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On the Cover… Carey Bradshaw, with her innovative breast-pumping bra (shown here by a model), is a superhero mom who is heading out to save the world with a baby in her arms. Spend even a few minutes talking to Bradshaw, a San Diego native who lived in New York City for 11 years before moving to Santa Barbara four years ago, and you’ll realize she has already earned her super-mom cape. You can find out more on page 9. Photos contributed Grocery Outlet opened on De la Vina Street with a ribbon cutting and $1,000 donation to The Unity Shoppe.

Grocery Outlet store opens on De la Vina

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rocery Outlet Bargain Market, which bills itself as “the nation’s fastest-growing, extreme-value grocery retailer,” has opened at 2840 De la Vina St. “We are thrilled to open a Grocery Outlet here in Santa Barbara and bring our neighbors the most exciting way to save money on their groceries,” said independent owner-operators Brandon and Desak Brewer in a statement. “The

partnership with Grocery Outlet allows us to be true entrepreneurs, create new jobs and have a positive impact on the neighborhood.” At a grand opening April 8, the Brewers presented a donation of $1,000 in Grocery Outlet gift cards to The Unity Shoppe. Based in Emeryville, Grocery Outlet typically offers big savings on brandname products, with customers able to save 40 to 70 percent compared to conventional retailers.

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Goleta’s oldest building played vital historical role

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ost folks have never heard of the oldest building in the Goleta Valley, but this little building played a major role not only in the history of Goleta but also in the success of the Santa Barbara Mission and the California wine industry. Nestled on a private ranch in the foothills of Goleta, it’s called the San Jose winery. California’s modern wine industry began at the missions. The Spanish Franciscans established 21 missions, starting in San Diego in 1769. To the mission padres, wine was an essential item. Therefore, planting a vineyard for each mission was a high priority. Wine was used for communion in their services, as a drink with meals, and as medicine. And once the vineyards were established, it became one of their main sources of income. There were grapes growing in California before the Spanish padres came, but they were only used for eating. The padres brought their own vines with them, and the local Chumash “neophytes” were used to plant and harvest the grapes. When a new mission was founded, the other missions were expected to help it out by sending grapevine cuttings for planting. Mission grapes, a variety known as Listan Prieto, were high in sugar content, low in acid, and produced a sweet wine. The Santa Barbara mission had three vineyards: Mission Canyon, La Cieneguita and San Jose, an eight-acre lot named for the San Jose Creek that ran along its eastern border. Planting, maintaining, harvesting the grapes, and producing the wine was all done by Chumash laborers. Most missions used fences made of cactus to keep animals from straying into the grapes and at some locations platforms were built in the vineyards where young workers stood, beating drums, to scare away the birds. While the exact date of the construction of the adobe at the San Jose winery is uncertain, it is known that it was built by Chumash laborers somewhere between

Photos by Tom Modugno In 1984, Santa Barbara County recognized the San Jose winery as a historic landmark. They posted this plaque on the front wall, but the 1804 construction date has since been reconsidered. Left, a grape crusher and de-stemmer, a fermentation vat, wine barrels and a wine press, as well as a multitude of wine bottles of varying ages, are still in the old adobe.

1804 and 1834. There are records of corn, beans and wheat being planted at San Jose in 1804, but no mention of when the first grape vines were planted. Given the need for wine, one could assume that vines would have been planted as soon as possible. We do know that by 1845, the vineyard had more than 2,200 vines and 100 fruit trees. The grapes were used not only to make wine, but also raisins. In 1856, the church leased the vineyard and winery to an Irish immigrant named James McCaffrey and it was immediately profitable for him. Shortly thereafter, the IRS seized the winery and shut it down due to a lack of the proper paperwork being filled out. They wanted $1,000 from McCaffrey, but he refused to pay. While lawyers eventually worked it out, the IRS appointed keepers to stay at the property. One of these was reportedly a “great drunken lout,” who would drink brandy until he passed out. Then McCaf-

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frey’s son would put him to bed. The Great Drought of 1863-64 nearly exterminated all the cattle in Goleta and left many of its big ranches in bankruptcy. Thanks to the San Jose vineyard and winery, McCaffrey not only survived, but he thrived. In 1871 he bought the property from the mission, expanded it to over 6,000 vines and continued his successful wine making operation until the mid 1890s. He became well known for his fine wines. A San Francisco newspaper from 1882 reported that the vineyard had not been plowed or cultivated for 30 years, and that “McCaffrey declines to explain how he never fails to have a full crop while his neighbors have none.” Also, it describes the adobe as having a vine that starts near the door then divides and sends a branch in opposite directions. The branches grow completely around the building and reconnect back at the front, “forming a complete hoop around the

building.” In 1895, McCaffrey was getting too old to keep it up, so he leased the winery to one of his employees, an Italian immigrant named Michele Cavaletto. McCaffrey died in 1900 and the property was sold to Cavaletto. The winery flourished under Cavaletto, who sold grapes and wine to buyers throughout the United States. The Cavaletto family continued the wine operation until Prohibition began in 1919. Michele recognized the historic importance of the winery building and constructed a metal roof and wood siding to protect the old adobe from the elements. Michele died in 1921 and his son Joseph, who was born on the property in 1902, farmed it his entire life until he died in 1973. The San Jose vineyard property is still operated today by the Cavaletto family, but the grape vines have been replaced by avocado trees. It’s worth restating that this little building is not only significant in the history of Goleta, it played an important role in the missions’ conquest of California for Spain; and it’s a landmark of the birth of the now thriving wine industry in California. Lift your glass to the survival of the San Jose winery. For more information on Goleta history, log onto www.goletahistory.com.

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raining for therapists, social workers, medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, other professionals and volunteers who want to work directly with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence will be offered this month by Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County. The 40-hour advocacy training will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 at the Community Partner Center of Union Bank at 15 E. Carrillo St. The training costs $225. The training meets the requirements for certification by the State of California for people who wish to work directly with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. Graduates

If you go: The 40-hour advocacy training will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 at the Community Partner Center of Union Bank at 15 E. Carrillo St. The training costs $225. will receive a certificate of completion that is a primary qualification for working or volunteering with clients in any domestic violence shelter, crisis hotline, or domestic violence counseling agency, statewide. For more information or to register, visit www.dvsolutions.org or email Eloisa Patterson at EloisaP@dvsolutions.org.

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elcome to Building Better Futures Together! In this monthly column, we’ll share some resources and actionable items to help families better support each other. I am honored to be the new CEO of United Way of Santa Barbara County, after various roles with UWSBC and other community initiatives. Here at United Way, we have invested a great deal of time, resources and talent to Steve Ortiz building better futures for local residents through our comprehensive programs and partnerships in education, financial empowerment and health. One of our signature programs (and one that is especially close to my heart) is Fun in the Sun, UWSBC’s national award-winning summer learning program. When I was growing up in Bell, California, my parents enrolled me in summer programs like Fun in the Sun each year. Though they may not have been aware of the research on summer learning loss, my parents were ensuring that I continued my academic, behavioral and social skill development and did not regress the 2-3 months in prior learning that affects so many children in lower-resource communities. With summer just around the corner, we have collected a few easy tips for parents to support summer learning whether their children are enrolled in a summer program or not. n Take advantage of summer learning programs and resources, if you haven’t already. Enroll your child in a summer learning program (check out local summer

camp guides). If your budget is tight or if programs are full, consider enrolling in United Way’s Virtual Summer Learning Camp, in which students engage with fun and interactive online reading and math programs right from home or anywhere with an Internet connection. You can call 805-965-8591 for more information. n Read individually and as a family. Make a trip to the library or bookstore to help your child select reading materials that interest him or her. Maybe your family wants to read a book together and discuss. Make time for daily reading for both caregivers and children. n Help your children discover new interests or talents through creative projects, like making art, building things, cooking, writing, crafting, growing things, and much more. Use the summer months for exploring interests and stretching abilities. n Help your child design science experiments, start natural collections (such as rocks, leaves, shells or other items), and engage with scientific concepts through play (playing with magnets, or making volcanos or rock candy). n Take advantage of Santa Barbara’s many museums and other cultural landmarks. Choose a location related to something your child finds fascinating and then go learn about it. Summer learning and exploration will strengthen student success and deliver meaningful and life-changing experiences that benefit the whole family.

