CASA Magazine: September 5, 2014 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Photo by Priscilla, SantaBarbaraSeen.com

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�� Funk Zone Art Walk 2nd Saturdays. . . . . . . . . . 2 Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . 2, 11, 24, 25, 27 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Theatre Review by Alex Henteloff. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Zoofar i!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 26 Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Classiﬁeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SBAOR President's Column by Ed Fuller. . . . . . 22 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Tech: by Gary Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Illustration courtesy of the SBMNH

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Our Incredible Human Journey: From Africa to the Ends of the Earth

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CASA cover story see page 5

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�� Krane by Sam Kilpatrick �� Distilled Spirits by Gregory Beeman on view at Arts Fund Gallery �� on view at Reds Bin �� Untitled by Dug Uyesaka �� on view at MichaelKate Interiors �� Work by Maura Bendett on view at and Art Gallery �� Cabana Home

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�� Michael Towbes and Kurt N. �� Ransohoff, MD, CEO, and Chief �� Medical Ofﬁcer of Sansum Clinic ��

Andrew Mester, M.D.; Anne Towbes; John Keating, M.D., Medical Director Foothill Surgery Center; Beno Budgor; Kandy Luria-Budgor; and Steve Fellows

�� Vince Jensen, President and COO; Dr. Virgil Elings; Vicki Hazard, �� Chair, Board of Trustees, Kurt N. Ransohoff, MD, CEO, and Chief �� Medical Ofﬁcer of Sansum Clinic, and Michael Towbes �� Since its founding in 1921, Sansum Clinic has �� been improving the overall health of our patients �� by providing the latest innovations in equipment, technology, procedures, and treatments. For �� info visit: www.sansumclinic.org �� The Towbes Group, Inc. is a Santa Barbara �� based development, construction, and asset �� management company. It develops quality �� residential, commercial, industrial, and retail �� properties in the tri-counties.

Frederic Kass, M.D.; James Ingersoll, M.D.; and Sunceri Ingersoll

See more Photos by Priscilla, SantaBarbaraSeen.com Contact her at priscilla@santabarbaraseen.com • (805) 969-3301

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JAZZ

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THURSDAYS | 5-7 PM

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AT THE PLAZA Enjoy complimentary live music from renowned musicians every Thursday night in September. Wine and food tasting available for a $15 contribution to the featured nonproﬁt beneﬁciary.

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Teka and NewBossa Beneﬁting Angels Bearing Gifts

SEPTEMBER 18 The Idiomatiques Beneﬁting Santa Barbara Dance Institute

SEPTEMBER 25 Mezcal Martini Beneﬁting Angels Bearing Gifts

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Music is complimentary. Limited seating available on a ﬁrst come basis. Outside chairs are welcome. Wine and food tasting is optional; tickets are only available at the event with cash. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

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121 S. HOPE AVE. IN SANTA BARBARA | 805.687.3500 WWW.SHOPLACUMBRE.COM ��

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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Museo de Historia Natural de Santa Bárbara

�� By Valeria Velasco, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History / Community Correspondent

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Por Valeria Velasco, Museo de Historia Natural de �� Santa Bárbara / Correspondiente Comunitario �� The two-day Santa Barbara �� Symposium on Human Origins �� is open to the public. Tickets �� are $20 for each session, and �� are currently available at �� www.sbnature.org/tickets. �� Guests can attend lunches �� with scientists on both days �� at an additional cost, RSVP. �� Discounted admission is also �� available for students with a �� student ID. For info visit www. �� sbnature.org/sbsoho. �� The Santa Barbara Museum �� of Natural History, founded in �� 1916, connects about 240,000 �� people each year to nature �� indoors and outdoors at the �� How did the human species, unlike any Museum �� other species of animals, colonize the �� and its Sea whole globe to lay the foundation for the �� Center. The emergence of the vast array of diverse �� Museum societies and cultures that we know today? �� offers �� exhibits �� focusing on regional natural history �� including astronomy, birds, insects, �� geology, mammals, marine life, �� paleontology, plant life, and the �� Chumash Indians. In addition, the �� Museum is home to the only full-dome �� Keynote Speaker: Dr. John planetarium on the Central Coast, �� Dr. Curtis Marean, Johnson, Curator a research library, and the John �� Institute of Human of Anthropology & Peggy Maximus Art Gallery. The �� Santa Barbara Origins, Arizona Museum’s outdoor exhibits include a �� Museum of State Univ. nature trail, the Chumash Sukinanik’oy �� Natural History �� Garden, The Museum Backyard & �� Nature Club House, the Butterfly Pavilion, and a real �� 74-foot Blue Whale skeleton. The Museum’s outdoor �� nature experience continues down to the Pacific �� Ocean at its Sea Center located on the historic Stearns �� Wharf. Beyond exhibitions, the Museum offers science �� education programs for adults and children, preserves �� a collection of more than three million specimens and �� artifacts, and maintains ongoing scientific research. The �� Museum’s mission is to inspire a thirst for discovery and a �� passion for the natural world. www.sbnature.org. ��

