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Caltrans Hosts MeetingOver one hundred show up as Caltrans

seeks input on fourth phase (2017 to 2025) of 101 construction, p. 22

On EntertainmentThey don’t talk much (they don’t speak at all), but the Blue Man Group has a lot to

say anyway, p. 41

Village BeatGunner’s “Pharmacy Project” nears

completion; finishing date slotted for early next year, p. 12

COVER PHOTO: Kelly Vega is chief Manwich maker at Village Wine & Cheese Shop

COMMUNITY CALENDAR, P. 10 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 40 • GUIDE TO MONTECITO EATERIES, P. 42

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Montecito resident David Foster’s L.A. wedding guests included

Oprah, Barbra Streisand, Steve Wynn, Heidi Klum, Herb & Bui

Simon, Barry & Jelinda DeVorzon, Pat & Ursula Nesbitt… p. 6

MinEards’ MisCEllany

93108 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY P.45

-BEST- OF MONTECITO-BEST- OF MONTECITO

The ManwichThis place still makes ‘em

like they used to, p. 5

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5 Editorial You voted, and here it is; part one of a four-part series of

the BEST of Montecito6 Montecito Miscellany David Foster’s star-studded wedding ceremony; Carolyn

Amory dines with royalty; Ray Bradbury documentary in works; Kardashian divorce; SB Historical Museum opens new bookstore; Susan Keller’s fond memories of Fannie Flagg; Montecito Wine Bistro opening; Opera Santa Barbara’s La Boheme; Pink Martini shines at Arlington; Globe Theatre visits UCSB; SB Master Chorale concert; Arts Fund exhibition; Evelyn Lauder passes

8 Letters to the Editor Christina Allison forms CAMWTC; local resident has

unpleasant experience; a new side of Ghost Village Road; Bill Dalziel wants peace officers’ priorities straightened; Dane Williams is disappointed; Anne Roberts is not; Dale Lowdermilk’s suggestion; Leslie Nelson applauds Rick Perry; new Christmas tradition

10 Community Calendar School tour of OLMC; Summerland merchants host open

house; UGG rhinestone decoration event; Caltrans hosts community meetings; Matti & Me holds grand opening; lecture and lunch at MCC; Montecito Trails hosts hike; American Girl Fashion Show; MBAR meets; Thanksgiving in Montecito; concert at Trinity; ongoing events

Tide Guide Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to take

that walk or run on the beach12 Village Beat Upper village construction and new restaurant update;

Montecito firefighters compete face to face during Movember; Caltrans hosts meetings concerning 101 widening

14 Seen Around the World Lynda and Don head to Mexico in part one of this two-part

series22 Sheriff’s Blotter Wallet and backpack stolen from car at Manning Park

23 On Finance Tim Hatton discusses steps toward retirement, specifically

finding your personal ‘work-is-optional’ number25 Your Westmont Westmont launches new concert series; public viewing of

the stars; lecture explores religion and science in modern America; ChanSchatz exhibition closing soon

26 Seniority Resources to plan for long-term care28 Ernie’s World Ernie learns a valuable lesson on free museum day in France32 Our Town ELMO teams up with Tecolote for annual book faire35 Book Talk Harvey Fergusson’s The Conquest of Don Pedro revolves

around an outsider’s desire for permanent roots37 Trail Talk Lynn Kirst catches the current film on Santiago de

Compostela pilgrimage in Spain, The Way 38 State Street Spin Local songwriters chosen to pen official song of U.S.

Capitol Christmas Tree; Erin battles gophers; Maritime Museum celebrates opening of newest permanent exhibition; Rockwood Women’s Club fundraiser

40 Calendar of Events UCSB fall concert series; SBMA Atelier program; “The

Kitchen” at UCSB; Camerata Pacifica concert; Santa Barbara Music Club happenings; Sings Like Hell series brings Ryan Bingham to Lobero; Music Academy of the West hosts “Met: Live in HD”; Ozokidz concert part of Family Fun Series

41 On Entertainment Blue Man Group makes Santa Barbara debut; Music

Academy alumnus Hong Xu returns; Jesse Rhodes’s releases album at SOhO

42 Guide to Montecito Eateries The most complete, up-to-date, comprehensive listing of all

individually owned Montecito restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, gelaterias, and hangouts; some in Santa Barbara,

Summerland, and Carpinteria too43 Movie Showtimes Latest films, times, theaters, and addresses: they’re all here,

as they are every week45 93108 Open House Directory Homes and condos currently for sale and open for

inspection in and near Montecito46 Classified Advertising Our very own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers

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The BEST thing about Montecito, of course, is that it is peopled by an array of over-qualified and super-competent folks that serve food, make cappuccinos, bake bread and other goodies, manufacture gelato and

sorbet, deliver packages, make drinks and sandwiches, cut hair, re-string tennis racquets, park cars, sew and repair clothes, paint portraits, select books, deliver mail, personally train and Pilates us and otherwise make life more pleasant than we have any right to expect.

On the following few pages, we are pleased to present the first of a four-part series on those congenial compadres that make Montecito work. The second in the series of the BEST of Montecito will be in next week’s issue. And, since this article is beginning on the Editorial page, there should be at least a little bit of editorializing, so here it is:

Most publications use these “Best Of…” surveys as promotional material and, more importantly, as ways to sell advertising. We’ve not gone out of our way to promote any additional advertisements. We really just want to find out who Montecito residents, visitors, and regulars consider the best of the best. The thousands of entries we received told us that there are many fans out there and that a great number of you have your likes and dislikes and aren’t afraid to say so. For that we are grateful.

So, herein is the first part of the BEST of Montecito.

The MonTeciTo Manwich -If you thought “they don’t make sandwiches like they used to,” you haven’t

ordered one recently from John or another member of his small crew at Village Cheese & Wine at 1485 East Valley Road. There are, for example, over thirty kinds of sandwich meats to choose from. “We have six different kinds of ham; three different kinds of turkey; four different kinds of Prosciutto; ten different kinds of salami; they’re really good; you can’t go wrong,” says a fast-talking Kelly Vega, voted by MJ readers as Montecito’s premier Manwich maker.

Before ordering a manwich at Village Cheese & Wine, however, you should wait until you’re seriously hungry, as you’ve got to be able to down slabs of meat, chunks of cheese, gobs of peppercinis and jalapenos (“or horse radish if you want”), all slathered with mustard (American or Dijon) and mayonnaise. Your cheese choices are “just basic Jack, Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Pepperjack... our most popular is probably the baby Swiss from Finland; that’s a good one,” insists Kelly. Bread choices are Italian white, seven-grain, “and a really nice corn rye.” The white turkey meat is pretty popular too. “We used to get it all the way from North Carolina,” Kelly says, but she’s not sure where it comes from now.

Between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm there is almost always a line, but not to worry: the line moves fast, as everyone seems to know exactly what they want. A bottle of soda, beer or wine, a bag of chips, some kind of sweet, a personalized man-wich, and they’re on their way.

cafe Del Sol STanDarD MargariTa -The BEST – bar none (and excuse the pun) – standard margarita sold in and

around Montecito – as voted by our readers (and seconded by us) is to be found at Café del Sol in what is lovingly referred to as “Baja Montecito,” at

by Journal Staff

Kelly Vega at Village Cheese & Wine was voted Montecito’s BEST Manwich maker

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by Richard Mineards

Richard covered the Royal Family for Britain’s Daily Mirror and Daily Mail before moving to New York to write for Rupert Murdoch’s newly launched Star magazine in 1978; Richard later wrote for New York magazine’s “Intelligencer”. He continues to make regular appearances on CBS, ABC, and CNN, and moved to Montecito four years ago.

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It was celebrity central when Montecito music man, David Foster, got hitched to former

Dutch model, Yolanda Hadid, at a glamorous ceremony in Beverly Hills at the weekend.

David, 62, has been married three times before, while Yolanda, who got engaged to the multi-Grammy Award winner last December, is a mother of three.

Famous for helping the careers of a host of artists, including Josh Groban and Celine Dion, David’s most recent marriage was to former beauty queen Linda Thompson, ex-wife of Olympian Bruce Jenner, now better known as the stepfather of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian.

The ceremony, attended by 200 guests, was held in the round at the sprawling estate of billionaire best man Haim Saban and his wife, Cheryl, with Yolanda, sporting her glittering 14-carat diamond engagement ring, wearing a dress designed by Los Angeles based Monique Lhuillier, whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Hilary Swank, Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

As Yolanda walked down the aisle, with David’s five daughters and Yolanda’s two girls as atten-dants and Danica Perez as matron of honor, Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Chris Botti played his hit “Emmanuel” accompanied by a full orchestra.

World famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang “The Prayer,” written by David and Carole Bayer Sager, ex-wife of composer-singer Burt Bacharach, while 11-year-old America’s Got Talent winner Jackie Evancho sang an oper-atic work.

TV talk show host Phil McGraw gave a personal message to the bride and groom, while a gospel choir ended the ceremony with the Lennon-McCartney classic “All You Need Is Love.”

Afterwards, in another beautifully decorated tent with crystal chande-liers, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, owner of Spago, catered the multi-course dinner featuring a six-tiered wedding cake with musical notes in relief, while Natalie Cole, Kenny G,

Michael Bublé, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Neil Sedaka, Peter Cetera, Avril Lavigne and Donna Summer performed.

“Yolanda stole the show with an amazing video of her singing two songs dedicated to David,” says my mole with the martini. “It was one of the most beautiful weddings ever!”

Other guests included TV talk show titan, Oprah Winfrey, Barbra Streisand, casino magnate Steve Wynn, James Brolin, Kate Hudson, supermodel Heidi Klum, Bo Derek, John Corbett, Gayle King, busi-ness tycoon Michael Milken, indus-trialist Dennis Washington and his wife, Phyllis, and Maurice and Paul Marciano of Guess jeans.

Among the Montecito contingent were Herb and Bui Simon, Oscar-nominee Barry DeVorzon and his wife, Jelinda, Pat and Ursula Nesbitt, and Ed Snider.

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Dinner with a PrinceMixing with members of Britain’s

Royal Family is nothing new for Montecito’s Carolyn Amory, whose work in past years with the United World Colleges Fund has enabled her to meet Prince Charles and his late uncle, Earl Louis Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India.

But on a recent visit to San Francisco

David Foster and Yolanda Hadid wed over the weekend accompanied by a plethora of distin-guished guests (Photo: aceshowbiz.com)


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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sleep DeprivedI am forming a new group called

Citizens Against Messing With The Clocks (CAMWTC). So, we

are supposed to be enjoying an extra hour of sleep are we? I used to get up at 6 am. I now arise at 5 am. I am hungry all day and eat lunch at 11. I have contracted the deadly Early Bird Syndrome (there must be a pill to combat this) and need to eat dinner at 5:30. I go to bed at 10 pm, still hungry and toss and turn seeking the promised extra hour.

Only days into the new time zone and I have already gained ten pounds.

CAMWTC save us!Sincerely,Christina AllisonMontecito(Editor’s note: Funny enough, I too

have been getting less than my usual seven hours of sleep ever since we’ve moved the clocks back. Plus, I don’t get to play as much golf as I did. Viva CAMWTC! – J.B.)

Won’t Be BackWe have just returned from enjoying

a delicious mixed drink at our local hangout and witnessed an event that will keep us from ever going back. We watched the General Manager tearing into two of his staff… in front of pay-ing customers! If this is happening in front of the place, what must he be

doing behind the scenes? Stuff like this may go on in L.A., but we are here to escape such behavior.

An Upset Local(Editor’s note: Thank you for sending

this to us; you have named the eatery in your original letter, but we never print the names of any merchant seen in a negative light. However, your note should be a warning to any business to handle personnel matters out of sight [and sound] of customers – TLB)

Cuba Si, Journal Si!

Ghosts not WantedI hate to be a party pooper, but

my sales for the past few years on Ghost Village Road day have been less than $100. Yet, I still have to pay my employees to be there.

I think the real ghosts are the cus-tomers, because they are non-existent on that day. And, who would want to have to fight the hordes of kids, no parking, and all the traffic? And, do we really see any of these people coming back to shop on our street any other time? The reporting of this event just brings more minivans & SUVs full of kids next year.

And I know I’m not alone in voicing this…

A Concerned CVR Business Owner(Editor’s note: The event was held on

a Monday, historically the slowest day of the week for most businesses. We actu-ally do believe that many of those people participating in Ghost Village Road with their children will be back to do business on the Road. Are there more people out there with an opinion on this subject? If so, we’d love to hear from you, pro or con. – TLB)

Peace Be With UsOur peace officers are not ours any-

more. By their actions, use of force, attitudes and testimony, they are only unionized workers hired by self-serv-ing socialized governmental agencies that have empowered them with the right to attack and physically harm anyone who protests and argues against their threats of injury and incarceration.

All citizens have become suspected of being an enemy of the peace officer.

The peace officer’s rights have become more important to protect than that of the citizens.

When your public safety officers, keepers of the peace, are scaring peo-ple, then those agencies need to get their priority lists straightened out and re-written, if they ever were cre-ated.

Bill DalzielMontecito (Editor’s note: We’ve got no gripe

with peace officers – Sheriff’s Deputies, Highway Patrolmen, or Policemen –, but we do oppose government-union enti-ties that pad their last year of work with so-called “overtime” in order to jack up their pensions. That’s really our only com-plaint. Otherwise, these men and women have a tough job; to second-guess them when it’s their lives on the line can be dangerous. – TLB)

Unbridled Hypocrisy Unbridled

While eating lunch at one of my usual restaurants on Coast Village Road, I picked up a copy of Montecito Journal for a bit of reading material as

I waited for my meal to arrive. While flipping through, my attention was caught by a column titled “Unbridled Hypocrisy” (Letters to the Editor MJ # 17/45) which naturally begged me to discover the nature of said hypocrisy. Upon reading the article, I learned that it was in reference to actions of various members of the Republican Congress. The writer had made some legitimate criticisms of these people and their actions, however below the letter was a note from the editor con-demning and demeaning this person and their ideas, and lauding the Tea Party.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Republican Party of the twenty-first century is wholly unfit for any position of power and/or responsibil-ity. They have turned their collective backs on the United States of America and the American people, and utterly abandoned the principles for which they once stood. It is an indisput-able fact that the recent Republican Congress has consistently blocked measures put forth by President Obama and the Democratic Congress that would benefit America and the American people, and they have done so for no greater reason than petty partisanship.

President Obama is by no means an excellent president. He is no Godsend, no mystical cure-all for this coun-try’s ailments. Yet he has tried to do things that would improve this coun-try and the lives of its citizens, and has been stymied at every turn by the Republican political machine. How can those people even dare to claim patriotism while actively impeding attempts to improve this country? It sickens me that candidates like Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain are even up for consideration. These people know nothing about American history and government, and a whole host of other issues. The Democratic Party is rather incompetent when it comes to governing, but I am forced to vote on their side as a result of the disgustingly worthless candidates put forth by the Republicans.

Do you want to call yourself a true patriot? Stop this pathetic partisan-ship and work to make this coun-try a better place. Do you want the world to once again look up to the United States of America as a shining example in the world? Stop putting trash on the political grandstand and vote for someone who knows how to govern, someone educated, someone far from either fringe. This backwards mentality that an educated president is an elitist president who looks down on Americans is incredibly damaging. I for one want a president who is more intelligent than I am, who can actually do the job of running this country and do it well.

Our political system is in extremely

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bad shape right now, and it’s people like the Tea Party who are thrashing about and making it worse. No one should be taking them seriously. Our politicians need to stop pandering to the fringes of thought and ideal-ism and actually do the jobs they’ve been elected to do, namely working to make this country better.

Jon RingSanta Barbara(Editor’s note: We’ve received many

letters from the letter writer – a Leoncio Martins – over the years and they all pretty much toe Democrat Party talk-ing points. To compare the Occupy Wall Street crowd to the Tea Party is ludicrous. Many of his other points were also mis-leading. As for someone “who can actu-ally do the job of running this country” we’ll take Mitt Romney over Mr. Obama seven days a week. – TLB)

Disappointed TooThis is in response to the Journal’s

response to Unbridled Hypocrisy, from last week. I have read the Montecito Journal on and off for a few years, and I never paid much attention to the responses by the Journal, as it is more right-leaning than anything; I’m an independent, and understand peo-ple’s political biases. But the response from the paper last week was not only disappointing, it was inappropriate, unnecessary, but worst of all, it sim-ply promoted clear and unequivocal rhetoric it was attempting to counter. I learned nothing from the Journal’s response; it was completely void of facts, examples, or effective summary of any type. I’m an open-minded and patient person, but to say the response was disappointing is a vast under-statement.

Dane WilliamsSanta Barbara(Editor’s note: There was nothing

“open-minded” contained in that letter – TLB)

Blocking The BilgeThank you, Jim, for your succinct

response to Leoncio Martins’ one-and-a-half column Letter to the Editor regarding Diana Thorn. This diatribe has to be the most vulgar “spin” ever published. Diana Thorn is an elegant, conscientious, caring citizen with the appreciation and respect from all who know her. I could not believe the bilge of the whole letter spilling from this character. Your evaluation is most appreciated.

Anne Roberts Santa Barbara(Editor’s note: Thank you for your

support. We are committed to setting the record straight whenever we can. What saddens – and scares – me is that some people actually believe that “bilge.” – J.B.)

She’s With MeHere’s a suggestion for Montecito

Journal readers who think they might be having a bad day: first, lock the door; second, sit down; third, go to a YouTube video/song with lyrics by Collin Raye entitled “She’s With Me.” It was written for his disabled grand-daughter.

Brace yourself.Dale Lowdermilk,Founder NOTSAFE.orgMontecito(Editor’s note: After wiping away my

tears I wept again as the beautiful lyrics of Collin Raye and the touching images of his granddaughter passed through my mind. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and for reminding us how lucky we are. – J.B.)

Viva Rick Perry!I’ve lost count of the vulture-like

commentators (from both parties) viv-isecting Rick Perry even before the unforgettable 53-second faux pas dur-ing the “Economic” GOP November 9th debate. The coup de grace was administered soon after by none other than an openly gleeful Jon Stewart, plunging in the dagger with the deep-est cut of all, with his wit and obvious delight. Brutus himself couldn’t have done it better:

“The tough-talking, God-fearing, prisoner-killing Texan. Many of the Republican faithful thought Perry would be the answer to their prayers. It turns out, it was the answer to ours (i.e., Liberals). Oops! That’s not the four-letter word I would have gone with. Oops! My chance to be President of the United States. Oops!”

Stewart brilliantly explained how Perry was the only real choice to block the front-runner Mitt Romney, the robotic chameleon, and knocked off with pithy dead-on targets of what was wrong with the other GOP can-didates, before his above rant given against Perry. This guarantees another Emmy win for Stewart’s collection, making even an avid Perry support-er like myself howl with laughter. Absolutely smashing!

But like a phoenix rising from the Ashes, Perry proved he was, indeed, a true Renaissance man whose chief motto in life is: “When Life hands you lemons, make lemonade!” He simply picked himself up, dusted himself off, and made the many rounds the following morning at various news shows concerning his “brain fart.” In other words, the guy got back on the horse. What an inspiration to count-less millions of regular folk who hold themselves back in life, fearing to make even minor mistakes, and lack the guts to humiliate oneself in public, let alone from coast-to-coast.

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Women’s Club. Rusznak has a permanent exhibit at the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center in Santa Barbara as part of its “Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond.”Reservations for the luncheon, which begins with registration at 11:30 am, may be made by calling 805-270-5760 or by e-mail at [email protected]. When: 11:30 am to 1:30 pmWhere: 920 Summit Road Cost: $25 prepaid or $30 at the door

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19

MTF HikeMontecito Trails Foundation 4-mile, 850-foot altitude-gain hike up Hot Springs trail to McMenemy trail, east to Vincent/Saddle Rock trail, up to Catway, west to Hot Springs and return. Bring food and water for this intermediate hike. When: 8:20 for check-in and release formsWhere: trailhead on East Mountain Drive west of Hot Springs RoadInfo: 568-0833

American Girl Fashion ShowThe Junior League of Santa Barbara is hosting their 5th annual American Girl Fashion Show at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled afternoon for girls and their families, friends and favorite dolls! This engaging program promotes literacy for young girls while showcasing historical and contemporary fashions. All proceeds from the event will go to the Junior League of Santa Barbara and their efforts to promote youth literacy throughout Santa Barbara County.Guests can come early to spend time in the American Girl Fashion Show Marketplace where girls will be able to buy merchandise (including fashion show souvenirs for girls and dolls), books and

UGG Decoration EventHead to Kids Corner to buy a pair of UGG Australia boots or slippers, and an artist will be in store to decorate them with rhinestones for free. The event benefits the new Santa Barbara Birth Center. When: 4 pm to 8 pmWhere: 110 Anacapa St. (located inside Santa Barbara Running)Info: 899-8804

Caltrans MeetingCaltrans reps meet with the public to discuss High Occupancy Vehicle project through Montecito, set to break ground in 2015When: 5:30 pm to 8 pmWhere: QAD, 100 Innovation Place in SummerlandInfo: 549-3144

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18

Lecture and Luncheon Two local residents, Margaret Orhalmi and George Rusznak, who suffered under Nazi occupation and later fled Communist oppression in Hungary, will speak during the “Flee for Freedom” luncheon sponsored by the Montecito Hope Ranch Republican

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OLMC School TourHosted by principal Karen Regan, prospective parents can meet the staff, visit classrooms, and discover the K-8 program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Applications now being accepted for 2012-13 academic year.When: 9 amWhere: 530 Hot Springs Road in Santa BarbaraInfo and reservations: 969-5965

Summerland Open House ’Tis the season. Bonita, Amelia Jane, botanik, Café Luna and Summerland Winery are having a Holiday Open

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Grand OpeningCoast Village Road’s luxury consignment store, Matti & Me, celebrates with an official grand openingWhen: 6 pm to 8 pmWhere: 1273 Coast Village RoadInfo: www.mattiandme.com or 845-0055

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25

Mozart by Candlelight Thanksgiving ConcertWestmont’s Professor of Music, Michael Shasberger, guest conducts West Coast Chamber Orchestra’s All Mozart Program. The guest soloist is violinist Tamsen Beseke, and the orchestra’s founder and Music Director is Christopher Story VI.Mozart by Candlelight Concert is a day-after Thanksgiving tradition that kicks off the holiday season. The Gothic-style, stone church venue with its soaring ceilings is well suited to the vintage music. When: 8 pmWhere: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State StreetCost: $10 to $25, Tickets: Arlington Ticket Agency, 963-4408 or at the doorInformation: 962-6609

House. Make merry, meet and mingle with the shop owners. Rita Villa will be toasting the season at Bonita, her Spanish-influenced clothing boutique for women. Be sure to try La Bonita, her signature cocktail. Erin Taylor will be decking the halls (and walls and more!) at Amelia Jane baby and toddler boutique and botanik garden and home design. Dan and Janette Van Hirtum will be gathering around the hearth at Café Luna. And Bilo Zarif will be in the spirit at Summerland Winery. Eat, drink and enjoy holiday cheer. When: 3 pm to 6 pmWhere: Lillie Avenue in Summerland

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MBAR MeetingMontecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of MontecitoWhen: 3 pmWhere: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu


ThanksgivingSeveral restaurants in Montecito are serving up traditional turkey dinners with all the fixin’s; call for details and reservations.Bella Vista at the Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive, 969-2261Plow & Angel, 900 San Ysidro Lane, 565-1724Stonehouse Restaurant, 900 San Ysidro Lane, 565-1724Stella Mare’s, 50 Los Patos Way, 969-6705

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Art ClassesBeginning and advanced, all ages and by appt, just callWhere: Portico Gallery, 1235 Coast Village RoadInfo: 695-8850

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Adventuresome Aging Where: 89 Eucalyptus LaneInfo: 969-0859; ask for Susan

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Story Time at the LibraryWhen: 10:30 to 11 amWhere: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley RoadInfo: 969-5063

Connections Early Memory Loss ProgramWhere: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus LaneInfo: Susan Forkush, 969-0859 x15

TUESDAYS

Boy Scout Troop 33 Meeting Open to all boys ages 11-17; visitors welcomeWhen: 7:15 pmWhere: Scout House, Upper Manning Park, 449 San Ysidro Road

THURSDAYS

Pick-up Basketball GamesHe shoots; he scores! The Montecito Family YMCA is offering pick-up basketball on Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Join coach Donny for warm-up, drills and then scrimmages. Adults welcome too.When: 5:30 pmWhere: Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa LaneInfo: 969-3288

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Farmers’ MarketWhen: 8 am to 11:15 amWhere: South side of Coast Village Road

SUNDAYS

Vintage & Exotic Car DayMotorists and car lovers from as far away as Los Angeles and as close as East Valley Road park in front of Richie’s Barber Shop at the bottom of Middle Road on Coast Village Road going west to show off and discuss their prized possessions, automotive trends and other subjects. Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Corvettes prevail, but there are plenty other autos to admire.When: 8 am to 10 am (or so)Where: 1187 Coast Village RoadInfo: [email protected] •MJ


With three more buildings being framed this month, the “Pharmacy Project” in

the Upper Village continues to move forward, with completion slated for early next year. Project spokesman Michael Gunner, developer Richard Gunner’s son, met us on site earlier this week to discuss the progress.

All seven buildings on the 1.3-acre site are in various phases of construc-tion, but their different looks are already emerging. Each building will be unique, featuring board and batten siding, cedar siding, stone, reclaimed barn wood, or plaster. “We will also use a variety of roof types,” Gunner said, “In keeping with that village feel.” One of the recently framed build-ings features a cupola, an architectural element intended to add light to the building. Each building will have its own fireplace and covered porch.

The parking lot features permeable pavers and brickwork, which were installed earlier this year, including on the former dirt parking lot that used to service S.R. Hogue & Co. A damaged oak tree still stands on the site, and Gunner says an arborist is monitoring its health. “It got ‘shocked’ during ear-lier construction work,” he stated.

Although Gunner says they have had significant interest from tenants

wanting to lease the cottages once built, no decisions have been made. “It is still to-be-determined,” he said. Tenants will not be permitted to be “water intensive” and plans call for no restaurants, cafés, spas, beauty shops, pet grooming shops, dry cleaners, or studios with bathing facilities.

Mr. Gunner also says it is yet to be determined if the parking atten-dant that keeps watch over the coveted parking spaces servicing San Ysidro Pharmacy, Montecito Coffee Shop, S.R. Hogue, Coldwell Banker, and William Laman Antiques, will remain after the project is finished.

The project was approved by the Montecito Planning Commission in July 2009, and given the green light from the Montecito Board of Architectural Review in early 2010. It will add about 5,000-sq-ft of commercial space to the property.

On the other side of San Ysidro Road, Montecito Wine Bistro opened its doors last week in the former home of Piatti. The bistro is the sister restau-rant to Pierre Lafond’s State Street eat-ery, Wine Bistro. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and happy hour, and will be open on Thanksgiving with a traditional set menu or service from the

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My husband Don loves to ride trains. I think that’s why we went on this Mexican

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After getting our luggage back, we sailed down the coast on the smoothest sea ever. First stop, Cabo San Lucas, where I had visited when there was only a village and the Hotel Finisterre. Some time before me, in

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1537, Cabo was founded as a stopover to the Philippines and Acapulco. It’s where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific merge by the arched rocks (Los Arcos) in what Jacques Cousteau called, “The aquarium of the world.” The Corridor Highway links San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. The combined popu-lation was once 200 people, but Los Cabos now has hotels, restaurants, shops and more than 50,000 people.

Cabo is also the starting point of the longest migration on the planet – 9,000 miles – when whales travel from Cabo to the Bering Straights. They breed in the Sea of Cortez and eventually swim north. A year later,

they return to the same place to have their babies, a 12- to 14-month gesta-tion. The same mammals come back year after year. Their tails are like their faces; scientists can identify one from the other by individual tail markings.

On our whale watching boat, we drank margaritas and followed seven gray whales for over two hours, watching them in awe, cavorting, div-ing and having a “whale of a time.” Gray whales are extremely friend-ly and trusting, and sometimes the mothers even show off their calves to boats’ passengers.

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There were times when the Zandaam would be surrounded by hundreds of dolphins leaping and playing. The Baja California Peninsula is often referred to as “Mexico’s Galapagos.”

The seals in the harbor in Cabo are well-trained, but not by man. They hang on the backs of yachts and smaller boats begging for food, which the fishermen give them. Ubiquitous pelicans and frigate birds were flying overhead due to the plentiful snacks.

My favorite day of the entire trip to Mexico was in Cabo, when we swam with the dolphins. After making sure we had no sun tan lotion or jewelry on, we were given a short wetsuit to put on over our swimsuit. A fashioni-sta’s nightmare. Then, we got into a gigantic pool with a male dolphin named Monet, seven other guests,

and our trainer. We were shown how to pet Monet with the flat of our hand and not around his head. Don and I had him between us with our arms around him. He felt incredibly soft, slick, and totally smooth. We each got to hold his fins and “dance” with him, feed him (he got a fish after every trick) and even kiss him with all 84 of his teeth intact. When the trainer asked, “Monet, do you like kissing Don?” he shook his head a definite no. We had to buy photos to remember this incredible experience, as you can see. Now when I walk our beaches at home and see dolphins, I’ll always think of our memorable, if momen-tary, friendship with Monet.

Traveling OnAs we headed into the Sea of Cortez,

John Steinbeck’s words in his log seemed true: ‘The very air here is miraculous. And outlines of reality change with the moment… A dream hangs over the whole region, a brood-ing kind of hallucination.” The Sea of Cortez is the richest sea for marine

mammals in the world. Since 2005, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The next day, we were in Loreto, a small, quaint 300-year-old village of 10,000 established in 1697 that became the first capital of California and the first European settlement in the Californias. In 1796, Father Junipero Serra founded the first of his 21 mis-sions. Sport fishermen put Loreto on the map and fishing still abounds.

Guaymas was our third port in the Sea of Cortez. It is one of the only places in the world that has an oys-ter that produces an iridescent pearl (rainbow lipped pearl oyster) and the only pearl farm on the American con-tinent. They (like all cultured pearl farms in the south seas and Japan) use a bead shaped from a muscle in the Mississippi River, which is inserted in the oyster and becomes the founda-tion of the pearl. There’s a little bit of the Mississippi in every cultured pearl.

One of the specialty catches of the area is giant shrimp, which is said to be the number one supplier of Ruth’s Chris restaurants. Pirates discovered that shipping routes along the Pacific Coast and the lower Sea of Cortez were perfect lairs. One of those privateers

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In bustling Cabo San Lucas. Do you see Señ or Frog peeping over the top of the building? Our ship, the Zandaam, anchored out in Loreto, Mexico

A typical town square in Guaymas with the tree trunks painted white to repel termites

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An anomaly is the fact that the Sea of Cortez, one of the most peaceful and pristine waters in the Western Hemisphere, is named for one of the most formidable conquistado-res in colonial American history. The Spanish explorer Francisco de Ulloa

named it after he explored its shores in 1539-40. Hernán Cortéz, Spanish leader of the Aztec conquest, sent him.

As we strolled through Guaymas, we saw the Church of San Fernando with the dome still gone from a 1975 hurricane. The gruesome, old 1892 jail was on the tour – one of the first plac-es that baseball was played in Mexico. When we asked, “Why are the trees in the town square painted white about six feet up?” We were told it was to discourage termites.

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30 Los Patos Way.General Manager Alfredo Arroyo has been with Café del Sol founders-

owners Jack and Emily Sears for nearly forty years… “It’s been a good run,” Alfredo says. And, it certainly has been. Before moving south to its present location, Café del Sol was up where Piatti reigned at the corner of East Valley and San Ysidro Road before being converted into what is now Pierre Lafond’s Montecito Wine Bistro.

Regular bartender Otto Laula, who has been with Café del Sol for only twenty years, reveals the secret of the restaurant’s most popular drink: it’s made fresh every time with an ounce and a half of tequila, one ounce of triple sec, and half an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice. That’s it. The Kosher salt that rims the glass has larger crystals than ordinary table salt and is what most good bartend-ers use. “Then, we shake it and put it on the rocks,” Otto explains. “Some like it blended,” he adds, “but most prefer it on the rocks, and some people ask for it in a martini glass, to which we then add a little decanter on the side.”

Café del Sol features Giro tequila (from Mexico) in all its standard margaritas, “but,” advises Alfredo, “you can ask for Don Julio or even Patron (for a higher priced margarita). We use everything fresh and don’t use any sweet and sour.” In addition to Café del Sol’s exceptional margaritas, Alfredo boasts that their mojitos (made with rum, fresh lime juice, a little brown or superfine sugar, and fresh mint) are also outstanding, and those made with fresh fruit, such as black-

berry or raspberry, have become very popular.“We have a lot of people come in for the Happy Hour,” Alfredo reminds us

(5:30 to 6:30 pm), to watch the sun set over the hillside, catch a glimpse of the California Condors at the zoo, or simply to enjoy one fine margarita.

caVa agaVe necTar MargariTa -Although bested by Café del Sol’s standard margarita, Cava’s version of a

“skinny girl” margarita garnered top honors in its class. Amanda McComb, who has been a hostess for the past seven years, says Cava’s agave nectar mar-garita is made with only lime, agave nectar, and tequila, and contains less than 300 calories by her count. Some margaritas can tip the scales at 700 calories plus. “It’s not colorful, but it’s very flavorful,” she says. That and the pomegranate margarita – served in martini glasses – have become extremely popular drinks. Amanda believes margaritas taste better with salt – “it goes well with the flavor of the lime,” but she understands people trying to avoid too much sodium.

“We make our own fresh-squeezed lime juice with our own house simple syrup (sugar water, boiled down: you only need a tiny bit), agave straight from the plant, and tequila,” Cava bartender Carlos Lopez Altamirano explains.

Casey Pinero celebrated her 24th birth-day a few days before and agreed to pose with a Café del Sol margarita. Both Otto Laula and Alfredo Arroyo believed her picture would enhance their bar/restaurant more than either of their mugs. Casey moved to Santa Barbara from L.A. six years ago. “I love Café del Sol,” she says, adding that she comes here for “the scenery, the great food, friendly atmosphere… I love it all.”

