The Nature of Things by Montecito Journal

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SERVING MONTECITO AND SUMMERLAND

Just what is “mutual aid,” and how Montecito Fire pays it forward as blazes rage across the West, page 14

The Nature of Things Montecito Union’s Nature Lab is an idea borne out of a want to educate children about the wonders of the outdoors — something now needed thanks to the pandemic, (story on page 32)

A Love of Art

Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s $50 million renovation, and recent reopening, was a community project in every sense of the phrase, page 5

Plus: Just what are the back-to-school protocols? (p. 8)

‘Been a Little Frustrating’

Handcuffed for months when it came to vaccine mandates, state provides welcomed new option for Sansum, Cottage, and UCLA, page 6

Great Optiks

Bien Nacido Vineyards has quite the eclectic reputation and a new project with Joey Tensley has it growing even further, page 44

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Inside This Issue

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5 SBMA

In what became a community project, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a stroke of genius according to its donors

6 In the Know

Local healthcare providers didn’t mandate vaccines for staff members — until now, with the state providing the opportunity

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8 Back to School

What exactly are the protocols for Santa Barbara Unified, Montecito Union and Cold Spring? We found out — at least for now.

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10 Community Voices

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Taking on 5G and its impacts on our community Letter to the Editor Are we allowed to have opinions anymore? Doesn’t seem like it.

11 Brilliant Thoughts

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14 Hot Topics

What is “mutual aid” and how is Montecito Fire paying it forward as blazes torch the West?

16 On Entertainment

Let’s discuss your real estate needs.

A Q&A with Karole Foreman about her role in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill coming to Solvang; plus observations from the summer at Music Academy of the West

18 Nosh Town

An interview with Marcus Samuelsson, the author of The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food

20 Dear Montecito

Stella Haffner reflects on her time along the coast locally and in Scotland

22 Guest Opinion

Honing healthy habits: Stories on wellness and nutrition to inspire a summer health check-in

22 The Optimist Daily

Simple parking policy incentivizes employees to take greener routes to work

24 Celebrating Art

A floral symbiosis at Casa del Herrero with a unique collaboration between Joan Rosenberg-Dent and Lynda Weinman

26 Local News

The Santa Barbara Zoo has welcomed a baby Amur leopard — the most endangered big cat in the world

Robert’s Big Questions

What exactly is infrastructure and why exactly does it matter?

27 Our Town

With a continuing focus on instore experience, Bristol Farms celebrates one year in Santa Barbara

32 The Giving List

The Nature Lab at Montecito Union School is closing in on the finish line, and the end product is quite impressive

34 Your Westmont

Three top Young Life students earn full scholarships; and summer research examines caffeine’s effect on two hormones Mini Meta Crossword Puzzles

36 Calendar of Events

From another gig at Elings Park to the return of shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl, a look at the week ahead

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or Kandy Luria-Budgor, it was like looking at a very good-looking person, only to see them wearing the wrong clothes. So, she and dozens of other donors did something about it. And now the Santa Barbara Museum of Art looks glorious — both outside and inside. “The museum it was didn’t fit the scholarly and important role it had in the art world,” Luria-Budgor, an SBMA trustee, told the Montecito Journal. “Now, it reflects more truthfully what it really is, which is a piece of art in its own right.” And it joins 25,000 other pieces of art in a reimagined museum, with the $50 million and decade-long renovation getting its first public closeup on August 15 — just in time to celebrate SBMA’s 80th anniversary. While 10 years was a bit of a wait for a community that craves art, donor and SBMA trustee Doug Norberg says he never got impatient — great things come to those that wait. “I’m a builder, and the resilience and patience of every person that worked on this project was incredible,” Norberg told the Montecito Journal. “There was surprise after surprise, but the final product is worth every obstacle.” Both Luria-Budgor and Norberg pointed to the leadership of Larry Feinberg, the SBMA’s Robert and Mercedes Eichholz director and CEO since 2008, as critical to seeing the project through to its end. “Without the leader, we donors are not attracted to the product. We don’t feel the urgency,” Norberg said. Luria-Budgor bought in on Feinberg’s vision of not only retro19 – 26 August 2021

fitting the physical structure, but the idea of inclusiveness in what the museum would showcase. “You want a museum to promote dialogue. If you can do that, you can get people excited about coming into the museum and it doesn’t get any better than that,” Luria-Budgor said. “Because that’s how you get inclusive, as opposed to exclusive which so many museums are, you know they’re off putting. “People will say about other museums, ‘I don’t dare go inside of these walls.’ But we are now very inviting for all ages.” The grand unveil of the renovated museum isn’t just about what patrons can see by the naked eye; some of the most extensive updates happened out of sight, including seismic structural upgrades, new storage to safeguard collections, replacing the roof, and a state-of-the-art receiving facility that allows for art to be safely delivered — one of the coolest new features, according to Bob Kupiec, the architect for the SBMA renovation. And, of course, the museum also has new gallery spaces dedicated to new media, contemporary art and photography, as well as renovations to the McCormick, Sterling Morton, Gould, Campbell, Emmons, and Von Romberg galleries. For the well-traveled donors, making sure that the SBMA was worldclass was a goal — and one that they feel like they attained. “I’ve lived in a lot of different cities and towns in the United States and one thing that’s always defined a place to me in a way, is the quality of

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or a local cancer patient, the alarm bells rang loudly — while recovering from an outpatient surgery at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she received a call. A member of the patient’s medical treatment team had tested positive for COVID-19. The patient has been unable to get vaccinated due to their ongoing treatment. Already dozens of medical visits into treatment, the added stress was unwelcome. It brought about a plethora of questions: How can a patient learn if a doctor, staff member, or medical aid is infected? What communication can the medical care provider actually offer? And will this put a pause on further medical treatment while they wait out their COVID tests? Multiple conversations with the brass at Cottage Health put this particular patient on a path to allay her pandemic paranoia so she could refocus purely on recovery. But the question of transparency about vaccination status is a real

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one — a cloudy situation that both patients and medical providers have struggled to address. This incident, however, brought about an opportunity for some clarity, with Cottage Health, Sansum Clinic, and UCLA Health all willing to discuss past protocols — albeit with a bit more freedom due to a bold decision by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). “The timing is good, because now there’s actually something to sort of be able to tell you,” said Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, the Sansum Clinic CEO and Chief Medical Officer. “It’s been a little frustrating. Our plans are somewhat tied by uncertainty and confusion and legal ramifications — all of that has been (until recently) a problem.” The CDPH has now mandated that healthcare workers must be vaccinated by September 30, 2021 — and the shot has to be either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson.

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Back to School by Nick Masuda

Proceed with Caution:

Back in Schools, but Will it Stay that Way?

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n Tuesday, the bulk of Santa Barbara County snapped “first day” photos for Facebook and returned to the gnarly drop-off lines at area schools — but the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the longevity of in-person instruction remains. With the COVID-19 Delta variant creating disruption at hospitals around the state, local school districts are having to put plans on the table that will allow them to adjust to virtual school, if necessary.

But, for now, “back to school” is a physical move, and one that has already created some buzz, as the Santa Barbara Unified School District passed a resolution that is requiring staff members to be vaccinated or get tested at least once per week. According to a recent ParentSquare message sent by SBUSD on Friday, “89% of our teachers and other certificated staff have provided verification of their vaccination against COVID.” This is getting closer to both Montecito

Union School and the Cold Spring School districts, with both indicating that 98% of staff have been vaccinated, and they have no intention of mandating vaccines. All three have committed to mask-wearing indoors, while encouraging outside instruction where possible. Here is a look at a handful of key questions as each district cautiously begins their school years, with SBUSD responses coming via its website, while Superintendent Anthony Ranii spoke on behalf of MUS and Superintendent Amy Alzina for Cold Spring: How is student health monitored in an organized way? SBUSD: Signage is posted at the entrance to each school instructing individuals who are sick or who have had close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual to not enter the building. They will be instructed to call the campus office where someone will assist them. Daily symptom screening processes will continue for students and staff. The tools utilized during these screenings instruct those who have been in contact with an infected individual and/or are exhibiting symptoms themselves to stay home and consult a medical professional. In addition, the district told parents that “we will do a baseline COVID test of all students in the first

two to three weeks of the school year. We will use the data from this baseline testing to identify rates of COVID and to help us determine the frequency of testing needed moving forward.” MUS: “Parents will be asked to do a health check before arriving at school each day.” CS: “We are continuing with the same protocols as last year by asking parents to be our partners and checking temp and symptoms daily.” What will the protocols be if a student tests positive or is exposed? SBUSD: The district will utilize the Standard School Entry Method through the use of the SafetyiPass electronic screening and validation process that asks parents and staff members to respond to questions related to exposure to and symptoms of COVID-19. Students and staff will not be allowed to enter campus unless iPass deems them eligible for an electronic “entry” badge. District and school staff will utilize Safety iPass to document/track incidents of possible exposure. Those who do not complete iPass before coming to campus or a district office will be required to engage in a screening protocol before going into the work site.

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Community Voices by Lesley Weinstock

Telecom Power Grab

here are several bills pending in the California legislature, including Senate Bill 556 and Assembly Bill 537, that will severely limit our right to determine where new wireless antennas for 5G service will be placed in Santa Barbara County. Corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and Verizon wrote these wireless broadband bills. ALEC rewrites state laws that govern our rights in almost every area of American life, most directly benefiting huge corporations. These bills are intended to boost telecom profits by fast-tracking the local approval process, making it easier and faster for telecoms to place their 5G antennas in residential neighborhoods, in front of our homes, even if they might pose a fire or safety hazard — negatively impact property values, threatening the health of nearby residents, and the quiet enjoyment of our streets. These antennas are not needed to improve phone service. These bills absolutely do not close the digital divide in unserved and underserved communities. Wired broadband, aka fiber to the premises, should be affordable, available, and accessible to all. That is what will close the digital divide. These broadband bills demolish our local control and promote rapid deployment of wireless transmission facilities all over California. They remove all local government and neighborhood decision-making and give it directly to the Telecom corporations. Wireless service is slower, less reliable, easier to hack, much less energy efficient, and more expensive than fiber-optic cable. The radiation they emit has been proven by the National Institutes of Health to cause cancer. The wireless telecom industry is not insurable. It cannot get insurance for

fires and other injuries. Most California state senators and assembly members, heavily lobbied by the billion-dollar telecom industry, have been misinformed and are supporting these bills that place the

Both AB-537 and SB-556 could lead to less stringent rules on installation of 5G

interests of big business over the rights of citizens. Please join the many residents and constituents in California and contact the legislators, when these bills come up for committee or floor votes. Let them know we have a right to protect our families, our privacy, safety, health, and property by allowing our local elected officials, not the telecoms, to determine the placement and modification of wireless telecom facilities. AB 537 and SB 556 are scheduled for committee and floor votes from August 16 to 28. Please email and call relevant senators and assembly-members and urge them to oppose SB-556 and AB-537. These terrible bills are an attempt by the telecommunications industry to undermine local authority. We must not put the telecom corporations in charge of where and how many antennas and towers are installed. Stop this all-encompassing telecom

Letter to the Editor Planet of the Apes

RE: Ed St. George vs. Meagan Harmon (from the Montecito Journal on August 12, 2021) Frankly to me her personal workload seems a little nuts. Lawyer, councilperson, Coastal Commission czar, wife, mother, and now feminist icon. Fortunately for Ms. Harmon her current endeavors are highly subjective and success, failure, or even competence cannot be judged for years. However, it seems St. George is being judged right now and the verdict is knuckle dragging ape. All because he expressed an opinion while being asked for his opinions. Oh, the horror!! Or as that other Saint George Orwell would have said, “Opinion is Newspeak for Heresy.” Or is it, “Heresy is Newspeak for Opinion?” In either case, personal opinion is no longer allowed. Linda Marie Prince •MJ

