VOICE Magazine: May 26, 2023

Four Excellent Choices!

An Anniversary Season of Legends & Conversation

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

defines the human condition.

concert, part biography, the play uses Johnny Cash’s unforgettable country and rock n’ roll music to tell his life story. It will be performed by a cast of five actor/ musicians from November 30th through December 17th.

Historical drama will define ETC’s 2024 plays. A one-woman musical directed by Hershey Felder, The Pianist of Willesden Lane shares the true tale of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish pianist who was forced to flee to London from her Austrian homeland amidst the growing threat of Nazi Germany.

ETC will welcome Jura’s daughter, GRAMMYnominated pianist Mona Golabek, to share her mother’s story in an evening of music and memories. The play will run February 1st through 18th, 2024.

Next on the line-up is The Lehman Trilogy, which won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play. A multigenerational family drama, the play follows the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers financial institution — beginning with three brothers emigrating to 1840s Alabama from Bavaria and ending with the 2008 financial crisis. The play will run April 4th through the 21st.

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CASH, HISTORY,

and more culminating with a world premiere will drive the Ensemble Theatre Company’s creative energy for its 45th anniversary season. Just unveiled this week, the 2023-24 season will serve as a celebration of the company’s range and potential, incorporating comedy, drama, and an unprecedented total of three musicals.

“I think it’s a series that deals with legends of past and present, as well as interesting concepts,” said Scott DeVine, who will serve as ETC’s Executive Director until a new Artistic Director is identified following the departure of Jonathan Fox, its Artistic Director of 17 years, next month.

Santa Barbara’s only professional theatre company, ETC attracts local, national, and international talent with its bold productions of plays across genres and subjects. The majority of its plays work with a cast numbering one to ten actors, creating intimate performances that highlight the sorrows, comedy, and sense of unity that

“We want them to spark conversation,” said DeVine of ETC’s productions. “Our hope is as people leave the theater that they have been entertained and that it also drives conversation.”

Its 45th anniversary season will continue and reimagine this tradition, presenting a total of five plays: The Thanksgiving Play; Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash; The Pianist of Willesden Lane; The Lehman Trilogy; and the world premiere of the musical Alice, Formerly of Wonderland

“The idea of three musicals was important to us as I was putting the season together,” explained DeVine, adding that ETC is still working to fully recover from the pandemic. “Part of looking at next season was to make sure that we had things that would appeal to a broad base, to help people find their way back to the theatre.”

The Thanksgiving Play kicks off the 2023-2024 season as an unabashed social satire. Running October 5th through 22nd, the play follows a teacher trying to put together an elementary school pageant that simultaneously celebrates Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving.

Currently on Broadway, the comedy’s playwright, Larissa FastHorse, penned the work as a way to challenge the ways Indigenous stories have been misrepresented on and off the stage.

Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash launches ETC’s seasonal focus on musicals. Part

The world premiere of Alice, Formerly of Wonderland will end ETC’s anniversary season with romance, music, and fanfare. By playwright and scriptwriter Mark Saltzman, the musical shines the spotlight on the secret romance between Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Leopold, and Alice Liddell, who famously served as the inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

The musical’s songs will be performed entirely a capella, in the tradition of Christ Church of Oxford University, where the play is set.

On August 20th, community members will have the opportunity to celebrate ETC’s 45th season, as well as its ten year anniversary of performing at The New Vic, at the company’s annual Curtain Up fundraiser.

“The 2023-24 season marks not only the company’s 45th anniversary of presenting theatre to the Santa Barbara community but also the tenth season from our home, The New Vic,” said DeVine. “This is a time to celebrate the organization’s rich history, honoring our past and all those who helped make us the premier theatre company in the region, while also reaffirming our commitment to being a vital space for artists, staff, patrons and our entire community.”

Season subscriptions are now available. Single tickets will go on sale on September 6th. Visit www.etcsb.org

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Mona Golabek will perform the one-woman musical The Pianist of Willesden Lane from February 1st through 18th, 2024

Incoming ETC Executive Director Scott DeVine

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photos courtesy of Ensemble Theatre Company

Free!

Join Us Memorial Day Ceremony

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023

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: Colonel Robert Long, Commander of Space Launch Delta 30 and Western Launch and Test Range, Vandenberg Space Force Base LT Christia Sandstedt, CGC, USCGC Blackfin

www.pcvf.org

SB County Education Office Presents Awards and Grants to Local Educators at Annual Education Celebration

OVER 100 TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF making a meaningful impact on local school communities were honored when the Santa Barbara County Education Office hosted its annual Education Celebration on May 11th.

“The exceptional educators recognized tonight reaffirm for us all that there is so much to memorialize and celebrate in education across Santa Barbara County,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido. “Teachers are the number one factor in student learning and motivation, and we know that they can’t do what they do alone. We appreciate all of our business partners and sponsors for their genuine support of and investment in our local schools. Congratulations to the honorees for excelling in their work and placing students at the center of it.”

Hosted at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton, the night featured a special performance by the Orcutt Academy High School Jazz Band, directed by 2022 Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, Josie Coburn.

Presented awards and grants included the Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator Awards, Bill Cirone Heart of Education Award, Marvin Melvin Career Technical Educator Awards, Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year Award, Care for Our Earth Grants, Instructional Strategy Team Grants, Curriculum Project Grants, Performing Arts Curriculum Project Grants, Collaborative Learning Team Grants, and Teachnet Technology Grants.

The outgoing Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Joanna Hendrix, welcomed 2024 County Teacher of the Year, Greg Wolf of Santa Ynez Union High School. Sonia Aguila, California and National Bilingual Teacher of the Year and teacher at Canalino Elementary School in the Carpinteria Unified School District, was also recognized.

Honorees were selected by the SBCEO’s Teachers Network, which has provided $1.4 million in grants and awards since 1983. Grants were received by individual teachers and also teams of teachers from different schools who have collaborated on new instructional

Gregory Wolf Named 2024 SB County Teacher of the Year

GREGORY WOLF, a social sciences teacher at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, has been named the 2024 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year. At SYVU, Wolf teaches U.S. History, Political Science, and Advanced Placement Psychology, bringing joy to the classroom each day. He has also served as the social sciences department chair, vice president of the Parent Teacher Student Association, and Associated Student Body Activities Director.

“Teaching is a very demanding profession that entails a lot of personal sacrifice, but the kids make it more than worth it,” said Wolf. “We have an amazing group of students at Santa Ynez High School, and I am extremely blessed to be able to work with them. They inspire me in unimaginable ways and I look forward to many more years of serving them to the best of my ability.”

Wolf was nominated for his go-to attitude, dedication, and vision for the future of education. He shared that he aims to make his classroom a safe space and “to give students ownership of their own learning with the goal of facilitating engagement, development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment.” In being named SB County Teacher of the Year, Wolf is now eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award. www.sbceo.org

Gateway Summer Camp Sign-Ups Open

LOOKING FOR FUN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN THIS SUMMER? Gateway Educational Services, Santa Barbara’s nonprofit learning center, has opened registration for its summer camps, including: STEAM Camp for Girls, June 20th23rd and July 10th-14th (ages 10-13); Photojournalism Camp, June 26th to June 30th (ages 10-13); Math Academy June 20th to August 11th (Grades 3-11); and its College Readiness program to offer support with college applications, June 20th to August 11th. Camps will be held in-person, with scholarships available for families in need.

To learn more or register for summer camps, visit www.gatewayeducationalservices.org

strategies to support innovative learning initiatives in all subject areas including environmental science, performing arts, and the integration of technology into the classroom.

SBCEO appreciates the local businesses that provided funding: Altrusa; Cox Communications; Deckers Brands; Fielding Graduate University; Frank Schipper Construction Co.; Montecito Bank & Trust; Noozhawk; Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Santa Barbara Bowl; Santa Barbara City College Foundation; Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District; Santa Barbara County Water Agency; Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union; Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation; Santa Ynez Valley Foundation; Schools First Federal Credit Union; Towbes Foundation; and TRADART Foundation.

For a full list of honorees visit www.sbceo.org/edcelebration

SB Unified Approves New Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum

NEW ELA CURRICULUM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED in elementary classrooms after the Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees approved a new elementary English Language Arts Curriculum in early May. To be introduced during the 2023-2024 year, the Wit & Wisdom/Fundations curriculum was selected after gaining feedback from teachers from every grade level and school, emergent multilingual learner experts, special education experts, literacy and language experts, principals, and administrators.

“This process has been thorough, with an effort to get feedback from as many groups of teachers, staff, and community members as possible. This new curriculum is a crucial step to helping us improve literacy outcomes in the District. This is not the only work underway. Teachers across the district are working on developing their expertise in the teaching of literacy in two key ways. We have our first cohort of teachers participating in a two-year training, LETRS, which develops teacher knowledge of evidence-based practices. Similarly, teachers at all schools have been engaging in work around the book The Teaching Reading Playbook, which also supports teachers’ knowledge of structured literacy practices,” said Dr. Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent.

The new curriculum will place greater focus on phonics and sounding out words. It also draws from a wide range of curated texts and books, centering reading as an engaging and informative activity that shares diverse points of view.

“The curriculum features much-beloved, award-winning books from both contemporary and established authors, many of which parents will remember from their own childhoods,” states the Wit & Wisdom curriculum website.

The selection process began in Janaury and was led by Denise Alvarado, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Feedback was also gathered from community members involved in various committees such as the Literacy Taskforce and parents from all SBUSD schools, and a field test of the curriculum was conducted.

Training will include professional development over the summer and each month of the school year. Common assessments will also be utilized throughout the year to monitor student progress. www.sbunified.org

Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator Awardees

Gregory Wolf

VOICE Magazine Honored by State News Association

RECEIVING THREE STATE AWARDS for reporting and journalism excellence, VOICE Magazine is celebrating its 30th year of providing local news for the Santa Barbara metro area. The honors were awarded by the California News Publishers Association, one of the largest organizations of its kind in the nation, in the course of its 2022 California Journalism Awards.

“We are honored to be recognized by CNPA for our efforts in the field of journalism. Kudos to our Associate Editor Daisy Scott and professional staff who put the shine on VOICE Magazine,” commented Kerry Methner, the publication’s Editor & Publisher.

VOICE won second place out of all California weeklies for its Special Section coverage of Santa Barbara’s 2022 Old Spanish Days festivities, including interviews with Fiesta leaders and bilingual coverage of events.

“Recognition of our special Old Spanish Days issue, as well as being a sponsor for the past 19 years, is particularly rewarding and is one of our community contributions as a weekly publication in Santa Barbara,” said Mark Whitehurst, Publisher & Editor of VOICE.

VOICE was awarded third place for In-Depth Reporting in its circulation division for Associate Editor Daisy Scott’s coverage of the University of California academic strike this past winter. The magazine earned third place in Editorial Comment for its editorial Take A Stand Against Banning Books, which was written by Daisy Scott, Kerry Methner, and Mark Whitehurst.

Professional organizations like CNPA have become more important with the national growth of media sources. Santa Barbara has three CNPA members: VOICE Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent, and the Santa Barbara News-Press.