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�� El Simposio de Santa Bárbara de dos días sobre los Orígenes Humanos está abierto al público. Los boletos cuestan $20 por cada sesión, y están disponibles en www.sbnature.org/tickets. Con un costo adicional, los invitados pueden almorzar con los científicos en ambos días, reserve su lugar. Tarifas con descuento también están disponibles para los estudiantes con una identificación de estudiante. Para información visite www.sbnature.org/sbsoho. El Museo de Historia Natural de Santa Bárbara, fundado en 1916, conecta cerca de 240,000 personas cada año con la naturaleza adentro y al aire libre en el Museo y su Centro de Mar. El Museo ofrece exposiciones enfocadas en la historia natural de la región incluyendo la astronomía, las aves, los insectos, la geología, los mamíferos, la vida marina, la paleontología, la vida de las plantas, y los indios Chumash. Además, el museo es el hogar del único planetario de domo completo en la costa central, una biblioteca de investigación, y la Galería de Arte de John y Peggy Maximus. Exposiciones al aire libre del Museo incluyen un sendero natural, el jardín Chumash Sukinanik’oy, la Casa Club del patio trasero y de la naturaleza del Museo, el pabellón de las mariposas, y un esqueleto real de 74 pies de una ballena azul. La experiencia de la naturaleza al aire libre del Museo continúa en el Océano Pacífico con su Centro de Mar situado en el histórico Stearns Wharf. Más allá de las exposiciones, el Museo ofrece programas de educación científica para adultos y niños, conserva una colección de más de tres millones de especímenes y artefactos, y mantiene investigaciones científicas continúas. La misión del Museo es inspirar el descubrimiento y una pasión por el mundo natural. www.sbnature.org.

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STEARNS WHARF 805.965.0549 Open 7 days a week Abierto los 7 dias de la semana

�� *Certain restrictions apply / Se aplican ciertas restricciones

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By Mark Whitehurst, PhD / CASA

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Jill Cloutier and Lindsay Johnson

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�� For info visit www.sbprojectcleanwater.org/ccd or contact Mariana Cruz at 884-0459 x18. Invite friends to attend on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/SBCoast.

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Engaging children in song, rhythmic rhymes, movement & instrument play • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd • Free • 10:30am Fri, 9/5. ��

Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr. ��

Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 x130 • 4-5:30pm Fr.

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Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm Fr. ��

With Taylor Reaume • Verde Restaurant, 532 State St • Lunch/$20 • (800) 605-4988 • 12:30-2pm Fr. ��

Class for adults on how to sell items on Craigslist, the online local classiﬁed ads web site • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 3-4pm Fr, 9/5, 19 & 10/3.

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Live music by Rob Rio & the Revolvers • Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E Carrillo St • $12/$15 • 698-0832 • Lesson at 7:30pm, dancing to 11:30pm Fr, 9/5. ��

Merenengue, Cha Cha, Bachata, Salsa • Brazil Arts Café, 1230 State St • $5 • 450-2498 • 5-7pm Fr. ��

Hector & Dannielle • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter. com • 127 W Canon Perdido • 7pm beg; 8pm Int/Adv, Fr.

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The most popular band for special events in the SB area • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 8pm Fr, 9/5. ��

Bluegrass band with singer/songwriter • Cambridge Drive Community Church, 55 Cambridge Dr • $10/$12 • 964-0436 • 7:30pm Fr, 9/5.

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Two hour Lake Cruise aboard the Osprey • $7/$15 • 686-5050 • 10am & 2pm We, Fr, Sa, Su. ��

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With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 5:30-6:30pm Fr. ��

With Taran Collis • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fr. ��

Led by a Cachuma Lake Park naturalist, focuses on wildlife, nesting local birds, ﬂora, cultural history & geology • Cachuma Lake, Hwy 154 • $15/$7 • 6865055 • 3pm Fr, Sa, Su.

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Performing stand-up comedy since he was sixteen • Lobero Theatre • $18-$40 • 963-0761 • 8pm Fr, 9/5.

Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10am-Noon Fr.

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A brief history of the SB Wine Country AVAs • Wandering Dog Wine Bar, 1539-C Mission Dr, Solvang • $30 • Res: 686-9126 • 6pm Fri, 9/5.

Robin Williams called him “Prozac with a head” • Lobero Theatre • $18/$25 • 963-0761 • 10pm Fr, 9/5.

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Vs. Northwestern • 2528 Physical Sciences UCSB • Free • 7pm Fri, 9/5.

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Learn about wildlife & the environment • Nature Ctr, Lake Cachuma • $2/Parking $10 • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30pm Sa. ��

An opportunity for parents to teach their children ages 1-3 patterns, shapes & sequences through songs, crafts & nursery rhymes • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Register: 964-7878 • 10:15-11:30am Sa, 9/6.

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Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 9:15-10:15am Sa.

