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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

5 CVA Communiqué – Some gratitude towards those who helped with the CVR construction and a Memorial Day summer kickoff to boot

6 Beings & Doings – Humankind’s quest for meaning and truth can take many turns, as we’ve seen. The mystery is killing us.

8 Montecito Miscellany – Pink coming to the One805 gala, SB School of Squash stays magical, art at Casa Dorinda, and more miscellany

10 Letters to the Editor – Support for Caruso, a word from realtors, hooray for the Y, and other input Tide Guide

12 On Entertainment – Pete Muller’s puzzling process of crafting More Time, going Footloose and Indecent on stage, plus other musical notes

Society Invites – An Art à la carte soirée, Camerata Pacifica’s finale, and the annual Wilderness Spirit Awards 16 The Giving List – With upgraded paths, facilities, and plantings, the park party is just getting started at Elings

18 Harbor Hot Spot – With the snip of a ribbon, the much-anticipated Dart Coffee opens at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

20 Our Town – A list of resources and programs available in the area for Mental Health Awareness month

22 Your Westmont – Exhibition honors region’s top artists, students earn prestigious Fulbrights, and the sky’s the limit for a junior real estate marketer

Pickleball Passion – The 7th annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament showcased community spirit and growth

24 Montecito Health Coach – Below zero temperatures… red lights from above… it’s not the end of life, it’s the beginning of a new one at Restore Hyper Wellness

26 Brilliant Thoughts – Mark my words – or rather, Ashleigh’s – on the way we leave our name on objects, time, and the world

28 Elizabeth’s Appraisals – A pair of scrimshaw horns tell of a royal visit and the history of militant doodling

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Far Flung Travel – There’s one particularly pesky and persistent critter preying on the other inhabitants of Santa Cruz island

34 Top Honor, Times Three – Rosewood Miramar joins a bracingly exclusive cohort alongside only four other resorts in the U.S. – and only 14 others on the planet.

36 In Passing – Remembering the life and passions of Dr. Richard Carlton Schultz Sr., MD

38 The Optimist Daily – New synthetic platelets technologies could be helping patients with severe bleeding scenarios

44 Calendar of Events – From “Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind” to “A window into the soul of a woman,” these are the weekly happenings

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Classifieds – Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads

47 Mini Meta Crossword Puzzles

Local Business Directory – Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer

CVA Communiqué Spring Upgrades Are Done and Summer Kicks Off Along Coast Village

by Beth Sullivan

The City of Santa Barbara and the Coast Village Association are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of the road upgrade project, a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the district’s infrastructure, safety, and overall appeal. Between March 25 and May 17 of this year, residents and businesses demonstrated remarkable patience and cooperation while essential upgrades were made to the curbs, gutters, and loading zones on Coast Village Road.

We are thrilled to announce the completion of this construction phase on Coast Village Road! This milestone marks the end of eight weeks in which the City of Santa Barbara (too many divisions to name), Granite Construction, SBMTD, Flowers & Associates, Coast Village Improvement Association, and a host of other constituents dedicated their best efforts to this project.

Residents and merchants witnessed street sweeping at the end of each day, traffic monitors, cement pouring, road closures, new crosswalks, and the many workers hustling to finish on time. We couldn’t have done it without the incredible patience and support of our retail shops, restaurants, service providers, residents, and the entire community. We realize this was a monumental undertaking in a short time frame that impacted everyone in the area.

Thanks to the community for your patience and support. Please come out to support your favorite spots on Coast Village Road, and let’s make this summer unforgettable, together!

To show our heartfelt appreciation, we are hosting a special celebration with amazing Memorial Day promotions in gratitude to everyone. Local shops and businesses will offer an array of special promotions, including percentage-off sales, in-store summer celebrations, happy hours, and more. This event is our way of saying thank you to the community for their support and patience.

Beings & Doings

Breaking into the Vault of

by Jeff Wing

The human race can just get over itself now. On the other hand we are the exalted inventors of the Lunar Lander and Franco-American Spaghetti-Os . This is the tormenting dichotomy of our species. We’re complicated, embarrassed, self-regarding busybodies who have daubed the whole of our vast canvas with the overexcited brushstrokes of a sugared-up preschooler, taking and losing and retaking and losing and retaking holy cities, the armies of banner-waving ninnies pouring down the plains with their dumb robes flowing, then spending our down-time dreaming up the Big Bang and devising the lawn mower.

Finally, we recline under the stars, our naked bodies washed by warm, moonlit tropical surf as we luxuriate in the murmuring shallows, like Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity – and are swept hollering out to sea and eaten by the Kraken. It’s a pageant, yes. O what it is to be human!

Water Stains and Nebulae

But there is too much mystery. Signs and portents and stains on the sidewalk – any mystery is too much, and we’re surrounded by it, defined by it, bored of it, and even made fatally restive by it. Is our Beloved Father a kindly giant on a cloud or a toothy Lovecraftian squid-thing tearing horrifically through a hole in spacetime? This may not be the Question for our Age but it ought to be. Here’s another; does Love have anything to do with this mess at all? Opinions abound and many of them bore. Bromides are everywhere and God is said to be synonymous with birds, trees, flowers, and people who overpay at yard sales.

Well. My little girl flirts with your

little boy and my squeezed heart spins on its axis. In another lifetime my mother exits the house in a Donna Reed skirt and Rosalind Russell shades, inclining her head and offering a smirk of happy reproof to the besotted cameraman (now also vanished from the world) as she walks briskly to a Pontiac the size of a speedboat. Emily waves riotously to me from the open window of her passing car on the way to the sun-dappled senior parking lot (goodbye little girl!), my dying grandfather bobs his long hand and wrist at me from under the sheet and says “Billy.” Which Billy? In my 8-yearold frame did he see my older brother Bill (the apple of his eye) or his own son, my uncle Bill? Never mind. “Grandpa, it’s me; Jeff.” Sammy awkwardly doffs his handsome head in greeting a stranger. Stella weeps helplessly at her dear friend’s nuptials. My father-in-law bursts

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The Eagle Nebula. God or Nature? Yes. (courtesy of ESA/Hubble)

A meaningfully stained sidewalk (courtesy photo)

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Montecito Miscellany

Going Pink! Esteemed Singer Joins One805Live! Gala

by Richard Mineards

Multi-Grammy winner Pink and Dallas Green (City and Color) will perform as the duo You + Me, joining retired Montecito rocker Kenny Loggins in headlining the One805Live! gala at the oceanside estate of Oscar winning actor Kevin Costner in September.

Co-founder, chairman, and CEO Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith revealed the latest addition to the stellar lineup at a pre-bash event at the Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, where more than 300 guests raised in excess of $80,000 to help First Responders in Santa Barbara County.

Pink, 44, known for her raspy voice and accomplished stage presence, has sold more than 135 million records worldwide.

Steve Postell and the Night Train Music Club, with some of the best session and touring musicians worldwide, headlined the sunny sunset soirée with Goleta rocker Alan Parsons – who wrote “Out Loud,” the 805 anthem –Steve Ferrone, drummer for Tom Petty and The Average White Band, who has played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Mick Jagger ; Leland Sklar, bassist for The Immediate Family,

who has worked with Phil Collins, James Taylor, and Toto; Russ Irwin, vocalist, who worked with Aerosmith, Sting, Jeff Beck, and John Fogerty; and Elliot Easton from The Cars.

A live auction featured guitars signed by Kevin Costner, Kenny Loggins, and

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Alan Parsons, Marc Nelson, and Elliot Easton (photo by Alma Rose Middleton)

Jeep Holden, Nancy Schaak, and Richard WestonSmith (photo by Alma Rose Middleton)

Lee Watkins with a guitar signed by Elliot Easton (photo by Alma Rose Middleton)

Letters to the Editor

Good Neighbors

Iam pleased that the Miramar is proposing adding affordable workforce housing for their employees alongside apartments and shops. Workforce housing helps local residents build a stronger foundation in the neighborhood: it helps both community and business.

As the retired Director of the All Saints by the Sea Parish School next door, I was continually impressed with Caruso’s professionalism and community-mindedness. As they built the hotel, we met together frequently and they were immediately responsive to any question or concern we had. Caruso went above and beyond, even building a large plexiglass square window inside the sound-wall for the children to watch the tractors doing their work, and then holding an event with special cookies, ice cream, plastic hard-hats and small Tonka tractors to take home.

The first Christmas at the newly opened hotel, each classroom was invited to visit the Miramar Santa and have a picture with Santa to take home. Caruso also considerably discounted the cost of holding preschool fundraisers at the hotel.

That level of professionalism and responsiveness has continued since the hotel’s earliest days. I also understand

as part of their current plans, they have listened closely to the community and made several substantial changes to their plan based on the feedback they heard, including removing a full floor.

With the experience I had as the school director, I know that Caruso will continue to be a good neighbor and keep working with the church and neighbors as they proceed with their workforce housing plan.

Padric Davis Retired Director

All Saints by the Sea Parish School

A Helping Hand for Finding a Home

There has been a lot of misinformation in the news lately about pending changes coming to the real estate industry and what they mean for homebuyers and sellers. As a dedicated REALTOR® in Santa Barbara, I’d like to clarify any confusion your readers may have.

Because of a recent settlement by real estate brokerages and the National Association of REALTORS®, two things are changing. First, properties listed on the multiple listing service (MLS) will no longer include an offer of compensation to buyer’s agents. Second, homebuyers who want to work with an agent

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will need to sign a written agreement with that agent before touring a home. That means before homebuyers start their home search, they’ll need to discuss and agree with their agent what the agent will do on their behalf, and they’ll need to decide how much and how to pay that agent.

Historically, nearly 9 out of 10 homebuyers have opted to work with a real estate agent or broker in what is possibly the most important purchase of their lives. That’s because we help buyers and sellers navigate a maze of forms and complex paperwork; coordinate with lenders, inspectors, other agents, escrow companies, title companies, appraisers and other professionals; and ensure that our clients’ interests are represented in pricing, negotiation and closing.

In my over 50 years as a REALTOR®, the transactions that gave me the most satisfaction involved helping home buyers find their first home. I love being able to assist them with what may be the largest purchase of their lives.

The pending changes will not affect what makes REALTORS® valuable – a commitment to work in their clients’ best interests. REALTORS® throughout the state will continue to serve their clients every day and help make homeownership a reality for all Californians who aspire to it.

Sincerely, Michele Allyn 2024 President

Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®

Smiles at the Y

While the Montecito family YMCA is in the midst of its fundraising campaign, I feel compelled to share my fondness for this local institution and its long history.

Origins of the YMCA stem back to

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England in 1844, and in the USA and Canada in 1851.

There are currently 2,700 facilities in the U.S. The Montecito Y’s present facility, established in 1966, is located on Santa Rosa Lane, steps away from the Union School.

My daily trip to the Y has become a treasured ritual, nurturing my moods and motivations. My day starts with a very positive outlook. The building’s welcoming design is reminiscent of Montecito early days, tucked away along a stream on three acres of land. The staff is friendly and so accommodating. The front desk is often graced with orchids donated by Gallup and Stribling

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and proceeds from the flower sales go towards their annual campaign.

The Y offers many different programs throughout the day designed for a range of members and their abilities.

Being an early bird at the Y, I enjoy my morning swim followed by yoga with Katie Coo, a committed and skilled instructor, or Chantal Evrard, a longtime teacher and healer. Daniel Bowen is another popular and dedicated Yoga/ stretch coach.

My early schedule allows me to share a delightful parade of children and parents to the pre-school.

My 7 am swim is a daily ritual supervised by incredible lifeguard Duane Turner. A legend at the Y!!! Duane has worked for the Y since 1998. He displays the best attitude as he performs his job with a sense of responsibility and a twist of humor. Every morning Duane writes on a white board a new vocabulary word, an inspirational quote, and a joke to make a smile.

The Montecito Y is a unique facility and important center for the community where the older members, the teens and very young children can gather. The concept fosters a true sense of connection in honoring its diversity.

Their annual campaign is full swing and hopefully will meet its projected goal. I would encourage the support of this unique institution.

Respectfully submitted, Genevieve Antonow

Roundabout Answers

Surely there is a typo or misplaced decimal point. $18 million for a roundabout!?

As for the celebration, nothing to celebrate about the cost! As for completion, when the on ramp is completed,

then we can call the project done but still in need of the tire-killer NE curb redesign and modification.

Doug Norberg

The MPA Guarantee

As a kid, I was constantly at the beach, its vast ecosystems inspiring me to pursue a career in a STEM field. To this day I chase the wonder I felt looking at the mini ecosystems of tide pools, fascinated by the diverse life my two sisters and I found within them.

In order to do my part and push the legislature to truly start gearing towards passing more climate conscious bills, I went to Sacramento for Ocean’s Day, a massive coalition of environmental organizations all working towards one important goal: ensuring California’s oceans and coastlines remain the important social and environmental asset they are. We hosted a press conference where various senators and assembly people spoke on the sheer importance of the bills, they were championing and their hopes to make strides towards a more equitable, environmentally sustainable future for California.

To ensure that future generations can be instilled with the same wonder I was as a child, we need to push for the expansion and continued protection of our Marine Protected Areas to guarantee that we are not just idly waiting for the inevitable collapse of California’s amazing coastline. MPAs are shown to be a critically important tool that we need to utilize if we want to protect the immense biodiversity and cultural significance of our coastline as they protect marine species from threats like overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.

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On Entertainment

Puzzlin’ Pete Produces ‘More Time’

by Steven Libowitz

Pete Muller didn’t set out to make a record in Memphis with an entirely new band when he visited producer/engineer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell) on the advice of his manager. But the two hit it off, and when his previous producer Rob Mathes proved too busy with his Sting projects to get away, Muller committed to trying out a whole new sound for his carefully-crafted folk-pop songs. That included leaving behind his core recording and concert band the Kindred Souls for all-star session stalwarts and working without the safety net of a click-track for the just released album, More Time

But adapting on the run and problem solving is nothing new for Muller, the Montecito-based billionaire hedge fund founder whose Process Driven Trading helped revolutionize the business – he also plays at the top level in creating crosswords (including for the Montecito Journal) and outlasting opponents by reaching final tables at the World Series of Poker.

