What happens when ocean mist meets mountain light? When a brush meets canvas, and local talent meets natural wonders? Where the Mountains Meet the Sea, a new exhibition of landscape paintings by 12 predominately Santa Barbara-based artists, is soon to be on view from January 22 through March 29, 2026. This absolutely ‘must see’ display, […]
Westmont dedicated a new stained-glass window during an intimate service inside the Nancy Voskuyl Prayer Chapel on October 16. Nancy Voskuyl, a Westmont student and the daughter of President Roger and Trudy Voskuyl, died in a tragic automobile accident in 1959 on Sycamore Canyon Road. To honor her, the college built the Nancy Voskuyl Memorial […]
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The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art celebrates Judy L. Larson, who retired following 17 prolific years as museum director, on Thursday, July 10, from 4-6 pm at the museum. The special celebration includes an exhibition featuring prominent objects from the collection acquired during Larson’s tenure. Major donors during Larson’s tenure included Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, Faith […]
A standing-room only crowd attended the Westmont Department of Education’s 21st annual Celebration of Teaching to honor the 13 graduates and their cooperating teachers April 25 in Westmont’s Founders Room. The student teacher presentations were interspersed with heartwarming slideshows, videos and talks by professors Andrew Mullen and Carolyn Mitten. The student teachers included Hannah Hutton, […]
This weekend also marks the launch of the months-long marking of the day when the Earth wasn’t so friendly for locals – a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake, an historic disaster that intrinsically changed the city. EQ25.org gets going with the Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy Soireé on April 25 at […]
In other symphony notes, the Doublewide Kings have just premiered their video presentation of Moondance, its groundbreaking celebration of the music of Van Morrison in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony that was performed at the Granada Theatre in November 2023. The show represented the classical ensemble’s first project with a rock band (they’ve done […]
In a unanimous vote on Thursday, April 10, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) rejected appeals – from Unite Here Local 11 and Heal the Ocean – to the Rosewood Miramar housing project. The project includes 26 affordable housing units for employees, eight market-rate units, and about 12 new shops. It already received unanimous approval from […]
Montecito resident Keith Yeager won the live auction bidding for L.A. Lakers tickets at this year’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table prelude to March Madness at the Cabrillo Pavilion. The hoops event featured local coaches breaking down the college bracket with expertise, high hopes, and good humor. Retired coach Tim Floyd inspired the crowd with […]
Santa Barbara brought the holiday sparkle with a cheeky twist at The Naughty Nutcracker, held December 7 at the Alhecama Theatre. Produced by Teresa Kuskey, and Rick Oshay, and choreographed by Kuskey, this La Boheme Productions show delivered Vegas-style flair with plenty of holiday mischief. The lively evening blended art, philanthropy, and festive fun, drawing […]
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Heading outside, the overwhelming headliner this week – at least in the continuing post-pandemic absence of the Santa Barbara Downtown Holiday Parade – is the 38th annual Parade of Lights on December 8 at the waterfront. The celebration gets underway at 3:30 pm with a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in the Santa Barbara […]
The Ojai Playhouse reopened on November 22 after shutting down 10 years ago. Historically, it is one of California’s oldest single-screen theaters, hosting 200 seats in 5,500 square feet. Located on the main drag in Ojai, this 1914 building has been renovated and updated. The renovations and design are by Architect Bob Kupiec of Kupiec […]
Not sure what to gift this season? How about making a few of your own? Check out the craft classes coming up at Explore Ecology! There is a Furoshiki workshop on December 4 led by Emily Adams. There is a candle making workshop with Claire Giroux on December 14. Giving up on the holiday spirit? […]
CAMA – Community Arts Music Association – hosted its latest Masterseries concert at the Lobero when violinist Anne Akiko Meyers showed off her undoubted talents. The hugely entertaining program, with Grammy nominee Meyers, 54, playing her 1741 “ex-Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesu, included Corelli’s “La Folia Sonata,” Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 5 in F Major ‘Spring,’” Lauridsen’s […]
A tsunami of supporters descended on the FisHouse, just tiara’s toss from Stearns Wharf, for Heal the Ocean’s sunset soirée to thank donors for helping raise a record $350,000 from its fifth consecutive imaginary gala. “It’s the perfect level of event,” enthused co-founder Hillary Hauser, executive director of the popular charity. “Very little overhead and […]
