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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

Here Comes the Cavalcade – Village 4th is here! Put out the chairs, heat up the grill, and get ready for this patriotic motorcade parade to roll past.

Sacred Space Odyssey – Summerland’s spiritualist origins find their nexus in The Sacred Space – and new owner Amy Cooper’s vivid eye for the eternal. Come in for a deeper look

Long Haul Helpers – A new documentary that you can be a part of… A specialized clinic… An administrative law judge… These are the people helping remove stigmas and provide solutions for those experiencing Long Covid and other long-term illnesses

Montecito’s Magic Man – From a family traveling act to the father of the renowned Magic Castle, the legacy and final moments of Milt Larsen’s magical life are recounted by his wife and longtime collaborator, Arlene, and the MJ’s Jim Buckley

The Highball House – A pulsing discotheque, glassware in the ceiling, a glowing pool… It’s not a party gone awry, it’s the Sheats-Goldstein House

Village Walk Remodel – Coast Village Walk is seeking to remodel the space. The scope of work has been put in front of the Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review. See what they think inside

Standing with Maria – Democracy’s tipping point… The inevitable impact of AI… The sociological strike of social media… Maria Ressa covers these pressing topics and more in her new book, How to Stand up to a Dictator. MJ’s Gwyn Lurie speaks with Ressa before the Nobel laureate’s upcoming talk at UCSB’s Campbell Hall, to find out what […]

Through fires, the debris flow, and a pandemic, United Way of Santa Barbara County has been here for the community … and that was only in the past five years. Now the organization is turning 100 and having a celebration to honor a century of work, but mostly those who have helped make it happen

Chamber Tamers – This weekend… Eight virtuosos enter the chamber to master and tame Dvořák, Debussy, Mozart, and more. After years of effort, Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project is here

Light, Camera, Action! – Four Automated License Plate Readers are coming to Montecito. The installation sites have been selected and permits are in the works

A night of Flamenco and Spanish song. A cabaret set in 1979. Puccini: La bohème in Occupy Wall Street-era Brooklyn. The Music Academy $ Summer Festival returns for its 76th season of musical magic

Tydes Coming In – More details emerge about the Coral Casino at the latest Montecito Planning Commission meeting. Read more inside about its Tydes restaurant, plans for launching, and which areas will be open to the public