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Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics - Bridge Clinic

“Everybody should have Narcan in their pocket.” – William Paule, MD

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

WITH “GENIUS SKILLS AND GENUINE COMPASSION,”

according patient accolades, Dr. William Paule, a specialist in Treatment of Substance Use Disorder, is part of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Bridge Clinic.

The Bridge Clinic offers treatment at no cost or low cost at a facility that is right in our back yard. With wit, a sense of humor and a sparkle in his eye, he’s found stayed the course in a challenging field for the last five years at SBNC.

Dr. Paule earned a BA in Psychology, University of Southern California and went on to earn a MD, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Colorado, Denver. He took time out to share his thoughts and experience helping people with substance use disorder, and in particular opioids, with VOICE readers.

VOICE: How did you first get into medicine?

Dr. William Paule: My dad worked at USC. He was one of the early electron microscopists. You can see molecules with these things. When I was little, my bed stories were about cells and how the arteries work and things like that.

V: What cemented your interest?

Dr. Paule: I felt like people were having problems, and then I could fix them. There are solutions out there if you can just figure out what they are.

I ended up graduating from USC. And I went to USC for medical school because that’s where my dad taught for 40 years, and he was actually at my anatomy table.

V: At your anatomy table, not on?

Dr. Paule: He was one of the teachers in the gross anatomy class I took. Although later he signed up for the donor thing. So when he did pass, he got to teach another generation of medical students posthumously; he was a committed teacher.

V: What’s the biggest misconception about substance use disorder?

Dr. Paule: Many people still think that it’s a moral failing. And that if the patient

wasn’t mentally weak, they wouldn’t have this problem. But that’s not the way these substances work. It doesn’t matter who you are.

V: Why do people need to know about the Bridge Clinic?

Dr. Paule: Lots of people are not getting treatment. And there’s treatment available for substance use disorder regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. We know how to treat it. It’s something very difficult to get over on your own. Medically assisted treatment helps in this cycle.

V: Why do you choose to work at the Neighborhood Clinics?

Dr. Paule: I like the mission that SBNC fulfills, as an essential part of the safety net in Santa Barbara. I’m very proud to be a part of that. Because every single day I’ve got successes with people, every single day people are making big changes in their lives.

V: It’s also a very challenging field.

Dr. Paule: We lose people all the time too. It’s a lethal disease, with a high degree of lethality. And that’s very sad.

V: Where do you find your strength to keep going?

Dr. Paule: Just knowing that I have to be patient. A lot of the work in this field is just being patient, waiting until the right moment strikes. The main treatment is, “Just keep quitting.” That’s why they call it one day at a time. We’re going to quit for today. Because there is no future. There’s no past. These aren’t real things. The only real thing is the present.

V: What do you want the readers to know?

stabilization and when people are shocked into awareness of how severe their condition is, how life-threatening. We’re across the street from the hospital so that we can be available to anyone that’s come to that awareness. And we have availability on a walk-in basis.

What stops people from getting assistance?

Dr. Paule: Once the window closes and they’re back with their substance, it’s harder to seek help. They’re in this cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, trying to find more drugs or more alcohol and trying to find money to pay for it. They’re busy. It’s a very chaotic life, when you’re always either intoxicated or else recovering from being intoxicated.

V: It must be very rewarding when you’re helping somebody.

Dr. Paule: Lots of people get better, and it’s fun to watch that.

And we can help with all the comorbidities that go along with it, like not having a place to live, not being stable enough to have a regular job, not having food security or health insurance.

V: Do you take patients without insurance?

Dr. Paule: We take everybody regardless of ability to pay. We don’t have any barriers.

V: What other abuse disorders do you work with?

Dr. Paule: It’s mostly alcohol, opioids, including fentanyl. It was mostly alcohol until the early 2000s. And then opioids have gradually caught up and even surpassed alcohol.

live in a perfect, not risky environment, your chance of relapse is very low.

V: The environment is key?

Dr. Paule: The most important thing with reducing risk of relapse is control of the environment. If you put somebody back into an environment where everybody else is using, they’re more likely to relapse, with or without medications.

The person needs to change their life so they’re not exposed to the same kinds of environments that are associated in their mind with, use of, substance.

So that normally means joining a 12-step group where they develop a community of other sober people so that they can have support from friends who also understand the condition.

V: How do you think Santa Barbara is doing with using the opioids settlement funding?

Dr. Paule: I think Santa Barbara is doing fantastic. The sheriff decided that every cop’s going to carry Narcan. They have an opioid task force that I sit in on, when I am not seeing patients.

Everybody should have Narcan in their pocket. Every person that comes into my office, they’ve all got it. They’ve all pretty much given it to somebody.

V: How do you know when somebody is going through an overdose?

Dr. Paule: Narcan is the antidote to opioids. If you see someone that doesn’t seem like they’re alert and can’t wake them up. Do you think there’s a chance that they used opioids? Then, squirt some Narcan up their nose. It’s not going to hurt anything. If they don’t wake up, squirt some more. Call 911 because Narcan wears off. They still have to go to the ER, no matter what.

V: Does the Bridge Clinic have room for growth?

Dr. Paule: There are always more people that we can help. Appointments might be a few weeks out, but we can always take walk-ins in extreme situations.

Dr. Paule: It doesn’t matter if you’ve never had a substance use disorder. You’re still at risk in the wrong set of circumstances. Every single person’s at risk. It doesn’t matter who you are or how well you’ve done in life. It comes back down to that single moment. For this single moment, I’m not taking Fentanyl. That’s as far as it goes.

V: Why is the Bridge clinic located near the Emergency Room?

Dr. Paule: Because with treatment for this condition, there’s a window of time between an event that requires an emergency

Around here we also have benzodiazepines, stimulants, and a lot of methamphetamine still. It wrecks people’s lives, it often causes permanent hallucinations.

V: Have you seen any one system that works in parallel to medically assisted treatment?

Dr. Paule: I haven’t seen one particular approach that works better than another. It’s very individual based on what that person is.

For example, with opiates you can take Suboxone and not have cravings and not have withdrawals. And maybe, if you already

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic SBNC was formed in 1998 with the merging of the Carrillo Clinic (born as the Freedom Clinic, in 1971), and the Westside Clinic (1973). Currently they operate eight clinics and two mobile clinics in Santa Barbara County, including four medical clinics, two dental clinics, a bridge clinic, and health promotion services. www.sbclinics.org

William Paule, MD

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

A memoir by George Thurlow

A Quick Flight To El Salvador Can Last A Lifetime

By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE

EMOTIONS DRIVEN LIKE A SHIP IN A STORM, George Thurlow’s memoir El Salvador: Blood on All Our Hands leads readers through the jungle of civil war in Central America’s smallest and poorest country, El Salvador.

Thurlow, a life long journalist, had his professional metal tested and tempered for life when he was shot on his second day in El Salvador and his driver Gilberto Moran died during the ambush, in 1981.

“In the Camino Real bar, all these fears and bravery were put on display as journalists drank hard and late. The idea was to anesthetize ourselves in order to face another day of shock and depravity. I was beginning to learn. War correspondents end up writing their colleagues’ obituaries,” writes Thurlow.

Like most Central American countries, El Salvador’s government was supported by both US dollars and expertise. Thurlow clearly conveys this relationship with the factual expertise of a seasoned journalist.

journalist were hunkered down. Blood was streaming from numerous shrapnel wounds in my arm, and they turned their cameras toward me,” relates Thurlow as he punctuates his tale with the hard realities of his experiences in a war zone.

“On the side of the road, a half-dozen Salvadoran

The memoir details a life time of soul searching and literal searching for information about what happened during his stay and his connections to his driver Gilberto Moran.

“Death during the civil war in El Salvador was ubiquitous and unpredictable. It could come from a misplaced land mine or a trigger-happy checkpoint guard. It could come from a sniper or a death squad operation. For Salvadorans, it had become their way of life. For journalists, it was being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” explained Thurlow.

This memoir takes the beginnings of his journey as a journalist as he makes connections and reflections about the good people of El Salvador as friends, family, and unforgettable foes.

George Thurlow is the former publisher of the Santa Barbara Independent, has worked as a reporter, editor,

university journalism lecturer, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Affairs at his alma mater UC Santa Barbara, and now an author. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Examiner, Time magazine, the Associated Press, the Columbia Journalism Review, and numerous other magazines and newspapers.

El Salvador: Blood on All Our Hands can be found locally at Chaucers Book Store, at Amazon.com and Walmart.

Santa Barbara Invites Writers to Hone Their Craft

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

THE 51ST ANNUAL

SANTA BARBARA WRITERS

CONFERENCE is right around the corner, starting Sunday and running through June 14th, beachside at the Santa Barbara Hyatt. As usual the conference offers a lot to writers both new and old. There will be everything from the nuts and bolts of writing, with workshops, panels, one-on-one manuscript consultations, keynotes and agent appointments, to the social end of the craft, with a cocktail reception and an awards banquet to close it out on Friday.

“The Santa Barbara Writers Conference is like no other,” said Yvette Keller, (Douglas Adams’ London, Herb Lester Associates, 2022) who will moderate Thursday’s seminar on managing writing and research. “Its focus is on the immediate application of learning to a work of progress. Well beyond ‘read and critique,’ writers who choose to immerse themselves have the opportunity to update their work and re-read to determine whether a particular shift has been effectively applied.”

Memoir. How to manage writing research, what it takes to promote one’s work, and creating characters that jump off the page are also topics on deck.

Poetry also will be present, with poetry readings most nights as well as a Poet Laureate panel and a few open mic sessions midweek. Other panels of note will cover the short story, author platforms, and of course The Novel. Well known authors Zohreh Ghahremani, Antoine Wilson, Mary Otis, W. Bruce Cameron, Kimberley Troutte, Dianne Dixon, and others will attend, speak, and be available for book signings.

“As a multi year attendee,” Keller added, “I know that the familial atmosphere and breadth of content available at SBWC has hugely contributed to my success as a writer, book coach, editor, and audiobook narrator.”

This conference is as varied as the world of writing and publishing. Workshops will cover Magical Realism, Creative Nonfiction, and

And for the night owls, as writers tend to be, every night at 9pm will be ‘pirate’ sessions—a kind of free for all workshop fueled by coffee, sleep deprivation, and imagination that goes as late as they need to.

Prices to attend the whole conference or just one day range from $125 to $899, with single seminars as low as $15. Register at www.sbwriters.com/register

George Thurlow awaiting surgery in San Salvador’s Policlinca after being shot by members of the Salvadoran Treasury Police.

Photo by John Newhagen

Courtesy of Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Some of those who enjoyed 2023's Conference

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

DignityMoves Success Propelled by Partnership with Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara

AS THE DIGNITYMOVES REPRESENTATIVE FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, I am humbled by the incredible support we have had from financial donors in the Santa Barbara community who have recognized the DignityMoves model as one that could reduce homelessness and provide essential services to those in need in our communities.

It is with this in mind that I would like to extend our special appreciation to one of our early “believers” whose initial support in 2022 of $75,000 gave us credibility and much positive public attention.

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara recognized what we were attempting to do with the combination of Interim Supportive Housing Villages, land donated by the County, and extensive supportive services through our partner Good Samaritan and wanted to learn more. Their support did not come automatically by any stretch of the imagination, and their thorough team of researchers looked at all aspects of our work and early success. We were asked to speak to and present background information at their meetings and we, in turn, gave Women’s Fund members tours of our Santa Barbara Street Village facility

The model of using county land and modular construction to accelerate an otherwise laborious process, particularly in Santa Barbara, of getting new housing built was one aspect of our work that was particularly intriguing to Women’s Fund members, as well as the government, nonprofit, and philanthropic collaboration. Using donated money for construction and County money primarily for supportive services helped assure a high rate of success in moving people off the streets into permanent housing.

DignityMoves was a natural fit for the Women’s Fund whose mission is to address the critical needs of women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County. Getting unsheltered women into interim housing fits our mission very well. Since 2004, the Women’s Fund has invested over $1.9 million in providing housing assistance for our unsheltered neighbors.

The Santa Barbara Street Village was completed on time and on budget and served a substantial proportion of unsheltered women living downtown.

The childcare center for the upcoming DignityMoves family village is a core service they supported this year with a $125,000 grant that was part of a recordbreaking $1.125 million in grants to 10 local nonprofits.

The Women’s Fund has supported a series of nonprofit projects all aimed at moving our unsheltered neighbors off the streets and into permanent housing. SB ACT navigators helped identify individuals who would benefit from the DignityMoves Santa Barbara Street project. DignityMoves built the interim housing units and partnered with Good Samaritan enabling residents to become “document ready” and to move on to permanent housing. This is a model that works and can be replicated in other communities across California.

For the Women’s Fund, these grants were, and continue to be, an investment in our community. The impact of the grants is tangible and fits their model of changing lives together.

On behalf of DignityMoves and a grateful community, we thank the Women’s Fund for their vision for a better future in our communities.

Jack Lorenz

DignityMoves Regional Advancement Officer, Santa Barbara County

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A Jury of Trump’s Peers Weighs In

We asked 12 people with criminal convictions

Trump’s hush money trial.

