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Broadway’s 2017 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical goes to Ben Platt, Janet Adderley’s prized pupil, p. 5

Lights, Camera, Aucoin

Omnipresent triple-threat composerconductor-pianist Matthew Aucoin prepares for multiple acts around Santa Barbara, p. 26

Montecito’s Village Fourth Parade & Celebration features the usual assortment of pie-eating, potato-sack racing, tug-of-war challenging, hot-dog eating, flag-waving marchers, along with the music of the Bryan Titus Trio (Story begins on page 12)

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If you have something you think Montecito should know about, or wish to respond to something you read in the Journal, we want to hear from you. Please send all such correspondence to: Montecito Journal, Letters to the Editor, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to jim@montecitojournal.net

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he Senate’s health care bill has just been released, and it’s as cruel as we feared. It will take a wrecking ball to health care in this country: leaving millions of Americans without health care, making health care unaffordable for many, eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood – while giving massive tax cuts to the wealthy. And shockingly, this bill’s cuts to Medicaid are even deeper than those in the bill passed by the House – at a moment when Medicaid and Medicare should be dramatically expanded to support seniors, kids with disabilities, folks wrestling with addiction, rural hospitals, and so much more. Republicans plan to vote on this bill next week. Democrats need to block all routine Senate business, ensure the public is able to debate this bill, and force Republicans to confront their constituents during the Fourth of July recess. If this bill becomes law, tens of millions of people will lose access to

their health care. Many people who are currently healthy will go without the preventive care they need and get sick. And some people who are sick now will die unnecessarily. That’s why we need to defeat this bill and protect and improve coverage for all Americans. Leoncio Martins Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Nicely done, Mr. Martins, as you managed to get nearly all the Democrat Party talking points into your very first sentence: “as cruel as we feared,” “a wrecking ball to health care,” “eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood,” “massive tax cuts to the wealthy.” If anyone has taken “a wrecking ball to health care,” it was your crowd, with the Affordable Health Care Act. Your letter was sent to all media locally and usually Montecito Journal only prints letters directed solely to this paper, but occasionally we make exceptions, such as this. If your screed represents an “argument,” then there is only one side to that argument, and that is, naturally, your

side. There are those of us, though, who believe that if government would simply get out of the way, health care delivery would improve across the board. But, of course, your side would never consider such a radical proposal, which is why many, including us, don’t care that the opposition hasn’t read the upcoming legislation, since they wouldn’t have anything to do with it anyway. – J.B.)

Birth of an Artist

“In many other ways, there’s been many other days, but there’s never been a day like today.” – Harrison Gilman We are pleased to announce the commercial release of the first collection of rising artist Harrison Gilman. Hailing from Santa Barbara, Harrison Gilman was raised by an avid art collector and an interior designer, cultivating a keen eye for beauty. He fell in love with filmmaking at a young age, and his first film, A Canine Affair, won Best Picture in the 10-10-10 Competition at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Gilman moved to New York City in 2014 to pursue a degree in filmmaking from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, but the formulaic curriculum would eventually sterilize his love for cinema. In search of a creative outlet, he turned to painting. The first piece of advice he received was to “make

big art.” He bought unstretched canvas by the yard, nailed it to his wall, and began to paint. He intuitively channeled the style of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, echoing the work of JeanMichel Basquiat, Jackson Pollock, and Keith Haring. Gilman’s skills quickly matured beyond his years, and he was presented with the opportunity to transfer to the Rhode Island School of Design. Fearing the restriction of his creativity, he stayed at New York University and pursued a minor in art history and entertainment business. Gilman’s painting was put on hold when he moved to Florence, Italy. He channeled his creativity into academia, completing a rigorous curriculum in Renaissance Art History. Harrison Gilman has since returned to the United States and is now residing in New York City’s East Village. With the assistance of his agent, Maria Belafonte McCray, he has dusted off his earliest works. They have proven to be exceptionally daring, iconic, and beautiful. After much contemplation, he has agreed to present them to the public. Be that someone who bought an early Harrison Gilman. Gilman is back in the studio and painting with gusto.

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THURSDAY, JULY 6 First Thursday Open Studio Keefrider Custom Furniture hosts an open studio event; today’s feature includes Lichtenberg Figuring, the technique of applying 12,000 Volts to wood to burn fractal lightning patterns. Small works of art including cutting boards and coasters will be on display, as well as full furniture pieces that incorporate the technique. When: 5 pm Where: 434 East Haley Info: www.keefridersb.com

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meetup for all ages at Montecito Library. When: 2 to 3 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group for anyone interested in practicing and improving conversational skills in Spanish. Participants should be familiar with the basics. When: 1:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 SATURDAY, JULY 1 Centering Prayer Practice Retreat A mini-retreat day for Centering Prayer practice. There will be meditation walks, journaling, reflection, and prayer practice. Let by sister Suzanne Dunn, Jeannette Love, and Annette Colbert. Beginners welcome. When: 9:30 am to 1 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: donation Info: 969-5031 Community Chamber Concert Music Academy Fellows perform chamber music concerts at Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery. When: 1 pm Where: Central Library, 40 East Anapamu

Cost: free Info: www.musicacademy.org/ community SUNDAY, JULY 2 Tea Dance The City of Santa Barbara donates use of the ballroom and volunteers provide music and refreshments for this ongoing, free dance event. Ballroom dance music including the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Fox Trot, Quick Step, and rhythm dances such as the Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, and Bolero are played, among other dance music. Participants can hone their dancing skills or learn new dance techniques. The Santa Barbara Ballroom Tea Dance is held on the first Sunday of every month at the Carrillo Rec Center. No partner necessary, but if you can find one bring him or her along! When: 2 to 5 pm Where: 100 E. Carrillo Street Info: 897-2519 Cost: free MONDAY, JULY 3 OperaFest A delightful and moving Music Academy program of scenes from operas by Mozart, Massenet, Puccini, Bizet, Bellini, and Offenbach, staged and with costumes. When: 7:30 pm Where: Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road Cost: $40 (ages 7-17 free) Info: www.musicacademy.org/ operafest TUESDAY, JULY 4 Village Fourth Firemen’s Breakfast, Parade & Celebration

Starting at Upper Manning Park, the annual Village Fourth is a celebration of country and community. Food, music, and other festivities will take place at Lower Manning Park. When: Pancake breakfast at MFPD station from 7:30 to 10:30 am; parade kicks off at 11:30 am and Lower Manning Park festivities begin directly after Where: Parade starts at Upper Manning Park and finishes in Lower Manning Park Info: 969-2026

Poetry Club Each month, discuss the life and work of a different poet; poets selected by group consensus and interest. New members welcome. This month: Walt Whitman. When: 3:30 to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

Solo Fine Art Exhibit Divine Inspiration Gallery is pleased to present “A Walk on the Beach”, an Exhibit of Original Oil Paintings and Fine Art Prints by Karen Fedderson. With her Coastal Landscapes and Patriotic Concert Seascapes, Fedderson shows some of “America’s Tenor” Steve Amerson California’s most beautiful beaches. will sing Broadway hits and patriotic These paintings demonstrate her classics at a free concert at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Free to the public; contemplative reflection of the gentle nature of the California Coastal bring the family! Landscape. They show a rare balance When: 5 pm of realism and artistic expression. Her Where: 1100 Anacapa Street expert brushwork and rich coloration Info: www.cieloperformingarts.org combine with deep atmospheric perspective to bring out the emotional THURSDAY, JULY 6 qualities of her California Coastal experience. This exhibit will be on MBAR Meeting display from July 6 through Montecito Board of Architectural August 25. Review seeks to ensure that new When: reception today 5 to 8 pm projects are harmonious with the Where: 1528 State Street unique physical characteristics and Info: www.divineinspiration.us character of Montecito. When: 1 pm Art Opening Where: County Engineering Building, A predominantly abstract exhibit Planning Commission Hearing Room, featuring 10 artists: Karen Zazon, 123 E. Anapamu Iben G Vestergaard, Mary Dee Thompson, Beth Schmohr, Knit ‘N Needle Stephen Robeck, Stuart Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meet- Ochiltree, Patrick McGinnis, Karen Lehrer, Rick Doehring, up for all ages at Montecito Library. and Marlyn Daggett. When: 2 to 3 pm When: reception tonight, 5 to 8 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Where: 10 West Gallery, Info: 969-5063 10 West Anapamu Cost: free Info: director@10westgallery.com, 770-7711

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Cost: $40 (ages 7-17 free admission) Info: www.musicacademy.org/ chamber FRIDAY, JULY 7 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group. The group is for anyone interested in practicing and improving conversational skills in Spanish. Participants should be familiar with the basics. When: 1:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Picnic Concert Enjoy your picnic in the beautiful atmosphere of the Academy’s Miraflores campus and then enter Hahn Hall for a magical evening as Academy Fellows share their talents in solos, duets, trios, quartets, and more. The opening performance will feature String Quartets from the Academy’s String Quartet Seminar. Garden picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Personalized reservation signs may be placed on picnic tables beginning at 10 am the day of the concert. When: 5:30 pm for picnic, 7:30 pm concert Where: Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road Cost: $35 (ages 7-17 free admission) Info: www.musicacademy.org/picnic SATURDAY, JULY 8 Benefit Concert The Rona Barrett Foundation, a nonprofit founded 20 years ago by television entertainment news pioneer Rona Barrett, dedicated to providing care services and housing solutions for in-need and vulnerable senior citizens, is proud to announce that one of the greatest jazz bands of the time: the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, who will hold a benefit Jazz concert tonight. Guest vocalist set to perform with the band and to complement the evening of incredible jazz music, is Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Paula Cole. All concert proceeds will be earmarked for the Foundation’s new “Harry’s House at the Golden Inn & Village” – A Home for Alzheimer’s and Assisted Living at The Golden Inn & Village. When: 7 pm Where: Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Tickets: (805) 963-0761 MONDAY, JULY 10 Montecito Association Land Use Committee The Montecito Association is 29 June – 6 July 2017

committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito; today the Land Use Committee meets to discuss upcoming projects. When: 4 pm (note special day this month) Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road ONGOING Montecito Fire Protection District’s Fire Prevention Chipping Schedule July 3 – Hot Springs, Para Grande, and Tejas Vines, grass, palms, succulents, and other small trimmings can be put in dumpsters that have been donated by MarBorg Industries. The dumpsters are placed at pre-identified locations within the participating neighborhoods during the week of the project. Participants are asked to stack larger shrub and tree limb materials at the edge of the nearest passable access road for free chipping. For more information, call 565-8018. A Series of Art Workshops The Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Chapter is collaborating with Friendship Center Adult Day Services for Art Talks, an eight-week early-stage support group for those who live with mild memory loss and their partners, Tuesdays this summer through July 25 (excluding July 4). Art Talks is the creative space where people affected with mild memory loss paired with their partners come together to advance memory and communication through participation in art, by offering a support system that addresses nonverbal communication strategies. Space is limited to 12 people, so preregistration is required. When: 10 am to noon, Tuesdays through July 25 Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Road Cost: $25 per pair, which includes art materials for all seven sessions Info: www.friendshipcentersb.org MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS Art Classes Beginning and advanced, all ages and by appointment – just call. Where: Portico Gallery, 1235 Coast Village Road Info: 695-8850 MONDAYS Connections Brain Fitness Program Challenging games, puzzles, and memory-enhancement exercises in a friendly environment. When: 10 am to 2 pm Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane Cost: $50, includes lunch Info: 969-0859 •MJ

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Kelly has been editor at large for the Journal since 2007, reporting on news in Montecito and beyond. She is also a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and is a member of Montecito and Santa Barbara’s top real estate team, Calcagno & Hamilton.

