The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 once again team up to present the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the seaside Santa Barbara Cemetery. The open air ceremony includes presentations and performances by the UCSB ROTC Color Guard; Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band; David […]
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It is time for the Art Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB) to hold its annual fundraiser for artists and collectors, titled An Artful Affair, on May 31, 4-6:30 pm, at the Santa Barbara Club’s outside garden area. Artists showing their works for sale are Andrea Anderson, Danuta Bennett, Rick Delanty, Manny Lopez, Wyllis Heaton, Chloé […]
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The Women’s Fund of SB (WFSB) held its 22nd Anniversary Grantee event at the Lobero Theatre on Wednesday, May 13. The total grants awarded this year amounted to $1,275,000, given in various amounts to ten grantees. The organization states the amount raised by their members is a record, and that the funding effort is an […]
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By Lisa Duncan Surrounded by striking black-and-white photographs from across his remarkable career, Jeff charmed the packed gallery with deeply personal tales from film sets spanning more than 90 movies. Guests listened intently as he reminisced about working alongside his father, Lloyd Bridges, on Sea Hunt, and photographing life on the set of The Fabulous […]
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By Lisa Duncan Carpinteria blossomed into Riviera perfection this weekend as almost 350 glamorous guests gathered for Dreams in Bloom, the elegant gala benefiting Family Service Agency. Hosted at the breathtaking foothills estate of Ginny and Tim Bliss, the sprawling organic avocado ranch offered a sophisticated modern farmhouse fantasy that made even seasoned Montecito partygoers […]
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By Lisa Duncan Summerland positively shimmered with culinary chic this week as the stylish set ascended to the gorgeous ocean view loft of Godmothers for the announcement of the 2026 Julia Child Award recipient. The sleek modern bookstore – a favorite of locals like Oprah, Meghan, and Gwyneth – proved the perfect backdrop for an […]
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By Lisa Duncan Downtown Santa Barbara was absolutely crackling with creative chemistry during 1st Thursday Art Walk, as the doors of “The Muse” briefly opened for a wildly glamorous sneak peek at what promises to become one of the sexiest cultural spaces our Eden by the Beach has seen in decades. And darling, it was […]
Lea másBy Lisa Duncan Mother’s Day at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields unfolded in glorious Riviera style this weekend, with champagne flowing, complimentary rosé tastings for mothers, children twirling, and the manicured grounds positively blooming with fashionable families gathered to celebrate the extraordinary influence mums have on the lives around them. Among the celebrity guests enjoying […]
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By Lisa Duncan With the soft morning sun casting golden ribbons across the sea, family, friends, and fellow servicemen gathered on the sand beside the Santa Barbara Yacht Club this week to honor retiring U.S. Coast Guard officer Julian Bell – and what unfolded was far more than a military ceremony. It became a moving […]
Lea másBelrose Estate Jewelers | Spring Treat: $750 off your purchase of $3,000 | Offer valid on full price items only (excluding watches and handbags). Valid until May 31, 2026! •Daniel Gibbings | May 13 to June 4| Booking Consultation appointments for Custom Design jewelry with Daniel. Please call or email or secure your appointment time. […]
Lea másAnima: Theater of the Feminine Underground is a ritual performance art collaborative where women spend weeks or months workshopping material prior to each semi-annual performance. In the performances themselves, the artists bare their souls and share some of their secrets, dreams, yearnings, hard-won truths, and more in the course of a wide-ranging evening. The experience […]
Lea másVillage Properties is marking 30 years in business this May, a milestone that reflects not only the growth of one of Santa Barbara’s most recognizable real estate firms, but also the enduring appeal of remaining independent in an increasingly corporate industry. Founded in 1996 by Renee Grubb and Ed Edick, the company began with a […]
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Stone fruit season is here and the white nectarine, my absolute favorite, is featured this week at Burkdoll Farms. Originally from China, the fuzzless skin of this peach varietal is caused by a recessive gene, not a cross between a peach and plum as some believe. These little nutrition powerhouses are packed with fiber, vitamin […]
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PE recently purchased a tiny “fixer-upper” cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains near Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. During the remodel, he discovered that the 1,660-square-foot cabin was originally built in 1919, with an addition completed in 1927. He sent me an image of the fireplace in the main room – currently under construction […]
Lea másWhat drives someone to spend a life in medicine? In this new Q&A series, a group of leading local physicians share the moments that set them on their path, the breakthroughs shaping their fields, and the realities behind the work. Their answers are candid, occasionally surprising, and grounded in experience. Together, they offer a clear-eyed […]
Lea másAfter I needed help getting out of our sagging couch for the umpteenth time, I said yes to my wife’s suggestion we shop for a new one. This was not easy for me. I’m a big believer in longevity, super glue and duct tape. When Pat and I got married one stipulation was that none […]
Lea más“Sknnxxxx!” … “SKnnXXKX!!” ….. “SK…….. NNXXXXXKX!” Many of you might remember the old Andy Capp comic strip from newspapers of yore, where we see Andy in a sleep coma, sawing logs after a hard night of snooker with the boys, his mouth lolling open, his big ol’ schnoz pointed to the ceiling. Classic cartoonery at […]
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Perhaps it was the prolonged screen time or too many sugar snacks. The boys were antsy, grumpy, and looking for trouble. When I suggested we all go to the beach, usually a favorite destination, they both said it sounded boring. I countered with: “We’re not just going to the beach, we’re doing an experiment.” This […]
Lea másAfter 10 years at the helm, Pat Saley reflects on the community effort behind one of Montecito’s most beloved spaces For more than 60 years, the Friends of the Montecito Library (FOML) have been quietly – and sometimes not so quietly – shaping the library at the heart of the community. First mentioned in local […]
Lea másA practical guide to financing home energy in California’s new reality California homeowners are being encouraged to electrify their lives. Replace the gas furnace with a heat pump. Swap the water heater for an electric model. Purchase an EV. Install induction cooking. State and local programs continue to support many of these transitions. On its […]
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