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LIFE, DEATH, AND STEVE CARELL

His performance as convicted murderer John du Pont in Foxcatcher puts Carell in the rarified category of “Oscar nominee”; MJ’s Steven Libowitz catches up with the actor-comedian-director-producer-writer in advance of the Academy Awards (story on page 28)

Making A Move

Andi Newville closed her Paseo Nuevo shop in January, but plans to re-open Viva Oliva on CVR in April, p. 12

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Letters to the Editor

James Buckley pays tribute to James (Jim) McKenzie – husband of artist Dorothy McKenzie – who passed away January 26 at the age of 83 after battling cancer UCSB professor Simon Williams’s new book; Neverland Ranch could become therapy camp; Ashleigh Brilliant on YouTube; Oprah turns 61; Katy Perry’s father; Jeff Bridges commercial; Rob Lowe eyes England; Eddie Redmayne at the SBIFF; B’nai B’rith gala; Intermezzo exhibition; German designer at Silverhorn; Winter Wine Classic; Twelfth Night; Paul Williams at the Granada; and six years of Miscellany Joel Jamison sends best wishes to mailman Bob Neustadt; “Ben Burned” on the economy; an anonymous ex-reader sounds off; Don Michel channels Yogi Berra; dozens of readers extol the virtues of columnist Richard Mineards and his Miscellany column; and Lynn Kirst captures a sunset

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Knitting and crocheting; Living Art Culture Show; Walk & Roll; Valerie Bentz book signing; Festival of Hearts; SB Music Club at Faulkner; Mitchell Kriegman at Tecolote; job expo for SB Zoo; Bridge Center party; MBAR and MA meetings; Cold Spring School Board; MUS food drive; The New Yorker discussion; Masquerade Gala; Sweetheart Brunch at Bella Vista; luncheon and lecture at Fess Parker Resort

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Best Dressed Monk to close; Viva Oliva to open; Miramar approval appealed by both Caruso and neighbors; Girls Inc. seeks Montecito businesses for externships; and Westmont explores Chekhov’s Seagull

14 Seen Around Town

Lynda Millner visits a Pittsburgh hotel with Lawrence Welk’s bubble machine, attends Congregation B’nai B’rith (CBB) bash to honor Stephen Cohen, and gets on track with the SB Historical Museum

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23 Coup de Grace

Grace Rachow remains calm while reporting about emergency preparedness and the curse of sweatpants, in case a loved one appears to be physically struggling

28 On Entertainment

Steven Libowitz talks with Steve Carell about his SBIFF award and Oscar nod; filmmaker Casey McGarry’s documentary at Lobero; the truth about Nixon’s Nixon; and Drama Dogs presents Tales of Woo & Woe at Center Stage

32 State Street Spin

Erin Graffy chimes in about Miramar, with Camelot lyrics; Rick Maiani and family; Barbara Morrison honored; Howard McGillin in Gigi; and Italian art at SB museum

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40 Legal Advertisements 41 Movie Guide 42 Calendar of Events

After Hours and 1st Thursday rundown; Bill Champlin and TRP benefit concert; Matt Bednarsky and Susan Marie Reeves; Valerie Bentz reading at Granada Books; Alice in Wonderland at Granada; SB Museum of Art exhibit on Italian painting; all aboard Dinosaur Train; wailin’ at the Lobero; and band of Brothers

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im McKenzie’s family members wrote the poignant obituary below, and though we were not related nor close, I fondly remember Jim as a regular presence, along with his wife of 60 years, impressionist landscape artist Dorothy McKenzie, outside Pierre Lafond in the upper village. Jim’s other constant companion was Lucy, the most placid and friendly of longhaired Chihuahuas. That Lucy was easy to get along with is completely understandable, as Jim himself was as peaceful and intelligent a presence as one could ever have met, and always had a Scottish smile for me when we sat together and chatted about life, politics, and the passing scene.

Jim and Dorothy arrived in Montecito in 1962 (good choice that). Dorothy’s landscapes – one of which hangs in my living room – have brightened many local homes since then. Jim’s son, Doug McKenzie, and his wife, Marian, are neighbors who live just up the road. My condolences to the family, as Jim McKenzie was indeed a unique and special man. His absence will be felt by all the people he touched, for many years to come.

••• James McKenzie passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on January 26, 2015, after a two-year heroic struggle against cancer. He leaves behind his wife Dorothy; his daughter, Sheelah Smith, and her husband, Doug Smith; his son, Doug McKenzie, and his wife, Marian McKenzie; and their son Jim’s beloved grandson, Ian McKenzie.

Jim was the son of John and Ruby McKenzie (Meek), and was born in Motherwell, Scotland on 04/19/1931.

The oldest of three boys, he was preceded in passing by his brother John.

His surviving youngest brother Bob lives in Canada with his wife, Resa, and their children and grandchildren.

Jim met his beloved wife, Dorothy, in the British Royal Air Force. They were married on Dorothy’s 21st birthday, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just days before Jim’s James (Jim) McKenzie was born in Motherwell, passing. Jim would have been 84 in Scotland, on the 19th of April, 1931; he died in Montecito on January 26, 2015 April.

A senior partner and consulting engineer with Archer Spencer Engineering, Jim had a personal specialty in mechanical engineering and a passion for boilers. He did work for UCSB and SB Cottage Hospital, among many other local institutions.

Jim had many interests and untold talents. In Scotland as a young man, he was a snare drummer in the Dalziel Highland Pipe Band, whose Drum Corp won the Scottish Championship in 1951. He placed sixth in the Scottish world solo drumming competition at age 17, and retained his rhythm and love of music of all types throughout his life. Jim loved mathematics and astronomy.

He could build anything and constructed the “Millennium Obelisk” much admired by his Montecito neighbors. He loved woodcarving, especially Celtic knotwork designs, and was a member of the California Carvers’ Guild. He had a tremendous memory for numbers, songs, and poetry. But most of all, he loved, protected, and cared for his family.

Beloved husband, Daddy, and Grandpa, we will miss you terribly, but the things you taught us, our memories of you, and your presence will be with us always. Bless you on your journey, dearest one… we love you and leave you in •MJ God’s hands.

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After seven years the affable Brit has just wrapped The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stage Actors and Acting, a 694-page tome, which the Cambridge University imprint lauds as “an important and landmark publication for the discipline” of theater studies from ancient Greece to the present day.

For Simon, whose eclectic academic background includes lecturing at Cornell University in New York, and centers of academia in Vienna, Austria, Alberta, Canada, Tripoli, Libya, Stockholm, Sweden, and Pahlavi University in Iran, it is his first encyclopedia, after publishing four monographs and editing a history of German theater.

UCSB professor Simon Williams completes massive theatrical task

For the new Herculean theatrical work, Simon served as chief editor with an editorial advisory board of academics from the U.S. and the U.K. “This is the first English language encyclopedia dealing exclusively with stage acting,” says Simon, “although there have been many reference works

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American Presidents and the Bully Pulpit Westmont Professors Tom Knecht and Rachel Winslow

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want to extend a hearty “Bon Voyage” to mailman Bob Neustadt.

His son Gabe and my son Dylan played baseball together years ago, and I used to spend a fair amount of time with Bob. He is a great guy and a good dad. He has a booming voice that would strike fear into the opposing team as he called out encouragement to our team.

I used to live on Miramar Avenue and would sometimes see him delivering mail on Coast Village. He would always greet me with that booming voice. He also would occasionally fill in and deliver mail to my street. He would usually scribble some sort of friendly salutation on one of my pieces of mail.

I now live in Carpinteria and have not seen Bob in quite awhile. I want to wish him a happy retirement and hope that he has a pleasant ride into the sunset! Montecito will miss him.

Joel “Lawnmower Man” Jamison Carpinteria (Editor’s note: We’ll miss him, too.

Regardless of how they were postmarked, letters to “Journal Jim,” the “Montecito Newspaper,” or any combination thereof, Bob always delivered it to our house. He is/was a true “civil servant.” – J.B.)

Dems Do It Better

Publisher Timothy Lennon Buckley Editor At Large Kelly Mahan • Managing Editor James Luksic • Design/Production Trent Watanabe Associate Editor Bob Hazard Associate Publisher Robert Shafer

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Some bad news for Republicans who believe the current GOP Congress or being Republican, in general, will benefit their pocketbooks (with money being the reason most choose their particular party). A recent Princeton University study shows Wall Street does better, at least since Truman, when a Democrat is president.

If you’re going to argue the inherent gridlock is the reason, I don’t think the study took that into consideration, and I’ve also heard a Wall Street Journal radio program report saying the “stock market does better under gridlock” theory isn’t definitively true. And the stock market really does do better with Democrats in power, as a Yahoo video featuring Princeton economist Alan Blinder explains at finance.yahoo.com.

Sincerely, Ben Burned Montecito (Editor’s note: No doubt the Media Spin Machine is entering its full-court press mode in order to give Hillary her best chance at a slam-dunk. What makes Professor Blinder’s exposition so laughable is his ability to use only those statistics

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that buttress his case. But, hey, if you want to go back to the 2009-10 Obama-ReidPelosi period when passing laws such as the “Affordable” Care Act without any input from the opposition – and without anyone reading what it contained – was the quasi-legal norm, that’s your prerogative.

Many of us, however, regard that triumvirate as a disaster for free-market policies; we really do believe “gridlock” is a good thing, and have our fingers crossed that whoever the nominee is on the Republican side actually believes in free markets and smaller government. – J.B.)

Silence is Golden

Imagine my surprise to find you risked not one word of editorial response to Mr. [Larry] Bond’s inflammatory letter to the editor (“Fighting Back In Mexico” MJ #21/2). I should have known.

You lunge at any and every liberal letter, yet when something as glaringly racist as Mr. Bond’s letter appears, it is simply allowed to coast. Larry Crandell once described you as “to the right of Attila the Hun,” an understatement by any standard.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Santa Barbara resident and former reader (Editor’s note: Thank you for your anonymous and weird attack. Mr. Bond’s letter praised the efforts of ordinary Mexicans who seem to have taken things into their own hands and are fighting back against the corruption of the Mexican government and the mayhem created by the drug lords by arming themselves. He compared those brave and hardy Mexicans to Americans during our own revolution. “Glaringly racist?” Hardly. Best of luck living in whatever cocoon you inhabit. – J.B.)

The Yogi Berra Presidency

The noted philosopher Yogi Berra once observed that in theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, he opined, there is a difference.

We have a president who is a pure theoretician, having very little practical experience in anything. The following are some theories that were advanced about the president, his policies, and his presidency: The theory that if we would elect a black man as president that race relations in this country would improve.

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a man with a Muslim name as president, the Muslim world would have a new respect for this country.

The theory that if we would elect this black man with a Muslim name as president, the entire world would have a new respect for this country.

The theory that “shovel ready” projects was where we needed to spend almost a trillion dollars, refreshing our crumbling infrastructure.

The theory that investing in “green energy” would create five million new jobs.

The theory that there were 45 million people in this country who did not have healthcare, but who desperately needed it.

The theory that the president’s new healthcare plan would cost under one trillion dollars.

The theory that in the new healthcare plan, the average family would save $2,500.

The theory that in the new healthcare plan, you would be able to keep your existing healthcare plan, and your existing doctor.

The theory that the new healthcare plan would bend the cost of health care down.

The theory that the new healthcare’s sign-up website would be as user-friendly as that of Amazon or eBay. The theory that if the president’s recommendations were not honored, the country would fall off a “fiscal cliff” and that calamity, chaos, and national ruin would follow.

The theory that sequestration, when presented by the president, was a good idea; however, when it was passed by Congress, a bad idea.

The theory that if we could just raise taxes on the wealthy and the deceased, again, then fairness would surely abound.

The theory that if we would get out of Iraq and Afghanistan, Islamic violence throughout the entire world would subside.

The theory that United States-caused global warming would cause the oceans to rise, thereby flooding coastal communities such as Montecito, by now.

The theory that if we would just elect this man, that we have elected twice, then the “oceans would recede and the planet would begin to heal.”

Now, I will leave it up to you to decide whether the above theories have proved out in actual practice.

Finally, the president has theorized that the country is desirous of a “new-car smell” with respect to future leadership. I don’t know what Mrs. Clinton smells like, but my guess is that her aroma would be closer to a 1950 Studebaker than to a new car.

Don Michel Montecito (Editor’s note: The theory around here 5 – 12 February 2015

is that come January 2017, things may actually begin to improve. – J.B.)

Six Years at the Mast

You might find you have a few more letters than usual in your box this week.

As it is my sixth anniversary this week – 300 columns, more than 1,000,000 words and 3,600 events covered – I alerted a number of my readers and asked them to write in giving their thoughts on Montecito Miscellany.

Hopefully, they’re kind!

Best, Richard Mineards (Editor’s note: Well, kind isn’t the word we’d use. Complimentary certainly. Ecstatic, more like it. Here are just some:

30-Year Follower

Although I’ve been away from Santa Barbara for almost 10 years, I feel still connected to your community because I voraciously read Richard’s column every week. I’ve been following Richard’s exploits around the world for over 30 years, and I have enjoyed his wonderful dry humor and journalistic integrity.

Thanks for sharing Richard with us, Peter Dunev

A Genuine Fan

On this sixth anniversary of Richard’s amazingly popular column in your wonderful Montecito Journal, I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you to tell you how much I enjoy reading his witty and charming work. He adds so much character, insight, and information to the publication. Very much in the way that I opened Vanity Fair each month to read Dominick Dunne’s stories, I read Richard’s work from start to finish before I begin anything else. I want you to know what a genuine fan you have in me as regards your paper and his column!

All the best, Merryl Brown, President, Merryl Brown Events

Fun and Festive

I understand Richard has been writing his column for six years now at the Journal. Time flies and his column continues to be a fun, festive, good-hearted and informational overview of our neighbors, community, and world.

Richard’s wit is much like the twinkle in his eyes; there is always a laugh coming soon, and what a great gift this is in our world. Now and always.

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This Week in and around Montecito

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Book Signing at Tecolote All are welcome for a book party celebrating the success of Being Audrey Hepburn, a novel by Mitchell Kriegman.

Light refreshments will be served; feel free to wear something “Audrey.”

When: 3 to 5 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Road Info: 453-5336

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Knitting and Crocheting Circle Fiber art crafts drop-in and meet-up for all ages at Montecito Library. Must have some manual dexterity for crochet and knitting.

When: 2 to 3 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Living Art Culture Show Del Pueblo Cafe and the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance invite you to a night of art and music, featuring the works of three local artists: Huicho Mata, Danny Meza, and Rafa Ruiz. These emerging artists explore issues of culture and identity unique to their lived Chicano artist experience while highlighting their artistic flair. Son jarocho group One Rise, One Fall will be performing, and artist Miguel will unveil a permanent mural that he has been working on at Del Pueblo Cafe.

When: 6 to 8 pm Where: 5164 Hollister Avenue Cost: free Info: gsanchezarreola@gmail.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Walk & Roll Montecito Union School students, teachers, and parents walk or ride to school, rather than drive.

When: 8 am Where: Via Vai, Ennisbrook, and Casa Dorinda trailhead Info: 969-3249 Book Signing at Granada Books Valerie Bentz, Ph.D, signs her book, Flesh and Mind: The Time Travels of Dr. Victoria Von Dietz, with music accompaniment by clarinet player Chad Cullins.

When: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Where: 1224 State Street Info: www.sbgranadabooks.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Festival of Hearts Friendship Center presents the 16th

annual Festival of Hearts at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. This year’s theme is “Mardi Gras Magic” and will be a festive luncheon with local wines, heart art, and a live auction.

When: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Where: 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Cost: $100 per person Info and Tickets: www.friendshipcentersb. org or (805) 969-0859 Free Music The Santa Barbara Music Club will present another program in its popular series of concerts of beautiful music. A valued cultural resource in town since 1969, these concerts feature performances by instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber music ensembles, and are free to the public.

When: 3 pm Where: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street Cost: free

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Job Expo People with a love of animals and a passion for nature are wanted to join the Santa Barbara Zoo. Short-term or ongoing paid and volunteer positions are available, for adults 18 and over, and teens in junior high and high school. Special event hosts, climbing wall monitors, train engineers, performers for zoo shows, and educators for Zoo Camp are just a few of the opportunities to help support the zoo’s conservation, animal, and education activities. Team members from all zoo departments will be on hand to discuss the positions. Volunteer opportunities are available for teens 13 through 19.

When: 3 to 5 pm Where: 500 Niños Drive Info: www.sbzoo.org Bridge Party Santa Barbara Bridge Center presents a low-stress and fun bridge game in a social atmosphere, with duplicate bridge for players with zero master points. You must have a partner to play, or email carolebennett@cox.net. Reservations

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When: 6 to 9 pm Where: SBBC, 2255 Los Positas Road Cost: $5 per person, snacks included Info: Carole, 452-7400

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito.

