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Art Appraised – Two old lithographs reveal a

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A Chard Choice – For those who stay away from chardonnay, discover the crisp, mineral world of Chablis, P.37

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AT GHOST VILLAGE Costume-up, grab the kids, and get ready for another spooky stroll down Ghost Village Road (Story starts on page 6)

County & Nets at Critical Impasse

The nets have been cleared, letters have been written, and now the County Supervisors face a decision on their future… here are the benefits to keeping the nets in, page 5

Miramar 3-Story Addition Challenged by MBAR

A three-story expansion has been proposed including 16 employee housing units and 12 resort-style shops... some neighbors have concerns and so does MBAR - see what they are inside, page 6

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE ommunity Voices – The debris nets have been Elizabeth’s Appraisals – In a new column, Estate – It’s fall and as the leaves drop 5 Ccleared 34 Rsoealis the and TPRC is ready for County Supervisors 18 renowned appraiser Elizabeth Stewart offers market settling into a more normal to make a decision on who will maintain them

illage Beat – Ghost Village is coming to town, 6 VMiramar in front of the MBAR, and other local happenings

ontecito Miscellany – Going to Giselle, a 8 Mhat-tacular time at Lotusland, the colors of Mara Abboud, and more miscellany

analysis and value of historic works – this time around: two Native American Chief lithographs

rilliant Thoughts – Ashleigh’s past with 20 Bthievery is one for the books and hopefully the

pace compared to the rush of the past seasons

he Optimist Daily – This year’s Halloween 36 Tcandy may be a little different than future

ones as the “Skittles ban” takes effect (Spoiler: Skittles are not included)

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Health has the community covered same grape, unoaked, and delivers a glass of 10 Tide Guide minerality and class. On Entertainment – The meaning of War – Summerland Elementary has some 24 12 Onewur Town Words, global film festivals around town, and Calendar of Events – Dracula at SB High, sports courts and a local receives an award 48 storytellers some spooky (and fun) Halloween happenings in Ojai, Fields of Funk at Elings, for her work on human trafficking and more

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Debris Nets Cleaned and Ready for County Decision A walking excavator helping clear debris from the hillside (courtesy photo)

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ear TPRC Supporters, I want to update you on “the Nets” and our progress, and challenges, as we rapidly approach the termination of our five-year emergency permits on December 21. We have given the county a deadline of next week to commit to the nets becoming a permanent part of the Flood Control System.

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– The work began on October 5 with our crews, biologists, hydrologists, archeologist, and Native American observers carefully and rigorously adhering to the terms of our Fish and Wildlife permits. – The net has been emptied, with great care taken to abide by the conditions of our permit in the Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESH) and water is flowing down the channel. – The net clean out went quicker and better than expected, providing a blueprint for any future net clean out (see photo). – Helicopters were used to move only our equipment into the work area. There has been a false perception that we were moving the debris with the helicopters. That is incorrect. – Our plan, approved by all the regulatory agencies, involved redistributing the debris within the channel and restoring its banks to allow the material to be placed in a way that allows it to travel downstream to the shore as it would naturally to restore our beaches, which eliminates the need to truck this material to Goleta Beach or other areas with hundreds of trucks traveling through Montecito. – Our biologists from Storrer Environmental made daily reports on impacts or sightings of birds, mammals, amphibians, and vegetation in the project area. A fish survey showed that there were no endangered steelhead trout in the stream between the San Ysidro Debris Basin and our net.

– Because we have exceptionally completed the required applications and monthly reports on the efficacy of the nets, and have qualified for FEMA reimbursement, the extension should be routine, and is urgently needed before the permits expire on December 22. (What took TPRC nine months to get permits from five different agencies should not be needed if the nets are within County jurisdiction.) Third, and most important, is TPRC’s five-year goal to reach an agreement with the County to take over responsibility of the net system. – This six-million-dollar debris flow protection system of six nets paid for by over 1,000 community residents should become part of the Flood Control District of Santa Barbara County.

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oast Village Road’s popular trickor-treating event, Ghost Village Road, is happening next week, from 3 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, October 31. The event attracts roughly 2,000 costumed kids and their parents each year. Many of the Lower Village’s business owners report they will take part in the festivities, passing out candy and other treats to trick-or-treaters, a tradition that has been happening for over 25 years. The event, which now happens organically after first being organized by the Coast Village Business Association back in 1996, is one of the most popular Halloween activities in the area. While not officially sponsored by any organization, the Coast Village Improvement Association’s Executive Director Beth Sullivan says the event is a great time to come out and visit the business owners along the road. “The heart of Coast Village Road beats with the generosity of its businesses; may every trick-or-treater feel its warmth in this special celebration,” she said. Sullivan also says Montecito Fire Protection District will have a presence on the road, passing out candy from their fire engines. Safety is the number one priority during the event, and drivers are urged to use care when driving in the area. The event is from 3 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, October 31.

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Representatives of Rick Caruso’s Rosewood Miramar Resort were in front of the Montecito Board of Architectural Review (MBAR) last week showing conceptual plans of a new proposal that would include residential housing and new retail shops. Caruso’s Senior Vice President of Development Bryce Ross told the Board that the new expansion project was born out of the desire to add new employee housing on site as part of the Santa Barbara County Housing Element. In order to add new housing units for employees, the resort site would need to be reconfigured by relocating parking from the corner of South Jameson and Eucalyptus to the eastern portion of the property; significant utilities would also need to be relocated, according to project representatives. The project includes the addition of 16 employee housing units (adding to the

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four already on site), and the units would be a mix of studios and family units. The units would be located on the eastern portion of the property, and some would be located over storage areas. A parking deck is planned behind the units. On the western portion of the property (the corner of Eucalyptus and South Jameson), 12 resort-style shops, including a café and a grab-and-go eatery, would be built, with 15 “resort apartments” built above, on the second and third floor. These market rate apartments would offer longterm tenants the ability to “live at the Miramar,” with access to the amenities of the Resort. These units also contribute to Housing Element numbers, according to Ross. “The new construction will be absolutely consistent with the Miramar’s architectural style, finishes, quality of construction, and aesthetic,” Ross said. Landscaping, building orientation, and color palette will feel like a natural extension of the current resort, according to reps. According to County staff, modifications will be required for the new project’s height restrictions and setback requirements. There will be 482 parking spaces on the project site after the proposed development is built, but all parking on the site, including the employee housing, will be valet parking. Several neighbors spoke at the meeting, voicing concern over construction inconvenience, parties on the beach, lighting on the beach, parking, and incompatibility with the neighborhood. Four letters in support of the project were also submitted to MBAR. MBAR members voiced concern over the size, bulk, and scale of the new buildings, which will be three stories on the corner of South Jameson and Eucalyptus. Others said parking and traffic are potential issues, and the location of the employee housing facing the freeway is of concern. MBAR member Claire Gottsdanker, who sat

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State Street Ballet’s Giselle had the audience dancing – in their seats (photo by Heidi Bergseteren)

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s it prepares to celebrate it 30th anniversary, State Street Ballet staged one of its biggest productions ever at the Granada with its premiere of the hauntingly beautiful two act production, Giselle. New artistic director Megan Philipp, who has taken over from retiring founder Rodney Gustafson, excelled – helming the two-hour show with Ryan Lenkey in his first principal role as the besotted

philandering Count Albrecht and Nerea Barrondo, who studied with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, as the doomed young peasant girl who catches his eye. Both principals were excellent in their roles as was Noam Tsivkin as Hilarion, the village huntsman, who discovers Albrecht’s noble background. Accompanying the production playing Adolphe Adam’s music was the full Santa Barbara Symphony in the orchestra pit under veteran maestro Nir Kabaretti. I last saw Giselle at New York’s Lincoln Center in 1977, an American Ballet

Theatre’s production with Russian legends Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova as the principals, which Gustafson reminded me at the post-reception in the McCune Founders Room he’d actually danced in when starting his career. Filled with ethereal tales, its plot line of passion, betrayal, and forgiveness made for an enchanting show and perfect entertainment with Halloween looming.

Hats Off to Lotusland Millinery madness took root at Montecito’s 37-acre botanical Eden Lotusland when it launched a new exhibition Madame’s Millinery Masterpieces: Hats Through History focusing on the wardrobe of the late owner, Polish opera singer Ganna Walska, who died in 1984 aged 96.

The six-times-married diva was acquisitive with an impressive jewelry collection, a large selection of tony tête toppers by major designers like Balenciaga, Lilly Daché, and New York milliner Mr. John, who designed headwear for actress Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind. The show was accompanied by a fascinating lecture from Kaye Spilker, former curator of Costumes and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, who also noted more recent hat designers like the late Halston, who rose to fame as the designer of the pillbox hat worn by Jackie Kennedy at her husband John’s presidential inauguration, and Philip Treacy, a favorite of the British Royal Family.

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A new proposal by the Rosewood Miramar seeks to add shops and long-term rentals on the corner of South Jameson and Eucalyptus, in an effort to offset the financial implication of adding 16 employee housing units. The project was in front of the Montecito Board of Architectural Review last week.

on the Montecito Planning Commission when the Miramar project was approved and took issue with the new three-story building fronting Jameson, asked Caruso’s reps why there is a need for adding more development to the site. Ross answered that there is a financial need for new revenue to offset the building of the affordable housing, as well as desire for more retail shops and eateries from guests. The MBAR asked for more information moving forward, including more renderings of the proposed project in relation to current buildings on the site, and the building of story poles to get an idea of the size of the proposed project.

Measure C Concluded The Cold Spring School District announced earlier this week that the Measure C Bond Oversight Committee has conducted a comprehensive review of the final expenditures related to the Measure C General Obligation Bond. The Committee, comprised of Jesse Wheeler (Parent), Zoe Copus (Representative of the Parent Club), Lanny Ebenstein (Representative of Taxpayer Organization), and Stan Kerwood (At-Large Community Member), met on October 8, 2023, to review expenditures and finalize a report

for presentation to the Cold Spring School District Governing Board. The Committee then presented its final report to the Governing Board on October 9, marking a significant milestone in the successful completion of the various projects funded by Measure C. The Governing Board unanimously received/ approved the Report on October 9, 2023. Measure C was a General Obligation Bond measure approved by a majority (59.71%) of the Cold Spring Elementary School District Voters on November 4, 2008. The ballot measure authorized the repair, renovation, upgrade, and modernization of Cold Spring School facilities through the issue of $2,440,000 in bonds. The final remaining funds were spent in the 2022-2023 fiscal year on essential infrastructure improvements on the school site, including electrical, water, gas, stormwater plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure upgrades. A substantial portion of the remaining funds were used to enhance the historical 1927 building, home to the school’s beloved auditorium and new stateof-the-art commercial kitchen. Measure C funds are responsible for a major renovation of five classrooms, the lower boys’ restroom, girls’ restroom in the auditorium, and the staff restroom, installation of rain gutters, and repairs to the storm drain. Measure C also

is responsible for improvements in the library, accessibility improvements to the campus, a replacement of the school playground, and an asphalt resurfacing. Most of the funds were expended in the period of 2011 to 2013, over 10 years ago. The remaining funds, $138,616, were spent in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The diligent work of the Measure C Bond Oversight Committee played a pivotal role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars throughout the bond program. The Committee reviews expenditures and ensures all funds have been spent in accordance with the language of the Measure C authorized project list. “We are incredibly grateful to Montecito residents for investing in the future of our children, and to the Measure C Bond Oversight Committee for their dedication and commitment to the success of these projects,” said Dr. Amy Alzina, Superintendent of the Cold Spring School District. “The Committee’s careful oversight has been instrumental in ensuring every dollar of Measure C funding has been wisely invested in improving our school facilities.” For more information about the Measure C Bond Oversight Committee or the Cold Spring School District, visit

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Errors & Omissions Last week while reporting on the upcoming Beautification Day event on November 4, we mistakenly omitted an important sponsor: Occhiali Fine Eyewear, which is providing cupcakes for the event from Violette Bakeshop. Owned by Samantha Eve, the bakery specializes in custom cupcakes for various celebrations. We regret the omission. For more information about Beautification Day, visit www. montecitoassociation.org.

