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David Dobreski launches Photographers for NonProfits; Tenniss Mike Bryan and Lucille Williams tie knot at Biltmore, p. 6

THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P. 11 MONTECITO EATERIES, P. 38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 42

JACK NICKLAUS BACK TO WORK AT MONTECITO COUNTRY CLUB

After four years of inactivity, golfing great returns to redesign, refresh, and reinvigorate venerable layout (see Coming & Going, p 9)

Roof lines and colors modified, eaves lowered, board-and-batten added, pre-school shifted, in proposed remodel, p. 12

Village Beat

Susan Keller prepares Deep-South-themed Christmas Revels for Lobero performances this weekend, p. 39

Santa Barbara Revels

A Soggy, Soggy Night

11th Annual Christmas Tree lighting in the rain features Pickle Tree address by Physics Prof Ken Kihlstrom, p. 41

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5 6 Editorial Bob Hazard dissects academic excellence in Montecitos two public elementary schools Montecito Miscellany David Dobreskis Footprints of Excellence; Cowell and Gore go at it via Twitter tweets; Mike Bryan weds Lucille Williams; the Simmons birthday bash; Sara Miller McCune buys newspaper clipping; Richard Caleel becomes Polos El Presidente; Brett and Susan Caine fete for Jodi House; Paula Lopez lunches for type-two; Michael Hammers Frankenthalers on display at Mertens; 80th birthday for SBHM; Breast Cancer Resource Center hosts holiday lunch; Garden Courts 12th annual holiday party; Viva Flamenco at University Club; Marty Richards passes Letters to the Editor Susan Keller lauds Christmas Revels; Unnamed suggests why Romney lost; Jim Alexander defends his weight class; Frank McGinity thanks Joanne Calitri; J. Brubard calls gun enthusiast out; Robert Ornstein troubled by Lynda Millners casual attitude towards nuclear power Coming & Going Jack Nicklaus and his team are back at work at Montecito Country Club This Week in Montecito Annual MERRAG board meeting at the Biltmore; PUC holds rare local hearing; Pop-up Holiday Gift Boutique on tap; Santa Barbara Music Club performs at the Faulkner; Cold Spring Schools Winter Sing; Mens Shopping Night in Summerland; Janet Lucy at the Curious Cup in Carp; MUS Winter Sing; CSA holds open auditions for seniors Tide Chart Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach Village Beat Montecito Association discusses Carusos demolition of the Miramar, also endorses Common Sense 101 Coalitions effort; new MFPD board introduced; YMCA presents modified plans for remodel; Roris Artisanal Creamery Opens Seen Around Town Catholic Charities annual Mistletoe Ball; Christmas, Candlelight & Cocktails at Casa del Herrero; Cabana Homes An Evening of Artful Gifting Montecito Insider First Annual AHA! Hike-a-Thon brings home $40,000 for Academy of Healing Arts for Teens BookTalk Scribners latest issue of Ron Hansen short stories reflects belief this collection will be around for a long time n.o.t.e.s. from downtown Jim Alexander discovers the perfect gift for Lora: a sports bra called the WineRack On Entertainment Grant-Lee Phillips and Glen Phillips wrap up first tour in Carpinteria; Christmas Revels visits the South; Bell, Book, and Candle wrapping up; Santa Barbara Choral Society sings Hallelujah; Quire of Voyces at St. Anthonys State Street Spin Erection of new phallic-shaped fountain in Paseo Nuevo has folks in turgid state of viagravation Guide to Montecito Eateries The most complete, up-to-date, comprehensive listing of all individually owned Montecito restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, gelaterias, and hangouts; others in Santa Barbara, Summerland, and Carpinteria too Legal Advertisements Your Westmont The Alex Moore Classic, to be held on January 12 honors life of professor who died in May; hundreds help celebrate the lighting of the Pickle Tree Movie Showtimes Latest films, times, theaters, and addresses: theyre all here, as they are every week Calendar of Events Daniel Paul pounds out Christmas beat; Brad Nacks reindeer are back; Johnny Boyd in Ventura; plein-air paintings at SBMA; Martin Gore deejays in Funk Zone; Botanic Gardens Craft Workshop; Peter Yazbeck remembered; Blair Band plays Irish; Trinity Backstages coffeehouse concert; Lennons in Venice at SOhO; Dave Koz at the Granada 93108 Open House Directory Homes and condos currently for sale and open for inspection in and near Montecito Classified Advertising Our very own Craigslist of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales Local Business Directory Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer 13 20 December 2012

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Mr. Hazard is an Associate Editor of this paper and a former president of Birnam Wood Golf Club

Academic Excellence in Montecito

At a time when we are feeling anxious about the future of our country, it is reassuring to recognize the excellence of our local schools. This Fall, Cold Spring Elementary School scored 966 (out of a possible 1,000) on the Academic Performance Index (API). This was the highest score among the 74 elementary schools in all of Santa Barbara County. Montecito Union School, last years winner, scored 957 to place 3rd in the County, behind Cold Spring and Mountain View Elementary in Goleta at 960.

What is the Academic Performance Index (API)?

While API results are not an absolute measure of academic performance, they do represent a key component of Californias Accountability Progress Reporting (APR), a statewide system for measuring academic success in almost 10,000 public schools in Californias 1,000 school districts. API scores at the elementary school level are a composite of results from state standardized tests for grades 2 through 6. Scores range from a low of 200 up to 1,000, with 800 being the recognized standard for proficiency. Today, 53% of California schools meet the 800point threshold; ten years ago, only 20% of California schools met the 800 target. As the new Superintendent and Principal at Cold Spring Elementary School, Dr. Tricia Price can be especially proud of this years first-place ranking. It represents an impressive 16-point improvement over last years score. Santa Barbara born and educated, Dr. Price served as a teacher both at Montecito Union School, and Crane Country Day School, before becoming Principal of Aliso School in Carpinteria and Summerland School in Summerland. Her selection as Superintendent and Principal at Cold Spring in July 2011 coincided with the schools astonishing leap in API scores. Both Montecito Union and Cold Spring Elementary are Basic Aid schools, which means they do not get state aid, but instead receive a fixed percentage of local property taxes. Montecito Union School, with 462 students, has a revenue budget of $10 million, or $21,600 per student per year. Cold Spring Elementary, with 181 students, has a revenue budget of $3 million, or $18,750 per student per year. Mountain View Elementary in Goleta, which had an API score of 960, spends $11,500 per student per year. Funding helps, but, as Mountain Views experience indicates, it is not the sole differentiator in academic performance.

Why Do Montecito Schools Rank So Well?

Problems in Santa Barbara Schools

The performance at the high school and junior high level is less promising in terms of API test scores. Santa Barbara High scored 785; Dos Pueblos 821; San Marcos High 765; La Colina Jr. High 892; La Cumbre Jr. High 805; Santa Barbara Jr. High 844, all hover around or below the state standard of 800. In September, it was reported that College Board SAT reading scores on college entrance exams have sunk to their lowest level in 40 years. Sadly, the percentage of SAT test takers deemed fully prepared for college is only 43%. Great schools and great teachers are the stepping stones to the future. As we pay our property taxes, we can take great pride that Montecito contains not one, but two, of the finest schools in the state. MJ 13 20 December 2012

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Montecito families seem to place a high value on academic excellence. These often highly educated parents seem to also be blessed with a strong commitment to deep involvement in their childrens education. It is not unusual for children three or four years old in Montecito, for example, to know their numbers, their alphabet and be familiar with iPad usage, long before starting elementary school. It is widely accepted that great teachers who are enthusiastic, love kids and challenge students can increase the likelihood of a childs success by threefold. The student-to-teacher ratio at Montecito Union School is 18 to 1. Cold Spring has a 15-to-1 ratio, while Mountain View Elementary in Goletas ratio is 19-to-1. Both of our elementary schools attract teachers with the highest level of credentials in the state. Both schools enjoy a high level of teacher pay, small class sizes and few under-nourished students who rely on free lunch programs. Only 10 students at MUS are classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. Both schools have limited racial diversity. At Cold Spring Elementary 96 of the 109 students taking the API tests were classified as White, with 11 Asian and 2 Hispanics added to the mix. At Montecito Union, out of the 315 students tested, 263 were White, with 32 Hispanics, 13 Asian and 3 Native American or Pacific Islanders added to the mix.

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by Richard Mineards
Richard covered the Royal Family for Britains Daily Mirror and Daily Mail before moving to New York to write for Rupert Murdochs newly launched Star magazine in 1978; Richard later wrote for New York magazines Intelligencer. He continues to make regular appearances on CBS, ABC, and CNN, and moved to Montecito five years ago.

David Dobreskis Footprints of Excellence

ative! David, 18, a senior at Providence Hall, has launched Photographers for Non-Profits, an organization that provides free photographic assistance for charities. Whether a non-profit is in need of images for their website, or images that can be printed and hung in the lobby of their buildings, we are happy to help, he says. As a thriving network of photographers, our goal is to serve at their convenience, causing the least possible amount of disturbance, yet leaving footprints of excellence. David has been taking pictures for

ontecito student David Dobreski is being positive about accentuating the neg-

Montecito student David Dobreski launches Photographers for Non-Profits

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If you have something you think Montecito should know about, or wish to respond to something you read in the Journal, we want to hear from you. Please send all such correspondence to: Montecito Journal, Letters to the Editor, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to jim@montecitojournal.net

The Christmas Revels

The Santa Barbara Revels during a downtown practice session (photo credit: Rob Hoffman Photography)

or the past five years, theres been a wonderful holiday event in our community, The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice. This is the third year at the Lobero Theatre, where there are three performances this coming weekend on Saturday December 15 at 2:30 and 7:30 and Sunday December 16 at 2:30. Celeste Billeci of UCSBs Arts & Lectures pronounced last year Only four years and Revels is already a tradition! Still, there are many people who do not know about Revels, and I would like to urge everyone to come and experience The Christmas Revels, as its unlike any theatrical show you have ever seen. First, Santa Barbara Revels is part of a national network of Revels companies, the first of which was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, over 40 years ago. All the companies do annual productions of The Christmas Revels, with each city putting on a different show. Each year, the focus changes in terms of the country and

time period chosen to celebrate. After successful Victorian England and Bavarian productions, this year, the Santa Barbara show is based on musical material from Appalachia and the Deep South. Not only does it include familiar spirituals, but it feature soulful shape note singing, with its rich, open tonality; think Aaron Copland and Appalachian Spring. There are other traditional elements from square dancing and clogging to doing the hambone and presenting play-party games, and telling folk tales. This region has a rich heritage from which to draw; the cast of The Christmas Revels has discovered its deep appeal and will enjoy passing that along to audiences. Another reason Revels is different is because of the participants: in addition to professional lead actors and singers, the cast of over 60 performers includes choruses of select adults and children, gathered from all over the community. Revels now has some of the best mature voices

in town, and it also makes a special effort to reach out to a variety of area elementary schools, to include young people from Harding, Adelante Charter, Franklin and Hope Schools as well as Montecito Union and Mt. Carmel. Children are provided with transportation, exceptional training in music and stagecraft, costumes and accessories, and a chance to appear in a professional quality production (to which their parents are invited to see them free of charge), all at absolutely no cost to them; unlike the expensive theater schools in town or the choruses that charge substantial dues, Revels believes these opportunities should be available to all talented performers without any financial barrier to their participation. Revels is unique in another way because it encourages audience involvement. If you come to a Revels production, you will be invited to sing along on certain songs as well as to get up and dance or move. This interaction with people on stage is particularly appealing to those who choose to join in; raising your voice with other audience members and taking your seat-mates hand to dance creates a very strong connection, one that transcends the theater and is taken outside. The mission of Revels is to create community through celebration, and theres no better way than by getting involved in this way. Ive been involved with Revels since seeing The Christmas Revels in Oakland in 2005. I said not only to myself but aloud, to the friends who took me This could be very right for Santa Barbara! A chronic advocate of community, I saw this as a means of bringing together disparate groups through arts participation, providing priceless experiences for young people, and filling our lack of true community-based theater. I havent looked back. This year, please accept my invitation to Join us and be joyous! Susan Keller Founder & Artistic Director Santa Barbara Revels (Editors note: Tickets $33, $43, or $68 for adults; $23, $28, and $53 for seniors (62+) and students, and $15 and $33 for children 12 and under are avail-

able at the Lobero (963-0761 or lobero. com) or go to santabarbararevels.org for more information.)

Why Romney lost

Romney said, When Im elected, I will put Americans back to work, and 51% said, The heck with that! Actually, the Republican Party has been pushed so far to the right on a number of issues (abortion, gun control, immigration, for openers) that it cannot make a convincing case to the center on social issues. The Democrats were smart (and obvious) in exploiting those positions to divert attention from the economy. There are lots of folks blaming the defeat on demographics. And while it is true that Obama waged class warfare in his campaign, the election was lost by less than 2% When you lose the womens vote by 5% and the single womens vote by an even greater margin, that tells me that a moderate position on abortion could have made the difference. Similarly, losing the Hispanic vote by such a wide margin may have been ameliorated by more thoughtful positions on immigration. And the Republicans probably shouldnt nominate a rich guy next time. Please dont use my name, as I work for a liberal organization and dont need the aggravation. Unnamed Montecito (Editors note: You are not the first in-the-closet moderate Republican that works for a liberal organization who fears retaliation for expressing disparate views, although your observations seem in line with the Democrats winning 2012 formula. In any case, many of us more conservative types have simply shut down. Personally, Ive not watched OReilly, Hannity, or even Fox News since early election eve, or any other newscast. Obama and the Democrats beat the Republicans with a brilliant strategy of harvesting votes for nearly a month before election day. They brought polling booths to their voters, such as at malls and even outside fast-food joints, realizing that if they waited for election day many of those would-be voters would never have

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determined that Jack needed to see in person some of the changes Williams was requesting. He needed Jacks blessing as it were, so Nicklaus flew out on his own plane and came in Monday night, December 3. They enjoyed what Medel called a great dinner at Four Seasons Biltmore, and then assembled at the golf course on Tuesday. He actually spent a lot of time out there, Medel relates. He was reinvigorated with the site its been four years since hes been back at the club so he was like a little kid. Just excited and really getting into the minutae of the routing plan and tee boxes and where the greens should go and how we can get more yardage. The entourage went to every single hole, twice. I said Well Jack, what do you think? when we finished walking the course the first time, and he said, I want to go around one more time. Ive got the time. Im here. I really want to go around one more time. So, they did. As the group sat at the clubhouse overlooking the golf course, discussing the changes, on a beautiful sunny day with the islands clearly visible in the distance, Jack said, I hope Ty realizes what kind of property he has here, before adding, and were going to make it even better for him. Originally, Nicklaus expected to gain 500 yards by removing the grass tennis courts and the event lawn, but members resisted, so the Nicklaus team took another look. The tennis courts and event lawn will stay; the members area in the clubhouse will be updated, and they will be able to add about three hundred yards, total to the course, bringing the length to nearly 6,400 yards. Gone are the days of the real long golf courses, Nicklaus said, promis-

olfs greatest player ever, Jack Nicklaus (Tiger Woods hasnt taken him down yet!), and his design team were back at it at Montecito Country Club on Tuesday December 4. The team consisted of Nicklaus and his two top golf course architects, Chet Williams and Chris Cochran. Bill Medel, Manager of Project Development for Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, joined them in two walk-arounds of the hillside course at the edge of Montecito. We spoke with Medel just before press time and the following is a report of that conversation. He was like a kid in a candy factory, Bill joked, explaining that Nicklaus just shook his head in admiration of the site and its view corridor, promising to come out to the West Coast more often (his main office is in North Palm Beach, Florida). Hed forgotten what a beautiful town we live in, Medel notes. Many people believed that Ty had lost interest in Montecito and, frustrated at the slow pace of development, had dropped his plan to update and reinvigorate the courses layout. You know Ty, Medel counters, he always finishes what he starts. He then explained that although they had the approvals necessary four years ago, the economy took a nosedive while at the same time the golf industry in general experienced a marked slowdown. So Ty and his team took a step back to reevaluate the whole project and do some value engineering. They had been busy on other projects but began to focus on Montecito Country Club again this year. Chet Williams, Jack Nicklauss lead design architect, has been out several times this year to evaluate the golf course again with what Medel calls fresh eyes, and says he came up with some really wonderful ideas. Williams then 13 20 December 2012

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 20
Mens Shopping Night Bonita of Summerland presents a night for men to shop, eat, and drink beer When: 4 pm to 8 pm Where: 2330 Lillie Avenue Info: 565-3848

Public Hearing The California Public Utilities Commission holds Public Participation Hearing in Santa Barbara. Since the PUC is headquartered in San Francisco, this is a rare opportunity for residents to speak face to face with this powerful agency. The presiding Judge, The Honorable Amy C. Yip-Kikugawa, CPUC staff and possibly several Commissioners are expected to be on hand. The topic is smart meter opt-out fees and associated issues, designated as Phase I of the proceedings about the controversial wireless meters. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and express their opinions. When: 3 pm to 5 pm Where: Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 105 East Anapamu Street Info: admin@consumerpoweralliance.com

Winter Sing concert today and tomorrow When: 11 am and 7 pm Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12
Adult Program at Montecito Library Read and explore topics about living your best life; call library for current book selection When: 7 pm to 8 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: (805) 969-5063

THURSDAY DECEMBER 20
Holiday Book Signing The Three Sunflowers, a childrens book; meet the author Janet Lucy and illustrator Colleen McCarthy-Evans at the Curious Cup Bookstore in Carpinteria When: 5 pm to 7 pm Where: 929 Linden Avenue Cost: free

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13
Annual MERRAG Membership Meeting The meeting is to appoint new MERRAG Board members, adopt the annual budget, and review MERRAG accomplishments for the year When: 10 am Where: The Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive RSVP: gventura@montecitofire.com Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker When: 7:30 pm to 9 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road

Santa Barbara. Enjoy the cool sounds from guitarist John OConnor as you browse and shop for unique gifts. Items for sale include jewelry, art, hand-sewn ornaments, fused glass, pottery, photography, skateboard art, hand-knitted scarves & hats, hand-painted silk scarves, unique lamps, body care scrubs, oils & lotions, bath salts, fudge, pastries, cozy blankets, candles: beeswax & soy, fused glass, glass sculpture, 20% off massage & spa gift certificates When: 10 am to 5 pm Where: The Massage Gallery, 1506 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara Info: www.themassagegallery.com or 805-448-8967 Free Concert The Santa Barbara Music Club will present a free program featuring performances by instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber music ensembles When: 3 pm to 4 pm Where: Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu Cost: free Info: www.sbmusicclub.org

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Winter Sing Students, teachers and parents at Montecito Union School spread holiday cheer When: 9 am to 2:30 pm, various times Where: MUS Auditorium, 385 San Ysidro Road

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located at 631 1/2 N Milpas Street for acoustic auditions, and on Sunday, January 20 from 12 to 5 pm at Valle Verde Retirement Center, 900 Calle de los Amigos. Anyone that auditions automatically receives a free ticket to the show, which takes place Saturday, April 6 at 2 pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. The event sponsor, Center for Successful Aging, is all about living life to the fullest at any age. CSA conceived the show to raise money while also encouraging seniors to strut their stuff. Santa Barbara is chock full of professional and semiprofessional performers, whose efforts will not only entertain members of the community, they will revise opinions of todays seniors. The show is directed by Rod Lathim who is well known in the community for his outstanding shows, including this falls Food Confessions at the Lobero and last springs Unfinished Business (which he also wrote) at the Center Stage. Producer is Judi Weisbart, whose local consulting firm conceives and staffs mission-driven events throughout Santa Barbara. When: January 15 and 20 Where: see above Info: www.seniors-have-talent.org

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At the monthly board meeting of the Montecito Association, representatives from Caruso Affiliated updated the board and community on the demolition of the Miramar site. We are ahead of schedule, reported Peter Hayden, the vice president of construction on the project. Buildings started coming down on the site December 3, and it is expected to take until the second week of January to complete the process. The buildings fronting Jameson and Eucalyptus are being removed first, with the beachfront cottages being the last to go, as lead and asbestos abatement is ongoing. MFPD will do a training in one of the cottages, Hayden reported. Miramar Avenue remains closed during demolition. Rick Lemmo said the team is still moving forward on the new resorts design, despite stalled talks with the County regarding the Hotel Incentive Program. If everything fell into place perfectly, we could begin construction as early as February 2014, Lemmo said. That is if financing is acquired, Lemmo added.

Later in the meeting, the MA board voted to publicly endorse the Common Sense 101 Coalitions efforts to help plan the 101 High Occupancy Vehicle Project. The Coalition, which was originally formed as a subcommittee of the MAs Land Use Committee, has set out on a campaign to find a better solution for the freeway widening.

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ach year, Catholic Charities puts on the Mistletoe Ball to benefit people of all faiths, and this year it was called An Evening of Angels. Perhaps it should have been An Evening with Angels, for indeed they were angels with all their donations. The name Mistletoe Ball was chosen 22 years ago because of longtime traditions about mistletoe. In England,

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This evening guests gathered in the Loggia Room of the Biltmore to honor the Borgatello family with the Community Service Award commemorating outstanding generosity of time, talent and treasure in Advancing Catholic Charities Mission. Chris Toomey, Silent Angel Campaign chair, presented the award saying, There are three tables of family and four generations present. The Borgatello history began in 1911 when the family of five children lived in a modest Montecito home. When their father died, the eldest Charles began collecting garbage in his wagon.

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Casa del Herrero promised an evening of Christmas, Candlelight & Cocktails and the ambiance was palpable. The driveway was lit from the trees above with Turkish star shaped lanterns and the path below with candles. A clear tent covered the motor court and fountain decorated with more lanterns and trees. Inside the house was all decked out for the holiday tours always a special time for a visit. The Madrigal Singers from San Marcos High School sang Christmas carols as guests entered and were proffered wine and tasty bites. The cocktail tables were covered in red and olive green centered with red roses. In the house, Jonathan Collins was strumming flamenco guitar. It was sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Frank Goss from Arts & Letters headed up the live auction with such specialties as a Spanish Colonial replica of a Casa del Herrero buffet. John Hall is a fine furniture craftsman who copied every detail of this piece that Casa owner George Steedman bought in Spain. There was a tented feast for 14 in the Casa gardens on the block or a painting of the home by Richard Schloss. If you needed a gingerbread house, there were three raffled off. Its a special pleasure to welcome family, friends and guests to the Casa for our annual Christmas celebra-

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Jumbo Jims Lament

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The letter you received via e-mail (Interesting Stats MJ # 18/49) is obviously the humorous creation of a gun enthusiast. We dont know when it was written but not all of the statistics appear accurate. According to the U.S. Department of Health Services there were about 780,000 licensed physicians in the United States in 2008, so that figure seems good. Finding statistics that everybody agrees with regarding deaths caused by doctors is a little more difficult. Dr. J. Mercola released a book in 2000 entitled Doctors are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S., Causing 250,000 Deaths Every Year. His breakdown, however, largely focuses on errors in hospitals and includes 12,000 deaths by unnecessary surgery, 7,000 due to medication errors in hospitals, 20,000 due to other errors in hospitals, 80,000 from infections in hospitals, and 106,000 from the negative effects of medications. Regarding gun owners, according to the National Rifle Association (NRA) 2010 Fact Sheet, they tallied in the U.S. between 70 and 80 million. The NRA fact sheet also reports that there are close to 300 million privately owned firearms in the United States with hand guns counting for nearly 100 million and that somewhere between 40-45% of American households have firearms. According to the National Rifle Association there were 776 accidental deaths from firearms in 2000, a lower figure than in the e-mail. Thats all interesting to know but the premise of the letter is weak and, as we said, mostly aimed toward humor. Comparing doctor deaths to accidental firearm deaths is meaningless, especially because doctors are dealing with people who are sick in the first place, some of whom are at high risk for death or have gone through high-risk medical procedures. J. Brubard Santa Barbara (Editors note: We suspect this name is fictitious, but we do know the name of the person that sent us Interesting Stats, and he is indeed a gun enthusiast. He is also someone with a finely calibrated sense of humor. He obviously sent us that message as an ironic joke. J.B.)

