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Vinos, Tapas y Arte 2008: Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Fundraiser Offers Food, Wine, Art and History!

Join the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation for the 3rd annual Vinos, Tapas y Arte at Casa de la Guerra. Enjoy delicious appetizers, superb wines, and talented local art for exhibition and sale. Featuring live music by the Beleza Pura Band —guests will drink, eat, and bid on a fantastic selection of local art and silent and live auction items as they stroll through the Casa courtyard. For more information>>

Featured Wineries: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Byron Winery, Cambria Winery, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Oreana Winery and Roblar Winery and Vineyards.

Featured Restaurants: Brook E Culinary Artist, Blue Agave, Wine Cask, Matador Tapas Bar and Latin Steakhouse, Omni Fresco Catering, and Mondial.

Featured Artists: Jamee Aubrey, Susan Belloni, Chris Chapman, Pedro De La Cruz, Deborah Ferguson, Holli Harmon, Blair Harper, Jeremy Harper, Larry Iwerks, Lori Lenz, Meggi MacKenzie, Lizabeth Madal, Cree Mann, Margaret Nadeau, Peter Gino Niederer, Judy Nienow, Warner Nienow, Jerilynne Nibbe, Chris Potter, John Rowbottam, Sandy Russell, Kim Snyder, B.J. Stapen, Rich Untermann, and Lynn Weber.

SAVE THE DATE!
Vinos, Tapas y Arte 2008
Saturday, September 27
3:00 to 6:00 PM
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA
$100 per person ($75 tax-deductible)
For more information (805) 965-0093

Cascada de Flores at El Presidio Chapel

Co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation

Cascada de Flores ("waterfall of flowers") is a professional music ensemble dedicated to the exploration, preservation and dissemination of Mexican and Cuban regional music and dance. This quartet, celebrated for their immense talent and heart-felt expression, reaches diverse audiences through a variety of live performances, from intimate house-concerts to performing arts centers ranging from the local (Oakland and Santa Barbara, CA) to the international arena. They are also involved in creative collaborations, recording projects, community outreach activities and in-school programs and workshops.

SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, September 21 - 5:00 pm
El Presidio Chapel
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
SBTHP members: $12
Non-members: $15 general admission
For more information (805) 965-0093

You Can Help!

SBTHP urges attendance at critical development appeal hearing at the Santa Barbara City Council Meeting on September 30, 2008.

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has filed an appeal of the City Planning Commission's approval of a building project that proposes to demolish a small building, remove many trees, excavate the site, and construct a new mixed use commercial and residential condominium building at 800 Santa Barbara Street, at the NE corner of Santa Barbara and De la Guerra Streets. The appeal seeks City Council denial of the requested Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Plan.

When: September 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM

Where: Santa Barbara City Council Chambers (735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA)

Key Points: The project does not conform to City policies. The size, bulk and scale of the proposed project are not compatible with existing surrounding developments and its setting within the El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District. The minimal setbacks of the two-story elements and the three-story element completely change the character of the existing streetscape. Public views would be adversely affected. Learn More>>

SBTHP Joins the United Way Day of Caring 2008 Line-up

Come enjoy a day of volunteering at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and the Casa de la Guerra. Participate as a team, individual or family! Paint, clean, garden make adobe bricks and more at the largest single-day volunteer event in Santa Barbara County!

SAVE THE DATE!
Day of Caring
Saturday, September 20
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Kick-off Breakfast, 8:00 to 9:00 am
Ben Page Youth Center
4540 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA

Sign-up Today! Call (805) 965-8591 or log on to www.unitedwaysb.org (click on volunteer sbc and log on)

1st Thursday at Casa de la Guerra

Get ready for Dia de los Muertos at Casa de la Guerra. Join local ceramicist Armando de la Rocha for a hands-on demonstration of his festive pottery creations while learning about this ancient spiritual celebration. On display in the museum, Haass Adobe Watercolors and historic wallpaper from the De la Guerra family.

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, October 2
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Free admission
Refreshments served
Trust members receive complimentary wine
For more information www.sbthp.org or (805) 965-0093

“Preservation’s Role in Addressing Climate Change"

Join us for the first in a multi-part series, “Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Greening and Historic Preservation.” Anthony Veerkamp, Senior Program Officer with the National Trust for Historic Preservation Western Office, will talk about why preservation is inherently “green” and how it can help us address climate change.

