WHAT:  “An Evening of A Cappella & Jazz” – a special fundraising event featuring UCSB’s dynamic a cappella groups: VocalMotion, Brothas from Otha Mothas (BFOM), and Naked Voices; Pacific Sound, Ventura’s award-winning a cappella men’s choir; and Santa Barbara Jazz Collective. Plus, special youth art exhibit by the Incredible Children’s Arts Network (ICAN).

WHEN:  Sunday, May 6, 2012        6 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103

On the campus of Santa Barbara Jr. High

COST: All tickets $15.  at the door (under 5 free)

Special advance price $12        Save and buy in advance:

Family Pack, Buy 3 tickets and get one FREE! Only $36 ($45 at the door)  

INFO:  (805) 512-9840 or log on to purchase at sbchildrenschorus.com/tickets/

ABOUT: Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus is a county-wide, non-denominational music education and performing organization for children ages 8-14. We provide children of the community with the opportunity for musical training and performing in a fun and challenging environment. Founded in 1993, SBCC will be here for years to come to serve your children. With the continuing decline in funding for school-based music programs, especially in the elementary and secondary school levels, SBCC is dedicated to filling a vital gap in bringing the benefits of music and vocal performance to children. 

All proceeds from ticket sales to this special fundraising event will go to toward the organization’s Concert Chorus scholarship program for low-income students.

www.sbchildrenschorus.com

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WHO: Community Film Studio Santa Barbara, Inc. (CFSSB)

WHAT: Public launch and call for memberships and sponsors

WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 2-4pm
Hosts: CFSSB Board of Directors

WHERE: Marjorie Luke Theater
SB Junior High School
721 E. Cota Street
Free parking available on school grounds

INFO: (805) 751-5678; www.cfssb.org

COST: Free. Open to all ages and backgrounds. Memberships ($25 for
individual and $50 for entire family) will be accepted via cash, check or MC/Visa/AMEX.

ABOUT: Community Film Studio Santa Barbara is a community of local
volunteers and experienced filmmakers producing feature-length movies for audiences here and around the world. CFSSB is the world’s first non- profit community film studio inviting all people interested in making movies, no matter their background, to join, learn, and participate in every aspect of a film’s creation and distribution. Experienced film professionals are especially invited to become mentors to young and old alike – student to retired. Local musicians are invited to contribute their musical talents to soundtracks. Interested in social media marketing? Please join us. There’s
a role for everyone at CFSSB.

Community Film Studio Santa Barbara, Inc. is committed to bringing the
joy and camaraderie of community theater to the making of feature motion pictures. CFSSB is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. Your membership dues and other donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Tax ID Number: 45-3189398

www.CFSSB.org www.mcfaddenpr.com

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Movie Moguls Wanted…No Experience Necessary

First ever Community Film Studio Opens!

(April 9, 2012) Lights, Camera, Action! Launching on Sunday, April 29 Santa Barbara is now home to the world’s first ever, non-profit, all-volunteer, community film company — Community Film Studio Santa Barbara (CFSSB). Based on the traditional model of a community theater group, CFSSB wants everyone who shares an interest in movies to join and become a part of film making history. CFSSB brings together experienced professionals with those with little or no experience — a true community of friends of all ages, backgrounds, and experience — to collaborate and make movies locally for audiences globally. Most important in the mix is to have fun doing it. These will be truly independent films of which everyone can be proud of having made a contribution. Event will take place at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 Cota St. from 4 – 6 p.m. Info @ www.CFSSB.org.

Board president and chief instigator, Jack Presnal said, “Films to be produced will be very modestly budgeted. Their excellence will come from the contributions of the members. No matter your background, there is a role in CFSSB for everybody. Making a movie requires the widest range of skills, not just technical film skills, to reach the screen. So, truly, even with no experience or background, there is an important part for everyone to play.”

First film for CFSSB will be under the tutelage of well-known actress Finola Hughes, who is expanding her repertoire to directing with this first feature for CFSSB. She said, “I am extremely excited to be involved in this endeavor; joining my community in the launch of such a new, autonomous venture in film making.”

To get started, it’s easy. Just follow these steps and you’re on your way to working in the movies!

Start at the CFSSB website: http://www.cfssb.org

1. Complete an online application and join ($25 per individual or $50 for a family. Dues can be paid via cash, check or MC/Visa/AMEX.).
2. Join a committee and start helping to shape our process and path. This is YOUR film studio.
3. Consider crew positions you might have skills in, or are interested in learning about. There are many positions that require no film background or training.
4. Take a workshop and start becoming a master at one of the many areas of production.
5. Once the shooting schedule is announced, try to make time available in your schedule to be able to participate. This is the single most important contribution you can make.
6. Become a part of the film’s promotional effort through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Help build awareness and interest in others seeing the film. Not only will we make the films but we will distribute them as well. We ARE the marketing department!
7. Bring all your neighbors to a screening. Buy the DVD. Download and watch.
8. Now, let’s start on the next movie.