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Towbes president knows he has big shoes to fill

a legacy of philanthropy and community service. He was the co-founder and chairman of Montecito Bank and Trust as well as the Towbes Group. The Santa-Barbara based development and property management company has built more than 6,000 residential units from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria and manages roughly 2,500 housing units as well as commercial office By Raiza Giorgi space in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Owner/Publisher Obispo counties. “Working for Mike Towbes is what anyone raig Zimmerman knew how to develop real estate when he accepted a job could hope for in a dream career. He is the perfect example of financial success, but with offer with the Towbes Group more than 20 years ago, but he didn’t understand the a philanthropic side that gives as much as he company’s values or realize how they would gets,” Zimmerman said. Twenty years ago there was no Google change his life. “I’ve traveled all around the United States search when Zimmerman came to Santa Barbadeveloping and building in other commura, so he started asking around about Towbes. nities, but when I started with The Towbes “All of the people I asked about Mike all said Group I really actually learned the meaning of the same thing, that he was making a difference community and listening to the people that live in Santa Barbara, and it made me think a lot within,” Zimmerman said. about what I’d like in my own career,” he said. Zimmerman, president of the Towbes Zimmerman thought he knew all about real Group, said Michael Towbes, the company’s estate developing with his 12 years of prior exfounder and CEO who died April 13, instilled perience, but Towbes changed that idea quickly. a sense of philanthropy in him and the compa“He was so humble, and really engaged the ny’s other employees. community in all of his projects, and to get When Towbes, 87, died at his Montecito home support and be connected,” Zimmerman said. after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, he left Among its notable projects, the Towbes

Craig Zimmerman’s mentor focused equally on building and giving

Towbes memorial set for May 23 A public memorial service for Michael Towbes will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at The Granada Theatre. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to The Granada Theater, c/o Hayley Jessup 1330 State St., Suite 101, Santa Barbara, 93101, or to any nonprofit organization. Group renovated The Granada Theatre. It has also built apartment complexes for seniors, families and students from Santa Maria to Goleta; the $65 million residence hall for the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics at UCSB; and commercial and retail space that includes the Castillian Technical Center, Santa Barbara Business Park, and Storke-Hollister Retail Center. “Mike really was a pioneer in getting corporate citizenship within the community, and not that companies had an obligation to give back, but they wanted to — to improve the community. Our employees aren’t required to volunteer, but we encourage them to,” Zimmerman said. Towbes also challenged other companies to meet him at his level and create opportunities for everyone to play even a small role, Zimmerman added. “One of my favorite events is the Givapalooza, because we raise money for the Special Olympics — and not just that, but we create teams that partner with athletes from the Special Olympics and do a sporting contest. It’s so fun, and we’ve had such fun partnering with other businesses and community leaders in helping,” Zimmerman said. Philanthropy isn’t a one-size-fits-all model, either. Towbes Group has several in-house programs that employees can choose to participate in, or not. “We have a grant committee that is made entirely of staff from all levels that determine where funds we budget for donation are given to. It’s quite amazing to see them all campaigning for their favorite charities and seeing the democratic process,” Zimmerman said. The Towbes Group also hosts annual awards in which employees nominate different organizations and the one with the most votes get a $2,500 grant and a volunteer day, when the company closes the office so employees can help that nonprofit. “This year they chose Habitat for Humanity, which is amazing since we have the background in construction and building, and we are so excited for the work day this fall,” Zimmerman said. As examples of the way Towbes shaped his own outlook on philanthropy, Zimmerman has been involved over the years with the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation, UCSB Economic Forecast Project, the Royal Pride Foundation for San Marcos High School and the Santa Barbara High School Foundation.

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He is also on the board of the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation. “My children have been just as involved in volunteering, and they were engaged in the Scholarship Foundation helping others,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said he struggled to pay for college and is blessed that he can help his children get through it, but he wanted them to appreciate how fortunate they were. “We wrestled with that question a lot as they got older. How do we help them appreciate where they come from and what they have? A group of us started Families Unite to Nurture Dreams (FUND), and all of our kids were involved,” Zimmerman said. His daughter Maisie is now a student at NYU and also mentors at-risk girls with their academics and working toward college. When he isn’t focusing on building or charity, Zimmerman loves to cycle on all the back roads from the Santa Ynez Valley to Ojai. “The landscapes and views are what make Santa Barbara the most beautiful place to live. I love getting outdoors and exploring our great area,” he said. The future is always on Zimmerman’s mind, as he Towbes’ successor with the company and wants to continue in his mentor’s footsteps of creating opportunities for building things that the community needs as well as giving back. “We just broke ground on an 193-unit senior living complex in Santa Maria that are rentals and are about to break ground on another family living project there as well. We are doing the third phase of Willow Springs in Goleta and we are planning on more great projects,” Zimmerman said. For more information on The Towbes Group, log onto www.towbes.com.

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This is not your grandma’s gift basket

de Mayo theme. A donkey piñata, snacks, drinks, candy www.SantaBarbaraGiftBaskets.com and By Leah Etling noisemakers were all part of the artfully Contributing writer crafted box. Spend a little time in the SB Gift Baskets f you’ve ever been the lucky recipient of a Santa Barbara Gift Basket, there’s store and you quickly realize that the art of gift-basketing is, in fact, extreme crafting. a very strong chance that there was at The baskets, with a starting price around last one thing inside that you absolutely $50, are themed. The day we visited, Easter loved. baskets were the clear frontrunner. Other Maybe it was artisan chocolate, spicy creations homed in on weddings, birthdays, pistachio nuts, savory popcorn or a bottle babies, pets, and more. Condolence baskets of local wine or beer, something made in Santa Barbara County, by a local company, are also a frequent seller – recipients often appreciate the non-perishable snacks that that likely reminded you of home. can be opened easily for guests. “There’s nothing in my shop that I Pazier fell into the gift-basket business wouldn’t proudly give as a gift or eat by chance. In a past professional life, she myself,” owner Anne Pazier said. Her hywas a corporate saleswoman who traveled per-local approach to gift baskets has been the world and had a $25,000 budget to send a runaway success over the last few years, clients gifts at the end of each year. She’d leading to her business more than tripling typically use a major national vendor. But in size and opening a brick and mortar inevitably, something went wrong. storefront in Old Town Goleta. “The last year I did that they sent the A funky former auto shop on Magnolia gifts without any cards. No one had any Avenue houses both the production area idea who they were from,” Pazier recalled. and storefront for the business. It is right across the street from the popular Goodland Her husband, Todd, a Santa Barbara County fire captain, suggested that she might Kitchen, a go-to lunch destination for Old want to start a similar business. At home Town’s numerous tech companies with a new baby – her son, who is now 13 “The day we came to look at the space, there was a line out the door (at Goodland) – she gradually warmed up to the idea of for lunch. That got me thinking, hey, maybe baskets with a boutique approach. this could work,” Pazier said during a “Entrepreneurship is a lonely thing, recent interview. She had just finished up especially when you start. And that’s what creating a custom gift basket with a Cinco I love so much about this little community

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MARCH WAS THE ‘MONTH OF GIVING’

Local sub shops and customers raise more than $7,500 for charity

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anta Barbara and Goleta locations of Jersey Mike’s Subs and their customers raised $7,614 in the annual “Month of Giving” campaign in March, which contributed to a record amount of more than $5.5 million nationally. The company raised $4.6 million in a single day — March 29, Day of Giving — when more than 1,200 restaurants donated 100 percent of sales, not just profits, to nearly 150 different charities across the nation. For the total amount raised in a local market as well as a listing of participating restaurants and charities, go to jerseymikes.com/mog/charities. During March, customers were invited to make a donation to a local designated charity partner. Recipients included schools, hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.

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Photo contributed Santa Barbara and Goleta locations of Jersey Mike’s Subs and their customers raised $7,614 in the “Month of Giving” campaign, which contributed to a record amount of more than $5.5 million nationally. The campaign will benefit almost 150 different charities.

Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $25 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.

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Long-closed Hotel Californian scheduled to re-open this summer

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fter years spent planning and redefining the project, the long-anticipated Hotel Califor-nian on lower State Street will be opening this summer, developer Michael Rosenfeld said dur-ing an introduction party at the Moxi Museum in late March. “One of my favorite architectural styles is the Spanish Colonial Revival, and we really wanted to keep this as we went through the process. We also wanted to bring in influences from all around the world because just like people in and around Santa Barbara, they are from all over,” Rosenfeld said. The site adjacent to the city’s vibrant Funk Zone and steps from the ocean and Union Station was the original 1925 Hotel Californian, and the “new” 121-room Hotel Californian will feature paseos, gardens, fountains, open plazas, rooftop pool and event deck, ballroom and a variety of meeting and event spaces, as well as a Moroccan-inspired spa and salon, fitness cen-ter, fashion boutique, and several dining options. “The Hotel Californian will redefine the

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Major clients might send up to 500 to 600 baskets annually. One local tech company celebrates its own client anniversaries with a large gift box. Others focus on holidays – November to December are the busiest time of the year. UCSB Arts & Lectures welcomes performers and lecturers to Santa Barbara with customized baskets. In 2016, more than 7,000 baskets were produced. “I love that we have become a destination for people needing the perfect gift. Whether it’s a friend who has everything, or is super wealthy and you aren’t sure what you could possibly get them, this is the place to come,” Pazier said. At the Magnolia Avenue space, the focus is on creating community. Pazier hosts monthly beer and wine tastings as well as events. Regularly scheduled gift basket workshops, called “Wine & Design” classes, are the chance to make your own basket

This artist’s rendering shows the Hotel Californian property that is to be opened this summer on lower State Street.

Santa Barbara waterfront, and completely change for the better the feel of lower State,” Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider said at the intro-duction party. Interior design is by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, named one of the world’s top 100 interior designers in 2017 by Architectural Digest. Rates will start at $550 per night. For more information, visit www.thehotelcalifornian. com. and earn the art from an expert. This summer, Pazier has been invited to speak at the National Gift Basket Association Conference, focusing on non-traditional sales methods and storefront design. She already knows that colleagues in the field from other states are shocked by her unique storefront – a garage door pulls up to open the shop, with a casual patio for tasting outside. Passers-by stop to shop and chat. “We love Old Town,” said Pazier, who is part of the city’s Development Committee for the area. The busy Hollister corridor is slowly reinventing itself with a great deal of sweat equity from local business people, and the future looks bright. “What I like is that no one is trying to change everything here from the outside,” Pazier said. “They are doing it from the inside out. We’re keeping the neighborhood, the flavor, and the people that live here, so that it will be a place we can be proud of.”

