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The 20th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Ben Page Youth Center was so busy there had to be three seatings for the simple soup and bread meal, which allowed the 1,000 participants paying just $30 to choose a hand-painted bowl and, after dining, take the bowl home. The bustling event, founded by Danyel Dean, […]

Back in 2015, Joanna Murphy was searching for an outlet in art to counter frightening medical issues she was suffering as a result of trauma when she came across alcohol-ink paintings on the social media site Pinterest. Drawn initially by the bright colors associated with the medium, Murphy found an even greater affinity once she […]

Santa Barbara Symphony staged a Spanish Symphony Soirée at the Casa De La Guerra featuring wineries from the Presidio neighborhood and hors d’oeuvres from local eateries. The musical bash, which featured classical, tango, and jazz instrumental sets by violist Alan Busteed with the band, Tinto Tango, was hosted by symphony board member Stephen Erickson. An […]