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I must declare that I never cared much for David Letterman or his silly Late Show and never watched it… until Thursday night when I heard Perry would be on. I witnessed a glimpse of Letterman’s humanity and grace, which was clearly apparent in allowing Rick Perry to be himself in a stellar showcase of a Top Ten segment: Rick Perry Excuses. It was tailor-made and beautifully executed. Great dam-age control.

A truly remarkable job, with a decade-long track record to be hugely proud of, is now on everybody’s lips.

Viva Rick Perry – our next President of the United States in 2012 – should we be so lucky to nominate him.

Leslie NelsonSanta Barbara (Editor’s note: Rick Perry did indeed

redeem himself rather well following his disastrous brain freeze; we’ll see if that puts him back in the race. We think not. – TLB)

Junk Mail Cash CowI respond to Bryan Rosen’s letter

(“Junk The Junk Mail” MJ # 17/44). I tried everything under the sun for several years to get rid of my junk mail, which you should remember, is the USPS’s biggest cash cow. So they are not going to help you get rid of it. I’ve found the Post Office to be quite

surly as regards this matter.I must have mailed thirty letters

to every Direct Marketing opt-out address I could find. I put junk mail back in mailboxes with Return To Sender, only to find it had been re-delivered to my home by the postman in Montecito. His note informed me: “You can’t pick and choose the mail you want. You either take all of it or none of it.” That was pretty clear. I went to the Post Office in person. I brought copies and proof of mail-ing of all the letters I’d sent to Direct Marketers.

“Sorry. It’s the law. You have to take all the mail that’s addressed to you.”

Okay. “But not mail addressed to

“Resident,” right? Because then it isn’t addressed to me!” I had her. Let’s see you wiggle out of that one.

“We’re not allowed to not deliver mail. That’s our job. You have to take all of it whether it’s addressed to you or not.”

At wit’s end, I would try a daring experiment. You’ll understand why I wasn’t entirely sure I wanted it to work. But it did.

What did I do? Stopped using personal checks and

credit cards. I used C-A-S-H. For bill paying, I sent my assistant to the Post Office (ironically) to buy Postal Money Orders. You can buy up to

$4,000 of them a day. For property tax and such, I bought bank money orders. Money Orders from a bank.

It’s been almost a year since my emancipation. Now and then, when something slips through, I scrawl Unauthorized Mail and dump it in a box.

Bob Bomash, a Chicagoan friend who directs a watchdog group, Public Citizen, organized National Junk Mail Day last April Fool’s Day. They all saved up three months of unopened junk mail, hired a U-Haul and brought all of it back to the local Post Office.

Carole LieffMontecito(Editor’s note: You certainly are a busy

lady! – TLB)

Christmas 2011: Birth of a new Tradition

As the holidays approach, giant for-eign factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods –merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year, Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift-giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands.

Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese pro-duced wrapping paper? Everyone – yes everyone gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym memberships are appropri-ate for all ages thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detailing shops and car wash-es would love to sell you a gift certifi-cate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extrava-gant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese-made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run res-taurants – all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half-dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint? Remember folks, this isn’t about big national chains; this is about support-ing your hometown.

How many people could use an oil change for their car, truck or motor-cycle, done at a shop run by an American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would love the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I know I can find some young guy who struggling to get his repair busi-ness up and running.

Okay, you were looking for some-thing more personal. Local crafts-people spin their own wool and knit it into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner-operated restaurants and leave your server a bigger tip than usual. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre?

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly people, do you really need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five-dollar string of lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or baby-sitter a nice big tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets.

Christmas is now about caring about us, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn’t imagine.

This is what the new American Christmas tradition should be. It is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn’t that what Christmas is about?

Anonymous(Editor’s note: We’ve always advocat-

ed shopping locally, so much so that we do not list, for example, the two chain coffee houses – Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. They do make excellent coffee, but neither business contributes to the local community. All their profits head out of town, whereas local busi-nesses such as Jeannine’s, Pierre Lafond, and others are intimately involved in what goes on close to home. Also, Santa Barbara Arts in La Arcada is an excel-lent example of buying local. – J.B.) •MJ

LETTERS (Continued from page 9)

17 – 24 November 2011 MONTECITO JOURNAL 21“I’m not a genius. I’m just a hard-working guy.” - Brian Wilson

Rotary Clubof Montecito

• • •Carolyn Brown:

“Kids Are My Life!”

The Montecito Rotary Club is proud to announce Carolyn Brown as Rotarian of the Month. Carolyn has been the Executive Director of the Downtown Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara for almost three years, after spending 14 years in Bellingham, Washington where she was Executive Director of two Bellingham Boys & Girls Clubs.

Carolyn’s passion for kids is contagious. “Boys and girls are simply amazing,” said Carolyn. “It’s my purpose in life. I love watching them and helping them grow up.”

Naturally, she believes in the positive programs and results that the Boys & Girls Clubs offer young people from ages 6-18.

“Eighty percent of our Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club kids are living below the poverty line,” added Carolyn. “About 70% are Hispanic. Our goal is to help kids learn skills they don’t pick up at school and to reinforce values they need for life.”

Carolyn also sees Rotary as a great way to make a positive contribution in her community. “I love the way Rotary does so many good things here in town and around the world,” she added. “Life should be fun and Rotary makes serving extremely enjoyable.”

For the past three years Carolyn has been a major player in organizing the Montecito Rotary Club’s Annual Golf Tournament. “It’s our major fundraiser.” Recent benefactors include the local Storytellers, SBCC, and the YMCA.

She also loves the outdoors, and with a Recreational Forestry degree she worked nine years for the California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. She also lived in Moscow, Idaho for nine years on the western edge of the Rockies.

Carolyn plans to continue being an integral part of Rotary for many years to come.

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Mark Magid has been named Rotarian of the Month for the Rotary Club of Montecito, according to Carolyn Brown,

president of the international nonprofit service organization. An active member of club since 2009, part of his contributions to the club includes spending three and a half weeks in the Congo supporting the Rotary project Empower Congo Women. “My day job is as a general contractor, and I was lucky enough to use my expertise to help complete an open-air covered market for 150 vendors. Under the lead of Dr. Victoria Bent-ley, our club was the front-runner for funding and motivating the project. We finished it on time and within budget, which is a near impossible task in the Congo,” said Mr. Magid. “Women mostly, are now sheltered in the torrential winter rains and from the heat of the sun and dust in the summer months. The looks of relief and gratitude on the faces of the local people were what made the entire project and trip a real success.” In addition to the Rotary Club of Montecito, Mr. Magid is a board member for PAL (Police Activities League) and also sits on the board of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association (SBCA). He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Construction Manage-ment and a minor in theater. He and his wife Elizabeth have three children – Charlie, Jake, and Reese. The family lives in Santa Barbara, where Mr. Magid grew up.

Formed in 1954, the purpose of the Rotary Club of Montecito organization is to support efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through interna-tional humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. For more information on the Rotary Club of Montecito, call club president Carolyn Brown at (805) 962-2382 or visit www.montecitorotary.org.

Rotary is a world fellowship of business and professional people who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary is the world’s first service club. The first Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, Il-linois, USA on February 23, 1905 by Paul Harris. Rotary acquired its organizational name because originally membership met in rotation at various places of business.

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menu at Montecito Wine Bistro fea-tures an array of flatbreads, appetizer salads and entrées featuring seafood, game, poultry, and beef. There are also vegetarian options, including risotto and pastas. The menu, designed by Chef Nathan Heil, accompanies an extensive wine list featuring choic-es from Santa Barbara and Lafond Wineries, as well as wines from across the United States.

Piatti, which was a staple in Montecito for over 20 years, closed its doors in early October. The new signs on the building, which still has plenty of outdoor seating and two fireplaces, are actually the old Piatti signs, shaved down and re-cut with new letters.

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Movember in Montecito

Twenty-nine male firefighters, out of 40 that work for Montecito Fire Protection District, shaved their faces bare on October 31, only to start growing out their mustaches for the entire month of November. Dubbed the Movember movement - “Mo” is slang for mustache in Australia, where

Movember was originated – men around the world commit to grow-ing a moustache for 30 days during November, to raise money and aware-ness for cancers that affect mainly men.

Last year was the first year the fire-fighters took part in the month-long event, and this year they are taking it to a new level by allowing the public to predict who will grow the best (and most pitiful) mustaches.

According to MFPD’s Evan Skei, research shows that firefighters are at

a greater risk for some cancers, includ-ing testicular and colon, based on their exposure to toxic fumes. “Usually firefighters help an immediate prob-lem, responding to emergencies,” he explained. “This is our way of giving back for the long term, helping survi-vors and research by donating funds,” he said. Money raised during the month will benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The idea for Movember was sparked in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, by some buddies over a few a beers. In 2004, it evolved to focus on raising not just awareness, but money. The move-ment continues to grow, and has since expanded to the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, South Africa,

the Netherlands and Finland. This year, Montecito Firefighters

are stepping up their game in order to raise money. Two participants, Fire Marshal Al Gregson and Battalion Chief Chip Hickman, shaved mus-taches they’ve had for 27 and 25 years, respectively. “They hadn’t seen their upper lips in decades, and their wives had never seen them clean shaven,” says Movember organizer Ben Hauser.


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The seven buildings on the site are built to look like individual cottages with different facades and roofs

Poised to win the most successful mustaches are (top row) Battalion Chief Chip Hickman, Firefighter Ryland McCracken, (bottom row) Engineer Evan Skei, Firefighter Garret Blake, Captain Dave Andreas

The old signs remain, shaved down and re-cut with the restaurants new name


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At Beautification Day on November 5, the firefighters unveiled their fund-raising plans. Members of the public can vote all month long on who they think will have the best mustache, and the most pitiful. An official judge, Citizen of the Year Dick Thielscher, will choose the best and worst mus-tache on December 1, and voters who guessed correctly will have a chance to win a movie and pizza night for up to eight people at the fire house. All voters are encouraged to donate to the cause before voting; PayPal, an electronic pay system, is available on the Montecito Firefighters website. The voter who donates the most funds will also win a pizza and movie night.

To get involved with the contest, visit www.montecitofirefighters.com or www.facebook.com/MTOFirefighters. There you can check out before pictures, and predict whose mustache will win.

Caltrans Hosts Meetings

Over one hundred residents came out to the Montecito Country Club on Tuesday evening, to hear Caltrans representatives outline their plans for widening the 101 freeway through Montecito. The project, called the South Coast High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)

project, is the fourth of four phases to widen the freeway between Santa Barbara and Ventura.

The first phase, the Milpas to Hot Springs portion of the widening, is under construction now; it is expect-ed to be finished next year. In April, the second phase, which expands the freeway from Carpinteria to Mussel Shoals, is expected to begin. The third phase includes Carpinteria interchang-es: Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass.

Although the construction time-frame of the fourth phase is not until 2017 to 2025, Caltrans is holding three meetings this week to inform resi-dents of five different options slated for Montecito. This phase of the proj-ect, which stretches from Bailard to Cabrillo Blvd, is expected to cost $425 million, depending on which option is chosen.

The 10.3-mile stretch of freeway affected includes 11 creek crossings, seven overcrossings, four undercross-ings, and a constrained physical envi-ronment including frontage roads, the railroad, homes, businesses and wet-lands, according to project manager Scott Eades. Santa Barbara County Association of Government (SBCAG) rep Gregg Hart explained that studies have shown by the year 2040, traffic

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Theft from Vehicle at Manning ParkTuesday, 8 November, 2 pm – Deputy Smith was dispatched to Manning Park

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Before mentioning this, I asked Frank whether he liked his supervisor. In his very kind voice he said, “Oh, he’s ok.” Coming from him, I sensed he didn’t care too much for his manager. I then told Frank about my findings, which in essence showed he could eas-ily afford to retire now. I’ll never forget his look of disbelief when I told him he could go to work the next day and tell his supervisor he was retiring. After I assured him that my calculations were correct, he said he would get back to me soon. The very next day I received a call from Frank shortly before lunch, when he told me that was his last day of work.

You don’t hear a story like that every day. Frank found himself in a position that we all want to be in, what I call the ‘work-is-optional’

stage. But how do you know where you stand in regard to your desired retirement? Over the years I’ve used a number of sophisticated software programs to help clients identify what they need to retire, but I’ve also found a rule-of-thumb method that is very good. Here are the steps in that assess-ment to find your personal work-is-optional number:

One: Determine the amount of money you need to live on monthly and multiply by 12. If you’re not sure, the best estimate is 50% of your gross earnings. Let’s assume that annual amount is $100,000.

Two: Reduce this amount by the amount of recurring, non-work income

such as social security, pensions, and rental income: $100,000 - $30,000 (social security and pension) = $70,000

Three: Multiply that number by esti-mated years of remaining life expec-tancy. You can find life expectancies at www.ssa.gov under the Periodic Life Table. The life expectancy for a male and female born today is approximate-ly 75 and 80, respectfully. But a 55-year-old male today has a life expectancy of 80. However, I like to start with a conservative life expectancy of 90 for both men and women. So, if you are 55, your work-is-optional number is $2,450,000 ($70,000 x 35 = $2,450,000). If you are 65, $1,750,000 ($70,000 x 25= $1,750,000).

This is obviously a simplified version of calculating the retirement assets you will need. Moreover, if you are retir-ing five years from now, you should increase the above amount by about 15% (35% if retiring ten years from now). I strongly suggest you display your personal work-is-optional num-ber in a prominent place where you can see it daily. I hope you find yourself in Frank’s position, but if you calculate your goal and it seems unobtainable, don’t get discouraged. There are many proactive steps that will help move you to the work-is-optional stage, and I will discuss those in future articles. As they say, you can’t get to point B if you do not know point A. •MJ

On Finance by Tim Hatton

Tim Hatton is the Owner and President of Hatton Consulting, Inc, a registered investment advisory firm. He is the author of, The New Fiduciary Standard, which outlines the prudent investment process individuals and trustees should follow in

order to meet the high standard of a fiduciary. He holds the Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations. He lives in Montecito with his wife Jen

and two children, Heidi and Hudson.

Frank found himself in a position that we all want to be in, what I call the ‘work-is-optional’ stage. But how do you

know where you stand in regard to your desired retirement?


He says he also uses fresh-squeezed blood oranges (in season), pomegranate, limes, lemon, and grapefruit (not all are squeezed in-house) for his other fruit margaritas. “All margaritas are made with 100% blue agave tequilas, including the house margarita,” he adds.

“We also feature a few of our most popular tequilas during happy hour,” Amanda notes, which is between 4 and 6 o’clock Monday through Friday.

Jeannine’S SerVeS MonTeciTo’S BeST eSpreSSo DrinkS -

Beto Gonzalez explains that in order to make Jeannine’s cappuccinos, machiatos, lattes, and mochas the right way, timing is everything: they cali-brate an espresso “pull” at 7 to 28 seconds and the water must be 200 degrees F; foamed milk must reach 150 to 160 degrees F and should be poured onto the coffee no more than ten seconds later. “The espresso starts to get bitter” after that, Beto explains, “the creme in the espresso is gone.” Jeannine’s, at 1253 Coast Village Road, features Peet's coffee.

pierre lafonD ouTSiDe paTio -The BEST hangout in Montecito, according to our readers, is the patio

in front of Pierre Lafond in the upper village. Perhaps our own Richard Mineards, who holds court here nearly every morning beginning at 8:30 am or so, helped put Pierre Lafond over the top. Maybe Montecito real-estate agent Larry Larsson, who gathers various groups for discussions on history, current affairs, and other subjects is the draw, but whatever it is, the patio is a busy spot, almost always peopled by gregarious and talkative patrons. Richard says he gravitates to Pierre’s patio because of its “fun environment, eclectic crowd, and very pleasant ambiance.” He calls it a “watering hole for a group of people of very different backgrounds,” and admits too that, “it’s quite good for garnering information for my columns.”

You can almost always find a convivial group of regulars beginning at 7:30 in the morning up to as late as 10:30. Pierre’s patio is also a terrific people-watching place as many local celebs are regulars too.

More of The BeST To coMe -We’re going to spread the BEST of Montecito over the next few issues so that

we don’t short change any of the extraordinary businesses and personalities that make Montecito such a desirable place to live and do business in. •MJ

Bartender Carlos Lopez Altamirano, who has been with Cava since it opened 12 years ago, sets up for some of Cava’s drinks made with the most popular tequilas

Jeannine’s espresso maker Beto Gonzalez serves a double latte made with Peet's coffee brewed at 200 degrees F

(from left) Pierre Lafond regulars Bob Burton, John Macker, Nancy Seagal, Gerald Sawyer, Richard Mineards, and Robert Feinberg digest the lat-est copy of their favorite reading matter outside Pierre Lafond. On this particular morning, Nancy was there to discuss with John Macker (American Riviera) her new TV show, Rising Above It with Nancy Seagal. Burton says he comes “for the caf-feine, the people, the weather, the ambiance… and,” he jokes, “I get a chance to read the Montecito Journal seven times a week.” It’s been his hangout for nearly thirty years.

Hostess Amanda McComb delivers an array of Cava’s mar-garitas: Pomegranate, Agave Nectar, Blood Orange, and a Don Julio Reposado mar-garita that comes with a 2 oz. souvenir bottle on the side

BEST OF MONTECITO (Continued from page 18)

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by Scott Craig

Westmont launches its new concert series, the Rising Stars, with a performance by

24-year old, world-renown guitarist Mak Grgić Friday, November 19, at 7pm in Westmont’s Porter Theatre. Grgić, who will perform great masterpieces for solo guitar and guitar and cello, will be joined by Westmont cello instructor John Sant’Ambrogio, former principal cellist of the St. Louis Symphony. A suggested $10 donation helps fund the Westmont Orchestra’s tour to China in May 2012.

