VOICE Magazine: May 17, 2024

Vi, 17 de mayo | Fri, May 17 | 7pm | Isla Vista Elementary | Doors open 6:30pm Sa, 18 de mayo | Sat, May 18 | 7pm | Guadalupe City Hall | Doors open 6:30pm Do, 19 de mayo | Sun, May 19 | 6pm | Marjorie Luke Theatre | Doors open 5:30pm

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.

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Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

The First Good Neighbors

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

AFTER THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEW WESTSIDE CLINIC WAS COMPLETED, Katina Zaninovich, Sybil Rosen, Sue Adams, Gerd Jordano and Jane Habermann founded the Good Neighbor initiative to make sure the clinics remain financially healthy and that everyone is treated, regardless of their ability to pay, filling gaps where grants and insurance don’t reach.

“One of the marvelous things about being a Good Neighbor is that it enables us to help others in a way we couldn’t as individuals,” shared Adams.

On average, each patient visit to SBNC’s dental, health, and mental health clinics costs $310, for which patients pay on a sliding scale. (Everyone will be served regardless of their ability to pay.) The contributions of the Good Neighbors, who commit at least $1,000 per year, giving the clinics room for growth. The funds make sure none of the 18,000 unique patients are left without care.

“Every year the staff is challenged to meet the gap in expenses to provide so many needed services for our community,” related Rosen. “Making this commitment assures the staff of a specific amount to depend on. Giving to SBNC feels good.”

In seven years, the Good Neighbors have multiplied by 10, from 5 to 50, and look to keep growing. “Giving patients a place to get all their care and avoid urgent care or ER visits means that they can build a relationship with the clinic practitioners and get regular care and treatment and this keeps our whole community healthy,” Zaninovich said. “My dream is for SBNC to continue to expand and grow by anticipating health needs and collaborating with partners like Cottage Health.”

“I am proud to be a Good Neighbor,” Jordano added. “Please join us.”

“33% of SBNC patients

remain uninsured.” –

Dr. Anu Sharma

LBy Dr. Anu Sharma / Special to VOICE

IKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR WHO EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO ONE IN NEED, and without hesitation, The Good Neighbors Program of SBNC serves to bridge a gap to meet the needs of our vulnerable patients in need of financial assistance for treatment or resources not otherwise attainable.

While the Affordable Care Act greatly increased insurance eligibility for millions in California, including most of the pediatric patients who were previously not eligible for MediCal, 33 percent of SBNC patients remain uninsured.

I often hear the medical histories of the parents of my pediatric patients. After all, it gets hard to ignore when the parent of my young patient is having a hard time breathing, or when the parent has a persistent cough on a few of the child’s appointments in a row, or if they have a new limp that I didn’t remember previously, or someone has had sudden and significant weight loss, or when a new mom has a stark, flat affect.

I ask if everything is ok? When did they see their own doctor last because I’m worried about their breathing or their mental health.

families’ lives.

The babies may have access to care in part due to state programs such as CHDP and MediCal, but the parents often do not, or the cost remains prohibitive. Getting these patients connected to one of our providers, or a specialist, if need be, or a costly imaging study they need – this is the challenge SBNC rises to each and every day.

Our mission compels us to do no less, to treat every human that enters our door with respectful care and evidence-based medicine, regardless of their ability to pay.

This gap is met through the generosity and the funding machine that is the Good Neighbors Program. The funds they procure from their own networks and social circles, along with the new Good Neighbors they bring on board, helps in SBNC’s proud role as Santa Barbara’s safety net.

Please consider becoming a Good Neighbor so together we can deliver on the shared vision of treating one another as the good neighbors we want to be for the communities we serve.

“I don’t have a doctor” is something I hear daily. I have them connect to our own wonderful panel of clinicians who can see them, but I know they quietly worry about the cost, and often don’t follow through on the appointment we make that day. But inevitably they do return dutifully for their child’s well child appointment, and again I will notice that same cough or unaddressed fatigue.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic SBNC was formed in 1998 with the merging of The Isla Vista Health Projects (formed in 1970), the Carrillo Clinic (born as the Freedom Clinic, in 1971), and the Westside Clinic (1973).

Currently they operate eight clinics in Santa Barbara County, including four medical clinics, two dental clinics, a bridge clinic and health promotion services. www.sbclinics.org www.sbclinics.org

Their children being their number one priority, parents will traverse all adversities to keep their children healthy. They will work three jobs if they have to, and forsake their own health, because that becomes a luxury in these patient

Good Neighbors Katina Zaninovich, Sybil Rosen, Gerd Jordano, and Sue Adams

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Dr. Anu Sharma

Free!

Memorial Day Ceremony

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024 • 11:00 AM - NOON

Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara

Veterans, their families, and the community are welcome to join us at the Santa Barbara Cemetery for a free one-hour ceremony as we remember those who gave the greatest sacrifice for our country.

The ceremony will include a patriotic program featuring:

Santa Barbara Choral Society • The Prime Time Band • Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band Seating and free parking will be provided.

Speakers:

LTC Joe Ruhl, US Army Commanding Officer UCSB ROTC , BGen. Fred Lopez, USMCR (ret.)

www.pcvf.org

San Marcos Student Naomi Jane Wins International Songwriting Competition 2023

SELECTED OUT OF 14,000 ENTRIES FROM MORE THAN 120 COUNTRIES, NAOMI JANE VOIGT, a freshman at San Marcos High School, has won the International Songwriting Competition 2023 Teen category with her song Little Miss. Naomi Jane is a rising teen pop sensation known for her captivating vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Her music already has over 450k streams.

According to Candace Avery, Founder/Director at the International Songwriting Competition, “Your song stood out from the more than 14,000 entries from over 120 countries worldwide, showcasing your songwriting skills and creativity. Your song impressed our judges, and being an ISC winner is no small feat. It is a testament to your artistry and dedication. We hope that this recognition will inspire you to continue writing great songs and pursuing your passion for songwriting.”

Enjoy Jazz with the Santa Barbara Symphony!

Rhapsody in Blue @ 100: Jazz Comes to The Symphony the season finale for the Santa Barbara Symphony will be performed at The Granada Theatre on May 18th and 19th. Experience the Santa Barbara Symphony firsthand at this commemorative concert highlighting 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue–Gershwin’s defining contribution to the Jazz Age–as performed by the Marcus Roberts Trio.

“It is truly an honor to be a alongside some incredible songwriters and musicians. It has made me believe that this is only the start of Little Miss’s journey and there’s more to come in the future,” Naomi Jane said. “This song is a rebellion against the hate and judgements girls put on each other driven by their desperation to get the attention of a boy. We should be building each other up, not tearing each other apart.”

Little Miss is one in a trilogy of singles, along with Pretty Boys and Grown Ups, being released in preparation for her end-of-summer 2024 EP.

To listen, visit www.naomivoigt.com

City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs

FOR THE NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH OF MAY, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will provide low-cost water safety programs for youth residents this summer. These programs aim to teach children ages six months to 17 years a range of water safety practices, including basic swimming skills, ocean safety, and how to respond in an emergency.

“Water safety is a top priority for us, and we want to ensure kids in our community have the knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water,” said Tony Sholl, Aquatics Supervisor for the City of Santa Barbara.

“Knowing how to swim is a critical life skill that everyone should be able to learn, not just those who can afford it. Being able to safely and confidently enjoy our ocean opens up the world for kids.”

Low-cost group swim lessons will be offered for children six months to 12 years old. Residents can register for a session of eight 30-minute lessons for $50, roughly $6 per lesson. Swim lesson scholarships, funded by the PARC Foundation are available for eligible residents who cannot afford the fee. A successful fundraising effort has also made 135 swimsuits available for participants in need to ensure children can safely and comfortably learn to swim in the appropriate gear.

There are also Junior Lifeguard and Lifeguard Certification Courses available. Registration is now open for all water safety programs and is available on a first-comefirst-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org.

More can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SwimLessons

Marcus Roberts will also perform his own Gershwin-inspired Rhapsody in D and Nir Kabaretti will conducts Charles Ives’ joyous Symphony No. 2, melding America’s folk tunes, hymns, and patriotic marches into its raucous, uproarious finale.

For info and tickets visit www.granadasb.org

Carpinteria Children’s Project Has New Director

ARI RODRIGUEZ has joined the team at Carpinteria Children’s Project as their new director of development. Her role will focus on securing the financial resources needed for CCP to continue innovative and high quality early childhood education and family support programming.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ari Rodriguez as a member of the CCP team,” said Executive Director Teresa Alvarez. “Her passion for Carpinteria’s kids is clear and I look forward to having her share with the community the many stories of success our children and their families are experiencing.”

Rodriguez launched her nonprofit career in 2016, fueled by her academic background in Women’s and Gender Studies at Wellesley College. Her journey commenced at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, notably as a fundraising coordinator.

She has been instrumental in fostering meaningful relationships with donors, program participants, community members, and other stakeholders. In her latest position as a Data & Impact Coordinator, Rodriguez was key in dismantling data silos to enhance funding prospects, storytelling, and outcomes. www.carpchildren.org

SB Zoo Welcomes Humboldt Penguin Chicks

THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE the hatching of three Humboldt penguin chicks, marking the first penguin births at the Zoo since 2018.

All three chicks have begun “fish school.” During this time, their waterproof feathers will grow in and they will learn essential skills. In a few weeks, they will be ready to make their debut in the habitat, but first, introductions to the adult penguins must be made. Then the young penguins will be brought back to live with the colony. Guests will be able to tell them apart from the rest of the colony by their silver and white appearance — they won’t have the black “stripe” the adults have yet.

Courtesy of Santa Barbara Zoo

Ari Rodriguez

Photo by Calli Cohen

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City Now Accepting Applications for Preapproved Designs

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA IS NOW ACCEPTING submissions for designer-owned preapproved plans for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These plans will be considered for preapproval by the City, to speed up the review and approval process, guide homeowners who may not know where to start, and ensure that those homeowners work with qualified, experienced professionals.

Preapproved plans are ADU designs submitted by designers, architects, builders, and other qualified professionals and vetted in advance by Planning and Building & Safety. Once preapproved, they can be selected for use by homeowners for their own ADU projects with an expedited review timeline and lower permitting costs.

Having ADU plans preapproved by the City helps homeowners move through the permitting process quickly and smoothly. All preapproved ADU plans will be featured on the City’s website to help connect with homeowners who are interested in adding an ADU to their property.

To apply, go to https://santabarbaraca.gov/preapproved-adu

Join the Conversation: Connected 2050 Seeks Public Input on Santa Barbara County’s Transportation Future

EVERY FOUR YEARS, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS updates the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy, known as Connected 2050. Public input is vital to develop a robust plan that meets the transportation needs of the region now and into the future.

The public is invited to in-person and virtual listening sessions on May 23rd and 29th.

Connected 2050 envisions a 25-year strategy for improving mobility, health, sustainability, and equity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Santa Barbara County. The long-range regional transportation plan shapes future development and includes over 200 regional priority transportation projects across Santa Barbara County.

Participants in the listening session are encouraged to voice their opinions on transportation funding, priority projects across the region, and how these efforts integrate with California’s climate goals.

“Connected2050 aims at not just enhancing mobility but ensuring our growth is balanced with environmental stewardship and social equity,” said SBCAG Director and Third District County Supervisor Joan Hartmann. “Your participation will bring invaluable perspectives to the table, helping us align our regional transportation projects with California’s ambitious climate goals.”

The public listening sessions are scheduled as follows:

In-Person: Welcoming remarks by Joan Hartmann, SBCAG Director & Third District County Supervisor, at 4pm on Thursday, May 23rd, Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang.

Virtual: Welcoming remarks by Steve Lavagnino, SBCAG Board Chair & Fifth District County Supervisor, 4pm on Wednesday, May 29th. Registration in advance is required at bit.ly/Connected2050 to receive virtual login information.

Information will be presented in both English and Spanish at both listening sessions.