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All the standards: American Smooth, International Standard, Latin & Rhythm • Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • Free • 2pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Interval-based cardio workout • SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 2pm Sa.

Learn about the Zoo’s many volunteer opps • Discovery Pavilion, SB Zoo • Free • 962-5339 • 10-1pm Sa, 9/6. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carpinteria Av • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 11-12:15am Sa. Gather at Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr for guided walks • Free w/ $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sa.

Proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Walk • The Californian Skilled Nursing Rehab, 2225 De La Vina St • Free • 8am Sa, 9/6.

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A workshop for teens & adults with a panel of writers in the genre • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • Noon-3:30pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Luscious Lawn Alternatives & Cash for Your Grass! is the topic of the one hour workshop • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr, 1232 De La Vina St • Free • 893-3485 • 10am Sa, 9/6. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 9:30am-1pm Sa, 9/6. Maintenance, repair & a history of the American clock industry, tips on collecting • SB County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St • $100 • RSVP: 963-2494 • 8:30am Sa, 9/6. ��

Create your own heaven on earth • Center of the Heart, 487 N Turnpike Rd • $35/$45 • 964-1309 • 2pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Make a different project each week • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am Sa.

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Appearances by some of SBs favorite blues artists. Beneﬁt for the SB Blues Society • Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • $30/$40 • 722-8155 • 8pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Roundin’ Third Sports Bar, 7398 Calle Real • No cover • 7pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Collaborative musical expression • Grass ﬁeld across from Chase Palm Park, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd. • Free • 5pm Sa. ��

Acoustic rock, soul, funk & reggae • Endless Summer, 113 Harbor Wy, #180 • Free • 564-1200 • 5-9pm Sa/Su.

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Easy paced 1⁄2-mile, Don Wimpress Nature Trail • Nature Ctr • Free/Parking $10 • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sa. ��

Two-hour guided walking tours of downtown SB • $10 • Res: 965-6307 • 10am Sa (from City Hall Steps) & 10am Su (from Central Library entrance).

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Practice French language conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 1st & 3rd Fr.

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Best standup at the 2007 HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen • Lobero Theatre • $18/$25 • 963-0761 • 6pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Host of IDIOTEST, the new comedy brain teaser game show on Game Show Network • Lobero Theatre • $18/$25 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sa, 9/6. ��

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Certiﬁed Counselors speaking English & Spanish will provide info, answer questions & assist individuals to enroll in Medi-Cal • Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Rd, Carp • Free • 10am Sa, 9/6.

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Andrew Dice Clay & his fellow comedians will be up close & in your face • Lobero Theatre • $18/$25 • 9630761 • 10pm Sa, 9/6.

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A day of boat racing, barbecuing & having fun while raising funds for Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care • SB Yacht Club, 130 Harbor Wy • $100/Children $30 • 6906261 • Noon-7:30pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Student fashion show • Orfalea Foundation, 1221 Chapala St • $35 • 845-2100 • 7:30pm Sa, 9/6. ��

Family-friendly event will feature food, drinks, live music, silent auction, arts & crafts • Tucker’s Grove Park • Free • 570-0484 • 11am-4pm Sa, 9/6. ��

In support of families & children seeking refuge at the Mexican-American border • Front of Museum of Art • Free • 290-1201 • 8pm Sa, 9/6.

Photo by Moet Photography / Design by Wesly Johnson

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Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:3010:30am & 11-1pm Su.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • www.sbcrc.com • 8am-end of classes Sa, 9/6-7. ��

Guided tour • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • $8 • 681-7216 • 1pm Sa/Su.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • In various nature & garden parks • Free • Details: 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Strength, awareness, character & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $20 • 899-8811 • 10:30am Su. ��

For people hearing voices, seeing visions, or experiencing other unusual senses • 411 E Canon Perdido St • 2520483 • 1pm Su. ��

Methods to liberate our minds • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 10:30am Su.

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On current exhibit, Caminos 2 • Carpinteria Arts Ctr, 855 Linden Av • Free • 684-7789 • 2-4pm Su, 9/7.

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Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Free • 569-1220 • 9am Su. ��

Original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts & photography • Along East Beach • Free • 10am Su.

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Tastings from 80 local restaurants & Central Coast wineries, live music - all beneﬁtting the Arthritis Foundation • $125/$140 • 563-4685 • Noon-3pm Su, 9/7. ��

Creator & star of Legit, an edgy, controversial original comedy series for FXX • Arlington Theatre • $32/$42 • 963-4408 • 7pm Su, 9/7. ��

20% of all drinks and food purchased during the brunch beneﬁts HIV/AIDS services • Finch and Fork, 31 W Carrillo St • 963-3636x111• 9am-2pm Su, 9/7.

Presented by Sings Like Hell • Lobero Theatre • $29/$34 • 963-0761 • 8pm Su, 9/7.

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One of America’s premier jazz vocalists • SOhO • $7$25 • 687-7123 • 1-4pm Su, 9/7.