Sant’Ambrogio hopes the concert series will inspire young musicians and the Santa Barbara community by introducing them to the incredible tal-ent of the many young musicians he has met during his 46 years with the Boston and St. Louis Symphonies.

Grgić, born in 1987 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, distinguishes himself as a versatile guitarist, playing classi-cal and improvised guitar music in repertoires ranging from baroque to modern and jazz. He earned a bach-elor’s degree with Alvaro Pierri at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. He is study-ing to earn a master’s degree at the USC Thornton School of Music as a student of William Kanengiser of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

Grgić took first prize at the Pacific Guitar Festival and Competition 2011, and has been honored with highest prizes at international competitions in Austria, Germany, Italy and Serbia. He performs the music of Nejc Kuhar on a new album, String Modulations. He has recorded a music score for the upcom-ing film Regrets of White Camellias,

which stars Cybill Shepherd and is directed by Russell Brown.

In spring 2012, the Rising Stars con-cert series will present cellist Jonah Kim, associate principal cellist of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. The concert series is sponsored by Hotel Santa Barbara. For more information, please contact the Westmont Music Department at (805) 565-6040.

Star Party to Feature Gas Giant

Central Coast stargazers are hop-ing for clear skies Friday, November 18, for a free, public viewing of the stars with Westmont’s powerful Keck Telescope. The viewing, which begins at about 7pm, has been canceled the last two months due to overcast skies. The observatory opens its doors to

Rising Stars concert series begins with a performance by guitarist Mak Grgic

Jupiter will be the focus of a free, public viewing of the stars Nov. 18 (Photo: Brad Elliott)

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by Patti Teel

Patti Teel is the com-munity representative for Senior Helpers, providers of care and comfort at a moment’s notice. She is also host of the Senior Helpers online video show. www.santabar baraseniors.com. E-mail: [email protected].

I don’t like to think that one day I might not be able to care for myself without assistance. And

I’m sure you don’t either. However, there is a good chance that we’ll need long-term care at some point during our lifetime. I hope this article brings to light the importance of being prepared to deal with such a situation, whether for ourselves, or for a loved one. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70% of people over age 65 will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime. In addition, a significant number of working-age adults need long-term care. Of the people needing long-term care, 40% of them are ages 18 to 64 and the need arose from catastrophic disability caused by a severe illness or accident.

It is a common misconception that Medicare and health insurance will pay for long-term care. In reality, these plans will generally not pay for non-skilled custodial long-term care. While Medicaid will pay for skilled and non-skilled care, your income and assets must fall under a certain limit and they will dictate the types of care facilities that you can utilize.

Most often, an individual is respon-sible for covering the cost of long-term care. This can be done through long-term care insurance or out-of-pocket. Long-term care insurance can help to protect assets, income, and a fam-ily’s resources from the high cost of care. Policies vary greatly, but gener-ally cover a wide variety of in-home, community-based and facility care services. They also offer care options that a publicly paid program may not. There also may be tax advantages

as the federal government provides incentives to purchase long-term care insurance.

Unfortunately, due to the premium costs and other determining factors, long-term care is not an option for everyone. The Obama administration recently announced that it would not implement a long-term care insur-ance program as part of the 2010 health care overhaul. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you may be excluded. And an applicant’s age and past health history will influ-ence the premium cost. If you’re in good health and have the financial means to do so, consider applying for and buying a policy while you are still able to medically qualify. Each com-pany has their own set of underwrit-ing standards, which means that one company could reject an application while another would be willing to accept it. In most policies, a person’s benefits begin when he or she needs help with Activities of Daily Living. The policy will stipulate the services provided and at what types of loca-tions. Consider whether you’d prefer care at home or at a residential living facility when shopping for a policy that suits your needs.

None of us has a crystal ball that will reveal how we will age or which

health challenges we’ll face. The best we can do is take good care of our-selves, assess our own situations, and courageously prepare a plan for our future care. After all, as Bette Davis has been quoted as saying, “Old age ain’t for sissies.”

In our area, we have many wonder-ful residential facilities and agencies that provide in-home care. Still, if you or your loved one is planning to move into a senior facility, it can be daunting and time consuming to find the appropriate home. Senior Living Consultants offers a free, personalized service to help you find a place that meets your needs or those of your loved one.

Senior Residences and In-Home Care ResourcesIn-Home Care

Most in-home agencies provide both companion and personal care. A helper comes into your home with the intent of making it pos-sible for you to remain in your home. Companion care includes services such as companionship, housekeep-ing, laundry, meal preparation and transportation. For a slightly higher fee, a Certified Nursing Assistant can provide assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, and medication management. Be advised that most long-term care insurance companies will only cover in-home care that is provided by a reputable agency. There are many advantages to using an agency. Their caregivers have been bonded, are insured, and have gone through extensive back-ground checks. In contrast, by hiring independent workers, you could face penalties from the state, taxes, unem-ployment fees, and lawsuits if the worker is injured.

Two of the many reputable agencies in our area are Senior Helpers and Senior Planning Services. Michael Fasth is the ‘hands on’ owner of Senior Helpers. He is a certified senior advisor and strives to provide the best possible care for each and every

client. The Senior Helpers’ caregivers receive extensive ‘in house’ train-ing and also participate in training from the Alzheimer’s Association. Senior Planning Services offers con-sultation and professional care man-agement, helping seniors and their families find solutions to their unique care needs while its Coastal Home Care division provides caregivers who are supervised and supported by their nurses, social workers and other health care practitioners. As an advisor in long-term care planning, Suzanne McNeely contributed to this article.

Adult Day CareAn adult day care facility is where

the adult patient who needs supervi-sion and assistance is dropped off for the day. In Montecito and Goleta, we have the Friendship Center. It is pri-marily a resource for families suffer-ing from Alzheimers and other types of dementia.

Independent Senior Apartments-Retirement Living

These apartments are for inde-pendent seniors over the age of 55. They include Rancho Santa Barbara, Rancho Franciscan, Encino Royale, Pilgrim Terrace, and Shepards Place in Carpinteria.

Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)These are community facilities

or residential homes with access to consistent support with Activities of Daily Living or supervision while still maintaining a level of independence. Santa Barbara assisted living facilities include Alexander Gardens, Heritage House, Villa Santa Barbara, Mission Villa, the Peppers Estate, Marge Mason’s Montecito Senior Care, Casa Los Padres, Casa San Miguel, and Villa Blanca.

Nursing Home Care-Rehabilitation Facilities

These facilities provide care for seniors who have more serious health problems, functional impairments or cognitive deficits. They are also known as ‘nursing facilities’ and ‘skilled nurs-ing homes’. Mission Terrace, Buena Vista, and Santa Barbara Convalescent provide this type of care in our com-munity.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)

They offer a full continuum of hous-ing and services within the same community. As the senior’s needs change, he or she moves to the next ‘area’ within the community that is able to address his or her needs. Santa Barbara CCRCs include Casa Dorinda, Maravilla, Vista del Monte, The Garden Court, Val Verde, and Samarkand. •MJ

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As part of the project, Caltrans has opted to remove all fast lane exits and on-ramps; the exit/entrance at Sheffield will be relocated to the outside of the freeway, and the left hand off-ramps at Cabrillo Blvd/Hot Springs Road will also be removed.

Here’s a recap of the five options, two of which were added after meeting with some Montecito homeowners from the neighborhoods near Hermosillo back in March. Eades points out these options were narrowed down from 28 different configurations.

The first, called option “M,” would add a new northbound off-ramp in the area between the freeway and the roundabout, feeding cars to either turn right and go through the roundabout or turn left to head towards the beach. To accommodate the new exit, changes on the southbound side of the freeway will need to include raising the Los Patos Way undercrossing, and turning it into a “hook” on-ramp and off-ramp (Hot Springs Road southbound exit will be closed). In this option, the current north-bound off-ramp at Hermosillo Drive would also be closed. “M Modified,” which was added after homeowner input, is the same as “M,” but calls for keeping the Hermosillo exit intact.

Option “J” also includes the upgrades at Los Patos Way, but in this case the current Hermosillo off-ramp would be improved; it would be the only north-bound exit for beach traffic. To make it appropriate for high volume use, the off-ramp needs to be extended further on the freeway, and a roundabout or traffic signal would be installed.

Option “F” improves the Hermosillo Drive off-ramp as in option “J,” but eliminates the Los Patos Way exit. The southbound lanes will be moved towards the median, eliminating medi-an landscaping, and a new southbound on/off ramp will be built at Cabrillo Blvd. “F Modified” calls for also add-ing an exit at Hot Springs Road, in addition to keeping Hermosillo open.

As far as landscaping, Caltrans is looking at three options: maximizing the plant space in the median (there-fore working towards the exterior), maximizing the plant space on the exterior (minimizing a median), or a combination of both.

The new HOV lane will be part time and continuous access, meaning there are no designated entrances and exits to the lane. Motorcycles will also be permitted to use the lane at all times.

In addition to seeing large maps of the various reconfigurations, attendees were invited to peruse boards outlining traffic volumes, sound walls, landscap-ing options, and options for freeway

congestion including a commuter rail and commuter bus service. “We tried to design a package of improvements to deal with the congestion,” said Hart. He explained a commuter rail between Santa Barbara and Ventura is also in the works, and could be up and run-ning as early as next summer.

Comments from residents were not documented at the meeting, and Eades said there would be plenty of time during the environmental review pro-cess for public input. The draft EIR is expected to be released in January 2012, with public hearings in the spring. Eades said technical studies already performed include noise, visu-

al impacts, biology, air and water qual-ity, and several others. “We are here because we realize this is a big project and it has huge implications for people who drive this corridor and live in this corridor,” he said. Homeowners who live close to the freeway will be given the opportunity to vote for or against proposed sound walls.

“There is a lot of process ahead of us; there is plenty of time for public input,” he reiterated after members of the audience asked about project transparency.

For more information about the proj-ect, Scott Eades can be reached at 549-3144. Or visit www.sbcag.org. •MJ



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Ernie’s World by Ernie Witham

If you’d like to help Ernie pay off his trip to France before the end of this decade, you might consider buying a copy of his book: A Year in the life of a

“Working” Writer. Available locally and at erniesworld.com

FREE Lunch!“There’s no such thing as a free

lunch,” someone once said. Obviously they got stuck

with the tip. I like the mail-in offers: Absolutely

FREE! Just pay shipping, han-dling, a small processing fee and a donation to the CEO’s Boca Raton Vacation Fund. Or another favor-ite: “Now shipping with FREE soft-ware upgrade!” Which translates to an already outdated computer that the staff should have upgraded for you but they were too busy posting funny customer photos on Facebook.

Just once I’d like to see some-thing for free that I really want like: FREE HBO for life! Or, FREE Harley-Davidson to good family! Or FREE BEER all day with FREE BAR FOOD served by Playboy models!

“Guess what?” My wife said. “Today is free...”

“Electric guitar lessons?” I asked.“No, it’s free...”“All you can eat chicken wings?”“No, it’s free...“Amusement Park Admission?”“No, even better than all those

things... It’s free museum day!”This is the point in a relationship

where an immediate reaction can make or break the mood, or in our case mess up the final day of our France vacation.

“Wow,” I said. “That’s great. Wow.”

I must have pulled it off because my wife grabbed her Marseille guidebook and said: “We can’t do them all unfortunately, but I’ll bet

we can do six or eight, maybe even ten!”

“Wow,” I said. “That’s great. Wow.”

Now, before you start thinking I’m some kind of rube who would rather clean out his sock drawer than go to a museum, I want you to know that there are many things I like about museums. First of all, I love the stale, old, musty smells. They remind me of my last bachelor apartment. Plus, I love the people who ooh and aah and mutter appreciatively as they

stare at penis-less Greek statues. I also like taking photos of priceless artifacts to see if I have anything like that in my garage.

“Non, non, non monsieur!” A woman said as I took a snapshot of the largest collection of stuffed animals I had ever seen at the Musée d’Histoire Naturelle de Marseille.

“What? You think I’ll scare them away?”

Her combination of stern look and NFL fullback body proportions sug-gested that I should put my camera away and not pursue the matter

further. But it’s something I can-not figure out. Some museums let you take photos of stuff so old even the staff of the Antiques Roadshow doesn’t know what it’s worth. While other museums make you leave your camera at the entrance so they are absolutely sure you can never fully explain what you saw to your friends and family.

As a perfect example, our next stop was the Musée Grobet-Labadié, which has rooms full of eighteenth century furnishings and tapestries that I took photos of, as well as a bathroom complete with an antique bidet that I really wanted to try out.

“Non, non, non, Monsieur!”After my wife and I were escorted

out of the Musée Grobet-Labadié I said: “Wow. That’s great. Wow. Are we done?”

Instead of answering, she simply

led me to the tram that we took to the old port for “more musées.” We then visited several places not nor-mally open on Sunday like city hall and the mayor’s office, which was huge, with an incredible view and had a nice art collection, probably donated by hopeful French lobby-ists.

Next we went to the old Roman port. It was blown apart in World War II and when the smoke cleared, they unearthed some very old pots that once held olive oil and wine, but now mainly held antique dust.

“Wow, I...”“Just one more,” my wife said.I was hoping it might be the Musée

de Risqué French Postcards. Instead, we ended up at Abbaye Saint Victor, one of the oldest monuments in Marseille built on the tombs of third-century Christian martyrs. We got to visit the crypts and I took photos of reliquaries, which are bone frag-ments of the saints housed in gold bejeweled display cases – exactly the way I hope I’m remembered.

“Now what?” I asked my wife.“Lunch. My treat.”Wow. Maybe there is such a thing

as a free...“Oops,” my wife said. “I’m com-

pletely out of Euros. Do you have any left?”

Nope. The guy was right. •MJ

Ernie enjoying the Museum of Natural History in Marseille, France

There are many things I like about museums. First of all, I love the stale, old, musty smells.

They remind me of my last bachelor apartment.

17 – 24 November 2011 MONTECITO JOURNAL 29“I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.” - Brian Wilson

MiSCELLAnY (Continued from page 6)

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for a gala for the U.S. Priory of the Order of St. John, Carolyn, who lives in Birnam Wood, was chosen to sit next to Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin and the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary.

Richard, 67, who I met a number of times when he was an architect in Cambridge and I was a report-er on the evening newspaper in the ‘70s, is Grand Prior of the order and now finds himself a neighbor of Prince William and his wife, Kate, at London’s Kensington Palace, as I reported last week.

“I met the duke some years back in New York, but we only chatted brief-ly,” says Carolyn, who was accompa-nied by her artist son, Robyn Geddes, to the de Young Museum event. “I couldn’t believe it when I was asked to sit next to him.

“He is very courteous and down to earth. We spent a lot of time talking about his love of art and his family. It was a really delightful occasion. He’s also a fabulous dancer.”

A crowning moment, to be sure...

Live ForeverIt was Lights, Camera, Action! at

Café Del Sol when Los Angeles pro-ducer-director Michael Kelly filmed part of a new drama-documentary on science fiction writer, Ray Bradbury, with local raconteur, Bob Burton, at the popular watering hole.

Bob is an old acquaintance of Bradbury, 91, best known for his dys-topian novel Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, and a regular past visitor to our rarefied enclave for the popular writers conference, found-ed by Carpinteria-based Barnaby Conrad.

“I met Ray at one of the conferences in the eighties and we hit it off right away,” says Bob. “I’d written about UFOs and alien phenomenon in news-letters, and he was very interested in my conclusions. We’ve kept in touch over the years.

“The production company was up here about six months ago and I asked what they were doing. When they told me, I said I knew Ray quite well and they got back to me a few weeks ago to arrange a filmed interview.”

Kelly, who is co-producing the proj-

ect with his wife, Gisele Tryon, has titled it Live Forever.

“It’s a surreal trip through Ray’s mind,” he told me before the shoot began. “We’ve been working on and off with him for the past six years. I started off staging his play Fahrenheit 451 and then I wrote a play Live Forever, which debuted in Ojai in January. There were four performanc-es and it played to full houses.

“Malcolm McDowell, who lives in the town, was involved in the play and is now involved in the film. Edward James Olmos, who is a friend, is nar-rating the project and Joe Mantegna talks to Ray. They’ve known him for twenty years and have been in his productions, including the 1998 film The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit. Hugh Hefner and Jean-Michel Cousteau are also in the documentary.”

The $250,000 project is about four hours in length and Kelly and his wife hope to have it edited by February, having worked on it for a year, in time for its debut at the Jules Verne Film Festival in Paris in April.

“Most of Ray’s works have been made into films or have gone to TV,” adds Kelly. “He is an incredibly inspi-rational individual.”

Marital MayhemBlistering comments by Kim

Kardashian’s former publicist have renewed claims her Montecito nuptials to basketball player Kris Humphries were a sham.

And this week the celebrity glossy In Touch, pulling no punches, dubbed the Kardashians “America’s Fakest Family!” on its cover.

Jonathan Jaxson, who worked with Kim between 2007 and 2009, says the TV reality star never got over her ex beau, NFL star Reggie Bush, 26, with whom she split in March last year.