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Believing is Seeing

s far as believing goes, it’s hard to know what to call myself. I don’t have enough faith to be an Atheist, or even an Agnostic. But, to some extent, I admire and envy people who do have strong beliefs — so long as they don’t try to impose them on other people. But there’s the rub. The history of the world can be written in terms of violently conflicting beliefs. After all, what’s the good of knowing the unquestionable truth, if you can’t be free to sway other people towards your version of it (or otherwise, if necessary, to wipe them out)? As has often been said in many ways and times, “God’s on the side of the big battalions.” Physical power used to be the determining factor. But power can now be seen residing in technology — as was demonstrated by the totally unexpected way in which World War II ended. The Japanese had been prepared to defend their island nation to the last. In terms of belief and devotion to a cause, they had no equal. But technology changed their minds in a very short time. But what, after all, is belief? I would call it acceptance without proof. But what is proof? Aren’t some things so obvious that they don’t need to be proved? Isn’t it irrefutable that two plus two equals four? I am no mathematician, but I’m pretty sure that it’s all based on assumptions — that ultimately nothing can be proved. As we all know, Descartes said “I think, therefore I am.” But how can I prove to anyone else (or even to myself) that I really think? That, of course, with all we now know, or think we know, about the brain, is a much trickier question today than it was in Descartes’ time 400 years ago. In any case, I too may be dead by the time you read this. Does that make it a case of “I thought, therefore I was”? Some religions find direct contact with God too much for ordinary people to believe, and therefore choose to have faith in an intermediary in human form, some Buddha or Jesus or Mohammed, someone whose actual earthly existence can at least be proven more or less beyond question, even if many of the related circumstances are debatable. But the technology I referred to above is really applied science, and science has its believers just as devout and committed as any other religion. In fact, in our era, it is the only “religion” which is generally allowed to 19 – 26 August 2021

be taught in public schools. This is a relatively new phenomenon. I myself, as a child, attended public schools (in Toronto) in which we had daily readings from the Bible. But I was something of a skeptic even then. When we heard about the followers of Moses worshipping in the desert, I couldn’t understand how those warships ever got into the desert. And, of course, you know about what should have been a turning point, a century ago, when a Biology teacher in Tennessee was put on trial for breaking a state law by teaching his students about evolution. But, although sensational at the time, it was not a turning point. The teacher was in fact found guilty, a decision which was later upheld by the state’s Supreme Court. And even today such issues ripple through our educational system.

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But what, after all, is belief ? I would call it acceptance without proof. But what is proof ? Aren’t some things so obvious that they don’t need to be proved? But even science doesn’t have all the answers — not even to some very basic questions like: Are there any kinds of “intelligent” life-forms anywhere else in the universe besides this little planet? Is teleportation possible? Can human brains be transplanted? What about time travel? And despite all the marvels of modern medicine, we still have no cure or reliable preventative for the common cold, to say nothing of Alzheimer’s, cancer, aging, and that ubiquitous affliction called mortality. But there are those who believe that through science, all these wonders will come to pass. At the same time, we have those seekers travelling in the other direction – such as astronaut James Irwin, the 8th man to walk on the moon, who, after his return to Earth, became a devout Christian, and was quoted as saying, “Jesus walking on the Earth is more important than man walking on the moon.” After that, there’s really little more to say on this subject, except the words of that eminent authority W.C. Fields: “A man’s got to believe in something. I believe I’ll have another drink.” •MJ

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Applying for College? Yeah, We Feel Your Pain — But Help is Here

ears ago, after graduating from college, I went through a six-month period where I suffered from blood-curdling, ghastly nightmares — where I dreamed that I hadn’t really gotten my diploma after all. I’d wake up in a cold sweat, covers tangled on the floor, breathing heavy at 2 am, convinced I’d forgotten to do something absolutely necessary to graduate on time. Sometimes I’d dream I’d slept through my exam in Cognitive Psychology. Sometimes I didn’t have enough units to graduate. I simply had added wrong. And sometimes I hadn’t turned in my final paper in “Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves.” Oh, don’t look down on me. We all took those “Easy A” courses our last semester of senior year. And, in my defense, Cher’s music was “revolutionary” at the time. I thought those brutal college nightmares would never end. But finally, they did. Years passed and then I had a kid of my own. He, too, wanted to go to college. I was thrilled. I absolutely wanted him to go to college and go to a college where he would thrive. Education is the gateway to a bright and successful future. Okay, I told him. Let’s do this. Pick a UC. But no… Things were different now, he informed me. Now you had to get through…

The College Application Process

Oh. My. God. What sadistic evil Bond villain invented this wretched process? Talk about your nightmares. Want to submit an application? Try deciding between applying for Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Early Action II, or Single Choice Early Action? Are they kidding?! I can’t decide between a blueberry or a cinnamon bagel for breakfast, so I’ve eaten a hard-boiled egg for 25 years straight. And then there are the essays. Plural. I didn’t write this many essays the entire time I was in college — and I was an English major. There’s that big fat juicy one for the Common Application where the parameters are basically “Tell us about yourself, but we’ve read nine billion of these, so good luck impressing us.” Once you get through that, there are those small quirky

supplemental essays like “If you were a rabbit, what kind would you be?” I don’t know — stew? Who could sleep at night thinking of the rabbit they’d be – Fuzzy, Cottontail, Netherland Dwarf, Flemish Giant, the kind Glenn Close would cook up. And if you need money, and let’s face it, who doesn’t with the cost of college these days, you must face the FAFSA. Ever seen Clint Eastwood’s movie The Gauntlet? That’s based on the FAFSA. The college application process shouldn’t be this overwhelming. Or this daunting. That’s the truth. Kidding aside. That’s why I became a mentor, with a nonprofit organization called Mentors 4 College. We are a group of volunteers, who have all undergone rigorous training, in order to help high school students and their families (across the nation) navigate the college application process — for free. We simply want to help students and their families steer through the process with more confidence, more knowledge, and more ease. We’re here to help you Know Your Opportunities: academic, social, and financial. To help build college-savvy communities. And that’s what this new monthly series of articles is all about. Written by our knowledgeable mentors, the articles will demystify the college application process. They’ll offer you insight with information, guidance with expertise. Every month we’ll tackle an issue about the process and make it more understandable, more accessible, and more transparent. And here’s the best part — you can ask us questions. OK, actually the best part is that it’s free (did I mention that?) but you can also ask us questions. You can write to us here at the newspaper or, hit us up at our website (see the URL below, where you can also sign up for free mentoring). We’ll be happy to answer any questions you throw at us. Unless, of course, it’s about that rabbit. So, keep checking back here. In the coming months you’ll learn insights about college admissions trends (post-pandemic); financial aid basics every family needs to know; common application tips and tricks; we’ll talk about procrastination and motivation; we’ll do a deeper dive into understanding what those essay prompts really mean (we even offer a free online essay workshop — more on that later); and a host of other college application topics you won’t want to miss. You might even sleep better. As promised, here’s our website: https://mentors4college.org. •MJ The first in a monthly series about the college preparedness, application, and admissions processes from the nonprofit Mentors 4 College.

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ire season across the West is off and running, already setting records and causing people to put their evacuation plans into action as flames threaten their homes. With your help, it’s a reality we are optimistic we can prevent in Montecito. Yet, we all must stay on guard for the possibility of wildfire in our backyard. As new wildfires start across the region, the term “mutual aid” is frequently used. What does that mean? Simply put, mutual aid is an agreement between fire departments that we will offer help to a community facing crisis and outof-town agencies will offer support to our community when needed. During the Thomas Fire, mutual aid resources from all over the state and nation came to the South Coast. The mutual aid system allows Montecito Fire to pay it forward to help our neighbors in need and take comfort in knowing others will be there for us if a major incident occurs at home. There are two ways Montecito Fire participates in mutual aid: 1) Sending engines to incidents, and 2) Sending personnel to serve in incident management and support roles. “Our first priority is to protect our community and our partners across Santa Barbara County have that same priority,” Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor said. “Fortunately, we have sufficient resources to protect our community and, also, provide mutual aid.” Right now, Montecito Fire has two engines assigned to the Dixie Fire in Northern California. Your Montecito firefighters spend two, sometimes three, weeks working alongside firefighters from other departments in what’s known as a strike team.

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill will open on August 19

hile PCPA Theaterfest’s first show of the summer was a self-referential original revue celebrating a return to live performance at the Solvang Festival Theater, the season closer is tried-and-true. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is a two-character musical that finds the legendary singer Billie Holiday performing in a seedy South Philadelphia bar in 1959 just four months before her

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death at 44. Accompanied by her pianist, Lady Day — who was a pioneer in manipulating phrasing and tempo and improvisational techniques — shares more than a dozen songs interspersed with salty, sometimes bitter, and often humorous stories from her life. The play was first produced 35 years ago and made it to Broadway in 2004 where Audra McDonald won her record-breaking sixth Tony Award

for the production. In PCPA’s production, which runs August 19 through September 5, Karole Foreman will reprise the role that earned her an Ovation Award for her portrayal of Holiday in Los Angeles, while Stephan Terry, who also won an Ovation for his Musical Direction, also reprises his turn as the pianist Jimmy Powers. Wren T. Brown, who directed the two previous productions, returns to helm the Solvang show, too. Foreman, who memorably starred in previous PCPA productions of Fences and Caroline, or Change, talked about taking on the role again for a third time earlier this month. Q. Were you a big fan of Billie Holiday before you played her on stage? A. Growing up, my dad played a lot of jazz and had so many albums – Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. But I think we only had one by Billie Holiday. I remember when I first put it on, as soon as she started singing, I had to turn it off. There was just something about the sorrow in her voice that I didn’t understand as a kid, and a complexity that I couldn’t comprehend as well as a maturity in the topics and the situations. It was only later after I had an understanding of heartache, and the pain of racism that she would talk about in her songs, that I really began to appreciate her.

You’re returning to portraying her not only for the third time in just a few years — with the same team, to boot — but also hot on the heels of the pandemic, which has had dramatically different effects on different social classes, and in the postGeorge Floyd era. How does that affect your view on the role? Everything that we’ve been through in the past year, individually and as a nation and a culture reckoning with our past of how race has played a huge part in our development and our psyche, I’m hoping people will be able to listen to her story with more compassion and really see her resilience through it all. In spite of her drug addiction, and the systemic racism and abusive relationships she lived with, she was able to transcend those limitations through her artistry, which is extraordinary to me. That’s also part of what we look up to culturally in America, people triumphing over seemingly impossible odds. It’s a very American story and a very human one. How does all of that — the politics, the passion, the injustice, the compassion — how does that show up in your approach to this role? When Billy sings “Strange Fruit,” she’s talking about the lynchings,

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A tomato peach salad with okra radishes and benne seed dressing

making injera.) The book’s deeply rooted and delicious plates include baked sweet potatoes with garlic-fermented shrimp butter; pork griot with roasted pineapple and pikliz; Haitian black rice and mushrooms; tomato and peach salad with okra, radishes, and benne seed dressing; crab curry

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People will tell you that Scotland is divided into the highlands and the lowlands. Her capital city, Edinburgh, as well as the town I live in, are part of the lowlands, but when we think of Scotland, we’re apt to think of the highlands. We might conjure a swoosh of plaid or a glint of forgery steel. Perhaps we reanimate abandoned castles in our minds, imaging the lairds and bagpipe music that used to fill them. But while Scotland is known by her highlands and lowlands, I think a much more sensible organization divvies the land into coast and cow country. If coast is everything on the outside, cow country is everything on the inside, and how I should love to tell you about cow country! (Or “coo” country as it would be known to the locals.) To a Californian who grew up in a drought, the sweeping greenery of cow country is a true spiritual tonic. Of course, the best part are the cows themselves. Highland cattle are a warmongering shade of ginger, more orange even than local redheaded people who themselves are likely descended from Celtic warriors. Relative to her interior, Scotland has a great deal of coast, boasting a perimeter more than 6,000 miles long — which is a distance just greater than that from Pierre Lafond’s to my college town. And it is Scotland’s coast that I will tell you about today. You wouldn’t know by looking at me that I grew up next to a flurry of beautiful beaches, a genre of their own. I don’t surf. I can’t tan. And I would not consider myself a beach-dweller. You might think this would ingratiate me somewhat in the UK where being sunburnt is a national pastime, but what you must know is that the British have a near pathological obsession with the seaside. Perhaps, this fact alone is the origin of today’s story. Our spring semester ended in May of this year, releasing everyone for their summer holiday save a few unlucky biology students. I was one of those students. Third-year biology majors were conscripted into a “Field Course,” a class that focused on data collection. For us, that meant a 6 am wake-up call to go join our professors down on the beach before the low tide had a chance to creep back up the dawn landscape. Today’s subject: kelp diversity. With much slipping and sliding, our student cohort descended on the lower tidal zones, doing our best to follow today’s instruction: No. 1, stay dry. No. 2, identify as many species of kelp as possible. Our professors came over more than once to comment on my shivering and ask if I was alright. Evidently, I’d failed to follow our top objective, having immediately sunken into a tide pool. Despite this — or rather because of great patience on the part of my lab partner — we completed our area survey and had run back to hot showers just before noon. Indeed, it was a very wet day. It was more challenging to wake up for the second day of the field course, knowing exactly what was in store for us. But we conjured the type of strength that can only come from knowing graduation is within reach and got on with our task. To our surprise, day two, day three, and so on were all much kinder days, both in terms of weather and in terms of tide pool stability. Even so, I’m sure I wasn’t the only person dreaming of a nice, dry picnic in cow country instead of communing with the limpets and periwinkles. But while my body may have complained, intellectually I know that Scotland’s beaches are a fiercely handsome place to be at sunrise. I am sure I’ll find myself there again. Yours, Stella •MJ Did you grow up in Montecito? I’d love to hear from you at stellajanepierce@gmail.com.