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Community Voices (Continued from 5) – The benefits of the nets remaining in place are many. – The 1/9/2018 debris flow was one of the largest disaster events in Santa Barbara County history. We lost 23 of our family, friends, and neighbors, with hundreds other others injured and traumatized. 527 homes were destroyed or damaged and 28 businesses and U.S. 101 were closed for weeks. The loss of property tax The nets have been cleared (courtesy photo) revenue due to the $1.2 billion loss in property value put a dent in the County budget in the tens of millions. – It is also in the economic interest of the County to support the Net Mitigation System. Montecito provides nine percent of the property taxes to the County with only three percent of the residences in the county. The Net System and augmenting the debris basins can help protect not only lives, but also the $186,000,000 in property taxes paid by Montecito residents that help to serve the overall County Budget. – The question should never be debris basins or debris nets, but both working in tandem to provide a more robust debris retention program. For five years, TPRC has provided the County with countless reports of geotechnical and biological assessments of the nets’ proven efficacy and value, provided by world-class engineering firms. TPRC has laid out a proposal to the County that the TPRC board will remain in place, as well as the design contractors and world-class engineering firms, all with ample insurance and general liability policies, from which the County is already protected by, through 2029. The landowners upon which the nets sit have also committed their land for the protective nets. The useful life of the nets exceeds 50 years. The extension of the permits and the County accepting the nets as part of the mitigation system was always paramount. The nets have been vetted around the world as a proven mitigation system and part of an overall system to stop momentum and volume of potential debris flows. They are a sound approach, if not a crucial model, for preparedness and risk management. In the event of another, and likely, catastrophic debris flow or extreme disaster, the potential to save lives and mitigate property damage is reinforced with the nets intact in our California canyons. A decision is needed. TPRC requires a Go/No Go decision from the County for this proposal by October 30, 2023. We simply cannot wait any longer. Public-private partnerships play a key role in community improvement, but a small nonprofit organization, relying entirely on community contributions, cannot sustain them alone. We feel that the “private” part of this public-private endeavor has given more than enough. We can and must efficiently transfer these important community assets to local, state, or regional authorities, where they should have been from the outset. It is far past time for the County to carry its fair share of the load. As always, thank you for your steadfast support, and for the hundreds of letters many of you wrote in support of the nets to the Supervisors. They do help! Don’t hesitate to call them or me with any questions. Pat McElroy, Executive Director The Project for Resilient Communities The MJ reached out to Das Williams for a statement. He replied: “They have a Planning Commission hearing for permit extensions on Nov 15th, and our Planning Department has already agreed to meanwhile give them more time. I still have hope we could come to an agreement on terms with alacrity, but the endowment needs to be enough that we would not be endangering other flood control projects, including others in Montecito. Through our Master Plan, we could increase the capacity of the Montecito watersheds to 100 years, but would be challenged to make those changes if we undertook additional financial commitments alone.” 26 October – 2 November 2023

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“CUSD rebuilt the new Summerland School, but did not have the funds to rebuild the decaying tennis/bb courts. Nora McNeely Hurley with her Manitou Fund generously donated $1.3M to complete the new courts. We are so grateful! The sports courts project began in January 2023 and was completed this month. The courts are available to students during the school day and for the community after school hours and on non-school days. Steve McGillivray Construction built the courts and Joe Wilcox, Architect with KBZ, designed the courts.” The CUSD held a ceremony to officially open the sports court on Monday, October 16, at 1:30 pm. Rigby led the program and introduced her team from CUSD, the Summerland Elementary School teachers, administration, and their custodian, along with the students and the construction team. The students led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and in singing “You’re A Grand Old Flag” by George M. Cohen. Teacher in Charge Dr. Shannon Colson called the 5th-grade student leaders to hold the giant orange ribbon and participate in the official ribbon cutting with Rigby. Colson directed the sports demos. First up was the tennis courts where she served the first ball and the students played doubles. Next, the basketball team demo’ed their best dunk shots and ball twirling on their index finger to the applause of the attendees. Rigby dedicated the large, white ceramic planter holding a half dozen purple orchid plants to Hurley, which was accepted by Thomas Rollerson, Chief Advisor Advocate for All Things Good organization, in her place. To close the event, students lined up to say thanks and give their handmade thank-you cards with artwork and notes to Rollerson to give to Hurley. They then jumped into free play on the sports courts and a fun time was had by all!

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The sports courts project team, from left, Diana Rigby, Jaime Diamond, Maureen Fitzgerald, Sally Green, Scott Brontsema, Jim Pettit, Anthony Casey, Eric Bridgford, and Tom Rollerson (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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onday, October 16, saw the 22nd Annual St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara Golf Classic at the Montecito Club, a charity tournament supporting single mothers and young children in the Family Strengthening Program. There were 20 teams with 80 players who competed for grand prizes in over five categories. The event commenced at 10 am with breakfast, a prayer led by Sister Maria Hoa Nguyen, and a touching share by one of the single mothers who graduated from the program at St. Vincent’s and is now giving back. Next was the putting contest, the reading of the playing rules, and the shotgun start to the 18-Hole Texas Scramble competition at the club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. At 4:30 pm, the teams were returning from a long day in the sun on the challenging course. They were welcomed back with refreshments and full-on Mexican buffet. The Silent Auction table included a desert golf getaway, VIP concert tickets at the Santa Barbara Bowl, a personal barber at Montecito Barbers, dinner at Caruso’s, and a VIP package to the Dodgers vs. Reds game in 2024. In addition to the silent auction, there was a raffle with gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. The funding goal was $150,000, which the event net is still be calculated.

Event Chair for the past 12 years and one of its founders is Bill Cordero Sr. His dedication to St. Vincent’s began with his mother and father, both orphans, who met at the organization’s home for children. Cordero was honored at the event with a book of all the news stories available about his mom, researched from the Santa Barbara Historical Society. Longtime event supporters are emcee Drew Wakefield, Connor Limont with the Sarah Lee Pascoe Foundation, and Michael Valpredo. Overseeing the entire event were St. Vincent’s President/CEO Rosa Paredes; Sr. Maria, Sr. Arthur Gordon, D.C.; Chief Development Officer Dr. Regina Ruiz, and Sergey Salushchev with their staff and student volunteers from Bishop Diego High School. Winners of the tournament are as follows: Closest to the pin on holes: Jojo Gonzales, Robert Thompson, Dane Neilson, and Wendy Laub Longest Drive: Wendy Laub, Gary Matthews Jr. First Place Women: Wendy Laub, Gail Stubblefield, PK Mayeux, and Linda Tennyson First Place Net: Rich Nahas, Darrell Mayeux, Alan Stubblefield, and Curt Uehlein First Place Gross: Bhavik Patel, Chad

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The women’s winning golf team of Gail Stubblefield, PK Mayeux, Linda Tennyson, and allaround women’s champion, Wendy Laub (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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The Way It Was

Dudley Saltonstall Carpenter A Life in Art by Hattie Beresford

pon the death of beloved local artist Dudley Saltonstall Carpenter in 1955, the newspaper expressed the esteem in which he was held and commented that he had continued to paint to the end of his full and creative life. And what a life that was. Born into a military family in 1870 in Nashville, Tennessee, he and his siblings were shifted from post to post during the final settlement of the West. Those posts

In 1899, Dudley Carpenter painted his father, Brigadier General Gilbert S. Carpenter, who was posted at various Western posts during the last years of the frontier (Used with permission: _https://www. facebook.com/Dudley.Carpenter.artist/)

included Fort Laramie, Wyoming; Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska; Fort Douglas, Utah; and Fort Vancouver, Washington. Eschewing the stars and stripes of a military career and the stethoscope of a doctor, Dudley professed an inclination toward art and enrolled in the Art Students League in New York. In 1892, his parents sent him to Paris to continue his studies at the Académie Julian. Touched by his parents’ largesse, he wrote his mother saying, “It is hard to write what I wish to say. That I always thank God for such a good mother and father. And I Pray I may be a good son to them.” Despite his enthusiasm for art, Dudley’s letters home reveal he did not find instant success in Paris. When his drawings were reviewed and no notice was taken except to say they were ridiculous, he wrote home saying, “It is rather discouraging but I shall keep on with art a little longer.” Truly an innocent abroad, Dudley related an incident that left him bemused. One afternoon a woman had knocked on the door of his Paris flat to beg for money, and when he finally understood what she wanted, he offered her two sous just to be rid of her. “She was insulted,” he wrote to his sister, “and immediately said she couldn’t accept so insignificant a sum. As she had just told me she had been sick and had nothing to eat, I didn’t expect her to refuse anything. She handed me back the copper and walked out with her head held very high.” Subsequent letters home show increas-

Dudley Carpenter in 1939 (photo via Facebook_ Dudley Carpenter, artist)

ing approval of his work. In April 1895 the Brooklyn Daily Citizen was able to announce that Carpenter had a painting hanging in the Champs de Mars Salon in Paris along with those of Albert and Adele Herter, who were already quite famous. He had “arrived,” so to speak, and spent the next 16 years painting, exhibiting, and teaching in New York and the states of the Eastern Seaboard.

was to assemble local artists under one roof where they could unite in a common cause and inspire one another. Writing in 1947, Edgar C. McMechen said of Margaret, “The blithe and shining spirit of this Denver girl has kept her memory verdant among Denver artists to this date.” In 1909, Margaret returned from New York with a beau in tow, Dudley Carpenter. The two married in January 1910, and he joined her in her stainedglass work and taught art and painted landscapes, portraits, and public murals. To this day, his Pied Piper of Hamelin and King Arthur Recovering the Magic Sword Excalibur grace the walls of the Decker Branch of the Denver Library. Recalling his time in Denver in 1951,

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Margaret Van Wagenen Carpenter While studying in Paris circa 1909, Dudley met Margaret Van Wagenen. Margaret was a protégée of Anne Evans, who was a noted art patron in Denver. Evans had made it possible for Margaret to attend the Chicago Art Institute and the Art Students League in New York. In 1906, Margaret had returned to Denver and rented #24 Brinton Terrace, a once elegant, upscale row house constructed in 1882. Van Wagenen’s vision

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Native American Chieftain Lithographs by Elizabeth Stewart

hat do these faces reveal? We see Native American Chiefs circa 1838 pictured in two wonderful lithographs. JF owns these two portraits of distinguished Native Americans, and he wants to know how the portraits came to be. Were they painted “on site” in a Tribal village? In a studio? Interestingly, the artist is notable, but the commissioner of the works is the historical personage that makes these lithographs both remarkable and controversial. The first portrait is Ahyouwaights, Chief of the Six Nations from 1838, Octavo (a certain size; about 8”x10”), Plate 70, from the portfolio The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, published by McKenney. Second, and also from this portfolio, is the portrait of Chittee Toholo, a Seminole Chief, whose image was published by Greenough, plate 67. The Seminole Chief ’s portrait in this lithograph is valued at $2,500 and the Six Nations Chief ’s portrait at $700. A disclaimer: the original works reflect the context and culture of their creation, as oils on canvas for a certain patron, Thomas Loraine McKenney, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the War Department of the U.S. Government in the years 18241830. McKenney was a Maryland Quaker with an important post in Washington, D.C. The oils were painted in that city in the first quarter of the 19th century. Native American chiefs were called upon to meet U.S. government officials. McKenney requested that Native American Elders and Chiefs “sit” for portraits for the artist Charles Bird King, and his collection was begun in Georgetown in 1821. In 10 years, over 100 portraits were produced by King for McKenney. The artist Bird King was assisted by his talented apprentice George Cook, who painted selected portraits. What is remarkable about the collection is the diversity of the many Tribal Elders in portraiture. The Chiefs portrayed were leaders of

