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Santa Barbara's Catholic School Community Gathers En Masse at Bishop Diego
Celebration of Catholic schools focuses on Faith, Academics and Service
Paying Respects to an SBIFF Titan
Remembering Mike DeGruy; plus, Nothing Like Chocolate, directors, and Gardens & Villa.
Goleta History Event Opens Windows on Past
Keyed to the submarine shelling of Ellwood by the Japanese Imperial Navy, the Goleta Valley Historical Society effort highlights the emotional highs and lows of the period.
SBIFF 2012 Director’s Panel
A report from a panel that explored the agonies and ecstasies of directing in today’s world.
The French Steal an American Show
SBIFF 2012’s Vanguard Awards go to Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo of The Artist.
Organic Matter
Some refuse can go directly into the garden to cycle back into essential nutrients right in place, bypassing the layering and turning of the compost bin.
Saltwater in My Hair
My grandfather had the deepest blue eyes, the colors of the sea, and he taught me the blessings of a life with the sea. His seascape paintings were hung in his apartment in downtown Long Beach.
Gardens & Villa Tour with The Shins and Fanfarlo
Following a quick run of headlining dates in their native state of California, Gardens & Villa will embark on a full North American tour that will include dates with both The Shins and Fanfarlo as well as stops at some of some of the most prestigious music festivals around.
Tasting with Director of Wine: The Green Revolution
An afternoon screening leads to a day of tasting with French director Guillaume Bodin, whose film is about biodynamics in the vineyard.
The Music Never Stops
Our critic finds more to enjoy during SBIFF 2012’s Cinesonic sidebar; plus reviews of international films.
SBIFF Virtuoso Awards
Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara, Patton Oswalt, Andy Serkis, Shailene Woodley, and Melissa McCarthy (in absentia) are honored for their breakout performances.
Plastic Bags Go Blue
With plastic bags a hot issue these days, County officials are excited to announce a new way to
recycle unwanted bags. Throughout Santa Barbara County, residents can now place most
types of plastic bags in their curbside recycling bins.
Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $75,000 to Foundation for SBCC
Santa Barbara City College students will receive a boost in their efforts for degree completion and transfer to four-year colleges or universities thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation.
S.B. Filmmaker Mike DeGruy Killed in Helicopter Crash
The respected underwater documentarian and SBIFF curator dies in Australia while working on next project.
Musical Highs and Artful Low Notes
Our critic doesn't like Starbuck, but enjoys some of SBIFF 2012’s sonically inclined films.
10-10-10, Take Two
Student filmmaker Aija Mayrock returns to SBIFF for her second competition.
Gaucho Women Rule
Eye on I.V. is crazy about UCSB women's basketball and waterpolo games.
Comfort Food with Regional Flavor
Café Succulent & Trading Company opens in Solvang
Green and Neat
Clothes have been tumbling around with petroleum-based chemical solvents and detergent for over a hundred years, the result being that the items were cleansed and the environment dirtied or, worse, toxified. Fortunately, alternative methods of dry cleaning have been springing up — what a relief!
Religious Values
Yesterday President Obama gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.
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