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Enjoy a truly romantic evening cruising out along the beautiful Santa Barbara shoreline aboard the Condor Express. The Sunset Opera Cruise departs the Sea Landing Dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Arias will be performed by Baritone Brian Hotchkin, and Soprano Deborah Bertling, with pianist Kacey Link together on board the Condor Express. The boarding pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar. When: Saturday, July 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Where: Departs from the Sea Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Cost: $65 boarding pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar. Reservations: Call 805-882-0088 / 888-779-4253 / condorexpress.com.

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t’s one of Montecito’s most beloved community events: Montecito Association’s Village Fourth parade and barbecue will mark its 22nd year on Tuesday, July 4. Organizer Mindy Denson says this year’s festivities will “be the best yet!” as she and her dedicated committee plan a day of patriotic fun. Kicking off the event with a cocktail party last week at Montecito Wine Bistro, the committee celebrated with grand marshals Tammy Murphy and Dr. Tricia Price, Montecito’s outgoing school superintendents. The dedicated group, which includes Bill and Trish Davis, Chris Denson, Kathi King, Helen Buckley, Dana Newquist, Cindy Feinberg, Conner Rehage, Dana Hansen, Jane Burkemper, Jean von Wittenberg, Michael Edwards, David Breed, John and Christie Venable, Houghton Hyatt, and Alicia Lahti, is once again expecting thousands of residents to the parade and festivities.

The 22nd annual event begins bright and early at 7:30 am with the Montecito Fire Protection District’s (MFPD) pancake breakfast at Fire Station #1 on San Ysidro Road. Attendees will enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, and Green Star coffee served by Montecito firefighters. Proceeds from the breakfast, which ends around 10:30 am, benefit the Montecito Firefighters’ Benevolent Fund. There is no parking available on site, though a drop-off location will be available at the base of the Fire District’s driveway. “This year marks our 100-year anniversary of the District, so it’s an extra-special celebration!” said MFPD PIO Joyce Reed. Around 11:30 am, a patriotic parade of walkers, floats, fire engines, and antique cars will make its way down San Ysidro Road to Santa Rosa Lane, in what has been called “America’s shortest parade.” Once again, Conner Rehage is organizing the proces-

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ens of millions of bugs inhabit the Earth and new ones are discovered daily. The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (SBNHM) has more than 300,000 prepared insect specimens, and some of them are on display in their latest exhibit called “Bugs… Outside the Box.” Lucie Gimmel was the photographer responsible for these fabulous images. Her husband, Matthew

Gimmel, is curator of entomology and Frank Hein is director of exhibits. In addition, there are amazing bug sculptures – giant size – from the traveling exhibit, which is here until September 10. You can see every tiny detail of each insect without a microscope. As president/CEO Luke Swetland said, “The museum is crawling with excitement.” The museum held its annual mem-

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 6) Matt Thiele and girlfriend Zoey Luna launch EquiSnax (photo by Tony Luna)

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in both stately homes and motion pictures, having run Leeds Castle in the U.K. for 25 years and working closely with the Royal Family on several of their properties. We have also opened a new office in Shanghai to explore the many exciting opportunities in China.” The exhibition will run in Singapore through September, at which point it is scheduled to make a run in the U.S. And, as I revealed here after lunching with actress Lesley Nicol on board Hiroko Benko’s whale-watching vessel, the Condor Express, who plays the Crawley family’s cook Beryl Patmore, a film version of Downton Abbey is in the works with the cast being asked to keep certain dates available at the end of this year for shooting.

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sion, which is traditionally led by Montecito school kids. Rehage says he is looking forward to another fun event. “I wouldn’t want to plan the parade with any other group of people!” he told the Village Fourth committee at last week’s kickoff party, adding that longtime parade director

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On Entertainment Home Among the Hills

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Mother’s Boys bring their musical toys to SOhO

hen Peter Feldmann answered his phone at his home in Santa Ynez the other day, the first thing he reported was that he was trying to beat the heat while eschewing the home’s air-conditioning system. “I come from the place that if it’s a hot day outside, I’m supposed to be hot.” Which is appropriate enough, because “cool” definitely is not the first word that comes to mind in describing Feldmann’s music, which is about as old-fashioned as you can get. Indeed, when he founded the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers Convention back in the early 1970s, one of the strictest rules was that all songs played on the competition stage had to date back at least half a century, pre-dating even bluegrass. Feldmann is reaching back to that same era for his latest project, a new CD from the Mother’s Boys, Home Among The Hills, featuring a collection of songs by the original Carter Family. The quartet includes guitarist Rick Cunha, autoharpist David

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Dawson, and bassist-keyboardist David Jackson, who were all members of the seminal folk rock group Hearts & Flowers in the 1960s and have performed with Emmy Lou Harris, Hoyt Axton, Dolly Parton, and Waylon Jennings, among others. “All of us listened to Carter Family records early on in our musical development,” Feldmann said, explaining the impetus for the new album that pays tribute to one of country music’s most influential families (June Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, and Carlene Carter are descendants). “The Carter Family was so important in the 1930s. Just about every bluegrass band had their songs in their repertoire. It’s the

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Citizen Twain

Mark Twain might be even more authentically American and rootsy than bluegrass and old-time music. Longtime Twain fan Val Kilmer – who has portrayed characters as iconic and diverse as Batman and Doors singer Jim Morrison – spent several years developing a one-man play about the author titled Citizen Twain, which

delves into both Samuel Clemens the man and Twain the writer and political commentator, starring in a role both comedic and reflective. Now Kilmer has turned the theatrical show into a film, Cinema Twain, which makes its Santa Barbara debut at 8 pm Friday, June 30, at the Lobero Theatre. Kilmer will be on hand to introduce the 90-minute movie and conduct a Q&A session with the audience following the screening. VIP tickets include the opportunity to meet and take photos with Kilmer after the Q&A portion. Tickets are $30 to $75. Call 963-0761 or visit www.lobero.com.

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NRBQ founder Terry Adams has been able to keep the band together (if not exactly thriving) through a full five decades while still holding on to his original vision. R’n’B was only one factor in New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, which offers an almost impossible-to-fathom combination of rock, jazz, country, hillbilly music, rockabilly, pop, and more – a choice that made sustaining commercial success a near impossibility. The band’s most recent release – a five-CD retrospective called High Noon – at least brings things full-circle as it opens with a song by Sun Ra, the experimental jazz artist who was also among the songwriters covered on NRBQ’s self-titled 1969 debut. NRBQ returns to SOhO on Wednesday, July 5, following years away from Santa Barbara. Will we hear any of the more than 100 songs on High Noon tonight? Who knows? Maybe not even Adams. It’s also of note that the group has never worked with a set list, as the keyboardist/singer/songwriter has never employed a list in favor of choosing the songs on stage. Show time is 8 pm. Call 9627776 or visit www.sohosb.com •MJ

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LETTERS (Continued from page 8) Santa Barbara-born artist Harrison Gilman displays his early work on the floor of his East Village loft

by Bob Hazard Mr. Hazard is an Associate Editor of this paper and a former president of Birnam Wood Golf Club

The Perils of Political Discourse

here is something deeply disturbing in this country when half of its citizens cannot have a civilized political dialogue with the other half. How do we keep an open mind about our differences, while coming together to listen and learn from those with opposing points of view? How can we challenge our opponents’ ideas without savaging their character?

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The Goleta Paradigm

Perhaps the use of Goleta as an example of Home Rule (Editorial, MJ #23/24) is more than appropriate, as it may also illustrate where failure is found. Goleta is nearly broke and is relying on a vastly expanded building and development program to keep aloft (there is a critical lesson there). Development interests have their hooks deeply into the flesh of Goleta. Once Goleta fully develops, it will probably finally crash but the developers and banks will have extracted their pound of flesh.

Its lack of funds led to an attempt to cannibalize the Goleta West Sanitary District’s accumulated funds under the guise of a LAFCO trump. The city’s police, to generate funding, hide in wait for the unwary. These are examples resulting from a rush to have Home Rule. In part, Goleta was gutted long ago when the City of Santa Barbara ran an offshore connection to capture the income stream from the airport. Santa Barbara also snatched Coast Village Road. Development interests would, I’m sure, also like to view the spoils of Montecito. The interesting thing about the study of political economics is that the quest for profits generally prevail over home-grown volunteer systems. I’m reasonably sure that, initially, Goleta just wanted to be Goleta. Then reality raised its head. Dr. Edo McGowan Montecito •MJ

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The Naivety of Youth

I remember coming home from Princeton as a junior in the Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs, all agog because my economics professors had opened my eyes to this wonderful new system of economic equality and redistribution of wealth called socialism. I was shocked at how backward a small businessman such as my father was in failing to embrace bigger government’s role as a more compassionate system for doing the right thing. My father was a product of the depression – frugal, stoic, honest, with a Judeo-Christian work ethic. Tolerant of my new-found liberalism, he offered a few counterpoints to my progressive professors. He noted that freedom of expression and free markets have done more to remove oppressive tyranny and eliminate poverty than any system in the world, advice which I completely ignored at the time, but accepted years later as shockingly obvious.

Campus Boycotts

On most college campuses, students are encouraged to disparage conservatives and free markets but rarely question socialism, communism, Islamic terrorists, welfare reform, government healthcare, or multiculturalism. After student demonstrators shut down a speaking event by conservative scientist Dr. Charles Murray, co-author of The Bell Curve, the president of Middlebury College, Laurie L. Patton, wrote in The Wall Street Journal: “I want to see Middlebury as a community whose members engage in reasonable, thoughtful debate, openly and without fear, where we are resilient in argument and generous to those whom we disagree with, and where the conversational circle expands to take in more and more people. A rash of similarly disturbing incidents on other campuses has reminded us of the fragility of the principle of free expression, and why all our institutions, but especially our institutions of higher learning, must be vigilant in safeguarding it.”

Political Grownups

Have we all become so insular that we can only have intelligent discourse with those of our own ideological tribe? Intelligent debate of policy differences is a sign of maturity; slinging personal insults is childlike and demeaning. We need to find a way to talk to one another. It is time for our political leaders to avoid savage attacks in which each side depicts the other as evil – calling them homophobes, vile racists, Nazis, enslavers of women, killers of sick people, wanting children and elderly to die, or destroying the planet. Mudslinging is too easy; rational debate takes maturity and judgment.

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While I was growing up, the richest political discussions came at the dinner table where my entire family furiously debated the news of the day. Today, political debate with friends and associates is not only socially unacceptable but often results in a loathsome lesson in “How to Lose Friends and Not Influence People.” Conflicting political discourse has been banished from our universities, from our business life, and from our social gatherings for fear of offending others. Is such polarization good for this nation?

