Songwriter, rocker, former Montecitan, and SBHS Don (go) – Matt Blitzer is casing the joint, as they used to say. His band, Superet, is on the cusp of releasing a new album, and for some time Matt’s been in search of the perfect venue for the launch. The place should be a sensory analogue to […]

Although he spent his entire life in Southern California, Brian Wilson never performed at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. But it’s hard not to imagine that the founder, chief songwriter and sonic architect behind The Beach Boys would be even more thrilled by the concert coming to the jewel of a theater on September […]

See all CVR has to offer September 8th-14th! Join us for Coast Village Week, celebrating our vibrant community with a variety of events and experiences that capture the heart of Coast Village Road for residents, visitors, and merchants alike. Coast Village Week Events Dive into Coast Village by shopping, sipping, and perusing! Don’t forget to check […]

Santa Barbara is often described as a city that draws the world in – international artists, performers, and audiences alike, all arriving to bask in its beauty and culture. But State Street Ballet reminds us that the relationship is not one-sided. As much as this coastal town welcomes the world, the company carries Santa Barbara […]

As a special treat for the readers, State Street Ballet and the Montecito Journal partnered with several artists to illustrate some of the fashion and faces that will be gracing this year’s gala. The sparkling red duo, gala Co-chairs Alex Nourse and Nicole Callahan – wearing a custom gown made by NY fashion designer Naeem […]

“I was a tile contractor, and then joined the army and ultimately deployed to Iraq. When I got back, life to me … well, my little portion of what I can do for this world is to spread the message of unity.” Reader, if you know any other contractors with this perspective, you are in […]

Astrologer Jennifer Freed was the clinical director at my psychology graduate program when we first met 34 years ago, but soon we became the best of friends, sharing our lives, loves, and soul healing along the way. Recently we sat down for lunch at the Coral Casino to talk about her new Montecito-based astrological romance […]

Coast Village Road is home to artists, merchants, and creatives alike who strive to uphold the spirit of our community. Coast Village Association’s own Beth Sullivan is determined to capture this energy and use it as inspiration for the heartbeat of Coast Village Association’s events. At the start of 2023, Beth was hired as a […]

Fifty years can teach you a lot about growing wine. These days, Fred Brander knows full well that Bordeaux grapes – reds like cabernet sauvignon and whites like sauvignon blanc – grow really well in the warm eastern stretches of the Santa Ynez Valley. But in the beginning – 50 years ago – it was […]