“It was a very different recording than I was used to,” said Muller, who had played piano and sang all his life, but had abandoned music for financial formulas before a sabbatical from Wall Street in the early 2000s. “Instead of every single arrangement of chords being pre-thought, every lyric scrutinized and studied, I just showed them the songs and we played them. As a result, the record has a rawness to it – some imperfection, but a lot of beauty and liveliness. It really breathes in this wonderful way. That’s where the real magic of music comes from.”

As with previous albums, the songs on More Time feature funkier sounds (including Memphis horns) seamlessly integrated with playful grooves. This juxtaposition evinces the delicate balance Muller strikes between what might otherwise seem mutually exclusive dichotomies: the analytical thinker/creative artist expressing his soul; certainty vs. insecurity, desire vs. responsibility; and even Muller’s splitting time between his work on

thrumming Wall Street in New York, and his home life on a bucolic Montecito estate.

Many of the songs surf that metaphorical wave – “And (Hold On),” pairing fate and free will; “Turn Away,” evaluating what we can accept and what we need to have changed; “Enjoy It While We Can,” forsaking analytic scrutiny for the unbridled joy of the moment.

But giving the songs a somewhat grittier sound didn’t eschew the essence of his songwriting approach: drawing on his own emotions and experience to craft candid, vulnerable songs that are both a method to process life’s issues, and a means to express them with universal appeal.

“When I write about something where I was triggered and had a strong emotion, or things that I’m struggling with in my life, I want to turn it into something that’s inspiring, because I’m really driven and motivated by love,” Muller said. “The underlying ethos of all my songwriting is compassion and understanding even when you’re frustrated or things are not going well. That is my North Star. So when my songs are about longing, there’s this aching, but there’s also resolution or at least hope, because I not only want to move people, I want to inspire them.”

That concept of uplifting proves out because, as has been noted, Muller always seems to have a huge smile on his face even when he’s singing about sad or challenging

Pete Muller returns to SOhO on Thursday, May 30, for his first official CD release concert (photo by Alysse Gafkjen)

Society Invites

Art à la Carte with the SBMA

by Joanne A Calitri

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board held its second fundraising “Art à la carte” soirée at the University Club.

The SBMA Mercedes Eichholz Director and CEO Amada Cruz, along with the SBMA Women’s Board President Isabel Wendt, welcomed the guests as they arrived at the reception on the outside patio and lawn area.

The program started promptly at 6 pm with Wendt and Susan McClain, VP of Development for the SBMA Women’s Board. They welcomed and thanked the guests for their funding support of the board’s events in this, their 74th year. Wendt introduced Cruz who provided her opening remarks. Wendt then presented Cruz with a check for $100,000 raised by the Women’s Board. The funding is earmarked for two upcoming exhibitions: A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection, July 7 – November 3, 2024, on the Ridley-Tree’s gifts of primarily nineteenth-century British and French paintings; and Dario Robleto: The Signal, December 8, 2024 – June 1, 2025, featuring the artist’s feature-length film Ancient Beacons for Long Notice (2024) and a selection of artworks that relate to the history of science and technology. Guest presenter was Jennifer L. Mass, Ph.D. She is the President and Founder of Scientific Analysis of Fine Art, LLC, and a Professor of Cultural Heritage Science at Bard Graduate Center. Mass also leads the Scientific Vetting Committee of The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) NYC, and is on the advisory boards of The Center for Art Law and the Appraisers Association of America. She explained that her team works with art museums, auction

SBMA Director and CEO Amada Cruz, Jennifer Mass, and Isabel Wendt (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Hsiu-Zu Ho, Laurie McKinley, and Jeanne Fulkerson (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Jasper Meller, Amanda Meller, Penelope Meller, Berta Binns, Pierce Friden, and Fernanda Friden (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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Elings

Park

by Steven Libowitz

Dean Noble, executive director of Elings Park, is fond of comparing Elings to some famous public parks in urban areas.

“What Central Park is to New York, and Golden Gate Park is to San Francisco, Elings Park is to Santa Barbara,” said Noble, who previously served as ED of the Santa Barbara Zoo.

But there is one important way in which Elings is a bit different than its larger brethren. While people around the world know about Central Park and nobody in the Bay Area is unaware of Golden Gate Park, Elings might just be the most spectacular open space in a town known for such environs – one where you can both explore nature, take in stunning sights, and engage in recreational activities – that plenty of people in Santa Barbara have never heard of, let alone visited. Which is even more fascinating given that, at 230 acres, Elings Park is the largest community-supported

nonprofit public park in America.

Elings started out as an idea almost 60 years ago to convert the land that used to be the city dump into a recreation and athletic facility – “One of the first major greenscaping projects in the U.S.,” Noble said – and it was less than 40 years ago that the then-named “Las Positas Park” official opened with

two soccer fields, three lighted softball fields, and a playground. In 1999, the foundation completed the purchase of 133 acres of adjoining land and changed its name to Elings Park in recognition of still-active supporter Virgil Elings’ major donation.

Nowadays, Elings hosts soccer, rugby, kickball, and softball leagues, a bumpy BMX bike dirt track, a disc golf course, facilities for both remote control airplanes and cars, and the oldest continuously operated paraglider training hill in North America. At the park’s arguable zenith, high atop Jerry Harwin Parkway, there is Godric Grove – which has both an amphitheater and a separate wooden platform, both offering spectacular city, mountain and ocean views. The Grove serves as a site for weddings, memorials,

or even soared through by the community (courtesy photo)

concerts and theatrical presentations. On some summer and autumn evenings, the soccer fields turn into festival grounds, hosting family-friendly cultural performances with reggae, bluegrass, rock, funk and more. Elings is also home to a Veterans Memorial Walk and Terrace of Remembrance, as well as John Fisher’s sculpture Summit for Danny.

On the other side of the main access road is the undeveloped outback of Elings, where myriad hiking trails snake up and down the hillsides, nine miles winding through oak groves and meadows, with the mesa in the middle providing a panoramic view of the Pacific to the south and the city and foothills on the northside.

The benefits of Elings Park’s EPIC! Campaign can now be seen, strolled,

From sports to live music, Elings Park serves the recreational needs of the community throughout the year (courtesy photo)

Harbor Hot Spot

Dart Coffee Ribbon Cutting

by Sigrid Toye

On the chilly, overcast afternoon of Thursday, May 15th the atmosphere on the patio of the historic building that houses the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) reflected the warmth of a sunny summer day. The crowd outside the building were present to applaud the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce official ribbon cutting ceremony for a long-anticipated place to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and other yummies overlooking the scenic Santa Barbara harbor.

The occasion was held to celebrate Dart Coffee at the Maritime Museum, the second

The Dart Coffee and museum staff and community members joined together to cut the ribbon

location of the beloved coffee shop now nestled cozily in the museum’s former gift shop. Its sister location, Dart Coffee Shop & Garden, is located in Santa Barbara’s popular Funk Zone. Owners Erika and David Dart are dedicated to ethical craft-roasted coffee. Their combined life experience in the arts and sciences complements their journey into the coffee industry. The couple are committed to sourcing only the finest organic, fair-traded coffee beans from smalllot indigenous farmers. The Darts’ belief is that roasting is a balance of creativity and practiced precision… an ideal combination of both artistry and craft.

Joining the Chamber of Commerce and the Maritime Museum were invit-

ed friends and family of the Darts, the museum’s staff, directors, members and others involved in the project. The presence of coffee enthusiasts from the harbor walkway and students from nearby City College was a testament to Dart Coffee’s having become, after just a couple of weeks, the Hot Spot… with a view! The appearance of the roll of ribbon and a pair of super scissors encouraged the crowd to gather for a welcome by Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications Mary Lynn Harms-Romo and Greg Gorga, Executive Director of the SBMM. “We’re so excited about this exceptionally beneficial partnership between the museum and Dart Coffee … the synergy was there from our first meeting with Erika and David. Since Dart’s opening a couple of weeks ago, we continue to see an exchange of visitors between the museum, the Coffee Shop, and the community,” said Gorga. Dr. Alex Weinstein, SBMM Vice President, added his congratulations on behalf of the museum’s Board of Directors.

Owner Erika Dart spoke on behalf of the shop and its employees communicating their excitement in occupying this space next to the Maritime Museum that included what might be considered the best view in town. “This location is beyond our wildest dreams! Working together with the museum and its wonderful staff make

things move ahead as seamlessly as possible. We are so grateful!” Throughout the crowd great waves of compliments could be heard regarding the coffee shop’s tastefully designed and appointed interior spaces in keeping with a nautical color palette and the feel of the ocean beyond its walls. Rumor had it that Erika’s artistic inclinations might have had something to do with that!

The entire party was asked to gather behind a wide blue ribbon after which the oversized scissors were handed to Gorga for the ribbon cutting. After a quick snap a mighty cheer arose accompanied by hugs and slaps on the back. Waterfront Director Mike Wiltshire summed up the occasion for all. “Dart Coffee has been a great addition to the harbor. It was a pleasure working with Greg Gorga and the Maritime Museum throughout the process. It’s never easy getting a project like this from an idea to reality. The Waterfront appreciates all involved and their commitment to seeing it through. A beautiful renovation of an amazing space!”

Sigrid Toye is an Educational and Behavior Therapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, a freelance writer, and a storyteller. She loves all things creative, including her two (adult) artist children.

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

Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara

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

The ceremony will include a patriotic program featuring: Santa Barbara Choral Society • The Prime Time Band • Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band Seating and free parking will be provided.

Speakers:

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

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Our Town Mental Health Awareness in May

by Joanne A Calitri

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, the latest mental health research, and resources online.

The history of May for mental health dates to 1949, when the United States Congress designated May as Mental Health Awareness month due to the increased number of veterans suffering from mental illnesses after returning from World War II. According to Benefits.gov, “The U.S. Federal government recognizes the importance of educating and treating those citizens who are living with mental health issues. There is also the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), along with Veterans Affairs.”

The California Dept of Public Health’s Instagram posts for mental health include its “5 Ways to Care for Your Mental

Health” – get regular exercise, make sleep a priority, set goals and priorities, practice gratitude, and stay connected.

Locally, the Montecito schools support students and their families via school counselors and programs.

Santa Barbara Cottage Health (SBCH) annually affirms that it stands with other community organizations to increase public awareness about the significance of mental health. They invite the community to learn about, and use if needed, the many programs and services it provides to support, educate, and heal.

SBCH Administrative Director of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Darcy Keep, explains, “For more than three decades, our team has been committed to destigmatizing mental health challenges and cultivating a healing environment for individuals who seek support. We recognize the apprehension that often accompanies seeking help. However, we want the community to feel empowered and know we are here to support them in their journey. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one out of every five

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adults in the United States experiences some form of mental illness every year. However, only half of these individuals receive proper treatment.”

The Cottage Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine program provides a comprehensive range of services to meet patients’ needs and circumstances, including acute inpatient psychiatry and detoxification, residential alcohol, drug, and co-occurring disorders, rehabilitation and several levels of outpatient treatment services in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Services programs are:

COPE Intensive Outpatient Programs: Offered in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, the Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program is a comprehensive program that provides skills-based group psychotherapy, family group psychotherapy, individual case management, and a daily structure that is three hours per day, four days per week. This treatment approach includes psychotherapy, symptom management, education, medication compliance monitoring and enhancement of the patient’s ability to engage in activities related to daily living. COPE also offers intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment.

Cottage Residential Center: provides comprehensive, medically supervised care for the treatment of substance use disorders. The collaborative treatment approach offers a team of highly experienced professionals, including registered nurses (RNs) and licensed therapists (LMFTs), with referrals to a team of physicians specializing in addiction medicine. The Center is Accredited by the California Department of Health Care Services and the Joint Commission.

Emergency Psychiatric Services: based at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, provides 24/7 comprehensive emergency mental health, psychiatric and chemical dependency evaluations, as well as emergency consultations and crisis intervention. Access to these vital services is facilitated through the Emergency Departments of

both Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

Psychiatry and Inpatient Medical Detoxification: The Cottage Psychiatry and Inpatient Medical Detoxification program at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital provides voluntary, short-term inpatient treatment for adults 18 years of age and older, catering to the entire spectrum of psychiatric illnesses with acute symptoms. Additionally, the program aids patients in completing medical detoxification and withdrawal from substances such as alcohol, sedatives and opiates. Services include diagnostic evaluations, medical examinations, specialized tracks for dual diagnosis cases, case management, pharmacological treatment, detoxification supervision, therapy sessions, spiritual care, occupational therapy, pain management, yoga, movement therapy, music and art therapy, nutrition education, and access to medical-surgical services.

There are many SB County resources targeted for specific needs, like the Behavioral Wellness group, Family Services Agency, American Red Cross/ Disaster Mental Health, Hospice of SB, Mental Wellness Center, SB County Psychological Association, Mindful Heart Programs, SB Police Foundation AT EASE Program, SB County Sheriff’s Office, and Kind Mind. see 411.

411: www.cottagehealth.org/mentalhealth www.countyofsb.org/4212/Community-Partners

Joanne A Calitri is a professional international photographer and journalist. Contact her at: artraks@ yahoo.com

Your Westmont

Local Artists Awarded at ‘TBH’

by Scott Craig, photos by Brad Elliott

Alarge crowd gathered inside and out for the opening of the annual juried exhibition of local artists, “[TBH]...To Be Honest,” at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Los Angles gallery owner Walter Maciel juried the exhibition of 45 works, selecting the winners for top cash prizes on May 16. The Tri-County Juried Exhibition is open through June 15.