Buddha Body Double (Letters to the Editor MJ # 18/49)? I dont know what you and Ben Burned are talking about. Jim Alexander Santa Barbara

Many thanks for the excellent article written by Joanne Calitri (John Ledlie Speaks at American Irish Historical Society Our Town, MJ # 18/49). She did a thorough job in bringing up the situation in Northern Ireland and reporting on our event. The article informed as well as entertained. Regards, Frank McGinity Montecito (Editors note: Frank is president of the California chapter of the American Irish Historical Society)

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say the least because it gave the false impression that everything up there is honky dory, which is by no means the case. Aside from reading like a PR piece written by PG&E for people to swallow whole, the account contained serious and material omissions. Interestingly and coincidentally the very same day the Millner account appeared, the Independents Angry Poodle Barbeque stated the following: When $64-million questions get violently unasked I dont go looking for explanations. I look for suspects. Instead, I stumbled onto a conspiracy of self-inflicted stupidity. Given that the question involves the seismic safety of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant just 85 miles up the coast in Avila Beach, the answer is of much more than academic interest. Welshs piece goes on to explain and discuss the seismic safety issues (several earthquake faults recently discovered immediately offshore from the power plant) and controversies that are intertwined with PG&Es current application to the CPUC to renew its Diablo Canyon license for another 20 years. Notwithstanding that the Montecito Journal has always eschewed anything remotely resembling hard news, nonetheless as a longtime member of our community I feel that Millners account was a disservice to us all because of its total disconnect from the reality of the subject it was purporting to report on. Yes, it described a kind of class trip for post graduates with happy smiling faces, but that should not have been the end of the story, given the reality of the situation at the power plant. It is well and good for MJ to steer clear of hard news, however in a case like this it is not remotely responsible to provide such a wonderfully rosy walk in the park kind of story while completely ignoring the darker and less rosy, but surely equally important facts that refer to and explain the flip side of what is happening up there. Robert M. Ornstein Montecito (Editors note: Lynda Millner has been covering social events and travel for Montecito Journal since 1996. She as you rightly point out is not a hard news journalist. She was invited to visit the Diablo Canyon plant by PGE and she reported on that visit. We always watch out for and often delete propaganda from agenda-driven events and perhaps we missed some on this one, but we dont expect Lynda to unearth any dark or less rosy information on such an occasion. Well have to, I guess, leave that to the Santa Barbara Independent, which often does excellent work in that category. J.B.) MJ 13 20 December 2012

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added, and theyll be doing all the great environmental things, including opening up some of the drainage channels that have been covered for years. Were going to do water recirculation so golfers can see water trickling down some of these creeks. In addition, the plan is to create all new bunkers (possibly featuring Augusta sand) along with a Jack Nicklaus studies his drawing of a new routing plan for Montecito new irrigation system Country Club using water-saving techniques. Gone will be the troubleing that the redesign is for the members and I want them to enjoy it. some (for golfers) kikuyu grass, to be He went further and promised that replaced with a different kind of turf. They expect to get started on some the ladies will love the golf course drawings after the first of the year and as well. Were going to emphasize families, to submit them in the summer; they wellness, fitness, says Medel. Were anticipate breaking ground in early going to do some great things around 2014. Are there similar changes in store the pool area, and well have a better for Sandpiper, we wondered? club when its done. Not right now, Bill says. Jack did Plans for the golf course call for make a point of stopping by Sandpiper grading and shaping the sidehill fairways, with a concentration on on his way back from Santa Barbara. adding more landing areas. Attention He stood out there, Bill adds, and too will go to approach shots; some the first thing out of his mouth was, greens will be lowered and/or pushed Wow. You know, this location is one back a little further. [Jack will] dress of the best locations on the California them up with some wonderful bun- coast other than Torrey Pines and kers, Medel says. Nicklaus favors Pebble Beach. Perhaps one day Sandpiper too will raised tee boxes and will attempt to tie in the par 3s, 4s, and 5s on the front get a Jack Nicklaus makeover. In the meantime, Montecito Country Club and back nines. The holes along Old Coast Highway members really do have something to will be redirected; water ponds will be look forward to. MJ

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AHA! development committee and staff members gathered at a Romero Canyon home before the Hike-a-Thon. Jennifer Freed, co-founder of AHA!, with board members Bobby Shand and Angel Martinez, after the Hike-a-Thon.

espite the threat of rain, about 55 hikers braved the very muddy Romero Canyon trails in Montecito last weekend for a hikea-thon to raise money for AHA!, the Academy of Healing Arts for Teens, which serves 2,800 teens that attend Santa Barbara area schools. One of the members of the AHA! development committee, Kyle Brace, thought of the idea of a hike-a-thon after participating in a similar event in Santa Monica. Nobodys doing it in Santa Barbara, and we have the most beautiful trails here, she says. We understood it was the type of fundraiser we could do with the teens which would provide them access to a healthy environment. In addition to 40 supporters, 15 teens who participate in AHA! programs hiked the trails as well. AHA! serves teens and families year-round with both in-school and after-school programs; its main purpose is to teach social and emotional intelligence through a highly creative and participatory curriculum in which those involved feel understood and develop a sense of purpose and belonging. The curriculum is based on a mentorship model, with one or more facilitators present for every six teens. All programs are funded by donations, and

Julia Rodgers lives in Montecito with her husband and two young sons. She is a former journalist and lawyer who moved here from Chicago eight years ago.

no teen is turned away for lack of funds. Like most teenagers, when they arrived for the early morning event, the teens were a little grumpy and cynical about having to participate. But they all changed their tune after the hike through the mist-covered mountains. It was really fun. Normally, Im not much of a hiker, so I was surprised by how much fun it was, said Michelle Linares, 16, who attends San Marcos High School. Were really close as a group, so it was like walking with my family. I thought it was amazing the views, the mist and being in nature, said Angeles Molar, 17, who also attends San Marcos and spoke highly of the benefit of AHA!s programs. It has helped me a lot with communicating with people and putting myself out there.

After the hike, supporters shed their dirty boots at the door and attended a brunch in their socks and sweaty workout clothes at a private home near the Romero Canyon trails. Participants were as enthusiastic as the teens about the experience of the hike. It was a beautiful day with the magical mist, said supporter Gay Browne. I hope they do it every year. I prefer this hike over a black-tie event any day! Board members and supporters raised money by asking friends and family to sponsor them for the hike, which raised $40,000 for AHA!s programs. The whole idea here is to raise the most amount of money and keep the costs low, said board member Angel Martinez, CEO of Deckers, who is an avid runner, bicyclist and outdoor person. Plus, you get to get out and get sweaty! Organizers hope to make the hike

an annual event, although they would hold it earlier in the fall to avoid the possibility of rain. I think for the first annual event, it exceeded our expectations as far as community support, generosity and festivity, said Jennifer Freed, who along with Rendy Freedman, co-founded AHA! They serve as co-directors of the program. The after-party featured a performance by a country-western, rock and blues singing group called the Dairy Queens, who made their debut performance at the event. Singers included Kelly Simmons, Karen Lytle and Jan Ingram; band members included George Friedenthal, Steve Miles and Joel Jamison. The after-party rocked! said MaryAnne Contreras, one of the organizers of the event. It was easy to put together. People stepped forward to help, bringing really healthy food to share. It was a grass roots effort. Sponsors of the event included: Deckers Outdoor Corp., lynda.com, AHNU, Santa Barbara Outfitters, Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, Be Green Packaging, Water Store, Santa Barbara Smokehouse and Jon Emond Designs. For more information about AHA!, contact Director of Development Molly Green at mollygreenaha@ gmail.com. MJ

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ince our founding in 2002, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) has provided 10 years of outstanding service to hundreds of families whose children have cancer during the dicult and stressful time of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. During the past decade, with your generosity, we have delivered the gift of support and peace of mind through our Financial Assistance, Emotional Support, Holiday Support, and Outreach Programs. We ask you to join us in commemorating 10 years of service by making a generous year-end charitable donation to TBCF. Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation began when Nikki Katz, Program Director & Founder, courageously decided to do something bold for our underserved constituents. With her passion and commitment, she galvanized a community of supporters who generously gave of their time and resources to help launch TBCF. Since founding TBCF, Nikkis devotion to serving families has been unparalleled as she committed herself to the cause with all her heart. As she prepares to step down from her position as Program Director in early 2013 to explore new avenues of expression for her passion to assist children with cancer and their families, Nikkis legacy of devotion, seless dedication and her vision of hope will continue to inspire the growth of the organization into the next decade. As we near the end of 2012, we nd ourselves immersed in the holidays, spending time with friends and family, reecting on the past and looking forward to the coming New Year. However, for families with a child that has cancer, the future holds many uncertainties both emotionally and nancially. While medical advances oer hope and recovery rates continue to improve for children that are ghting cancer, the diseases non-medical consequences continue to be largely overlooked. Your support will assist us in alleviating much of the nancial strain families experience while allowing them to focus their love and attention on their child. We are proud of the organizations unprecedented success and the services we have been able to provide over the past decade. Our strategic planning process will continue to lead and guide us in enhancing the quality and reach of our services, strengthening our partnerships, and in ensuring continued stability. As we move into the next successful chapter of service, we ask for your help to enable us to continue to ll the gap for families in need. Your support is genuinely appreciated and essential to our mission of providing emotional and nancial support to families of children with cancer living in the communities of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties for many more years to come. ank you in advance and may your holidays be joyful! Sincerely, Lindsey Guerrero
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P.S. is has been an incredible 10 years! Please help us launch the next decade of caring with your tax-deductible donation. You may make your donation directly through our website at www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org, by mail, by scanning the QR code below, or by calling us at 962-7466. decade ago I had an amazing experience, an epiphany. In an instant I knew what I wanted to do in the coming years, and I refused to believe it wasnt possible: I wanted to build a support system for local families with a child battling cancer. While I couldnt change the childs diagnosis, I could make the familys journey a little easier. I was backed by some of Santa Barbaras nest individualsand encouraged by the people we serve, many of whom have become like family to me. eir encouragement was a driving force behind the creation of the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Now, having reached our 10-year milestone, I feel in my heart that its time to move on, to pursue my passion for philanthropy and create anew. e realization of this goal has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life so far; I have been humbled and blessed in ways impossible to describe. To everyone who has been a part of this amazing journey, thank you. -Nikki Katz

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Mission Statement A Special

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is a nonprot organization providing nancial and emotional support to families of children with cancer living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo. to our Board of Directors, Honorary Council members, Advisory Council members, Grizzly Club members, Saks & e City V committee, e Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Ball Celebrating 10 Years committee, community partnerships, hospital sta, and all our wonderful supporters, families, and volunteers!