When: 2 pm Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu Cold Spring School Board Meeting When: 6 pm Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road Info: 969-2678

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Montecito Association Meeting The Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito.

When: 4 pm Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Food Drive at MUS To benefit Santa Barbara Foodbank, donations can be left in the school’s parking lot in the morning during drop off. Items needed include baby food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup, and canned goods.

Where: 385 San Ysidro Road Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker When: 7:30 to 9:30 pm

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Sweetheart Brunch Bella Vista at the Biltmore hosts a Valentine’s Day-inspired brunch featuring a buffet and sparkling rosé.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Luncheon & Lecture Dante Di Loreto, film and television producer, most notable for executive producing Glee, Glee Live, The Glee Project (sold more than 13 million albums worldwide) and American Horror Story will be interviewed by John Palminteri, senior reporter for KEYT, KCOY, and KKFX. Di Loreto supervised film development and U.S. theatrical operations for Bill Kenwright Ltd., the largest production company in the United Kingdom. Di Loreto later produced several shows for cable and broadcast television, as well as a selection of films.

He is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for his work on Temple Grandin and The Normal Heart. He has also won a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on My Louisiana Sky. Dante Di Loreto, son of CCC member Silvio Di Loreto, was raised in Santa Barbara and attended UCSB, where he graduated with a B.A. He also holds an M.F.A. from the American Film Institute.

Currently, Dante resides in Los Angeles, where he is of President of Ryan Murphy Television. He also serves as a board member for Direct Relief and Center Theatre Group.

When: check-in begins at 11:30 am Where: Fess Parker Resort, San Rafael Room Cost: $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers; reservations required Info: www.channelcityclub.org •MJ

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Founded by Allen and his partner Kira, the company features a line of pants, shirts, scarves, jackets, jewelry, and jeans, using quality sustainable textiles and Los Angeles-based manufacturing. The store, which occupies the space that formerly housed Living Green, underwent a major overhaul before the doors opened in November 2013, with new wood floors, concrete accents, frosted glass, and simple display fixtures.

Gold tells us the BDMonk brand is alive and thriving, and that he will continue to build the brand online, with new offerings and expanded lines.

“We want it to be a lifestyle brand, not just a clothes,” he said. Gold credits the Coast Village Road store for being invaluable in regard to learning about the clothing’s demographic and target market. “We learned that there is an enormous need for us in the marketplace,” Gold said, adding a catalog is expected to be launched in the summer. The Montecito store will close on Saturday, February 28, with much of the inventory on sale until then.

In its place, gourmet olive oil shop Viva Oliva will open in mid-April, according to owner Andi Newville.

Newville ran the successful business from Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara for 4.5 years before closing the store

This area of Coast Village Road is undergoing changes; Best Dressed Monk will close at the end of the month, while Matti & Me gains a new owner

in mid-January. “I really wanted to be in Montecito, and I’m so pleased the perfect place became available,” she told us earlier this week.

Newville, who hails from Prescott, Arizona, offers a wide array of specialty olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, gourmet olives, tapenades, mustards, and more, and says she also plans on adding a cheese component to the shop. “There is a need for a store like Viva Oliva on Coast Village, and I’m happy to be the one to bring it,” Newville said.

The shop, which will be renovated to suit Newville’s needs, will feature dozens of fustis, stainless steel tanks that house and dispense the oil, while protecting it from heat and light. The fustis allow customers to taste the various oils before purchase. The oils are sourced both in California and from around the world, and Newville offers more than 40 different flavors of olive oil, infused with everything from basil, to chipotle, to Meyer lemon, and more. She also carries other specialty oils, including truffle, sesame, and walnut, and an array of balsamic vinegars. “The oils and vinegar people travel the world for, I carry. Now they can get them locally,” she said.

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Lawrence was born the sixth of eight children to a farmer and his wife in the Germanic town of Strasburg, North Dakota. He learned to speak English early in school and could speak without an accent, but he soon learned his fans liked him to say “A-one, an-a two” and “wunnerful, wunnerful” so he used some accent.

Welk was shy and frail as a child.

When he was 11, he was stricken with a near fatal attack of peritonitis. During the year-long convalescence he began dreaming of becoming a musician instead of a farmer.

In between chores, he spent all his

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At 17, he convinced his father to buy him an accordion from a mail order catalogue for $400 (equivalent today $4,709). Welk promised he would stay on the farm and work until he was 21, and pay him back by playing at barn dances and wedding parties. On Welk’s 21st birthday, March 11, 1924, his promise fulfilled, he left his boyhood home determined to make his dreams come true. And, as they say, “the rest is history.”

Although Lawrence has since passed away (in 1992), his son Larry is keeping the empire going. And it is indeed an empire. On Highway 15 just north of Escondido is the Lawrence Welk Resort. Welk purchased the property in 1964 when there was only a small golf course, a 100-space mobile home park, restaurant, and a four-unit motel. The company has now grown to include resorts at Northstar Lodge near Lake Tahoe, Branson, Missouri, Cabo San Lucas, and another in the Palm Springs area. More will go up in Breckenridge, Colorado, and Kauai, Hawaii. There are 46,000 timeshare owners and 1,533 associates.

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ters and fishing pond, there is a theater whose lobby is a museum of Welk’s life. You’ll see one of the largest champagne glasses ever, but sadly, no bubbles. The museum has one of his accordions, photos of life on the farm, his band, and pictures of the many stars on his show, including the Lennon Sisters. Their late uncle Ted was one of the visionaries of the resorts. There’s a family photo with Lawrence’s wife, to whom he was married for 61 years.

The theater has a year-round schedule featuring many favorite musicals and is open to the public. You can also rent space in the resort upon availability, which includes a restaurant and pizza parlor.

As Larry Welk says, “We are proud to say that Lawrence’s legacy lives on today, and continues to expand and broaden all of our horizons. He was definitely a superstar!”

Commitment to Community

The star of the evening for the Congregation B’nai B’rith (CBB) gala was Rabbi Stephen Cohen. They were celebrating his 30 years in Santa Barbara and especially ten years as senior rabbi with the CBB. Event producer Judi Weisbart explained, “The rabbi especially loves the outdoors, taking people on hikes, being spiritual in nature. The ballroom at the Bacara was meant to remind one of being in a large tent similar to Abraham’s tent, where people of every culture were welcome and invited in.” The room was lit with white lights above and surrounded by large banners with pictures of trees.

The tables were mossy with green plants.

After cocktails in the lounge with especially yummy hors d’oeuvres in the lobby, all 530 guests were seated in the dining room for dinner, program, and dancing. Thanks go to some 50 volunteers who worked on the event,

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“I planned the entire volume while a distinguished Visiting Fellow at Queen Mary University in London in the fall of 2007 and have been systematically working on it ever since.

I commissioned all the entries and wrote quite a few myself.

“It was a massive task. Many of the contributors entries had to be shortened and radically edited so that a consistent tone and voice could be heard throughout the volume. I have read and edited each entry five times!”

Simon is now planning to edit The Cambridge History of Stage Directors and Directing.

“However, this volume will have a co-editor, which will ease much of the burden, which is quite considerable.”

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Never Say Neverland Again A “Jackoland” shrine, a state park and a therapy camp for molested children are among the proposals pitched by potential buyers of the late Michael Jackson’s shuttered $75 million Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos.

While two bidders’ desire to turn the 2,700 acre property into a Graceland-like attraction might thrill the Glove One’s fans, another businessman’s proposal for a sex-assault rehab wouldn’t be so welcome.

The local businessman offered “in the neighborhood of $40 million” for the use, says one source with direct knowledge of the sale process.

“His goal is for a place to be used to help children in a serene setting recover from the trauma of sex abuse,” he says.

“The plan is to have children come there for treatment, and they will also hire trained therapists who would help the victims through the use of equine-assisted therapy, which works to improve the kids’ self-esteem, and it helps them become more outgoing.”

Jackson was accused multiple times of luring youngsters to his Santa Ynez Valley estate to molest them in 2005, but was eventually cleared of all 14 charges.

In its glory days, it housed an amusement park, a two-story arcade, candy stores, a movie theater, and orangutans, llamas, a lion, snakes, horses, and elephants.

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Colony Capital, a hedge fund headed by real estate investor and Santa Barbara Polo Club player, Tom Barrack, seized control of the ranch from the debt-ridden singer in 2008, the year before his death at age 50, Colony Capital believes it can sell the sprawling property, is zoned for agricultural use, for $75 million.

“The intent is to preserve these lands... It certainly is a gorgeous estate, especially at this time of year, with the shootings stars and other wildflowers coming out,” says another source.

“Much of the land is quite steep, but there are some gentle slopes and flat valleys here and there. Probably the best use is to continue as a rural retreat, perhaps plant some grapes.”

California officials have shown interest in Neverland as a state park, but the price is too steep, says William Etling, a local realtor.

Other investors are looking to cash in on Jackson’s image.

“We know of two bids, one with multiple partners, who want to make it a shrine to Michael Jackson, a Graceland-type thing,” another source close to the sale process tells the New York Post.

“However, it’s unlikely that Michael’s estate would allow that to happen because they’d have to grant permission to use Michael’s likeness.”

Jackson’s estate executors remain bitter about Neverland’s fate.

“We are frustrated, bitterly disappointed, and saddened that it has come to this,” says one rep. “Sadly, Michael lost control of Neverland during his life as a result of advice from a former manager.”

A Brilliant Documentary Ashleigh Brilliant’s career ramps up

It’s quite a year for 81-year-old Santa Barbara mastermind Ashleigh Brilliant.

After signing a deal with international New York fashion legend Marc Jacobs, the man behind Louis Vuitton, to use his pithy 17-word epigrams from his 40-year-old syndicated PotShots cartoons on his designs, as I exclusively revealed here, Ashleigh, a member of the high-IQ society, Mensa, is now the subject of a 32-minute YouTube documentary made by Santa Barbara producer David Peacock.

Computer professional David met Ashleigh on a mountain hike eight years ago on Rattlesnake Trail.

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as the years progressed I saw him on other hikes and walking around town.

He has a sharp mind and can talk on any subject. I commissioned him to create a custom Pot-Shot for me. He asked me for three subjects that interested me. He then wrote up the samples and asked which one I preferred.

Then I sat with him as he created the original Pot-Shot written and drawn by him.

“Gradually, while reading some of his epigrams, I realized his Pot-Shots have enormous value. A value far beyond the transient nature of postcards. He has written on every subject, some trivial thoughts, some humor-

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ous, some sentimental, some deeply philosophical. In many epigrams, he expresses his feelings, positive and negative, and includes self observations that are astounding.”

David, who is also a painter and familiar with images, made his new Ashleigh film for less than $200.

“For years I had a desire to make a film, but I needed a subject. As my friendship with Ashleigh developed, I saw a man whose fascinating life could maintain the attention of a discerning audience. He has created an enormous amount of material and a film about his entire life exceeded my experience and my resources. I decid-

ed to narrow my film to how Ashleigh lives his life in the present. My goal was to capture his existence in 2014.”

Filming was improvisational, adds David.

“The first section in his office was completed and I thought of the next interview section. Then he mentioned he had a unique tour of Santa Barbara, so we filmed that. He trusted me and co-operated completely. I made all the editorial decisions with the interview, Pot-Shots and music. They represent my subjective view of Ashleigh. As with a painted portrait, the finished product is an approximation of the original subject.”

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Oprah Takes the Cake When it comes to celebrity friends, TV talk-show titan Oprah Winfrey takes the cake.

The long-time Montecito resident was wished a happy 61st birthday last week by a slew of stars, including Beyoncé.

The singer posted a childhood picture of Oprah with a special “Happy

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and for orchestrating a wonderful mix of columnists who keep us abreast of goings-on near and far.

Kind regards, Kimberly Hayes MAISON K 1253 Coast Village Road

Tiara-tossing Tout

Congratulations on Richard’s sixth anniversary at the Montecito Journal. Your tireless attendance and support of cultural, local businesses, and nonprofit events is so appreciated by all of us seeking greater awareness for our projects and causes.

As a former New Yorker and Londoner, I continue to follow the social news from my hometowns, more than a “tiara’s toss” away. Nevertheless, on several occasions, I first learned of some interesting happening in those cities right here, in your column. Bravo for getting the international scoops. We are lucky to have someone with your “illustrious” background in our “rarified enclave.” I wish you all the best and look forward to a very long string of columns over the coming years.

Anne Luther

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A little bird told me that Richard is celebrating his sixth year of writ-

ing his column in Montecito Journal. I am so impressed with his longevity, especially in these fickle times for the media. Congratulations for choosing him and then giving him full rein.

Your journal gets better and better.

Much love, Anne Towbes

Droll & Delightful

I enjoy Richard’s lens into the realm of Montecito people and events. He draws attention not only to celebrity and the posh life, but also to creative artists and innovators in our community and the fruits of their endeavors.

His style, marked by panache and drollery, makes the column delightfully entertaining to read.

Happy anniversary, Richard and Montecito Journal!

Christopher Pilafian Artistic director, Santa Barbara Dance Theater Vice chair, Department of Theater & Dance Director of Dance, UCSB

First Rate & Brilliant

On the occasion of his sixth anniversary, congratulations on having a journalist as brilliant as Richard on your staff. I think his writing is first-rate. He makes the (sometimes)

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A Jolly Addition

I would like to say that Richard is tireless in his commitment to helping the nonprofit community of Santa Barbara County. I don’t know how he does it all. Even though we can always count on wonderful tidbits from the famous and glitzy, he still takes the time to cover the more humble organizations also with equal panache. He makes us all sound better and stokes our fires to strive ever higher in our goals. And he is ever a jolly addition to any gathering with his unending supply of “insider” stories to tell. Though he probably knows more “dirt” on everyone in this town, he only spreads the good news and never repeats the ugly gossip. He is a true English “gentleman” in that regard. Because of that, many of us can also call him a friend. Congratulations, Richard, on keeping us entertained and informed for the last six years.

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How did we ever live without him?

Congratulations, Richard.

Love, Dolly Granatelli

He Gets It

I can’t remember when I last wrote a note to the editor of a publication to extoll the virtues of a particular article or column therein.

At breakfast the other morning, reading your magazine I realized that yours is the only local publication that really does keep me abreast with what is/has been going in.

I’m referring to the weekly column, somewhat gushingly delivered, by Richard Mineards.

He gets what we need and he delivers it.

All best, Anthony Slayter-Ralph

Always A Joy

I just heard that Richard Mineards is having his sixth anniversary with you this month! Oh my how time does fly! I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy his column. I’m also extremely grateful to you and him for supporting the social scene and the nonprofits that make up this community. Honestly, I believe his articles are some of the best in town, and thank God you are here to pro-

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mote and talk about all our important social life around our nonprofits and the amazing events that we are have in our community.

It is always a joy to have him at events, because he brings that class and far-back attitude that only Brits can do. I am sure you are extremely happy with his work; he seems to bring a real Montecito flair to all he does. The articles on Oprah, the royal family, celebrities, and more, are exciting and show how much our little town has grown since we came here over 30 years ago.

Thanks again, for all you bring to the written word and to the bright future that we will see in Montecito.

Hugs and smiles, Judi Weisbart

Just Imagine

Imagine a world without Richard Mineards: lost of words, lost of thought, lost of love.

Imagine a world without Richard Mineards: war, goodbyes that last a lifetime, lost dreams, rivers full of pain.

Imagine a world without Richard Mineards... effusiveness be damned.

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First Things First

It has been awhile since Richard has come ashore your paper, and it has to have been a banner day for you. I must admit that his column is one of the first, if not the first, thing I read each Thursday. His access to people, the information he is able to gather and the manner of his presentation of that is unrivaled. I especially like his great sense of humor, his bon mots, etc.

If there is ever a post open for Mayor of Montecito, I will gladly vote for him.

Gene Sinser

Gets Their Goat

Piping in with the throng of folks who get such a charge reading Richard Mineards’ column every week. I often send his column to friends in less chichi communities, just to get their goat!

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Waxing Rhapsodic

I just want to wax rhapsodic here for a second on Richard Mineards. He’s the best! What a wonderful, colorful addition he has brought to MJ! We so look forward to his column every issue.

Kendall Conrad 5 – 12 February 2015

Delightful and Informative

Just a few words to express the pleasure that we find weekly in Mr. Mineards’s column. He covers not only the local celebrity news, but his knowledgeable reporting of concerts and other events make for delightful, informative, and entertaining reading.

Susan and Gil Rosas

Keep It Up

I’ve known Richard for 30 years, and just wanted to tell you what a magnificent column he writes every week and the discipline it takes to turn out such quality work on a regular basis. Keep up the good work.