SBCAG Board Chair, Steve Lavagnino, emphasized the plan’s forwardthinking approach, stating, “The 2025 update of Connected2050 focuses on making regional transportation projects more visible while ensuring we’re meeting current regulations and lowering our greenhouse gas emissions. Your feedback is critical as we prioritize North County and South Coast projects.”

Additional feedback can be submitted in writing until 5pm on Friday, June 7th. Written comments can be submitted via U.S. Postal Service to 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; or electronically by emailing info@sbcag.org. For more information or to request accommodation to participate in the listening sessions, please visit www.sbcag.org or contact SBCAG directly at 805-961-8900.

Únase a la conversación: Conectados 2050 busca la opinión pública sobre el futuro del transporte en el condado de Santa Bárbara

CADA CUATRO AÑOS, LA ASOCIACIÓN DE GOBIERNOS DEL CONDADO DE SANTA BÁRBARA (SBCAG por sus siglas en inglés) actualiza el Plan de Transporte Regional y la Estrategia de Comunidades Sostenibles, conocidos como Conectados 2050. Las aportaciones del público son vitales para desarrollar un plan sólido que satisfaga las necesidades de transporte de la región ahora y en el futuro.

El público está invitado a sesiones de escucha presenciales y virtuales los días 23 y 29 de mayo.

Conectados 2050 prevé una estrategia a 25 años para mejorar la movilidad, la salud, la sostenibilidad y la equidad, reduciendo al mismo tiempo las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en el condado de Santa Bárbara. El plan de transporte regional a largo plazo da forma al desarrollo futuro e incluye más de 200 proyectos de transporte de prioridad regional en todo el condado de Santa Bárbara.

Se anima a los participantes en la sesión de escucha a que expresen sus opiniones sobre la financiación del transporte, los proyectos prioritarios en toda la región y el modo en que estos esfuerzos se integran con los objetivos climáticos de California.

“Conectados2050 tiene como objetivo no sólo mejorar la movilidad, sino garantizar que nuestro crecimiento esté equilibrado con el cuidado del medio ambiente y la equidad social”, declaró la directora de SBCAG y supervisora del tercer distrito del condado, Joan Hartmann. ”Su participación aportará perspectivas inestimables a la mesa, ayudándonos a alinear nuestros proyectos de transporte regional con los ambiciosos objetivos climáticos de California.”

Las sesiones públicas de escucha están programadas de la siguiente manera:

En persona: Palabras de bienvenida de Joan Hartmann, Directora de SBCAG y Supervisora del Tercer Distrito del Condado, 4pm del jueves 23 de mayo, Cámaras del Ayuntamiento de Solvang, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang.

Virtual: Palabras de bienvenida de Steve Lavagnino, Presidente de la Junta de SBCAG y Supervisor del Quinto Distrito del Condado, 4pm del miércoles 29 de mayo. Es necesario inscribirse con antelación en bit.ly/Connected2050 para recibir la información de acceso virtual.

La información se presentará tanto en inglés como en español en ambas sesiones de escucha.

El presidente de la Junta Directiva del SBCAG, Steve Lavagnino, enfatizó el enfoque previsor del plan y declaró: “La actualización de 2025 de Conectados2050 se centra en hacer más visibles los proyectos de transporte regional al tiempo que garantiza que cumplimos la normativa vigente y reducimos nuestras emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. Sus comentarios son fundamentales a medida que priorizamos los proyectos del condado norte y de la costa sur.”

Se pueden presentar comentarios adicionales por escrito hasta las 5 p.m. del viernes 7 de junio de 2024. Los comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse por correo postal a 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; o por correo electrónico a info@sbcag.org. Si desea más información o solicitar alojamiento para participar en las sesiones de escucha, visite www.sbcag.org o póngase en contacto directamente con el SBCAG llamando al 805-961-8900.

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Village Properties Welcomes Five Experienced REALTORS

FIVE SEASONED AGENTS HAVE JOINED THE GROWING TEAM OF REALTORS at Village Properties. Jen Plana, David Marchetti, Deja Rabb, Nicole Wesley, and Nicole Powers have been added to the more than 180 Village Properties’ REALTORS serving clients across the Santa Barbara region. www.villagesite.com

JEN PLANA is a 55-year resident of the Santa Barbara area with almost three decades of experience in the real estate business. She has closed well over $300 million in sales. Plana possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge about Santa Barbara’s history and culture, its various neighborhoods and micro-climates, and recreational and lifestyle amenities.

DAVID MARCHETTI has over eight years of real estate experience in the Santa Barbara region and has been a homeowner on the Mesa for over 30 years. He’s also a successful real estate investor, owning student housing in Isla Vista. He was a science teacher at La Colina Junior High School for 18 years, as well as a small business owner working in building and construction. He has extensive real estate knowledge coupled with intimate understanding of Santa Barbara residential communities.

DEJA RABB returns to Village Properties with six years of dedicated experience in the real estate industry and a background in interior design. She is solutions-focused and enjoys helping buyers achieve their goals, whether that’s negotiating the best possible price for their next home or assisting couples in working together to identify their forever home. Rabb is co-founder of The Victoria Project, a nonprofit that works to raise awareness and increase access to holistic maternity care in Southern California and beyond.

2024 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN SB Beautiful Annual Awards

April 9th - May 24, 2024

Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in ten categories for their 60th Annual Awards program which takes place in the fall.

Each of the last 50+ years, Santa Barbara Beautiful has called on our community to recognize and appreciate their neighbors who work to build on the city’s natural beauty. At the Annual Awards, the results of their beautification efforts are recognized.

Property award categories have been adapted to meet the real and growing importance of climate change and the need for environmental stewardship. Learn more at www.sbbeautiful.org

YOUR NOMINATION:

NICOLE WESLEY comes from a long family line of real estate professionals and has served clients in Southern California for many years. She fell in love with Santa Barbara after graduating from UCSB and decided to make the city her home. Wesley has a deep understanding of local trends, neighborhoods, and property values, and enjoys educating her clients through the home selling and buying process. She is a former elementary school teacher.

NICOLE POWERS is a former teacher at San Marcos High School and brings compassion, dedication, and a team-oriented approach to her real estate business. She is passionate about helping her clients unlock their dream life, and supports and advocates for them through the entire homebuying process. In her free time, Powers enjoys coaching exercise classes at Bond Fitness, reading, spending time at the beach and drinking matcha lattes at Handlebar Coffee Roasters.

Porter Joins Quinn Fiduciary Services

STEPHANIE PORTER, an attorney with experience working at local estate planning law firms, has joined Quinn Fiduciary Services as an associate fiduciary.

Porter, who earned her Juris Doctorate from the Santa Barbara College of Law, has worked in the legal field, mainly in estate planning, trust administration and probate. Prior to joining Quinn Fiduciary Services, Porter worked as an associate attorney at local firms where she formed entities including LLCs, LPs, and nonprofit corporations, prepared estate planning documents and assisted in trust administration.

Porter also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she graduated in 2013. After obtaining her BA she interned at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, where she assisted with trial preparation, and went on to work as a legal assistant between 2016 and 2019, where she developed experience in estate planning, and trust administration.

Property Owner or Business Name:

5. What makes this a winning nomination?

2024 AWARD CATEGORIES

6. Submitted by: ______________________________

Telephone/email: _____________________________

1. Multi-Family Residence ~ Condos, Retirement Facilities... Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape?

2. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape?

3. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre)

~ Sustainable building elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape?

4. Mixed-Use Building: Commercial & Residential in one building; Sustainability elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?

5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs): Sustainability elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?

6. Commercial Sign

7. Art in Public Places ~ Murals, Sculpture, etc... (Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places)

8. Architectural Feature ~ (1 feature only) ie: Fountain, Tile, Stonework, Ironwork, Rock Formation, Gate, Tower

9. Historic Revitalization: Recently revitalized gardens and/or buildings with a historic character

10. Santa Barbara Commons: Public Open Space: Parks; Medians; Parkways; Streetscapes: places we gather to build community and connect with nature.

• There is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit.

• Winners are selected by independent judges based on merit, not on the number of nominations.

• The Awards Committee reserves the right to adjust categories depending on the nominations received.

ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:

• Entries must be visible from the street or via public access.

• Completed projects between Ortega Ridge Rd to Turnpike Rd.

• Properties in ZIP CODES: 93101 • 93103

• 93105 • 93108 • 93109 • 93110

HOW TO ENTER: EMAIL: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com

MAIL to: Santa Barbara Beautiful, P.O. Box 2024, Santa Barbara, CA 93120

QUESTIONS? Call: Mark Whitehurst at 805-895-3614

Jen Plana

David Marchetti

Deja Rabb

Nicole Wesley

Nicole Powers

Stephanie Porter

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On the Street with John Palminteri

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri / Special to VOICE

Wine and a Fundraiser

TUESDAY, MAY 14TH: Winery walk and tastings expected to bring out hundreds to Alma Rosa this Saturday as part of a fundraiser for mental health services. The walkers will go to areas of the winery where the public is not normally allowed. The funds raised will be matched up to $70,000. Register by Friday. To sign up, donate or start a fundraising campaign for the May 18th walk, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Buellton/PeaceofMind10000StepsintheRightDirection

Music Program is on the Cutting Board

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH: Will Junior high music and arts programs face a cut in Santa Barbara? A 7th period would have to be added for electives like this. Talks are underway but emotions are hitting high notes in front of the school board.

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New Dining Parklet

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH: A new outside dining parklet, with an approved city design has gone in at Esau’s Cafe in Carpinteria at 507 Linden Ave. Parklets, where allowed, are now required to be up to specific standards in many areas including size, shape, color, protection barriers, and in some cases portability.

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

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A Whale of a Visit!

SUNDAY, MAY 12TH: A gray whale came in to the Santa Barbara harbor Saturday for a third visit this week. Many boaters have had a close up and people on Stearns Wharf or the breakwater sand spit, have been able to get a good look too.

Wendy Foster to Close

TUESDAY, MAY 14TH: Wendy Foster will close the 1220 State Street store in downtown Santa Barbara. The entire store is now 50% off. The announcement says there is an “ever changing climate of Santa Barbara’s downtown destination” and it reads in part, “After nearly 40 years of quintessential Santa Barbara Style in the heart of our coastal community, we have decided to take a pause on our State Street storefront, closing the doors of Wendy Foster State Street at the end of May 2024 at the end of our lease term.” All other Wendy Foster stores in the Upper Village, Montecito, in Angel on Coast Village Road, in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos will stay open.

Supporting Childhood Cancer Research

FRIDAY, MAY 10TH:

The Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation, a non-profit, was launched recently by Ava Decker in Santa Barbara who was diagnosed with the bone cancer osteosarcoma. It raises money for research and family support for those impacted by childhood cancer. Glimmers is working with the UCLA pediatric sarcoma research team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FyniotmkU

Photo by @celebrationcruisessb

Photo by Wendy Foster

Dianne Travis-Teague Begins a New Adventure

WITH A HONEYCOMB OF RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY

WIDE, Dianne Travis-Teague has made an indelible mark on Santa Barbara and specifically the Pacifica Graduate Institute family. She was one of the founders of the Alumni Association, their inspirational leader for nearly 15 years, and now has moved on to new adventures.

“I did not make this decision lightly,” shared Travis-Teague. “I feel truly humbled, having had the opportunity to touch the lives of more than 6,000 alumna…. I am excited for the opportunities that this next chapter will provide in addition to spending more time with my children and grandchildren!”

Some of the many achievements of the Alumni Association include: The Buddy Program® (celebrating its 12th year anniversary); PGIAA’s flagship CareLine®; Bridging Education, Ambition and Meaningful Work (BEAM) Career Services; Coming Home; the celebrated Toast Heard ‘Round the World’ (celebrating 13 years of New Year’s Eve connections amongst alumni, family, friends, and community); PGIAA TÊTE-À-TÊTE® Talk Series; Author’s Spotlight and Publication Review, and many other community partnerships.

“From our simple beginnings, it was clear that Alumni Relations had built something truly special. I remain amazed and passionate for PGIAA,” Travis-Teague noted.

