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Santa Barbara Permaculture Network ECO HERO AWARD 2025
2024 4th Annual Eco Hero Award
Honoring Albert K. Bates
Sunday, March 23rd •6:30pm-9pm
2024 4th Annual Eco Hero Award
Honoring Bill & Athena Steen, & Roxanne Swentzell
Biochar Pioneer/Global Ecovillage Network UN Delegate, Right Livelihood Award recipient, Permaculture Teacher & Designer, Environmental Lawyer & Author A perennial good-natured optimist, but hard-core realist, Albert Bates has been an advocate for the Earth and its ecosystems for over 50 years.
Natural Building Pioneers
Honoring Albert K. Bates
Biochar Pioneer/Global Ecovillage Network UN Delegate, Right Livelihood Award recipient, Permaculture Teacher & Designer, Environmental Lawyer & Author
Albert Bates is the author of more than 20 books including Climate in Crisis (forward by Al Gore); Cool Down; The Paris Agreement, the Best Chance We Have to Save the One Planet We’ve Got; The Biochar Solution-Carbon Farming & Climate Change;. His latest book is Retropopulationism: Clawing Back a Stable Planet from Eight Billion and Change (2023).
As our environmental challenges mount, from wildfires to hurricanes & more, one solution might be Natural Building Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its 5th Annual Eco Hero Award with Natural Building pioneers, Bill & Athena Steen, & Roxanne Swentzell. All three hail from the American Southwest, they are natural builders, authors and acclaimed artists, each one devoted to the beauty of the land, with a commitment to building with care of the earth as a priority. Recognizing how we build affects future generations, they share skill & knowledge on how to build sustainably, affordably & less likely to burn in wildfires, using only earth, clay & straw.
A perennial good-natured optimist, but hard-core Albert Bates has been an advocate for the Earth and its ecosystems for over 50 years.
Albert Bates is the author of more than 20 books including Climate in Crisis (forward by Al Gore); Cool Down; The Paris Agreement, the Best Chance We Have to Save the One Planet We’ve Got; The Biochar Solution-Carbon Farming & Climate Change;. His latest book is Retropopulationism: Clawing Back a Stable Planet from Eight Billion and Change (2023).
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Ensemble Theatre Company: A World Premiere
Parents In Chains to open at The New Vic Theatre
By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE
AFRESHLY BAKED COMEDY about texts, treks, sex, and empty nests, will cast a new light on parenting in the 21st century. Parents In Chains, in its world premiere production, will open at the Ensemble Theatre Company, in association with J. Todd Harris, on Wednesday, March 12th, and run through Sunday, March 30th at the New Vic Theatre.
The hilarity begins when six L.A. parents exchange texts as their 17-year-old daughters drive home from a weekend in San Francisco during the approach of a hurricane. The trip and the inclement weather bring out both the best and the worst in the parents as they confront – as a group, as couples, and as individuals – what it means to let go of their kids. The dialogue is viciously comic and poignant. Written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel, the play will be directed by Andy Fickman (Heathers The Musical and Reefer Madness).
When asked about how texting affects the rhythm of the play, Fickman replied, “What I love is how seemless the device is for the audience to immediately find themselves invested. So it actually makes the structure really flow with a comedy rhythm. For the most part - everyone texts - and if they don’t - they know someone who does. So the build up of stating one’s case and waiting for the response provides perfect comedic and dramatic opportunities on stage.”
The play is filled with illuminating conversations that are entirely electronic, which opens a new realm for the imagination.
“The first time I read the play - I was in - hook, line, and sinker” commented Fickman, director of Parents in Chains, in an email interview with VOICE Magazine. “I am a father of two - who, like many parents these days, has spent far more time texting with the parents of my kids’ friends than ever speaking with them for long periods of time on the phone. While we treat it as a time saver - in reality - it can have the opposite effect. The waiting for a response game can go for minutes... hours... even days. The sheer decoding needed to understand the other person’s tone and delivery - can be exhausting - were they trying to be funny or were they being serious? You read their words - but you hear their voices in your
head - with your delivery. I found Jay’s play rich with opportunities to explore this very modern phenomena.”
Interpersonal relationships developing from texting offers a simple way of knowing, but often leaves texters wanting to know more.
“What we see are the parents wrestling with their identities, and what happens to those identities when the kids are no longer around. As a result, I’d call the play a ‘parent comedy,’ or a ‘comedy of questionable manners,’” commented Martel, playwright for Parents In Chains via email. “I have been on many text chains with other parents that have led to Parents In Chains, especially when the chain binds together several parents with similar concerns about their children. And of course, there is nothing that makes people crazier than concerns about their children. Like the parents in the play, I have teenage children who are either on their way to college or already there, and I was surprised at the emotions that these transitions brought out in me and in others.”
The ETC is thrilled to be presenting this world premiere.
“Parents in Chains is a hilarious and inventive new play that captures the chaos and heart of modern family life in a way that’s fresh and unforgettable,” said Scott DeVine, executive artistic director of Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara. “The script is razor-sharp, and the innovative use of text messaging as a storytelling device adds a uniquely contemporary twist. This production perfectly reflects Ensemble Theatre Company’s mission to celebrate the human spirit with bold, imaginative works that push the boundaries of how stories are told on stage. I am thrilled to bring this amazingly talented team of award-winning artists to Santa Barbara and I can’t wait for our community to experience the laughter and surprises of this oneof-a-kind world premiere.”
Part of the fun is a unique rotating cast. The cast during the Week of March 12th to 16th will be: Jorja Fox, Pete Gardner, Melora Hardin, Sharon Lawrence, Thomas Sadoski, and Matt Walsh; the Week of March 18th to 23rd: Melora Hardin, Gildart Jackson, Sharon Lawrence, Joshua Malina, Gina Torres, and James Urbaniak; the Week of March 25th to 30th: John Ross Bowie, Rob Huebel, Sharon Lawrence, Loni Love, Jane Lynch, and James Urbaniak.
Sharon Lawrence was the first cast member to be announced and she will perform each week. Lawrence is an award winning actor and a native of North Carolina. She began acting at UNC-Chapel Hill in summer stock. Her professional career began soon after on Broadway in the 1987 revival of Cabaret. She also performed in Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba, and Chicago.
Lawrence recently had a regular role in the Paramount + series Joe Pickett based on the best seller of the same name. Previously she starred opposite Kirsten Dunst in the Showtime series On Becoming A God In Central Florida, and as an elusive librarian in Home Before Dark for Apple TV. She also had recurring roles including Rebel with Katy Sagal and Andy Garcia, a serial killer in CBS’s Criminal Minds, Fiona’s acerbic boss on Showtime’s Seamless, Sam Elliott’s love interest in The Ranch, as well as in the critically acclaimed series Queen Sugar produced by Ava DuVernay. She established her television career in the 1990’s on programs like Cheers and Star Trek: Voyager. In 1993 she was cast as Assistant District Attorney Sylvia Costas in the ABC police drama series NYPD Blue created by Steven Bochco.
Lawrence received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, a Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for
Jay Martel, Playwright
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Andy Fickman, Director
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the parents as they confront, as a group, as couples, and as individuals, what it means to let go of their kids. By turns viciously comic and poignant, PARENTS IN CHAINS is a valentine to the most difficult, most failure-prone job in the world.
Jorja Fox “CSI”
“The Office”
John Ross Bowie “The Big Bang Theory”
Pete Gardner “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”
Melora Hardin “The Office”
Gildart Jackson “Charmed”
Rob Huebel “Childrens Hospital”
MARCH 12-16 CAST MARCH 18-23 CAST
Thomas Sadoski “The
Joshua Malina “The West Wing”
25-30 CAST
“Joe Pickett”
“Binged to Death”
MARCH 12-16!
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James Urbaniak “Oppenheimer”
Gina Torres “Suits”
Matt Walsh “Veep”
Newsroom”
Jane Lynch “Glee”
Loni Love
Sharon Lawrence “Joe Pickett”
Melora Hardin
Sharon Lawrence “Joe Pickett”
Sharon Lawrence
James Urbaniak “Oppenheimer”
PARALLEL STORIES
Our Beautiful Boys: A Conversation with Sameer Pandya SATURDAY | MARCH 22 | 2:30 PM
Parallel Stories is delighted to host the launch of Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya’s second novel. Our Beautiful Boys is a portrait of three high school football players and their families and a moment of violence that will drastically change all their lives. In light of recent conversations about the crisis of young men, the novel explores masculinity, race, education and privilege, and the conflict that arises when all these collide.
Sameer Pandya is the author of the novel Members Only, a finalist for the California Book Award and an NPR “Books We Love” of 2020, and the story collection The Blind Writer, longlisted for the PEN/Open Book Award. Book signing courtesy of Chaucer’s Books to follow.
