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ARTS & CULTURE

Irving Foundation Grants for…

Arts & Culture News

The James Irvine Foundation Arts Regional Initiative, Phase Two, has awarded over two and a half million dollars in grants...

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Review:To Woo Is to Win

Performing Arts

Theatre Review   Santa Paula Theatre Center’s Outside Mullingar and The Elite Theatre Company’s Engaging Shaw Though profoundly different in virtually every other aspect...

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Santa Barbara Symphony’s Mae…

Arts & Culture News

After an extensive international search, the Southwest Florida Symphony chose five finalists, including Kabaretti, for the position of Music Director...

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Review: Chapter Two at ETC

Performing Arts

Review- Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of Neil Simon’s Chapter Two offers ample evidence why Neil Simon’s plays are some of the most successful and...

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HOME & GARDEN

5 Easy Fall Home Updates

Home & Garden

There are so many reasons to love fall. From the brisk breeze and color-changing leaves outdoors, to prepping for the...

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Fun ideas to make your summe…

Home & Garden

The sweet days of summer signal a long awaited transition for outdoor living. Combine food, family and friends with fresh...

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One-room living: How to live…

Home & Garden

As we seek to simplify our lives, the desire for small-space living — even one-room living — seems more attractive...

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5 top trends in container ga…

Home & Garden

Gardening is a peaceful activity that eases tension, reduces overall stress and promotes longevity. One long-term study found that daily...

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FOOD & WINE

Asparagus-Shitake-Leek Tacos

Recipes

Here are the recipes for the month of September

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Spices and spirits make summ…

Recipes

Sweet iced tea and sangria are as much hallmarks of summer as baseball and barbecues. Cocktails are a great way...

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The Unknown Santa Barbara

Fine Wines

(Recently Re-Uploaded) The movie "Sideways" seems to be a beaten dead horse amongst the wine industry, so much so, it could...

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How to be a great holiday gu…

Recipes

The holiday season is chaotic enough without the added stress of entertaining. Whether you open your house to family and...

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SOCIETY PAGES

Afternoon Tea

SOCIETY PAGES

A small group of Focus on the Masters supporters were treated to a personal tour of Lotusland's sensational art exhibition...

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CREATING COMMUNITY

SOCIETY PAGES

It was a festive night of eating, drinking and community at Ventura County’s first and only public market, The Annex, the...

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Ensemble Theater Company's P…

SOCIETY PAGES

Last Saturday night the Ensemble Theatre Company at the New Vic kicks off the New Year with a packed house to a...

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The Santa Barbara Polo &…

SOCIETY PAGES

The Santa Barbara Polo & Wine Festival, was held at the beautiful Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club on Saturday, it was the first...

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