VOICE Magazine (formerly named Casa Magazine) began publication in 1993 as a weekly newspaper. Currently the official newspaper of record for the City of Santa Barbara, VOICE Magazine was adjudicated an official general circulation newspaper in 2020.

Read this week’s issue online at www.voicesb.com

SB Gay Men’s Chorus Gives Music Icons the Royal Treatment at Spring Concert

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

KICKING OFF WITH DANCING QUEEN and ending with an unforgettable encore, The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus performed a concert brimming with joy on Monday, May 22nd. Conducted by Artistic Director Tim Accurso and titled Royal Family, the evening served as a tribute to the kings and queens of music, including Elvis, Prince, Queen, and much more.

The First United Methodist Church, the concert’s venue, was packed. After running through the aisles to the tune of ABBA’s Dancing Queen, the chorus launched into a program that quickly had audience members clapping along. Each song showcased the chorus’ collective energy and talents, from upbeat hits such as Love On Top and Born This Way to ballads such as Jolene, Make You Feel My Love, and My Heart Will Go On There were also a number of standout solos, including Ryyn Schumacher’s performance of Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror.

The night ended with a surprise encore of Tina Turner’s Proud Mary. Local drag performer Vivian Storm, dressed as Tina Turner, leaped up from the audience to dance through the aisles. Community members jumped to their feet, joining in an impromptu dance party before applauding the SB Gay Men’s Chorus with a standing ovation. To learn more about the SB Gay Men’s Chorus, visit www.sbgmc.org

Environmental Defense Center to Honor Patagonia with Environmental Hero Award

IN HONOR OF ITS RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES and efforts to combat climate change, Patagonia, Inc. will be awarded the Environmental Defense Center’s 2023 Environmental Hero award. The presentation will be held at the nonprofit law firm’s annual fundraiser, Green & Blue: A Coastal Celebration, to be held 2pm to 5:30pm on June 11th at Rancho La Patera & Stow House.

CA Congress Members Urge Commerce Department to Prioritize Designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

FORMALLY NOMINATED IN 2021, the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary received additional support earlier this month in the form of a letter submitted by Congressman Salud Carbajal, Senator Alex Padilla, and 13 other members of Congress from California. In the letter, representatives urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to prioritize completing the designation process for the marine sanctuary, which would cover just over 7,600 square miles between the Monterey and Channel Islands marine sanctuaries.

By designating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, California marine life would experience ecological and biological protections. The sanctuary would recognize Native American stewardship of the coastal waters, and support California’s coastal economy.

“It is crucial that this momentum toward designation continue without delay,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter. “You have an opportunity to address multiple administration priorities at once. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will establish protections for a biologically diverse and ecologically productive region... Designating this area as a marine sanctuary would ensure we continue to be good stewards of these natural resources, while maintaining sustainable access for commercial and recreational fishing.” To read the full letter, visit https://tinyurl.com/tjab9j4e

The award presentation will be followed by an interview-style conversation between Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Leah Stokes, UCSB Professor of Political Science and a leading expert in energy, climate, and environmental politics.

“If we are going to save our ‘Home Planet,’ as Patagonia calls it, we are all going to have to work together to make change — as individuals, as conservation organizations, and as businesses,” EDC Executive Director Alex Katz said. “Patagonia has pushed boundaries to redefine how a business can operate. Rather than just extracting value from nature and transforming it into wealth, Patagonia is using the wealth it creates to protect the source.”

In 2022, Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard, announced that the company’s ownership would be transferred to a designated trust so that every dollar not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed to fight climate change. Since 1985, the company has donated one percent of its annual revenue, awarding more than $140 million to grassroots environmental nonprofits like EDC.

www.environmentaldefensecenter.org/gb

West Valerio Street Paving Project Begins

THROUGH THE END OF JUNE, the West Valerio Street Paving Project will result in partial street closures between the hours of 7am to 5pm. Led by the City Streets Operations Production Paving Crew, the project will be divided into five phases, including repairing the road, lowering utilities, milling the road, paving the road, and raising the utilities up to grade. Residents will be able to access their driveways with delays except on paving days. https://santabarbaraca.gov/StreetsOperationsDivision

Mark Whitehurst, Publisher/Editor; Kerry Methner, Editor/Publisher; and Daisy Scott, Associate Editor

Photo Robert Schwemmer, NOAA

Photo by Andrew Rawls

Photo by Mary Gold

Katherine Aguilar Joins PSHH

KATHERINE AGUILAR has been named the new Director of Multifamily Housing Development for People’s Self-Help Housing. In this role, she works with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer to prospect, secure approvals, fund, and complete construction of new affordable multifamily housing in the region. Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Aguilar previously worked at LA Family Housing, Abode Communities, California Home Builders, and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles. She is a Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) AmeriCorps Alumni, participated in the LISC Housing Development Training Institutes, and earned her bachelor’s in geography and a master’s degree in urban & regional planning, both from UCLA. Aguilar is an avid runner and has completed various half-marathons and the LA Marathon from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica Pier. www.pshhc.org

Katherine Aguilar

Cottage Health Research Institute Hosts Collaborative Research Symposium

UNITING ALMOST 200 UCSB AND OTHER RESEARCHERS, physicians, and nurses, the 2023 Collaborative Research Symposium, hosted by the Cottage Health Research Institute (CHRI) in collaboration with Santa Barbara City College; California State University, Channel Islands; University of California, Santa Barbara and Westmont College, was held at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara this past March.

The one-day event featured ample opportunities for participants to network, share ideas, and attract grant funding, as well as attend talks that reviewed health disparities and equity in the workplace. The keynote presentation was “Using Comics for ‘Real Talk’ about Workplace Equity” by Melanie Ho, PhD, award-winning author and speaker.

Community Environmental Council Raises Over $16 Million with Protect Our Climate Campaign

EXCEEDING ITS INITIAL $15 MILLION GOAL, the Community Environmental Council announced that its 50th Anniversary Protect Our Climate Campaign raised $16.97 million to tackle the threat of climate change. The announcement arrived after CEC hosted over 22,000 people at its Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival in late April.

“We are incredibly inspired by our community, which understands the pivotal moment we are in and sees CEC as a beacon of hope for protecting the Central Coast,” said CEO Sigrid Wright. “By investing the funds as we’ve raised them, we’ve been able to double down with some incredibly bold goals – meaning that we’ve doubled staff, doubled programming, and expanded our geographic reach.”

Over 300 donors pledged to the historic campaign, which launched in 2021. Funds raised will be used to help reverse and repair damage from climate change in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

Roughly $10.25 million is funding a growth sprint of CEC’s climate programs and the build-out of an innovative Environmental Hub in downtown Santa Barbara. The remaining pledges — about $6.75 million — will be fulfilled in coming decades through long-term legacy gifts, ensuring the nonprofit’s future sustainability.

Foundations and individuals who made $1 million-plus donations to the campaign include: James S. Bower Foundation, Patricia & Paul Bragg Foundation, Karen and John Jostes, and Zegar Family Foundation.

Investors who made gifts of $250,000 and above include: Sheila and Tom Cullen, Katie Davis, Hutton Parker Foundation, Jean Kaplan, Dorothy Largay and Wayne Rosing, Natalie Orfalea Foundation, Paul Relis and Fanny Pearce, Sea Forward Fund, Judy Stapelmann, Michel Saint-Sulpice, Suzanne and John Steed, Yardi Systems, and Anonymous. To learn more visit https://cecsb.org

“Since 2016, the expanded growth of clinical and translational research throughout Santa Barbara demonstrates an ongoing and strong partnership between Cottage, UCSB and beyond,” said Richard Beswick, PhD and Vice President of Research and Chief Research Officer at Cottage Health. “In addition to sponsored research, CHRI oversees more than 200 non-sponsored research projects, many of which include researchers from UCSB, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont, and other community partners. The Symposium continues to garner increased interest from the community at large, and we are pleased to offer this event to highlight the clinical research advancements in Santa Barbara.”

The CHRI symposium is made possible through the support of Janet Dunbar and Alex Pananides. Video recordings from the symposium are now available for public viewing at https://cottagehealth.org/researchvideos23

To learn more visit www.cottagehealth.org

Moms Demand Action Invites All to Wear Orange and Join Ortega Park Day of Service

TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEKEND, known as “Wear Orange,” the Santa Barbara Chapter of Moms Demand Action invites community members to wear orange and join a day of service at Ortega Park from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, June 3rd.

People nationwide wear orange each June to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago in 2013, and the over 40,000 people who are killed with guns every year.

The Ortega Park day of service will include a general clean-up as well as an opportunity to tour the park’s historic murals, connect with local nonprofits, participate in family-friendly activities, and enjoy snacks. The event is held in partnership with the Ortega Park Steering Committee.

“We are proud to stand with the Ortega Park Community and their ongoing efforts to make their park and community a welcoming space for all,” said Kendall Pata, Local Group Lead of the Santa Barbara Chapter of Moms Demand Action. “Research shows that cleaning and greening public spaces reduces crime and makes our communities safer.”

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“The Ortega Park Steering Committee is very happy to partner with Moms Demand Action to raise awareness and stand in solidarity to end gun violence,” said Andi Garcia, Volunteer Organizer of the Ortega Park Steering Committee. “Gun violence is the leading cause of death for our children and teens, and we are committed to make the park and our community a safer and more aware community.”

To register, visit: https://act.everytown.org/event/wear-orange-2023/53521/signup

Richard Beswick, PhD and Vice President of Research and Chief Research Officer at Cottage Health

Photo courtesy of Paul Mann

Kathi King, CEC Director of Climate Education and Leadership and Earth Day Festival organizer; Sigrid Wright, CEC CEO/Executive Director; Jane Fonda, actor and activist; Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water; and Cesar Aguirre, Oil and Gas Director for the Central California Environmental Justice Network (CCEJN) and Environmental Hero award recipient

Memorial Day: Local Services Planned Remembering Those We Lost in Service

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

MEMORIAL DAY, ORIGINALLY KNOWN

AS DECORATION DAY, was first observed in 1868 and was designated as a day to remember those who lost their lives in service to the country in the armed forces. The first Memorial Day focused on Union soldiers who died in the Civil War.

Today, a national holiday that takes place on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day sees communities gathering to remember, mourn, and appreciate the sacrifice of members of the armed services.

This year, community members will gather in both Santa Barbara and Goleta for celebrations.

SANTA BARBARA SERVICE

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is inviting the community to a ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery that will remember those who died for our country at 11am on Monday, May 29th, (901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara).

The outdoor ceremony will include presentations and performances by the UCSB ROTC Color Guard; Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band; David Gonzales and the Santa Barbara Choral Society; and The Prime Time Band.

Guest speakers include Colonel Robert Long, Commander of Space Launch Delta 30 and Western Launch and Test Range, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and LT Christia Sandstedt, CGC, USCGC Blackfin. A flyover by The Condor Squadron will conclude the morning.