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large Nations: the Sauk, Fox, Shawnee, Osage, Chippawa, Choctaw, Sioux, Cherokee, Delaware, Seminole, and Blackfeet Nation, to name just a few. Each sitter had their own distinct dress; and because they were visitors to Washington, D.C., perhaps they chose to wear elements of early 19th-century U.S. jackets and military garb. McKenney’s goal was to form a government collection of portraits of Tribal Leaders that had visited the Capitol. He didn’t offer the collection of portraits to the War Department during their creation: he retained them. McKenney was dismissed from his post at the War Department by Andrew Jackson in 1830; he gathered up his portraits and moved to Philadelphia with the hope that he might find a publisher and a printer, and moreover, a backer for his plan to develop a hisAhyouwaights, Chief of the Six Nations from 1838 torical portfolio of images and text. He found such a person in Edward C. Biddle, a printer, a publisher, and a backer (to be both printer and publisher was rare in those days). Biddle was responsible for the first six hand-colored lithographs reproduced from oils on canvas printed in “Volume One;” the beginning of the portfolio The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, published over a series of years from 1836-1844. The subsequent volumes were printed up till the 120th portrait, and were offered to the public for subscription sale. McKenney and Biddle hired the notable judge and writer James Hall, who wrote the accompanying text. His words were guided by McKenney, who hosted the Chiefs as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Biddle, the printer and publisher who began the series in 1836, dropped out of the project, which was assumed by the publisher Greenough; who was succeeded by two other publishers, Bowen, then Rice and Clark. The printer-publishers are important to the value of the works; the art market believes the lithographs by Greenough to be the finest. As well as the importance of the printer, the size of the lithograph is also of importance to value. The Smithsonian owns the folio edition of 120 lithographs in 20 volumes. The “next size down” in book and portfolio printing is the quarto size; my client has the smallest size of two of the lithographs from the series in the octavo size (one eighth of a large page). Early in the 19th century, although it is unknown when, the Smithsonian acquired a full set of the 20 folios of 120 portraits, as well as the lion’s share of Charles Bird King’s oil portraits. The assession catalogue for the National Museum of the American Indian does not state who donated the works, but 20 years after the last folio was printed in Philadelphia, the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C. caught fire, and the Bird King canvases were lost as were so many other treasures.

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Brilliant Thoughts Wetness for the Prosecution by Ashleigh Brilliant

lthough I have done my share of things I regret, sometimes my misdeeds have brought their own penalty. Two of those occasions involved the theft of books, which, at the time, I justified to myself because, being a poor college student, I couldn’t always buy the books I wanted. One episode took place in the mid1950s, in what was then the small college town of Claremont, California. I was there on a meager scholarship, which covered my tuition, but little else. On my first visit to the campus bookstore, I noticed one large window open. Outside, shrubbery came up against the wall. The store had one book that I particularly needed, but could hardly afford. Without much hesitation, I took a copy of the book, and dropped it out of the window – intending, of course, to retrieve it later. This proved more difficult than I’d hoped. Returning after dark, with a flashlight, I could see that the book was still there, on the

ground. Reaching it was a struggle in itself, but then came quite a shock. Apparently, an automatic sprinkler system had come on, and what I retrieved was no longer the pristine volume I had dropped – but a soggy mass. Every page was soaked. It was hardly holdable, let alone readable. Still, I brought this evidence of my crime back to my room and, in the following days, carefully took it apart laying all the pages out on every available surface, to dry. Eventually it was readable – and I still have it, held together by rubber bands. (Of course, I no longer steal books – or anything else – and have never revealed this incident before.) I regard it as one souvenir of youthful folly. But hold on – there’s another one coming. Seven years later, I was again a graduate student, this time at Berkeley. I was living in a large old house on Dwight Way which had been divided into separate rooms and apartments for several students. We each had our own locked mailbox near the entrance; but anything that wouldn’t fit into one of these boxes was left on an open table in the hall.

Several of the magazines then circulating carried advertisements for books, which usually included order-coupons that you could tear out, fill in with your name and address, and mail in. The books would then arrive, together with a bill. I realized that, in my current situation, I could send in orders giving my genuine address, but a fake name. When the packages arrived for that non-existent person, I could simply appropriate them. This larcenous scheme, did indeed bring me several parcels of desirable books. But I soon discontinued the venture, fearing I could too easily be discovered. I sold the books I didn’t want to local dealers. The rest, I had with me in the next and final chapter of this soggy saga. After acquiring my doctorate, I was in my first full-time college teaching job, in another very small town – Bend, Oregon. From the three job offers that all my applications had brought, I had chosen this one because the region’s climate, though not ideal, appeared less objectionable than that of the others. And indeed, life was not unpleasant for the first few weeks. I was actually so happy with my situation that I was thinking of buying the small house I had rented. But then came winter, and weather more cold than I had ever experienced before. The only heating in the house was from one wood-burning stove, which I did not know how to keep going

all night. I woke one morning to find the sink clogged, and the toilet not working. The warmest place in the house was inside the refrigerator. It was the Christmas holiday season. Since my car wouldn’t start, I hitch-hiked the 800 miles down to warm, sunny Los Angeles and took refuge with my parents. But, at my house in Bend, a traumatic surprise was waiting for me. No one had warned me about the danger of leaving pipes full in freezing weather. The water had frozen, expanded, and cracked the pipes. When the thaw came, it all leaked out. The house was flooded! All the boxes on the floor were soaked. And what were those boxes full of? Of course – all those books I had successfully purloined back in Berkeley. To quote one of my own epigrams: Justice will triumph in the end – That’s why I’m so worried.

Ashleigh Brilliant born England 1933, came to California in 1955, to Santa Barbara in 1973, to the Montecito Journal in 2016. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots,” now a series of 10,000. email: ashleigh@west. net. web: www.ash leighbrilliant.com.

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Over the years VNA Health has expanded its programs and community offerings (courtesy photo)

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ovember is special for many in the home healthcare field as the month is recognized as National Home Care Month, National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, and National Family Caregiver Month. But there’s an extra emphasis for Santa Barbara’s Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), which celebrates its 115th anniversary of caring for the community. Founded as a nonprofit healthcare organization way back in 1908 when Santa Barbara’s population was about 25,000 – just 17 years after Cottage Hospital opened and 13 before the dawn of Sansum Medical Clinic – VNA Health is California’s third oldest such organization. For decades, VNA was one of Santa Barbara’s healthcare trailblazers and safety nets, building new programs to meet the needs of patients and their families between visits to the hospital and the clinics. “One of the first minutes of the organization describe the founders, including Marion Watts, as women who are ‘public spirited and farsighted,’ who together

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For 115 years, VNA Health has been bringing health care support direct to the community’s doorstep (courtesy photo)

fundraised to sustain a visiting nurse program,” explained Easter Moorman, VNA’s Director of Marketing & Communications. “Their intention was for the good of the community and for those who needed it because they could not go to the hospital or see doctors another way.” Back in those early years, VNA launched and operated the VNA Dispensary, the Open Air School for pre-tuberculosis children, a Dental Clinic, Well Baby Clinic, Cardiac Clinic and Posture Clinic, among others, all of which were eventually turned over to Cottage, County

Health, or the Board of Education when those organizations were ready. VNA established the county’s first Nursing Program in 1916, and 50 years later launched a certified Home Health Aides program with SBCC Adult Education. “When VNA saw a need, VNA met the need,” Moorman said. “As the community grew, and the other medical groups and social services organizations were founded and grew to where they had the ability to take it over, VNA passed them along where it made sense.” Nowadays, VNA continues its decadeslong service as a leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive in-home healthcare, helping patients and their families at any age or stage live well at home – wherever they reside. Its expert healthcare team works closely with clients and their physicians to coordinate services and develop a plan of home care specific to the individual needs, including managing a chronic disease, transitioning from hospital to home, recovering from an injury or surgery, or facing the end of life. VNA’s Home Health Care services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Palliative Care includes relief from pain and the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. Its Hospice Care serves clients with At-Home Hospice, In-patient Hospice at Serenity House, or Respite Care, while VNA’s Bereavement Care covers anticipatory grief, coping with loss and support groups. “Our front door is the patient’s front door,” Moorman said. “We’re not a hospital building, we’re not a clinic building, we’re not a doctor’s office. We take care of our patients in their home, wherever that is. Such as during emergencies like the Thomas Fire and debris flows, we went to hotels and the Red Cross shelter to see our patients.” But there is one aspect of VNA’s services that maintains an on-site facility for direct patient contact. That would be the Loan Closet, which provides free shortterm loans of basic medical equipment that’s available to anyone in the community in need, whether or not there’s any other connection to VNA. When it first opened, the closet merely provided bed linens, night clothes, rubber rings, and other nursing appliances for patients’ use during their illness, brought by the visiting nurses to their clients. But in the late 1940s, Thomas

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M. Storke, then publisher and editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press, discovered first-hand what it took to rent a wheelchair and other durable medical equipment, and questioned how the average family could afford such an expense. Through his efforts, the Loan Closet was able to be stocked with crutches, braces, wheelchairs, walkers, commode chairs, bed trays, and other hospital equipment, needed for limited use by patients. “It’s such a simple thing but it really helps patients recover safely in their own homes,” Moorman said. “Mr. Storke was wealthy but even he was sticker shocked by how much equipment costs. He could only imagine that others in the community who need help might actually forgo getting a wheelchair or crutches because they couldn’t afford it.” By 2017, the Loan Closet had grown to provide temporary medical equipment to more than 4,000 people annually, and moved from a small separate facility on East Canon Perdido to VNA Health’s Olive Court campus capable of handling, storing, sanitizing, and processing more loans of equipment than ever. Advancements in technology have also helped the Loan Closet offer improved customer service where potential clients can fill out the Equipment Loan Form online before coming into the office, allowing staff to serve more patrons and access data efficiently during equipment return. But while the VNA Health Loan Closet continues to be the only local community resource in the county that offers free, well-maintained, durable medical equipment for short-term use, the need continues to grow. But it’s also the one VNA service where both philanthropists and less financially-favored folks can have a great impact, as both monetary and equipment donations are immediately employed. “You don’t have to buy something new for us,” Moorman said. “When you no longer need medical equipment you already have, please consider donating it to the Loan Closet, and let others know about us so we can support the next family in need in our community – now and for the next 115 years to come.” VNA Health https://vna.health/ways-to-give foundation@vna.health (805) 690-6290

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On Entertainment Defining ‘War Words’ by Steven Libowitz

he nonprofit New Beginnings has turned its focus toward ending veteran homelessness in the county by the close of 2025 through its Supportive Services for Veteran Families program that works to transition currently unhoused veterans back into stable housing and assist those whose housing situation is threatened. But in addition to putting its money where its mouth is, the organization also aligns one of its major money-raising initiatives with the cause, as for the last five years, New Beginnings has educated the community about the critical issues it addresses through storytelling via the arts and entertainment. New Beginnings could hardly have found a better vehicle for its current efforts than War Words, Michelle Kholos Brooks’ Pulitzer Prize-nominated docu-play fashioned out of the words of men and women who served in the U.S. military during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The 2017 play is headed for its official off-Broadway premiere in New York City at the beginning of November. But first, War Words has a preview staged reading at the New Vic Theatre with a star-studded cast and production team. Brooks’ motivation to write War Words parallels well with those of us who have difficulty comprehending the world of the homeless population: she wanted to understand something she had no experience with, namely what drove young men and women to join the armed forces. “I have had zero association with the military at all in my life, and I am so far from that experience,” explained Brooks, a former journalist with a self-professed “deep hippie heart” who lives in Venice Beach. “I don’t notice race or religion, but veterans were maybe the only group that I ever thought of as the other. I don’t understand fighting or boundaries, and why we all can’t just get along. I don’t get it, but it exists,

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Kristin Chenoweth For The Girls Sun, Nov 5 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre n this rollicking cabaret-style revue, Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth pays tribute to the great women singers who have inspired her, performing classics made famous by Doris Day, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and more.

