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Culinary Icon Alice Waters Meets Santa Barbara Elite to Improve How We Eat
On a lovely late summer afternoon from Belmond El Encanto’s perch on the Riviera, one might assume your focus would be on the enthralling city and seascape below. Instead on August 19 all eyes looked back towards the fabled hotel, where legend of the slow food movement Alice Waters made her pitch for the Edible Schoolyard Project.
Student film uncovers forgotten history of Chumash island in Goleta Slough
UC Santa Barbara students are dipping their toes into the filmmaking process. Every summer the university hosts a nine week course where students team up to create an original documentary about the coast. One team uncovered the story of a forgotten Chumash island in the Goleta Slough. UCSB student, Jade...
Glam Farmhouse Shooting for $4 Million in San Roque
Noteworthy new listings…. I never expected to see a floor-to-ceiling glass-walled wine room in the part of San Roque west of Hope Avenue—or, for that matter, an attempt to name one of the houses there. But here’s 3817 Calle Cita ($3.995 million), a.k.a. Roseview Villa, a spec reno sashaying with undeniable style. (The seller paid $2 million four months ago and expanded it by 1,200 square feet; here’s a timelapse video of the project.) The effect is glam farmhouse, with neat touches like the stone facade, copper gutters, arched doorways in the primary bedroom, and beautiful doors throughout. Personally, I’d hedge the front yard, the better to pretend I was in a fancier neighborhood. Because even in the most prime parts of San Roque, four million bucks is a lot of money….
Seventy-Seven and Still Surfing with Style
Read the rest of our 2024 Active Aging cover story here. Andy Neumann grew up on the not-so-mean streets of Montecito, but that doesn’t mean he started out with a silver spoon. Just the opposite, in fact. The acclaimed Santa Barbara architect and celebrated surfer was born on a...
No Longer Forgotten! Pershing Park Bandshell is Revived
When I wrote about the century-old Pershing Park bandshell five years ago*, it was a sorry sight. Bedraggled, dirty, and chained off. All that was missing was a sign saying, “I’d walk on past if I were you.”. Today, this 125-year-old little cutie has been reborn thanks to...
Literary Libations Come to Santa Barbara’s Kingdom by the Sea
It’s not every day you get to make jokes about cooping with the creator of an immersive evening of entertainment that’s coming to Santa Barbara September 12-14. Then again, it’s also unusual to discuss the beloved 19th-century writer with someone who has studied him enough to put together a touring show called the “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy.” Fortunately, creative director Julia Tirinnanzi can promise that even with four spookily themed cocktails served up in 90 minutes or so, “There’s no cooping allowed.”
PALACE GRILL TO REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
In July I broke the very sad news that the Palace Grill at 8 East Cota Street would be closing on September 8, 2024. The family behind the iconic eatery now tells me that the restaurant will continue operating through the holidays. It’s difficult finding the words to express our...
August Tree-of-the-Month: Soapberry
There are surprisingly large numbers of trees growing successfully in the Santa Barbara community that have origins in much wetter tropical and subtropical climates than ours, with the Soapberry being a good example. This small- to medium-sized semi-deciduous tree is quite happy in our Mediterranean climate and has proven to be a very drought tolerant and sustainable tree.
SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the Door to Santa Barbara: John Peck Stearns and his Wharf” featuring Santa Barbara author and historian Neal Graffy. During his presentation, Graffy will share the story of John Peck Stearns, the creation of Stearns Wharf, and the important role both played in Santa Barbara’s development.
‘Abstracted’ Exhibit Offers Jazzy Takes on Santa Barbara Environs
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara will present “Abstracted,” an exhibit of abstract paintings based on plein air sketching in the Santa Barbara environs, Sept. 7-Nov. 2 at the Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. The show’s opening will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the...
Ready to Hang: Artist Call for Entry
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – This year will be the fifth iteration of what has already become an annually-awaited artistic tradition: Ready to Hang. A pop up show open to all local artists for creations 12 by 12 inches in size, Ready to Hang presents a unique opportunity to see new works by our entire community of artists in one show.
Celebrating Hitching Post’s Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley, Winemakers of the Year
On a lovely evening last week, beneath the stars, I found myself in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills, embracing the enchanting confluence of wine, cuisine, and camaraderie. As a Santa Barbara wine writer, events like these are my perfect pour — delighting in the experience, and eager to recount the tales to an audience equally captivated by our regional wines. This particular occasion was the La Paulée Dinner, a delightful homage to the legendary winemakers Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley of Hitching Post Wines which took place on Friday, August 16. Mirroring the jubilant spirit of Burgundy’s La Paulée de Meursault, this event masterfully blended Old-World elegance with the relaxed hospitality that defines California’s wine culture.
Dream Foundation Presents “Kim’s Dream” at SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series on September 5th
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – 22 August 2024 – “Kim’s Dream”, a moving short film about Dream Foundation Dream recipient Kim Schwich by award-winning director Jeff Harasimowicz, will be featured on Thursday, September 5th as a part of SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series.
Unite to Light Offers an Illuminating Art Festival Fundraiser
Unite to Light, a Santa Barbara-based nonprofit, will hold Unite to Light the Night, a two-day, light-based art festival that acts as the group’s main fundraising event of the year. Unite to Light brings light to those living without electricity, manufacturing and distributing solar lights and chargers that are...
Sing, Dance and Play With Bilingual Duo at Plaza Del Mar Band Shell
Bilingual children’s music duo Andrés and Christina will perform in a Community Concert, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo St., Santa Barbara. The duo is known for their engaging and interactive performances that invite audiences to sing, dance and play...
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