Written by Maria McCall Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub gathered in the Kenny Loggins Community Room at Unity Shoppe for an uplifting afternoon to learn about one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished charities. Executive Director and CEO Angela Miller-Bevan delivered an informative presentation on the organization’s fascinating history, and how today this community cornerstone serves […]
CommUnify, the longstanding Santa Barbara County nonprofit, has provided a wide variety of important services to low-income local residents since the mid-1960s. Today, the committed servant of SB County’s most vulnerable is facing dire threats to its budget, and severe challenges to its roster of vital programs. These include the life-changing Head Start early education […]
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The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission (SBRM) Women’s Auxiliary Annual Bethel House Christmas Tea for its women in recovery was held on Wednesday, December 10 at the home of Susan Hughes. The event has been a holiday happening for over ten years. This much-anticipated holiday tea with goodies is fully supported by the women members of […]
Santa Barbara’s holiday season shimmered once again at the 4th Annual Montecito Sparkle Party, a festive and elegant soirée hosted by Michele Janin, Tom Linebarger, wine expert, and the Montecito Journal’s own wine travel writer Jamie Knee, and Joel Knee. Now in its fourth year, the beloved holiday gathering took place at the Montecito home […]
One of the major fallouts from the Covid pandemic was the effects of isolation on every member of society. But without question, the segment of the population hardest hit by the closures and other restrictions that took place in 2020-21 were America’s school children. Youngsters whose brains are still developing were yanked out of the […]
Your Society Edit reporter is here with the latest on Coast Village Road! Yes dears, we have exciting new businesses to explore, but first the holidays! I attended the 3rd Annual CVR Holiday Tree Lighting event, held on Thursday, December 4, from 4-6 pm, in front of Renaud’s Bakery and the award-winning Richie’s Barber Shop. […]
I am happy to report that St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara annual Fashion Show fundraiser which took place for its 4th year at the Rosewood Miramar Beach on Saturday, November 29 was a huge success. This year saw 230 guests dressed in their holiday best bidding on 103 handmade gift baskets. The event founded by Claudia […]
Written by Maria McCall Casa Dorinda was abuzz as legendary food writer Betty Fussell welcomed an excited audience for the launch of her new book, How to Cook a Coyote: The Joy of Old Age. Sparkling with her cheeky sense of humor, she declared, “Live each day as if it were your first and last!” […]
Wilma Melville founded the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in 1996, a year after witnessing the dearth of rescue dogs available to search for survivors in the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Almost 30 years in, SDF, located in a rural area of Santa Paula, has […]
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On a very rainy Monday evening, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art saw its celebratory event for the SBMA Circles of Leadership, benefactors, directors, and curators with special guests become its latest nouvelle vague. I was invited to attend and report for our readers by Lindsey Garrison SBMA director of marketing and communications, and SBMA’s […]
By Maria McCall As regular customers, my husband and I enjoy OSK’s nutritious soups multiple times a week – favorites include Coconut Curry Lentil (my favorite), Gourmet Broccoli, and this season’s Butternut Squash (his favorite). We top them with Modena balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. Founder Anthony Carroccio, […]
By Maria McCall Bob and Holly Murphy hosted an elegant gathering to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their La Arcada boutique, Coast 2 Coast Collection, beautifully decked out in holiday splendor. Described by Richard Mineards as an “Aladdin’s cave,” this two-story boutique is renowned for offering luxury brands that are rare – or even impossible […]
Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Executive Director and CEO Amada Cruz is understandably proud of the museum’s current exhibition. The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse traces the origins of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists via a rich array of paintings, including exquisite examples by very famous artists, including Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, […]
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County organization held its 2nd Annual Beach Ball fundraiser at the San Ysidro Ranch Montecito on Sunday, November 9, from 12 to 2 pm. This event was founded by Jackie Johnson McBride of The Weather Chef and Allison LaBarge for the purpose of generating funds for […]