Freedom of expression, open and civil discourse on the important issues of the day, once valued and encouraged, has been gored on the horns of political correctness in journalism, in our institutions, and in polite society at large. Each of us, regardless of our cultural backgrounds or political philosophies, shares an obligation to explore uncomfortable ideas, theories, one another, across our many differences, will we begin to discover what we are still capable of sharing in common. •MJ

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Brilliant Thoughts by Ashleigh Brilliant Born London, 1933. Mother Canadian. Father a British civil servant. World War II childhood spent mostly in Toronto and Washington, D.C. Berkeley PhD. in American History, 1964. Living in Santa Barbara with wife Dorothy since 1973. No children. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots”, now a series of 10,000. Email ashleigh@west.net or visit www.ashleighbrilliant.com

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was lucky enough to be born in time to experience some of the great ocean liners – which followed scheduled routes – before they degenerated into today’s “cruise ships.” The most heavily traveled line was the North Atlantic, which I crossed first on Cunard’s Ascania in 1939, shortly before war broke out. I was 5, and my sister 3, and all we knew was that our mother was taking us to visit her family in Canada, supposedly for a few months. My best memories of that trip were the meals, particularly a dish with a slice of corned beef and a slice of chicken side by side. Our return crossing wasn’t until 1946, when the war was finally over. I was 12. This time, my father was with us (having been transferred in his British government job from London to Washington). We were aboard the Queen Elizabeth, the world’s largest liner, which hadn’t yet been fully re-converted from its wartime fittings as a troopship. My fondest memory is of joining a bunch of sailors who were sitting outside on the wooden deck watching a movie, and how kindly and politely they made room for my sister and me, so we could sit down among them. I was also seasick for the first time – but not until after we’d come ashore at Southampton and reached the nearby resort town of Bournemouth, where my father’s family lived (and where I was destined to spend the next eight months, until we moved to London.) My next big sea voyage wasn’t until 1955, when I was 21 – and it was again on the Ascania (soon to be taken out of service) – and again to Canada. But this time, I was on my own. Having graduated from the University of London, I was “emigrating.” After years of restraint as a student, what I remember about this trip was feeling incredibly free, and behaving somewhat wildly among all the other young emigrants. Four years later, in 1959, I sailed again across the North Atlantic, this time for 12 days in December, on the Italia, an Italian ship bound for New York. I was with a girlfriend from California. We were coming home after a long trip that had included flying to Europe and traveling as far as Moscow. But ocean travel was then still cheaper than air. My strongest memory of that voyage is an unhappy one. Our table-steward, a young man named Giorgio, did an 29 June – 6 July 2017

outstanding job, and everyone else at our table tipped him, as was the custom. Although poor, we could have afforded something – but I refused, because, in those days, I was against tipping. Nearly 60 years later, I still feel badly about this. That was my last ocean voyage, until 1965, when a teaching job on a “Floating University” took me twice around the world. Four years later, Dorothy and I made our way from San Francisco to Cape Town, South Africa, mainly on two different freighters, and across South America on two riverboats.

I was seasick for the first time – but not until we’d come ashore There was more ship travel to come, including a long voyage on the Canberra to England, and journeys to Antarctica and Alaska – all, regrettably, with too many memories to crowd in here. But I’ll leave you with two unusually vivid ones. On the Alaska trip, our ship visited a small town, where I hiked up one of the nearby hills, and felt truly in a wilderness. Coming back down, to save a few steps I went across the area of barren dirt in front of someone’s house. That “someone” suddenly appeared, screaming at me to get off his property. I felt so shocked at this person’s anger that I didn’t linger to apologize, and simply sped away. But the startling contrast between experiencing the calm of nature and again encountering “civilization” remained embedded in my memory. In 1981, I sailed from Montreal to London on a Polish liner, the Stefan Batory. One day, I heard strange sounds from the corridor. Investigating, I found a crew member grunting and cursing because he was having trouble trying to change a light bulb. I couldn’t help immediately thinking of all the then-current jokes about the alleged stupidity of Poles. The joke always started with “How many Poles does it take to change a light bulb?” Sample answer: “Three – one to hold the bulb, and two to turn the ladder.” I watched him struggle for a while, then left, without ever finding out the right answer. •MJ The Dalai Lama has a fear of caterpillars

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he remarkably prolific composer-conductor-pianist Matthew Aucoin won’t be quite as omnipresent in his second visit to Music Academy of the West (MAW) in as many years. Not like last summer, when he oversaw both the West Coast premiere of his Second Nature operetta and conducted the full production of Smetana’s The Battered Bride, and conducted the vocal chamber concert, among other duties. All the now 27-year-old triple threat is doing publicly in his twoweek-plus stint as a Mosher guest artist that begins Friday, June 30, is teaching the vocal masterclass on that afternoon; conducting the chamber music concert that features two of his own pieces at Hahn Hall on Thursday, July 6; wielding the baton for Milhaud’s The Creation of the World as part of the Festival Artist Series concert at the Lobero on July 11; and leading the Academy Festival Orchestra for Concerto Night at the Granada Theatre on Saturday, July 15, a performance that concludes with the world premiere of his Crossing Suite. If that sounds a like a lot, at least it’s closer to his new home in Los Angeles, where Aucoin and his boyfriend recently relocated from New York in the middle of his first year as “artist in residence” at Los Angeles Opera, partly due to his ongoing relationship at MAW. But if Aucoin had

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his druthers, he’d add one more item to his MAW workload: a seminar on poetry as it relates to music. “I often stand up on a soapbox and scream about the fact that poetry never gets taught in the opera world,” he explained. “The words might as well be chunks of concrete, just filling space to make noise.” The problem is that the vocalists usually aren’t native speakers of the language they’re singing, he said. “I think that’s why (audiences) have a hard time connecting, because the singers themselves don’t really understand what they’re saying. If you read the poem and engage with what the writer was trying to say, the meaning comes out. It’s about adding that layer.” That obviously won’t be an issue with Crossing, Aucoin’s re-working of his full-length opera about the American poet Walt Whitman. He talked about the piece and much more over the phone last weekend. Q. Since it’s up first, let’s start with how you approach running a masterclass. A. It’s a tightrope act, talking to the performer and audience at once. But if you use the same skills you’re trying to teach the singer – to have real clarity and commitment to the audience – it comes through. My favorite perspective is that of the composer. There’s a risk of treating a score as a given, something solid and engraved

in stone from another time period. But if you look at a piece from the perspective of how it was made, how one idea led to the next, why voicing and the instrumentation were chosen, that can be really helpful. Those aspects can give an understanding that can inform the performance. There’s clearly a theme in the chamber music concert, with the story of Orpheus showing up repeatedly. I spent a lot of time considering the programming. It’s about Orpheus, but even more generally it’s a concert of music about the danger of music, about its power to seduce you or make you lose your wits – the sensually overwhelming aspects of the art form. Most of the pieces deal with Orpheus as the embodiment of somebody who follows music over the edge and is doomed because he can’t separate himself. It starts with Monteverdi’s Possente spirto from L’Orfeo, which is the first foundational piece in the operatic repertoire, and going all the way up through whose name strikes terror into the hearts of musicians and the audiences, because his music can be unforgiving in its thorniness. But I’ve always found that when he writes for single voices rather than a hug orchestra, it’s so powerful and affecting, and the intricacies of the harmonies and rhythm emerge. We’re doing pieces from the Orpheus Elegies, which are a fascinating combination of voice, oboe, and harp. My Orphic Moment is a twisted re-imagining of what’s going through his mind in the few seconds right before he turns around and loses Eurydice forever. To me, it’s not because he wants to make sure she’s there, but because he can’t resist the beautiful music. Tony: Ending the Life from Merrill Songs is the black sheep from the song cycle (of poems by James Merrill) that I wrote for the tenor Paul Appleby. We realized it does not play nicely with the other kids (on the cycle); it feels more like a stand-alone scene. So we snipped it from the cycle. It’s a weird, prophetic poem about a guy who dies from AIDS on a Greek Island, a hallucinatory journey. It relates to the program in that both the speaker and protagonist have lived obsessively and are witnessing that lifestyle coming crumbling down in an Orphic way. It’s music of decadence and decay, beauty falling to pieces. That brings us to Crossing. Why was Whitman, and particularly the aspect of his life where he spent time in a Civil War hospital, intriguing to you as worthy of an opera? What the hell was I thinking, right? It was because of the 150th anniversary of the war, but when I was first

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approached (about writing it), I had a hard time stomaching the idea of a Civil War opera, because you picture 19th-century American folk tunes and marching with drums and fife. That didn’t feel up my alley. But the more I engaged with Whitman’s account of the war in his diaries, I became fascinated with the unbelievably endless bravery and suffering. And the mystery of what Whitman was doing there. I wondered if he’d had a kind of midlife crisis. This is a guy who spent his life putting on one mask after another who drops everything. It felt like a Dante situation, reaching the middle of life and literally putting yourself thru hell to learn about yourself and others. That was my starting point. Then I invented a love story, based on the fact of him ending up in a relationship with a man he met in the hospital who posed as a Northerner so he could get treated... Later, I found myself wrestling with an earlier version of my own self, given that I thought of the idea at 22, and I’m still dealing with it five years later. Pardon me, but how the heck would you know anything about a midlife crisis yet? The thing I identify with in Whitman is the struggle to identify the total freedom and power of artistic identity, with figuring out his place in the world as a person, as a social being. I find it really poignant. I’m hugely lucky that I live in this century when I can live as an openly gay man, which he couldn’t. Nevertheless, there’s a tendency to want to disappear behind your art – to pretend you’re all-powerful because of this silly thing that you do. I sympathize with it. How are you going about creating the suite version of the opera? I’m making some substantial revisions (to the opera) since the premiere, including an expansion of the orchestration, which I’m still tinkering with today. There were some specific things I wanted to make better, including the final chorus, which was like an extra ending that didn’t work. The opera is going to be revived at BAM in New York in the fall, so I’m grateful to MAW for the chance to hear a chunk of the piece in its new form before then. This will very much be a premiere. What’s next for you? Something else related to Orpheus. I’m doing this crazy thing of working on my next opera, a collaboration with Sarah Ruhle in adapting her play Euradyces (which revisits the Greek myth from a woman’s point of view). It’s a co-commission between L.A. Opera and the Met. She’s doing 29 June – 6 July 2017

the libretto herself, which is a total thrill.

