Visual Arts
‘New Muralism: Inclusive Visions of Self and Place’
Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio’s “New Muralism” art exhibit at Santa Barbara County’s Channing Peake Gallery gives a new meaning to murals.
Education
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Partners with S.B. Unified to Provide Free STEM Programs
Girls Inc. brings STEM Program to over 600 girls at nine elementary schools.
Music
Elvis Will Be In the Building — at the Santa Barbara Lobero
Named one of the top Elvis impersonators by the Elvis estate, Matt Stone is coming to the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara on Thursday, June 6.
Music
Electronic Music Reimagined
DJ Aaron Velasquez monikered “Flamingosis” tours with a funk band to reimagine his new album Better Days Ahead for a live performance at SOhO Music Club on Wednesday, May 29.
Music
Giving Back with Gift of Music
With the release of his new album this Friday, Santa Barbara businessman turned musician Pete Muller is celebrating with a benefit concert at SOhO Music Club on Thursday, May 30.
Visual Arts
Year 2023 Graduate Steps into Executive Director Role at Santa Barbara’s Arts Fund
Ceilidh Birkhahn, 23, plans to rebuild the Teen Mentorship program as they take on the leadership role at the Arts fund.
Art
Montecito Hill House Owner and Architect to Break Down the Creative Process Behind the Architectural Innovation
VADA Talks presents a panel at Santa Barbara City College to discuss how “serious play” catalyzed the eccentric project.
Music
Jackson Gillies Releases His First Full-Length Album
On Friday, April 26, Jackson Gillies is hosting a listening party at Carpinteria’s Alcazar Theatre to celebrate the release of his debut album, 'High & Low.'
Community
Unity in a Time of Darkness: UC Santa Barbara’s ‘Mega Shabbat’ Takes On a New Meaning this Year
UCSB’s Jewish community and friends gather for the largest turnout since tradition began more than a decade ago.
Film
Documentary ‘Eva Haller: A Work in Progress’ Leaves the Audience in Awe at the Santa Barbara Debut of the Illuminate Film Festival
Premiering for the first time in Santa Barbara, Illuminate Film Festival kicked off the weekend with the documentary 'Eva Haller: A Work in Progress,' an inspiring story of a Holocaust survivor and philanthropist.
Biz
Workzones Santa Barbara Is Geared Up for Podcasting
Workzones Santa Barbara now offers all the support and equipment needed to record, film, and upload a podcast.
Music
Retro Santa Barbara Band The Blues and Greys are Rekindling for a Show at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club
After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys is joining Plastic Harpoons and Adam Spry on stage for their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Podcasts
Crack Open an 805 Beer for Conner Coffin’s New Podcast, ‘Cold Beer Surf Club’
As part of his ongoing partnership with 805 Beer and the World Surf League, Santa Barbara native Conner Coffin is hosting a new podcast about surfing, traveling, and art.
Film
Illuminate Film Festival Brings a New Approach to Solving the World’s Biggest Problems to Santa Barbara
After nine years in Sedona — with the blessing of Santa Barbara International Film Festival — the Illuminate Film Festival is moving to Santa Barbara and bringing the community together with solution-oriented films, Q&As, and more.
Music
Santa Barbara Musician is Bringing “Melodic House” Music to Studio Sound Room
TVLI is coming out with his debut album and performing alongside his friend DJ Traveler at Studio Sound Room on Friday March 15.
Music
Environmental Activist Deejay Duo Forester Invites You to Dance with Them at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club
The indie, nature-inspired group kicks off their Moonlight tour on March 7.
Music
‘Going Out of My Mind' Because Trousdale Is Coming to Santa Barbara
The up-and-coming indie folk-pop band Trousdale is stopping at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club for a night filled with harmonies and fun.
Education
Laguna Blanca School Students “Spark” Inspiration with TEDx Conference
The Laguna Blanca School elective program held their sixth annual student-led TEDx Conference featuring renowned speakers on Jan. 31 on campus.
Books
John Densmore Opens the Door on the Real Story at Santa Barbara Museum of Art
The Doors drummer riffs on his new book, ‘The Doors Unhinged.’
Sticking to an Environmental Mission
Julie Schniederman, local business owner and single mom, attended the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas to share her eco-friendly response to single-use plastic promotional products.
Film
Meg Ryan takes the Stage at UC Santa Barbara’s Pollock Theater to Talk All Things ‘When Harry Met Sally’
Meg Ryan and Brad Silberling host a discussion and Q&A before a screening of ‘When Harry Met Sally’ as part of the Carsey-Wolf Center’s ‘Revisiting the Classics’ series.
Food
Isla Vista Favorites I.V. Bagel Café and I.V. Pizza Pub Earn Spoon University Honors
These family-owned restaurants have made the list of “The Best College Town” places.
Animals
The Santa Barbara Zoo Invites Community to Celebrate Annual Snow Leopard Festival
The Santa Barbara Zoo will be hosting their annual Snow Leopard Festival, where kids can play in the snow alongside their favorite animals, including Kisa the snow leopard.
Music
Poolside Kicks off the 'Blame it All On Love' Tour at Santa Barbara’s Beloved SOhO Music Club
Frontman of Poolside, Jeffrey Paradise discusses songwriting, tour life, and getting personal as he gears up to start his North American tour in Santa Barbara.
Music
Voracious Records Shakes Up Santa Barbara’s Music Scene
Santa Barbara–based indie record label Voracious Records opened their doors in 2023 and have since been working with Nicole Sophia on her first single, “Small Talk” (already streaming), and her EP “Reveal Your Heart” set to release on January 12.
Visual Arts
Santa Barbara’s Thomas Reynolds Gallery Presents '(Mostly) Small Treasures'
Santa Barbara’s Thomas Reynolds Gallery is presenting their 29th annual group exhibition '(Mostly) Small Treasures' through January 31st.
Community
Reduce, Reuse, Repair
UCSB environmental science students Mollie McGee and Ava Mills hosted their first “Fix-It Fair” as a creative way to build community and reduce waste at the Isla Vista community center.