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COVER STORY

Even a superhero needs some help Carey Bradshaw reinvents the breast-pumping bra with multi-tasking moms in mind

Photos contributed Carey Bradshaw has been nominated in the “Emerging Business” category for a Spirit of Entrepreneurship award. The packaging for the Hooter Holster is a symbolic milk carton with the logo of a superhero mom, heading out to save the world with a baby in her arms.

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he logo for the Hooter Holster, Carey Bradshaw’s innovative breast-pumping bra, is a superhero mom who is heading out to save the world with a baby in her arms. Spend even a few minutes talking to Bradshaw, a San Diego native who lived in New York City for 11 years before moving to Santa Barbara four years ago, and you’ll realize she has already earned her super-mom cape. Bradshaw has been nominated in the “Emerging Business” category for a Spirit of Entrepreneurship award. At a celebration on May 5 at the Biltmore’s Coral Casino in Santa Barbara, she and 33 other area women will be recognized before one of them is chosen in each of 11 categories. The Spirit of Entrepreneurship event is hosted by the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation, working with the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship at Santa Barbara City College. The awards are designed to recognize the economic contributions of outstanding women entrepreneurs in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties and to support future economic growth through the recognition, financial support, and education of student entrepreneurs. After ditching an intense corporate lifestyle to focus on family and a more sustainable career path, Bradshaw and her husband George founded Creative Butter, a digital marketing and design agency that acts as a contract marketing department for global companies. Two years ago, the couple had their first child, Ainsley, and Bradshaw quickly realized that one thing working moms really needed was a better breast-pumping bra – something easy to use, fashionable, and able to be worn while multi-tasking. “I noticed a huge gap in the market for hands-free pumping bras that were comfortable and easy to use. I wanted to come up with something easier to use and also cuter, because I wore that thing constantly, and it was pretty demoralizing,” Bradshaw said. She found the available options to be awkward, ugly, complicated and overpriced. She set out to make something better. The result is “Hooter Holster by Carey Bradshaw,” now on the market in local children’s stores and online. In addition to the fun name, which came to Bradshaw in a dream, one version of the bra has a peplum drape at the waist that’s comfortable for those first post-partum months. The tube-top style is a fun fit for Santa Barbara’s beach lifestyle, and it’s compatible with commonly marketed breast pump flanges and shields. “You can slip it on under your clothes, over your head. You can wear it all day,” Bradshaw said.

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The 33 finalists for the 2017 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards are: n Agricultural/Wineries - Ashely Farrell, Melissa Sayer, Deborah Shaw n Emerging Business - Carey Bradshaw, Yvonne Erwin, Alexis Schomer n Green/Social Entrepreneurship - Heather Hochrain, Marine Schumann, Kristine Sperling n Health - Jacqui Burge, Emilee Garfield, Melodee Meyer n Hospitality/Tourism - April Hoff, Tara Jones Haaf, Nirasha Rodriguez n Media/Communications - Lindsey Carnett, Gillian Christie, Raiza Giorgi n Nonprofit - Lynn Houston, Debra Manchester, Janet Reineck n Professional Services - Hannah Jenner, Alelia Parenteau, Deborah Sweeney n Retail - Reyna Chavez, Fay Doe, Angela Rosales n Science/Technology - Marta Alvarez, Kristin Denault, Payal Kamdar n Wholesale/Manufacturing/Global Trade - Jeanne David, J’nelle Holland, Kirsten Kemp Becker As an expert in marketing strategy and organizational development who holds a graduate degree from Columbia University, Bradshaw has worked for global companies like CBRE, Goldman Sachs and Spectrum Health. But she said that pushing her own product is one of the most challenging projects she’s worked on. “It was a huge learning curve for me. I had never developed a product before. But I found a local seamstress to work with to help me realize the design, and a company in Ventura that will manufacture the bras in small quantities. I wanted everything to be made in the USA.” She relied on the feedback of local friends and fellow moms, who acted as testers, to help get the design right. The bras can be found locally at Peanuts Maternity + Kids in Santa Barbara and Traveling Pants in Carpinteria, or online at hooterholster.net or Amazon.com. Bradshaw is working to place her product in big box stores and to expand manufacturing, as well as making Hooter Holster available internationally. When not working on her two businesses or caring for her daughter, Bradshaw volunteers for two causes she’s passionate about – All for Animals, a local animal therapy and education nonprofit, and Post Partum Education for Parents, a new-mom support group. She serves on the board of directors for All for Animals, which trains dog owners to work with their pets and conducts popular after-school courses that help children with literacy skills. She and her husband also have a golden retriever, Buttercup, a certified therapy dog who volunteers at local schools and after-school programs. Buttercup is also a bonafide dog model, appearing in Wrangler jeans digital BRADSHAW CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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THE MENTAL WELLNESS CENTER

Beach walk will support local mental health center

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he Mental Wellness Center will kick off Mental Health Month with its sixth annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness on Friday, May 5, at East Beach Bathhouse. All community members are invited to join the nonprofit’s efforts to change the perception of mental health by “stomping out stigma” at the annual Sunset Beach Walk. The walk will begin with an opening ceremony at 5 p.m. at the bathhouse, 1118 E. Cabrillo Boulevard. Funds raised will benefit the Mental Wellness Center, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education and direct services to individuals and families in Santa Barbara affected by mental illness. “Taking care of our mental well-being is important for all of us, no matter what stage we are in our lives, and a long walk along the beach with our wonderful community is a great way to do just that,” said Annmarie Cameron, CEO of the Mental Wellness Center. “For 70 years, the Mental Wellness Cen-

ter has been invested in building a community of wellness and helping people better understand mental illness. Our 5K Sunset Beach Walk aims to bring people together in an effort to combat the stigma which too often prevents those who are living with mental health conditions from seeking necessary treatment,” she added. This year, the Mental Wellness Center is teaming up with the San Marcos High School Wellness Connection and the SBCC Wellness Connection to co-host the 5K Walk. Registration for the 5K Walk is now open. Individuals and teams can register online at mentalwellnesscenter.org, by calling 805-884-8440, or at the event between 4 and 5 p.m. Participants may also stay after the walk for dinner, a raffle and live music. Walk-only registration is $25 and fullevent registration is $50, which includes a T-shirt, raffle ticket and dinner provided by East Beach Grill. Student registration is $20 with student ID. For more information, visit www.MentalWellnessCenter.org or contact Alex Health at 805-884-8440 or ahealth@mentalwellnesscenter.org.

Photo contributed Two years ago, when her daughter Ainsley was born, Carey Bradshaw decided that working moms needed a better breast-pumping bra.

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marketing campaigns. Of course, any interview has to include a question about her name, which overlaps with the fictional Carrie Bradshaw of “Sex and the City” TV fame.

“I’ve had this name a long time, before the show came out,” she said with a laugh, clearly fielding the question for the umpteenth time. “I’m the first Carey Bradshaw. It’s my name, and if HBO wants to pay me royalties, I’m totally cool with that.”

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Life & style FAMILY FUN FOR MAY AND JULY

Maritime Museum offers special activities

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t the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, people of all ages and walks of life can get a better understanding and appreciation of California’s maritime history, from learning about early natives who lived prosperously along the coast to present-day ocean activities. The museum hosts a variety of activities for the public throughout the year, including Family Night on Thursday, May 25. Family Night is an opportunity to view the Maritime Museum from an entirely different perspective. Through the use of interactive exhibits and experimental learning, kids and adults of all ages will find something fun to do from 4 - 7 p.m. The cost for family night is $15 per family for members and $25 for other families. Coming in July is the ever-popular and entertaining Kardboard Kayak Race, in which teams build a boat out of cardboard and race it to see whose boat holds up the longest and goes the farthest. Teams are required to build a kayak given with only a 4-by-8-foot sheet of cardboard, a roll of duct tape (20 yards), a box cutter, and a yardstick. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, at West Beach. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The museum is at 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190. For more information or to RSVP, call 456-8747 or log onto www.sbmm.org/allevents.

Photo contributed Teams for the Kardboard Kayak Race must build a kayak with only a 4-by-8-foot sheet of cardboard, a roll of duct tape, a box cutter and a yardstick.

Art museum seeking more docents

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or visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, docents are the institution’s welcoming face and informed voice — and the museum would like to train more of them. The volunteer corps of about 65 men and women from all backgrounds support the arts by giving gallery tours to both adults and students. Docent training will begin in September, and those interested in becoming a docent are encouraged to attend a Recruitment Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the museum. Many docents also visit area classrooms to prepare students for upcoming museum visits. Depending on individual interest,

docents research and develop their own tours and can opt to be on teams specializing in the museum’s permanent collection or various themes or special exhibitions. Benefits of being a docent include attending bimonthly lectures by museum curators and noted visiting scholars, participating in off-site activities such as visiting other museums or other social events, and meeting others with a passion for art. The training course for provisional docents includes a general course in art history and skill development in public speaking, research, and effective techniques for touring. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, attend the Recruitment Reception or contact Rachael Krieps, Manager of School and Docent Programs, at 884-6441 or rkrieps@sbma.net.