From Shaw, All That and MAW

Another classical musical triple threat also arrives at MAW this week in the person of Caroline Shaw. The New York-based musician who performs as a violin soloist and chamber musician is also a vocalist in the Grammy-winning ensemble Roomful of Teeth and an in-demand composer who is coming to campus in that latter capacity. She’s also the youngest-ever winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for her enigmatic composition Partita for 8 Voices, which the ensemble performed at Hahn Hall this past spring. Shaw’s Broad and Free sonata for violin and piano, one of the pieces commissioned by MAW for this summer’s festival, will have its world premiere at the Lobero on Wednesday, July 5, as part of the Festival Artist Series performance. Audience members who are willing to postpone participating in patriotic activities early in the afternoon on July 4 will also have a chance to hear three of Shaw’s earlier compositions, when Fellows perform her works in the chamber music master class at 1 pm in Lehmann. The instrumentalists will play Shaw’s percussion quartet Taxidermy, scored for flowerpots, vibraphone, and marimba, which was premiered by Sō Percussion in 2012, as well as In Manus Tuas, a 2009 solo cello work, and the solo piano piece Gustave Le Gray, written for Amy Yang in 2012. Why is your new work (written for MAW violinist Kathy Winkler) called Broad and Free? I was thinking about lineage and teachers in general. It’s for the tradition of great violinists of the past, the golden era in the early 1900s. I came across a review of (famed Austrian violinist-composer) Fritz Kreisler at Carnegie Hall from 1905, where the critic described his playing [by] saying that in essence technique was no problem for him “so he could be broad free with his interpretation.” I loved that phrase, because it’s what Ms. Winkler gave me during the four years I studied with her – the importance of following and perfecting craft and technique in order to… play as true to oneself as possible. So I also worked in a little quote from Kreisler’s Liebesleid toward the end of the piece. In some earlier notes, you were quoted as saying you felt intimidated composing for your former teacher. And here you just referred to her as Ms. Winkler, so I guess it’s true. (Laughs). I just don’t feel like 29 June – 6 July 2017

I can call her Kathy yet. Or ever. She’ll forever will be Ms. Winkler for me.... She’s an incredible violinist and musician, but also an incredible person, mentor, and teacher. It’s odd because I’ve been a violinist my whole life but never wrote anything for violin and piano, the tried and true super-familiar medium before. I thought it would be fun as a first challenge to write something for this person who means so much to me. But it is intimidating. I haven’t heard anything yet about how it’s going... I write a lot of music for people, and you always hope they at least don’t hate it. But this one feels particularly important to me. I feel very “I’m not worthy” about it. Wow. That’s amazing, coming from a composer who has won a Pulitzer Prize. (Laughs). That’s how it is. Every day is a new challenge. Your early concept for the composition was to consider Brahms and Schubert through modern sensibilities. Is that what you ended up doing? Yes. I love to interact with older forms and composers. It’s like if you’re asked to build a three-bedroom house in the Pacific Northwest, there’s a whole tradition of materials and sizes and shapes you’re going to start with. That’s true for music too, at least for me. All of the traditional violin music is in my DNA as a composer. I’m playing with that vocabulary and that language. And this piece is a drift into a little window of Kreisler in 1905, a tiny filtered memory. I heard an interview with you where you talked about the idea of the cook versus the baker – likening a performer’s interpretation to tinkering with the recipe. Can you say more about that the whole topic of freedom of expression versus composer’s intent? I like it when I feel like I’ve written the piece in a shared language of music so that the performer can put their own voice into it. I prefer not to dictate so precisely about style and articulation and timing. The only time I get more specific is when I’m not sure what our shared musical conversation might be. Otherwise, I’d rather create a piece where you can swim around in it and be yourself. Even if that means it isn’t an idea I initially had when I wrote it. I trust the person who is playing a lot more than that perfect version I had in my head. Like cover songs in pop music. Exactly! The original idea for my dissertation was about cover songs. I love seeing amateur ones on YouTube, when people put their own stamp on a song, and just take the essence of melody and harmony and make it their own. You learn more about the

player and the music itself that way. Speaking of which, you’ve said that composing each time is a chance to discover something about yourself. What did you learn with this piece? I wrestled for a long time with the ending, to the point where I sent them a revision a few days ago because I could not live with what I’d originally written. The old one just felt too abrupt, a clunky way of weaving the quote of the original Kreisler song into it. So I’m not sure what I learned, but it was a total struggle, as I’m working on not ending all of my pieces quietly but still have [them] feel sincere and meaningful. I was also just thinking more deeply about what makes the violin so expressive, the different gestures that feel natural as a player but also serve the music. I’m still learning about what I learned in that area. [Laughs] How is it hearing pieces performed for the first time, especially if you’re not among the players? Is it fun or nerve-wracking? Totally nerve-wracking. But also totally thrilling. Sometimes there’s such a good feeling, but other times I wonder about people’s reactions. Did it speak to them? What was the point? Call it a special ride of joy and fear.

Will you have a chance to perform while you’re in town? No. I’m only there for two days, so I’m not even bringing my violin! I fully expect to spend most of Monday and Tuesday by myself at the beach. I’m looking forward to it!

This Week @ MAW:

Most of this week’s special events are previewed in the interviews above. Saturday, July 1: Operafest offers a series of scenes from well-known operas performed by the vocal Fellows accompanies by the vocal pianists, lightly staged but with full costumes. Los Angeles-based director and designer James Darrah, whose recent credits include the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s operatic adaptation of Lars von Trier ’s film Breaking the Waves for Opera Philadelphia, directs the performances of excerpts from operas by Mozart, Massenet, Puccini, Bizet, Bellini, and Offenbach (2:30 today, 7:30 pm Monday; Hahn Hall; $40)... Also, Larry Rachleff closes out his two-week stint as inaugural conductor of the AFO with Dvořák’s Carnival Overture, Haydn’s Symphony No. 96 (Miracle) and Elgar ’s Enigma Variations (7:30 pm; Granada; $40 to $100). •MJ

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JAMS Summer Program This is strictly musical, but Nancy Earle’s non-profit Jasmine’s Alternative Music School (JAMS) is running a program from July 9 to August 11, during which your child or children can begin to learn how to play a musical instrument. Cost is pretty reasonable: $250 for the entire five-week period. Classes are held Tuesdays and Friday, from 1 to 3 pm on both days. They’ll meet a group of musically inclined like-minded kids and possibly come away with a newfound interest in music. JAMS is on 631 1/2 N. Milpas Street in Santa Barbara (805-308-3421), www.jams music.org. If you appreciate what Ms Earle does and has done, you can join her and the group on board the Condor Express from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, July 28, for its inaugural Reggae Boat Cruise, featuring performances by Santa Barbara-based Cornerstone. Cost: $75 for the three-hour sail.

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Recovering lawyer and now owner-proprietor of Montgomery Vineyard, Montecito resident Bob Montgomery recently announced the release of his 2015 Sauvignon Blanc. “As always with our sauvignon blancs,” Bob writes via e-mail, “we have produced only a very limited quantity of 100 cases.” Price is $35 a bottle if you buy a full case, and Mr. Montgomery, who I’ve known for a number of years and with whom I share a weekly breakfast meeting, describes his latest thusly: “This 2015 vintage is pale-gold in color, with vivid, pure aromatics of peach and lemongrass.” I take him at his word, and his

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Music Academy of the West alum Deborah Bertling graces the deck of the Condor Express, along with Brian Hotchkin on Saturday July 8

And, speaking of cruises, also on board the Condor Express, you are invited to join Montecito-bred soprano Deborah Bertling and baritone Brian Hotchkin, along with pianist Kacey Link (I’ll be aboard too!). This is, I believe the third annual Opera Cruise along the Santa Barbara coast (down to Montecito and back), and Deborah and Brian will serenade their guests with various arias of their choosing. I’ve been on both previous cruises and can guarantee you’ll enjoy a very special musical event. The sunset Opera Cruise takes place on Saturday, July 8, from 7 to 9 pm and departs from Sea Landing. Price is $65 and that includes a nice array of appetizers. A no-host bar fills out the bill. Call (805) 882-0088 or go to condorexpress.com for more information. Bring a sweater. •MJ

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hat a cute little town,” my wife said. “Wonder if there is anything to

do here.” That had been hours ago. We were in Almuñécar, Spain, a town of about 26,000 right on the Andalucían coast, which has a bonsai garden museum. I took a bonsai class about 10 years ago so that I could write about it. Now I have 50 or so trees, and I promise them every time I go away that I will come home with exotic photos of other trees for them to see. “And this one is over 100 years old.” “Ohh, ahh,” they say in their own quiet bonsai way. The bonsai garden was great. They had a lot of Acerbuche (native wild olive trees) as well as regular olive trees, junipers, pines, and more. I could have stayed for hours, but the azaleas starting closing up, which meant siesta was almost upon us. I quickly took a hundred photos. Almost everything in Spain closes in the early afternoon

for three to four hours for lunch followed by siesta. I didn’t even know bonsai trees took a siesta, but, apparently, they do in Spain. I’d have to be sure and tell my trees all about it.

wearing flora and fauna.” Speaking of flora and fauna (note clever transition), earlier my wife found something on the tourist map called Loro Sexi, located on Calle Bikini, which sounded like something I wouldn’t be able to show photos of to my grandchildren. But it turned out to be ornithological and a cactus garden. They had lots of birds including macaws, parrots, loud peacocks and cockatiels. I took a class about cockatiels once and now have 50 or so. (Actually, I never took a class but I did have a cockatiel that moved out with

Romans really got around Spain and left ruins everywhere Interestingly, Almuñécar’s bonsai garden was wedged into a residential area so that the backdrop for some of the trees was an apartment building across the road with laundry hanging from almost every balcony. They sell a lot of tiny combination washer/dryers in Spain that get maxed out holding one pair of jeans, a pair of underwear, some socks, and a T-shirt – my entire wardrobe at several points in life – therefore, most locals forego using the dryer and hang clothes out instead. “Cool briefs up there on the fourth floor. You don’t see that many guys

a former girlfriend. I miss that bird.) They also had meerkats and a few sad turtles. At least I think they were sad. They may have just been contemplative. The “cactus” garden was mostly euphorbias, according to my wife, a docent at Lotusland. I thought we should tell the young lady with the pink hair and tattoos at the entrance kiosk, so she could remake the brochures and website, but we decided to let it go. Not far from Loro Sexi was a park with ancient Roman ruins. The Romans really got around Spain and

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left ruins everywhere. These had been a series of ponds and a salt factory for processing fish. I had fish once, which were fun to look at until the algae in the tank got so bad I couldn’t see them anymore. Speaking of fish (clever transition, take two), we also went to the Acurio Almuñécar, the largest aquarium in Andalucia. They have about 20 tanks with 200 local species. They also have a tunnel you walk through with fish above and beside you. Besides many fish and a large turtle, the tunnel had two huge sharks, which a guy was feeding from above. I guess they have to keep the sharks well-fed so they don’t eat the other fish. Speaking of eating (c.t. number three), it was now time for lunch, which in laid-back southern Spain lasts until you can’t drink any more cerveza or eat any more tapas, which was now. I gave the waitress a credit card. “The machine is broken. We sent it to the shop. But this is Spain, so we wait.” We paid her in euros, then headed back through a huge flea market to get to our car. “Says here, next week is the Semana Santa celebration in Almuñecar, with events going on every evening,” Pat said. “Wow, these sleepy towns are exhausting.” “I know, let’s siesta.” •MJ

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“I come from a sports background and respect all aspects of athleticism. There was an instant ‘wow’ factor for me with people taking these massive, powerful creatures over high fences, yet making it look so graceful. “My first thoughts were, ‘Where is Nike and all these other sports companies?’ I saw how untouched the market was. It was time to launch these treats Zoey had created.” The treats, which are made to order, include molasses, coconut oil, steelcut oats, flour, and water, and can be found on Instagram and Facebook @EquiSnax. They can also be purchased on Etsy.com under EquiSnax and Equisnax.com. Long may they rein. Kunis & Kutcher in Carp Actor Ashton Kutcher, 39, and his actress wife Mila Kunis, 33, are the latest additions to the celebrity beachfront owners in Carpinteria. The tony twosome, who have been married for two years and have two children, Dimitri and Wyatt, have just splashed out $10.1 million for a 3,100sq.ft.-property on less than an acre in a gated community, which consists of a 2,000-sq.-ft. two-story main house and a one-story, 1,000-sq.-ft. cottage. I’m told the couple, who also have a home In Beverly Hills they bought for $10,215,000 three years ago, paid in cash for the six-bedroom, six-bathroom property. Welcome to the ‘hood.