Over the years she collaborated with Drs. Lupe Zuniga and Holly Reusing to create PGIAA.

With her announced plans to move on, there has been an outpouring of accolades from professional colleagues, friends, and family.

• “Dianne embodies love for all those she touches. Pacifica Graduate Institute continues to be nurtured by her hard work and determination that is sourced in Dianne’s compassion and care. Pacifica would not be what she is today without Dianne’s commitment to our institution’s authentic vision.” – Dr. Stephen F. Aizenstat, PGI founder and decades long past president and leader

resourceful, and is deeply passionate about her involvement in every project. In 2023, I had the privilege to collaborate with Ms. Dianne during the week-long Juneteenth celebrations, co-hosted by Pacifica and Fielding Graduate University… Beyond her professional duties, Ms. Dianne serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Hospice of Santa Barbara and volunteers with several other organizations.” –Elena I. Nicklasson, Vice President of University Relations at Fielding Graduate University

A Family Note…

“We are tremendously proud of our mother,” Tammi, Stephen, and Rodney Teague shared. “She is and has always been many things to many people: advocate, mentor, supporter, teacher, coach, expert, the list goes on and on. With all of these titles, she is consistent in her dedication and determination to create space and ensure all have a voice. Her guidance has shaped countless futures over the past 15 years, and her legacy will live on in the current and continued successes of all those she’s impacted. Congratulations and WELL DONE Mom! We love you!”

• “Dianne Travis-Teague, during my time as Provost and then as President-CEO (20152022), was a key, essential member of the administrative staff at Pacifica Graduate Institute… Dianne was always an extremely generous, hard-working, creative, talented employee. Having her on staff was a joy; she is a remarkable human a solid source of support and goodwill.” – Dr. Joseph Cambray

• “When I first met Dianne years ago, I had a strange sensation. It was a recognition that we had a soft spot for one another. I felt immediately her inherent goodness, and that her heart leaned towards service to others… She encouraged all of us to give back, to spread the word of the Institute’s mission, to serve the soul of the world. Thank you for your enduring and endearing friendship, Dianne.” – Dr. Dennis Patrick Slattery, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Mythological Studies

• “She excels in building partnerships, is incredibly

• “What a joy it has been working on PGIAA with Dianne TravisTeague! From the initial workshop exploring the establishment of an alumni association back in 2011 to the heady days of forming a separate nonprofit and beyond, I had the incredible pleasure of working closely with Dianne for many years… I deeply cherish all the moments we have spent together in this noble pursuit and celebrate her opportunity to explore new vistas and conquer new mountains!” – Alumnus Charles Caldwell, Director of Strategic Advancement at Hospice of Santa Barbara

• “Dianne’s compassion and passion for others inspires me every day. Dianne survived breast cancer and lives with heart disease, yet in addition to her devotion to Pacifica’s alumni, she does so much in our community! She’s a national spokeswoman for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, works with WomenHeart, the National coalition for women living with heart disease, she serves on the boards of Hospice of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara City Police and Fire Commission, and that’s just a start. Dianne’s glowing heart has positively affected the lives of thousands of people.” – Alumna and poet Dr. Beth Anne Boardman

Recently, Travis-Teague appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show, to be honored by Healing Justice Santa Barbara, and emphasized her plans to expand her community involvement. That show will be aired on May 29th.

Connected in multiple ways to a wide variety of non-profits and community organizations, Travis-Teague has expressed interest in growing personally and professionally.

Dianne Travis-Teague

Dianne Travis-Teague and Dr. Beth Anne Boardman

Dianne with CJ and Beth Farnsworth during the Unity Telethon

Geoff Green and Dianne Travis-Teague

BIKETOEVENTS*

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Fri.,May3, 5:30-7p.m.:Leveegroupride(MOVE's communitybikeshop,BiciCentro,SantaMaria)

SantaBarbaraCounty-North BIKEMONTHCALENDAR

Obern Path Tree Planting 8 Ginkgo Trees

Wed.,May8, NationalBiketoSchoolDay

Wed.,May8, 2-6p.m.:BiketoSolvangparkforrewards

BIKETOEVENTS*

Sat.,May11, 9a.m.-1p.m.:TrailMixgroupride (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

BIKETOEVENTS*

Fri.,May3, 5:30-7p.m.:Leveegroupride(MOVE's communitybikeshop,BiciCentro,SantaMaria)

Fri.,May3, 5:30-7p.m.:Leveegroupride(MOVE's communitybikeshop,BiciCentro,SantaMaria)

Thu.,May16, BiketoWorkDay

Wed.,May8, NationalBiketoSchoolDay

Wed.,May8, NationalBiketoSchoolDay

Wed.,May8, 2-6p.m.:BiketoSolvangparkforrewards

Fri.,May17, 10a.m.-1p.m.:BiketoWorkFunDayat theFarm(GrowingGroundsFarm,Orcutt)

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May1-31

Buellton: Dr.J’sBikeShop

Guadalupe: GuadalupeCafe

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Lompoc: LompocBikeWorks

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May1-31

Wed.,May8, 2-6p.m.:BiketoSolvangparkforrewards

Sat.,May11, 9a.m.-1p.m.:TrailMixgroupride (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

Sat.,May11, 9a.m.-1p.m.:TrailMixgroupride (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

Fri.,May17, 8-10p.m.:FireflyRide&IceCreamSocial (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

Thu.,May16, BiketoWorkDay

Thu.,May16, BiketoWorkDay

Fri.,May17, 10a.m.-1p.m.:BiketoWorkFunDayat theFarm(GrowingGroundsFarm,Orcutt)

Fri.,May17, 10a.m.-1p.m.:BiketoWorkFunDayat theFarm(GrowingGroundsFarm,Orcutt)

Sat.,May18, 1-5p.m.:PedaltotheMoonbikeinmovie (SantaMariaLibrary)

Fri.,May17, 8-10p.m.:FireflyRide&IceCreamSocial (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

Fri.,May24, 7-8p.m.:ConfidentCityCyclingPart1 class(virtual,Zoom)

Fri.,May17, 8-10p.m.:FireflyRide&IceCreamSocial (MOVE'scommunitybikeshop,BiciCentro,Santa Maria)

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Sat.,May18, 1-5p.m.:PedaltotheMoonbikeinmovie (SantaMariaLibrary)

Sat.,May18, 1-5p.m.:PedaltotheMoonbikeinmovie (SantaMariaLibrary)

Sat.,May25, 9a.m.-Noon:ConfidentCityCyclingPart2 (VeteransMemorialPark,SantaMaria)

Fri.,May24, 7-8p.m.:ConfidentCityCyclingPart1 class(virtual,Zoom)

Fri.,May24, 7-8p.m.:ConfidentCityCyclingPart1 class(virtual,Zoom)

Sat.,May25, 10a.m.-12:30p.m.:RidewithaRanger (EdwardsParkonPantherDr.,SantaMaria)

Sun.,May26, 10a.m.-Noon:PedalandSipCoffee Meetup(JimMayPark,SantaMaria)

Sat.,May25, 9a.m.-Noon:ConfidentCityCyclingPart2 (VeteransMemorialPark,SantaMaria)

Sat.,May25, 9a.m.-Noon:ConfidentCityCyclingPart2 (VeteransMemorialPark,SantaMaria)

LosOlivos: PedegoElectricBikesand Lefty’sCoffeeCo

NewCuyama: BuckhornBBQ+Grill

Orcutt: Gina’sPieceofCake

Buellton: Dr.J’sBikeShop

Buellton: Dr.J’sBikeShop

Guadalupe: GuadalupeCafe

Guadalupe: GuadalupeCafe

Lompoc: LompocBikeWorks

Lompoc: LompocBikeWorks

LosOlivos: PedegoElectricBikesand Lefty’sCoffeeCo

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SantaMaria: Gina’sPieceofCake, MOVESantaBarbara CountyBiciCentroSantaMaria, MainStreetCycles,and SantaMariaPublicLibrary

NewCuyama: BuckhornBBQ+Grill

NewCuyama: BuckhornBBQ+Grill

LosOlivos: PedegoElectricBikesand Lefty’sCoffeeCo

Orcutt: Gina’sPieceofCake

Orcutt: Gina’sPieceofCake

SantaMaria: Gina’sPieceofCake, MOVESantaBarbara CountyBiciCentroSantaMaria, MainStreetCycles,and SantaMariaPublicLibrary

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Solvang: TheBookLoftand DraughtsmenAleworks

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Sat.,May25, 10a.m.-12:30p.m.:RidewithaRanger (EdwardsParkonPantherDr.,SantaMaria)

10a.m.-Noon:PedalandSipCoffee Meetup(JimMayPark,SantaMaria)

Sun.,May26, 10a.m.-Noon:PedalandSipCoffee Meetup(JimMayPark,SantaMaria)

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Mon.,May27, 10a.m.-2p.m.:ArtRide(110E.El Camino,SantaMaria)

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ABELOVED SIGN OF SPRING IN SANTA BARBARA, the return of the Hooded Oriole from its wintering grounds in Mexico began in March and is now in full swing. If you have fan palms in your neighborhood, you’re likely to see these bright tropical beauties as they chase their way around the fronds, looking for perfect real estate. The more quietly colored female then gets to work building, laying eggs, and incubating. Both parents feed young in the intricately woven hanging basket nest. Savor their fleeting visits to your birdbath: the joy of watching migratory birds is the thrill of their return after a winter away.

By Rebecca Coulter, Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Special to VOICE

Photo by Susan Cook

Coastal Moments to Open in June

By Sigrid Toye, Special to VOICE

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for being a prominent West Coast center for the arts, with galleries on every corner, in malls, and the Sunday Art Walk, it might come as a surprise that there is also a gallery at the heart of the harbor!

Santa Barbara is also a well known hub of non-profits, many of them supporting the arts. Such a partnership will be on full display next month during an upcoming exhibit at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s ‘Art Gallery in the Museum’ (the name coined by me!).

advantage of the evolving light, shadow, and color the to achieve the ever-changing moods of the natural world.

SBMM is anticipating the opening of Coastal Moments, a presentation of work by local artists incorporating coastal landscapes and ocean themes, that will be on view beginning June 13th through August 18th. This exhibit features a selection of ‘plein air’ paintings by artists Ann Shelton Beth, Nancy Davidson, Camille Dellar, Rick Garcia, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Ray Hunter, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

Plein air painting’s storied history includes a specific genre of art popularized by the Impressionists of the last centuries. In the tradition of Claude Monet, plein air’s artistic language is to capture moments or impressions of a landscape or scene within which a painter is engaged to capture on canvas a snapshot of what is viewed. This technique allows the artist to take

“I chose ten local plein air artists that have different styles, different ways of looking at the landscape, and different ways of translating the feeling of being in the moment in a certain place,” shared the Maritime Museum’s Curator and Director of Collections Emily Falke. “The artists include a mix of men and women of different ages, with different backgrounds and formal or informal training.”

The images chosen for this exhibit depict subjects in and around Santa Barbara displaying the changing light during the different seasons at different times of day and include themes incorporating the area’s scenic surroundings; beaches, cliffs, the ocean and sea caves, cloud formations, sea birds and the local marinas. In addition, there are paintings of iconic images including Stearns Wharf, Little Toot, Pilgrim, and Miramar Beach.

“The ocean has long had complex and varied connotations for artists,” noted Falke. “For some, it represents an ever-present source of tranquility; for others the sea is turbulent and fierce, symbolizing change or destruction. For many it’s some combination of the two. The exhibiting artists’s works are meditations on the ocean as an affirmation of both human and environmental beauty.”

The upcoming art exhibition aims to evoke a range of emotion, allowing each individual visitor to reflect on their own connections to the coastline and personal experiences with nature as they view the work of these ten talented artists. The exhibit kindles a sense of calm, serenity, and meditation while celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty of the world’s coastline. It represents the partnership of giving so evident in the Santa Barbara community, between the artists and Coastal Moments’ generous sponsors for the benefit of the Maritime Museum’s exceptional exhibits and educational programs.

