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I’ll Stay Home for Christmas
Whether you’re the Scrooge of Santa Barbara, the kid who’s never been kissed at midnight, or simply someone who’s (adeptly) decided not to travel this holiday season—worry not. Read story.
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Not So Silent Night
It is with great sadness, best wishes, and a backing track of awesomely eerie Theremin warbles that Santa Barbara says goodbye to the Volt Per Octaves (myspace.com/thevoltperoctaves) this week. Read story.
Artist Max Hirschfield Brings ‘Outsider Art’ to César Chávez Charter School
Students Learn to Create Art from Simple Materials
Students learn to create art from simple materials. Read story.
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The Kids Are Alright
As we creep into high shopping season and start realizing that most of our weekends from here on through New Year’s are going to be devoted to holiday party schmoozing, I encourage you to get up, get out, and get your rock on—before it’s too late. Read story.
Hometown Santa Barbara
The new book Hometown Santa Barbara is no conventional guidebook, but rather an insider’s guide that should appeal to locals as much as tourists. Read story.
Mary Heebner’s Intimacies: Poems of Love
S.B Artist Illuminates the Poetry of Neruda
S.B. artist illuminates the poetry of Neruda. Read story.
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While skirting out of Santa Barbara this past Sunday may have meant that I missed one of the more hyped-about shows of the fall (Shiny Toy Guns at Velvet Jones it also afforded me a trip to one of L.A.’s more anticipated musical events of the season. Read story.
Off the Wall
Art in Unusual Places
Art in unusual places. Read story.
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S.B. Band oso Returns from European Tour
S.B. Band oso returns home to play after their European tour. Read story.
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Music Happenings on Halloween
Music happenings on Halloween. Read story.
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Though I have yet to figure out how, the folks at Twiin Productions have managed to book one hell of a musical event this week at Velvet Jones. Read story.
On the Road
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In celebration of all things matrimonial, Colorado deejay and soon-to-be-husband Peter Blick will be throwing an open-to-the-public, post-wedding party this Saturday, October 11, at Stateside. Read story.
This One’s for the Ladies
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Making a noteworthy return to town next Thursday, October 9, are the reigning voices of Hollywood’s famous Hotel Café. Read story.
Hopelessly Devoted
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Leave it to the fine folks at Club Mercy (clubmercy.com) to bust out the big guns just as the summer music buzz seems to be wearing off. Read story.
Thinking Local and Acting Global
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After an assuredly much-needed summer break, Santa Barbara songstress, promoter, and music fan Christina Grimm is back to her old tricks and haunts this upcoming Thursday, September 18, when she presents her 18th Santa Barbara Songwriter Showcase at Jensen Guitar’s Mainstage. Read story.
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