Shining Light on Compassionate Care
By Richard Mineards   |   May 28, 2024

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria attracted 125 guests and raised around $45,000 when it hosted its sixth annual lunch “The Light Shines Ahead” at the Rincon Beach Club. The boffo bash, chaired by Marybeth Carty and emceed by Tim Cohen, featured keynote speakers Jessica Clark, a successful restaurateur, who lost her first husband Eric Pintard in […]

Dr. Richard Carlton Schultz Sr., MD: 1927 – 2024
By Tim Buckley   |   May 28, 2024

Dr. Richard Carlton Schultz Sr., a renowned plastic surgeon and educator, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family in Montecito, California, on January 18th, 2024, at the age of 96.  Dr. Schultz led a long and distinguished life, achieving remarkable success in his field. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 […]

 

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By Steven Libowitz   |   May 28, 2024

Dean Noble, executive director of Elings Park, is fond of comparing Elings to some famous public parks in urban areas.  “What Central Park is to New York, and Golden Gate Park is to San Francisco, Elings Park is to Santa Barbara,” said Noble, who previously served as ED of the Santa Barbara Zoo.  But there […]

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   May 21, 2024

For its capstone annual event, The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara (WFSB) held its 20th year anniversary “Celebration of Grants” at the Lobero Theatre on Tuesday, May 7.  The WFSB provides grants for the much-needed services and organizations that support all citizens in our town. With its strict guidelines of qualifications and series of interviews […]

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   May 21, 2024

The VNA Health’s 23rd Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon Fundraiser took place Friday, May 10 at the Santa Barbara Hilton Ballroom. The event celebrated Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree as their Remembered Mother and Leslie Person Ryan as their Honored Mother. The sold-out event opened with a champagne reception, and silent auction tables in the ballroom. Raffle tickets […]

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By Richard Mineards   |   May 21, 2024

Breast Cancer Resource Center hosted its annual Thrive Fashion show and lunch with a sold-out 150 guests raising $75,000 for the popular nonprofit at the Montecito Club. The boffo bash, chaired by Nora Scheinberg, featured five models who overcame breast cancer strutting their stuff on the catwalk in fashions from Allora by Laura – Francesca […]

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By Richard Mineards   |   May 21, 2024

State Street Ballet ended its latest season on a high note with Other Voices at the Lobero. It was a captivating blend showcasing the talents of choreographers who pushed boundaries, redefining the art of dance. A sweeping panorama of innovation. The productions were as thought provoking as they were entertaining. The show featured four short […]

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  • Silver & Love in the Garden
    By Richard Mineards   |   May 21, 2024

    Everybody was clearly in the right aria when Robert Adams, opera critic for Voice magazine, and his art historian wife Nancy Caponi threw a Silver Anniversary garden party at their charming downtown home. More than 50 guests turned out to congratulate the tony twosome who were married at the Mission after a lengthy courtship after […]

    Sweet Wheel Farms
    By Steven Libowitz   |   May 21, 2024

    Although Summerland had relatively minor flooding and damage following the torrential rainstorm and resulting debris flow in January 2018, the town suffered several days of isolation due to the closure of the 101 freeway and debris blocking other access points. Having her hometown turn into a virtual island was a wake-up call for Summerland resident […]

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    By Steven Libowitz   |   May 21, 2024

    Nashville-based singer-songwriter and recording artist Jordan Asher Huffman, who has been named One805’s 2024 Mental Wellness Ambassador and is lending his single “Out Loud” to serve as this year’s anthem for all One805LIVE! events, has been added to the all-star lineup put together by Steve Postell for the nonprofit’s afternoon bash at Sunstone Winery. Jordan […]

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    By Joanne A Calitri   |   May 14, 2024

    The Youth and Family Services YMCA’s Reaching for the Stars Annual Fundraiser was held on Thursday, May 2, at the Santa Barbara Women’s Club.  The sold-out event commenced on the patio with flamenco music by guitarist Chris Judd, libations, and hors d’oeuvres. Guests included District Attorney of Santa Barbara County (June 2022) John Savrnoch who […]

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    By Richard Mineards   |   May 14, 2024

    Santa Barbara City College hosted its fifth annual Spring Forward! college foundation gala on the Great Meadow on the West Campus under new CEO Bobbi Abram, who had only been on the job four days after moving from a similar position in Pasadena. “Let the fourth be with you!” she told the more than 300 […]

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    A torrent of tony tête toppers descended on the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club when social gadabout Rick Oshay and Teresa Kuskey, founder of the popular La Boheme dance troupe, hosted their fourth annual Run for the Roses bash, celebrating the 150th Kentucky Derby. Known as the Greatest Two Minutes in Sport, the Churchill […]

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