“We are humbled as we remember all of those who

served our Country and died protecting it,” shared VFW Lifetime Member and PCVF co-founder Lt. John Blankenship (USN, former). “We hope to see fellow Veterans and the rest of our community at this hour-long free event.”

GOLETA SERVICE

Just a few miles away, at the Goleta Cemetery District, community members are invited to gather at 9am to honor the legacies of those who dedicated their lives to serving the country, in a service presented by AMVETS Santa Barbara Post 3, VFW Post 1649, and Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 218. The Goleta event will host guest speakers, bagpipe performances, a wreath presentation, and more commemorating veterans and their families.

After the Presentation of Colors by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Air Pac Squadron and a welcome from Master of Ceremonies Carmen Munoz, Mgr. Veterans Memorial Building, invocation and then the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sage Henson, 4th Grade, Summerland Elementary, there will be three speakers. Wendy Motta, Sr. District Representative, 24th Congressional District; James Kyriaco, Council Member, City of Goleta; and Keynote Speaker Drew Wakefield will address those gathered.

“It has often times been said that a picture means a Thousand Words,” Wakefield sharedin an email to VOICE “This is why I am asking everyone to bring a picture of a Serviceman or Servicewoman who lost their life while serving in the Military of the United States of America. It might be a family member, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, cousin, brother – sister, loved one, classmate, neighborhood friend, church member... Let us never forget

Huey Needs a Home: Local Vietnam Vets Ask Community to Adopt Huey Helicopter

AFAMILIAR SIGHT AT PARADES AND VETERANS EVENTS, the Huey helicopter of the Vietnam Veterans of America Local Chapter 218 is in need of a new home. Acquired by the chapter in 1993, the Huey has been the subject of much community education and appreciation for, especially for the veterans and families of the VVA Chapter 218. Now, the chapter is reaching out to the community in hopes of securing a home for the Huey so it can be shared with future generations.

“I joined up with the 1st Air Cavalry Vietnam in August

of 1968,” said Peter Bie, President of the chapter. “For the next six months I flew on a ‘lift’ Huey as a door gunner on the right side. Our job was to insert troops into the operational area at first light and extract them at the end of the day and, of course, to provide ongoing support. Everyone who served in-country, whether they ever rode on one, or just watched them fly overhead, has a soft spot in their heart for these birds. Our Huey needs a permanent home within Santa Barbara County; a place where Veterans and civilians alike can visit at any time to honor and remember. She’s been with the 218 for 30 years and we’d like to make sure she’s around for another 50!”

the faces or names of those brave and heroic young men and women who paid the ultimate price while in service to the United States of America so that you and I could have the Freedoms we so cherish today.”

After the keynote address, Bill Boetticher, bagpiper, will perform and Elizabeth Bryson will sing Proud to Be an American. A presentation of Wreaths, Riffle Salute, and Taps will conclude the program.

Note: Seating is limited and guests who have difficulty standing will be given seating priority. It is recommended that guests bring lawn chairs. For more info visit: www.GoletaCemetery.com.

Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is committed to honoring the men and women who have served in uniform at any time. PCVF does this by supporting veterans and active duty members, and related partner organizations, in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, as well as preserving military history and legacy. The Foundation works to uphold Pierre Claeyssens’s vision that those who have served are “Never Forgotten.” PCVF is funded entirely by private donations. For more information, visit www.pcvf.org or call (805) 259-4394.

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Photo by Fritz Olenberger Photography

Individuals interested in adopting the Huey and sharing it with the community can contact Ed Foster, who served as a Huey Pilot and has taken the lead as the chapter’s point man for community responses. He can be contacted at 805-770-0979.

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Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown

June 1st 5 to 8pm

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

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. VOICE GALLERY/VOICE MAGAZINE • 121 South Hope Avenue, H124 • “Abstract is Everything! The Abstract Art Association invites you to an energetic group show. Experience the power of abstraction as colors dance, textures intrigue, and forms evoke emotions. Solar Kiss by Eric Saint Georges

2. SBIFF’S SB FILMMAKER SERIES • SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street • This month we are featuring Michael Lee, Ethan Takekawa, Meg Kievman, and Emma Holm-Olsen’s WHALEROADS which explores the clash between global commerce and marine protection as evidenced by whale/ship strikes in the Santa Barbara Channel. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm. Runtime: 15 mins

3. ENGEL & VOLKERS • 1323 State Street, 805-3420227 • Engel & Volkers Luxury Real Estate invites you to our Santa Barbara office. Enjoy artwork by world renown impressionist painter, James Paul Brown, wine and tasty hors d’oeuvres. See you there!

4. SANTA BARBARA FINE ART • 1321 State Street, 805-845-4270 • Celebrating our beautiful city with art by Santa Barbara’s premiere local artists, Oak Group members and works by beloved marine mammal sculpture, James “ Bud” Bottoms.

5. CPC GALLERY • 33 East Victoria Street • For over 30 years David Mark Lane has used computers to help illustrate his architectural designs. His digital artwork has been called ...’painterly’... This exhibit features a retrospective of David’s ‘digital abstractions’. This vibrant and colorful artwork will be presented on canvas, metal, screens, and through digital projections.

6. PALMA COLECTIVA • 1221 State Street, Suite 24 • ARCHITECTURAL DREAM: An evening of art and oracle readings from The Untamed Elemental by artist Tasya van Ree. Tasya van Ree is a multidisciplinary artist. Her artwork is infused with otherworldly elements of eros, alchemy, and the infinite mystery of the natural world.

7. DOMECIL • 1221 State State, Suite 7, (805) 324-4971 • Stop by domecíl in Victoria Court to view the artwork of local artist Melissa Chojnacki. Her acrylic and oil landscapes explore themes of nature and light focus on themes of nature, landscape and light in my contemporary paintings. Also, shop beautiful ceramics by local potter, Lori Coleman.

8. 10 WEST • 10 West Anapamu Street • Join the artists for Summer Saturation, exploring the depth of color in the natural world and encompassing the emersive effect that art can have on the human mind, soul, and spirit. On view through July 16th. Participating Artists include: Karin Aggeler, Penny Arntz, Bryson Bost, Sophie MJ Cooper, Rick Doehring, Sheldon Kaganoff, Pamela Larsson-Toscher, Dahlia Riley, Eric Saint Georges, Marlene Struss, and Karen Zazon.

9. COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY • 11 West Anapamu Street, 805-730-1460 • “All About Wallpaper” Colette Cosentino presents the original paintings on canvas that were translated into the highest quality wallpaper murals for the 100 year old company F. Schumacher’s worldwide client base. The original work will be on view and for sale as well as different colorways, printed panels and more! An exclusive opportunity to engage with the original work!

10. SULLIVAN GOSS - AN AMERICAN GALLERY • 11 East Anapamu Street, 805-730-1460 • Join us to celebrate the latest solo show by beloved painter Robin Gowen, who is celebrating 20 years with the gallery. Also on view Recent Acquisitions, and Summer Salon, 2023.

11. SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART • 1130 State Street, 805-963-4364 • Join SBMA for Family 1st Thursday in the Family Resource Center for a Teaching Artist-led activity from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Create a cityscape in oil pastel on bogus paper inspired by Henri Matisse’s Pont Saint-Michel. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. All free!

12. GALLERY 113 • 1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #8, 805-965-6611 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their original artwork here in various media. Artist of the Month is Denise Carey. Featured Artists are Bill Hull, Nancy Hull, Paula Gregoire-Jones, Rosemary Jones, Susan Marcelletti. Lily Sanders, and Suemae Willhite.

Artist Marcia Burtt’s Pearly Morning, Goleta Beach is one of the works by Oak Group members on view at Santa Barbara Fine Art. (18)

There is still time to take a dive into Santa Barbara’s Bohemian Mountain Drive history. Enjoy libations and music as well at the beautiful SB Historical Museum! (18)

13. WATERHOUSE GALLERY • 1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #9, 805-962-8885 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

14. ACE RIVINGTON • Apollo Cadiente and Dain Hollis are local Santa Barbara artists. Combining graphic design, fashion, and chemistry, they created 6 wholly unique cyanotype designs with Ace Rivington to show their love of Santa Barbara, and all that is has given them.

15. THE YES STORE • 1100 State Street • Join us for 1st Thursday Music by Dan Lower Enjoy snacks and beverages while checking out the work of our featured artists - Lancaster’s wood prints. Looking to give a locally hand-made gift? Look no further than the Yes Store. We are now a year-round local arts gallery.

16. TAMSEN GALLERY • 911.5 State Street, 805-705-2208 • Please join us at Tamsen Gallery to celebrate the vibrant work of artist Robert W. Firestone. From vivid abstracts printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on canvas, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

17. THE BLUE OWL • 5 West Canon Perdido Street • The Blue Owl will present a jam on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this Jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko, it will be a fantastic night of Jazz!

18. SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM • 136 East De la Guerra Street, 805-966-1601 • Enjoy access after-hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including a final opportunity to explore our exhibition about the bohemian Mountain Drive community. Free entry. No RSVP needed. Bring a friend!

19. LA PALOMA CAFE • 15 West Gutierrez Street, 805-963-1157 • Dive into Chef Jeremy’s Dad’s ocean-inspired artwork, where color swirls and dances like cresting waves. Each canvas captures the untamed beauty of the sea, inviting you to immerse yourself in its depths. Let his art transport you to a world of tranquility and wonder, where the ocean’s allure never fades.

20. WORK ZONES • 351 Paseo Nuevo • Experience the grandeur of the Queen’s 1953 Coronation through coronation robes, gowns, 70-year-old patterns, press photos and magazines; showcasing the Queen’s dressmaker, Norman Hartnell. Behold an authentic sample of the Queen’s velvet Coronation robe, along with revived ensembles crafted by Santa Barbara couture seamstress, Cara Austine. Witness the historic 1953 BBC broadcast. Wine served. Don’t miss out!

21. MCASB • Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace, 653 Paseo Nuevo • Please join us at MCASB for a fun evening of California poetry and music hosted by Santa Barbara’s Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio! California State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and Ladies’ Social Strumming Club will also be featured, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture and MCASB.

22. IDYLL MERCANTILE • 703 Chapala Street • This 1st Thursday we are celebrating Cat Craig who is painter, illustrator and digital artist, based in Ojai, California. Her inspiration comes from long road trips, hard climbs, classic vinyl and other indescribable moments. As usual we will have Apiary on tap and DJ Donnybru on the vibes! See you 5-8!

23. SBCAST • 513 Garden Street • Media Arts and Technology (MAT) at UCSB is a transdisciplinary graduate program that fuses emergent media, computer science, engineering, electronic music,

and digital art research, practice, production, and theory. Experience cutting-edge research and new media artworks on June 1st at the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology (SBCAST).

24. ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY • 15 West Gutierrez Street, 805-963-1157

• Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday, June 1st from 5 - 8 PM to enjoy wine, bites, and the beautiful, artwork by America Martin, Greg Miller, Rafael Gaete, Sherri Belassen, Stanley Boydston, David Matthew King, Dan Lencioni, Richard Mann, and more of our locally loved artists.

25. RIVIERA BEACH HOUSE • 121 State Street • Join us at the Riviera Beach House for the opening night of our new art gallery. Our debut exhibit, “A Riviera Summer,” kicks off the season with artwork inspired by the vibrant mood of summer as part of a series of rotating artwork curated by the Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation.

Performers & Special Events

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

JACOB MARQUEZ AND THE GOOD VIBES BAND • 800 Block of State Street (5-8pm) • Mezcal Martini is a high-energy Latin jazz band playing music designed to make you move., from cha-cha, to cumbia, to salsa. Come shake your maracas to Latin favorites from Santana, Celia Cruz, Poncho Sanchez and more!

TINY LIBRARIES RETURN TO STATE STREET! • Join us on for a free book exchange at six locations: State & Victoria, Anapamu, Carrillo, and Canon Perdido Street intersections. Additional chalk illustrations by Sharyn Chan and Sara Wilcox with support from I Madonnari and the SB County Arts Commission. Created by Douglas

Lochner in 2019, Tiny Libraries was originally commissioned by SB County Office of Arts & Culture in partnership with The City of Santa Barbara and support from SB Beautiful.

Explore the new gallery at Riviera Beach Hose - It’s summer curated by Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Fdn! (25)

Discover art by local artists at Gallery 113 - wecolming the work of members of the Santa Barbara Art Association (12)

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a best best on 1st Thursday! This month create a cityscape in oil pastel & more. (11)

Tiny Libraries by Douglas Lochner make a new appearance - including book exchanges!

Robin Gowan’s 20th solo exhibition at Sullivan Goss is a main event at the gallery. Drift into her landscapes for an experience of Santa Barbara! (10)

Experience the granduer of a Queen - coronation robes from 1953, made from 70 year old patterns at Work Zones. (20)

Wow! illuminating the buildings of SB CAST will be cutting-edge new media artworks. (23)

Santa Barbara’s Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio will headline a fun evening of poetry at MCASB! (21)

La Dolce Vita – A Night of Puccini

ALUSHLY OPERATIC EVENING

summoned exquisite renditions of a kaleidoscope of Puccini arias, as Opera Santa Barbara held their annual Gala to benefit the company’s efforts. Held within a lavish ballroom at the Montecito Country Club, deep within its historic hallways patrons encountered an evening of high-octane socializing via a series of events within the event. Cocktails were served by attentive staff during a lively social time celebrating the successes of last season and toasting programming slated for next fall’s performances. Over negroni and martinis, shaken and stirred, along with brimming glasses of Prosecco and wine, the guests were surrounded by views of the Pacific and the verdant rolling greens of the golf course below.

With finely-set dining tables and modernist center bouquets, attendees were served multiple courses of Italian-inspired dishes.

With Jacopo Giacopuzzi as the official emcee, a series of duets and arias were delightfully sung between courses. The main talent included Australian soprano Janet Szcpei Todd (most recently seen in An American Dream for OSB at the Lobero) and tenor Xavier Prado, with accompaniment from pianist Tim Accurso. Music included key selections from La Boheme, as well as the standard O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi (made famous in the film A Room with a View), exquisitely essayed by Ms. Todd. Mr. Prado hit a dramatic home run with ‘Recondita armonnia’ from the classic Tosca. These were followed by exuberant renditions from La fanciulla del West and Un bel di vedremo from Madama Butterfly.

After words of welcome and appreciation from Artistic Director Kostis Protopapas and Board Chair Nicholas Burlett, the famed Nessun Dorma was delivered by Prado from a Monterey-style upper balcony, much to the delight of the audience below.

Maestro Protopapas conducted a call for donations with flair and generous patrons offered much needed financial support to fund the artistic efforts on this small but far-reaching opera company.

Dressed to the nines, guests included patrons, supporters, Board Members, opera company artistic and production staff, development professionals, socialites, and beyond for a rousing gathering with a common interest in all things opera.

Hats off to Gala committee co-chairs Karen Night and Carol Vernon, also including Joan Rutkowski, Sandy Urquhart, and emcee Jacopo Giacopuzzi.

Key sponsors included Madame Butterfly sponsors Meg

and Dan Burnham and Joan Rutkowski; Tosca sponsors included Arlington Financial Advisors, Berkshire Hathaway, Nancy and Fred Golden, Omega Financial Group, Sandy and Bob Urquhart, and Monica Williams. Turandot sponsors included Kathy and Richard Abbot, Rodney Baker and Robert Ooley, Mary Dorra, Marilyn Gilbert, Donna and Dan Hone, Hub International, Montecito Bank & Trust, Marilyn and Dick Mazes, Sally and Farrokh Nazerian, Lauren and Torben Van Staden, and Diana Wold.

Live music of a light, jazzy nature followed from vocalist Gina Saputo and the Jon Harris Quintet, playing to the night-cap crowd and concluding a sparkling evening.

For info on the upcoming 2023-2024 season call 805-898-3890 or visit www.OperaSB.org

1st Thursday, June

Review by Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE

Photos by Zach Mendez

Katherine Martin and Peter Martin

Soprano Janet Szcpei Todd

Joan Rutkowski, Teresa Nowak, Rick Oshay, Robert F. Adams, and Karen Knight

Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE,

Photo by Robert F Adams

Xavier Prado, Nir Kabaretti, Rick Oshay, and Opera SB Artistic Director Kostis Protopapas

Rodney Baker and Robert Ooley

Solar Kiss by Eric Saint Georges

A Loaded Gun Found by TSA

Parklet News...

TUESDAY, MAY 23RD: After multiple warnings and issues back and forth with the City of Santa Barbara, six businesses with parklets lose their permits due to months of unresolved violations including ADA compliance.

Authorization to Operate and Maintain an Outdoor Business Facility has been suspended for Taza Restaurant at 413 State St., Ca’Dario Restaurant at 37 East Victoria St., Folded Hills Winery at 1294 Coast Village Road, Courthouse Tavern at 129 East Anapamu St., Trattoria Vittoria at 30 East Victoria St., Foxtail Kitchen and Bar at 14 East Cota St.

Velella Velella Arrive On Local Beaches

MONDAY, MAY 22TH:

On Carpinteria and Santa Claus beach thousands of small jellyfish-like blue creatures are on the shore.

Called the Velella velella, these are related to the jellyfish. They wash up on beaches during Spring and early Summer and are often wind driven. (recently they were also on Pismo Beach, Hope Ranch beach and near the Santa Barbara harbor on West Beach.)

TUESDAY, MAY 23RD: A loaded gun was confiscated in a carry-on luggage bag by the TSA at the Santa Barbara airport this morning. It was found in a routine check. The passenger, who was ticketed for travel to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, was escorted out of the security checkpoint by law enforcement. The loaded 9 mm Beretta 92FS - was in the carry-on bag along with a magazine loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition.

The recommended civil penalty for a firearm starts at $2,050 and can go up to the statutory maximum of more than $14,950 per violation.

Firearms can be transported on a commercial aircraft only if they are

unloaded, packed in a locked, hard-sided case and placed in checked baggage.

Ammunition and firearm parts, including firearm frames, receivers, clips and magazines are also prohibited in carry-on baggage and must be checked. Any type of replica firearm is prohibited in carryon baggage and must be transported in checked luggage.

At the airport during the check-in process, a passenger should go to the airline ticket counter to declare the firearm, ammunition and any firearm parts.

More information on traveling legally with a firearm is available on TSA’s website. For information on how to travel with any type of item, visit TSA’s “Can I Bring” website.

(File Photo: KEYT Newschannel 3-12)

MONDAY, MAY 22ND: A deceased juvenile humpback whale has washed up on Padaro Beach near Carpinteria. Marine experts will examine the whale today to try to determine the cause of death.

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I Madonnari at Old Mission SB

Kick off summer with Santa Barbara’s most colorful arts festival when I Madonnari returns to Old Mission Santa Barbara this Memorial Day weekend! From 10am to 6pm on Saturday through Monday, dozens of artists will show off their skills by transforming pavement into colorful portraits, hidden worlds, and lively animals. Each day will also feature live music by local bands, sweet and savory treats, and Kid’s Squares’ for young artists to join in the fun!

Friday

DANCE

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FULL CIRCLE REDUX

May 26th

UCSB Dance Company performs commissioned works • Center Stage Theater • www.centerstagetheater.org • $16-23 • 7:30pm Fr, 5/26.

MUSIC

BRASSCALS!

SB's Street Brass Band with guest Charkra Eleven • Stik N Stuk, 118 Gray Ave. • Free • 8-11pm Fr, 5/26.

SPOOKY MANSION

Surf rock concert • SOhO • $15-18 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm Fr, 5/26.

OUTDOORS

POST-FIRE WONDERS OF ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Guided hike • Land Trust for SB County • Arroyo Hondo Preserve • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/muvweetr • 9am Fr, 5/26.

FUNK IT UP WITH AREA 51

Funky dance party, ages 21+ • SOhO • $12-15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Sa, 5/27.

OUTDOORS

FOREST BATHING TO DEEPEN NATURE CONNECTION

Guided meditative experience • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010:30am Sa, 5/27.

BUTTERFLIES ALIVE!

Immersive butterfly exhibit • SB Museum of Natural History • Included with museum admission • 10am-5pm Sa, 5/27; through 9/4.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall on Sa; Central Library Anapamu St. entrance on Su • Suggested $10 cash donation • https://afsb.org • 10am Sa & Sun.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

I MADONNARI STREET PAINTING

FESTIVAL

Chalk paintings, live music, market, and more • Children’s Creative Project • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free • 10am-6pm Sa-Mo, 5/27, 5/28, & 5/29.

FARMER & THE FLEA MARKET

Shop 60+ vendors • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 5/27.

ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Shop household items, clothing and more • Isla Vista Community Center & participating houses • 10am-7pm Sa, 5/27.

Saturday

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May 27th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

ANNUAL GCLR CONFERENCE: LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN IN ART, LITERATURE, AND FILM With keynote speaker Ellen Moore • UCSB IHC • Wallis Annenberg Conference Room • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 9am Sa, 5/27.

MISSION POETRY SERIES: THREE POETS IN SPRING Readings by Catherine Esposito

Prescott, Gabriel Ibarra, & Florencia

Milito • SB Central Library • Free • 1pm Sa, 5/27.

MUSIC

LET THE RAIN KISS YOU Concert by UCSB Chamber Choir • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. • https://tinyurl.com/fhaz9yfh • Free-$10 • 7:30pm Sa, 5/27.

GRUPO FRONTERA

Regional Mexican music concert • Arlington Theatre • $59.50-129.50 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Sa, 5/27.

UCSB Arts & Lectures: Let Them Enter Dancing and Showing Their Faces

Experience an intimate look into an artist’s creative process when Indigenous multimedia artist Nicholas Galanin presents Let Them Enter Dancing and Showing Their Faces at Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 31st. Galanin, who is of Tlingit and Unangax descent and a citizen of Alaska’s Sitka Tribe, will deliver an illustrated presentation on how he is working to expand Indigenous artistic production. This UCSB Arts & Lectures event is free, registration required at www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Theatre • $38-64 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Su, 5/28.

