Bill Bryson to Speak at the Granada Theatre
Travel writer, humorist, and memoirist makes his Santa Barbara debut on April 14.
Year: 2009
Organic Wines a Sign of Earth Day Times
Special eco-holiday treats at Ventura’s Westside Cellar.
Sara Tan
When other UCSB students sojourned to sun-drenched destinations, Independent intern Sara Tan headed to British Columbia with her eight roommates.
Vertical Beers
The science and experience of aging ale, via a Bigfoot tasting.
Wine Grapes for Nondrinkers
Vignette Wine Country Soda uses Santa Barbara County grapes for teetotaling times.
Give a Little
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year, it is also the 40th anniversary of S.B.’s Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM).
S.B. Designer Creates Eco-Couture for Brides-to-Be
Santa Barbara-based wedding dress designer Jessica Iverson decided one day last spring she could no longer ignore the ugly truths of the traditional wedding dress production industry.
Live Releases It’s First Concert DVD
Recorded in Amsterdam at the venue Paradiso, the disc aptly captures the powerful live shows for which the band is known.
Positively State Street
Moldy Peaches’ Kimya Dawson in I.V. and other aural treats.
Teen Yoga
Yoga classes for teens help balance body and mind.