By The Marshall Project

DONALD J. TRUMP WAS CONVICTED

LAST WEEK of falsifying records to cover up accusations of a sexual liaison with adult film actress Stormy Daniels before his 2016 presidential campaign. A jury found him guilty on all 34 counts. The former president is now among millions of Americans with criminal records.

Trump’s views on the criminal justice system have swung widely over the years. He notoriously championed the conviction of the Central Park Five. He has twice campaigned on “law and order,” securing the support of several police unions. And he signed several executive orders to “fight crime, gangs and drugs.” During his presidency, Trump styled himself as a reformer hoping to improve a broken system. He signed the First Step Act, which shortened some excessive federal prison sentences and improved prison conditions. And he pardoned many of his political allies, including former Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

As his own legal troubles mounted, Trump criticized the system as politically biased and corrupt. While opponents see politics behind Trump’s attacks on the system, the former president has highlighted a core critique echoed by millions of Americans with criminal records: It is profoundly unfair and biased. We asked a handful of currently and formerly incarcerated people — some convicted of white-collar crimes, others of violent crimes — to reflect on what his conviction means for the country and how it compares to their experiences. Many grappled with what it really means to receive a fair trial. These responses are written in their own words, but The Marshall Project has condensed some for clarity.

Ronnie Morgan

I think he needs to come to prison for a few months to see just how bad it is and get out and become president again [and] fix the prison system.

Ronnie Morgan is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey.

Donnell Genyard

In my eyes, if Trump becomes president, this verdict will make the criminal justice system worse. He has promised vengeance against it. The vengeance is for the defendants and not the victims of crime. Thus, if Trump gets elected, victims of crime will not feel comfortable talking to the administration of justice because they will feel like it’s pointless. With no confidence in the criminal justice system, crimes will be committed more frequently and witnesses will feel less compelled to cooperate with authorities. In a nutshell, a Trump vote is great for defendants but bad for victims of crime.

I think the criminal justice system has treated Trump fairly. He’s not incarcerated. I wish that I could verbally attack the administration of justice as he has. Again, if I would have done what he did, I would have been thrown in prison. Since he’s not getting that, and will be sentenced to either (1) community service or (2) probation, he will be getting “legally” a “fair” sentence.

Donnell Genyard was formerly incarcerated in New York. He is the founder of Rehabilitation Speaks, a platform that helps people affected by the system show their talent.

what they think of the verdict in

Darnell C. Butcher

My view of the justice system is that it is not fair and never has been. I think that Trump's conviction only proves that. And for the record, I am definitely not a Trump fan! The message that I think that it sends to the public is that no one is above the law. I do not think that his trial was fair. He's never been convicted before, and these are all non-violent offenses. Probation is good enough. He's still a convicted felon now. I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen next. But I can't wait to see it!

Darnell C. Butcher is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Elkton, in Ohio.

Leighton Johnson

Do you think the criminal justice system was fair to Trump?

They was way more fair to him than they would be to a Black man.

What do you think will happen next?

I’m not sure, but I certainly am not holding my breath in the hope that there will be any major changes for the hood. So I really don’t care beyond getting some glee in seeing “The Don” so-called being “held accountable.” Leighton Johnson was formerly incarcerated in Connecticut. He is an activist, mentor, teacher and nonprofit CEO for I Am The Voice of Legacy Co.

Thad Bereday

The message seems based on whatever our highly polarized electorate wants to see. For the left and Never Trumpers, it’s the vindication of what they’ve always known. For those in Trump world, it’s confirmation of his narrative that the system is irrevocably broken. For those of us in the middle, it’s a mixed message. The criminal legal system is fundamentally unfair, and Trump received the same treatment that all criminal defendants receive. On the other hand, he did engage in the alleged behavior and deserves to be held accountable. Rather than complain by adopting a victim narrative, Trump should embrace his role in his own conduct and seek a path to redemption.

Do you think the criminal justice system was fair to Trump?

No. Like many prosecutions, I think the Manhattan district attorney was highly motivated politically. But that’s nothing new. Thousands of criminal defendants receive similar unfair treatment all the time. In this sense, Trump was treated no differently than other criminal defendants and got “equal treatment” under the law.

Do you think he should get prison or probation?

I think prison should be reserved for the worst offenses. This type of misconduct certainly does not merit prison time.

Thad Bereday, a former attorney based in Tampa, Florida, was formerly incarcerated until he was pardoned by thenPresident Trump. He is the host of the Redemption Radio podcast.

Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom for his trial at the Manhattan criminal courthouse in New York on May 21, 2024. POOL PHOTO BY MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO

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November Ballot To Include 1/2 Cent Sales Tax

By Mark M. Whitehurst VOICE

AHALF CENT SALES TAX will be placed on the November ballot by the Santa Barbara City Council. The decision, which will raise $15.6 million in revenue, was made by the council to offset city budget deficits in the millions of dollars that form a trend of deficits.

“We are tasked with making tough choices… this is the correct choice,” stated Mayor Randy Rowse, just before the vote which was approved 6 to 1, with council member Alejandra Gutierrez voting no.

City finance director Keith DiMartini told the council, “while revenue is growing, expenditures are growing at a faster rate.” He said the projected deficit for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $7.1 million. DiMartini also detailed for the council the research staff had gathered in order to make a knowledgeable decision.

A survey, two dozen outreach meetings on the budget, and mailers were sent to city residents requesting their input. The survey, which took

place in early May, included 542 individuals with six in ten supporting a sales tax measure. Staff also investigated other sources of revenue such as increasing TOT tax, a real property transfer tax, and a vacancy tax. They determined the sales tax increase was the best method to raise the funds needed.

Mayor Rowse pointed out the general sales tax survey showed the lowest income districts, 1, 3, and 6 polled the highest in favor of the tax. He also said half of the revenue raised will come from visitors because the city is a destination resort.

There are three main areas of exemption to the sales tax: some food items, prescription medicine, and some medical devices.

Current transaction and use tax in other cities discussed were: Carpinteria, 9.00; Santa Maria, 8.75; Goleta, 8.75; Santa Monica, 10.25; with the City of Santa Barbara currently at 8.75.

The council discussed in great detail the ballot language and the need to prioritize housing. In the final vote the council voted to accept the staff recommendation.

San Marcos High School Dominates Competition

THE SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY (SMEA) triumphed in a Shark Tankstyle competition, showcasing exceptional talent and innovation this spring.

Students competed in the 14th Annual SBCC Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge on April 26th. During the event, teams pitched their original business ideas for the chance to win $1,000. Although the competition featured students from throughout the county, the top nine finalists were all teams from San Marcos High School.

The winners were, in 1st Place: ClipMe - $1,000 for a market maker platform that connects student-athletes and local videographers; 2nd Place: Ready, Set, Bake! - $600 for a subscription service that delivers easy-to-use baking kits to your door; and in 3rd Place: Circle - $400 for a mental health platform that offers a safe space for sharing emotional struggles.

“At SMEA, we believe that entrepreneurs are empathetic problem solvers. This year’s students demonstrated empathy and problem-solving skills unparalleled by other high school students! With these upcoming business leaders at the helm, our future looks bright!” said Graham Oleson, San Marcos Entrepreneurship Academy Director.

First Place winners of the ClipMe team.

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Fundraiser at Chase Palm Park to Raise Awareness for Special Needs

ABENEFIT FOR THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY (DSASBC), the 12th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival, will be at Chase Palm Park on the Great Meadow Saturday, June 15th. Featuring live music, entertainment, a silent auction, and lots of activities, the Buddy Walk is aimed at fostering inclusion and recognition for those with special needs and their families.

Running from 11am to 3pm, the day will highlight a ceremonial fundraising walk around Chase Palm Park. The Grace Fisher Foundation will be present, offering a dance from their Inclusive Arts Clubhouse Solstice Parade Dancers, led by Rachel Quittner, who teaches a monthly Dance Party Class. Activities will include carnival style games, a pie eating contest, potato sack races, face painting and crafts, and a raffle.

A vendor fair with informational booths will feature Home Depot, Devereux, Alpha Resource Center, AMR, among others. Attendees are encouraged to bring family, friends, blankets and chairs and contribute to the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and differently-abled individuals and their families in Santa Barbara County. Proceeds from this event allow the DSASBC to support new and expectant parents, enrichment programs, activities, parent support, and more. Registration is required to participate in the Buddy Walk & Festival and includes an event t-shirt, lunch, snacks and all activities. Register ($10-$25) online at www.dsasbc.org

Downtown Boys and Girls Club: Changes, Updates, and Plans

AN OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE PLANS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA BARBRA (BGCSB), which was formed and chartered in 1938, and has operated out of the 432 Canon Perdido location.

BGCSB has served the community by fostering and promoting the physical, social, educational, vocational, and character development of boys and girls in the Santa Barbara area. Its programs have included educational and tutoring, after school study, athletic activities, and arts and music. BGCSB operated on the east side of Santa Barbara with the goal of providing opportunities for youth who are at risk or have limited resources.

They have been instrumental in providing guidance and mentorship to youth of all ages, and its patrons have included families and teens who are particularly vulnerable and in need of direction. Alumni of the Boys and Girls Club are now influential members of the community and generously give back to

The Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes Four New Board Members

TO SUPPORT THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO’S MISSION AND DEDICATION to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, and recreation, it has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors.

MITCH AVILA is Provost at California State University Channel Islands and has three decades of experience in the CSU system at four campuses, including five years’ experience as Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University Dominguez Hills. In that role, Avila served on the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Board of Directors, where he promoted advocacy efforts for federal funding for the arts, humanities, and sciences.

SARAH BERKUS GOWER practiced as an attorney at Hollister & Brace with a focus in complex litigation for over a decade. She holds degrees from USC’s Marshall School of Business and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, as well as Certificates in ESG and Sustainability from UC Berkeley Law and Stanford Earth. Sarah served six years on the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Board of Trustees, where she played key roles in the planning and development of the “Backcountry” children’s garden. She also served as CoChair of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club Yachts of Love Charity Regatta benefitting Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care.

BOB LOONEY has been a realtor for the past 19 years following a 25-year radio career at Golden West Broadcasters, KMPC Radio in Hollywood. Earlier in his career he spent three years at Mattel as a salesman, followed by a four-year stint at Carson/Roberts Advertising as an account executive working on Mattel’s Hot Wheels campaigns. Bob has wonderful memories of growing up in Santa Barbara prior to leaving to attend the University of Utah.

the community.

Recently BGCSB and United Boys and Girls Club (United) concluded an operating agreement concerning the building and programming on Canon Perdido. United has agreed to vacate the Canon Perdido facility effective June 14, 2024, (the end of the school year).

BGCSB is currently collaborating with multiple community youth-oriented organizations to implement programs that serve the needs of the youth and teens, and to enhance the Canon Perdido facility as a strong community center and asset to the youth and teen population. BGCSB looks forward to working with these organizations and to continuing its strong and valuable connection with the Santa Barbara community as a youth organization.

As the BGCSB looks forward, they are inviting the community to join them for an open house on June 18th from 4 to 7pm, at the 432 Canon Perdido facility.

ROBYN PARKER earned a degree in Business Economics at UC Santa Barbara and worked as a Program Officer for the Hutton Parker Foundation while serving on the Foundation’s Grant Selection Committee. She currently volunteers for CASA, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara City College Alumni Association, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Bowl Education Outreach, and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. A longtime supporter of the Zoo, Parker served on the Discovery Pavilion committee, on the Board (2015–2021), and has been a member of the Zoofari Ball Committee since 2015. www.sbzoo.org

Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Welcomes Board Member Jill Felber

AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED RECORDING ARTIST AND MUSIC PROFESSOR at the UCSB has joined The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation board.

JILL FELBER is a flute recitalist, chamber musician, contemporary music specialist, and distinguished flute professor for the UC Santa Barbara’s Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Program in the Department of Music. She has held residencies in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Mexico, and Italy, to name a few. She has premiered over 500 works for the flute and has released world premiere recordings for Centaur Records, CRI, Neuma Records, BCM+D Records, and ZAWA!MUSIC.

Felber earned the Distinguished Teaching Award at UCSB and has toured the country presenting flute seminars and arranged “Fusions” of classical and non-classical melodies at conventions, flute societies, and universities. Felber holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Bowling Green State University, and taught on the faculties of Ohio University, Capital University, and Wright State University. visit pasfsb.org.

Photo by Eric Isaacs

Mitch Avila

Sarah Berkus Gower

Bob Looney

Robyn Parker

Jill Felber

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Tickets: $100.00 all inclusive

The Water is Great at the SB Surf Film Festival

By Jesse Caverly /VOICE

THE SURF WILL BE UP THIS JUNE, AS THE 4TH ANNUAL SANTA

BARBARA

SURF FILM FESTIVAL paddles into the Lobero, starting on the 7th and wrapping up with a block party on the 8th until midnight. This year’s set of films run the gamut, from shorts to documentaries, as well as a few awards to hand out and a few parties to attend.

“It has been incredible putting on a festival these last four years that brings together the community and acknowledges standout filmmakers, environmental activists, surfers, artists, and families that all have this deep profound love of the ocean!” Heidi Van Den Oever, Festival Producer, said. “This year, we’re privileged to present our inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Renny Yater, a true pioneer in surfboard shaping and a Santa Barbara legend. We’re also proud to continue our Grom Program, with a grant from the John C. Mithun Foundation Community Access Fund that highlights stand out kid surfers in the SB community, with the purpose of inspiring local youth to stay active, keep on the right track and support their peers.”

There will be plenty of action. The Grom Program features local surfer highlight reels. Aligning with the festival’s mission to protect the ocean, there is also an Environmental Program, in support of three local nonprofits: Heal the Ocean, The Surf Happens Foundation, and Surfrider Santa Barbara.

“Santa Barbara is known for some of the best waves in the world. Full Stop,” said filmmaker Heather Hudson. “Today, people come to experience the SBSFF to absorb the good vibes the Santa Barbara community has to offer. We at Heal the Ocean are a proud sponsor of this wonderful annual community event. The ocean connects us all!”

Event Sponsors

Join us for an evening at the beautiful Rancho La Patera gardens to sample appetizers, wine and beer from local restaurants, wineries and breweries, as well as a performance by the 2024 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit, musical entertainment by Tony Ybarra and dancing under the stars with Area 51. 21 & older only

Tickets https://goletahistory.org / esta-ranchera/

Silver: Kellogg Square, Teledyne Flir, The Towbes Group, Bronze: Stanton and Janice Howell, Insulate SB, Inc., Poulter Family

Benefi ting Old Spanish Days & Goleta Valley Historical Society

Goleta Valley Historical Society

Rancho La Patera & Stow House 304 Los Carneros Rd., Goleta

Films to look out for include two world premieres: The Tyler Warren Experiments and Some Like it Classic. A life-long legendary surfer and artist, Warren has been a prolific board designer; The Tyler Warren Experiments covers his passion for the art and form of surfing, from the sport itself to shaping boards to better the experience. Some Like it Classic is a unique gem, a feature length shot in 16mm, over seven years, about longboarding and hotdogging. Ranging in locations such as California, Hawaii, Mexico, and France, this is also a tribute to the 1965 surf classic, Some Like it Wet. For tickets ($56–$106), visit www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com

Courtesy of SBSFF

From Forests Above and Forests Below

The Knit Shop to Offer Crafting and Community to Downtown

By Destin Cavazos / VOICE

LOCALS CAN NOW GET IN THE LOOP with a new knitting space in downtown Santa Barbara! The Knit Shop has opened its doors in Victoria Court, located at 1221 State St in Suite 7. The arts and crafts shop on upper State provides knitting enthusiasts a place to stock up on supplies, as well as a comfortable space to learn and develop their skillset.

“I knit all the time,” admitted shop owner Brook Rademacher, who said she took up knitting shortly after moving to Santa Barbara. “The colors and textures of the yarn were so exciting and inviting, I loved the endless possibilities of this craft, and the way it brought people together. So naturally, I started teaching people to knit so i'd have people to knit with!”

Rademacher said she’s excited to provide a space for community members to come together and share their love of knitting. “I listened to knitters for a year talk about how they wanted a yarn shop in Santa Barbara, and the hole there was in our community,” she said on her inspiration behind the business. “I heard the space was coming available and jumped on it! And here we are, open and already supporting our lovely community!”

Though new to the block, the Knit Shop has already started planning to hold events and connect with the community. As part of the Santa’s Barbara’s 1st Thursday program, the shop will hold a Grand Opening on Thursday June 6th from 5 to 8pm, featuring music from keyboardist Konrad Kono and food from the Daisy. “We will also be doing a World Wide Knit in Public Day get-together on June 8, from 11am to 1pm,” Rademacher added.

In addition to offering a variety of yarn and knitting accessories, the shop also holds knit and crochet workshops, open knit hours, as well as scheduled drop-in hours for customers to get help on their own knitting projects.

30-JUNE 16 The true story of the secret romance between the real-life Alice and Prince Leopold the great-grand-uncle of Prince Harry.

BY Mark Saltzman

“I specialize in color, finding patterns that inspire you, I can help to fix a variety of mistakes, and love helping people get started.” Rademacher shared. She hopes to encourage all members of the community to explore the medium, regardless of experience. “What I hope to bring to Santa Barbara is a dynamic vibrant shop for locals and visitors to enjoy beautiful yarns, fun classes, a place to build community (and a good yarn stash!), and most of all, a fun and inviting space for people to learn, grow, and create beautiful things!”

The Knit Shop is open 11-5:30 Monday through Saturday. For classes, visit their instagram, @theknitshopsb, or email theknitshopsb@gmail.com

Brook Rademacher

Jim Fall

Margie Mays and Sam O’Byrne Photo: Zach Mendez

On the Street with John Palminteri

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri / Special to VOICE

It’s Fire Season Again

TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH: High fire season has been declared by regional fire departments in and around Santa Barbara County. More crews, aircraft, dozers and mutual aid resources will be in motion at the first sign of smoke.

Tuesday: June 4th: Vegetation fire - Jonatha Park Rd. North of Hwy 1 off Hwy 101. Santa Barbara County Fire on it.

Wednesday, June 5th: A 20’ x 40’ Encampment Fire broke out about 1:30 a.m. in Goleta. Flames and smoke were very visible to nearby residents and drivers on Hwy 101. It was in the area of 7300 Calle Real north of Storke Rd. Santa Barbara County firefighters quickly contained the fire. No injuries were reported.

Douglas Family Preserve Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH: Community meeting set for 6pm today at the Douglas Family Preserve. Plans are in place to clear non-native growth, reduce fire dangers and clear trails.

Back by Popular Demand!

MONDAY, JUNE 3RD: The Miramar Swim Raft has returned to the Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito. It is in place and open until Labor Day. The swim raft has a long time history in the area. A launch party involved students from Montecito Union School. The raft is open to the public and there is a buoy line to the shore.

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

Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews • www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

Pelicans Released

MONDAY, JUNE 3RD: The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network has released several pelicans that were treated recently after showing signs of illnesses. They were let out of remote cages late last week at Goleta Beach. Since April 23rd, the organization has admitted 116 brown pelicans. From San Francisco to San Diego, recovery centers have seen many sick pelicans, some of them showing signs of starvation.

Roundabouts

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH: The gateway to Santa Barbara from Montecito has been going through a facelift of sorts with new roundabouts. That work finished recently and it included the return of the entrance signage. Expect more signs along the way, paving and landscaping improvements going forward.

1st Responders

SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST: An impatient driver clipped the STOP sign on the side of a school bus in Santa Barbara this afternoon. There were children on the bus. No injuries took place. The driver left the scene. The CHP handles bus calls and is on it.

Venue Changes!

TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH: UC Santa Barbara changes some graduation venue sites, limits tickets to six, and advises of security checks. Graduates relaying the message to family and friends who have made plans for June 14-16.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH: ROLLOVER - Chapala St. at Sola. AMR checking two drivers and a passenger. No major injuries. Full street closure. Debris clean up underway. Two tows coming in. Santa Barbara City Fire, Police on it.

Photo by Brett Morrison

Photo by Austin

Celebrating Musical Magic: Music Academy of the West Summer Gala

By Robert F. Adams / special to VOICE

IN A TIME OF NEW BEGINNINGS FOR MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST, a resplendent fundraiser was held to benefit their programs, last week at the Mir Flores campus. The event was held mainly outdoors and enhanced by a rare appearance of the sun, warming the Italian cocktail party. A theme connected imaginative ideas about Apertivo Italiano on the Piazza ~ Spettacolo Musicale in Hahn Hall; Cena Deliziosa al Fresco in front; and Dolcetti, Caffe Digestivai deserts and coffee back just outside Hahn Hall, with a gleaming Spirio player piano at the center.

As long shadows were casting across the event spaces and garden, guests sipped elegant cocktails pre-performance made of gin and vodka based concoctions and Negroni’s with bittersweet flavors and vivid colors. All for toasting the upcoming summer Festival season. Following cocktails, guests were ushered into Hahn Hall for selections including Bach’s Prelude from Cell Suite No. 1 in G Major, cellist Joshua Roman’s original composition called Immunity, and Roman’s unique take on Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah incorporated delicate vocals as well as the accomplished notes from his cello.

The music exuded expressionistic joy, touching on profound melancholy, for an enjoyable performance integrated with an acknowledgment of Roman’s beginning performances at the Academy years ago, as well as his struggles and breakthroughs as a performer and his delightful commitment to always entertain audiences.

“The Academy provided me opportunities to play, every day, and being here opened my eyes to the love of everything ‘music,’” he related. Rewarded with a standing ovation by the appreciative audience, Roman provided a winning musical touch.

The event, far more than a standard fundraiser, welcomed a changing of the Academy’s leadership. CEO Shauna Quill took over from Scott Reed, and she warmly welcomed guests inside Hahn Hall. Quill had been involved with the Grammy award-winning New York Youth Symphony and will be an engaging leader for this important musical organization. Also mingling amongst the snappily-dressed crowd was Nate Bachhuber, the newly appointed Artistic Director.

Welcomed to the elegantly inspired dining area, guests were offered a sumptuous multi-course meal under the dusky blue sky. During the dining portion, the entertainment was provided by a variety of accomplished singer soloists, including Byron Mayes along with other instrumentalists.

Quill provided closing remarks as guests embarked to the desert area where they were tempted by gelato from wheeled carts, featuring authentic Italian flavors, as well as spoonful shots of espresso or limoncello martinis paired with Italian cookies. The wine and food experience was undeniably posh.

Attendance at this Gala will help to fund scholarships for over 130 fellows, and this summer the Academy will be providing over 3,000 Community Access tickets for the season of adventurous live performances.

Support was also garnered for the Sing! Children’s Chorus, with over 200 students immersed in the program. Lotteria (the Raffle prizes) included an Ojai Valley Escape with a stay at the Ojai Valley Inn and tickets to the 2025 Ojai Music Festival, and an original sculpture, The Fiddler, plus Studio Tour from artist Susan Read Cronin, Summer Picnics at the Music Academy featuring chamber music, and a San Ysidro Ranch Sunday Brunch for four.

The event committee deserves rounds of applause: Susan Lichtenstein & John Rokacz, Josh & Colette Ramirez, Danner & Arlo Schefler, Stephanie & Fred Shuman, Pam & Russ Strobel, and Kelly & Christine Teich. Gala Sponsors include Mary Lynnn & Warren Staley, the aforementioned Strobels and Shumans, Kathleen & Jerry Eberhardt, Val & Bob Montgomery, and the Francis Family Foundation.

The exquisite design and fare was headed up by Seasons Catering and the colorful flowers were provided from Alexis Ireland all contributing joyfully to this memorable cultural evening. The event raised $350,000 for the Academy’s variety of musical fellowships and programs and hosted over 200 guests.

See more on page 15 or visit www.musicacademy.org

Joshua Roman, Hyon Chough, MAW Board President Maurice Singer, Chloe Rogers

Courtesy of PhotosByPriscilla

President & CEO Shauna Quill, Joshua Roman, and Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber

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Gala Committee: Christine Teich and board members Kelly Teich, Danner Schefler, guest Joshua Roman, board member Susan Lichtenstein with husband John Rokacz, and Arno Schefler

Photo by Emma Matthews

Back row: Mimi Do, Tiffany DeVries, Byron Mayes, Helen Park, Marcia Swires; Front row: Donella Wilson, Melanie Horowitz, Adam Jones

Courtesy of PhotosByPriscilla

Byron Mayes

Photo by Robert F. Adams

Cellist Joshua Roman

Photo by Robert F. Adams

Anna Akut, Shauna Quill, Achok Majak

Photo by Robert F. Adams

Music Academy of the West: A Summer of Magic: June 12th to August 3rd

Distinguished Alum Returns as a Member of Takács Quartet

Quartet To Open the Performance Season with Two Concerts

By Destin Cavazos /VOICE

THE SOUND OF STRINGS WILL

FILL THE AIR when the world-renowned Takács Quartet returns to the Music Academy of the West as quartet-in-residence for the 77th Summer Season. They will perform on Wednesday, June 12th, at Hahn Hall, followed by a performance at the Lobero Theatre on Friday, June 14th, kicking off the festival that runs through August 3rd.

“The Music Academy brings together fellows, teaching artists, and the entire community of Santa Barbara, all for the love of music. Being able to engage intensively with the String Quartet Seminar fellows reminds me of my two summers as a fellow, having life-changing coachings with Peter Salaff (learned two Bartók Quartets!), Jerome Lowenthal, Ben Kamins, Tim Day, Harry Sargous, Warren Jones, Anne Epperson, and of course, the one and only Don McInnes,” shared Takács Quartet violist Richard O’Neill, a Distinguished Alumnus of the Academy.

more how much my time as a fellow helped me to become who I am today. From the sheer amount of chamber music to the public masterclasses and concerts, the Festival was and is a great way to gain performance experience. As a fellow, in the Claessyens Building where I had my lessons and chamber music rehearsals as you enter the building, there is a mural that states, ‘Vita Brevis, Ars Longa.’ As I see these words every day teaching now as a faculty member, nothing rings truer. It is a privilege to be a part of the continuum.”

ensemble. It inspires delicacy, sensitivity and adventure. The core range is smaller than that of the piano, yet its timbre allows for beauteous interplay.”