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MNJ13S0 We are honored to recognize the following members of e Bear Club. ese donors have made invaluable contributions of $500 or more from January 1, 2012 through November 27, 2012.
AMBASSADOR BEAR | $10,000 and above Brown Family Foundation Kate & Arthur Coppola Cupcakes for Cancer, Stephanie & Blake Colvin Katherine & Daniel Eades Hutton Parker Foundation Linden Family Foundation Sarah & Jesse Lurie Kathy & Michael McCarthy Marienne McClure James Nigro & Rachel Sofranko Nordstrom, Inc. Nina & Eric Phillips Rudi Schulte Family Foundation Sangria Soiree Southern California Edison, Ventura e St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara Wells Fargo Bank Williams-Corbett Foundation Wood-Claeyssens Foundation VISIONARY BEAR | $5,000 to $9,999 e Allergan Foundation Aloha Festival, Kelly & Chip Bell Dr. Richard Behrman Berkley Aviation, Jason & Michelle Niemela The Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation Gene Haas Foundation Melinda Goodman Debbie & Dan Kass Keith Berry Real Estate, Keith Berry Mentor Worldwide LLC Lori & Eric Moll Robert & Julie Rives Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation Dr. Richard Scheinberg & Nora Reyes Lisa Solana Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation e Towbes Foundation Venoco, Inc. Yardi Systems HEALER BEAR | $2,500 to $4,999 Maha Alul Rosalind Geis Amorteguy Tony & Maria Arroyo B & B Foundation Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips Hank Blanco Cox Communications Amy & Jay Dooreck Stacey Fell Donna Barranco Fisher Roberta & Stan Fishman Elizabeth & Lee Gabler HEALER BEAR (cont.) Nicole & Larame Greene Greene Family Foundation e Henry W. Bull Foundation e Herbert and Gertrude Latkin Charitable Foundation Hobbs Container Company, Inc., Merilee & Bradley Hobbs Cynthia & Jim Hughes Mer James & Scott Hedrick M3B Communications, Lee & Dennis Marchiano Montecito Bank & Trust Olio e Limone Ristorante, Elaine & Alberto Morello Michelle & Matt Pickett Hortensia & Antonio Reyna Nicole & Mark Romasanta Rotary Club of Moorpark Marcus Rubio* Saks Fifth Avenue Renee & Bob Schnell Meghan & Rob Skinner Ventura County Deputy Sheris Association Waxing Poetic, Patti Paglieli SUPPORT BEAR | $1,000 to $2,499 Alan B. Slifka Foundation Inc. All Saints-By- e-Sea Episcopal Church e Amgen Foundation Margo & Je Barbakow Bartlein & Company, Inc. Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP James Bechtel Tracy & Michael Bollag Diane & Fred Bowden Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Donna & Tad Buchanan Business First Bank Marybeth & Martin Carty Susan & Dennis Chiavelli Patricia & Charles Cleek Cottage Childrens Hospital Nancy & omas Crawford Deckers Outdoor Corporation Jamie Doheny Molly Dolle ExxonMobil Foundation Beth & Peter Favero Monica & David Fishman FLIR Charitable Giving Program Nina Fredeen* Noreen Freitas Larry & Maj I. Hagman Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation Inner Design, Linda Bedell Jane Jones Diane & Wayne Kees Kerrie Kilpatrick-Weinberg Mary Knezevic Charles Le Sueur SUPPORT BEAR (cont.) 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BOOK TALK
on Hansens latest book, She Loves Me Not, is a collection of twelve new short stories and seven others, reprinted from his earlier collection, Nebraska. The credits listed in the back reflect the original publication sites of each story, demonstrating at once the reach of Hansens creative imagination and the regard in which his work is held throughout the publishing community. As the choice of title suggests, these nineteen stories reflect in some way on that most remarkable of human emotions, and in fact make a creditable effort in dramatizing some of the many permutations of that condition. Wilde in Omaha, for instance, presents that notorious and talented Irish poet in the midst of an American lecture tour, seeming deliberately to patronize if not outright insult his mid-American audiences. This is an intriguing and ideal way to draw us into the creative terrain that is Ron Hansen. His touch in bringing Wilde to life is deft enough to cause us to run the risk of ignoring the presentation of the young, envious newspaper reporter who has been assigned to interview him. Followers of single-author short-story collections have come to expect the authors choice of the books title and the placement of the story thought to be the strongest as the overall format. Thus, She Loves Me Not, which hits the narrative ground running. She decided Cleanths time for dying was long overdue and she enlisted me for the project. She was The Beautiful Sabrina, high earner among the exotic dancers at Showgirls, just outside the Omaha city limits. If those two lines dont do it, the next will: Cleanth, her erstwhile husband owned the joint. With the alpha and omega of this virtuoso collection established, we now address the question of why Hansenor his publisherswould wish to include seven previously collected stories in this volume. Answer: author and publisher are making a statement (and taking a risk). This collection is intended as a definitive landmark in a prolific authors creative reach. Scribners and Hansen are betting this collection will be around for some time to come.

n.o.t.e.s. from downtown

by Shelly Lowenkopf

Love and Other Short Stories

Shelly Lowenkopf blogs @ www.lowenkopf. com. Lowenkopfs latest book is The Fiction Writers Handbook. His short fiction, which has appeared widely in the literary and commercial press, is featured in Love Will Make You Drink and Gamble, Stay Out Late at Night, due in 2013.

White Wine Christmas

nce again the holiday season is upon us and, while some may want a Hippopotamus for Christmas and others wish for Christmas in Killarney, Ill be dreaming of a white Christmas. Not because I like snow. Indeed, I hate it. Its cold, and wet, and slippery, and impossible to play golf on. No, Im dreaming of a white Christmas because the sight of it in our front yard will freak Lora out so much that she wont notice that once again Ive bought her the lamest Christmas present anyone not named Dufus McMeatball could purchase. I understand that Lora wants something a little more personal than what I got her our first Christmas together: a claw hammer. And Ill never again make the mistake of thinking that a vacuum cleaner is something thatll make her want to throw me over her shoulder and carry me to the nearest mistletoe. In subsequent years she didnt appreciate the sophistication of the electronic yodeling pickle, nor the elegance of farting slippers. After thirty-one Christmases together youd think the law of averages would let me get it right once, but, alas, I feel another Anti-wrinkle Cream or Laser Hair Remover disaster Christmas gift approaching. Last year I began with the best intentions. I set a whole day aside to scour La Cumbre Mall until I came up with the perfect gift. Whenever I have a big day ahead of me, I like to start out with a healthy breakfast of almonds, yogurt, and coconut water, but we never have any of that crap in our house so I settled for cold pizza, stale Cheetos, and a diet coke. I got to the mall just as the stores opened and confidently walked into Macys. One hour later I hadnt purchased anything, and to my embarrassment, I had wandered smack-dab into the middle of the ladies lingerie department. Nothing makes an unaccompanied fat old man feel more like a pervert than being caught in the middle of a lingerie department, unless its an unaccompanied fat old man in the middle of a lingerie department wearing mirrored sunglasses. I took off my sunglasses and hustled out of there. Four giftless hours later I found myself in Sears, and you guessed it, smack-dab in the middle of the lingerie department. To fully comprehend my discomfiture at being, pardon the expression, exposed, in the lingerie department, you must understand that after fifty-nine years on this planet I still cant make myself say the word panty. In fact, I made Lora change shampoos because the thought of putting Pantene on my head caused me to blush. Before I could beat it out of

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Reading and absorbing the alpha and omega, we get some sense of why. Hansens humor is well honed to the point where we are not only

Something About To Happen

laughing at the dandified Oscar Wilde in Omaha, we are seduced by the narrator of My Kids Dog. The narrator makes no bones about his hatred of Sparky, then doubles down. The feeling was mutual. We got off on the wrong foot. This, followed by a roll of one-liners suggesting a Hatfieldand-McCoy-type feud in the making, evokes the memory of another spectacular short story-ist, Ring Lardner. True Romance brings us into the irony territory of rural life and the desire for the more sophisticated. It was still night out and my husband was shaving at the kitchen sink so he could hear the morning farm report and I was peeling bacon into the skillet. The sense of theme and attitude enhance with the story Mechanics, in which, Each of them was good with his hands. Earl, Kim, Lamar, and Mike wore green shirts and generally pretended to hate their jobs though they got there early and hung around late. A number of these nineteen reflect Hansens fascination with the extremes of the short form, sometimes called sudden fiction. My favorite of these, The Theft, begins with a use of detail that nudges you into the conviction that something is about to happen: While he was waiting in the kitchen, the police sergeant got out a Marlboro cigarette and hunted a match. His name was Dunne, and he was assisting the Burglary Investigation Unit of the San Jose Police Department. He was mustached and gray and thirtysix years old, dressed in a stiff navyblue uniform whose pleats seemed sharp as paring knives. Hansons narrative technique can be described as fusion; he blends the seeming classical approach of the 19th- and early 20th-century fabulists say Hawthorne and Sherwood Anderson with the modernity and originality of a man who has lived, read, and written voraciously, taking in the vital moments of dramatic intensity, then generously sharing them on the page. MJ

there a sales associate smiled in my direction and asked if she could help me. Discovered and cornered, I forced myself to asked, What is that youre folding?

I like to start out with a healthy breakfast of almonds, yogurt, and coconut water, but we never have any of that crap in our house
Sports bras, she said. For no other reason than to save face, I bought one. Size or color didnt really matter; Lora could exchange it after Christmas while I waited in the manly tool section. Speaking of tools, it didnt occur to me until Christmas morning that the closest Lora has ever come to playing a sport is popping popcorn. This year, in order to assure that I wouldnt find myself in a lingerie department, I decided to shop online. I spent hours searching the interweb and found myself at a site called Demeter Fragrances. It had some of the most bizarre perfume scents. Fragrances like Dirt, Black Pepper, Celery, Condensed Milk, and Beet Root (Im not making this up). Imagine the subtle difference between Dirt and Beet Root. I didnt find any I thought Lora would like, but I found a scent for myself: Funeral Home. Ive often been told that I look like death warmed over, now I could smell like it, too. Eventually, I somehow found myself at... you guessed it, a lingerie site. However, I actually stumbled across a prospect. Lora enjoys a touch of the grape and at this site I found a product called WineRack. Its a sports bra with a polyurethane bladder that holds 25 ounces of wine and comes with an easy-to-use drinking tube (Get it? WineRack). The product ensures, A cups can become Delicious cups of your favorite wine. Im confident Ive finally found the perfect Christmas gift for my love. Its a cant-miss, shoe-in. Pray for me. MJ 13 20 December 2012

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to all of our nonprofit partners for the important work you do to make our community stronger. At this special time and throughout the year, its our privilege to stand beside you in support of our friends and neighbors.

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From everyone at SBB&T, thank you for your partnership in 2012.

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We at Habitat for Humanity are very grateful for Santa Barbara Bank & Trusts support of our mission to provide affordable housing for low-income families in this community.
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Doctors Without Walls Dog Adoption and Welfare Group Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County Dos Pueblos High School Dos Pueblos Little League - Challenger Baseball Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara Dunn School Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center Easy Lift Transportation El Camino Elementary School - PTA El Camino High School El Concilio de Lompoc El Montecito School Ellwood Elementary School Ensemble Theatre Company Environmental Defense Center Everybody Dance Now Executive Womens Golf Association Families Act Family Care Network, Inc. Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara First Tee Central Coast Flamenco Arts Festival Food from the Heart Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Foothill Elementary School Foundation Fighting Blindness Friends of Montecito Library Friends of Santa Maria Fairpark Friendship Adult Day Care Center Girl Scouts of Californias Central Coast Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara County Goleta Beach Triathlon Goleta Boys & Girls Club

Goleta Chamber of Commerce Goleta Education Foundation Goleta Lions Club Goleta Noontime Rotary Club Goleta Valley Beautiful Goleta Valley Historical Society Guide Dogs for the Blind Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center Hidden Wings Hillside House Hollister Elementary School - PTA Hope Education Foundation Hope Elementary School - PTA Hospice of Santa Barbara Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County Impact Nations Institute for American Research South Coast Railroad Museum International Chiari Association Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara County Jodi House Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation K-9 Placement and Assistance League Kiwanis Foundation of Santa Barbara La Colina Jr. High School La Cumbre Jr. High School Foundation Lambert Foundation La Patera Elementary School Leadership Santa Barbara County Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lobero Theatre Lompoc Firefighters Foundation Lompoc Health Coalition Lompoc Library Foundation Lompoc Police Foundation Lompoc Police Officers Association Lompoc Unified Adult Education Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce Lompoc Valley Distance Club Lompoc Valley Hospital Foundation Lompoc Valley Unified School District Lompoc Valley Women in Chamber of Commerce Lompoc Youth Football League Los Olivos Business Organization Los Olivos Rotary Foundation Los Olivos School Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Forest Watch Mental Wellness Center Mesa Business Association Mesa Spring Fest Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA Monroe Elementary School PTA Montecito Association Montecito Fire Department Montecito Trails Foundation Morning Rotary of Carpinteria Charitable Movies in the Park Music Academy of the West National Charity League National Childhood Cancer Foundation New Beginnings Counseling Center New Life Church New Noise Music Foundation North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center Notes for Notes Notre Dame School Old Mission Santa Ines Fiesta Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2012 Open Alternative Educational Foundation Orcutt Union School District Organic Soup Kitchen Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pacific Pride Foundation Page Youth Center PathPoint Peabody Charter School PEO International Peoples Self-Help Housing Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum and Library Planned Parenthood Providence Hall Return to Freedom Rockshop Academy Rods & Roses

Roosevelt Elementary School Rotary Club of Montecito Run Santa Barbara - Night Moves SafeLaunch Saint Bonaventure High School Saint Raphael Catholic Church Salvation Army Samarkand San Marcos High School Sansum Clinic Sansum Diabetes Research Institute SB Animal Care Foundation SB Association of Realtors SB Athletic Roundtable SB Beautiful SB Bowl SB Central Coast Advisors SB Chamber of Commerce SB Chamber Orchestra SB Childrens Chorus SB Choral Society SB City College Foundation SB City Fire Department SB Cottage Hospital SB County Action Network SB County Sheriff SB County Vintners Association SB Courthouse Legacy Foundation SB Dance Alliance SB Downtown Organization SB Education Foundation SB Family Law SB Foresters & Hugs for Cubs SB Foundation SB Hispanic Chamber of Commerce SB Jewish Foundation SB Jr. High School SB Junior League SB Kennel Club Show SB Kids Triathalon SB Maritime Museum SB Museum of Art SB Museum of Natural History SB Neighborhood Clinics SB New House SB Newcomers Club SB Partners in Education SB Police Activities League SB Police Department SB Rape Crisis Center SB Regional Chamber of Commerce SB Rescue Mission SB Soccer Club SB Strings

