Veronica Beard Moves Opening to November 13 and Other News Bytes
Announced earlier to open on October 31, Veronica Beard’s Coast Village Road location is now slated to open on November 13, according to her website. Stay tuned.
Chanel Store to Open at The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito
You asked for more haute couture and it will soon be here with the opening of the Chanelretail store at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. As one drives up to the valet and front entrance, it is on your left. Still under construction as we go to print, the precise opening TBA, with no reply from Chanel or the resort. This store will be a first, as it is not located in an established retail store such as Macy’s in Los Angeles.
Arnie’s Rooftop Bar Linden Square Delayed Opening
Previously speculated to open for the holidays by local hopefuls, Arnie Sturham’s latest adventure, Arnie’s Rooftop Bar, will now open early spring 2026, per my enquiry to Linden Square marketing reps. The bar is serving drinks only and is open to age 21 and older only. Dress code: Carpinteria casual.
Chabad of Montecito Events for Community
Wednesday, November 19: Montecito Mentorship for UCSB Students Kickoff Event, registration required.
Guys Night Out, Wednesday, December 3: Sushi and Sake, hosted by Doug Brown,registration required.
Montecito Academy Marks 10 Years of Academic Excellence and Flexibility
Montecito Academy, a K-8hybrid homeschool program based in Summerland, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of redefining education through small-group instruction, academic rigor, and flexible scheduling. The Academy’s mastery-based approach allows students to learn at their own pace, grouped by academic level rather than age, ensuring both challenge and support. In just twelve hours a week, students engage in core subjects – language arts, math, science, and history – alongside enriching electives such as art, music, cooking, Spanish, and outdoor adventure. Founded by Kori Rider, Montecito Academy emphasizes advanced writing and math instruction, critical thinking, and global awareness inspired by Rider’s international background. Its flexible model attracts families
seeking balance between academic excellence and real-world experiences. Over a decade, Montecito Academy has cultivated a joyful, inclusive learning community that empowers curious, confident learners prepared for top high schools and lifelong success.
Rubenstein Chan Presents ‘Earth That Remembers’
Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art in Carpinteria unveils Earth That Remembers, a new exhibition running November 8 to December 24, featuring artists Wrona Gall and Hung Viet Nguyen. The show explores the intersection of the tangible and the imagined through landscapes that blend physical form and emotional resonance. Nguyen, a Los Angeles-based artist born in Vietnam, is known for his richly textured oil paintings that evoke sacred, otherworldly terrains. Gall, who relocated from Chicago to Ojai, creates luminous, hand-layered pigment works capturing the atmospheric shifts of California’s skies. The exhibition reception will be held November 15 from 2-5 pm, coinciding with an open-studio event at the Palm Lofts. The gallery also introduces The Bean, a curated boutique of artist-made gifts and books by creatives including Michael Blaha, Larry Vigon, and Patricia Houghton Clarke – a nod to Carpinteria’s artistic roots and Rubenstein Chan’s commitment to making art part of daily life.
Sutter Health Experts Discuss Advances in Prostate Cancer Care
Sansum Clinic and the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, now part of Sutter Health, recently hosted an expert panel on prostate cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Moderated by Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, the discussion featured Dr. Justin Voog, Dr. W. Warren Suh, Dr. Scott Tobis, Dr. Gregg Newman, Dr. David Carlson, and Genetic Counselor M. Ayanna Boyce. Together, they explored early PSA screening, advanced therapies such as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), and cutting-edge innovations like da Vinci 5® robotic surgery. Sponsored by the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara and the John C. Mithun Foundation, the event emphasized that early detection leads to a nearly 100% five-year survival rate.
411: Visit https://tinyurl.com/SutterProstateHealth for the full video
Robin Yardi Joins SBMNH Board of Trustees
Teacher and author Robin Yardi has joined the SB Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees. She is the author of children’s books, Coral Keepers, and I Know the Whale. Yardi graduated UC Berkeley and UCSB with multiple teaching credentials. “After decades of loving the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History as a child, teacher, parent, author, and volunteer naturalist, it is an honor to become one of its many stewards. I learned about the beauty of the natural world inside the bones of the Blue Whale and under the canopy of oaks in the museum’s Backyard. I want visitors to be inspired at the museum, just like me, for many decades to come,” says Yardi.
November is Native American Heritage Month
For Native American History month, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians invites community to visit their new museum and learn about their culture and history.
Hillside Celebrates 80 Years of Service with Elegant Gala
Hillside, since 1945 a Santa Barbara nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrated with an 80th Anniversary Gala on October 18 at the Santa Barbara Club. The
evening featured a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner with wine pairings from Chanin Wines, live jazz by The George Mamalakis Trio, and an inspiring keynote from advocate Lauren Horowitz. The event raised over $135,000 to support Hillside’s residential care, therapy, and vocational programs. CEO Michael Rassler called the milestone “a celebration of our past and a commitment to a more inclusive future.” Key sponsors included Montecito Bank & Trust and Santa Ynez Chumash Foundation.
California Invasive Plant Council Hosts 2025 Symposium
The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) will host its annual Symposium on Invasive Plants at the Ventura Beach Marriott, from November 12-15, bringing together more than 550 land managers, scientists, and conservation leaders both in person and online. The event will feature three days of presentations on invasive plant biology, ecosystem impacts, wildfire connections, and effective management practices, followed by field trips to local restoration sites including the Ventura and Santa Clara rivers, Santa Monica Mountains, and Santa Cruz Island. Opening with a statewide Weed Management Area meeting, the conference highlights collaborative weed control efforts across California. Local honorees include John Beall, receiving the Ken Moore Wildland Restoration Award, and John Knapp, honored with the Jake Sigg Award for Vision and Dedicated Service for his work on the Channel Islands. Cal-IPC continues its mission to protect California’s ecosystems through science-based management
and advocacy.
Los Padres Forest Association Trail News
San Ysidro Trail Now Open: cleanup funded by the Montecito Trails Foundation
Nov. 14-16: Volunteer for Reyes Peak Trail cleanup
Nov. 21-23: Volunteer for Mission Pine Trail cleanup
411: https://lpforest.org
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