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with yams and mustard greens; coconut fried chicken with sweet hot sauce and platanos; oxtail pepper pot with dumplings; and citrus cured shrimp with injera handrolls and awaze, a spicy sauce. Samuelsson’s acclaimed Red Rooster eatery is a hub for culinary innovation, a place that celebrates Harlem’s past and (gentrified) present with cooking classes, music, and local art. This summer, Samuelsson is busy with a new restaurant, Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House in the Bahamas, as well as a collaboration with Bombay Sapphire that includes a series of virtual culinary classes by the chef and three other renowned Black chefs, culminating into an outdoor art exhibit by Harlem-based graffiti and contemporary artists. The Montecito Journal recently caught up with Samuelsson to discuss his culinary influences and the inspiration behind The Rise. Q: You were born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden. How did you learn to cook Ethiopian cuisine and how important was it in the process of identifying with your cultural heritage? A. I deeply admire Ethiopian culture, food, and spices and am continually inspired by it. Since I grew up in Sweden, I didn’t start cooking Ethiopian food until I was already a professional chef. I learned during my travels in Ethiopia and of course through cooking with my wife and extended family. My wife can definitely show me up when cooking Ethiopian food in our household. What are some examples of how you have combined Scandinavian culinary influences with Ethiopian cuisine or vice versa? Since I was about six, I was always in the kitchen with my grandmother, Helga, or out fishing with my father and uncles. This is where I learned so much about seasonal food and 19 – 26 August 2021

fresh ingredients. I pull from certain Swedish staples such as pickled vegetables and an emphasis on seafood. Whereas I use a lot of Berbere, an Ethiopian spice, as well as several different Ethiopian grains in my cooking. Both remind me of home and are a guide for how I create in the kitchen.

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Your book explores the artistry and ingenuity of black chefs, and how centuries-old recipes have evolved into new and exciting cuisine with a variety of cultural influences. Can you elaborate a little bit about this evolution? A lot of the journey of this book, and in my own cooking, is to rectify and honor Black stories. So many of our foods were taken from us or renamed when removed from the African continent. These ingredients seem common today but hold such a deep history and are a key to sharing the stories of Black cooking. Chefs are always evolving traditional culinary dishes which is one of the most creatively satisfying aspects of being a chef. In my own cooking, I love fusing both old and new culinary traditions.

“When food can be made in the comfort of one’s home, you welcome the flavors and traditions of a different culture into your dining room.” — Marcus Samuelsson

How did you select the chefs featured in The Rise? As soon as we started talking about this project, Osayi Endolyn and I focused on how to create an accurate, expansive portrait of Black cuisine in America today. I knew there was a great disconnect between the rich history of Black cuisine in America and the public’s larger understanding about Black food. It’s not monolithic, so we wanted to include recipes and people who could show that. From restaurateurs to chefs to historians and authors, every member of the Black culinary tradition made this book possible. We wanted to confirm that this isn’t happening in one city or coast, but that Black food is entrenched in American identity and continuing to evolve. The Rise was published around the same time as the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. Why is The Rise particularly relevant now and how does social change intersect with your work as a chef?

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urmeric tends to get all the attention when it comes to anti-inflammatory spices, but don’t overlook these five other spices that functional food expert Kanchan Koya, Ph.D. touts as her favorites for fighting off inflammation. Here are five anti-inflammatory spices that aren’t turmeric: Cayenne: Cayenne is a great choice for spicy food lovers, as it will certainly add a bit of bite to your dish along with anti-inflammatory power. This hot spice is also a great source of phytonutrients, as well as potassium and magnesium. Nutmeg: Nutmeg brings thoughts of winter holidays cozying up next to the fireplace, but you should really be using it year-round for its anti-inflammatory compounds called monoterpenes, specifically sabinene, terpineol, and pinene. Black pepper: If you want to max out the benefits of turmeric, then black pepper is key. Black pepper enhances the absorption of curcumin 20-fold which is turmeric’s active compound. That said, the active ingredient in black pepper, piperine, has also been linked to fighting inflammation, so grind that fresh black pepper onto your dish for some extra anti-inflammation action. Sumac: Sumac may not have a deep-rooted history in the west; however, it’s been used in Eastern cultures for centuries. This may be because it’s a rich source of phytonutrients as well as antioxidant compounds, both of which have anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon: Cinnamon is also widely known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, but according to Koya, you should be careful about which kind of cinnamon you use, especially if you consume cinnamon daily. Ceylon cinnamon has a lower concentration of coumarin, which could be detrimental to your liver in large quantities, which makes it safer than Cassia cinnamon for everyday use.

How People in Blue Zones Drink Alcohol

While there is quite a bit of debate around touting alcohol as something that is beneficial to our health, the fact of the matter is that people living in Blue Zones, which are places with the highest concentration of centenarians, do consume alcohol regularly — they just consume it in a mindful and intentional way. It’s important to note that Blue Zone residents aren’t downing sugary cocktails all day. For instance, in Sardinia, Italy, a red wine called Cannonau is a common accompaniment to dinner. It has double to triple the number of flavonoids (a kind of antioxidant), compared with other wines. The way they consume the wine is also worth observing. They drink only one or two glasses to go with a Mediterranean-inspired meal and enjoy them with loved ones. In Okinawa, Japan, where there are lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and dementia than in the general population, their beverage of choice is awamori, a rice-based distilled liquor. Awamori, which is often mixed with water and has been a part of their culture for over six centuries. Like their Sardinian counterparts, residents of Okinawa consume alcohol in moderation, in a social setting, and paired with a diet that is mostly plant-based.

Tips to Maintain a Positive Body Image

Many of us are itching to get back out into the world and experience some normalcy once again, but social events and in-person gatherings might cause body image issues and insecurities to resurface. Stress can take a toll on the body, and after a global pandemic, many of us are not at the same fitness level we were two years ago. Today we bring you a few strategies to feel confident and secure in your body as you head back into the world. Practice self-compassion: The words we speak to ourselves are often the harshest. Be an ally to yourself and accept your body by using compassion when thinking and talking about yourself. Don’t engage in deprecating jokes or language. Know that everyone is experiencing their own insecurities: While you may look in the mirror and see subtle differences from week to week, the reality is that most people around you aren’t even thinking about your body or how it’s changed. Everyone around you is facing their own body image issues, but the truth is that most people are judging their own bodies more than anyone around them is. People will be too busy being excited to just see you face to face again to even think about your body or fitness.

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Everyday Climate Action

Simple parking policy incentivizes employees to take greener routes to work

key goal of public transportation is to reduce the number of cars on the road, but a small detail in the U.S. federal tax code is working against this goal. The tax code has an exemption for employer-paid parking which subsidizes personal vehicle transportation. Employers are quick to invest in tax-free subsidized parking for employees, but this increases the number of vehicles on the road during peak commute hours and rewards private vehicle drivers while failing to reward those who choose to take public transportation or cycle. Although it’s unlikely that this federal exemption will be repealed, auxiliary policies at the state and city level can help counteract its effects. For example, Washington, D.C., enacted an amendment that requires companies with 20 or more employees who subsidize parking at work to offer an equal corresponding benefit to those employees who choose not to drive. This could be public transportation credit or financial compensation for bicycle maintenance. California has a similar policy in place and found that when all employees of eight companies were offered a benefit equal to free parking, private vehicle commuting dropped by 17% and transit ridership increased 50%. The companies themselves reported that the change was easy and affordable to implement and helped them recruit and retain employees.

This Hotline Makes it Easy for Anyone to Demand Climate Action

A new project makes it easier than ever to demand action on climate change. The hotline, called Call4Climate, was created by UC Santa Barbara energy researcher Leah Stokes and co-founders of the Clean Creatives campaign, Duncan Meisel and Jamie Henn. It is a single number that residents anywhere can use to connect to their representatives and know what to ask for. When you call the number — (202) 318-1885 — you will be asked to first input your zip code, then, before you are connected to your senator’s office, the line will remind you of four critical demands for a bold climate bill that you can ask for: A Clean Electricity Standard to achieve 100 percent clean power by 2035, sending 40 percent of green funding to frontline communities, ending fossil fuel subsidies, and creating a Civilian Climate Corps. Many people are passionate about climate issues but aren’t sure how to go about making their voices heard. This resource makes it easier than ever to vocalize the urgency of climate action and engage more citizens in the fight for a safer future. •MJ Ignore critical voices: The unfortunate truth is that not everyone is wellversed in the body-positive language. Whether it’s your mother suggesting a workout class or a friend commenting on baby weight, we must learn to let these comments roll off our backs. Know that how you feel about yourself is what matters most and practice using body-positive language with yourself and others to encourage less judgment and more kindness. Focus on what your body can do: Our bodies have value not because of how they look, but what they allow us to do. Your body carries you through the world, lets you find new places, and gives your strength. Appreciate what your body does for you and focus on what it allows you to accomplish. Find true priorities: It’s time to let go of the idea that simply being skinnier will make you happier. If you do want to make health and fitness a bigger part of your routine, think about progress in terms of tangible goals, not weight loss. Aim to go for a hike three times a week, achieve a difficult yoga pose, or learn to cook new and challenging recipes. Prune your social media: Social media is a huge factor in body positivity issues. If people you follow on social media promote content that makes you feel inferior or judged, it’s probably time to unfollow or at least mute their pages. Simultaneously, you can seek out content creators actively working to promote healthier body images and let social media be a force for good in your day. Practice gratitude: After a global pandemic, we all have a newfound appreciation for our health and stability. Thank your body for protecting and supporting you during this difficult time and be grateful for your health every day. •MJ

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In the Know (Continued from page 6) Both Sansum and Cottage Health provide hand sanitizer and label chairs to aid in physical distancing

