Harlequins and pie
El Capitan Ranch made a beautiful setting for this holiday weekend party.
Year: 2008
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.
Babylon A.D.
True science fiction film fans haven’t had much to chew on lately.
Nation 9-4
California State Senator Abel Maldonado- whose 15th Senate District includes Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and Orcutt and stretches as far north as Monterey County-was scheduled to speak on 9/3 at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis.