Coastal Moments is sponsored by George H. and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation, Mimi Michaelis, The June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust, and Wood-Claeyssens Foundation. I can hardly wait to see this special June exhibition. I hope to see you there too!

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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Vistor (Pilgrim) by Thomas Van Stein

Butterfly Beach by Ralph Waterhouse

Fishing Fleet by Wyllis Heaton

Emily Falke, Curator and Director of Collections

At 13, Local Teen is the Youngest to Graduate from SBCC

SANTA BARBARA HAS A YOUNG ACADEMIC STAR ON THE RISE, about to graduate from Santa Barbara City College at the surprising age of 13. Krishna García-Martínez, the youngest student in the school’s history to graduate, has been homeschooled his entire life, and began classes at SBCC at the age of ten.

García-Martínez will graduate this Friday with two Liberal Arts degrees—an AA in Liberal Studies - Science & Mathematics Emphasis, and an AA in Liberal Studies - Arts & Humanities. When asked about which discipline better piques his interests, he answered, “Science and mathematics is my deepest passion—specifically, Earth & Planetary Sciences and perhaps engineering. As a Chicano, I very much respect and hold a secondary interest in Ethnic Studies, but if I had to choose right now, I would choose the former.”

While his parents were not surprised at his academic ambitions, finding a balance between intellectual pursuits and experiencing the joys of growing up were a challenge.

“Gifted children are amazing and challenging for any parent, and Krishna was no exception,” said Sara, his mother. “While his father and I have always guided and encouraged him to support the many directions that his mind took, we had to work hard to establish a real, solid structure for our son. He was advanced in academics, and we obviously nurtured that, yet we still wanted him to have fun and be a kid, and not become overwhelmed or stressed out.”

and plays the violin, (and is sometimes a loving antagonist to a younger sister.) He is currently nose deep in the book Atlas Obscura, which fuels his love of science, sociocultural history, and geography. As for his future post graduation, he seems inspired and invigorated to continue his education and find his place in the world.

According to his parents, his journey has been a carefully considered one. “My husband and I work to preserve our children’s innocence for as long as possible, to allow them to be kids and not grow up too fast in this social-media world that has many negative consequences for young minds and souls,” his mother said. “We also were concerned about some of the more mature topics that may creep into his collegelevel courses—adult themes, realities and concepts, etc.”

But Krishna thrived in SBCC classes and on campus. “My academic experience at SBCC has given me an even greater, more dedicated, and honestly enthusiastic drive to learn as much as I can,” he says. “I have no intention of resting on my laurels, but to keep learning, keep contributing, and keep growing intellectually.

“This summer, I am volunteering at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and taking a class in California History at another school as a requirement for a degree in Latina/o Studies, which I hope to earn one day. This autumn, I am returning to SBCC to study mathematics and earn an Associate’s Degree in Math. Afterwards, I intend to transfer to UCSB or CalPoly SLO as well as other regional universities to pursue the sciences.”

When not in academic pursuit, García-Martínez builds dioramas out of legos

MAY 30-JUNE

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BY Mark Saltzman

DIRECTED BY Jim Fall

Krishna García-Martínez’s first day on the SBCC campus Courtesy of Sara Boyd

Ready for graduation in 2024

Human Rights Watch Presents Voices for Justice

Honoring the people who work tirelessly to expose human right abuses abroad and at home.

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND OPENED ITS DOORS FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH annual benefit presented by the Santa Barbara Committee, with a special performance by Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and James Valentine, on guitar.

The sweet voice of Levine’s This Love, “My heart is breakin’ in front of me” resonated as Tirana Hassan, HRW Executive Director, recounted her experience investigating war crimes, like the time a Sudanese woman recounted losing her child to a barrel bomb (empty oil barrels filled with explosives, nails and shrapnel) launched by her government.

“It’s clear that our human rights are under increasing threat. And it’s up to us to defend them, in the choices we make in our everyday lives and at the ballot box,” Hassan said to the crowd of 300. “This year more than 4.2 billion people will vote in national elections. But long before that, autocratic leaders have been hard at work trying to grab or consolidate power at the expense of our human rights. Their playbook often starts with concepts that seem harmless, even positive, like protecting family values or safeguarding local traditions.”

HRW works exposing human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan, Iran, Israel/Palestine and by Russia against Ukraine, the US and all over the world.

“Pay attention, because those concepts can be self-serving and manipulative, and women are often first to pay the price,” Hassan continued. “But when governments tell women where they can go, what they can wear, and whether they can or can’t be pregnant — these are clear signs that everyone’s rights are in danger, not just women.”

At this moment, the crowd broke into applause. Hassan went on to talk about the familiar formula of politicians vilifying LGBT+ people as threats to family integrity or painting migrants and asylumseekers as villains, “rather than seeing them as people fleeing poverty and abuse, desperate to build a new life.”

Hassan also spoke about the power of women to challenge injustice and improve our lives, specifically in Afghanistan, sharing, “Following our recent report into the growing healthcare crisis in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health announced it would allow women to enroll in its medical institutions.”

HRW holds governments to account and ensures they protect everyone’s rights by gathering reliable evidence through interviews with survivors, witnesses and even perpetrators, including in Israel and Gaza.

“Our advocates work to persuade governments to use their influence with Israel and Hamas to abide by their international legal obligations and prevent further atrocities,” Hassan said. “We try to limit the harm to civilians in real time, while building the case for justice in the future.”

In late 2022, HRW documented Russia’s strikes “on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure cut off civilians’ access to vital services like water, heat and medical care, and were intended to sow terror, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Russian military figures in relation to these attacks, last month,” she continued.

Berlin-based Sam Dubberly followed with an outline of how HRW’s Digital Investigation Lab uses open-source research, geospatial analysis and satio-temporal research to investigate and expose human rights abuses globally.

Emma Daly, Lama Fakih and Antonia Juhasz followed with a panel

discussion on the environment and human rights, including Fakih’s presentation at the recent COP28 conference in the United Arab Emirates and Juhasz’s damning report on cancer alley in Louisiana.

“HRW’s work means that tyranny has a witness globally,” Tricia Murdoch, HRW Santa Barbara City Director, told VOICE . “The speakers at our event demonstrated the variety of ways that HRW’s research, investigation and advocacy are crucial to building a rights-respecting world during this turbulent election year.”

After the event, which raised $950,000 for HRW’s work, Roman Baratiak, HRW Santa Barbara Committee Vice Chair, took some of his guests and myself on a tour of the gardens. “I have been following the important work of HRW since the late 1970s when the organization was called Helsinki Watch and human rights reporting was still relatively nascent,” Baratiak told me. “As a UkrainianAmerican I have been particularly focused on HRW’s work reporting on the tragic war being waged by Russia against the Ukrainian people.”

As the inspiring event drew to a close, the lyrics from Levine’s performance, “Driving slow on Sunday morning, And I never want to leave” echoed among the cacti of Lotusland.

Tricia Murdoch, Director of HRW Santa Barbara Committee, with Santa Barbara Steering Committee members Michelle Weinman (left) and Roman Baratiak (right)

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Voices for Justice Co-Chairs, Carol Sacks and Jeanne Newman

Grammy Award Winning Musician Adam Levine performs This Love

HRW Executive Director Tirana Hassan

Photo by Moni Photography

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

SB Gay Men’s Chorus: BroadGay

Groove along to Broadway rhythm and showtunes when the Santa Barbara Men’s Chorus presents their tribute to musical theater, “BroadGay,” at the First United Methodist Church at 7pm on Monday, May 20th. For tickets ($20-30)visit https://tinyurl.com/jxsvmx5c

Friday 5|17

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Latinx Voices Are American Voices • 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist Xochitl Gonzalez • UCSB Arts & Lectures • UCSB Campbell Hall • Free-$20 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

• 7:30pm Fr, 5/17.

Central Coast Community Organizer Training • Learn the essentials of grassroots community organizing • $75 • 9am-5pm, Fri - Sun, 5/17-5/19

MUSIC

The Folk Legacy Trio • George Grove, Rick Dougherty, and Jerry Siggins sing folk favorites • Rubicon Theatre • $69.50-89.50 • www.rubicontheatre.org

• 7pm Fr, 5/17 & 2pm Sa, 5/18. ¡Viva el Arte! Jarabe Mexicano • Mexican Folk, rock, Norteño/Tex-Mex and more • Viva el Arte Santa Bárbara • Isla

Vista Elementary • Free • 7pm Fr, 5/17.

Camerata Pacifica • Classical chamber music • Music Academy • $35-75 • www.cameratapacifica.org

• 7:30pm Fr, 5/17.

UCSB Opera Gala • Enchanting opera by UCSB students • UCSB, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$20

• https://tinyurl.com/r8uzmpkv • 7:30pm Fr, 5/17.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Taste of Africa • African cuisine, music, and more • UCSB Storke Lawn & Isla Vista Theater • Free, RSVP: http://tiny.cc/846zxz • 12-3pm Fr, 5/17 & 7-9:30pm Sa, 5/18.

TEENS

The Hangout: A Space for Teens • Crafts, board games, video games, and more for grades 7-12 • Eastside Library • Free • 3:30-5:30pm Fr.

Saturday 5|18

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Wildfire Evacuation and Survival Workshop • Led by local experts • SB City College BC Forum • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/72svuz • 10am-1pm Sa, 5/18.

Opening Pandora's Box: A Story of Family Secrets Exposed with DNA Testing • with Marcy Mullen MSEd, MPH, PhDc • Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society • First Presbyterian Church • www.sbgen.org • 11am Sa, 5/18.

MUSIC

Undergraduate Student

Recital • Tyler Fulgham sings arias • UCSB, Karl Geiringer Hall

• https://tinyurl.com/r3dwnvsw

• Free • 12pm Sa, 5/18.

Quire of Voyces: Furusato

• A capella choral music • St. Anthony’s Chapel, Garden Street Academy • $15-20

• www.quireofvoyces.org

• 3pm Sa, 5/18 & Su, 5/19.

¡Viva el Arte! Jarabe Mexicano

• Mexican Folk, rock, Norteño/ Tex-Mex, and more • Viva el Arte Santa Bárbara • Guadalupe City Hall • Free • 7pm Sa, 5/18.

Rhapsody in Blue @ 100: Jazz comes to the Symphony

• SB Symphony with the Marcus Roberts Trio • Granada Theatre

• $35-175 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sa, 3/18 & 3pm Su, 3/19.

Celtic Woman • Irish vocalists

• Chumash Casino • $59-89

• https://tinyurl.com/3safnbmc

• 8pm Sa, 5/18.

Cody Jinks • With guest The Steel Woods • SB Bowl • $60-236

• www.sbbowl.com • 6:30pm Sa, 5/18.

Sounds on State • Live outdoor concerts • Natalie Espinoza Duo • Paseo Nuevo, State St. • 4-6pm Sa.

OUTDOORS

Get to Know and Grow:

Salvia • Lecture and garden walk • SB Botanic Garden • $2540 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 9-11am Sa, 5/18.

2024 Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk • Walk and wine reception to support Mental Wellness Center • Alma Rosa Winery • $55

• https://tinyurl.com/5ewszhs2

• 9am-12pm Sa, 5/18.

State Street Clean Up • Clean up hosted by Venture Apparel and Tidy Seas • Meet at 428 State St. • 10am-12pm Sa, 5/18.

International Astronomy Day in Goleta • Hands-on activities, demonstrations,

Centennial On Stage: Nik West

Experience the rock, soul, and funk music of “The Queen of the Bassists” when Nik West celebrates 100 years of the Granada Theatre in concert at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 23rd. For tickets ($26.24) visit www.granadasb.org

telescopes, and more • SB Astronomical Unit & SBMNH • Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 10am-4pm, 7-10pm Sa, 5/18.

Family Bird Fest • Birdwatching, activities, and meet SB Audubon Society experts • SB Botanic Garden • Free with admission, RSVP: www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 10:30am-12:30pm Sa, 5/18.