FREE for students with ID and SBMA Museum Circles Members $10 all other SBMA Members / $15 Non-Members Mary Craig Auditorium | 1130 State Street
Thursday, March 27 | 5:30 p.m. Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW) 631 Garden Street
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Harbor Patrol Launches Next-Generation Vessel
CHRISTENING AN M2 CATAMARAN, the latest in technology for rescue, fire and patrol vessel, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department accepted and gave the boat a traditional mariners christening ceremony at the Travel Hoist Pier, with Mayor Rowse present. The M2 will replace Patrol Boat #3, which entered the fleet in 1999 and is retiring after more than 25 years of service with the Harbor Patrol.
The Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol is the primary emergency response agency for the City’s harbor, marina, beaches, and Stearns Wharf. Additionally, Harbor Patrol’s area of responsibility extends to the near coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean from Santa Barbara Point to Loon Point and out to three miles. Rescue and mutual aid calls extend the operating area to Coal Oil Point, Rincon Island, and 12 miles out in the Santa Barbara Channel.
The M2 was purchased from Moose Boats LLC , cost approximately $900,000 with a secured contract two years ago through General Services Administration pricing, which resulted in a significant cost savings. The vessel will provide the Santa Barbaa Harbor Patrol with an ideal platform geared towards marine law enforcement, emergency medical response, ocean rescue, marine firefighting, search and rescue, and emergency towing operations. For Waterfront Administration, activities & services info, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Waterfront
La Patrulla del Puerto de Santa Bárbara da la bienvenida a su nueva embarcación de respuesta a emergencias
EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL PUERTO DE LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA dio la bienvenida con orgullo a la nueva embarcación de patrullaje, rescate e incendios de última generación de la Patrulla del Puerto de Santa Bárbara: el catamarán M2 de Moose Boats LLC, durante una ceremonia tradicional de bautizo marítimo en el Travel Hoist Pier. El M2 reemplazará a la Patrullera #3, que se incorporó a la flota en 1999 y se retira tras más de 25 años de servicio a la Patrulla del Puerto.
El M2 tuvo un costo aproximado de $900,000, asegurado en un contrato firmado hace dos años a través de la Administración de Servicios Generales (GSA, por sus siglas en inglés), lo que representó un importante ahorro en comparación con los costos actuales de materiales y mano de obra. Se trata de una embarcación de última tecnología, completamente equipada para operaciones de rescate y extinción de incendios marítimos. Brindará a la Patrulla del Puerto de Santa Bárbara una plataforma óptima para la aplicación de la ley marítima, la respuesta médica de emergencia, el rescate en el océano, la extinción de incendios en el mar, la búsqueda y rescate, y las operaciones de remolque de emergencia.
La Patrulla del Puerto de Santa Bárbara es la principal unidad de respuesta ante emergencias en el puerto, la marina, las playas y Stearns Wharf de la Ciudad. Su área de responsabilidad se extiende a las aguas costeras del océano Pacífico, desde Santa Barbara Point hasta Loon Point y hasta tres millas mar adentro. Además, las misiones de rescate y asistencia mutua pueden ampliar su zona de operación hasta Coal Oil Point, la Isla Rincon y 12 millas mar adentro en el Canal de Santa Bárbara. Para obtener información sobre la Administración del Puerto, sus actividades y servicios, visite SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Waterfront
Surf Shop Robbery Suspect Arrested
FOLLOWING A DISPATCH CALL OF A ROBBERY at a surf shop on the first block of State St., SBPD Officers responded quickly and saw a suspect walking eastbound along the railroad tracks near the 100 block of Garden St. The suspect was identified as Michael Gonzalez, 34, a Santa Barbara resident. Gonzalez was found in possession of a pocketknife and other items taken from the surf shop. According to the victim, in a police report, Gonzalez vandalized and shoplifted items from the store and when confronted in the parking lot by shop staff, he brandished a knife and then continued eastbound along the railroad tracks.
Gonzalez was arrested on March 9th and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of robbery, vandalism, providing false identification to a police officer, and an outstanding no-bail probation violation warrant.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
SURVEILLANCE IMAGES have led to the arrest of Jaclynn Marie Blackwell, 32, a resident of Carpinteria, as a suspect in the robbery of a bank in the 900 block of Carpinteria Street.
The bank provided surveillance images of the suspect, which were released to the public by the Santa Barbara Police Department. During the subsequent investigation, Santa Barbara Police Department Detectives identified the suspect of the February 11th robbery, where the suspect claimed to have a gun and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
On March 11, 2025, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested Blackwell in Carpinteria on an outstanding Santa Barbara Police Department warrant for the bank robbery. Blackwell was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail with a bail set at $500,000.
Man Arrested For Series of Armed Robberies
WORKING IN TANDEM TO MAKE AN ARREST, the Santa Barbara Police Department and Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office were able, identify Hipolito Francisco Hernandez, 47, a resident of Carpinteria as a suspect in a series of robberies.
The investigation of the robberies in both Santa Barbara and Carpinteria began in January. The first robbery occurred at City Market in Carpinteria on January 13, 2025, and the second at Mechanics Bank in Santa Barbara on January 14, 2025. A third related robbery took place at El Corte Perfecto in Carpinteria on March 3, 2025.
On March 14, 2025 at 7:45 am, with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Detectives from the SBPD and the Sheriff’s Office tracked Hernandez down in Port Hueneme, where he was safely taken into custody for the series of robbery. During a subsequent search, evidence of the crimes was located in Hernandez’s possession, including a pellet gun. Hernandez was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail with a bail set at $1,000,000.
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Hiroko Benko and Sigrid Toye Honored by SBMM
By Maria McCall / Special to VOICE
CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum welcomed its support community aboard the Love Boat ~ Sailing to the Caribbean!
With a greeting by Captain Greg Gorga, executive director of the nationally-accredited Maritime Museum, Caribbean-themed cocktails and live kettle drum music evoked a sense of the classic Love Boat experience. The event also honored two vibrant Santa Barbara women, Hiroko Benko and Sigrid Toye, with the museum’s prestigious Admiral’s Award.
Benko and Toye’s contributions to the museum are immeasurable.
Benko is a longtime active supporter of their education program, as owner of the Condor Express, and co-chair of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area.
Toye is a past board president, current board member, committee member, and a
writer for VOICE Magazine and Montecito Journal She has also sustained the Santa Barbara Breakwater Flags program.
Hiroko Benko spoke about her dear friend and co-honoree Sigrid Toye with great admiration and love. She shared her honor with
Captain Dave Beezer and the entire crew of the Condor Express, and she thanked her late husband Fred Benko for revolutionizing whale watching by providing an environmentally friendly and safe way to cruise around marine animals.
Sigrid Toye also talked about her friendship with Hiroko Benko and how much fun they have together. She talked about her passion for the Breakwater Flags Project to create an awareness of and to highlight our local nonprofit organizations here in Santa Barbara and the important work they do. She said, “No matter what I do, it is an affair of the heart.” Toye feels enriched by her contributions and time given to the museum and to our community.
An exciting paddle raise led by the energetic and always enthusiastic Andrew Firestone raised funds to support the museum.
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The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s mission is to create excellent exhibits and educational experiences that celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminate our rich connections with the sea. It’s alway worth a visit! For more information, visit sbmm.org.
Honoree Sigrid Toye, and SBMM Board President Chuck Wilson
Honoree Sigrid Toye, Andrew Firestone, and Honoree Hiroko Benko
SBMM Executive Director Greg Gorga and Emily Falke, Curator and Director of Collections
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A Celebration of Mentorship: Honoring Those Who Inspire and Transform Lives
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
ONCE A YEAR, A SELECT GROUP OF STUDENTS—those fortunate enough to have a CADA mentor—are excused from morning classes for a truly special occasion: the annual celebration of the Mentor Program. This life-changing program is designed to steer young people away from unhealthy behaviors by fostering positive, meaningful connections with adult mentors.
This year’s event, held at the Belmond El Encanto, was particularly memorable. Not just one, but two dedicated mentors were honored: Nan Verkaik and Wim Verkaik, recipients of the Penny Jenkins Mentor Champion and Anne Towbes Gratitude Founder awards, respectively.
The sold-out room erupted in applause for CADA pioneer Penny Jenkins, whose vision has made an undeniable impact on countless lives. Also in attendance was Anne Towbes, who founded the Gratitude Luncheon inspired by the KEYT Mentor Telethon, alongside her sister Suzy Farbman, whom she calls her “lifelong mentor.”
Dian, whom she calls her “honorary fourth grandchild.” Wim Verkaik, who served as CADA’s Director of Administration from 2006 to 2018, humbly let his wife do most of the talking.
As Mentor Program Director Lisa Gosdschan highlighted, the program—now in its 29th year—currently supports 75 mentor-mentee pairs across Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria school districts, serving students from third to eighth grade. With training provided by CADA, these dedicated mentors meet with their mentees weekly, offering guidance, academic support, and a safe space to discuss challenges. The goal? To nurture personal growth, boost self-esteem, enhance academic performance, and create lasting positive relationships.
Nan Verkaik, a long-time Santa Barbara High School Athletics Director, spoke passionately about her experience, describing how mentoring has enriched her life, particularly her relationship with her mentee,
The keynote speaker, Bill Pintard— legendary baseball coach and leader of the Santa Barbara Foresters’ Hugs for Cubs program—delivered an emotional and inspiring speech. He reflected on the profound impact of mentorship throughout his own
Ilife, both as a coach and as a mentee. He also shared the story of his son’s battle with terminal cancer and his own ongoing fight against the disease. One particularly moving moment came when Pintard recounted meeting a family at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center who had traveled all the way from Bakersfield for treatment—only to sleep in their van due to a lack of accommodations. This encounter motivated him to establish free housing for patients just three blocks from the facility.
The event concluded on a powerful note with a paddle raise led by Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonProfits, and Janet Garufis, President and CEO of Montecito Bank & Trust, rallying support for this invaluable program.
Thanks to the generosity of Gratitude Luncheon attendees, local businesses, and organizations such as Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara Zoo, and The Berry Man, CADA is able to provide meaningful rewards—gift cards, entertainment tickets, and special outings—to the CADA mentees. These contributions help ensure that mentorship continues to be a guiding light for young people in need of encouragement, stability, and hope.
ShelterBox Celebrates Women’s Day
People think DEI is a dirty word. All it is, is an equal opportunity to compete. – Captain Sheila Kelliher
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
NTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY started two days ahead of schedule this year, with a diverse panel that included a politician, a firefighter, an entrepreneur, and a public banking activist. Moderated by Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA, the event took place at the Music Academy of the West, and was sponsored by sisters Belle and Lily Hahn of Twin Hearts Foundation.
Los Angeles County Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher, ShelterBox 2025 Warrior Award winner, charmed the audience with her stories of growing up in a family of boys, with an Air Force widowed dad who “knew two things about parenting: Jack and shit,” and her experience being the only woman in her promotion when she became a firefighter.
The free firefighter camp for women she founded has trained 3,000 girls in the last ten years. “We need to expose this job to more women because firefighting is one of those jobs that gets equal pay,” she explained. “When women get together and organize, there’s nothing women can’t accomplish.”
Trinity Tran, who was raised in poverty by a Vietnamese immigrant single mom, shared how “seeing poverty first-hand really ignited a passion to figure out root causes of power and how we can control the levers of power to level the playing field for everyone.”
Tran introduced legislation for cities to form their own
banks, taking inspiration from actions at Standing Rock. “You can’t build pipelines without funding,” she said. “If we want to create systemic change, we have to redirect the flow of money, and the best way is creating a public bank, owned by the people, 100 percent transparent.
The new law was formalized in 2022, and now she’s working with five California cities to start their own banks that leverage our public funds. “Right now, LA siphons 1.4 billion dollars every year in banking fees and interest out of the community,” she said. “What if we recapture those funds to support our communities?” Additionally, eight million people in California don’t have access to banks, and hundreds of thousands have to pay ten percent to just cash a paycheck.
State Senator Monique Limón, who was a teacher for 14 years, spoke about Senate Bill 1162 Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act she introduced, which requires “entities of a certain size to disclose the salary range,” helping people understand what jobs they are applying for. She also mentioned the importance of education, especially
civics education at a young age. She said how important it is for a community to invest in their youth, acknowledging how lucky she was to grow up in our town, where people and organizations invested in her, like the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. “When you do something that helps women, it helps families,” Limón said. “And when you do something that helps families, it helps everyone. It turns out that what’s good for girls is good for everyone else.”
“Look for the one thing you can do, the one thing you believe in,” she added, speaking about the importance of voting. “We need people to believe that it is worth it for their voice to be heard and that their voice matters.”
Mindy Budgor, spoke about her experience writing Warrior Princess: My Quest to Become the First Female Maasai Warrior, and about Nines, an AI stylist that not only helps you choose the right outfit for different circumstances, but empowers you to “show up as your best self.”
The event also highlighted the work ShelterBox USA is doing around the world, including in LA after the recent fires. “Disasters disproportionately impact women,” said Murray, who added that “it will take 134 years to reach full (economic) parity” between men and women.
Final thoughts from Capt. Kelliher? “Be flexible,” she shared. “Anticipate what your community needs and be ready with the tools. Be like water. There may be barriers, but you can flow right around them.” Shelterboxusa.org
Nan Verkaik, recipient of the Penny Jenkins Mentor Champion Award and Dian
Penny Jenkins
Wim Verkaik, recipient of the Anne Towbes Gratitude Founder Award with Anne Towbes
Capt. Sheila Kelliher, State Senator Monique Limón, Kerri Murray, Trinity Tran, and Mindy Budgor
Photos by saac Hernández de Lipa
Photos by saac Hernández de Lipa
The Tale of A Little Mermaid
By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE
ELEGANT UNDERWATER
SWIMMING was just part of the magic brought to life as dancers moved among fantastical sea life in the world premier of State Street Ballet’s The Little Mermaid. A dramatization of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, at the Lobero Theatre last weekend, the magnificent performance included a rich original score by composer Charles Fernandez, performed by the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff. The music offered depth and synchronizing rhythm to the entire ballet.
The tale follows a young mermaid’s remarkable journey as she sacrifices her tail and voice to become human in pursuit of love. Thought to be romantic, that love turns in the story to become familial love. The ballet’s bold and infatuating storytelling is a gift to the Santa
Barbara Community.
Amara Galloway, who portrayed the Little Mermaid as an enthusiastic, charming, and thoughtful young woman seeking love, offered a stunning performance that left room for moments of comedic physical fun as she found her feet on land. The family that became an even larger family, the lighthouse keeper, played by Ethan Ahuero and his daughter played by Bronwyn Waterfall deftly connected with the Little Mermaid. Giving an exceptional, commanding performance Arianna Hartanov portrayed Sorcha, the Sea Siren.
Dramatic life-sized puppets designed by Christina McCarthy, brought scene after scene to life, along with all new sets and costumes. The ballet’s intricate and thoughtful choreography was created by Artistic Director Megan Philipp and Executive Director Cecily MacDougall. An interesting feature was how the performance smoothly integrated American Sign Language into the story, expanding accessibility to a broader audience.
“Through this ballet, I hope to inspire a deeper reflection on how we treat those whose abilities differ from our own. Whether she is learning to walk or navigating the world without use of her voice, The Little Mermaid’s journey encourages us to approach every being with the compassion and respect they deserve,” stated MacDougall.
Thanks to funding from The Manitou Fund/ Nora McNeely Hurley, the production featured live accompaniment.
Performance Sponsor was Marta Holsman Babson.
State Street Ballet’s next performance pair will be the Brilliance Program: Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond, and will take place at the Lobero Theatre May 9th and 10th.
Amara Galloway as the Little Mermaid; Arianna Hartanov as Sorcha, the Sea Siren; and State Street Ballet dancers
Amara Galloway as the Little Mermaid
Harold Mendez
Photos by
Heidi Bergseteren
Honoree Hiroko Benko
On the Street with John Palminteri
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
A Cold Wet Dip
This cybertruck took a dive while the driver was launching a jet ski in the Ventura Harbor Monday. TowboatUS assisted in the effort to bring it up and out.
Mar y Cel to be Preserved
NEW OPEN SPACE in the Montecito hills is being planned by Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s family foundation, which purchased a 350-acre parcel of land known as Mar y Cel, the largest contiguous undeveloped property in Montecito. The transaction closed on March 7th.
In keeping with their philanthropic focus on the environment, and in recognition of the value of Mar y Cel to the community and to the region, the Schmidts plan to protect the historic and important lands as open space and will spend the coming months determining how best to do that. The Schmidts’ foundation purchased the property from the estate of Dr. Keith Schofield and his wife, Kay Robinson Schofield, stewards of the property for the past 24 years.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt have been active philanthropists since 2006, when they started the Schmidt Family Foundation to address challenges facing communities around the world, working for clean renewable energy, healthy food systems, healthy oceans, and the protection of human rights. They also founded Schmidt Ocean Institute to advance oceanographic research by offering scientists free access to the world’s first year-round philanthropic research vessel in exchange for making their findings publicly available. In 2024, Eric and Wendy founded Schmidt Sciences, a nonprofit organization working to advance science and technology that deepens human understanding of the natural world and develops solutions to global issues. Through their philanthropy, the couple are working toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all.