Midori with Festival Strings Lucerne Wed, Nov 8 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre Program includes Honegger, Schumann and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Visionary violinist, educator and activist Midori returns to Santa Barbara for the first time in a decade to celebrate the music of Beethoven and transfix audiences in this performance with Europe’s most distinguished string orchestra.

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Far Flung Travel

A tern on a bad hair day

Rafting Up

A group of terns working on their own kelp raft

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t was a rare summer day along the Southern California coast, as the fringe of Hurricane Eugene crept northward from Baja, California, into the sleepy coastal town of Carpinteria. It was early August. Since pre-dawn dark clouds had delivered steady rain, as water droplets trickled down the tinted glass of my beach lifeguard tower. The beach itself was eerily quiet, void of beachgoers, dogs, umbrel-

las, beach blankets, and boogie boards. Soddened by the grey, humid, tropical weather, calm sea conditions prevailed as tiny waves lapped repeatedly on the deserted shoreline. However, as the current ebbed upcoast, with it came a dense raft of giant bladder kelp. It slowly drifted in a northwesterly direction, the fringe of the hurricane pushing southerly energy up the beach. Taking advantage of that tangled flotilla of algae were seven migratory elegant terns, several adults with a few hungry fledglings. They were recent

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Terns practicing yoga

crested over their raft, all the elegant terns took flight. Elegant being the right word to describe their undeniable flight patterns, as they swooped and arced over the silky-smooth sea conditions. Once they took flight, I knee-paddled just several strokes before I was back on the shoreline. As gentle southerly waves deposited on the still deserted beach, I continued listening to the terns’ steadfast chatter, a loud grating kar-eek, kar-eek carrying over the ocean. As the sleek elegant terns soared across their seasonal roosting grounds, more of them will continue to arrive, keeping to the coastline as fall melds into winter on Carpinteria’s pearly white sands.

Chuck Graham is a freelance writer and photographer based in Carpinteria, where he also leads kayak tours and backpacking trips in Channel Islands National Park

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Fran Morrow, Bob Castle, Marty Bell, Maria McCall, and Dirk Brandts.

A Colorful Opening To the charming Danish community of Solvang, just 45 minutes north on the 101, for Santa Barbara artist Mara Abboud’s latest exhibition at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature. Mara, sister of menswear designer Joseph Abboud, in 2014 designed the Granada Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration poster and in 1980 was named Artist of the Year at the Santa Barbara Arts Festival. She has staged more than 25 one-woman exhibitions. Her works, interweaving a palette of striking colors, achieve a jewel-like tapestry effect reminiscent of tiles and stained glass. Mara, a good friend of the museum’s director Stacey Otte-Demangate, is donating a portion of the proceeds from the show Visions of Beauty in the Valley Oak Gallery to the institution,

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Fall-ing Into the New Normal Market by Mark Ashton Hunt

ewer sales, higher prices, steady as she goes… or is there a sales slowdown ahead? From this summer’s highest prices, yet slower than recent year’s summer sales volume, to now fall peaks and valleys and Ellen’s new fantasy listing, our market is one thing one month and another the next. What is consistent though, is that in each month for the past three years, our over $10M market is stronger than ever with at least two or three sales per month in this category. Closed escrows in all price categories across Montecito thus far in October show a healthy month of sales and a few pending ahead to finish off strong into November, and yes, already two sales over $10M. On the, “why is Montecito so talked about” topic, we are two thirds through October and our weather is delivering for the most part, the best of our “local’s special,” September and October with great weather and fewer crowds. Some foggy mornings but otherwise lovely sunsets and sunny weekends. And what better a place to live, within a mile or so of either the beach or the mountains or both. To live where all the basic conveniences, top restaurants, services, shopping, etc… are nearby, usually uncrowded and welcoming. And real stores, designers, galleries, high-end services, top restaurants, and basics like where to mail a package or get a medical check-up or buy the latest bestseller or try out a new tennis or pickle-ball racket. No need to go all the way three miles into Santa Barbara (a trek some days), we’ve got it all right here in Montecito, just down the street. Sshhhhh. But I think it’s too late, everyone knows, the secret is out. More than ever, those who can choose to live here, are finally seeing the value in paying the Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Brentwood, and Palisades prices to live here, though likely getting more acreage and amenities for the buck, not to mention being a 93108’er. October thus far, as of October 20 in the 93108, has had 11 home sales in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This number is not high or low necessarily, but what is surprising is that there are only three properties currently in escrow in all of Montecito’s 93108 in the MLS. That means very few homes are in the selling pipeline, which will mean very few closings in the coming few weeks. The month-to-month rollercoaster that can be our market here. Additionally, of note for October thus far is that we have seen a few ultra highpriced listings hit the market in the past weeks. $43+M for a tennis court estate compound on multiple acres on Park Lane, $44+M for a Picacho compound with 14,000+ square feet, tennis court, pool, motor court, etc… and $46M for Ellen’s most recent reimagined dream project on 8+ acres in the heart of Montecito, just behind MUS. For those considering buying a home in Montecito, here are a few listings to consider, with most falling in that prime, $6 to $7M range and offering location, amenities, and opportunities, each quite different from the other.

1220 Coast Village Road #311 – $2,075,000 Ocean view downtown Montecito, three-bedroom penthouse in the Montecito Union School District. On the quiet side of the building, offering lovely garden setting as well as ocean views, find this private and rarely available unit (most units in the

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building are two bedrooms). This three-bedroom, two-bathroom top floor corner unit includes an ocean-view balcony shared by all three bedrooms. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, new marble counters, custom backsplash, quality appliances, and a skylight. A comfortable ‘’great-room’’ style floor plan overlooks beautiful gardens. Prime covered private parking space and recently renovated interior common area spaces/hallways are yours. Live full time or vacation right in the middle of all the action, the shopping and great restaurants along Coast Village Road, not to mention just a few short blocks to Butterfly Beach and the luxurious Rosewood Miramar Resort.

1180 High Road – $6,495,000 Located just two blocks above Coast Village Road, this lot, its orientation, and a recent home renovation are the pillars of this classic Montecito Farmhouse offering. The gated and private .43-acre property offers a variety of living options with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in the main house and an attached two-bedroom, two-bathroom ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit). Enjoy the home as is, or combine the two spaces for a five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home. The main house is single level with an open floor plan and multiple sunny outdoor spaces in the front and back. The ADU offers a separate entrance, open kitchen and living room, peeks of the ocean and a covered balcony. In addition, there is a three-car garage, off-street parking and storage for your water and land toys. Additionally, this home is located within the coastal zone and is in the Montecito Union School District.

839 & 841 Summit Road – $6,900,000 This private, single-level, ranch-style, ocean-view property and opportunity is situated on two parcels totaling nearly two acres of gently rolling and level land, in a central location above the Montecito Club. Parcel one features 1.1+/- acres and includes a four-bedroom, four-and-a-halfbathroom residence that follows an open-concept layout, creating a seamless flow between rooms and embracing an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Almost every room offers ocean views. The living room features floorto-ceiling glass walls and ocean views. The primary bedroom hosts an en suite bath and walk-in closet with direct access to the pool and patio. There are additional guest quarters. The lush grounds feature a pool, spa, and rose gardens. Parcel two, the adjoining land parcel is 0.78+/- acres and affords a tennis court, orchards, and additional parking. This is a rare opportunity to own a single-level home on nearly two acres with a pool and tennis court in a prime, ocean-view location at the end of a cul-de-sac lane.

1138 Hill Road – $7,495,000 Just a block to Butterfly Beach and the Coral Casino is this four-bedroom, four-bathroom Spanish home with grassy, south-facing yard, located in the coveted Butterfly Beach neighborhood of Montecito. Gated and private, this extensively renovated beach home enjoys refreshing ocean breezes, the relaxing sound of the

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surf and numerous outdoor areas to enjoy the coastal climate. Inside, the kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances and a central island with breakfast bar seating. Relax in the open family room or entertain in the comfortable living room, both with a fireplace and an indoor/outdoor flow. Your primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with a stand-alone soaking tub, and a private veranda. With three additional bedrooms and situated on a .4-acre, level, and manicured lot, this home is convenient to all the fine dining and shopping that

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Montecito’s Lower Village and beach area have to offer and is within the Montecito Union School District.

Mark and his wife, Sheela Hunt, are real estate agents. His family goes back nearly 100 years in Santa Barbara. Mark’s grandparents – Bill and Elsie Hunt – were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.

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What the California Food Additive Ban Means for the Candy Industry

n a big step forward for food safety, California recently enacted a new law known as the “Skittles ban.” While the nickname may be deceptive (Skittles are not actually affected), the goal of this bill is to ban certain dangerous food additives by 2027. The additives in question, which include brominated vegetable oil, propyl paraben, red dye No. 3, and potassium bromate, have been linked to health hazards such

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as cancer and “hyperactivity in children,” according to a measure enacted in September. Titanium dioxide, which is used in Skittles and other candy, was first included in the bill but was later removed. It’s worth mentioning that this chemical has been linked to DNA damage, which is known as genotoxicity. The “Skittles example” used by Governor Gavin Newsom during the bill’s announcement further fueled the misconception that Skittles would be affected. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned certain chemicals because they have not been adequately assessed for four to five decades. Despite the fact that the FDA previously set restrictions on some of these compounds, such as brominated vegetable oil and red dye No. 3, there is a need for reevaluation. Based on experiments involving rats consuming excessive amounts of the oil, the FDA imposed restrictions on brominated vegetable oil in the 1970s. While the study’s findings were far from applicable to human consumption, they did raise worries about potential heart effects. Similarly, the FDA restricted the cosmetic use of red dye No. 3, popularly known as erythrosine, in the 1990s. The decision was made in response to the revelation of possible linkages between this additive and thyroid cancer, although through unpublished animal research. In California, the “Skittles ban” will result in small changes to the formulations of impacted products. However, the legislation’s broader impact is projected to affect the whole candy sector in the United States. Candy manufacturers are unlikely to maintain two separate production sites, implying that freshly developed candy goods will be available across the country by 2027. As science advances, so does our understanding of food additives and their effects on health. It is critical to periodically review the safety of things ingested. The prohibition of certain additives not only demonstrates a commitment to public health, but it also stimulates manufacturers to develop safer alternatives, resulting in a more responsible and health-conscious food business.

A farmers market on State Street

issues with the Santa Barbara community by discussing key tensions, shared values, and common ground. These events offer a better way to solve problems through deep listening, creative thinking, and collaborative decision-making. WCDD’s conversations have covered topics from immigration in the United States to trash disposal in Santa Barbara County. Student moderators have spoken with unhoused people in Santa Barbara about their experiences and discussed sexuality and faith with local church members and pastors. “This is different from simply choosing an option on a survey or speaking for a minute in an hours-long city council meeting,” Dunn says. “You will have a robust conversation with your neighbors, collaborating with them to identify the tensions and trade-offs of various kinds of actions that could be taken to shape State Street.”

Microscope Offers Inspiration at the Atomic Scale

Westmont’s science professors have obtained a new tool for their teaching and research. The biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics departments will all use the Hitachi scanning electron microscope (SEM), housed in Winter Hall. Its focused beam of electrons interacts with atoms in the sample to produce an image. Ben Carlson, assistant professor of physics, employs a Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in his research. He plans to use the microscope in his classroom as a mini particle accelerator. “It’s not directly related to my research — the energy in the electron beam is millions of times

lower than in the LHC beam — but it’s a fantastic tool for teaching and doing some research,” he says. “It allows us to see things not normally visible with light because the wavelength of the electron beam is less than that of visible light. We can also measure the material composition with an x-ray detector.” Beth Horvath, associate professor of biology, is one of the few researchers working on the taxonomy of gorgonians corals in the eastern North Pacific. She can determine the species by extracting sclerites, small calcitic skeletal bits, from the corals’ soft tissue and examining their sizes, shapes, and external surfaces. “When describing new species, it’s essential to not only provide light microscopy images of these sclerites but SEM images as well,” she says. “I’ve had to rely on an outside source to help with the SEM work. We hope this instrument will allow me and my research students to obtain SEM imagery in a timelier manner and complete journal articles faster.” Kristi Lazar Cantrell, professor of chemistry, has focused her research on protein aggregation, including alpha-helical and beta-sheet fibril assembly. “The electron microscope will provide an opportunity for my research group to capture images of protein aggregates observed in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig’s,” she says. Carlson says he will likely use the microscope to characterize materials, look at gold nano-particles made by the chemists, and a whole range of things they haven’t discovered. “It’s easy to use and flexible, so students have begun working with it, computing the material composition in a calibration sample.”

