Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone came alive as the Grace Fisher Foundation hosted a vibrant fundraiser at La Lieff Tasting Room. Friends, family, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s recent City of Santa Barbara Art Business Award and kick off ticket sales for the upcoming Winter Music Showcase. The evening buzzed with good wine, warm […]
Golden light set the atmosphere for the Santa Barbara Foundation’s annual Catalyst Reception, a special event to honor donors, partners, and supporters. The festive fall fête took place at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where a benevolent crowd gathered in a courtyard nestled between two historic adobes. Sporting cowboy boots with spurs, we couldn’t resist […]
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The Santa Barbara Navy League Chili Cookoff brought the heat – and the heart – serving up bold flavors, community spirit, and a whole lot of hometown pride at the Western Art & Carriage Museum! At the center of it all was Charles “Crash” Huff, a retired Navy Commander turned Executive Director of the SB […]
As polo season draws to a close, the allure of Sunday Polo is still ever-present. Few gatherings so seamlessly blend Montecito and Santa Barbara society with the delight of magnificent ponies as those at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. This weekend’s match was no exception; a radiant afternoon of athletic mastery, equestrian grace, […]
Jorgen Kjaempe (Kempa), age 88 of Montecito, California, passed away on September 23rd, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. Jorgen was born on October 22, 1936, on the small Island of Bornholm in Denmark. Jorgen served in the Danish Army as a Military Policeman at the age of 19. At the age of 20 […]
On Monday, October 6, St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara held its 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Ty Warner’s The Montecito Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This annual favorite is sold out a year ahead, and its proceeds support single mothers and their children through St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program. The event started at […]
Three years ago Jonny Donahoe first brought Every Brilliant Thing to Center Stage as a benefit for New Beginnings – the longtime Santa Barbara nonprofit that has often employed the arts and entertainers to raise money and draw awareness to its mission of serving its underprivileged clientele with mental health services and more.Donahoe’s audience-conversant one-man […]
This weekend was packed with society events and yours truly was there! An experience to be had was at Ty Warner’s Sandpiper Golf Club which provided the perfect new setting for the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission’s 24th Annual Bayou Down Under fundraiser, formerly held at the Dos Pueblos Ranch. The more geographically central location was […]
By Maria W. Long “I don’t know you, but I love you.” – Sir Paul McCartney (Aug. 26, 2025) …And the crowd loved him back! Sir Paul McCartney’s Friday night appearance at the Santa Barbara Bowl was the most spectacular show many of us would see in our lifetime. Lines stretched down the block beginning […]
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For 16 years, our team of volunteers, farmers, and neighbors has been simmering, stirring, and serving soups that do more than feed the belly – they nourish our community. Organic Soup Kitchen provides restorative, organic meals designed to support people in cancer treatment and recovery, while also ensuring food security for low-income seniors and others […]
The late afternoon sunbathed the rolling vineyards and oak-studded pastures in golden light as members of the Santa Barbara Club and Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub arrived at the gates of Folded Hills Winery, owned by Kim and Andrew Busch. The winery & farmstead whispered of heritage and elegance. The event began at the Farmstead, […]
News from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians marks two milestone anniversaries. This year is their 60th Annual Intertribal Powwow and the 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic that benefits local nonprofits. Celebrating 60 Years The annual intertribal powwow is open to the public and takes place Saturday, October 4, 10 am – 10pm, and […]
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Golden Gala lit up the Tuscan Hills Estate with shimmering style and heartfelt generosity. Guests gathered in gold to celebrate the nonprofit’s mission of supporting families facing pediatric cancer. Presenting Sponsor Earl Minnis delivered a heartfelt message on the power of giving. Dr. Jordan Witt was honored with the Humanitarian Award, […]
Editor’s Note: As many Montecitans have heard, the MJ’s longtime columnist Richard Mineards experienced some health issues last week. We are told he is in good spirits and the MJ staff is wishing him a speedy recovery. In the meantime, his trusty shutterbug Priscilla and friends, including Maria McCall, will be helping keep his column […]
