In Print - Features
The Indys
The Independent Celebrates Santa Barbara Theater
The 20th annual Independent Theater Awards took place on Monday, May 21 at the Santa Barbara Club. Read story.
Car Talk with a Collector
Santa Barbara’s Mike Senzamici Discusses His Hobby, His Greyhound Bus, and Wheels and Waves
Santa Barbara’s Mike Senzamici discusses his hobby, his Greyhound bus, and Wheels and Waves. Read story.
A True Vision for Something New
The Arlington Tavern Brings a Chef Home to Santa Barbara
The Arlington Tavern brings a chef home to Santa Barbara. Read story.
Plant Life
Preserving Flora in Public Gardens
Visit a garden and explore the wonderful world of plants. Read story.
A Day at the Races
A Trip to Santa Anita Track to Watch Thoroughbreds Run
A Trip to Santa Anita Track to Watch Thoroughbreds Run Read story.
Looking for Friends but Finding Enemies
Mayor's Ballot Measures Get Mixed Reviews
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider is quick to point out there's something for everyone to dislike in her package of three initiatives—which would relieve City Hall's financial burden to the tune of $12 million a year--for which she's now collecting signatures. Read story.
Calling Out Kony 2012
Ups and Downs of Publicizing Lord's Resistance Army from a Reporter Who Was There
A look at the ups and downs of Invisible Children's campaign against the Lord's Resistance Army from a reporter who was there. Read story.
An Urban Retreat
Alchemy Arts Center Is a Haven of Restorative Treatments
The Alchemy Arts Center is a haven of restorative treatments to help scrub away the psychic soot of today’s fast-paced lifestyles. Read story.
Enjoy the Trip
Surf Scribe Michael Kew’s Self-Published First Book, Crossings
Surf scribe Michael Kew's rollicking and adventurous collection of stories about his far-flung surf-motivated travels is called Crossings. Read story.
Dianne Vapnek’s DANCEworks
Dance Finds a Home at the Lobero
Philanthropist and dance connoisseur Dianne Vapnek has done amazing things for contemporary dance and for Santa Barbara. Read story.
The Quiet Man Fiddles
Russ Doherty Chronicles His Musical Journey Through Ireland
Dannsair guitarist Russ Doherty chronicles his travels to Ireland, where he learns, performs, and is inspired by the traditional music that flows out of the country. Read story.
Y La Bamba Looks Back, Leaps Forward on New Album
The Portland Collective Brings Court The Storm to Life on Sunday at SOhO
The Portland band will bring their hybrid of traditional Mexican music and American folk to SOhO on Sunday, March 11. Read story.
Group Show #1 at Surfbeat Gallery
Shawn Stussy, Jeff Divine, and Demi Boelsterli Help Reimagine the Surf-Art Experience
Walls of waves and the assorted wonders of a surfing life less ordinary will show through Friday, March 2. Read story.
Irish Voices
Fifty Years Together and the Chieftains Are Still Making Meaningful Music
The Chieftains come to the Granada Theatre on Friday, February 17. Read story.
It's My Life
Winners of The Independent’s Memoir Contest
David J. Lawrence, Cynthia Carbone Ward, and David J. Lawrence win the S.B. Independent's memoir contest. Read story.
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