Mary Balda of Ojai won Best of Show for Chicago Tigua, a vibrant 2-by-4-foot painting on panel that depicts a dreamlike mountain landscape that invites the viewer into a playful moment of people and bird watching.

Kerrie Smith, an English artist who now lives in Santa Barbara, won 1st Honorable Mention for Gygantha Glorietta, which uses layers of bright clear colors to invoke a delightful, out-of-thisworld cactus garden.

Susan Tortorici of Montecito won 2nd Honorable Mention for I Know You Lied,

Local artists will be featured in the museum through June 15

Pickleball Passion

Seventh Annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball Tournament: A Community Triumph

by Zach Rosen

San oil painting that that captures the accusatory moment with startling precision.

Sara Yerkes, a Santa Barbara photographer, won 3rd Honorable Mention for her black-and-white photo I’ll Try Writing Instead, which features an antique typewriter with a message.

Montecitan Steve Shelton’s painting, Exile/Exhale: Guitar Solo #70, is one of a series of guitar paintings that were the result of a poignant trip to Munich two years ago during the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. As he rode by train and plane, his thoughts were often with the Ukrainians forced to flee after the Russian invasion. The blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag found their way into the side of his painting. “While

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anta Barbara recently hosted the 7th annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament, an event that has grown from a small gathering to a prominent community affair. Coordinated by USAPA Pickleball Ambassadors Richard Salzberg and Barb Kloos, the tournament had 275 participants this year, reflecting the sport’s exponential growth in the region.

Pickleball – a sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and pingpong – has taken the nation by storm, and Santa Barbara is no exception. Salzberg, who has been instrumental in promoting and expanding the sport locally, shared his journey into pickleball. “I was a racquetball player, and back in 2014, one of my racquetball friends invited me to try pickleball,” he recalled. “I immediately enjoyed it and saw how easy it was to learn and how quickly one could become competent. Since then, the sport has grown tremendously here.”

This growth can be seen in the transformation of local facilities. Salzberg explained, “When I started, there were maybe 80 players in town. Now, there are over 1,800 just at one location, the Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Courts.

The city and county have been very supportive, with new courts being built in

various locations, including a beautiful new set at Kellogg.”

The Santa Barbara Pickleball Ambassadors, led by Salzberg and Kloos, have also been active in fundraising and community support. The tournament’s fundraising mission includes transforming underutilized tennis courts into pickleball courts and promoting youth and senior programs at the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and local schools. Salzberg noted, “Our 2023 tournament raised substantial funds, which we donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospital, and the Make-A-Wish America Foundation.” This year’s tournament is set to net around $15,000.

The tournament itself has evolved significantly since its inception in 2016. “The first tournament was about attracting attention to the sport,” said Salzberg. “We had around 150 participants then, and now we’ve grown to 275, with some years reaching as many as 360.” This year’s event attracted players from 11 states across the country and the world, including participants from Australia, Canada, and Mexico.

One of the highlights of this year’s tournament was a 13-year-old girl from Mexico, Aline Morales, who won

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Mary Balda’s Chicago Tigua

Kerrie Smith’s Gygantha Glorietta

Steve Shelton and his Exile/Exhale: Guitar Solo #70

The 7th annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball Tournament had 275 participants from across the country and globe (photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop)

USAPA Pickleball Ambassadors Barb Kloos and Richard Salzberg (photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop)

Montecito Health Coach

The New Health Spa: This Isn’t Your Mother’s Spa Day

by Deann Zampelli

Imet a woman a few weeks ago who doesn’t like to get massages. I felt like I needed an interpreter. What could she possibly mean by speaking this heresy? I have heard of people who weren’t into it, but I assumed that like “uptight yoga instructors,” and mean Trader Joe’s employees they were mythological in nature. I love getting spa treatments. In fact, I don’t know why they aren’t incorporated into other kinds of appointments. “While I do your taxes would you like a 15-minute scalp massage?” or “As the hygienist cleans your teeth, would you like a gel manicure?” It seems like a no-brainer. Well, like many things in life, health spas aren’t exactly what they used to be. Most still offer massages (phew!), facials and body scrubs but the new generation offer more of a functional approach. Like functional medicine, functional therapeutic treatments can not only offer relief, but they are looking to get at the root cause of the complaint. Come with me as I take you through my spa day at Restore Hyper Wellness on State Street. As I walked in the door I was immediately taken aback by the slick, high tech, and somewhat futuristic atmosphere. It was as if NASA and Crossfit had a secret lovechild. Everyone (yes, everyone) was very friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They made me feel comfortable from the jump, which was a good thing as I was more than a little apprehensive about my pending Cryotherapy. I wondered to whom, exactly, I was entrusting my 98.6-degree self?

It turns out that while Restore Hyper Wellness in Santa Barbara has only been open since September, the company has over 225 franchises nationwide and has been helping people “do more of what they love to do” since 2015.

As Elizabeth, my very wise and caring Hyper-Wellness Rep showed me to the first of my many treatment areas, she highlighted points of interest along the way, letting me take pictures or offering to take mine as we cruised by things with names like The Cryo Machine, The Red Light Therapy Room, and the Compression area. I was scared. I was very scared.

I thought she was breaking me in gently by starting with the Infrared Sauna, but like everything at Restore, the decisions were thoughtfully made and based on safety and efficacy. The infrared sauna warms up the body and releases toxins. It feels like it is working from the inside out – very relaxing, and very hot. And it felt amazing. After the sauna, it is important to shower off all those wayward free radicals and enjoy the benefits of burned calories, reduced inflammation, and improved circulation, all in just 35 minutes.

After my shower I was escorted to the Red Light Room. Images of Amsterdam flashed before my eyes until I opened the door and saw a very Star Trek looking con-

traption that consisted of two panels that you wedged between for ten minutes while the Red Light Therapy (also known as Photobiomodulation Therapy) does its magic. The low wavelength is absorbed by our mitochondria (which are the powerhouse of our cells) and can help promote healing, reduce swelling, and even enhance our moods. It was a quick 10 minutes and while I am sure it did wonders, I didn’t really feel anything one way or another. Except dread. Cryotherapy was up next.

Elizabeth then took me through a series of standard health questions to make sure I didn’t have any conditions that would make the upcoming three minutes of being exposed to 128 degrees below zero unsafe. You know where I am going here. Isn’t being exposed to 128 degrees below zero inherently unsafe? Apparently not. Brief exposure to these sub-glacial temperatures causes the body to shift into survival mode; blood flow is constricted away from dispensable extremities (hence the losses to frostbite of our noses, fingers, or toes) and redirected to the core, to warm and protect the life-conferring organs. Genius, right? While this is going on, the body increases its oxygen production, which explains the reduced inflammation. But I’m stalling. The Cryo awaits. I am asked to don two pairs of gloves, long socks, booties, a knit beanie, and a mask. It’s fine that I am totally without clothes under my robe for some reason, but I had to wear a beanie. I step into the antechamber and await the glow of the green light. When instructed, I enter the tiny compartment and as the white smoke snakes out, I go in. With zero visibility and feeling like Edmund Hillary at Two Bunch Palms I enter the way-below-zero chamber. There is music playing but I don’t particularly care what it is. I can do this I think; I will just dance around and jump up and down. You can do anything for three minutes right? I’ve got this. I will not wimp out, I repeat, I will not wimp out. It must almost be over; I glance at the illuminated clock. It’s only been 25 seconds. The clock must be broken. I think I am getting frostbite. This can’t be normal. My temperature setting is broken. Like childbirth and Space Mountain, if anyone remembered this experience, they would never do it again. I am 100% sure I have frostbite. I am amazing, I am almost done. Clock check. WTF? It’s only been 50 seconds. How, oh how is that possible? After a grueling 2.5 minutes, the machine turns off and she tells me to come out. You don’t have to ask me twice. But here’s the weird part. The minute I got out I could feel my body already warming up. I had visions of leaving the chamber and being greeted by a Patagonia-wearing Sherpa with warm foil blankets and a chopper touching down just in front of Petco. (In my head, it was a scene from Chicago Med.)

I felt AMAZING! Surviving what was a near death experience in my head but was really a very mild two and a half minutes felt so invigorating. I get it, this is the whole cold plunge vagus nerve thing. I was sold! I wanted to know more.

According to the General Manager, Karlyn Roberts, “Restore Hyper Wellness is providing health and wellness nationwide. Our whole mission is to make customers feel better so they can do more of what they love to do. Our more popular services include cryotherapy, IV drip, and compression. These accessible services help our customers manage their pain, boost immunity, enhance sports performance, and speed recovery!!”

Thank you Karlyn, I will be back.

After all, there is a much greater chance of me coming back for another cryotherapy session than of having another baby. Or going on Space Mountain, for that matter.

Brilliant Thoughts

Mark My Words

by Ashleigh Brilliant

As we know from cave paintings, humans from earliest times seem to have always had an innate urge to make marks with whatever materials, and on whatever surfaces, were available. Outside of caves, it was stones, trees, or bones which presented themselves as the most “natural” surfaces. After writing was invented, it was possible to put words – even poems – on such things. The prefix “epi,” meaning “upon,” demonstrates how many of our words derive from the idea of something written “upon” something. Classic examples are the words “epistle,” “epilogue,” and “epitaph.”

The expression “making one’s mark in the world” has come to have great metaphorical meaning, implying some impressive, enduring accomplishment. People who’ve made their mark on their own times are remembered long after they’re dead. That is the fame part of “fame and fortune.” It has often derived from military conquests, such as those of Alexander the Great and Julius

Caesar. But it can also come from spectacular inventions or discoveries, as is the case with Edison’s light bulb, and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine.

One kind of mark with which most of us are familiar is the registered – and therefore legally protected – Trademark. Some are instantly recognized – like the Coca Cola bottle, and the (partly eaten) Apple. You can actually register your own name as a trademark. I once did so myself, and also registered “Brilliant Thoughts,” thinking it very unlikely, however, that anybody else would appropriate it. Yet, somebody else soon did start using it – as part of the title of a book of collected quotations (none of them by me). This led to a lengthy lawsuit, and my ultimately receiving a hefty settlement fee. But a registered name doesn’t have to be unusual. A good example is the Smith Brothers, whose picture has always appeared on their packages of Cough Drops. Nothing unusual about the name “Smith,” so to emphasize their claim, the two brothers also put the words “Trade Mark” together with their images. But those words appeared separately under the two images, in such a way

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that many people thought (and perhaps still do) that the names of the brothers were “Trade” and “Mark.”

Of course, the kind of personal mark which most of us make most frequently is our own signature. No law says that this must be legible, or that it must consist only of your own name. The important thing is that you make it yourself – as is implied in the word “autograph.” Hence the stories about people with bank accounts who have never learned to write. They can still make an “X,” and that is considered valid, if somebody else witnesses the signing and writes the name, together with the words “his [or her] mark.” As you know, the autographs of celebrities or of historically significant people can be very desirable to collectors, and have commercial value – even more so if they’re on a baseball or a theater program.

There’s nothing new about this. In the Gilbert and Sullivan song “I’ve Got a Little List” (from the 1885 opera, The Mikado), we are given a list of “Society Offenders who might well be under ground, and who never would be missed.” Leading the list are “the pestilential nuisances who write for autographs.”

I myself am occasionally thus solicited. If the sender has been thoughtful enough to enclose an “S.A.S.E.” and only wants an autograph, I’m usually happy to oblige. I don’t know if school children still collect each other’s signatures in little autograph books, but as I remember, there was always somebody who disregarded whatever page

was next, and wrote on the very last page: “By hook or by crook, I’ll be last in this book.” There was also, inevitably, some aspiring poet who began their entry with “Roses are red, Violets are blue.” A conventional follow-up would be something like “Sugar is sweet – And so are you.”

Writing on walls has always been a popular activity. For some reason, in World War II, American servicemen overseas often marked their presence with the words “KILROY WAS HERE.”

Then there are landmarks, natural and man-made. The word “milestone” is now so often used metaphorically that its basic meaning is forgotten. But on many country roads in Europe and elsewhere, you may still see actual milestones, humbly indicating distance or direction. I remember, when hitch-hiking in Ireland, being thus able to establish just how long a way it was to Tipperary.

Ashleigh Brilliant born England 1933, came to California in 1955, to Santa Barbara in 1973, to the Montecito Journal in 2016. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots,” now a series of 10,000. email: ashleigh@west. net. web: www.ash leighbrilliant.com.

BY Mark Saltzman DIRECTED BY Jim Fall

Margie Mays and Sam O’Byrne Photo: Zach Mendez

Village Properties proudly introduces its new commercial real estate division, Village Properties Commercial Group.

Backed by a team of seasoned agents with longstanding experience representing multifamily, mixed-use, and land assets, we offer clients a holistic approach encompassing their homes as well as their commercial ventures.

Elizabeth’s Appraisals Scrimshaw

Horns

by Elizabeth Stewart

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Forty years ago, in an antique shop, NH was intrigued by the somewhat sad face of the Prince of Wales engraved on a bullock’s horn, a pair of mated horns engraved with iconography of Australia in the scrimshaw technique. Engravings on horn, bone, or ivory, usually from a marine mammal, are classic material for scrimshaw, but in the 18th century scrimshaw as a folk art was used to decorate cow horns used for gunpowder. The firearms of the day, such as flintlock muskets, demanded dry powder. NH does not know WHICH Prince of Wales this sad face represents; these horns commemorate the visit of the Prince to Australia in 1868.

Later in the 19th century scrimshaw was a traditional folk art memorializing events and personages connected to military life. British seamen brought the tradition to the “colonies”; bored soldiers awaiting battles carved their horns around campfires, the designs were rubbed with grease and ash. In fact,

The pair of steer horns with scrimshaw detailing of the prince on the top left

the word scrimshaw is derived from the British slang word “scrimshanker,” an idler shirking his duty.