Dr. Marjorie Newman, Sansum Clinic medical director

There are religious and medical exemptions, but those that utilize this option will be required to get tested either once or twice weekly, depending on their position. With the COVID vaccine available for nearly 10 months, Sansum says about 85% of its staff is vaccinated, including 98% of its doctors and nurse practitioners. Cottage says its numbers are 88% and 95%, respectively, while UCLA did not offer specifics, instead offering this statement to the Montecito Journal: “University of California Office of the President (UCOP) issued a policy on July 15 that requires all UC faculty, staff, academic appointees, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including UCLA Health, subject to limited medical exemptions and accommodations based on disability or religious belief.” With the CDPH making the mandate official on August 5, both Sansum and Cottage sent out a communication to staff members that they would follow the state’s new orders — and both institutions have set up testing facilities so they can track test results for those who choose not to vaccinate. “With prior COVID variants, masking and other precautions combined with our high level of vaccination were very effective in preventing the spread of infection,” Cottage Health said in a series of answers to questions by the Montecito Journal. “With the Delta variant, we are seeing new challenges. We’re seeing a variant with higher transmissibility

spreading more easily, and vaccination is our best protection. While Cottage Health has been working throughout the pandemic to quickly offer the vaccine to staff and community members, the timing now is more critical than ever to increase vaccination rates and protect our community and our hospitals.” According to both Cottage and Sansum, privacy laws prevent vaccination status from being revealed — either to coworkers or to patients. While an end is in sight, the question still looms: Why didn’t the mandate for healthcare workers come sooner? Beyond potential legal ramifications, there were logistical concerns due to a shortage of doctors and medical personnel in the area. Forcing the vaccination as an individual organization could have led to employees switching their allegiance. “You would have employees potentially hopping from one organization to the organization that didn’t mandate it, then you would be the facility that had all these unvaccinated people saying it was fabulous,” said Dr. Marjorie Newman, Sansum Clinic’s medical director. Neither outlet offered special incentives for employees to get vaccinated, with Cottage Health, however, noting that it gave time off to those that had adverse effects to the shot. Ransohoff admitted that Sansum Clinic did study others that chose to mandate the vaccine on their own, pointing to Houston Methodist Hospital and its decision to do so. The

“blizzard of lawsuits,” as Ransohoff called it, were a deterrent in going it alone along the South Coast. “I think, from our standpoint, we’re really delighted that the state of California has finally stepped in and given us the power to say, ‘You can go down this path, safely and with the backing of the state,’” Ransohoff said. Both Ransohoff and Newman pointed to the collaborative nature of not only working with Cottage Health on common protocols, but also the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department as key in making sure that patients who were treated at varying facilities were under similar rules. That includes how staff members are guided if they are exposed to COVID at home. According to Cottage Health, “a staff member diagnosed with COVID is isolated, does not work in the hospital for at least 10 days, and requires clinical clearance to return to work. In recent months, unvaccinated staff have been required to quarantine for at least 10 days after a household exposure. Vaccinated staff with no symptoms and a COVID negative test have been permitted to work if maintaining isolation from the COVID positive household member. The policy is being reviewed and adapted to new learning about how the Delta variant behaves, and to follow changes in state guidelines.” Sansum described similar policies with its staff, ones that are reviewed with other medical policy leaders on

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Celebrating Art By Hattie Beresford

Floral Symbiosis at Casa del Herrero

Guests visit the ceramic garden, which blooms colorfully at the foot of the historic allée

hen ceramic artist Joan Rosenberg-Dent was invited to create a sculptural installation for the gardens of Casa del Herrero as part of a contemporary exhibition entitled “Symbiotic,” she immediately thought, “Well, of course, — abstracted flowers.” What followed was a unique collaboration between Joan and Lynda Weinman, who utilizes 3D clay printing techniques in her art. At a small recent gathering to celebrate their contribution to the exhibit, Rosenberg-Dent and Weinman explained their individual processes. Joan, a graduate of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, exhibits nationally,

and her work is included in many museum and gallery collections. She works mainly in natural, unglazed porcelain, whose translucency allows her abstracted forms to dominate while light and shadows add subtle depth. Lynda, after a career and business in graphic arts, has rediscovered an old love of ceramics and finds that designing on the computer and executing the pieces on a 3D printer is both challenging and rewarding. Her artwork is driven by curiosity, and she is constantly challenging herself to learn new techniques and explore new ideas. The collaboration between the two artists has planted a colorful ceramic

Lynda Weinman, left, and Joan Rosenberg-Dent collaborated on “The Ceramics Garden” for Casa del Herrero’s exhibition entitled “Symbiotic”

garden at the foot of the watercourse’s allée. It also exemplifies the theme of the exhibition, for the symbiotic relationship between the artists has created an interesting artistic tension between the organic and the structural, resulting in a heightening of affect. The entire exhibition features seven contemporary sculptors in the gardens of the historic Casa del Herrero, which is one of the finest examples of Spanish Revival architecture in the United States. It is

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by Nick Masuda

Amur Leopard Born at the Zoo

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What is Infrastructure?

Marta, the zoo’s new baby Amur leopard, was born on August 6

ess than a year since the Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed a baby lion, the nonprofit has added a new member to the family, Marta, a 517-gram Amur leopard born on August 6 — the first birth for this endangered species in more than 20 years at the zoo. Much like Pauline the lion, Marta will initially only be seen through periodic pictures released by the zoo, as she will remain behind the scenes for several months to bond with her mother, Ajax. Zoo staff is monitoring nursing closely via video, with some initial aid provided. “Based on video monitoring, the cub appeared strong and active after birth,” said Dr. Julie Barnes, the zoo’s vice president of animal care & health. “Unfortunately, we did not see any confirmed nursing within the first 12 hours after birth, so the cub required some supportive care. Ajax was separated briefly from the cub and then reunited. Nursing was observed a few hours later. “Ajax seems to be settling into motherhood well and is exhibiting good maternal behavior so far. The first week is a critical period for cub survival. If all goes well, we will leave mother and cub alone to bond during this time and continue monitoring them closely by video.” Once healthy and bonded, Ajax and Marta will be seen as a tandem, with Marta’s father, Kasha, staying solo in the Amur leopard habitat. In the wild, males and females do not stay together after breeding, so separation is needed for the safety of Ajax and Marta. According to the zoo, Ajax is “the most genetically valuable female Amur leopard in North America currently, so this first cub from her will contribute valuable genetics to the population in human care.” Amur leopards are the most endangered big cat in the world, with less than 100 remaining in the wild, mostly in a small area at the Russia-China border. The biggest threats to the species in the wild are poaching, forest fires, inbreeding, and development. There are nearly 200 Amur leopards in human care across the world. The birth ends a multi-year process of attempting to breed the species in Santa Barbara, with Kasha having moved to the zoo for this reason in March 2020, a recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. While Marta won’t be seen by patrons for a while, there are ways to interact with the cub, with the Foster Feeder program, with various donation levels available. Visit https://sbzoo.pivvit.com/foster-feeder for more information. •MJ

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hen you hear the word “infrastructure” do your eyes glaze over? As I write this, Congress is debating an infrastructure bill that is on the order of a trillion dollars. Is that a lot or a little? Almost by definition, infrastructure is all the boring stuff that enables all the cool things in society to happen. For much of human history, this meant roads and bridges and water. Later came sewage systems, water transportation, monetary systems, rail and road transportation, mail, education, electricity, and electronic communication. Because these things are not very exciting, it is hard to get people excited to fund them. They are taken for granted. Until they break down. At which point it is hard to fund them because people are angry that they are not working. How can you argue with that logic? Infrastructure is all the “socialist” stuff that free markets depend on, but which free markets won’t fund. Currently, the U.S. spends about one half of one percent of its GDP on infrastructure. Compare this with Romania and Bulgaria which spend about three times that amount. Or China which spends ten times that amount. During the Great Depression in the 1930s and on to the Great Society in the 1960s, the U.S. invested heavily in the infrastructure of that era. But investment has mostly stagnated since then while the U.S. population has doubled. And the meaning of infrastructure has changed in the 21st century, while U.S. investments are stuck with what it meant over half a century ago. Countries like China and even Japan were poor backwaters in the 1960s. But they invested heavily in high-speed rail and now have trains that go as fast as commuter planes in the U.S. As children, my parents attended the famous 1939 World’s Fair in New York City. It offered a vision of highways and family cars speeding on wide open roads. That turned out to be an empty promise. Freeways become clogged with traffic as they encourage suburban sprawl. Unfortunately, the U.S. is still stuck in that illusory future that never will become reality. While the rest of the industrialized world has invested in smooth, fast, energy-efficient rail. But there are even bigger parts of infrastructure where the U.S. is an even bigger outlier. Every other industrialized country and even many third world countries guarantee healthcare as a basic right. Again, we are stuck in a mistake that was made in the first half of the 20th century: Tying healthcare to employment. It never really made any sense, but it was seen as a minor fringe benefit back when healthcare was a small expense. Healthcare was cheap back then because there were not many truly effective medical treatments and people usually died quickly if they had a terminal disease. Once again, those countries that tackled the problem after the U.S. learned from our mistake and were starting with more modern circumstances. The U.S. spends more than twice as much as any other country, yet it has mediocre outcomes. And, even with Obamacare (which my wife and I depend on), millions of Americans are not covered. The U.S. was first with creating what became the Internet. But being first is not the same as being the best. Internet speeds in the U.S. are slower than in Hungary, Lithuania, or Croatia. Speeds in South Korea are twice our speeds. And only 88% of Americans have Internet access. Imagine if only 88% of Americans had electricity? But there is an even bigger elephant in the room when it comes to infrastructure. What is the most fundamental infrastructure of all? How about the very existence of a planet that can sustain us? We are very near to a tipping point in the climate crisis where even zero carbon emissions won’t save us. We will need to start extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for any hope of avoiding major catastrophe. As with boring things like sewer and water systems, it is hard to get people to put up the money for this. Yet, what is the cost of not putting up the money for this? Some 1,300 square miles of coastal California are less than three feet above the high tide line. Think it is hard to find affordable housing now? We better learn to invest in boring infrastructure like dramatic carbon reductions, or we will be paying a price that no one can afford later. •MJ

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Our Town

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Bristol Farms Celebrating First Year on South Coast

Fresh fish sourced daily by Santa Barbara Fish Market is featured at Bristol Farms, with meat cutter Luis Rojas showing off the local fresh tuna, along with fresh swordfish

“We are proud to be an active member of the community. Currently, we are working with St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara County Food Rescue Program and we make several food donations each week to help those in need, all bakery items, food service items, sandwiches, sushi, all kinds of things.” — Joey Castanon

Local food suppliers are featured at Bristol Farms daily, with cashier Abigail Correa showcasing Dylan’s Wylde Works Raw Honey

oey Castanon, the Santa Barbara Bristol Farms store director, and his team are celebrating their one-year anniversary on August 21. With a last-minute pivot to adhere to the updated mask protocols, they are proceeding with in-store special events and freebies, like having their chef make your guacamole order with ingredients you select, 40% off meats from family ranches for your summer BBQ, and the once-yearly produce – New Mexico Hatch Chiles with live chili roasting. To open a retail store during lockdown and to be thriving a year later takes a great team with a committed leader to accomplish such feats. I visited the store to talk with Castanon, an 18-year veteran of the food retail industry and recent graduate of the University of Southern California Food Industry Program, where he was named the Student of the Year. “Each year, the company selects two team members to attend this four-month program – it’s just one of the many ways that Bristol Farms invests in our growth and one of 19 – 26 August 2021

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Abstracted organic blossoms in the foreground are by Joan Rosenberg-Dent

a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by one of the most popular proponents of the style, George Washington Smith. Contemporary and historic may seem like contrasting concepts, nevertheless, a synchronistic relationship exists between the elements of the historic gardens and the contemporary sculptures, thereby creating a rich intersection that strengthens both. Rosenberg-Dent also created the installations for the entry courtyard of Casa del Herrero, “The House of the Blacksmith.” Wanting to reflect the work of the shop and that of the gardens, she created pieces representing both. For “The Shop,” she included tubes of her signature natural porcelain; for “The Garden,” a dead tree limb found on a hike on

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the property became the frame for colorful porcelain flowers. The two artists found that the collaboration was beneficial and enlightening for each, and the guests

Robert J. Emmons, Isaac Anguiano, Victoria Hendler, Béla Bácsi, and Pattie Porter Firestone. Casa del Herrero and its gardens have recently reopened for tours on Wednesdays

Weinman had to tweak each computer program to create variety in the shape of the flowers executed on the 3D printer

The two artists found that the collaboration was beneficial and enlightening for each, and the guests at the small reception were delighted with the results. at the small reception were delighted with the results. Most of the work in the exhibit is for sale as are all the ceramic flowers in the garden, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the historic estate. Other artists in the exhibit are

and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. COVID-19 guidelines are in place to ensure safety. Reservations are required, the cost is $25, and only six visitors are allowed per tour. Access casadelherrero.com or call (805) 565-5653 for reservations. •MJ

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On Entertainment (Continued from page 16 16)) which were still happening in the South then. Now we still have Black people being targeted for violence. And there’s an uptick in violence against Asian people because of all things, a virus. So, this fear of the other is still in us. For me, it’s really trying to get to the truth of her, which also means digging as much as I can for the circumstance, and what the playwright has given in terms of the dialogue that’s on the page and having a specific understanding of where she’s coming from emotionally, physically, her challenges and obstacles. This show is when she’s not allowed to sing in the clubs in New York because of her drug conviction, but that’s all she knows. It’s the place where she is just a human being singing and having people respond to her. She’s someone who needs and desires connection and love. But there’s also a beautiful vulnerability in Billie Holiday, which certainly comes out in her voice. Her way of escaping her pain was through her music. That was her liberation, her freedom, where she found her humanity. My director said that what attracted him to me in this role was my being able to have a vulnerability that was accessible and relatable. So, I guess it’s there. (For more information and tickets to PCPA’s production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at the Solvang Festival Theater, visit www.pcpa.org or call 805-922-8313.)

