Erin Go Bragh
Each year, when March 17 rolls around, loads of “Irish” folks come out of the woodwork to celebrate the old sod’s patron saint, Patrick.
Year: 2009
420,000
The number of non-Irish nationals living in the Republic of Ireland at the time of the April 2006 census.
County 3-12
Two days before Steve Pappas’s election contest trial was set to resume on 3/11, attorneys for 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr-whose seat Pappas is angling for-filed a motion asking Judge William McLafferty to throw out the lawsuit because Pappas has yet to provide evidence of wrongdoing.
‘What is the history of Alisal Ranch?’
The Alisal Ranch is located just south of Solvang, on Alisal Road in the Santa Ynez Valley.
News to Yous
It was announced last week that the 2009 Lightning in a Bottle festival, originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, has been cancelled.
Eleni Mandell at the Mercury Lounge
L.A.-based singer songwriter Eleni Mandell-who was once an X-worshipping punk fan before turning to mellower fare-is putting the sexy back in indie rock.
Positively State Street
In so many ways, the start of spring is one of my favorite times of the year; days get longer, plants get healthier, and rumors start flying about the summer’s slowly forming Santa Barbara Bowl season.
Lou Genise 1970 2009
When a loved one dies at such an early age, it’s almost impossible not to ask why.
UCSB Dance Company
Students debut their spring tour program.
Irish-Proofed: St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Are you in the Irish spirit this week? Then celebrate!