Prince Alfred, born 1844, was fourth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, becoming the Duke of Edinburgh in 1866 until he succeeded his uncle as Duke of Saxe- Coburg in the German Empire. In his younger years he was known as a great sea admiral, having entered the Royal Navy at age 12, and appointed captain at 22, when he began a ‘round the world’ tour as the commander of the HMS Galatea (1867). He was the first Royal to visit Australia, spending five eventful months touring the country.

Australia went overboard to welcome the Prince. Similar to the horns that celebrate the noble visage of the Prince, Alfred’s face and figure were projected via magic lanterns onto notable buildings throughout the country. During his visit, many Australian buildings and institutions were named after him; The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney; the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne; Prince Alfred College in Adelaide; Prince Alfred Park in Sydney; Prince Alfred Square in Parramatta; and the Royal Alfred Yacht Club.

This pair of horns honoring the Prince show the excitement of the people of Australia hosting their first Royal, but the visit was a disaster. Beginning at the State Library of Victoria in 1868, a massive medieval style torch-burning procession set fire to the library. During Alfred’s visit, sectarian conflicts arose between the Catholics and the Protestants of many major Australian cities: at a ceremony honoring William III – a protestant ancestor of the Prince – a riot broke out, shots were fired in the crowd, and a young boy was killed. A free banquet had been planned for 10,000 people, with food, drink, and

speeches by the Prince: 70,000 people showed up and a mob scene ensued because the food and drink were insufficient. The crowd retaliated by stealing the tables, chairs, crockery, and cutlery. The Prince was whisked away. In Bendigo, a miniature model of the Prince’s ship Galatea manned by teenage boys in uniform tragically burned. A demonstration for the Prince by the Volunteer Fire Brigade went wrong, and the little Galatea ship model went up in flames with the boys. Elsewhere on the prince’s tour, the town of Bendingo had built a sister building – Alfred Hall – next door to its city hall. They planned to honor the Prince with a lavish fest. Alfred Hall burned to the ground 15 minutes before the scheduled ball, which was hastily moved next door to the old town hall. In Sydney, the Prince was the victim of an assassination attempt; the bullet ricocheted off the metal of his suspenders and thankfully did not reach any vital organs: he recovered quickly, nursed by Florence Nightingale, and requested clemency for his attacker – who was hung anyway.

I found a similar horn in the Australian War Museum, also a ceremonial scrimshaw horn. This was created in New South Wales between 18261832 when the Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot was posted to the colony of Australia. The horn was engraved for and by two British soldiers, one of whom served in Australia for six years supervising the convicts that labored on the Great North Road. As with NH’s horns, we see emblems of Australia and Britain, such as the English Rose, the Scottish Thistle, the Irish Shamrock, the Australian Banksia and Flannel Flower, an emu, snakes, a sailing ship, and a regimental badge.

Alfred was greatly admired for his many visits to far flung colonies of England: he was the first Royal to visit New Zealand in 1869, and the first European Prince to visit Japan in 1869. These horns are a remarkable memento of the royal zeal former colonies felt for the monarchy so very far away. I would put the value of this pair at $3,500-$4,000.

Elizabeth Stewart, PhD is a veteran appraiser of fine art, furniture, glass, and other collectibles, and a cert. member of the AAA and an accr. member of the ASA. Please send any objects to be appraised to Elizabethappraisals@ gmail.com

Creating Solutions

Dear Santa Barbara County Residents,

In light of recent narratives surrounding our work, our hardworking 501(c)3 nonprofit felt it necessary to articulate directly to you—who we are, what we have achieved, and our vision for the future.

Our Mission: Since 2018, we have been dedicated to ensuring that commercial cannabis cultivation in Santa Barbara County is conducted responsibly and in harmony with our community standards. Our goal is straightforward: to treat cannabis no differently than any other industry in our beautiful county.

Collaborative Efforts: Initially, we attempted to engage directly with cannabis growers to pioneer improved odor control technologies. This resulted in an omnibus agreement which is now, unfortunately, in shambles.

Advocacy Through Litigation: Ultimately, we shifted our strategy to legal action, which catalyzed significant advancements in odor abatement technology. Our lawsuit against Ever-Bloom was a cornerstone case, leading to the development of a functional carbon scrubber system—a testament to what can be achieved through determined effort.

Current Focus: As we await necessary reforms to the Cannabis Ordinance, litigation remains our most effective tool. We are actively involved in ongoing lawsuits against Valley Crest Farms and Ceres Farms, and we anticipate additional actions as we strive to uphold community standards and fight for basic accountability.

Looking Forward: Our commitment extends equally to our communities in the North County, with open grow operations, and those in the South County operating greenhouses. Our ongoing mission is to educate and drive ordinance changes that ensure:

Mandatory odor testing at property lines.

Establishment of a scientific odor level (Dilution/Threshold or D/T) that holds our local cannabis growers to a clear and fair standard.

Effective enforcement to - finally - put an end to this perpetual Public Nuisance.

So, who are we? We are your Coalition for Responsible Cannabis—advocates for a balanced approach to cannabis cultivation that respects our residents, environment and community values.

To our steadfast supporters, we extend our deepest thanks. To those who share our vision, we invite you to join us in shaping a responsible cannabis future in Santa Barbara County.

With appreciation,

Lionel Neff, Director Blair Pence, Chairman Jules Nau, Director

What’s Your Type?

Read more on artist, James Cook and how he creates his art... ...with a typewriter.

without warning into hot tears and rough embraces when we tell him we’ll marry. Why all this glory? There must be a dynamo somewhere. Our stammering and groping for sense and meaning – our restless search for Explanations – would seem to rise above mere evolutionary expedience.

Pastorally Convenient

I will say the calming pastoral approach to the Eternal makes little sense. The Universe is a cool 455 degrees below zero (we’re assured), is opening with increasing speed like an unimaginably monstrous umbrella, and is thought to have burst with instantaneous, reality-filling fire and mayhem from an infinitesimally tiny pinprick whose predecessor was literally Nothing At All. This mad batsh*t does not, to my mind, conjure a prose poet dreamily contemplating a daffodil, nor a thoughtful architect with a cosmic T-square. But intuitions only go so far. The explosive Birth of Reality so bored us as a subject in 7th grade we spent the lecture with our heads on our desks, gum falling out of our yawning mouths. As we grow up, avail ourselves of briefcases and begin to accrue our reams of spirit-killing documentation, we continue to accept these reality-bending truths with slack jaws and drooping eyelids. The nightmare of rotating machinery, boiling nebulous bedlam and flesh-annihilating Absolute Zero of our universe is an unlikely crucible for the sort of summer-lawn gazing that our Spiritual Thinking engenders. It would be nice if the Ultimate Truth was at least vaguely aligned with the exalting strangeness of the inner and outer worlds.

Awfully Strange and Wonderful

Several years ago a dear and enlightened friend went on a pilgrimage to India, the better to apprehend, in that milieu of spiritual antiquity and very relaxed cows, an ancient animating principle. In the midst of a maddened throng of celebrants and pilgrims bathing in the sacred Ganges River he immersed himself in the reportedly putrid waters, partaking laudably of a very old ritual. The Ganges is considered sacred all along its considerable length and is incidentally a terribly polluted cesspool into which bodies and other dissolving whatnot are dumped on their way to the hereafter. He had moments before seen an infant corpse drift by on the currents. But he was determined to have the experience.

At the moment of sacred dunking he plugged all the facial and cranial orifi he could reasonably manage in order to pre-

vent what a westerner might call “sewage” from entering his body. Later, his forensically imaginative sibling pointed out that even with the head-holes plugged, intrepid gut-igniting paramecia would surely attempt to crawl like union miners up the pee hole and thence into the previously complacent First World innards. This fear has by now been put to rest. One can only admire such brave and farflung baptismal efforts to understand the Bigger Picture. It’s also good to be reminded that while we higher beings strive to see the face of God, His mischief-making Creation can usually be found trying to burrow into and sicken us. Life is a many-splendored miracle, often at odds with our clockworks. Where is the Grace?

Something is out there. And we are right to wonder by what odd accident, in the middle of all this cold vacuum, we have earned the moment. Assuming that we have.

ON THE SIDE

Artist Brice Ciabatti hails originally from Côte d’Ivoire and is an artist whose restlessness is a boon to us all.

On Thursday evening, June 6, from 5 – 8 pm, Ciabatti will have an opening reception and for the month of June thereafter will be featured artist at Kim McIntyre’s inimitable Funk Zone salon Art & Soul (116 Santa Barbara Street). Ciabatti’s exhibition is called Refractions, and indeed these beautiful works locate inviolable beauty in the spangles of light that can rush the senses and require no organizing interpretive principle. Make A&S and Ciabatti’s work one of your right brain fueling stations on First Thursday, June 6. Nibbles, vino, and nourishing art. What else is there?

Broadway and Union Street by Brice Ciabatti (courtesy of Brice Ciabatti)

Elliot Easton, a luxury $3,500 a night suite at the Belmond El Encanto, a helicopter flight champagne picnic at Lake Cachuma, and vintage cognac and cigars with county sheriff Bill Brown

Among the tidal wave of guests noshing on the Lucca wood-fired pizza and quaffing the Sunstone wine and creative cocktails, were Adam McKaig, Jeep Holden, Richard Weston-Smith, Bill and Donna Brown, Oscar Gutierrez, John Thyne III, Maitland Ward, and KLITE radio host Catherine Remak.

Presto SBSOS

The racketeers were out in force when the Santa Barbara School of Squash celebrated its annual gala with the theme the Magic of SBSOS 2024 in the charming La Arcada complex.

More than 100 guests descended on La Arcada’s Courthouse Distillery for the fun fête, emceed by ubiquitous magician Mark Collier, raising around $40,000 in the organization’s efforts to bring more squash courts to our Eden by the Beach.

Founder Robert Graham, former U.S. No. 1 squash champion, says they have quietly started a capital campaign to raise $8 million to build a complex with four to six courts, with $500,000 already in place and a matching anonymous donation of $1 million pledged.

And it is hoped the local YMCA, which last year allowed the transformation of one racquetball court into a squash court at a cost of $20,000, will allow two more to be changed in due course.

Among the supporters were auction co-chairs Daniele Huerta and Sue

Burk , Peter and Kathryn Martin , Gustavo Duran , Sam Benson , Tim and Ginny Bliss, Lucy Firestone, Greg Gorga, Lily Hahn, Hugh Margerum, Maria McCall and Dirk Brandts, and Brendon Twigden

Rhapsody in Symphony

Santa Barbara Symphony concluded its latest season commemorating the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue @ 100: Jazz Comes to the Symphony” concert at the Granada.

The show also featured fan favorite The Marcus Roberts Trio, part of a residing artist collaboration with the nearby Lobero Theatre.

Marcus Robert also performed his Gershwin-inspired composition for piano and orchestrated “Rhapsody in D.”

Veteran maestro Nir Kabaretti also conducted Charles Ives’ joyous “Symphony No. 2,” including American folk tunes, hymns and patriotic melodies in the concert’s raucous uproarious finale.

On Display at Dorinda

Casa Dorinda staged its latest exhibition featuring the works of resident Michelle Joanou and her late husband

. Michelle is an accomplished fiber artist with a Carpinteria loft studio, while her former New York ad agency CEO husband, who died ten years ago, only started as an artist at the age of 62, painting more than 300 oil canvases during his 15-year career behind the easel. Both artists are recognized internationally.

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Phil curated by Penny Arntz

The crowds gathered to raise around $40,000 for SBSOS (photo by Priscilla)

The Santa Barbara School of Squash celebrated its annual gala with the theme The Magic of SBSOS (photo by Priscilla)

The Marcus Roberts Trio joined the SB Symphony for Rhapsody in Blue @ 100 (photo by Priscilla)

Back stage with Kathryn Martin, Nir Kabaretti, Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, and Roland Guerin (photo by Priscilla)

Marcus Roberts speaking to the audience (photo by Priscilla)

Victoria Hines, Michelle Joanou, and Penny Arntz (photo by Priscilla)

Josh Branciforte, Breann and Phil Joanou, Lukas Frank, and Matt Branciforte (photo by Priscilla)

Far Flung Travel

Those Ruthless Devils

by Chuck Graham

…and I say that with all due respect to one of the smartest and cleverest birds on the planet. I’ve also known, for years, that I’m up against a most formidable opponent. Having guided a kayak tour at Prisoners Harbor on the north side of Santa Cruz Island, I returned to my backpack tucked away at the end of the pier beneath a picnic table. This was close to 20 years ago, but even then I was very aware the ravens on the Channel Islands were especially adept at pilfering the contents from anything zipped up, especially the ravens at Scorpion Anchorage and Prisoners Harbor.

Before departing to guide my kayak tour, I’d made sure I flipped my pack over with the zippers concealed. When I returned it was obvious my pack had been moved, and the top outside pocket was unzipped. Then I noticed my car keys hanging on for dear life at the edge of the pier. Ravens love glittery items, things that might reflect in the sun. One of them had flung my keys. Half the keys were hanging over the edge of the pier, the others hung in there, thus keeping me sane.

Waiting for the Boat

At Scorpion Anchorage, the ravens wait patiently for the Island Packers ferry to arrive. Ravens know opportunity can be had, and a lot of them are found throughout the lower region of Scorpion Canyon. Once visitors disembark the ferry, the ravens scope out unattended packs, even though everyone coming off the boat has been warned about the ravens by the park rangers. What would the world be if we didn’t heed a fair warning? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to pile cobblestones on top of unattended packs on the beach at Scorpion Anchorage. People literally walk away from their belongings and believe that when they return their property will be untouched.