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Hawaiian slack key guitar • SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 8pm Su, 9/7.

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Spanish guitarist • Blush Restaurant & Lounge, 630 State St • Free • 957-1300 • 6pm Su.

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Vairotsana Foundation, 1524 Anacapa St • Free • 10am Su.

Adopt your new best friend • La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S Hope Av outside Macy’s • Free • 451-5787 • 11:30am Su. Weekly swap meet with over 150 vendors • West Wind Drive-In Theater, 907 S Kellogg Av • Free • 6am Su. Local fresh produce & goods • Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr • Free • 10am Su. ��

Vs. Loyola Marymount • 2528 Physical Sciences UCSB • Free • 6pm Su, 9/7.

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Interval-based cardio workout • SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 9:30-10:30am Mo, Fr & 5:30pm We.

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Extended Minds: Recent Experimental Evidence with Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.D. • New Vic Theatre, 33 W Victoria St • $10/$50 VIP reception • 687-0812 • 7:309:30pm Mo, 9/8. ��

Rejuvenating & relaxing • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo, Fr. ��

One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • By appt: 964-7878 • 11am-noon Mo. Courtesy photo

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To improve mood, manage stress, connect with others & manage weight • Douglas Family Preserve, Medcliff Rd & Selrose Ln • $15 • 722-4599 • 7am Mo/We.

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One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • By appt: 964-7878 • 1-4pm Tu. Maurice Lord teaches actors how to sharpen their tools • $250 (8wks) • Register: 969-5637 • 7pm Tu. ��

Help with computers & electronic devices • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Appt: 964-7878 • 1-5pm Tu.

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Food, guest entertainers & speakers • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • A la carte menu • 957-1115 cambriz@sbjf.org • Noon-1:15pm Tu.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am7:30pm Tu, 9/9. ��

Computers, printers, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD & CD players, radios, telephones, microwaves, etc. • 4004 Foxen Cyn Rd, Los Olivos • Free • 688-3555 • 8:30am-4pm Tu-Sa.

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Bringing out the natural comedian in teens grades 7-12 • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 4:15pm Mo.

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To work on technique & learn choreography in a fun, safe environment • School of Performing Arts, 27 W Anapamu St #175 • $360 • Register: jessica@sbsopa. com • 3:30-4:30pm Mo, We, 9/8-11/12. ��

Beginner & intermediate class & social dance • Goleta Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • $10 • 7-10pm Mo.

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Complete your advance healthcare directives • B’nai B’rith Congregation, 1000 San Antonio Crk Rd • Free • 845-5314 • 3-5pm Mo, 9/8. ��

SB Cottage Hosp Burtness Aud • Free • 1-855-CHSWELL • 10-11:30am Mo, 9/8. ��

Nourish your body, mind & spirit • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo. ��

SB Cottage Hosp A/B • Free • 569-7378 • Noon1:30pm Mo, 9/8, 22. ��

Carrillo Rec Ctr Studio 1, 100 E Carrillo St. • $11-$15 • 897-2519 • 10-11:15am Mo. ��

Linden City Beach, Carp. • $11-$20 • 705-3426 • 5:306:30pm Mo. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 969-5031 • Donation • 1-2pm Mo. ��

Hour long ﬂow practice that incorporates core strengthening poses • Salt Cave, 740 State St • $20 • 963-SALT • 6pm Mo. ��

Glaucoma & hearing screenings • MacDougall Eye Ctr, Cottage Hosp Eye Ctr • Free • 569-8264 • 11am-1pm Mo & 2:30-4:30pm Th. ��

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Mo/We/Fr. ��

30 minute meditation & special lunch menu • Alchemy Arts, 35 W Haley • $20 • 899-8811 • Mo & We. ��

Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo/Fr.

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Fun for everybody • Davis Ctr, De La Vina & Victoria St • Free • 969-6815 • 1pm Mo. ��

Practice your Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mo.

Congressional candidate Chris Mitchum, host • The Galleria Shopping Plaza, 3891 State St, #107 • Free • 687-0514 • 4-6pm Mo, 9/8.

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Intro to books & listening for chn ages 2-5 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am We.

Montecito School of Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20 • www.BethAmine.com • 6-7pm We.

Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon We. Dr. Brisby & staff will evaluate • The Training Rm, 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez, #110 • Free • 6pm We. ��

Support group for those grieving a loved one • Hospice of SB • Free • 563-8820x110 • 5:30-7pm 1st & 3rd We. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av Beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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Healing Afghanistan: Hope for the Children • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm We, 9/10.

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If Your Antiques Could Talk: bring something to be appraised • The Samarkand, 2550 Treasure Dr • Free • 877-870-4136 www.TheSamarkand.org • 11am We, 9/10. ��

Learn about cleaning & detailing your bike including the drive train, frame, hubs & wheels • SB REI Store, 321 Anacapa St • $65/$45 • 560-1938 • 6:30-8pm We, 9/10. ��

Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm We. ��

Ongoing workshops • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd • Free • 969-5063 • 4pm 1st & 3rd We. ��

Organization for the defense & equal rights of SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 3rd We.