Summing up a MAW Summer

Despite the pandemic, the Music Academy of the West managed to complete what seemed a remarkably ambitious, largely in-person season that brought together 100 fellows – the vast majority of the virtual-only “student” participants from last year – a full complement of faculty members, and an audience eager to once again enjoy classical music from superior artists. Indeed, the academy even added to the live performances as allowed and produced what was surely one of the more inspiring seasons in its history. The one event I attended at Hahn Hall — the Community Chamber Concert II on July 27 — was one of the added ones, and it served as a

Anush Avetisyan focused her work on the effects of Armenian genocide

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microcosm for much of what MAW makes possible during a typical summer, missing only the master class and large ensemble playing. While it’s the orchestral part of the program, the concert featured 29 fellows in total, a huge percentage of the instrumental contingent on campus spread out over the 11 pieces played, something that would only have happened during this strange pandemic summer when cramming as much as possible into one concert made sense. Bookended by bold brass numbers by Henri Tomasi and Oskar Böhme, with tubist Cristina Cutts Dougherty as the only fellow to play both, the concert covered a wide breadth of eras and styles. The territory explored ranged from two solo piano pieces played by Nan Ni and double bassist Andrew Joseph Gantzer’s nimble take on Edgar Meyer’s playful but challenging “Froglike” to a sumptuous Beethoven septet. Stops along the way included two marvelous percussion pieces in Steve Reich’s “Nagoya Marimbas” and Ivan Trevino’s “Catching Shadows,” the latter the sole work of the night featuring a faculty member in Michael Werner. The chamber concert also managed to cover another category — a relatively rare one on campus — via a world premiere of the piece “Four

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Preludes for Flute and Bass” by Lillian Young who was joined by flutist Arin Sarkissian. The composer explained that part of her mission was to make the two instruments each sound something like the other, an insight that gave the piece more color. That was followed by Nicky Sohn’s “Five Miniatures for Viola and Double Bass,” which violist Evalynn Tyros commissioned from her current composer roommate when she discovered that bassist Jonathan Yeoh — who she said she’d known from years back – was also stationed in Montreal for MAW’s 2020 virtual fellows class. The minis made more sense after she explained that one was based on a Korean melody to pay tribute to Yeoh and another on a Greek folk song to salute her own heritage. Pardon the math, but the $10 tickets for 100 minutes of music works out to 10 cents a minute. Talk about bang for your buck!

Pitches with a Purpose

In the online realm, the MAW fellows hit the ball out of the park in this year’s Fast Pitch Awards, the academy’s second-year Shark Tank-style competition for the fellows to propose innovative ideas for products, services, or performances related to new approaches to classical music. Nearly all the eight hopefuls who made it onto the live Zoom webinar final on Monday night had serious causes in mind beyond their own musical growth, or, as one of the judges remarked halfway through, “Projects that seek to solve a problem.” Issues addressed included taking an operatic

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approach to better understand whales and their sounds, integrating Korean folk music into classical, and using music to combat bone marrow cancer. However, none of those were named winners. Instead, the judges chose baritone Byron Mayes’ Black Cultural Online Opera Series, an effort to broaden the scope of Black-artist opera “beyond the history and the trauma” to instead focus on “love, joy, and food,” as judge Clive Chang put it. Judge Kelly-Hall Tompkins praised Mayes’ approach to the “paradox” of the mission to have Black trauma taken more seriously but not exclusively “in a genre that’s addicted to trauma.” Also winning was Anush Avetisyan, whose proposed Armenian Diaspora series aims to shed musical light on the long-lasting effects of the Armenian genocide. On the polar opposite was the offering of Rachel Martin, whose concept is about adapting the Cards Against Humanity game — which she said she played endlessly in her spare time while in college – into one for musicians. Martin has already created a prototype of Cards Against Musicians and her recorded pitch included two-second clips of rave reviews from colleagues, and even more impressively showed that the game captivated Michael Tilson Thomas so completely he engaged in play for more than an hour during a chance encounter on a bullet train in Asia. The Fast Pitch presentation proved that a hybrid of recorded content and live Q&A over Zoom can make virtual programming more than viable in the right hands. Bravo! •MJ 19 – 26 August 2021

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The Giving List by Steven Libowitz

One with Nature:

Montecito Union’s Unique Lab Making Progress

ontecito Union School’s Nature Lab, its interactive 2.5acre space that’s beginning to take shape on the Upper Village campus, has been serving as a learning laboratory even before ground was broken on the project. The students at the enviable elementary school were a big part of the process about how to use the land adjacent to its campus that previously was merely a rental income property, supporting the general fund, but not directly its educational mission. “It’s all about active learning, about actually making things,” said Anthony Ranii, superintendent of the Montecito Union School District. “The students are helping out in doing the design, doing the research, and actually building things with their hands.” And the school kids have been heavily involved in the progress at the Nature Lab since the Montecito

Journal Media Group’s The Giving List glossy magazine came out last fall. “There’s been tremendous changes, just tremendous,” Ranii said. “We have a butterfly waystation that our second graders researched, designed, and planted around the area we’re calling our Low Tree House. Our fifth graders learned about how to turn dirt into soil in the vegetable garden, which they designed and built. We now have an enclosure for our 75-pound Sulcata tortoise, and we’ve got six chickens on site. “We’re in the middle of completing a sensory garden, and there’s the Mustang Corral, which is an outdoor learning area with seating for students. And the Bird and Bear orchard has 30 different fruit-bearing trees and vines, where the students will gain hands-on knowledge about biodiversity, agriculture, the nitrogen cycle

Montecito Union School Superintendent Anthony Ranii stands on top of the Joffrey Bridge at the entrance of the Nature Lab (Nick Masuda photo)

— and get to taste what they have grown.” Exciting stuff, so far, and Ranii said there are much bigger dreams for the space, a 2.5-acre parcel that sits adjacent to the school’s campus, including a water feature to create a riparian zone, installing more raised plant beds so that each classroom can have its own science garden for age appropriate experiments, and outfitting a centerpiece building known as The Collaboratory, which will attract scientists in residence and other specialists to spend time with the students and others. On the other hand, there’s still a lot to be done, Ranii noted, checking off running electricity to the lab, installing flooring in the buildings, creating paths of travel for students and adults of all mobilities, and, not at all least, bathrooms. “It’s not the most exciting thing, but we want to truly use this resource not just for our school but for the whole

community — to bring in civic organizations like the Scouts, and have other public schools come here for field trips, invite everyone to check out the facility on the weekends and evenings when we might have events with experts so people can learn about how to make natural dyes or working with drought-tolerant and pollinator attractor plants. Completing these kinds of infrastructure work is a prerequisite.” The larger community aspect partially points to why those who don’t have kids attending MUS might have an interest in supporting the project. But there are more important reasons, ones that might not pay immediate dividends but could make a massive difference down the road. “Everybody should care that students in public schools, wherever they are, are spending time understanding the complexity of the natural world, because the problems that they are going to be forced to solve come at

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the intersection of nature and human influence,” Ranii said. “Even if they’re not yours, I would think that you’d want kids to be exploring and understanding this so that when they grow up, they can do that important work in order to keep us all safe and healthy.” It’s also a matter of math, said Ranii, who was a tutor, teacher, curriculum writer, principal, and professional development trainer before taking on his current administrative position at MUS. “Every penny you spend on early work in these fields is going to pay off 10 times as much as it might at the undergraduate or graduate level. We need to turn the kids on to these concepts so that this is what they want to study, and it becomes their passion. We have four-year-olds all the way up to age 12 on campus and if we can get these kids knowledgeable, interested, and facile with these concepts, [the value] will just redouble over and over again by the time they’re in the workforce. Money spent early is money well spent.” That’s where Montecito Union School Foundation comes in as the organization composed primarily of parents — with Ranii as a non-voting advisory member — that serves as

its charitable arm. It was MUSF that provided the original seed money to study how to use the land and is part way through a fundraising campaign to complete the project itself. While there’s been quite a bit of progress over the last nine months, the goal posts have also moved. “It was about $400,000 more that we needed then, but at this point, now that we’ve done more research and understand more about what we’d like to do, we probably need more like $600,000 to do all the things we’ve discussed,” To that end, MUSF is working with grant writers to secure grants from near and statewide. Foundation dollars can really make a difference in doing this right so that the Nature Lab is a regional resource, Ranii said. But donations don’t have to be massive to be effective, Ranii pointed out. While the Collaboratory’s naming rights are still up for purchase, a gift of $5,000 can secure perpetual naming rights for one of the storage sheds. “Give us a call,” Ranii said. “We’ve got a lot of opportunities at that level.” To contact the Montecito Union School Foundation, reach out to President Tara Fergusson at (847) 5083374. •MJ

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Stellar Young Life Students Earn Full Scholarships

estmont College and Young Life Southwestern Division have awarded full scholarships to Arath Gomez of Santa Barbara, Destiny Mitchell of Victorville, and Serena Nohmeh of Reseda. Young Life Urban Leadership Scholarships provide funding for each student to attend Westmont for four years. This joint effort encourages students who have benefited from Young Life to remain in leadership in the ministry throughout their college years and beyond. Irene Neller, Westmont vice president for enrollment, marketing, and college communications, has been involved since the program began in 2018 and works with Young Life to select the candidates. “I’m delighted to award scholarships to these three inspiring and hard-working individuals,” she said. “Westmont is committed to educating and equipping students to lead and live lives of significance.” Santa Barbara Unified School District recognized Gomez, who graduated from San Marcos High School, as a Student of the Year. He is the first Program for Effective Access to College (PEAC) Scholarship recipient to attend Westmont. He has been active with PEAC, the Associated Student Body (ASB), Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and the Resource Family Association Student Support Team (RFASST) club, where he mentors and tutors

Incoming first-year student and San Marcos High School grad Arath Gomez

foster youth, and works with their adoptive families. Mitchell created and served as president of Silverado High School’s SeeUs Club, which empowers and supports women in the community and creates a safe space for students. “I have grown so much as a person and have created something that I am proud of,” she says. A member of the National Honor Society, she is active with AVID and the Hawks for Christ Club, and serves as a mentor to first-year students through the Link Crew. “I grew up with drugs,

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 Emerging Artists — The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Emerging Leaders in the Arts program is focused on identifying and developing diverse voices to potentially take a leadership role in museums. The nine-month-long, experience-based fellowship provides professional development training — including one-on-one mentorship, peer networking opportunities and more — to undergraduate college and university students who identify as people of color. Now, MCASB is presenting three unique independent curatorial projects from the 2021 ELA cohorts as the culmination of their fellowships, each aiming to support and encourage Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) within the Santa Barbara community. This morning, ELA fellow Sydnie Pace is moderating a conversation between emerging artists Becca Vasquez, a Chicana weaver and jewelry fiber artist from El Paso, Texas, whose current work focuses on handwoven wool earrings, and Sespe Miller, who was born in local Chumash territory and raised on a small organic farm in the foothills above the city and is now an interdisciplinary artist and Book Arts major in the College of Creative Studies at UCSB. Vasquez and Miller will elaborate on the artwork that they produced during their own five-week virtual artist residency, hosted by Pace, which was centered around contemporary craft. Tonight, ELA fellow Arleen Arreola curates the Calming Ritual Queer Film Screening that features queer filmmakers from

around the world. The final 2021 ELA fellow Tess Reinhardt will present her project in late September. WHEN: 10-11:30 am and 6-8 pm WHERE: Online COST: Free INFO: (805) 966-5373 or www.mcasant abarbara.org/events/ upcoming-events SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Concert for a Cause — The Turner Foundation’s free Community Learning Center after-school Music & Imagination program is designed for students to expand their knowledge of music fundamentals, musicianship, and 21st century skills through five core music programs. Members of one of those programs, the Youth Blues & Jazz Band, gets a chance to give back tonight at Center Stage Theater in a benefit concert to raise funds so that Turner can continue providing free after-school programs that develop such skills as integrated thinking and the ability to create peaceful and positive connections with others. Co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bowl, Sonos, DW Music Foundation, The TV Shield, and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the Back-to-School Concert begins with drinks on the second-floor patio adjacent to the theater before the music commences inside. WHEN: 6 pm WHERE: Center Stage Theater, 751 Chapala St., upstairs in Paseo Nuevo COST: $20 general admission, free for ages 17 & under