Spring Has Sprung: Picnic on the Great Lawn • Pack a picnic for live outdoor music • Lotusland

• $25-90 • www.lotusland.org

• 2-4:30pm Sa, 5/18.

Hike Arroyo Hondo Preserve

• Free • The first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB Harbor Nautical Swap

Meet • Local vendors sell marine and nautical gear • Main Harbor Parking Lot • Free • 8am-12pm Sa, 5/18.

3D Wire Art Bead Maze

Sculpture • All-ages familyfriendly workshop • Art From Scrap • $10-12

• www.exploreecology.org

• 11:30am-1:30pm Sa, 5/18.

40th Annual Carpinteria

Auction • Night supporting United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB County • 4849 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria • $150

• www.unitedbg.org

• 5pm Sa, 5/18.

Barn Dance Fundraiser • Dinner, dancing to support Hearts Therapeutic • SB Carriage Museum • $125

• www.heartsriding.org

• 5-8pm Sa, 5/18.

CycleMAYnia: Bike 2 Birds

• Stow House, Goleta • 9am, Sa, 5/18.

CycleMAYnia E-bike Safety

Skills Class • plus group ride

• De La Guerra Plaza • 9am12:30pm, Sa, 5/18.

Isla Vista Community Wide Yard Sale • Shop from moving out IV residents • Isla Vista Community Center • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 5/18.

Cathy Ladman & Friends

• with Robby Hoffman & Max Beasley • stand-up comedy • Soul Bites • 423 State Street • $20-$25 • 7:30pm Sa, 5/18.

Sunday 5|19

CHILDREN

Kids Draw Architecture Sketch Session • Draw local landmarks with architects • AIASB • Old Mission SB • Free • 1-3pm Su, 5/19.

Family Garden Exploration

• Family gardening class, best for ages 5 and up • Yanonali Community Garden • Register: https://tinyurl.com/5msubmzn • 2-3pm Su, 5/19.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Talk and Book Signing with Architect Robert Ooley • Local architect discusses The Butterfly Wood House • SB Museum of Art store • Free • www.sbma.net • 2pm Su, 5/19.

The Spectrum of Wildlife Care in California • Talk by Obi Kaufmann, author of the California Field Atlas • SB Wildlife Care Network • Cabrillo Pavilion • $35 • https://tinyurl.com/yck26knv • 2-4pm Su, 5/19.

Meet Local Author Fleurie Leclercq • Sharing stories that celebrate African roots

Photo by Kimberly Metz

Changing the World Through the Power of Food

Celebrate food-driven inspiration, innovation, and compassion when UCSB Arts & Lectures welcomes chef José Andrés, the humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen, to the Arlington Theatre at 5:30pm on Thursday, May 23rd. Andrés will be interviewed by KLITE’s Catherine Remak. For tickets ($11-54.50) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

and culture • SB Public Library at Paseo Nuevo • Free • 2:304:30pm Sa, 5/19.

MUSIC

One805Live! at Sunstone Winery • Steve Postell and The Night Train Music Club, supports first responders • Sunstone Winery • $200 • https://one805.org • 2-7pm Su, 5/19.

Carillon Recital • Outdoors concert by Wesley Arai • UCSB Storke Tower • Free • 2pm Su, 5/19.

¡Viva el Arte! Jarabe Mexicano • Mexican Folk, rock, Norteño/Tex-Mex and more • Viva el Arte Santa Bárbara • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 6pm Su, 5/19.

Jacob Collier • With special guest Kimbra • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $24-129 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Su, 5/19.

Latin Fire: Exotic Dance Music for Four Hands, One Piano • Duo Mundi George & Guli • Lobero Theatre • $30-65 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Su, 3/19.

OUTDOORS

Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups • Care for our ocean • East Beach, meet at Skater’s Point • https://tinyurl.com/3pj4r6wf • 10am-12pm Su, 5/19.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wilderness Spirit Award Brunch • Honoring Community Environmental Council & Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians • Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, Buellton • $150 • www.calnatureartmuseum.org • 11am-1:30pm Su, 5/19.

Tuesday 5|21

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Thinking With the Sound of Catastrophe • Brenda Umutoniwase discusses the listening body from Rwanda to South Africa • UCSB IHC • Zoom, www.ihc.ucsb.edu • Free • 9-11am Tu, 5/21.

Understanding Medicare • Webinar by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program • Free • www.CentralCoastSeniors.org • 3pm Tu, 5/21.

Humanities Decanted: Swati Chattopadhyay • Chattopadhyay discusses new book, Small Spaces: Recasting the Architecture of Empire • UCSB IHC, McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • Free • 4-5:30pm Tu, 5/21.

Palate to Palette • Fundraiser gala for Carpinteria Arts Center • Carpinteria Arts Center • $175 • https://carpinteriaartscenter.org/p2p • 4-8pm Su, 5/19.

Dreams in Bloom—125 Years and Growing • Fundraiser for Family Service Agency • Rincon Beach Club • $200 • https://tinyurl.com/4ue5xarb • 4pm Su, 5/19.

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

Monday 5|20

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Mobile Afrchives of Indigeneity: Genesis, Methodology, and Application • Talk by Dr. Floridalma Boj Lopez • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free, RSVP: https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 12:30pm Mo, 5/20.

PFLAG SB Zoom Support Meeting • Experience what we do together as PFLAG with time for sharing and support • Email pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • Free • 7pm Mo, 5/20.

PARLIAMO! Italian Conversation • All levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.

MUSIC

SB Gay Men’s Chorus: “BroadGay” • Concert of Broadway musical hits • First United Methodist Church • $20-30 • https://tinyurl.com/jxsvmx5c • 7pm Mo, 5/20.

Conference Room, HSSB 6020

• https://tinyurl.com/yjb2e9wd

• 5-6:30pm We, 5/22.

Digital Library Hour • Inperson and virtual drop-in appt. on digital library resources • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery or https://tinyurl.com/34ab69ts

• 12-1pm We.

Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm We.

MUSIC

Santa Ynez Concert Series: Hidden Journeys • Roger Roe, English horn and oboe, and pianist R. Kent Cook • St. Mark’sin-the-Valley • $25-50

• www.smitv.org • 7pm We, 5/22.

Strike Up the Band • UCSB Jazz Ensemble concert • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$10

SB Reads Odes Poetry Walk • Meet local poets at this pop up poetry walk • SB Library on the Go van, SB Farmer’s Market, State St. & Canon Perdido • Free

• 4-6pm Tu, 5/21.

MUSIC

Sing! • Music Academy youth program concert • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free, RSVP: www.luketheatre.org

• 6-9pm Tu, 5/21.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chaucer’s Book Fair • Shop to support Cleveland Elementary • Chaucer’s Books • 6-8pm Tu, 5/21.

Carpinteria Improv • Interactive improv class • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • www.thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tu.

Wednesday 5|23

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Intergenerational Dynamics

• Undergraduate research showcase on children’s literature • UCSB IHC, 6320 Phelps and Zoom • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • Free • 3:30-5:30pm We, 5/22.

From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics • Talk by Professor Diane Winston • UCSB, McCune

• https://tinyurl.com/fsyh5hj2

• 7:30pm We, 5/22.

Thursday 5|24

LECTURES/MEETINGS

B2B Networking Breakfast • Network with local businesspeople

• SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • SB Zoo • $45-75 • https://tinyurl.com/mbtnvn42 • 9-10:30am Th, 5/23.

Empower Youth: Inspiring Positive Paths Forward

• Community updates on youth safety in SB County • CommUnify & partners • Goleta Valley Community Center • Free: https://tinyurl.com/5n8dxzmu • 1-5pm Th, 5/23.

The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No • Talk by Professor Carl Elliott • UCSB, McCune Conference Room, HSSB 6020 • Free • https://tinyurl.com/4rh4tfhr • 5-6:30pm Th, 5/23.

José Andrés • Talk by chef, restaurateur and humanitarian • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $11-54:50 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 5:30pm Th, 5/23.

Gabriela Radu, CMT

Massage

Specializing in injuries, Sports massage, Swedish, Lymphatic, Somatic massage & Life Coaching v.gabriela@yahoo.com 805-453-1139 www.comefromyourheart.com

The Backyard Bird Chronicles • Talk by author Amy Tan • SB Audubon Society • SB Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium • All seats reserved • 7:30pm Th, 5/23.

English Conversation Group • Practice English language skills naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th.

Word & Life • Led by Dr. David Richo • Word & Life, over Zoom • $35 • https://wordandlife.us • 10am-11:30am Th, thru 5/30.

[TBH]...To Be Honest • Tri-County Juried Exhibition • Westmont College, Ridley-Tree Museum • 4-6pm, Th, 5/18

CycleMAYnia: UCSB Bike to Work Day Breakfast • Henley Gate, UCSB • 9am-12:30pm, Sa, 5/18.

MUSIC

Maycation Spring Talent Show and Concert • SB Junior High Music Dept. and Performing Arts Club • Marjorie Luke Theatre • www.luketheatre.org • 7pm Th, 5/23.

Natalie Merchant • Pop concert • SB Bowl • $55-125 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Th, 5/23.

Centennial On Stage: Nik West • Funk, soul, and rock • Granada Theatre • $26.24 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Th, 5/23.

Jazz at the Alcazar • Thom Rotella, Roy McCurdy, and Wil Blades • Alcazar Theatre • $35 • www.thealcazar.org • 8pm Th, 5/23.

Friday 5|25

LECTURES/MEETINGS

The Future of the Lumpenproletariat • Conference on Marxist concept of lumpenproletariat • UCSB IHC • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 9am Fr, 5/24, through 5pm Sa, 5/25.

Barbara Ghost Tours

Photo

Camerata Pacifica Premieres World Debut in Santa Barbara

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED WORLD PREMIERE of Petite Suite, a work commissioned by Camerata Pacific, by Grammy-nominated Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad, will cap Camerata Pacific's 34th season on Friday, May 17th. World-class accordion player Julien Labro, who Assad had in mind as she composed this suite, will be the featured solist on the stage of Music Academy of the West's Hahn Hall. Petite Suite is an unorthodox marriage of instruments and styles: accordion, clarinet, cello, and marimba, jazz and classical, French chanson and Latin American music.

Coming from Brazil’s First Family of Music, Assad brings her trademark artistic talent, bringing together distant musical cousins into new harmonies. “It’s a playful and nostalgic work that draws on my memories of childhood and adolescence spent visiting and living in France,” Assad has shared about the work. “This first part explores a simple idea: all players in unison, before they all get into different roles.”

Julien Labro has planted himself firmly in classical and jazz genres – a triple threat as a musician, composer, and arranger. A graduate from the Marseille Conservatory of Music, Labro has won the Coupe Mondiale, the Castelfidardo Competitions, and many others. He has collaborated with many symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, and brings his virtuosity to Camerats Pacifica’s intimate setting.

In speaking about this unique pairing of artists and voices, Camerata Pacifica Founder and Artistic Director Adrian Spence shared with VOICE, “For easily a decade I’d been looking for an accordionist to work with the Camerata, and five to six years ago I came across Julien Labro. I first heard him live with his jazz quartet at Dizzy’s Club in New York… There isn’t a lot of classical chamber music involving his instrument, so it was always my intent to commission something. Thinking of a composer appropriate to this project, Clarice came to mind, someone with whom I’d also wanted to work for some time. I thought this would be a perfect fit. The Brazilian-American Clarice has a background in jazz and in classical music, as does the French-American Julien.”

Safari Local

MUSIC

Queens of the Stone Age • Rock concert • SB Bowl • $60105 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Fr, 5/24.

The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci • Concert by UCSB Choirs • Trinity Episcopal Church • Free-$10

• https://tinyurl.com/3fx7exm4

• 7:30pm Fr, 5/24.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Upcycled Vintage Tea Cups • Special craft workshop to celebrate educators • Art From Scrap • $15

• https://tinyurl.com/3h8ss3b2 • 6-7:30pm Fr, 5/24.

