Wendy Fined: While News-Press owner Wendy McCaw apparently won’t face any federal fines even if found responsible for unfair labor practices, she’s run up more than $13,000 in fines in Hope Ranch over a fence and foliage. And the fines are mounting at the rate of $200 a day despite efforts by officials of the private enclave where she lives to get her to follow its rules.
Head down to the Santa Barbara Harbor on Friday, August 24, at 6 p.m. for the arrival of the Pilgrim, a stunning replica of a 19th-century tall ship. Tours follow throughout the weekend. Call 962-8404 x115.
The clever opening of Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed comedy The Right Thing immediately blurs the boundaries between semblance and reality. An architect who has discovered his wife’s infidelity turns out to be an actor in a play within the play called “The House of Cards.” The audience learns this gradually in the second scene as the actress from that play, Charlotte, discusses her role in it with her real-life husband, Henry-the playwright.
Ghetto Youths International’s Gang War Rhythm: The rough ‘n’ rugged rude boy collective founded by the Marley brothers known as Ghetto Youths just dropped this dancehall collaboration, featuring Damian Marley, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Jagwa, and other rising stars. It’s hard enough to satisfy the toughest b-boys but rhythmic enough to appease traditional reggae lovers, too.
For the second weekend in a row, the 805 Summer Mix concert series at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is in full swing on Saturday, August 25, from noon-6 p.m. While last weekend featured hip-hop, this Saturday’s focus is more alt-rock, with performances from Terminal, Kissing Tigers, Blu, and the Henry Clay People. Call 882-1235 or see myspace.com/805summermix.
The fifth annual Ventura Hillsides Music Festival-to benefit the Ventura Hillside Conservancy-is going down on Sunday, September 30, at Arroyo Verde Park with performances by Toots and the Maytals, Jack Johnson, the Robert Cray Band, and Chris Pierce. Although the show is already sold out, Chipotle Mexican Grill is selling tickets on Friday, September 14.
The last week of Arts Alive! Creativity Camp goes down August 27-31, and it’s called Dream Big! Mixing drama, sculpture, painting, ceramics, and fiber arts classes, these camps are a great way to end summer with artistic inspiration. For details, see artsalivesb.com or call 963-2278.
Tragedy can lead to inspiration, as is the case with Patricia Henley, who won a precedent-setting legal battle with Philip Morris by suing them when she contracted cancer after 35 years of smoking. Now living cancer-free, Henley has created the Patricia Henley Foundation, which sponsors the Theatre of Life for Children, the organization behind A Tribute to the Musical.
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office will issue a statement within the next week as to whether or not charges will be filed against the two men responsible for igniting the Zaca Fire.
Like any good contemporary singer/songwriter, Pete Yorn has made a solid name for himself through musical guest spots in a long list of films (Orange County, Spiderman) and television shows (Dawson’s Creek, Felicity).
