SING IT OUT!

Sunday May 21, 2023

Lobero Theater

6:00 PM

Join us for the feel-good event of the year: AHA!’s Sing it Out!

As the culmination of a transformative 14-week process of courageous self-discovery and overcoming individual challenges, a dozen performers—11 teens and one AHA! staff member—will take to the stage to sing their hearts open, backed by a phenomenal live band.

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: the MB&T’s founder Michael Towbes’ mission that, “… it is our corporate responsibility to invest in our community,” and their 20-year Community Dividends program which awarded $2 million last month. He encouraged everyone to generously contribute to the Y’s programs.

Samantha Chavoya , now 20 years old, shared her experiences with YFS and in particular how Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Center became her home during her time of homelessness. All were moved by her experiences of being homeless youth and the concurrent issues it brought. Her personal strength was evident as she finished high school ahead of time, got placed as an intern at Kingdom Causes – an organization that helps others stay off the street –and is seeking to further her education to help others with similar life situations as she had.

Andrew Firestone led the live auction and ask at the dinner, raising approximately $20K, however the funding goal is $60,000. Needed donations can be made via link in 411.

The semi-formal event was attended by friends of the Y, local business supporters, and its board members. Noted at the event were Bob and Patty

Bryant, Laurie Leis, Channel Islands

YMCA President & CEO Margo Byrne, Jennifer Napoli, Marie McCall, Victoria Lindstrom , Jennifer Heinen-Stiffler , Carolyn Williams, Al and Marsha Roberson, Phileen Jones, Lis Wiehl, Steve and Marilyn Gutsche, Lynn and Roger Karlson, City Councilman Eric Friedman, Supervisor Das Williams, and Helene Schneider.

411: www.ciymca.org/give

Established in 1887, the Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization of seven YMCA branches serving Santa Barbara and Ventura counties including: Camarillo Family YMCA, Lompoc Family YMCA, Montecito Family YMCA, Santa Barbara Family YMCA, Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez, Ventura Family YMCA, and Youth and Family Services YMCA.

SBMA Women’s Board Annual Fundraiser: The return of Off the Wall

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board decided to do their signature event, Off the Wall, for their annual fundraiser and to pay tribute in memoriam to one of its co-founders, Cecia Hess, who started this lively auc- tion in 2007 with Peggy Odgers. This is the 7th time it has been held since inception as the Women’s Board changes the type of fundraising event yearly.

Themed “Off the Wall Reimagined ,” the event was on Friday, April 28 at the SB Rockwood Woman’s Club. Starting with a formal cocktail hour, guests arrived in artistic outfits, with ladies mostly wearing abstract or floral prints, and men in Lagerfeld style. The outdoor patio area was dotted with chartreuse clothed café tables, fresh flowers in glass vases, and gold votives. Guests toured the art inside, making note of their top selections, while breezy live Brazilian acoustic music was performed by the Teka duet.

Larry J. Feinberg, the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz SBMA Director and CEO, with the SBMA Women’s Board President Paula Farrington and VP Isabel Wendt welcomed the 300 attendees and thanked the 94 contributing artists to the auction, some of which are art teachers at the museum. Feinberg said this is the most fun event of the museum all year. Since his term of 15 years, the SBMA’s Women’s Board has contributed funding to every museum exhibition and educa- tional programming. Hess’s husband Milt spoke about his wife in remembrance and mentioned that most of the art in their home came from this event.

How the auction works is that guests pay in advance to have their names drawn from a painted vase for a work of art. As each name is called, the person has 20 seconds to call out the number of the artwork they wish to have, if it has not already been claimed. In addition, Ralph Waterhouse started the live auction with an “ask,” and the highest donor was offered their first choice of an artwork, followed by the next two highest ask donors.

Noted guests were Starr Siegele, Women’s Board event co-chairs Kathy Hartz and Nancy Upton; committee members Mimi Baer, Julie Blair, Debra Joseph, Nancy Kirkpatrick, Christina Omdahl, Pei Shu, Sue DiCicco Smith, Martha Townsend and Kathy Wenger; the featured artists, R. Anthony Askew, Don Hahn, Michael Irwin, Susan Savage, Toni Scott, Rick Stich, and Ralph Waterhouse. Also, Luke Swetland and Stacey Byers , Laurie McKinley of the McKinley Foundation, Paula and Greg Farrington, Carol and Michael Linn, Junie and Eddie Jinkins, Ann C. Cooluris , Mick Ventura and Kristin St. John, Gretchen and Marshall Milligan, Gwen Baker, and Kathy Weber

The fundraising goal of $90k was met, with donations being accepted via their website.