Monday • May 29th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO!

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM

Tuesday • May 30th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PASTORS CONFERENCE

All-day conference for those in ministry • Westmont • First Presbyterian Church, 21 East Constance Ave. • $49 • www.westmont.edu • Tu, 5/30.

THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

Musical benefit revue with Emmywinning talent • Lobero Theatre • $25-1,000 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Sa, 5/27.

Sunday

MUSIC

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May 28th

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

Led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel • CAMA • Granada Theatre • $36-156 • www.granadasb.org • 4pm Su, 5/28.

OUTDOORS

SB ROLLERS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • https://glitterbrunch.com • $5 • Brunch 11am-3pm, Show 12:30pm, Sun.

LA ESCALADA

Evening-length aerial dance works • SB Centre for Aerial Dance • Lobero

Speakers, bagpipes, wreath presentation, and more • AMVETS

SB Post 3, VFW Post 1649, & Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 218 • Goleta Cemetery District, 44 S. San Antonio Rd. • Free • 9am Mo, 5/29.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

Official speakers, presentations, music, and flyover by The Condor Squadron • Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Fdn •SB Cemetery • Free • 11am Mo, 5/29.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019

Gabriela Radu, CMT 805-453-1139

v.gabriela@yahoo.com

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Photos courtesy of Children's Creative Project

Free Community Talk: Basins of Relations

Learn how you can help restore our local watersheds when wildlife biologist and watershed ecologist Brock Dolman presents Basins of Relations: Understanding and Sustaining Our Regional Watersheds at 7pm on Friday, June 2nd at Santa Barbara City College’s Fe Bland Forum. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Ecological and Edible Garden Project, attendance is free and open to all.

MADRES UNIDAS

Spanish language support program for moms • Eastside Library • Free • 10:30-11:30am Tu, 5/30.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Provide input on library programming

• Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

THE PERSONAL PAPERS OF LUIS J. RODRÍGUEZ

Talk by IHC Visiting Scholar Josephine Metcalf • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB, UCSB • www.ihc.ucsb.edu

• Free • 4pm Tu, 5/30.

CHAUCER’S VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK

With Kevin Chong, The Double Life of Benson Yu • www.chaucersbooks.com

• Free • 7pm Tu, 5/30.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET

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

Wednesday • May 31st

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

LEAD WHERE YOU STAND CONFERENCE

For individuals in ministry • Westmont’s Global Leadership Center

• $229 • www.westmont.edu • We, 5/31-6/2.

1 MILLION CUPS

Network with entrepreneurs • Free • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara • 9-10am We.

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR AT HOME

Author Pamela Skewes-Cox presents Spanish Colonial Style: The Craigs • SB Historical Museum • Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/44bcd4a7 • 5pm We, 5/31.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

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

MUSIC

UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR

Traditional and contemporary songs • Music Bowl, UCSB • Free • 12pm We, 5/31.

JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL-STAR BAND

Folk concert with this iconic singersongwriter • SB Bowl • Sold out • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm We, 5/31.

OUTDOORS

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE LIGHT SHINES AHEAD

Luncheon supporting Compassionate Care of Carpinteria • Rincon Beach Club • $125 • www.hospiceofsb.org • 11:30am-1:30pm We, 5/31.

LET THEM ENTER DANCING AND SHOWING THEIR FACES

Illustrated presentation by Nicholas Galanin, Indigenous multimedia artist • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • Free, RSVP: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm We, 5/31.

Thursday • June 1st

CHILDREN

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

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

DANCE

SENIOR DANCE SOLOS

By UCSB BA students • UCSB HSSB Ballet Studio • Free • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7pm Th & Fr, 6/1-6/2.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

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

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

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

CRAFTERNOONS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

LITERACY THROUGH COOKING

WITH A TO Z COOKING

Cooking class for English language learners • Eastside Library Patio • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/msx95sdn • 4:306:30pm Th, 6/1.

SB PRIDE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Laugh with a diverse range of comedians • Backstage Comedy Club, 519 State St. • $50-75 • https://tinyurl.com/5d7j2ahh • 5pm Th, 6/1.

SUMMER SOLSTICE FUNDRAISER

All funds from drinks and tips will support Summer Solstice SB • Pascucci Restuarant, 509 State St. •

Trevor Noah at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Selling out comedy shows across five continents, The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will bring his Off The Record tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl for two nights, at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, June 2nd and 3rd. For tickets ($41.50-144.50) visit www.sbbowl.com

5-10pm Th, 5/25.

UNITED WAY OF SB: 100 YEAR

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Benefit dinner and community awards • SB Historical Museum • $150 • https://tinyurl.com/v58ftv6e • 6pm Th, 6/1.

Friday • June 2nd

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

UNDERSTANDING AND SUSTAINING

OUR REGIONAL WATERSHEDS

Free talk by Brock Dolman, cofounder of the Sowing Circle • Explore Ecology • Fe Bland Forum, SBCC • RSVP: www.exploreecology.org • 7pm Fr, 6/2.

NOT TOO LATE, A CLIMATE BOOK TALK

Talk with activist Rebecca Solnit, Dr. Leah Stokes, and Nikayla Jefferson • UCSB Corwin Pavilion • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/35mjxxyj • 7pm Fr, 6/2.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TREVOR NOAH: OFF THE RECORD TOUR

Night of comedy with The Daily Show host • SB Bowl • $41.50-144.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 7:30pm Fr, 6/2 & Sa, 6/3.

OPEN MIC

All are welcome to the mic; hosted by Leah aka Dj Blacula • UCSB MultiCultural Center Lounge • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 6/2.

Saturday • June 3rd

DANCE

SALSA NIGHT

Salsa classes and dancing • ME Sabor • SOhO • $25 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm Sa, 6/3.

MUSIC

SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE CONCERT

Classical concert by local students • Santa Barbara Music Club • First United Methodist Church • Free • 3pm Sa, 6/3.

LAMB OF GOD

Vocal Affinity and UCSB's Lumina/ Singing Gauchos perform Rob Gardner’s famous Oratorio • Granada Theatre • $10-30 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sa, 6/3.

OUTDOORS

WEAR ORANGE DAY OF SERVICE

General clean-up, mural tour, activities • Moms Demand Action • Ortega Park • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/f4hn2ycj • 9am12pm Sa, 6/3.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ZOO BREW

Enjoy beer tastings at the Zoo after hours • SB Zoo • $75-110 • www.sbzoo.org/zoobrew • 4-7pm Sa, 6/3.

A TOAST TO HOME

Wine, dinner, and music supporting PATH • Sunstone Winery, Santa Ynez • $150 • https://tinyurl.com/5bj5734e • 5pm Sa, 6/3.

THE MAGIC OF MIRAFLORES

Gala/concert supporting Music Academy & Sing! Children’s Choir • Music Academy campus • $1,000 • www.musicacademy.org • 5pm Sa, 6/3.

POP!

Presidio Orchard Party with quesadilla bar & aguas frescas • SB Trust for Historic Preservation • El Presidio de Santa Bárbara • $125-150 • www.sbthp.org/pop • 6-9pm Sa, 6/3.

MOSTLY BROADWAY

Broadway actor David Burnham tells stories and sings songs • Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St. • $20-75• www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Sa, 6/3.

Photo courtesy of SB Bowl

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Sunday • June 4th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CHAUCER’S AUTHOR TALK

CONTINUES / CONTINÚA

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

It’s a court case like no other — Judas Iscariot is set before a court that will determine his ultimate fate, with Mother Teresa, Sigmund Freud, and other unexpected witnesses being called to deliver testimony. Experience The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater at 7:30pm Friday, May 26th. Performances continue through June 4th. For tickets ($13-19) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

With young adult novelist P.C. Cast, Earth Called • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 4pm Su, 6/4.

MUSIC

CARL VERHEYEN ACOUSTIC BAND

Guitarist & singer-songwriter Carl Verheyen • SOhO • $30-77• www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 6/4.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUJERES MAKERS MARKET

Outdoor market of local women-owned businesses • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 6/4.

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OnSTAGE

UCSB THEATER/DANCE

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

A trial for Judas' fate • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • $1319 • 7:30pm Fr, 5/26, through 6/4.

ACTING UP FRONT 2023

Deep dive into Chekhov’s Three Sisters • Theater Dance West 1507 • Free • 7:30pm Fr, 5/26-5/27.

PARTICLE COLLIDER 2023

Students explore their creativity in playlets • UCSB Studio Theater • Free • 4:30pm Fr, 6/2. CENTER STAGE THEATER

CABARET

Love, music, and politics clash in Weimar Berlin • The Adderley School • $25-$250 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2pm & 6pm Su, 5/28 & Mo, 5/29.

ALCAZAR THEATRE

AUDITION: ANNUAL SUMMER COMEDY SERIES

Audition for upcoming comedy plays • Info: www.thealcazar.org • 6pm We, 5/31 & 6/1.

OJAI ART CENTER THEATER DISAPPEARING ACT

Spellbinding play about secrets • $24 • www.ojaiact.org • Through 5/28.

Photo by Jeff Liang

“Now and in the future, nothing is or will be more valuable than pristine watersheds and abundant, pure water supplies.”

– Brock Dolman

Friday, June 2nd, 7 pm

The Arlington Theatre

Bringing Back Our Wetland

GOODBYE, SNOWBALL

Screening of film about US political landscape; followed by Dreaming and Reframing Abolition Workshop with Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Rasel Ahme • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater/Lounge • 11am Fr, 5/26.

YELLOW ROSE

Film about a Filipino teen trying to make her mark on country music • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater • Free • 6pm We, 5/31.

WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS

Political satire about Nixon presidency; followed by talk with director/ executive producer David Mandel • UCSB Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Th, 6/1.

BRINGING BACK OUR WETLAND

Documentary about restoration of upper Devereux Slough; panel discussion • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2rx9j7tx • 7pm Th, 6/1.

TÁR

A conductor’s downfall and dark past; followed by talk with director Todd Field • UCSB Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2pm Sa, 6/3.

DON GIOVANNI

Met Opera’s performance of Mozart’s tragicomedy • Music Academy, Hahn Hall • $28 • www.musicacademy.org • 2pm Su, 6/4.

Existing-Home Sales in Sharp Decline

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

ISAID LAST WEEK THAT HIGHER NEW HOME SALES AND RISING HOMEBUILDERS’ OPTIMISM foretell a strong summer sales season if builders and existing-home inventories don’t run out of housing stock.

The problem is not enough existing homes are for sale, hence the below-normal inventory of total homes for sale, which has spurred new-home construction. We know there is a tremendous housing shortage.

Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops – slid 3.4 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.28 million in April. Year-over-year, sales slumped 23.2 percent (down from 5.57 million in April 2022).

That’s a shortfall of more than one million existing homes

sold in one year.

Calculated Risk’s Bill McBride reported last week that private residential construction spending was down 10.0 percent annually. Non-residential spending is up 21.3 percent year-over-year (i.e., apartments) and public construction spending is up 15.0 percent year-over-year, which is keeping the real estate industry barely alive.

