Show to honor Santa Barbara tattoo artist

By CALEB BEEGHLY NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

New Community Arts Collective, WANTS / NEEDS, located at 208A E. Main St. in Ventura, will be opening its second show on Feb. 11, as a benefit show in honor of Santa Barbara tattoo artist Allie Greenberg.

Ms. Greenberg was recently diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease and stenosis in her cervical spine, which has caused a rapid decline in her health and impeded her work with the 805 Ink tattoo team. Ms. Greenberg’s long and arduous journey toward a clear diagnosis and cohesive treatment plan has been full of physical, mental and financial obstacles, forcing her to slow down and focus on her treatment.

Ben Pecorari, business owner of WANTS / NEEDS, collaborated with local tattoo artist, Kelsey Flegal — who currently works for 805 Ink — in order to organize a benefit show at the new gallery, in honor of Ms. Greenberg.

“It is our hope that through this show, we can help ease some of Allie’s burdens, so she can focus on doing what she loves most, creating beautiful art,” said Mr. Pecorari.

The show, titled “Moments of

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FEB. 14

6 to 7:30 p.m. Nicole Lvoff and Joe Woodard will perform on Valentine’s Day at the Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 A State St., Santa Barbara. Their music varies from Beatles songs to jazz standards. For more information, go to crushbarsb.com.

FEB. 16

Rigorously trained on the island of Sado in the Sea of Japan, Kodo’s soul-stirring taiko drummers bring a youthful joy to their unstoppably energetic, intricately designed and meticulously choreographed displays.

Combining Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake with new arrangements, choreographer Angelin Preljocaj reinvents the timeless tale of love, betrayal, seduction and remorse into a modern ecological tragedy.

Granada event tickets can also be purchased at: (805) 899-2222 | www.GranadaSB.org

7 p.m. “The River Bride,” the story of folklore, love, regret and two sisters who struggle to be true to each other and their hearts will be presented by PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theatre) from Feb. 16 through March 5 in Santa Maria. The play is being performed at the Severson Theatre at Allan Hancock College, 870 S. Bradley Road. Curtain rises at 7 p.m.

Feb. 16-18, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 and 22, 10 a.m.

Feb. 24, 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 25, and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $49. To purchase, visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office at 805-922-8313.

FEB. 18 to 9 p.m. The Nicole Lvoff Jazz Trio will perform at Crush Bar & Tap, 1129

State St., Santa Barbara. There’s no cover. For more information, go to email: cbeeghly@newspress.com crushbarsb.com.

Clarity,” will feature donated art by 21 local artists, including Ms. Greenberg. WANTS / NEEDS will host a celebration of the show’s opening from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the gallery. Mr. Pecorari, Ms. Greenber and other participating show artists will be there, and the community is invited to attend.

All of the “Moments of Clarity” pieces will be available in the WANTS / NEEDS gallery and online, from Feb. 11 through March 19.

During the show, the WANTS / NEEDS gallery will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, and by appointment on Mondays through Wednesdays.

Additionally, Jamison Stagaard, of Fortified Tattoo in Lompoc, has donated hand-dyed shop shirts by Alchemy Dyes, which WANTS / NEEDS will sell in store and online during the show.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the artwork and shirts sold during the “Moments of Clarity” show will be donated directly to Ms. Greenberg to help pay for her medical bills and ongoing treatment.

Feb. 19 4 p.m. The Takács Quartet will perform an all-Beethoven concert at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episocpal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Tickets cost $20 for general admission. To purchase, go to smitv.org/syv-concertseries. Tickets for students are free. For more information, contact Linda Burrows at 805-705-0938 or syvconcerts@smitv. org.

7 p.m. Singers Ken Stacy and Claire Khodara will perform at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara. General admission costs $25 in advance and $30 cash on the day of the show. To purchase or get a dinner reservation, go to www.sohosb.com.

March 9

7 p.m. Pianist Jerome Lowenthal, who served as a Music Academy of the West teaching artist for half a century, will perform a concert, “Lowenthal’s Legend,” at the academy’s Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road, Montecito. Tickets are $55 for general admission and free for ages 7-17. To purchase, go to musicacademy.org to call the academy’s box office at 805-969-8787.

— Dave Mason