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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...
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.
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….
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...
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...
Purchase tickets now for the September return of Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns Sept. 26-29, featuring a distinctive “Sideways” theme this year to celebrate the cult classic’s 20th anniversary. The four-day wine and foodie event will bring together more than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, and distilleries in a collaborative series of main and ancillary events held throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.
Carpinteria History Museum Hosts Marketplace of Treasures, Antiques
The community is invited to hunt for crafts, treasures and collectibles at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria. The marketplace’s gathering offers handcrafted jewelry, artisanal food products, film camera collections, handicrafts, exotic...
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.
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.”
Santa Maria Hosts Free Workshops to Empower Local Artists
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, will hold a series of free workshops aimed at empowering local artists. The workshops are part of a continued effort to achieve the goals outlined in Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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