Weinering Votes
Lompoc Chief of Police Bill Brown, running for Santa Barbara County Sheriff, hands out free hot dogs to students on Embarcadero Del Norte. Brown is running against incumbent Sheriff Jim Anderson in the Nov. 7 election. The candidates differ in their views over the proposed construction of a North County jail.
Firestone Makes Bad Choice Within Board
When 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone tried to derail the purchase of Claire’s Park – now Capps Park – on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive, the Isla Vista community stood up and convinced him to change his mind.
On the Menu
Do you remember the fifth of November? Here at On the Menu, we’re celebrating Guy Fawkes Day the only way we can over here in the former colonies: with large amounts of malt liquor, all in local pubs that highlight a taste of the United Kingdom and its closest neighbors. So settle down with a pint and some fish ‘n’ chips and hail Britannia all night long!
It’s Alive
A handful of local musicians are attempting to have their names etched onto the roster of American jazz innovators by joining in the long tradition of improvisational musical dialogue. These Isla Vista and Goleta residents actively participate in a biweekly sonic experiment, which is slated to take place on the first and third Thursday of every month at the BIKO House – located at 6612 Sueno Rd. – from 8 to 10 p.m. During their gatherings, they intend to build a living-art space in which experimental music genres can spontaneously grow and evolve. I witnessed one such event at their inaugural meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Mistakes
I once asked the Weathermum if she had ever made a mistake: She just stared at me for a while.
Santa Barbara Powers Past SD
If Wednesday night’s exhibition game was any indication, the future is bright for the UCSB men’s basketball team. The Gauchos stormed out to a big first half lead and withheld a late run from UC San Diego to win 62-51. Santa Barbara jumped out to an early 20-6 lead and after a brief Triton comeback, the Gauchos finished the first half on a 14-2 run to take a 19 point lead into halftime. The game appeared to be well in hand at the start of the second half, but a stretch of Gaucho turnovers allowed UCSD to cut the deficit to six points with 5:32 remaining. That was as close as the Tritons would get, as strong defense and scoring from freshman guard James Powell would put the game away for good.
Golden State Blues: Explore California’s Northern Cities
Eureka and Crescent City belong in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, respectively, the northernmost two coastal counties in California. I used to look at them on the road atlas during family vacations up to Oregon, and I would wonder what it was like to live in a beach town over 100 miles away from the nearest big city. What did this place look like? What type of people lived there? Why has my family not visited this part of the state before?
MCC To Host Queer Film Festival, Bring Indie Works to UCSB
Movie buffs will delve into some reel and pressing queer issues this week; that is if they come out for the OUTrageous Film Festival. The 15th Annual Santa Barbara Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival, which runs from Nov. 2 to 5, includes award-winning gay and lesbian movies, a panel discussion on methamphetamine use in the queer community and a reception featuring the directors and stars of several of the films shown. As part of the week’s kickoff, a free showing of the documentary, “Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema,” premiers tonight at 8 in the UCSB MultiCultural Center.
Out & About
If your Halloween weekend didn’t include as many sexual exploits as you would have liked; if “Brokeback Mountain” left you yearning for more; if you’re “curious,” or just in the mood for some unconventional entertainment, the solution is closer than you think. “OUTrageous,” the 15th annual Santa Barbara Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival, returns Nov. 2-5 to satisfy, educate and entertain audiences with award-winning gay and lesbian films, panel discussions and even a reception featuring honored directors, actors and producers. Artsweek sat down with spokesperson Mashey Bernstein, the festival’s longest standing member, to get the behind-the-scenes story.