Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network premiered its educational/documentary/promo film Wild Rescue at a fundraising benefit at the Lobero in August. On Sunday, October 5, the professionally produced movie gets a viewing as intended – on a giant screen with a spectacular sound system at the Granada. The setting is perfect for the film, which documents […]
Lea másIt’s the first weekend in October, which means it’s time for the 39th Annual California Avocado Festival in downtown Carpinteria. The three-day extravaganza is a bit like last weekend’s Goleta Lemon Festival, but much bigger, louder, longer (October 3-5) – and much, much greener, at least in color, and the celebration of the locally-important fruit […]
Lea másEnough! is a nationwide reading of six new 10-minute plays by teen writers that confront gun violence, with the aim of allowing youth voices to be heard, sparking conversation and inspiring action against one of the most pressing issues of our time. The plays, which were selected by a committee of nationally renowned playwrights, will […]
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Heading east on a plane, Pete Muller calls within moments in response to my text to talk about his new album and special concert at SOhO. It’s a trip that combines his two passionate pursuits (apart from his family); spending some time at PDT Partners – the Wall Street hedge fund Muller founded and whose model […]
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This week’s Society Edit is full-on-art! Are you watching Paris Fashion Week’s SS26 and pining for the Impressionism that came out of SS25? Are you recalling Women’s Wear Daily and Artnet presenting Impressionist artists Monet, Manet, Vincent van Gogh, and Pissaro in the couture designer fashion books, and that art literally printed on the fabrics? […]
Lea más‘The Whistler’ “Don’t whistle at night… it attracts bad things.” You’ve been warned. Just in time for Halloween is Nick Medina’s creepy The Whistler; a chilling tale wrapped in Indigenous myths, a ghost story with a twist. When a young ghost-hunting man on the cusp of success screeches to a halt, he must learn to […]
Lea másIt was raining hard for our first-ever Grand Teton paddle boat ride down the Snake River. “Put on your safety vests,” Guide Steve told us. “If you fall in, remember: nose and toes up. If you try to stand, your feet could get stuck between rocks and you’ll drown. Had a photographer recently, following the […]
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“If I can survive death, I can probably survive anything.” – Ashleigh Brilliant[9 December, 1933 –24 September, 2025], Pot-Shot® # 805 A footloose former teacher with the unlikely name Ashleigh Brilliant grabs his portable microphone, bullhorn, and milk crate and bounds down the stairs. The date is May 21, 1967 – yeah, “The Summer of […]
Lea másYou might not know Roero yet – but if you love Nebbiolo from Barolo or Barbaresco, with deep tannins and perfume, you should. I just returned from Piemonte’s Roero wine region, where the same grape produces red wine that feels noble and graceful, and where Arneis, its white counterpart, shines brightly. Roero is nestled just […]
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Ben Carlson, assistant professor of physics at Westmont, explores the scientific foundations of today’s most pressing energy and climate issues in a Westmont Downtown Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 pm at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street, in downtown Santa Barbara. The talk, “Energy and Climate Through the Lens of Basic Science,” […]
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Westmont College continues to be recognized as the top Christian liberal arts college in the West, according to top national rankings. U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges lists Westmont as one of the top 10 Christian liberal arts colleges in California. Overall, Westmont continues to be one of the top two nationally ranked members […]
Lea másWestmont women’s golf competed in its second tournament of the young season, losing to the hosts, Westminster University, by one stroke to finish in second place out of the 11-team field Sept. 22 at Glenmoor Golf Course in South Jordan, Utah. As a result of the Warrior’s performance, the team was named the PacWest Women’s […]
Lea másMontecito Fire Chief Neels honored Montecito Firefighter/Paramedic Carlos Luna, September 12. MFD shares Luna’s story, “Carlos grew up in Michoacán, Mexico. His family moved to Oxnard, CA, when he was 8 years old. Luna played high school and college football, and on the University of Houston Division I team. In 2014, he put his education […]
Lea másAssault/Stealing Gas / PC 22810 Summerland Fuel Depot — Monday, September 15, at 07:28 hours Reporting Party (RP) was attempting to make a delivery to the gas station, but suspect’s vehicle was parked blocking the unloading area. The delivery driver asked the suspect to move his vehicle so they could unload their goods. Unprovoked, the […]
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The women’s ritual theater collective known as Anima, Theater of the Feminine Underground, returns to Center Stage Theatre on October 9-10 with a brand-new set of performance pieces drawn from the participants’ real-life stories, dreams, yearnings, and most meaningful moments. The artists dive deep into not only their creative process, but also their psyches and […]
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The late afternoon sunbathed the rolling vineyards and oak-studded pastures in golden light as members of the Santa Barbara Club and Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub arrived at the gates of Folded Hills Winery, owned by Kim and Andrew Busch. The winery & farmstead whispered of heritage and elegance. The event began at the Farmstead, […]
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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Golden Gala lit up the Tuscan Hills Estate with shimmering style and heartfelt generosity. Guests gathered in gold to celebrate the nonprofit’s mission of supporting families facing pediatric cancer. Presenting Sponsor Earl Minnis delivered a heartfelt message on the power of giving. Dr. Jordan Witt was honored with the Humanitarian Award, […]
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This specimen of a marlinspike shell (Terebra maculata) has sentimental and historic significance, which makes it a favorite of Associate Curator Vanessa Delnavaz, MA. The shell comes with a label handwritten by S. Stillman Berry: “This poor battered shell is kept for reasons of sentiment. It has been in our family at least 110 years… […]
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More than 100 years ago, two medical clinics in Santa Barbara were taking shape, both grounded in the ethos that group practice with a variety of specialties was the best way to provide high quality healthcare accessible to all. Some 80 years later after decades of growth, the two groups joined forces and adopted the […]
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