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Student Ian Lowry uses the new microscope

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How I Fell in Love with Chardonnay A Journey Worth Savoring

Enjoy a glass of Chablis during your next wine night (photo by Robert S. Donovan via Wikimedia Commons)

taken one of my wine classes, I’ve likely given you the assignment of licking a seashell the next time you are at the sea, to understand the minerality profile. In Chablis, this mineral symphony is a lively acidity that balances the citrus and saline notes. At the heart of Chablis lies a classification system that designates vineyard quality. Grand Cru, the most esteemed designation, is bestowed upon seven vineyards basking in maximum sunlight. Premier Cru vineyards produce wines of subtlety and grace, while village-level Chablis wines offer approachability for newcomers to the world of Chablis. Ah, the food pairings! Chablis isn’t just a wine to sip; its crisp acidity

Jamie Knee is a global wine communicator and travel writer, authoring numerous articles for wine and travel lifestyle publications. She’s hosted 100+ winemaker interviews, judged at 10+ international wine competitions, and holds multiple wine, sommelier, and educator certifications. Based in Montecito, she shares her passion for wine with her husband, Joel, and chihuahua Dolce.

The sun-soaked Grand Cru region of Chablis (photo by CocktailSteward via Wikimedia Commons)

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s a wine educator, I’ve often encountered wine enthusiasts staunchly proclaiming their allegiance to the “Anything but Chardonnay” (ABC) camp, convinced that chardonnay is simply not their cup of... well, wine. But what if I told you that a transformative experience awaited you in France in a quaint corner of northern Burgundy? Here, in the enchanting realm of Chablis, yes, it’s not only a grape but a place, I discovered a chardonnay that defies expectations and pleases even the most adamant of ABC adherents. Some may even be surprised to learn that chardonnay and Chablis are from the same grape. Nestled along the gentle slopes that overlook the serene Serein River, the Chablis region harbors a secret that every wine lover should uncover. Contrary to the heavy oak and buttery flavors that some chardonnays wear like a signature coat (ahem Napa I’m looking at you), Chablis wines boast a personality all their own. They embrace a crisp, minerally,

and utterly refreshing character that is a testament to the unique terroir that shapes them. Now, you might wonder what sets Chablis apart from the vast sea of chardonnays. The story begins with the Chablis vineyards, where the soil composition is a symphony of Kimmeridgian limestone, clay, and fossilized oyster shells. These elements come together to orchestrate a mineral profile that distinguishes Chablis wines from many other chardonnays across the globe. Here’s another revelation: Chablis wines are meticulously crafted in an unoaked style. Liberated from the influences of wood, the flavor profile emerges in a pure, untainted expression of the chardonnay grape itself, amplified by the region’s distinctive terroir. Venturing into a glass of Chablis is like embarking on an olfactory odyssey. Descriptors like “steely,” “flinty,” and even “salinity” dance upon the palate, a result of the wine’s high mineral content. The very act of sipping transports you to a riverside, where you can almost taste the sensation of damp stone on your lips. If you’ve ever

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makes it a treasured companion to an array of seafood dishes. And speaking of treasures, let’s not forget the delectable sea urchin, a Santa Barbara delicacy that pairs splendidly with Chablis. Just as the ocean kisses the shores of Santa Barbara, the delicate brininess of sea urchin harmonizes beautifully with the minerality and acidity of Chablis, creating a symphony of flavors that’s nothing short of extraordinary. To those who’ve dismissed chardonnay in the past, Chablis extends an invitation to experience a unique and refreshing alternative. As I discovered firsthand, these wines transcend preconceptions, revealing a world of minerality, freshness, and elegance. The absence of oak ensures a palate-enchanting journey unburdened by heavy flavors. From the easygoing village-level wines to the intricate and age-worthy Grand Crus, Chablis offers a symphony of possibilities for every palate. So, dear wine lovers and ABC skeptics, consider this a heartfelt invitation to explore the captivating world of Chablis. A journey that promises to rewrite your chardonnay narrative awaits, embracing you with minerality, finesse, and a sip of the extraordinary. Cheers to the joys of discovery, and to raising a glass of Chablis to your new wine adventure!

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Paris Boutique helps open the Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival (courtesy photo)

love story. The Wageners discuss the work and sign copies at Tecolote Book Shop on October 28.

Film Fests from Around the World The Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival returns to the New Vic Theatre November 1-5 at a tense time in Israel and around the world, but aside from beefing up security at the theater, the festival is focusing on what it does best, which is to present some of the finest international cinema about the Jewish experience via dramas, documentaries, comedies, and short films – 23 films in all culled from hundreds of submissions over four months of jury screenings. The fest sports four Israeli entries on opening day, including romantic comedy Paris Boutique, which was nominated for six Ophirs (the Israeli equivalent of the Academy Awards), coming-of-age drama Sand Flakes, and the documentary 40 Steps. The Monkey House, an 11-time Ophir-nominated 2023 comedic literary mystery, is followed by a conversation between the famed director Avi Nesher and Gwyn Lurie, MJ’s CEO and Executive Editor. More must-see films featuring in-person post-screening appearances include the Canadian comedy Less Than Kosher, in which a failed pop singer begrudgingly takes a job as cantor at her family’s synagogue with surprising results, followed by a musical performance by the film’s Toronto-based Dora Award-winning star Shaina SilverBaird. A shorts program featuring five stories of family, loss, and memories precedes a panel with community rabbis discussing Jewish traditions of death and burial. A panel of women from Chabad discuss Hasidic fertility laws and customs after the Israeli drama Barren screens. “The festival is a great opportunity to learn and understand more about cultures and subjects you may not already know and laugh a little bit too through top quality films in a warm community atmosphere,” said Briana Sapp, COO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, the festival’s sponsor and beneficiary. Visit www.sbjewishfilmfestival.org for more information, film clips, schedule, and passes. The second annual Ceylon International Film Festival wraps up a week of free screenings at Direct Relief ’s Goleta headquarters through October 27 – curated to expose local film buffs to films from Sri Lanka and elsewhere – with a red carpet event at the Lobero Theatre the next day. Featured are three additional films, an award gala for this year’s winning entries, lifetime achievement awards to Sri Lankan film icons Mudaliayaka Somarathna and Bhadraji Mahinda Jayatilaka, and live dance and music performances from five accomplished Sri Lankan, Indian, and Hispanic artists. Visit https://ceyiff.com or www.lobero.org.

Happy Halloween Happenings Pumpkins, costumes, and candy, oh my. Yes, it’s almost All Hallows’ Eve and as always, Santa Barbara steps up this weekend ahead of the actual trick-or-treating time on Tuesday. We’ve chosen to highlight a few events with an eye toward something for everyone. The Library, SBPAL, Santa Barbara Parks and Rec, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council get together to sponsor the annual Trunk or Treat event at Spencer Adams Park 5-8 pm on October 27. Families can wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for the best decorated trunk at the free community event… The scary spirits in Ghostbusters: Afterlife don much more than white sheets with eye holes but the comedy is still king in the belated franchise sequel directed by Montecitoraised Jason Reitman, son of original director Ivan, which screens for free at the 26 October – 2 November 2023

Hilton Beachfront Resort on October 27… That same night, DJ Darla Bea spins the tunes for the ‘90s themed adults-only Halloween party known as Freaky Friday on the Rooftop of the Canary Hotel from 7-10 pm. The best costume winners earn a night’s stay at the swanky hotel… The Santa Barbara Zoo offers a second weekend of its rhyming Halloween “spell-ebration” known as Boo at the Zoo (October 27-29), family fun time featuring a safe trick-or-treating trail, train rides, a hay bale maze, creepy-crawly animal encounters, mad science experiments, and other “monster-ous” thrills and chills (www.sbzoo.org). Darla is also the DJ for the Natural History Museum’s freaky fundraiser called Creep the Halls: Into the Abyss from 6-9 pm on October 28, celebrating the weird, wonderful and misunderstood Come get spooked and a pumpkin at the 3rd annu“monsters” of our sea. Play games and al Halloween Pumpkin Patch seek your fortune on a progressive experience through the heart of SBMNH’s historic campus, passing within a tentacle’s length of the lifelike Giant Squid, bopping around the bones of Channel Islands mammoths, and strolling the banks of Mission Creek, before joining the deep-sea disco dance party in Poseidon’s Court… Earlier in the day, World Dance for Humanity hosts its 14th annual Thriller at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, a free family-friendly dance party and Zombies performance as part of “Thrill the World,” a global event that happens each year on the Saturday before Halloween. WDH also does impromptu flash mobs all over town through Tuesday night. Veteran Santa Barbara storyteller Michael Katz gets your inner ghoul going with ghost stories for all ages with two free shows at Soul Bites on October 30. Katz shares some of his tamer tales from around the world for kids under 10 before launching into eerier and more evocative stories for older kids and their families in the later set at the casual downtown eatery. Calling all cretins and fiends, goblins and ghouls: Get ready to get your groove on for Isla Vista Recreation & Park District’s 3rd annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Anisq’Oyo’ Park on October 30-31. The free immersive theatrical experience, curated with Lucidity and the Environment Makers, features live performance actors, interactive storytelling and decorative landscapes of light, sound and color to dazzle and delight participants as they embark on their quest through mystical realms to retrieve their pumpkin souvenir. More than 10,000 souls have popped up at the Patch where guests must gather clues Steven Libowitz has covered and symbolic tokens from an intrigua plethora of topics for the ing cast of characters, or simply enjoy Journal since 1997, and now the environs at their own pace. Other leads our extensive arts and activities include a silent disco with entertainment coverage an illuminated dance floor, carnival games, face painting, chill zones, a costume contest featuring a $1,000 cash grand prize and a theatrical grand finale on Tuesday.