Justin Time It couldn’t have been the more perfect Father’s Day for Santa Barbara Polo Club patron Justin Klentner. Justin, a real estate developer whose 40-acre ranch abuts the impeccably manicured Carpinteria equestrian mecca, was playing with his son, Jake, on the Klentner Ranch team in a USPA La Martina Intra Circuit match, along with fellow five goal players, Jesse Bray and Santi Wulff. Jake, a one-goal player like his father, scored four goals, while Justin hit two, enabling the team to convincingly beat

Justin and Jake Klenter show off their polo prowess in Father’s Day match (photo by David Lominska)

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Why Not led by Hana Grill, 12-8. “We make a great team, and Jake always keeps his composure under any pressure,” says Justin. Jake, who just graduated from Bishop Diego High, where he was a star volleyball player, starts at Southern Methodist University in Texas in the fall. Days of Wine and Rojas The popular Food and Wine Festival, held at the socially gridlocked Museum of Natural History, like Pinocchio’s nose, just keeps growing and growing. The 30th annual event, which sold more than 1,050 tickets and grossed more than $80,000 for the museum’s children’s programs, featured 63 wineries and 40 food vendors on the 11-acre, oak-shaded Mission Creek campus. “It’s easily one of the most popular events in the city,” says president Luke Swetland. “It’s just a fun day!” The boffo bash was positively seething with gourmands and oenophiles, including Gretchen Lieff, Craig Case, Michael Hutchings, Tom and Robyn Parker, Terry and Pam Valeski, and Randy Weiss. And to avoid any problems with over imbibers, designated drivers were again allowed free admission. I’ll drink to that. Getting Their Kicks Montecito youngsters are certainly on the ball! Three former Montecito Union School students, Luke Williams, Sam

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Friedman, and Jordan Short, were members of the soccer team, Santa Barbara United, coached by Rhys Williams and Geoff Friedman, that was victorious in an American Youth Soccer Association splash tournament at UCSB. The talented team won the Under14 division convincingly beating Claremont 3-1 and Mountain View in the semi-final, 1-0. They then went on to thrash Phillips Ranch, 1-0. Bravo! The Great Hair-after Hair-raising has taken on a whole new meaning for Diane Meehan, owner of Montecito’s Dadiana Salon on East Valley Road. For the past 15 years Diane, who also sells wigs for people suffering follicle fallout from cancer, has been a staunch supporter of Children With Hair Loss, a charity that creates high-quality human hair wigs at no cost to youngsters who are experiencing medically related hair problems. Diane estimates that over a decade and a half, some 90 feet of hair, with the average being 10 to 12 inches, has

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Granada when he took the helm of the Music Academy of the West’s Festival Orchestra. Rachleff, who I’ve seen many times over the years, has a rare ability to instill the young musicians with a professionalism that belies their years as they played Strauss’s Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome, Latin American Dances by Gabriele Frankwho attended an early rehearsal , and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Earlier the week at the Lobero composer Jeremy Turner, who was in the packed audience, had the world premiere of his Suite of Unreason, commissioned with the support of local resident Mashey Bernstein, followed by Beethoven’s quintet in E-flat with Jerry Lowenthal on piano, oboist Eugene Izotov, clarinetist Richie Hawley, and bassoonist Dennis Michel. The entertaining performance wrapped with Faure’s piano quintet No. 2 in G minor with Warren Jones on keyboard, violinist Glenn Dicterow, violist Karen Dreyfus, and cellist Alan Stepansky. Curious George Star Wars movie mogul George Lucas, who splashed out $19.5 million on a six-bedroom, four-bathroom beach house with 150 feet of ocean frontage in Carpinteria seven years ago, just a tiara’s toss from the homes of Oscar winner Kevin Costner and TV talk-show host Conan O’Brien – which was originally priced at $37.5 million and then reduced to $24.950,000 – has now bought the Bel-Air, Los Angeles estate of Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot for $33.9 million. Lucas’s real estate collection also includes the Skywalker Ranch, a 4,700-acre spread in Nicasio, which is his filmmaking headquarters, and a 15,159-sq.-ft. six bedroom, seven-bathroom home in San Anselmo. Former politico Perot purchased the late 1920s five-bedroom, eight-bath Spanish eclectic, which sits on nearly an acre with a Romanesque pool, for $18 million four years ago. Lucas’s $1 billion Museum of Narrative Art is currently in the works, with its location definitively settled in L.A. after planning battles with San Francisco and Chicago. Lucas’s and Perot’s net worth are estimated at $5.7 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively. Sautot Salute Despite Mistral winds gusting at more than 50 miles per hour, nothing could mar Montecito culinary wizard Philippe Sautot’s first concert in four decades with his old bandmates, Sloane. Event planner Philippe flew to St. Remy in the south of France to perform at a 450-guest gala, which 29 June – 6 July 2017

Philippe Sautot and his band, Sloane, perform for the first time in 40 years at Provence fundraiser

included cocktails and dinner, that raised $52,000 for cancer research. “It was very emotional being together again after so long,” says Philippe. “But once on stage, it was like no other and it felt like we’d never been apart. We were made to do this concert.” A similar show is planned for our tony town next year.

How Tweet it is Santa Barbara warbler Katy Perry, whose latest album Witness has rocketed to number 1 on the U.S. charts, is making history. The former Dos Pueblos High student, who appeared at the U.K.’s Glastonbury rock festival at the weekend has become the first user to garner

100 million followers on Twitter, the social media platform has announced. “Today we #WITNESS history,” the company said a in tweet, referencing the title of Katy’s recently released fifth album. Katy, 32, tweeted in response: “Thank you, @Twitter, for always giving me an opportunity to have a voice!” The singer recently live-streamed her life for 96 hours, inviting fans to watch as she slept, cooked, did yoga, cuddled with her dog, Nugget, and chatted with a stream of celebrities who showed up at her door. Despite putting her life temporarily under observation with 41 cameras, Katy – born Katheryn Hudson to

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beer and wine for adults. Catered by Feast & Fest (formerly Santa Barbara BBQ) the feast can be enjoyed at picnic tables, or, new this year, designated picnic space with blankets in front of the stage. Entertainment is being provided by popular local band Bryan Titus Trio. The committee has planned some new things this year, including the first-ever “Red, White, and Blue Pie Contest”. Instead of a pie-eating contest, community members are invited to enter their home-baked pies in one of three categories: red, white, or blue. The pies will be judged by a panel including Mundo Diaz from Montecito Wine Bistro, Montecito park ranger Doug Norton, and Village Fourth committee members Alicia Lahti and Dana Hansen. Three winners will be chosen and given Montecito Wine Bistro gift cards, as well as bragging rights, Denson said. Entries can be dropped off between 8:30 am and 11 am on July 4 at Manning Park. As always, there will be many kid-friendly activities, including inflatable slides and bounce houses, games, face painting, and more, as well as the ever-popular Montecito Cup games: tug of war and sack races. In addition to the Montecito Association board of directors, participating organizations include MERRAG (Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action Group), Montecito Boy Scouts, Mount Carmel, Montecito Rotary, Friendship Center, and others. The $20,000 event is sponsored in part by the MA and paid for by donations. To donate, you can send a check to Montecito Community Foundation, PO Box 5278, Santa Barbara, 93150 or drop it off at the Montecito Association office at Community Hall. Village Fourth T-shirts (designed by Christie Venable) are for sale at Vons on Coast

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New Curator at The Gallery Montecito

The Gallery Montecito has a new director and curator, and she’s brought a brand-new array of beautiful art to adorn the walls of the quaint space, located next to Lucky’s on Coast Village Road. Fine artist Bobbi Bennett has taken the reins at the gallery and says the current installation has been overwhelmingly successful since the opening on June 1. “I am in awe at how the community has re-welcomed me and embraced the show,” she told us during an interview earlier this week. Bennett was approached by The Gallery owners Marjorie Layden and Linda Evans, who sought her expertise in running the gallery, which opened two years ago. Bennett, who lived in Santa Barbara for 25 years prior to moving away 10 years ago, agreed to run the gallery at least through the summer, finding herself intrigued by its concept of pairing art and philanthropy. Each show at the gallery is curated with a theme, and a portion of the proceeds is given to a non-profit organization. The current show is ocean-themed, with proceeds benefitting the American Renewable Energy Institute. The show includes pieces from Bennett, as well as fellow artists Will Pierce, Morgan Lee Alain,

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oir, but she is a world traveler with much knowledge to draw upon. She says, “The word safari means ‘long journey.’” She certainly had one in Africa and in writing the novel. Some of those enjoying the celebration were Geonine Moriarity, Alicia St. John, Jean Von Wittenburg, Jane Burkemper, Doralee Jacobson, Jelinda DeVorzon, Tom and Eileen Mielko, Ted Baer, and Taylor Reaume. Author Susan St. John with reader Richard Mineards at Susan’s book signing

Crescend co-chairs Catherine Birtalan and Lisa Couvillion with clinical director Debra Simon

for 20 years. He presented our hostess, Ellen, an orchid. Clinical director Debra Simon, MFT talked about recovery “from the inside out.” Jonatha King of King Communications told of her bout with severe depression and how she recovered. She also asked for donations and pledges reminding us, “When you lift up one person, you lift up our entire community.” Or “A rising tide lifts all boats!” For donor or foundation support or information, call (805) 965-3434. Special thanks go to co-chairs Lisa Couvillion and Catherine Birtalan for the event.

Mad Mischief Crescend hostess Ellen Easton, executive director J.T. Turner and board president Julie Kessler Solomon

The best book signings ever have to be at Tecolote Book Shop in the upper village of Montecito. How many get to be held outdoors? And with wine and tapas included. Susan St. John’s just released novel, Mad Mischief, was the occasion and the patio filled with friends to help her share the excitement of publication of a book that took her 19 years to complete. Wow! Montecito Journal columnist Richard Mineards was there to lend his proper English accent to a reading from Susan’s book. The cliché is “Write what you know.” And Susan did, from a near lethal cocktail of anti-depressants and anti-malarial drugs, which she experienced in Africa to who knows what else. She assures her readers it’s all fiction and not a mem-

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If you want to know about all things Irish, you need to know Frank McGinity and the American Irish Historical Society, California Branch. The original society was formed in New York in 1897 and is still flourishing. The only branch is Frank’s in Santa Barbara, which began in Los Angeles in 1983 and followed Frank to Santa Barbara in 1992. The society had its first-ever Bloomsday event, June 16, which is celebrated all over Ireland and other places in the world. Folks dress in Edwardian costumes to celebrate and retrace Bloom’s route around Dublin. And who is Bloom, you ask? That would be the main character in James Joyce’s famous novel Ulysses. The celebrants also read excerpts from the book and do dramatizations. James Joyce obviously has many fans. Since we couldn’t take a Dublin walk, we met in a private club with professor Enda Duffy of UCSB to explain what the novel is all about. He is passionate about it and says it is considered one of the best novels ever written. We also saw a video that showed people around the globe enjoying the Bloomsday. We were more tame and raised a glass of wine and munched on cheese and desserts after the presentation. Those working on the event were Frank McGinity, Bridget Colleary, Judith McDermott, and Phil Conran. Thanks for educating us, Frank. •MJ

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with both psychiatric conditions and a substance abuse disorder. Another program is called Mainstream and is a fee-for-service, 24/7 wrap-around program. The staff supports clients in a variety of settings including their homes, or while going about their regular life. There are two residential facilities – one is Phoenix House. This is a transitional treatment facility licensed by the State. It houses 12 adult mental health clients. The house is a beautiful Victorian built in the 1880s. The maximum stay is 18 months and can be structured to the patient’s needs including a work schedule. The other is Mountain House on three acres of oak groves close to the Mission. There

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is room for 14 adults whose goal is to move out into their own homes. The need for these services is great with mental illness on the rise. More than 3.4 percent of adults suffer from a serious mental health issue. While there is care for physical problems, there is comparatively little for mental health. One of those is our own late Jonathan Winters. Besides medication, he helped himself with his art. The family donated a giclée of one of his paintings to Crescend Health for their silent auction. Speaking to us this afternoon was board president Julie Kessler Solomon calling Crescend “a treasure in our community.” Executive director J.T. Turner, MFT has been at his job

Bloomsday gang Pat Clark Douner, Phil Conran (flowers denote the book cover color), professor Enda Duffy, Judith McDermott, Bridget Colleary, and leader Frank McGinity

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conservative Christian parents in our Eden by Beach – said she struggled to handle the attention to her life more broadly. “I built up this Katy Perry thing that everybody knows, and that’s the reason why they’re tuning in and it’s fantastic, but it’s more of a facade,” she told the therapist Siri Singh. “I’m human and I’m living under this crazy microscope,” she added. Singer Justin Bieber trails on Twitter with just fewer than 97 million followers, while former president Barack Obama has 90.8 million. Katy’s pop rival Taylor Swift has 85 million.

allowed to travel on parole after serving nearly seven years on drug charges. But last week, a Manhattan federal judge approved his request to make the trip after Cameron, 38, proved he has remained sober following an embarrassing parole violation in April. The clean bill of health opened the door for Cameron’s lawyer to request his client be allowed to travel to see the Spartacus star, despite parole restrictions requiring him to remain in the area. “They have a very close relationship,” said the attorney.

