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From the Desk of Kate Schwab,
Marketing & Communications Director
50 Years - and Just Getting Started
It's a once-in-our-lifetime event, and we are excited to celebrate!
History, changes, improvements and achievements. I've been here 22 years, and I've witnessed a healthy dose of all of that - not the least of which was the "Bank of America to Borders Books to Marshalls" transformation, all at the same 900 State Street address.
I was honored with the first Volunteer of the Year award in 2003, and I am delighted to be part of that legacy, named for one of our biggest fans, the late George Gerth. George was an 18-year city employee
(Streets, Transportation & Parking Manager) and longtime ex-officio DSB board member who passed away in early 2003. The award recognizes his commitment and enthusiasm when volunteering for DSB events, sharing his expertise, good cheer and sense of humor with everyone.
and emotional program on April 12th.
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Presenting the 2009 George Gerth Volunteer of the Year Award to Dave Lombardi.
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We hope you can join us - please see below for more info or to purchase tickets.
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Downtown Santa Barbara's 50th Anniversary Gala!
Excitement is growing - our Gala is around the corner, and we can't wait to see you at the Fess Parker! In the few calm moments we have before April 12th, we want to express our gratitude to our Gala sponsors - we truly could not do this without you: your generous support has covered the costs of this anniversary celebration. Thank you for your vision, support and partnership, and we look forward to raising a glass with all of you!
Co-Hosts Mayor Helene Schneider and Roger Durling will help us re-honor many of our former Citizens of the Year. The evening will include a celebration of our history and achievements, including special comments from Marshall Rose. The evening's program also includes the announcement of our annual awards: the Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award, the Downtown Business Champion of the Year, the George Gerth Volunteer of the Year
and the 2016 Citizen of the Year.
Tickets are still available for the Gala,
click here
or call 805-962-2098, ext 804.
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State & Carrillo, circa 1963 (photo: Mark Winkler Photography)
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Upcoming Events
Heads up - here are the events Downtown Santa Barbara is hosting
for the next two
months, and YOU can participate!
Thursday, April 6
(5:00-8:00 pm)
CRUISE SHIP ARRIVALS
Mon,
April 3: Grand Princess
Wed, April 5: Ruby Princess
Sun, April 16: Star Princess
Sat, April 22: Ruby Princess
Sat, April 22 (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Sun, April 23 (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Alameda Park (1400 Santa Barbara St)
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Downtown Santa Barbara comes alive once a month,
for
1st Thursday
, the monthly art crawl on Downtown Santa Barbara streets and historic paseos! Look for art, music, dance, poetry, demos, lectures, book signings and more - free for all participants.
April's theme is "Celebrating Our History."
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Te Amo Estate & Fine Jewelry (811 State, Suite G in Paseo Nuevo) presents "Dispersive Colors" by Olga Hotujac, a collection of contemporary abstract paintings.
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Artist of the Month at Gallery 113 (1114 State #8) is Attila Danila, exhibiting his still life, landscape and portrait oil paintings.
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Santa Barbara Community Bank (21 E. Carrillo) presents a selection of paintings by the community's finest artists in collaboration with Sullivan Goss, with music by guitarist Al Vafa.
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Here's what's what at SBCAST (513 Garden): Art for Change: Affinity project with Videos; Mr. Van's Press Conference with no fake news, $5; MAT/UCSB; more for the glory of community.
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Sullivan Goss (11 E. Anapamu) celebrates celebrates the 9th solo exhibition for Robin Gowen, one of the most versatile and intriguing artists around.
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It's their 70th Anniversary! Join the Mental Wellness Center (617 Garden) for an evening of art, music & appetizers in celebration of their 70th Anniversary!
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1130 State) presents Members of Opera Santa Barbara's Mosher Studio Artists program with a crowd-pleasing pop-up performance in the Museum galleries (5:30 pm).
Performances:
David Segáll is a Santa Barbara native whose songs express his love of nature, surfing, sailing and Yoga. With his soulful voice, uplifting melodies and lyrics, David plays a mix of his own Soul, Rock and Reggae music, and weaves in renditions of timeless covers. (Marshalls Patio, 900 State)
The Santa Barbara Kite Festival invites you to color and build your own kite! Color your kite (free of charge, while supplies last) and see Kite Master Rakesh Bahadur perform pinpoint kite flying maneuvers in celebration of the 32nd Santa Barbara Kite Festival, Sun, April 9th at SBCC. (SBMA Corner, State & Anapamu)
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David Segáll performs (900 State).
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Non-Profits to Know:
Sarah House
"A home for end-of-life care."
Sarah House provides a beautiful home and end-of-life care for people of low income. It continues its original mission by providing for men and women with HIV/AIDS. Additionally it offers comfort and assistance to family and friends of its residents. It trusts that its work adds to the growing body of hospice wisdom. All of this is carried out with what is called "extraordinary kindness."
In 1989, Alice Heath, a former public health worker, devoted her passion, time and energy to inspire the Santa Barbara community by founding a non-profit for men and women dying from HIV/AIDS. Heath House opened its doors to people who were not only dying at a young age,
but facing disgrace and fear.
In the mid 1990s, Sarah Shoresman, already well into her 80's, matched her countless service hours to our Board and its vision with a financial gift. This enabled us to operate a second home, this time named Sarah House.
With the advent of powerful new medications, the mortality rate for people with AIDS dropped wonderfully and dramatically. Sarah House responded by expanding services to offer end-of-life care for low income and homeless men and women of the Santa Barbara community.
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Welcome to New Downtown SB Members:
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Downtown Santa Barbara
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President
Matt LaBrie
LYNX Management
Vice President
Traci Taitt
The Towbes Group
Treasurer
Michael Jordan
Secretary
Bob Stout
Wildcat Lounge
Brush & Associates
Kim Clark
Noozhawk
David de L'Arbe
Santa Barbara Travel Bureau
Joanne Funari
American Riviera Bank
Tracy Pfautch
Pacific Western Bank
Mark Whitehurst
VOICE Magazine
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Lynn Adams
Santa Barbara Arts
David Beardon
Santa Barbara Frame Shop
& Gallery
Scott Burruss
The Shade Store
Amy Cooper
Plum Goods
Genny Cummings
Indigo Interiors
Roger Durling
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
William Duval
Law Office of William Duval
Tamara Erickson
Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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Allison Griffin
Sonos, Inc.
Steve Hinkley
MOXI
Ed Holdren
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
Kathy Janega-Dykes
Visit Santa Barbara
Laura Knight
Pascucci
Dave Lombardi
Distinctive Framing 'n' Art
Distinctive Art Gallery
Doug Margerum
Margerum Wine Co.
Anne Petersen
Santa Barbara Trust for
Historic Preservation
Randy Rowse
Paradise Cafe
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Jill Seltzer
Ensemble Theatre Company
Sarah Sinclair
Santa Barbara Independent
Craig Springer
SB Center for the
Performing Arts
Tammy Steuart
Metropolitan Theatres
Tina Takaya
Opal Restaurant and Bar
Randy Weiss
Union Bank
Michal Wiesbrock
Arthritis Foundation
Kristen Weidemann
Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants
Michael Zuckerman
Montecito Bank & Trust
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Downtown Santa Barbara
Staff
Executive Director
Marketing & Communications Director
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Jenna Raimist
Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Cindy Arroyo
Office Manager
Chloe Brooks
State Street Team
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"The life of our City is rich in poetic and marvelous subjects."
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