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Danger on the Rails

The inside track on train safety. Read story.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

2013 Independent Wedding Issue

Planning is a hassle, and that’s why, each year, The Santa Barbara Independent puts out an issue that is chock-full of resources to take care of your every wedding need. Read story.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dance Begins Here

Celebrated New York choreographer Larry Keigwin has been hard at work this month creating new material onstage at the Lobero Theatre. Read story.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

For the Love of Food

Around the country, rogue dining operations have gained traction in recent years with pop-up dining and supper clubs. Read story.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Counting the Least Among Us

For the second time, the nonprofit Common Ground Santa Barbara orchestrates its ambitious undertaking — counting the homeless. Read story.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Amy Adams’s Big Year

The versatile actress and proud momma to be honored with the Cinema Vanguard Award on January 31. Read story.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Film Fest’s Lucky ’13 Edition

Interviews, tributes, sneak peeks, and more in your favorite annual guide to SBIFF. Read story.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

A Tale of Two Valleys

Can Santa Barbara's booming wine country continue to grow while keeping the peace with neighbors? Read story.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Winter Arts Preview 2013

Highlights from this season’s visual art, dance, theater, and live music event calendars. Read story.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Artists on the Edge in the Funk Zone

Revisiting the Funk Zone a little more than a year after our initial investigation, The Independent finds that the district’s visual art scene is on the rise — and possibly on the way out. Read story.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Year in Pictures 2012

The Santa Barbara Independent presents our annual visual tour of the year. Read story.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Christ the Activist

New book by Fielding professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts follows Jesus of Nazareth’s past, present, and future. Read story.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

A Report from Kurdish Syria

The ongoing war is giving the ethnic group another chance at autonomy. Read story.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Bulldogging Champ Luke Branquinho

Luke Branquinho, the Los Alamos cowboy who has won the World Championship title in Steer Wrestling three times, will compete again this week in Las Vegas. Read story.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

’Tis the Season

Thanksgiving has come and passed, and The Santa Barbara Independent officially gives you permission to start playing Christmas music in your houses and businesses. Read story.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Atlas Genius

Australian trio Atlas Genius performs with opening performances by The ... Read More