Personally, I’m fully aware of the ravens’ skillset. What I’m guilty of is sometimes thinking I can leave my camera pack out

for just a moment, quickly attend to something in the old corral in Scorpion Canyon where we keep our kayaking gear, and trust that my pack will remain unscathed by any raven shenanigans. The last time I did that was a couple years ago. I dropped my pack, leaning it against the guide shed, and ran off to fill out my trip sheet. Maybe one minute passed. Maybe. When I returned, I saw a raven flying off with my wallet. There was a moment of sheer dread in my gut as I must have looked like an utter fool chasing after a bird that’s proven to be smarter than me. As the raven flew off, my wallet’s contents rained back down to earth. Twenty-dollar bills gently floated to the ground, my credit and debit cards fluttered through the air, yet my driver’s license stayed with the wallet, which I managed to retrieve. Once ravens have claimed something, they’ll momentarily stop to eat what they’ve stolen, or to otherwise inspect their haul to see what is of most interest. That was my opportunity to throw a stick at this particular raven in hopes it would leave my wallet, which it did. Crisis averted.

Learned Behavior

There’s a couple of ravens in the lower and upper campgrounds of Scorpion Anchorage that are well-established. Both ravens have blue tags affixed to their wings. In 2021 these ravens were deemed “trouble birds” by the seabird biologists of Channel Islands National Park, who monitor seabird species that utilize the islands for breeding and nesting habitat. There’s a cave known as Bat Cave that houses a healthy sized ashy storm petrel colony. These seabirds are not much bigger than a bat and are nocturnal, but these two ravens had figured out where the cave was.

It’s possible these ravens had watched seabird biologists entering Bat Cave to monitor ashy storm petrel nests inside the dark, dank grotto. Those ravens then ravaged most of the petrel nests. Thereafter, the ravens were trapped and fitted with tags and GPS to monitor their travels.

houses, art lawyers, art insurers, artists’ foundations, art investment firms, and law enforcement agencies – including the FBI and Homeland Security – to address questions regarding an object’s attribution, state of preservation, provenance, and mechanisms of degradation. Her current and ongoing projects are several catalogue raisonné committees, intensive research of works from the Barnes Foundation (in particular the Matisse, Cézanne, and Modigliani collections), The Solomon H. Guggenheim Collection, the Nevelson Chapel, (Oslo’s Edvard Munch museum) the Munchmuseet, and the blue period, rose period, and cubist works by Pablo Picasso.

Her full-on lecture highlighted the technical and scientific tools used in the analysis, and what the results can show us when attempting to establish whether a work of art is in its original form, has been restored or augmented, or is a fake. Determining provenance by dating the paints used in a work is not always conclusive, as later restorations can confuse those results. Equipment and techniques employed include X-ray fluorescence mapping – which can determine lead, silicon, and other elements in paint – ultraviolet imaging, and Raman spectroscopy. The diagnostic sampling size required of an artwork’s pigment is 1 milligram to 1 microgram. The established history of colored pigment production can be used to help determine a work’s provenance when no interfering secondary effects are in play. Known pigment timelines include, for instance, Titanium white [1919], Cadmium red [1910], Cadmium yellow [1840], Carbon black [antiquity] and Synthetic ultramarine [1826].

As explained in the lecture, the overriding issues are determining how artists worked, what degradations occurred in the paints used, how artworks are restored, and their conservation managed. For example, paints used prior to WWII had elements of lead, mercury, and arsenic, which were fairly stable, meaning less fading, flaking and so forth. Post WWII, paints were made of dyes which fade over time. Reality hit home when Dr. Mass showed the true paint color of Cadmium yellow that Matisse used and how that paint now appears brown in his works. This is not only a restoration issue, but I couldn’t help but wonder how vibrant his original works were and how they were received by his peers and the art world at that time. The vibrancy of the paint colors he used clearly imbue a new appreciation and interpretation of his works.

While we all would have stayed past midnight to hear more of her lecture,

dinner was served. During dessert I went to her table to express appreciation, and mentioned my table had a few questions. We were jazzed that she was able to join my table with Isabel Wendt and Eileen White Read for more talking points. Indeed, Mass’s talk led to a new way of thinking, perceiving, and appreciating the forensic exploration of art works.

Event Committee members were Chair Susan McLean, Stacey Byers, Ann C. Cooluris, Paula Farrington, Tobi Feldman, Deb Joseph, Emiko Kirshman, Pei Shu and Isabel Wendt.

Event sponsors included Laurie McKinley, Berta Binns, Isabel and Paul Wendt, Laura and Geof Wyatt, J. Scott Francis and Susan Gordon of the Francis Family Foundation, Rachel Kaganoff, Phil and Emiko Kirshman, Susan Alesio McLean, Montecito Bank & Trust, and Karen Sweeney and John Alexander

Funds raised help the Museum bring world-class exhibitions and educational programming to the Santa Barbara community.

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Laude for Abstract: Camerata Pacifica’s Season Finale Concert

Camerata Pacifica’s season closer was a blending of Phillip Glass’s repetitive structures in composition with classical artist Frank Zappa’s use of sampling music as background topped by key instruments in a composition. A few works had audible hints of a Lydian diminished scale combined with an auxiliary blues diminished mode in a contemporary classical resolve – truly unique – and the concert received standing ovations from the diverse audience.

CP’s Artistic Director Adrian Spence is known for his unwavering ability to locate remote classical works through his research and travels, perhaps a trait embedded in

Camerata Pacifica ensemble including Ji Hye Jung, Julian Labro, Jose FranchBallester, Ani Aznavoorian, and Nicholas Daniel (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

his Irish roots. And thus, for the closer, he upheld that nuanced experience for his audience with a program that also had, for the first time, an abstract art video shown during the first piece.

Opening the concert was Paola Prestini ’s “Listen, Quiet.” Prestini, a Julliard grad from Italy known for using multi-media platforms, created the pre-recorded sound sampling layers of vocal conversations and background audio, and the music for cello and percussion. The attendant video was created by S Katy Tucker. Musicians Ani Aznavoorian on cello and Ji Hye Jung on percussion performed the work with a call-response to each other and the sampled sounds. “Listen” was written as a story of the artist-friend’s pain, and healing via nature and water. Jung played a woodblock, marimbas, tom-toms, low bass drum, glasses with water, and other percussive instruments. “Quiet” is said to be the artist’s mother’s voice, played mainly by the cellist.

This was followed by the U.S. premiere of Martin Butler’s “Remember This Fire,” followed by John Psathas’ “One Study,” Julien Labro’s “Scarlatti arr. Labro,” and the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s five part “Petite Suite.” French-born Labro is a premier accordionist, composer, and arranger with a long A-List resume. He shared, “I hope to provide a new listening experience for you on the most misunderstood instrument.” His technical dexterity and precise tonal touch on the instrument forged a new group of attendant fans. Assad attend-

Commissioners Rick and Regina Roney, composer Clarice Assad, and accordionist extraordinaire

Julien Labro (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

ed the concert and joined musicians Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Jose FranchBallester (clarinet), Labro, Aznavoorian, and Jung on stage for the standing ovation of her work.

Artistic Director Spence shared that he was proud of the 34 years of Camerata Pacifica bringing world renowned classical music to the metro-Los Angeles–Santa Barbara areas, and moreover for the Nightingale Channel he developed in 2020. It launched in 2021 as a collaboration with UCLA Health and is shared with hospitals across the country to provide free music videos of CP’s performances for patients. Studies show that listening to music heals and provides a comfort for those in such situations. He mentioned that the program has received a $1.4 million challenge grant from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation Santa Barbara, and will provide more details to CP members soon. He thanked his board and staff, and especially Executive Director Ana Papakhian. Spence will be celebrating his 60th birthday with family next week at a concert at the Huntington Library and Gardens, San Marino.

Noted attendees included Rick and Regina Roney, Joan Davidson, Sandra Tillisch Svoboda , NancyBell Coe , Valerie and Titus Brenninkmeijer , Nancy Alex and David Robertson, Luci and Richard Janssen, and Diane Boss

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18th Annual Wilderness Spirit Awards

The California Art Museum (CAM) formerly known as the Wildling Museum, held its 18th Annual Wilderness Spirit Awards Brunch at the Buellton Marriott’s Grand Ballroom, Sunday, May 19. For the first time in its history, a new category was added, “The Sustainability Award,” and awarded to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

The Wilderness Spirit Award honoree was the Community Environmental Council (CEC).

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Top Honor, Times Three Triple Forbes 5-Star Rating is a Rarity

by Gabe Saglie

The latest industry win for the Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito’s only (open) luxury oceanfront resort, is a rare triumph, and on a global scale. The striking 16-acre property has been awarded a triple five-star rating by Forbes. The listing in Forbes’ 2024 Travel Guide includes the coveted top-of-the-list five stars for the hotel, another five stars for Sense, its spa, and yet another five stars for Caruso’s, its luxe oceanfront restaurant. This rare sweep places the Rosewood Miramar in a league with only four other resorts in the country, and only 14 others in the world.

The accolade “is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from our best-in-class team,” says Corinne Verdery, CEO of Caruso, the L.A.-based group founded by developer Rick Caruso that operates myriad retail properties and resorts in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. “We have been committed from day one to creating one of the most exceptional resorts in the world.”

The Forbes Travel Guide launched in 1958 and has been an authority in the travel space ever since, doling out stars, from one to five, to hotels, restaurants and spas. Professional inspectors visit properties anonymously and evaluate them based on no fewer than 900 criteria. The ratings create an industry standard that has become highly trusted by consumers.

The Miramar’s Managing Director, Rick Fidel, also attributes the resort’s success to its staff. “Training, of course, is important, but we start with hiring a team that is passionate and shows a genuine desire to make others feel really special,” he tells the Journal. “We take a lot of pride in hearing the ways the team surprises and delights guests, and always tries to go above and beyond their high expectations.”

The property features 153 stylish, luxury accommodations – a mix of guestrooms, beachfront rooms, signature suites, and multi-bedroom bungalows. The well-heeled clientele that invests top dollar to stay here come “from all over the world,” but are also “repeat guests from our drive-to markets,” adds Mr. Fidel. “It’s about servicing everyone personally and ensuring that when guests leave, they feel like they’ve been taken care of in all respects.”

This marks the fourth Forbes 5-Star win for Sense, the resort’s posh spa, where treatments are inspired by the seasons and by the local surroundings, as well as evolving consumer needs and industry trends. Mr. Fidel is partial to the Montecito Sage Purification experience, based on the benefits of wild sage, which has long been tapped to cleanse energy and soothe skin. “Earthly salt minerals are combined with indigenous sage, pine and juniper in a rejuvenating body scrub and a warm cocooning wrap,” he says. “Following is a full-body massage with a balancing organic sage oil and warm healing stones to leave muscles renewed and the spirit connected to the earth.”

Other current offerings prioritize sleep as part of guests’ overall wellness: a special massage incorporates sleep aromatherapies while a special percussion release massage features CBD.

For Caruso’s, the Forbes 5-Star win is a first. The waterfront restaurant has built its repute on a seasonally-driven menu and high-quality regional ingredients, all with a

The Rosewood Miramar has been awarded a triple five-star rating by Forbes (courtesy photo)

experiences. It’s not a contradiction; it’s an expression of the joy of performing. “I just love that feeling of opening my heart, connecting and singing about it,” he said. “I really enjoy playing music, and I love singing and harmonizing or hearing voices harmonize with me.”

Local audiences will get the chance to witness his wide grin and hear the new songs when Muller returns to SOhO on Thursday, May 30, fronting a newly stripped-down trio version of the Kindred Souls for the first official CD release concert. As always when he performs in town, it’s a benefit for a nonprofit, with proceeds earmarked for Mission Scholars, a program of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation that promotes educational equality among underserved populations.

Notes of Note

Natalie Merchant, the New York-bred singer-songwriter who a lifetime ago was the lead singer and lyricist for the alt.rock faves 10,000 Maniacs (1981-93) before embarking on an even more successful solo career, returns to town to perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 23. Merchant’s latest album, 2023’s Keep Your Courage, continues to prove both her personal and open-hearted mettle. It’s quite a different story the following night when alternative metal/hard rock Queens of Stone Age, the latest version of which has been together for more than a decade, hit the stage at the amphitheater on the east side of town.

Downtown, the English Beat headline the second annual Waula Music Fest on May 25 at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, where the opening acts include local heroes Spencer the Gardener, Queentide and Young Santa. The “intimate” fest, which features food trucks, a full bar, photo booth and more, is a benefit for Sarah House. Visit www.waulafest.com.

The Moon and Broken Glass, the latest art-rock project from bassist-composer-singer Jim Connolly, guitarist Dan Zimmerman, and drummer David Garske has a date at SOhO on May 26. That’s the same evening that Bay Area-based Greg Adams & East Bay Soul, led by the Grammy and Emmy nominated trumpeter and arranger, and SoCal’s Blue Breeze Band, which also specializes in Motown, R&B, soul and funk, share the stage at the recently renovated Solvang Festival Theater as part of its May Madness series. Area 51, Santa Barbara’s own funkified favorites, play SOhO on May 25.

Feeling ‘Footloose’

Although there’s only one degree of separation between Santa Barbara and Kevin Bacon, the star of the movie Footloose – soundtrack superstar Kenny Loggins, on the other hand, has lived in town for decades – neither will be involved in Lights Up! Theatre Company’s production of the stage musical this weekend. But what we do get is double casting of the biggest show from the teen theater group that has previously produced marvelous musicals at the Marjorie Luke and elsewhere in its first foray at the Lobero.

“Footloose is such a great fit for our company because it’s an opportunity for our actors to really sink their teeth into roles that are their age group and that address concerns and situations that they’re intimately familiar with,” said director Amy Love, who co-founded the company six years ago. “They get to relax into these great teen roles and really have fun with the characters and situations.”

The Footloose score contains a number of enduring songs, from Loggins’ title track that served as the biggest hit of his career, to “Holding Out for a Hero” (Bonnie Tyler) and “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” (Deniece Williams’ performance of local songwriter Tom Snow’s smash tune) that made the soundtrack a best-seller.