“She knew weeks before getting married she didn’t want to do it,” claims Jaxson, who says he’d often help her stage publicity stunts when he worked with her.

“I staged several of the moments that the world has seen of her, such as the ring we alleged was from Reggie Bush.”

Jaxson added there is no doubt Kardashian, 31, and Humphries, 26, made a bundle during their time together.

Despite Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner, insisting her daughter “didn’t make a dime out of the wedding” – responding to reports the couple net-ted millions - Jaxson begs to differ.

“They had a lot of contracts, they had endorsements,” he told one radio show. “To say they weren’t paid is a lot of foolish garbage.”

Jaxson, who is now being sued for breaching a confidentiality agree-ment, went on to claim that despite Kardashian’s apparent reservations about marrying Humphries in the weeks leading up to the August wed-ding, she would have been under con-siderable pressure to go through with the marriage because of her endorse-ment deals.

Kardashian publicly denied her marriage to Humphries – who she filed for divorce from just 72 well paid days after the ceremony at venture capitalist Frank Caufield’s mega-mil-lion dollar 11-acre estate, Sotto Il Monte – was fake.

Stay tuned...

Institution Inauguration Santa Barbara Historical Museum

suffered major social gridlock when Montecito philanthropists, Mike and Anne Towbes, used a giant pair of scissors to open the august institu-

tion’s new bookstore.The project, which included the

building of a new balcony on the museum’s frontage, took a year to complete at a cost of $250,000.

“The area used to be offices, but we wanted a nice lobby, not just a foyer,” says executive director David Bisol. “We just had a small bookcase and limited sales. But, with the new book-store, which is very appealing to the eye, sales are up forty-five percent and

visitor numbers up thirty percent.”As a mark of appreciation for their

support, the tony Towbes were pre-sented with a fragment of a pinnacle of the Granada Tower that survived the 1925 earthquake, on a black mar-ble plinth.

Among those joining in the celebra-tions at the soirée were Barry and Jelinda DeVorzon, Bob and Christine Emmons, Roger and Sarah Chrisman, Janet Garufis, Leslie Ridley-Tree, and Timothy and Ginny Bliss...

Fond of FannieSusan Keller, founder of the Santa

Barbara Revels – who have their popular show at the Lobero next month – has particularly fond memo-ries of Oscar-nominated local author Fannie Flagg, who was a speaker, along with Olympic gold medal-ist Julie Foudy, at the Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara’s 10th annual celebration lunch at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree.

“This was about thirty-five years ago when I was dreaming of being an actress,” Susan tells me. “I went to see a Hollywood taping of the popular show Match Game in 1974 and Fannie was on the celebrity panel. I won $12,000, which was a lot of money back then. Her ideas and mine were

very much in sync, and I remind her on occasion of it. It helped support me in my efforts.”

Pat Jones and Barbara Levi co-chaired the bustling bash, which had 300 guests – including Anne Towbes, Mara Abboud, Paige Beard, Corinna Gordon, Caroline Thompson, Stephanie Wilson and Adele Rosen – and raised around $40,000 for the

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, with Carolyn Amory at the de Young Museum gala

Documentary filmmaker Michael Kelly and Bob Burton at Café Del Sol

Mike and Anne Towbes (left) with Jelinda and Barry DeVorzon at the SB Historical Museum opening bash (Photo: Priscilla)


MiSCELLAnY (Continued from page 29)popular charity, much helped by a raffle for a Tiffany wristwatch and a week at the posh St. James’s Club in Antigua...

New NeighborMontecito Wine Bistro Pierre

Lafond, which has replaced the old Piatti space in the Upper Village, opened its doors before the week-end to a curious crowd, many of them habitués of the old Italian nosheteria, which closed last month.

“It was a strong turnout,” says local

writer and Prince Albert of Monaco nemesis, Robert Eringer.

“I think Pierre has done an excel-lent job recreating the neighbor-hood saloon. It is fresh and clean, but not without charm and charac-ter. The dishes are imaginative, the wine list robust, featuring ‘flights,’ and the staff has the old warmth and cheer.

“It was particularly nice to see Ernesto back as floor manager and Dana as a hostess.”...

Prosperous Puccini Production

Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s works never fail to please, so it was absolutely no surprise that Opera Santa Barbara’s production of La Bohème at the Granada was a sell out.

This is the third time the company has done the production, starting in 1996 and repeating the show nine years ago.

It has clearly improved with age.Conductor Dean Williamson did

wonders in the orchestra pit, while Harvard grad Brad Dalton, directing his first version of the popular opera, captured the four-act work wonder-fully, with atmospheric scenery by Erhard Rom and most effective light-ing from Josh Epstein.

Soprano Rebecca Davis, who starred in OSB’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata in the spring, captured the part of the tragic heroine, Mimi, to per-fection, while tenor Chris Bengochea, as her lover, only added to the drama, with baritone Malcolm MacKenzie and soprano Jan Cornelius, playing the exuberant Musetta, perfect addi-tions to the principals in the entertain-ing cast.

It was a production not to be missed...

Not the Same Old Song and DanceThe Arlington Theatre was definite-

ly thinking pink when Pink Martini, the Oregon mini-orchestra, hit the

stage for its annual concert, part of the popular UCSB Arts & Lectures series.

Pianist and founder Thomas Lauderdale’s Harvard classmate, China Forbes, was missing from the multi-talented lineup, recovering from throat surgery.

But former Rock Star: Supernova con-testant, the aptly named Storm Large, who had to learn ten songs in five lan-guages in four days, was a handsome and sensuous replacement.

The enormously entertaining con-cert wrapped with Large singing “Brasil,” the song forever associated with the late Xavier Cugat, leading to audience members dancing in the aisles in one huge conga line.

With its heady mix of sophisticated and intoxicating music, Pink Martini, as usual, left us shaken and stirred...

Traveling TravestyAnother UCSB Arts & Lectures

event just 24 hours later, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s The Comedy of Errors at Campbell Hall had us almost rolling in the aisles.

With incessant word play, double entendres and a huge element of farce, the London-based company’s produc-tion was immensely enjoyble, with endless comedy and absolutely no errors.

The play may be 400-years-old, but seemed as fresh as the day it was writ-ten by the Bard, with a complex and convoluted script about identical pairs of twins being separated at birth and, decades later, being reunited.

Bill Buckhurst played two twins to the hilt, while Fergal McElherron, running on, off and around the stage like a mad meteorite, was absolutely hilarious with his Irish lilt and camp comedic gestures.

If people think of Shakespeare as stuffy and boring, they should really catch this cracking production as it tours the U.S....

Glorious CelebrationSanta Barbara Master Chorale is one

of the hidden gems of our Eden by the Beach.

Under the direction of music direc-tor, Steven Hodson, a music profes-sor at Westmont College, the 27-year-old group specializes in choral music from the 16th through the 21st cen-turies.

In its “A Glorious Celebration!” concert at the First United Methodist Church, the chorale featured German Buxtehude’s Gloria and Magnificat, and Vivaldi’s works of the same titles, with the “Gloria” undoubtedly the Venetian composer’s most famous sacred work.

The event also featured the debut of Nathaniel Hodson, Steven’s talented son on cello, making his debut with the company.

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An Inspirational Individual On a personal note, I mourn the

passing of Evelyn Lauder, the daugh-ter-in-law of the late cosmetics queen, Estée Lauder.

Evelyn, 75, worked for the New York-based beauty products giant for more than 50 years, helping develop its many lines of makeup, fragrance and beauty products.

The wife of Leonard Lauder, now the chairman emeritus of the com-pany, she was best known as a pow-erhouse champion of breast can-cer research and for helping create the pink ribbon campaign in 1992, which were first distributed at Estée Lauder makeup counters around

the U.S.Two years ago she established

the Evelyn Lauder Breast Center at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, having been diagnosed with the disease in 2007.

I used to see Evelyn and her mother-in-law at various galas during my many years in Manhattan, as well as at innumerable preview parties at the headquarters of Christie’s and Sotheby’s, the international auction-eers.

She was a woman of infinite grace, charm and dignity.

Evelyn will be missed enormously by those who knew her and the many charities she supported...

Sightings: Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson speaking to the SB Cinema Society at the Riviera... Drew Barrymore checking out the wares at Rue de Lillie in Summerland... Alan and Tanya Thicke celebrating at Lucky’s

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school is gift wrapped in paper that was hand decorated by the students.

One of the teachers at the Early School, Meika McCrindle, expounds, “We work closely with Mary, who orders books and advises us with her many years of expertise. It is a joy to be able to connect with such a histori-cal, local business that has been a part of our community for so many years.” Congratulations go to Meika, who announced at the book faire that she is pregnant with her first child, a baby girl due in April 2012. She dressed in pink to celebrate.

The book faire was launched after church services on Sunday, November 13 and continued through Tuesday, November 15. Tecolote will give the school 20% of the total book sales.

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Favorite titles include, Owl Babies, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Manners Mash-Up.

The El Montecito Early School t-shirt is also for sale, which was designed by the parish and school’s mainte-nance worker and graphic designer, Shawn Monroe. When Suzy became the director of the school, she wanted a logo, which Shawn volunteered to draw. The logo is his artistic interpre-tation of the front of the school build-ing with children entering.

This year, the school is collecting

used paperback books for Treasures of Africa Children’s Home in Moshi, Tanzania. The organization is a min-istry that helps AIDS orphans and vulnerable children and provides lov-ing care, food, and education in a Christian family environment. The cause is especially dear to the school as one of the teachers, Rebecca Miller, has a sister and brother-in-law who are missionaries there. •MJ

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Early School parent Kathleen Phalen shares her favorite book, Manners Mash-Up

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Westmont physics instructor Thomas Whittemore says the pub-lic may be able to get a good view of Jupiter, which has been domi-nating the night sky in November. “Hopefully, at least one of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons will be in view – Io, Callisto and Ganymede on one side of the Gas Giant and Europa on the other,” Whittemore says.

Westmont students and faculty use the 24-inch reflector telescope to con-duct astronomical research. The Keck Telescope is housed in the observatory between Russell Carr Field and the track and field/soccer complex. Free parking is available near the baseball field.

Historic Look at God, Science

Edward B. Davis, professor of the history of science at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, explores

American debates about the religious meaning of science through history in a free, public lecture, “Religion and Science in Modern America,” Thursday, November 17, at 3:30pm

in Westmont’s Page Multipurpose Room.

Davis will look back to the Scopes Monkey Trial and investigate the current situation, pointing out what has changed and what hasn’t since the 1920s. The talk includes the con-cerns of William Jennings Bryan and the Protestant fundamentalists of the Scopes era, using cartoons about evolution to show why they strong-ly opposed teaching it in public schools.

“Dr. Davis has published and lec-tured on a variety of aspects of the history of science and religion in the U.S.,” says Steve Contakes, assistant professor of chemistry at Westmont. “He is a provocative, erudite scholar who will inspire and engage us.”

Davis, a graduate of Drexel College in Philadelphia, earned a master’s degree and a doctorate from Indiana University. He has worked at Messiah College since 1985, teaching on the interaction of Christianity and sci-ence. His published research focuses on religious dimensions of the scien-tific revolution, with special emphasis

on English chemist Robert Boyle and other figures from the scientific revo-lution.

Davis directs the Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science at Messiah, which sponsors events to enhance public understand-ing of religion and science.

Last Shot for ChanSchatz

This is the last week to view “Eric and Heather ChanSchatz: Universal Platform” in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The intriguing exhibition by New York-based artists Eric Chan and Heather Schatz incor-porates a wide variety of media. This Saturday, November 19, is the last day of the exhibition.

The highlights of the exhibition are two large-scale paintings that were created following interaction with the people of Cairo and American military personnel in Iraq. The muse-um is free and open to all weekdays 10am to 4pm and Saturdays 11am to 5pm. •MJ

WESTMOnT (Continued from page 25)

The last day of the ChanSchatz exhibition is November 19 (Photo: Brad Elliott)

17 – 24 November 2011 MONTECITO JOURNAL 35“You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.” - Brian Wilson

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Many novels start with symbolic events borrowed from primal myths and fears.

These beginnings are well known to serious readers and writers as the opening hook.

Epic among these narrative hook-ing devices is “the stranger in town,” someone who is not known, who is in one way or another, not like us. The stranger may even be a person who started out here, among us, but left us at some point for the big city or another part of the country, and who has returned to us suspect.

One notable stranger, Charles Bovary, appears straightaway in Gustav Flaubert’s Madame Bovary, his foreignness enhanced even more by his strange-looking hat. Poor fellow; he goes on to become a doctor, and then marry Emma, about whom the novel revolves.

The stranger of this present com-mentary is Leo Mendes, who comes to a small town in New Mexico, rid-ing on a burro. “Leo Mendes was a strong, stocky man of medium height with handsome heavy features, thick black eyebrows and thick curly hair. His complexion was naturally swar-thy and darkened by long exposure to the sun. His blue cotton shirt and denim trousers, and his wide black hat did not distinguish him from the rest of the natives and neither did the Apache boot-moccasins with hard cowhide soles and turned-up toes which he found the most comfortable of walking shoes… By remote origin he was a Portuguese Jew and by birth a New Yorker.”

Leo Mendes is the driving force in Harvey Fergusson’s The Conquest of Don Pedro, from publisher William Morrow.

The town into which Mendes ven-tures is the sleepy, sun-baked Don Pedro, not much to look at, but strate-gically-enough located so that Mendes sees its potential as a site for a perma-nent store and trading post. Mendes has traveled widely; he is the quintes-sential traveling salesman. His desire for permanent roots gives us the sec-ond major narrative theme in this short, explosive, and hilarious story. The time frame is shortly after the War. Depending on which part of the country you’re from, the War was the Civil War, the War between the States, or the War of Northern Aggression. While much of the nation is cop-ing with Reconstruction, Don Pedro is coping with being neighbors with Texas and Mexico, being a quirky, tradition-bound landscape all its own

– the multifarious and stunning land of New Mexico.

Outsider Looking InSleepy villages have their politics

– those who control and those who, in one way or another, are controlled. Mendes is the outsider. For all of his swarthy complexion and his excellent command of colloquial Spanish, he is still an outsider. In other previous cir-cumstances, Mendes had been given suggestions that he leave before he suffered some reversal of health. Here, in Don Pedro, there is tradition, there is the law, and there is Don Agustin Vierra, of whom it is said he is even more powerful than tradition or the law.

By slow degrees, Mendes’ gentle nature wins him friends, particularly the companionship of Father Orlando, the village priest. He also attracts the interest and romantic focus of Magdalena, Don Agustin’s impetu-ous daughter. Enter additional the-matic presences when Mendes and Magdalena marry outside the church. Not the least of these thematic pres-ences is Don Agustin’s increasing wish to be rid of his son-in-law.

The character of Dolores Pino brings yet another occasion of thematic ten-

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sion. Dolores is a cuarandera, a witch from north, in Santa Fe, at once an unspoken way of life in New Mexico culture and a thorn in the side of the Church, as represented by Father Orlando. At about the midway point, Robert Coppinger appears, as dis-parate a presence as Leo Mendes, but nevertheless, like Leo, a grin-go. Coppinger’s thematic presence becomes manifest when it becomes clear that he has stolen Magdalena’s heart. At about the time this turn of events falls into place, it is possible to sense author Fergusson’s over-all intent. Born and raised in New Mexico himself, Fergusson is aware of the vigorous multiculturalism in the

landscape, where Indian, Spaniard, gringo, and carpetbagger mingle in uneasy proximity, striving for some form of riches and security in a beau-tiful-but-hardscrabble land.

Leo Mendes is our Virgil, our guide through this more modern and thor-oughly convincing conflation of para-dise, purgatory, and hell that is late 1800s New Mexico. He is at a crisis point as he regards his wife’s attrac-tion for Robert Coppinger. My own take is that Magdalena is enjoying the tension, enjoying the attraction to Coppinger, but hoping in her secret heart that Mendes will fight for her.

At this knotty crux, Mendes reaches into his own heritage, his own sense of identity, recalling a quote from a Talmud his father had given him: “He who destroys one person,” the Talmud says, “has dealt a blow at the universe and he who makes life livable for one person has sustained the whole world.” From this, Mendes reaches an understanding of what he must do.

From his thoughts of the Talmud, Leo Mendes now recalls words of Dolores, the witch. “‘You are a man of many lives. ’ The words had always stayed with him, had veritably haunt-ed him.”

In a remarkable confrontation with

Magdalena, Leo hears her tell him, “I have loved you for a long time… But I have never known you, never under-stood you, never less than now.”

The Conquest of Don Pedro is approaching sixty years since its pub-lication. The narration, omniscient, seeming to come from a disembod-ied intelligence, is no more nor less distracting than the narrative styles of eighteenth and nineteenth century novels we continue to reread for the pleasure of their company and the insights into the human condition that link us to the past and which will link us to the future. •MJ

Leo Mendes is our Virgil, our guide through this more modern and thoroughly convincing conflation of paradise,

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A museum and travel professional, community volun-teer, and lifelong equestrienne, Lynn Kirst is a

fourth-generation Californian who grew up in Montecito; she can often be found riding or hiking the local trails

Having just returned from an extended vacation, I arrived back in Montecito brimming

with ideas for future travel-related columns, while still eager to resume working my way through a backlog of local story topics. But all those got pushed to the back burner when a friend asked if I had seen a film called The Way. As it was playing at “the last chance theater,” I decided unpacking could wait, as I didn’t want to miss this story about the Camino de Santiago.