Memorial Day Weekender

Sip N Swirl • Wine and cheese tastings • Kimpton Canary rooftop • $25

• https://tinyurl.com/5e5jwffu

• 6-8pm Fr, 5/34.

TEENS

The Hangout: A Space for Teens • Crafts, board games, video games, and more for grades

7-12 • Eastside Library • Free • 3:30-5:30pm Fr.

Saturday 5|25

CHILDREN

Pathfinders: Finding Feathered Friends • Birdwatching for ages 8-13 •

SB Botanic Garden • Free with admission, register: www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 11am-12:15pm Sa, 5/25.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

The Mission Poetry Series: Three Poets in Spring • Webinar with Richard Blanco, Amelia Rodriguez, and Fred Arroyo • SB Public Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ysdbc4er • 1-2:30pm Sa, 5/25.

Writer’s Rume • Poetry & prose workshop for writers and creatives of all levels and disciplines • Explore the written word • Wylde Works, 609 State St. • 3-5 pm, Sat 5/25.

In addition to Labro, featured artists include Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian; Principal Oboe Nicholas Daniel; Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester; and Principal Percussion Ji Hye Jung. “We have a great piece that will be premiered by these four fantastic artists,” Spence continued. “Also, I should point out, this speaks to the globalization of this music — in addition to Brazil and France, Jose is Spanish, Ji Hye is Korean, and Ani’s parents are Armenian. Three of these five artists are women!”

While this curation of artists might seem like a rare alignment of the stars, this is exemplary of Camerata Pacifia’s mission.“I’m happy to say this is a signature of Camerata Pacifica’s programming, both within a concert and across the season,” Spence added. “A season with Camerata Pacifica is offered as a broad, varied, occasionally wild, musical adventure, which the truly exceptional characters who are our artists, bring vividly to life mere feet in front of our audiences.”

Camerata Pacifica will also be presenting the U.S. premiere of British composer Martin Butler’s Remember This Fire for oboe and percussion, inspired by Ezra Pound’s poem The Alchemist, and New Zealand-Greek composer John Psathas’ One Study, a virtuosic work for marimba. Known for her “otherworldly…outright gorgeous music” (The New York Times), and named one of the Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music, Paola Prestini will perform Listen, Quiet, for cello and electronics.

“This thrilling program showcases the incredible breadth of chamber music, which is very much an evolving art form embraced by some of today’s leading contemporary composers,” Spence concludes. “It is transformative and unexpected music uniquely suited to the versatility and technical skills of our amazing artists.”

For tickets ($75) visit at www.cameratapacifica.org or call 805-884-8410.

OUTDOORS

Nature & Forest Therapy • Connect with nature • SB Botanic Garden • $25-40

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 8:30-10:30am Sa, 5/25.

Butterflies Alive! Exhibit Opens • Walk through a garden of butterflies • SB Museum of Natural History • Included with admission: www.sbnature.org • 10am-5pm Sa, 5/25, through 9/2.

Summer Twilight Tour • Evening garden stroll • Ganna Walska Lotusland

• www.lotusland.org • $25-75

• 4:30-6:30pm Sa, 5/25.

SPECIAL EVENTS

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival • Live chalk drawings, music, vendors, and more • Old Mission SB • Free • All day Sa, 5/25 through Mo, 5/27.

SB High School Swap Meet Shop & visit Library on the Go van • SB High School • 7:45am-1pm Sa, 5/25.

Suns Out Buns Out with LeFunk Sounds • Memorial Day bites and music • Kimpton Canary Hotel • $20

• https://tinyurl.com/2fzs4skx • 3-6pm Sa, 5/25.

Butterflies Alive!

Marvel at vibrant, fluttering butterflies up close when the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opens its Butterflies Alive! garden from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 25th. The exhibit will remain open through September 2nd. Entry to the butterfly-filled pavilion is free with museum admission, visit www.sbnature.org

Sunday 5|26

MUSIC

Palomino Nights • Benefit concert paying homage to Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, and others

• Rubicon Theatre • $20-25

• www.rubicontheatre.org • 6:30pm Su, 5/26.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday RESET • Sound bath and tea • Anna Janelle Jewelry • $25 • https://annajanellejewelry.com • 9-10:15am Su, 5/26.

Accordion player Julien Labro

Courtesy of Julien Labro

Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad

Photo by Marcelo Macaue

Courtesy of Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

UCSB Theater/Dance Presents: Indecent

Witness the drama and vision of the artists who debuted Sholem Asch’s controversial Broadway play God of Vengeance when UCSB Theater/Dance performs Indecent at the UCSB Performing Arts Theater. Performances will be held at 7:30pm on Friday, May 24th, May 28th through 31st, and June 1st, and at 2pm on Saturday May 25th and June 1st. For tickets ($13-19) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

THEATRE

Carpinteria Improv • Interactive improv class • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • www.thealcazar. org • 7-9pm Tu.

ONE ACTS • One acts exploring relationships, family dynamics, and more • Ojai Art Center Theater • $20-25 • https:// ojaiact.org • 7:30pm Fr, 5/3, shows through 5/19.

Anything Goes • Student production of Cole Porter’s musical • Dos Pueblos High School • $5-25 • https://tinyurl.com/ yck4dbdw • 7pm Th, 5/9-5/11 & 5/16-5/18; 2pm Sa, 5/11.

The Clockmaker's Daughter • A town reckons with a clockwork girl • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $10 • www. pcpa.org • 7pm Th, 5/16 & Sa, 5/18.

John Proctor is the Villian • A rural high school studies The Crucible • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $10 • www. pcpa.org • 7pm Fr, 5/17 & 1:30pm Sa, 5/18.

The Adderley School’s Descendants Musical • Student performance • Center Stage • $18-33 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 1:30pm & 4:30pm Sa, 5/18.

The Adderley School’s Taylor Swift Tribute • Student performance • Center Stage • $18-33 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 12pm & 3pm Sa, 5/18; 12pm & 5pm Su, 5/19.

The Adderley School’s Aladdin Musical • Student performance • Center Stage • $18-33 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 1:30pm Su, 5/19.

Somebody to Love • Rock & roll musical • Rubicon Theatre • Free • www. rubicontheatre.org • 6:45pm Mo, 5/20.

Footloose: The Musical • Performed by Lights Up! Theatre Company • Lobero Theatre • $31-96 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Fr & Sa, 5/24 & 5/25; 1pm Sa & Su, 5/25 & 5/26.

LOVE/SICK • Nine slightly twisted and hilarious short plays • Isla Vista Arts • UCSB Studio Theater • Free • www.theaterdance. ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 5/24.

INDECENT • Play about the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance” • UCSB Theater/Dance • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $13-19 • www. theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 5/24, 5/28-5/31, 6/1; 2pm Sa, 5/25 & 6/1.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies

2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 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 July 6, 2024, and is subject to review and approval by HUD.

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed activities that would be performed during the year to achieve the performance measures outlined in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is a 5year planning document which primarily determines the City’s housing and community development needs, issues, and resources. The CP helps the City determine strategies to address those identified needs using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.

The Draft CAPER will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov on September 11th, 2023. Comments must be received by September 26th, 2023. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Barbara’s Draft Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2024 will be available for a 30-day public review period starting on May 23, 2024. The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the planned expenditures of approximately $1.9 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 June 22, 2024. The Draft AAP will be available at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. For additional information, contact Community Development staff by e-mail at LDrewes@SantaBarbarCA.gov.

To have your events included in VOICE Magazine's calendar or arts listings, please email information to Calendar@VoiceSB.com by noon the Tuesday before publication.

Courtesy of Jeff Liang, UCSB

Sun 5/19: 7pm: Jacob Collier

Thur 5/23: 5:30pm: José Andrés NEW DATE

Sat 9/21: 7pm: Ali Wong

Sat 7/20: 8pm: Luis Angel “El Flaco” & Luis Antonio Lopez “El Mimoso” Fri 10/11: 8pm: Intocable

Sat 8/17: 8pm: Ana Barbara

Sat 10/26: 8pm: Eslabón Armado

(FIRST SHOW EVERY DAY AT MOVIES LOMPOC): $7.50

MON-TUE-WED 4-7 THE FALL GUY -PG13THU-FRI 4:15-7| SAT-SUN 1:15-4:30-7 MON-TUE-WED 4:15-7

Revisiting the Classics: Schmigadoon!

Follow a couple’s accidental journey to “Schmigadoon,” a town that riffs on the classical musical Brigadoon by being trapped in a Hollywood musical, when the UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center hosts a free screening of Schmigadoon! at Pollock Theater at 7pm on Tuesday, May 21st. A postscreening talk with composer Christopher Willis will follow. To register visit www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu

Revisiting the Classics: Schmigadoon! • Reimagining of Brigadoon, post-screening talk with composer Christopher Willis

• UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb. edu • 7pm Tu, 5/21.

CWC Global: Noorie • Love story set in pre-insurgency Kashmir, post-film talk with Professor Katie Young • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Th, 5/23.

Back to Black* (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:35, 7:30. Sat/Sun: 1:40, 4:35, 7:30. Civil War (R): Fri-Wed: 7:45. Tarot (PG13): Fri, Mon-Wed: 5:40, 8:00. Sat/Sun: 3:20, 5:40, 8:00. Thur: 8:00. Unsung Hero (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 5:00. Sat/Sun: 2:15, 5:00. Gar eld* (PG): Thur: 4:45, 7:20.

IF -PGTHU 6-7| FRI 4:30-6-7| SAT-SUN 11:30-1-2-3:304:30-6-7| MON-TUES-WED 4:30-6-7 All Screens Now Presented In Dolby Digital Projection and Dolby Digital Sound! 225 N

IF* (PG): Fri: 12:55, 2:50, 3:55, 5:25, 6:45, 8:00, 9:45. Sat: 11:55, 12:55, 2:50, 3:55, 5:25, 6:45, 8:00, 9:45. Sun: 11:55, 1:20, 2:50, 4:10, 5:25, 6:45, 8:00. Mon-Wed: 1:20, 2:50, 4:10, 5:25, 6:45, 8:00. Thur: 1:20, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00. The Strangers Chapter 1* (R): Fri: 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. Sat: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. Sun-Wed: 1:05, 3:30 5:55, 8:30. Thur: 1:05, 3:30, 5:55, 8:30. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes* (PG13): Fri/Sat: 12:40, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20. Sun-Thur: 1:30, 4:55, 8:10. Fall Guy (PG13): Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:45, 7:45. Thur: 1:45, 4:45. Challengers (R): Fri/Sat: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00. Sun-Wed 2:20, 5:20, 8:20. Thur: 2:20, 8:20. Furiosa* (R): Thur: 4:25, 6:20, 7:45, 9:45.

Evil Does Not Exist: (NR): Fri-Thur: 4:45, 7:20. Dune: Part 2 (PG13): Fri-Thu: 7:00. Wicked Little Letters (R): Fri-Thu: 4:30.

The Strangers Chapter 1* (R): Fri/Sat: 2:15, 4:35, 7:00, 9:25. Sun: 1:10, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10. Mon-Thur: 3:30, 5:50, 8:10. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes* (PG13): Fri/Sat: 1:30, 2:45, 4:45, 6:00, 8:00, 9:15. Sun: 1:30, 2:45, 4:45, 6:00, 8:00. Mon-Thur: 2:45, 4:45, 6:00, 8:00. Tarot (PG13): Fri-Wed: 3:00, 5:20, 7:45. Star Wars: Episode 1: Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:25, 7:30. Mon-Wed: 4:25, 7:30. Thur: 4:25. Gar eld* (PG): Thur: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00.

Back to Black* (R): Fri-Sun: 2:10, 5:05, 8:00. Mon-Thur: 5:05, 8:00. Escape from Germany (PG): Fri-Sun: 2:20, 4:55, 7:30. Mon-Thur: 4:55, 7:30.

I Saw the TV Glow (PG13): Fri: 2:40, 5:20, 7:50. Mon-Thur: 5:20, 7:50. Challengers (R): Fri-Sun: 1:40, 4:40, 7:40. Mon-Thur: 4:40, 7:40.