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SB Symphony SB Trust for Historic Preservation SB Unified School District SB Wildlife Care Network SB Zoo Santa Maria Breakfast Rotary Foundation Santa Maria Philharmonic Society Santa Maria Valley Community Foundation Santa Maria Valley YMCA Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians - Charity Golf Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara SCORE 2nd Story Associates Share Our Strength, Inc. Sheriffs Benevolent Posse Solvang Breakfast Rotary Solvang Chamber of Commerce Solvang Hospital Solvang School Education Foundation Special Olympics St. Ignasius Golf Tournament St. Marks University Parish St. Vincents - Golf Tournament Startup Weekend Storyteller Childrens Center Summer Solstice Celebration Surf Happens Foundation Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Teen Star The Arts Fund The Community Planet Foundation The First Tea The Foundation for Girsh Park The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College The Fund for Santa Barbara The Lompoc Museum The Marjorie Luke Theatre The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop The Rhythmic Arts Project The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden The Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Trees for Troops Trinity Evangelical Lutheran UCSB Foundation United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County United Way of Santa Barbara County Unity Shoppe USMC Toys for Tots Foundation Vieja Valley Elementary School Villa Majella of Santa Barbara Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice Care Vistas Lifelong Learning Waldorf School of Santa Barbara Washington School Foundation Westmont College Westside Boys & Girls Club WillBridge of Santa Barbara, Inc. Womens Christian Business Network Womens Economic Ventures Womens Literary Festival Womens Festival Workforce Investment Board of Santa Barbara County

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Montecito Fire Protection District board Abe Powell, Roy Jensen, Susan Keller, Gene Sinser, and John Venable Rori Trovato, owner of Roris Artisanal Creamery, which opened last week in Montecito

A rendering of the proposed YMCA remodel (Photo courtesy DesignARC)

Roris Artisanal Creamery Opens

Ice cream aficionado Rori Trovato has perfected her organic ice cream for the past three years, using locally sourced ingredients and coming up with new, unique flavors, to provide ice cream to select stores and restaurants in California. Last week, she opened her first retail store in the Montecito Country Mart, a 240-sq-ft jewel as she calls it. I fell in love with James other marts, and I love the feeling here, Trovato said of Montecito Country Mart owner James Rosenfield, who owns similar properties in Brentwood and Marin. Rosenfield, after tasting Roris ice cream at a private party years ago, begged the Santa Barbarabased small business owner to consider opening a storefront in one of his marts. He begged me, Trovato laughed, And this year, it felt right. Since April, Trovato has been transforming the corner space, located near the temporary Read N Post locations, to feel like a mini ice cream factory. I wanted it to be as open as possible, with an industrial yet comfortable feeling, she said. Trovato used reclaimed wood, glass fixtures, and a library ladder to make the shop feel inviting while still maximizing space. Ice cream is served in various sizes of mason jars, as Trovato keeps the store as sustainable as possible. While the ice cream is made at the factory in Carpinteria, employees at the store are first trained in the factory, to have a broad understanding of the care that goes into the product, Trovato explained. Trovato, a former food writer and food stylist, offers a menu of ice cream treats including 14 flavors of ice cream, malts, shakes, and floats, and various cookies, pound cake, and coffee. There is cozy patio seating just outside the shop. She also offers pints to take home, and they can be found locally at Whole Foods, Lazy Acres, and Gelsons. Roris Artisanal Creamery is located at 1024 D Coast Village Road, in the Montecito Country Mart. The shop is open 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and 10 am to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Visit www.rori sartisanalcreamery.com. MJ 13 20 December 2012

Montecito Fire Protection District will conduct its business. For the past 95 years, the Fire District Board of Directors has been managed by three elected officials. With a 63.13% approval, the residents overwhelmingly supported increasing the size of the Fire District Board to five elected officials. This is the first time in District history that a female has been a director. Ms Keller told the audience and her colleagues that she was honored, and happy to take on the responsibility. Montecito Fire Chief Chip Hickman told the board he looks forward to a collaborative relationship with them, and hopes to encourage more community input regarding the Fire District.

Story poles for the gymnasium portion of the proposed YMCA project are now up on the site

Montecito Family YMCA reps were back in front of the Montecito Board of Architectural Review on Monday, December 10, to present modified plans for the remodel of the facility. The project was last seen by the board

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back in March. The project, which includes an enhanced main building, a new preschool building, a natatorium with a new indoor pool, and a gymnasium to cover the current outdoor sports court on the 4.25-acre site, had been called industrial and out of scale with the surrounding community, in March, so DesignARC architect Mark Kirkhart made several changes. They include eliminating all plaster on the site, and using a more traditional board and batten siding to better fit in with the surrounding neighborhood. The roof lines have also been modified, to break up the buildings

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massing and make it approachable, Kirkhart said. Colors have been modified to blend the building into the landscape. The eve of the roof line on the gym building has been lowered by two feet. Its a lot less imposing, Kirkhart said. It is as low as you can make it and still make it functional. The preschool building has been slightly shifted, to make room for an existing tree, and the board and batten siding will be used on that building as well. The project will more than double the square footage of the YMCA, and many residents, as well as the Montecito Association, have voiced concern over the need for a covered gymnasium on the site. MA Land Use Chair Dave Kent spoke at the MBAR meeting, concerned about the increased traffic and parking the newand-improved facility might create. We think the gym is seriously excessive, Kent said. He mused the addition of a gym may create usage by teams, coaches, and parents from all over Santa Barbara County. Does it belong? he asked. The MBAR, unable to take up usage and traffic issues, gave conceptual review of the project. It will now go to the Montecito Planning Commission in the spring; MPC is expected to take on these impact issues. MBAR member Susan Keller said of the project: There are positive changes in materials and the color scheme; I think its very understated, but these big planning commission issues still need to be resolved. Story poles for the gymnasium portion of the project will be up until next Monday, December 17.

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he kinship between Grant-Lee Phillips and Glen Phillips who first found success with the durable folk-pop rock bands Grant Lee Buffalo and Toad the Wet Sprocket, respectively, in the 1990s springs from much more than just a shared last name. The singer-songwriter-guitarists have a penchant for introspective, literate songs adorned in hummable melodies. Theyve each enjoyed productive and successful solo careers since breaking off from their groups, and have both independently released impressive new CDs recently (Walking In The Green Corn for Grant-Lee, The Coyote Sessions for Glen, who has lived in Montecito for more than a decade). And each has also returned to the fold periodically; in fact, Glen is currently recording with Santa Barbara-based Toad for their first new studio CD in 15 years. Phillips and Phillips met 10 years ago at the Los Angeles club Largo when they shared a bill with Rickie Lee Jones. Next, they played a few shows with a large group that also featured the Watkins siblings several years ago, and then finally this fall embarked on an acoustic co-headlining tour together. We spoke with Grant-Lee in advance of the tours final date at the Plaza Playhouse Theater in Carpinteria on Saturday. Q. Youve been a solo act for quite a while now, but I think youve never made an album quite like Walking in the Green Corn. Did it all just come together around the theme? A. This collection of songs was largely inspired by delving into my Native American heritage. Ive always been fascinated with the subject, from the terms of my own family as well as the angle of history and culture. A lot of it also came up more marginally as I became a father five years ago. That desire to pass on that knowledge to my daughter: our roots, where we come from. Indigenous, mystery, dreams, ancestral connections, they all play a role in these songs. Its been said youre very literary as a lyricist. Do you agree? I feel like Im just going for whatever word is in reach. Its more of an emotional experience. That may be something thats evolved. There was a time where I altered my approach to songwriting, trying to begin with a lyrical idea first. But I never could go about it in a mechanical way, like 13 20 December 2012

Phillips & Phillips: Brothers in Song

by Steven Libowitz

Cast prepares for the first public performances of Little Miss Scrooged at the Rubicon

Grant-Lee Phillips (in photo) and Montecito-based Glen Phillips have just wound up their recent tour in Carpinteria

Steven Libowitz has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than 30 years; he has contributed to Montecito Journal for over ten years.

building with Legos. I love the mystery of songwriting even though its frustrating when you cant remember how to unravel it. But its gratifying when it does visit you again and again. Lets talk about this show you have coming up with Glen Phillips. I know you guys met at Largo quite a while ago. What was it about each other that made the connection? Glen is one of just a handful of people I met who I instantly hit it off with musically. Hes someone who I understand musically and who I can converse with over those long drives on the road. Thats a big part of it. You have to see eye to eye with each other or it doesnt work. And, man, can he play the guitar! What do you admire about Glens music? Im struck by his musicality. He has an incredible knack for melody and a great way of juxtaposing lyrics and music. And much like the man himself, his songs are quite often reflective and melancholy but also hopeful its a real treat to not only play side by side, but to hear so many of those songs performed in the raw, just his voice and guitar. You get a deeper appreciation for how he puts it together. What prompted the decision to go out on

the road together? It comes down to the pleasure of playing with somebody else. Its a lonely path being a solo troubadour. Theres liberation but its still a tough go. This was a way of sharing the shock absorption, to play off each other. Its been a blast. It doesnt matter so much that our music is obviously different from one anothers. When you boil it all down, its songs. Youre coming to the end of the tour. How has it gone? What changes have come as time has gone by this fall? This tour has gone a long way to restore my faith in live music. Its been such a positive experience. Playing with Glen and sharing a stage with him has shown me just how far an audience is willing to follow you through the most introspective corridor. Its amazing how loose and purely musical this kind of experience can be when you strip away everything that doesnt need to be there.

What was the impetus for creating Little Miss Scrooged? Paul and I were watching a Christmas show a few years ago and not enjoying it very much. We more or less had the idea simultaneously that we should do one because we were sure it would be better than that. The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol have been done to death. Theres a real hole in the market for new, funny, inventive shows that arent just reruns of the same old material. Youve adapted a lot of Dickens for the stage. Whats the appeal? Why does it work? Dickens was as great storyteller and when Im looking for material to adapt, its the fundamental strength of the story that draws me the most. Dickens was a very theatrical writer. He was an actor himself. A lot of impetus of the invention of his characters came from his skills to act them out himself as he was writing them. Thats why he spent the last part of his life reading from his own novels. When we produced Nicholas Nickleby for the Royal Shakespeare Company, we coined the phrase that he was the greatest playwright in the English language who never wrote a play. Why did you want to develop Little Miss Scrooged at the Rubicon? Its run with great generosity and great flair by Jim and Karyl Lynn. They are extremely forward looking producers. They love to develop new work so they give you extraordinarily generous space, time and budget to take a real risk with new work. There are very few places doing that in this country right now or indeed anywhere. They commit themselves and go with their hunches Its also a very thriving little community theater not too far from Los Angeles. But its away from the glare of Londons West End and Broadway interests. If you take a new show too quickly under those headlights, you can stunt its growth

Updating A Christmas Carol

Tony and Olivier Award-winner John Caird (Les Misrables and Nicholas Nickleby) is collaborating once again with Tony nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Emma, to create a new holiday musical. Little Miss Scrooged is billed as a modern musical version of A Christmas Carol with added characters and plot elements from Great Expectations, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, and other novels by Charles Dickens. The story finds a direct descendent of old Ebenezer a cool and calculating Wall Street whiz who intends to spend Christmas even in Ohio shutting down a money-losing haven for disadvantaged people. But she gets trapped by a snowstorm, and then visited by three spirits who convince her to mend her misguided ways. The new work gets its first public performances as a limited-run staged concert featuring 15 actor-singers backed by a five-piece ensemble at Rubicon Theatre December 12-23 in advance a full production next December. Caird filled us in on the shows beginnings and more.