“The Way” is short for “The Way of St. James,” or in Spanish, “El Camino de Santiago,” and refers to the pilgrim-age trail that has been followed by mil-lions of people since the ninth century. Although traditionally there are three starting points in France – Le Puy-en-Velay, Paris, and Vézeley – all of those routes convene in the Basque village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, located about five miles east of the Spanish border.

Today, the vast majority of pilgrims begin their journey in Saint-Jean, but for everyone the goal is the same: Santiago de Compostela, located in Spain’s northwest corner in the region called Galicia. The cathedral at Santiago de Compostela is believed to house the remains of St. James the Apostle (“Santiago” in the local vernacular). It is considered the third most popular pil-grimage site in Christendom, surpassed only by Rome and Jerusalem. But what makes Santiago de Compostela unique is that so many pilgrims actually walk there, on a well-marked trail that wends its way through farms and villages. That’s something that doesn’t exist in Italy or Israel.

Family AffairThe current movie The Way, directed

by Emilio Estevez, is not a documen-tary, but rather a story in which the Camino itself plays as large a role as any of the main characters. Its plot revolves around a grieving father played by Martin Sheen, who car-ries the ashes of his adult son (who was caught in a deadly storm on his first day on the Camino) to Santiago

de Compostela. A metaphor for life, the film’s message that the journey is no less important than the destination itself, plays out against the splendid Spanish landscape. A supporting cast of pilgrims echo the characters any of us meet throughout life’s voyage, each with his or her own life experience, goals, regrets, dreams, foibles and gen-eral baggage.

While I have never actually walked the Camino de Santiago, the idea of getting the official Camino passport stamped at each village along the route does hold a certain appeal. But I have been fortunate to make it to Santiago de Compostela three different times in my life so far, the first in 1974, the second in 2001, and the third in 2002. My favorite memento is a small model of the Botafumeiro, one of the largest thuribles in the world. The Way has a wonderful scene in which this enor-mous incense burner is swung at ter-rifying speeds through the cathedral, reaching clear up to the rafters where its sweet-smelling smoke has masked the odors of unwashed pilgrims for centuries.

I can also vouch for the attractions of some of the stops along the Camino de Santiago, even if I did get there by car instead of foot. The sixteenth cen-tury Hostal San Marcos in León, where characters in The Way treated them-selves to one night of luxury along the trail, is indeed one of Spain’s finest parador hotels housed in a spectacular building.

Whether you make the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela by foot or by car, you can be sure to hear the Spanish equivalent of “happy trails to you” – a wish for a “Buen Camino.” •MJ

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O Christmas Tree

State Street Spin by Erin Graffy de Garcia

Longtime local songwriting partners Annie Jay Dahlgren and Kate Wallace penned a

song that has been selected by the U.S. Forest Service and the California Art Council to be the official song that represents the state of California at the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree this year in Washington, D.C. on December sixth.

Each year a different state is selected to provide the nation’s Christmas tree. This year, a 65-foot white fir is coming from the Stanislaus Forest in Northern California. The artsy and agricultural powers-that-be began looking for a song to represent the state and its tree. A contest was held, and the rest is his-tory – Annie and Kate’s song “Peace Peace Peace” has been selected as the official song of the Christmas tree in a statewide competition.

The song has an old country folksong sound, richly accompanied with happy harmony, guitar, banjo and more. The country sentiment is no surprise; Annie Jay, an accomplished singer, songwriter, and screenwriter, grew up in Bakersfield. Kate Wallace is an award-winning former Nashville sing-

er/songwriter. The women are well-known musical partners in the Santa Barbara music community.

The two local ladies played last week at the opening festivities, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Some 10,000 people came to celebrate and see the tree which will be sent to D.C. to serve in the place of honor as the nation’s Christmas tree.

They will play live in D.C. at the U.S. Forest Service reception and again when officials light the tree itself with some 1,200 little bulbs (naturally these are LED).

Full-Disclosure: Annie Jay is my sis-

ter-in-law – but so what... you didn’t think I was going to pass up a great Santa Barbara story like this, did you?

It’s a very sweet song... almost like a Christmas lullaby. Check it out here and see fer yerself at www.capitolchristmas tree2011.org/song_search.html.

Got Gophers?So, a buddy of mine, Glenn Novack,

was having a stand-off in his backyard with gophers – the gang members of Santa Barbara gardens – after the gopher inhaled his new salad garden plantings, swallowed the broccoli and before starting on the bok choy.

However, I always believe natural organic and safe procedures are the best to deal with regarding house and home and gardening issues.

For my gopher problem, I avoided the use of pesticides and began using a number of healthier and organic approaches – garlic, gum, beer, you-name-it-I-tried-it – with absolutely no luck, whatsoever. The gophers had a full banquet on these items with not so much as an upset stomach. I then turned on the hose down the hole to supposedly drown them, but ended up watering the neighbors lawn, I think. At any rate, Santa Barbara gophers are apparently underwater divers. I also implemented those inge-nious sticks you plant near the hole which emit a silent sonic frequency designed to safely but securely annoy and scare away gophers. Instead, mine popped up their little heads to see what was going on and then came out and danced to the beat.

All bets are now off. In fact, the (gardening) gloves are also off. I will fully embrace nuclear devices, toxic-poison-voodoo juice and even water boarding if that would get rid of these garden terrorists. Another idea: give a couple of frat boys a shot gun and tell them you’ll get them a can of beer for every dead gopher they blow away.

I’m just sayin...

Maritime Museum Unveils Purisima

This Friday, November 18 from 5:30-7:30pm the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will host a reception to unveil taa-daa!– its newest permanent exhibit, Purisima, which showcases Santa Barbara as the epicenter of com-mercial diving history.

You’ll remember I gave notice about the talk by Don Barthelmess (Marine Technology professor at SBCC) last

week on the history, innovations and inventions of diving in Santa Barbara, which was a precursor to this exhibit.

The reception is the official cel-ebration to open this new exhibit. But wait, there’s more! It will also honor diving pioneer, Hugh “Dan” Wilson and the Santa Barbara diving community’s impressive impact on the evolution of commercial diving. (See, aren’t you glad I told you to go to Professor Barthelmess’ lecture?) An added bonus: the event includes Spanish guitar music by Shaun Saunders, and munchies!

Santa Barbara is Buzzing About....

...The really soup-er event for the Foodbank. About a zillion people showed up at Rockwood Women’s Club for the annual Foodbank fun-draiser. (Okay, I guess the actual count was right under 1,000 people.) Volunteers like Sue Adams and Lois Capps ladled up big bowls of home-made soup along with fresh bread. I saw plenty of buddies, including, Linda Montross LaPaglia, Wendy Weiss, Monica Spears, Louise Gerber, and Julia and Natalie Baroni.

Segue Subject: Helping out at the Foodbank event was Santa Barbara Boy Scout Troop 1. Founded in 1910 right here in good ol’ Santa Barbara, Troop 1 is the oldest troop west of the Mississippi, and was chosen for the cover of Boys’ Life scouting maga-zine to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America’s centennial anniversary this year. (And these were great, very poised kids... way to go boys!)

...The Pink Martini concert at the Arlington. As always, it was over the top and out of the box. Pink Martini is a mini-orchestra that performs a vari-ety of internationally popular songs – tongue in musical cheek – in a lively, campy and playfully schmaltze style.

At the end of the concert, the group explained they had played the previ-ous night in San Luis Obispo where they closed the evening with a conga line. However, the band explained, San Luis could not shake it loose. The central coast county audience was reportedly all “scrunchy and bunched up” and were not sufficiently passion-ate… for a conga. Could Santa Barbara best their neighbors to the north?

Naturally Santa Barbara rose to the challenge. Popping out of its seats and into the aisles while the band belted out “Brazil,” the local crowd happily began bopping and kicking across the auditorium. However, instead of plac-ing their hands on the waist or hips of the person in front, politically correct Santa Barbarians placed their hands non-intrusively on the shoulders of the person in front. (Attendee Anne Luther lamented, “It just looked like a bunny hop.”) •MJ

Kate Wallace and Annie Jay Dahlgren drew national attention with the Christmas anthem they wrote, which was selected in a Christmas tree song search. The contest sought to find a song that would represent the state of California as it delivers the nation’s Christmas tree to the White House.

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UCSB Music – The academic depart-ment’s fall concert season is in full swing, and the Wind Ensemble is span-ning more than three centuries worth of music for its program, “Cornerstones,” on Thursday, November 17. The con-cert, directed by Paul Bambach, will feature the recent works “Blaze” (2008) by Steve Rouse and “San Antonio Dances” (2010) by Frank Ticheli, and also reach back to draw from among the earliest works for winds and percussion, the “Military Symphony in F” (1793) of Francois Gossec. The bal-ance of the program is what gives the concert its name: “cornerstone” works for this medium, both original and arrange-ments, dating from about 1957, and include Vincent Persichetti’s “Symphony #6 for Band,” William Schuman’s “Chester” from his New England Triptych, Clare Grundman’s arrangement of Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to “Candide,” and J.S. Bach’s “Fantasia in G Major” transcribed by Richard Franko Goldman and Robert Leist... The UCSB Opera Workshop gets its chance to shine on Saturday and Sunday with its annual “Opera Scenes” presentation. The student singers – with stage direc-tion by Paul Sahuc, musical prepara-tion from Sahuc and Benjamin Brecher, and featuring Bridget Hough at piano – will perform scenes from Handel’s Agrippina, Mozart’s Idomeneo, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, Smetena’s The Bartered Bride, Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes and Paul Bunyan, Massenet’s Manon and Don Quichotte, Bernstein’s Candide, Weber’s Der Freichütz, and Nicolai’s Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor. WHEN: Winds

– 8pm Thursday, Opera Scenes 3pm Saturday and Sunday WHERE: Winds – Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall; Opera Scenes – Karl Geiringer Hall (Music Room 1250) COST: $15 general, $7 students INFO: 893-7001 or www.music.ucsb.edu

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

‘England’ in Santa Barbara – The Atelier program has turned the NIGHTS evenings at the SB Museum of Art back into truly arts-oriented events, as the much smaller gatherings offer an opportunity to focus on specific exhibits and special presentations. This weekend’s offering, centered around British playwright Tim Crouch’s England, is shaping up to be one of the most memorable of the series. The audience (limited to 60 each night) begins its journey in Davidson gallery where docents (or are they actors?) will encourage conversation about the art-works on view in the exhibit “Selected Abstractions.” Eventually, the casual chats will become the start of the piece, which after 30 minutes in the gallery will further unfold in the auditorium downstairs. If that all seems a little strange, it should: England is about transmigrations and transplantations, a story of one thing placed inside another – a heart inside another person’s body, a culture inside another country’s culture, theater inside a gallery, a character inside an actor, a play inside its audience. The concept of the performance art piece is to challenge a globalized world where everything is for sale and question the value we put on art and on human life. No less an arbi-ter than The New York Times has raved about England, calling it “A rich drama created with rigorous, poetic economy…belongs to that wonderful genre of thought-

C ALENDAR OF EVENTSNote to readers: This entertainment calendar is a subjective sampling of arts and other events taking place in the Santa Barbara area this week. It is by no means comprehensive. Be sure to read feature stories in each issue that complement the calendar. In order to be considered for inclusion in this calendar, information must be submitted no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to publication. Please send all news releases and digital artwork to [email protected] and/or [email protected]

by Steven Libowitz

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Cooking up comedy – “The Kitchen” – the second and final presentation in UCSB’s National Theatre Live season – is the revival of a large ensemble comedy that premiered at the Royal Court way back in 1959. The work features an ensemble of 30 people and is set in a kitchen with actors actually cooking and preparing food on stage. (Too bad the screening is only a Hi-Def capture, not

Smellevision.) British playwright Sir Arnold Wesker was inspired by his own slavish experiences of toiling in the kitchen of a Paris restaurant as a young man in the ‘50s in creating the piece that examines the furious pace of life behind-the-scenes at an enormous West End restaurant. Thrown together by their work, chefs, waitresses and porters from across Europe – English, Irish, German, Jewish – argue and flirt as they race to keep up with thousands of orders. Peter, a high-spirited young cook, seems to thrive on the pressure. But in the all-consuming clamor of the kitchen, nothing is far from the brink of collapse. WHEN: 7:30pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $18 general, $10 students INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Camerata concert – In the 22 years since flutist Adrian Spence founded Camerata Pacifica, the Santa Barbara-based chamber ensemble has earned a well-deserved reputation for both adventurous programming and solid playing on more standard repertoire – each of which will be in evidence tonight. The concert begins with Rossini’s “String Sonata No. 3 in C Major for two Violins, Cello and Double Bass,” a not-so-well-known early instrumental work (composed at age 12) by a very famous composer who was a master of opera and other vocal music. “Driving Out Death,” a piece for oboe quartet by Elizabeth “Twelve-Tone” Lizzie Lutyens, inspired by a Lenten ritual (and Lutyens pioneering work

in film composing). Next is world music specialist Peter Wiegold’s atmospheric “Earth, Receive an Honoured Guest,” for Cor Anglais (also known as the English Horn, a double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family) and String Trio, which is described as blending the earthy with the ethereal. Finally, the concert closes with something familiar to all chamber music fans: Schubert’s “Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667,” the gorgeous staple of the genre known as the “Trout.” Regular Cam Pac members Catherine Leonard (violin), Richard Yongjae O’Neill (viola), Adam Neiman (piano) and Nicholas Daniel (oboe, Cor Anglais) are joined by special guests Andrew Janss (cello, filling in for Ani Aznavoorian during her maternity leave) and Tim Eckert (double bass). WHEN: 1pm & 7:30pm (only Lutyens and Schubert performed at 1pm) WHERE: Hahn Hall on the Music Academy of the West Campus, 1070 Fairway Road COST: $45 ($22 at lunchtime, when selections will be performed) $10 student rush 30 minutes before showtime INFO: 884-8410 or www.cameratapacifica.org

ful plays that could be discussed for hours without exhausting its ideas.” Following the performance, Atelier guests will be invited to join the actors and director Mitchell Thomas (from Westmont) in a discussion fueled by both the unfolding events and wine and hors d’oeuvres pro-vided by sponsors Brander Winery, RND Vodka, and Brenda Simon, the critically acclaimed chef of the Secret Ingredient, and the Museum’s own café. WHEN: 5:30-7:30pm Thursday and Friday WHERE: 1130 State Street COST: $50 ($25 students and museum members) INFO: 884-6414 or www.sbma.net/atelier

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Magical Music Club – Even though it’s been around for 42 seasons now, the Santa Barbara Music Club largely flies under the radar, presenting free chamber music concerts for the community at least twice a month from fall to spring that are often quite laudable. Case in point: Saturday afternoon’s offerings, which

begin with studio piano teacher Kary Kramer performing two works – his own arrangement of the Prélude from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Cello Suite in G Major” and the colorful impres-sionistic portrait, “Reflets dans l’eau” (Reflections in the Water), from Images, Book I of Claude Debussy. Next, soprano Ann Dwelley (Quire of Voyces, Master Chorale) and pianist Steven Hodson (who is the music director of the Master Chorale as well as faculty member of Westmont College where he directs cho-ral ensembles and teaches several areas) will perform Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs, the text of which is a collection of poems by Irish monks and scholars from the 8th to 13th centuries. The con-cert closes with flutist Adrian Spence (Camerata Pacifica’s founder-artistic director) and pianist Adam Neiman (who just performed Liszt’s complete Transcendental Etudes for Camerata last month) playing César Franck’s richly romantic Sonata in A Major. Considering the caliber of the performers, the price of admission (or rather lack thereof) and the capacity of the room, we highly recom-


More than 17 million people around the world have seen a live performance

from Blue Man Group, the trio of blue latex-clad multimedia musician-mimists who use unusual percussion instruments, installations and even more unusual materials to create a unique rhythm and comedy-packed theatrical experience. Now, for the first time, audiences in Santa Barbara are getting in on the act, as the national touring company of Blue Man Group makes its local debut at the Arlington this week.

Bhurin Sead, who holds a degree in human biology, joined Blue Man Group four years ago and now is one of the four performers who rotate in the three Blue Man roles in the tour-ing company. But he clearly wasn’t wearing his costume for our phone interview last week – the actors are strictly prohibited from communicat-ing with words while on stage.

Q. How does a well-educated Thai man with a degree in science and a good job end up dressing up in blue latex and pounding on things for a living?

A. I grew up playing music; it’s always been a big part of my life since my parents put me in piano les-sons. I played guitar in high school and I was absorbed by music and theater in college, too, even though I did major in biology. I always knew that I’d love to play music when I got out. But I got a job in a lab for three years after I graduated, and only performed on the side in local theater groups. Then I saw an open audi-tion for Blue Man Group, and since I knew the show I thought I’d give it

a shot. I got called back but they said we don’t think you’re quite ready. So I took some acting classes, moved to New York and they hired me to train. And here I am.

Even though BMG has been around for twenty-five years, it’s new to Santa Barbara. Can you give us a quick descrip-tion of what the show is? Kind of like how you explained it to your parents.