IF* (PG): Fri: 2:30, 3:55, 5:10, 6:30, 7:45, 9:05. Sat: 12:20, 2:30, 3:55, 5:10, 6:30, 7:45, 9:05.Sun-Wed: 2:30, 3:55, 5:10, 6:30, 7:45. Thur: 2:30, 5:10, 7:45. Fall Guy (PG13): Fri-Thur: 2:00, 5:00, 8:00. Civil War (R): Fri, Sun-Wed: 2:45, 8:15. Sat: 3:45. Thur: 2:45. Godzilla X Kong (PG13): Fri, Sun-Wed: 5:30. Sat: 1:00. Furiosa* (R): Thur: 4:00, 5:40, 7:20, 9:00. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes* (PG13): Fri, Mon: 3:45, 7:00. Sat: 12:30, 3:45, 7:00.

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Why the Inflation Confusion?

MOST PUNDITS (AND

PROPAGANDISTS) don’t know who to blame for ‘sticky’ inflation, so they blame those who haven’t caused it—such as the current administration or the Federal Reserve.

But the sudden rise in prices of the past few years was caused by the supply shortages and empty shelves from the COVID pandemic and lockdown that followed. And this happened in all countries. Now, add to this several wars that have disrupted supply chains further, including a developing cold war with China, and global warming which is causing massive droughts and floods that have disrupted food supplies and displaced whole populations.

and supply chain stoppages were the most obvious cause of the supply shortages that brought the inflation rise to nine percent in 2022, and steady decline of inflation since then as supply chains opened again to bring it down to the present seasonally adjusted 3.5 percent inflation rate.

Economic VOICE

By Harlan Green

It’s hard for discontented consumers to blame the worst pandemic in 100 years for the sticky inflation figures because the COVID pandemic was such an unusual event that the trauma of one million US deaths has been quickly forgotten. And it’s just as difficult for consumers to imagine just how the Middle East and Ukraine wars can disrupt oil and food supplies, as does global warming.

Leading economists, such as Nobelist Paul Krugman, have said the Fed with its policy tools can’t bring down prices in most sectors, just slow the rise in prices, which it has done, so that inflation is now rising much more slowly.

It would take another full-blown recession and the loss of millions of jobs to cause prices to return to pre-pandemic levels, as has happened in every other recession portrayed in the FRED graph from 2000 (gray bars are recessions).

It happened during the brief pandemic recession, for instance, when retail CPI inflation fell to zero percent in May 2020 and everyone was out of work before rising to nine percent in June 2022, and the earlier Great Recession when retail price inflation fell to a negative two percent in 2009, with the loss of more than eight million jobs.

The worldwide pandemic lockdowns

What is the best answer to this dilemma of higher prices and looming supply shortages? Faster economic growth, which the Biden administration with some bipartisan assist is doing with its New, New Deal Bidenomic policies that have employed millions.

The CHIPS Act is bringing back manufacturing jobs, the Inflation Reduction Act is countering global warming by funding alternative energy sources to fossil fuels, the Infrastructure and Jobs Act is spending $1 trillion to fix our infrastructure and projected to create more than two million jobs over the next decade.

But it requires consumers to think of future benefits and to know that we are in a better place, and to be able to positively answer the question, are we better off today than four years ago?

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Petitioner: Katerina Charlotte Ford filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Katerina Charlotte Ford to proposed name Katerina Charlotte Ford Yu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/7/2024; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 04/08/2024 /s/: Donna D Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV02029 Pub Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024

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They’re Not Cops. They Don’t Have Guns. But They’re Responding to More 911 Calls.

A new generation of first responders is handling mental health calls and other emergencies in cities across the U.S.

PBy Jamiles Lartey / The Marshall Project

EOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL

OR

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISES AND

ADDICTION have often been subject to police use of force, arrest and incarceration. In last week’s newsletter we touched briefly on some efforts around the country to change that, and this week we take a deeper look.

One of the most common new approaches — and one that has rapidly gained traction since 2020 — are civilian co-responder programs, in which behavioral health specialists, often social workers, show up to certain emergency calls alongside police. These can include situations like suicide threats, drug overdoses, and psychiatric episodes. Typically, the officers on the team have special training in crisis intervention. These programs are often popular with law enforcement, while some critics argue that they don’t do enough to remove police from the situation.

Generally, these teams aim to de-escalate any crisis or conflict, avoiding arrest and solving the reason for the emergency call, especially if it’s a simple one. This week, the New Jersey Monitor reported that one call “for a welfare check on a woman with anxiety ended with the [state] trooper picking up her new cell phone from the post office and fixing a broken toilet” and the emergency call screener setting up her new phone.

law enforcement than co-responders. “One of the biggest things we had to overcome is the idea that we would be snitches,” a responder in Olympia told Thompson in 2020. “It’s about reassuring folks that we don’t run [their names] for warrants or anything like that.”

The programs vary wildly from place to place in approach and scale. In Eugene, a small city of less than 200,000 people, CAHOOTS — which has been around since 1989 — responds to some 20% of 911 calls. Meanwhile, the B-HEARD program in New York City,

raised alarms that the program can still lead to police response in some circumstances, as well as mental health treatment against a person’s will. California and New York City are just a few of the locales that have recently pursued efforts to expand the government’s authority to compel mental health treatment.

A number of jurisdictions are also investing in “Crisis Intervention Centers” on the premise that jails are not designed to resolve behavioral health crises, and emergency rooms aren’t always much better. These crisis centers aim to “offer short-term behavioral health care including psychiatric stabilization and substance withdrawal treatment in a place that is less restrictive and less disruptive to a person’s life than a hospital or jail,” reported the Nevada Current.

The Monitor also found that the program avoided arrests or police use of force in 95% of responses.

Alternative responder programs are closely related strategies in which social workers or behavioral health specialists show up to calls instead of police officers. These teams only respond to calls with a low probability of violence, and many engage in proactive work as well, trying to connect people with behavioral health challenges to services outside the context of a crisis. In 2020, my colleague Christie Thompson wrote about an alternative responder program in Olympia, Washington, modeled after a long-standing program in Eugene, Oregon, known as CAHOOTS.

Such programs can have an easier time building longterm relationships because they are less affiliated with

VOICE Editor’s note: There have been coresponse officers on the Santa Barbara Police Department since 2016. They are assigned to respond to calls for service involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. These officers partner with a licensed mental health professional and aid anyone experiencing a mental health emergency.

which is just three years old in a diverse city of 8.5 million, responded to roughly a quarter of mental health calls in precincts where it operated in the first half of 2023. Mental health calls make up 10% of all 911 calls in the city, officials have said. In Denver, a study of the city’s STAR program found the alternative response model reduced low-level crime.

One of the problems that CAHOOTS workers said they encounter is that some of the people they serve are afraid to call 911 due to traumatic past interactions with police. A related effort that’s also picking up steam nationwide is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which the federal government launched in 2022. The program primarily focuses on providing support over the phone and by text, but can lead to in-person responses in certain situations too.

Other approaches look beyond crises and emergencies and seek to promote non-police responses to chronic, low-level criminal activity (like drug possession, prostitution and petty theft) that stems from unmet behavioral health needs or poverty.

“We want to have an alternative response to a much wider array of situations than just non-crime crisis,” said Lisa Daugaard, the primary architect of the “Let Everyone Advance with Dignity” program in Seattle, which launched in 2011.

The LEAD model — which previously stood for Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion — has since been exported to other cities and works to address public safety concerns without punishment or incarceration. Caseworkers with LEAD help people secure stable housing, drug treatment, and other behavioral health services.

“We want to have an alternative response to a much wider array of situations than just non-crime crisis.”

— Lisa Daugaard, Let Everyone Advance with Dignity program

All these various efforts are vulnerable to changes in political power, public opinion, and funding from government and private sponsors. In Iowa, members of coresponder programs are concerned that a plan to overhaul and centralize the state’s mental health and disability services could leave them out in the cold. In Minneapolis, a recent federal audit found that in 2020, the Trump administration used a “seriously flawed” process to deny the city $900,000 for its LEAD program. In the denial, a Trump official noted that some of the city’s councilmembers had expressed support for the “defund the police” movement.

Mental health providers have shown broad approval of 988, and it has strong support from the general public in polling. However, it is also not very well known, and according to a RAND Corporation analysis published this week, there are major inefficiencies around how 988 and 911 calls are routed and exchanged. Some activists have

And this week, House Republicans called for a financial probe into the 988 program after discovering that more than 80% of federal money to help states, territories and tribes implement the 988 hotline remains unspent.

Crisis responder Chris Jones, left, talks with a community member in Olympia, Washington, on July 11th, 2020.

Photo by Jovelle Tamayo for the Marshall Project

Kids Create Art Draws a Crowd!

BEAMING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND THEIR PROUD PARENTS AND FAMILIES, along with members of the public, gathered Saturday afternoon, May 4th, for the opening reception of the inaugural South Coast Kids Create art show, consisting of artwork by elementary students from over 19 schools between Carpinteria to Goleta. The reception at the County Education Auditorium on Saturday afternoon drew over 100 people, who admired the close to 200 impressive displays of art in various forms and mediums to the two day exhibit. Several admirers even asked if the artworks were for sale.

Organizer/Curator South Coast Kids Create Mariko Tabar, Executive Director of Childrens Creative Project Kai Tepper, Santa Barbara County Superintendent Dr. Susan Salcido, Organizer/Curator South Coast Kids Create Nancy Hutterer

County Superintendent Dr. Susan Salcido and Executive Director of Children’s Creative Project Kai Tepper were present during the reception along with the many art teachers who came in support of their students. Each student artist was presented with a letter of participation and recognition by representatives from County Supervisors Das Williams, Laura Capps, and Joan Hartmann. This art show was the largest in the area for elementary school students to exhibit in one place.

The smiles on students’ faces while showing off their art to family members were priceless rewards for organizers and curators Nancy Hutterer and Mariko Tabar, who shared, “Our wishes were to boost students self esteem, to encourage art teachers to connect and built networks, and community members to see the importance of art programs in schools.”

The South Coast Kids Create was a collaborative effort with project partners and many volunteers. The curators would like to thank Children’s Creative Project, County Education Office, County Supervisors 1st, 2nd, and 3rd District, Santa Barbara Craftivist for Change, Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary, KEYT, and VOICE Magazine.

By Cal Woodburn, 1st Grade

By Kalea, 6th grade, Adelante Charter School

By Elijah, 5th grade, Brandon Elementary school

Sasha & family, 1st grade Adelante Charter school

Arden & family, Kindergarten, Brandon Elementary school

Abigail & Dad, 4th grade, Adelante charter school

Kellie & family, 1st grade, Foothill Elementary school

Lewis, 1st grade, Foothill Elementary School

Angelica & family, 2nd grade, Brandon Elementary school

Kylee, 6th grade, Harding Elementary school

Photos courtesy of Kids Create Art

Celebrating the Centennial Fiesta at La Primavera

SPLASHES OF COLOR, FLAGS, RIBBONS, AND INDIGENOUS DANCERS greeted El Presidente Brian Schwabecher, dignitaries, and a crowd of several hundred people at the historic El Paseo Restaurant, last weekend.

The assembly was serenaded with music and Flamenco dancers, as well as served a banquet of fine food and copious amounts of wine and margaritas - all to mark La Primavera, Old Spanish Day’s celebration of spring.

Earlier in the month, with the Old Mission Santa Barbara as a backdrop, the 2024 Fiesta 100th Anniversary poster and pin were unveiled to the community.

Titled, Four Nations, One Spirit, the poster captures the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped Santa Barbara’s California’s history. The pin is based on the poster’s main image, and also includes lettering celebrating Fiesta’s 100th Anniversary.

In traditional fashion, El Presidente 2024 Brian Schwabecher shared with the crowd his vision for this year’s Fiesta poster and was joined by artist Holli Harmon for the unveiling.