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year, and people like weirdo Gore encourage this. The guitarist told Music Week magazine that Cowells influence over the music industry was disgraceful and blamed his influence for the decline of new bands in the industry. Im not advocating violence, but I think someone should shoot Simon Cowell. His influence in the music industry over the last God knows how many years its been now. Its just like, so many people think that thats what music is. He added: What happened to bands getting together? They are very few and far between now, and the ones that do probably cant afford to get into a studio and make a record. Watch this space... Love on the line Racketeeers were out in force at the Biltmore when tennis ace, Mike Bryan, plighted his troth to Welsh beauty Lucille Williams, his fiance of the last year. Mike, 34, with his brother Bob, are considered the best tennis doubles act ever, having won multiple Olympic medals, including a gold this year, as well as more games, matches, tournaments and grand slams in the history of the game. As the Bryan Brothers, theyve been the worlds Number One doubles players for more than 300 weeks, another record breaking achievement. So it was no wonder that some of the top players in the game, including Davis Cup captain Jim Courier who won four grand slams and is now an NBC commentator , Mardy Fish, a former American Number One, and Justin Gimelstob, turned up at the Butterfly Beach hostelry as Mikes uncle, Carl Bryan, officiated. Bob and friend, Gary Paul, were best men. The bride wore a ravishing Vera Wang gown, as her stepmother, Sheila Williams and aunt, Gaynor Cole, who had flown in from the U.K. for the ceremony, looked on, as did Mikes

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parents, Wayne and Cathy, who played mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Montecito tennis legend Mary Riessen. Kaley Cuocu, star of the Emmywinning TV series The Big Bang Theory, who has known Mike since childhood, gave a toast, while James Valentine from the band Maroon 5, played guitar as the bride walked down the aisle to the song She Will be Loved, which he had written. Also attending were locals Willard and Kasia Bronson and Teresa McWilliams. The newly married couple flew to Costa Rica for their honeymoon... Through the roof birthday bash It was quite a birthday weekend for Annette Simmons, who, with her business tycoon husband Harold, jet between their splendiferous homes in Montecito and Dallas. She was a principal contributor to the Texas citys 60-year-old Crystal Charity Ball at the Anatole, which raised an astounding $6 million for childrens charities, including a $1 million donation from the couple themselves Joining in the glittering gala were fellow Montecitans Craig and Susan McCaw, Bob and Robin Fell, and Philadelphia Flyers ice hockey team owner Ed Snider and his fiance, Lin Spivak. Just 24 hours later, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his wife, Gene, threw a birthday bash at their $1.15-billion 85,000-seat open retractable roofed stadium, with Happy Birthday Annette! flashed on an electronic scroll around the vast arena. Adding to the event, the visitors in Harold and Annettes private box, just a tiaras toss from the Joneses, were able to watch the home team narrowly beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-33. The icing on the proverbial cake... 13 20 December 2012

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Local polo patriarch Glen Holden former U.S. ambassador to Jamaica , and his wife, Gloria, flew in for the occasion, as did USPA chair Charles Weaver and USPA president, Joseph Meyer. Richard, who was accompanied by his wife, Annette, will hold the position for a two-year term. He was also chairman of the USPAs international committee. Its going to involve a lot of traveling, including China, which is becoming quite a force in the world of polo, says Richard. Organizing tournaments with many countries and their various levels of players is no easy feat, but the mission is clear. Locally it will mean a greater international presence at the Carpinteria club, which cant be bad... Money for brains Brett and Susan Caine opened the doors of their Montecito home for a holiday bash for Jodi House, the brain injury support center, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Were ramping up the number of events we have, including a Walk for Thought at Leadbetter Beach in April, which will also comprise a five kilometer run, says Carrie Bissell, executive director. Were doing it in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of California and hope to raise around $25,000. Charity board member, Mark Palmer, 49, who suffered major brain injury in a car accident at the age of 15 and spent three weeks in a coma, gave a thoughtprovoking speech on the incident.

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Casa del Herrero gala committee (first row): Daryl Stegall, cochairs Susan Jackson and Sharon Bradford with Alex Bongaerts and Meghan Stoll. Back row: Amy Mayfield, Laura Shelburne, Julie Farrell and Jacqueline Herman.

Casa del Herrero patron Peter Hilf with board president Charlie Knight at the Christmas, Candlelight & Cocktails event

Casa del Herrero owners George and Carrie Steedmans great granddaughter Pharibe Wise and grandson Albert Hinckley

Cabana Home owner Steve Thompson, artists Ruth Pastine and Gillion Carrara, Caroline Thompson and gallery owner Edward Cella at An Evening of Artful Gifting

tion, said Executive director Molly Barker. New director of development Molly Wooden attended her first Casa Christmas and told us, Watch for the announcement of our plans for the renovation of our front gate and East Valley Road garden in 2013. President of the Board Charlie Knight will be handing over his position in January to Gail Kay who is currently Vice President. The Casa is lucky to have direct descendents of the Steedmans serving on the board even

though they live back east grandson Albert Hinckley and great granddaughter Pharibe Wise were there. This stunning event was co-chaired by Sharon Bradford and Susan Jackson along with Alex Bongaerts, Julie Farrell, Jacqueline Herman, Amy Mayfield, Laura Shelburne, Daryl Stegall and Meghan Stoll. The Casa was built by George and Carrie Steedman in the 1920s and is now a National Historic Landmark like the Mission and the Courthouse.

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County Museum of Art. He previously had one in Santa Barbara for 22 years. Edward showcases some of his artists and rotates them every few months. He told me, It gives me a chance to come back to Santa Barbara for a couple of days every month. This evening he had Chicago metal smith Gillion Carrara there with her unique jewelry all made of wood and metal and Ojai-based artist Ruth Pastine showing her paintings. While we were perusing everything and chatting with the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd, there were goodies like lamb meatballs being passed. A combo was playing music and the ambiance was lovely. Having a party in the Funk Zone and shopping at the same time who could ask for better? MJ

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The new Paseo Nuevo fountain is a source of much viagravation; its so ugly, there is talk of its condomnation

a delicious and uplifting program: Handels beloved Messiah, Randol Bass Gloria, and John Rutters Carol of the Magi and hauntingly beautiful arrangements of traditional holiday texts. Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday matinee at 3 pm.

I barely know how to get into this next bit of local hubbub.. Remember the sweet little fountain in Paseo Nuevo with the mosaic sun face tile? You know the place where you tell your girlfriends to meet you in Paseo Nuevo? Well fergeddabouddit. Somebody in the plaza-powers-that-be tore it down. And we all know in Santa Barbara: if it aint broke, dont fix it. But that is only half the story. In its place they have erected a ... ooh--dearly me, bad choice of words. Um...they have now implanted what I think the Australians call an enormous kadoodle-donker. Right there in the side of the courtyard. And worse yet, it is trying vigorously to be a fountain. People all over the internet and blogs are wanking about it (oops, another poor choice of words). Folks are in an outraged uproar and dont need all this viagravation in a shopping center. So local wags are wondering if it is a phallusy to include such a design for a fountain. But sometimes, as Freud said, a cigar is just a cigar...

If you have been noticing that some of the communitys biggest men about town are only half the men they used to be... it is perfectly fine with these fellows. I guess any number of people are doing that medically supervised diet at Sansum. KZSB (AM 1290) general manager Les Carroll told me he lost a whole person ... 90 pounds. And I saw Jeremy half-size Hass last week who, like several others I know on this plan, was looking and feeling terrific. Meanwhile Dr. John La Puma, local Santa Barbara physician, recently created his Man Plan diet program for guys to lose their gut. La Puma, who attended college in Santa Barbara is the author of The New York Times bestseller ChefMDs Big Book of Culinary Medicine.

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Santa Barbara Choral Society did a rolling flash mob rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, filmed all over the city the mission, the beach, the courthouse, farmers market with a cameo by mayor Helene Schneider and other surprises (look carefully to see who you recognize!) Too fun. Check it out on YouTube: Hallelujah Santa Barbara! And! If you would like to see and hear more uplifting choral music, the Choral Society will be performing this weekend at San Roque Church with all the power of 100 singers and orchestra and soloists (soprano Celeste Tavera, mezzo-soprano Diana Tash, tenor Ben Brecher, and Music Academy alum bass DeAndre Simmons). What

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And looking toward Christmas and New Years: I got a nice note from Donna Tuttle aka flamenco star Rosal Ortega, a native daughter and descendiente of the dancing Cota family. Donna will be performing in the Rose Parade with Arte Flamenco representing the city of Alhambra (which is sister city to Granada, Spain). Her troupe will walk the five miles and stop in front of the camera to dance Sevillanas. Donna certainly has the training for this gig. As a former Spirit of Fiesta, she was dancing the entire three-mile parade route here while a teen. And Sevillanas is one of the earliest dances she learned as a youngster studying with Jose Manero. Her Grandfather Juan Cota and her mother Rosita appeared as featured Spanish dancers representing Old Spanish Days in the Rose Parade some 80 years ago. Her aunt Millie appeared as Saint Barbara representing our city in the Pasadena Rose Parade as well. MJ

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Carrie Bissell, Jodi House Executive director; Susan Caine, president and Mark Palmer, co-vice president (photo by Priscilla)

Getting the word out at the Breast Cancer Resource Center lunch were Judy Blanco, President Rose Hodge, Director of Programs Rae Ann Bird, and Silvana Kelly, Executive Director (photo by Priscilla)

Among the 80 guests were Ron Gallo, Hollye Jacobs, Wendy Foster, Diane MacFarlane, Mara Abboud, Mary Ellen Tiffany and Caroline Thompson... Playing to type-two

December at the age of 83, was known for her large scale works over the past just never know! six decades and was a major contribuAmong those at the lunch were tor to postwar American painting. Ellen Goodstein, president of the The 15 works on display range in board of trustees, Kirk and Randee price from $11,000 to $800,000 for the Martin, Bob and Anne Patterson, three piece work entitled Gateway.... Bill Kearney, Robert Reid, Edmund Wroblewski, and Lowell and Shirley History making history McLellan... It was a double celebration for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum Framing Frankenthaler when they threw their annual
On hand for the Mertens Gallery exhibit were Mark Alfano, Rebekah Ernst, Maria Mertens, Michael Hammer, and Mary Michaels (photo by Priscilla)

For the first time Santa Claus was missing from the event. Executive director Douglas Diller wanted to make the Michael Hutchings-catered dinner-dance, co-chaired by Marlene Miller and Robin Schutte, more stylish given it marked the museums eight decades. Guests celebrating included David and Sally Martin, Lawrence and Astrid Hammett, Frank and Sheila McGinity, Bill and Ellie Freudenstein, Michael Redmon and Journal history columnist Hattie Beresford with her husband, Michael. Kicking cancer on the catwalk Fashion, fundraising and food came together perfectly at the Biltmore when the Breast Cancer Resource Center threw its fifth annual holiday lunch. The event, which included former cancer victims modeling on the catwalk while their uplifting stories of treatment were related by fashion consultant Mary Fedde, was expected to raise around $15,000 for the charity, with a silent auction featuring such diverse items as Botox treatments, a pearl necklace, kickboxing training and stays at the Upham and the Biltmore. Its an enjoyable way to get the word out of what we do, says executive director Silvana Kelly... Oldies and goodies The generations certainly came together when the Garden Court held its 12th annual holiday party with many residents, some in their 80s and 90s, dressing as Santa Claus while youngsters with ages in the single digits from the Waldorf and Wild

Christopher Haskell, Ellen Goodstein and Howard Zisser at the Sansum Diabetes lunch at Fess Parkers (photo by Priscilla)

KEYT-TV anchor Paula Lopez hosts many an event in our tony town, but the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute lunch at Fess Parkers Doubletree had particular resonance. For, Paula revealed, she had been diagnosed with type-two diabetes, the most common form of the disease, earlier this year. I had to learn how to eat properly, she says. I now have a much greater appreciation of Sansums work. Most of my family have had it. You

Social gridlock reigned when Mertens, the fine art gallery on Coast Village Road, opened its latest exhibition with the abstract expressionist works of Helen Frankenthaler, seven of which, including a most impressive triptych using a number of mediums, had been lent by Montecito art collector Michael Hammer. Frankenthaler, who died last

Christmas gala, as well as marking their 80th anniversary. Its history making history, says Eleanor Van Cott, the museums former president. Our address used to be a post office box, but that is no longer the case, given the significant strides we have made in the last two decades. In July we will be opening a new adobe building on the grounds as a gallery specifically for the works of Santa Barbara artist, Edward Borein, one of the most esteemed Western painters of the early 20th century, so that will be another big step.

