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By Keith Moore Supporters of the Society of California Pioneers as well as Bohemian Grove members gathered last week at the Santa Barbara Club to tour the clubhouse and view the impressive California art collection. Regional Director Keith Moore and Pioneers board member Vicki Englert welcomed guests to the Santa Barbara Club which was founded […]

By Lisa Duncan “Fiesta showcases our creativity, celebrates our culture, and encourages young people to learn about our traditions through dance,” said Renee Cooper, marketing manager for the Santa Barbara Symphony. That spirit of culture, creativity, and community filled the air at La Boheme’s sixth annual Pre-Fiesta Celebration, where supporters gathered for a lively summer […]

By Lisa Duncan “It doesn’t get any better, especially for a guy like Messi,” smiled Argentine polo player Santi Wulff as families in sky-blue-and-white jerseys gathered at the Santa Barbara Polo Club following Argentina’s appearance in the FIFA World Cup Final. “We are very proud. I know we all want to win, but we are […]

by Lisa Duncan “Really, it’s about his extraordinary mind,” reflected Christopher Lloyd before taking the stage at the Lobero Theatre as narrator for Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait.” “He didn’t project physically the way you’d expect, but when he opened his mouth – or wrote something on paper – it was, ‘Wow!’ It just took you […]

By Lisa Duncan At the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, next Sunday’s winners won’t simply take home a trophy. Their names will be engraved in silver and entered into the Blue Book, joining a tradition that stretches back generations at one of America’s most storied polo clubs. With the Pacific Coast Circuit Intra-Circuit Cup […]

By Maria McCall “Twenty-six miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is a-waitin’ for me!” sang The Four Preps in their classic 1958 hit. Though the song says 26, it’s really just 22 miles from the mainland. Traveling in style in the Commodore Lounge aboard the Catalina Express, Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub adventurersenjoyed ocean views, […]

By Maria McCall Longtime supporters Michael and Marni Cooney hosted a donor appreciation reception at the Valley Club to honor Family Service Agency (FSA) and its vital work. Marni highlighted that FSA has been serving those in need in our community since 1899, today reaching over 26,000 individuals with services like senior programs, family support, […]

Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub gathered for a sumptuous afternoon tea at the historic Simpson House Inn, built in 1874 by Robert and Julia Simpson – nine years after the Civil War and before the arrival of the railroad, electricity, and indoor plumbing in Santa Barbara. The Victorian Italianate home set the stage for guests […]

Maroon 5 star Adam Levine, a longtime resident of our rarefied enclave, is facing a federal lawsuit over a post he shared in 2019 raising support for Hurricane Dorian victims. According to court documents, the Billboard frontman, 46, allegedly used copyrighted video footage of storm damage in the Bahamas without permission from the owner. The […]

Bellosguardo – magnificent estate of the late reclusive tycoon Huguette Clark – and the Santa Barbara Symphony staged a landmark cultural event on July 4; the first ever outdoor Independence Day concert at the East Beach aerie. The sold-out event attracted more than 700 guests to the 90-minute performance on the estate’s seaside lawn overlooking […]

Prince Harry says wife Meghan Markle was “the most trolled person in the world” during a surprise appearance at a New York conference. The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the Nexus Global Summit in the Big Apple in front of 350 next-generation philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, artist, and impact leaders, according to the Archewell Foundation’s […]

Prince Harry has shown his expertise speaking German when he was asked to give a speech at the nation’s first ever Veterans Day. The Riven Rock resident was asked by the country’s defense minister to speak at the inaugural event. He began and ended his speech in German. Two years ago Harry, when he was […]

The Duke of Sussex, 40, lost his battle for taxpayer funded police bodyguards when in the U.K. – putting him on the hook for nearly $2 million in costs. Harry was told his “grievance” over security was not enough to successfully change the decision. The Riven Rock resident believes he’s been “singled out” and “badly […]

Montecito actor Rob Lowe was not at all amused while strolling in Beverly Hills when the driver of a Hollywood tour bus mistakenly identified him as sitcom legend John Stamos. He said “What the f–k” to the camera filming him before marching up to the orange and pink bus packed with film and TV fans. […]

Security was paramount at the Granada when Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company performed as part of UCSB’s popular Arts & Lectures program. A small number of protesters were present, carrying disparaging placards. More than 18 Santa Barbara police officers were stationed in and outside the theater and guests had to go through metal detectors placed in […]

Cadillac margaritas topped with Grand Marnier and burritos added to the decided Mexican theme when award-winning food writer and author Betty Fussell, 97, recipient of three James Beard Awards, welcomed her Mazatlán-based daughter Rosalind “Tucky” to Casa Dorinda for a joint exhibition of their artwork. Betty, who moved to our Eden by the Beach from […]

As usual, tout le monde was at the New Year’s Day lunch thrown by affable gardening guru George Schoellkopf and international artist Gérald Incandela at their magnificent Summerland aerie. The tony twosome – who fly between their sprawling homes here and in the town of Washington, Connecticut – kicked off 2025 in splendiferous style with […]