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An outdoor summer film series is underway in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re looking to escape to the Greek isles or Hawaii, you can do so this summer from the comfort of a lawn chair or blanket - thanks to this season of free movies in Santa Barbara. "It's one of those Santa Barbara traditions," says Caitlyn O’Hara, Director of...
The Palace Grill Is Closing After 39 Years
••• The Palace Grill on E. Cota Street will close after 39 years in business. Its tentative last day is September 8. ••• The Old Town Coffee outpost at Mosaic Locale on State Street has closed, reports Restaurant Guy. Goodland Waffles & Melts has taken over the space and is making coffee and tea. And apparently Buena Onda has left as well.
WAY BACK WHEN IN SB – Ancient Romans in Montecito
“The New Faith” was a religious drama that was the first commercial movie filmed in Montecito. Scenes were filmed at James Waldron Gillespie’s El Fureidîs estate. This was the most popular spot for filming silent movies in Montecito. “James Waldron Gillespie’s Italian villa in Montecito was used...
Lobster Jo’s Camps Bring Summer Fun to Santa Barbara
Fog doesn’t stop fun, especially not at Lobster Jo’s Camps, situated along the Santa Barbara shoreline next to Stearns Wharf. Equipped with lunches, waters, and plenty of excitement, children can spend a full day of action and fun at Lobster Jo’s Camp. Founded in 2021 by UCSB...
‘Grounded: Works Inspired by, Connected to, and Reclaimed from Lotusland’
One of the most dramatic examples of the diversity, beauty, and resilience of nature is right in our backyard at Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito. An ingenious and inspiring art exhibit titled Grounded: Works Inspired by, Connected to, and Reclaimed from Lotusland, presented in conjunction with the nonprofit garden’s annual fundraising gala this weekend, proved to be a clever way to underscore and uplift the mission of Lotusland to advance our understanding and appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and in the life of the planet.
Sullivan Goss Show Spotlights Work of Artist Wosene Worke Kosrof
Sullivan Goss will present “Labyrinth of Words,” its third solo exhibit by contemporary painter Wosene Worke Kosrof. The exhibit runs July 26-Sept. 23 at the gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The show features 16 new paintings and will be accompanied by a catalog that includes a...
Legendary Flamenco Dancer Mercedes de Córdoba at the Santa Barbara Lobero
Flamenco Arts Festival (FAF) of Santa Barbara, celebrating its 25th anniversary, proudly presents world-class flamenco dancer and choreographer Mercedes de Córdoba and her company of talented musicians at the Lobero Theatre for a weekend of events, as part of this year’s 100th anniversary of Fiesta. The festivities begin...
Music Academy’s Choral Program Presents Concert of Young Voices
YPC National, a national choral organization, brings the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC), Music Academy’s Sing! Children’s Chorus, and Concinamus, the national chorus of YPC National, together for a weeklong residency at Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, July 22-29. The residency...
SB Funk Zone Live Series Thrives on Mutual Support and Admiration
SB Funk Zone Live, a series of bimonthly arts, wine, dine, and shop events, will host its next event 5-8 p.m. July 26. SB Funk Zone Live started on March 29 supports locally owned Funk Zone businesses that open their doors late, 5-8 p.m. the last Fridays of every other month (November’s event is swapped to December due to the holiday season).
TOMORROW: Coffee & Community / Beautify Goleta
We hope to see you tomorrow, July 20, at Berkeley Park from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for our first-ever combined Coffee & Community and Beautify Goleta event. Get ready for an action-packed morning with several fun activities. Berkeley Park is located behind Kellogg School. There are two entrances to the park – one on Berkeley Road and another on Arundel Road. Opening remarks will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the community cleanup starts at 10:00 a.m. This bilingual event will have live Spanish interpretation.
‘In the Making’ Exhibit Explores Evolving Genre of Contemporary Art
Since first opening its doors in 1941, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) has been a platform for contemporary artists. With artworks dating from 1965 to 2023, SBMA’s newest exhibit, titled “In the Making,” offers an expansive take on an evolving collection and illustrates the impossible task of pinning down the contemporary, which is never still, the museum said.
ON the Beat | MAW on the Go, CAMA On the Horizon
This edition of ON the Beat was originally emailed to subscribers on July 18, 2024. To receive Josef Woodard’s music newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. Academy Update. Following a one-two punch of major events on last weekend’s Music Academy of the West (MAW) calendar...
Anthony Edwards’ birthday astrology and your horoscope for July 19, 2024
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Anthony Edwards was born in Santa Barbara, California today in 1962. This birthday star earned four Emmy nominations for his role as Dr. Mark Greene on “ER” from 1994-2008. He also played Mars Harper on “Designated Survivor” and he’s appeared on episodes of “Tales of the Walking Dead,” “Drunk History,” and “Blue Bloods.” Edwards’ film resume includes roles in “Pet Sematary II,” “Top Gun,” and “Revenge of the Nerds.”
Summer Activities Still Hot at Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
With more than 1,000 participants reading books and earning prizes at their local library branches, so far, the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, is moving into the final chapter of the 2024 Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. There is just over a week left in the...
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/14/24
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included...
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