Clement von Franckenstein

A Lucky Marriage

Whew! Has it been almost six years since Richard first began writing for Montecito Journal? He is not only factual and humorous but has an immense scope of knowledge about the social and personal lives of folks around the world. I turn straight to his column each week and enjoy the well-phrased descriptions. You and he are lucky to have each other.

Happy Anniversary, Maxi Decker

Captures the Essence

Just a few lines to confirm how much I enjoy, nay need, the erudite writings in Richard’s column. It’s the six-year anniversary and he’s become a cornerstone of our lives. It’s as if he’d been here when someone first thought Montecito was the loveliest place on Earth. I’ve been an almost rabid reader ever since his column graced our lives: an epoch, if you think of the years in dog’s terms, and my ethereal tail begins to wag in anticipation when the upcoming issue is due. My eyes dash into a rhythm through the lines of his prose, seeking people I know, events to follow, celebrations, and places I’ve been or need to go.

If ever any words counted the heartbeats of a community, Richard’s column has its fingers wonderfully placed on our pulse. He unfailingly captures each notable moment in our piece of heaven. Those six years have been blessed and improved though Richard capturing the essence of us as a community and as groups of friends.

Joseph Pulitzer said, “Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.”

Richard has done that and more; he’s become a friend to me and to the community. Here’s to six more, or 60.

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documentation of who we are as a vibrant, multidimensional community; he has illuminated what is important to us, our dreams, our follies, our triumphs. Through Richard, we feel connected to each other and take great comfort in the knowledge that the Just got word that “Sir” Richard’s “whole is always greater than the sum column is celebrating six years of of its parts.” I am honored to reside in reporting here in Santa Barbara! this enchanted community. I am humThat’s six years of learning anything bled and feel blessed that you and and everything we wanted to know Richard have embraced my mission about the happenings in our “illustri- and have dedicated so much of your ous” community. And with the chang- efforts in support of my extraordinary es and “smalling down” of other local students. publications, it’s nice to keep up with Here’s to you Richard, to six more probably most of the exciting and glorious years, here’s to all of us special activities here… and there are together! many to say the least!

Pip, Pip! I don’t know how he does it, and Janet Adderley have time for coffee and socializing, Artistic Director too. And how does he manage to not Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble & gain poundage (and I don’t mean the The Adderley School British pound either)?

Here’s to many more years of “Montecito Miscellany.”

Jean von Wittenburg Just a brief note to compliment you on your excellent publication,

Happy six-year Richard!

Appreciatively, Nina Terzian

anniversary,

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Timely & Informative

I am a regular reader of Richard’s column, and I rarely miss an issue. I always find his coverage of the arts and culture in the Santa Barbara area to be timely, informative, accurate, and interesting. He tells his stories very clearly and makes readers feel like they really attended the event. He uses the right amount of humor and his own phrases to describe our wonderful community.

I like his sign off of “Pip, Pip” for now. You are fortunate to have him on your team.

Patricia Gregory Member of the Board of Directors SB Symphony and the Granada

Interesting and Unique

I enjoy reading Richard’s column.

Living in a community with so much going on, it is hard to attend all of the festivities. Richard is able to keep the community informed in such a way that you feel that you have attended the event in person. Always positive and covering such interesting and unique individuals, sometimes it is almost an educational experience.

No negativity in his columns. As we approach his sixth year, we look forward to many more wonderful stories.

With that said, Happy anniversary, Sir Richard, and continue to keep us informed, as they say.

Bdavisharmony

Here’s to Us All

In his tenure at the paper, Richard has brought our “rarified enclave” so much heart, and joy and light. His column has been a poetic, historical

Montecito Journal. It is an important part of our wonderful community and keeps us abreast of all of the pertinent news in our area.

Mr. Mineards’s column is especially valued and avidly followed by myself and all of my friends. It is a most pleasant and informative contribution to your publication and our community.

Dr. Richard T. Caleel Executive Committee Federation of International Polo

Adds Style and Panache

I thought I’d shoot you a note to let you know how much we enjoy Richard’s column. He certainly adds style, panache, and a bit of that Brit royalty to our little enclave. I imagine most MJ readers jump right to Richard’s column each week (I do!) as it’s always so much fun to read!

Elaine Andersen Morello

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Herman Pfauter is happy with the change. He has been showing up at Cars and Coffee on and off for years, often with some of the biggest vehicles around. On a recent Sunday, Pfauter showed up with his three-quarter-ton Dodge weapons carrier. No, Pfauter doesn’t carry around an arsenal fit for an army, but his Dodge did when it was built in 1944 for duty in Europe.

In fact, Pfauter has enough vehicles for a small army motor pool. Just a few weeks before, he brought to the upper village one of his four origi-

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Pfauter was born in Chemnitz, Germany, and was nine years old when World War II ended. American jeeps were plentiful in Europe those days, and were later surplused by the Army on the continent rather than shipping them all back stateside, and Pfauter counts the jeep as his first “dream car.”

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Comfy sweats are my at-home uniform, and I really try my best not to appear in public dressed as a giant sack of potatoes. But that is exactly how I looked this morning when my husband leapt out of bed, eager to start the day.

“Can’t we sleep in?” I begged.

There was no reason to get up at dawn today, but he likes to get an early start every day.

I say leaping out of bed can be hazardous to your health. I dragged myself after him, thinking I could talk him into coming back to bed for another half hour. After all, I looked especially fetching in my sweats.

I stumbled toward the kitchen, and I was groggy. But even bleary-eyed, I could tell something wasn’t right.

There was a gallon jug on the kitchen floor, water spilling out, and my normally nimble and fit husband was having a heck of a time trying to bend down to pick it up. Never mind how it came to be on the floor in the first place. The point was that there was something very wrong with him.

Heart attack? Stroke? Seizure?

I managed to grab him before he dropped completely to the floor. He weighs only 175, and I’m strong, but he seemed like 500 pounds. So that’s what people mean when they say “dead weight.”

Not that my husband was dead.

But I could not see any signs of life.

I couldn’t see much of anything at all without my glasses. But I knew the thing to do in such situations is call 911. Press the magic numbers, and dashing young people with high-tech equipment show up and make everything better.

I found my phone in record time, but I couldn’t see to punch in the numbers without glasses. I made a mental note to never get up again without them.

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comb my hair? Lipstick?

Then it occurred to me that maybe I should do CPR. I’ve never taken a class (big mistake), but I’ve read through CPR instructions many times.

I knew the important thing was to do the chest compressions until the EMTs arrive.

But they would never arrive if I didn’t find my glasses and make the 911 call. Good lord, how much time had elapsed? It felt like an hour, but I glanced at the clock on the way to the bedroom to get my glasses, and probably it had only been a minute or two.

There was still a chance to save him.

When I got back, my husband was moving. Good. He was alive.

“Where’s your wallet?” I asked. I knew it sounded bad, like I was going to ask for cash in his last few minutes alive – but honest, I was thinking of his insurance card. I knew they’d want

There was a gallon jug on the kitchen floor, water spilling out, and my normally nimble and fit husband was having a heck of a time trying to bend down to pick it up it at the hospital, and I was pretty sure my husband was the kind of guy who puts all his cards in his wallet.

He pointed. “On the table.”

I grabbed the wallet and stuffed it in the pocket of my sweatpants. “We’re going to the hospital,” I said.

“I’m not going anywhere like this,” he said. He was dressed in despicable winter sweats, too.

“When did you get so persnickety about your clothes?”

“By the way, what am I doing on the floor?” he asked.

“I think you fainted.”

I gave up on calling 911, realizing that if my fashion-conscious husband was willing to get medical attention, it’d be after he showered, shaved, and had a hearty breakfast. And, if he was awake and walking, I could drive him there myself. I was relieved our emergency situation had fizzled into “coming to” on the kitchen floor.

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including the videos. There was an auction that raised $100,000 for needs based scholarships for preschoolers and elementary students. The evening raised $260,000 more, which will help other projects that CBB supports such as adult and youth learning programs.

Globally, they have founded a preschool in Rwanda serving more than 100 low-income children, some survivors of the genocide. The rabbi welcomes the coming together of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. That reminded me of the late Father Virgil, who was so ecumenical. The rabbi has doubled the households of CBB from 450 to over 800 since he’s been there.

The Rabbi addressed the crowd, “For me, the outdoors has always been the place of spirituality and deep personal renewal.” He recently completely a 220-mile hike of the John Muir Trail with his wife, Marian. He likes to take Sunday school classes outdoors.

Rabbi Stephen’s family totally surprised him by arriving from New

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York, Boston, Miami, London, and Mexico. A thick book of tributes was made for the Rabbi. Sissy Taran was seated next to me and I read her tribute: “You are much more than a rabbi to me. You are my dearest friend and spiritual light. Thank you for walking hand in hand on my journey towards the light.” He has obviously touched the hearts of many.

The honorary committee co-chairs and sponsors were Mandy and Daniel E. Hochman, Sara Miller McCune, and Anne and Michael Towbes. Among the many sponsors were Roberta and Stan Fishman, Julie and Jack Nadel, Gerald W. Harter, Sharon Landecker, Cynthia and Steven Lyons, Bernice and Lou Weiderand, and Lauren and Steve Katz.

Vintage Toys and Trains

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum (SBHM) mounted a model train exhibit in time for the museum’s

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Speakers and trainmen Ken Kelley and Bruce Morden with SBHM executive director Lynn Brittner at the train lecture

connected so you could travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco. In 1906, the Santa Barbara depot was built very near the Potter Hotel at 209 State, so guests could easily get to the hotel.” It remains one of a handful of Mission Revival depots that survive in California. There was also a depot near the Arlington Hotel.

Part of the train exhibit, with the Santa Barbara station in the distance Sadly, we have lost annual Christmas party, and it will be both of these fabulous structures to on display through February. For all fire and earthquake. It would be like the big “boys” who love trains and having the Del Coronado hotel in our girls, too, it’s a must-see. There is a town. complete miniature reproduction of In 1927, when the round house the Santa Barbara train station, includ- needed to be rebuilt, Pearl Chase ing the surrounding buildings and convinced the railroad to build it even the Moreton Bay fig tree. (post-earthquake) to look like the More recently, Ken Kelley and bullring in Sevilla, Spain, in accorBruce Morden (president of the dance with the town’s new Spanish South Coast Railroad Museum) gave theme. Amazingly, they did. Another a lecture in the Covarrubias Adobe interesting piece of trivia is the Sunset to members and friends titled: “The magazine, which many of us still Southern Pacific Railroad in Santa read, was originally begun by the Barbara: The First 55 Years.”

Southern Pacific railroad to entice SBHM executive director Lynn visitors.

Brittner introduced Ken, who told us After the program, guests enjoyed that his passion for trains began when wine, wraps, and croissant sandwichhe was a toddler of three, and his folks es in the courtyard, plus wandering took him from Boston to Los Angeles into the gallery to see the train exhibon the train. He went on to join the it. Some of the train buffs attending U.S. Air Force and become a pilot. were Helene and Jerry Beaver, Kathi When his son was born, Ken began Brewster, Bill Burtness, Kellam De buying Lionel trains for him. “They Forest, Missy and Patrick Deyoung, were really for me,” Ken admitted. Neal Graffy, Sheila Lodge, Warren His collection is now at his home in Miller, Ann Moore, and Joann and Santa Ynez.

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Ken introduced his friend Bruce, Remember the SBHM is the only who lives in Carpinteria and who free museum in Santa Barbara and gave the presentation complete with is located at 136 East De la Guerra. many photos. He told us, “The first Besides the trains, there in the Lutah train came to Santa Barbara in 1887, Maria Riggs exhibit, which is there but it wasn’t until 1901 that the tracks through April.

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 19) Oprah celebrates her 61st birthday

Katy Perry gets father’s approval for Super Bowl show

there were 20,000. I’m watching this generation and they were going at it.

It almost looked like church. I stood there and wept, and kept on weeping and weeping. They’re loving and worshipping the wrong thing.”

A Bridges Too Far

birthday” written across it.

Meanwhile music entrepreneur and business magnate Russell Simmons called Oprah “a true global titan” in a birthday tweet to the star.

Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe added: “It’s Thursday and it’s Oprah’s birthday. Happy Birthday!”

Fellow Montecito resident and TV talk-show host, Ellen DeGeneres, Queen Latifah and Gloria Estefan also joined in the celebratory messages on Twitter.

Oprah certainly has a lot of celebrate this birthday too.

The movie Selma, which she co-produced with actor Brad Pitt, is up for a Best Picture nomination, vying with the likes of The Imitation Game and The Theory of Everything at this year’s Oscars.

The historical drama is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. You go girl!...

Family Affair Even superstar Santa Barbara singer Katy Perry’s father, Keith Hudson, was watching his daughter’s energetic halftime performance complete with four costume changes by Moschino designer Jeremy Scott, and a giant gold mechanical tiger, at the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, I learn.

The firebrand evangelical minister,

who once dubbed 30-year-old Katy a “devil child,” and declared her in “dire need of healing,” was interviewed at his church headquarters in Orange County and admitted his views had mellowed.

“Oh no, I don’t have a problem with her performing. She’s gonna do some good ones – she’s excited.”

Hudson even flew to the venue for the clash between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, but made it clear he was only going to see Katy’s 12-minute show, which was expected to attract more than 115 million viewers nationally.

He even said that Katy may be toning down her show for the NFL, as when asked if she would be her usual provocative self, he exclaimed: “No!” However, he refused to be drawn on his daughter’s rumored reconciliation with singer John Mayer.

“No questions on John Mayer!” he huffed.

It’s all a far cry from Hudson’s previous sentiments toward his famous daughter, who has sold 11 million albums and 81 million singles.

Two years ago, he reportedly told a congregation in Santa Fe Springs of his disapproval of the former Dos Pueblos High student, saying: “They ask how can I preach if I produce a girl who sang about kissing other girls?

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On the subject of the Super Bowl, one of the strangest commercials to air during the NBC broadcast had to be SquareSpace’s Power of Om ad featuring Montecito-based Oscar winner Jeff Bridges.

In it the 65-year-old actor sat in a darkened room, wordlessly mellow as he offered an “Om” chant to a sleeping couple.

At no point in the $4.5 million, 30-second commercial did Jeff speak, and the only explanations came in the form of a couple of understated captions.

Bearded and long-haired, Jeff’s look resembled a yogi as he hummed a chant and ran a stick over a metal bowl for music.

A comfortable grey robe fit well with the bedtime feel of the entire project.

Literally the only information in the ad came from two simple lines: “DreamingWithJeff.com” followed by “A website built with SquareSpace.”

A trip to the website shows a rather beautiful page dedicated to selling something called Jeff Bridges Sleeping Tapes.

The product is exactly what it sounds like, a collection of 15 tracks

by The Big Lebowski star, all of them related in some way to sleeping.

Titles are just as odd as anything else and include “Hummmmm”, “See You At The Dreaming Tree”, “A Glass of Water” and “IKEA”.

Anyone who buys this strange and somewhat relaxing album is automatically donating money to charity as well, with all proceeds going to No Kid Hungry.

The album may be a bit out of character for Jeff, though it’s hardly the first time he has sung.

Crazy Heart, a 2009 movie about a down-and-out country singer, earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Slough Lowe Montecito actor Rob Lowe is setting his sights on England for his next TV

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Rob Lowe heads to U.K. for his next TV series role

series.

He has just signed up for the lead role for a part comedy-drama series with Will & Grace’s Megan Mullally in Apocalypse Slough, on the U.K.’s Sky 1 channel.

The new series, being produced by Working Title and backed by NBC, tells the story of a group of strangers whose lives are inextricably linked and entangled when Earth is threatened by an eight mile-wide comet.

Rob, 50, plays an unruly Vatican priest, Father Jude, who must deal with the random characters who may all end up being the answer to save the human race once the massive asteroid hits.

“I’ve always been a fan of the kind of smart, ambitious, and challenging film-making that comes from Working Title,” says Rob. “This script and my character in particular blew me away.”...

Ready for Eddie Prince William’s former Eton College classmate, Oscar nominee Eddie Redmayne, who was at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with nominated The Theory of Everything co-star Felicity Jones, collecting Cinema Vanguard Awards at the Arlington Theatre from screenwriter Anthony McCarten, had other matters on his mind after receiving accolades at the recent Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe ceremonies.

Namely his dishwasher!

“There was a moment when I was in rehearsal and my wife called me because our dishwasher broke down,” laughs Eddie, who also studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, the former alma mater of William’s father, Prince Charles.

“So in the process of trying to focus on my craft, I was dealing with blocked pipes!”

The actor, 33, who wed his wife publicist Hannah Bagshawe at the

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LETTERS (Continued from page 21)

Humor and Everyday Wit

I just became aware of the upcoming sixth anniversary of Richard’s column!