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 Rose by Any Other Name — Elings Park’s first family-friendly reggae show with Pato Banton in early summer was such a big hit that two more reggae concerts have been booked to bring greats of the genre back to Santa Barbara even during the pandemic. Tonight’s second show features Grammy Award-winning reggae legend Mykal Rose, the singer-songwriter who already had several solo singles to his credit by the time he joined the Jamaican band Black Uhuru and led the group to international success in the early 1980s before departing after the group took home the first-ever Grammy Award for reggae with the Anthem album. Since then, he’s mostly led a solo career, performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music, although he returns to Black Uhuru periodically for performances. Opening the show are local Santa Barbara reggae band King Zero and DJ Marco. Audiences are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and even their own picnic food, although food vendors and beer and wine will be available for purchase on site — which is the wide-open field tucked into a hillside, with plenty of space to social distance if desired. WHEN: 5-10 pm WHERE: Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. COST: $25 general, kids 12 and under free INFO: (805) 569-5611 or www.elingspark.org

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Back to the Bowl — Santa Barbara’s biggest, most bountiful, and beautiful venue is finally geared and ready to rock for its first live concerts in nearly two years. Getting the place going again, perhaps appropriately given the absurdity of the whole COVID fiasco, are a pair of comedians who are hoping everyone will be in a mood to laugh again despite the pandemic’s persistence. Tonight, Chelsea Handler, the stand-up who is also a wildly successful TV talk show host, best-selling author, and documentary series star, is expected to talk about today’s biggest topics in her show, something she’s always embraced, perhaps never so prophetically as in her pre-pandemic 2019 No. 1 New York Times bestseller Life Will Be the Death of Me. Then on August 27, Jo Koy, perhaps not coincidentally one of Handler’s favorite foils as he appeared on more than 140 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a regular roundtable guest, takes his place at the microphone on the Bowl’s big stage. The comedian won the prestigious “Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year” award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2018 and has had four highly rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix, plus placed albums atop the Billboard charts. Check him out on his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy. WHEN: Both shows 7:30 pm WHERE: 1122 N. Milpas St. COST: $45-$95 (Handler); $45-$105 (Koy) INFO: (805) 962-4711 or www.sbbowl.com INFO: (805) 963-0408 or www.centerstagetheater.org What? What So Not in SB? — The electronic music project from Australian record producer Emoh Instead (aka Christopher John Emerson) is rather well known to locals, as What So Not has not only previously played at EOS, but also hit the stage at such popular festivals as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza. Best-known for hits such as “Innerbloom,” “Gemini” (featuring George Maple), “Jaguar,” “High You Are,” and “Tell Me” (with RL Grime), WSN has risen up charts in both the U.S. and Down Under. Not All the Beautiful Things, What So Not’s debut solo album released in 2018, featured appearances by Skrillex (“Goh”) and Rome Fortune (“Demons”), Slumberjack, San Holo, and Toto. This time at EOS, the group instead will eschew the indoor stage in favor of an outdoor performance at EOS Lounge’s LOT 500. WHEN: 4-10 pm WHERE: 500 Anacapa St. COST: $35/$40 INFO: www.eoslounge.com/#eosev ents-section SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Landlocked Yacht Rock — Ojai’s Libbey Bowl has been producing shows for more than a month, with the under-thestars theater benefiting from the ability to book bands that are happy to play a

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smaller outdoor venue. Tonight, three socalled Yacht Rock legends set sail for the mountain village, joining forces to sing the audience into harmonious heaven — not such a hard task as Libbey is one of the more charming places to take in a night of music, given its under-the-oaks park setting just steps from downtown where you can ensconce yourself in the amply spaced Hollywood Bowlstyle seating, or park it on a blanket or lawn chair in the rear. The 1970s/1980s soft-rock vocalizers include Ambrosia, whose huge hits include “Holdin’ On To Yesterday,” “How Much I Feel,” “Biggest Part Of Me,” and “You’re The Only Woman;” John Ford Coley, who scored with “Nights Are Forever,” “Love Is The Answer,” and “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight”; and Peter Beckett, the lead singer and guitarist for Player, which scored a No. 1 hit in 1977 with “Baby Come Back.” Coming August 28: Santa Barbara’s very own prog-rock hero Alan Parsons with the latest version of his Live Project. WHEN: 6 pm WHERE: 210 S. Signal St., Ojai COST: $28-$68 INFO: (888) 645-5006 or https://libbeybowl.org Holy Moses — Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance who re-met in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012, have won acclaim for blending guitar licks, 19 – 26 August 2021

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 In a Funk over Climate Change — Californians are aware how droughts, floods, and fires impact their lives, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide and causing massive economic losses. Drought, Flood, Fire: How Climate Change Contributes to Catastrophes, the new book from Chris Funk, director of the Climate Hazards Center at UCSB, describes how and why climate change is already fomenting dire consequences with even more severe disasters likely in the near future. In the just-published book, Funk combines the latest science with compelling stories, providing a timely, accessible and elegant synopsis of this critical topic, in the process providing a clarion call for social change while expressing hope for our collective future. Funk dives further into the topic with Chaucer’s Books via a virtual chat today. WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85433014902 COST: Free INFO: (805) 682-6787 or www.chaucersbooks.com dance-floor ambience, Berlin-styled techno, and lyrical depth typical of the singer-songwriter genre with a classic-pop songwriting framework. The duo’s sound seems to seamlessly transfer to the live performance realm, as their tours have included appearances at clubs of all sizes and every major festival from Glastonbury and Coachella to Lollapalooza and more. Bob Moses has earned a pair of nominations at both the Junos and the Grammys (and a Grammy win for Best Remixed Recording for “Tearing Me Up” which also scored a Top 15 Alternative radio hit). With the world in quarantine, Bob Moses has been staying connected through weekly livestreamed sets on YouTube, dubbed the “BobCast,” but has emerged to tour once again, including a club set tonight at EOS. WHEN: 4-10 pm WHERE: Lot 500 at EOS, 500 Anacapa St. COST: $45/$50 INFO: www.eoslounge.com/#eosev ents-section

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Chow Down with Chaucer’s — Carpinteria farmer Rodney Chow has been a staple at the Thursday and Saturday editions of the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market, selling fruit from his Bright Springs Ranch every week for more than a decade. Now Chow, named a Santa Barbara Independent Local Hero back in 2015, has penned a memoir called American as Apple Pie, tracing his roots back to his family relocating to Los Angeles in the Great Depression not long after his birth in San Francisco in 1929. According to the author: “This story is intended to take you with me to witness my life journey. I wrote it objectively, with straight talk and some humor, along with some emotions to help you understand that deep in the hearts of a minority we want to be accepted as part of mainstream America.” WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/85937442803 COST: Free INFO: (805) 682-6787 or www.chaucersbooks.com •MJ

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 Dog Days of Miramar — Celebrate National Dog Day at Rosewood Miramar Beach as the Montecito resort partners with local shelters Apollo’s ARC, Spark Rescue Santa Barbara, and Aussie Rescue Networking Group to host its first annual dog adoption. The community is invited for a “doggone day of fun” featuring dog adoptions and donations, pet-friendly activities, canine competitions, and a “Yappy Hour” for guests and furry friends alike. Guests can enjoy specialty cocktails, mocktails, and light bites for purchase, while the four-legged friends chow down on treats from a special dog menu for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the event, held on the Miramar’s Great Lawn, will benefit the local dog rescue’s partners, which is something to bark about. Woof! WHEN: 3-6 pm WHERE: 1759 S Jameson Ln., Montecito COST: Free INFO: (805) 900-8388 or www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/mira mar-beach-montecito/experiences/calendar 19 – 26 August 2021

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All school sites and the district office have identified an isolation room to separate anyone who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19. Any student or staff exhibiting symptoms will immediately be required to wear a face covering and to wait in an isolation area until they can be transported home or to a healthcare facility. Each school site and the district office has established procedures to arrange for safe transport home or to a healthcare facility, as appropriate, when an individual is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. If a student, staff member, or visitor experiences a medical emergency related to COVID19, 911 will be called immediately. A COVID-19 test will be offered to staff and students who exhibit symptoms while on campus. Sick staff members and students will be advised not to return until they have met Santa Barbara County Public Health Department criteria to discontinue home isolation. MUS: The school has organized students into three tiers: Vaccinated, regardless of face covering: If vaccinated, there is no quarantine mandate, unless symptoms develop. If they do, quarantine is needed while the student takes a COVID test. If positive, student must isolate 10 days from symptom onset. Contact tracing goes back two days from symptom onset. Unvaccinated, wearing face covering: The student can attend school with face covering if no symptoms, but would be excluded from sports, extracurricular and school activities. Student would be tested twice weekly during the 10 days following exposure. If a positive test occurs or symptoms arise, student must isolate for 10 days from symptom onset. Contact tracing goes back two days from symptom onset. Unvaccinated, not wearing face covering: The student must quarantine (excluded from school) for 10 days from exposure date. If student tests negative after fifth day from exposure, they may be released from quarantine after the seventh day. If asymptomatic and no test is completed, the student’s release from quarantine is after day 10. Self-monitoring for symptoms through day 14 is required, as is wearing a face covering, washing hands, and avoiding crowds. CS: If a student becomes ill at school, they “should be immediately separated from all students and isolated in an area away from students and staff paths of travel.” The teacher will phone the office and the student will be escorted to a pick-up area, where they can be transported home or to a medical facility. The students, and any siblings, cannot return until they have been seen and cleared by a healthcare professional, and have met SBCPHD

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criteria to discontinue home isolation. What will the protocols be if a staff member tests positive or is exposed? SBUSD: It will utilize the same strategy as seen above with students. MUS: The schools have simplified its approach with staffers, with just two categories: Vaccinated, regardless of face covering: No quarantine unless symptoms develop and if they do, teacher must quarantine and get tested. A COVID19 test is recommended again after fifth day. If there is a positive test, teacher must isolate for 10 days from test date or symptom onset. Contact tracing goes back two days from symptom onset. Unvaccinated, regardless of face covering: The teacher must quarantine for 10 days from day of exposure, self-monitoring for symptoms during that time. A COVID test is recommended after fifth day, with a positive test resulting in isolation for 10 days from test date or symptom onset. Contact tracing goes back two days from symptom onset. CS: The staff member is obligated to report their symptoms to the Superintendent immediately, with a list of all occupied areas during the illness, as well as students or staffers they’ve encountered. The staff member will self-isolate, immediately leave the school, and submit to a COVID test. The staffer must avoid contact with a student or staffer until the test result is received. If the test is positive, the Superintendent will connect with SBCPHD and follow county-guided protocols. The staff member must be cleared by a healthcare professional before returning to school. Is there an operational plan in place to go full-time virtual if there is an outbreak? SBUSD: When a student, teacher, or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 and has exposed others at the school, the district will implement the following steps: — The local public health department will advise the principal and the Superintendent’s Covid Task Force, who will decide whether school closure is warranted, including the length of time necessary, based on the risk level within the specific community as determined by the Santa Barbara Public Health Department. — Standard guidance will be given for isolation at home after close contact, for those in the classroom or office where the patient was based. These spaces will typically need to close temporarily as students or staff isolate. Distance learning may be implemented if classes are closed. — Additional close contacts at school outside of a classroom will also be given direction to quarantine at home. — Additional areas of the school visited by the COVID-19 positive individual

may also need to be closed temporarily. — Communication plans for school closure — and subsequent reopening — will include outreach to students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community. MUS: “We have plans to quickly move to online school, if needed, but we are prioritizing in-person instruction. We will follow all quarantine rules and directions from the county.” CS: Any potential classroom or school closures will be guided by the SBCPHD, although the Superintendent does have “sole discretion” to close either one, potentially resulting in remote learning. How are classrooms cleaned, and is it done daily? SBUSD: Classrooms and other campus spaces will generally be cleaned once a day, as this usually meets the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Extreme Grout Clean, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Manuel V Barajas, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Deborah D Barajas, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 6, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20210002285. Published August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Rose Café Salsa of Santa Barbara, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Manuel V Barajas, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Deborah D Barajas, 834 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 4, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20210002267. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing

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requirements for removing potential viruses that may be on surfaces. This includes frequently touched surfaces such as light switches, sink handles, restroom surfaces, student desks, chairs, and tables. MUS: Classrooms are cleaned at least once per day, and if there is evidence of COVID, “we use electrostatic sprayers to disinfect.” There are also hand-washing stations throughout campus, as well as hand sanitizer in classrooms and outdoor lunch areas, as well as PPE (masks, face shields) if needed. CS: Custodial staff will perform environmental cleaning following CDC guidelines. This shall include routinely cleaning all frequently touched surfaces in accordance with the instructions provided on labels of cleaning agents. •MJ

business as: CBDANDFREE. COM, 5142 Hollister Avenue Num 552, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. LOVENOPAIN.COM LLC, 5142 Hollister Avenue Num 552, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 3, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20210002236. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Hope, 4979 San Marcos Court, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Heather R. Hart, 4979 San Marcos Court, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 23, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2021-0002158. Published August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Cookies Santa Barbara, 1605 E Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA 93455. East Clark SB OPCO LLC, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive #100, Sacramento

95833. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on July 8, 2021. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2021-0001988. Published August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 21CV02659. To all interested parties: Petitioner Cecilie Stefanie Lande filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Cecilia Stefanie Lande. 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 July 22, 2021 by Terri Chavez. Hearing date: September 17, 2021 at 10 am in Dept. 4, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 19 – 26 August 2021

Our Town (Continued from page 27) to do, and we want to provide that experience. There are quite a few people that, unfortunately, we are the only contact they have during the day. There is a senior facility close to the store and they come by every Tuesday morning just to see us, and say hi, we make certain they are greeted and help in any way we can.

“I find that the majority of people who shop here enjoy the shopping trip, it’s an experience, not a task to do, and we want to provide that experience.” — Joey Castanon What is an insider [background detail] that local peeps would love to know about you and the store? Not much about me, I’m an open book! I love food and could talk Showcasing their “big cookies,” the team at Bristol Farms is celebrating one year at its Santa Barbara location. From left: Jesus Celis (front end lead), Brandon Nnoli (cashier), Joey forever about amazing ingredients Castanon (store manager), Sha Aparacio (grocery clerk), and Danny Gastelum (manager of merchandising). (I’m currently obsessed with tropical to-ops, Castanon took five for an chips. fruits) and new recipes. But more interview: We are proud to be an active memWhat COVID-19 protocols are you than that, let’s talk meat — our brisber of the community. Currently, using currently for guest safety, i.e. dis- ket spends the night in our very Q. What one-year anniversary accom- we are working with St. Vincent’s infection, carts, masks, food handling, own smoker, filled with our hickory plishments are you as store manager Santa Barbara County Food Rescue capacity limits? wood chips that make it irresistible. focused on celebrating? Program and we make several food We are ensuring that every team A. Above all, service. We want donations each week to help those in member is healthy with daily wellWhat is the key to your management everyone to know we are here for need, all bakery items, food service ness checks at the beginning of each style? the community, and my team tries items, sandwiches, sushi, all kinds shift; sanitizing carts after each use My management style is more of their best every day to do that. It has of things. and frequent cleaning of high touch a situational servant leader, and I been rewarding to not only serve Supporting education and child points; and following all Health live by the platinum rule of “treating the community but to also take care health are equally important to us. Department and CDC guidelines others how they want to be treated.” of our 120 team members during We have donated to many schools in to ensure that all our guests, team I truly believe in working with my one of the toughest years that the the area to help promote their fund- members, and vendors are safe. team so they can grow personally food industry has seen in a long raisers and special events. Where do you see food retail going? and professionally every day. •MJ time. Keeping our team and cusIn addition, our catering and floral More online? tomers safe and happy has been a department can help with special I find that the majority of people 411: https://www.bristolfarms.com priority and a real accomplishment. events, including weddings, as well who shop here enjoy the shopping The store is located at 3855 State The other celebration is taking this as everyday celebrations. trip, it’s an experience, not a task Street in La Cumbre Plaza essentially run-down building and making it into the artistic store it is now, we hear it all the time from our customers, and we are proud and happy to have breathed new life into it. What makes your store unique compared to Lazy Acres, Whole Foods, and Sprouts? Our Santa Barbara store really is our best location yet. It’s a beautiful store, filled with delicious products. From hyper-local brands and artisanal products to baked goods and traditional grocery staples, you can find everything you need in a convenient and elevated one-stop shop. Of course, our big cookie, and we smoke our own beef brisket every night for 12 hours on special wood 19 – 26 August 2021

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Montecito Fire personnel, including Jered Walberg, are used in a variety of roles when dispatched

Montecito Fire has provided mutual aid to a multitude of fires throughout the West

Nic Elmquist is a Wildland Fire Specialist for Montecito Fire and just returned from a two-week stint at the Granite Pass Complex Fire in Montana. During the first week, he served as an Operations Section Chief, making calls on firefighting strategies and tactics to gain control of the fire. In the second week, he served as a Fire Behavior Analyst, closely monitoring the weather forecasts and predicting factors that may contribute to how a fire burns and spreads. “Due to last winter’s lack of rainfall and snowpack, we’re seeing that the fuels are much more receptive to burning than what we would consider normal for this time of year,” Elmquist said. National emergency managers measure preparedness levels with a five-tier scale, based upon current fire activity and available resources. On July 14, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group raised the preparedness level to five, the highest level. According to the United States Forest Service, this is the earliest Level 5 has been reached in a decade and only the third time it has ever occurred so early on in fire season. As Elmquist returned to Montecito, he says he’s grateful and impressed by the community’s commitment to preparedness. “Our community does an excellent job of taking the necessary wildfire preparation precautions, in large part because of their familiarity with wildfires here,” Elmquist said. “While many other areas are unfortunately struggling with depletion of available resources, we are very fortunate to have more than adequate resources to serve our community.” Due to the forward thinking of Montecito Fire’s Board of Directors, hundreds of thousands of dollars of your fire department’s budget are invested in fire prevention. It’s a significant investment that produces exponential returns. Our community has taken initiative to prepare for wildfire by clearing defensible space, participating in the Neighborhood Chipping Program, installing

ember-resistant vents, and choosing water-wise and fire-resistant landscaping, just to name a few excellent precautionary steps. That is the first step of your wildfire action plan; the “Ready!” of “Ready! Set! Go!” If you do not feel that your home is as “ready” as it should be for the possibility of wildfire, Montecito Fire wants to help you. We will come to your home to complete a complimentary Defensible Space Survey and offer recommendations for how to make your property as resilient to wildfire as possible. We encourage you to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around your home and be mindful of weather conditions before using power equipment to clear vegetation. Reviewing your evacuation checklist and checking your emergency supply kit are part of the “Set!” step. Our goal is for everyone in our community to be “Set!” so that if wildfire were to strike on the South Coast, everyone would be able to evacuate safely and efficiently, thus allowing firefighters the best opportunity to protect homes. Evacuating early and immediately is the “Go!” step of your wildfire action plan. You are welcome to stop by Fire Station 1 at 595 San Ysidro Road to pick up a hard copy of “Ready! Set! Go!” or access it digitally at montecitofire.com. Ensuring effective evacuation processes is a key priority for Montecito Fire. So much so, that we are currently conducting a community survey to better understand the evacuation readiness of Montecito residents. We are working with a team of traffic engineers and wildfire specialists to study factors that impact the success of an evacuation. The results of this study will allow us to fine-tune and improve the efficiency of our evacuation plans. We value your perspective and encourage you to visit montecitofire.com to participate in the Community Survey on Evacuation Readiness. While the wildfire outlook for this year is undeniably alarming, the fire prevention and preparedness work by our community members allows Montecito Fire to feel confident that we will have a positive outcome if a fire were to occur. We are grateful for your collaboration and commitment to being a resilient community. •MJ

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alcohol, and violence around me,” she says. “That only showed me where change needed to be made.” Nohmeh, a graduate of Reseda Charter High School who is studying dermatology, hopes to pursue a career in the medical field. She will be the first in her family to earn a four-year college degree. She has been editor of the yearbook, academic decathlon organizer, Young Life club president and representative, director of Spirit and Morale, planner of National Domestic Violence Day, a member of the School Site and Principal’s Advisory Councils, a leader with Young Life, and the first student-employee of the school’s wellness center.

Exploring the Balance Between Hormones, Caffeine

“I rarely drink coffee,” says Tiffany Gong ’23, a behavioral neuroscience student at Westmont, who is the subject and the researcher examining the impact of acute caffeine on cortisol and melatonin levels. Gong, whose roommate strategically places a piece of duct tape over Keurig coffee pods to hide their caffeine content, records her salivary cortisol and melatonin levels six times a day. “That’s an important part of the study because we can monitor the cortisol-melatonin cycles when she gets the acute caffeine and the days when she doesn’t and analyze what the caffeine did to disrupt the pattern or cycle of activity,” says Ronald See, Westmont professor of psychology and neuroscience. “These two key hormones, cortisol and melatonin, show opposing circadian rhythms in terms of their circulating levels. We predict that acute caffeine in a non-tolerant subject will alter the relative ratios of these two hormones. We are also assessing working memory and sleep patterns over time.” Cortisol levels are usually the highest in the morning and steadily decrease throughout the day, while melatonin levels begin to ratchet up in the evening. Each morning, Gong drinks a cup of Peet’s House Blend Coffee, either with 100 milligrams of caffeine or with zero. She also compares the effect on her working memory through standardized tests. “They show pictures, and you’re supposed to click one and a previous one that showed up, like a picture of cheese, a baseball or a pencil, and it analyzes my results,” she says. “We anticipate that the caffeine improves working memory,” Gong says. “And I wanted to see whether acute caffeine would also impact my sleep that same night.” “Tiffany is not a heavy caffeine user, so she may see an immediate and temporary effect in disrupting the ratio of those two hormones, cortisol and melatonin,” See says. “I’m interested in how the cortisol-melatonin fluctuates.” A few years ago, See and another student researcher measured both hormones while the student shifted her sleep patterns. “Interestingly, the melatonin levels remained stable, but the cortisol began shifting, so the ratio between the two altered over time,” he says. “That result got us interested in the interaction between cortisol and melatonin, typically not studied together because they’re released by different parts of the nervous system. Their functions differ in many respects, but researchers are beginning to recognize their potential interaction.” See and Gong have found some surprising effects of caffeine in their initial analyses, with both cortisol and melatonin levels substantially increasing with repeated caffeine drinking, but only when measured at 24 hours after coffee consumption. Such changes may relate to the initial phases of tolerance to caffeine. Gong is one of 30 undergraduate students on campus this summer who are involved in paid, faculty research projects. They will showcase their findings at a research symposium slated for October. •MJ 19 – 26 August 2021