It’s definitely hard to describe. It’s not story-based like a typical Broadway show. It’s a mix of multi-media, comedy, music and video all wrapped up into a rock ‘n roll experi-ence that revolves around these three bald, blue characters... And about my parents: when they first came to see it, they were a bit apprehensive because they didn’t understand what I was doing. They’re really quiet peo-ple. But when the show started and we tossed the marshmallows at the audience, my mom literally leaped up out of her seat and snatched some of them out of the air. I’d never seen her like that. So I knew it was okay.

How did that part come about – the bald and blue?

There was no rhyme or reason when

“I think it’s difficult to promote and be commercially successful with an album that’s called ‘Sweet Insanity’... I don’t think that’s very mainstream pop.” - Mike Love

The Blue Man Group makes its Santa Barbara debut at the Granada next week, combining music, com-edy, and multimedia

Silent, Bald and Blue

On Entertainmentby Steven Libowitz

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

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Bully for Bingham – The Texas-born former bull rider turned singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham toiled mostly in obscurity in the mid-2000s before exploding onto the Americana scene in 2009 with his contributions to the film Crazy Heart. Bingham’s song “The Weary Kind” – which anchored the story about a washed up country singer played by Montecito resident Jeff Bridges (in his first Oscar-winning role) – swept the Golden Globe, Academy and Grammy awards, and earned Bingham the Americana Music Association’s 2010 “Artist of the Year.” But rather than resting on his laurels or cashing in on the craze,

soon after, Bingham returned to his band The Dead Horses to release a third studio album, Junky Star, a gritty and ambitious disc that marked even more growth for this integrity-filled artist. The album debuted in the Top 20 on the Billboard album chart, cementing Bingham’s place in the pop music pantheon. He’s no stranger to the area, either, having played at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez in the Tales from the Tavern series, down at the Ventura Theatre, and even at the Santa Barbara Bowl, where he opened for Willie Nelson in late 2010. But tonight will be your first chance to hear him right here in town in a true listening environment – the artist-oriented series known as Sings Like Hell. Opening the show at the Lobero is Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter Carolyn Mark who has recorded as a solo artist and as a member of the duo The Corn Sisters with the great Neko Case. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 W. Canon Perdido Street COST: $39.50 INFO: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Ozo for tyros – There was always something kind of warm and fuzzy about the culture-combining combo Ozomatli, the L.A.-based urban Latino/hip-hop/funk band that formed organically and has kept a loose, laissez-faire approach throughout their decade-plus career. So it only makes sense that the group would also find

a home in children’s music, where their message of peace, love and understanding through music might find impressionable ears. Today’s Ozokidz concert is part of UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Family Fun Series that has extras both before and after every show: balloons, food, face-painting and family fun an hour before curtain and a chance to meet the performers following the concert. WHEN: 3pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $15 general, $10 youth INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

mend getting there early. WHEN: 3pm WHERE: Faulkner Gallery, Downtown Public Library (40 East Anapamu Street) COST: free INFO: 687-5537 or www.sbmusicclub.org

Glass houses – Sanskrit, the ancient Hindi language, is much more fre-quently associated with chanting than arias. But it was clearly the tongue of choice for Satyagraha, Philip Glass’s 1979 opera loosely based on Gandhi’s formative philosophical experiences as a young man in South Africa whose title refers to Gandhi’s concept of non-violent resistance to injustice. The sec-ond part in Glass’s “Portrait Trilogy” of operas about men who changed the world (which includes the much more famous Einstein on the Beach as well as Akhnaten) features a “minimalist” score sung in Sanskrit, with lyrics drawn from the Bhagavad Gita, the 700-

verse Hindu scripture. The Metropolitan Opera’s production uses large-scale pup-petry and acrobatics to create a moving, life-affirming theatrical experience, with Richard Croft portraying Gandhi, a role he first sang to critical acclaim in the 2008 Met premiere of the work. The cast also includes Rachelle Durkin as Miss Schlesen, Kim Josephson as Mr. Kallenbach, and Alfred Walker as Parsi Rustomji. Contemporary music special-ist Dante Anzolini conducts and rising bass-baritone star Eric Owens hosts the satellite transmission that will be screened live as part of the Met’s popular “Live in HD” series. WHEN: 9:55am (encore screenings 6pm tonight and 2pm tomor-row) WHERE: Hahn Hall on the Music Academy of the West Campus, 1070 Fairway Road COST: $27 INFO: 969-8787 or www.musicacademy.org (Also screens at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street) •MJ


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Stonehouse $$$$San Ysidro Ranch900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700)Located in what is a 19th-century citrus pack-inghouse, Stonehouse restaurant features a lounge with full bar service and separate dining room with crackling fireplace and creekside views. Chef Jamie West’s regional cuisine is prepared with a palate of herbs and vegetables harvested from the on-site chef’s garden. Recently voted 1 of the best 50 restaurants in America by OpenTable Diner’s Choice. 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards: 1 of 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, 1 of 50 Restaurants With Best Service in America. Open for dinner from 6 to 10 pm daily. Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm.

Trattoria Mollie $$$1250 Coast Village Road (565-9381)

Tre Lune $$/$$$1151 Coast Village Road (969-2646)A real Italian boite, complete with small but fully licensed bar, big list of Italian wines, large comfortable tables and chairs, lots of mahogany and large b&w vintage photos of mostly fa-mous Italians. Menu features both comfort food like mama used to make and more adventurous Italian fare. Now open continuously from lunch to dinner. Also open from 7:30 am to 11:30 am daily for breakfast.

Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria $$1483 East Valley Road (565-9393)

Delis, bakeries, juice bars

Blenders in the Grass1046 Coast Village Road (969-0611)

Here’s The Scoop1187 Coast Village Road (lower level) (969-7020)Gelato and Sorbet are made on the premises. Open Monday through Thursday 1 pm to 9 pm, 12 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and 12 pm to 9 pm on Sundays. Scoopie also offers a full coffee menu featuring Santa Barbara Roast-ing Company coffee. Offerings are made from fresh, seasonal ingredients found at Farmers’ Market, and waffle cones are made on site everyday.

Jeannine’s1253 Coast Village Road (969-7878)

Montecito Deli1150 Coast Village Road (969-3717)

Open six days a week from 7 am to 3 pm. (Closed Sunday) This eatery serves home-made soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and its specialty, The Piadina, a homemade flat bread made daily. Owner Jeff Rypysc and staff deliver locally and cater office parties, luncheons or movie shoots. Also serving breakfast (7am to 11 am), and brewing Peet’s coffee & tea.

Panino 1014 #C Coast Village Road (565-0137)

Pierre Lafond516 San Ysidro Road (565-1502)This market and deli is a center of activity in Montecito’s Upper Village, serving fresh baked pastries, regular and espresso coffee drinks, smoothies, burritos, homemade soups, deli salads, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps available, and boasting a fully stocked salad bar. Its sunny patio draws crowds of regulars daily. The shop also carries specialty drinks, gift items, grocery staples, and produce. Open everyday 5:30 am to 8 pm.

Village Cheese & Wine 1485 East Valley Road (969-3815)

Whodidily Cupcakes1150 Coast Village Rd (969-9808)

In Summerland / Carpinteria

The Barbecue Company $$3807 Santa Claus Lane (684-2209)

Cantwell’s Summerland Market $2580 Lillie Avenue (969-5894)

Corktree Cellars $$910 Linden Avenue (684-1400)Corktree offers a casual bistro setting for lunch and dinner, in addition to wine tasting and tapas. The restaurant, open everyday except Monday, features art from locals, mellow music and a relaxed atmosphere. An extensive wine list features over 110 bottles of local and inter-national wines, which are also available in the eatery's retail section.

Garden Market $3811 Santa Claus Lane (745-5505)

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

Nugget $$2318 Lillie Avenue (969-6135)

Padaro Beach Grill $3765 Santa Claus Lane (566-9800)A beach house feel gives this seaside eatery its charm and makes it a perfect place to bring the whole family. Its new owners added a pond, waterfall, an elevated patio with fireplace and couches to boot. Enjoy grill op-

tions, along with salads and seafood plates. The Grill is open Monday through Sunday 11 am to 9 pm

Sly’s $$$686 Linden Avenue (684-6666)Sly’s features fresh fish, farmers’ market veg-gies, traditional pastas, prime steaks, Blue Plate Specials and vintage desserts. You’ll find a full bar, serving special martinis and an extensive wine list featuring California and French wines. Cocktails from 4 pm to close, dinner from 5 to 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Lunch is M-F 11:30 to 2:30, and brunch is served on the weekends from 9 am to 3 pm.

Stacky’s Seaside $2315 Lillie Avenue (969-9908)

Summerland Beach Café $2294 Lillie Avenue (969-1019)

Tinkers $2275 C Ortega Hill Road (969-1970)

Santa Barbara / Restaurant Row

Andersen’s Danish Bakery &Gourmet Restaurant $1106 State State Street (962-5085)Established in 1976, Andersen’s serves Danish and European cuisine including breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Danishes, Apple Strudels, Marzipans, desserts & much more. Dine inside surrounded by European interior or outside on the sidewalk patio. Open 8 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Bistro Eleven Eleven $$1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard (730-1111)Located adjacent to Hotel Mar Monte, the bistro serves breakfast and lunch featur-ing all-American favorites. Dinner is a mix of traditional favorites and coastal cuisine. The lounge advancement to the restaurant features a big screen TV for daily sporting events and happy hour. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am to 10 pm.

Chuck’s Waterfront Grill $$113 Harbor Way (564-1200)Located next to the Maritime Museum, enjoy some of the best views of both the mountains and the Santa Barbara pier sitting on the newly renovated, award-winning patio, while enjoy-ing fresh seafood straight off the boat. Dinner is served nightly from 5 pm, and brunch is of-fered on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.

El Paseo $$813 Anacapa Street (962-6050)Located in the heart of downtown Santa Bar-bara in a Mexican plaza setting, El Paseo is the place for authentic Mexican specialties, home-made chips and salsa, and a cold margarita while mariachis stroll through the historic restaurant. The décor reflects its rich Spanish heritage, with bougainvillea-draped balconies, fountain courtyard dining and a festive bar. Dinner specials are offered during the week, with a brunch on Sundays. Open Tuesday through Thursday 4 pm to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, and Sunday 10:30 am to 9 pm.

17 – 24 November 2011 MONTECITO JOURNAL 43“I was in the oil business for a while--gas and oil, check the tires.” - Mike Love

. . . E AT E R I E SEnterprise Fish Co. $$225 State Street (962-3313)Every Monday and Tuesday the Enterprise Fish Company offers two-pound Maine Lobsters served with clam chowder or salad, and rice or potatoes for only $29.95. Happy hour is every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm and Friday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm.

The Harbor Restaurant $$210 Stearns Wharf (963-3311)Enjoy ocean views at the historic Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf. Featuring prime steaks and seafood, a wine list that has earned Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excel-lence for the past six years and a full cocktail bar. Lunch is served 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday, 11 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is served 5:30 pm to 10 pm, early dinner available Saturday and Sunday starting at 3 pm.

Los Agaves $600 N. Milpas Street (564-2626)Los Agaves offers eclectic Mexican cuisine, us-ing only the freshest ingredients, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast on the weekends, Los Agaves fea-tures traditional dishes from central and south-ern Mexico such as shrimp & fish enchiladas, shrimp chile rellenos, and famous homemade mole poblano. Open Monday- Friday 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 9 pm.

Miró $$$$8301 Hollister Avenue at Bacara Resort & Spa (968-0100)Miró is a refined refuge with stunning views, featuring two genuine Miro sculptures, a top-rated chef offering a sophisticated menu that accents fresh, organic, and native-grown in-gredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Moby Dick Restaurant $$220 Stearns Wharf (965-0549)Sitting right on Stearns Wharf, Moby Dick of-fers fish, lobster, clam chowder, fish and chips and a plenty more. A great place to watch the sun set over the ocean. Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 9 pm.

Olio e Limone Ristorante $$$ Olio Pizzeria $ 17 West Victoria Street (899-2699) Elaine and Alberto Morello oversee this friendly, casually elegant, linen-tabletop eatery featuring Italian food of the highest order. Of-ferings include eggplant soufflé, pappardelle with quail, sausage and mushroom ragù, and fresh-imported Dover sole. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning wine list. Private dining (up to 40 guests) and catering are also available.Next door at Olio Pizzeria, the Morellos have added a simple pizza-salumi-wine-bar inspired by neighborhood “pizzerie” and “enoteche” in Italy. Here the focus is on artisanal pizzas and antipasti, with classic toppings like fresh mozzarella, seafood, black truffles, and sausage. Salads, innovative appetizers and an assortment of salumi and formaggi round out the menu at this casual, fast-paced eatery. Private dining for up to 32 guests. Both the ristorante and the pizzeria

are open for lunch Monday thru Saturday (11:30 am to 2 pm) and dinner seven nights a week (from 5 pm).

Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro $516 State Street (962-1455)The Wine Bistro menu is seasonal California cuisine specializing in local products. Pair your meal with wine from the Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery or one from the list of wines from around the world. Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The 1st Wednesday of each month is Passport to the World of Wine. Grilled cheese night every Thursday. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; catering available. www.pierrelafond.com

Renaud’s $ 3315 State Street (569-2400) Located in Loreto Plaza, Renaud’s is a bakery specializing in a wide selection of French pastries. The breakfast and lunch menu is composed of egg dishes, sandwiches and salads and represents Renaud’s personal favorites. Brewed coffees and teas are organic. Open Monday-Saturday 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday 7 am to 3 pm.

Rodney’s Steakhouse $$$633 East Cabrillo Boulevard (884-8554)Deep in the heart of well, deep in the heart of Fess Parker’s Doubletree Inn on East Beach in Santa Barbara. This handsome eatery sells and serves only Prime Grade beef, lamb, veal, halibut, salmon, lobster and other high-end victuals. Full bar, plenty of California wines, elegant surroundings, across from the ocean. Open for dinner Tuesday through Satur-day at 5:30 pm. Reservations suggested on weekends.

Ojai

Maravilla $$$905 Country Club Road in Ojai (646-1111)Located at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, this upscale eatery features prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Local farmers provide fresh produce right off the vine, while herbs are har-vested from the Inn’s herb garden. The menu includes savory favorites like pan seared diver scallops and braised beef short ribs; dishes are accented with seasonal vegetables. Open Sun-day through Thursday for dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. •MJ

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the three original founders came up with the idea – at least that’s what they told us. But in training when we talk about the characters, we say they’re ego-less. By putting on the blue paint and having a bald cap, having that stripped-down costume is like peeling away all our social masks that we wear in our everyday world. That’s what the Blue Man is – when you tear away the layers – what’s left is this incredible childlike sense of wonder, where you never take anything for granted, and you’re willing to take risks from a really genuine place.

So it doesn’t just revolve around the music like, say, “Stomp” or shows like that.

Yeah. Drumming is a big part of the show and the main way we communicate, but it’s not the sole focus. It’s just something that the Blue Man innately knows how to do. He knows how to drum. The show mostly revolves around the Blue Man discovering the audience, trying to figure out who each other is. It’s an active conversation or journey that we try to make a special experience each night. Because there really is no fourth wall, the Blue Man is really reacting to what’s happening in the house. One of the best parts for me as a performer is having an honest connection, the moments where the audience does something you’re not expecting. You actually hop off stage and grab somebody, and it’s really real – we’re trying to understand what they’re thinking and I’m sure they are too. The audience really gets invested when that happens. And it’s a lot of fun to play with.

I’m noticing you’re saying “The Blue Man,” instead of “we” or “I.”

I guess it’s just ingrained in us. He’s a character through and through who just has no ego. It’s cool to be on stage and remain completely anony-mous on the streets. I’d see some of the people who were at the show later on the subway and they were talking about it without knowing I’m sitting next to them.

It’s great to hear that feedback and see the impact we’ve had. You feel like an undercover agent in disguise.

How much input do you get from the original members, the guys who created Blue Man Group?

They’re actively involved in cre-ating new material, and checking in with the performers. They really have a hand in the writing and how the show is executed. The characters really are a reflection of them. They are always reminding us to remove the ego. In casting and training, that’s what they look for the most – open and honest and willing to be vulner-

able and take risks. The greatest chal-lenge is to tell a story without saying anything. We only have our eyes and movements to communicate. Audiences can tell if you’re commit-ted to the moment or not... But at the same time, anybody can relate to the characters, their innocence and tak-ing risks if you just allow yourself to tap into it. The character is the framework and you fill it in with your own personality. That’s the fun part. Interacting with the other two guys on stage is one of the best parts.

How much flexibility do you have with the material?

The show is definitely scripted. But getting from point A to point B is up to interpretation. And we’re always figuring out what works. And there is this huge element of the unknown, the pieces that require audience par-ticipation. We really don’t know what they’re going to do. So you have to be on your toes and react honestly.

What’s new with this current tour?There’s a lot of new video technol-

ogy, huge video set pieces moving in and out on stage that we interact with. We dubbed it the giant iPad, because it’s in response to the phe-nomena of everybody having a smart phone, constantly on it. The Blue Man is trying to get between the per-son and that screen and poke fun at it a little bit... But there are also pieces that you will recognize. The creators are shape shifting all the time, add-ing and tweaking things. So there are classic bits with a little twist.

