Helter Shelter
It’s easy – and oftentimes warranted – to complain about rent in Isla Vista, but it’s far more rewarding to think about how lucky we are to have a roof over our heads and do something to help those who aren’t so fortunate.
Year: 2007
And the Beat Goes Marching On
Barney tackles dilemmas that really matter: whether to root for his hometown heroes, the Chicago Bears, or the Cinderella-story New Orleans Saints. In the end, the Bears had the last growl, and they will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl.
Tens of Tens of Tens
High school- and college-level filmmakers team up with movie professionals for this year’s 10-10-10 competition, which has ten directors each working on a script for a ten-minute movie.
Panama Greets Liz with Lightning
In the company of a dear friend, Captain Liz and Swell get some much need supplies delivered from home and then, on their way into Panama, get up close and personal with a vicious static lighting storm. And in case you didn’t know, blasting bolts of electricity while floating in a tiny boat on a big ocean is about as far from pleasure-cruising as you can possibly imagine.
Ty Selling Miramar to Caruso?
Perhaps, as they say, the third time really will be the charmand the community of Montecito is rooting for those short odds.
Social Justice Awards for Docs
Every year, a special documentary film wins the Social Justice Award for Documentary Film, presented by The Fund for Santa Barbara. This prestigious award is given each year to a film that sheds light on social issues and contributes to the advancement of justice. This year, 11 different films will be screened and judged for the award. Here’s a rundown.
2005 Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay
The enjoyment of wine seems to go from exact (notes of vanilla and grass, for instance) to experiential, like how this 2005 Santa Barbara Chardonnay goes perfectly well with a French onion soup and green salad with ginger sesame dressing from Sojourner, followed by a dessert of tow-in surf and hip-hop DVDs. In related news, it seems that the mega-winery behind Two Buck Chuck is trying to capitalize on Santa Barbara Winery’s success by imitating their labels.
My Morning Jacket
Take off your winter coat for Brett Leigh Dicks’ warm reception for My Morning Jacket.
Questions from Jan. 16, 1997
Here are the questions for this week’s super fun Retro Trivia Quiz. Answer them correctly and win free meals at some of Santa Barbara’s hottest restaurants.
Barney’s Weekend Picks
With the Film Festival fast approaching, Barney give the low-down on which screening to attend and why. That’s not to mention the cinematic gems that won’t be playing at the Film Festival, however. All this plus the musical side of Anthony Hopkins and the sold-out side of Steely Dan.