Eric Schmidt led Google as CEO for a decade and as executive chairman for four years. He also served as executive chairman of Alphabet for three years and as technical advisor. A journalist early in her career, Wendy Schmidt also worked in marketing communications in Silicon Valley and since 2006 has led the couple’s philanthropy as president of the Schmidt Family Foundation and Schmidt Ocean Institute. Wendy also sits on the board of Lotusland.
A Benefit Concert Hosted by One805
BENEFITING FIRST RESPONDERS, the One805 concert at the Granada Theatre featured some of the best talent in the world, with proceeds gong towards mental health care for Santa Barbara, Los Angeles first responders, and MusicCares to help musicians who had losses in the L.A. wildfires. Special guest at the event was Prince Harry, a regular supporter of One805.
Hosting the event Saturday night was Lance Orozco, who also helped to get thousands in the guitar auctions. Among those on stage: Hootie and the Blowfish, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Alan Parsons, Macy Gray, the Plastic Harpoons and special guests including Hunter Hawkins.
Long time organizers, Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith, Richard Weston Smith, John Thyne, Hector Hurtado and the stage crew and the Granada theatre tech and house staff. Made the event special along with all the First Responders in the audience and on stage.
Prince Harry was very interested in meeting firefighters, band members, and supporters of the One805 fundraiser Saturday night in Santa Barbara.
First Responders
Practicing Water Rescues
THE U.S. COAST GUARD conducted a water rescue drill off the coast of Santa Barbara Thursday evening. The locally based 87-foot long USCGC Blackfin was also involved. The location was directly in front of the breakwater wall and the historic Yacht Club.
As the sun set Thursday, the rescue drill commenced. Many onlookers watched the rescue drill.
The mock rescue involved jumping into
the water to simulate an emergency response. The drills help ensure crew members are prepared for real-life situations. Coast Guard rescue drills include man overboard, abandon ship, and recovering a person from the water. One of the primary goals is to improve maritime incident response.
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.
Photos by John Palminteri and KEYT
Photo by Priscilla,
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Photos by KEYT
What Happened to the Budget?
The House Republican budget passed today calls for massive cuts in health coverage, food assistance, and help paying for college, among some other areas, to pay for huge tax giveaways for wealthy households and businesses. – CBPP.org
By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
PRESIDENT
TRUMP HAD TO KNOW that devoting a large part of his State of the Union speech insulting Democrats would make it much more difficult to forge a budget for the fiscal year that ends September 30, when they will need Democrats’ support because of their thin majorities.
It will make it all but impossible to ratify an annual budget that significantly reduces the budget deficit. It’s not a great way to negotiate, in other words, unless Republicans don’t believe they need Democrats to fund their tax cuts.
“The House budget would require the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion; the Agriculture Committee to cut at least $230 billion; the Education and Workforce Committee to cut at least $330 billion; and other committees to also cut programs to reach a cumulative target of at least $1.5 trillion in cuts through 2034. The magnitude of these reductions would force congressional committees to make enormous cuts in Medicaid, SNAP, student loan assistance, and other vital sources of support when they develop the 'reconciliation' spending and tax bill that follows the budget resolution,” CBPP reported.
Elon Musk have said so out loud— find some $2 billion in savings in the current budget that totals more than $4.2 trillion at last count.
Instead, Trump/Musk are firing federal employees and closing whole agencies with abandon to make their case that it will eliminate enough fraud and waste to bring down the deficit to justify their tax cuts. But it can’t happen without cuts to the sacred third rails as well—social security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
But they will be slowed down in their haste to downsize government because most of the DOGE work to date seems to be illegal, according to the many lawsuits that have been filed to stop the DOGE efficiency drive.
new year that powers 60 percent of economic growth has declined because of their exhausted savings.
By Harlan Green
House Republicans have passed a purely Republican budget resolution that relies on massive cuts to federal programs that the Center For Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a nonpartisan research and policy organization, recently analyzed.
Yet Republicans must compromise with Democrats to pass the annual budget that keeps the federal government open for business because of their paper-thin majorities in both the House and Senate, as I said. And the Democrats’ cooperation will require that some of their own budget priorities be included.
Trump must know by insulting Democrats he won’t get much of what he wants. He must believe there is a better way to narrow the budget deficit. Of course, he and
Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates
It will end up being a failed “Shock and Awe” campaign, according to Thomas Friedman, since their real intent is to cut government “down to the size where one could drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub,” to quote Grover Norquist, a Republican strategist.
And we might already be seeing evidence of the damage; such as predictions of negative first quarter economic growth for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model of real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2025 is -2.4 percent on March 6th, up from -2.8 percent on March 3rd.
Consumer spending could shrink even further as the federal job firings and layoffs accelerate. MarketWatch reports some 172,017 job cuts were unveiled in February by U.S.-based employers, according to the monthly report by the outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. That’s the highest total since July 2020.
“It was chiefly because of a large reduction in government employees from actions by Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or ”DOGE,” purportedly to reduce bureaucracy,” said MarketWatch’s Jeffry Bartash.
Challenger put the federal job cuts at 62,242 last month, up from just 151 in January and February combined in 2024. Historically, very few federal employees lose their jobs annually. Retail and tech companies also announced sizable layoffs in February.
Economist Claudia Sahm said in a CNBC interview that such a massive number of workers losing their jobs at once has never happened before and will be flooding the job market.
I can’t imagine what such a large loss of jobs will do to our economy this year, even though federal jobs are a small part of the U.S. workforce. Contact your local loan agent or mortgage broker for
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Tariff fears are part of the problem, as importers are ordering as much as possible before tariffs kick in that will raise prices, and that subtracts from GDP growth. But consumer spending in the
Santa Barbara MTD Notice of Public Hearing
Program Of Projects for 49 USC §5339(a) & §5307
The §5339(a) proposed POP is for a total of $988,234 in capital assistance for the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (SBMTD). The source of the funds is the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 and FFY 2024 49 USC §5339(a) apportionments to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. at the address below to provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed POP.
The §5307 proposed Program of Projects (POP) is for an estimated total of $5,768,774 in operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and Americans with Disabilities Act complementary paratransit service for SBMTD for fiscal year (FY) 2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026). The source of the funds is the estimated FFY 2026 49 USC §5307 apportionment to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:25 A.M. at the address below to provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed POP.
The proposed POPs can be reviewed on the MTD website at: https://sbmtd.gov/about/agendas-archives/current-board-agenda/
Please visit the website above or contact the person below for methods of presenting a public comment. Written comments can be forwarded to the address below prior to the public hearing.
Unless either proposed POP is changed, this notice will serve as the Final Program of Projects. If either proposed POP is changed, a final POP will be published.
Nancy Tillie
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
550 Olive Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
ntillie@sbmtd.gov (805) 963-3364
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 25CV00971
Petitioner: Anastacia Rosales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Anastacia Rosales to PROPOSED NAME: Anastacia Yzaguirre. 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: 04/23/2025; 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: 02/28/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV00971 Pub Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV03393. Petitioner: Kristy Sharp and Jorge Leon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Conner Matthew Palomares to PROPOSED NAME: Conner Matthew Leon. 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: 4/9/2025; 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: 11/22/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV03393 Pub Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
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• Summons
• Name Change
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• Public Entities
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as CULTUREWISE LINGUISTICS at 27 W Anapamu Street, Suite 160, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
IFETAYO TITILOLA KUMASI-KA at 27 W Anapamu Street, Suite 160, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 20, 2025. 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. 20250000474. Published March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as THE UDC AT SUGAR PLUMS at 14 Santa Clara Dr., Lompoc, CA 93436. MELINA A BOSCUTI at PO Box 940, Lompoc, CA 93436. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 26, 2025. 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. 20250000530. Published March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as SANTA BARBARA HOT TUBS at 4285 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93110. HOTSPRING PATIO & SPA INC. at 4285 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 27, 2025. 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. 2025-0000543. Published March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as HOTSPRING SPA & PATIO at 4285 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93110. SANTA BARBARA PATIO & SPA, INC. at 4285 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 24, 2025. 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. 2025-0000498. Published March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV00922
Petitioner: Raul Eduardo Romero Borrayo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Raul Eduardo Romero Borrayo to PROPOSED NAME: Raul Eduardo Borrayo Corona. 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: 4/21/2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; 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: 3/3/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV00922 Pub Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2025.
Community News
Billeci Receives Chamber’s Visionary Arts Leadership Award
AT AN AWARDS CEREMONY, The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce honored Celesta M. Billeci with their Visionary Arts Leadership Award on Friday, February 21st, as part of the Regional Business Awards Gala.
Hundreds of local leaders gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for the annual event, which honors the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses that continue to make a significant impact in the local community. The Chamber recognized nine honorees for their outstanding contributions to the region’s business community, including seven organizations and two individuals.
The Visionary Arts Leadership Award was bestowed upon Celesta Billeci, the Miller McCune Executive Director of UCSB Arts & Lectures, for her leadership in transforming the South Coast cultural landscape and bringing world-class performances and lectures to our community. Dr. Colin Marlaire, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Pacifica Graduate Institute, presented the award. Over her 25-year tenure, Billeci expanded the organization’s operations tenfold, making UCSB Arts & Lectures one of the nation’s most respected public arts programs.
“We know that arts are not just entertainment; they are the heartbeat of a thriving society,” said Billeci. She asserted that sharing the experience of watching a live performance or listening to a thought-provoking lecture can not be replaced. “These moments define and connect us and remind us why the arts matter.”
Billeci accepted the award on behalf of those who helped shape Arts & Lectures, including Sara Miller McCune, who endowed her Executive Director position, and her dear friend and former colleague Roman Baratiak, who served Arts & Lectures for over 40 years. She thanked many others, including the Arts & Lectures staff, the Santa Barbara community, members of the local media, donors, A&L ambassadors, A&L council members, her husband, John Hajda, and her son, Alexander. Rod Lathim Presents
Nathan Rogers Joins Dream Foundation
NATHAN ROGERS, of counsel with Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP, has joined the Board of Directors of Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults.
With a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and a certificate in meditation from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, Rogers brings both a practical and holistic approach to the practice of law, with an emphasis on business and trust and estate litigation.
Nathan Rogers
A Santa Barbara local, Rogers is passionate about serving his community. In addition to his commitment to Dream Foundation, he previously sat on the Board of Directors of Santa Barbara Strings and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, holding the chairperson position at both. Rogers also served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association and was an Associate Director of Old Spanish Days. dreamfoundation.org
A Benefit Concert for the
Golden Globe Award Winning Singer/Songwriter of Bette Midler’s hit song THE ROSE
Let’s
Fall In Love
AN AFTERNOON OF MUSICAL ROMANCE & LAUGHTER
Well-loved standards by Cole Porter and the Gershwins
And heartfelt new love songs by Amanda With Michele Bourman and Larry Tuttle
“One of the greatest cabaret performers of her generation, who writes like an angel and has a voice to match.”
New York Times
Sunday March 30th 3pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota St.
Tickets: $28.50 general admission / $45 VIP csasb.org/mcbroom and at the door
Celesta M. Billeci, Miller McCune Executive Director of UCSB Arts & Lectures (center) at the South Coast Chamber Awards Gala with members of the Arts & Lectures staff, A&L Council members, A&L Ambassadors, U. S. Representative Salud Carbajal and Santa Barbara City Council member Kristen Sneddon
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday 3/14
COMEDY
Friday Night Laughs • Comedians from LA • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
MUSIC
Charles Lloyd Delta Trio •
Celebrating Charles Lloyd’s 87th birthday and his 20th concert at the Lobero; Pre-show reception catering provided by Freedom 4 Youth • Lobero Theatre • $57-$107 • Lobero.org • 7:30 Fri, 3/14.
UCSB Gospel Choir • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • $10 general, $7 seniors, military, and non-UCSB students with student ID, Free UCSB students with ID and chn under 12 • 7:30pm Fri, 3/14.
Paco Versailles • SOhO $20 • sohosb.com • 9pm Fri, 3/14.
SPECIAL EVENT
A bailar • Spanish Arts and Culture • SB Eastside Library, 1102 Montecito St • Calendar.library. santabarbaraca.gov • 9:30-10:30am Fri, 3/14.
Saturday 3/15
CHILDREN
Explore Together • Early Childhood - STEAM & Maker • Central Library, 40 East Anapamu St • Calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10:30-11:30am Sat, 3/15.
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
DANCE
A Spring Celebration of Dance • State Street Ballet Young Dancers ~ excerpts from Don Quixote & more • Lobero Theatre • Lobero.org • 6pm Sat, 3/15.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Family Shibori Workshop • Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Av • Carpinteriaartscenter.org • Adults, $55 • 10-noon Sat, 3/15.
An Indigo Dye Workshop • Explore Ecology, 302 E. Cota • $5/ item • 2pm Sat, 3/15.
Compost Workshop • Explore Ecology, 302 E. Cota • $35 • 2-3:30pm Sat, 3/15.
Writing in the Galleries • Explore the galleries with Ellen O’Connell Whittet at SB Museum of Art • Free with admission/Free to members & students • sbma.net • 2-3:30pm Sat, 3/15.
SB County Genealogical Society Writing Workshop • Write compelling stories w/ Rhonda Lauritzen • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Av • Free • 9am-12pm Sat, 3/15.
MUSIC
Jason Isbell • six-time Grammy Award-winning musician in a solo performance Arlington Theatre • UCSB Arts & Lectures • 7:30pm Sat, 3/15.
Sounds on State: Bella Lucareli • Music at Paseo Nuevo Center Ct • free • 4:30pm Sat, 3/15.
Altadena Music Community Benefit • hosted at Alcazar Theatre www.thealcazar.org & Sweetrelief.org • $35-$50 • 6-10pm Sat, 3/15.
Banda Carnaval, Larry Hernandez
• Roberto Tapia, Los Destuctores de Memo Ocampo • Earl Warren Kramer Arena & Exhibit Building • Parking: $20 (Cash Only)• www.vmg.com • 4pm-midnight Sat, 3/15.
SPECIAL EVENT
VADA Draw • Art Lottery & Cocktail Party • Benefits VADA @ SB High • Community Arts Workshop • two entries for $185 (includes 1 artwork); $145 one entry & artwork; $55 no artwork; sponsor a VADA teacher $50
• www.vadasbhs.org/the-vada-draw • 7-10pm Sat, 3/15.
Sham Rock Gala • Celebrating the Choral Society • The Decent Folk, Alanna Callaghan and her youthful Firedance Academy Dancers, and merriment, with flowing libations, hearty fare, Raffle • sbchoral.org • $160-$5,000 • 5:30pm Sat, 3/15.
St. Patrick's Day Skate • Ice in Paradise • $15 admission/skate rental $5 • iceinparadise.org • 7pm Sat, 3/15.
Best Bites & Best Futures • United Boys & Girls Club benefit at 4849 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria $90$5,000 • for tickets: unitedbg.org • 6-10pm Sat, 3/15.
Raising Black Liberated
Youth! • Kindred Collective • Girsh Park- 7050 Phelps Rd • Free • RSVP: darielle@ucsb.edu 1-3pm Sat, 3/15.
Mosaic Makers Market • Local Shop Handmade Businesses • Mosaic Locale Courtyard, 1131 State St • 11am-4pm Sat, 3/15.
Sunday 3/16
ART
SoCal Museums Annual Free-For-All • at SB Museum of Art & SB Museum of Natural History • Free • sbma.net • 11-5pm SBMA/10-5pm SBMNH Sun, 3/16.
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
DANCE
Amplify Unity • communitydriven dance showcase • $35-55 • Center Stage • centerstagetheater.org • 4pm Sun, 3/16.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Monthly Drop-In Poetry
Conversation • facilitated by poet and poetry professor Laure-Anne Bosselaar • The domecil Shop • 4-5pm on 3rd Sun.
MUSIC
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Sing
• hosted by SB Revels at Creekside, 4444 Hollister Av • 4-6pm Sun, 3/16.
Charles Lloyd & the Delta Trio Join Charles Lloyd and the Delta Trio (featuring Jason Moran and Marvin Sewell) for Lloyd's 20th concert at the Lobero on March 14th. Pianist and McArthur genius, Jason Moran has performed at the Lobero several times with Lloyd, but this will be guitarist, Marvin Sewell’s, first appearance here. The three of them share Southern roots and each brings a unique perspective and contribution to America’s indigenous art form, jazz. For tickets $57-$107 visit Lobero.org
OUTDOORS
Beach Cleanup • some gloves & bags provided. Meet on East Beach behind Skater's Point • sbnature.org • 10am -12 on 3rd Sun.
MUSIC
Jim Henson's Labyrinth:
In Concert • Henson’s original masterpiece. Watch the full movie, as a live band performs • presented by GD Theatres • The Granada • Presented by GD Theatres • $55-100 • granadasb.org • 7pm Sun 3/16.
Viva el Arte!: Las Guaracheras • A female salsa sextet • Three free concerts in three locations: Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta : 7pm Fri, 3/14; Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St: 7pm Sat, 3/15; The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St: 6pm Sun, 3/16 • Free • A collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista.
