June 1, 2025
Tag: Lobero Theatre
The Biltmore’s Reopening Has Been Pushed Back
Plus: ChatGPT's roast of Santa Barbara County; new effort to change the way Santa Barbara is run; update on the Electrify America charging station; Kaarem's Victoria Court boutique has closed; Dawes to play the Lobero Theatre; downtown building to be clad in artificial turf; note from a descendant of the proprietor of the Weeping Willow Inn. 10
April 7, 2025
The Former Nordstrom Building Will Be Partially Converted to Residential
Plus: More turnover on Coast Village Road; four new pickleball courts in Montecito; local production of "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812"; jewelry store coming to the Montecito Country Mart; Gogol Bordello to play the Arlington Theatre; Arrediamo Home Decor is opening on State Street; an evening with Albert Brooks. 14
April 1, 2025
Marisa Mason Is Moving to Montecito
Plus: Spikeball classes; tickets to the Music Academy of the West‘s summer festival; Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; free gardening advice; Colin Campbell Cooper, Leon Dabo, and Lockwood De Forest at Sullivan & Goss; "next-level circus" coming to the Lobero Theatre; a good source for breaking news? 10
February 24, 2025
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October 17, 2024
Santa Barbara Is Finally Getting Serious About E-Bikes
Other recent news: Art Essentials is moving at year end; Montecito police blotter; the latest on the proposed Rosewood Miramar Beach expansion; the city council's District 3 race; the Lobero Theatre’s executive director is stepping down; California Coastal Commission refuses to allow more SpaceX launches. 14
October 9, 2024
A New Restaurant Building on Lower State Street
Plus: Checking out Knapp's Castle; Rickie Lee Jones in concert; a new tenant on Coast Village Road; city to shift from stone pines to oaks on E. Anapamu Street; Noorsher Furniture & Rugs says it'll be closing; this year's Ojai Studio Artists tour; two events for dance fans; fake spider webbing. 8
August 15, 2024
A Chilly Reception for the Biltmore’s Family Pool Complex
Other recent news: The arrogance of the U.S. Space Force; beach grooming debate; UCSB chancellor Henry Yang will step down; the candidates for Santa Barbara's city council; the men behind the street names near the airport; questions about the Lobero Theatre's proposed expansion; downtown condo owners caught in the new Community Benefit Improvement District; Refugio State Beach reopened; dreaming big about the former U.S. Bank branch on State Street. 5
August 14, 2024
Progress at San Ysidro Ranch’s Botanical Garden
Plus: The network of paths in lower Franceschi Park; checking in on two architecturally noteworthy houses on E. Mountain Drive; Tina Schlieske Quintet to play the Lobero Theatre; Covet/Cherval Studio shop has closed; potential development across from the Public Market; Drift hotel now has an event space next door. 14
July 28, 2024
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
Something I did not mention in the post is that the design is net-zero and LEED Gold. — Erik Torkells
I don't know where these architects come up with such atrocious designs. A barn greenhouse, in the era of climate change? Totally out of scale… — Erik
I love it! The building reminds me of The Shed in Healdsburg that unfortunately closed after the wildfires about 8 years ago. They had a… — Dave
I think the design needs to be rethought. It really doesn't fit in with what is on CVR. You have Jeff Shelton's whimsical architecture, Montecito… — Carrie
"Attractive new mixed use building" ? Ack. Usually your taste is spot on. This building is a cheap looking sloppy piece of Yuck. An insult… — JRMarks
While I'm glad this corner is finally getting its due and I like the design in theory, it will stick out like a sore thumb… — Jilt
Agreed Andy. It's a treasure of liquid assets! I'm not feeling this style of architecture for Coast Village Road. A glass tower? Who will plow… — eliza
I will miss the Bottle Shop, but I’m not sure I will miss their pricing. What I will deeply, deeply miss though is the sense… — Andy
Elizabeth's still mad at losing her life's savings to the Beanie Baby bubble back in 1999. Cant really blame her. Who would have thought a… — Sam Tababa
Im fine with it as with Douglas family preserve, Alice Keck Park Park and other generous donations in exchange for recognition. — Don