The composer said she turned to science and the natural world for inspiration.

O’Neill also expressed excitement about the upcoming concerts and revisiting his roots.

“The highlight of my year is to return to Santa Barbara, now as a member of the Takács Quartet, not only to kick off the musical festivities at the Festival, but also to return to my most special, idyllic, and nostalgic places on earth,” O’Neill related.

Since his time at the Music Academy of the West, O’Neill has released ten solo albums, performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Louvre, and earned numerous accolades as a musician. In 2021, he received the Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo Performance, making him only the second musician in history to receive this award for a viola performance. Throughout his career, O’Neill has also received the Avery Fisher Career Grant, an EMMY award, and international acclaim for his work in instrumental music.

“Looking back now I appreciate even

The Takács Quartet, now in its 48th season, also features Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes (violin), and András Fejér (cello). Since its formation at the Franz Liszt academy in 1975, the quartet has received worldwide recognition, recorded over 50 albums, and performed alongside celebrities like Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. First awarded the Critics’ Prize in 1977 at the International String Quartet Competition, the group has continued to impress, going on to become the first string quartet to be inducted in the Gramophone Hall of Fame in 2012.

The concert will feature: Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 42; Maurice Revel’s String Quartet in F Major; and an original piece by Nokuthula Ngwenyama titled Flow.

“I was surprised, greatly honored, and fearful,” Ngwenyama said on being asked to compose a work for the illustrious quartet. “The string quartet is considered a ‘perfect’

“I researched a wide array of subjects for over a year. Topics included the life cycle, carbon reclamation, environmental protection, animal communication, starling murmurations, our last universal common ancestor (LUCA), black hole collisions and the sub-atomic realm” stated Ngwenyama. “Systems layered upon other systems revealed a common flow to existence tying us to the initial outburst of energy and matter at the birth of our universe.”

In addition to the quartet’s performance and chamber music masterclass during the festival’s first week, the Music Academy will also present two masterclasses, one with violinist Glenn Dicterow on June 13th and one with pianist Jeremy Denk on June 14th, as well as recitals by 2023 competition winners in both solo piano on June 12th and song on June 13th, and their PercussionFest on Saturday June 15th.

For tickets email ticketoffice@musicacademy.org or call the Ticket Office at 805-969-8787.

Community Access Tickets: $10

Community Access Tickets are available for the 2024 Summer Festival beginning on June 7th at 10am, subject to availability. Tickets will be available in person at the Music Academy Carsey Ticket Office and online.

The Community Access Ticket program is made possible in the loving memory of Linda Sawyer Frankel.

1st Week at The Music Academy of the West

Showcase Sampler Series:PERCUSSION STUDIO

The unsung heroes of the classical world finally have their place in the sun. From the loud and proud sounds of the drum to the softer notes of the cymbal, tambourine, and triangle, PercussionFest shows how the right collisions can make beautiful music.

For Tickets: 7-17's FREE; Community Access $10; Regular Price Starting at $40 call 805-969-8787.

Wednesday 6|12

Takács Chamber

Music Masterclass

• With the Takács Quartet • Hahn Hall • Free-$10 • 3:30pm We, 6/12

Solo Piano

Competition Winner

Recital • 2023 fellow Szuyu Su • Hahn Hall

• Starting at $40, community access $10 • 7:30pm We, 6/12

Thursday 6|13

Violin Masterclass • With Glenn Dicterow • Lehmann Hall • Free$10 • 1:30pm Th, 6/13

Marilynn Horne Song

Competition Winners

Recital • Navasard

Hakobyan, baritone & Brian Cho, piano • Hahn Hall • Starting at $40, community access $10 • 7:30pm Th, 6/13

Friday 6|13

Solo Piano Masterclass

• With Jeremy Denk • Hahn Hall • Free-$10 • 3:30pm Fr, 6/14

Takács Quartet • Haydn, Ravel, and more • Lobero Theatre

• Starting at $65, community access $10 • 7:30pm Fr, 6/14

Saturday 6|13 PercussionFest • Drum, cymbal, and percussion instrument showcase • Hahn Hall • Starting at $40, community access $10 • 7:30pm Sa, 6/15

Richard O'Neill

The Takács Quartet

Photo by Zach Mendez

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland, is Pitch-perfect Fun —with an Edge

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

HILARIOUSLY BITTERSWEET,

SMART, AND DARING, Alice, Formerly of Wonderland is a refreshing take on a revered story. Set in late 1800s Oxford, told with omniscient narration by the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland, this is an imaginative story about the very real possibility that Alice Liddel, the inspiration for Lewis Carrol’s books, and Prince Leopold, 8th heir to the crown under his mum, Queen Victoria, might have fallen in love. A triumph, Alice, Formerly of Wonderland is perfectly at home in the Old Vic, and runs through June 16th.

This play could fall under musical comedy, but with playwright Mark Saltzman’s sharp pen and director Jim Fall’s astute direction, it becomes much more than that. When two people from very different walks of life fall for each other, how can they fare against a meddling Queen, disapproving father, and a lovestruck rival? The play answers this as a gleeful comedy, with a touch of the psychedelic, and a poignant ending.

With a whirl-wind story, and the use of stagecraft complimented by the illusory nature of the source material, it works. Of course a capella songs about the ritual of Tea at Four and plotting seduction with a mansized vampy caterpillar fit right in! Saltzman uses all the richness of the time, place, and the rabbit hole itself to craft a sharp, funny, and reassuring story about the difference between what we want and what we can have.

When the story, acting, comedic timing, and musical numbers are all in such harmony, risks can be taken. Pregnant pauses risk awkwardness, expository songs for the sake of painting a new world, everything lands firmly in the hands of the very talented and capable cast.

And, none of the characters fall into stereotypes. The villainous Queen (Bree Murphy) is very human, and broken with grief

and pain over the loss of the king. Her alcoholism may be worth a few wry laughs, but it also invites sympathy. The romantic rival to Prince Leopold (Edward Brocket, played by Sawyer Patterson) is not a one dimensional cardboard cut-out bully, and has an earnest heart and a moral compass. The Caterpillar (Matthew Greenwood) is an arrogant mess, but he knows it, even revels in it, and emboldens us as the audience to go all in with him. (His comeuppance at the end is well deserved and side-splitting funny.)

Prince Leopold, as entitled and as unworldly in the everyday affairs of common people as he is, still wants more than the world handed to him. That he is arduously pursuing an education for real, not just an honorary doctorate, speaks to his character. The prince was afflicted with hemophilia, giving him even more of a reason to quarantine away from the world. Despite this he wants more and is willing to throw his privilege away for something real with Alice.

Alice herself is not some starstruck girl; she has learned the price of her fame (having gone ‘viral’ before social media existed) and how to use that fame for her own protection and placement. She has a whip smart edge that the patriarchy and Empire can’t temper, and we see how that can also grow toxic. She is complex and vulnerable, and for all her mastering of Oxford and unwanted fame, she, too, falls in love.

This production is fearless. The acting and chemistry between everybody on stage is palpable; nobody feels like they’re trying, and this effortlessness delivers. Margie Mays, in the title role, owns Alice, body and soul. Much like her character, she has a supreme confidence in who she is and knows how vulnerable that can make her. Mays is a talent to watch out for.

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland will find its home in the canon of the extended Alice-world multiverse that has captured the imaginations of millions since 1865. For tickets ($40 to $86), visit www.etcsb.org

Margie Mays and Matthew Greenwood star in Alice, Formerly of Wonderland.

Photos by Zach Mendez

Margie Mays and Sam O’Byrne find romance in Alice, Formerly of Wonderland.

Ganna Walska Lotusland

The Lotus Society: An intimate gathering of benefactors

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

IT MAY SOUND LIKE A SECRET CLUB FROM A JAMES BOND FILM OR A TIN TIN COMIC, but

The Lotus Society is not fictional. It has the very real task of helping preserve the beautiful botanical gardens, and its plants, one third of which are listed on the Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Every year, the group meets to celebrate and receive updates on the work of Lotusland. On June 1st, about 80 of its members gathered in the Theatre Garden under the heavy mist of the June Gloom, surrounded by grotesques, sculptures of funny-looking characters who looked like they came out of a comic book.

in our history.” She also reminded the audience not to miss Lotusland Celebrates, the big party on July 20th.

Each guest received a fresh-off-thepresses publication dedicated to the life and legacy of Madame Ganna Walska. The book explores her illustrious years as the owner of the Theatre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, a legacy she generously bequeathed to the French state, earning her the prestigious French Legion of Honor.

Among the attendees were Connie and John Pearcy, Chris Toomey, Roger Davis, Connie and Ed Wernet, Kim Hunter, and Paolo Lima.

Rebecca Anderson gave an passionate presentation about the capital campaign, the reconstruction, and the fundraising efforts, which at Lotusland is happening all at once, and welcomed a recent gift of $3 million, “the largest we ever received

Wines from Trippers & Askers, catering by Duo, and a harp player/opera singer who sang three of Ganna Walska’s favorites gave flavor to the Saturday morning.

Ganna Walska Lotusland

Nestled in the hills of Montecito, Ganna Walska Lotusland is recognized

Rabbi Steve Cohen

“How to Find a Healthy World View” Wednesday, June 5 @ 7pm

TJ Woodward Guest Speaker & “Manifestation to Magnification” Workshop Sunday, June 9 @ Noon Father’s

as one of the world’s top ten botanical gardens and renowned for its outstanding landscaping design, the diversity and scope of its plant collections, and its pioneering role in sustainable horticulture. The botanical wonderland opened to the public as a nonprofit garden in 1993.

Ganna Walska Lotusland is dedicated to preserving biodiversity, promoting

sustainable horticulture, environmental stewardship, and inspiring through nature. By supporting Lotusland, donors play a crucial role in protecting rare and endangered plant species, educating the public about the importance of conservation, and fostering a love for nature in future generations.

For more information about leaving a bequest or joining The Lotus Society, email thelotussociety@lotusland.org, or call 805.324.8426.

Paulo Lima, Pat Caird, Kim L. Hunter, Executive Director Rebecca Anderson, Connie and John Pearcy, Jeff Chemnick, Board President David Jones, Lotus Society Chair Mimi Michaelis, and Chris Toomey

Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa

Lotus Society Members Greg Dahlen, Cristi Walden, Marc Appleton, Peggy Platner, Gary G. Kuist, and Kia Mclnerny

Board Chair David Jones welcomes Lotus Society Members

Rebecca Anderson speaks to Lotus Society

Remembering Zena Drewisch

WITH SADNESS IN OUR HEARTS, we share the passing of Zena Drewisch, a beloved member of our Santa Barbara real estate family. Her warmth, sense of humor, and generous spirit touched all she met. As a trailblazer in the real estate profession, she broke barriers at a time when women were often overlooked. Zena's incredible journey began as a successful agent in Santa Barbara, where she quickly made a name for herself with her professionalism, grace, and kindness.

In 1983, Zena became the President of the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®. Her steady leadership and insightful vision left an indelible mark. Her contributions are fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to work alongside her.

Zena’s leadership truly shone when she took on the staff role of Executive Vice President for the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® from 1987 to 2004. She managed the Association with efficiency and grace, leaving a lasting impact on our community. Her calmness and wit in navigating challenging situations earned her the admiration and respect of her peers.

In her final professional role, Zena brought her talents to Village Properties, co-managing with Patty Tunnicliffe from 2004 to 2011. Together, they were affectionately known as the "Dynamic Duo," providing exceptional leadership and mentorship.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Zena was deeply devoted to her family. In her retirement years, she dedicated herself to caring for her disabled husband with unwavering love and compassion.

Zena’s memory will forever be cherished by her friends, colleagues, and the countless individuals whose lives she touched. We are all incredibly fortunate to have had her in our lives, and her legacy will continue to inspire us.

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Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes New Leaders

NEW FACES HAVE JOINED THE SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY, building upon their longstanding reputation of artistic excellence and community engagement. In order to bring visibility, connection, and support to its growing impact, The Symphony is bolstering its leadership team by appointing a Vice President of Development and Marketing and three new board members.

PAUL BRADFORD was welcomed as Vice President of Development and Marketing as part of the new initiative. Bradford brings 30 years of sales and marketing experience, and understands why people love and support organizations like The Symphony. He hopes to leverage long-term local relationships in order to support The Symphony’s goals, as he aims to boost sales and donations through patron growth and engagement. Previously, Bradford served in key leadership roles in the private and public sectors, including Director of Customer Marketing for a publicly traded SaaS company, Account Executive for an awardwinning public affairs firm, Chief of Staff for County Supervisor, and real estate sales, leasing, and finance. He also served as an adjunct professor of change and innovation and marketing at Westmont College.

“I am excited to join this beloved cultural institution,” said Bradford. “My goal is to help build and share experiences that not only captivate audiences but also cultivate lasting bonds, turning every note into a symphony of shared joy and inspiration.”

The Symphony’s new board members include Mike Weems, Davis Fansler, and Sheraton Kalouria.

MIKE WEEMS is a career Financial and Accounting professional with success working in a multitude of industries including an arts center, hotels, software development, e-commerce retail and a country club. He is currently the CFO for Birnam Wood Golf Club in Montecito, CA. Weems has embraced Santa Barbara as his home for more than 20 years, and is involved with the United Way, “Taste the Nation” events, Santa Barbara Foodbank, and other charitable organizations.

– Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® For more information visit: www.sbbeautiful.org/commemorativetrees.html

DAVIS FANSLER is a distinguished business executive with over 35 years of experience including commercial banking, ambulatory care management and venture capital. Davis also established Santa Barbara Records, a small, independent record label that develops and promotes regional musicians. Before becoming a Santa Barbara resident, Davis and his wife resided in Telluride, Colorado where he served as Mayor of the Mountain Village, and a Board member of Telluride (community) Foundation, R-1 School District, Telluride Airport Authority, Telluride Medical Center, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club and Telluride Education Foundation.

SHERATON KALOURIA is an executive with experience in marketing, communications, media and entertainment. Sheraton has been a part of senior management at several public companies, including serving as President and worldwide Chief Marketing Officer for Sony Pictures Television; President of Broadcasting for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia; Senior Vice President of NBC Entertainment; and Vice President for cross-divisional synergies at The Walt Disney Company’s ABC Television Network. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. He is a member of the Television Academy, The Arts Club of London, and the Society of Fellows at Aspen Institute.

“These dynamic additions to our leadership team bring decades of experience and deep community connections to help us buck national trends, exceed pre-pandemic attendance, and continue growing a financial foundation that fuels our mission of musical excellence and youth education – all in an effort to helping us further serve our community,” said Kathryn R Martin, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony. “Together we are defining what a symphony orchestra can be for its community.”

Mike Weems

Paul Bradford

Davis Fansler

Sheraton Kalouria

SANTA MUSIC CLUB BARBARA

June 1, 3 pm June 8, 3 pm

info@SBMusicClub.org

sbmusicclub.org

Admission Free

First United Methodist Church

305 E. Anapamu Street At Garden Santa Barbara, California

Love Santa Barbara Music Club concerts? Support the SBMC by becoming a member today! Visit sbmusicclub.org/membership for details.

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

THE LONG PLUMES OF A BREEDING GREAT EGRET are a thing to behold. While subtly elegant at rest, in display they can be raised overhead like a peacock and shivered to attract potential mates in the breeding colony. Very sexy indeed. But they also caught the eye of 19th century milliners, whose popular women’s hats were adorned with them until the species was nearly driven to extinction. Fortunately, a small but mighty group of women began to protest this destruction, and their activism eventually led to the formation of the Audubon Society to lobby for legal protection of all birds.

For more information visit SantaBarbaraAudubon.org or call 805-964-1468

Photo by Susan Cook

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Dive Into Summer Reading!

Jumpstart your family’s — or your own — summer reading goals when the Santa Barbara Public Library launches its popular Summer Reading programs for children and adults! First, children are welcomed to a Summer Reading Kick-Off party with activities, games, and program sign-ups from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, June 8th.

The Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off will be held at Fox Wine Co in the Funk Zone from 5 to 7pm on Thursday, June 13th, where all community members can pick up a summer reading bingo card and make bookmarks.

Friday 6|7

MUSIC

UCSB Gospel Choir Spring Concert • Traditional and contemporary gospel music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/3b49vtwa • 7:30pm Fr, 6/7.

SPECIAL EVENTS

100 Years of Roosevelt Elementary School • Carnival for past and present Roosevelt community members • Roosevelt Elementary • Free, RSVP to 100party@rooseveltreef.org • 5-8pm Fr, 6/7.

TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser • Local musician Glen Phillips, refreshments, and silent auction • 1219 State St. • $75125 • https://tinyurl.com/yevw6ya6 • 5:30-8:30pm Fr, 6/7.

Circus Vargas • Acrobatic and aerial circus performances • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $25-80 • https://tickets.circusvargas.com • 7:30-9:30pm Fr, 6/7, performances through 6/17.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Book Signing • Lynnell Burkett signs John Russel Wullbrandt: An Artist and Two Places • Lantern

$12 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm Sa, 6/8.

OUTDOORS

Trail Volunteer Day • Care for San Ysidro Trail • Meet at Toro Canyon County Park, picnic site #4, 568 Toro Canyon Rd. • RSVP to SBiddle@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

• 8:30am-2pm Sa, 6/8.

California Native Plant Irrigation • Class and demonstration walk • SB Botanic Garden • $25-40

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 9-11am Sa, 6/8.

Nature Walks at Elings Park

• Plants and Bugs with Kylie Etter and Denise Knapp • Elings Park, meet at main parking lot • Free, details:

https://tinyurl.com/4mtats3z

• 9-10:30am Sa, 6/8.

Star Party • Explore the night sky • SB Museum of Natural History, Palmer Observatory • Free • 8:30-10pm Sa, 6/8.

Wear Orange at Ortega Park

• Day of park service and talks, wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend

• Moms Demand Action SB • Ortega Park

• Free • 9am-12pm Sa, 6/8.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Science Pub: Kayaking and Conservation with Chuck Graham

Explore the beauty of the Channel Islands from a kayaker’s pointof-view when writer and photographer Chuck Graham discusses his book Paddling into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking and Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park at Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant from 6:30 tp 8pm on Monday, June 10th. Science Pub events are free and presented by the SB Museum of Natural History.

Sunday 6|9

LECTURES/MEETINGS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tree Books, Carpinteria • Free • 4-6pm Fr, 6/7.

The Kellam de Forest Speaker Series • Architects

Cass Ensberg and Leslie Colasse discuss local architecture • Pearl Chase Society • Alhecama Theatre • Free, donation-based • https://pearlchasesociety.org

• 5:30-7pm Fr, 6/7.

TEENS

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

Saturday 6|8

CHILDREN

Kids Club • Free arts & craft activities • Paseo Nuevo • 10am1pm Sa, 6/8.

Pathfinders: Container Gardening 101 • Garden in a pot for ages 8-13 • SB Botanic Garden • Free with registration: www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 11am-12:15pm Sa, 6/8.

COMEDY

Laughter Live: A Night of Unscripted Comedy • Improv performance • Alcazar Theatre •

World Oceans Day • Free admission to the Sea Center, presentations by partners • Stearns Wharf • 10am-5pm Sa, 6/8.

Summer Reading Kick Off

• Sign up for summer reading program and enjoy crafts/treats

• SB Public Library • Alameda Park • Free • 11am-1pm Sa, 6/8.

Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival • 26 wineries, olivethemed dishes, and jazz • 2398 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos • $100

• https://jazzandolivefestival.org

• 1-4pm Sa, 6/8.

PRIDE at Casa • LGBTQ+ parade and community party with music by Brasscals • Meet at Ortega Park, walk to Casa de la Raza • $10

• https://tinyurl.com/3mb9yz9x

• 6-10pm Sa, 6/8.

Live Roller Derby • Celebrate Pride and cheer on the Brawlin’ Betties • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $15-20

• https://brawlinbetties.com

• 6pm Sa, 6/8.

Taste Makers Market • Pop-up of local food and drink artisans

• Home Crush, 2500 Lillie Ave, Summerland • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 6/8.

MUSIC

Sounds on State • Free outdoor concerts • Paseo Nuevo • 4-6pm Sa.

Santa Barbara Writers Conference • Workshops, keynote speakers, and networking • Mar Monte Hotel • $45-899 • www.sbwriters.com • Su, 6/9–Fr, 6/14.

Art KIT (Know Important Tools) • Business skills training designed by and for artists • SB Arts Collaborative • Paseo Nuevo Unit #311 • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/4443cv9y

• 11am-2pm Su, 6/9.

MUSIC

SB Jazz Society Presents • Singer, pianist, and composer John Proulx • SOhO • $10-25

• www.sohosb.com • 1pm Su, 6/9.

OUTDOORS

Beach Cleanup • Care for our beaches • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am12pm Su, 6/9.

Green & Blue: A Coastal Celebration • Celebratory gala benefit for Environmental Defense Center • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • $125 • https://tinyurl.com/mwnswp3z • 2-5:30pm Su, 6/9.

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

Monday 6|10

LECTURES/MEETINGS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Science Pub: Kayaking and Conservation with Chuck Graham • Enjoy bites/drinks while hearing from writer and photographer Chuck Graham • SB Museum of Natural History • Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant • Free • 6:30-8pm Mo, 6/10.

Photo by Chuck Graham

Pride Month in Santa Barbara

COMMUNITY,

CONCERTS, AND CELEBRATIONS

ABOUND this Pride Month in Santa Barbara! Whether you hope to meet other LGBTQ+ community members or are an ally searching for opportunities to offer support, here are this week’s Pride activities.

PRIDE at Casa • LGBTQ+ parade and community party with music by Brasscals • Meet at Ortega Park, walk to Casa de la Raza • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/3mb9yz9x • 6-10pm Sa, 6/8.

Live Roller Derby • Celebrate Pride and cheer on the Brawlin’ Betties • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $15-20 • https:// brawlinbetties.com • 6pm Sa, 6/8.

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group • Community, fun, and games for ages 12-18 • Central Library Teen Area • Free • 4-6pm We, 6/12.

Sunset at the Canary • Divas Night-themed mixer for LGBTQ+ community and allies • Pacific Pride Fdn • Kimpton Canary Hotel rooftop • Free • 6-8pm We, 6/12.

Juneteenth: Joy For the People

Celebrate local Black culture and joy with a day of music, familyfriendly activities, food, and shopping at a Black Artisan Market when Juneteenth Santa Barbara hosts its annual Juneteenth Block Party at 100 Gray Avenue from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, June 15th. Participation is free, for details visit https://juneteenthsb.org

Tuesday 6|11

LECTURES/MEETINGS

Tap Into Courage and Speak Your Truth • Author and filmmaker Claudia Chotzen discusses her memoir • Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo • $25

• https://tinyurl.com/yem3bp93

• 6-8pm Tu, 6/11.

OUTDOORS

Morning Bird Walk • Learn about local bird life • SB Botanic Garden • $20-35

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30-10am Tu, 6/11.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Carpinteria Improv • Interactive improv class • Alcazar Theatre • $10

• www.thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tu.

Wednesday 6|12

LECTURES/MEETINGS

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

• 12-1pm We.

Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way

• https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye

• Free • 5-6:30pm We.

Tax Issues for Nonprofits • Webinar hosted by CalNonprofits

• Free-$39

• https://tinyurl.com/36br9jwj

• 11am-12pm We, 6/12.

OUTDOORS

Growing Community: Garden VolunTEENS • Gardening for grades 9-12 • Yanonali Community Garden

• Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/v3h2bn2b

• 4-5:30pm We, 6/12.

Embodied Grieving: Using the Power of the Body To Create Relief with Grief • Guided bodybased movement exercises • SB Botanic Garden • $30-40

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 5-6:30pm We, 6/12.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Monthly Sewing & Mending

Club • All levels mending and sewing meeting • EE Makerspace, 302 E. Cota St. • $15

• www.exploreecology.org

• 5:30-7:30pm We, 6/12.

Sunset at the Canary • Divas Night-themed mixer for LGBTQ+ community and allies

• Pacific Pride Fdn • Kimpton Canary Hotel rooftop • Free • 6-8pm We, 6/12.

Teacher at Center Stage

Experience the zany realities of a teacher’s life when The Styling Bros present a staged reading of the new musical comedy Teacher at Center Stage Theater at 7pm on Friday through Sunday, June 7th through 9th. Matinee performances will be held at 2pm on June 8th and 9th.

For tickets ($5-50) visit www.centerstagetheater.org

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

Little Shop of Horrors • Musical about a carnivorous plant • PCPA • Solvang Festival Theatre • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • 8pm Th, 6/13, through 7/7.

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland • World premiere musical about the real-life Alice • Ensemble Theatre Company • New Vic

TEENS

LGBTQ+ PROUD Youth Group

• Community, fun, and games for ages 12-18 • Central Library Teen Area • Free • 4-6pm We, 6/12.

Thursday 6|13

LECTURES/MEETINGS

English Conversation Group

• Practice English language skills naturally • Eastside Library • Free

• 1-2pm Th.

MUSIC

UCSB Music of India

Ensemble Concert • North Indian classical music for sitar and tabla • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • Free-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/28vh29rf

• 7:30pm Th, 6/6.

Theatre

• $44-68 • www.etcsb.org • ) pening 8pm Sa, 6/1, through 6/16.

Teacher • Comedy musical on a teacher's life • Center Stage Theater • $5-50 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Tu, 6/4-6/9; 2pm 6/8-6/9. Senior Drama Solos 2024 • Final solo performances of BFA Acting students • UCSB Studio Theater • Free • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 6/7.

Amy Lavere & Will Sexton

• Creative rock concert • SOhO • $15-20 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Th, 6/13.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Fair Vieja Valley Elementary • With special guest children’s author Mike Bender • Chaucer’s Books • 6-8pm Th, 6/6.

Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off • Pick up an SB Public Library book bingo card, make bookmarks, and more • Fox Wine Co, 120 Santa Barbara St. • Free • 5-7:30pm Th, 6/13. Astronomy on Tap • Free, short astronomy talks by Las Cumbres Observatory at the bar • M. Special Brewing Co. • 7:309pm Th, 6/13.

Courtesy photo

Courtesy of Center Stage Theater

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12th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival

Play carnival games, enjoy live music and dance performances, and walk to promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome when the Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County hosts its 12th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival at Chase Palm Park’s Great Meadow from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 15th. For tickets ($10-25) visit www.ds-stride.org/dsasbcbuddywalk

Friday 6|14

MUSIC

Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello

• Rock legends concert with The Imposters & Charlie Sexton • SB Bowl • $55-165 • www.sbbowl.com

• 6pm Fr, 6/14.

Takács Quartet Recital • Performing Hayden, Ravel, and more • Lobero Theatre • $65-70 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 6/14.

It’s Your Library

For ages 2-5

• Shoreline Park • 10:30-11am Th • Central Library ~ 10-10:30am Th.

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months

• Central Library ~ 11-11:30am We

• Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 1111:30am Th

LIBRARY ON THE GO • Villa Santa Fe ~ 10:30-11:30am Tu, 6/11 • Presidio Springs ~ 12:15-1:15pm Tu, 6/11 • State St. Farmer’s Market ~ 4-6:30pm Tu, 6/11 • Franklin School ~ 10am12pm We, 6/12; 2:30-4:30pm Fr, 6/14

• Harding School ~ 12:30-2pm & 3:30-5pm We, 6/12 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 6/13 • Oak Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 6/14

READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Eastside Library ~ 3-4pm We.

Alan Parsons • Rock concert • Chumash Casino • $49-79 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 6/14.

TEENS

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

Saturday 6|15

CHILDREN

Musical Learning with Lanny

• Children’s music optimized for language enrichment • Grace Fisher’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Free • 11am-2pm Sa, 6/15.

Mosaic Makers Market • Shop

Saturday Storytime • Children’s story and activities • SB Public Library • Paseo Nuevo

• Free • 2:30-4:30pm Sa, 6/15.

MUSIC

Music to Inspire! • Concert by Meghan Downing to support Braille Institute • SB Braille Institute, 2031 De La Vina St. • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/36c4eevd

• 5:30-7pm Sa, 6/15.

Sounds on State • Free outdoor concerts • Paseo Nuevo • 4-6pm Sa.

OUTDOORS

Seasonal Plant Maintenance • Learn how to care for your garden

• SB Botanic Garden • $25-40

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 8:30-10:30am Sa, 6/15.

Hike Arroyo Hondo Preserve

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

• https://tinyurl.com/mr45upkb

SPECIAL EVENTS

Joy For the People Block Party • Juneteenth celebration with music, dancing, poetry, food, and more • Juneteenth SB

• 100 Gray Ave. • Free, details: https://juneteenthsb.org

• 11am-6pm Sa, 6/15.

Juneteenth–Lompoc • Live music, arts and crafts, baking contest, and more • Santa Maria/Lompoc NAACP and C4 Lompoc • Old Town Lompoc • Free • 11am-5pm Sa, 6/15.

local vendors • Mosaic Locale Courtyard, 1131 State St. • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 6/15.

12th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival • Walk, activities, music, and more to support SB Down Syndrome Association • Chase Palm Park Great Meadow • $10-25

• www.ds-stride.org/dsasbcbuddywalk

• 11am-3pm Sa, 6/15.

Ojai Wine Festival • Sips, music, dancing, and more supporting local charitable projects • Lake Casitas Recreation Area • $95 • https://ojaiwinefestival.com • 12-4pm Sa, 6/15.

Jeweled Jubilee Fun • Fundraiser event for PCPA and Solvang Theaterfest • Solvang Festival Theater • $200, email boxoffice@pcpa.org • 5:30pm Sa, 6/15.

John Carney in Carneymagic

• Not your typical magic show • Rubicon Theatre • $20-49.50 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Sa, 6/15 & 2pm Su, 6/16.

Writer’s Rume • Poetry & prose workshop for writers and creatives of all levels and disciplines • Explore

Sunday 6|16

OUTDOORS

Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups • Show our beach some love • Organized by the Sea Center • Meet on beach behind the Skater's Point skate park Register: https://tinyurl.com/yau89vyn • 10am-12pm Su, 6/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Juneteenth Celebration with SB Ring Shout Project • Songs and traditional circle dance • Central Library • Free • 11am12pm Su, 6/16.

Bloomsday • Celebrating Joyce’s Ulysses with readings and Irish music • James Joyce Pub • Free • 5-9pm Su, 6/16.

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

the written word • Free • Wylde Works on State St. • 3-5 pm, Sat 6/15

Photo by Eric Isaacs

Metropolitan Theaters Celebrates Summer

with Family Movies

FAMILY FAVORITES ARE COMING BACK TO THE BIG SCREEN, as Metro Summer Kids Movies series returns to Camino Real Cinemas in Santa Barbara. Kids and families can enjoy special screenings each week this summer, from June 20th to August 8th, with tickets priced at just $2.

“The summer movie program offers our youngest guests and their families a fun way to spend summer by watching their favorite films on the big screen,” said David Corwin, President of Metropolitan Theatres Corporation.

Starting Thursday June 20th with Spider Man:Into the Spiderverse, the series will offer a new film every week at 10am every Thursday morning at Camino Real Cinemas at 7040 Marketplace Drive. Moviegoers will enjoy their favorites, like Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Despicable Me 2, Secret Life of Pets, and more as part of this series.

Kids and families can also look forward to a summer of brand new family friendly releases at Metropolitan’s Santa Barbara and Goleta theatres, including Garfield which is now playing, Inside Out 2 on June 14th, Despicable Me 4 on July 4th, Harold and the Purple Crayon on August 2nd, My Penguin Friend on August 16th, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on September 6th.

MetroTheatres.com/metro-summer-kids-movies

CINEMA THIS WEEK: Theatrical Futures: Moviegoing and Exhibition in Flux • Panel discussion by filmmakers, industry professionals, and scholars • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www. carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9pm Th, 6/6. Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival 2024 • Celebration of surf culture and history in film • Lobero Theatre • $14-106 • www.lobero.org • 6pm-12am Fr, 6/7 & 10am-12am Sa, 6/8.

Drumbeat of Humanity • Live dance performances accompany documentary film premiere, presented by Transform Through Arts • Center Stage Theater • $20-60 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm Sa, 6/15.

Courtesy of IMDB

Where’s the Recession?

By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE

THE MOST RECENT HARRISGUARDIAN POLL found

56 percent of those surveyed thought the U.S. was in a recession. And 49 percent believed unemployment was at a 50-year high.

How is that possible when the economic facts are exactly the opposite?

Economic VOICE

pessimism among those surveyed. Many polls have found that most Americans do in fact feel good about their own financial circumstances, but not so good about where the U.S. economy is heading.

By Harlan Green

Unemployment is at a 50-year low, and there hasn’t been a recession since the short-lived two-month COVID-19 recession in March-April 2020.

The Harris poll said:

• 55 percent believe the economy is shrinking, and 56 percent think the US is experiencing a recession, though the broadest measure of the economy, gross domestic product (GDP), has been growing.

• 49 percent believe the S&P 500 stock market index is down for the year, though the index went up about 24 percent in 2023 and is up more than 12 percent this year.

• 49 percent believe that unemployment is at a 50-year high, though the unemployment rate has been under four percent, a near 50-year low.

“What Americans are saying in this data is: ‘Economists may say things are getting better, but we're not feeling it where I live,'” said John Gerzema, CEO of the Harris Poll. “Unwinding four years of uncertainty takes time. Leaders have to understand this and bring the public along.”

There may be a lot of confusion over what exactly defines a recession, but I believe there’s a better explanation for the pervading

Then what must those surveyed compare today’s economy to, since public news reports document that the U.S. has recovered the quickest from the pandemic with the fastest growing economy among developed countries in the world?

Maybe they remember the pre-pandemic economy of the prior decade when both the unemployment and inflation rates were at or below three percent. It was a Goldilocks time, while choosing to forget the severe trauma from two years of lockdowns that began in 2020 with images of refrigerator trucks lined up in the larger cities to hold many of the one million dead that mortuaries couldn’t hold.

Such a collective amnesia has happened before, more than 100 years ago during the Spanish flu pandemic. The Roaring Twenties excess that followed may have helped to erase those horrific memories when more than 675,000 died, say historians.

A Smithsonian Magazine article highlights some of the Roaring Twenties’ history of the 1920s that could confirm my thesis.

The Smithsonian article mentions Harper’s editor Frederick Lewis Allen’s 1931 account of the previous decade, Only Yesterday. Allen labels the Twenties as the

“post-war decade” (of World War I) and mentions the pandemic a grand total of once.

“My guess is it did not sit with the story that Americans tell about themselves in public. It’s not the story that they want to put in fifthgrade U.S. history textbooks, which is about us being born perfect and always getting better,” said Bristow, who wrote American Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic.

“Americans believed themselves “on the verge of putting infectious disease to rest forever,” she explains, and instead, “We couldn’t do anything more about it than anybody else.” Indeed, President Woodrow Wilson, who held the office throughout the multi-year pandemic, never once mentioned it in his public comments,” said Allen.

The Smithsonian also cites Yale sociologist and physician Nicholas Christakis who hypothesizes that the 1918 pandemic falls into an agesold pandemic pattern, one that our COVID-19 present may mimic, too.

In his 2020 book, Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live, he argues that increasing

religiosity, risk aversion, and financial saving characterize times of widespread illness. Christakis expects the COVID-19 crisis to have a long tail, in terms of case numbers and social and economic impacts.

“People are going to want to make sense of what happened,” he says, positing that “we’ll likely see an efflorescence of the arts” postpandemic. That’s not to say our A.C. (After COVID-19) reality will be all rosy. “We’ll be living in a changed world.”

A majority of Americans polled also believe Republicans are better stewards of their wealth. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic occurred during the Trump administration, and its one million death toll might have been lower if Trump

hadn’t denigrated scientists and encouraged anti-mask and antivaccine doubts among his followers.

Certainly many Republicans might then want to dwell on the years just before the pandemic and erase their memories of the ineptness of the Trump. administration when their President suggested injecting chlorine into their veins as a cure.

My thesis is up for discussion as are all theses, of course. I welcome comments on what is still a puzzle to most economists. How can opinions differ so much from public facts? Maybe lasting memories of a more peaceful decade still dominate over our vastly changed, post-pandemic world?

Harlan Green © 2024 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 18-year EditorPublisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as SAGE HILL RANCH at 480 Glen Annie, Goleta, CA 93117. JOHN R. WHITEHURST at 480 Glen Annie, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 15, 2024. 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. 2024-0001198. Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024.

BillJDalziel@gmail.com www.idareproductions.com

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV02464

Petitioner: Aidan Allan Smith-Cathie filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aidan Allan Smith-Cathie to proposed name Aidan Allan Cathie. 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: 07/17/2024; 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-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 05/21/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV02464 Pub Dates: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

A Boost for Downtown Business

THERE’S A LOCAL COMMUNITY REBOOT GOING ON, thanks to a new campaign initiated by a partnership between the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara and the South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Called “So Much To Love In Santa Barbara,” the campaign is intended to highlight the unique offerings of our Santa Barbara community.

Featuring photos and stories from local business owners, community leaders, and residents, participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #SoMuchToLoveSB. Businesses and organizations can get more involved by downloading the So Much To Love Toolkit for access to the brand guide, logos, messaging, and inspiration. On social media, participants can tag @DowntownSantaBarbara on Instagram or Facebook and receive help printing banners, posters, or in making window paintings.

“We are thrilled to launch the ‘So Much To Love in Santa Barbara’ campaign, with positive messaging about Santa Barbara,” said Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Chamber. “This campaign not only highlights the beauty and charm of our city but also empowers our residents and local businesses to take pride in and actively participate in enhancing our sense of community.”

The 2024-2025 Downtown Santa Barbara Map & Guide is also now available for advertising. Businesses should make sure they are included in this go-to guide of what to see, where to go, where to dine, and what to do in historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

American Riviera Bank Opens Branch in Atascadero

OPENING A BRANCH OFFICE IN ATASCADERO, American Riviera Bank®, who is celebrating their 18th year in business, has expanded its Central Coast footprint. The new branch is located at 7035 El Camino Real within the Plaza Del Camino Shopping Center.

“Now, residents can experience the same level

of attentive care and tailored financial solutions that businesses have been able to enjoy for years,” said Jeff DeVine, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Riviera Bank.

Staffing the branch will be Senior Branch Manager, Holly Mislavsky, Service Manager, Karin Smith, and Personal Bankers Crystal Garciduenas and Sierra Davick.

"Our new team is comprised of individuals who not only possess extensive banking expertise but also share strong ties to the Atascadero community," added Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Joanne Funari. americanriviera.bank

VOICE Magazine • Community Market • LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as CALIFORNIA

PATIENT ADVOCACY at 1190 North Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. KENNETH W PARTCH at 1190 North Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 15, 2024. 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. 2024-0001198. Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as LUMINARE

DESIGN at 125 N. Milpas St., Suite A, Santa Barbara CA 93103. ARTHUR W FEDDERSON at 125 N. Milpas St., Suite A, Santa Barbara CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 20, 2024. 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. 2024-0001236. Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV02567

Petitioner: Flavia Regina Ferreira DeLucia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Flavia Regina Ferreira DeLucia to proposed name Flavia Regina Ferreira. 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: 07/17/2024; 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-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 05/21/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV02567 Pub Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following General Partnership is doing business as CHANNEL VIEW APARTMENTS at 515 Red Rose Lane, Santa Barbara CA 93109. JOHN WHITEHURST at PO Box 30751, Santa Barbara, CA 93130. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 15, 2024. 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. 2024-0001202. Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as CORRIDAN

GALLERY at 125 N. Milpas St., Suite A, Santa Barbara CA 93103. KAREN L FEDDERSON at 125 N. Milpas St., Suite A, Santa Barbara CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 20, 2024. 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. 2024-0001232. Published May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024.