The Calculated Risk graph tells us why. As interest rates rose home sales declined. The sharp rise in interest mirrors the sharp decline in sales over the same period—beginning January 2022 when everyone knew the Fed was in earnest about suppressing inflation.

There are 1.675 million units under construction, reports McBride, just 35 thousand below the all-time record of 1.710 million set in October 2022.

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Of these, there are currently 977 thousand multi-family units under construction. This is the highest level since September 1973, and close to the record of 994 thousand in 1973 (being built for the baby-boom generation).

1.0 percent from one year ago (1.03 million), says the NAR. Unsold inventory sits at a 2.9-month supply at the current sales pace, up from 2.6 months in March and 2.2 months in April 2022, still much too low to satisfy the surging demand for more housing.

By Harlan Green

The Econbrowser blog puts out an interesting graph that shows what is keeping economic growth from collapsing into recession territory. It’s the rising NFP (nonfarm payroll) number coupled with a surge in industrial production. Two other sectors that the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) business cycle dating committee scrutinizes to call a recession—personal income, consumption, and Mfg. & trade sales—have stalled.

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deadline and are deemed reliable. They do not constitute a commitment to lend

For multi-family, construction delays are a significant factor because of supply shortages, such as for electrical equipment. The completion of these units should help to lower rents, which puts downward pressure on inflation. Rents comprise a large part of the retail inflation numbers.

“Home sales are bouncing back and forth but remain above recent cyclical lows,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “The combination of job gains, limited inventory, and fluctuating mortgage rates over the last several months have created an environment of push-pull housing demand.”

Total housing inventory registered at the end of April was 1.04 million units, up 7.2 percent from March and

This gives a better picture of how much damage to economic growth, and to the housing industry, has been caused by the Fed’s battle with inflation; and what signs to look for in coming months of further declines that might trigger a recession call.

Harlan Green © 2023 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Corporation/Limited Liability Company is/are doing business as LEAP: LEARN. ENGAGE. ADVOCATE. PARTNER at 6842 Phelps Road, Goleta, CA 93117. ISLA VISTA YOUTH PROJECTS, INC at 6842 Phelps Road, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 24, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001061. Published May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as AJ’S PEST CONTROL at 1129 E Bell Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. ABIMAEL J EVANS at 1129 E Bell Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 17, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20230001010. Published May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as ZOOM PO’ ARE OR at 427 W Islay St Apt 22, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. MAHDI A MUBASHSHIR at 427 W Islay St Apt 22, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 21, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20230001043. Published May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2023.

MARK GERARD REDMOND

224 W. De La Guerra #B Santa, Barbara, CA 93101

MARK GERARD REDMOND, IN PRO PER

Superior Court of the State of California County of Santa Barbara

MARK GERARD REDMOND ) CASE NO. 23CV00925 Plaintiff / Petitioner ) ) ORDER AFTER EX PARTE

APPLICATION FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS

BENJAMIN MATER )

Defendant/Respondent )

A SUMMONS TO APPEAR: CASE NUMBER: 23CV00925 1. Petitioner MARK GERARD REDMOND filed a petition with this court for a SUMMONS TO APPEAR. On reading the filings and evidence consisting of plaintiff’s application and declaration for this order and the affidavit(s), declarations(s), or certificates(s) of Name(s) of people whose declaration(s) you attached to your application, and it satisfactorily appearing to me therefrom Defendant Benjamin Mater, hereinafter referred to as “defendant” cannot with reasonable diligence be served in any other manner specified in Sections 415.10 through 415.40 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and that the defendant is a necessary party to this action.

IT IS ORDERED that the summons be served by publication in Voice Magazine, a newspaper of general circulation published in Santa Barbara County, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give defendant actual notice of the action, and the publication be made once a week for four successive weeks.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the summons, a copy of the complaint, and a copy of this order be forthwith mailed to defendant if his/her address is ascertained before expiration of the time herein prescribed for publication of summons.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/05/2023; Time: 8:30 am; Dept.: 9; 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 SUMMONS 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: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 04/26/2023 /s/: Carol Huber, Commissioner of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV00925 Pub Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023. Dated 04/26/2023.

– Bonded & Insured BillJDalziel@gmail.com www.idareproductions.com

/s/ Carol Huber Judicial Officer / Commissioner

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE––CHANGE

OF NAME CASE NUMBER

: 23CV01597

1. Petitioner (name of each): JARED ANTHONY COLLINS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: JARED ANTHONY COLLINS to proposed name JACOB ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ. 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: 06/21/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; 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-mycourt.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: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county (specify paper): VOICE MAGAZINE.

Date: 05/02/2023 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV01597 Pub Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2023

SB Botanic Garden and CA Native Plant Society Discover Only Known Population of Rare Plant

AN EXCITING LOCAL DISCOVERY has resulted in the capturing of the only photos of living Santa Ynez groundstar plants. Found earlier this month by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the native plant species had not been documented in close to 30 years. Yet thanks to the hard work of local and state botanists, the plant’s only known population has been discovered on Vandenberg Space Force Base.

“It was a true joy to find and observe the Santa Ynez groundstar in nature,” said Dr. Matt Guilliams, the Botanic Garden’s Ken & Shirley Tucker Systematist and Clifton Smith Herbarium Curator. “The plants are quite small and easily go unnoticed most of the year. We look forward to continuing to search for new populations of this rare plant so we can study and learn more about its role in nature and how best to protect it.”

Prior to this find, the Santa Ynez groundstar (Ancistrocarphus keilii, CRPR 1B.1) was known only from very old records and one or two occurrences. It was originally described as a new species in 2004 from analysis of dried specimens. By piecing together details from these dated documentations, a team comprised of CNPS and Botanic Garden scientists were able to obtain permits to search areas on Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) where the plant was recorded having existed.

Project collaborators included Dr. Guilliams; CNPS Rare Plant Program Manager Kristen Nelson; Botanic Garden Rare Plant Techs Sean Carson and Kevin Mason; and Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands Lead Botanist Dr. Sarah DeGroot. The search was coordinated with VSFB Botanist Luanne Lum, with location information being provided by Botanic Garden research associate Dr. Dieter Wilken, who was previously the only person to have seen the Santa Ynez groundstar since it was recognized as a distinct species.

According to a report by NatureServe, 34 percent of plants across the United States are at risk for extinction, with California plants facing the most risk. By working to update plant occurrence data, scientists can better understand the status of various species and improve conservation efforts.

“Plants such as this are or could be on the brink of extinction and we can only confidently say they are doing okay once we get eyes on the ground and find them,” said CNPS Rare Plant Program Director Aaron Sims. “Even though this species has been found, the population is extremely limited, and it’s important that land use changes do not occur.”

New specimens of the Santa Ynez groundstar were collected for deposit at four herbaria, including the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Hoover Herbarium at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California Botanic Garden Herbarium, and the herbarium at VSFB.

Visit www.cnps.org/rare-plants and www.sbbotanicgarden.org

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria to Host

The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon

REMEMBRANCE AND JOY will drive Compassionate Care of Carpinteria’s The Light Shines Ahead luncheon, to be held from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Wednesday, May 31st at the Rincon Beach Club. Guests will be able support CCC in the name of their loved ones. The nonprofit currently brings free programming and services to adults, children and seniors who are struggling with grief or life-threatening illness. Guests are also invited to bring a photograph of their loved ones.

Guest speakers will include Beth Cox and Virginia Benson Wigle. Cox has been involved with Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) and Domestic Violence Solutions in addition to giving back through talks and philanthropy. Wigle launched a storytelling online site called “Our Story” after losing her husband. She also founded the Starfish Connection, a nonprofit organization offering grants to individuals in need of financial assistance.

www.CompassionateCareofCarpinteria.org

2023 NOMINATION

FORM:

Santa Barbara Beautiful Annual Awards

Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in six categories for their 59th Annual Awards program which takes place on October 1, 2023.

Save the Date: October 1st Rooted in Beauty

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.

Cape Chestnut in bloom

NOMINATION:

2023 AWARD CATEGORIES

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

2. Architectural Feature ~ (one feature only) ie: Fountain, Decorative Tile, Stonework, Ironwork, Rock Formation, Gate, Tower... be specific...

3. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood? Any sustainable building/landscaping elements?

4. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre) ~ How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood? Any sustainable building/landscaping elements?

5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs, Mixed Use): How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood, community? What sustainable elements were incorporated?

6. Commercial Sign ~ Materials used, unique creative design, effectiveness.

ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:

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

• Completed projects within the limits of Ortega Ridge Road to Turnpike Road.

• Properties within ZIP CODES: 93101

HOW TO ENTER:

93103

• EMAIL to: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com

93105

93108

93109

93110

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

• ON-LINE visit: www.sbbeautiful.org

• NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, MAY 26, 2023

QUESTIONS?

Email: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com Learn more about Santa Barbara Beautiful at: www.sbbeautiful.org

June 2, 2023

Photo Kristen Nelson

The Santa Ynez groundstar with a penny for scale

Tree-of-the-Month,

May 2023

Cape Chestnut

Calodendrum capense

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

THE CAPE CHESTNUT is one of the loveliest flowering trees seen in our area. In late spring and early summer, its spikes of vibrant pink flowers can cover the entire tree canopy. Even though it has been planted in Santa Barbara since the late 1800s, there are relatively few now available for public viewing.

Cape Chestnut is a small- to medium-sized tree with a height and spread of 25 to 40 feet. It is deciduous or semi-deciduous, depending on the weather and the location. Its rounded crown provides a dense canopy covered with glossy dark green leaves (2- to 9- inches long and 1- to 4-inches wide), ovate to elliptical in shape, with smooth edges.

Once the tree is adorned with its foliage, its flowers emerge in a spectacular floral display from May through July. The lightly fragrant flowers are clustered in upright panicles at the ends of the branches. Each flower has five light pink to rose pink sepals (modified leaves) that look like radiating petals (up to 2 inches

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across). In addition, there are five petal-like upright stamens (male parts of the flower) that are pale pink with red or maroon-colored dots. Each flower is “perfect,” which means it holds both male and female reproductive parts. Bees are wildly attracted to the bounty of pollen and nectar provided by a Cape Chestnut in full flower; the air will buzz loudly with their activity.

After pollination, the pistils (female parts of the flower) develop to produce fruit capsules (2- inches in diameter). The capsules have five lobes and a distinctively knobby surface. When newly formed, these capsules are bright greenwith age, they turn brown; at maturity, each lobe splits open to disperse shiny black seeds (up to ½-inch in diameter).

The smooth bark is light gray in color, which is a sharp contrast under its deep green foliage.

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Its common names, “Cape Chestnut” and “Wild Chestnut,” were given to it by British naturalist and explorer, William Burchell (17811863), because its flowers and fruit capsules resembled the Horse Chestnut, although it is, in fact, not closely related to true chestnuts.

Actually, the Cape Chestnut is in the Citrus (Rutaceae) plant family. The botanical name for the Cape Chestnut is Calodendrum capense The genus name, Calodendrum, is derived from the combination of the Greek words “kalos” (meaning “beautiful”) and “dendron” (meaning tree”). The name Calodendrum was given by the Swedish naturalist, Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828), who is known as the father of South African botany. The specific epithet, capense, is from Latin, and means “from the Cape”, referring to its native habitat.

magical powers to bestow skill and luck on humans.