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“The Madness of Nebuchadnezzar” by an unknown artist, 1597-1681

their museum,” said Diane Sullivan, a donor and SBMA trustee. “Our collection is extraordinary, particularly for a museum of our size. People are going to see what a little gem we are, and we’ll get a lot of traffic from Los Angeles and back east. It’ll be a part of their Santa Barbara trip.” It wasn’t lost on Feinberg that his vision — as well as that of his staff — wouldn’t have produced the final product without the aid of a generous community. “We are grateful to SBMA’s generous donors and the Santa Barbara community for their support of the museum to make this transformation possible,” said Feinberg, a published author with a Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from Harvard University, as well as an MBA and B.A. from Northwestern University. “With rarely or never-before-exhibited works on view and revitalized spaces, we will continue using SBMA’s art and resources to transform and enrich the lives of people in our community and beyond.” The museum has historically been aggressive about adding new features to its expansive presence on State Street, with a quick history lesson

showcasing methodic upgrades spanning eight decades after the museum opened to the public in June 1941, including: - Stanley R. McCormick Gallery in 1942 - Sterling and Preston Morton Galleries in 1963 - Alice Keck Park Wing in 1985 - Jean and Austin H. Peck, Jr. Wing in 1998 - Ridley-Tree Education Center in 1991 - Park Wing Entrance (renovated) and Luria Activities Center in 2006 But both Norberg and Luria-Budgor say that this renovation is different — it creates a space that is well thought out to highlight these prior additions, as well as opens new opportunity for an eclectic mix of art to be showcased. Here’s a closer look at what patrons can expect from the new SBMA:

A Grand Entrance

Never get a second chance at a first impression, right? The renovated Ludington Court and new Candace Dauphinot Grand Staircase provide a breathtaking entrance for patrons, with a beautiful limestone finish throughout — some-

thing that extends into the Thayer Gallery as well. A new installation at the State Street entrance is the handiwork of Eik Kahng, the SBMA deputy director and chief curator. It’s a traditional salonstyle hang with large European and American paintings lining the walls, with African and Pre-Colombian antiquities. Ludington Court’s iconic Roman marbles are still featured prominently, as well. Thayer Gallery will have a rotation of smaller objects, including ceramics from the ancient Americas and Mediterranean. Adjacent to Ludington Court, the newly configured Sterling Morton, Campbell and Gould galleries will feature works from Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, with the permanent art collection organized by Susan Tai, the SBMA’s Elizabeth

Atkins curator of Asian art. The artistic direction is key for Norberg, who believes it is the community that should always set the direction of what will be shown, not government. And the SBMA has accomplished that. “You know so many things are pulling us apart. Something like this does have the opportunity to pull us together and provide leverage in doing things for ourselves which others can’t do,” Norberg said. “There’s really a meaning to museums in America and other organizations where the community has to provide them, because we don’t want to rely on the government to do so. The government can make it possible. But we shouldn’t want them being the folks who make artistic decisions about what we should see and what we should not see.”

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Going Contemporary

After climbing up the shiny new staircase, the upper level at SBMA has a plethora of new experiences, including a new gallery dedicated to contemporary art, which includes pieces from Anish Kapoor, Laddie John Dill, Tony de Los Reyes, Frederick Eversley, Kori Newkirk, Dorothy Hood, Helen Frankenthaler, and Roger Shimomura. The SBMA is making a concerted effort to showcase plenty of contemporary art, which will be prevalent at the new Gail Wasserman and Family Gallery, which leads to the upgraded McCormick Gallery. Here, Julie Joyce, a former SBMA curator, will present “In the Meanwhile ... Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Art,” which will showcase work from more than a dozen artists, including many from Southern California. Luria-Budgor was most intrigued by the addition of contemporary art, as it allows for a younger generation to be able to relate to the work, particularly pieces that are reflective of the A contemporary piece of art by Nigel Cooke

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current geopolitical climate. “Tell me about the artists that are current in the last five years, in the last 10 years, with a sort of a nod to diversity, where are those artists displayed?” said Luria-Budgor. “Every museum needs to ask that question. Now the Museum of Art is ahead of its time.”

Study Center, located in the Davidson and Colefax galleries, will give patrons an inside glimpse into how the art is curated and cared for. Part of the center’s goal is to expand online offerings, allowing patrons to interact and ask questions.

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Photography is a new focus on the second floor, with Charles Wylie, SBMA’s curator of photography and new media, putting together “Facing Forward: Portraits from the Collection,” which will feature work from Kwame Brathwaite, Genevieve Gaignard, Tseng Kwong Chi, and Manuel Alvarez Bravo. Adjacent to the photo gallery will be the Ala Story Gallery, which is dedicated to new media, including the initial installation of “Medicated Nature,” a series of videos that will feature work by Diana Thater, Petra Cortright, and Wu Chi-Tsung. The new SBMA Works on Paper

The Von Romberg and Emmons galleries were both renovated and will kick off with “FIRE, METAL, MONUMENT: BRONZE,” an exhibition that is the brainchild of James Glisson, the SBMA curator of contemporary art. It will showcase work from both Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and Willem de Kooning, as well as Frederic Leighton, Alison Saar, and Louise Bourgeois. Elsewhere in the museum, the Ridley-Tree Gallery will feature 43 works of art from 1755 to 1947, while the Preston Morton Gallery has 26 paintings that represent American art, including overlooked artists such as Richmond Barthé, Malvina Hoffman, Alice Carr de Creeft, and Yasuo Kuniyoshi. Ultimately, any inclusive education — particularly about underrepresented artists or communities — the museum can pass along to the community

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is critical, according to Luria-Budgor. She pointed to the Museum of Modern Art only offering 10% of its collection from women or people of color — the rest are white men. That’s something she is proud that the SBMA will change, hopefully aiding in starting a new trend. “On a scale of 10, it’s an 11,” she said. “I believe every museum has a responsibility to now say, ‘OK, this is not just a history of art going on here. This is more inclusive of today’s world and the people that are in it today. “It’s not even important, it’s crucial.” And to offer that opportunity for more awareness via art, raising $50 million was well worth the effort. “It definitely takes a village to raise money like that and everybody worked so hard,” Sullivan said. “We’re all proud of it.” •MJ

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Santa Barbara by the Glass by Gabe Saglie Gabe Saglie has been covering the Santa Barbara wine scene for more than 15 years through columns, TV and radio. He’s a senior editor with Travelzoo and is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends. Gabe and wife Renee have 3 children and one Golden Retriever named Milo

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Nick Miller, right, approached Joey Tensley about producing wines from Bien Nacido Vineyards

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uch of the storied reputation of Bien Nacido Vineyards stems from the scrupulous involvement of its owners. Brothers Bob and Steve Miller planted Bien Nacido — “well born” in Spanish — in 1973, a rolling plot in the Santa Maria Valley whose rocky soils and cool climate would go on to create one of the most sought-after growing sites for grapes like pinot noir, syrah, and chardonnay in the world. Accolades from the industry’s top critics run rampant, and winemakers who buy fruit from here identify their source on their labels like a badge of honor. The Miller family, including a new generation, and with the help of long-running vineyard manager Chris Hammell, remain an intimate part of the way Bien Nacido is tended, operated, and promoted today. And their recently launched namesake label, featuring high-end wines from the property, are standard bearers. “We certainly think we know what Bien Nacido is,” says Nick Miller, vice president of sales and marketing for his family’s Thornhill Companies, which operates, among other businesses, Bien Nacido

sees. This is Tensley’s own take, as an outsider visionary looking in, on what this special vineyard has to offer. Tensley set off to explore Bien Nacido, to learn about the nuances that make each block of grapes unique and to seek out specific fruit he could transform into wine. “Most people just see flats and hillside,” he says, “but the property wraps around back, over toward the Santa Barbara County line, where some of the vines back there face more north. It’s a completely different part of the vineyard that you don’t see from the street. It’s a tad bit warmer and really, really steep.” Tensley identified several blocks that didn’t overlap with Bien Nacido’s own estate program, effectively marking territory for optik. The blocks are identified by numbers on each label. Block 11 for syrah, for example, a group of grapes once tapped by the late Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Bob Lindquist of Qupé. “A steeper, higher elevation on the vineyard,” says Tensley. And the result? You could say that if Bien Nacido’s own take on estate

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Vineyards. “And our estate program aims to be as transparent with the vineyard as possible.” So, it was a leap of faith, of sorts, when the Millers approached winemaker Joey Tensley to produce wines from Bien Nacido in a way that was all his own. Well, not a huge leap of faith. Tensley’s own pedigree, after all, is well established, known as one of Santa Barbara’s most prominent winemakers. The man behind the eponymous Tensley Wines brand and various high-profile private labels, including hip hop artist Fergie’s “Ferguson Crest” label, has had more than 200 wines rated 90+ by top publications. The descriptor “rockstar” is used often. Though his resumé includes vineyards all over Santa Barbara County, “I’d never worked with Bien Nacido,” says Tensley, “so this idea was really exciting to me.” That idea — the brainchild of the Bien Nacido team as a way to craft estate wines from another ’s perspective — gave birth to the new launched wine brand, “optik.” The label alone is a standout: an eye at the center of a palm, symbolizing the empowerment of the winemaker’s hand to convey what his eye

“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” — Ray LeBlond

syrah focuses more on structure, the optik take leans more on strength and power. Clonal variety plays a role in the optik pinot noirs and chardonnays. The wines are made “literally side by side,” says the winemaker. But by “letting the vineyard speak for itself,” each clone of pinot noir or chardonnay delivers a wine that’s “so unique.” There are six inaugural optik wines, all from the 2019 vintage — two block-specific takes each of chardonnay, pinot, and syrah. The “Block 11D1” Syrah is awesome: rich, concentrated and layered, with chocolate and spice notes and a jammy mouth feel. A side-by-side comparison of the two pinot noirs shows remarkable minerality and a medium body on the “Block 42A” while the “Block 42B,” from an area of the vineyard where the soils possess more sand and clay, exudes more intensity and depth. The lusciousness and power of the “Block 11D3” Chardonnay is both remarkable and delicious. The cost on these wines — between $35 and $45 — make them a remarkable value, especially when you consider that most other wines touting the Bien Nacido moniker can go for two or three times the price. That’s by design. “We want to get these wines out there and we want people to drink them,” says Miller. The 2020 optik wines are currently in barrel. They represent a bit of a broadening in the vines Tensley discovered and sourced. The brand, in fact, will represent an evolution over time, from vintage to vintage, of the way the winemaker becomes increasingly more acquainted with this special spot. Adds Tensley, “I’m always interested in checking out new locks and in learning more.” For more information on optik and to buy the wine, check out optik wines.com. Cheers! •MJ 19 – 26 August 2021

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An oxtail pepperpot with dumplings

A dish of Haitian black rice and mushrooms

Racism has unfortunately been plaguing our country since its very founding and it’s such a prevalent and ongoing issue. I’d say that social change has always intersected with my work as a chef in one way or the other. I recently created Black Businesses Matter Matching Fund with [online platform] Sage Plus as a way to build back the small, Black-owned businesses that were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Black food stems from the domestic, and because of that it hasn’t changed for a long time. Black people, and specifically Black women, have laid down the foundation for success for every single Black person that came after them. Often these changes were linked to food and home and that sense of belonging. I think the work done in The Rise is particularly relevant now because these conversations are so important to discuss, and food can make difficult topics easier to digest.

There was never a question to me that Red Rooster would continue to do what it has always done best: feed the community. Along with my friend, Chef José Andrés, and World Central Kitchen, we were able to immediately start feeding those in need within Harlem, Newark, and Overtown in Miami. In the 230,000 meals we served during the pandemic, our regulars were at times people experiencing homelessness, former inmates, teachers, or construction workers. I was inspired to do this work because I felt obligated to give back to the communities that have given me so much over the years.

At the onset of coronavirus, Red Rooster in Harlem was transformed into a community kitchen in which your staff became frontline workers, serving chicken, gumbo, and chili con carne to up to 500 people a day. What inspired you to take on this enormous undertaking and how did it align with your vision of community and multiculturalism?

How does The Rise seek to break cultural barriers with food? What would you like readers to take away from it? When food can be made in the comfort of one’s home, you welcome the flavors and traditions of a different culture into your dining room. By creating a cookbook with recipes of Black food that can be made in home kitchens, one can become familiar with the wonderful flavors that make up what Black cuisine is. I hope readers can gain a better understanding of Black food in the United States, the history and importance of this food, and then use their newfound knowledge to have delicious meals and insightful conversations with others. •MJ

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