Covid was a weird time. We listened to music, microwaved mail, and made sourdough – among other things. About two weeks before the shutdown, I was scrambling to host an event at SBCAST – the Swiss-Army Bauhaus facility where I was living at the time. Running up and down the stairs from my studio with […]
Lea másIn how many sports might you find yourself playing alongside a member of the Hall of Fame? Hard to imagine, outside of having the beaucoup bucks (and the horsemanship) to sponsor a team at the Santa Barbara Polo Club – and even then HOFers aren’t likely to be on the field – or maybe by […]
Lea másWe all carry grief – whether from personal loss, ancestral wounds or the sorrows of the world. When grief remains unexpressed, it can weigh heavily on our bodies, hearts, and spirits. Many of us express our grief in solitude – or not at all. But in community, people can create a safe and sacred space […]
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On Thursday, October 9, Karen Neary RN and her team held a celebratory party for Montecito Med Spa’s 3rd year in business at Coast Village Circle. I attended the event, which was packed with their clients, friends, newbies, local businesses and of course Beth Sullivan, executive director of the Coast Village Road Improvement Association. Neary […]
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A coastal breeze, golden gloaming, and the sprawling splendor of Bellosguardo set the stage for an unforgettable evening as Santa Barbara’s own Doublewide Kings brought their signature swagger to one of California’s most storied estates. For this official Bellosguardo event, part of their notable programming, the estate’s historic charm was complemented by an unforgettable musical […]
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Golden light set the atmosphere for the Santa Barbara Foundation’s annual Catalyst Reception, a special event to honor donors, partners, and supporters. The festive fall fête took place at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where a benevolent crowd gathered in a courtyard nestled between two historic adobes. Sporting cowboy boots with spurs, we couldn’t resist […]
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The Santa Barbara Navy League Chili Cookoff brought the heat – and the heart – serving up bold flavors, community spirit, and a whole lot of hometown pride at the Western Art & Carriage Museum! At the center of it all was Charles “Crash” Huff, a retired Navy Commander turned Executive Director of the SB […]
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As polo season draws to a close, the allure of Sunday Polo is still ever-present. Few gatherings so seamlessly blend Montecito and Santa Barbara society with the delight of magnificent ponies as those at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. This weekend’s match was no exception; a radiant afternoon of athletic mastery, equestrian grace, […]
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When I was 12 years old the classic Hollywood star machine was in the throes of extinction (not to suggest I had anything to do with that). Tinseltown was being overthrown by UnmediatedGritTown as a new generation of auteurs stormed the Dream Factory ramparts, broke into the place and tore down the velvet curtains. David […]
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It may look small next to a pencil, but this skull is big, for a bat. It belongs to Eumops perotis, the largest bat species in the United States. These helpful insect-eaters are strong fliers but may face difficulties from declining water sources. This one was found dead and contributed to Santa Barbara Museum of […]
Lea másSanta Barbara community-based Chamber Players’ next concert takes place October 12 Trinity Lutheran Church (909 N. La Cumbre Road), where members of the ensemble will perform a diverse selection of works including Dvořák’s “String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96, ‘American;’” Denes Agay’s “Five Easy Dances for Woodwind Quintet;” Debussy’s “Petite Suite” (arr. G. Davies for […]
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Vote YES on Proposition 50 — the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment — in California’s November 4 special election. You can vote in person on November 4 or return your mail-in ballot, which you will receive in the next few days. Send your YES vote early so campaign volunteers can reach others who […]
Lea másFor 16 years, our team of volunteers, farmers, and neighbors has been simmering, stirring, and serving soups that do more than feed the belly – they nourish our community. Organic Soup Kitchen provides restorative, organic meals designed to support people in cancer treatment and recovery, while also ensuring food security for low-income seniors and others […]
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The resemblance between a walnut and the human brain is uncanny – the wrinkled surface, the two hemispheres – and it so happens that walnuts are super beneficial for our brain health. Walnuts from Rancho la Vina Farm are a farmers market staple and for good reason; these local walnuts are delicious. The omega 3 […]
Lea másPS is curious about a pair of silver stirrups necessary for riding a horse. We can all imagine a time when cars were not in our world yet, and we rode horses – or were pulled by them. And for thousands of years stirrups have been a ubiquitous and recognizable equine accoutrement. PS is wondering […]
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One of my most popular epigrams says, “When all other means of Communication fail, try Words.” And it is illustrated with an image of Shakespeare. Scholars are still debating how anyone with so provincial a background could have had such a mastery of verbal expression as Shakespeare had (or whoever wrote the vast body of […]
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by Scott Craig, photos by Brad Elliott Westmont alums return to campus October 17-19 for Homecoming and a weekend of events, including the annual Alumni Awards Celebration Brunch and Westmont Golf Classic. Find the full schedule of events at westmont.edu/homecoming. The celebration brunch will honor Alumnus of the Year Rob Ring (’90), Alumnae of the […]
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Westmont College Theatre presents Sophocles’ ancient and disturbing tragedy Antigone with fresh language and new life in a poetic and thrilling production from Oct. 24-Nov. 1 at Westmont’s Porter Theatre. Tickets to the play, “Antigonick,” which cost $20 for general admission and $12 for students, seniors and staff, are available for purchase at westmont.edu/boxoffice. Show […]
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The Ysidro Jazz Society in partnership with Monkey 47 Gin transported guests back to the roaring ’20s with Sip & Swing on October 2 – an elegant evening of live jazz, craft cocktails, and vintage flair. Inside the chic Prohibition-style speakeasy, the Al Vafa Jazz Trio filled the room with lively swing tunes while Monkey […]
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In 1923, two builders named Woodruff and Shoults built a huge promotional gimmick on Mt. Lee above Los Angeles. The row of standalone white block letters, each measuring 30’ x 50’ and visible for miles, would proclaim their new housing development in those hills: HOLLYWOODLAND. Nine years later a forlorn actress would leap to her […]
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