411: www.sbmawb.org

May 15 - 21, 2023

The region’s premier food & wine celebration! Visit sbce.events to get your tickets.

AtoZ Cooking School Classes

May 15-21

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Get in the kitchen for a week of Julia Child-inspired cooking classes with some of Santa Barbara’s culinary stars!

Taste of Provence Dinner by Two Baking Brits

May 15, 6-9pm

Cheese Shop Santa Barbara

A five-course Provençal-inspired wine dinner with Two Baking Brits.

The Farmer & The Cook

May 16, 6-9pm bouchon

A 4-course dinner highlighting local Santa Barbara produce paired with wines from Liquid Farm & Margerum Wine Company.

Celebrating the Debut of Dinner with the President

May 18, 5-7pm

Field + Fort

A celebration for Julia's greatnephew Alex Prud'homme and his new book, Dinner with the President.

Lights, Camera, Julia!

May 19, 7-9pm

THE NEW VIC

Julia Child watch party with star chefs Nancy Silverton & Susan Feniger.

Cherry Bombe x Taste of SB

May 20, 3-5:30pm

Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

Enjoy wine tastings and inspiring convos with the women who make Santa Barbara County's food and drink scene thrive

Farm Tours

May 21, 10-12pm

Santa Barbara County Farms

Meet local producers and land stewards to see first-hand what Santa Barbara County produces.

Taste of Santa Barbara Wines

May 21, 1-4pm

El Presidio State Historic Park

Come taste, connect, and learn from local winemakers on what makes Santa Barbara County’s wine scene unique!

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OWNER: Montecito Union School District

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NAME: 2223-2 Terraces Secure Perimeter Fence Replacement 3. PROJECT LOCATION: 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replace existing fence with vinyl coated chain link, per the specifications. The bid shall include but not limited to:

975+/- linear feet of fencing. One 4 foot man gate.

Two 10 foot leaf swinging drive gates. Alternate pricing for 8 foot high fencing.

This project is anticipated to start approximately June 13, 2023 and is anticipated to be completed by July 28, 2023

Summary: Section includes chain-link fences and swing gates, Polymer Coated. Supply all materials, labor etc. to remove existing fence and reinstall new fence, posts, gates, fabric, hardware for complete system.

5. BID DEADLINE: Bids are due on May 24, 2023, no later than 1:00 p.m. (School Office Clock)

6. PLACE AND METHOD OF BID RECEIPT: All Bids must be sealed. Personal delivery, courier, or mailed via United States Postal Service and addressed to Montecito Union School District, 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. ATTN: Virginia Alvarez

7. PLACE PLANS ARE ON FILE: Montecito Union School District, Business Department, 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, and www.tricoblue.com

8. ALTERNATES: If alternate bids are called for, the contract will be awarded to the lowest bid price on the base contract without consideration of the prices on the additive or deductive items.

9. MANDATORY JOB WALK: Meet at Montecito Union School Office on Wednesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Attendance at the entire job walk is mandatory and failure to attend the entire job walk may result in your bid being rejected as non-responsive. Contact OWNER for details on required job walks and related documentation.

10. This is a prevailing wage project. OWNER has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute this contract. These rates are on file at OWNER’s office, and a copy may be obtained upon request, or at www.dir.ca.gov. Contractor shall post a copy of these rates at the job site. ALL PROJECTS OVER $1,000 ARE SUBJECT TO PREVAILING WAGE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT BY THE LABOR COMMISSIONER.

It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded (CONTRACTOR), and upon any SUBCONTRACTOR, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

11. A Payment Bond for contracts over $25,000 and a Performance Bond for all contracts will be required prior to commencement of work. These bonds shall be in the amounts and form called for in the Contract Documents.

12. Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, CONTRACTOR may substitute certain securities for any funds withheld by OWNER to ensure CONTRACTOR’s performance under the contract. At the request and expense of CONTRACTOR, securities equivalent to any amount withheld shall be deposited, at the discretion of OWNER, with either OWNER or a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention to CONTRACTOR. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the securities shall be returned to CONTRACTOR.

Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430, bank and savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by CONTRACTOR and OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for funds withheld and shall receive any interest on them. The escrow agreement shall be in the form indicated in the Contract Documents.

13. To bid on or perform the work stated in this Notice, CONTRACTOR must possess a valid and active contractor's license of the following classification(s) C-13, or A or B No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the Public Contract Code, for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5. No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR. DIR’s web registration portal is: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractors.html

14. CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records (eCPR) to the Labor Commissioner monthly in PDF format. Registration at www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html is required to use the eCPR system.

The following notice is given as required by Labor Code Section 1771.5(b)(1): CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors are required to review and comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, beginning with Section 1720, as more fully discussed in the Contract Documents. These sections contain specific requirements concerning, for example, determination and payment of prevailing wages, retention, inspection, and auditing payroll records, use of apprentices, payment of overtime compensation, securing workers’ compensation insurance, and various criminal penalties or fines which may be imposed for violations of the requir ements of the chapter. Submission of a bid constitutes CONTRACTOR’s representation that CONTRACTOR has thoroughly reviewed these requirements.

15. OWNER will retain 5% of the amount of any progress payments.

16. This Project does not require prequalification pursuant to AB 1565 of all general contractors and all mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors

17. BID PACKET is available at www.tricoblue.com and will be provided at the job walk.

Advertisement Dates: Montecito Journal Print Dates – April 20, 27 and May 4, 2023.

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The first Saturday of May brings the short-form comedy performances of Santa Barbara Improv to the Unitarian Society’s Jefferson Hall, where the sci-fi loving folks over there always give the May show a Star Wars/Star Trek theme. That’s because it’s close to May 4, as in, “May the fourth be with you.” Fortunately, most of the made-up humor on May 6 rises far above simple wordplay. Visit www.sbimprov. com/shows.

Focus on Film: Docs and Drama

Montecito Journal correspondent Leslie Westbrook produced Voces de Old Town Carpinteria , the short documentary focusing on five Carpinterians who attended one of California’s last segregated schools – Aliso Elementary, which was “Mexicans Only” until it desegregated 75 years ago back in 1947. The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February, and SBIFF is showing the short for free at its Education Center (1330 State St.) as part of 1st Thursday on May 4. Details at www.sbiff.org.

Producer and UCSB alumni Yvett Merino will be on hand when Pollock Theater screens Encanto, the Disney animated feature that tells the story of the Madrigals, a multigenerational family blessed with magical powers generated by their enchanted home in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel discovers that her family members are secretly losing their powers, she seeks to uncover the mysteries behind her family’s complicated history, to restore her home to its former glory. A critical and commercial hit, Encanto won Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards and boasts a Billboard chart-topping

Fictitious Business

NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Heritage Medical Transportation, 915 La Paz Rd, Montecito, CA 93108. Yohannes Denu, 915 La Paz Rd, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 25, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL).

FBN No. 2023-0001072.

Published May 3, 10, 17, 24

Order To Show Cause

FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 23CV01246. To all interested parties: Petitioner Valentina Lash filed a petition with Superior Court of California, Coun- ty of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Tina Valentina Lash The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Filed April 11, 2023 by Terri Chavez. Hearing date: June 5, 2023 at 10 am in Dept. 5, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2023. soundtrack with original songs by LinManuel Miranda. Its magical realist narrative and exploration of intergenerational trauma come to life with rich, vibrant animation and joyous musical numbers. Merino will do a Q&A following the May 6 screening.

Based on a popular play by Alfredo Ramos , The Last Brown Beret follows a group of 1960s East L.A. activists as they reunite for a former comrade’s funeral. At the afterparty, one of the members gathers the others in the garage where they used to meet as young revolutionaries. Together, they attempt to come to terms with what they achieved for their communities, and what was left undone. Written, directed, and produced by acclaimed actor Del Zamora , the film is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, full of

The future of sustainable fashion: Self-healing mushroom-based leather

The environmental impact of the fashion industry has become an increasing worry in a society where fast fashion has been the standard. But there is good news! Three biotechnologists based in the U.K. have created a new type of self-healing leather derived from mycelium, the vegetative component of a fungus, which has the potential to change the way we think about sustainable design.