I will start off by congratulating you for realizing what an asset that column has been to your paper. You undoubtedly have recognized what a brilliant and extraordinary writer Richard is.

I share those thoughts myself.

Adding that, through and along academia’s roads I never have found, particularly professors, anyone to have a greater command of words, any more than Richard Mineards!

Yet, his column reads with such humor and everyday wit, no one can feel he is intending to speak above any reader. It might also be that those written about in his column are given genuine human kindness and respect they deserve.

I appreciate the total of Montecito Journal. Thank you.

Gerald Sawyer

Happy and in the Loop

I hardly ever write “fan” letters, but must tell you that Richard’s writing for the Montecito Journal each week is a real highlight for me. I lived with John Saladino in his Villa for nine-and-a-half years and presently reside in Sag Harbor, Long Island. What I miss the most from that period are all the incredible friendships I made during that time.

Thanks to Richard forwarding his articles every week, I get to feel I am still part of your wonderful community till this very day. It is exciting to hear about the cultural affairs in Santa Barbara, plus all the social parties as well. I love to keep abreast of Tab Hunter, George and Gerald Incandela, Beverley Jackson, and the great Scott Reed, plus so many other wonderful friends. This, believe me, is just a partial list of some of the individuals that mean so much to me. So, I commend you and your paper for keeping someone in the loop and very, very happy.

Betty Barrett

Engaging and Entertaining

When all other newspapers are failing, yours continues to grow. How do you do it?

You have found a formula that has kept readers engaged and entertained. Business has found your format to be viable, so they advertise. You as author and those you have chosen to represent the paper in several areas are sterling! Speaking of sterling, your celebrated transplanted Brit, Richard Mineards, has become a 5 – 12 February 2015

welcome character in the portrayal of affairs in our neighborhood.

Keep him sketching!

Dana Newquist

Kudos

Kudos to Richard Mineards on the sixth anniversary of his delightful column, which he writes with such heart, tenacity, and wit.

Trish Reynales

A Prize Winner

I award the Montecito Journal the Nobel Prize for Richard Mineards’ column!

Running Bob

Stylish and Witty

The grapevine tells me it is Richard Mineards’ sixth year scribbling his witty column for the Montecito Journal.

Congratulations to him and thanks to you for showcasing his talent. Richard keeps us all so well-informed about what’s really going on in our little town, and he does it in style.

Bill Tomicki

An Added Dimension

I recently learned that we are coming up on the sixth anniversary of Richard’s column. Because this is not a traditional wedding anniversary, iron, wood, sugar, etc., are not proper tokens of appreciation.

But I would just like to add – to what I assume will be a host of other positive comments – that it is always a treat to read Richard’s column and gain a little “in-the-know” info about this area in which I live. There is just enough spice to make the articles delicious reading, but without an aftertaste or unpleasant bite.

I think the MJ is very lucky to have the iconic Sir RIchard to inform and entertain your readers. His articles provide an additional dimension to the repertoire of the ladies at coffee and beyond that, I am sure, in homes of your many devoted readers.

Susan St. John

Another Extraordinary Sunset

How lovely to see Christine Merrick’s photograph of the beautiful sunset at Butterfly Beach on January 9 (“Letters to the Editor” MJ 21/3), one that I heard about but unfortunately missed. However, I was lucky enough to see the stunning sunset of January 25; here is one of numerous photos I took over the course of an hour.

For those of us who are regular Butterfly Beach sunset watchers, this one also had to rank as one of the

The psychedelic sunset at Butterfly Beach on January 25 provided a spectacular close to the weekend (photo courtesy of Lynn P. Kirst)

best ever. Dozens of people along “The Wall” were treated to a psychedelic light show that completely enveloped everyone in 360-degree color. I stood next to a couple from Santa Monica who delayed their trip home in order to experience the

spectacle.

We may not see the Northern Lights in Montecito, but I’ll match our winter sunsets to aerial phenomena anywhere in the world.

Lynn P. Kirst •MJ Montecito

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On Entertainment On the Carell Carousel

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o doubt, Steve Carell was pretty happy last Sunday evening when the New England Patriots clinched the Super Bowl victory with an interception in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock. Charges about doctoring footballs be damned.

“Despite Inflate-gate, I’m still rooting for them,” said Carell, who grew up in historic Concord, Massachusetts, and concedes that his first “acting” job was playing a Minuteman and later a musician in the British Regiment during Revolutionary War re-enactments in nearby Lexington.

It remains to be seen whether he’ll experience even more joy – and one not so vicarious – come Sunday, February 22, when the Academy Awards are handed out. Carell is up for a Best Actor Oscar for his role as John du Pont, the wealthy industrial heir who died in prison for murdering an Olympic wrestler, in the 2014 film Foxcatcher, which has also been nominated for Best Picture.

He talked about the movie and more over the phone late last month, in anticipation of receiving the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s (SBIFF) Outstanding Performer of the Year Award on Friday night at the Arlington.

Q. John du Pont is a role that’s clearly against type, as they say. What do you think director Bennett Miller saw in you that made you right for the part?

A. I’m not sure and he only talked about it vaguely. But based on the kind of parts I’ve generally played, I have a benign public persona. And he believed that would be beneficial, because du Pont himself had something similar, in that people never expected him to do what he did. It was a complete shock. He believed my public persona could fold into that.

Was there any fear for you to do something so completely out of character?

Sure, yeah, it was scary. I’d never played a real person, never played someone this dark. So there were a lot of elements that were new to me, but also exciting. (The way it turned out) inspires me to do that more in the future, to take more risks, step outside of what I perceive as comfortable.

What were you able to draw on from within yourself to play du Pont?

I think it’s best to start with whatever qualities you can relate to as a human being, not approach him as a villain. I just tried to think about how this man grew up, what surrounded him in life. How close was he to the

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Steven Libowitz has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than 30 years; he has contributed to the Montecito Journal for more than ten years.

by Steven Libowitz

huge, but if it works and you do something right, the upside is so much more satisfying

The SBIFF honors Oscar nominee Steve Carell

people in his life. Du Pont was a very sad guy, a very lonely person. Adding it all up, estimating that effect – it’s a big game of chess. It’s only your best guess. You can’t know for sure.

I know you’re not fond of answering this question, but I thought I’d try: How do you play someone who is so disconnected from reality, from everyday life?

Whatever you’ve read about me having trouble talking about these things, it’s because I don’t want to come off as a pretentious know-itall. You make your best effort to understand why people do what they do. For me, I examined the expectations placed upon [du Pont] and the assumptions people made about who he was. There are components that make up a human psyche, which I think are common threads and desires that all humans possess: the need to be loved and appreciated. It was very strong in him. But he didn’t possess the tools to generate that from other people and it was frustrating and heartbreaking to him. These are all tiny pieces of a much bigger puzzle.

Both the real-life Mark Schultz and Dave’s wife, Nancy, turned up to watch the filming. How was that for you?

It was really generous of them to be there, considering that this is their lives and it was being depicted in a film. Consulting and advising and supporting was very courageous for both of them. And it did add a weight to what we were doing, a responsibility we all felt.

Did anything change for you during the course of shooting the film, in terms of knowing yourself more as an actor or a man?

It increased my desire to do things that are scary. Going forward, I think I approach parts differently now. It’s better to take a big swing at something and not play it safe. The downside is

Well, that explains jumping right into Anchorman 2 right after Foxcatcher wrapped.

Oh, my gosh! It could not have been a more different set and experience. I went form a very somber set with no levity at all, to one with constant joking around and ridiculousness where nothing was taken seriously. But that was good! It was quite a shift, for sure.

It jars you out of one state of mine and puts you in another. But being around those guys is so much fun, anyway, outside of the work.

You seem to have a very healthy attitude toward acting, seeing it clearly as a profession, not a lifestyle or an ego boost.

But what now, as after Foxcatcher you surely have received a lot more attention and fawning? How are you handling the attention?

I guess I don’t know how handling it well looks like versus handling it poorly. I haven’t done anything crazy.

I haven’t been tabloid fodder, so I guess I’m doing fine. But the whole Oscar nomination thing blew my mind. It was unexpected and exciting and a huge honor. It was a big deal.

Has it fully sunk in?

Not quite. I wish I were the kind of guy who could say “Oh yeah, I forgot the nominations were Thursday and I got woken up by a phone call.” But I’m not that cool. It was a big deal.

We were waiting for the phone call.

My wife and I were jumping up and down. It’s just fun. I’ll admit it. I know in the big scheme of things it’s not life or death, or the most important thing in the world, but it was really fun and exciting. This could very easily be a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I want to take it in and just enjoy it. I never thought about being super-successful as an actor, just enough to make a living at it. It’s always better to set the bar a little on the low side, because when good things happen, it’s a pleasant surprise.

Grasshopper for Grandpa Unspools

Local filmmaker Casey McGarry has no trouble identifying his favorite watering hole in Santa Barbara. That would be the Pickle Room, the storefront bar that replaced the legendary Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens, situated

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Casey McGarry’s documentary shows at the Lobero on February 5 and 6

halfway between other Santa Barbara landmarks the Lobero Theatre and the Sojourner Café. McGarry also likes the Blue Agave and especially Joe’s Bar & Grill, “old-timey bars that have a lot of history.”

The history of Jimmy’s, its legendary bartender Willy Gilbert, and the renovation into the Pickle Room are at the heart of Grasshopper for Grandpa, McGarry’s 28-minute short film that has its world premiere as part of the Santa Barbara shorts documentaries program at the SBIFF Thursday and Friday at 4:30 pm at the Lobero.

Despite its brevity – and the fact that McGarry wasn’t a regular at Jimmy’s – the heartfelt film smartly delves into Jimmy’s legacy as the sole surviving business representing the heyday of Chinatown in Santa Barbara, Gilbert’s 22-year history as everyone’s favorite bartender at the joint, the sense of loss residents felt when it closed in 2006, and what the reopening and restoration to its 1940s glory has meant to the community.

The film takes its title from a story in the Santa Barbara Independent that melded the Chinese culture with the fact that owner Tommy Chung became a grandfather for the first time not very long before the bar closed.

“Grasshopper in Chinese culture means the same thing as what was basically Jimmy’s Oriental Garden’s mantra: long life, abundance, happiness.” McGarry said. “All the good moments in life.”

McGarry used some footage shot from when the place was still Jimmy’s, but a big part of the movie consists of interviews with former employees and especially patrons, including local stalwarts Spencer Barnitz, who used to rent an apartment above Jimmy’s, and popular former Santa Barbara postal clerk Dana Crampton, who frequented Jimmy’s just around the corner from his workplace.

“Jimmy’s was like the Cheers of Santa Barbara,” the director said, explaining how a film with lots of local flavor might have universal appeal.

“Everyone says that about their neighborhood bar. But in an odd way, they really did have a cast of characters like the TV show here. The postman who everybody knew. A lawyer who was 5 – 12 February 2015

a real regular. The bartender (Gilbert) had the same hairstyle as Ted Danson when Cheers was a hit, and his wife had a lot of sass like Carla.”

Chung died in 2002, but many of the principals may be on hand for the screenings, including Robert Lovejoy, who had opened a deli next door to Jimmy’s just before it closed and jumped at the chance to acquire the popular place when Chung sold it, reopening it as the Pickle Room just 16 months ago. McGarry said he’s also arranging a screening just for the regulars and is setting up another community screening after the festival.

As for this weekend, there’s nothing official, but it’s likely the after-party will take place just down the street from the Lobero.

“At Jimmy’s, yeah, of course,” said McGarry. “Oh, I mean the Pickle Room.”

Four Q’s on Nixon’s Nixon

Michael Bernard was seen twice over the last two months at Center Stage, each time reading “I’m a Terrible Parent”, a semi-autobiographical tale he created for “Speaking of Stories” that debuted as part of SOS’ The Moth-style program and returned for a opening performances of the regular season.

This month, we’ll get to see him in a character everybody will actually recognize, not just metaphorically, as Bernard stars as former president Richard M. Nixon opposite Laezer Schlomkowitz as then-secretary of state Henry Kissinger in Russell Lees’ Nixon’s Nixon. The action takes place on the night before the disgraced leader became the first U.S. president to resign from office, as Nixon huddled with his closest adviser. The late-night, liquor-fueled meeting is rife with regrets and recriminations, and recollections of victories and other accomplishments alongside the missed opportunities.

Elements Theatre Collective is producing the play in its season debut in its pop-up style presentations February 6-22 at venues as diverse as a yoga studio, the Guitar Bar, a coffee shop, and a homeless shelter. (Check www.elementstc.org for details and reservations.) Bernard, who also teaches in the theater department at both UCSB and SBCC, talked about the play and his role late last week.

Q. This is the first play for Elements since you became the new artistic director.

How did you choose it?

A. I have always loved it and the playwright is actually a friend. Twenty years ago when I first saw it in New York, I thought I’d love to play Nixon some day. Just before I was asked to (take over) at Elements, I had a rare 5 – 12 February 2015

how he would talk – just a sense of who he was.

The play Nixon’s Nixon stands its ground at a variety of venues

Sunday morning where I was home alone, with no kids or anything, and I watched a talk show for first time in 10 years. Dick Cheney was on, and he was talking about why it was such a good idea that we had gone to Iraq. No matter what your political affiliation is, most of us wouldn’t agree (anymore). I thought, here’s a guy who is working as hard as he can trying to keep the world the way he wanted it to be, even though that’s not how it is. There was a time when he was one of the most powerful men in the world, like the Koch brothers, now who have the same idea. Which reminded me of this play and this time, with Nixon even on the eve of resigning trying to figure out a way that he doesn’t have to. It was right up to the last minute that he was vacillating. Nothing’s changed. The world is full of these wealthy white men who think the world should go how they want it to. Anyway, I hadn’t thought about the play in a while, but it seemed like a good time to bring it back.

How is this story relevant to today?

There are a lot of parallels. Politics and using power haven’t changed all that much. There’s something interesting about somebody forced to acknowledge that all he’s done is coming down. In a way he’s a tragic figure, although technically he’s aware that he brought about his own fall. But it’s an interesting dynamic.

This year in the movies, as usually happens, several actors are up for Oscars for playing real people. How do you inhabit a character who is well-known without resorting to imitation?

It’s really hard. The play has been done with strong impersonations and other times with the actors not even trying to remotely imitate. We made the choice to give you enough of a sense of the person without doing impersonation. I had a sketch comedy duo in New York City and we did a scene as Nixon and Kissinger, but as a stage act – a ventriloquist and Death of a Salesman. Looking back now, I realize it was ludicrous. So the hardest thing for me is not falling back into that ridiculous imitation. I’m aiming for the cadence of his voice, his rhythm,

What about your own take on Nixon, and how that informs your character?

Actors have to empathize with their characters, right?

To me, there are a lot of interesting things about Nixon that have nothing to do with Watergate, which was actually pretty small, especially compared to politics today. There were the Cambodian bombings. But he also got us out of Vietnam, and he was for women’s rights, and his administration founded the EPA. There were a lot of things he did that a liberal president couldn’t do today; he’d be disqualified from the Republican party. He was a complicated guy, very pragmatic, not an ideologue. So there were things he did that I thought were great, things I would want my president to do. He wasn’t just the “I am not a crook” guy. There was a lot more going on. Exploring that has been fun and interesting.

Shakespeare in Love Goes to the Dogs

The weekend also brings the 2015 debut of Drama Dogs, as the movement-centric theater company presents the world premiere of Tales of Woo & Woe: A Journey of the Heart, created in collaboration with local playwright Jinny Webber. The piece – which runs February 6-14 at Center Stage – uses words from Shakespeare’s works, both plays and sonnets, plus several songs to explore the many facets of love, from heart-opening wonder to brokenhearted despair. Company co-founders Ken Gilbert and E. Bonnie Lewis direct a large cast featuring both of them plus George Coe, Mindy Turano, Hylla Sue Fischer, Jennifer Marco, Mack Urbanowicz, and Josh Jenkins.

“It started with the title,” Webber explained. “I thought it was rather an unwieldy task at first, because Shakespeare said so much on the subject of love. But we figured out a structure that would make it workable.”

Webber said Woo & Woe’s arc has a series of ups and downs, covering such areas as love at first sight, fools, and follies, vows (as in a wedding), torment and pain, jealousy and, final-

ly, enduring love. “There are lots of challenges with love, but you have to have a happy ending,” she said.

It’s not a typical story, but more of “an emotional flow,” Webber said, both because the company is often more interested in impressions than a linear timeline, and to have it appeal to Shakespeare fans and neophytes alike. “The goal was to touch on the universal aspects of love. You don’t have to know anything about his plays. Shakespeare was called the great psychologist, so our challenge was to get his views on love across through words and actions.”