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Meet the growers behind your local favorites while you sip into the night • Canary Hotel Roof, 31 W Victoria St • $25 • 884-8410 • 5:30pm Mo.

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Cost covered by many insurance companies • SB Cottage Hosp • 569-8240 • 1-4pm We,Th.

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Computers, fax machines, TVs, telephones, microwaves, etc. • South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real • Free • 681-4345 • 7am-5pm Mo-Sa.

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hosp • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm We.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • $7-$50 • 957-1115x109 • 3-4pm Tu. ��

Children can practice reading skills with one of Channel City Canine Club’s furry friends • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Register: 964-7878 • 4pm Tu. ��

Trampoline & tumbling for ages 4-16 • SB Gymnastics Club, 4179 State St • Free intro class • 683-1724 • Tu-Th, Sa. ��

Trained volunteers assist students • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30-6:30pm Tu & Th, 2:30-5:30pm We.

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Support group for people grieving the loss of a pet • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100 • Free • 563-8820x110 • Noon-1:15pm We. ��

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, on island • Free • 564-1939 • 5-7pm We. ��

Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-$20 • 897-2519 • 10-11:15am We & Sa. ��

Grief Support groups • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 • Free • 563-8820x110 • noon, Tu.

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Weekly one-day Juice Cleanse • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $75 • 899-8811 • 9:30am We. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm We. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 10-11am We.

Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $20 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm We & Sa. ��

2-hour wildlife cruise • Nature Ctr, Lake Cachuma • $15/$7/Parking $10 • 686-5055 • 10am-noon We/ Sa/Su.

�� Practice your French • Paciﬁc Crepes • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm, We. ��

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day • Linden Field, Carp • Free • 705-7933 • 7-8pm We, 9/10. ��

Amazing views serenaded by music by Bonnie & Company. Drinks available • Free • 963-3636x111 • 6pm We, 9/10. ��

SB County Courthouse • Free • 962-6464 • 1pm We, Sa. ��

More than 60 boats participating in several One Design & Handicap Fleets • SB Harbor • Free • 4pm We. ��

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SB Cottage Hosp Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm We.

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Ages 3-5 • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd (9695063) & Goleta Library, 500 N Turnpike Av (9647878) • Free • 10:30-11am Th.

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Holly Unruh & other artists with experience using crowd source funding • Community Partners Ctr, 11 E Carrillo St • $15 • RSVP: julie@awolsb.org • 5-7pm Tu, 9/9.

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Children may drop in to read to a therapy dog • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 3:30-5:30pm Th.

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For homeowners interested in learning about solar • Solvang Vet Mem Bldg, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 9630583x105 • 6:30-8pm Tu, 9/9.

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Savor an hour in contemplative meditation • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu.

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SB Cottage Hosp • Free • 569-7201 • 10-11am We.

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For parents grieving the loss of a child from birth to age 5 • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100 • Free • 563-8820 • 5:30pm We.

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Afro-Brazilian martial art form • Recreation Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St, Studio 2 • $20 • 280-9742 • 6-7pm Tu. La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 10:3011:30am Tu.

Meet other women who like to sing • SB Treble Clef Women’s Chorus, 3775 Modoc Rd • Free • 962-0253 • 6:30pm We.

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Singer/songwriters with Taylor Berrett • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Wed, 9/10.

Teachings & meditations for all levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $10 • 563-6000 • 6:30-7:30pm We.

Learn tools to handle the physical, mental & emotional aspects of grief • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra #100 • Free • Register: 563-8820 • 5:30-7pm Tu, thru 9/23. ��

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • Register: 569-8291 • 34:30pm Th, 9/11.

SB Cottage Hosp • $25 • Register: 569-8229 • 10:30am-12:30pm Th, 9/11. With Jessica Kolbe • Jewish Federation, 524 Chapala St • $7-$10 • 705-3426 • 3:30-4:30pm Th. ��

With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria • Donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Th. ��

SBCottage Hosp, MacDougall Eye Ctr • Free • 5698264 • 2:30-4:30pm Th. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th. ��

Taught by certiﬁed Zumba Instructor • Brasil Arts Cafe, 1230 State St • $10 drop-in • 259-4633 • Noon, Th. ��

Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $30 • 899-8811 • 5pm Th.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999 • 10-11am Th.

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Learn skills to address issues re: conducting a restoration project • Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • $600/$550 • 682-4726 • 8:30am-5pm Th, 9/11-13. ��

Never Isn’t Long Enough • Granada Books, 1224 State St • Free • 845-1818 • 5-7pm Th, 9/11. ��

In the ﬁelds of art, biology, chemistry, physics & psychology • Winter Hall Rotunda & Darling Lecture Hall Westmont College • Free • RSVP: bkennedy@westmont.edu • 3:30-5pm Th, 9/11. ��

Facilitated by Mike Juarez & Danielle Amara Norlinger • New Beginnings Counseling Ctr • $20-$240 • RSVP: 963-7777x133 • 5:30pm Th.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 258-1765 • 7am7:30pm Th, 9/11. ��

Paint, listen to music & enjoy refreshments • The Barn Gallery, 128 W Ortega, #6 • $30 + canvas fee • 707391-0400 • 6-9pm Th.