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Roots Forest schools sang traditional Christmas carols. Adding to the entertainment was the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir, while residents of the home, which caters for frail low income seniors, also held a craft fair to raise monies for a new van. Our van is now eleven years old with 165,000 miles on the clock and is practically on its last legs, says executive director Chris Tucker. Weve raised about $30,000, but need another $30,000 to make the purchase, even with a hefty discount. Hopefully we can meet the target by February. Spirited dancers Fiesta may be long over, but the sounds and dancing were alive and well when our tony towns event planners threw themselves a ninth annual Viva Flamenco! party at the University Club. Organizer Armando Martinez says the bash celebrates the industry. We produce parties all year round, so it is nice to have a party for ourselves, which also showcases new vendors. We also have a non-profit component with a different charity each year. This year its the Flamenco SB Scholarship Fund, which allows dancer to participate in private classes who otherwise couldnt afford it. Sabrina Ibarra, senior spirit of Fiesta, and Jesalyn McCollum, junior spirit, were among the guests... Time to say good-bye On a personal note, I mourn the passing of an old friend, Marty Richards, who won an Oscar for the film Chicago. During his career, Marty, who was 80, won more than 40 Tony awards for his shows on Broadway, with the Bob Fosse choreographed stage version of Chicago with Chita Rivera

and Gwen Verdon in 1975 marking his Great White Way debut. Making it into a film was an obsession for 27 years before his dream became a reality with Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Rene Zellweger in the starring roles. His other theater successes were many, including On the Twentieth Century, Stephen Sondheims Sweeney Todd, La Cage aux Folles, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies. Marty was married to Mary Lea Johnson, a Johnson & Johnson heiress, and they gave spectacular parties at their palatial home in Southampton on Long Island and their 14-room, 9,000 sq. ft. duplex at the River House, a Manhattan apartment positively groaning with museum quality 17th and 18th century French and English furniture. I remember one particular bash when a guest was royally upbraided when she put her wine glass on a piece of furniture, with Marty telling her loudly it had been Marie Antoinettes secretaire at Versailles! Marty gave generously to AIDS charities, as well as a care center for abused children and their families, and a liver and kidney transplant center at New York University. He was a uniquely creative personality who will be much missed... Sightings: Oprah Winfrey holding court with friends at Luckys...Glen Campbell spotted at the Lobero...Don Johnson picking up sandwiches at the Montecito Deli Pip! Pip! for now Readers with tips, sightings and amusing items for Richards column should e-mail him at richardmineards@verizon.net or send invitations and other other correspondence to the Journal MJ

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$$$ Sakana Japanese Restaurant 1046 Coast Village Road (565-2014) Stella Mares 50 Los Patos Way (969-6705) $$ In Summerland / Carpinteria Cantwells Summerland Market 2580 Lillie Avenue (969-5893) Garden Market 3811 Santa Claus Lane (745-5505) $ $$/$$$ Bella Vista 1260 Channel Drive (565-8237) Cafe Del Sol 30 Los Patos Way (969-0448) Stonehouse $$$$ San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700) Located in what is a 19th-century citrus packinghouse, Stonehouse restaurant features a lounge with full bar service and separate dining room with crackling fireplace and creekside views. Chef Matthew Johnsons regional cuisine is prepared with a palate of herbs and vegetables harvested from the on-site chefs garden. Recently voted 1 of the best 50 restaurants in America by OpenTable Diners Choice. 2010 Diners Choice Awards: 1 of 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, 1 of 50 Restaurants With Best Service in America. Open for dinner from 6 to 10 pm daily. Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm. Trattoria Mollie 1250 Coast Village Road (565-9381) $$$ $ some of the best views of both the mountains and the Santa Barbara pier sitting on the newly renovated, award-winning patio, while enjoying fresh seafood straight off the boat. Dinner is served nightly from 5 pm, and brunch is offered on Sunday from 10 am until 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. Enterprise Fish Co. $$ 225 State Street (962-3313) Every Monday and Tuesday the Enterprise Fish Company offers two-pound Maine Lobsters served with clam chowder or salad, and rice or potatoes for only $29.95. Happy hour is every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm and Friday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm. Los Agaves $ 600 N. Milpas Street (564-2626) Los Agaves offers eclectic Mexican cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast on the weekends, Los Agaves features traditional dishes from central and southern Mexico such as shrimp & fish enchiladas, shrimp chile rellenos, and famous homemade mole poblano. Open Monday- Friday 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 9 pm. Mir $$$$ 8301 Hollister Avenue at Bacara Resort & Spa (968-0100) Mir is a refined refuge with stunning views, featuring two genuine Miro sculptures, a top-rated chef offering a sophisticated menu that accents fresh, organic, and native-grown ingredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm. Olio e Limone Ristorante $$$ Olio Pizzeria $ 17 West Victoria Street (899-2699) Elaine and Alberto Morello oversee this friendly, casually elegant, linen-tabletop eatery featuring Italian food of the highest order. Offerings include eggplant souffl, pappardelle with quail, sausage and mushroom rag, and fresh-imported Dover sole. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning wine list. Private dining (up to 40 guests) and catering are also available. It is open for lunch Monday thru Saturday (11:30 am to 2 pm) and dinner seven nights a week (from 5 pm). Next door at Olio Pizzeria, the Morellos have added a simple pizza-salumi-wine-bar inspired by neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche in Italy. Private dining for up to 32 guests. The Pizzeria is open daily from 11:30 am to close. Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro $ 516 State Street (962-1455) The Wine Bistro menu is seasonal California cuisine specializing in local products. Pair your meal with wine from the Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery or one from the list of wines from around the world. Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The 1st Wednesday of each month is Passport to the World of Wine. Grilled cheese night every Thursday. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; catering available. www.pierrelafond.com Rodneys Steakhouse $$$ 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard (884-8554) Deep in the heart of well, deep in the heart of Fess Parkers Doubletree Inn on East Beach in Santa Barbara. This handsome eatery sells and serves only Prime Grade beef, lamb, veal, halibut, salmon, lobster and other high-end victuals. Full bar, plenty of California wines, elegant surroundings, across from the ocean. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Reservations suggested on weekends. MJ

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Jacks Bistro $ 5050 Carpinteria Avenue (566-1558) Serving light California Cuisine, Jacks offers freshly baked bagels with whipped cream cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast burritos, specialty sandwiches, wraps, burgers, salads, pastas and more. Jacks offers an extensive espresso and coffee bar menu, along with wine and beer. They also offer full service catering, and can accommodate wedding receptions to corporate events. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 3 pm. Nugget 2318 Lillie Avenue (969-6135) $$

Luckys (brunch) $$ (dinner) $$$ 1279 Coast Village Road (565-7540) Comfortable, old-fashioned urban steakhouse in the heart of Americas biggest little village. Steaks, chops, seafood, cocktails, and an enormous wine list are featured, with white tablecloths, fine crystal and vintage photos from the 20th century. The bar (separate from dining room) features large flat-screen TV and opens at 4 pm during the week. Open nightly from 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday brunch from 9 am to 3 pm. Valet Parking. Montecito Caf 1295 Coast Village Road (969-3392) Montecito Coffee Shop 1498 East Valley Road (969-6250) $$

Tre Lune $$/$$$ 1151 Coast Village Road (969-2646) A real Italian boite, complete with small but fully licensed bar, big list of Italian wines, large comfortable tables and chairs, lots of mahogany and large b&w vintage photos of mostly famous Italians. Menu features both comfort food like mama used to make and more adventurous Italian fare. Now open continuously from lunch to dinner. Also open from 7:30 am to 11:30 am daily for breakfast. Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria 1483 East Valley Road (565-9393) Delis, bakeries, juice bars Blenders in the Grass 1046 Coast Village Road (969-0611) Heres The Scoop 1187 Coast Village Road (lower level) (969-7020) Gelato and Sorbet are made on the premises. Open Monday through Thursday 1 pm to 9 pm, 12 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and 12 pm to 9 pm on Sundays. Jeannines 1253 Coast Village Road (969-7878) Montecito Deli 1150 Coast Village Road (969-3717) Open six days a week from 7 am to 3 pm. (Closed Sunday) This eatery serves homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and its specialty, The Piadina, a homemade flat bread made daily. Panino 1014 #C Coast Village Road (565-0137) Pierre Lafond 516 San Ysidro Road (565-1502) This market and deli is a center of activity in Montecitos Upper Village, serving fresh baked pastries, regular and espresso coffee drinks, smoothies, burritos, homemade soups, deli salads, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps available, and boasting a fully stocked salad bar. Its sunny patio draws crowds of regulars daily. The shop also carries specialty drinks, gift items, grocery staples, and produce. Open everyday 5:30 am to 8 pm. Village Cheese & Wine 1485 East Valley Road (969-3815) $$

Padaro Beach Grill $ 3765 Santa Claus Lane (566-9800) A beach house feel gives this seaside eatery its charm and makes it a perfect place to bring the whole family. Its new owners added a pond, waterfall, an elevated patio with fireplace and couches to boot. Enjoy grill options, along with salads and seafood plates. The Grill is open Monday through Sunday 11 am to 9 pm Slys $$$ 686 Linden Avenue (684-6666) Slys features fresh fish, farmers market veggies, traditional pastas, prime steaks, Blue Plate Specials and vintage desserts. Youll find a full bar, serving special martinis and an extensive wine list featuring California and French wines. Cocktails from 4 pm to close, dinner from 5 to 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Lunch is M-F 11:30 to 2:30, and brunch is served on the weekends from 9 am to 3 pm. Stackys Seaside 2315 Lillie Avenue (969-9908) Summerland Beach Caf 2294 Lillie Avenue (969-1019) Tinkers 2275 C Ortega Hill Road (969-1970) Santa Barbara / Restaurant Row Bistro Eleven Eleven $$ 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard (730-1111) Located adjacent to Hotel Mar Monte, the bistro serves breakfast and lunch featuring all-American favorites. Dinner is a mix of traditional favorites and coastal cuisine. The lounge advancement to the restaurant features a big screen TV for daily sporting events and happy hour. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am to 10 pm. Cielito $$$ 1114 State Street (225-4488) Cielito Restaurant features true flavors of Mexico created by Chef Ramon Velazquez. Try an antojito (or small craving) like the Anticucho de Filete (Serrano-chimichurri marinated Kobe beef skewer, rocoto-tomato jam and herb mashed potatoes), the Raw Bars piquant ceviches and fresh shellfish, or taste the savory treats in handmade tortillas at the Taqueria. It is located in the heart of downtown, in the historic La Arcada. Chucks Waterfront Grill $$ 113 Harbor Way (564-1200) Located next to the Maritime Museum, enjoy $

Montecito Wine Bistro $$$ 516 San Ysidro Road 969-7520 Head to Montecitos upper village to indulge in some California bistro cuisine. Chef Nathan Heil creates seasonal menus that include fish and vegetarian dishes, and fresh flatbreads straight out of the wood-burning oven. The Bistro offers local wines, classic and specialty cocktails, single malt scotches and aged cognacs. Pane Vino 1482 East Valley Road (969-9274) $$$

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Santa Barbara Revels fifth annual offering, The Christmas Revels: An American Celebration of the Winter Solstice, takes the audience on a musical journey through Appalachia and the Deep South early in the last century. Our guide is Song Catcher from the city, who is on a quest to preserve the special traditions of that often remote rural region, including spirituals, shape note singing, folk music imported from the British Isles, and local dances and storytelling. Its the companys first foray into crafting its own show, as the concept and much of the material was devised by Santa Barbara Revels founder Susan Keller along with Maggie Mixsell and Ken Ryals. Keller discussed the new show, which plays three shows at the Lobero December 15-16. Q. Why is the show focusing on Americas south? A. Were gearing up for what we hope we will be able to do: write a show that would feature music from Central Coast, the Missions, early California periods. So we thought wed try something that exercised those abilities. The Appalachian show is a new concept. Its part of our heritage and if this material isnt performed and heard it gets lost. Its very rich. But first

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Kirsten and Alex Moore after the Warriors won their first ever Golden State Athletic Conference regular season championship Feb. 21, 2012

Kirsten and Alexis Moore at the Westmont Christmas tree lighting at Westmont Nov. 28

Westmont will be defending its Golden State Athletic Conference Championship against San Diego Christian. The mens basketball game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Kirsten and Alex met at Westmont in 2005 when she became the colleges head womens basketball coach. They were married in 2008. Alex, a Wheaton College alumnus, was an adjunct instructor at Westmont for both the kinesiology and biology departments from 200406. He earned a doctorate at the University of Missouri and returned to teach at Westmont in fall 2010. His research specialized in microcirculation, focusing on hair-sized arteries and the regulation of blood flow to tissue.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Blue Christmas The so-called Swing Revival of the late 1990s was largely a SoCal creation. LAs rockabilly-infused Royal Crown Revue got things going in 1989, the same year that Big Bad Voodoo Daddy started playing authentic jump blues gigs in Santa Barbara and Ventura while Cherry Poppin Daddies blended punk and ska into their swing sounds. But perhaps the finest band to capitalize on the era was Indigo Swing, whose elegantly smooth, slightly jazz-based swing was fronted by the confidently cool lead singer Johnny Boyd over covers like My Baby Just Cares for Me and period-sounding originals How Lucky Can One Guy Be? and Violent Love. The swing revival faded along with the millennium, and Boyd moved on to solo projects. So while the singer hasnt fully reunited with his bandmates, the news has come that hes now fronting a group dedicated to Indigo Swing as well as his solo songs. This Ventura show is being held at a club that caters to swing dancers, so all we can say is, how lucky for us! WHEN: 8pm (free swing dance lesson at 7) WHERE: Yeah Man Swing Club at Golden China Restaurant, 760 South Seaward Ave., Ventura COST: $15 in advance, $20 at the door INFO: www. yeahman.com