That latter part came from Lewis and Gilbert and the players, who spent the first week of rehearsals working out the movements after Webber finished the script. “The first job was to get everyone familiar with what they were saying and some indication of the gestures that might go with it.

Then after I saw their movements, I made some tweaks. It was very collaborative.”

The idea of pairing the Bard’s flowery language with the natural flow of the body-centered company might seem incompatible, but Webber was up to the task, she said.

“The play is for general audiences who want a romp. So I didn’t put in anything obscure. But even in Shakespeare’s audience, there were all levels of education. Many were not even literate. The actors had to convey the meaning. That’s why I worked hard with the cast to help them understand the emotional situation with the lines. Then you can get the feeling through the context. The imagery might be hard to work your way through, but the emotion is clear.

A word or two missed won’t matter if you get the gist of it.”

If everyone has done their job properly, audiences should leave uplifted but pensive, Webber said.

“The last song is full of joy. But there will be some things to think about.

We’ve all gone through these emotional experiences with love, fallen right away, suffered, or hoped it will last forever. So, I think people will have some reflections once it’s over.”

Meaning that Woo & Woe should be more nourishing than candy and longer-lasting than flowers, as Valentine’s Day marks the play’s closing night. •MJ

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 26) Accepting their SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Awards for their performances in The Theory of Everything are Felicity Jones – presented

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Walking the patrons red carpet are David Jacoby and Penny Haberman (photo by Priscilla)

oh-so tony hostelry Babington House in Somerset, England, in December, is currently rehearsing for his next role in The Danish Girl after his impressive part as Stephen Hawking, the brilliant Cambridge professor, who has suffered from Motor Neuron disease since 1963.

The new movie features him as transgender pioneer Einar Wegener and is based on a 2000 novel by David Ebershoff. The film by Les Misérables and The King’s Speech director Tom Hooper is due out next year.

Ever self-deprecating Redmayne recalled his first major film role in 2006 in Robert DeNiro’s The Good Shepherd with Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon.

“The only reason I got the role was I have big lips and I had to play Angelina Jolie’s son. Another role I won, I put down to my freckles rather than my talent.”

Afterward we partied with Dennis Miller in the festival’s VIP tent sponsored by top cognac brand, Hennessy, quaffing brandy-champagne cocktails and noshing on comestibles catered

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B’nai B’rith Bash Over at the Bacara, more than 500 guests turned out for the first

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Congregation B’nai B’rith gala “Celebrating a Commitment to Community” in five years honoring rabbi Stephen Cohen, a Harvard graduate from Rochester, New York, for 30 years of service, 10 as senior rabbi of the congregation.

The cavernous ballroom fete, decorated with themes reflecting Cohen’s love of nature and his innovative approach to the connection between nature and spirituality, was produced

by Judi Weisbart, raising a most impressive $360,000, which enables the organization to continue to provide programs and serve its diverse community.

One of the highlights of the boffo bash was a gathering onstage of ecumentical clergy, who erected a “Tent of meeting” with the rabbi-leading Havdallah, an ancient ceremony featuring lighted candles, wine, and fragrant spices, marking the end of the Sabbath, including Mark Asman, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Peter Buehler of the First Presbyterian Church, Jon-Stephen Hedges of St. Athanasius Orthodox Church, Pam Washburn, chaplain at Cottage Hospital, and Steve Jacobson of Casa de Maria.

Honorary committee co-chairs included Daniel and Mandy Hochman, Sara Miller McCune, and Mike and Anne Towbes, with Bethy Fienberg, Deborah Naish, and Liat Wasserman as event co-chairs.

Others attending the glittering affair were Lee Luria, Carrie Towbes, Jeep Holden and Sharon Landecker, Seymour and Shirley Lehrer, Michael Rassler, Janet Wolf, Lynda Tanner, Ron Werft, Morrie and Irma Jurkowitz, Allan Ghitterman, Mashey Bernstein, Hanna-Beth Jackson, Salud Carbajal, Stan and Roberta Fishman, Peter MacDougall, Kurt Ransohoff, and mayor Helene Schneider.

Portraits Fine As Wine Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, winemaker Doug Margerum 5 – 12 February 2015

and Mitchell Sjerven’s popular downtown eatery, Intermezzo, is displaying an exhibition of black-andwhite Hollywood superstar portraits shot by South African photographer Norman Seeff, 75.

David Wexler, who owns Hollywood Vaults in L.A., which houses thousands of prints and negatives from various artists and photographers for safe storage – including 154 Grammy winners, 38 Oscar owners, 12 Tony winners, and 10 Kennedy Center honorees – is lending them for the occasion.

The photos on display are not for sale.

“David is hanging them as a thankyou to Mitchell and Doug, having been a fan of their restaurants for many years,” says Marni Blau, Doug’s fiancée.

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State Street Spin

by Erin Graffy de Garcia

Make Mine Music

W

e open with a song: To the tune of Camelot, with big apologies to Lerner and Lowe:

An inn was built a hundred years ago here where people came to stay from near and far a sunny spot hotel along the beachfront: the Miramar!

The Gauzner family owned it, like, forever with cottages and flowers over par.

‘Twas all sold off to Shraeger... then Ty Warner — the Miramar! (doo-doo-da-doo-dada doodoo doo-doo)

The Miramar... Miramar!

here’s what people want to know

The Miramar... Miramar!

– where did those blue roofs go?

A knight in shining armor came: Caruso! (built shopping malls from Rome to Zanzibar) in short there’s simply not a more uncongenial spot for developing a property than here at Mir-a-mar

The Miramar! Miramar!

I know it seems a bit bizarre

The Miramar Miramar!

– that’s how the way things are Caruso’s got a tentative okay now and everyone is fill with such espoir!

Let’s hope Rick gets a Tzar for parking all those cars or it’s never-ever happening here... at... Mir-a-mar!

Ms Graffy is author of “Society Lady’s Guide on How to Santa Barbara,” is a longtime Santa Barbara resident and a regular attendee at many society affairs and events; she can be reached at 687-6733

Oyster Cult, Tower of Power, and Iron Butterfly, just to name-drop a few. His whole family oozes with musical talent (dad Dario was an accomplished opera tenor, and brothers Nino and piano man Patrick have made their musical talent. So, Rick’s “Smile” just got picked up for the upcoming remake of the movie Black Beauty.

(The film will premiere this May!)

Morrison Already Smiling

Maiani Ready to Smile

Our own local boy and music man Rick Maiani wrote the song “Smile” some time ago in his rock and roll days (he performed with the likes of Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Blue

Peter Clark, left, and Ian Bernard president of the Santa Barbara Jazz Society flank honoree Barbara Morrison, celebrated Jazz crooner who was presented with the Jazz Icon Award by the Society

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Jazz Singer sensation Barbara Morrison – who has performed all over the world, and that includes Santa Barbara! – received the first Jazz Icon Award from the Santa Barbara Jazz Society. The award, which accompanied by a proclamation was presented

by Peter Clark, and Jazz Society president Ian Bernard at SOHO Restaurant where she was recently performing.

Morrison has sung with virtually all the jazz greats from Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Etta James, Johnny Otis, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson and many more.

show, which opened last weekend at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theatre for its pre-Broadway run, stars Vanessa Hudgens (from Disney’s High School Musical) in the title role.

The Italians are Coming!

St. Catherine Crowned, circa 1520. Oil on panel, 14 x 11 inches by Bartolomeo Veneto, will be on display at the Museum of Art’s fantastic new exhibit opening next week.

Thank Heaven for Howard

Next up! Santa Barbara’s own Howard McGillin will play the elderly Honore Lachaille in the new Broadway production of Gigi, in which he’ll be singing “Yes, I Remember it Well,” and “I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore.”

A two-time Tony nominee for Anything Goes and The Mystery of Edwin Drood, McGillin was also Broadway’s longest-running star of The Phantom of the Opera. A graduate of Dos Pueblos, he is remembered locally for leading roles in Alhecama and Youth Theatre productions: Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls, Man of La Mancha, 1776, Inherit the Wind, and Camelot.

Gigi was based on the 1944 novel

by Colette, and was first adapted for the Broadway stage in 1951 with an unknown Audrey Hepburn in the title role. The movie version starred Leslie Caron (and Maurice Chevalier as Lachaille). This show has rewrites that make Gigi a little older and Gaston younger, so the show loses the uncomfortable feel of lechery permeating the original. Also, for the same reasoning no doubt, the song “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” is not sung by Lachaille but by the women in this production. The new

Get ready for one of the most visually stunning collection of Italian masterpieces coming to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The range spans 5,000 years and includes works by some of the greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods: Mamma Mia! – we are talking about Botticelli (The Annunciation), Bellini (Virgin and Child), Domenichino (Landscape with St. Jerome), Salvator Rosa, Signorelli, Titian, and more. The breadth, in short, is breathtaking.

The collection comes from the Glasgow Museums, and I had the feeling from hearing the museum’s director Larry Feinberg at a recent luncheon that he pulled all the strings and pulled out all stops to bring this to town – with the help of the usual philanthropic suspects: Lady Leslie, Bob and Chris Emmons, Judith Hopkinson, and Willfong Family Trust. Yay to our heroes of aesthetics for making this happen!

The Museum of Art Show opens next week and will run through May 3.

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Munsteiner, who lives a short drive from Frankfurt, even spent four years creating two large windows for the Protestant parish church of Stiphausen, with his son, Tom, a fourth-generation jeweler, using agate rather than the usual leaded stained glass.

Among those turning out for the event , hosted by owners Michael and Carole Ridding, were Anne Luther, Linda Gluck, a board member of Direct Relief, Kerri Murray, and Mari Mitchell.

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Fess Up A record 500 oenophiles and gourmands packed Fess Parker’s DoubleTree for the fourth annual Winter Wine Classic.

The popular event, which is now under the new ownership of Sean Hecht, Blaine Lando, and Chris Bellamy, attracted a star-studded who’s who of California winemakers seldom seen together at one wine tasting event.

“Most wine events would be thrilled to have one or two of these superstars pour at their event,” says Emily Kaufmann, executive director.

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by Joanne A. Calitri

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NAMM 2015: Focus on Inventors The immortal Les Paul 1954 Custom Guitar, the Black Beauty, held by (from left) Max Stavron, Joanne Calitri, and Tom Doyle, Les Paul’s luthier Fodera Bass Guitars’ Jason DeSalvo, luthier Joey Luaricella, and Jon Herrara with friend Chris showcasing their Fodera Monarch 4 Standard Classic at NAMM 2015

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AMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) held its annual trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 21-25. NAMM, a non-profit organization, has a profound vision: “We envision a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate champion and defender of that right.”

This year, its 114th, was the largest in its history with members coming from 100 countries, 1,621 exhibitors, and 99,324 registered attendees. There was indeed a heavy stream of buyers and pro musicians who perform on the NAMM stage and at vendor booths.

NAMM also hosts educational seminars, the John Lennon Educational Bus, the She Rocks Awards, and the Annual Les Paul Tech Awards.

Speaking of Les Paul, it’s where my journey began this year for our annual review bringing the latest from the greatest to MJ readers.

Tucked in a small booth in the main convention hall was the immortal Les Paul 1954 Custom Guitar, known as the Black Beauty, and its luthier, the humble Tom Doyle. Tom was Les’s luthier, technician, soundman, creative collaborator and friend for 50 years. Black Beauty, an American guitar icon is at the core of music history worldwide. Tom shared that the first Les Paul guitar had many issues, from neck pitch and bridge height to tonal quality. Les set out to correct

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that with Gibson. The result is Black Beauty, the basis for all electric guitars known today. Unfortunately for musicians everywhere, the guitar is being auctioned off at Guernsey’s on Thursday, February 19, that is, unless someone with a better vision for it can come forward as soon as possible. By Tom’s side is Max Stavron, a guitarist, and Tom’s 20-year friend and business partner. Both dream of the Black Beauty in the hands of a well-honed guitarist or music museum, versus being acquired by a collector who’d put it in a vault where no one would see it anymore.

Tom acquired Les’s guitar via a trade. It seems in 1979, Les had owed Tom a sum of money and had more work for Tom to do. They struck a bargain: Tom would restore Les’s 8 guitars including his vintage Gibson L-5 and the Black Beauty, and Tom would be paid with the Black Beauty which he showed that year at NAMM. Tom recalls Les said to him at the time, “You know, there’s only one Les Paul.”

Interesting facts Tom and Max shared are that Les played with a higher action and full frets, but later he designed guitars with future players in mind; thus the lower action (bridge height), tiny frets, and a stop tailpiece.

The neck on the Black Beauty is wider

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than today’s guitars, and its body is mahogany, producing a full, warm jazz sound. Tom said that today’s narrow neck guitars clock in a 65-percent loss of resonance driven from the neck to the body. Les preferred a clean sound using low impedance pick-ups for recording studio work, which he knew ultimately, put him and Mary out of work in the years to come.

Gibson was sending Les the new-style guitars in the 70s. Les and Tom pulled them apart and reworked them for Les to play. Les selected the color black for the guitar, so people watching on TV could see his hands clearly.

Tom told me he loves this guitar – it’s part of him and Les. So why the auction? Tom said, “My wish is to share the guitar, how it was made, all its incarnations and how to play great music with our future, the kids of today. I need funding to this, and it makes me sad to think it has to go to auction. I’d also like to write a book and movie about Les. It was an honor to work for him; he was my idol.” In addition to the guitar, Tom is also auctioning vintage Les Paul gear. We shed a tear or two together, and then Max asked if I would like to hold the guitar.

He took it out of the locked glass case on display and – feeling the history

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“So having nearly a hundred classic California wines of this legendary stature at one event is truly a rare chance for fine wine lovers to taste the very best all in one place.”

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association and the Wine Collection of El Paseo, a new collection of six ultra-premium wine tasting rooms in the Presidio neighborhood, made their debut at this year’s bash Accompanying the wonderful selections of wine were gourmet canapés from top Eden by the Beach eateries, including The Lark, Blush, Olio e Limone, Cielito, Finch & Fork, Toma, Holdren’s, Enterprise Fish Company, and Rodney’s Grill.

The event also featured a silent auction and cork-pull fundraiser benefitting the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County.

I’ll drink to that...

Lotte of Color UCSB Music Department’s production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall was quite a colorful spectacle.

The exhilarating show, directed by Emmy winner David Grabarkewitz – executive director of the El Paso Opera – with music by retiring professor Joel Feigin for the Left Coast premiere conducted by Los Angelesbased Brent Wilson, was a fun and colorful romp through Eiizabethan history with Adam Bradley and Molly

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Clementz as the principal characters, along with a large cast of university singers and musicians in the bi-annual, fully staged production.

Christopher Edwards as Feste, the fool, Emil Cristescu as Antonio, Aaron Gallington as Orsino, and Luvi Avendano as Sir Toby Belch were a delight.

Kudos to Skip Stecker for set and lighting design and Lise Lange for costume.

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All for Elmer Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Williams was again on the Granada Theatre stage for the second film in the Elmer Bernstein Memorial series, which kicked off in December with To Kill a Mockingbird.

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A traditionally designed Montecito home, designed by Gelinas

or the last six years, interior designer Marc Gelinas has been beautifying homes all over Montecito and Santa Barbara, and says he is living the life he always dreamed of. “I feel blessed to be busy, in both the quality and quantity of my

clientele,” he told us during a recent interview from his Coast Village Road home office.

After graduating from the Pratt Institute of Interior Design, he spent decades designing homes and apartments all over the country, while based

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in New York and Providence, Rhode Island. “I’ve done homes on Park Avenue to Fifth Avenue, the Hamptons, Aspen, and even styled private jets,” he said. Wanting a change from the East Coast, Marc moved to Montecito in 2008, with the help and encouragement of his longtime client and friend, Elaine Dine Gray, who hired him to help her renovate her Montecito home.

“From there it snowballed, and since then my business is all through wordof-mouth,” Gelinas says.

Gelinas credits his wide aesthetic and design range for his success.

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aesthetic for a 15,000-square-foot home on Freehaven, Marc keeps himself busy. “I really try and understand my clients, to give them the type of home I know they truly want,” he says. “It’s never a cookie-cutter look, and I never push my own aesthetic on them.”

The business is full service, from architectural concepts, to spatial planning, construction management, and interior design.

Marc’s work has been featured in many publications, including House Beautiful, Traditional Home, and more, and has also been featured in design books.

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Half-dozen and Counting On a personal note, this column marks the sixth anniversary of Montecito Miscellany in this illustrious organ.

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Our exclusive scoops have been picked up worldwide in the London Daily Mail, the New York Post, the Hollywood Reporter, and the Los Angeles Times, leading to myriad appearances on CNN and Fox News in that time.