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, October 9 - 7:00 pm
Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Refreshments served
SBTHP members: FREE
16 & under: FREE
Non-members: $10
For more information (805) 965-009

¡Viva La Fiesta! by Jeff Krisko

This past Fiesta (July 30 - August 3, 2008) the SBTHP returned to Old Spanish Days historic parade – El Desfile Histórico – with a “Founders’ Float,” recreating the April 21, 1782 founding of the Presidio. Staff members Eduardo Garcia, Luis Diosdado, Mike Imwalle and Jared Brach built the palisade for the float and brought out the parade cannon and papier-mâché horse—after volunteer Tahlia Serrano and staff member Jesse Armendariz gave it a fresh layer of paint. In addition to riding on the float, SBTHP volunteer Edith Ogella donated extensive time to constructing the required wooden barrier. A crew headed by Karen Anderson, including staff members Jerry Jackman, Anne Petersen and Christine Stokes, applied the requisite greenery and flowers with the help of volunteers Tara Stoker, Meg and Savanna Fox, and Russell C. and Diane Ruiz.

On the day of El Desfile Histórico, Board Member Dr. Bob Hoover donned a Franciscan robe and took up a staff to portray the founding priest, Father Junípero Serra. The annual Presidio Archaeology Field School run by Dr. Hoover provided the float with many costumed volunteers to walk alongside. Four of our faithful costumed interpreters, Russell and Diane Ruiz, Miguel Aberle and Ben Valenzuela were joined on the float by Jesse Armendariz, Edith and Ray Ogella, Elizabeth Stewart, Paul Coyne and myself, portraying the Presidio inhabitants present at the dedication ceremony. Owing to the fact that the Presidio is now a State Historic Park, Channel Coast district staff, led by Channel Coast District Superintendent Rich Rozzelle and Interpretive Specialist Wes Chapin escorted the float down Cabrillo Boulevard and up State Street, handing out junior ranger stickers on their way.

The SBTHP would like to thank all the volunteers who donated their time to constructing and riding on the float. Their hard work certainly paid off as the SBTHP’s entry won the Mayor’s Prize at this year’s parade. Congratulations!

Buy-A-Brick Campaign

We’re almost there! Help rebuild Santa Barbara’s birthplace, one brick at a time. To be a part of the "Buy-A-Brick Campaign" or for more information visit http://sbthp.org/brick.htm or call the SBTHP's Development Office at (805) 966-1279. Learn More>>

SOS - Save Our State Parks

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation joins thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the State in supporting the California State Parks Access program.

After months of fighting just to keep the doors to our state parks open, Californians have an opportunity to help push for a solution to the funding crisis for state parks. On May 28, Assemblymember John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) announced the new State Park Access Pass program. The proposed program would generate more than $280 million a year for state parks, through a $10 surcharge on annual vehicle registrations. In return for that annual support for the state park system, Californians will receive free day-use access to California's state parks.

This is a solution that is long overdue. California's state park system tells of the history and culture of our state, protects unique natural resources that are irreplaceable, provides unparalleled access to recreational opportunities, and represents a promise for the future. Unfortunately, lack of adequate funding has meant that those promises haven't been kept.

Paying $10 annually for virtually unlimited access to the state park system is a bargain for Californians. And in addition to getting personal benefits, Californians will be making an important and necessary investment in the health of the system – for now and forever.

For more information on this initiative or to send a message to your state legislators to let them know you support the State Park Access Pass visit http://www.calparks.org/park-access/ or www.savestateparks.org.

Volunteers Needed!

Do you love libraries and books? Want to learn more about California history while doing good deeds? Then you might make a great volunteer in the new Presidio Research Center. We need someone to work a few hours every other week doing  a number of  tasks, including inventories, shelving books, typing labels, and photocopying materials requested by researchers.

For more information, contact Laurie Hannah, Librarian, at (805) 965-2004.

Membership Matters!

Become a member of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and enjoy a host of great benefits throughout the year while simultaneously supporting the preservation of Santa Barbara's unique history. Filled with history, creativity, and entertainment, membership means exciting exhibitions and events that friends and family can enjoy all year long.

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