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Tom Rollerson accepting on behalf of Nora McNeely Hurley the handmade thank-you cards from the Summerland Elementary students (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Attending the event from Summerland Elementary were Martha Saavedra, Anthony Casey, K and 1st grade teacher Cristine Villa, 4th and 5th grade teacher Anya Simonovich, music instructor Tom Pavia, and instructional assistants Maria (Lupe) Gonzalez, Gretchen Souza, and Joyce Bantugan; in addition Board President of CUSD Jaime Diamond, Chief Business Operator of CUSD Maureen Fitzgerald, CUSD Board of Trustee Sally Green, engineer and owner of the Carpinteria Dory Company Eric Bridgford, CUSD Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation Jim Pettit, Construction Manager at Fonder-Salari Inc. Scott Brontsema, and Tom Rollerson. The MJ thanks Nora McNeely Hurley for her continued generosity to our community now and for decades to come! 411: https://summerland.cusd.net/home

Barbara Rubin Receives PACT 2023 Freedom Award Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT) presented their 2023 Freedom Awards to five recipients for their work in advancing human rights globally. Santa Barbara resident Barbara Rubin is a recipient. Rubin’s work started in the 1990s when she initiated the protection of women and children from sexual exploitation. She volunteers with the Presbyterian Women USA and Girl Scouts USA. Also receiving the Freedom Award were Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; Mariann Billie, Councilwoman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; James Dold, Founder & CEO, Human Rights for Kids (HRFK), Washington, D.C. and Brentwood Union Free School District, Long Island, New York. I reached out to Barbara:

Barbara Rubin with CEO of PACT Lori Cohen (photo courtesy of PACT)

Q. How did you get involved in the cause of human trafficking? A. My awareness of human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children began in the 1990s. Prior to that in the 1980s, I was active with the Mary Magdalene Project, now Journey Out, through Presbyterian Women (PW) in Los Angeles and served on the Mary Magdalene Project Board of Directors for many years. Our work involved supporting women, helping them find housing while escaping exploitation and abuse, and putting them on a path to social reintegration. PW and the Mary Magdalene Project helped SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA HOPE RANCH HOPE RANCH HOPE RANCH MONTECITO MONTECITO MONTECITO

open my eyes to the global problem of human trafficking. Every three years, PW organizes an international mission trip. In 1996, I was selected from the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii as one of 24 women to travel to Thailand and the Philippines and one of six women to visit Cambodia. During the trip, I learned a great deal about the women and children who were being prostituted and exploited. After returning to the United States, I had a new perspective on trafficking and wanted to share what I had learned. For the next year, I traveled throughout California speaking to various groups about children being abused; the American businessmen who were huge consumers; and how human trafficking was not just an overseas problem. How many years have you been with PACT? As a volunteer and supporter for the Mary Magdalene Project, now Journey Out, beginning in the 1980s through 1996. As a volunteer and supporter for End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT-USA), now Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), beginning in 1996 through the present. What do you do? I assist with educational outreach, public speaking, advocacy efforts, Board membership, and ongoing philanthropy. To shed more light on PACT’s work, they replied to my interview questions: What are the current stats on trafficking? There are 27.6 million people are victims of human trafficking worldwide. Twenty-three percent of them are in situations of forced commercial sexual exploitation. Four out of five people in these situations are girls and women. Half of all children forced into labor are in commercial sexual exploitation. [Source: The International Labor Organization (ILO), 2023] How is the trafficking discovered and stopped? PACT programs focus on training professionals from the travel and tourism industries, educating parents, teachers, caregivers, and children themselves on the multiple forms of human trafficking through youth curriculum and community workshops. PACT works with businesses to educate them on how human traffickers and child exploiters use their structures to exploit victims, and help them identify, develop, and deploy best practices to protect children. Experts in the field of child sex trafficking at PACT believe that prevention is key in educating children about the risks of trafficking, online sexual abuse, and exploitation, and in empowering them, so they do not fall into the hands of traffickers. We need to raise awareness of this heinous crime and let people know this is not just an overseas issue. Trafficking is happening right now in the United States – in every community of every state. 411: www.WeArePACT.org At the PACT 2023 Freedom Awards: Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Lori Cohen, Durante Blais-Billie, James Dold, Wanda OrtizRivera, and Barbara Rubin (photo courtesy of PACT)

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St. Vincent’s golf classic with Regina Ruiz, Bill Cordero Sr., Tiffany Dore Cordero, Bill Cordero Jr., and Rosa Paredes (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

“The untold story of generations of Middle Eastern freedom fighters, horsewomen who safeguarded an ancient breed of Caspian horse and their efforts to defend their homelands from the Taliban and others seeking to destroy them.” During the reception, I met Mahdavi for a quick interview. She shared:

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Medora’s Book Club Opening at Casa del Herrero Medora Steedman Bass is the daughter of Carrie and George Steedman, owners of Casa del Herrero. Earlier this year, various papers and journals of hers were discovered at the house, which document her love of books and reading, and spawned the creation of a book club in her honor called The Medora Book Club. Medora lived at the Casa, and during the 1980s she held regular book club meetings there, which she called “great discussions.” Many of her books at the house are stamped with Montecito’s Upper Village bookstore, Tecolote Book Shop. The first installation of the book club met on Wednesday, October 18, in the Casa living room with noted author and recently appointed President of the University of La Verne, Pardis Mahdavi, PhD. Her seventh published book, The Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror, is described by Mahdavi as: 26 October – 2 November 2023

“I am honored to be here tonight. The Book of Queens is the true story of horsewomen warriors. I descend from a long line of them. The book dates back to the Persian Empire, the role of women in helping to build empires and helping each other out in the most difficult situations. I wrote this book to document the importance of ‘her-story.’ I come from Iran and grew up in America. As an IranianAmerican, I tried to figure out which side of the hyphen do I fit in? I began to realize the hyphen is a bridge and I can bridge cultures through my writing. I grew up at a time when Iran was viewed as an enemy.

I wanted to show Americans that we have a rich history and are a beautiful people. The power of literature for me is it starts to make the strange familiar and the familiar strange. As President of the University of La Verne, a university education is formative to bridge cultures and people, a new way of knowing. My father said to me, ‘People can take everything from you, but the one thing they can’t take from you is your education.’ Books open pathways to social mobility that bring intergenerational transformation.” The program started with Casa Board President Heather Biles. “Welcome to the first book club. In the journals and papers we found earlier this year, it was noted that reading was one of Medora Steedman’s greatest passions. She documented her wishes that Casa del Herrero to be used, among other things, as a place to educate and inspire others. And we created a book club in her honor.” Biles introduced T.V. executive Sheraton Kalouria as a great friend of the Casa, and the reason Mahdavi was presenting her book. Kalouria explained that he and his partner Casa Board Treasurer Gary Bradhering met Mahdavi at a Human Trafficking Legal Center event where she was a speaker and talked about her Book of Queens. He presented a brief of her background: Prior to the University of La Verne, she was provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana, the Dean of the social sciences division in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University, and a professor in ASU’s School of Social Transformation, author, and writer for noted publications.

Morgan Sandler, Pardis Mahdavi, Heather Biles, and Mari McAlister (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Mahdavi shared: “As an IranianAmerican woman growing up in the U.S., as well as my training as an anthropologist, I have focused my academic career on diversity, inclusion, human trafficking, migration, sexuality, human rights, feminism, and public health.” She talked about her life, and how key events played into her having the personal strength to author this most deeply historical account based on decades of research, diaries, and exclusive military sources. The chapters are the stories of the women warriors, those who rode Caspian horses and fought the Taliban, her family history in saving these horses from extinction, her Iranian grandmother who guided survivors of domestic violence to independent mountain colonies in Afghanistan, and other female warriors who trained and bred horses used by U.S. Green Berets in 2001. She read a chapter from the book, and excerpts from her Author’s Notes. Mahdavi fielded questions from Kalouria and the attendees, concluding with a lovely Arabic quote, “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” She signed books for each attendee, took photo ops and spent time talking with each of them. Attendees included Lucero Rojo, Director of Development, University of La Verne; Morgan Sandler, Associate Professor, Digital Film Production, University of La Verne; Mari McAlister, Casa del Herrero Board Secretary; Board Treasurer Gary Bradhering; and new to Montecito, Steve Markov and Jeff Meleski. The Medora Book Club is scheduled to meet monthly to celebrate the literary accomplishments of others on the grounds of the estate. The meetings are open to the public and the ticket price includes a signed copy of the book. The next book club meeting is November 28 with Danielle Dall’armi Hahn, founder and owner of the Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria and the author of The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms. 411: www.casadelherrero.com www.pardismahdavi.com

In the Casa del Herrero living room with Sheraton Kalouria and Pardis Mahdavi (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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To this day, Carpenter’s Pied Piper mural adorns the wall of the Decker Branch of the Denver Library (courtesy photo)

Carpenter still chuckled at the time passersby noticed him sketching en plein air on a road near town. “There’s an artist,” said one, “I’ve seen them in the movies. They are very immoral.” The Carpenters’ sons, Gilbert and Theodore, were born in 1912 and 1914 respectively. In 1917, Dudley exhibited a drawing at the Montclair Museum in New Jersey. The reviewer wrote, “Perhaps none has attracted more attention than Dudley S. Carpenter’s An Afternoon Stroll. It is a portrait of a mother and her two sons. Admirably drawn and beautiful in composition and color, the handling of the figures becomes of interest with the subject. And the Subject is fascinating. One cannot help wondering what life has in store for two such beautiful boys.”

In 1920, the family moved to Santa Barbara where they leased a house in Mission Canyon. Dudley planned to work as a decorator and was willing to take on any sort of “bread and butter” work, like selling an image of his landscape The Rincon for Christmas cards. He found that portraiture, however, was more lucrative. He also joined Fernand Lungren, Albert Herter, and DeWitt Parshall at the newly opened Santa Barbara School of the Arts where he and Oscar Borg taught outdoor sketching classes. Dudley had arrived in Santa Barbara at the naissance of a cultural renaissance which began with a Community Chorus and Community pageant before organizing very quickly into the Community Arts Association with a theater and a school for the arts. Dudley involved himself in all of it and occasionally acted in the Community Arts plays and constructed and painted sets for several productions. At the end of December, Margaret, who had developed cancer, died at their home in Mission Canyon. The boys, aged 8 and 6, were eventually sent to Montclair, New Jersey, to be raised by Dudley’s sisters. He stayed behind and endeavored to find his way and make a living through art in Santa Barbara. In February 1921, Dudley opened a stu-

Robert Wilson Hyde, artist and illuminist, by Dudley Carpenter, who painted portraits of many of his fellow artists in Santa Barbara (photo via Facebook_ Dudley Carpenter, artist)

Ad for Christmas cards featuring Carpenter’s The Rincon (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

dio in The Patio, a lunch and tearoom that had recently opened in the old Oreña adobe on East De la Guerra Street. In September he moved to a studio at the Harmer Studios, which were attached to the old Yorba/Abadie Adobe. Alexander Harmer, an artist himself, had become famous for memorializing the old Spanish lifestyle through his colorful and evocative brush. The Morning Press announced Carpenter’s studio opening. “Locally he has painted many portraits of Santa Barbarans,” wrote the reporter, “but he also has virile powers in the treatment of landscape and his studio shows a number of these. A handsome little canvas portrays the grand live oaks of El Arbolado on the Riviera and a fine marine

In 1910, Dudley was painting Colorado images and portraits (photo via Facebook_ Dudley Carpenter, artist)

The Santa Barbara School of the Arts began in the renovated Dominguez Adobe (courtesy of UCSB Library, Special Collections)

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Investment banker Cecil Irwin Smith and wife Genevieve of Montecito were newlyweds in 1936 (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

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Dudley became involved with the Community Arts Players and created sets for their productions and took the occasional bit part in the plays (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

Fiesta “senoritas” pose on the porch of the venerable Harmer Adobe circa 1924. Dudley’s name appears on the placard on the wall. (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum) “If A equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z. Where X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.” — Albert Einstein

The 1923 solar eclipse at Lompoc as envisioned by Dudley Carpenter (photo via Facebook_ Dudley Carpenter, artist)

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The attending Mester Family: Mark, Sun Ae, and Dr. Andrew Mester admiring their favorite artwork by Mara (photo by Priscilla)

Congratulating their friend Mara Abboud are Nik Kara, Mark Strunahan, and Stuart McKinney (photo by Priscilla)

Maria McCall, Geonine Moriarty, Anne Towbes, artist Mara Abboud, Jelinda DeVorzon, and Bo Derek with John Corbett standing behind (photo by Priscilla)

Moriarty, Jelinda and Daniel DeVorzon, Nina Terzian, Kathryn Martin, Maria McCall, and Dirk Brandts.

