We’ll Always Love Dolly Parton, Dollyologist Explains
UC Santa Barbara classicist Helen Morales on Dolly Parton’s radical empathy and the cultural power that let her hold contradictions — and people — together.
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Dolly Parton Remembered in Santa Barbara for ‘Her Legacy of Service, Dedication, and Joy’
The beloved country music icon and former Solvang resident’s Imagination Library has sent free books monthly to thousands of families here through a partnership with United Way and First 5 of S.B. County.
Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026
The August 29 event will showcase work created by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lompoc Theatre Project Receives $6 Million Gift From Cheryl Goldberg
The boulder goes over the hill: theater now on the brink of full funding.
Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year
Carpinteria Skate Foundation’s free, family-friendly event this Saturday and Sunday will feature live bands, skate contests, and more.
Gator Boy Rides Again: Cajun Kitchen Reopens with Familiar Mural
The Hollister Avenue location is back with new art from Hello Coyote at Foundation Press.
Music Academy’s Big Plans for Downtown Santa Barbara Get Warm Embrace
The Historic Landmarks Commission gives its blessing to the revised architectural renderings for the academy’s proposed music instruction, rehearsal, and performance hub on State Street.
From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Youth Hope to Inspire the Community
Court appointed special advocates exhibit at La Cumbre Plaza runs through April.
State Fest Crowds Pack Downtown Santa Barbara with Music, Dance, and Safety
State Fest packed Santa Barbara’s downtown last Saturday night with crowds of people dancing to the music spilling out of venues and bands gigging on the streets into the wee hours.
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Rings In 40 Years of Covers with Faulkner Gallery Exhibition
The exhibition featuring decades of cover stories will be on display in the downtown library through May 31, 2026.