In December, we were the only publication on the Central Coast to have exclusive access to Oprah Winfrey’s Bacara gala for The Legends of Civil Rights.

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His guest was Jon Burlingame, one of America’s leading writers on the subject of music in films and TV who discussed the memorable score to the 1963 film The Great Escape starring the late Richard Attenborough, James Garner, and Steve McQueen.

The plot was based on real soldiers captured during World War II and is memorable for its motorcycle scenes with McQueen, who was a keen biker in real life.

The actor is featured again in the next show in the series on March 30, 1960’s The Magnificent Seven with Yul Brynner and Charles Bronson, a reimagining of Kurosawa’s 1954 classic The Seven Samurai.

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ORDINANCE NO. 5680 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3769A Sealed proposals for BID NO. 3769A for the WESTSIDE CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATION PROJECT will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “Westside Center Bathroom Renovation Project, Bid No. 3769A".

SUMMARY OF THE WORK: The work of this contract consists of building and site improvements focused around public restrooms at 423 W. Victoria Street located in Santa Barbara, California. All work will follow the approved and permitted drawing set along with these specifications.

A. The elements of work generally, but not limited to the following:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A TEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, FOR 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED LAND AT 1605 CECIL COOK PLACE, AT THE SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT, EFFECTIVE UPON THE ADOPTION OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE, FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL OF $312.50, EXCLUSIVE OF UTILITIES. The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on January 27, 2015.

1. Demolition of walls, flooring, ceiling, and sidewalk 2. Site grading, paved walkways and minor exterior utilities 3. Construction of new ADA accessible restrooms to include finishes, lighting, and plumbing 4. New exterior doors and door operators

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to complete the following improvements per plans and specs. The Engineer’s estimate is $100,000 - $150,000. Each bidder must have a B-General Building Contractor or A-General Engineering Contractor license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code.

amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at 423 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara.

California.

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

The City’s contact for this project is Bradley Klinzing, Project Engineer, at 805-564-5456 or bklinzing@santabarbaraca.gov.The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard. Plans and specification sets can also be obtained by contacting Bradley Klinzing.

(Seal)

In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts.

Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work.

The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal.

A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work.

ORDINANCE NO. 5680 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance

The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

was introduced on January 13, 2015, and was adopted by the

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

January 27, 2015, by the following roll call vote:

Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on

AYES:

Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Gregg Hart, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White, Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA William Hornung, C.P.M. PUBLISHED: February 4 and 11, 2015 Montecito Journal

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The Scotty Network, 732 La Gracia, Santa Maria, CA 93455.

The Scotty Network, INC, 732 La Gracia, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 2, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Deborah Sanchez.

FBN No. 2015-0000373. Published February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Acme Therapeutic Massage, 228 Fleming Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Carol Rivers, 228 Fleming Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 27, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Eva Chavez.

FBN No. 2015-0000283. Published February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: California Flower Farms, 5300 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013. California Flowers INC, 5300 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 7, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. FBN No. 2015-0000056. Published January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Cold Spring Staffing, 16 W.

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Mission St. #G, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Cold Spring Engineering, 16 W. Mission St. #G, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 20, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2015-0000209. Published January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Resilience Personal Training, 5681 Hollister Ave., Room 14B, Goleta, CA 93117. Kevin Long, 6261 Marlborough Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 14, 2015.

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 of-

fice. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2015-0000148. Published January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Her Grace, Barbra, Duchess of Guernsey; Her Grace, Virginia, Dowager, Duchess of Guernsey, 2707 Glendessary Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. David C. Agnew, 2707 Glendessary Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 8, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales. FBN No. 2015-0000079. Published January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OM Sweet Mama, 3952 Foothill

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on January 28, 2015. /s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on January 28, 2015.

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor Published Feb. 4, 2015 Montecito Journal

Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

Aida Robana, 3952 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Richard Wayman, 3952 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January

13, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN

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OUR TOWN (Continued from page 34)

Gene Stopp, engineer and tech to Keith Emerson’s custom MOOG synth poses with a MOOG System 55 modular synthesizer, a hand-built true recreation of the original instrument based on MOOG’s 1973 factory specifications

and musical vibes still on it – we all held it as one for a photograph.

Two booths down was Fodera Bass Guitars and owner Vinny Fodera, luthier Joey Lauricella, and Jason DeSalvo, from Brooklyn, N.Y. Respected in the industry it is no surprise Fodera won two awards this year at NAMM: Bass Player Best of Show Award for the Fodera Monarch 4 Standard Classic, and Best of Show Award from Guitar Aficionado Magazine for the Fodera Dyer Oak Emperor II Custom Bass.

They also introduced a new series in the standard line, the Fodera Classic, a pro-player quality instrument at a lower price point, fused with classic colors and vintage styling nuances fit for any kind of player and stage, built in small batches of 10 to 30 instruments at a time. List and Street Pricing is $4,850 for the Monarch 4 Standard Classic and $5,850 for the Emperor 5 Standard Classic.

Joey said, “Although we have been building instruments since 1983, we have never offered instruments that took some of their design cues from the vintage world until now. These are being offered in fiesta red, olympic white, vintage sunburst, and black finishes, four of the defining, classic, vintage colors used for bass guitars.

They have chrome hardware and a choice of black, white, or tortoiseshell pick guards and are offered in the two classic tone-wood combinations of an alder body, with an Indian rosewood fingerboard or an ash body with a maple fingerboard.” Stopping

by Joey’s booth to test drive the new line at NAMM were famous bassists Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Felix Pastorius, Andy Cichon, Mark Kelley, and Bryant Siono. For more info, contact Fodera Guitars at www. fodera.com.

On Level 3 at the convention is Gibson Brands, founded in 1894.

Introduced was the Gibson USA 2015 New Model Year to be released in the fall. In true American spirit, they 5 – 12 February 2015

also donated $50,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project by hosting a scavenger hunt at NAMM. Forty winners received Gibson and Epiphone electric and acoustic guitars, along with Gibson Brands Pro Audio equipment.

Mike Voltz, Gibson Memphis R&D and product development manager, took a half-hour to sit a pace and chat with me about his reissues of vintage Gibsons. Mike said, “We take an original guitar and recreate it by using a digital scan. The 1959 ES335 guitar is one of the most popular guitars, and we made it this year as a 45-degree bevel in the pick guard, and sourced red spruce for it, which will now be used in all our historic guitars, because tonally this thing just exploded! We use our own pickups called the Memphis Historic Spec (MHS) pickups, to match the vintage sound. We use mismatched coils, a little bit under-wound, and they are not potted to re-create that magical high-end sound from the 1950s.

Rusty Anderson, who plays guitar with Sir Paul McCartney, helped us test it when they were on tour in large venues.”

Jetting back to the ‘70s I stopped by the MOOG booth, which just announced a limited run of three of MOOG’s most sought-after 5U, large format, modular synthesizers: The System 55, System 35, and Model 15, originally created and manufactured

by Moog in 1973. The synths will be made entirely to their original product specifications, manufacturing techniques, and processes. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and many others have used MOOG synths.

It is based in North Carolina.

At the booth was Gene Stopp, Keith Emerson’s tech. He was asked by Keith to rebuild Keith’s 1970 MOOG for his 1991 tour, and later acquired it from Keith in 2011 to repair. Stopp researched it with Brian Kehew, musician and the Archives Historian for the Bob Moog Foundation. Gene said, “If

Sax player and reed designer Harry Hartmann, with his Fiberreed made from natural materials based on the traditional reeds made from sugar cane

we could reproduce the modules from Moog’s catalogues in the ‘60s and ‘70s, as well as the unique modules that had been built for Keith’s system, we might be onto something, with Keith’s blessing. The 50th anniversary of the creation of the first Moog synthesizer was approaching; it seemed like the perfect time to see if we could make it happen. Together, we researched and obtained manuals and parts and went to MOOG with a proposal to build one. We built it in my garage and assembled parts on my kitchen table. The hardest part to source was the lighted slide switches. I found the red ones and had a 3-D printer make the other colors from it. Working on it part-time, it was completed [by the] end of 2013. It worked.”

MOOG said, “Let’s do it... the reintroduction of these instruments is not about reliving the past; artists had only begun to grasp the vast possibilities of these large format modular synthesizers when they went out of production over thirty years ago. Now, a new generation of artists, with a greater understanding and more complex tools, will have the opportunity to explore the power of these singular sonic machines, to view it in the manner Bob Moog originally intended: to discover endless offbeat, unconventional, and even irrational ways of working.”

Harry Hartmann, a saxophone player since 1976, decided while playing a gig to create a new reed for his sax. He studied sugar cane, which is used to make reeds, and found the sound quality in the cane comes from its longitudinal feeding channels and the cellular structure that surrounds them. From there, he designed three types of reeds depending on the sound one prefers: dark earthy tones, classical, jazz to brighter tones.

All have the long, hollow chambers

Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke. – Lynda Barry

Kyle Kiang with the DUBS innovative ear plug line designed for musicians, DJs, and us

made from his patented Hollow Fiber Foam resin Compound (HFC), and are mixed with wood and hemp fibers, or carbon. Harry said, “Players with this reed get superior sound and performance qualities with twenty to thirty times the durability of a traditional cane reed. There is no need for warming up as there is with cane reeds.

With Fiberreed, you will get a full response from the very first moment.”

The reeds can be adjusted to your personal preference using sandpaper, and he posted instructions on his website, Harry.Hartmann@Fiberreed.com Doppler Labs, with R&D in Camarillo, recently released DUBS, an innovative audio earplug that uses both a low- and high-pass path, simulating human ear sensitivity. Kyle Kiang of DL explains, “We chose this combination of filters to match the way the ear’s sensitivity to sound changes over loudness. Our ears hear different tones with different levels of sensitivity based upon the loudness of the signal. We used the filters elements to provide a response curve that approximates how our hearing sensitivity changes as we lower the volume about 12 dBa – as we move from one Fletcher Munson curve to another. The six different materials within DUBS Acoustic Filters were chosen to provide the best audio fidelity. So when your favorite club, musician, or DJ gets the sound set just right, and you use your DUBS Acoustic Filters to turn the volume down, you still get the same sonic experience.” He was right; I field tested the DUBS at NAMM and later discovered he was wearing them during our interview. They come in four fashion colors.

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MONTECITO PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE NO. 5679

DATE OF HEARING:

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

PLACE:

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ENGINEERING BUILDING 123 EAST ANAPAMU STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

The Montecito Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Montecito Planning Commission. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to appear and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Montecito Planning Commission, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. Letters, with nine copies, and computer materials, e.g. PowerPoint presentations, should be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission no later than 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the Montecito Planning Commission hearing. The decision to accept late materials will be at the discretion of the Montecito Planning Commission.

Maps and/or staff analysis of the proposals may be reviewed at Planning and Development, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101 a week prior to the public hearing. They may also be found on the Planning and Development Department’s website, located at www.sbcountyplanning.org.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE 2010-2014 ENERGY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, AND THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, TO COVER THE 2015 TRANSITION PERIOD. The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on January 27, 2015.

If you challenge the projects (14AMD-00000-00008, 14CDH-00000-00022, or 14APL-00000-00012) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Montecito Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be

14AMD-00000-00008 14CDH-00000-00022 Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301

Santa Barbara Cemetery Grading and Crypts

901 Channel Drive Anne Almy, Supervising Planner (805) 568-2053

provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

Hearing on the request of Harry Fowler, agent for the Santa Barbara Cemetery Association, to consider the following: (Seal)

a) 14AMD-00000-00008 [application filed on July 25, 2014] for approval of an amendment to the Cemetery’s operating Conditional Use Permit (68-CP31) to install 209 subterranean crypts with associated grading (approximately 1,053 cubic yards of cut and 614 cubic yards of fill) over an area of approximately 5,600 square feet; in compliance with Section 35-172.11.2 of Article II, on property zoned 20-R-1;

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

b) 14CDH-00000-00022 [application filed on July 25, 2014] for a Coastal Development Permit in compliance with Section 35-169 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property zoned 20-R-1 to install 209 subterranean crypts with associated grading (approximately 1,053 cubic yards of cut and 614 cubic yards of fill) over an area of approximately 5,600 square feet; and to determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. The application involves AP Nos. 009-270-001 & 009-270-003, located at 901 Channel Drive, in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.

14APL-00000-00012 Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 & 15303

Peake Validation of Accessory Structures Appeal

223 E. Mountain Drive Anne Almy, Supervising Planner (805) 568-2053 Ryan Cooksey, Planner (805) 568-2046

Hearing on the request of Sylvia and Bob Easton to consider Case No. 14APL-00000-00012 [application filed on May 2, 2014] to appeal the Director’s approval of Case No. 13LUP-00000-00474, in compliance with Chapter 35.492 of the Montecito Land Use and Development code; and to determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303. insert description(s)Choose a building block. to appealasdfChoose a building block.The application involves AP No. 013-050-008, located at 223 East Mountain Drive, in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.

Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)

2014 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report Montecito Allen Bell, Supervising Planner (805) 568-2056 Oksana Buck, Planner (805) 568-3577

Hearing on the request of the Planning and Development Department to receive and file the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize staff to provide the annual progress report to the Board of Supervisors, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and State Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to Government Code Section 65400.

MONTECITO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY (568-2000)

No. 2015-0000134. Published January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Santa Barbara Heating & Air, 5700 Via Real #42, Carpinteria, CA 93103. Joseph William Clemens, 5700 Via Real #42, Carpinteria, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 14, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. FBN No. 2015-0000152. Published January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Pirate Racing & Design, 4138 Vista Clara Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Wayne E Bloxham III, 4138 Vista Clara Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 7, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2015-0000061. Published January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Golf Rite Products LLC, 929 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

Golf Rite Products LLC, 929 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 6, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales.

FBN No. 2015-0000040. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: At Your Service Documents; Your Docs Served!, PO Box 1011, Nipomo, CA 93444. Tyler Gross, 937 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 2, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Deborah Sanchez.

FBN No. 2015-0000012. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Sight Surgery International, 1485 East Valley Road Suite D, San-

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SANTA BARBARA HARBOR COMMERCIAL FISHING SLIP PERMIT LOTTERY SB Harbor announces an application period to participate in a lottery for assignment of a 60’ Commercial Fishing Slip Permit. Application packets accepted from 8 a.m.

February 2, 2015 through 5 p.m. March 5, 2015.

For application form and program details, please visit the Waterfront Administration Office at 132 A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, call 805-564-5531, or visit www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/default.asp

ORDINANCE NO. 5679 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on January 13, 2015, and was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on January 27, 2015, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Gregg Hart, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White, Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on January 28, 2015.

Published February 4, 2015 Montecito Journal

ta Barbara, CA 93108. Neurological Health International, 1485 East Valley Road Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on January 6, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Miriam Leon. FBN No. 2015-0000054. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Studio 8, 3 E De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Brent Sumner, 3 E De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

Santa Barbara County on January 7, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter.

FBN No. 2015-0000070. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AYM Arroyo Arabians, 1559 Edison Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

KLF Ventures, LLC, 1329 Cheyenne Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 18, 2014. 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

• The Voice of the Village •

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on January 28, 2015.

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor Published Feb. 4, 2015 Montecito Journal

correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales.

FBN No. 2014-0003518. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The follow-

ing person(s) is/are doing business as: Chill Strategic Partners, 619 Calle Rinconada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Kathy Chil, Inc., 619 Calle Rinconada, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on De-

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3738 Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3738 for the LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION STREETS, SIDEWALK, & ALLEYS PROJECT PHASE I will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION STREETS, SIDEWALKS, & ALLEYS PROJECT PHASE I, Bid No. 3738.”

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to complete a permeable concrete paver storm water infiltration project including excavation, concrete construction, base placement and compaction, paver installation, asphalt conform construction, and monitoring well installation. The Engineer’s estimate is $1,200,000. Each bidder must have a Class A license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2 P.M. at Steven’s Park, 258 Canon Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93105.

The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard. Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Laura Yanez, Project Engineer, (805)897-2615.

In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts.

Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work.

The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal.

A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work.

Effective March 1, 2015, Senate Bill 854 requires the City to only use contractors and subcontractors on public projects that have been registered with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.

The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

Funding for this Project has been provided in full or in part through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the State Water Resources Control Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA William Hornung, C.P.M. PUBLISHED: Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2015 Montecito Journal

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cember 18, 2014. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Noe Solis. FBN No. 2014-0003520. Published January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1486660. To all interested parties: Petitioners Kristen Ramirez and Paul Ramirez filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name of child from Domonic Beau Ramirez-Taylor to Domonic Beau Ramirez 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 about must file a written objection that included 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 January 23, 2015

by Narzralli Baksh, Deputy Clerk.