Cape Chestnut seeds are harvested and processed for their oil, known as Yangu oil, which is used for sun protection and for the preparation of soaps, skin care products, and cosmetics. The leaves have translucent oil-bearing glands; this leaf oil is used to make pharmaceuticals, including one to treat glaucoma. The wood is hard, yet surprisingly easy to work with, thereby making it extremely useful for tools, furniture, and planks. The bark is used as an ingredient for skin conditions in traditional medicine.

Cape Chestnut should be planted in full sun and protected from wind and direct coastal exposure. It can grow in a variety of soils but does best in deep loam. It will require some irrigation during the dry season and during droughts. When young, it is frost-sensitive; when mature, it can survive temperatures of 20 degrees F. It is not susceptible to any serious insect predation or plant diseases. It requires little maintenance, other than occasional minor pruning. It can take five to seven years from planting to begin flowering.

Cape Chestnut can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Fresh seeds planted in late summer (just after they first drop) can germinate in ten to 40 days. Older seeds will take longer to germinate. Cuttings should be taken in spring, treated with rooting hormone, and provided with misting and bottom heat.

For the time being, local propagation may be the only way to obtain Cape Chestnut trees in our area, because shipment of potted trees is currently restricted by order of the California State Food and Agriculture Department. The problem is that, since Cape Chestnut is in the Citrus family, it is a potential host to the Asian Citrus Psyllid, a leaf-sap-sucking insect that can carry the bacterium for Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, also known as “citrus greening disease”. This disease detrimentally affects citrus fruit so that it stays green and never ripens. More importantly, in three to five years, it will kill certain species of citrus, primarily oranges. While Cape Chestnut itself is not affected by HLB, it still is subject to onerous quarantine orders prohibiting shipment out of California counties; therefore, it is unlikely to be found in our local nurseries, unless they propagate Cape Chestnut on their own premises.

Though rare and somewhat difficult to procure in our area, Cape Chestnut is a magnificent flowering tree and makes a stunning ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and commercial landscapes. It would be well worth your effort to source one to plant out.

Playing in the Sand by Pamela Benham

Participating Artists: Adria A. Abraham, Andrea Anderson, Sophia Beccue, Pamela Benham, Danuta Bennett, Bruce Berlow, Jim Bess, Nadya Brown, Merith Cosden, Duane Dammeyer, Joanne Duby, Stan Evenson, Tricia Evenson, Elizabeth “Besty” Gallery, Rosemarie C. Gebhart, Louise Gerber, Mary Gold, Bay Hallowell, Patricia Heller, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Barbara Cronin Hershberg, Francine Kirsch, Brian Kulman, Skip Lau, Lizabeth Madal, Ralph Allen Massey, Albert McCurdy, Charlene McGinnis, Marilyn McRae, Jo Merit, Kerry Methner, João Pedro Oliveira, Janet Parrish, Patricia Post, Tom Post, Susan Price, Edward Rodgers, Martha Shilliday, Martha Shilliday, Marianna Tuchscherer, Judith Villa, Debbie Watts, Joyce Wilson

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat & Sun 1 to

The Cape Chestnut is native to Africa, in a wide range covering the band of coastal forest stretching from the southern Cape region of South Africa up to the highlands of Kenya and Ethiopia. It is well adapted to the Mediterranean climate found in the Cape and in Santa Barbara, as well as to the tropical and subtropical climates of its other native areas.

The aboriginal peoples of Africa believe Cape Chestnut seeds have

Mature Cape Chestnuts can be seen in several locations in our community as street trees: on Portofino Way, and one on Calle De Los Amigos in Hidden Valley; and two trees on the grounds of UCSB, one near the southeast corner of Hollister Avenue and San Marcos Road.

Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose mission includes increasing public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets.

Those who wish to honor a special someone can do so with a commemorative marker that will be installed at the base of an existing street tree in the City of Santa Barbara. There are plenty of trees from which to choose! Application forms are available at www.sbbeautiful.org

Photos by David Gress

Cape Chestnut in bloom

Cape Chestnut Flowers

Cape Chestnut Seed Capsule

The Harbor Visits The Airport

By Sigrid Toye, Special

S JUNE PEEKS OVER THE HORIZON, the summer season is almost here! Cruise ships loaded with tourists are anchored offshore as passengers arrive at the Santa Barbara airport in droves. These huge floating hotels ferry tourists to Santa Barbara for a fun-filled day or two, while the airport is simply a location to enter or exit quickly. What might you ask, other than to act as a gate, do these two locations so far from one another have in common?

Emily Falke, Director of Collections and Curator at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum can answer that question. “We are indeed fortunate to directly experience the joys of living by the ocean, therefore, in the spirit of collaboration and building community, the SBMM and SBA have worked together to provide an immediate unique experience for those visiting from all over the world with the exhibit Marine Megatropolis 1974-1981, images by underwater photographer Bob Evans,” Falke explained. She added that the collaboration between travel hubs came about when, “The museum was approached a year ago by SBA about having one of our exhibits on display in the airport’s ground floor TSA overflow area. This exhibit was one I curated with Bob Evans several years ago and was waiting for opportunities to travel to other venues. Naturally we jumped that the chance to bring the exhibit to the airport!”

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

The underwater images of photographer, entrepreneur, and visionary Bob Evans serve to greet visitors to Santa Barbara and introduces the beauty of the Central Coast and all it has to offer. This exhibit includes 26 stunning images that document marine life under the oil platforms and in the Santa Barbara Channel, captured between 1974 and 1981. Evans, born in France, first became interested in diving when he was just eight years old. When his family moved to Hermosa Beach, California, he became even more entranced by marine life. Although his degree was in engineering, he quickly became committed to underwater photography and diving, logging over 5,000 hours underwater. His photographs are part of the permanent exhibits at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and the Cabrillo Marine Museum of the City of Los Angeles. In 1996, he was granted an honorary Master of Science by the Brooks Institute of Photography for his extraordinary contributions to photography, art, and science.

On my trip to SBA to view Evans’ underwater images, the photograph that most interested me was of the amazing and colorful sea life that makes its home on the pilings supporting the oil platforms. The platforms, soon to be decommissioned, are a haven for the underwater life so necessary to the marine environment. Although the environmental community is united around the importance of stopping drilling off the coast, what should happen to the oil platforms after decommissioning remains controversial. The offshore oil rigs have become inadvertent reefs for marine life, as shown in Evans’ photograph. In a state where so much coastal marine habitat has been lost to development and other human activity the fact is that these ‘manufactured’ structures provide a necessary function as reefs in a damaged and depleted marine environment. The conversation as to the plans after decommissioning continues to this day.

The Marine Megatropolis 1974-1981 exhibit will be have an official opening ceremony at 4:30pm on Tuesday, June 6th. This free event will include an opportunity for the public to meet the photographer and hear his remarks. Attendees will be able to park for free in the Airport Short and Long Term Parking Lots, located at the Terminal. Validation will be provided at the event to utilize upon exiting. Sounds like a super event – hope to see you there!

ONLINE AUCTION INCLUDES: Akris, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hermes, Loro Piana, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Louis Vuitton and many more! Plus a variety of china, crystal, tabletop & home furnishings!

Installation day at the airport saw local color arrive in the form of photos from Bob Evans’ Marine Megatropolis 1974-1981

A platform structure completely covered with marine life, photograph by Bob Evans

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Women Makers: Then, Now, Here

ALOVE

LETTER

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

TO WOMEN’S CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS,

Women Makers: Then, Now, Here is a striking visual reminder of the innumerable ways women have pioneered art in all its forms.

Opened at Clay Studio Gallery for Women’s History Month in March, the exhibition will remain open through May 31st. This gives locals and Memorial Day weekend visitors a final chance to admire the works of nearly 50 women ceramicists, including current Clay Studio members.

“In the academic world, ceramics and sculptures have tended to be very male-dominated until the last few decades,” explained Marsha Bailey, gallery committee member and curator.

“It’s one of those typical situations where women have always been there, they’ve always contributed, but their contributions have often gone unnoticed.”

Critically-acclaimed Santa Barbara ceramicist James Haggerty, who teaches at Clay Studio, first proposed the women-focused ceramics show. Joined by gallery committee chair Jean Feigenbaum-Range and an organizing committee, the group curated a show that guides viewers through the history of ceramics as it was shaped by women’s hands.

“There’s a lot of important things about the contributions women have done, especially around the turn of the century,” explained Haggerty, adding that women artists have been responsible for innovations such as the first ceramics atomizer and portable kilns.

History — especially in the art world — is an ongoing story. To express this, Women Makers: Then, Now, Here includes many local women artists who are currently creating in Clay Studio itself.

“My second objective was to show that there’s as much importance in the work being done by contemporary women as there was in the historical pieces,” shared Haggerty.

In viewing the more than 130 pieces displayed in the Clay Studio Gallery, guests take a visual journey through time. Delicate, turn-of-the-century vases rest beside dainty miniature vases and bowls by Beatrice Wood, famously known as the “Mama of Dada.”

Working clockwise around the gallery, works evolve to feature more experimental glazes, textures, and abstract forms. Instead of being limited to bowls, plates, and vases, the clay takes on a life of its own, revealing birds frozen in flight and human forms. Vibrant colors and patterns explore color theory or depict intricate flowers.

“The response we’ve gotten first is ‘wow,’ and secondly, ‘I had no idea,’” said Bailey. “That happens a lot when you have any endeavor that focuses on the accomplishments of women.”

QR codes posted beside each work invite viewers to learn more about the work and its artist’s significance, cultivating greater appreciation for women’s contributions to this timeless art form.

“My first [ceramics] teacher, on my first day, said, ‘Everything you make that comes out of the kiln, if it is unbroken, potentially will be on this planet longer than you,’” said Haggerty. “That concept really, really stuck with me.”