“The music is just so infectious and catchy and fun,” Love said. “It’s really hard to not get swept up in the show with these tunes that are very familiar.”

That also goes for the exuberant dance scenes with the stars and full ensemble that also prove inevitable crowd pleasers.

“There are some fairly complicated steps, and a lot of dancing, and it requires a big cast,” Love said, explaining why Lights Up! is only now tackling the work. “We kind of built up our abilities and our family of actors along the way.”

But unlike a lot of musicals, the underlying story isn’t just fluff for the fancy footwork and songs. The movie and stage adaptation tackle issues of real import, pitting a heartbroken father who sees in dancing the wayward life that cost him his son, against the newcomer to town aching to perform and haunted by his own father’s abandonment.

“I was surprised by how good the script is,” Love said. “It is a teen musical, but these are not bubblegum themes. It’s about grief and loss, disconnection, and not being able to open your heart to risk. These are all things that teens experience as well as adults. (Our

In Passing

Dr. Richard Carlton Schultz Sr., MD:

1927 – 2024

Dr.Richard Carlton Schultz Sr., a renowned plastic surgeon and educator, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family in Montecito, California, on January 18th, 2024, at the age of 96.

Dr. Schultz led a long and distinguished life, achieving remarkable success in his field. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Pauline Zimmermann (d. 2017).

Driven by early ambitions, Dr. Schultz excelled academically, earning his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He interned in 1954 and completed his general surgery residency at Harper Hospital in Detroit in 1955. His dedication to his craft continued as he served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Fort Carson from 1955 to 1957.

Following his military service, Dr. Schultz pursued further specialization in plastic surgery, completing his residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago in 1959, and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Illinois, the next year. His thirst for knowledge led him to a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Uppsala in Sweden in 1961.

Dr. Schultz practiced plastic surgery in Park Ridge, Illinois, from 1961 until his retirement in 1997. Concurrently, he shared his expertise as a professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago for over 30 years. He also served as Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at both the university and Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, from 1970-1987.

A respected international authority, Dr. Schultz lectured extensively around the world, including in former communist countries. He returned to the University of Uppsala in 2003 as a Senior Fulbright Lecturer, a testament to his enduring impact.

Dr. Schultz’s contributions extended beyond the practice of medicine. He authored four books and published over 115 articles on facial injuries, congenital defects, and aesthetic reconstruction. In 2013, he shared his experiences in his memoir, Bending Reality: Adventures in Global Plastic Surgery. His commitment to the future of the field was evident in his creation of the Richard C. Schultz, MD, Endowed Resident Award at his alma mater, Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Beyond his achievements, Richard held great pride in his humanitarian work. He volunteered with Doctors Without Borders and Physicians for Peace, organizations that deliver life-saving medical care to underserved communities around the globe. These experiences likely fueled his passion for advocating for helmet laws in Illinois.

A seasoned globetrotter, Richard embraced the cultural tapestry of the world. He was a gifted photographer, his lens capturing the essence of people, places, and traditions wherever he ventured.

Richard thrived on physical activity. A competitive swimmer in his youth, he excelled at various sports – skiing, horseback riding, and tennis. However, sailing reigned supreme as his true passion.

Dr. Schultz is survived by his children: Richard Jr. (Elaine) of Traverse City, MI; Lisa (Paul) Rioux of Indianapolis, IN; Alexandra (David) Lifson of Sedona, AZ; and Jennifer (Brian Arnold) Schultz of Seattle, WA. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Sue) Schultz, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two nieces, and a nephew.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Schultz home in Northport, Michigan on July 20.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and the Leelanau Conservancy in his name.

all the other paintings were guitar trios, this guitar stood alone,” he says. “As a musician I often play with others, but as a songwriter and painter I primarily stand alone.”

Three Alumni Earn Fulbright Awards

Three Westmont alumni, Kenna Brase (‘22), Simeon Michelson (‘24), and Elizabeth Potter (‘22) have won prestigious Fulbright Scholarships to teach English outside the United States. Brase will serve in Turkey, Michelson in Azerbaijan, and Potter in Thailand.

For Brase, the trip to Turkey is coming to fruition after a more than fouryear delay due to the pandemic. She was studying with Westmont in Cairo, which was supposed to include a stop in Istanbul, but was canceled two months and four countries sooner than expected due to COVID in March 2020. “Since then, I’ve had a curiosity about Turkey, and a longing to complete my travels there someday,” Brase says. “In addition, as a country that bridges Europe, Africa, and Asia, Turkey’s history carries a wealth of diversity. There are layers of history everywhere – cities have changed names, rulers and religious affiliations. I’ve always been fascinated by Turkey’s unique position as a country, and am excited to learn more about it.”

Brase, who graduated with a degree in communication studies and a minor in global studies, has been working as a Westmont admissions counselor.

“Westmont’s global aspect of education, particularly the study abroad trips offered, was what initially ignited my interest in cross-cultural engagement,” she says.

Michelson, who earned a bachelor’s in international history and won that department’s Outstanding Graduate Award in May, also received the Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic in Morocco this summer. The Nashville resident will then serve in Azerbaijan from September 2024 to June 2025.

After teaching and studying in Azerbaijan, he plans to pursue graduate studies in Middle Eastern history. “There is a gap in historical research on Eurasian countries,” he says. “Even though the Turkic language family is among the world’s 10 largest language groups, American media and researchers tend to focus more on Arabspeaking nations. As a result, Azerbaijani

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Kenna Brase

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nod to the bold flavors of southern Italy, as inspired by Executive Chef Massimo Falsini. He tips his hat to “the talented contributions and hard work of our team… and our remarkable purveyors.” And he adds, “I am beyond proud to be included among the state’s best restaurants and want to thank Forbes for continuing to promote California’s culinary excellence.”

This latest recognition comes on the heels of acknowledgement from Michelin, which recently awarded Caruso’s a coveted One Star, along with a Green Star for its sustainability practices. Those include a compost program in partnership with the Montecito community to support local farms’ soil regeneration and with global seafood industry nonprofits like Ocean Wise, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch program.

Winning three Forbes 5-Star honors is certainly a testament to each division’s accomplishments – hotel, spa, and restaurant – but also an acknowledgement of successful cohesion across all of Rosewood Miramar Beach’s teams. “Consistent communication and transparency,” touts Mr. Fidel for the resort-wide recognition. “We are meeting and discussing ways to improve each facet of the resort on a regular basis. It’s a team effort, and we learn from each other.”

Find out more at rosewoodmiramar beach.com.

Among the other 14 global winners of this year’s triple Forbes 5-Star status are the 340-acre Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa in Virginia, an hour west of Washington, D.C., and the 144-acre Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the first Caribbean property to receive the recognition.

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Elings is also the rare place in town where dogs can run free, its 900 canine “members,” who must be registered to assure safety, enjoying the entire park off-leash.

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Elings, though, is that as a private nonprofit, the park receives no tax dollars or government support of any kind for operations or maintenance. It depends entirely on community donations to stay open and admission-free year-round.

With an eye toward both protecting and upgrading the space and facilities, the Elings Park Foundation launched its EPIC! Campaign to raise $10 million back in 2019, and recently completed the fundraising.

“It’s like Elings Park 2.0,” Noble said of the effort to improve buildings, trails, ballfields, facilities, and much more.

The money has gone into such facilities projects as renovating the roadways with improved safety; replacing retaining walls; upgrading restrooms and kitchen facilities; installation of a Dog Wash Station; a Family-Friendly Trail linking with the City’s new Las Positas Road multi-modal pathway; new ADA-friendly trails; and an overhaul of Godric Grove. On the nature side, Elings has engaged in Cuyama Lamb sheep grazing for fire abatement and soil regeneration; planted hundreds of fieldgrown, 15-foot-tall coast live oaks and thousands of native flowering plants, and installed irrigation; created the SB Foundation Oak Nursery to cultivate acorns harvested from park groves, and created a Community Garden partnership with Bucket Brigade, to name just a few amendments to the park.

“It’s almost like a whole new park,” Noble said. “Beyond the athletic fields and sports facilities, there are all these wonderful microenvironments. But there’s always more to do for this community treasure.”

Noble said the new campaign aims to continue improving Godric Grove to turn it into a “truly premier outdoor wedding and event site,” which would include new restrooms, as well as a revamped playground.

“We’ve been putting Band-Aids on it for 25 years,” he said. “But we need to redo it. We’d like to put in something that’s regionally significant and completely accessible for everyone.”

With foundation funding and community collaborations, the trails are in better shape than ever, Noble said.

“After the spring rains we’re looking fabulous,” he said. “And you can’t find a more beautiful place for a sunset.”

Those who regularly use the park are aware of all its charms. But Noble said everybody needs to be enjoying

the spectacular space off Las Positas Road just a hop, skip and jump from Hendry’s Beach.

Visit www.elingspark.org

The property features 153 stylish, luxury accommodations – a mix of guestrooms, beachfront rooms, signature suites, and multi-bedroom bungalows (courtesy photo)

For Caruso’s, the Forbes 5-Star win is a first (courtesy photo)

Gabe Saglie has been covering the Santa Barbara wine scene for more than 15 years through columns, TV, and radio. He’s a

Registered dogs can run, sniff, and frolic off leash through the entire park (courtesy photo)

The Life-Saving Science of Synthetic Blood Platelets

In the domain of medical discoveries, a surprising innovation is poised to transform the landscape of treatment for excessive bleeding: synthetic blood platelets. These artificial equivalents, created via rigorous study and innovation, provide a look into the future of medical care by addressing the ongoing issue of platelet shortage and delivering a lifeline to patients in desperate need.

Natural platelets play an important role in blood clotting – a physiological process necessary for preventing excessive bleeding and promoting wound healing. Ashley Brown, an associate professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University/UNC-Chapel Hill, emphasizes that “natural platelets are indispensable for maintaining hemostasis.”

Despite their crucial necessity, platelets pose substantial logistical challenges in medical care due to their limited shelf life. To address the serious issue of platelet scarcity, Brown and her team have embarked on a groundbreaking biomedical engineering journey. Brown’s team is building the groundwork for a new era in transfusion medicine by combining cutting-edge technologies with interdisciplinary teamwork.

At the heart of synthetic platelet technology is a sophisticated combination of materials science, nanotechnology, and biocompatibility. The researchers used hydrogels to create nanoparticles that are nearly identical in size, dynamics, and shape to natural platelets. These synthetic counterparts are adaptable platforms for tailored therapeutic interventions, representing a viable solution to platelet shortages.

The capacity of synthetic platelets to connect with fibrin, a major protein involved in clotting, is critical to their function. “Our synthetic platelets are designed to bind to fibrin molecules, facilitating clot formation at the site of injury,” Brown explains. This focused strategy has enormous potential to improve hemostasis and promote speedy wound healing.

Brown and her team of researchers proved the usefulness and safety of synthetic platelets in controlling bleeding and expediting wound closure using rigorous preclinical testing in animal models. As research progresses, synthetic platelets hold the promise of transforming the landscape of transfusion medicine and improving patient outcomes.

As synthetic platelets progress from lab to bedside, their potential to transform medical care becomes clearer. With continued study and advancement, these artificial equivalents hold promise for resolving severe bleeding scenarios, improving patient care, and ushering in a new era of precision medicine. As the journey continues, synthetic platelets have the potential to push the boundaries of medical knowledge and improve the lives of patients all around the world.

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culture and history are underrepresented in American scholarship.”

Potter was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and lived there on and off for eight years until she was 12 years old. “I wanted to move back and invest specifically in the language, culture and people of the place that gave so much to me as a kid,” she says. “Though Thailand is geographically relatively small, there are so many distinct cultures, languages and landscapes within the country, and unique challenges that each people group faces. I’m really excited to experience life in a new part of Thailand and to receive fresh perspectives, even as I give my time teaching.”

Potter, who played the French horn in orchestra, won the David K. Winter Servant Leadership Award in 2021. “Westmont allowed me to pursue many of my passions at once and my well-rounded skill set was encouraged and strengthened,” she says. “Being a part of Intercultural Programs (ICP) at Westmont helped me to see how injustices in Thailand are related to those in the U.S. and the rest of the world.”

The Fulbright program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 participants from over 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

Student Launches Real Estate Marketing Career

Jacob Guthrie, an incoming junior communication studies student, is not waiting for his Westmont degree to launch his own business. The young, tech-savvy entrepreneur, who turns 20 later this summer, founded 805MediaWorks, a marketing agency focused on Southern California’s thriving real estate market. The agency offers realtors, as well as other businesses, a wide range of creative services including professional photography and videos, social media content, graphic design and marketing.

“There have been so many technological developments in just the past couple of years, especially when it comes to marketing real estate and creating a recognizable brand,” Guthrie said. “As young people who have grown up with social media and online marketing campaigns, I really feel that we bring an understanding of how to use this technology to bring the most value to our clients.” Guthrie, a graduate of Foothill Technology High School in Ventura, worked at Rincon Strategies before starting 805MediaWorks last summer. His aerial drone videography of staged homes at twilight are worth a visit to the company’s social media accounts.

805MediaWorks currently serves all of Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Calabasas, Beverly Hills and Malibu.

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Scott Craig is manager of media relations at Westmont College

Service Manager Mark Funkhouser, Government & Legal Specialist Sam Cohen, Executive Assistant Legal Allison McAdams, and Jasmine Mate-Taylor. The CEC’s CEO Sigrid Wright, also named Congressional Women of the Year 2022 by Congressmember Salud Carbajal, was with the SB Foundation’s Person of the Year 2024 Peter Schuyler, an A-lister of environmental work and funding.

CAM’s Executive Director Stacey Otte-Demangate welcomed the guests and thanked the honorees for the work they do for the environment, and the local artists donating their time while painting a work to be sold at the live auction. Otte-Demangate also thanked her board and staff. She provided a Land Acknowledgment for the Chumash Indians and reminded guests the event’s funding goal is $50,000 for operating expenses.