Gospel Music at Blue Owl • with Ron Paris, Cornelius Florence & Troy Barner • 5. W. Canon Perdido St • 3pm Sun, 3/16.
Ladyfinger • benefit for Pasadena Humane Society • Alcazar Theatre • $25 • thealcazar.org • 4:20-7pm Sun 3/16.
OUTDOORS
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides! GV Hist. Society, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
It’s Magic! • Presented by Milt Larsen & Terry Hill • Lobero Theatre • $26-107(Premium ticket reception catering provided by SB Pizza & McConnells Ice Cream) • Lobero.com • 2:30 and 6:30 Sun, 3/16.
Monday 3/17
St. Patrick's Day!
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.
PFLAG March Meeting • Gender Affirming Health Care: Highlights and Misconceptions with Dr. Michael Snavely staff physician at Planned Parenthood • Pre-register at pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7pm Mon, 3/17.
Photo courtesy of Lobero.org
MUSIC
Alison Brysk will discuss and sign her book Abortion Rights Backlash: The Struggle for Democracy in Europe and the Americas
Chaucer's will host a book signing and talk event at 6pm Wednesday, March 19th with local author and UCSB Distinguished Professor Alison Brysk with ten percent of all sales from 5:30 to 7pm donated to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast.
THEATRE
Dr. Susan Chou's Piano Recital • Deane Chapel, Westmont College, 7:30pm 3rd Mon.
Tuesday 3/18
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Allie Beth Stuckey Talk • Raise A Respectful Ruckus • Granada Theatre
• Presented by Network Medical • $13 • granadasb.org
• Doors Open at 6:30pm for Live Music • 7pm Tue, 3/18.
Intermediate Spanish Conversation • Central Library • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10-11am Tue.
TEENS
Yarn Buddies • Crochet and Knitting Circle
• EE Makerspace 302 East Cota St• creativity, camaraderie, & crafting • $12 • Exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm, 3rd Tues.
Wednesday 3/19
DANCE
Country Line Dancing • Dust off your boots for a boot-scootin’ good time • Soul Bites • $10 • soulbitesrestaurants.com • 6pm, Wed.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Alison Brysk - Book Talk & Signing
• Abortion Rights Backlash: The Struggle for Democracy in Europe and the Americas • 10% of all sales from 5:30-7pm donated to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast• Free • Chaucersbooks.com • 6pm Wed, 3/19.
Mending Matters • sewing and mending • Explore Ecology, 302 East Cota St in collaboration with & at the SB Public Library • Calendar.library.Santabarbaraca.gov • 5:30pm7:30pm Wed.
Crafternoon: Recycled Renaissance
• Hands-on workshops using upcycled materials • EE Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30pm, Wed.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
Zelin Luan's Piano Recital • Deane Chapel Westmont College • 7:30pm Wed, 3/19.
SPECIAL EVENT
SBMM Welcomes the Historic Western Flyer • Famous for John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts’ 1940 Sea of Cortez expedition; docent-led onboard experience • The Harbor • Free • 11-3pm Wed, 3/19.
SBCC School of Extended Learning Job Fair • Wake Campus, 300 N Turnpike Rd • 805-898-8171 • 11:30-1:30 Wed, 3/19.
Thursday 3/20
COMEDY
Backstage Comedy Club • Home to hilarious stand-up comedy • The Red Piano • $20-$25 • theredpiano.com • 7:30pm, Thu.
CHILDREN
STEM Night • anatomy-themed STEM activities at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Rd • Free • girlsinc-carp.org • 5:30-7pm Thu, 3/20.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Western Flyer by Dr. Tom Keffer • SBMM • Free-$20 • SBMM.org • 7pm Thu, 3/20.
SBSC Chamber Networking
Breakfast • Santa Barbara Zoo @Discovery Pavilion • $50-$75 • 9-10:30 Thu, 3/20.
OUTDOORS
Santa Barbara Flea Market • Weekly at Earl Warren Showgrounds • Earlwarren.com • 7am-3pm, Thu.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Lavendar Lunch • You Deserve Your Flowers: Craft your very own bouquet led by Caitlyn Rylander • RSVP deja@pacificpridefoundation. org • 12-2pm Thu, 3/20.
Pacific Pride Foundation Open House • RSVP: carlos@pacificpridefoundation.org • 4-6pm Thu, 3/20.
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood • Thrills, romance, laughter, w/ Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and more • Garvin Theatre • $19-$29 • theatregroupsbcc.com • Through 3/15.
Broadway or Bust (4pm) & Shake, Shiver & Scream (7pm) • a classic tale of good versus evil • InterActTheatreSchool.com • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $18-25 • 2& 5pm, 3/15.
Sanctuary City • Two teenagers navigate the harsh realities of immigration and being DREAMers, lovers, and lifelong friends • Severson Theatre • $50 • pcpa.org • Through 3/16.
Configuration 2025 • Features highenergy hip hop, contemporary, and entertaining jazz numbers • Center Stage Theater • $23-$58 • centerstagetheater.org • Through Sat, 3/25.
Friday 3/21
COMEDY
Friday Night Laughs • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
Sanctuary City at Severson Theatre
A powerful and timely drama by Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Martyna Majok. This coming-of-age story follows two teenagers as they navigate the complexities of immigration, identity, belonging, and love. For tickets ($50) visit pcpa.org
Parents in Chains • A new comedy about texts, treks, sex, and empty nests • all star cast! • ETC's The New Vic Theatre • $29-$98 • etcsb.org • Through 3/30.
Hadestown Teen Edition • By The Adderly Conservatory with Concord Theatricals Corp • Center Stage Theater • $15-$100 • centerstagetheater.org • 6 performances Fri 3/21 through Sunday 3/23.
Crazy Mama • World Premiere Drama at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura • Laced with humor and pathos, this play follows a young girl’s decades-long dream of reconnecting with the mother she lost to mental illness • $20-50 • 3/26-4/6.
Crimes of the Heart • poignant and humorous exploration of the complexities of family and resilience by Ojai Art Center Theater • Free -$25 • Weekends, 3/28-4/20.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Linda Vorobik Art Show • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Courtyard breezeway • Free • 10-4pm Fri, 3/21.
Photo by Luis Escobar, Reflections Photography Studio
Dr. Alison Brysk
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SPECIAL EVENTS
24th SBWPC Presidents’ Circle
• Goleta Valley Community Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • SBWPC Past Pres. are hosting a Women’s History Month event: A Feminist 2025 Playbook, A Call to Action. • $37-$57 • sbwpc.org • 4-6pm Fri, 3/21.
Happy Hour at MOXI • activity led by UCSB Society of Women Engineers • Free Members; $18 • Moxi.org/happyhour • 5:30-8pm Fri, 3/21.
Saturday 3/22
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center
• stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Parallel Stories: Our Beautiful Boys • With Author Sameer Pandya • SBMA Mary Craig Aud • $10/$15 • sbma.net • 2:30pm Sat, 3/22.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels wecome • Questions: Lorin 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee,
MUSIC
SB Symphony: The Seven Deadly Sins • Storm Large performs Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins • Granada Theatre • $45$195 • granadasb.org• 7:30pm Sat, 3/22 & 3pm Sun, 3/23.
Michael Feinstein Tribute to Tony Bennett • With the Carnegie Hall Ensemble • Lobero Theatre • $71-$131 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Sat, 3/22.
Sounds on State: Anna May
• Music at Paseo Nuevo Center Ct • free • 4:30-6:30pm Sat, 3/22.
OUTDOORS
Architectural Walking Tour
• Architectural Fdn of SB Sabado Architectural Walking Tour Meet City Hall steps • Donation $20 • 10am Sat.
It’s Your Library
Spring Equinox Extravaganza
• A reflective exploration of seasonal flora, oracle card readings, spiritual and significance of flowers • Lotusland • $275 • Lotusland.org • 1:30-4:30pm Sat, 3/22.
SPECIAL EVENT
Backyard Boogie, car show
• food, music, night market • CAW, 631 Garden • Sbcaw.org • $25-30 • 5pm Sat, 3/22.
SB County Democratic Party Annual Meeting • UCSB Corwin Pavilion • RSVP Requiredat capacity • 11am-2pm Sat, 3/22.
Sunday 3/23
MUSIC
Doublewide Kings • playing the Rolling Stones • The Alcazar, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $35-$100 • thealcazar.org • 4:30pm Sun, 3/23.
Polystichum by Linda Ann Vorobik
Botanic Watercolor Painting!
Learn to paint with watercolors with Linda Ann Vorobik at the Botanic Garden. Two days!
For info ($130-140) visit SBbotanicgarden.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
2025 Eco Hero Award •
You are cordially invited to a Roaring 20's
eq25.org eq25.org or scan or scan the qr code. the qr code.