Board members for CFSSB include: Jack Presnal, Founder & President; Annie J. Dahlgren, Treasurer; Phebe Mansur, Secretary; Patrick Gregston, Kimi Vandyke, John Macurdy, James Kahn, and Jason Lehman.

Join us on Sunday afternoon; April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. (SB Jr. High) for an introduction to the project, how you can become a part of it and meet the board of directors who will be playing integral roles as mentors in CFSSB. No charge for this event and there’s plenty of free parking on school grounds.

For more info call (805)751-5678 or log onto : www.cfssb.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php … omment_id=5722683#!/cfssb

Community Film Studio Santa Barbara, Inc. is committed to bringing the joy and camaraderie of community theater to the making of feature motion pictures. CFSSB is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. Your membership dues and other donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Tax ID Number: 45-3189398

Fin?
No ~ The story is just beginning!

www.CFSSB.org www.mcfaddenpr.com

LISTING: Special Event
Use now till April 19, 2012

WHO: Pierre Claeyssens Veteran’s Museum & Library
in conjunction with The Channel City Club

WHAT: 70 YEARS ON… A Tribute to Three of Santa Barbara’s
Most Highly Decorated Fighter Pilots, 1942-1945
featuring
Gen. Michael Rogers, Col. Hugh ‘Rowdy’ Dow & Lt. Wm. Davis, III

WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 2012 @ 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort,
633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB 93103

INFO: RSVP to Judith Hill, (805) 884-6636

COST: $30 per prior to April 13; $40 at the door

ABOUT: Luncheon & symposium moderated by Colonel Noel Zampot, Commander of Edwards Air Force Base Test Pilot School; introduction by Maj. Gen. Phil Conley, USAF, (Ret) and Lt. John W. Blankenship, USNR. Come hear the amazing stories of these highly decorated veteran’s in a once in a lifetime opportunity. These men were among the rare few who were clearly the best fighter pilots.

pierreclayessensveteransmuseum.org ~ channelcityclub.org

Lt. William Davis, III
Awarded the Navy Cross, Lieutenant William
Davis, III was cited for “extraordinary heroism”
while serving as pilot of a carrier based fighter
aircraft on October 25, 1944. “Flying through
intense anti-aircraft fire,” the citation read, “he
made an aggressive attack on a Japanese carrier,
first strafing and then delivering a well placed
bomb from low altitude. After this attack the carrier was left burning and
subsequently sank.” The burning carrier was the Zuikaku, the last Japanese
carrier afloat that had taken part in the Pearl Harbor attack.

Colonel Hugh “Rowdy” Dow
Hugh “Rowdy” Dow, Silver Star recipient, attempted to
join the Royal Canadian AF in 1940, but his Father made
him wait until turning 18 the following year. He received
his wings in April, 1942 flying Hurricanes until Sept 1942
when he transferred to the United States AA Corps. He flew
P-39s with the 350th Fighter Group and the 346th Fighter
Squadron and was sent to North Africa in Operation Torch.
He was then transferred to Sardinia and Corsica in the
Mediterranean and flew P47D while becoming Commander of the 347th FS.
He was shot down 22 January 1945 and imprisoned in Mooseberg, Germany
until being liberated on 21 April 1945 along with 33,000 other POWs. He
remained in the Air Force for 31 years of dedicated service.

General Michael Rogers
General Michael Rogers enlisted as a private in April
1942, became an aviation cadet in August 1942, and
completed pilot training and received a commission as
a second lieutenant in 1943. During WW II, General
Rogers served as a P-39 pilot with the 353d Fighter
Squadron. He moved with the squadron to the European
Theater of Operations, flew P-51 aircraft and became
squadron commander. He is a fighter ace, credited with 12 enemy aircraft while
flying from bases in England, Italy and France. He received the Silver Star,
among numerous decorations, and served 37 years in the US Air Force.

Leaping into 2012 with Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus

February through May has many exciting events including an
a cappella Workshop, Kids Expo at La Cumbre Plaza,
Earth Day performances & a Fundraising Concert with major chorus of note

Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus is breaking out in a string of events for the community to enjoy. Spring 2012’s theme for the chorus is ‘Think Globally, Sing Locally’ and will feature works sung ‘a cappella’ – singing without accompanying musical instruments and using the beauty of the human voice entirely for projection and musical entertainment, and songs that highlight the beauty of our world and importance of conservation. Sixteen members of the Concert Chorus ranging in age from eight to 14 hailing from local elementary and junior high schools will be a part of all the concerts and workshops.