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Engages children in song, rhythmic rhymes, movmnt, & instrument play • Eastside Library, 1102 E Monecito St • Free • 10:30am Fri, 9/12.

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Open to all faiths • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $350/$250 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fr, 9/12-2:30pm Su, 9/14.

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Garden St • $15 • 963-1622 • 5:30-7:30pm Fr, 9/12.

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Sell those items that are no longer being used, yet still in great condition • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • www.seasonskids.com • 10am-6pm Fri, 9/1213. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 687-8711 • 8am-end of classes Fr, 9/12.

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Loose, dusty & alive, his songs radiate a free-spirited charm • SOhO • $18 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 9/13. ��

Tequila tasting, dance lesson before 8-piece AfroCuban Salsa Orchestra dance concert • Museum of Ventura County, 100 E.Main St • $25/$35 • 6530323x315 • 6pm Sa, 9/13. ��

Singing, dancing & rhythm instrument play • Sandcastle Music Together, 1033 Camino del Rio • Free • (800) 728-2692 • 9:30am Sa, 9/13.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10amnoon, Fr.

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Nourish your body, mind & spirit • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fr.

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Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Th. Work on projects in the company of others • Central Library (4-5:30pm) & Montecito Library (2-3pm) • Free • 564-5604 • Th. ��

An hour in contemplative meditation • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th. ��

Meditation with Radhule Weininger • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 6-7pm Th. ��

Don Levy on An Insider With An Outlook • Brooks Institute, 27 E Cota St • Free • 617-4503 • 7pm Th, 9/11.

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Teka and NewBossa beneﬁting Angels Bearing Gifts • Macy’s La Cumbre Plaza • Optional wine & food tasting for $15 • 687-3500 • 5-7pm Th, 9/11. ��

Bringing all communities together, celebrating life & universal humanity • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 964-7559 • 5:30pm Th, 9/11. ��

One of the most popular & esteemed personalities in Regional Mexican music • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $55-$95 • 686-0855 • 8pm Th, 9/11.

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Make new friends • Sojourner Cafe, 134 E Canon Perdido St • Free • 4-6pm Th.

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Module III: Become a certiﬁed practitioner • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $400/$300 • 969-5031 • 4pm Fr, 9/12-1pm Su, 9/14. ��

Our Incredible Human Journey from Africa to the Ends of the Earth. Discussions among panels of scientists • Museum of Natural History & Lobero Theatre • $20/$50 • 682-4711x170 • 9am-5pm Fr, 9/12-13. ��

Class for adults on Internet Safety & Security • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 3-4pm Fr, 9/12, 26 & 10/10, 24.

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World premiere of a new piece by John Harbison, works by Mozart & Schubert • Hahn Hall • $24 & $47 • 884-8410 • 1 & 7:30pm Fr, 9/12. ��

Cellist John Sant’ Ambrogio & cellists from the studio of Trevor Handy, SB Symphony principal cellist • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • 565.6051 • 7pm Fr, 9/12. ��

SOhO • $7 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Fri, 9/12.

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Local wines & beer, hors d’ oeuvres, a rafﬂe & live music • Environmental Defence Ctr courtyard, 906

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Hot air balloons, dinner, & dancing beneﬁt for Doctors Without Walls & Santa Barbara Street Medicine • Elings Park • $175/$100 • 452-5466 • 4:30-9:30pm Sa, 9/13. ��

A Merlot taste-off • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St, Solvang • $65/$75 • 688-6144 • 3-6pm Sa, 9/13. ��

Workout then BBQ & raffle with prizes to benefit the Nick Johnson Memorial Fund • CrossFit Pacific Coast, 220 E Cota St • $30 • 10am Sa, 9/13. ��

SB-SLO & back aboard two restored Mid-century railcars • SB Amtrak Station, 209 State St • $102/$99 • 680-0397 • 10am Sa, 9/13. ��

Dance & cooking classes & more • Brasil Arts Cafe, 1230 State Street • $0-$20 • 845-7656 • 11am Sa, 9/13.

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Live broadcast of the boxing match • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $35 • 686-0855 • 8pm Sa, 9/13. ��

A single-day bicycling event with a fun & relaxing women’s weekend option • Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Dr • $200 • (323) 966-2890x7423 • 7am Sa, 9/13. ��

Vs. Kansas Wesleyan • Westmont College • Free • 4pm

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Lurches & leaps with intelligent virtuosity & a breathtaking sense of ensemble cohesion • SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Su, 9/14. ��

Visiting musician from Sweden, Johan Holland • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $10 • 6049608 • 2-5pm Su, 9/14.