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Christine Souci, Linda Rosso, and Haley Conklin (photo by Priscilla)

which opened its doors in 2000 on ancestral land of the Santa Ynez tribe of Chumash Indians. It was quite the turnout for the colorful exhibit, which runs through November 12, with Anne Towbes, actress Bo Derek and her actor beau John Corbett, Geonine 26 October – 2 November 2023

Our Eden by the Beach is about to have a whale of a time! The World Cetacean Alliance and World Animal Protection have just announced the designation of the ninth Whale Heritage Area in the world and only the second such area in the U.S. with the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area. The rare designation highlights the region’s commitment to promoting responsible ecotourism, providing more ocean educational opportunities, supporting ongoing research and conservation efforts, and honoring the timeless

Condor Express owner Hiroko Benko celebrates unique Whale Heritage Area designation (photo by Adam Ernster)

cultural connection with whales. Together these two organizations have launched a new global program, Wildlife Heritage Areas, as the larger initiative to support a coalition of responsible travel businesses with wildlife conservation. “World Animal Protection and our partners are breaking new ground in the world of responsible and sustainable tourism,” says Cameron Harsh, U.S. director of programs for World Animal Protection. “Now people will be able to discover amazing destinations for responsibly seeing animals in the wild – one of which we are proud to say is right here in the U.S. “The Santa Barbara community is making the protection of wild animals and their homes a clear priority for local tourism, and it is our hope that many other places across America follow their lead.” The Santa Barbara Channel, renowned for its rich biodiversity and thriving marine ecosystem, has long been a haven for more than 25 species of cetaceans – whales, dolphins, and porpoises. “I am thrilled the Whale Heritage Area has come to fruition, especially because my late husband, Fred, first promoted the Santa Barbara Channel as a safe whale-watching destination,” says Hiroko Benko, owner of the popular whale watching vessel the Condor Express. “In many ways, Fred was a visionary, leading by example in the construction of the vessel, which promotes safe whale-watching as the boat has no propeller.”

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Camerata Pacifica is Bach Old and New Worlds were in the spotlight when Camerata Pacifica continued its 34th season with From Bach to Bolivia, the first of the programs in its Baroque series at the Music Academy’s Hahn Hall. Featuring period instruments and curated by acclaimed flutist Emi Ferguson, the repertoire included five seminal Bach chamber works. They were set against six anonymous chamber works composed in the same area in Bolivia, which were rediscovered in the past 20 years in the Chiquitos Music Archives housed in a Bolivian Jesuit mission church and compiled by Piotr Nawrot. Bridging Bach’s masterworks and the anonymous works was “La Follia” by Domenico Zipoli, an Italian composer who moved to Cordoba in Spanish

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After the earthquake damaged the Harmer Adobe and its studios, Carpenter established a brick/ stone studio and home at 322 East Canon Perdido Street. His yard adjoined that of Louise Vhay’s renovated Gonzalez/Ramirez adobe (brown), and they co-hosted annual Fiesta parties. (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

has for its subject the cliffs of La Jolla, rising out of the blue Pacific.” Dudley had found a home among the artists of the Santa Barbara Art Colony. He painted portraits of the Carringtons, influential cultural advocates, and Louise Vhay, who had designed and owned El Arbolado. He threw himself into the exciting and optimistic time of Santa Barbara’s artistic explosion and involved himself in all aspects of it. After the 1925 earthquake, he established a studio and home at 322 East De la Guerra Street.

Supporting the Arts In June 1924, Dudley was one of 16 artists who met at the new El Paseo de la

Together with Mrs. Max Schott, Carpenter worked to reopen The School of the Arts as the Alhecama Art Center. He is seen here instructing Margaret Schott in 1940. (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

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Guerra, the complex built by Bernhard and Irene Hoffmann, who were great supporters of renovating Santa Barbara’s architecture into a Spanish style. That evening, the artists formed the Santa Barbara Art Club. Dudley served on the house committee of the club, which was later called the Santa Barbara Art League. In 1926, Dudley created ceiling murals depicting stories of St. Francis for the anteroom of the El Paseo Restaurant. The Daily News declared them genius and called for more public art to enrich the appearance of the town. In 1939, a new entrance to El Paseo from Anacapa Street brought Dudley back to mural work, this time using the prehistoric pictographs of the bulls of the Altamira Caves in the Pyrenees for inspiration. Portraits were still his main genre, however, and Santa Barbara notables such as Community Arts Orchestra founder Mrs. Frederic Saltonstall Gould; eminent music scholar, pianist, and composer Sir Donald Francis Tovey; and Community Arts Players director Nina Moise were immortalized in red chalk portraits. Dudley was teaching at the School of the Arts in 1929/30 when Channing Peake and Campbell Grant enrolled. He soon became a mentor to them and to an increasing number of young art students hampered by the Depression. His own son, Ted, returned to Santa Barbara in 1937 and joined the group of younger artist friends that also included Bobby Hyde, Jack Hamilton, Gordon Grant, Polly Forsyth, and Katie Schott. His studio at 322 East Canon Perdido Street became a gathering place for “the gang.” Dudley’s yard abutted that of artist and architect Louise Vhay, who had renovated the Gonzalez-Ramirez Adobe and later created the art colony of El Caserio Lane. Every year Vhay and Carpenter hosted an annual Fiesta party in their adjoining gardens in August. Like all artistic things in Santa Barbara, Dudley had taken to Fiesta from its inception in 1924. Back then, he had taken a dress suit he’d pur-

In 1934, Dudley joined Channing Peake on the first part of Peake’s trip to Mexico where this watercolor sketch was created (photo via Facebook_ Dudley Carpenter, artist)

Dudley’s contribution to the chessboard created for Jack Hamilton, artist and friend (courtesy of Ziggy Peake and Thomas Van Stein)

chased in New York in 1895 and had it “Hispanicized” with a stripe running down the trousers. He also had the tails cut off and the reverse of the coat faced with color. Instant caballero! For the Vhay/Carpenter party in 1939, Katie (Schott) Peake updated Dudley’s outfit with a new sash. The party spilled over into Dudley’s studio where an unfinished chessboard, a present for Jack Hamilton, hung on the wall. The dark squares were ornamented by Ted and Dudley and their artist friends, including Louise Vhay, Channing Peake, Campbell Grant, and Rico Lebrun. As the Depression deepened, Dudley found that commissions for his portraits had dwindled, so he took up sculpture. He sculpted Hollister and Peake family members, staying at their ranches for weeks at a time. A reviewer in 1938 said, “Mr. Carpenter has been known for years as a painter, and it may surprise many to see him now as a sculptor. The remarkable thing is he seems to be more at home in this medium than in paint.” The Depression rang the death knell for the School of the Arts in 1938, but Dudley was determined to form a new school. In November 1939, thanks to the patronage of Mrs. Max Schott, a new art center was opened on the renovated and remodeled site of the old School of the Arts. It was dubbed the Alhecama Art Center, but it didn’t survive WWII. Throughout the 1940s Dudley continued mentoring new artists in town

During the Depression, Carpenter took up sculpting. Blossom Owen, whose bust is seen here, was also a contributor to the Chessboard. Her parents often hosted charade parties for the young artists mentored by Dudley. (courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)

and employing his various mediums of expression. In 1948, he had a one-man show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The exhibit consisted of a variety of still-life arrangements, landscapes, and figure compositions. The reviewer said, “Whether Carpenter is painting shells, flowers, or ceramics, he always places some emphasis upon the poetic values of mood and tonal charm.” In 1955, when he fell ill, the many friends he had helped in their youth visited with him in his home. Though his name today has faded from note, the impact of this gracious and imaginative man on the artists he mentored and the institutions he fostered lives on. Sources: ancestry.com resources; Letters 1892-1894, courtesy Dudley Carpenter (grandson); contemporary newspapers; The Colorado Magazine, May 1947, “Brinton Terrace” by Edgar C. McMechen, https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/ default/files/media/document/2018/ ColoradoMagazine_v24n3_May1947. pdf; city directories; Sanborn maps; Facebook Page and communications with grandson Dudley Carpenter; letter from Gilbert Carpenter dated February 1978

Hattie Beresford has been writing a local history column for the Montecito Journal for more than a decade and is the author of several books on Santa Barbara’s historic past Section of the Ceiling Mural at El Paseo created in 1926 (photo by Hattie Beresford)

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wants her life to look like when she retires in due course. “I wish to literally disappear from public life,” Paltrow, 51, tells Bustle, a digital website. “No one will ever see me again.” The Montecito resident plans to sell Goop, the wellness company she founded in 2008. She hopes to retire from her business in “a few more years” to focus on her family. Paltrow married TV producer Brad Falchuk in 2010 and is stepmother to his two children, a daughter Isabella, 19, and son Brody, 17. She and her ex-husband rocker Chris Martin are parents to daughter Apple, 19, and son, Moses, 17. According to The New York Times, Goop was valued at a hefty $250 million in 2018.

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Camerata Pacifica covers Old and New Worlds (photo by Matthew Imaging)

Colonial America – now Argentina – in 1717 where he served as music director for the local Jesuit church. Adding luster to the eclectic program were violin virtuoso Katie Hyun and Mikael Darmanie, a cross-genre pianist noted for championing music of the African diaspora. Ferguson, who was awarded the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, joined them for the highly entertaining performance.

Virtuoso Duo The launch of CAMA’s Masterseries at the Lobero with two virtuoso musicians, Avi Avital on mandolin and Hanzhi Wang on accordion, was a heady combination. Israeli Avital, who has performed with the Community Arts Music Association twice – with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in 2018 and Les Violins du Roy 2021 – was in top form, while the Chinese-born Wang, the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history, is the perfect ambassador for the instrument. The gloriously entertaining show featured works from Bach, Bartók, Saint-

Oprah Winfrey considered a White House run (photo by Maryland GovPics via Wikimedia Commons)

Former TV talk show titan Oprah Winfrey, 69, suggested teaming up with Senator Mitt Romney on a 2020 White House run to beat out Donald Trump, according to a new book. There has always been frequent speculation that Oprah, a longtime resident of our rarefied enclave, had political aspirations, and analysts said her popularity and wealth make her a formidable candidate. Now it appears Oprah, a Democrat, made a pitch to the Utah Republican senator, who lost to Barack Obama in the 2012 election, to “save the country.” Romney, 76, revealed the plan to author McKay Coppins and it is included in his new book Romney: A Reckoning, which has just been published. The senator apparently dismissed the idea, fearing it would help rather than hinder Trump.

LynnRae Dunn, whose career in education philanthropy has spanned more than two decades, has been appointed director of development for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. A native of Napa and a first-generation college graduate, she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, graduating summa cum laude. Dunn began her career at San Francisco Theological Seminary in alumni relations and then became director of development. She subsequently joined Loyola Marymount School as director of major gifts for Loyola Law School, where her work supported the school’s clinics and advocacy programs, such as juvenile justice, immigration advocacy, anti-racism, and disability rights. Most recently, she served as director of philanthropy for the Dunn School in Los

Olivos. where she managed the most successful fundraising event in the school’s history and helped direct the school’s largest-ever capital expansion.

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Piper Laurie R.I.P. (photo by Universal Pictures, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

On a personal note, I mark the passing of veteran actress Piper Laurie, who died at her Los Angeles home aged 91. Laurie, who received three Oscar nominations and a won a Golden Globe for the TV series Twin Peaks, co-starred in the opening performance of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music of the Ensemble Theatre Company’s New Vic in 2013 with Stephanie Zimbalist and Patrick Cassidy, which I was lucky enough to review. An extraordinary and accomplished lady.

Sightings Singer Lionel Richie and former tennis ace Jimmy Connors at the Montecito Club... Actress Robin Wright, ex-wife of Sean Penn, at Pierre Lafond... Weakest Link host Jane Lynch shopping at Montecito Country Mart. Pip! Pip!