Speaking next was Alan Hancock College President Kevin Walthers PhD who also is currently serving as CAM’s Board President. He and OtteDemangate restated the mission of CAM, “To inspire our community and visitors to enjoy, value, and conserve wildlife and natural areas through art. We provide artistic, educational, and field experiences of nature for that purpose. Each year, the California Nature Art Museum presents the Wilderness Spirit Award to a person or group who strives to bring awareness to natural

places through various platforms.”

Following a buffet brunch, the awards were presented by Otte-Demangate to Funkhouser and Wright. Funkhouser, who has been with Chumash Casino since 2003, spoke on the sustainability and environmental practices that are an inherent part of the SYBCI’s culture and program, and which they bring to their properties. He shared, “We have always done reduce and reuse. In 2023, the casino recycled 92.6% of the generated 3.6 million pounds of trash. The food scrapes are dehydrated to 70% of their initial weight and used for suppression of weeds. Glass is reduced to silicon sand used on our pathways and sports courts. How it is done is through our four-member team. We also offer recycling to our tribal community.” Wright gave a ten-minute talk about the work the CEC does and shared a personal experience.

Celebrity emcee Nick Di Nieri introduced the artists who were set up painting in the center of the ballroom, and then auctioned the works. The artists included the renowned team of David Gallup and his wife Nansi Johnson Bielanski , new Westmont College graduate Clare Carey , and

San Francisco Art Institute graduate and Oak Group artist Jeremy Harper . These artists will be showing works at CAM’s upcoming exhibition titled, A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs . The Gallups, who are leading the exhibition, shared they are diving around the world to examine coral reefs, which are a critically important factor in ocean health – and in serious decline. With that, they have committed reefs as the subject of their fine art to bring awareness to the issue.

David graduated from Otis/Parsons College of Art & Design L.A. and is a friend to, and worked with, artist Hiro Yamagata . Bielanski, a former TV Director-Producer, is a certified scuba diver, fine artist, and is involved with the Ocean Artists Society, Reef Check, Sea Save, Heal the Bay, and Artists for Conservation.

Di Nieri raised over $20,000 from the live auction and ask. Monies were also generated by raffle tickets and

event tickets.

Noted attendees were CAM’s Founder Emeritus Patti Jacquemain , Belinda Hart , Rich Nagler , Margaret Weiss , Morgan Bennett , Holli Harmon , Gail Persoon , Susan Plummer , Rachel Metz , Joe Romero , Karen Hanson , Lilyana Blehm , and Sheila Francis .

Also, the 2022 Wilderness Spirit honoree and Director Emeritus of the SB Museum of Natural History, Karl Hutterer with his wife Nancy; Gold Sponsor, the Schiele Family Foundation; Silver Sponsors, Allan Hancock College and Louise Clarke & John Carbon; and Table Sponsors, Pete and Becky Adams, Rich and Janice Nagler, Belinda and Robert Hart, Gail and Jan Persoon, Kevin and Terrie Patterson , Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Susan Plummer and Howard Wittausch, and Judy and Jack Stapelmann

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CAM Founder Patti Jacquemain (center) with the 2022 Wilderness Spirit Winner Karl Hutterer and his wife Nancy (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Peter Schuyler and CEC CEO Sigrid Wright (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Kevin Walthers, Stacey Otte-Demangate, Belinda Hart, Rachel Metz, and Joe Romero (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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However, in the last couple years, the ravens haven’t been as active at Bat Cave. They’re still around Scorpion Canyon, but there never seems to be a shortage of available food.

Another example of their learned behavior is ravens watching western gulls and black oystercatchers to see what they are eating on Santa Cruz Island. As the tide drops and the intertidal zone becomes exposed, there’s more food available thanks to the barnacles and mussels. While kayaking around the Scorpion Anchorage area, I’ve seen ravens taking advantage of the intertidal zones, seeking out tiny invertebrates. Ravens simply take advantage of anything available.

Antagonists

There’s no love lost between island foxes and ravens. Mostly, though, island foxes ignore any harassment by ravens. As island foxes forage for food on the beach, ravens will hover nearby to see if the foxes can flush out any food items for the ravens to grab.

After leading a kayak tour and cleaning up gear at the corral, an island fox had found something in the leaf litter next to the road. As the fox fed on whatever it had discovered, a pesky raven was nearby and attempted to drive the fox away. At one point, the raven was tugging on the tip of the island foxes’ tail. The fox never even acknowledged the raven’s presence. The fox was not going to give in.

It’s no big surprise that one of the favorite food items of island foxes is the endemic deer mouse. They can sniff out mice anywhere, and the ravens are keen on this behavior. I once watched an island fox trying to flush a mouse out from under a woodpile with no success. However, the raven watching nearby waited for the fox to give up, and then hopped over to the wood pile. As the raven gently hopped up and down atop the wood pile the rattled mouse scurried out into the open. The raven hopped down behind the mouse and poked its spine with its beak leaving

the rodent paralyzed. It quickly gulped the mouse down.

One of the most unusual experiences I’ve had with ravens was on an early morning just outside my tent in the lower campground in Scorpion Canyon. As I rolled out of my tent there were two ravens feeding on an island fox carcass. One of the ravens was aggressively gutting the fox. The other raven was timid. It pecked at the carcass as if the fox was going to rise up and go Tasmanian devil on the anxious corvid.

Always wary, always watching. Out on the islands, there isn’t much that the ravens miss. They are one of the many reasons Channel Islands National Park is one of the most unique archipelagos in the world.

Bids open at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 for:

VIA REAL COASTAL TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS IN THE 1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

COUNTY PROJECT No. 862417

General project work description: Widen Roadway, install curb, gutter and sidewalks

The Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-8, C-12, C-13, & C-31

Submit sealed bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened and available at the web address below immediately following the submittal deadline.

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Complete the project work within 60 Workings Days

The estimated cost of the project is $ 3,440,000

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of PCC Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code (LAB) Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7029.1 or by PCC Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to LAB Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on 06/07/2024. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab.

Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on the County’s PlanetBids website, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874

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actors) have to go to some pretty deep and tender places to be able to perform some of these scenes. So it’s good that we have this longstanding history of trust that’s built up in our company, where it’s a safe place to explore those feelings and they feel safe to go there.”

That trust and exploration extends to the twin casts, with the “Heaven” cast featuring the older advanced actors who, as it happens, also served as unofficial mentors to the “Heroes” group that includes the younger rising stars in the main roles. Each cast also serves as ensemble members for the other. Each gets two performances at the Lobero over the May 24-26 run.

Which means Footloose lovers have an excuse to come see the show twice.

“It’s really fun to come and compare notes on how the different casts handle things and interpret the roles,” Love said.

The Ascent of ‘Indecent’

Indecent is a 2015 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, inspired by the controversial events surrounding the play God of Vengeance by Sholem Asch. God of Vengeance was briefly produced on Broadway in 1923 before the producer and cast were arrested and convicted of obscenity due to the play’s depiction of lesbian love. Vengeance was seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture, and by others as an act of traitorous libel.

Vogel’s Indecent charts the history of the incendiary drama and the path of the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it. Along the way, Indecent asks crucial questions about Jewish life from 1910 to 1950.

UCSB’s Department of Theater’s season-closing production, directed by Sara Rademacher, aims to present the story – about characters facing realities akin to those in our own contemporary society – as a timeless work; particularly its themes admonishing censorship, illustrating the impact of banning literature, and upholding the humanity of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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Rademacher, who called Indecent, “Vogel’s love letter to the power of theater” said in a press release that in sharing the cultural experiences of a group of Jewish individuals, audiences are able to find their own unique truths embedded within each song, scene, movement, and moment. The 2015 production’s music called for accordion, baritone ukulele, wood block, clarinet, bass clarinet, tin whistle, violin, mandolin, hi-hat and vocals. Musical director for UCSB’s run from May 24-June 1 in its Performing Arts Theater is Nicole McKenzie . The audience will hear what instruments she drummed up.

Indecent will be at UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater from May 24-June 1 (photo by Jeff Liang)

Bring your dog – the ultimate art critic

Footloose will be at the Lobero from May 24-26 (photo courtesy of Lights Up! Theatre Company)

Among those checking out the debut were son Phil Joanou and musician grandson Lucas, Victoria Hines Donna Kelsey, Peggy Crull, Gisele McDermott, Betty Fussell, Patsy Fulmer, Barbara Hadley, and Barbara Hume.

A Petite Finale

Camerata Pacifica, Adrian Spence’s popular chamber music group, ended its latest season in grand style at the Music Academy of the West’s Hahn Hall with a specially commissioned work “Petite Suite” by Grammy-nominated BrazilianAmerican composer Clarice Assad.

Top flight accordionist Julien Labro was the featured soloist on stage in the work which also featured marimba, clarinet with Jose Franch-Ballester, cello with Ani Aznavoorian, oboist Nicholas Daniel, and principal percussionist Ji Nye Jung.

Camerata also staged the U.S. premiere of British composer Martin Butler’s “Remember the Fire” for percussion and oboe inspired by Ezra Pound’s poem “The Alchemist,” and New ZealandGreek composer John Psathas’ “One Study,” a virtuosic work for marimba.

The entertaining season finale also featured Paola Prestini performing “Listen, Quiet” for cello and electronics.

An innovative and enthralling program...

Stay Royal ShelterBox

ShelterBox, with headquarters in Santa

Barbara and Truro, Cornwall, has had its royal patronage renewed.

After a review conducted by the Royal Household, following Queen Elizabeth’s death two years ago, and coinciding with the first anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, it comes at a poignant time as ShelterBox approaches its 25th anniversary.

The nonprofit has supported nearly three million people in around 100 countries since it was founded in 2000.

Camilla and her husband were first introduced to ShelterBox in 2006 while on an official visit to Pakistan when they learned about the charity’s work supporting families who lost their homes in the Kashmiri earthquake.

She has also hosted receptions at Clarence House, the former home of the Queen Mother, and promoted ShelterBox at a reception at Buckingham Place in 2023.

Camilla has also visited ShelterBox’s U.K. headquarters several times, including in 2017 when president Kerri Murray was with her when she cut a cake to mark her 70th birthday.

Shining Light on Compassionate Care

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria attracted 125 guests and raised around $45,000 when it hosted its sixth annual lunch “The Light Shines Ahead” at the Rincon Beach Club.

The boffo bash, chaired by Marybeth Carty and emceed by Tim Cohen, featured keynote speakers Jessica Clark, a successful restaurateur, who lost her first husband Eric Pintard in 2004, and Virginia Benson Wigle, founder of the Starfish Connection, a nonprofit that offers bridge grants to individuals suffering bereavement.

She joined with Hospice of Santa Barbara CEO David Selberg, discussing the loss of their partners and how they coped with their deaths. Hospice of Santa Barbara celebrates its half century this year.

Among the supporters were Paul

Didier , Charles Caldwell , Adriana Marroquin, Jeff Moorhouse, Lea Boyd, Spencer Bryant, Jamie Collins, and Maria Garcia

Visionaries in Trinity

The Santa Barbara Choral Society’s season finale at the Trinity Lutheran Church was a sellout, the 70-voice chorus accompanied by a 28-piece orchestra with guest soloists soprano Elissa Johnston , Michal Dawson Connor , Jimmer Bolden , and choral society alto section leader Becca Clarke in a “Visionaries, Then & Now” concert.

The entertaining program began with a duet by David Potter on organ and Kathy Marsh on flute in a tender reading of the “Pavane” by Gabriel Fauré, a prelude to the full choral performance of Fauré’s “Requiem.”

A lighter second half presented works by contemporary composers Ola Gjeilo and Christopher Tin. Leading the ensemble was veteran director JoAnne Wasserman, marking her 31st year at the helm.

Liu Lights up Hahn Hall

Pianist Bruce Liu, 27, showed his very obvious talent in a 90-minute concert at

Geri and Marybeth Carty, Chris and Mandy Gocong, Tina FanucchiFrontado, and Charles Caldwell (photo by Chris Davis)

Camerata Pacifica ends its season at Hahn Hall (courtesy photo)

Jessica Clark, David Selberg, and Virginia Benson Wigle (photo by Chris Davis)

Michal Dawson Connor, Becca Clarke, JoAnne Wasserman, Elissa Johnston, and Jimmer Bolden (photo by Zach Mendez)

The Santa Barbara Choral Society’s Trinity Lutheran Church (photo by Zach Mendez)

Bruce Liu displays his ample keyboard talents (photo by David Bazemore)

the Music Academy of the West’s Hahn Hall, part of the popular UCSB Arts & Lectures program, with works by Chopin, Kapustin, Rameau, and Prokofiev.

Born in Paris and brought up in Montreal, Canada, Liu was the first prize winner of the 18th Chopin piano competition in Warsaw, Poland, in 2021.

His current season includes international tours with the Warsaw Philharmonic, and debuts with the New York Philharmonic, the Danish National Symphony, and the Singapore Symphony.

Travel Plans

Could more quasi-royal African tours be in the future for Prince Harry and his actress wife Meghan Markle?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now back at their Riven Rock estate following a three-day visit to Nigeria after a trip at the invitation of the country’s military.

The tony twosome expressed their gratitude and described it as “the first of many memorable trips.”

They completed their visit with a reception in Lagos and a polo match fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered, a local charity.

Differences on Set

Carpinteria Oscar winner Kevin Costner is ready to set the record straight on the behind-the-scenes drama of his hit Western Yellowstone Kevin, 69, claimed he honored his commitment despite ongoing rumors and discussions, as season five ended prematurely.

Allegedly differences between Costner and producer Taylor Sheridan caused the holdup.

Paramount claimed Costner refused to shoot more episodes, instead concentrating on his new film Horizon, while Costner asserts Paramount sought contract amendments due to Sheridan’s delayed scriptwriting.