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types of trucks & vehicles during the fundraiser for Postpartum Education for Parents • Elks Lodge, 150 N Kellogg Av • $5/Families $20 • 564-3888 • 10am3pm Su, 9/14.

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Hands-on workshop with SBMA teaching artists • Museum of Art • Free • 963-4364 • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 9/14. ��

Celebrating 20 years with an afternoon of food, wine & T.C. Boyle reading from his oeuvre • Home of Carolyn Butcher & Michael Perry • $100 • RSVP: 966-3875 • 3-6pm Su, 9/14. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • $8 • (707) 652-5233 • 11am-3pm Su, 9/14. ��

Brunch with the author of What Do You Buy the Children of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife? A Memoir • Jewish Federation of Greater SB, 524 Chapala St • Free • RSVP: 957-1115 • 11am Su, 9/14. ��

Meet other singles from SB & surrounding areas • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3300 Via Real • $40 • 699-5650 • Noon, Su, 9/14. ��

Will guide visitors through urban, woodland & stream settings featuring a variety of educational activities • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol • $12/$7 • 682-4711x170 • All day, Su, 9/14.

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Vs. Kansas Wesleyan • Thorrington Field Westmont College • Free • 10am Su, 9/14. ��

Vs. CSU Bakersﬁeld • 2528 Physical Sciences UCSB • Free • 6pm Su, 9/14.

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PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: MRS. DOUBTFIRE

To honor Robin Williams with one of his classic comedies, Mrs. Doubtﬁre follows eccentric actor Daniel Hillard who after losing his children in a custody battle disguises himself as a Scottish nanny in order to spend time with his children • The Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $5 • 684.6380 • 7pm Sat • 9/6. MAGIC LANTERN SUMMER MOVIE: THE CONJURING

A 2013 American supernatural horror ﬁlm directed by James Wan tells the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse • Anisq’Oyo’ Park • Free • 893.3907 • Approx. 8:15pm Sa • 9/6. MONDAY AT THE MOVIES: BUGSY MALONE

A 1976 British musical gangster ﬁlm directed by Alan Parker tells the story of Chicago events from the early 1920s to 1931 in the Prohibition era, speciﬁcally the exploits of gangsters like Al Capone

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A documentary about a 21-year-old soldier in Afghanistan who witnesses members of his platoon murdering innocent civilians and attempts to alert the military but his pleas go unheeded. • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S Hitchcock Way • $9.75/$6.25 SBIFF Members • 963-0023 • 5 & 7:30pm We • 9/10. VIP PARTY SCREENING: AMERICAN MUSTANG

After party screening of an award winning Independent ﬁlm about the plight of America’s wild horses on public lands through the eyes of a young girl and a battle that has been raging for decades over public lands and natural resources • The New Vic, 33 W Victoria St • 965-5400 • $15 • 7:30pm Th • 9/11. BEST OF THE MET: LIVE IN HD: ROMÉO AND JULIETTE

The world’s most famous love story comes to operatic life in Gounod’s ultra-sensual Shakespeare interpretation with Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna as the star-crossed lovers in a series of four Metropolitan Opera simulcast encores • Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Rd • $15/$48 Series • 969-8787 • 2pm Sat • 9/13. PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT

Humphrey Bogart plays an expatriate American who helps transport a Free French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while at the same time romancing a sexy lounge singer played by Lauren Bacall • The Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $5 • 684.6380 • 7pm Sat • 9/13. BEST OF THE MET: LIVE IN HD: THE ENCHANTED ISLAND

A Baroque fantasy with over 30 of the greatest arias and ensembles tells the story of the four lovers from A Midsummer Night’s Dream ﬁnding themselves shipwrecked on Prospero’s island from The Tempest in a series of four Metropolitan Opera simulcast encores • Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Rd • $15/$48 Series • 969-8787 • 2pm Sun • 9/14.

UCSB THEATRE AND DANCE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

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Naked Shakes presents Shakespeare’s imaginative and theatrical play in an intimate setting, complete with aerial silks and a dynamic cast of nineteen talented actors • UCSB Theatre/ Dance W, 1507 • 893-7221 • Free • 7pm Fr-Su, 2pm Sa-Su • 9/5-9/7. LIT MOON THEATRE: THE CHERRY ORCHARD

Lyubov Andreevna returns from Paris to ﬁnd that the family estate is in arrears, and it must be sold. A local businessman Lopakhin has an idea to sell the estate, along with the adjacent cherry orchard, in order to develop the property for leisure homes • Westmont Porter Theatre • 565-7140 • $20/$15 • 7pm Th-Sa • Thru 9/6. CIRCLE BAR B THEATRE: ENCHANTED APRIL

When two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience • 1800 Refugio Rd • $49/$42 Seniors • 967-1962 • Fr-Sa 7pm Dinner & 8pm Show / Su 1pm Lunch & 2pm Show • Thru 9/7. SOLVANG FEST THEATER: THE SAN PATRICIOS