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ometimes, becoming a resource family to kids in foster care is about celebrating the little things — school improvements, soccer games, and positive attitude shifts — as well as birthdays and anniversaries. At other times, it’s about celebrating the sheer magnitude of a family reuniting. At Lillian Pipersburg’s house, it’s about both. The Santa Barbara native and her husband regularly take trips to places such as a Yogurtland store to celebrate an achievement with a beloved foster child in their home, treating all the kids they parent as their own. But they also aim to reunite families whenever possible. “We’re hoping bio parents go through classes, training, therapy, and whatever they need to do to begin that process,” Pipersburg said. “That’s happened to a large degree, but some have gone on to adoption, too!” Over the past 31 years, Pipersburg has mothered an astounding 213 foster children, of all ages and races, from infancy to 18 years old. She’s African-American, and she says that she’s learned about different cultures thanks to her foster care work. “We’ve become very culturally aware and sensitive to our children’s needs,” she says. “Kids of all nations feel comfortable with us. And during the holidays we call the families and ask for their recipes to incorporate into our meals.” Despite their unique histories, children in foster care all have one thing in com-mon: they need families to love and support them. Our County, Our Kids, a program of Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services, relies on resource families who are ready for the life-changing experience of helping to nurture and heal a child who needs a place to call home. Deeply devoted to motherhood for all, Pipersburg has been working with the pro-

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A fresh idea for Mom Anyone looking for a new idea for a Mother’s Day celebration should consider the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Picnic baskets can be ordered in advance at the Garden Shop or online at sbbg.org/mothersday. The number of baskets is limited, and they must be purchased by May 5.

Photo by Daniel Dreifuss Over the past 31 years, Santa Barbara native Lillian Pipersburg has mothered an astounding 213 foster children, from infants to 18-year-olds.

gram for decades now, and shows no signs of slowing down. “I really enjoy this. We’ve become mentors to parents, friends with other family members, I’ve had grandparents in other states that I call about their grandchildren,” Pipersburg says. “To me, it’s not a task or a complicated thing, it’s just natural for me to be a parent to them.” Leaders of the program encourage anyone interested in learning more about the many ways of becoming a resource for local foster children to attend a Resource Family Informational Meeting. “If you’re available to help, it’s beneficial to them, to you and to our society,” Pip-ersburg says. Visit www.ourcountyourkids.org/sbc for more information.

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GUARDING YOUR WELL-BEING Music festival has plenty of kids activities Protect colon health, especially as you age

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hile the adults attending this year’s Live Oak Music Festival can look forward to great music, entertaining events for younger festival-goers will include talent shows, music workshops and a special kids’ performance by headliner Ozomatli. The annual festival, held June 16-18 at Live Oak Campground near Lake Cachuma, is a three-day experience featuring camping, music, art and more. The family-friendly event is a major fundraiser for public radio station KCBX, which serves Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and southern Monterey counties. Children’s events this year include yoga, a juggling show and workshops for silk painting, pottery wheel art and henna hand painting. Kids 13-17 can enjoy the Game Zone, featuring food, art projects and bocce, while younger children can enjoy imaginative play and storytelling with Zette Harbour. Music events for children include drum circles and a kids’ band workshop that concludes with a Sunday performance. The Ozokidz show, taking place prior to Ozomatli’s main event Saturday night, will include some of the band’s popular kid-friendly songs, including “Moose on

By Denise Holmes, R.N. Cottage Hospital

Photo contributed Donavon Frankenreiter will headline the Live Oak Music Festival with “mellow, feel-good music” on Sunday, June 18.

the Loose,” “Spelling” and “Germs.” Festival gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 16. Day tickets and weekend pass prices range from $20 (child day ticket) to $130 (adult three-day pass). Camping is included with the three-day pass, but parking fees are additional. Complete information about tickets, the entertainment line-up, and other details are available at liveoakfest.org.

LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF Table in the Funk Zone. He began his journey on the Indonesian island of Bali and ended in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With two companions, he traveled by bus, motorThe public is invited to hear local mental health bike, plane, boat and passenger van and walked professionals offer information on a variety of top- the streets of Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, ics, including mental health, chemical dependency, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. “I tried to capture everyday moments. We community resources, wellness and recovery, on got to experience the food, life and culture in May 20 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. every country we visited. I feel the photos in More than 20 nonprofit agencies will be the book speak of that,” Dreifuss said. providing free information at the event from “I worked with a photo editor and an art 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burtness Auditorium. curator to choose the most interesting and Two lectures will also be presented. powerful photos.” At 11 a.m., Officer Keld Hove, who specialDreifuss attended Brooks Institute of Phoizes in restorative policing at the Santa Barbatography and has been published in both local ra Police Department, will speak about mental and national news outlets. illness and homelessness in Santa Barbara. “ Frames from the Street” will have 60 At noon, Dr. Paul Erickson, medical director full-color, 8-by-11-inch pages of photographs. of psychiatry and addiction medicine at Santa It is available for purchase at www.daniel Barbara Cottage Hospital, will discuss adoles- dreifuss.com/store. cent depression and suicide. The Mental Health Fair takes place in May to recognize National Mental Health Month. The event is sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Registration has opened for the annual Wine Country Bike Trek, a ride through the local wine country that benefits People Helping People. Riders may participate for one or all three days of the event on the weekend of June 9-11. Many people dream of traveling and Each day, riders choose a 30- or 50-mile ride. experiencing the world, but Daniel Dreifuss Volunteers greet them every 10 miles with made that dream a reality by traveling to eight fully catered rest stops. countries over four and a half months last year. Participants receive meals, snacks, wine, He is now publishing a book of his images, beer, a ride T-shirt, and more. “Frames from the Street: Southeast Asia,” Registration costs vary based on participabeginning with a release party at 5:30 p.m. tion for one, two or three days. Find details at May 6 at Topa Topa Brewery and The Guilded www.winecountrybiketrek.com.

Most people don’t want to think about colon health, but if you’re over 50 it’s something you definitely should not ignore. Those 50 and older have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer in the colon, which makes up most of the large intestine and measures roughly 3 to 6 feet long. Cancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths for women and ranks second as the leading cause of death in men. Certain lifestyle factors increase the chances of colorectal cancer, with diet, weight and exercise playing the biggest roles, according to the American Cancer Society. Being overweight raises the risk, and so does eating a diet with plenty of red meat and processed and cured meats, such as hot dogs and deli meats. Lack of exercise and physical activity can lead to a greater chance of cancer, while being more active can help lower the odds. High consumption of alcohol, in-

cluding wine, has also been linked to colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society advises that men consume no more than two alcoholic drinks a day and women no more than one. To find out if you are at risk for colorectal cancer, I urge everyone over 50 to schedule a colonoscopy. If you have a family history of colon cancer, polyps or other risk factors, you may need a screening at an earlier age. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented and cured if caught early. A colonoscopy takes only about 30 minutes, and patients are given sedation to keep them relaxed and comfortable. Some may also get deeper anesthesia if needed. Preparing for the procedure is often considered the hardest part. A good prep requires eating low-fiber foods – that means no raw fruits and vegetables -- for several days prior to your appointment. The day before the screening, only clear liquids can be eaten, and a bowel prep is also taken to completely clean out the colon. For more information, visit www.cottagehealth.org or call 1-888-999-8262.

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arts & non prof its

Student performers to deliver laughs, music and a message Student performers to deliver laughs, music and a message

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s the weather starts to warm up, year-end theater productions are boiling over at Santa Barbara and San Marcos high schools and the Santa Barbara Dance Institute. Students at San Marcos will present “Damn Yankees”; Santa Barbara High’s troupe will stage “Bullets over Broadway;” and the dance institute will present 280 students in “The Letter,” the story of a father writing to his 8-year-old son on his first day of school. “Bullets Over Broadway” is Woody Allen’s Tony Award-winning comedy musical that is described as “The Godfather” meets “The Producers.” The play is considered a love letter to the Golden Age of Broadway, filled with big laughs and unforgettable songs such

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Photo by Blake Bronstad “Damn Yankees” is the 1956 Tony Award-winning musical about a Washington Senators baseball fan who trades his soul to the devil in exchange of becoming a baseball prodigy.

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Photos by Blake Bronstad “Damn Yankees” is the 1956 Tony Award-winning musical about a Washington Senators baseball fan who trades his soul to the devil in exchange of becoming a baseball prodigy.

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as “Let’s Misbehave,” “Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness if I Do” and “There’s a New Day Comin’!” “Bullets Over Broadway” plays at 7 p.m. May 5 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 6, and then closes with a special “farewell to the senior class” performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. Reserved-seat tickets are priced at $25, and general admission at $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information or to buy tickets, go to www.sbhstheatre.com. The San Marcos theater program will be performing “Damn Yankees,” the 1956 Tony Award-winning musical based on the tale of a Washington Senators baseball fan who trades his soul to the devil in exchange for a new life as a baseball prodigy named Joe Hardy. This show will start at 7 p.m. from May 4 - 6 and May 11 - 13. In the musical, Hardy leaves home to play for the Senators and give them a shot at beating “those damn Yankees” to win the pennant. However, he soon encounters multiple problems with his deception. In the end, Joe must decide whether his baseball dream is worth the price of his soul. Tickets will be for sale at the door and in advance at the San Marcos website, http://

shopsmroyals.org. Prices range from $8 to 14; the school is at 4750 Hollister Avenue. Santa Barbara Dance Institute’s event of the year is a culmination of their educational dance program, in which several hundred students have been taking classes to prepare for several performances at the end of May. “The Letter” is the story of a father writing to his 8-year-old son on his first day of school. He writes about the bullies he encountered when he was in elementary school and what he would have done differently. The family show will feature 280 energetic young performers from elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as special guest performers including teachers, parents, and community members from Zumba Santa Barbara with Josette. The first performance will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Solvang School Elementary gymnasium; the second will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School. Tickets for Solvang will be available at the door for $15. For the Santa Barbara show, reserved-seat tickets can be purchased for $16 ($6 for children) at the Lobero box office by calling 963-0761 or online at www.lobero.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Marjorie Luke Theater beginning one hour before each show time.

