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The Unforgettable Art of Rick Sharp – Ethereal lines, dreamy landscapes, and timeless designs… an era captured in the poster art of Rick Sharp. His new memoir reflects on his career and life in his Montecito studio with more to be said at the upcoming Tecolote book talk 

Iconic Cypress Torn Out – After surviving fires, floods, and road closures… the decades-old, lone surviving cypress tree is removed to make way for the HWY 101 Widening project

Ring Nets Are Coming Out! – At an impasse with the County and in El Niño year, The Project for Resilient Communities is pulling out the Debris Nets

A Spooktacular Time at Ghost Village – Costume-up, grab the kids, and get ready for another spooky stroll down Ghost Village Road

It’s Beautification Time! – The sun is shining, the Citizen of the Year is selected, and the streets of Montecito are soon to be sparkling with community care as citizens don some safety vests and get ready for Beautification Day. As this year’s theme says, “It Takes a Village!”

Not Your Grandfather’s Symphony – With versatile style and creative collaborations, the Santa Barbara Symphony is deviating from classic concerts but still keeping it classical

The Friend in the Center – Is it a gathering place for our aging loved ones? Or a source of inspiration for those who work there? The Friendship Center has a new Executive Director, Kathryn Westland, who talks about the role and the joys of fulfilling it.

In the Mart – Vons is now Pavilions. Oat Bakery is moving in. Changes are coming to Montecito Country Mart.

Montecito has some new faces on the health front. Blending functional medicine and Eastern practices, the Montecito Wellness Clinic is ready to serve the community

Hearts of Gold – What connects big hearts, stuffed bears, and an aurous hue? The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s annual Golden Gala of course! Come celebrate its 21st anniversary and the heroes behind the organization.

Granada Legends – Take to the stage and celebrate the artistic contributions of Fannie Flagg, Brooks and Kate Firestone, and the Ensemble Theatre Company at this year’s Granada Theatre Legends Gala

A Roundabout Way of Doing Things – The flags are down… The signs are up… And the San Ysidro roundabout is ready for business (See more details on page 6). But the MPs Gwyn Lure has her concerns about Montecito losing Its character with the newest traffic addition, and asks: It works… but does it […]

The Legacy of Larry – After leading world-class exhibits, a $50 million renovation, and numerous other initiatives since 2008, Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and CEO of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Larry J. Feinberg, is set for his November retirement. He sits down with the MJ to discuss his lauded legacy and what he has […]

And the President Is… – After an exhaustive search and reviewing over 50 applicants, the Music Academy has named the upcoming CEO and president. Read what the new appointee has to say inside

Reports of Montecito Being Exclusive to the Newly Wed and Nearly Dead Turn Out to Have Been Greatly Exaggerated – Last week I wrote about the long demise of the Santa Barbara News-Press and the poignance that the final chapter of its tortured story turned out to be Chapter 7. And I touched on the […]

Wreck-Quiem for the Santa Barbara News-Press – We live in this time of great schadenfreude – consider. the case of the OceanGate submersible. I’ve never seen so many posts online from random people gloating over the misfortune of a billionaire. However, I for one take no joy or comfort in

El Presidente Bolton – This year’s head of Old Spanish Days, David Bolton, reflects on his past and rise to the role with longtime friend and collaborator, Paul Vercammen

Save the Sea Life! – See any heartbreaking sights on the beach lately? The Domoic Acid Crisis is creating an influx of sea lion and dolphin deaths. Find out what is causing it and what you can do about it. 

French Laundry Chef to Open Eatery in Montecito – With seven Michelin stars, Chef Thomas Keller to oversee all of Coral Casino’s eateries… including Tydes, which will be open to the public now that the MC appeal has been resolved

Anthony Parnther Presents – From grade school oboe to playing and conducting with the greats, Anthony Parnther speaks about his cinematic career and upcoming concert, including the string suite from Hitchcock’s Psycho