December 1, 2021
Tag: Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A Production Designer Has Opened a Stylish Shop
Plus: Lots of great vendors at the Victoria Court holiday market; the Goo Goo Dolls play the Bowl next fall; what's happening at Summerland's gas station; pop-up gallery on De La Guerra Plaza from Oat Bakery's Louise Ulrich; Slingshot/Alpha Art Studio is moving; three new local books for your gift list. 1
November 15, 2021
November 4, 2021
A Local Jewelry Brand’s New Shop Downtown
Plus: A visit to Aloes in Wonderland; author Susan Orlean at Chaucer's Books; screenings of "Santa Barbara Weed Country" documentary; a presentation by architect Marc Appleton at the University Club; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" stumper; care to recommend a movie theater? 1
August 19, 2021
Your Recall Ballot Should Arrive Soon (So Please Vote)
Plus: The new apartment building under construction at Santa Barbara and De La Guerra has come a long way; the Well is opening another location nearby; Rebecca Bjork named interim city administrator; film festival passes and ticket packages are 25 percent off; mailbox robbery and replacement. 2
June 15, 2021
April 9, 2021
March 11, 2021
March 8, 2021
A Look Back at the Tea Gardens Above Montecito
Plus: The plan for a splash playground near the harbor; Carey Mulligan to be honored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and how to watch the festival from home; Hope Ranch rental comes with priority access to private jet; more on the plan to extend the new Hot Springs sidewalk; furniture showroom opening on State Street. 3
February 16, 2021
February 11, 2021
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
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana