PCPA to present ‘The River Bride’ in Santa Maria

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

“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 will be performed at the Severson Theatre at Allan Hancock College.

Inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Brazilian folklore, “The River Bride” takes the audience to a lyrical “once upon a time” along the Amazon River.

COURTESY PHOTO them, discovering their passions and taking action on issues they care about,” said Tammie Helmuth, CEO of Girls Scouts of California’s Central Coast. “Plus, all proceeds from sales at SBMM will stay local to help fund life-changing, girl-led programs, experiences and learning.”

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will sell cookies at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

— Marilyn McMahon

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 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 Services-Lompoc.

• K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• 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. 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

Public Announcements from Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging

Public Comments Sought to Create Senior Friendly Communities

Come, share your insights to help ensure that limited federal monies are meeting the priorities of senior citizens and family caregivers through the work of the Area Agency on Aging. All interested persons are welcome to attend and participate. Persons needing accommodation must contact the Area Agency on Aging three days prior to the Listening Session.

Join us in the Listening Session via Zoom or telephone conference March 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Zoom ID: 849 4023 5458

Passcode: 734083

Access the meeting by toll-free telephone: dial 1-833-548-0276

For additional information, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 805-925-9554

Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging announces the release of Request For Proposals for services authorized by the Older Americans Act. The services to be funded are:

Title IIIC: Congregate Nutrition

$687,775 for the provision of a minimum 91,703 meals to a minimum 350 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The service provider must provide nutrition education.

$1,504 for the provision of 56 sessions of nutrition education presentations (provided quarterly) to 600 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County.

Title IIIC: Home Delivered Nutrition

$615,309 for the provision of a minimum 82,041 meals to a minimum 316 senior citizens in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara/ Goleta and Carpinteria. The service provider must provide nutrition education.

Family Caregiver Support Program — Respite Care services

$145,565 is available for the provision of care receiver services by an appropriately skilled provider or volunteer in order to prevent wandering and health or safety incidents in the instance when an eligible caregiver is not present.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Title IIID)

$41,330 is available for the provision of an evidence-based health promotion program, including programs related to the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic disease (including, but not limited to, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), alcohol and substance abuse reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss and control, stress management, falls prevention, physical activity, and improved nutrition. For a list of ACL approved Evidence-Based programs, please visit the National Council on Aging website at https://www.ncoa.org/resources/ebpchart.

Unit of service: One (1) contact.

Applications for these services will be available at an Applicants Conference, Thursday, February 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. via ZOOM. To secure the link, contact the Area Agency on Aging.

Applications are due March 16, 2023 at 5PM PDT.

For additional information, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 805-925-9554 (option 6) or aaron.pankratz@centralcoastseniors.org

It is part of a three-play cycle termed “Grim Latino Fairytales” by Marisela Treviño Orta, a thirdgeneration Mexican-American poet/playwright.

After the play’s development in residency with Alter Theater Ensemble in San Rafael, “The River Bride” premiered in 2016 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and has graced stages across the country and Britain ever since. It was awarded the National Latino Playwriting Award.

“The River Bride” is inspired by traditional Amazon River folklore about the river dolphin or Boto Encanto, which frequently appear in South American mythology. In some myths, Botos (or Encante) are magical beings that are playful, clever and responsible for mysterious occurrences. In other tales, the Boto becomes a symbol of elegance, empathy and fluid sensuality. Still others tell tales of Botos taking human form and appearing during the night along the Amazon River as handsome young men.

It is said that beneath the murky river waters, Botos come from a beautiful world of wealth, without pain or fear of death, but their longing to experience the pleasure and pain of human existence draws them to shore.

Botos were believed to possess exquisite musical ability, charm, sensuality, were drawn to parties and were often said to seduce young women. In the morning, the Botos returned to the river never to be seen again. journey.”

“In many ways, ‘The River Bride’ is a story about stories. This unapologetically poetic play asks us to question the stories we are told as well as the stories we tell about ourselves and others,” said Marilet Martinez, director.

Bride” from Feb. 16 through March 5.

The cast features Christen Celaya as Helena, Rosie Quintana as Belmira, Johnny Valerio as Moises, Oscar Emmanuel Fabela as Duarte, Hugo Carbajal as Sr. Costa and Dena Martinez as Sra. Costa.

“The characters and words were so visceral, so familiar in their dreams and fallibility, so filled with magic that I have been under their spell since.

“This story invites us to joyfully step into the vulnerability of love, to act on the intuitive knowing of our hearts without self-inflicted complication. It dares us to trust our gut with unwavering conviction. I offer this physicalized poem to the most hopeful parts in each of us. May we love bravely and risk fully. Thank you for joining us on this email: mmcmahon@newspress.com.

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“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. To purchase show tickets, which are $49, visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office at 805-922-8313.

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“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Chef Lingle to the team,” said Richard Cox, Kimpton Canary general manager. “He brings a wonderful

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State St. The free program is called “Transformation: Personal Stories of Change, Acceptance and Evolution” and will feature student composers, performers and writers from Mr. Nash’s workshop.

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. 18 wealth of culinary talent to our team, and we look forward to sharing the incredible menus he is crafting with our treasured guests.”

“I am excited to be partnering with local farmers, artisans and fisher people in developing new menu items at Finch & Fork,” said Chef Lingle, “and am looking forward to showcasing the skills

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.

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/syvconcert-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 of this incredible culinary team.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI 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.

For more information about the Finch & Fork restaurant and to make reservations, visit www. finchandforkrestaurant.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