Hearing date: March 25, 2015 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1470110. To all interested parties: Petitioner Whitney Victoria Wallace filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Whitney Victoria Lindelof. 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 about must file a written objection that included 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 January 27, 2015

by Terri Chavez, Deputy Clerk.

Hearing date: March 18, 2015 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1470097. To all interested parties: Petitioner Christina Ahn filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name from Yule Kim to Yule Ahn-Kim. 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 about must file a written objection that included 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 January 6, 2015

by Narzralli Baksh, Deputy Clerk.

Hearing date: March 4, 2015 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Published 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 1st Thursday – After a month’s hiatus because 1st Thursday fell on New Year’s Day in January, the downtown self-paced art-and-culture walk is back. But let’s start our overview with a look at the final event. The official After Hours events, which takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 pm this month at the Granada Theatre finds two of the venue’s resident performing arts companies putting on previews for visitors.

You can take photos and have tea with State Street Ballet’s costumed Alice in Wonderland dancers (we’re assuming the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit are among them), who will offer a full-scale production of the original ballet just two nights later on the stage. Upstairs in the McCune Founders Room, visitors are encouraged to add to the music and they sing karaoke love ballads with members of the Santa Barbara Symphony. The orchestra is slated to perform two Valentine-themed concerts next weekend at the Granada. Meanwhile, those of age are invited to sip complementary wine tastings from Summerland Winery while socializing.... Earlier on the entertainment front, young singer-songwriter Jason Paras – who has played at the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Granada Theatre, the Chumash Casino, Fiesta Main Stage, SOhO Music Club, and Velvet Jones, and who has been tapped to appear at the upcoming Durango Songwriters Expo in Buellton – does his thing for free from 5 to 7:30 at Paseo Nuevo Center Court, while at the same time over at Marshalls Patio, acoustic ensemble Mission Canyon plays cover tunes from the 1960s, ‘70s, Motown, R&B, bluegrass and folk-rock.

Elsewhere, Idiomatiques play gypsy jazz at Encanto in La Arcada, the Sojourner hosts DHL Express (Deb Farris

with Hans and Lisa), and DJ Darla Bea spins a special “Drunk in Love” set at the Museum of Contemporary Art, which also serves up $5 signature cocktails created by Outpost at the Goodland’s resident mixologist Chris Burmeister... In visual arts, Artama Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary with the latest arrivals by Janet Bothne, Kaori Fukuyama, Elana Kundell and Jack N. Mohr, also staging 10 days of specials (through Sunday, February 8) offering original hand-drawn prints for $10, collages and other pieces for $10x10, as well as art auctions for selected paintings, plus a free art raffle tonight.... Channing Peake Gallery’s Near and Far: Plein Air in County Parks hosts a dynamic walk-thru poetry reading, “The Poetry of Near and Far”, featuring Santa Barbara poet laureate Chryss Yost and other invited poets.

Each poet reads a poem based on a painting from the current S.C.A.P.E. (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) Plein Air exhibition which celebrates the beauty and diversity of our unique County Parks....

Sullivan Goss celebrates the exhibition AGORAPHOABIA: Portraits of American Interiors, which features work by some of the gallery’s favorite modern and contemporary artists, as well as some well-known artists who are making their debut Also opening is Jean Swiggett: One Man Renaissance....

Finally, this month offers a rare opportunity to visit the Presidio at night for Pastimes by Candlelight, featuring living history vignettes, commandant conversing with officials, soldados relaxing after a long day’s work, and music and dances of Early California.

WHEN: 5-8 pm WHERE: Lower State Street and environs COST: free INFO: www.santabarbaradowntown.com/ about/1st-thursday

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Dinosaur Train – Jim Henson’s hit PBS KIDS series comes to life, as Buddy, Tiny, the Conductor, and the beloved stars of the show hit the stage for a fun-filled, interactive trip back to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth… and rode in trains! The gang takes an adventure across the Mesozoic to learn about different types of dinosaurs in a spectacle complete with projected backgrounds and vistas, wondrous special effects, a full-sized replica of the Dinosaur Train, hybrid puppeteered costume characters, and a live host, plus tons of catchy original songs like “Hungry, Hungry, Herbivore”, “I Love Trains!” and “Whole Lotta Theropods”.

WHEN: 3 pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $25 general, $15 children 12 and under INFO: 899-2222/www.granadasb.org or 893 3535 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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by Steven Libowitz

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Wailin’ Away – The Wailin’ Jennys began with three solo singersongwriters getting together for a planned one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, but then Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta, and Heather Masse heard how well their voices – and blend of acoustic guitar, accordion, banjo and ukulele – sounded together and decided to continue on. Now, they’ve become a staple of the folk-roots scene, releasing three award-winning albums on Red House Records, the latest of which, Bright Morning Stars, was produced by Grammy-nominee Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris). The album takes its name from a traditional tune that The Jennys cover, an a capella tune about the passing of loved ones; loss forms the theme for a lot of the songs. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 33 East Canon Perdido St. COST: $39 & $49 INFO: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Trap-ped Again – It was just early last month that Bill Champlin – the founder and namesake of the legendary Bay Area band Sons of Champlin – brought that band back to Santa Barbara for the first time in close to two decades in a riveting show at the Lobero. Now Champlin and his wife, Tamara, who also plays in the current version of the Sons, are joined by Brenda Russell, Tata Vega, and the Los Angeles super-studio-musicians band Pockets for an afternoon concert benefiting TRAP – the Rhythm & Arts Project that helps children heal through drumming and other music. The event, held in a small historic building just off State Street downtown, also features food, beverages, and a silent auction. WHEN: 4-7 pm WHERE: The Hill-Adobe, 15 East Carrillo COST: INFO: 962-1442 or 680 4219 Driving Music – Matt Bednarsky was born in Connecticut, honed his craft in New York City and now lives in the songwriting Mecca of Nashville, where his music blends pop-rock, folk, jazz, and blues with poignant lyrics.

Bednarsky has garnered more than two million cumulative views on YouTube (where he offers , more than 200 covers and originals), distributed two free albums on NoiseTrade, and now has released a full-length album entitled A Bigger Picture. Also on the bill: Santa Barbara singer-songwriter Susan Marie Reeves, who toured for six years with her successful bluegrass band Wild Sage, and now plays both solo and with the Honeysuckle Possums. Reeves just completed her second solo CD, Young Heart, filled with picturesque and lilting earthy vocals in a style she calls “Gypsy Newgrass”. Reeves’s daughter, Sierra, also an accomplished songwriter and performer, joins her mom for the family

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affair, in the true spirit of the community-based Cambridge Drive Concert series. WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: Cambridge Drive Community Church, 550 Cambridge Drive, Goleta COST: $10 with advance reservation, $12 at the door INFO: 964-0436 or www. cambridgedrivechurch.org Historical Fiction, with Music – Valerie Bentz, PhD., reads from her new book Flesh and Mind: The Time Travels of Dr. Victoria Von Dietz, an historical fiction-fantasy in which the protagonist, Dr. Victoria Von Dietz, bored with her husband who just cheated on her with a college coed, travels back to Nazi Germany. She finds herself married to American pragmatic George Herbert Mead and infatuated by philosopher German existentialist Martin Heidegger – but is sent on a mission to kill Adolph Hitler and contemplates instead trying to alter his course. Bentz, a professor at the Fielding Graduate University, won the first-prize novel award in the Lillian Dean Writing Competition for the book.

She’ll read from the book while Chad Cullins, a clarinetist who plays with the SBCC Symphony and other groups in the Central Coast, offers solo pieces reflecting each time frame and place in the book, from Chicago in the 1930s and 1970s, and Nazi Germany. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 pm WHERE: Granada Books, 1224 State St. COST: free INFO: 8451818 or www.sbgranadabooks.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Return to Wonderland – State Street Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland was introduced in 2001 and quickly became a community favorite, though it hasn’t been performed locally in more than a decade and was last seen anywhere in China back in 2003. Now, the company is bringing back Robert Sund’s

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Brothers are Back – The Avett Brothers made their Santa Barbara debut back in the fall of 2007 in a memorable Sings Like Hell concert at the Lobero, when the kinetic energy of their folk-bluegrass vibe offered palpable proof of the brothers bountiful gifts.

They’ve been back twice since then, each time stepping up to a larger venue: April 2010 at the Arlington Theatre downtown, and October 2013 at the Santa Barbara Bowl. There’s also been three more albums that solidified the ambition they showed on 2007’s Emotionalism – I and Love and You, The Carpenter, and Magpie and the Dandelion, all produced by Rick Rubin and each showing massive growth.

It’s still winter, so Seth and Scott Avett and company will have to settle for a return to the Arlington tonight, but that should prove just fine for their brand of gorgeous revved-up bluegrass-steeped pop-roots music that swings with a lilt or foot-stomping grooves. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 1317 State Street COST: $45 & $55 INFO: 893-3535/www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or 963-4408/www.ticketmaster.com/venue/73731 innovative production that showcases SSB’s signature style danced to music by Jean Sibelius. The Emmy Award-winning choreographer, who also created full-length productions of Beauty and the Beast and Taming of the Shrew for the company, built around the ideal of highlighting the dancers’ individual styles and personalities, combining elements from both of author Lewis Carroll’s Alice books to produce a uniquely creative performance. Former company member Alyson Mattoon, who danced The White Rabbit in the world premiere back in 2001 and toured it overseas during her 10-year SSB tenure, returns to town to reprise the role, once again aiming to thrill a whole new generation of youngsters new to the world of ballet. WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $35-$55 general, $23 students & children INFO: 8992222 or www.granadasb.org

Botticelli, Titian, and Beyond – Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s new exhibition, subtitled “Masterpieces of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums”, explores the evolution of Italian painting over 500 years, from late medieval works of the 14th century to Impressionist pictures of the 19th. Drawn from the Glasgow Museums’ outstanding Italian holdings, the show features works by some of the greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods, including Giovanni Bellini, Sandro Botticelli, Domenichino, Francesco Guardi, Salvator Rosa, Luca Signorelli, and Titian. Many of the works have been newly restored for the exhibition, and many have never before been exhibited outside of Scotland; our local museum is the exclusive West Coast venue. WHEN: Today through May 3 WHERE: 1130 State Street INFO: 963-4364 or www. sbma.net •MJ

Hit Comedy Show of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour THU, FEB 5 / 8 PM / UCSB CAMPBELL HALL

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Dinosaur Train Live!

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SUNDAy!

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The Avett Brothers TUE, FEB 10 / 8 PM / ARLINGTON THEATRE Tickets start at $45 / $20 UCSB students An Arlington facility fee will be added to each ticket price

“Heartfelt, plain-spoken hooks and harmonies straight from the North Carolina mountains they grew up around.” Rolling Stone Santa Barbara Debut

Debut Album Aswan Named Must-Hear International Album by NPR

The Nile Project

WED, FEB 11 / 8 PM / UCSB CAMPBELL HALL Tickets start at $25 / $15 UCSB students

“Worlds and rhythms meet, in euphoric result.”

The New York Times

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

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Back home from the Nile – Inspired

by Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project, Egyptian musicologist Mina Girgis and EthiopianAmerican singer Meklit Hadero founded The Nile Project in 2011, gathering musicians from 11 countries across the region in a crosscultural collaboration. They created a unique sound by using a wide variety of instruments from Nile Basin countries, including Ethiopia, Egypt, and Uganda, in addition to violin, saxophone, bass guitar and six vocalists singing in 11 languages. But the project is about more than just making music, as the founders aim to address the region’s culture, ecosystem and other challenges through performances and educational programs. The group’s debut album, Aswan, received critical raves while the current tour, its first of the U.S. won praise from The New York Times as “a committed, euphoric international coalition.” Tonight marks The Nile Project’s official Santa Barbara debut, but the concert at Campbell Hall is also something of a homecoming for both ethnomusicologist Girgis and musical director Miles Jay, who both earned degrees at UCSB 10 years ago. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $25-$38 INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu 5 – 12 February 2015

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An Evening with the Barefoot Contessa THU, FEB 19 / 8 PM / GRANADA THEATRE Tickets start at $40 / $15 UCSB students A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

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Viva Oliva products are also available online, a component Newville intends to maintain. We’ll have more on Newville and the store in an upcoming edition. For more info, visit www.vivaoliva.com.

Next door, consignment boutique Matti & Me is under new ownership, with owners Matti Bourgault and Wendy Nanon Smith moving on at the end of 2014, and new owner Sepideh Babri taking the reins. The high-end luxury consignment store will keep the name Matti & Me, but will undergo some minor renovations.

The store features women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and boots, belts, sunglasses, jewelry, and accessories, in some of the most recognizable luxury brand names.

The store is currently closed for the next few weeks for roof repairs.

Best Dressed Monk and Matti & Me are located at 1275 and 1273 Coast Village Road, respectively.

Miramar Decision Appealed

Late last week, two appeals of Montecito Planning Commission’s January approval of the Miramar Hotel & Resort project were filed; one, from neighbors Richard and Dana Pachulski, and the other, from the applicant himself, developer Rick Caruso.

On January 21, Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) approved the latest iteration of the hotel project in a 3-2 vote, but imposed and revised several conditions relating to its operation. In the appeal, Caruso Affiliated executive vice president Matt Middlebrook takes issue with the restricted number of beach club memberships and event attendees, MPC’s decision to extend the time period before which parking conditions may be reviewed, and the imposition of a condition relating to excursion buses.

The appeal states the beach club membership restrictions (which MPC revised from 200 to 100 at the opening of the hotel), and the mandatory review period of 36-42 months after opening are inconsistent with the economic goals of the hotel. The appeal cites parking analysis prepared by the County’s Public Works department, which verifies that the on-site park-

More delays for the Miramar; two appeals have been filed, challenging the Montecito Planning Commission’s conditional approval of the project

ing is sufficient to serve a beach club membership of 300, with 100-percent hotel occupancy. “The evidence does not support the MPC’s decision to arbitrarily reduce beach club memberships at initial occupancy to 100,” the appeal reads. The appellant also asks that the conditions be changed so parking review occurs earlier, which has bearing on whether the beach club membership may increase.

Caruso’s appeal also asks the board of supervisors to restore the original event capacity to 400; MPC conditioned the approval with an event limit of 350. The appeal states the commission was not presented with sufficient evidence to justify the reduction of event attendees, and the appellant cites parking studies that indicate a parking surplus even during a 400-person event.

In their appeal, the Pachulskis are asking the board of supervisors to overturn MPC’s approval of the hotel project, stating the decision was an abuse of discretion and not in accord with either the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, the Montecito Community Plan, and CEQA guidelines. The Pachulskis, represented by attorney Robert Silverstein, state that their peace and enjoyment of their property will be negatively impacted by the approved project, both by the location of the hotel’s bungalows, the loss of existing street parking, and by the lack of adequate on-site parking for hotel guests, employees, and special event attendees.

The appeal states the environmental document used for the project is insufficient, and cites issues with water availability as cause for appeal. In addition, the Pachulskis say the project is severely under-parked, and that modifications allowing building in the property’s setbacks is not compatible with the neighborhood.

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placed on an upcoming agenda for the board of supervisors, Miramar project manager Evan Krenzien tells us the appeals put the hotel’s projected 2017 opening date “significantly at risk.” The process may take 6-8 weeks before being heard by the Board.

Project planner Nicole Lieu tells us county staff will hold a facilitation between the two appellants in order to attempt to resolve the appeal issues, before placing the appeals on an agenda.

Local Businesses Sought

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is seeking local businesses to partner with its Eureka! Program by sponsoring an extern to support, mentor, and encourage this summer as she navigates the workforce for the first time.

Eureka! is a five-year, college-bound program that encourages girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Through engaging, hands-on activities, girls are able to discover and explore different career paths, and the program also includes fitness, nutrition, and personal-development activities that encourage girls to be healthy, strong, and self-confident.

In the third year of the program, Eurekans shift their programming to the workplace. After a week of training, the teens are offered an externship in their fields of interest and work approximately 80 hours over four weeks in July. “Our goal is to better prepare local teens for college and to engage in an increasingly competitive job market, becoming models of strong, smart, and bold success,” said Victoria Juarez, executive director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “We ask the local business community to help us develop the next generation of professional female leaders by becoming an extern host.” The program pairs externs with businesses throughout Santa Barbara County for this experiential work opportunity.

Girls Inc. launched the summer externship last year for its third-year participants, and the results proved successful for both the externs and the local businesses, including Summerland’s Waxing Poetic. “I learned about all the components that make a successful business function,” said Alisa Lemere, a Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member and Eureka! participant who completed her externship last summer with Waxing Poetic founder Patti Pagliei. “I got to spend time with the sales team, design team, accountants, customer service team, and many other wonderful people. Overall, the experience was amazing and I loved being a part of this awesome company.”

Waxing Poetic will be participating in the summer externship program

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again this summer, and Girls Inc. hopes to attract other Summerland and Montecito businesses.

