presentations of their research. On this occasion, we will be hearing from three graduate students who will be presenting at the annual conference of the Association for Asian American Studies. Please join us to hear from our presenters and provide valuable feedback. This event is open to all members of the UCSB community. No registration is required.

MIKA THORNBURG (History) | American Models & Hotel Occupiers: The Role of Tourism in the Entanglement of American and Japanese Settler Colonialisms

CLARA CHIN (English) | oh, i taste so good: @breadfaceblog and The Intimacies of Self-Curation

JANNA HAIDER (History) | Entitled to Citizenship: Witness Networks and Asian Settler Colonialism in the Hawaiian Islands, 1923–1952

Sponsored by the IHC’s Asian/American Studies Collective Research Focus Group