January 27, 2026
Tag: Palma Colectiva
Thieves Are Said to Be Hiding Surveillance Equipment Outside Houses
Plus: Salon Providence has soft-opened at The Post; Scenery Florals leased a space in the Funk Zone; Lord Huron to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; intermittent closures on Highway 154; downtown salon closing; Palma Colectiva's new events studio; "mythical landscapes and fanciful botanicals" at Sullivan Goss. 13
December 7, 2023
Emily Joubert Is Opening at the Montecito Country Mart
Plus: Domecíl has moved into its new space; Palma Colectiva's retail shop debuts tomorrow; Highway 101 onramp reopening; Pilates studio has new owner and name; photographer Broc Ellinger opened a State Street gallery; Festival of Holiday Toy Trains at Goleta Valley Library; Plaza Rubio homeowner wants to build a backyard skate ramp; three noteworthy recent comments. 6
October 11, 2023
Palma Colectiva Is Opening a Dedicated Retail Shop
Plus: The State Street pianos are back and a "performance progressive" is coming up; first look at Providence School's plan for the former Girls Inc. building; a trio of contemporary dance performances; Mad Fitness's hiatus appears to be permanent; please don't use fake spider webs outside. 10
June 10, 2023
First Look at the Proposed Tri-County Produce Development
Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva's new mindfulness studio. 2
April 3, 2023
Drybar Is Opening in Montecito
Plus: Weddings could be returning to the Music Academy; city survey about a new Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Palma Colectiva's opening party; the Patti Smith Trio to play the Lobero Theatre; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Butterfly Beach water contact closure lifted. 6
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What a very kind comment to leave thank you very much David! Made our day! + All of the other comments of support and love… — Starr Hall
Thank you for sharing your research on this fascinating little gem of a building! — Tristin Tracy
I am genuinely sad about the Hitchcock Theater. It's the only remaining Metro theater that I enjoy — because its a bit of a secret… — ES Corchero
You can't blame restaurants for releasing menus without prices when the first thing people do is complain about how expensive everything is. — Erik Torkells
I assume it's the little area with convenience snacks inside the gift shop. It's sort of tucked away in the back corner of the store. — Alisa
Is the lunch at Monte's free? Menu with no pricing is suspect on what they will be charging lettuce, etc..?? — Louise
How charming. Buildings like this add such an essential textural element to a place. So grateful to Mr. Krablin for preserving it. — BW