Leading the Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus Concert Chorus is Erin Bonski, a high energy, innovative choral director who applies her many years of experience as a vocal coach and piano accompanist to her natural ability of working with children. Erin holds multiple degrees in Music from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and her Doctorate from UCSB with an emphasis on vocal teaching. Erin has coached local singers and her students have performed on all the major stages in Santa Barbara, as well as having recorded with major artists, including Andrea Bocelli. “Joining the chorus as the director of the Concert Chorus is a wonderful completion of my talents and I can’t wait to see the results this season,” says Bonski. Erin joined the Chorus this past fall.

SBCC’s Concert Chorus was featured in the production of “La boheme” for Opera Santa Barbara last year. Other community involvement and collaborations are sought and as Executive Director of Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus,Paul Freeman said, “What I want to give these kids is the choral experience I had here when I was growing up. Living inSanta Barbara with a vibrant arts community affords a great opportunity for students who want to pursue a career in the arts, or who just want to express themselves through singing. For our students, working alongside professionals and the experienced staff of the Concert Chorus will serve them in so many ways in life. Even if a career in the music is not what they want, artistic expression, like singing, provides so much more by stretching the limits of their imaginations.” Freeman continued, “Every session, we’ll have a theme to follow – in the Fall, it was Opera, this Spring it’s a cappella, next session might be rock ‘n’ roll – we hope the themes resonate with the kids and the parents and help form a continuum for the season.”

First out of the gate is a workshop on Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the women students from UC Santa Barbara’s a cappella group – VocalMotion – who are collaborating with SBCC in a “Rock Cappella Workshop” and opening it up to the public for a limited number of spaces at a very low price. Pre-registration online is highly recommended as there are only 30 spaces available and it’s a deal at $5; while walk-ins will pay $10. Students ages eight to 14 are welcome. You can easily register on the organization’s website at sbchildrenschorus.com.

On March 3, SBCC will be part of ParentClick.com’s “Kids Expo” at La Cumbre Plaza, where they’ll be singing several songs on stage and promoting their upcoming summer “Showtime” camps.

Earth Day Weekend has the SBCC Concert Chorus singing a selection of songs, including familiar favorites like I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing and original works like, It’s Up to You and Me, around town on Sunday, April 22. Show times will be posted on the organization’s website.

Closing the season on a high note is a fundraiser in May when SBCC will host a concert featuring the Grammy® award winning Phoenix Boys Choir in an outstanding evening youth choral music. SBCC will be featured in the program along with three vocal groups from UC Santa Barbara – VocalMotion, Naked Voices and BFOM, as well as other local groups to be announced in the coming months. A more concentrated presentation of vocal prowess will be hard to find. The event is a fundraiser for SBCC’s programs and scholarships. Keep an eye out and save the date so you can get your friends and family together for an evening you’ll never forget.

Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus is a county-wide, non-denominational music education and performing organization for children ages 8-14. We provide children of the community with the opportunity for musical training and performing in a fun and challenging environment. Founded in 1993, SBCC will be here for years to come to serve your children. With the continuing decline in funding for school-based music programs, especially in the elementary and secondary school levels, SBCC is dedicated to filling a vital gap in bringing the benefits of music and vocal performance to children.

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Maureen “Mo” McFadden
President
McFadden & McFadden PR
21 E. Canon Perdido Street Suite 205
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2271
(805)689-5053
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Parvus Sed Potentis = Small yet Powerful

WHAT:     Rock Capella Workshop for ages 8 – 14 y.o.

Featuring UCSB’s Vocal Motion

WHEN:     Saturday, Feb. 25     10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:    Unitarian Society, Jefferson Hall

1535 Santa Barbara St., S.B.  93101

COST:     $5 for pre-registered attendees; $10 for walk-ins

Fees will be collected @ event

Space is limited to 30 students ~ Register Early!

INFO:      (805) 512-9840 or log on and register http://www.sbchildrenschorus.com/
Join the SBCC and the women of UCSB’s Vocal Motion a cappella choir in a three-hour workshop and learn the beauty, basics & joy of a cappella singing. Workshop will be led by SBCC Chorus Director, Erin Bonski.

Photo: Bryan Shott, Parker Freeman, Joshua Baron

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COST: $35.

INFO: (805) 968-2273 or visit care4paws.org

ABOUT: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a “pawsitive” way – Join us for a fun-filled event to raise funds and awareness for Santa Barbara County animals in need. Holli Pfau, author of Pure Gold: Adventures with Six Rescued Golden Retrievers will be present for book signing. Enjoy wonderful wine, a chocolate tasting, great food and music by local performer, Jesse Rhodes. Bid on some amazing silent auction items (all proceeds benefit local spay/neuter programs).