Family Night at SBMM Family Night is an opportunity to view the Maritime Museum from an entirely different perspective. Our goal for the evening is to present interactive learning activities for the entire family. Activities include: • Mini San Salvador and pirate LEGO® build • Print station where children will learn the basics of “relief printing” by using a traditional printing press • Nautical arts and crafts • Face painting and balloon twisting • Kid friendly snacks and adult friendly beverages

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113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 SBMM Members $15 per family Non-members $25 per family Register at (805) 456-8747 or sbmm.org/all-events Space is limited please RSVP in advance The mission of the Museum’s Education Department is to encourage the curiosity of children through the use of interactive exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach programs with special emphasis on California’s maritime history.

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“The Letter” will feature 280 energetic young performers from elementary, middle and high schools, who deliver a message about bullies.

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CENTER STAGE THEATER

Bold, funny one-woman show opens May 5

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ne Good Egg,” a new one-woman show written and performed by Elaine Gale and directed by Rod Lathim, will give four performances at Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara from May 5-7. Opening night at 7:30 p.m. May 5 will be a benefit for Direct Relief Women and Hospice of Santa Barbara, followed by a VIP catered reception with food donated by Nectar Eatery & Lounge and wine provided by Brander Vineyard. Gale is a former Los Angeles Times award-winning journalist, storyteller, humorist, and communication professor. A sixth-generation Nebraskan who now resides in Santa Barbara, she is the interim chairwoman for the bachelor of arts program at Antioch University in Santa Barbara and an adjunct professor in the Communication Department at Santa Barbara City College. “One Good Egg” is described as a compassionate, enlightening journey of weeding through the mess of life and discovering love, new beginnings, home and family. The powerPhoto contributed Elaine Gale’s “One Good Egg” is a compassionate, enlightening journey of weeding through the mess of life and discovering love, new beginnings, home and family.

If you go: Tickets for the shows at 7:30 p.m. on May 6 and 7 and at 2 p.m. on May 7 are $25 general admission and $20 for students. They can be purchased by calling Center Stage Theatre at 805-963-0408 or going to www.onegood eggshow.com. ful, autobiographical work is called unflinchingly honest but is balanced by humor. The one-act, 75-minute show is performed without an intermission. Gale said she’s most interested in what is under the surface, and in what people are not talking about, including herself. Lathim said “One Good Egg” may be one woman’s story, but it is relatable and timely and “is ultimately a universal story of how we make sense of our lives, move through challenges, sustain loss, and still maintain hope, love, gratitude, and a sense of humor.” Limited tickets are available for the benefit show at $100 per person, available at www. onegoodeggshow.com.

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THE ART OF GLASS

Meet Cecily Stewart, ballerina, choreographer

S Photo by Leah Etling Master craftsman Saul Alcaraz has been making art, lamps and much more at his East Mason Street studio for the last 24 years. His kilns, ovens and tools are all handmade. The main kiln is never turned off, except for one day of maintenance per year.

Saul Alcaraz shows the skills, spirit of a master craftsman By Leah Etling

his work unexpectedly. Around Santa Santa Barbara Art Glass Barbara, you can f you’ve ever felt like you needed a vacasee his craft at the 706 E. Mason St. tion to Italy but just don’t have the time Bacara (the water www.sbartglass.com or a plane ticket, here’s a solution. Block fountain); Casa (805) 965-1541 off a weekend afternoon, pick your favorite Blanca restaurant; gallery@sbartglass.com Santa Barbara Italian restaurant, and make an the newly opened appointment to visit the studio of glass-blowMOXI – The Wolf Museum of Exploration ing artist Saul Alcaraz. and Innovation; La Andaluz and El Jardin A quintessential master craftsman, Alcaraz developments; and in private homes. Architect has been making art, lamps and much more Jeff Shelton is a frequent client. Many of his at his East Mason Street studio for the last projects have been featured in architectural 24 years. He also teaches classes. More than photo shoots. 1,000 locals and tourists have tried blowing While we visited his studio, Alcaraz demonglass under his patient instruction. strated his process. His kilns, ovens and tools “What makes me different from many com- are all handmade. The main kiln is heated to mercial artists is I will never make the same 2,000 degrees and never turned off, except for piece over and over,” Alcaraz told us during a one day of maintenance per year. recent studio visit. “I am always changing my While creating a vase in a little over 20 minart and challenging myself to create new and utes, he casually moved around the small space, unique things.” wearing no gloves, and chatting casually while The variety of creations that can be made transforming a hot, pulsing blob of melted glass from blown glass is surprising. In the studio, into a beautiful cranberry-stained work of art. Alcaraz displays vases, bowls, glasses, lamps, As he worked, three tourists wandered in after candlesticks, awards, and art. A fantastic finding the studio by accident on a bicycle tour. collection of fish in colors you might see in “It’s amazing to see this made first-hand,” Oahu’s Hanauma Bay swam along the walls, said one of the women. “There’s so much rainbow jellyfish hung from the ceiling, and an detail and craftsmanship that goes into it that enormous flower with bright blooms sprouted he has clearly mastered.” from behind the front door. The idea to give classes to those interested Alcaraz fell into glass blowing by chance. in the art of glass blowing came about after a He was studying English at Santa Barbara City trip to Murano, Italy, about a decade ago. College when he took a different route to class “We were seeing all these people coming in one day. just for a tour of the glassworks, but they didn’t “I took a wrong turn and I stumbled upon let them try it. I said to my wife, ‘We’re not the art program. Everybody was blowing glass only going to give tours, but I want people to and making things. I never made it to my class. experience the magical thing that is creating.’” My life changed that day – I knew that was Kids as young as 8 are able to take the what I wanted to do. I was there for almost glass-blowing classes, and Alcaraz said eight hours, just mesmerized by the process.” they pick up the process fast. He teaches He also made another fortuitous discovery at after-school sessions for the downtown Boys SBCC, where he met his wife, Gina. It turned and Girls Club and works with Casa de la out her father, Mario Real, was also a glass Raza and other community organizations. blower, making his living working for commerWhile making a living doing what you cial glass companies in Northern California. love can be an elusive quest, Alcaraz humbly “I learned a lot from him, though is work brushes aside the accomplishment. was more traditional. I have always been re“Life as a working artist is not an easy thing. ally artistic. Today he says that I took it to the We have been through tough times in the past. next level, and he is blown away with the stuff But I just tell younger artists, you have to be the I am making now,” Alcaraz said. best you can be and be different than everybody So are his clients and those who come upon else. Spend time, work hard, learn the craft.”

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hort Bio: I grew up in Santa Barbara and attended Washington Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, and San Marcos High School until I moved to Marin County at 16 to continue pursuing my dance career. I have a lot of family in Santa Barbara, and my parents in particular were always very supportive of my artistic goals. They attended many dance performances and supported me financially so I could get the training I needed. Job title: Dancer and Outreach Coordinator, State Street Ballet Time in the industry: 10 years professionally How you got your start: At eight years old, I saw State Street Ballet perform “Beauty and the Beast” in the auditorium at Washington Elementary. Immediately I knew that I wanted to be a ballet dancer, so I signed up for dance classes and have been immersed in dance ever since. After moving to Marin County to study with Margaret Swarthout and Lynn Cox at Marin Dance Theatre, I auditioned at many ballet companies

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and landed at Richmond Ballet as a paid trainee. From there I danced with New York Theatre Ballet and then State Street Ballet. Your bio in two sentences: I have danced professionally for 10 years, taught ballet to all ages over 8, and choreographed for many productions, including State Street Ballet’s “Women’s Work,” for which my piece “Anne’s Window” won the Indy Award for Choreography. In 2015, I founded Library Dances, an interactive outreach program that collaborates with local schools to create performances based on classic literature. How you came to Santa Barbara: My mother grew up in Santa Barbara and we moved back here from San Francisco when I was 2. Favorite theater production: So far, creating “Anne’s Window,” based on the life of Anne Frank, for State Street Bal-let has been a highlight of my artistic career. Advice to someone thinking about getting into performing arts: Never let anyone tell you no. If you are passionate, humble, and work hard, you will make a place for yourself in the performing arts world. Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, seeing live music, cooking, reading, and hanging out Photos contributed at the beach. Favorite local place: Arlington Peak, Cecily Stewart, with Meredith Harill, teaches students at Laguna Blanca School. where my fiancé proposed.

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Veteran actor, teacher [People launches ETC’s Young Actors Conservatory Staff report

nsemble Theatre Company at the New Vic, Santa Barbara’s leading professional, resident theater company, has announced a new director of education, Marcus Giamatti. He brings an impressive resume of screen, stage, and teaching experience to the helm of ETC’s new Young Actors Conservatory, designing and launching the program in its inaugural year. “Developing a professional program for students has been one of our long-term goals,” said Artistic Director Jonathan Fox. “Our Young Actors Conservatory will offer high school students a unique opportunity to work in a professional theater alongside accomplished theater artists. Marcus’ extensive experience as an actor and educator are a true asset to this project, and we’re ecstatic to welcome him to the ETC team.” The Young Actors Conservatory will provide three weeks of hands-on training with master actors and theater artists in the beautiful New Vic Theater, with a curriculum that focuses on principles of acting, movement, voice, improv, and other key elements of theater training.