“There was no script,” Costner tells Deadline. “...You’ve been reading one version (of the drama) for a year and a half.”

“I’ve taken a beating from guys and I know a lot of times where it’s coming from. I just elected not to get into that. But if you know me well enough, I made Yellowstone my first priority and to insinuate anything else would be wrong.”

Beach Boys Answer

Montecito resident Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys reunited with bandmate Mike Love at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios for a special Q & A session last week.

The dynamic duo were celebrating the launch of their new Disney+ documentary film The Beach Boys and

marking the 50th anniversary of their Pet Sounds album.

The documentary, which is being released on Friday (May 24), traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and allnew interviews with the band members

– Brian Wilson, Love, Al Jardine, and Montecito Shores resident Bruce.

The Numbers Are in

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded college scholarships totaling more than $7.1 million to 1,784 Santa Barbara County students for the 2024-25 academy year.

Of the $7,123,615 awarded this year, $3,279,721 will help to support students in the North County communities, and $3,804,179 will help support students in South County communities.

Scholarships can be used for college, graduate, and vocational studies, including law and medical school.

The foundation is America’s largest community-based provider of college scholarships, having awarded in excess of $150 million to some 62,000 county students since its founding in 1962.

George d’Or

Carpinteria resident George Lucas, 80, receiving an honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.

Star Wars mogul Lucas was described as “one of the greatest figures of contemporary cinema, a man with an extraordinary career, who brings together great entertainment and innovation, mythology and modernity to cinephilia and technology.”

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Sightings

Maroon 5 rocker Adam Levine checking out Lotusland… Carol Burnett at the Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere in L.A... Julia Louis-Dreyfus receiving a 2024 Webby Award in New York.

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From musings on the Royals to celebrity real estate deals, Richard Mineards is our man on the society scene and has been for more than 15 years

gold in her division. “It was amazing to see such young talent,” remarked Salzberg. This year’s event also featured a well-staged area with various vendors, including the Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop, which set up a storefront, and other local businesses selling apparel and performance insoles.

The tournament’s structure, managed by Mike Hoxie – a professional tournament director from Pickleball Is Great – includes divisions based on age and skill levels. Participants compete in a round-robin style, ensuring that everyone gets ample playtime. Winners are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals in their respective categories.

The impact of pickleball on the local community extends beyond the tournament. Salzberg’s monthly newsletter keeps the community informed about tournaments, fundraisers, and new places to play. “I have an open rate of 85%,” he shared, indicating the high level of engagement and interest in the sport.

Looking ahead, Salzberg is already planning for the future. “Next year, we’re talking about partnering with the Unity Shop and Kenny Loggins [who competed in last year’s tournament] for a pro-am celebrity tournament,” he revealed. This new format aims to attract even more attention and support for the sport.

Salzberg also highlighted the financial benefits of converting tennis courts into pickleball courts. “One tennis court can provide four pickleball courts, accommodating 16 players instead of just four. This not only makes better use of the space but also generates more revenue for the city through annual permit fees and daily visitor fees.”

With growing momentum, efforts are ongoing to establish permanent courts in more locations. “We’re working with the Santa Barbara City College and the Parks and Recreation Department to establish permanent courts at Pershing Park,” said Salzberg.

The American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament is more than just a sporting event; it is a celebration of

community, fitness, and philanthropy. With the support of sponsors like Fidelity Financial and the Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop, the tournament has become a significant fixture in Santa Barbara’s sporting calendar.

As Salzberg aptly put it, “This sport has taken on a life of its own. We’re seeing more young people getting involved, and the community support has been incredible. It’s a fun, social, and accessible sport that brings people together, and that’s what makes it so special.”

Salzberg mentions, “I’m getting about 20 to 30 people a month asking: How do they get into the sport? Where can they take beginner lessons and who are the instructors? And to me that indicates that the sport is in a growth pattern.” For those looking to take a swing at pickleball, Dynamite Pickleball has scrambles, lessons, and clinics for all levels of players. With plans for future tournaments and continued community engagement, both pickleball and the American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament promises to keep growing, bringing more excitement, and support to the Santa Barbara community.

Aline Morales, a 13-year-old girl from Mexico, won gold in her division (photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop)

The Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop were there to sell some goods and compete (photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop)

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Calendar of Events

by Steven Libowitz

ONGOING:

Ventura LIVE! – Continuing to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Rubicon Theatre Company has launched a new special event series, dubbed “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic.” The series features a combination of one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic shows, comedy and more. The anniversary extravaganza opened on May 11 and runs through June 15 at RTC’s home, the newly-named Karyn Jackson Theatre in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District. This week’s entries: Palomino Nights – a country-and-rhythm revue starring Mark Masson of Shaky Feelin’, plus Beau Red, the Van Allen Twins and Jay Ponti – is a benefit for theater and advocacy education programs in the community (6:30 pm Sunday, May 26; $20 in advance, $25 at the door). Look also for Ventura veterans Marley’s Ghost, the sextet of singer-songwriter/ multi-instrumentalists – Dan Wheetman, Mike Phelan, Ed Littlefield Jr., Jerry Fletcher, Bob Nichols and Montecito’s own Jon Wilcox – who collectively transcend genres and generations to play an eclectic, rollicking set ranging from country and folk to Texas swing, swampy blues and honky-tonk (7 pm Thursday, May 30; $39.50). WHERE: 1006 E. Main St., Ventura INFO: (805) 667-2900 or www.rubicontheatre.org

THURSDAY, MAY 23

‘Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind’ – The quixotic title of tonight’s show at Center Stage Theatre comes from the concept behind the theatrical concert presented by Las Maestras Center for Xicana[x] Indigenous Thought, Art and Social Praxis, a public research institute at UCSB. The Center’s multi-disciplinary programming blends visual, performance, and literary arts to inform an aesthetic and a directed intention in the creative process, which returns artists to their home cultures and contemporary communities of common cause. ‘Riding the Currents’ features stories and songs about sharpshooters and earthmovers, helicopters in the sky, and women that fly from Their Dogs Came with Them, the epic novel by Helena María Viramontes. The multifaceted sonic landscape – a mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, funk, rock and gospel – will be performed live by its co-creator Martha Gonzalez along with Tylana Enomoto, Quetzal Flores, and Juan Perez, the core members of

THURSDAY, MAY 23

‘Moody’ Bass Icon – Funk-fueled female bassist singer-songwriter Nik West has both the chops and the explosive stage presence to have foraged credits that include work with Prince, Macy Gray, John Mayer, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics and the TV series Glee and American Idol, among others. On her second album, Moody, West has earned plaudits for “genre-bending brilliance” as she weaves together a funkified sonic tapestry that serves as a means of self-expression – as do her flamboyant outfits. Guests include Larry Graham (Sly Stone band member and legendary inventor of the slapped bass technique), Cindy Blackman-Santana, Narada Michael Walden and others. The Granada has grabbed onto West as the next artist in its Centennial on Stage series, where the audience is seated on stage surrounding the artist for an up-close experience of her captivating presence in an intimate cabaret-style setting at a price you’d more likely expect at a club. WHEN: 7:30 pm

WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street

COST: $20.24 + $6.00 fee

INFO: (805) 899-2222/www.granadasb.org or (805) 893-3535/https:// artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

SATURDAY, MAY 25

I Madonnari Makes its Mark – It was nearly 40 years ago that Kathy Koury – then, and until recently, the executive director of the Children’s Creative Project – got so inspired by the International Street Painting Competition in Grazie di Curtatone, Italy, that she founded our own version back home. It didn’t take very long for I Madonnari, held every Memorial Day weekend, to become one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved annual festivals, one that, ahem, draws thousands of locals and visitors to the plaza in front of the Mission Santa Barbara to watch the creation of spectacular chalk drawings from artists near and far. The asphalt canvas is divided into approximately 140 squares where the artists, working individually or in teams, use chalk and other supplies to complete their artwork, which ranges from scenes of Santa Barbara, animals in nature, copies of Renaissance masterpieces or other works of art, and plenty of original designs. The assembled artists perform the back and knee-breaking work by sitting, kneeling or, often, lying down on the pavement to produce the paintings that become part of a larger mosaic that visitors can carefully stroll through and watch unfold in real time. This year’s featured artist, Emily Lostaunau, has been street painting since 1998; her square will be a rendition of “The Sunday Greys,” a tribute to her stallions. I Madonnari even has an expanded area of some 600 spaces where children can create their own chalk drawings. The festival extends to the adjacent grassy area where vendors often offer Italian-themed food and drink, and a stage hosts nearly nonstop entertainment from the likes of Mezcal Martini, the Brasscals, Rent Party Blues Band, Mark and the Logistics, and youth jazz and vocal ensembles from area schools. The views are fantastic, the atmosphere festive and fun, but the parking is a challenge, although you can ride the trolley direct to the Mission. Proceeds from sponsorships and sales benefit the Children’s Creative Project (CCP), the public-private partnership dedicated to bringing the arts to Central Coast schools.

WHEN: Today through Monday

WHERE: Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St.

COST: free

INFO: (805) 964-4711 or https://ccp.sbceo.org/i-madonnari/welcome

the band Quetzal, the bilingual Chicano rock band from East LA whose (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings) release Imaginaries captured a Grammy Award in 2013. WHEN: 7 pm tonight, 3 pm tomorrow

WHERE: Center Stage Theatre, 751 Paseo Nuevo, second floor

COST: free

INFO: (805) 963-0408/https://centerstagetheater.org or www.lasmaestrascenter. ucsb.edu/ridingthecurrents

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Jazzin’ it up in Carp – Thom Rotella, Los Angeles-based jazz guitarist and recording artist who has released several albums under his own name and boasts a long list of film/TV and album credits as studio guitarist (Sinatra, Norah Jones, the Beach Boys…), has put together an all-star trio for a rare jazz show at the Alcazar Theatre. Rotella, who plays both commercial jazz and a more straight-ahead style influenced by Wes Montgomery, will be joined by the legendary 88-year-old drummer Roy McCurdy, whose was a member of Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet from 1965-75 and has collaborated with a virtual Who’s Who of jazz including Chuck Mangione, Betty Carter, Sonny Rollins, Roy Eldridge, Art Farmer, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, and the hit-making version of Blood, Sweat and Tears. Wil Blades, a Hammond B-3 specialist who has become a San Francisco Bay Area first call organist, rounds out the trio. WHEN: 8 pm

WHERE: Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria COST: $35 general INFO: (805) 684-6380 or www.thealcazar.org/calendar

The Cancelled Podcast Tour – Get up close and personal with The Cancelled Podcast cohosts and one-and-off besties Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield, in the live version that promises unfiltered, uncut, and interactive immersion. After years of growing up under the constant scrutiny of public opinion, social media juggernaut Tana Mongeau took back the mic via the podcast. Serving as a natural evolution of her acclaimed “storytime” videos, this show offers an intimate look at Mongeau, her meteoric rise to superstardom, and the unavoidable moments of vulnerability that make this cyber-personality all the more human. Brooke Schofield started her academic journey with nursing but discovered her true passions were in L.A., where she grew a following quickly over social media thanks to her unique and satirical commentary on everyday life. Schofield serves as the brains and voice of reason between the dynamic duo. Cancelled Live continues to spill all the tea from the weekly podcast but with no cuts, no bleeping out names, or any other tasteful redactions. Meaning, they’ll probably cancel themselves a time or two by saying all the things that they can’t say online.

WHEN: 7 pm

WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

COST: $45-$75 (Pre-show VIP Meet & Greet cost $50 additional)

INFO: (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

From Chicago to Lobero – The San Marcos High School Jazz Band, a 26-member big band ensemble drawing from all four grades, has already had a special year as they performed for the first time in Chicago in a competition postponed from 2020 by the pandemic. The group not only took first place in their division by averaging more than 97 points at the Chicago Heritage Festival, but also claimed the Spirit Award, the Adjudicator Award, the Ovation Award (won by senior trumpeter Joshlin Santos, who bested the nominees from all the other competing schools), and Soloist Awards for Eliel Pozos (saxophone) and Lucas Carrara (trombone), claiming two of the three available spots. Now the group, led by SMHS Instrumental Music Director Michael Kiyoi, takes to one of Santa Barbara’s most prestigious stages at the Lobero, in a performance serving as both a homecoming concert for the local audience and a fundraiser to help cover the outstanding costs of the trip. WHEN: 7 pm

WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. COST: $20

INFO: (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Theater of the Feminine Underground – Teagan Rose and founder Lisa Citore have teamed up to present another edition of Anima, a performance art collaborative where women share their secrets, dreams, revelations, yearnings, veracity and life’s meaningful moments through dance, song and more. Tonight’s theme of “A window into the soul of a woman” serves as an opportunity for artists to dive deep into their creative expression as well as the chance for audiences to witness the multitude of what “woman” means. The performance pieces span the arts from dance to spoken-word poetry, aerial and ceremonial rituals, and cover such topics as mental health, body image, motherhood and sexual awakenings – collectively creating an evening of theater to open your heart.

WHEN: 7 pm

WHERE: Center Stage Theatre, 751 Paseo Nuevo, second floor

COST: $34 in advance, $38 at the door

INFO: (805) 963-0408/https://centerstagetheater.org

Dear Friends of the Montecito Library and community members, In accordance with the Friends of the Montecito Library bylaws, we are conducting the election of members to the Board of Directors by email. Because of the pandemic, we have not held board elections since 2020. Therefore, the existing directors are all up for re-election for staggered terms.

Scan this QR code for a short bio of each of the directors

Scan this QR code for a revised FOML bylaws, which are also up for adoption by the members.

To cast your Board of Directors ballot, scan this QR code. Ballots may be cast until 5 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

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Attend our Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 30th at 4 pm at the Montecito Library where local historian Hattie Beresford will be speaking.

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