A look inside the Mexican-American War. It reveals traitors, deserters, and heroic ﬁghters - who are all one in the same • Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St • 922-8313 • $38.50-$49 • 8pm We-Su • Thru 9/7. PCPA THEATRE: 36 VIEWS

Interweaving western and eastern artistic traditions, the search for the ‘original’ ancient manuscript, a priceless Japanese pillow book, becomes an exotic game of greed, sensuality, and shifting perceptions • Severson Theatre, 800 S College Dr • 922-8313 • $29.50/$37.50 • Premiere 7pm Th (9/11); 1:30pm We, Sa-Sun, 7pm Fr-Sa • 9/11-9/28. LIT MOON: HAMLET

A striking, unconventional staging of Shakespeare’s great tragedy stands as one of the company’s signature pieces and features four actors, a composer-musician, and a gigantic paper set created by the late Czech scenographer Milon Kalis • Center Stage Theater • 963-0408 • $23/$18 • 8pm Fr-Sa • 9/12 -9/13. RUBICON THEATRE: CONVICTION

The story of a teacher accused of a crime he may or may not have committed and the impact that accusation has on his relationships with close family and friends, each of whom having different perspectives on what happened • Rubicon Theatre • 667.2900 • $15-$25 • Premiere 7pm We (9/3), 8pm Th-Fr (9/4-9/5); 2 & 7pm We, 8pm Th-Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, 2pm Su • Thru 9/28.

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Requiem for the Bibliophile

By Kerry Methner, PhD / CASA

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

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�� Gary Woods is the Computer Trainer for the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS and a Broker/Associate at Sotheby’s International Realty. If you have any suggestions or questions for Gary please drop him a note at gandlwoods@earthlink. net or see his column on the Internet at santabarbaraproperties. com or call 729-0910.

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CASA Open House Invitations

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OPEN HOUSE INVITATIONS • ��

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Silence by Joyce Wilson

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Hay Stack at the Ranch (detail) by Arturo Tello

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Photo by Dante Sigismondi

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Yarn Blaster Babes Karen Luckett and Joan Melendez

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�� Original artwork must conform to the Carpinteria Arts Center’s guidelines. For more info visit www.carpinteriaartscenter.org/ingathering-speciﬁcs

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Hedy Price Paley Contemporary Art

Exhibition on view: September 7 – December 14

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687-6173

MORNINGSTAR STUDIO

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653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace p 805.966.5373 MCASANTABARBARA.ORG

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Around Town

Amy Ramos, Director of Human Resources and Employment Equity; Marilyn Freimuth, PhD, Program Director for Clinical Psychology; Joseph Schmoke, CEO University Research & Review, LLC; David Edelman, MBA, Vice President of Advancement and Development; Monique Snowden, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Lisa Lewis, MBA, Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁcer; and Mario Borunda, EdD, Interim Provost

Tony Morris, Annalisa Nearn, Rona Barrett, Fred Rice, Susan Weber, Tresha Sell, and Steven Reden

�� The Rona Barrett Foundation is a non-proﬁt organization that provides solutions to the growing crisis for seniors in need to ﬁnd affordable housing and supportive services. For info visit www.ronabarrettfoundation.org

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Computer Science Academy Director Paul Muhl, Principal John Becchio, and Board of Directors President, Foundation for SBHS Michele Cuttler

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2014 AWARDS SPONSORS: Platinum: Alma del Pueblo, Lieff Wines, RoadShow 2014 AWARDS SPONSORS: Platinum: Lieff Wines, Alma del Pueblo, RoadShow Media. Gold: La Arcada Investment Corp, NS Ceramic, Lorraine Lim Catering, Media. Gold: NS Ceramic, Lorraine Lim Catering, La Arcada Investment Corp, CASA Magazine. Silver: Jacoby Family Trust. Supporting: Arcadia Studio, Schipper CASA Magazine. Silver: Jacoby Family Trust. Supporting: Arcadia Studio, Schipper Construction Four Construction Co., Co., Santa Santa Barbara Barbara Botanic Botanic Garden. Garden. Event: Event: KBZ WestArchitects, Covina Nursery, Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Gazebo Flowers, West Covina Nursery KBZ Architects, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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Casa de la Guerra

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

�� Pico Building, Los Angeles, c 1930s by Orpha Mae Klinker. 25 x 30 �� inches, Oil on canvas �� Castro Adobe, San Juan Bautista, c 1930s by Orpha Mae Klinker. 18 x 22 inches, Oil on canvas �� Pico Building, Los Angeles, 2008 by Bill Dewey. 11 x 14 inches, �� Ultrachrome Print Castro Adobe, San Juan Bautista, 2008 by Bill Dewey. 11 x 14 �� inches, Ultrachrome Print �� Casa de la Guerra is located at 15 E. De la Guerra and is open Fri-Sun 12-4pm. �� Admission is $5/$4. For more info call 965-0093 or visit www.sbthp.org/casa

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