The program runs Monday through Friday, July 10 - 31. Tuition will be $899 with limited scholarships available. Giamatti is an actor, teacher, acting coach, and graduate of the Yale School of Drama. He founded his own acting studio in Los Angeles where he teaches scene study, audition technique, and acting for the camera. He also serves as a counselor and mentor Photo contributed for actors around the Marcus Giamatti brings world. He is a master teachan impressive resume er at the Actor’s Green of screen, stage, and teaching experience Room in New York to his role as director City and at the Actor’s of education at the Key in Hollywood. He Ensemble Theatre also teaches at UCSB. Company. In a career that spans more than 30 years, he is best known for the role of Peter Gray on the long running CBS Drama “Judging Amy.” Most recently he was a series regular on Comedy Central’s “Big Time in Hollywood, FL.,” and the CBS crime drama “CSI Cyber.”

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Photo by Nathanial Gray A homeless man who identified himself only as “Your Friend” works hard to pick up trash on State Street.

‘YOUR FRIEND’ SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

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or the last two months I have been walking up and down State Street daily in hopes of photographing and talking to a particular homeless man who for some reason is never around when I have my camera — even though I seem to run into him over and over on the days I am without it. Finally, I found him with my camera in hand. I was so excited to see him that I ran up to him and asked if I could take his photo. He looked at me very shocked, then he smiled. His unexpected reply hit me very deeply and I will never forget it. The history behind him is a mystery to me. I don’t even know his name, but from what I gather in his shy voice, he has lived in Santa Barbara for more than 10 years. Sadly, many of us walk past him in a rush or turn our noses up at his shabby appearance and judge him. In my opinion, we owe him a debt of gratitude. For years, regardless of the weather, he has been relentlessly walking up and down State Street picking up litter. He picks up anything, from cigarette butts to wrappers that are thrown on the sidewalk or end up in bushes. There has not been a time that I have seen him without a large black garbage bag over his shoulder, stopping every foot or so to pick up a piece of trash. From sunup to sundown you will find him cleaning as he walks from area to area.

I personally have always thought that State Street was well kept, considering the amount of foot traffic, but after walking with him for close to an hour I can see why. Within a four block area, he filled his massive garbage bag half full of litter. I asked him if this was a common amount. He smiled and said, “Yes, my friend. Every day is the same.” I will add that in an hour of me being close by this side, he did not ask for any money or help from me or anyone else — nor have I ever seen him holding a sign asking for help. So why does he spend every waking moment cleaning up after people who might point at him or laugh at him because he picks up trash to recycle? Two simple reasons, he says. One is that he loves the city and takes it very personally that people “mess it up.” The other is that he receives money for the cans he collects through his hard work instead of panhandling. When I asked him if I could take his photo, he said, “My friend, will it help make people stop littering?” I said I sure hope so. When I asked his name, he smiled and said, “Your friend.” Then he quickly got back to his cleaning. So, I guess it’s a question for all of us. Will his photo and story help keep our beautiful city clean? I, for one, was very excited to help him pick up trash and thanked him for all his hard work. He smiled as if I had given him a hundred dollars. Next time you see Our Friend, perhaps you will tell him thank you for helping to keep downtown so clean.

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]food & drink BRUNCHING AWAY IN SANTA BARBARA

This wonderful meal gives us satisfying choices By Anne Hamner

Contributing writer

here is no bigger food phenomenon right now than brunch. This wonderful meal means we don’t have to choose between breakfast and lunch and, as a bonus, it allows us to eat anytime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The choices are endless, and Sunday scaries can be avoided just by one satisfying meal. Especially with Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s never been a better time to brunch. When it comes to brunching in Santa Barbara, we have so many options that picking just one place can be tough, so I want to recommend two places — one for when you’re feeling bougie and one for convenience. For bougie (bourgeoisie) brunch, look no further than Scarlett Begonia for your all-around delicious and unique brunch experience. I love going to this place because their menu changes seasonally and you can never go wrong with anything on their menu. I like to start with a Matcha latte and a cinnamon roll to split for the table. They also have delicious biscuits, muffins and pastries. Recently on their menu I have been a big fan of their Endless Summer Scramble. It has tons of delicious veggies and you can also sub egg whites for no charge if you’re feeling extra cautious. Their smoked salmon platter and croissant breakfast sandwich are also huge hits. I grew up with Southern parents and have a love for southern food, so I always get a side of grits and add gouda cheese. Your meal will start with an amuse-bouche

Photos by Anne Hamner The Scarlett Begonia offers an Endless Summer Scramble that has tons of delicious veggies, and you can substitute egg whites for no charge.

(a sample of the chef’s work), typically a at the front, be sure to know what you Greek yogurt and granola sample, and will want. No one likes waiting for people to end with some unforgettable toffee. This is a great place to go with friends, family or with your significant other, but be prepared to pay for the quality. My convenience brunch recommendation is always Dawn Patrol. Located across from SB RoCo, this place is known for its build-your-own hashes and delicious salads and sandwiches. You order at the front and can sit inside or outside. This is a great place to go when you are balling on a budget but want a good portion Local, Homegrown size to last you for the day. When you order

figure out their order at the front of the line. And the food typically takes 15-20 minutes to come out, so be prepared to wait a bit. It’s worth it! Once you order, you get an emoji icon instead of a number, which is also a fun touch. My “go-to” hash is with russet potatoes, veggie sausage, all the veggies, two eggs over medium, wheat toast, pesto sauce and hollandaise sauce. If you’re not a saucy person, get it on the side anyway, because it may change the way you feel about condiments. Other favorites are the Kale and Quinoa Salad and Crispy Chicken Sandwich. They have mimosas and a decent beer selection if you need some hair-of-the-dog love. Their servers are always relaxed and friendly even while helping you make up your indecisive mind, which is also a huge reason I love going there. Whatever brunch path you choose, be sure to go into it with some sunnies and a glass of water or with your mom. You have a long day ahead of you and know that brunch will give you the boost you need to have a productive and satisfying day.

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Restaurant blends fine dining with home-style recipes Bear and Star at Parker family inn to open this month in Los Olivos

By Raiza Giorgi Owner/Publisher

hef John Cox has worked in fine dining since he started his career, but the opportunity to create his entire kitchen from scratch and spend time creating not only the recipes, but the farm where he sources most of his produce and meats, is an experience like none other. He and his team of culinary artists, including Santa Barbara native Chef Jeremy Tummel, are excited to be opening the Bear and Star at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos this month. Cox’s partner Tummel grew up in Santa Barbara and has worked at many notable restaurants up and down the Central Coast, from the Wine Cask to Pebble Beach to Kevin Costner’s Epiphany to the Bacara. “I love all styles of food. Growing up in Santa Barbara, I surely have an appreciation of seafood and wine,” Tummel said. “We have really taken our time to open the restaurant because we want everything to have a meaning, and that we have taken the time to show the history behind Fess Parker,” Cox said. Cox and the late actor have similar backgrounds in that they both grew up in Texas and started from the bottom and worked their

being finished. The trip also coincided with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association Cook-off, so they decided to stay and experience the best of barbecue to get inspiration for their menu. “We ended up entering the Calcutta competition where we had to place in the top third in one of the categories in order to win our money back. We didn’t realize that when entering. We thought we were sponsoring a team, but we were the team. In an hour we were at the local grocery buying as much meat as we could,” Cox said with a laugh. The trio stayed up all night talking with locals about how they barbecue and smoke their meats, learning as much as they could. They ended up placing third in brisket, first in chicken and third overall. “It really tested us working as a team, and I think brought us closer than we thought,” Photo by Raiza Giorgi Tummel said. Bear and Star Chefs John Cox, from right, Chef Jeremy Tummel and Sous Chef Trent Shank show their awards from a Pulling home their smoker, which is as barbecue championship in Texas. long as a small recreational vehicle, they showed off its built-in outdoor culinary capaway up to success. The Parker ranch is operated by Parker’s Parker was known for portraying Davy granddaughter Katie and her family. She also bilities that include a wood-fired oven, grill, Crockett and Daniel Boone, and in his later raises bulls that are featured in rodeos around firebox, smoker, rotisserie and kitchen. “We can feed 200 people in the middle of a life for his winery and resorts in the valley the country. Granddaughter Tessa Parkfield with no power,” Cox laughed. and Santa Barbara. er-Cody is a winemaker with her own label, The trio is trying to work as sustainably After his schooling he was hired at Post Tessa Marie (her tasting room is just around and locally sourced as possible. Their efforts Ranch Inn in Big Sur as a sous chef and trav- the corner from the Inn). include an aquaponic vegetable box in the eling for their corporate company working in At the ranch Cox has started a small farm back of the hotel for growing lettuces, with Hawaii and other hotels. for fresh produce, a chicken coop for fresh the roots being used to feed the catfish they Cox was offered the head chef position eggs, and facilities to raise rabbits, chickens will serve. A mushroom box in the chef’s back at Post Ranch Inn, where he met Parkand other poultry. room continues the starter mushrooms at the er’s son Eli. They started talking about the Sous chef Trent Shank came from Fort farm, and everything patrons use down to the Parker Ranch and how most of his offspring Worth, also with a fine dining background. glasses and napkins have been made within a were doing something in the food and wine The three of them decided to take a road small radius of Los Olivos. industry and wanted to connect them together. trip to Texas when their custom smoker was