From musings on the Royals to celebrity real estate deals, Richard Mineards is our man on the society scene and has been for more than 15 years

A Goop-y Exit Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists (photo by Matt Dine)

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LynnRae Dunn named new development director at the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara (courtesy photo)

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Santa is coming to Carpinteria! pop-up Photos with Santa! just in time for holiday cards $40 donation per family Sunday, November 5, 2023 - 12PM-5PM The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center 865 Linden Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013 A Fundraiser introducing The Plumery To reserve your scene and time slot, scan the QR code to the right or email director@theplumery.org Only 60 appointments available with Santa and our professional photographer. You will receive a minimum of 4 images Two scenes will be offered: Traditional Christmas from 12PM to 2:30 PM Beachy Christmas from 2:30PM to 5PM

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

by Steven Libowitz THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Ojai Storytelling Festival – The long weekend of tales, yarns, stories, songs, workshops, and more is back in Ojai for its 22nd year. There’s something for everyone at the fest, which takes place from morning until late night at the Libbey Bowl and Ojai Art Center, where special events include Laughter Night, Naughty Tales, Story Slam, Ghost Stories, musical events, and more. Tim Lowry serves as Master of Ceremonies with featured storytellers Niall de Burca, Carmen Agra Deedy, Noa Baum, Rev. Robert Jones, Vijai Nathan, and Peter Cook, all veteran tellers with years of experience creating compelling vignettes with almost always nothing more than the power of words and their voices. The weekend encompasses a diverse variety of genres and cultural traditions that celebrate community and the world. This year’s musical performances come from Dan Navarro, Ted Lennon, and the Salty Suites. Options include single events, day passes, or a full weekend immersion in the glory of the spoken word and shared experiences. WHEN: October 26-29 WHERE: Libbey Bowl and Ojai Art Center in downtown Ojai COST: $20-$250 INFO: (805)272-0072 or www.ojaistoryfest.org FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Comedy & Candy – It’s an improv spooktacular at the Alcazar, featuring a mashup for both short- and long-form improv. The host Carpinteria Improv Players represents the former format, where the players quickly create brief humorous THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Not Your Dad’s ‘Dracula’ (It’s Hers) – Santa Barbara High School’s major fall theater show, which will be presented on campus over the two weekends surrounding Halloween, is a locally-adapted version of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the beloved and oft-adapted Transylvanian tale. This version of the vampire saga comes from Eric Lehman, veteran leader of youth theater in Santa Barbara, who brought a fresh take to the archetypal story of love, revenge, loyalty, fear, and power. Eric’s daughter Kyra Lehman, herself a Santa Barbara theater institution who took on her dad’s Dracula adaptation during the heyday of her Proximity Theatre Company, co-directs the SBHS production with department head Gioia Marchese. The pair share the vision of the battle between Count Dracula and vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing as a mirror of larger, universal questions of duality and morality in encouraging the audience to examine the story’s core themes within themselves. How might we all benefit from facing our deepest shadows, claiming our power, and breaking down ideas of good and bad? What does gray area represent in an increasingly divided world? What would any of us do – or not do – in the name of love? Expect a modern production that pays homage to a nostalgic aesthetic while weaving in contemporary choreography and striking design choices, as well as more absurd elements Lehman’s father infused into his adaptation. In other words: blood, fear, and heartbreak juxtaposed with adventure and love... and laughter. Featuring original music by Dylan Fitzgibbons and Cainan Birchim. WHEN: 7 pm October 26 & 30 and November 2-4, plus 2 pm November 4 WHERE: 700 E Anapamu St. COST: $10-$25 INFO: www.sbhstheatre.com

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Fields of Funk – Funk bands and funky DJs will once again fill the futbol fields at Elings Park on the last Saturday in October in the third annual Fields of Funk. The two stages to provide continuous music will ring with the sounds of headliner Boombox, the electronic rock duo that brings heavy organic grooves and soulful beats drawn from the Muscle Shoals sound, plus melody-forward pop band STRFKR, The Framers, Brayell, Kyra, and Claire Zielinski. FoF also features the first local performance from Fleetmac Wood, a DJ set and AV show that uses exclusive remixes and edits crafted for the dance floor in a funky rave that reframes the music of Fleetwood Mac through disco, techno, and house. Also performing are Walker & Royce, DJ Holographic, Mar 66, Jack Roy, Soju Posse, and Truman, while other activities include a silent disco, art installations, the Bazaar Arts and Drinks (aka Baad Sunday) pop-up market from EOS Lounge, a full bar, and food trucks. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to anchor down for grooving on the field surrounded by the ocean breeze, and costumes are encouraged with Halloween just three days away. WHEN: 12 noon-10 pm WHERE: Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. COST: $70-$120 INFO: https://fieldsoffunk.ticketsauce.com

scenes or games based on audience suggestions, each lasting only a few minutes and unrelated to each other. Then both The Establishment from Santa Barbara Improv and An Embarrassment of Pandas each perform unscripted comedic theater pieces where the actors generate interconnected scenes, characters, and narratives on the spot, sans the structure of a game, and relying solely on their creativity and improvisational skills. Audience members of all ages at the family-friendly show can enjoy Halloween candy provided by the players, adding sugar and sweetness to the spice of unscripted comedy. WHEN: 7-9 pm WHERE: Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria COST: $15 general, $12 seniors, students, and children INFO: (805) 684-6380 or www.thealcazar.org/calendar SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Sexton at SOhO – Some 26 years since Martin Sexton first showed up at SOhO to perform his musical magic in front of barely a dozen fortunate fans, the singer-songwriter remains a fiercely independent force for creativity and soulfulness in the field. Sexton’s vocal approach shares a similar sensibility to Van Morrison but with a series of incendiary twists and falsetto leaps that make him one of the more musical of the folkies. He is currently touring as a solo artist, a favored format. Sexton will be performing music from his most recent CDs as well as reinventing his own classics going back as far as his brilliant 1996 sophomore album Black Sheep, adding new experience to his contemporary classics. WHEN: 8:30 pm WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, upstairs in Victoria Court COST: $35 in advance, $38 at the door ($92 priority seating with dinner) INFO: (805) 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com Keys to the Countries – Santa Barbara Music Club’s next free concert in its 2023-24 series features pianists Mariusz Adamczak and Pascal Salomon in a joint recital titled “Pianos Across Poland, France, and America.” Adamczak and Salomon have curated a program featuring solo piano works by composers including Chopin, Poulenc, Gershwin, and Szymanowski, with a goal of celebrating their friendship by highlighting works that are important to them separately and together. Poland native Adamczak

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Metheny Out of the Box – Jazz guitarist/composer Pat Metheny has been making astonishing, genre-busting albums for nearly half a century, winning some 20 Grammy awards representing 12 different categories over his 50-disc career. And whatever his approach, format, instrumentation, or accompaniment – Metheny’s musicality never fails to emerge. That includes The Orchestrion Project, which Metheny toured using a 40-foot literal “wall of sound” composed of instruments controlled by Metheny’s guitar and foot pedals. The guitarist has made Santa Barbara and most recently the Lobero one of his favored venues to perform, and it seems we’re in for a particular treat with tonight’s concert, part of a solo tour that features personal and fan favorites spanning his entire career. Dubbed the “Dream Box Tour” after the guitarist’s new album, the project follows two back-to-back solo baritone guitar recordings that yet again introduced an entirely new tuning system that allowed Metheny to create an almost orchestral range, from bass to soprano, with his six-string guitar. The new album emanates from Metheny’s singular imagination, with the guitarist sharing: “Dreams in their broadest sense make up the vibe with this set. Music exists for me in an elusive state, often at its best when discovered apart from any particular intention.” ‘Nuff said. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. COST: $74 & $79 ($131 VIP tickets includes premier seating and a pre-show reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres) INFO: (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

has been featured with major European orchestras and as a chamber music pianist with a number of ensembles. Solomon has performed internationally and taught at the Geneva Conservatory of Music in Switzerland for a decade and at Westmont College for two years. The afternoon of music includes Chopin’s “Ballade in G minor, Op. 23” and “Mazurkas Op. 24, No. 1 & 2”; I. J. Paderewski’s “Minuet, Op. 14,” and Karol Szymanowski’s “Prelude, Op. 1, No. 1,” performed by Adamczak before Solomon takes on Poulenc’s Three Novelettes, Gershwin’s Three Preludes, and Barber’s “Waltz,” from “Souvenirs, Op. 28.” The program concludes with the two pianists performing on the same instrument for Debussy’s “Petite Suite for Piano Four Hands.” WHEN: 3 pm WHERE: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr. COST: free INFO: or https://sbmusicclub.org

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THE SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY perform the music of

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Mandelring @ Museum – The 40-year veteran Mandelring Quartet remains a frequent performer at international musical centers, leading festivals and venues around the world, including the Spanish Royal Palace in Madrid where last spring the ensemble had a fourth opportunity to perform using Stradivari instruments from the royal collection. The Mandelring is also about to make a fourth appearance in a less regal but more intimate venue when the quartet comes back to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Mary Craig Auditorium following performances in 2012, 2017, and 2019. The Mandelring will play Haydn’s “Rider” and Beethoven’s “Quartet in C Major Op. 59, No. 3,” then step outside of the usual chamber music box for a second set consisting of a series of short pieces including “Miniature Viennese March” (Kreisler); “Pennies from Heaven” (Johnston); “The Syncopated Clock” (Anderson); “St. Louis Blues” (Handy); and “Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder). Sounds like 16 strings of sensational sounds. WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: 1130 State St. COST: $25 general INFO: (805) 963-4364 or https://tickets.sbma.net 26 October – 2 November 2023

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Mini Meta

Last Week’s Solution:

By Pete Muller & Frank Longo For each of the first five mini crosswords, one of the entries also serves as part of a five-word meta clue. The answer to the meta is a word or phrase (six letters or longer) hidden within the sixth mini crossword. The hidden meta answer starts in one of the squares and snakes through the grid vertically and horizontally from there (no diagonals!) without revisiting any squares. PUZZLE #1 1

D E B H E N R I I B S E N G R O A N H A R K S

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Across 1 Sphere of activity? 5 Reads someone else's email, maybe 6 Did some fall yardwork 7 Next-to-last word of many fairy tales 8 Like the Marx Brothers or the Three Stooges

Down 1 Cry to a prima donna 2 Clay in a studio 3 On one's guard 4 Vehicle for many a trip in the '60s? 5 Firm cheese?

Down 1 Glossy black birds 2 Apple app replaced by Messages 3 Target of many a chiseler 4 Spanish for "shore" 6 Set of sheets

1 5

Down 1 "Cross my heart!" 2 Word before nous or vous 3 See 1-Across 4 Pushers in ports 5 Performed the role of

Across 1 Gummer who played the title role on "Emily Owens, M.D." 6 Juvenile comeback 7 Japanese beer brand 8 They might pop during an elevator ride 9 Like much innuendo

Down 1 Offering at Lard Lad on "The Simpsons" 2 AA, AAA, and BBB, e.g. 3 Dept. store inventory 4 "Spider-Man: Far ___ Home" (2019 film) 5 Jane Wagner, to Lily Tomlin

META PUZZLE 5

Across 1 With 3-Down, Western Hemisphere 4 Thus far 6 Low-carb Michelob beer 7 "All of the ___ You Loved Before" (2023 Taylor Swift hit) 8 Part of a core group?

Across 1 ___ Pérignon 4 Vocal "bomb" that might get dropped 6 Fight night sites 7 Serving a purpose 8 Fulfilled, as requirements

PUZZLE #5

Across 1 Word with laser or lumbar 5 Party at a cast party 7 "___ Boat Is This Boat?," 2018 book "by Donald J. Trump (by Accident)" 8 Figure on some holiday wrapping paper 9 Lightning or Flames, e.g.

PUZZLE #4 1

Down 1 With 3-Down, revels 2 It was once called Sonoran Sans Serif 3 See 1-Down 4 Bob Dylan song whose title is the name of a goddess 5 It definitely doesn't go by quickly

Across 1 "The Matrix Resurrections" actress ___ Pinkett Smith 5 It might be lost in a storm 6 "Yes, that's been my experience" 7 Company infamous for shredding documents 8 College near Albany whose sports teams are the Saints

Down 1 Old king of Portugal called "the Great" 2 Plugged in, so to speak 3 ___ Rex (cat variety) 4 Crypto.com in Los Angeles, e.g. 5 Baker's dozen, perhaps

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