Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer, Author at Noozhawk

YouTube celebrity MrBeast, left, and Dr. Jeffrey Levenson of SEE International.

YouTube Celebrity MrBeast Teams Up with SEE International to Give 1,000 Patients Gift of Sight

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer March 6, 2023 | 10:48 amMarch 6, 2023 | 10:48 am

Doctor says the collaboration serves as ‘the single most successful public education campaign on cataract surgery in the history of the world’

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Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson of ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Receive SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer February 18, 2023 | 6:33 pmFebruary 18, 2023 | 8:19 pm

Mara Vishniac Kohn, who shares stories of her famous father Roman Vishniac in the world premiere of the 'Vishniac' documentary. Mara lived in Santa Barbara for more than 40 years, prior to her death in 2018 at the age of 92. Notably, her late husband, Walter Kohn, received the 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry while working at UCSB.

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SBIFF Hosts Premiere of ‘Vishniac,’ Directed by Local Filmmaker Laura Bialis

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer February 14, 2023 | 10:47 amFebruary 14, 2023 | 4:41 pm

Moderator Anne Thompson, Daniel Scheinert, Kazuo Ishiguro, Lesley Paterson, Martin McDonagh, Rian Johnson, Ruben Östlund, Sarah Polley, Tony Kushner, and Todd Field speak at the Writer's Panel during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on Saturday.

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Writers, Directors Share Their Pathways at Santa Barbara International Film Festival Panel

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer February 13, 2023 | 1:16 pmFebruary 13, 2023 | 1:16 pm

Participants in the Women's Panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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Film Festival Women’s Panel Describes Motivation, Change and Inspiration

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer February 12, 2023 | 7:00 pmFebruary 12, 2023 | 7:39 pm

Actress Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett Honored as Outstanding Performer by Santa Barbara Film Festival

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer February 11, 2023 | 10:17 amFebruary 11, 2023 | 10:17 am

SB ACT lived experience group

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SB ACT Focuses on Future As It Aims to Reduce Homelessness

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer December 18, 2022 | 10:30 pmDecember 18, 2022 | 11:42 pm

Doctors Without Walls

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SB ACT’s Coordination Helps Agencies Make Positive Impact on Homelessness

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer December 11, 2022 | 3:30 pmDecember 11, 2022 | 5:12 pm

SB ACT is at the center of homelessness in Santa Barbara, integrating nonprofit organizations, government agencies, local businesses, private donors and foundations to keep everyone focused on the overall mission.

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With Collective Impact, SB ACT Makes Progress on Homelessness in Santa Barbara

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer December 4, 2022 | 4:00 pmDecember 9, 2022 | 1:43 am

Katina Zaninovich and Ginger Salazar

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Luncheon Celebrates Santa Barbara Foundation’s People of the Year

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer September 23, 2022 | 4:54 pm

Penelope Cruz was honored Tuesday night by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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Penélope Cruz Receives Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer March 8, 2022 | 11:26 pm

Director Paul Thomas Anderson, actress Alana Haim and producer Sara Murphy.

SBIFF Q&A Serves Up Slice of Nostalgia with Inside Look at Making of ‘Licorice Pizza’

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer March 5, 2022 | 7:58 pm

Mark Ingalls and Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons.

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Goleta’s Finest Community Awards Celebrated at 71st Annual Gala

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer December 6, 2021 | 6:46 pmAugust 29, 2022 | 1:50 am

Alana Walczak, from left, Joanne Rapp, Ken Saxon and Jim Morouse at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Katherine Harvey Fellows program.

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Leading From Within Celebrates 20th Anniversary Class of Katherine Harvey Fellows

by Ann Pieramici, Noozhawk Contributing Writer October 23, 2021 | 6:19 pm