Elise Elsacker and Martyn Dade-Robertson of Newcastle University, in partnership with Meng Zhang of Northumbria University, have tapped into one of the most intriguing qualities of mycelium: its ability to self-heal.

love for the Chicanx people and their history of advocacy. Zamora joins UCSB English prof Ben Olguín for a post-screening discussion on Tuesday, May 9, at the Pollock. Visit www. carseywolf.ucsb.edu/pollock.

Steven Libowitz has covered a plethora of topics for the Journal since 1997, and now leads our extensive arts and entertainment coverage

The trio published a paper titled “Fungal Engineered Living Materials: The Viability of Pure Mycelium Materials with Self-Healing Functionalities.” In the paper, the authors wrote: “In this study, pure mycelium materials are fabricated for use as leather substitutes, and it is found that chlamydospores, thick-walled vegetative cells formed at the hyphal tip, might be the key to the material’s self-healing properties. The results suggest that mycelium materials can survive in dry and oligotrophic environments, and self-healing is possible with minimal intervention after a two-day recovery period.”

Phys.org reported that large, tangled masses of interconnecting mycelium branches may form in fungal colonies, usually underground. Earlier studies discovered that these structures may be processed and turned into mycelium leather.

Traditional leather is easily damaged and requires costly repairs, but mycelium leather can mend itself, which means it lasts longer and is less expensive. Furthermore, unlike traditional leather, which can take years to decompose, mycelium leather is biodegradable. This implies that mycelium leather will not add to our planet’s ever-growing landfills and waste management challenges.

Traditional leather production necessitates significant amounts of water and energy, as well as the use of hazardous compounds such as chromium. Mycelium leather, on the other hand, can be made with substantially less water and energy, as well as without the use of toxic chemicals. Furthermore, mycelium leather can be grown in a matter of weeks rather than the years it takes to raise a cow for leather. As a result, mycelium leather has a substantially lower carbon footprint than regular leather, making it a more sustainable option for the fashion industry.

Mycelium leather has the potential to transform the fashion industry by making it more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. So, the next time you’re looking for a new accessory or piece of clothing, consider mycelium leather for a sustainable and fashionable option!

Enchanting ‘Anastasia’

Everyone was russian to see Anastasia, the charming, romantic, and adventure-filled American Theater Guild production at the Granada, inspired by popular films.

From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, the enchanting show transported the audience back to the twilight of the Russian Empire and the excitement of 1920s Paris as a brave young woman, delightfully played by Veronica Stern, investigates the mysteries of her past.

The show featured a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, and a lively new score by renowned writing team Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). Sarah Hartmann is directing Anastasia’s national tour.

In a presage to Russia’s October Revolution, the Russian royal family – led by patriarch Tsar Nicholas II – was murdered by the Bolsheviks in July 1918 in Yekaterinburg. When the bodies were discovered in a mineshaft in 1991, that of Anastasia - the youngest of the four Grand Duchesses – was missing. Thus began the 20th century legend of Anastasia having survived the Bolshevik massacre and living anonymously among us.

Several women claimed to be the missing daughter, the most famous being Anna Anderson, who died in 1984. But DNA taken in 1994 from a piece of tissue and hair proved conclusively she was not in any way whatsoever related to the Romanov family.

Agent Booked

Meghan Markle has signed with the powerhouse L.A. talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), that boasts clients like tennis great Serena William, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and many other A-listers.

Acting will not be an area of focus for the Former Suits star, according to Variety, and the Riven Rock resident will work with Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, agent Brad Slater, and agent Jim Smoller

WME will represent Archewell, Markle’s and Prince Harry’s cogent creation label, and work with the Duchess of Sussex on film and TV production, brand partnerships, and overall business building.

From a personal point of view, William Morris also represented yours truly when I was a correspondent on the long running syndicated entertainment show Extra

Condo Sold

As she celebrates her 90th birthday, Montecito comedy legend Carol Burnett’s longtime Los Angeles home has sold for $3.7 million.