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education & learning SUSAN SALCIDO TO BE NEW SUPERINTENDENT

Cirone announces retirement, successor

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anta Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone, the longest-serving county superintendent in California, announced Thursday that he will be retiring on July 1 after 34 years in the elected position. At its April 6 meeting, the county board of education voted to accept the date of retirement and appoint Deputy Superintendent Susan Salcido to become county superintendent Bill Cirone of schools on July 1. Cirone was first elected in 1982 and was re-elected every four years since, becoming the longest-serving county superintendent of schools in California. The position, and the office it manages, was established by the California State Constitution to serve as an extension of the state department of education, providing service and leadership to school districts countywide. Cirone began his career in public education in 1960 as a teacher in Harlem in New York City. “I have always considered our public schools one of America’s greatest accomplishments and the bedrock of our democracy,” he said. He has a long track record of leadership in education, business, and civic affairs, and a passionate belief in partnerships with a wide array of institutions. Believing strongly in the importance of participating in the public dialogue about education, Cirone regularly contributed op-ed columns to all county newspapers and daily and weekly radio commentaries to six radio stations, and hosted four television shows. Through his “Talking with Teachers” program and the Teachers Network project, he was a consistent and outspoken champion of teachers. His many accomplishments and successes have been acknowledged with awards from a long list of organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League’s Distinguished Community Service Award, the California State PTA’s Honorary Service Award, the Santa Barbara Foundation’s Man of the Year, the Santa Barbara News-Press Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of California School Administrators awards as Regional Superintendent of the Year and the state Ferd Kiesel Distinguished Service award.

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Westmont professor gets grant to study bacterial virulence

he National Institutes of Health has awarded a Westmont associate professor of biology and his collaborators at the University of North Carolina a $1.6 million grant over five years to explore a bacterial regulatory control system that was discovered at Westmont several years ago. Julio and his collaborators will be trying to decipher how the regulatory system controls bacterial virulence, with the practical goal of identifying new therapeutic targets for whooping cough. Julio, who has been teaching at Westmont since 2006, graduated from Westmont in 1992 and earned his doctorate at UCSB in 2001. He was a research scientist for several years at Remedyne Corporation, a vaccine development company in Santa Barbara. He has had his work published by Infection and Immunity, Journal of Bacteriology, and Molecular and General Genetics.

I have always considered our public schools one of America’s greates accomplishments and the bedrock of our democracy.

He has also served on numerous boards and commissions, including the Santa Barbara Community Foundation, the National Teachers Network, The First Five Commission, the Fighting Back Against Alcohol and Drug Task Force, the National Commission for Learning and Citizenship, a program of the Education Commission of the States, and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Cirone was invited to participate in the White House Summit on Children and Families and in a White House dialogue on national standards and testing. He has been a leader and passionate advocate for education, children, and families. Salcido, who will become county superintendent of schools July 1, grew up in Santa Maria, going to Santa Maria-Bonita schools, Santa Maria High School, and then UCSB, where she majored in English and then earned her master’s degree in education. She began teaching at Dos Pueblos High School, while earning an administrative credential at Cal Lutheran, and subsequently served as assistant principal of San Marcos High School and principal of Santa Barbara Junior High School. At the Santa Barbara County Education Office, she worked as director of secondary support services, assistant superintendent for instructional services, and then deputy superintendent. In this current position she has been responsible for overseeing all the internal operations of the office, the services provided to the 20 school districts the office serves countywide, partnerships with the business and nonprofit communities, and public communications, as well as providing support and leadership to statewide committees and projects. She was recently named the ACSA region’s Administrator of the Year and is currently enrolled in the USC doctoral program at the Rossier School of Education, where she is focusing on organization change, leadership, and student equity. In selecting Salcido to succeed Cirone, the board acknowledged her skills as a seasoned professional who shares the vision and understands the culture of the organization, and who will also serve as a change agent and bring fresh ideas to the position. For more information, call the county superintendent’s office at 964-4711.

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Photo contributed Steve Julio, associate professor of biology at Westmont College, and his collaborators at the University of North Carolina were awarded a $1.6 million grant over five years.

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SUMMERLAND

Santa Barbara Rotary recognizes Adams Elementary teacher

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he Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recently recognized Adams Elementary School kindergarten teacher Mallory Price for her demonstrated excellence and significant contributions to public education. Price has been a kindergarten teacher at Adams for five years, after working as an instructional assistant at Summerland School. This is the third of four such awards the Rotarians will present to area educators this academic year. Since 1986, the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara has honored outstanding teachers from South Coast schools each year. It recognizes a high school, junior high, elementary, and special education teacher with a certificate and a $1,000 check to spend on classroom needs. “We appreciate the vision, caring, and commitment of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara in making annual awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding teachers, while providing resources that enable them to enrich their classroom environments,” said County Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone, whose office coordinates the recognition

with the club. “The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara is committed to supporting the Santa Barbara County Education Office, and it gives us great pleasure to recognize the efforts of outstanding teachers like Mallory Price,” said Mike Bieza, chairman of the Teacher Recognition Committee of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara. “Rotary of Santa Barbara and Rotary International members know that educators like Mallory have a tremendous impact on their students, who one day will be the leaders of our community.” Education is a family tradition for Mallory Price. Her mother is longtime local educator and Cold Spring School District Superintendent Dr. Tricia Price. “I am passionate about teaching reading and writing, which makes kindergarten the perfect place for me,” Price said. “I get to participate in the literacy development of my students every year, watching them grow from being eager to read and write to being enthusiastic and confident readers and writers. The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara meets at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara for lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Court of Champions celebrates game, honors contributors By Raiza Giorgi

Owner/Publisher

hen Angel Gutierrez isn’t at school, with family or with friends at his church, the 17-year-old Santa Barbara High School senior can be found on the basketball court. His passion for the sport started at 9 years old when his brother got involved with Santa Barbara Breakers Youth Basketball, started in part by Curt Pickering. Pickering is a big name in the NBA as a scout, and he is also a founder of the Santa Barbara Court of Champions that will induct its 2017 class with a banquet on May 21 at the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion. “I’ve coached more than 9,000 kids throughout the years, and this sport really is about instilling self-confidence. I got into basketball when I was a kid because I had low self-esteem, and being on the court helped me so much. I just wanted to give back,” Pickering said. Angel and his family moved to Santa Barbara from Venezuela when he was a toddler, and he always followed in his older brother Alfredo’s footsteps. “I just wanted to do what he did, and when I stepped onto the basketball court it was like I had tunnel vision and just knew this is what I wanted to do. I know I will be involved in this sport for the rest of my life,” Angel said. Pickering invited Angel to play in the youth league and he has been involved in some facet with the organization since. “Angel has played on our homeschool basketball team and he is an amazing athlete. It’s been a privilege to coach him and watch him grow in the sport,” Pickering said. Pickering moved to Santa Barbara 28 years ago when his good friend Bill Bertka, who would become a legend with the Los Angeles Lakers, asked him to help him start a semi-professional team in the city. It was originally called the Santa Barbara Islanders and eventually became the Breakers. The team featured several former NBA players including Toby Bailey, Lamond Murray and Fred Vinson. Bertka started the basketball program at Midland School in Los Olivos in the 1950s, then was the director of Santa Barbara City Recreation and after a decade ended up as a scout for the Lakers. Then he helped the expansion New Orleans Jazz as their general manager, and then went back with the Lakers as assistant coach. “Bill was why I came here, and I owe him a lot,” Pickering said. Pickering is a scout for the Indiana Pacers and he looks at players from all around the country. “Coach Curt is always willing to help me out and evaluate me and has opened doors for me that nobody else could. He has taught me that I can be anything I want and nothing’s impossible. He has also been the only coach who has believed in me and has put the ball in my hands when situations get tough,” Angel said. Pickering founded the Court of Champions that honors Santa Barbara locals who have made significant contributions to basketball. The people chosen include coaches, players, team owners, medical personnel, supporters and others. Notable inductees have included legendary player Jerry West, Jamal Wilkes, Brian Shaw and the late Phil Womble, an

Photo contributed When Angel Gutierrez moved to Santa Barbara from Venezula, he found that basketball was a route into a new life.

inspirational UCSB Gauchos fan who was a crusader for people with disabilities. “Phil was an amazing guy, and I am so happy we got to induct him before he passed away. That was a special day,” Pickering said. For more information or tickets to the banquet for the Court of Champions, log onto www.sbcourtofchampions.com.

Class of 2017 This year’s inductees into the Court of Champions are: Kayte Christensen - former UCSB and WNBA player who is now a courtside announcer for the Sacramento Kings. Lucious Davis - former UCSB player and now a professional player overseas. Kristen Knapp-Cole - Santa Barbara High School and Notre Dame alumna who is now an associate head coach at University of Texas Arlington. Josh Merrill – Former UCSB and Santa Barbara Breakers player who now plays professionally overseas. Ron Mulder – Former Westmont player who recently retired as teacher, athletic director and chairman of kinesiology department. Bill Odell – Former Westmont player, Santa Barbara High School assistant coach and athletic director at Azusa Pacific University. Phil Sherman – Head coach for Dos Pueblos High School boys and girls teams and at Oxnard Community College. George Terzian – Former Westmont player and head coach at Pasadena Community College. Lisa Willet-Fry – Former player at Santa Barbara High School and UCSB. Alan Williams – Former UCSB player who plays for the Phoenix Suns.

