Tacky? Bad Taste? Or a nice change from beige, black, and taupe? High or low culture? A serious work of art or a frightening mess from the 1980s? HG’s pseudo vase is all of the above. It is not functional; it is just hilarious. It is an Art Glass piece (20” h), likely by Ettore […]
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Burkdoll Farm has an abundance of stone fruit right now, and the plums are divine. As much as I try not to favor one season, summer has always held a special place in my heart. Memories of Alabama summers – juicy stone fruit, fireflies, sprinkler runs, and slow childhood days – come rushing back with […]
Lea másSpirit Awakening Foundation (SAF) wears its heart on its sleeve…or at least at the top of its website. “We believe that art is powerful and can entertain, heal, transform and inspire,” the nonprofit says. “Artistic expression is a powerful entryway to uncover and heal from traumatic experiences. With the use of meditation/mindfulness practices, creative writing, […]
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Back in 2016, Baltimore native Jasmine Barnes was preparing for her senior recital at Morgan State University. But then fellow African American Freddie Gray was murdered by six Baltimore policemen, who left him unsecured in the back of a van during an erratic drive downtown, causing fatal injuries to his spinal cord. “The riots broke […]
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Concours d’Elegance. Whether sung with a musical French accent or verbally mangled by the well-intentioned (moi), the term does not invoke a baloney and Velveeta® sandwich. “It literally means a ‘competition of elegance,’” explains Linda Rosso, President, CEO, and lead innovator of a looming extravaganza called the Santa Barbara Invitational Concours, whose inauguration November 7-8, […]
Lea másWhat drives someone to spend a life in medicine? In this 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 look […]
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By Lisa Duncan “This story goes back 20 years,” laughed Dana Newquist. “There were only three of us on the Fire District board – me, Ron Jensen, and John Venable. John and I were put in charge of hiring new firefighters, and one of the first questions we asked Ben Hauser was, ‘Can you cook?’ […]
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By Lisa Duncan “He’s coming in hot!” called longtime announcer Melanja Jones as horses thundered across the field, perfectly capturing the excitement. Santa Barbara’s prestigious High Goal season was officially underway, bringing many of the world’s finest players together for faster ponies, tougher battles, and the sport’s most exhilarating competition. For polo legend Mike Azzaro, […]
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By Lisa Duncan “Can I get a ‘Viva la Fiesta!’? Viva!” rang out beneath the arches of historic Casa de la Guerra as Native Daughters of the Golden West welcomed guests to its Pre-Fiesta Tea. This year marked two remarkable milestones: the parlor’s 125th anniversary and 100 years of selecting a Saint Barbara, celebrating the […]
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In a man-cave bar in the L.A.’s Art District, I watch the World Cup… but I’m really waiting for the Pride event, a packed setlist of queer musicians, to set up next door. I’ve instructed my buddy Stephen Dabby to arrive an hour early for our chat. Stephen is a charming studio artist with a […]
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The upper wings of the Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae) are a brilliant red-orange. This specimen on exhibit at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reveals the glamorous silver spots hidden on the underside. Another neat feature of this view is the leg arrangement distinctive to the family Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterflies. Almost all adult insects […]
Lea másWe took the table in the corner looking out. It’s not because I’m worried about East Coast Mafioso figures coming to rub me out, or DEA agents wondering why I smell like a hemp field on fire (those days are but a mere pipe dream now), it’s just that I like to observe the everyday […]
Lea másSanta Barbara Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for all ages is well underway. Young readers equipped with their Reading Adventure Logs have been visiting us at Montecito Library to talk about the books they’re reading. Shiny beads are given for each book they talk about with staff, and some of our readers have amassed quite […]
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Clark’s Montecito | Happy Hour: Every day from 3 to 5 pm | 1/2 off martinis, 1/2 off burgers, $5 Trumer Pilsner, $10 featured wine, $5 oyster shooters, $2 off oysters – Wine Wednesdays: 1/2 off bottles of wine all day • Lilac | Happy Hour: Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 pm | Featuring […]
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There were two things I longed to experience during my two-week Japanese sojourn; one was to visit Kyoto, where my father was stationed in the US Army during “Occupied Japan,” and my other wish was to first rest and recover from the overseas flight and time change at an onsen-ryokan in the countryside. These are […]
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BG, who is a famous historian in Santa Barbara, sends me this bracelet, passed down from a friend of her grandmother’s whose husband served in Panzer Army Africa North Africa during WWII. This bangle is from Egypt, as I can tell by its style of silver bands and ropes over filigree. BG’s account of its […]
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The Montecito Fire Protection District is proud to serve the community as an All-Risk Fire Department, meaning our firefighters are trained, equipped, and prepared to respond to virtually any emergency that occurs within the district. While many residents naturally associate the Fire Department with fighting fires, the reality is that fire suppression represents only one […]
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Once in a while, you’ve got to get out of your hometown. You need a dose of big-city culture – but not in L.A., where people drive like heat-seeking missiles and never slow down. You want a place that feels human and down to earth, somewhere to spend a few relaxed days with pleasant people, […]
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Westmont alumnus Michael Hemmett (‘25) has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship to support his pioneering work in marine geology and geophysics. After graduating from Westmont with a degree in physics, he’s completing a doctorate in earth and space sciences at the University of Washington. His research focuses on natural hazards […]
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Alumnus Sam Renwick (’95) has created a successful career translating scientific uncertainty into economic insight, helping healthcare and life science companies backed by venture capital navigate high-stakes financial decisions. For more than two decades, he has spun a complex track blending biopharma valuation and forecasting with venture capital strategy. “You have concepts on your left […]
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