Author: Erik Torkells

March 31, 2021

Newsletter: March 31

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March 30, 2021

The Biltmore Has Reportedly Canceled All Events Through 2023

Plus: Mindful Barbell is a new fitness studio for people over 40; model unit at E. De La Guerra apartment complex; Congregation B’nai B’rith is looking to expand; Casa del Herrero is launching a summer arts education program; Lompoc vaccination process.

Goleta’s Clay Studio Aims to Be an International Arts Destination

The former printing press has been turned into a 24,000-square-foot community art center beyond compare, at least anywhere near here.

March 29, 2021

This Year’s I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival Will Be Online

Other recent news: U.K. variant of Covid-19 is outpacing the West Coast variant here; massage therapist charged with sexual assault; local companies that create rapid Covid-19 saliva tests and capture high-resolution radar images from space; the city of Santa Barbara might review its process for awarding retail cannabis licenses; another Italian stone pine on E. Anapamu fell over; new house downtown for formerly homeless women.

March 28, 2021

What’s Replacing Malibu Farm at the Miramar

More food news: The Nook isn't being sold after all; more on the new 4 Eggs & Pizza; Bagel Boiz' mystery box; profile of Chez Justine home bakery; Tondi Gelato's refreshing fruit granitas; Frontside Cafe's first pop-dinner looks like a winner; Bar Le Côte merch.

Newsletter: March 28

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March 27, 2021

Another $100 Million Week for Local Real Estate

And that's not even including sales under $3 million. Notable properties to change hands include houses on Butterfly Beach and Sand Point Road for $31 million and $23 million, respectively; one of Birnam Wood's best; a neat mini-compound near the Natural History Museum; and a Crocker Row grande dame in the Upper East.

March 26, 2021

New Biltmore Rumor: It’ll Stay Closed Till It Can Be Rebranded

Plus: Board & Brush craft studio opening on E. Canon Perdido; new multi-vendor space aiming to debut this fall; Maria Rendón's debut solo show at Sullivan Goss; an amusing sidewalk misspelling; charming detail inside the Mission's gift shop. 3

March 25, 2021

Vaccinations Will Soon Open to People Age 50 and Up

Other recent news: Instrumental Music is closing after 25 years; Santa Barbara city council approves Sola Street bike path; one city councilmember says he'll help try to oust another; Ventura County Fair canceled again; Gwyneth Paltrow's Montecito renovation. 1

Mercury Lounge Will Close at the End of the Month

More food news: Magic Castle Cabaret is closing; Ojai gelateria hopes to open next week; opening date for Solvang's Vaquero Bar; another home baker to keep in mind; a profile/review of Little Dom's Seafood; Industrial Eats's new sister restaurant in Lompoc; Clos Pepe Vineyards is for sale; Pico's one-bedroom vacation rental.