Dinner, Paint, and Happy Accidents

As the season nears its end, social gadabout Rebecca Brand hosted one of her last dinner party art classes at the Middle Road estate of Jim Melillo, the site of the first Santa Barbara Polo Club.

The colorful bashes held every month, accompanied by delicious gourmet-style food, attract an eclectic crowd with guests at the event I attended including winemaker Fred Brander, Judy Frank, and Kathy Kelley.

“The paintings are as creative as the food cooked,” says bubbly Rebecca.

I have no doubt the members of the classes agree…