(Blue Man Group kicks off the 2011-12 Theater League season at the Granada with performances at 8pm Monday through Wednesday. Tickets cost $68-$73; series tickets are also available. Call 899-2222 or visit www.GranadaSB.org.)

Mad About BeethovenIt’s a Beethoven bonanza this

weekend at the Granada as the Santa Barbara Symphony presents two monumental works by the master composer: Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”), Beethoven’s spiritual symphonic depiction of nature, and the composer’s final piano concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”). But it’s also a homecoming of sorts for Chinese pia-nist Hong Xu, the Music Academy of the West alumnus who will perform “Emperor.”

Hong Xu, who performed his debut concert in China a little more than a decade ago at age 16, now trav-els around the world as soloist as well as teaches at the prestigious Wuhan Conservatory of Music in China. He spoke about his upcoming appearance over the telephone from a friend’s home in New York.

Q. You were a fellow at the Music Academy of the West back in 2004. How was that experience?

A. It was quite important for me. I worked with Jerome Lowenthal, who later became my teacher at Julliard. And I also met a lot of friends. Dr. Robert W. Weinman was my com-peer and we became friends right away. Throughout the years we’ve remained in contact. He’s been a big supporter of my career. He’s vis-ited me in China this past April and invited me back a couple of time to play concerts at the Music Academy. He’s flown to London and New York to see my concerts. So coming back here is very special.

Is the Beethoven “Emperor” a particu-lar favorite? Did you request to play it?

No it was their idea. But I am performing it with the London Philharmonic on a tour in China, so it’s nice to get to play it in public before then.

What’s your take on the piece? It’s one of the best pieces Beethoven

wrote. It’s always difficult because there’s so much content. I’m also working on two Liszt concertos at the same time, and they’re very dif-ferent. For Beethoven, every note has such value. You have to really con-sider everything so carefully. There is so much deep meaning and phi-losophy.

Do you have a favorite recording of the “Emperor,” one that you model your approach on?

Van Cliburn. His playing has nobility, which is not that common. The music has a general feeling of nobility, but it’s hard to specifically identify my approach. But, it’s not the only thing I want to play. There is

so much more character and dynam-ics, the heart and soul, the struggles of his countrymen. It’s very multidi-mensional.

This is your first time playing with both Nir Kabaretti and the Santa Barbara Symphony. How is it to walk into a new situation like that with almost no rehearsal?

You never know what’s going to happen. Playing a concert, even by yourself, you never know. It’s chal-lenging, but it’s also what makes it fascinating. The not knowing makes it more exciting, and the uncertainty makes the whole experience more interesting for me. I have heard that the orchestra is great and so is the conductor. So I hope we will work together very well... The biggest challenge is to make it work in a very short period of time. You may have different views of the music, or the orchestra plays differently than you expect. Tempo can be a factor, the balance of the sound between me and orchestra, and the emotional support in how you conceive the piece. You have to compromise. So the rehearsal part is very important as we try to find each other, and com-municate to come up with something in harmony in our presentation.

Chinese pianists have been making quite a mark in the world in recent years, including two who played here with the last year: Yu Wang and Lang Lang.

There are so many pianists in China now. Some learn it just for fun and some really strive for a career. Many come to the United States or Europe to study. So it’s not surprising that there are so many concert pianists from China. And we have in our cul-ture a very good work ethic. Entire families get behind their children. Parents will give up everything, and think of their child’s career as their own. My own parents gave up a lot for me to study the piano. That psy-chological support was as important as financial in developing myself completely. It isn’t always necessari-ly a good thing, but it worked for me.

It also helped that I came to the states when I was seventeen. There was a strong will, a determination to accomplish what I came for. Being away from home and my parents at that age, on my own in a foreign country, really pushed me to try my best to learn and get the most out of it. Now I’m also teaching at a major conservatory in China and I can be with my family. The school gave me quite a lot of freedom to perform. They allow me to travel whenever I have a concert, but it’s nice to be rooted somewhere, especially back home.

(The Santa Barbara Symphony with soloist Hong Xu performs at the Granada at 8pm Saturday and

Music Academy of the West alumnus Hong Xu will perform with the Santa Barbara Symphony at the Granada this weekend

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17 – 24 November 2011 MONTECITO JOURNAL 45“I can tell you the day the Beach Boys will no longer exist--never. We’ll be on stage in wheelchairs.” - Dennis Wilson, 1977

3pm Sunday. Call 899-2222 or visit www.granadasb.org for tickets and details).

Rhodes to Wellness About ten years ago, things weren’t

going so well for Jesse Rhodes. The Santa Barbara singer-songwriter had seen his record deal with Warner Brothers for his band Stegosaurus fall victim to company politics in the waning years of big record com-panies ruling the industry, and a planned multi-album arrangement turned into a truncated release of just a single disc.

“It was soul crushing,” recalls Rhodes, who grew up in a musical family (his mother, the cellist Alita Rhodes, just retired from the Santa Barbara Symphony this past spring). “I’d spent my whole life working up toward that. Since I was twelve, it was what I’d wanted to do. Finally when something happened, it turned out to be nothing like my dreams. It felt like my whole future just fell apart. For a few years, I was just kind of numb.”

Fast-forward a decade, how-ever, and it’s a whole new story. Stegosaurus, like its namesake, is still extinct, but Rhodes has found peace of mind and more as a composer-producer of music for soundtracks for television and movies, includ-ing scoring work on the locally-pro-duced Citizen McCaw, Above Santa Barbara, and Above Yosemite. And, when the inspiration strikes, he still writes and records songs on his own, eventually stitching enough of them together to put out an album. In fact, things are looking up so much these days that the second such solo effort – nearly all of the parts were played by Rhodes with just a few guests pitching in on the occasional track – is called Songs from the Sun.

“[The record] is about making

music that’s fun to sing and makes me feel good to play and hopefully others to listen to,” Rhodes explains. “I wanted to bring that to the world at this moment. Before, it might have been more about being cool and dark and mysterious. I still have those moments, but I think overall it’s a little brighter. There’s so much crap out there already it’s nice to have something that’s not so heavy.”

The dozen songs on Sun were com-posed and recorded at various points over the last five years, he says.

“I’m not forcing anything to hap-pen. It’s fun when a song comes along and wants to be written. I can’t turn them away and say ‘Sorry, I can’t work on you.’”

The tunes came from different sources, Rhodes said. “Grapefruit Pie,” for example, poured out soon after he picked up a ukulele for the first time. “You can’t be sad when you playing the ukulele,” he remarks, explaining the number’s upbeat nature. (He offered no expla-nation for the term itself, saying “You know when you meet someone and you’re so happy you say things you don’t even know what they mean? “Grapefruit pie” just came out my mouth at one point.”)

Sun’s final track, “What We Think,” which features a closing chorus com-piled from recordings contributed

Back on the saddle: Jesse Rhodes has SOhO all to himself (with some special guests) on Tuesday, November 22 to celebrate the release of his new album, Songs from the Sun

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20ADDRESS TIME $ #BD / #BA AGENT NAME TELEPHONE # COMPANY700 Lilac Drive 1-4pm $4,300,000 3bd/3ba Joe Stubbins 729-0778 Prudential655 Oak Springs Lane 1-4pm $3,100,000 3bd Holly McKenna 886-8848 Coldwell90-92 Humphrey Road By Appt. $1,695,000 4bd/3ba Stu Morse 705-0161 Goodwin & Thyne733 El Rancho 2-4pm $1,575,000 3bd Joan Wagner 895-4555 Coldwell790 Ladera Lane 1-4pm $1,395,000 3bd/3ba Andrew Templeton 895-6029 Sotheby's83 Seaview Drive By Appt. $1,395,000 2bd/2ba Joyce Enright 570-1360 Prudential1511 #B East Valley Road 1-4pm $1,195,000 2bd/2ba Brook Ashley 689-0480 Prudential85 Depot Road 1-4pm $940,000 3bd S. Clyne/L. Clyne 450-0852 Coldwell1278 Spring Road 12-4pm $929,900 3bd Tom Hussey 452-0528 Coldwell1220 Coast Village Road #311 1-4pm $749,950 3bd/2ba John Comin 689-3078 Prudential1944 N Jameson Lane #C 1-4pm $529,000 3bd/2ba John Sween 448-9171 Prudential

by friends and colleagues via social networks on the Internet, came even easier: “I actually dreamed it,” Rhodes says. “It came pretty much complete.”

Rhodes will mark the release of the new album with a concert at SOhO on Tuesday where he will be joined by several special guests. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. I get the club for the whole night so I can play as long as I want.”

Meanwhile, Rhodes has found a happy balance between the scoring work and his solo music.

“[Scoring] has nothing to do with my ego – it’s not about what I want to express. It’s just great to be inspired by the visual and want to share that. It’s a creative opportunity to stretch the muscles in a different way. And when I need to be totally free – that’s when I make the songs that go on the albums.” •MJ

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Tarot:Spice up your event or party with tarot readings for only $20 each or inquire about hourly rates. Simone 805 452 8240.

PERSONAL/SPECIAL SERVICES

Give your home a tune-up! Let me help you simplify and reorder any space that needs attention. Together we’ll create practical, personalized solutions for your office, home or storage unit. Reasonable rates; references available. Call David toll free at 855-771-4858 or write [email protected]. “A passion for organizing.” CHEF/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT/EXECUTIVE ASSISTClean DMV/lifescan/passport/15+years exp. caring, upbeat personality! Contact Victoria 805-765-7774

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Property-Care Needs? Do you need a caretaker or property manager? Expert Land Steward is avail now. View résumé at: http://landcare.ojaidigital.net

Experienced Personal Assistant/ CompanionHealth care management, driving, shopping & bookkeeping Long time resident.Excellent references. 682-6905 or cell 570-0235.

Exceptional couple, educated, bilingual, worked as handyman/companion. Have many skills, looking for job as a caretaker on estate. Excellent references. Yuri 452-6167

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HAIR STYLIST: Full/ Part time station available at Amara Spa by the Sea. Immediate rental space or possible commission. Contact Cindy at (805) 377-7083.

ESTATE/MOVING SALE SERVICES

ESTATE & MOVING SALE SERVICES: I will handle your estate moving sale for you; efficient, experienced, knowledgeable. Call for details—Elizabeth Langtree 733-1030

THE CLEARING HOUSE708 6113 Downsizing, Moving & Estate Sales. Professional, efficient, cost-effective services for the sale of your personal property Licensed. Visit our website: www.theclearinghouseSB.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

# 1 Coastal Housing Partner Nancy Langhorne Hussey 805-452-3052Coldwell Banker / MontecitoDRE#01383773

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CARMEL BY THE SEA vacation getaway. Charming, private studio. Beautiful garden patio. Walk to beach and town. $110/night. 831-624-6714

Telluride Ski Rental Mountain Village, ski-in/ski-out condo, three bedrooms plus big loft and five full bathrooms, base of Chair 4, steps to Gondola/ticket office/Ski School - Private Hot tub, Wood burning fireplace. Available 1/14/12 to 2/10/12 - min. 5 nights $700per night. owner 886-1100

VILLA FONTANA Large, third floor 1-bdrm apt with huge patios and mountain view. Serene pool and gardens, parking garage with elevator access. 1150 Coast Village Road,805-969-0510 Montecito - Artist Retreat: Quiet private studio quest house w/ hi ceilings & skylites, firepl., enclosed patio, lg. shower, walkin closet, kitchenette, priv. entrance, off st. parking, incl. util., avail. Nov. 29, $1,550.00 mo., 1st, last, & sec. deposit required, 698-4318

POLO CONDO in Carpinteria. 1 Bd furnished. Available Nov 1st $2000/mo. Yearly lease. Susie 684-3415

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MONTECITO ASPHALT & SEAL COAT, • Slurry Seal• Crack Repair• Patching• Water Problems• Striping• Resurfacing• Speed Bumps• Pot Holes • Burms & Curbs • Trenches. Call Roger at (805) 708-3485

WOODWORK/RESTORATION SERVICES

Ken Frye Artisan in WoodThe Finest Quality Hand MadeCustom Furniture, Cabinetry& Architectural WoodworkExpert Finishes & RestorationImpeccable Attention to DetailMontecito References. lic#651689805-473-2343 [email protected]

CLASSIC CARS

WANTED! Just retired. Would like to buy a classic car, sports car, hotrod or motorcycle. Bob Fox 805 845-2113

HEALTH SERVICES

Take a break from concerns about guests and gifts... treat yourself to a soothing deep Swedish massage in the comfort of your own home. Experienced professional creates a safe, healing, spiritual environment with music and organic oils. Ask about Gift Certificates and packages, too! Call Scott Hunter, Licensed Massage Therapist: 805-455-4791

PILATES - Good for the body, good for the soul. Relaxed, effective lessons at home. Beginner to advanced. Also beneficial for osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, back pain... And it is fun! Certified instructor with 17 years experience. Contact Deborah 452-0381 or [email protected]

CULINARY SERVICES

Clean food. Vegan cook available for families or limited parties. 284-2436

MACROBIOTIC FRENCH CHEFIf you need healthy foods, Mediterranean Style or International Gourmet Cuisine for your “soiree”, Please contact Chef denis 310-913-4497 or by e-mail: [email protected]

HOUSE/PET SITTING SERVICES

Need a house & pet sitter or have last minute plans for this coming Thanksgiving weekend? I never raise my rates for any holidays. I am really looking for staying at your home during the days & overnights. If you need my service, please call 252-8453 for more info. SB local & references if requested.

PETS / PET SERVICES

David & Melissa’s Doggie Daycare. Large ranch property. Pet sitting day & overnights, dog walking & exercising. Grooming available. Care for cats, birds & reptiles also. 805 684 -7303

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VIDEOS TO DVD TRANSFERSHurry, before your tapes fade away. Only $10 each 969-6500 Scott

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PIANO LESSONS Kary and Sheila Kramer are long standing members of the Music Teachers’ Assoc. of Calif. Studios conveniently located at the Music Academy of the West. Now accepting enthusiastic children and/or adults. Call us at 684-4626.

Tutor Available for Children Pre-K through grade 6. All academic subjects. Beginning guitar and vocals lessons also available. Credentialed Teacher, patient and dedicated. Contact Michele at 805 680-4402

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Estate British Gardener Horticulturist Comprehensive knowledge of Californian, Mediterranean, & traditional English plants. All gardening duties personally undertaken including water gardens & koi keeping. Nicholas 805-963-7896

High-end quality detail garden care & design. Call Rose 805 272 5139 www.rosekeppler.com

GARDEN HEALERLandscape & garden renovation + maintenance. Estate/residential. STEVE BRAMBACH 722-7429

Landscape Maintenance: over 30 yrs experience. Call Jim (805) 689-0461

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GENERAL CLEAN UP/HAULING

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Vacation Income Home $2,650,000Josiah & Justine Hamilton 284.8835Casa das Palmas 4 bed/2.5 bath 1.45 acres. www.thehamiltonco.com

Ocean Front Getaway $2,585,000Toni Guy 805.570.0265Breath-taking, ocean-front home: 3000sf, 3 levels ,4 beds, 3 baths, a sauna, & 3 car garage.

Country English Tudor $2,900,000Mermis/St. Clair 805.895.56504 bed, 5 bath home on 1+ acre w/3 fireplaces, a pool & spa, a 3 car garage, & mountain views.

1319 Plaza Pacifica $2,895,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Montecito. 3BR/3BA single level ground flr. Ocn vw patio. www.MontecitoProperties.com

Medit. Masterpiece $5,100,000Team Scarborough 805.331.1465Immaculate villa with ocean & mountain views. 4 bedroom suites, 4.5 baths.

1006± Acres Ranch! $4,995,000SiBelle Israel 805.896.42181006± Acre Ranch! Privacy, miles of trails for riding, & mins from SYV! www.SiBelleHomes.com

4645 Via Huerto $3,595,000Tim Dahl 805.886.2211Private single level 3 bed, 2 bath with fabulous ocean views & sep. 3 bed, 2 bath guest house.

Paradise in Montecito $2,950,000Mermis/St. Clair 805.895.5650Gated 4 bed, 3.5 bath hm + 1 bed, 1 bath guest house. www.Paradise-In-Montecito.com

Hope Ranch Hacienda $6,195,000Team Scarborough 805.331.1465Gated Hacienda on 5 acs w/mtn vws. 3 beds, 5.5 baths, 2 guest units, 7 stall barn, TC & more.

1473 Bonnymede Drive $5,450,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Sea Meadow. 3br + office/4th bd, 3ba, southwest sun exposure. www.MontecitoProperties.com

New French Normandy $11,800,000The Brothers Gough 455.3030/455.1420Magical French Normandy countryside estate on +/- 4 acres; @ 4/5 plus pool and guest cabana.

919 Park Lane $7,950,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Montecito. 5br/7ba Ocean vus. 3 ac, tennis crt, pool, scrning rm. www.MontecitoProperties.com

Oceanfront Getaway $2,550,000Ken Switzer 805.680.4622Spectacular panoramic oceanfront! One of the most beautiful blufftop view spots in Santa Barbara, with nearby private beach access. Newer Upgraded home with almost 200’ of oceanfront, perfect for entertaining & relaxing.

580 Toro Canyon Road $14,950,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Montecito. Refined & subtle elegance. Designed & built to exacting standards, features main house, sep office & state of the art barn w/ kit & bath. Ocean & Mtn views. 2BR/6BA www.MontecitoProperties.com

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