Ruby’s Choice screening and PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare • At VNA Health’s community healthcare symposium & film, learn more about how Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other aging ailments impact not only the afflicted person, but also family members and our communities. PHorum 2025 will feature Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winner JANE SEYMOUR, OBE and a screening of her film RUBY’S CHOICE. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with Dr. Kenneth Kosik, Dr. Michael Bordofsky, Vince Caballero, and Jane Seymour, moderated by Kieran Shah, VNA Health Preside. PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare will take place at the Lobero Theatre. Admission is free with pre-registration.Visit Lobero.org or info • 6pm Thu, 3/20.
Student Art Exhibition at County Auditorium
AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART SHOW, hosted by South Coast Kids Create 2025, was held at the County Education Auditorium at 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road in Santa Barbara on March 7th and 8th.
Students from 25 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria exhibited over 250 art works. The show included three dimensional art pieces, such as ceramics and paper mache, as well as two dimensional works. A reception for student artists was held on Friday evening.
In attendance were Superintendent of Santa Barbara County Schools Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee, Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, Carpinteria Mayor Wade Nomura, many Art teachers from participating schools, and family members of student artists.
County Supervisors issued Certificates for each student for their participation. Supervisor Lee and Mayor Nomura handed out certificates to their First District and Carpinteria school students. Second and Third District County Supervisors Representatives Eleanor Gartner and Gina Fisher handed out certificates to student artists in their districts.
Nearly 500 people viewed the exhibition and each student received a ribbon as they entered the auditorium.
South Coast Kids Create was formed by Nancy Hutterer and Mariko Tabar in 2024. The purpose
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Wild Animals, Wild People, Wild Places...
Submissions are now open for Voice Gallery’s April 2025 Exhibition. Area artists welcome. Sculpture and 2D work is welcome.
To participate: email up to two images to artcall@voicesb.art by March 24th.
(Label images with artist name and title of the piece. 1000 pixels wide - jpeg or tiff) Email must also include: material, dimensions, price.)
Entry fee will be collected for ACCEPTED pieces at ingathering: $40 per piece.
• All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready. NO brackets, saw tooth, etc. Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.
Ingathing Drop Off: Accepted art must be dropped off between 3-5pm, Saturday, March 29th.
Exhibition Dates: March 31st to April 26th, 2025
Unsold Art Pick Up: Friday, April 26th 28th - 3 to 5pm
1st Thursday Reception: April 3rd • 5-8pm Questions? Call Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011
is to support elementary school students by showcasing their art in public space to strengthen their confidence and to raise their self esteem. These principles resonate with that of Children’s Creative Project, Executive Director, Kai Tepper. The Program Manager of Children’s Creative Project Yoseline Gonzalez and her Associate Kelly Mitchell were instrumental in assisting South Coast Kids Create in preparing for the Art Show. South Coast Kids Create received support from KEYT, VOICE Magazine, and countless volunteers who assisted.
Photos courtesy of South Coast Kids Create
Denise Simon Mejia, Self Portrait, 2nd Grade,Franklin Elementary School
California Le, Grade 6, Ellwood Elementary School, Rainbow Trout
Josiah Celestino, 5th Grade, Ellwood Elementary School, Skateboard
Siena Wisner, Kindergarten, Peabody Charter School, Leaf Candle Holder
Andrea De Jesus, 2nd Grade, Kellogg School, Superstate
Mian, 5th grade, Adelante Charter School, Ceramic cake slice
Ahtziri Adunas Uribe, Chili Peppers, 4th Grade, Franklin Elementary
Alexander Vences Gonzalez, 1 st Grade, Aliso Elementary School, Picasso inspired self portrait
Carlos Rodriguez Alcocer, 5th Grade, Franklin Elementary School
Brian Smith, 6th Grade, Mountain View Elementary School, Metal Sun
Hopper Jennings, 2nd Grade, Adelante School, Super Beetle
Liam Mitchell, 5th Grade Brandon Elementary School, Under the sea
Eden Beers, 5th Grade, Kellog Elementary School, Self Portrait with Flowers
Mariko Tabar, South Coast Kids Create; Nancy Hutterer, South Coast Kids Create; and Yoseline Gonzalez, Program Manager, Children’s Creative Project
Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee and Carpinteria Mayor Wade Nomura with student certificates
ART VENUES
Brian Woolford
LCCCA Illuminations Gallery La Cumbre Plaza woolfordb@gmail.com
10 West Gallery • Sweet Imagination ~ Mar 30 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • 10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • Fare Trade: Patricia Clarke Houghton & Brett Leigh Dicks ~ Mar 21- May 17 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • The Repurpose of Life ~ March 30 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com
La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara • 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Public Texts: A Californian Visual Language ~Apr 27; Tomiyama Taeko: A Tale of Sea Wanderers ~ Apr 27 • 12-5 We-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • exploreecology.org
The Arts Fund • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave #F119 • 11-5 We-Su • 805-233-3395 • artsfundsb.org
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Artists • Gallery Los Olivos is open to new members in sculpture, pedestal art, and jewelry • Appl. deadline is March 14th; apply online at gallerylosolivos.com, Artist Submissions tab • Jurying on 3/22.
On the Edge • the 2025 Tri-County Juried Exhibition is receiving artist entries through April 10th. For details visit: https://www.westmont.edu/museum/juriedshow2022
Wild • Call for Artists Voice Gallery • Submit entries by 3/24. Details see page 21 or visit Voicesb.art.
ART EVENTS
Artist Talk with Talia Van-Son on T he Repurpose of Life • Art & Soul Gallery • 5-7pm Friday, 3/14.
Earth as Living Element: Artist Lecture with Jackie Amézquita • Mary Craig Aud • Free SBMA Members, Students & Teachers; $10 NonMembers • 3:30-5pm Sat, 3/15.
Opening Reception for Fare Trade • Patricia Clarke Houghton and Brett Leigh Dicks • Architectural Fdn Gallery • 5-7pm Fri, 3/21. La Cumbre Plaza 3rd Friday Gallery Row Art Walk • 5 galleries, music, art activities, & more! • 5-8pm Fri, 3/21.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.
Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Local pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • Deep Color ~ Mar 20 • Tu-Thu 10-3; By Appt • 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 MoFr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum
• Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill ~ Sep 1 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • The Joy of Mayan Photography & Mayan Textiles ~ Apr 15; Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 TuSa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • California
Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Flights of Fantasy ~ Mar 31 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • lompocart.org
Elevate Gallery@ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Gallery Artists • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 TuSa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara
• Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Michael Marzolla, Fine Artist
Services/Marzozart Paintings, drawings, prints Commissions accepted
Elverhøj Museum • the history and Danish culture of Solvang & promoting the arts • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • 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 • Fazzino.com
Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza• 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
RUTH ELLEN
@ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~
Gallery Los Olivos • Color & Composition: Gerry Winant & Britt Friedman ~ Mar • Daily 10-4 pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org
Goleta Valley Library • GVAA Artists Exhibit ~ Mar 26 • 500 N Fairview Av • 10-7 Tu-Th; 10-5:30 Fr & Sa; 1-5 Su • TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org
Grace Fisher Fdn Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Cards and more
SBMA to Dig Into Diaspora With Artist Jackie Amézquita
ST ORIES OF THE SOIL WILL BE UNEARTHED at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art with Earth as Living Element: An Artist Lecture with Jackie Amézquita. One of the exhibiting artists featured in their current exhibition, Accretion: Works by Latin American Women, Amézquita will join SBMA for a discussion of her work Saturday, March 15th at 3:30pm. Blending indigenous mythologies with contemporary community engagement through the use of biomaterials and forms associated with pre-Columbian cultures, Amézquita’s works examine the physical, political, and emotional implications of migration. Her featured piece, Oro Negro, uses corn flour and soil taken from LA neighborhoods to illustrate persistence of the migrant experience once the border is crossed, with these experiences continuing to exist amidst discriminatory planning and zoning politics.
Amézquita received her M.F.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2022 and her B.F.A. from Art Center College of Design in 2018. She has exhibited with The Hammer Museum, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles Nomadic Division, 18th St Art Center, The Armory Center of the Arts, Vincent Price Art Museum, The Annenberg Space for Photography, Human Resources Los Angeles, and Museum of Art and Design in New York.
