What’s in a Name?
C. speciosa is planted along the last block of Santa Barbara Street (above Pedregosa), and the repetitive rank of swollen, thorny trunks has a truly prehistoric aspect.
Year: 2011
The Ides of March
George Clooney writes, directs, and stars in this fascinating, though slightly lacking, tale of political processes.
A.R. “Pete” Diamond, Jr.: 1950-2011
To get a true picture of this beloved man, it’s best to hear from people with whom he shared much of his life.
Lit Moon Presents Ibsen’s Peer Gynt
John Blondell returns to an old favorite in this four and a half-hour production of Henrik Ibsen’s epic picaresque, uncut.
From the Best to Batsmen to Batter
Here are three food books worth your attention this fall season.
Journey and Styx at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Rockin’ to the way-back sounds of two hit-making bands from 20 years ago.
Emilie Johnson
The UCSB women’s basketball guard has been chosen to play for Team U.S.A. at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Downtown Soundscape
I want to thank Sheila Lodge for speaking out about density.
Carpinteria Bans Bad Bags
City Council votes to go all reusable all the time.
Gift Wrap This
Sucked into countless school fundraiser sales — whining and grumbling all the while — I’ve slung chocolates and coffee.