Together Again After eight long years, Cameron Douglas, son of actor Michael Douglas, can finally travel to the Left Coast to visit his 100-year-old grandfather, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas. Cameron reportedly missed Kirk’s centennial bash at the Beverly Hills Hotel in December because he wasn’t

Royal Treatment As the 20th anniversary of her tragic death looms, a Tony Awardwinning team is working on a Broadway production about the Princess of Wales’s all-too-short life, I learn. However, unlike the 2013 royal triumph, The Audience, which took the form of a play, the Princess Diana

offering looks set to be a musical, says old friend Michael Ridel of the New York Post. Diana, directed by Christopher Ashley, will focus on the story of the princess’ marriage to Prince Charles, and will feature appearances by the Duchess of Cornwall and the queen, as well as other key figures in the royal circle. Playwright Joe DiPietro reveals at the end of the first act, Diana has a solo called “A Pretty Girl in a Pretty Dress” that captures the moment she can “turn the tables” on Buckingham Palace. He also promises the theatrical team would not skimp if the show does make it to the Great White Way, adding: “This is a woman who used style and fashion to gain power.” The production marks the third collaboration between DiPietro and Bon Jovi keyboardist and composer David Bryan. Diana will be part of the Reading Festival at Vassar College in New

York this summer, and many Broadway executives are expected to attend. Producers will no doubt be hoping the musical is better received than the 2013 biopic of Princess Diana, starring British-Australian actress Naomi Watts, which flopped on its opening weekend in the U.S. Sightings: Comedian Steve Martin noshing at Pierre Lafond....Katy Perry perusing the La Casa de Maria Retreat Center gift shop...Director-producer Sofia Coppola at the VIP bash for her film The Beguiled at Olio e Limone Pip! Pip! Readers with tips, sightings and amusing items for Richard’s column should email him at richardmineards@verizon.net or send invitations or other correspondence to the Journal. To reach Priscilla, email her at priscilla@santabarbaraseen.com or call 969-3301. •MJ

Fireworks Cruise

Brian Hotchkin

Deborah Bertling

Fireworks Cruise Get On Board For Our Fireworks Cruise This July 4th! Enjoy Santa Barbara’s 4th of July fireworks show from the decks of the Condor Express. There’s nothing like the view from the Santa Barbara Channel. It’s the best seat in the house! Cruise includes light appetizers. Full no host bar. When: Tuesday, July 4, 7:00 pm sharp. Where: Departs from the Sea Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Cost: $60 Adults, $40 Children (12 and under) Reservations: Call 805-882-0088 / 888-779-4253 / condorexpress.com

Come Aboard For Our Opera Cruise Enjoy a truly romantic evening cruising out along the beautiful Santa Barbara shoreline aboard the Condor Express . The Sunset Opera Cruise departs the Sea Landing Dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Arias will be performed by Baritone Brian Hotchkin, and Soprano Deborah Bertling, with pianist Kacey Link together on board the Condor Express. The boarding pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar. When: Saturday, July 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Where: Departs from the Sea Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor. Cost: $65 boarding pass includes complimentary appetizers and a no host bar. Reservations: Call 805-882-0088 / 888-779-4253 / condorexpress.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Cominichis & SB Tarot, PO Box 746, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Gina Comin, 1434 Garden Street #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 15, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Noe Solis. FBN No. 20170001772. Published June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: East Cota Alley, 20 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Cabanta LLC, 1416 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 20, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Rachel N. Gann. FBN No. 20170001819. Published June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ambrecht & McDermott, LLP, 1224 Coast Village Circle Suite 32, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. John A Ambrecht, 2146 Ridge Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Brooke C. McDermott, 1234 San Miguel Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 12, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Melissa Mercer. FBN No. 20170001729. Published June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Dog Coach, 905 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Ivy Learned, 905 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on June 9, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Melissa Mercer. FBN No. 20170001716. Published June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2017.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA City Council Hearing Regarding the

New Zoning Ordinance

Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 2:00 p.m. City Hall, City Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street The New Zoning Ordinance (NZO) proposes updates and new formatting for the Zoning Ordinance, which is Title 28 of the City’s Municipal Code. The Zoning Ordinance establishes the zone classifications, permitted uses in each zone, development standards and regulations, and the development review process for the City. Development standards related to growth, such as residential density and amount of nonresidential growth allowed, remain unchanged. The majority of the proposed changes consist of reformatting and modernizing language, and clarifying existing regulations; however, a number of changes to zone classifications, permitted uses in each zone, development standards and regulations are proposed, including, but not limited to: Zone Classification/Districts and General Plan Changes: Revising the names and classifications of most zones in Title 28 and several in Title 29 (Airport) to be more descriptive of the allowed uses. Combining three existing commercial zones (C-P, C-L and C-1) into one zone (C-R). Area A of the Veronica Meadows Specific Plan and an adjoining lot are proposed to be rezoned to P-R (Park and Recreation) with a park designation of Open Space, and the General Plan Map designation changed to Parks/Open Space.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Museum, PO Box 5002, Santa Barbara, CA 93150. Montecito Historical Archives, 605 Juan Crespi Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 26, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tania ParedesSadler. FBN No. 20170001583. Published June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017.

Allowed Land Uses: Narrowing the range of allowed uses in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone, allowing neighborhood markets in residential zones, updating home occupation standards, allowing mobile food vendors on private property, and expanding temporary use regulations.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Finance Devil, 3831 Center Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Darren Shafae, 3831 Center Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 23, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Connie Tran. FBN No. 20170001551. Published June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2017.

3. Amendments to Title 28 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Map), Title 29 (Airport Zoning Ordinance & Airport Zoning Map), Specific Plan 9-Veronica Meadows, Title 9 (Public Peace and Safety), Title 22 (Environmental Policy and Construction), Title 27 (Subdivisions), and related Titles of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC §28.92.020); creation of Title 30 (Inland Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map).

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Development Standards: Changing standards including the number of stories in a building, building separation, setbacks, open yards, allowed encroachments into setbacks and open yard, size of accessory buildings/garages, fences and hedges, nonconforming buildings and uses, and other aspects of property use and configuration. Parking: Standardizing nonresidential parking requirements, including food service uses, parking for change of use, parking for expansions, bike parking, and parking reduction for small residential units. The New Zoning Ordinance and additional information regarding this work effort is available at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/NZO. The legislative actions required include: 1. General Plan Map Amendment to designate the Veronica Meadows Specific Plan Area A (APN 047-010-064 and 047-010-065) as Parks/Open Space from Hillside Low Density Residential (Max 2 du/ac), and to designate APN 047-061-026 as Parks/Open Space from Hillside Low Density Residential (Max 3 du/ac) and Suburban Low Density Residential (Max 3 du/ac); 2. Amendment to the Certified Local Coastal Program for all proposed changes in the Coastal Zone; and

4. Amendments to City Council Resolutions that adopted specific plans, guidelines implementing the Zoning Ordinance, and Design Guidelines. The Environmental Analyst has determined that the proposed amendments are implementing actions of the 2011 General Plan and within the scope of the 2011 General Plan Certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). An Addendum to the 2011 General Plan Certified Final Program EIR provides documentation of environmental analysis of the proposed amendments under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). You are invited to attend this hearing. On Thursday, July 6, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa St. Council meeting agendas, reports, minutes, and videos are available online at Santa Barbara - City Council Meetings Online. For information or to submit comments, please contact Marck Aguilar, Project Planner, at MAguilar@SantaBarbaraCA.gov, by phone at (805) 564-5470, by mail at P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990, or in person at the Planning Division Office, 630 Garden Street. Sign up for eBulletin notifications on this project at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/NZO.

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed RFP’s will be received by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department located at 620 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 10:00 a.m. on the date indicated at which time they will be publicly received for: RFP NO. 3874 NEW DUE DATE & TIME: JULY 17, 2017 UNTIL 10:00 AM. RESTAURANT CONCESSION AT THE CABRILLO PAVILION The City of Santa Barbara is offering the right to enter into a non-exclusive Food and Beverage Concession Agreement at the Cabrillo Pavilion. The City invites Experienced Restaurateurs to provide a Proposal to develop and operate a non-exclusive food and beverage concept at the Cabrillo Pavilion following a significant renovation of the site, which is tentatively scheduled to open in Summer 2019. RFP’s must be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Santa Barbara and in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained therein. RFP’s packages containing all forms, specifications, terms and conditions may be obtained via email to MSewell@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. There is no charge for the RFP package and specifications. Proposers are hereby notified that any service contract issued as a result of this RFP may be subject to the provisions and regulations of the City of Santa Barbara Ordinance No. 5384, Santa Barbara Municipal Code, Chapter 9.128 and its impending regulations relating to the payment of Living Wages. The City of Santa Barbara affirmatively assures that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age (over 40), ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race, religious belief, or sexual orientation in consideration of award. ____________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: June 28, 2017 General Services Manager Montecito Journal

doing business as: Crush Tasting Room & Kitchen, 432 E. Haley Street Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Crush Santa Barbara, LLC, 25 S. Salinas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 25, 2017. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Connie Tran. FBN No. 2017-0001566. Published June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 17CV02229. To all interested parties: Petitioners Leopoldo and Zoila Cano filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree

changing name of child from Kenneth Luis Sosa to Ethan Cano. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Filed June 6, 2017 by Terri Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: July 26, 2017 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5

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Spirituality Matters by Steven Libowitz “Spirituality Matters” highlights two or three Santa Barbara area spiritual gatherings. Unusual themes and events with that something extra, especially newer ones looking for a boost in attendance, receive special attention. For consideration for inclusion in this column, email slibowitz@yahoo.com.