“This year’s poster process started with a good deal of anxiety due to the high expectations of finding a visual image that represents our rich history going into our 100th Anniversary,” said Schwabecher. “The stars aligned, and I was so fortunate to find an image from Past Presidente Tim Taylor that led me to the painter of this year’s poster, Holli Harmon. That image reassured me that she understood the importance of romance, celebration, and vibrancy of our Fiesta and when I shared my underlying vision to her, the Four Nations origin story shared with me by Past Presidente David Bolton, we both knew we had an idea that would come together and encapsulate so much in a high-stakes effort. Holli dug into researching the project right away and the end result is truly remarkable.”

“In a world where history intertwines with imagination, and our memories get painted with strokes of nostalgia, Fiesta stands as a beacon of cultural celebration,” said Harmon. “I chose a traditional painting style to portray our collective memoirs, inviting us to partake in the joy of a shared heritage. Between the layers of nostalgia lies the true strength of Fiesta. It is a testament to our cultural vibrancy.

The 2024 Fiesta poster and pin are available at sbfiesta.org, the Flag Factory, Ace Hardware, and the SB Historical Museum.

Fiesta 2024, The Centennial, runs July 31-August 4 this year. Events and celebrations can be found at www.sbfiesta.org

Photos by David Bolton and Fritz Olenberger

Emily Schwabecher and El Presidente Brian Schwabecher

Dancing To Other Voices

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

AMBIENT MUSIC CREATED A SENSE OF PLACE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING of dance at a performance called Other Voices, presented by the State Street Ballet at the Lobero Theatre, last weekend.

Creative movement, ingenious narratives, and musical harmonies blended to invite an exploration of dance possibilities. The performances engaged the use of classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and modern dance. Several distinguished choreographers designed a collection of four new works for the performance. The new works: Corelli Concerto by Nilas Martins; The S.I.T. by Royce Zackery; A Warm Window by Nicole Powell; As We Always Have by Laurie Eisenhower, and Common Ground by Edgar Zendejas.

The final piece, Common Ground, which premiered in 2015, was choreographed by Edgar Zendejas. The music was a recomposed version of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, by Max Richter.

Following the Saturday performance, a panel discussion was lead by Ninotchka D. Bennahum, Professor of Dance at UCSB.

Producing the evening for State Street Ballet were: Megan Phillipp, Artistic Director; Marina

Fliagina, Rehearsal Director; Helena Kuukka, Production Manager and Lighting Designer; Natalie McIntyre, Wardrobe Director; Wardrobe Assistants Brenda Galloway, Alissa Herbert, and Nicole Thompson; and Cecily MacDougal, Executive Director. www.statestreetballet.com

Legacy Arts Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Visual Artists presents an Exhibition of Featured Artists

LASB / SBVA MAY / JUNE EXHIBITION

May 1 - June 30, 2024

1st Thursday, May 2, 5PM- 8PM

3rd Friday, May 17, 5PM- 8PM

1st Thursday, June 6, 5PM - 8PM

Legacy Arts Days/Hours

Wednesday - Sunday 4PM - 7PM

2nd & 4th Weeks

Saturday - Sunday 1PM - 7PM

1230 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

Photos by Mitty Carter

COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com

CORRIDAN GALLERY: California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CPC GALLERY: Francis Scorzelli: Color Interaction ~ Jul • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • Gallery@CPCSB.org

CYPRESS GALLERY: Chris Jeszeck: Pouring My Art Out ~ May 26 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

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

Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com

www.helenamasonartgallery.com

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

10 WEST GALLERY: Lost In Thought ~ June 23 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Ruth Leaf: Printmaker (19232015): Selected Works ~ May 18 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 Sa & By Appt • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM, UCSB: Incadescent: UCSB Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibition ~ May 17-Jun 9 • 12-5 Sa-Su • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • www.exploreecology.org

THE ARTS FUND: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave • 11-5 We-Su; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395

ATKINSON GALLERY, SBCC: • 11-5 Mo-Th; 11-3 Fr • 805-965-0581 x3484 • gallery.sbcc.edu

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

THE CARRIAGE AND WESTERN ART MUSEUM: SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • www.carriagemuseum.org

CALIFORNIA NATURE ART MUSEUM (formerly Wildling Museum): CA’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water | George Rose ~ Jul 8; Message in a Bottle | Elizabeth Criss ~ Jul 24; The Birds and the Bees and More: Pollinators ~ Sep 2 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.org

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

CASA DEL HERRERO: Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Road • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • www.casadelherrero.com

CASA DOLORES: Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805963-1032 • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: New Muralism: Inclusive Visions of Self and Place ~ Nov • 105 East Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Under the Same Sun: From Low Riders to Farm Workers ~ Jul • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653

FAZZINO 3-D STUDIO GALLERY: 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805-730-9109 • www.Fazzino.com

FIRESIDE GALLERY: Holly Hungett-Capturing the Essence ~ May 17 • Trinity Lutheran Church • M-F 10-2pm, 909 N La Cumbre Rd.

GALLERY 113: SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Unity: Wendy Brewer & Christine Marie ~ May 31 • 2920 Grand Av • 805688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • www.lotusland.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: GVAA Artists Exhibit • 500 N Fairview Av • 10-7 Tu-Th; 10-5:30 Fr & Sa; 1-5 Su • TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

GRACE FISHER FOUNDATION

INCLUSIVE ARTS CLUBHOUSE: Paintings by Grace Fisher using only her mouth • Partial proceeds go directly to the Fdn • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • www.gracefisherfoundation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: Contemporary Art • 48 Helena Av • 2-6 Fr-Sa •

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: The flight of Apollo 13 documents & more~ Ongoing • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com

KELLY CLAUSE ART: Fine Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • www.kellyclause.com

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three MultiArtist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com

LEGACY ARTS SANTA BARBARA: A Multi-Cultural Gallery & Listening Room • SB Visual Artists ~ Jun 30 • 1230 State St • 3-8 We-Su • LegacyArtSB.com

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA

ARTS CENTER: Palate to Palette ~ May 19 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Cloud Gazing ~ June 9 • Featuring contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Contemporary artists including Alex Katz, Donald Sultan, Mr. Brainwash, Taher Jaoui, Ted Collier • 1309 State St • 11-5 TuSu & By Appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-7705000 • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SANTA BARBARA: Janna Ireland: True Story Index ~ June 2 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

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

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Artists for the Bluffs ~ May 19 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.palmloft.com

PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO: 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739 • www. patriciaclarkestudio.com

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-2529659 • www.peregrine.shop

PETER HORJUS DESIGN: Studio & Gallery • 11 W Figueroa St • www.peterhorjus.com

Art Venues

PORTICO GALLERY: Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

PUBLIC MARKET: Quarterly exhibit by local artists • 11-9 SuWe; 11-10 Th-Sa • www.sbpublicmarket.com

RED BARN GALLERY (AT UCSB): By appt • king@theaterdance.ucsb • near bus circle middle of campus

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

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: New Paintings by Richard Schloss; SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN: Arriving Home by Justina Freel ~ Jul 14 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY

ARTS WORKSHOP: The Summer Solstice workshop now open! • 631 Garden St • 10-6 Fr & By Appt • www.sbcaw.org

SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL

MUSEUM: Here Comes the Sun: 50 years of Solstice ~ June • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME

MUSEUM: Ice Bear, photographs by Ralph Clevenger ~ May 31; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • 10-5 Th-Su • 805962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART: Janna Ireland, True Story Index ~ Jun 2; Serenity and Revolution ~ May 26; Made by Hand / Born Digital ~ Aug 25 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 11-8 Th • 805-963-4364 • www.sbma.net

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Splendid Plumage ~ Sept 8; Images of Infinity ~ Sept 8 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER:

Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805-682-4711 • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS

CLUB: SBVA Featured Artists ~ June 6 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SLICE OF LIGHT GALLERY: Earth & Space Fine Art Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • www.sliceoflight.com

STEWART FINE ART: Early California Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 MoSa • 805-845-0255

SULLIVAN GOSS: The Spring Salon; Phoebe Brunner: Westward, The Land is Bright ~ May 27; Wonderland ~ Jun 24 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY

BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; 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 • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

Blooming

Breaking out, blossoming & moving on

Submissions are now open for VOICE Gallery’s June 2024 exhibition: “Blooming”

To participate: email up to three images of entries to artcall@voicesb.art by May 20th.

Label images with artist name and piece title. Your email should 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 1pm and 5pm Saturday, June 1st.

Exhibition Dates: June 2nd to 29th, 2024

1st Thursday reception June 6th

Questions? Call Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

UCSB LIBRARY: Cultura Cura: 50 Years of Self Help Graphics in East LA ~ Jun 21 • www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Abstract Art Collective: Surviving to Thriving ~ May 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805965-6448 • www.voicesb.art

WATERHOUSE GALLERY

MONTECITO: Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805-9628885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WATERHOUSE GALLERY SB:

Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE

MUSEUM OF ART: 2024 Tri-County

Juried Exhibition: To Be Honest... [tbh] ~ May 16-Jun 15 • 805-5656162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

ARTISTS: SEE YOUR WORK HERE! Join VOICE Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery!

To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

Art Events

OPENING RECEPTION FOR INCADESCENT • UCSB MFA Thesis Exhibition, UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum • 5:30-7:30pm Fr, 5/17.

3RD FRIDAY - LA CUMBRE ART WALK • Make your way to La Cumbre Plaza for a celebraation of the arts - Music, community painting, bites and sips in 7 creative locations! • 5-8pm Fr, 5/17.

3RD FRIDAY - SBVA @ LEGACY ARTS SB • SBVA artists invite you to celebrate creativity and community • 5-8pm Fr, 5/17.

CLOSING RECEPTION: PRINTS & POETRY • Art demonstrations and poetry reading • Architectural Fdn SB Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. • Free • 1-4pm Sa, 5/18.

OPENING RECEPTION: UNITY • Expressions of the collective human and spiritual experiences, artists Wendy Brewer and Christine Marie • Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave Los Olivos • Free • 2-5pm Sa, 5/18.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Su. CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.

LIVE T & WINE TOUR

7:30 PM

S UNDAY MAY 19 2024

3:00 PM SATURDAY MAY 18 2024

2023/24 SEASON SPONSORS

Season Sponsor: Sarah & Roger Chrisman

Season Corporate Sponsor:

CONCERT SPONSORS

Principal Sponsor: Dan & Meg Burnham

Artist Sponsor: Marilyn & Richard Mazess

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor

Marcus Roberts Trio

Marcus Roberts, Piano

Roland Guerin, Bass

Jason Marsalis, Drums

Grand Venue Sponsor: TICKETS START AT $35!

Selection Sponsors: Mark & Shelley Bookspan Omega Financial Group Wallin Studios

George Gershwin | Rhapsody in Blue

Marcus Roberts | Rhapsody in D

Charles Ives | Symphony No. 2

Artist residency in collaboration with The Lobero Theatre

Scan the QR code or order online at bit.ly/VMRhapsody or call the Granada Box O ce at 805.899.2222

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor

Marcus Roberts Trio, Piano, Bass, Drums

75 Artists at one address

u Visit LCCCA’s three galleries, Illuminations, Elevate, and Fine Line. Meet with the artists while you enjoy a glass of wine and simple snacks..

u During March, sip wine as you enjoy From Surviving to Thriving by the Abstract Art Collective and benefitting the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation at Voice Gallery.

u Visit the The Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse.

u At the Arts Fund Gallery, see their latest exhibition. While there, check out the Museum of Sensory and Movement Experiences.

u Wander through the Plaza to live music!

u La Cumbre Plaza also offers Ping Pong, Corn Hole, and childrens’ games.

u And what about dinner out?

3rd Friday ART WALK Galleries Open Late

May 17th • 5-8pm

offers work by local and area artists in a range of mediums. During May explore From Surviving to Thriving by the Abstract Art Collective and benefitting the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

GALLERIES

Fine Line Gallery - H

Gallery - F Illuminations Gallery - E 24 artists in three gallery/studios

• Try your hand on the community painting!