What does it mean for creative thinkers when quantum computers can solve calculations a trillion times faster than current systems? With the power of artificial intelligence, how far can the boundaries of art, architecture, and design be pushed? These questions are being investigated right here in Santa Barbara, and the first event of the new VADATalks series is a discussion with local experts.
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Last week’s sales also include Spanish style on Hidden Valley Lane; the least fancy house on Channel Drive; Cottages at Summerland for $600,000 over ask; 1904 Upper East roomfest; and more.
Other recent news: Plans for a bike lane and transit service on the State Street Promenade; the Katy Perry/Orlando Bloom real estate trial is underway; Modoc Road bike path progress; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build employee housing; Planning Commission chairperson rips the city council over the housing crisis.
Notes from a road trip north, including the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, the marvelous Pinnacles National Park, and the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a 1914 Winsor Soule project in the Upper East; one for the houseguest-averse; 1925 teardown in central Montecito; Samarkand four-bedroom; Brinkerhoff Avenue cottage; and more.
Plus: The Montecito Estate Sale is coming up; Ojai Studio Artists tour; Jeff Shelton on his redesign of the State Street undercrossing; floral design studio moving to Santa Claus Lane; vintage tile enthusiast.
More food news: Expanded hours and all-day menu at Na Na Thai; thali platters are back at Bibi Ji on Mondays; update on Santa Barbara Fish Market’s Goleta outpost; work underway at the former Pueblo Pollo; profiles of Blackbird and Terra; activity at the former Treehouse restaurant space.
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A dealership instead? Not sure about that. — Eleni
I really want to check out Beau, it looks like a fun place to hang! Soon, hopefully, soon. Why would someone be trying so hard… — JD
FWIW - Metro Theaters usually posts showtimes on Tuesdays for the upcoming week beginning on Fridays. Hopefully will see new showtimes posted tomorrow. — Tom
Don, not only is the website AI generated, the copy reads as if it were ChatGPT's first pass. I hope the owner's are successful and… — J
Metro doesn't currently have showtimes for any of their other theaters past Thursday, so probably not significant. (Or, even more significant?) — Geoff H
How do you know its AI "driven" and what's wrong with that? Businesses need to use the tools that make them efficient and competitive. — Don
There is a snack shop at the botanical gardens? — David W