SHOP TO IT: MACHER
Celebrating form and function at Mācher in Goleta: “It’s a little mishmash of sustainable living and the kind of pretty stuff people love to give and receive,” says Alexis Gruetzmacher, who has opened the shop with her husband, Josh. “The focus is on small-batch, artisanal, and crafted.” Take a look around.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A glamorous slice of the old Arcady Estate; 1957 beachfront on Padaro Lane; suburban Tuscan above E. Mountain Drive; an East Valley Road curiosity; new-build up against Elings Park; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The State Street Axe Club is opening soon.
••• Jenni Kayne Home’s Montecito shop is open.
••• An intriguing new business called Palma.
••• Santa Barbara’s luxury car scene takes a hit.
••• Nine Inch Nails and Trey Anastasio Band to play here.
••• Dates for the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour.
••• Any word on the conversion of Montecito’s Vons into a Pavilions?
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The when, where, and what of this year’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta.
••• UCSB chancellor won’t cooperate in hit-and-run investigation.
••• Aloha Fun Center says it’ll open next month.
••• Roller-skating shop coming to Paseo Nuevo.
••• The state of insurance in Montecito.
••• Magic Castle Cabaret isn’t reopening after all.
••• Carrillo Street gymnasium to get a makeover.
••• FlightAware founder bought in Montecito.
••• How drought and other factors are affecting Ojai farming (photo courtesy Ojai Pixie Growers).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Karl for identifying where this was shot. We’ll play again Saturday morning.
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