For tickets (Free for students, teachers, & SBMA Members/$10 non-members) visit tickets.sbma.net
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Summer in Winter 2025 ~ Apr 6 • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
Illuminations Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive - Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114 Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum • Man’s Inhumanity Towards Man ~ Apr 14 • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-9625322 • karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • kellyclause.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Art of Everyday ~ Mar - Apr 24 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org
MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • seehearmove.com
Palm Loft Gallery • Two Personal Visions ~ Mar 27 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fri-Sun & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early CA and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Seed: A Living Dream ~ Apr 6 •1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • The Chair: Storied Seats From Our Collection ~ Apr 20; J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial SB and the Beyond ~ May 11; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Kevin A. Short: Above Your Dreams ~ May 11 ; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era ~ Aug 24; Dario Robleto: The Signal ~ May 25 Accretion ~ Apr 13 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-6824711 • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club2nd Fridays Art • Abstract Nine ~ Mar 5 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Passage
- Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein
Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Artists: See your work here! Join Voice Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery! To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com
Sullivan Goss • The Storytellers ~ Mar 24; Angela Perko Imagined Landscapes & Other Stories ~ Mar 24 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-6887889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart ~ Jun 25 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Caliente! ~ Mar 28 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 •voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Wildland: Ethan Turpin’s Collaborations on Fire & Water ~ Mar 22 • westmont.edu/museum
Photo by Yubo Dong,
Photo © Jackie Amézquita
Oro Negro Black Gold) by Jackie Amézquita
Artist Jackie Amézquita will join SBMA for a discussion of her work
A dietary swap that could lengthen your life?
Study finds replacing butter with plant-based oils cuts premature death risk by 17 percent
By Ryan Jaslow, Mass General Brigham Communications for the Harvard Gazette
SUBSTITUTING BUTTER WITH PLANT-BASED OILS DAILY may lower risk of premature death by up to 17 percent, according to a new study out of Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute.
The researchers examined diet and health data from 200,000 people followed for more than 30 years and found that higher consumption of plant-based oils — especially soybean, canola, and olive oil — was associated with lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality, whereas butter use was linked with increased risk of total and cancer mortality. The results are published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
“What’s surprising is the magnitude of the association that we found — we saw a 17 percent lower risk of death when we modeled swapping butter with plant-based oils in daily diet. That is a pretty huge effect on health,” said study lead author Yu Zhang, research assistant at the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a student in the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard Chan School.
Butter is rich in saturated fatty acids, while plant-based oils have more unsaturated fatty acids. There have been many studies on dietary fatty acids, but fewer studies have focused on their primary food sources, including butter and oils.
The new study analyzed dietary data from 221,054 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study, Nurses’ Health Study II, and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. Every four years, the study participants answered questions about how often they had certain types of food. The researchers used the data to estimate participants’ consumption of butter and plant oils, including butter and margarine blends, spreadable butter added to food and bread, and butter used in baking and frying. Intake of plant-based oils was estimated based on the reported use in frying, sautéing, baking, and salad dressing.
The researchers also identified participants who had died and their causes of death. Using statistics to compare death rates across different diet intake levels, the researchers found that participants who ate the most butter had a 15 percent higher risk of dying than those who ate the least. In contrast, those who ate the most plant-based oils had a 16 percent lower risk of death than those who ate the least.
“People might want to consider that a simple dietary swap — replacing butter with soybean or olive oil — can lead to significant long-term health benefits,” said corresponding author Daniel Wang of the Channing Division. Wang is also an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Chan School and an associate member at the Broad Institute. “From a public health perspective, this is a substantial number of deaths from cancer or from other chronic diseases that could be prevented.”
The researchers also did a substitution analysis, which mimics how swapping butter for plant oils would impact health in a feeding trial. They found that substituting ten grams of butter a day (less than a tablespoon) with equivalent calories of plant-based oils could lower cancer deaths and overall mortality by 17 percent.
“Even cutting back butter a little and incorporating more plant-based oils into your daily diet can have meaningful long-term health benefits,” Wang said.
One limitation of the study is that the participants are mainly health professionals, so they might not represent the U.S. population as a whole, the researchers said. In the future, they’d like to study the biological mechanisms underlying why this dietary change has such a large impact.
“Even cutting back butter a little and incorporating more plant-based oils into your daily diet can have meaningful long-term health benefits.”
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Daniel Wang, Brigham and Women’s
In addition to Zhang and Wang, Mass General Brigham authors include Katia S. Chadaideh, Yuhan Li, Yuxi Liu, Eric B. Rimm, Frank B. Hu, Walter C. Willett, and Meir J. Stampfer. Additional authors include Yanping Li, Xiao Gu, and Marta Guasch-Ferré. This study was supported by research grants from the National Institutes of Health. Printed with permission: Harvard Gazzette online article, March 6, 2025
Salsa Group Las Guaracheras to Shake it Up with Three Free
Performances
LATIN FLAIR AND IMPROMPTU STYLE
will set the tone at two free performances from the female salsa sextet Las Guaracheras, presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! The group will appear Friday, March 14th at the Isla Vista School at 7pm and on Sunday, March 16th at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at 6pm.
Originally from the Colombian city of Cali, Las Guarecheras embrace an improvisational approach inspired by Latin jazz, offering each instrument a chance to shine. Throughout their career they have explored instrumental formats, and have sought to learn from the rich legacy of groups in their genre, adding a contemporary spin to the sound of salsa.
Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara vuelve con tres presentaciones gratuitas de Las Guaracheras
Committed to highlighting Latin America’s rich cultural heritage, Viva is a collaboration between The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association, and UCSB Arts & Lectures. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
LAS GUARACHERAS, un grupo nacido en la ciudad Colombiana de Cali, utilizan como recurso musical impredecible la improvisación entre todos los instrumentos y es esta la que se extiende como bandera en cada uno de los temas. Este perfil de improvisación, evocado del latin jazz, se da en la interpretación y pretende darle lugar a cada uno de los instrumentos que conforman el grupo: es la posibilidad artística de que todas las integrantes se destacan como una voz solita.
A lo largo de su trayectoria ha explorado el formato instrumental con vibráfono y ha buscado aprender del gran legado de las agrupaciones de este tipo, pero con una visión actualizada del sonido de la salsa. La exploración rítmica, melódica y armónica realza la palabra y las historias que se quieren contar.
Viva, un programa dedicado a compartir la rica cultura de Latinoamérica, es una colaboración entre The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, la Asociación de padres y maestros de la escuela Isla Vista, y UCSB Arts & Lectures, que atiende a más de 15,000 estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad en Carpinteria, Santa Bárbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa María, y Guadalupe.
Para obtener más información sobre Las Guaracheras y Viva, visite artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/.
LOSSAN Announces Board Leadership
AMTRAK PACIFIC SURFLINER has announced the selection of Fred Jung, Mayor of the City of Fullerton to serve as chair. The Rail Corridor Agency provides transportation to Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo and is called LOSSAN. Also, elected was Fred Strong, City of Paso Robles Council member, to serve as vice chair.
“I’m honored to take on the role of chair for the LOSSAN Agency,” said Jung. “I will be dedicated to collaborating with agency staff, fellow board members, and stakeholders to restoring and enhancing the Pacific Surfliner service and strengthening the resiliency of the rail infrastructure across the entire LOSSAN Rail Corridor.”
Director Fred Jung currently serves as the Mayor of Fullerton and is a member of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors.
The LOSSAN Agency is governed by an 11-member Board composed of officials representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies, including SBCAG, along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Visit pacificsurfliner.com to learn more.
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Goleta Valley Library to Temporarily Relocate
CLOSING OUT THEIR CURRENT CHAPTER, the Goleta Valley Library is preparing to make the move to its temporary site, where it will continue operations during the two year Goleta Valley Library Building, Safety, and ADA Improvement Project. The move will take place from April to June, with the last day of in-person service scheduled for Sunday, March 30th. Additionally, a number of changes to library services will begin March 7th to prepare for the move, as the Goleta Valley Library collection will no longer be visible on the online catalog and new holds will not be able to be placed on Goleta Valley Library materials.
Patrons can continue to check out materials through March 30th. Holds can also be placed on materials from other libraries and can be picked up on the Bookvan at their regularly scheduled stops throughout Isla Vista. Access to the e-library will remain available 24/7 for ongoing access to eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more.
A variety of offsite programs for all ages will be provided during the transition period, with a full schedule of programming to be provided at locations throughout Goleta, including City of Goleta Council Chambers, the Goleta Community Center, local parks, and outreach locations such as schools, youth organizations, and retirement communities. goletavalleylibrary.org
Fred Jung, Mayor of Fullerton, has been named Chair of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency’s Board of Directors for 2025.
Vi, 14 de marzo | Fri, March 14 | 7 PM | Isla Vista Elementary | Doors open 6:30 pm
Sa, 15 de marzo | Sat, March 15 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall | Doors open 6:30 pm
Do, 16 de marzo | Sun, March 16 | 6 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre | Doors open 5:30 pm
Reception follows the performance. / Habrá recepción después del espectáculo.