Business professionals interested in sponsoring a Girls Inc. Eureka! extern should contact Kayla Cherland at (805) 684-6364. For more information about the Eureka! Program, please visit www.girlsinc-carp.org.

Play Explores Chekhov’s Seagull

by Scott Craig Westmont graduating seniors Brynn Mitchell, Elaine Pazaski, and James Wong present a fresh, fierce homage to the central characters of Anton Chekhov’s classic, The Seagull, in The Nina Variations by Stephen Dietz on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, at 8 pm in Porter Theatre.

The play, directed by Mitchell with scenography by Wong and starring Pazaski as Nina, is free and open to the public.

“I love the nuance that Dietz explores with each alternate ending of Chekhov’s masterpiece,” Mitchell says. “Every time I read it and see it unfold as I direct, I learn something new about the characters and the symbolism that saturates the story. One of my personal interests as an artist is exploring a diverse array of perspectives, and this show provides me with 42 opportunities to do so.”

Dietz’s varying vignettes on the final scene of The Seagull can present a challenge to the main actress.

“Simply tackling the large amount of text was transformative and rewarding for me,” Pazaski says. “But I grew the most exploring such a well-loved character from a famous play, balancing Chekhov’s original image of Nina against Dietz’s Nina, and then making her and her story my own.”

The play includes the character Treplev (a young writer), who is performed by juniors Connor Bush, Brent Starrh, Lindsey Twigg, Grady Goff, Donald Scherschligt, and Mackenzie Ellis; sophomore Kenneth Chism, and first-year Anna Telfer.

Wong’s unique design began by uncovering similarities and differences in The Nina Variations and The Seagull.

“I ended up with this wasteland abstraction of Treplev’s study room through the use of chairs and paper to convey the limitless variations/ explorations that could have occurred in The Seagull’s last scene, but never did,” he says.

“You don’t have to be in love with Chekhov to understand and enjoy the play,” Mitchell says. “We’re putting our own personal touches on the show and will include a synopsis of The Seagull in the program, to give everyone all the information they •MJ might want to know.”

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The parking lot of Pfauter’s garage near downtown Santa Barbara looks a lot like a war-time motor pool Herman Pfauter at Cars and Coffee with a 1944 Dodge WC52 weapons carrier. It was one of 200,000 built for the war, and he bought it from the Austrian army in 1980.

Boston. There he worked on Jaguars and Renaults, despite his training at the Mercedes-Benz factory.

Pfauter’s education and career brought him all across the U.S., from Northeastern University in Boston to UC-Berkeley and UCSB, and then all the way to Chicago to sell machine tools. He even spent a few years back in Germany, but his affinity for the American way of life ensured his return, and he settled in Goleta in 1984.

By then he had started buying vintage military vehicles again, and in the years since his collection has grown to a dozen, all from the World War II era and sourced mostly from Europe. Pfauter isn’t like most other collectors in one key way: While many are happy to have one copy each of their favorite models, he doesn’t mind redundancy. Hence his four Jeeps and three GMC CCKW [cargo truck] “Jimmys” – also known as the “Deuce and a Half” because of their 2.5-ton capacity.

And those Jimmys are enormous, built for a variety of jobs, including wrecking duty for other large vehicles. Pfauter invited me to take a look at his sprawling garage near down-

town Santa Barbara, and it seems his goal of recreating the Red Ball Express Motor Pool – a convoy that would resupply the Army within enemy territory – is just about in the bag.

Pfauter has even donated money to the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles for a new building that will house most of his collection, opening later this year.

The visit to his garage was a treat, with vehicles and memorabilia filling nooks and crannies around the property. Many of the vehicles are covered in military olive drab, but Pfauter keeps some civilian transport there as well. While there’s the odd AMC Gremlin lying around, his taste in civvie fare is somewhat predictable. There are two Willys-Overland Jeepsters – including one he’s converted to automatic for his wife – as well as a couple of 1990s Jeep Cherokees, which he considers the last acceptable Jeep to own.

As a car guy, I naturally nudged the conversation toward his experiences with different brands. Pfauter mentioned that he’d worked on some British cars, and even owned a Land Rover – which suffered from “atrocious workmanship”– in the 1970s.

But he carries a distinct reverence for a bygone era of the Jeep brand, and automobiles in general, when it was possible to get your hands dirty, doing the major maintenance for a vehicle by yourself.

He spoke with fondness of the inline-six engines that Jeep used until the 1990s, with straightforward technology that fostered bulletproof reliability – at least in its powertrains.

And I related to Pfauter my experiences with the modern equivalents of these workhorses, and what the respective brands stand for.

Recently, I’d had the chance to drive the flagships of both the Jeep and Land Rover brands back-to-back, and the experience revealed interesting truths about the brands’ trajectories over the decades. While the Jeeps I’ve driven are thoroughly modern, with electronic differentials and Hill Descent Control, they’re also sturdy workhorses that go about their business in a no-nonsense manner. To me, the Land Rovers have been characterized by their stateliness and a focus on the grand entrance.

Driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit just before a Range Rover Supercharged told me that, while I’d certainly grab the keys to the Brit if I were headed to a movie premiere in

L.A., I’d much rather own the good ol’ American Jeep. And this would be irrespective of the savings of nearly 50 percent I’d realize, and the Jeep’s far-better track record of long-term dependability. It’s just that good in so many ways, from the superior ride comfort to the feature set advantages, to the vastly better setup of the infotainment system.

But Pfauter doesn’t really care much for the modern baubles. He likes his vehicles, and their styling, to be simple, so it’s no surprise that he developed a love for early military jeeps.

But most of all, Pfauter just nurtures a deep-seated enthusiasm for this era of American steel, and the men and women who used it for higher purposes. He loves to talk to people and share his passion. And he’s above all a friendly soul, who laughed with genuine mirth about our significant others sharing the same first name.

So when you see a WWII-era military vehicle at Cars and Coffee on Sunday, February 8, ask the man dressed in period garb about it. He’d love to talk with you.

If you have a story about a special car or piece of car culture in the local area, email Randy at rlioz11@gmail.com.

•MJ

93108 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

SUNDAY FEBURARY 8

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1398 Oak Creek Canyon Road 848 Park Lane 2225 Featherhill Road 2796 Bella Vista Road 720 El Bosque Road 1445 South Jameson Lane 603 San Ysidro Road 226 East Mountain Drive 2170 Ortega Ranch Lane 2931 Hidden Valley Lane 1424 East Valley Road 298 East Mountain Drive 895 E Mountain Road 280 West Mountain Drive 521 Secenic Drive 180 Hermosillo Road 267 East Mountain Drive 1220 Coast Village Road #205

1-4pm 1-4pm 11:30-2:30pm 1-4pm 2-4pm 1-4pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 12-3pm 1-3pm 2-4pm 1-3pm

$13,650,000 $8,200,000 $6,995,000 $5,750,000 $5,600,000 $4,950,000 $4,850,000 $4,395,000 $4,295,000 $3,398,000 $3,200,000 $3,195,000 $2,395,000 $2,200,000 $1,585,000 $1,499,000 $1,075,000 $845,000

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING (805) 565-1860 (You can place a classified ad by filling in the coupon at the bottom of this section and mailing it to us: Montecito Journal, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA 93108. You can also FAX your ad to us at: (805) 969-6654.

We will figure out how much you owe and either call or FAX you back with the amount. You can also e-mail your ad: christine@montecitojournal.net and we will do the same as your FAX).

ESTATE SALE

SPECIAL/PERSONAL SERVICES

Estate Sale, February 8th’15, 12 Noon to 3PM: 1787 Fernald Point Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Furniture – contemporary and antique: loveseats, “easy” chairs, side tables, dining chairs, rugs, framed paintings/prints/ mirrors, lamps/pairs, crystal chandelier- 8 arm.

Kitchen appliances, glassware/wines, china sets, china /crystal serving dishes/casseroles, bed comforters/quilts – all sizes. Men/ladies dress and sports clothing. Sportswear/gear – scuba, ski, camping/golf.

Information: call 805 896-4313.

Everyone has a story. If you would like to preserve your past, pass along your hopes and dreams, and provide inspiration for younger generations, allow me to attend while you reminisce. Together we will create a written account that will become a cherished legacy for your family.

Lisa O’Reilly, Personal Historian, 684-6514

COLLECTIBLE WANTED

Old Comic Books wanted.

Collector seeks old comic books like Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. Cash paid.

Call Tom 617-331-1784.

HOUSE/PET SITTING SERVICES

HOUSE & PET SITTING SERVICE -Client references. Responsible. Great with all pets. 805-451-6200 ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Now available, a proven, trustworthy, innovative experienced facilities professional. Inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. Call 805-681-0600 (or) info@renewablecommunity.org.

Estate Manager Available Now Extensive Experience Please call 805-964-1891 POSITION WANTED

Need Help?

I can help you organize your home, office or life. Run errands, grocery shop, pay bills, make appointments, Drive you, pet care & companionship. $25/hr.

Excellent, local references.

Sandra 636-3089.

Looking for a personal/executive assistant position full-time or part-time. Willing to travel. Completely bilingual in English and Spanish. Sound knowledge of French and Portuguese and cross-cultural communications and administrative and operations management. Available immediately 805-455-7344.

GHOST WRITER. Time to let your book see the light of day? Allow me to be the conveyance of your voice/vision.

(805) 267-6101 Jeremyfay@rocketmail.com HEALTH SERVICES

Eating Disorder Therapy Get Help now for Bulimia, Anorexia, and Disordered Eating.

For information call 1 800 560 8518.

Adolescent & Adult Programs La Ventana Treatment Programs Santa Barbara 601 E. Arrellaga # 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Start the New Year Healthy! Experienced trained personal chef & certified health coach has 2 days each week becoming available. I will cook delicious fresh meals in your home to help you reach your individual health goals.

Excellent references! Valeska (805) 448-0768 Therapeutic Massage-House calls Individually designed to Meet your Needs! Over 20 years experience Deep tissue, Sports, Myofacial release, Pregnancy/Infant, Fertility and More.

Call Trish Salvatore, Certified and CA licensed 209-815-7981.

Gift Certificates Available.

CAREGIVING SERVICES

20+ years professional caregiver exp with Alz/parks/cancer. One or two days

$8 minimum

or hours over pm relief. Exc local refs.

252-9128 AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE

Life event forces reluctant sale of classic, frame-up, professionally-restored 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible in mint condition, driven just 1,000 miles since 2007 restoration, stored since and available for inspection in a professional, climate-controlled car storage facility in Santa Barbara. Blue exterior, black interior. V-8. 4-speed manual transmission. 389 Tri-Power motor. Purchased from Barrett-Jackson for 73K, selling for 55K. (805) 455-9418.

2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur metallic grey, ivoiry interior, immaculate condition. $60,000.

Phone 805 570-7002.

2012 Mercedes GL550. First owner.

Blue ext. Tan int. 10k mi., $55,500.00 Ruben 818-679-3419

PR SERVICES

Marketing and Publicity for your business, non-profit, or event. Integrating traditional and social media and specializing in PSAs, podcasts, videos, blogs, articles and press releases.

Contact Patti Teel seniorityrules@gmail.com

PHYSICAL TRAINING/COACHING

Fit for Life Customized workouts & nutritional guidance for any lifestyle.

Individual/group sessions in ideal setting.

House calls available.

Victoria Frost, CPT,FNS,MMA. 805 895-9227.

Private Physical Therapy in the comfort and convenience of your home, place of work or gym. Over 34 years experience.

UCLA trained.

Josette Fast, PT 722-8035 www.fitnisphysicaltherapy REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Nancy Hussey Realtor ® Are You Talking Real Estate?

Meet Nancy And Find Out Why She Is Called “America’s Best Realtor®” 805-452-3052 Coldwell Banker / Montecito DRE#01383773 www.NancyHussey.com 2015 is your year to buy real estate in Montecito. Visit www.montecitohouses. info then call us. We have 60 years combined experience helping Buyers in SB County. Team service from 2 points of view.

Kevin Young and Berni Bernstein, COASTAL PROPERTIES, 1086 Coast Village Rd. 637-2048, kevin@sbre.com SHORT/LONG TERM RENTAL

CARMEL BY THE SEA vacation getaway. Charming, private studio. Beau-

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD $8 minimum

It’s Simple. Charge is $2 per line, and any portion of a line. Multiply the number of lines used (example 4 lines x 2 =$8) Add 10 cents per Bold and/or Upper case character and send your check to: Montecito Journal, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA 93108.

Deadline for inclusion in the next issue is Thursday prior to publication date. $8 minimum. Email: christine@montecitojournal.net Yes, run my ad __________ times. Enclosed is my check for $__________

WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICE

Bluefire Design Web Design, Logos, eCommerce Elda Schaffield, 805-895-2255 http://BlueFireDesign.com info@bluefiredesign.com

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Property & Automobile BUSINESS CARDS FOR Management

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Got Gophers? www.MontecitoVillage.com Hydrex www.hydrexnow.com Free $50 off initial service Free Phone Quotes Marc Beauparlant Estimates Merrick Construction (805) 687-6644 805 886 7621 marc.sb213@gmail.com Kevin O’Connor, President Bill Vaughan Shine Blow Dry Musgrove(revised) Valori Fussell(revised) Lynch Construction Good Doggies Pemberly Beautiful eyelash (change to Forever Beautiful Spa) Luis Esperanza Simon Hamilton LYNCH CONSTRUCTION Just Good Doggies New Construction*Additions*Remodels Loving Pet Care in my Home

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Live Animal Trapping “Best Termite & Pest Control” ®

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STEVEN BROOKS JEWELERS Custom Design Estate Jewelry Jewelry Restoration Watches I will take in trade or purchase your gold and platinum jewelry, watches and silver items.

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831-624-6714 Furnished Studio/Bedroom Private Bath Private entry. $1100/mo Avail/Feb.1 contact 220-6320 lynncederquist@icloud.com ESTATE/MOVING SALE SERVICES

THE CLEARING HOUSE, LLC Recognized as the Area’s Leading Estate Liquidators – Castles to Cottages Experts in the Santa Barbara Market! Professional, Personalized Services for Moving, Downsizing, and Estate Sales . Complimentary Consultation (805) 708 6113 email: theclearinghouseSB@cox.net website: theclearinghouseSB.com Estate Moving Sale ServiceEfficient-30yrs experience. Elizabeth Langtree 689-0461 or 733-1030.

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COMPUTER/VIDEO SERVICES

VIDEOS TO DVD TRANSFERS Hurry, before your tapes fade away.

Now doing records & cassettes to CD. Only $10 each 969-6500 Scott.

TUTORING SERVICES

PIANO LESSONS Kary and Sheila Kramer are long standing members of the Music Teachers’ Assoc. of Calif.

Studios conveniently located at the Music Academy of the West. Now offering lessons in your home for children and adults.

Call us at 684-4626.

STONEWORK SERVICES

Travertine, Limestone, Marble, Soapstone and Saltillo Pavers repair and refinishing. We work on floors, counter tops, showers etc.

Over 25 years experience. Many references in Montecito. Reasonable rates. For a free consultation, contact PIERRE HANNON at ECOSTONE-

CARE. State lic # 810 987.

Fully bonded and insured.

Ph: 805 218 6237 Email: pithannon@gmail.com Website: www.ecostonecare.com WOODWORKING/CARPENTRY

Finish Custom Carpentry.

Furniture, cabinets, restoration, doors, windows.. Ca Lic#911243.

(805)696-8507.

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FINE CABINETS AND FURNITURE

by Montecito Resident David Krouse.

310-991-9204 Artisan Custom Woodworks All types of repairs, doors, window, gates, kitchen tune ups, small jobs welcomed. Appliances don’t fit, call me!

Ruben Silva.

Cell 805 350-0857 Cal lic#820521.

ARTIST REQUEST Used Nespresso Pods Wanted For Local Artist Do you drink Nespresso

Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love. – Mother Theresa

Coffee? I want your used coffee pods.

I’m a local artist and I use these colorful pods in my creations. Save them for me and I will pick them up from Carp. to Goleta area. Creative purposeful recycling (up-cycling) at its best! Thanks so much! Evelyn email me at pods. nespresso@gmail.com http://pods-nespresso.com Over 25 Years in Montecito

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860 San Ysidro Rd $6,350,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Exclusive & private 3BD/4.5BA on 2.8 acres (assr) in one of Montecito’s most coveted locations.

1475 Bonnymede Dr $4,950,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Bright, remodeled 3BD/3.5BA Sea Meadow with a private yard. www.1475Bonnymede.com

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720 Ladera Ln $3,795,000 Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014 Beautifully renovated peaceful 5BD/4½BA home. Pool, detached studio, ocean & mountain views.

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