California Dreaming No, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art isnt magically reuniting the Mamas & the Papas. This California Dreaming refers to its new exhibit subtitled Plein-Air Painting from San Francisco to San Diego. The show comprises a selection of early 20th-century paintings that celebrate the breathtaking scenery, specific topography and climactic effects associated with the regional landscape from the Bay Area to the Mexican border. Adapting certain strategies of French Impressionism, the artists created a style that has become the hallmark of what is commonly termed Californian Plein-Air Painting, or California Impressionism. WHEN: Today through March 24 WHERE: 1130 State Street COST: $9 general, $6 seniors and students; free for those under 6 and every Thursday evening INFO: 884-6454 or www.sbmuseart.org Holiday Sound Check Depeche Mode guitarist-songwriter (and Montecito resident) Martin Gore is once again the special guest DJ for the third annual music & dance party sponsored by New Noise Music Foundation and Notes For Notes. The event relocating this year to a warehouse space in the Funk Zone that normally hosts a collection of high-end, classic, and restored vehicles also features a silent auction offering an assort-

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Reindeer games Santa Barbara artist Brad Nack of the 100% Reindeer paintings that stampede into town every Christmas season is forging a different path for Part II of his annual show. The event at SOhO tonight is being billed as a Santa Barbara Holiday Party, which means theres much more to do than just stare at (and buy) the tiny abstract marvels created by Nack. There will be short EP release performances from Robert York, Darin Feichter and Robin Howe, plus a two-song mini-set from Unity Shoppe Executive Director Tom Reed, who showed off his guitar pickin chops and warm voice at Cambridge Drives Concert Series last weekend; a full show from the band A Flock of Cougars, featuring a rare appearance from Nack himself; a silent auction (benefiting Unity Shoppe); and, of course, 40 more of Nacks whimsical reindeer paintings up for purchase. Guests are invited to wear little black, green or red dresses, ugly sweaters, and reindeer antlers (the latter are also for sale at the door). WHEN: 6pm-12midnight WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, upstairs in Victoria Court COST: free before 7pm, $8 after (cover charge refunded or donated to Unity if you buy a painting or win a silent auction item) INFO: 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com ment of Depeche Mode paraphernalia and other unique music-related items that might be perfect for that special someone on your Christmas list. Light appetizers and a full bar will keep patrons well fed and lubricated. WHEN: 8pm-midnight WHERE: 120 Santa Barbara St. (near Yanonali St.) COST: $30-$100 (top ticket price includes a meet & greet package with Gore featuring a limited edition signed poster of the event and a group photograph with the Depeche Mode man) INFO: 845-1776 or www.newnoisesb. com Make it yourself The Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens annual Family Holiday Craft Workshop is a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and create some handcrafted items to decorate your own home or give away for the holidays. Participants including the kids use nature-inspired items to create wreaths, wrapping paper and more while enjoying cookies and hot apple cider in the Gardens courtyard. WHEN: 10am12noon WHERE: 1212 Mission Canyon Road COST: $15 adults, $7 children 12 and under ($10/$5 for SBBG members) INFO: 682-4726 ext. 102 or www.sbbg. org Yazbeck tribute A passel of regional classical musicians are gathering to pay tribute this afternoon to a former colleague who passed away this spring. Pianist Peter Yazbeck was a professor for 20 years at UCSB, ran a private studio, played at recitals, fundraisers and concerts for the Music Teachers Association of California, and performed with the Ventura Symphony and many other ensembles. Todays concert features basically Beethoven:, pianist Yi-Ju Lai performs the Opus 78 piano sonata; Westlake Chamber Ensemble plays the Opus 11 trio; I Musici DAmore (violinist Sharon Cooper, cellist Pamela de Almeida, and pianist Barbara DAddario) performs the Opus 1, No. 1 trio; and tenor Douglas Thomas and pianist Allen Bishop team up for Au die Ferne Geliebte plus two works from Schumann. The net proceeds will fund a scholarship for the Santa Barbara Music Club in Yazbecks name. WHEN: 2:30pm WHERE: First Congregational Church, 2101 State Street COST: $10 Holiday in the round Trinity Backstages annual Christmas coffeehouse concert is like manna for Santa Barbara singer-songwriters and other acoustic music lovers. The show features the monthly music series founders Doug Clegg & Kate Wallace performing in-the-round style with a couple of fellow local folkies this year Natalie D-Napoleon and Jeff Mills, the latter of who runs his own monthly Live From the Piano Kitchen, a recent entry on the local music scene. Several guests are also apt to perform before the evening closes. This year, proceeds from the door will be split between EDR Hurricane Sandy Fund serving the U.S. and the Caribbean and The Children of Joy Orphanage in Sri Lanka. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street COST: $10 INFO: 962-2970 or www.trinitybackstage. wordpress.com

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Kirtan for Christmas The audience-participation concert led by world music troubadour Gina Sal and tabla drum virtuoso Daniel Paul is like a special early Christmas present for us all. The pair recently collaborated on Pauls latest CD, Tabla Mantra, and bring an impressive c.v. to the current tour. Sal is a composer, teacher and kirtan leader with a repertoire spanning 23 languages and more than four decades of chanting experience that began at the age of 3 in an ashram. Paul, Jai Uttals longtime collaborator who earned a Fulbright Award, studied nine years at the renowned Ali Akbar College of Music under Indias great musical masters (Zakir Hussain, Swapan Chaudhuri and Ali Akbar Khan) and has since traveled the world performing everything from classical recitals, to opening sets for the Dalai Lama, to late night techno raves at Burning Man. The pair will perform their own special blend of kirtan-bluegrass-drum-and-harmoniumdriven sacred world music, also known as mantra music. The audience is not only invited but strongly encouraged to respond by singing the mantras back to the performers in an ever-winding spiral of tempos, melodies and moods, each song building momentum and fervor before retreating into calmness and silence. Sal and Paul also perform Thursday night (Dec. 13) in Ojai and in Los Angeles on Sunday. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way COST: $15 in advance, $20 at the door INFO: 965-8811 or www.yogasoup.com

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Christmas with the Celts Celebrate the season with live Irish music and dancing that aims to share the warmth, joy and magic of the season. The Celts formerly known as The Blair Band and comprised of a mix of Irish-born and IrishAmerican musicians have been performing around the world for 15 years. The current holiday tour features Celtic renditions of Christmas tunes performed on traditional Gaelic instruments including bagpipes and fiddles. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: 3400 East Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez COST: $15-$35 INFO: (800) CHUMASH or www.chumashcasino.com

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Christmas in Venice Rather, make that Christmas with Venice, as the popfolk quartet hailing from its namesake Los Angeles beach town once again heads up the 101 for another holiday show at SOhO. Venice was created in 1977 by cousins Michael Lennon and Kipp Lennon; Michaels brother Mark joined up a year later followed by Kipps brother Pat in 1980. Kipp and Pat are two of 11 siblings, which also include the famous Lennon Sisters singing group while their cousins Michael and Mark are two of 13 siblings. Over their 35-year career, the band or its members have performed alongside, or recorded with, a huge whos who of rock and pop.

Most recently three of the Lennons served as backing vocalists on Roger Waters 2010 and 2011 tours The Wall Live. Tano Costa, the original drummer of the band, is son of the late Don Costa, who produced Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka and many others from the 50s-60s pop era. Venice will be singing Christmas favorites, holiday chestnuts and seasonal selection as well as a few of their own songs in what always proves to be a very popular concert around these parts. WHEN: 8:30pm WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, upstairs in Victoria Court COST: $20 with a dinner reservation, $25 show only INFO: 962-7776/www.sohosb.com or www. clubmercy.com MJ

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Contemporary Christmas jazz Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, a highenergy holiday tradition now celebrating its 15th anniversary, returns to the Granada with an all-star ensemble fronted by the seven-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist who counts four holiday-themed albums among his dozen releases in a two-decade career. Kozs special guests for 2013 are comprised of several past associates including Grammy-nominated pianist-composer David Benoit, who appeared in the original 1997 lineup and was instrumental in the tours creation; Javier Colon, who sang on Kozs Saxophonic album and was the winner of the inaugural season of NBCs hit show, The Voice; and drummer-percussionist-vocalist Sheila E. (Prince, Cyndi Lauper. Ringo Starr), who makes her debut in the Christmas lineup after appearances on previous Dave Koz & Friends summer tours. Also, Singer-songwriter Margo Rey is making her first appearance on the tour. The quintet performs hits from their respective catalogues and jam on original arrangements of seasonal favorites, including a medley of Peanuts holiday music inspired by Benoit, who has paid tribute to Vince Guaraldis timeless music with several Peanuts themed albums. The show is also a benefit for Unity Shoppe, which will receive $1 from each Dave Koz Christmas CD sold at this show; concert-goers are also encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys to be collected for Unity at the theater. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $49-$88 INFO: 899-2222 or www.granadasb.org

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Three reasons to see Ensemble Theaters Bell, Book & Candle, which closes this weekend: 1) If one too many sugarplum fairies have danced through your head you can still get a sense of the season with this little charmer of a play that tugs gently at the heartstrings. 2) The sets, the costumes, the music, and the acting: The clothes are visually arresting, the music takes you back to the late 1950s. Its a little bit of Mad Men live on stage right here in Santa Barbara. The performances are darn good too, with the leads truly capturing the innocence and tone of the era; seeing L.A. Laws Susan Ruttan is also a treat. 3) The theater: Yes, the Alhecama is old, cramped and rundown; no wonder ETC is moving to the Victoria, now undergoing directed renovations for next season. But its also wonderfully

Santa Barbara Choral Societys recent Hallelujah project could go a long way toward bridging classical musics generation gap. The clip an online sensation that has been viewed more than 10,000 times features nearly 50 of the ensembles singers, clad in long gowns and tuxedos, using flash cards to spell out the Hal-Le-Lu-Jah chorus in such locales as Butterfly Beach, the Mission, the Chase Palm Park carousel and the Santa Barbara Zoo, as the music swells on the soundtrack. The lighthearted romp is both stirring and terrifically fun, not to mention a great promotional piece both for local tourism and the choral groups upcoming concerts next Saturday and Sunday at San Roque Church. The video was the brainchild of Choral Society member Marylove Thralls, who got the idea after watching a YouTube clip of a 5th-grade class from Alaska do much the same thing. I thought, Why not show off Santa Barbara? she recalled this week. We went all over the city, shot in all the iconic locations, using the big flash cards spelling out the words. It wasnt easy to get everyone together they had to give up extra hours over four days of rehearsals in two weeks. But, you know, were all big hams at heart. So it was a blast, and everybodys happy. Now its going all over the world. The chorus will be singing Part I of Handels classic in its concerts this weekend. Thats the lighter part most associated with Christmas and the holidays, Thralls said. And of course were also doing the Hallelujah Chorus.

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But theres more: the SBCS is also singing contemporary carols including English composer Francis Potts Balulalow, Alan Bullards Scots Nativity, Randol Basss Gloria and John Rutters Carol of the Magi, plus several traditional holiday carols. Special guest singers include bass DeAndre Simmons, a Music Academy alum who starred in a couple summer opera productions. Its a great program that goes from contemporary to the way-back world, Thralls said. Its a pastiche of lovely choral music for the holidays, in a great space with brilliant acoustics.

The Quire of Voyces annual Mysteries of Christmas concert also takes place this weekend, with shows December 14-16 at St. Anthonys Sanctuary. Composer and singer-inresidence Michael Eglin, who is also the Music Director for El Montecito Presbyterian, penned new settings of the traditional Appalachian tunes In Judahs Land and The Cherry Tree of Cumberland for the concerts. The Quire, under the direction of Nathan Kreitzer, will also perform early English composer John Taverners The Western Wind Mass, among other selections. MJ

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