I.V. May Add 1,447 Housing Units

With the passage of the Isla Vista Master Plan last week, Santa Barbara County officials believe they have met the state’s housing mandate and have sent a letter to the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) asking for final certification. As a result of rezoning included in the plan, 1,447 additional housing units can be built in the already densely populated Isla Vista area.

Dance Scholarships

The Santa Barbara Dance Alliance is helping talented young dancers follow their dreams with a scholarship that awards up to six months of tuition and $750. Applicants must have two years of experience, demonstrate financial need, and be recommended by their teacher or studio. Applications are due Friday, September 28, to the alliance and will be followed by an audition by appointment on October 6. Call 966-6950 or visit sbdancealliance.org.

El Capitan Canyon Concerts

Marshmallow roasting and “Kumbaya” singing this is not. Every Saturday through October, El Capitan Canyon hosts an evening of music under the stars as part of its Summer Concert Series. Admission is $10 upon entrance, but the concerts are free for campers. Delicious and renowned BBQ is available for $18 per adult and $12 per child. Reservations can be made by calling (866) 352-2729 x714. Below, check out the bands that are scheduled to play this month:

The Frameworks/Caruso-Woods Gallery Reopens

Tonight, Thursday, September 6, the Frameworks/Caruso-Woods Gallery will reopen its doors. Closed since the original De la Guerra Street location sustained serious damage in an early-morning fire on April 18, the gallery has found a new home at the El Paseo complex on Anacapa Street. Caruso-Woods will reopen with a grouping of abstract monotypes and oil paintings by Oaxaca-based artist Ra°l Soruco, who will be on hand for the opening reception.

Dr Laura’s Son Investigated By Army

Deryk Schlessinger-the soldier son of talk show host Dr. Laura who is currently serving in Afghanistan-may have posted images of rape, murder, torture, and child molestation on his MySpace page.

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