The three-bedroom condo in Westwood was first listed for $4.2 million in October 2022, and recently asked $3.95 million.

Carol first moved into the Wilshire Boulevard property on the 25th floor in the 1990s before relocating to our rarefied enclave with musician husband Brian Miller, buying a pied-à-terre on the 13th floor of the same Westwood tower for $1.26 million in 2002.

Slumber Party Planned

Santa Barbara warbler Katy Perry says she has plans for a “wild stayover” in Windsor Castle when she performs for King Charles III’s Coronation Concert on May 7.

Katy is co-starring with Lionel Richie, opera legend Andrea Bocelli, and the English group Take That.

In return for her performance, the former Dos Pueblos High School student will be honored with an exclusive stay in the royal residence and 1,000-year-old castle – alongside her British actor fiancé Orlando Bloom

“I might be posting a lot because I’m going to be in a castle for real! It’s going to be wild.”

The imposing castle has more than 1,000 rooms so plenty to choose from.

And I will be doing commentary on the big event at London’s Westminster Abbey for our local ABC affiliate, KEYTTV, and KCAL in Los Angeles.

Now Heading the Miramar Bar

Sam Penton has been called to the bars at the Rosewood Miramar.

In his role as director, he will oversee the ritzy hostelry’s cocktail program at its seven distinctive venues, including the Michelin star-rated Caruso’s, AMA Sushi, and the Manor Bar, the beach resort’s craft cocktail destination.

Penton will also design special cocktails and spirit packages for meetings and events at the resort.

A graduate of Arizona State University, he has spent the majority of his professional career working with the venerable bar Death & Company, recognized among North America’s 50 Best Bars, where he most recently served as general manager of the group’s Denver, Colorado, location.

Penton moved to the East Coast in 2021 to open Little Palm in Charleston, South Carolina, which was named one of Esquire’s Best Bars in 2022.

He is also a finalist for Diageo’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2022 and current competitor for the 2023 World Class Championship.

He’ll undoubtedly leave us shaken and stirred....

New Members for CAMA Board

CAMA – Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara – has elected four new directors to the board.

The musical quartet are Laurel

Abbott , a real estate entrepreneur, Robert Castle, with 35 years in managing information and telecommunications companies, Patricia Kaplan , skilled in real estate and community service, and Ben Pringle of Northern Trust in Montecito.

CAMA is our tony town’s oldest arts organization, currently celebrating its 104th concert season.

Jerry Springer Remebered

On a personal note, I remember Jerry Springer, brash TV talk show host, who has died aged 79.

I used to fly from my Manhattan home to Chicago on occasion to appear on The Jenny Jones Show to talk about the Royal Family and vividly recall my first visit to her studio at the NBC Tower in the Windy City.

“Whatever you do, don’t turn right,” I was warned by my producer as we got off the elevator.

On inquiring why, he explained that was the studio for Jerry Springer’s show, which often resembled a boxing match at Madison Square Garden given the caliber of guests he had on his confrontational program.

I last saw him in New York in 1998 at a party to launch his autobiography Ringmaster!, which he signed for me.

Sightings

Kourtney Kardashian and husband Travis Barker being serenaded by a mariachi band at the San Ysidro Ranch... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a L.A. Lakers basketball game... Singer Katy Perry at the grand re-opening of Tiffany’s flagship Fifth Avenue store.

Pip! Pip!

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

Course Training Includes:

• Disaster Preparedness

• Fire Suppression

• Disaster Medical Operations

Includes Triage and basic first aid

• Light Search and Rescue Operations

• Team Organization

• Terrorism

• Disaster Psychology

• Disaster Simulation

Free CERT Training

May 17-20, 2023

Through CERT, citizens are trained and prepared to perform crucial emergency functions during the period immediately following a disaster. Learn how to safely serve your family, neighborhood, and community.

Four Day Course

Wednesday, May 17, 6-10pm

Thursday, May 18, 6-10pm Friday, May 19, 6-10pm

Saturday, May 20, 9am-4pm

All classes held at: Montecito Fire Station 91 595 San Ysidro Road Montecito, CA 93108