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29 June – 6 July 2017

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Also being celebrated this week is Heartwork – The Path of Self-Compassion, the first book from Radhule Weininger, M.D., Ph.D., the veteran Santa Barbara-based clinical psychologist and teacher of Buddhist meditation and Buddhist psychology, who is also the resident teacher of mindfulness practice at La Casa de Maria Retreat Center here in Montecito. Several years in the writing, Heartwork offers nine simple mindfulness practices to provide a step-by-step course in self-compassion. Drawing on stories from her own life and those of her clients, she shows that, with the right intention and practice, we can deepen our capacity to respond skillfully to our own suffering and that of others. Heartwork – which features a forward by Jack Kornfield and a blurb from Radical Acceptance author Tara Brach – will be the focus of Dr. Weininger’s regular free monthly mini-mindfulness retreat at La Casa de Maria on Sunday, July 2, from 2:30 to 6 pm. The first two hours will feature meditation, as well as quiet piano music and Radhule’s readings from the book. The celebration starts at 4:45 pm and offers music, food, conversations and mingling, and a book signing. Visit www.lcdm.org for more details. Dr. Weininger has also scheduled a book signing event at 7

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recipes, and tips to support a healthy and celebratory relationship to food and community. For the final hour beginning at 1 pm, Britta G – as she’s known at the yoga studio – will be giving her Holistic Nourishment talk for July on the subject of “Effortless Weight Management”, discussing how listening to our bodies yields lasting results. But those who order the book directly from the author before Saturday will receive some special bonus gifts, including a signed copy, a sample of certified pure therapeutic grade lemon essential oil (one of her staples), and an Eat Here Now-stylized version of the 2017 Clean Fifteen + Dirty Dozen lists for smartphones created by the Environmental Working Group in choosing produce. Visit www.brit tagreenviolet.com/eatherenow, where you can also sign up for her mailing list, or check out www.yogasoup.com for details on the event.

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elcome to your new spiritual practice,” * Britta Gudmunson writes in “Your Plate of Worship,” the opening section in the first chapter of her book debut, Eat Here Now. “That plate in front of you? That is your altar, your temple, your prayer rug, your yoga mat, your place of worship.” Riffing off of the popular saying that “You are what you eat,” Gudmunson posits that “You are also where you eat, and how you eat. This is to say the very act of eating, besides being absolutely basic and essential to survival, is also deeply symbolic.” Gudnumson, who is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health coach and teaches yoga at Yoga Soup, where until recently she served as events coordinator and still offers free monthly Holistic Nourishment talks, began writing the book last October as a series of essays pertaining to the goal of spiritual advancement through practices of physical nourishment. Now the writings have been gathered, reorganized, and supplemented, creating a book that covers such topics as slowing down, cultivating gratitude, befriending water, becoming a “food sleuth,” minimizing toxins, creating a sustainable kitchen, listening to the gut to honor the body’s true needs, and learning to embrace food as medicine. The book – subtitled “a bite-sized guide to ritualize your life, nourish your body and feed your spirit” – has already drawn some positive feedback, with one reviewer noting that Gudmunson “does not lecture, or belittle, or even suggest what is best for you, instead she probes with deep questions to stir your thinking and relationship with your food and your world.” Indeed, that inquiry might lead to some small shifts that can produce big results. As Gudmunson herself writes in the introduction to the book: “I hope it inspires you, maybe even pushes a few buttons, and stirs you to make one teeny little change... Big shifts start with one small adjustment.” Gudmunson will celebrate the publication of Eat Here Now at a free Hi-Vibe Food Fest and Book Launch Party this Saturday, July 1, at Yoga Soup. The 9 am to 2 pm event includes food demos from some of the studio’s favorite local food artisans who will craft some healthy treats, plus talks,

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pm on July 19 at Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara. Later in the month, Dr. Weininger welcomes the sixth annual visit from Rinzai Zen monk Souken Danjo (Danjo San). He will be part of a special evening of Poetry, Music, and Peacemaking on Tuesday, July 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church with guests including the Japanese monk Keku, poets Teddy Macker, David Richo, and Joe Bobrow, and singer Juliet Rhode Brown, among others. Danjo San and Dr. Weininger will also guide the Heart of Mindful Meditation Retreat July 13-16 at Mount Calvary Retreat Center near the Santa Barbara Mission.

Practicing Practical Spirituality

Roger Castillo, an Australian spiritual teacher who offers events around the world with teachings that come from the concept that spiritual search is ultimately about peace of mind in daily living, is coming to Santa Barbara for a weekend Satsang on the Mesa. Following in the footsteps of his teacher Sri Ramesh Balsekar, Castillo approaches the topic of enlightenment from that practical perspective. The weekend event, which takes place at the home of Robin Davidson and Linda Ulvaeus, begins with an introductory talk on Friday at 7 pm, after which participants can register for the full non-residential weekend if space remains. Admission is by a $10 to $20

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donation. Call 962-6757 for details and directions, or visit www.rogercastil lo.org to learn more about Castillo. Register for the weekend at www.rog ercastillo.us11.list-manage.com

Ongoing Events

Mantra Lounge Kirtan presents its monthly Evening of Melodious Kirtan & Vegan Fare at Unity Santa Barbara this Saturday, July 1, beginning at 7 pm. All are invited to immerse in an evening of community and meditative song via kirtan yoga – call and response chanting in Sanskrit, calling the Divine by music – plus post-singing vegan refreshments. Everyone is welcome regardless of belief or the quality of voice. The $10 admission at the door includes the healthy food and drink. The organizers travel during the summer, so this is the last event until the fall. Visit www. meetup.com/Santa-Barbara-MantraLounge-Kirtan/ Transformational and spiritual coach Ragan Thomson and husband Alex’s next Meaningful Monday event takes place 6:30 to 9 pm at their Montecito home, 1954 E. Valley Road. The topic is “How to be the Real You in Your Relationships” and serves as a preview to the next weekend seminar with Dale Halaway that focuses on the same subject. Admission is free and includes healthy refreshments. Call 453-7281 for reservations and information or visit www.joyticity. com. •MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL

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by Joanne A. Calitri

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July 4 Old Mission Art Show Returns

art show, possibly one of the longest-running shows in California. We plan to do this show yearly on the 4th and continue the tradition.

anta Barbarians are known for keeping old traditions. One from 1969 has made a comeback, the annual July 4 art and craftspersons outdoor event on the Santa Barbara Old Mission grounds. Taking the trippie-hippie event into today’s world is the Santa Barbara mom and daughter

team Susan Margaret and Jennifer Pacella of Alchemy Productions, who are using its official title, “4th of July Art Show at The Old Mission Santa Barbara”. The Montecito Journal interviewed them for a closer look at this upcoming event: When a loved one is struggling with memory decline and can no longer safely reside at home, turn to a caring and trusted resource…Villa Alamar.

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Q. What is the history of this event for Santa Barbara peeps? Jennifer: We are attempting to piece together the origins of the show and if anyone has information, photos, et cetera, to please send them our way so we can create a true timeline. I’m pretty sure she [the founder] probably passed away by now... she was about 85 when she handed the show over to Janette James, who then created the show at a private home and called it “The Alternative Site” and kept it going for the last 12 or so years. We took the show over this year from Janette, who contacted us. We called the SB Mission, and they agreed we could do the event there this year. What is the goal of the show this year? Will this be an annual occasion at the Mission? The goal is to bring the art show back to the public in its original size and scale. We are told that the original show housed anywhere between 60 to 80 artists and was a highly successful

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How did you select the artists/crafts people for this year’s show? We have a small jury of five people. When we jury the art, we are not judging the art – only making sure it’s 90 to 100 percent authentic and hand-crafted. All art must be made and sold by the artist. Some assemblage is okay. There can be no mass-produced items. We endeavor to keep a wide mix of artists and artisans. More than 200 applied, and due to limited space, we chose 90 artists. Each artist has 10’x10’ space to show their wares, and all spaces given are corner spaces to allow each artist the maximum amount of space to showcase their art. The types of art are: watercolors, oils, sculptors, potters, art glass, jewelry, wood work, leather goods, photography, ocean-related, reclaimed metal and wood furniture, hand-made paper/fiber arts, and fabric artists. Are the artists/craftspeople local Santa Barbara resident artists? About 95 percent are from Santa Barbara County including Lompoc, Solvang, Carpinteria, and Ventura, and a few returning artists who live outside the county. Live music? The music is acoustic in nature, and we are still lining up the musicians. Jack McCain is scheduled from 10 am to 1 pm. Food? Yes! We have John’s Hot Dog Stand (a staple at the Old Mission), All Things Fabulous Catering Tacos & BBQ Corn, The Welcome Coffee Cart Barista, and Kona Hawaiian Ice Truck. 4 11: July 4 at 10 am to 4 pm Santa Barbara Mission/Free admission and parking www.oldmissionartshow.com •MJ 29 June – 6 July 2017

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C ALENDAR OF Note to readers: This entertainment calendar is a subjective sampling of arts and other events taking place in the Santa Barbara area for the next week. It is by no means comprehensive. Be sure to read feature stories in each issue that complement the calendar. In order to be considered for inclusion in this calendar, information must be submitted no later than noon on the Wednesday eight days prior to publication date. Please send all news releases and digital artwork to slibowitz@yahoo.com)

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Warm Weather Woyach – Momentum Dance Company closes out an award-winning season by bringing their competitive dances back to the community for its first-ever Summer Concert. Three seasons in to training Santa Barbara dancers ages 6 to 21, MDC will present its 20162017 Competitive Dance Companies, including the Junior Company, Teen Company, Senior Company, and Pro Company, plus recreational dancers of Momentum. The 90-minute familyfriendly dance show features upbeat arrangements of solos, duets, trios, and small and large groups in a wide variety of dance styles including hip hop, tap, and contemporary. Momentum Dance Company owner/ director/teacher Betsy Woyach provides the bulk of the choreography, with additional pieces by Kelly Marshall, Whitney Duggins, Kylie Transki, and Pablo Gatica. WHEN: 7 tonight & tomorrow WHERE: Center Stage Theater, upstairs in the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, at the intersection of Chapala and De la Guerra streets COST: $20 general, $30 VIP INFO: 963-0408 or www. centerstagetheater.org SATURDAY, JULY 1 Roadshow Revival – Multiple Grammy Award-winning American Chicano rock band Los Lobos headlines the Ninth Annual Roadshow Revival, which moves to a new Ventura venue this year. Discovery Ventura, the New American Restaurant and music

club, is the new host for the day-long event, which began as a Johnny Cash tribute Festival and still offers lots of rockabilly and outlaw country music in an annual celebration of American roots music. Veteran Ventura band Raging Arb and the Redheads, Huntington Beach’s The Rockin’ Rebels (who have 10 rockabilly and punk albums to their credit), Bakersfield’s Walking Phoenixes (a Cash tribute quartet who take the stage in signature “all black” three-piece suits), Abby Girl & The Real Deal, raucous cowpunk band Jackass, Hard Six, and The Resistors are among the other bands appearing in the 2017 edition, which once again features a pin-up girl pageant plus a custom car, hot rods, and bikes show. Kris Kristofferson, X, The Blasters, Wanda Jackson and Carlene Carter are among the artists who performed when the Revival was held at Mission Park. New this year: Roadshow Revival After-party with sets from The Delta Bombers, Blazing Haley, and The Henchmen. WHEN: Revival noon to 8 pm; After-party 8 to 11:30 pm WHERE: Discovery Ventura, 1888 E Thompson Blvd., Ventura COST: Revival $33-$95; After-party ($10-$12) INFO: 856-2695 or www. roadshowrevival.com SUNDAY, JULY 2 These Colors Don’t Run – The 4th Annual event benefiting Santa Barbara volunteer-run veteran groups features live music, a military car show, an art show, tattoo artists, a silent auction, casino-style games,

