Westmont volleyball (12-14, 6-6 PacWest) finished its season on a four-game winning streak and sent its seniors out in style, defeating Jessup (11-13, 5-7) in four sets on Nov. 15 at Murchison Gym. This was the final Westmont match for Alexis Dennick and Nariah Prescott. Sophomore outside hitter Maddie Finnegan led the team in kills […]
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Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and the other debonair, desperate, debauched, or devoted characters from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic story come to life via dance in World Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby Ballet. The story of an enigmatic nouveau riche millionaire ambitiously pursuing the American Dream has been considered a literary classic since the […]
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Even prisoners locked away in solitary confinement in a tiny 6 by 9 foot cell get almost 55 square feet to themselves. But the 350 artists participating in Ready to Hang get just a single square foot on which to express themselves in the annual community-wide exhibition from the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative in its […]
Lea másThe Santa Barbara Blues Society hosts the local debut of East Coast-based award-winning blues singer-songwriter Vanessa Collier. The rare female bandleading saxophonist, a native Texan, grew up in Maryland and graduated from Boston’s famed Berklee School of Music. She spent two years in blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band before branching out on her own. […]
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This is Ficus eospila, a carnivorous snail from the fig shell group with a dazzling foot like the train of a black-and-white ball gown. Howard/Berry Curator of Malacology Henry W. Chaney, Ph.D. photographed this individual on a 1993 collecting trip in Western Australia with Barry Wilson PhD then at work on the two-volume compendium, Australian […]
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What a Night! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s halls resounded with laughter with an old-fashioned Celebrity Roast – think Dean Martin! – and a panel of friends and colleagues to celebrate Executive Director Greg Gorga’s retirement after helming the organization for 18 years. Welcomed were over 200 guests (not including crashers) who noshed on delicious […]
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In the past 35 years, the eucalyptus tree has become one of the most controversial species in California. Some writers sing its praises, both for its beneficial properties and its beauty. Its image has been celebrated in California landscape painting for over one hundred years. California writer Lawrence Clark Powell wrote, “… no tree is […]
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Heal the Ocean’s Thank You celebration at the Santa Barbara FishHouse on November 13th turned into a memorable evening of gratitude and surprises. Despite heavy rain, supporters and dignitaries – including U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal, Supervisor Roy Lee, former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, and Councilmember Eric Friedman – filled the venue to honor sponsors of […]
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Written by Maria W. Long I was escorted into the celebration by a beautiful young girl with a sparkling smile, who said, “Welcome, I am so excited you’re here!” as I entered this heartwarming, yet powerful event. Over 200 passionate community leaders at the Santa Barbara Club where there for a joyful celebration of resilience, […]
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By Maria W. Long This fall, our vibrant city transformed into a haven for music lovers. Weekend after weekend, legendary performers filled local venues, offering residents an abundance of unforgettable concerts. Among the season’s standout events was an all-star tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music of the Beach Boys, held at the […]
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By Maria McCall On Veterans Day, more than 1,000 families, friends, and grateful community members gathered at Santa Barbara Cemetery – where veterans from as far back as the Civil War are laid to rest – to honor the courageous men and women who have served with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. The Santa Barbara Choral […]
Lea másVehicle Vandalism / Eucalyptus/Humphrey Roads — Friday, November 07, at 015:31 hours Reporting Party advised a male subject had used a hammer to break two windows on vehicles parked in the area. The suspect was last seen walking westbound on the railroad tracks from said location. The area was searched, and deputies were unable to […]
Lea másIf animals could talk – at least in a way where humans would understand them – there’s no doubt that the 40 or so who currently live at Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary would never stop sharing sentiments of gratitude. That’s because they’re among the nearly 100 animals that have been rescued and rehabilitated at the […]
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New York City is gritty, elegant, surprising, nostalgic and more. I just spent a quick four days and nights buzzing around the city, visiting old favorites (including friends), new discoveries and despite a sore big toe, walking as much a possible throughout the island. Museums, Theater, Restaurants and More… Here’s a quick replay of where […]
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As I am in quite a few houses each week appraising contents and collections, in almost every home there’s a “knock off” Phillippe Starck Lucite see-through “Louis Ghost” chair. Made of Lucite or acrylic resin, the faux-starck has that round or oval back rest, arms, and tapered legs, and today they cost as little as […]
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The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation led by Lt. John W. Blankenship USN with his team, and a unified show of military organizations and first responders, held their 22nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Public attendance was estimated at 1,400, including representatives from all divisions of military service: […]
Lea másFive years ago I wrote “Property vs. Humanity?” to highlight American prioritizing of property rights over human rights. My wife and I had been evicted from my home of 31 years. The law protected the right of the new property owner to maximize profits above the human right to housing. I was asked to revisit […]
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CALM – also known as calm4kids – held its annual fundraising luncheon, CALM at Heart, on Friday, November 7, at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. The event co-chairs Amanda Lee and Katrina Mudd Sprague, Calm Board of Trustees Vice Chair of Development, shared, “This year, we will be deeply moved by a courageous former client whose […]
Lea másI am writing this letter because Hattie Beresford’s piece on Rowland Hazard III, while very interesting, was missing some vital information that was not included in her article. Of interest is Rowland Hazard III’s role in the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the connection of AA with the Hazard property down to this day. Rowland […]
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On November 13, 2008, a wildfire started near a Montecito property known as the Tea Gardens. The Tea Fire was first reported at about 5:45 pm. Strong sundowner winds with gusts up to 85 miles per hour reignited smoldering embers of an illegal bonfire from the night before. At the time, Montecito Fire Marshal and […]
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