Postcards from the Beach

Locals dreaming of warm summer weather have a chance to do so while viewing new local art, and at the same time help the Montecito Association get a jump on planning the popular July 4 parade, where I have become a regular participant as King George III.

The benefit art show Postcards from the Beach, all featuring Butterfly Beach, is now up at Pierre Lafond’s Wine Bistro and artist Lisamarie La Mer is donating 25 percent of proceeds to the association.

She says she got the idea when her students commented that their cypress tree paintings resembled the organization’s logo.

“We all love the views along Channel Drive, especially the cypress tree, which is iconic for our small town and the backdrop to so many photos and happy memories at Butterfly Beach,” says Lisamarie.