Newsletter: October 9

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Downtown Santa Barbara Is Getting an Arthouse Cinema

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take over the former Fiesta Five cineplex in order to create a hub for the film festival and screen films the rest of the year. 3

Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?

"I believe there are more to the west of the shopping center as well, but I didn't get a good look." —R. 4

Ocean-View Contemporary Sells for $5.5 Million Off

Last week's sales also include a 1900 Hedgerow hot potato; 2019 Cape Cod on Edgewater Way for $8.92 million; Riviera spec house for $2.7 million off the initial ask; sleek Mission Canyon aerie; Riven Rock fixer; the semi-renovation off N. Patterson; and more.

Montecito’s Most Exciting New Restaurant Is Taking Shape

More food news: The Palace Grill will continue under new ownership; Savoy Cafe & Deli to restart dinner service; another Indian restaurant is coming to State Street; searching for Paradise Cafe's pie recipe; a visit to the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Motley Crew's Buellton shop is closer to opening. 9

Newsletter: October 6

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

A Welcome Jolt of Pizzazz in Summerland

Found by Maja has blown into Summerland like a rich, fabulous aunt: Maja Lithander Smith, who has a shop in San Francisco, mixes colors and patterns and textures to exciting effect.

Contemporary Swagger in Noleta

Noteworthy new listings also include a big 1940 house on the Riviera; Montecito winsomeness; midcentury bones in Hope Ranch; Biltmore-inspired cottage; West Mesa fixer; and more. 3

Discover a New Side of Ojai on the Ojai Studio Artists Tour

A highlight of the Southern California arts calendar, the Ojai Studio Artists tour is back October 12-14 with a three-day “choose-your-own adventure” extravaganza sure to delight collectors, decorators, and the merely curious.