Collateral from the new campaign

Courtesy of So Much To Love In Santa Barbara

Lama Dog Celebrates Eight Years

TO MARK THEIR EIGHT YEAR MILESTONE , Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop hosted an all-day party in the Taproom on Thursday, May 23rd, with souvenir giveaways and food specials at The Nook.

Several times over Lama Dog has won “Best Beer Selection on Tap” and “Best Funk Zone Spot.” Because they don’t rely solely on beer distributors, the Lama Dog team actually make trips to breweries throughout California to pick up and build relationships.

By doing this, Lama Dog can specialize in hard-to-access beers and beverages, consisting of over 400 different bottles and cans. Lama, the bottle shop’s mascott, was a Tibetan Mastiff who passed away in the spring of 2020, but the venue continues on with a highly anticipated second Lama Dog location in the San Roque neighborhood. visit www.lamadog.com

To have your local community news included in VOICE Magazine, email information to: News@VoiceSB.com

LEAP Honored for International Children’s Day

By Destin Cavazos /VOICE

LOCAL ORGANIZATION LEAP received recognition this week for their stellar support to the Santa Barbara community. In honor of International Children’s Day, Supervisor Laura Capps presented LEAP with a resolution during the County Board of Supervisor’s hearing on Tuesday, June 4th. Formerly Isla Vista Youth Projects, LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. is a prominent child care agency that has been supporting Goleta families for over 50 years.

“LEAP is a critical partner to provide supportive, caring services to young people and their families, setting them up for success well into the future,” said Supervisor Capps. “On behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, I couldn’t be more proud to highlight and uplift the important impact they make every single day.”

LEAP currently operates two Children’s Center campuses in Goleta, where they provide free, full-day, year-round childcare for up to 134 children, ages three months to five years old. The organization expects to open its third campus later this year in Lompoc. Additionally, LEAP provides comprehensive family support through its Family Resource Center. In the last year, the FRC served over 2,500 low-income children and families.

"Joy is at the heart of everything we do. LEAP's holistic approach ensures that families receive the support they need to thrive," said Lori Goodman, Executive Director of LEAP. "From early childhood education to essential resources like our Diaper Bank, we are dedicated making a lasting impact in our community." www.leapcentralcoast.org

Hillside to Honor Members at its 20th Emerald Soirée

THE INSPIRATION AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT THAT REPRESENTS THE WORK OF HILLSIDE will be on view when the non-profit holds its 20th Annual Emerald Soirée at the Santa Barbara Club on Saturday, June 8th, from 5 to 8pm.

Hosted by Master of Ceremonies David Moorman, the evening will begin with an outdoor reception featuring wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and guitar music by Sam Adams. A silent auction will be available during the reception. A gourmet three-course dinner will be served, paired with wines from Sunstone Winery, and Hillside will hold a live auction during dinner.

The guest speaker of the evening is Mike Schlappi, a Hall of Fame athlete, Paralympic Gold Medalist, MBA and

author, who suffered a tragic event as a teenager that left him paralyzed. Since then, Schlappi has been dedicated to sharing his unique story all over the world. He is an inspiration to many as he encourages us all to take on, and overcome, our own limitations. He's known for saying, “Just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.”

Hillside will also honor one of its own: Maria Luisa Bracamontes, who will celebrate 34 years with Hillside this June. Bracamontes, known for her excellent personal care skills and well loved by staff and residents, will be awarded the Advancing Abilities Award.

The program includes the presentation of the Person of Purpose Award to Pam Flynt Tambo. Pam served as the Executive Director of Hillside

from 2001 to 2012. Her background in vocational rehabilitation, mental health, and developmental disabilities has distinguished her as an impactful leader for the organization. Following her time as Executive Director, Pam continued her support of Hillside by joining the Board of Directors, where she serves as Secretary. She is also Vice-President of the Board of the League of Women’s Voters of Santa Barbara.

All proceeds of the event will benefit the 59 individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside at Hillside.

For tickets ($250 single/$1750 table of 8), visit www.hillsidesb.org

Mike Schlappi will be guest speaker

Pam Flynt Tambo

Maria Luisa Bracamontes

Juan Pimentel, LEAP Assistant Executive Director; Supervisor Laura Capps; Lori Lander Goodman, LEAP Executive Director; and Kara Shoemaker, LEAP Director of Development

Courtesy of Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop

Rotary Club of Montecito Gives $15,000 in Career Technical Scholarships

APARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SBCC FOUNDATION AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF MONTECITO has awarded twelve $1,250 scholarships to standout SBCC students pursuing study in a career technical education program.

“The Rotary Club of Montecito is proud of its long-standing relationship with Santa Barbara City College. This year, 12 deserving students were honored with scholarships in a variety of vocational fields, including anthropology, early childhood education, nursing, and cosmetology, among others,” said Rotary Club of Montecito President Tony Morris. “Our members always look forward each year to celebrating the academic accomplishments of such inspiring students.”

SBCC Foundation CEO Bobbi Abram added, “We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Montecito for their commitment to SBCC students. The Club has generously supported scholarships to SBCC’s Career Technical Education students for nearly 30 years. The college’s outstanding CTE programs provide specialized skills that students need to reach their career goals and fulfill important professional roles in our community.”

The recipients were selected from among SBCC’s more than 60 Career Technical Education programs. The students who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and service to their classroom, campus, or community were nominated by the faculty.

From the Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation, the 2024 scholarship

Roosevelt Elementary Celebrates its Centennial

SANTA BARBARA IS CELEBRATING 100 years of educational excellence at Roosevelt Elementary. In commemoration of the milestone, the school will hold its Centennial Celebration event for the community on Friday June 7th from 5 to 8pm. Each grade will host a booth representing a decade from 1920s-2000s giving attendees a chance to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Roosevelt's history. Guests can purchase food from local food trucks and tickets for bounce houses. The festivities will also include a birthday song and a cake-cutting ceremony to mark this historic event.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone in Roosevelt Elementary’s history,” said Principal Valerie Galindo. “The Centennial Celebration is a testament to our enduring legacy of academic excellence and community involvement. We look forward to welcoming all members of the Santa Barbara community to join us on this joyous occasion.”

In addition to the festivities planned for the Centennial Celebration on June 7th, the school will also host a special tribute honoring the career achievements of Barbara Barr, who has dedicated 35 years of service to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, including impactful stints at Cleveland, Franklin, Adams, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools.

RSVP by contacting 100party@rooseveltreef.org For more info, visit reefcentennial. org or contact info@rooseveltreef.org.

recipients are: the Kati and Peter Buehler Family Scholarship, to Charlie Cook, Early Childhood Education; the Cathy Cash and Bruce McRoy Scholarship, to Kathryn Sullivan, Nursing; the Julie and Roger Davis Scholarship, to William Sotelo, Construction Technology; the Lora and Tom Fisher Scholarship, to Dan Rowand, Business Administration; the Bernadette Bagley Scholarship, to Andrea DelgadoTena, Education; the Todd and Allyson Aldrich Scholarship, to Sarah-Joy Stevens, Radiography; and the Craig and Liz Breese Scholarship, to Mraz Yu, Anthropology.

From the Rotary Club of Montecito, the 2024 scholarship recipients are: the Martin and Julia Koobation Scholarship,

to Claire Geriak, Journalism; the Career Technical Education Scholarships, to Kylie Merkovich, Interior Design; Jessica Good, Drafting/CAD; Jaciel Rios, Cosmetology; and Adrian Rodriguez, Graphic Design and Photography.

Rotary International is one of the world’s largest service organizations, with more than 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members worldwide, centering on creating lasting change in local communities and across the globe.

The SBCC Foundation has provided Santa Barbara City College with private philanthropic support since 1976, serving as the vehicle through which individuals and organizations may invest in the college and its students.

Fund for Santa Barbara Welcomes New Committee Members

THE FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA HAS ADDED NEW MEMBERS TO ITS Grant Making Committee. This group of community activists, along with the rest of the committee, are part of the intricate decision-making process that ensures resources are distributed equitably to organizations working in the service of social justice. wwwfundforsantabarbara.org

ANNETTE CORDERO (she/her) was born and raised in Santa Barbara, attending local schools SBCC and UCSB. She is an enrolled member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation. Prior to retiring in 2020, Annette was a faculty member at SBCC for almost 30 years. She also taught at Allan Hancock College where she served as the first Native American/Latina president of the Academic Senate. Annette sits on The FUND’s Board of Directors and acts as the Board Liaison to the GMC.

DEB KAROFF (she/her) is a retired administrator having worked in human resources at SB County and in educational administration at UCSB in faculty governance and in Student Affairs. She has served on several non-profit boards advancing women’s reproductive rights and violence against women awareness. She is actively involved in the Indigenous Reparations and Justice and Equity Committees at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara. She is part of a small group supporting/sponsoring an asylum-seeking family from Mexico.

KIM JOHNSON (she/her) is a Marketing/DEI professional with 15+ years of leadership in both nonprofit and corporate environments. Originally from Connecticut, Kim has been in California since 2012 and serves on the board of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast and serves on the Pride Committee for Pacific Pride Foundation. Her previous appointment to the Community Formation Commission on Police Oversight for the City of Santa Barbara paved the way for Kim to dive deeper into social justice work in SB County.

LADY FREIRE (she/her) is a Social Anthropologist with over ten years of experience in nonprofit organizations and governmental programs in California and Chile, her native country. Her work has been around supporting women who want to achieve their dreams and change their realities. She is passionate about working with the community to contribute to constructing a more just and equitable society.

ROBERT GIBSON (he/him) is committed to utilizing the skills, knowledge and expertise gained as a project manager to support a range of programs serving underserved communities.

Annette Cordero

Deb Karoff

Kim Johnson

Lady Freire

Robert Gibson

Rotary Club of Montecito members, SBCC faculty, SBCC Foundation staff, and 2024 student scholarship recipients.

Photo by Nell Campbell Photography

Joe Campenelli

Fred Lehto

Sandy Fisher

Merith Cosden

Edward Rodgers

Melissa Knapp

Barbara Cronin Hershberg

Sharon Hall

CORRIDAN GALLERY: California

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

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

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

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Timely by Joan Rosenberg-Dent & Caroline Kapp ~ Aug 24 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 Sa & By Appt • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

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

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

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

ATKINSON GALLERY, SBCC: • 805965-0581 x3484 • gallery.sbcc.edu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CYPRESS GALLERY: Kristine Kelly: The Magic of my World ~ Jun 22 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • www.lompocart.org

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

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA

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

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

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

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

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

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Far From Home: Martha Inman Lorch ~ June 30 • 2920 Grand Av • 805688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

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

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

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

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

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

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: The flight of Apollo 13 documents & more~ Ongoing • 21-23 W Anapamu •

10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com

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

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

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

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA

ARTS CENTER: Generations of Love ~ Jul 7 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MAKER HOUSE: Summer Member Exhibition ~ June 7th - 28th • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

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

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY:

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

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • 10-5

Daily • 125 State St • 805-7705000 • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY

ART SANTA BARBARA: • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

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

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Fine Bunch of Cool Cats ~ Jul 21 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.palmloft.com

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

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

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

Art Venues

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

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

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

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

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

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC

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

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

SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL

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

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME

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

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART: Janna Ireland, True Story Index ~ Jun 2; Made by Hand / Born Digital ~ Aug 25 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 11-8 Th • 805963-4364 • www.sbma.net

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

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

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

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

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

SULLIVAN GOSS: Patricia Chidlaw: Nighthawks ~ May 31 - July 22; 2024 Wonderland ~ Jun 24 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY

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

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

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St • 12-5

We-Su • 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

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

VOICE GALLERY: Abstract Art Collective: Surviving to Thriving ~ May 30; Blooming ~ Jun2 - 29 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • www.voicesb.art

WATERHOUSE GALLERY

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

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

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE

MUSEUM OF ART: 2024 Tri-County Juried Exhibition: To Be Honest... [tbh] ~ Jun 15 • 805-565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

Art Events

MAKER HOUSE OPENING RECEPTION • Summer Member Exhibition • Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of ceramic arts • Free • 4-7pm Fri, 6/7.

2024 CARP CHALK WALK • Free community chalk drawing festival • Downtown Carpinteria, register with the Carpinteria Arts Center: www.carpinteriaartscenter.org • 10am-5pm Sa, 6/8 & 6/9.

ARTIST RECEPTION: FAR FROM HOME • Meet artist Martha Inman Lorch • Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 6/8.

TIMELY: PANEL TALK • Art moderated talk with David Starkey and Alan Grosenheider • Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. • Free • 2-3pm Sa, 6/8.

THE EARTH UNDER OUR FEET • Interactive public performance by transdisciplinary artist Ashwini

Bhat • SB Museum of Art front terrace • Free • 1-4pm Su, 6/9.

STUDIO SUNDAY • Craft a collage of soft colors • SB Museum of Art Family Resource Room • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 6/9.

ARTIST AWARDS AND RECEPTION: AQUATIC • Local artists explore the theme of water • Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Free • 4:30-6pm Fr, 6/14.

TIMELY: PANEL TALK #2 • Exhibit panel with James Glisson and Jeremy Tessmer • Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. • Free • 2-3pm Sa, 6/15.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Su.

CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.

ARTISTS: SEE YOUR WORK HERE! Join VOICE Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery! For info email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

Santa

Barbara’s

Cultural Night Downtown

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, La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Ave. • Breaking out, blossoming, and moving on are implicit in the work selected for Blooming, an exhibition of two and three-dimensional work by local artists. Enjoy piano by Harold Kono, small bites, and more as you mingle with artists.

2. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series, SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State Street • We are featuring Alessandra Puig's The Salt On Our Skin. Explores connections between several coastal communities as they reclaim their narratives. Showtimes: 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm. Runtime: 15 mins.

3. Santa Barbara Fine Art, 1321 State Street • Santa Barbara Fine Art proudly presents a book signing event with renowned local artist and Oak Group member, John Wullbrandt, whose Spanish and Chumash ancestors in Santa Barbara date back to 1792. Meet in person and have your book signed by the artist.

4. Santa Barbara Art Works, 28 E Victoria St. • Around Town is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting well-known and uncommon views around Santa Barbara. This show is dedicated to the life of John Houston who loved being inspired by the people and places around town.

5. Legacy Arts Listening Room, 1230 State Street

• Join us for an eclectic art exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, Japanese silk scrolls, ceramics, Spanish guitars, custom-made dresses, and more. Reception with wine, live violin music by Laura Woods and friends, and delicious baked treats from Salina Hall!

6. Ensemble Theatre Company, 33 W Victoria St.

• Experience Alice, Formerly of Wonderland, a new musical by seven-time Emmy Awardwinning writer Mark Saltzman. Stop by our ticket office for buy one get one free tickets to our June 6th 7:30pm performance.

June

6 th 5 to 8 pm

7. KAAREM, 1221 State Street #14 • KAAREM will feature Mexican visual artist Cher Martinez, inspired by her immigrant experience. Preview her upcoming series The Future of Filmmaking. Additionally, have your glamor shot photographed by Cher and enjoy savory delights by Rascal’s Vegan restaurant!

8. The Knit Shop, 1221 State Street #7 • The Knit Shop hosts Konrad Kono on the keyboard for our 1st Thursday musical artist. Join us for music, yarn, and fun at our grand opening celebration in the heart of Victoria Court!

9. PALMA Colectiva, 1221 State Street #24

• Join us at PALMA Colectiva as we celebrate the work of artist Giuliana Mitchum. Her new series is an exploration of life's cycles through the lens of both nature and art. Pressed flowers, imbued with a sense of nostalgia, represent the impermanence and beauty found in the natural world.

10. domecíl, 1223 State Street • domecíl hosts landscape painter Jessica Bortman whose work honors the beauty of the Central Coast.

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13. Large works by Francis Scorzelli will be featured at CPC Gallery.

16. Channing Peake Gallery features the inaugural display of a new collection by artist Roland Petersen.

4. Santa Barbara Art Works is showing "Around Town," watercolor paintings depicting well-known and uncommon views around Santa Barbara.

11. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street • Stop by The Granada on The 1st Thursday of June. Enjoy local wine and refreshments while you listen to the music of The Ethan Fossum Quartet.

12. Benchmark Eatery, 1201 State Street • Located on the corner of State Street and Anapamu Street, Benchmark Eatery is centrally located in the Santa Barbara Arts District. We feature local musicians, artists, and photographers of all ages! Enjoy our fun filled atmosphere serving American fare cuisine.

13. 10 West Gallery, 10 W. Anapamu St. • Lost In Thought — a contemplative exhibition by 10 contemporary Santa Barbara area artists. Featuring new paintings and Asian inspired porcelain wall pieces, as well as, stone, ceramic and bronze sculptures. May 15 – June 24.

14. Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery, 11 W Anapamu St. • Guest Artist! Step into a world bursting with vibrancy and imagination! Experience the Premier Debut of local abstract artist Jessica Barcelona. Prepare to be exhilarated by a kaleidoscope of colors expertly laid down in acrylic and oil stick. Refreshments served.

15. Sullivan Goss, 11 E Anapamu St. • Join us to celebrate the opening reception for an exhibition of the most recent realist paintings by Patricia Childlaw. Also on view our new Summer Salon, and Wonderland exhibitions.

16. Channing Peake Gallery, 105 E. Anapamu St. • Join the Arts Commission for the inaugural display of a new collection by artist Roland Petersen, who recently donated seminal works depicting vivid and imaginative renditions of California's land, cityscapes, and people to the City and County. Displayed in tandem with City Hall Gallery.

17. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street • Join SBMA for Part 1 of The Earth Under Our Feet, 5 to 8pm on the Front Terrace as artist Ashwini Bhat asks the public to participate in a clay wall-building project. Then, enjoy Family 1st Thursday 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Family Resource Center. All free!

18. Gallery 113, 1114 State Street #8 • Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. The Artist of the Month is Sandy Fisher with paintings of The Diverse Beauty of California and the West. Featured artists are Skip Lau, Mardigan Georgio, Bonny Butler, Gloria Cassidy, and Charlotte Mullich.

21. Santa Barbara Interiors, 10 E Figueroa St. • Join us at Santa Barbara Interiors for a special evening showcasing our very own local Santa Barbara artist, Karen Lehrer! Sip on refreshments as you immerse yourself in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

22. Bella Rosa Galleries, 1103 State Street • Chasing Freedom: Once forbidden from creating art in his native Tibet, award winning painter Karma Lama will be on hand to discuss his collection of original paintings. Wine tasting to benefit the Santa Barbara BCRC Breast Cancer Resource Center

1. From Blooming, an exhibition of two and three-dimensional work by local artists at Voice Gallery.

23. Slice of Light Gallery, 9 W. Figueroa St. • We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Passage.

24. Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery, 11 W. Figueroa St. • Peter will feature his latest group of painting called Faceless along with summer polo and beach paintings.

25. Garden Court Senior Community, 1116 De La Vina St. • This year we will be showcasing a resident multi-media art gallery while celebrating caregivers from across the community. We will feature the beautiful music of Gem Fiedtkou, as well as offering complimentary light bites, beverages, and our famous cookies!

26. The Yes Store, 1015 State Street • Come Celebrate Our Grand Opening at Our New Location: 1015 State Street! Enjoy music, beverages & treats. View the work of all our Incredibly Talented Local Artists. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store!

27. Mary Kay West Fine Art, 3 W. Carrillo St. STE 209 • Award-winning artist and Artist Member of the California Art Club, Mary Kay West will have an open studio and exhibit of current work featuring her renowned classical realist trompe l'oeil and bird compositions. She will also do a live painting demonstration from 6-7pm!

28. The Blue Owl, 5 W. Canon Perdido St. • 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!

19. Waterhouse Gallery, 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse. Enjoy a variety of figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes.

20. The Crafters Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. • The Crafter’s Library will host Pride Crafts, Cocktails, and Karaoke! You can let your inner child or your inner diva out or both at this fun and free event (cash bar).

29. Su'nan The SPACE, Casa De La Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra St. • Join Su'nan

The SPACE for another incredible workshop at Casa De La Guerra on June 6th from 5 to 8pm.

17. Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Part 1 of The Earth Under Our Feet, by artist Ashwini Bhat.

24. Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery will feature his latest, "Faceless," along with summer polo and beach paintings.

38. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery is showing the work of Sherri Belassen, David Matthew King, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, and many more.

14. Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery, is hosting the premier debut of local abstract artist Jessica Barcelona

Image by JoAnn Duby

30. City Hall Gallery, 735 Anacapa St. • Join us for the opening reception for Roland Petersen: A Bridge Between Generations. Petersen helped shape the mid-20th-Century Bay Area Figurative Movement, and in the permanent collections of the Whitney, MoMA, SFMoMA, etc.

31. The Eddy, 137 E. De La Guerra St. • Stop by The Eddy to sip on wines from Luna Hart, enjoy seafood from Salty Tears, and shop clothing from Favorites, a newly opened vintage clothing store in town. All ages welcome.

collections. Complimentary wine.

34. Paint at Paseo, De La Guerra Place, 651 Paseo Nuevo • Join us to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month with a painting session led by drag queen and artist Rosa Greenwall. All materials, including canvases, paints, aprons and brushes, are provided for this 90 minute acrylic painting session. Best of all, this monthly event is free!

32. Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Explore our latest exhibition, Here Comes the Sun, celebrating 50 years of Santa Barbara Summer Solstice. Explore the rich history of Santa Barbara’s most colorful celebration through historic images, masks, puppets, banners, and a special tour with Solstice artist Pali X Mano.

33. Couture Pattern Museum, Work Zones, 351 Paseo Nuevo, F1 2 • Celebrate the award winning designer James Galanos nicknamed the “Dior of America,” with his iconic 1950s designs, reconstructed dresses, original patterns, and more. Discover identical dresses in the MET and Philadelphia Museum of Art’s permanent

35. Idyll Mercantile, 703 Chapala St. • Featuring local artist Marie McKenzie’s coastal and earthfriendly artwork. Her oil paintings, sculpture and limited-edition prints celebrate the natural world with an emphasis on sustainability. We will be serving craft cocktails as well! See you 5 to 8!

36. La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St. • Nick Wright brings the Wild West coast to life, blending western-infused rock and blues with surfy side notes in his music.

37. SBCAST, 513 Garden St. • Step into UCSB's Media Arts and

Technology Program's 25th Anniversary Show, Soft Aim. MAT combines emergent media, computer science, engineering, electronic music and digital art. Join us on June 6th at the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science, and Technology (SBCAST).

38. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, 15 W Gutierrez St. • Join us for another exquisite art event featuring works by Sherri Belassen, David Matthew King, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, and many more. Experience a night of contemporary brilliance, complemented by delightful tunes, wine, and artisanal cheeses.

39. Riviera Beach House, 121 State Street • Venture to The Funk Zone for our exhibition in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Changing Nature. This first installation of the MCASB Satellite at the Riviera Beach House features local artists Stephanie Dotson and Madeleine Eve Ignon.

40. Art & Soul, 116 Santa Barbara St. • Join us for the opening night for Brice Ciabatti’s Refractions–a poignant exploration of the intersection between creativity and perception, with wines from Margerum and nibbles from The Nook. Art&Soul, in the Funk Zone, through the patio at Lama Dog.

Entertainment:

David Segall, State Street, 800 Block • David Segall is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Santa Barbara whose specialty is Acoustic Rock, Soul, Jazz, and Latin Rock/World Fusion. David has a repertoire of over 30 original songs and plays regularly at festivals around the Central Coast and Southern California.

Riviera Culture Club, State Street, 1100 Block • Visit Satellite’s patio for a free-wheeling live music experience from a rotating cast of local and roaming professional musicians. Led by local favorites Brett Hunter and Joe Farey, Riviera Culture Club combines high quality sound with Santa Barbara’s best talent.

Poets on State, State Street, 1100 Block • Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture invites you to join us in front of Old Navy for an interactive evening of poetry. Several local poets using vintage typewriters will write poems created especially for you. Music provided by The Gruntled. Poems are free; tip proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for their work in Gaza.

18. Gallery 113's Artist of the Month is Sandy Fisher, with paintings of The Diverse Beauty of California and the West. Featured artists are Skip Lau, Mardigan Georgio, Bonny Butler, Gloria Cassidy, and Charlotte Mullich.

22. Bella Rosa Galleries will have award winning painter Karma Lama on hand to discuss his collection of original paintings.

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15. Opening reception for recent realist paintings by Patricia Childlaw are on view at Sullivan Goss.

35. Idyll Mercantile will have on exhibit Marie McKenzie’s oil paintings, sculpture and limited-edition prints.

33. The work of Couture Designer James Galanos will be on view at Work Zones as they host an exhibition of the Couture Pattern Museum.

30. Opening reception for Roland Petersen: A Bridge Between Generations at City Hall Gallery.

Poets on State, an interactive evening of poetry, will be happening on the 1100 block of State Street, in front of Old Navy. Music provided by The Gruntled.

36. Nick Wright brings the Wild West coast to life at La Paloma Cafe, blending western-infused rock and blues with surfy side notes in his music.

SUMMER

JUNE 15 – SEPTEMBER 8 1st Thursdays, 5 – 7:30 pm Saturdays & Sundays, 12 – 4 pm

The Family Resource Center becomes a studio for creative play with a new art activity featured each week. This free, interactive space for all ages is designed for the hands-on exploration of themes resonating from the Museum’s changing special exhibitions or permanent collection. It is staffed by a Museum Teaching Artist with Family Gallery Guides and a variety of art-making materials.