Beachward Bound
Carpinteria’s reggae star Dominic Balli is the winner of the first ever Independent Road to West Beach Contest.
Month: September 2008
37 Restaurants, 40 Wineries, 1 Cause
Although naming something Taste of the Town might seem like hyperbole, it’s not in this case, given 37 restaurants and 40 wineries from the area will provide the food and drink for the 27th annual version of this benefit to fight arthritis.
Harlequins and pie
El Capitan Ranch made a beautiful setting for this holiday weekend party.
Marilynne Robinson’s Housekeeping Hits Santa Barbara
No, it’s not a how-to guide for aspiring domestic goddesses.
The Imaginary Invalid
Molire graced Louis the XIV’s court with comic plays that dwell on the hardships of love when it is thwarted by misunderstandings and exaggerations.
vol. 22, no. 138, Sept. 4-11, 2008
The air is getting crisper and the days are getting shorter, which means it’s just about time to put away the flip-flops and get out the sweaters.
Freebirds World Burrito
A review of this Isla Vista institution serving Mexican food in a college atmosphere.
Frozen River
If the title Frozen River readily reminds us of Mystic River, there are areas of thematic crossover between the two.
Going South
Road trips are a staple of summertime travel, and this version of Off the Wall is inspired by a mini-trip down the coast to explore our neighbors to the south: Montecito and Summerland.
Non-Profit 9-4
Goleta-based Direct Relief International (DRI) announced on 9/1 that it will send $250,000 in “special hurricane response funds” to assist medical units responding to Hurricane Gustav.