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Adult Swim on The Green – The overnight programming block of cable network Cartoon Network is hitting the road to “spend quality time” with its audience in the great outdoors. Enjoy games, connecting with fellow fans, food trucks, and trivia contests for exclusive prizes as part of the night celebrating Adult Swim off the screen. Here in Santa Barbara, the event takes place at Chase Palm Park, home of Concerts in the Park (which begins next Thursday), drum circles, soccer games, and more. The official portion of Adult Swim On The Green will be followed by a free promotional screening of Things You’ve Never Seen, which includes sneak-peeks of what’s on the horizon for the network, plus un-aired episodes, never-before-seen pilots and specials, and a load of other favorites from Williams Street Productions, the subsidiary of Turner that also developed two other programming blocks for Cartoon Network – Toonami and Miguzi. WHEN: 6:45 pm WHERE: 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. COST: Free admission with the purchase of a $5 Food and Beverage voucher (good toward concessions) INFO: www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1493772

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EVENTS by Steven Libowitz

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Toxic Warning – Bret Michaels, bestknown for his role as lead singer of the glam metal band Poison, heads up the pass to rock the house at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom. Once known as Paris, the band scored quickly after moving to Los Angeles, changing their name and signing with Enigma Records. Their debut album, Look What the Cat Dragged In, sold more than a million copies back in 1987, partially due to the music video for the hit “Talk Dirty to Me”. The victory for the venomous band continued as Poison tracks “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, “Something to Believe In”, and “Unskinny Bop” also fared well. A decade after Poison debuted, Michaels went solo, releasing several albums on his own before taking something of a left turn into a different medium starring in reality TV shows. Michaels’s fame and popularity peaked during his three seasons on VH1’s Rock of Love with Bret Michaels, which featured 20 women competing each week to become Michaels’ girlfriend. He later served as a judge on Nashville Star, impressed the future president Donald Trump enough to win the third season of Celebrity Apprentice, and hosted the Miss Universe Pageant in 2010. Now back to his first love, Michaels goes glam metal all over again tonight at the casino. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez COST: $45 to $65 INFO: (800) CHUMASH (248-6274) or www.chumashcasino.com

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Stretch-ing with Flanagan – Santa Barbara artist Barbara Flanagan is also an ocean swimmer and home gardener who grows a lot of her own food – pursuits she likens to her artwork, which she also creates in Mother Nature in her outdoor studio. “I pour, squeeze, and bend industrial materials – mimicking the gorgeous sinuosity of nature,” she says. Whatever the process, Flanagan now also has a new solo exhibition called “Stretch” that opens tomorrow at The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery. The show consists of innovative wall sculptures made with industrial aluminum, and colorful paintings formed with synthetic liquids – the exhibition title refers to the malleability of Flanagan’s various materials and to her unique experiments. The desire is to induce neural surprises, both tactile and visual, while evoking a range of feelings. Festoons, her aluminum wall sculptures, have their beginnings at a New England mill that custom rolls and slices aluminum into strips where metallurgists at the mill provide technical assistance on alloys, temper, gauge, edge, and finish based on her prototypes. Flanagan’s painting projects are made with synthetic coatings transformed by casting, pouring, and curing, which are then layered into intriguing compositions that challenge the formalities of traditional paintings and archival paint formulas. Flanagan, who holds a Masters of Architecture from Yale University and a certificate in sculpture from École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, has worked as an independent writer and product designer while making her own art following a few early years as an architectural designer in San Francisco and L.A. She will hold Artist Demonstrations/Conversations from 1 to 4 pm on four Saturdays during the show’s run (July 1, 8, 29, and August 5). WHEN: Opening reception 5 to 7 tonight; exhibit continues through August 7 WHERE: 229 E. Victoria St. (in the historic Acheson House on the corner of Garden) COST: free INFO: 965-6307 or www.afsb.org

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barbecue dinner, and a pinup show – all staged, appropriately, at the Veterans Memorial Building just across from the ocean at the foot of State Street. Among this year’s performers are Santa Barbara’s modern rockers with a vintage vibe The Miskreants, The America Cats, Ed Montanez, plus Miss Melanie Sparkles and Miss Bitsy Bella. The all-ages event also includes activities for the kids. WHEN: Noon to 7 pm WHERE: 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. COST: $5 general, kids free INFO: 455-9327 or www. thesecolorsdontrunsb.com TUESDAY, JULY 4 Back at the Mission – Since the 1960s, the Santa Barbara Mission Art Show has showcased the talents of scores of local artists, but the last 12 years it was moved to what was euphemistically called an “Alternative Site” along the creek bed a few blocks away. Now the show is returning to its roots on the grounds of Old Mission Santa Barbara, where patrons can enjoy the variety of works at a gorgeous site that overlooks the ocean. Among the nearly 100 artists featured are practitioners of painting, sculpting, ceramics, pottery, and wearable fabrics, plus purveyors of hand-carved stone jewelry, leather bracelets, kaleidoscopes, copper doorbells, and much more. Several food trucks and booths will be serving portable cuisine while local bands play music continuously throughout the show. WHEN: 10

am to 4 pm WHERE: Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna St. COST: free INFO: 325-3308 or www. oldmissionartshow.com Amerson for America – The West Coast Symphony Orchestra has tapped Steve Amerson, affectionately known as “America’s Tenor”, to hold down the soloist slot for its annual Patriotic 4th of July concert. Amerson will sing several of Broadway’s greatest hits including “Tonight” and “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, “On The Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady, “Over The Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, and “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha, as well as a parade of American patriotic classics including “God Bless America” and “America The Beautiful”. The West Coast Symphony, conducted by Michael Shasberger and Christopher Story VI (who founded the ensemble back in 1969), will also perform Independence Day orchestral masterpieces by Henry Mancini and march king John Philip Sousa, including, of course, “Stars & Stripes Forever”. Bring blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic to enjoy the patriotic performance, which ends in plenty of time to make it to the waterfront for the fireworks. WHEN: 5 pm WHERE: Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. COST: free INFO: www. cieloperformingarts.org •MJ

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Bond-ing Together – Once UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture first teamed up to bring classic movies to the Courthouse Sunken Gardens and UCSB’s Campbell Hall several years back, it was only a matter of time before they turned to one of the most successful screen series in history. The only thing that would make “007: Bond, James Bond” even more on-target would be if there were actually just seven movies in the season schedule, rather than the eight entries, which begin tonight on campus with Dr. No. The film that launched the series in 1962 finds Sean Connery as British super-spy agent James Bond getting sent to the Caribbean to investigate the death of a fellow operative, where he confronts the title character, a villainous scientist and prevails using the soon-to-be-patented combination of action, escapes, and lots of humor. The film plays tonight indoors before repeating in the more popular environment of the Sunken Gardens, where guests are invited to spread blankets and recline on low-back lawn chairs and/or bring picnic dinners for pre-screening festivities before the film is shown on the giant inflatable screen ringed by the historic building and palm trees. Five films from the series’ fabulous first decade of the 1960s are featured, and just one each from the ‘70s and ‘90s before winding up with 2012’s Skyfall, skipping the 1980s and 2000s entirely. But we still get to see Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig portray the dashing and debonair secret agent – though Timothy Dalton, who is left out, might be “shaken, not stirred” by the news. WHEN: 7:30 tonight, 8:30 pm Friday WHERE: Campbell Hall on UCSB campus tonight, Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. (Friday) COST: free INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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Real Estate

by Mark Ashton Hunt

Mark and his wife, Sheela Hunt, are real estate agents. His family goes back nearly 100 years in the Santa Barbara area. Mark’s grandparents – Bill and Elsie Hunt – were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.

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room, formal dining room, plus a renovated guest house. There is a new well in place, mature trees, and boxwood hedges. Additionally, according to the marketing materials, there are approved (but now expired) plans, for renovation and expansion, with a pool and cabana.

2350 Bella Vista Drive: $3,395,000

ith average to lower-than-average inventory of available homes for sale in Montecito under $3 million and with new listings trickling slowly into the system, one may find the need to look toward “fixer” opportunities, to secure something that works to achieve his or her specific location and housing goals. A factor that can drive up the value of fixers is that there are few available lots for sale in Montecito (about 15 as of this writing, mostly from $2 to $3 million, up to $5 million and more). In this value environment, it is common to pay a higher price for a “fixer” or “tear-down” property, merely for the chance to put your own updating touches on a home or start from scratch. A one-acre property in a prime Montecito neighborhood with water and ready to develop might sell from $2 to $3 million. One can purchase the same lot with an existing “fixer” or “tear-down” structure for around the same price, so this fixer approach can often provide more options than raw land at about the same price, give or take 10-20 percent. The problems with starting from scratch can be the time it may take to find the right property, get approvals for a new or remodel project, the time and carrying costs until the home is built, rebuilt, and/or ready to move into, et cetera. All that said, buying a fixer in Montecito is a sure way to get into a property at near or just above lot value, and one can go from there. The following properties – at least as I see them – offer reasonable upgrade potential. Whether livable as is, requiring extensive remodeling, or just a cosmetic upgrade for now, the options are up to your imagination, your pocketbook, and the Montecito Board Of Architectural Review, approvals process.

540 El Bosque Road: $2,750,000

This gated two-story farmhouse sits on a .93acre lot on a quiet lane two blocks from the San Ysidro Ranch. It is also just blocks to Montecito Union School and the shopping and conveniences in the upper village. In addition to the main home, there is a separate, fully contained guest house and two-car garage. What I really like about this property is the access off Live Oaks Road, as well as the main entrance on El Bosque – and you are only a few doors up from Oprah’s spread.

Serious ocean and island come with this 3.15-acre retreat located up an oak-canopied private drive in the Montecito foothills. This property is between Park Lane and Romero Canyon Road, just above Lilac Drive, and is located within the Montecito Union School District. This property is served by the Montecito Water District and also has a private well, a three-car garage, and a central courtyard with views. This is the first time this property has been offered for sale in more than 23 years. The existing house and property includes 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and room for improvements throughout.

3202 Toro Canyon Park Road: $3,950,000

677 El Bosque Road: $2,950,000 This home is up the same street as the previously mentioned property and offers an opportunity for an owner or developer. This one-acre property is set amid more expensive homes, mostly in the $4-to-$10-million range. Like all parcels on El Bosque, this property is in the Montecito Union School attendance area, and is just a few blocks to school, Montecito’s upper village, and the San Ysidro Ranch. This vintage 1930s home has period detailing, a ground-floor master bed-

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This private 8.2-acre property is in the 93108 ZIP code area, but is just outside of the Montecito Union School District. It boasts a mountain setting and some ocean views. There is a 1917 farmhouse remodel project permitted with plans and ready to go (according to the listing materials). The acreage is very usable, fenced and gated, with pool and spa in place and a two-story, 100-year-old barn. Offering equestrian potential and room for agriculture, this property was listed as high as $5,750,000 and is down in price substantially. For additional information on any of these listings or to have me arrange a showing with the listing agents, please contact me directly, Mark@Villagesite.com or call/text (805) 698-2174. Please view my website, www.MontecitoBestBuys.com, from which this article is based. •MJ • The Voice of the Village •

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