Ra Ra Riot
This month, Ra Ra Riot made their debut with the band’s first complete album, The Rhumb Line.
Year: 2008
vol. 22, no. 137, Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2008
La Casa de Maria may be a peace retreat center in the mountains above Montecito, but don’t let the serenity fool you:
How a Group of Ex-Catholic Nuns Saved Their Famous Montecito Retreat Center
El Bosque Road in Montecito is a narrow lane winding past old homes hidden behind thick foliage and shaded by oaks. Follow its curves and you’ll arrive at an old estate that’s changed very little since a community of religious sisters began living there 65 years ago.
Environment 8-28
Creeks restoration manager Cameron Benson said recent tests show no fecal contamination of the beaches near Mission Creek, but indications of such contamination exist at Arroyo Burro and Leadbetter beaches, even though there’s no outfall flowing into either.
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
The night was something surreal; the air was warm, the Bowl was packed, and when the sun set at almost exactly 8 p.m., the Innocent Criminals poured onto the stage and launched into a full-blown jam session.
Mel’s Cocktails (Since 1963)
Mel’s Cocktails (Since 1963)
Larry Carlton
The term “virtuoso” gets thrown around, especially regarding guitarists.
Pardon Their Dust
You may have noticed quite a bit of construction going on at La Cumbre Plaza.
123 pounds
The weight of the world’s largest cabbage, credited to William Collingwood of County Durham, England, who grew the prized veggie in 1865.
Grilled Cheese Thursdays
Create the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich with select gourmet cheeses and perfect Artisan bread.
