Where the World and the ‘Hood Connect
Santa Barbara imports and sometimes exports some of the world’s most eclectic music.
Year: 2011
L.A. Philharmonic at the Granada
Superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel led the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a program that included works by Ravel, Tchaikovsky, and Vivier.
Unite the Vote
At a time when the mantra of the Hispanic community is and must be “Unidos Venceremos,” we are finding cracks in some sectors of our political leadership.
GOP Makin’ Moves
Candidates jump feet-first into congressional race.
Best of 2011: Living Well
Acupuncturists, bookstores, copy shops, and retirements residences are but a short list of the many categories highlighted here as our readers’ choices for favorite lifestyle spots and services in Santa Barbara.
Best of 2011: Media
Who and what to read and watch are covered here as part of our readers’ choices for top media in Santa Barbara.
Viva Voices
Recently I submitted an opinion piece to the Independent about a longtime visitor at the Central Coast Nursing Center being arrested for trespassing after reporting abuse to the state by this facility.
TEAM TITANS:
Earth’s annals echo with the names of famed duos: Shadrach and Abednego, Lennon and McCartney, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bert and Ernie, and the Olsen Twins leap most saliently into our collective mind. Perhaps none of them compares, though, we believe, with the unsurpassable teaming at this publication of photographic frissoneur Paul Wellman (left) and lexicological elucidator D.J. Palladino, who do hereby humbly proclaim themselves (with lots of help from The Santa Barbara Independent editorial and design staff) the Best Best Of Issue Buddies this universe has ever known.
Risky Business
County okays controversial pesticide application.
Best of 2011: Driving
Taxicabs, car dealerships, and repair shops are just some of the categories in the list of our readers’ choices for best driving-related businesses in Santa Barbara.