C.A.R.E4Paws stands for Community Awareness, Responsibility and Education

Oreana Winery is known for two things – great wines and fabulous parties. From small batches of Pinot Noir to our sizeable Red Table Wine, Oreana has a wine for everyone. Current production is about 10,000 cases but some lots are as small as 20 cases. Our award winning Pinot program and Sparkling wines continue to generate rave reviews from Wine Spectator, the Wall Street Journal and Wine Enthusiast. Located in the Funk Zone and part of Santa Barbara’s ‘Urban Wine Trail’ – So, visit the tasting room, sip the wines and drink in the cool atmosphere.
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WHAT: Wine Social

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 5:30 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Oreana Winery, 205 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805)962-5857

COST: Free entry ~ Wines by the glass $5

INFO: e-mail to : wine@touringandtasting.com

WHY: To celebrate friendship, great wines and fun.
Pouring the ‘super Tuscan’ Gold award winner, Tilly,
the new Gewürztraminer, and the Malbec.
Nibbles & cheese and “The New Black” food truck
will be there to order from their fabulous menu.

Oreana Winery is known for two things – great wines and fabulous parties. From small batches of Pinot Noir to our sizeable Red Table Wine, Oreana has a wine for everyone. Current production is about 10,000 cases but some lots are as small as 20 cases. Our award winning Pinot program and Sparkling wines continue to generate rave reviews fromWine Spectator, the Wall Street Journal and Wine Enthusiast. Located in the Funk Zone and part of Santa Barbara’s ‘Urban Wine Trail’ – come visit the tasting room, sip the wines and drink in the cool atmosphere. Oreana is a dog-friendly winery.

Three contestants – the two pros (Savoy Cafe & Deli is other pro) and one amateur/home cook face off in a sandwich-making competition inspired by Top Chef and Tom Colicchio. The winner will receive a $250 Whole Foods shopping spree and other prizes. Co-sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Whole Foods Market and the Santa Barbara Independent. Admission to the S.B. Sandwich Showdown is free.

This SB Sandwich Showdown is an advance event for An Evening with Tom Colicchio – Top Chef’s influential head judge and James Beard Award-winning chef will be at Campbell Hall at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in his Santa Barbara debut.

Three Pickles has two locations to satiate your appetite: Downtown at 126 E. Canon Perdido St. at the old Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens Dining Room. Since opening in the historic location, the deli has proven itself as a keeper on the Santa Barbara sandwich scene. It won the Lazarus Award in the Independent’s Foodie Awards this past September. The award noted, “Three Pickles already served up some of the town’s best sandwiches (their Presidio alone is in the running for perfect pastrami),but when they moved into the old dining room of Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens,it warmed the hearts (and livers, no doubt) of many who had missed that classic watering hole .” Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 4 pm. www.threepickles.com (805)965-1015. A second location is in Goleta at 420 S. Fairview Avenue and it’s open Monday – Friday 11am – 3 pm. (805) 964-4585. Find Three Pickles on Facebook too !

Photo Credit: Mo Mcfadden

Tilly was created by Garvin to honor his Italian grandmother Matilda ‘Tilly’ Maglio, who passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2007. Garvin designated 10% of all sales from this wine to go to the California Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association.

Silver Medals were awarded to Oreana’s 2008 Pinot Noir, 2009 Chardonnay, 2008 Bacon Reserve Syrah and the 2009 Syrah.  All of the award-winning wines retail for $18, except the Bacon Reserve priced at $24.99.

Gabe Saglie, distinguished wine writer for the Santa Barbara News Press, in his review of Tilly stated, “This wine delivers on two fronts: It’s that easy-drinking red wine and it’s a wine with a great story… an engaging, approachable red that is generous on fruit. Bright and almost bouncy upfront with a peppery backbone and a rich finish. And nice aromatics: flowers, berries and currants. Tilly is an ideal partner to any grilled meat dish on your holiday table.”

Oreana wines are sold in 17 states and in China. You can find the label locally at the winery, Trader Joe’s, Albertson’s, Whole Foods and many more.

About Oreana Winery:

The Oreana Winery is a small, family-owned winery located in downtown Santa Barbara. Grapes are sourced from top vineyards in the renowned Santa Ynez Valley. The tasting room and production facility is located two blocks from the beach and two blocks off of State Street in the ‘Funk Zone.’  Tilly and all the Oreana wines are available at the winery tasting room (205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 P•805.962.5857, oreanawinery.com) and high-end retail shops throughout the country. Check the website for a location near you. http://oreanawinery.com/findourwine.html  

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