Modern Times Is Closing Its Santa Barbara Beer Hall
More food news: Embermill's owner says he's working on a new location; Good Land Wine Shop opening on upper State Street; a profile of the new Peasants Deli in Solvang; a trip to Provence with the Bell's folks; what's happening at the former 805 Hazy & Deli space? 2
A Slew of Shows Announced for the Santa Barbara Bowl
Including Steve Martin Short, Bonnie Raitt, Fleet Foxes, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and My Morning Jacket. Plus: Kevin Hart, Ray LaMontagne, and Lila Downs at the Arlington Theatre; Oak Park Dance Floor is closed for restoration; new exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Marcia Burtt Gallery; ID now required to use the the county's Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center. 4
Seven-Foot-Tall Sunflower Sculptures Proposed for State Street
Plus: Over-the-top Valentine's Day decorations on Foothill Road; plans to tear down a 20-year-old estate on Picacho Lane; the 747 Designs shop is having a big sale before it closes; this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival slate; a revised take on a big Eucalyptus Hill house. 1

























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That's his job? Since when? — jl
Asana has ~$8 billion in assets under management. Given the jaw dropping figure and their current portfolio, expect chains like Warby Parker. Not exactly Montecito/SB… — J
I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D
Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen
From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW