UCSB Arts & Lectures to present U.S. premiere of “Fragments”

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

UCSB Arts & Lectures will present cello soloist Alisa Weilerstein in the U.S. premiere of “Fragments” at 7 p.m. March 10.

With “Fragments,” Ms. Weilerstein creates a space for performer, composer and listener that is at once physically intimate and philosophically expansive, according to Arts & Lectures.

“Fragments” weaves together the 36 movements of Bach’s solo cello suites and 27 newly commissioned works. The project is divided into six hour-long chapters to be released over several seasons.

Within each chapter, individual movements from a single suite and a selection of new works are arranged into a new emotional arc. “Fragments: Chapter One,” is set against the familiar backdrop of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1. In each “Fragments” program, five to six composers are featured.

There’s a total of 28 “Fragments” composers: Andy Akiho, Johann Sebastian Bach, Courtney Bryan, Chen Yi, Alan Fletcher, Gabriela Lena Frank, Osvaldo Golijov, Joseph Hallman, Gabriel Kahane, Daniel Kidane, Thomas Larcher, Tania Leon, Allison LogginsHull, Missy Mazzoli, Gerard McBurney, Jessie Montgomery, Reinaldo Moya, Jeffrey Mumford, Matthias Pintscher, Gity Razaz, Gili Schwarzman, Caroline Shaw, Carlos Simon, Gabriela Smith, Ana Sokolović, Joan Tower, Mathilde Wantenaar and Paul Wiancko.

Ms. Weilerstein was recognized with a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2011. Today her career is global in scope, taking her to prestigious international venues for solo recitals, chamber concerts and concerto collaborations with all the preeminent conductors and orchestras.

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Shelters seek homes for pets

Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets.

For more information, go to these websites:

• Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc.

• Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Bunnies Urgently Needing

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Duarte is a fisherman who works closely with the Costa family. “He’s an honorable fellow, duty-bound,” Ms. Martinez said.

“He’s a good guy, but has some heartaches. He doesn’t feel like he gets a say in how his life is going.”

Helena and Belmira’s parents, Sr. and Sra. Costa, have been happily married for more than 20

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7:30 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

FEB. 17

4 to 6 p.m. Flying Goat Cellars will host a reception for mosaic artist Kathleen McCabe-Martin at the cellars’ tasting room, 1520 E. Chestnut Court, Lompoc. 8 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New years. “They enjoy themselves. They enjoy their family,” Ms. Martinez said. “It’s interesting to watch these two parents who have figured out the romantic parts of their lives watching their daughters struggle with their own romantic decisions.”

Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Companion Animal Placement Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

For Sr. and Sra. Costa, happiness is as simple as “We love each other.”

Ms. Martinez was careful not to reveal too much about the river dolphin and its magical role in the story.

• Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.)

• Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb. org/phd/animal/home.sbc.

• Santa Barbara Humane (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org.

• Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home.

“There is an event in the play that doesn’t allow for the typical ending we expect in these sort of fairy tales,” she said.

“This is a play that involves a great deal of magic,” Ms. Martinez said. “We have an incredible design team that has transformed the theater into a breathtaking space.”

She said audience members will hear the sound of dolphins, thanks sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org.

• Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org.

• Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org.

— Dave Mason

to the sound designer.

“We made the river much alive in the set design as well as the lighting design,” Ms. Martinez said.

Ms. Martinez, who saw early versions of the script as the playwright worked on it, said “The River Bride” has a Shakespearean quality to it.

“If you’re someone who’s a fan of Shakespeare’s work, you will absolutely enjoy ‘The River Bride.’” email: dmason@newspress.com

Tips For Dealing With Loss

Hospice of Santa Barbara offers several tips for coping with the loss of a loved one:

• Journaling is a great tool for exploring complex emotions. Writing in a journal can relieve anxiety and help process thoughts and feelings. Benefits of journaling include reduced stress, increase in problem-solving abilities, and improved sleep. Journaling can provide therapeutic value through the expression of thoughts and emotions, freely and honestly.

• Practicing self-care and engaging in activities that bring comfort and joy

Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805965-5400.

FEB. 18

7 to 9 p.m. The Nicole Lvoff Jazz Trio will perform at Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 A State St., Santa Barbara. There’s no cover. For more information, go to crushbarsb.com.

8 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805965-5400.

FEB. 19

2 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “Selling Kabul” at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St., is important during this challenging time. Order takeout from your favorite restaurant, spend time with a friend or family member, or go for a nice stroll around the neighborhood. Remember to be kind and compassionate to yourself. Healing takes time.

• Reaching out to family, friends or a support group can be beneficial. You can reminisce about fond memories or share photos of your special someone. It may also be helpful to connect with others who are also grieving or understand your situation. Local support groups, such as your local hospice, can provide helpful resources on bereavement.

Santa Barbara, Tickets cost $40 to $84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

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-concert-series. 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.

• Finding a way to honor your loved one is a great way to channel positive energy during a difficult time. A good starting point is to ask, “How would my loved one like to be remembered?”You can volunteer at their favorite charity, donate to a local organization, or plant a tree in their memory. Remember that it’s OK to do things differently this year, and it’s OK to not celebrate if it feels too hard.

For more information about Hospice of Santa Barbara, including volunteer opportunities, call 805-563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org.

FEB. 21

7 p.m. Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will perform at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. For more information, go to lobero.org/events/jack-johnson.

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