Open daily 9am to 5pm • 1351 Holiday Hill Road • www.claystudiosb.org

Photos courtesy of Clay Studio

Vase by Mary Pratt

Flora by Bonnie Longino Vazales

Rattle pots by Toshiko Takaezu

Five Dancing Figures by Stefani Gruenberg

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

CASA DOLORES: Battle of Puebla: “Flower Combat”~ May 31 • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

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

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Women Makers: Then, Here Now ~ May 31 • 10-4pm Daily • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: Something for Spring • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-9667939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CPC GALLERY: Garden of Pixels | David Mark Lane • By appt. • 36 E Victoria St. • joyce@cpcsb.org

CYPRESS GALLERY: Pouring My Heart Out ~ May 28 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

JO MERIT

Modernist Artist www.jomerit.com

JoMeritModern@gmail.com

VOICE Gallery

10 WEST GALLERY: Summer

Saturation ~ July 16 • 10 W

Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: A Natural Curiosity by Nadya Brown ~ Jun 3 – Aug 12 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: 2023 MFA Thesis

Exhibition: Chaotic Good ~ June 4 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

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

THE ARTS FUND: Never One Without the Other ~ June • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org • 805233-3395

ATKINSON GALLERY: Closed for summer • 805-897-3484 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

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

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

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Music is Love: Photographs from Henry Diltz / Tribute to David Crosby • May 26 ~ August 31 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: Oak Group: Celebrating the Protection of Nature ~ May 31 • 40 E Anapamu St • 805962-7653

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

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Patti Robbins: The Not “So Still” Life ~ May 31 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

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

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: Work by Pedro De La Cruz • 48 Helena Av • 2-6pm, Fri-Sat • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

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

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • Tu-Su 10-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists

• 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa 10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE

ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • TuesSun noon-5 • www.lcccasb.com

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

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Palette to Palate ~ June 4 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Less Can Be More ~ Jun 11 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Tom Wesselmann, Ross Bleckner, Donald Baechler • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

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

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SANTA BARBARA: Sarah Rosalena: Pointing Star; Diego Melgoza and Marisa de la Peña; David Horvitz: Seaea ~ Jul 30 • 653 Paseo Nuevo.

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT

EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

MY PET RAM: Windward: Ida Badal and Ryan Nord Kitchen ~ June 25 • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com

OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, The Exhibition ~ May 26-Sept 4 • 22o1 Laguna St • www.sboldmission.org

Art | Arte CONTINUED:

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Rooted and Reaching: by Rick Drake, Kerri Hedden, and Tom Henderson ~ May 28 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.Palmloft.com

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

Art Events Eventos de Arte

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION • View magnificent projection of Michaelangelo’s masterpiece • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free-$25 • www.santabarbaramission.org • 9:30am5pm Fr, 5/26; daily through 9/4.

Send your art openings, receptions, and events to Editor@VoiceSB.com to be included in this free listing.

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAMS, VIRTUAL EXHIBITS • 805-260-6705 • WWW.SBARTWORKS.ORG

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

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: At the Edge • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-6824726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community; Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community

I MADONNARI STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL • Chalk paintings, live music, Italian market, and more • Children’s Creative Project • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free • All day Sa, 5/27, 5/28, & 5/29.

OPENING RECEPTION: A NATURAL CURIOSITY

• View solo exhibition of oil paintings by Nadya Brown • Architectural Fdn of SB Gallery, 229 #. Victoria St. • Free • 5-7pm Fr, 6/2.

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

Envía tus inauguraciones de arte, recepciones, y eventos a Editor@VoiceSB.com para ser incluido en este listado gratuito.

july 2023 call for entries:

Submissions are open for VOICE Gallery’s July 2023 exhibition:

Midsummer: Santa Barbara

To participate:

Email up to three entries to artcall@voicesb.art by June 24th

• Label Image with Artist Name, Title

• Include in the email: Artist name, title, material, dimensions, price

• Entry fee for accepted admissions: $40–1st; $35–2nd, $30–3rd piece.

• All artwork must be wired or pedestal ready. No sawtooth hangers.

• Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.

•Art Drop Off: Accepted art will be dropped off 10am-noon, July 1st.

• Exhibition Dates: July 3rd to 30th, 2023

Receptions: 1st Thursday reception will take place July 6th from 5 to 8pm

3rd Friday Artwalk will take place July 21st from 5 to 8pm

~ June; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

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

The Luscious Landscapes of Adam Lickso

Adam Licsko’s first Santa Barbara exhibition has opened at Silo 118 with ten new paintings, on view through June 30th.

Licsko is known for his unique minimalist style which attracted an international following and critical acclaim soon after he started exhibiting. This exhibition includes his “luscious landscapes, nightscapes, and vineyards.”

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Lyonel Feininger/ Andreas Feininger: The Modern Sea, The Modern City; Stillness ~ June 18; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Drawn by a Lady: Early Women Illustrators ~ July 2; Butterflies Alives! ~ Sept 4; Mineral exhibition ~ ongoing • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

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

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: SBVA Featured Artists Exhibition ~ May 30 • 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SILO 118: Adam Licsko & Brian Kuhlmann ~ June 30 • 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: May Flowers ~ May 31; Recent Acquisitions ~ June 26; Robin Gowen: Last Shadow & First Light ~ May 26 - Jul 24 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

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

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

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

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Purple Tango: Local Artists ~ May 30; Abstract Is Everything! An Abstract Art Collective exhibition ~ Jun 1-29 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 9:30-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa & Su • 805965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Rick Delanty & Ray Hunter & Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

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

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Mixed Up: 2023 Tri-County Juried Exhibition ~ June 17 • 805-565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives ~ Sept 4 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Juried and curated by Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD

Rolling Vines, Oil on Canvas by Adam Lickso

Keeping California’s oil in the ground will improve health but affect jobs

By Harrison Tasoff

The UC Santa Barbara Current

AS SOCIETY RECKONS WITH CLIMATE CHANGE, there’s a growing call to keep fossil fuels right where they are, in the ground. But the impact of curtailing oil production will depend on the policies we implement to achieve this.

An interdisciplinary team of researchers investigated the carbon emissions, labor and health implications of several policies to reduce oil extraction, with a special focus on how the effects vary across different communities in California. Their results, published in Nature Energy, illustrate the tradeoffs between different strategies. For instance, models banning oil extraction near communities produced greater health benefits across the state, but they also led to more job losses, with disadvantaged communities feeling about one third of both the costs and the benefits.

With a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is currently implementing some of the world’s most ambitious climate policies. As the country’s seventh largest oilproducing state and the world’s fifth largest economy, California provides a unique setting to study supply-side decarbonization policies. It already has a carbon cap-andtrade program and is currently debating a setback policy that would ban new oil production near communities.

Many considerations

Petroleum production is a multifaceted endeavor. The greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are the main driver of climate change. Extracting these resources also emits CO2 into the environment, in addition to air pollution and toxic substances. Any policies seeking to curb oil production will affect people for better and worse. The industry employed 25,000 Californians in 2019, and provides tax revenue to local governments. “Our analysis is trying to quantify what those tradeoffs look like as the state considers different policies,” said co-author Kyle Meng, an associate professor in UC Santa Barbara’s economics department and the Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management.

Kyle Meng is an environmental and resource economist with training in engineering and atmospheric physics in the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Department of Economics. He studies the consequences of environmental policies in terms of their efficacy, equity, and efficiency.

“We’re taking traditionally climatefocused policies and comparing them along local impacts, health benefits and

employment costs,” added co-lead author Paige Weber, an environmental economist at UNC Chapel Hill, previously an emLab post-doc.

The authors developed a framework to analyze the impact of three policies: an excise tax (paid per barrel); a carbon tax (paid per ton emitted); and setbacks at 1000 feet, 2500 feet, and one mile. Taxes increase the cost of production, curbing activity and driving down emissions. Setbacks essentially ban extraction in areas where people live. In a previous study, the authors found that production decreases because it might not be economical to drill somewhere else.

To compare between the policies, each setback distance had a corresponding excise and carbon tax level that achieved the same emissions target in 2045.

The authors started with a suite of models to predict oil production in California. Using historical data and economic theory, the team attempted to answer the following questions: Will they drill here? How much will a well produce? When will it shut down?

Our analysis shows that costs and benefits can be borne by the same communities

The researchers then modeled the health impacts of oil production emissions as they spread across California’s communities. Finally, they modeled the outcome that each policy would have on jobs and worker compensation. The authors were especially curious how these effects fell on people living in areas that meet California’s definition of a disadvantaged community.

They calibrated the health and labor consequences of each policy based on its ability to reduce carbon. “We ask, for the same greenhouse gas reduction, which policy has greater health benefits and fewer labor costs, and how are these benefits and costs distributed?” Meng explained.

Always a tradeoff

Setbacks offered the greatest air-quality improvements, especially to disadvantaged communities. If you move oil production away from where people live, they’ll see health benefits. But there was a surprising tradeoff. When oil production is close to communities, so are the jobs it offers.

“The same communities that benefit from cleaner air are also those facing labor market consequences,” Meng said.

During policy discussions, there’s often disagreement between groups highlighting the health impact of oil production and those focused on the employment benefits.

“They’re often pitched as separate camps,” Meng continued. “But our analysis shows that costs and benefits can be borne by the same communities.”

California currently has no setback restrictions, so oil production can occur in the middle of neighborhoods.

Carbon and excise taxes both work by raising production costs, but the two policies target different oilfields. An excise tax eliminates the most expensive operations first, and falls roughly in the middle in terms of job and health implications.

“The cheapest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would be with a carbon tax because it goes after the most carbonintensive oil extractors first,” Weber said. But since it takes the smallest number of wells out of production per ton of carbon emissions reduced, a carbon tax offers the lowest total health benefits, while also leading to the lowest job losses.

The authors believe their estimates of the health impacts are conservative. They focused solely on premature mortality, as other health impacts are more difficult to quantify. As a result, any action will likely improve the health of Californians more than what the study lays out.

Similarly, the researchers expect they overestimated the labor impacts because their framework doesn’t account for the possibility of re-employment. It assumes that every job lost results in unemployment.

The path forward

By 2045, California aims to reduce emissions in the transportation sector by 90% compared with 2019. And the Golden State is looking to many policies to achieve this.

“It’s a hotly debated issue right now because the governor just signed a law banning new oil drilling near communities,” said co-lead author Ranjit Deshmukh, an assistant professor in UC Santa Barbara’s Environmental Studies Program. The oil industry quickly circumvented this action by collecting enough signatures to place a referendum on the next ballot.

Ranjit Deshmukh’s research lies at the intersection of energy, environment, and economics, specifically in low-carbon energy

systems, clean energy access, and electricity markets.

“Unfortunately, even the largest setback distance did not reach the state’s greenhouse gas reduction target,” Weber said. “So, you’d need to combine a setback with another policy.”

The state currently has no plans to use an excise tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil extraction, the authors said. On the other hand, the state’s cap-andtrade program functions much like a carbon tax. The only difference is that the market finds a price based on the cap, rather than it being set by the government. That said, the cap-and-trade program spans many sectors in the state, not just fossil fuel extraction.

This paper captured employment and health impacts on a much finer resolution than previous studies. Looking at, say, county averages for health benefits can be misleading, the researchers explained. Consider Los Angeles county: There’s a lot of variation between people living in Compton and Hollywood, or Long Beach and Lancaster. “A much finer resolution analysis is needed to accurately answer the question of how different communities bear the costs or get the benefits of this oil phase-out,” Deshmukh said.

The empirical aspect of their framework was also an innovation. Most other studies used only engineering models to forecast production. Using detailed historical extraction data gave the authors more confidence in the accuracy of their projections.

The team has begun similar work investigating the health and labor impacts of phasing out oil refining in California. And they plan to extend their analysis on petroleum production to the rest of the country. They hope their work will guide policymakers towards an effective, equitable solution for curbing fossil fuel extraction. One that maximizes its benefits while reducing its drawbacks.”

Photo by iStock

California currently has no setback restrictions, so oil production can occur in the middle of neighborhoods like Signal Hill, in Los Angeles.

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