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David Sedaris - 8 p.m. Arlington Theatre - Tickets range from $22 - $28. Join Sedaris for anoth-er can’t-miss round of wickedly witty observations and fantastically fun book signing. (Mature content) Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

4 THURSDAY

IMPROVology at SB Zoo - 7 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 for Zoo members - $15 for non-members. Featured topics: Sea Otters with Greg Sanders, BOEM and Parasite Clone Wars with Ana Elise Garcia, UCSB art + science = COMEDY2 IMPROVology is a live, family-friendly mashup of sci-ence and comedy. Mix comedians with animal experts, add cool stories about fascinating crit-ters, and everyone ends up happy as clams. Log onto sbzoo.org for tickets or more info.

turtles around the world at Seafood Watch booth, how to protect the creeks, rivers, and streams that lead to the Santa Barbara channel. Log onto www.sbzoo.org for more info. SB Humane Society Open House - 12 - 4 p.m. - Admission is free, but donations appreciated. Bring the whole family pets are welcome too. Vaccinations $5. There will be a magic show, face painting, balloon animals, dog agility demonstrations, live music, food, and cake! Located at 5399 Overpass Road in Goleta. Log onto www. sbhumanesociety.org.

8 MONDAY

Science Pub: Climate Odyssey - 6:30 p.m. Dargan’s Irish Pub - Free event - Hydrologist Dr. Zi-on Klos and Artist Lucy Holtsnider share their 3,500 mile journey to communicate climate change concepts through art, science, and sail. Presented by Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. UCSB 9 TUESDAY Economic Forecast - 8:30 a.m. The Granada Theatre - Tickets are $25 for UCSB stu-dents and $200 for general public. The Santa Barbara County economic forecast will be deliv-ered by Peter Rupert, Executive Director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project. Breakfast included. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

Old Crow Medicine Show - 8 p.m. The Granada Theatre - Tickets range from $20 - $54. Gram-my Award-winning folk group Old Crow Medicine Show will pay homage to one of music’s greatest innovators, when they perform Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde from start to finish. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

Chip Kidd - 7:30 p.m. UCSB Campbell Hall. Free event. Designer and art director Chip Kidd has changed the way book jackets are perceived – from a protective covering to a work of art. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

5 FRIDAY

11 THURSDAY

6th Annual 5K Sunset Beach Walk for Mental Wellness - 4 p.m. Registration - 6 p.m. walk Join the Mental Wellness Center in its efforts to change the perception of mental health and build a community of wellness by stomping out stigma. A free event t-shirt, raffle ticket and dinner pro-vided by East Beach Grill are included in the $50 registration fee. All proceeds benefit the Men-tal Wellness Center’s programs to support individuals and families in Santa Barbara affected by mental illness. For more information or to register, please vis-it https://sunsetwalkformentalwellness.giv.sh/ or contact Alex Heath at 805-884-8440/ aheath@mentalwellnesscenter.org

Mesa Music Nights - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Singleton Pavilion at Elings Park 1298 Las Positas Rd. Raising funds for Cliff Drive crosswalks. Event includes dancing, music, food, drinks and family fun. For more information log onto www.mesabusinessassociation.org.

6 SATURDAY

Members 12 FRIDAY night at SB Zoo - The Santa Barbara Zoo closes at 3:30 p.m. to the general public and members are invited to come explore! Reservations are required. Cost: $17/adults; $11/children 2-12. Buy tickets online. Log onto sbzoo.org for tickets or more info.

Roar and Pour at SB Zoo - VIP entry at 4 p.m. event from 5 - 7 p.m. Tickets are $60. It’s a wild wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. For ages 21 and over only. Log onto sbzoo.org for tickets or more info. Elizabeth Gilbert - 7:30 p.m. The Granada Theatre Tickets range from $16 - $39. Elizabeth Gilbert has put some serious time into writing about big topics, inspiring and empowering read-ers with her books, including the mega-bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love. Log onto www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

7 SUNDAY

Turtle Awareness Day at SB Zoo - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - This event will focus on the conservation of turtles and tortoises found locally and around the world, coinciding with World Turtle Day. Learn how sustainable seafood can help protect sea

Brooklyn Rider with Kayan Kalhor - 7 p.m. UCSB Campbell Hall - Tickets range $10 - $40. The innovative young string quartet Brooklyn Rider is praised for its Beethoven-goes-indie foray into making classical music accessible. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

Scout 13 SATURDAY Saturday at SB Zoo - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - For Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Spend the day with the Santa Barbara Zoo’s animals as you learn about local and exotic species, explore the local bird refuge on a guided hike, and participate in games and activities all designed to help Scouts complete specific Adventures and Merit Badge requirements. Register online or contact Anna Prober www.sbzoo.org. Lynsey Addario - 3 p.m. UCSB Campbell Hall - Tickets range $15 - $25. MacArthur fellow Lyn-sey Addario is an

intrepid and courageous photojournalist who documents humanitarian crises for National Geographic, Time magazine and The New York Times. Her recent work includes reportage on the plight of Syrian refugees, the ISIS push into Iraq and maternal mortality in Sier-ra Leone. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

14 SUNDAY

Headless Household 1 - 4 p.m. at SOhO - Santa Barbara’s “hopelessly eclectic” band will lean heavily on the generous jazz element in it’s diverse songbook for this gig for the SB Jazz Socie-ty. Tickets range from $5 - $25 and for more info call 687-7123 or log onto www.sbjazz.org.

18 THURSDAY

San Salvador the Heritage Tour - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. runs from May 18 - 22 - Santa Barbara Mari-time Museum - full scale replica of San Salvador, the first European vessel to explore Califor-nia’s coast makes her next voyage. Tickets range from $10 - 15. Children 5 and under are free, as is active military. For more info log onto www. sbmm.org. TIDES: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean - 7 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Tickets range $10 - $12. An enthralling journey into the surprising and poetic workings of the tide. Join writer, sailor and surfer Jonathan White, the author of Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, as he takes readers across the globe on an enthralling journey into the sur-prising and poetic workings of the tide. Log onto www.sbnature.org/ tickets for more information.

20 SATURDAY

SB Cottage Health Mental Health Fair - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Burtness Auditorium at 400 West Pueblo Street Santa Barbara. Information provided on mental health, chemical dependen-cy, community resources as well as wellness and recovery. Go to www.cottagehealth.org/mentalhealth for more info.

25 THURSDAY

Family Night at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 4 - 7 p.m. Cost ranges $15 - $25 per fam-ily. The mission of the Museum’s Education Department is to encourage the curiosity of children through the use of interactive exhibits, experiential learning, and community outreach programs with special emphasis on California’s maritime history. For more info log onto www.sbmm.org.

CONTINUING EVENTS SUNDAYS

Sea Stories for Families - Enjoy interactive story readings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf. Program free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Watch staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and maybe help throw in a few pieces too; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art locat-ed at 1130 State

Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more information.

TUESDAYS

Octopus Tuesdays - 4 p.m. - Watch an octopus consume a meal. Discover camouflage behav-iors as you learn more about these intelligent invertebrates at the Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.

THURSDAYS

Jelly Thursdays 4 p.m. - Experience the beauty of jellies as they gracefully gather their mi-croscopic meals at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Spring Adult Ceramics Class - 6 - 9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more information. Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 5 - 8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net for more information.

SATURDAYS

Science on Site - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Check www. sbnature.org for times and topics. Portal to the Plant - 1 - 3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

SAT & SUN

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - 11 a.m. - Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars; Noon - Cosmic Safari ; 1 p.m. - Kids’ Space Adventure; 2 p.m. - What’s Up; 3 p.m. - Your Cosmic Quest (en Espanol Los Domingos) Santa Barbara Zoo - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Explorer Fundays activities are held every Saturday & Sunday in the Explore Store. Cost is free with Zoo admission. www.sbzoo.org

EVERY DAY

Design in Nature - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. the selected examples of early woodblock, engraving and lithography highlight the discovery of the bounties of the plant world, the origins of botany and methods of printmaking at the SB Museum of Natural History. Bugs, Outside the Box - Saturday, May 27- Sept. 10 The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is crawling with excitement as it presents its newest exhibit, Bugs... Outside the Box. Now is your chance to examine all the intricacies of the insect world....without a microscope! From beetles to butterflies, the exhibition features a literal army of giant bug sculptures with one aim in mind - shining a light on museum collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification. Come experience where SCIENCE and ART collide! Santa Barbara Museum of Art - David Wiesner and the Art of Wordless Story - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays, through May 14, at Santa Barbara Museum of Art https://www.sbma.net/exhibitions/wiesner or 805-963-4364. You are Going on a Trip - May 28 through Aug. 20 - A selection of highlights from the Museum’s collection, focusing on works produced between the 1940s and 1970s and including artists such as Charles Garabedian, Henri Matisse, Eduardo Paolozzi , Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol, June Wayne, and many others. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays, at Santa Barbara Mu-seum of Art 805-963-4364 or www.sbma.net.

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