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‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater
Shining a spotlight on Santa Barbara’s dramatic dynamos and behind-the-scenes superstars.
Pitchers’ Paradise: How UC Santa Barbara Became a College Baseball Powerhouse
Gauchos ace Jackson Flora keeps up the legacy of big-league hurlers coming through Santa Barbara.
The Masterpiece Life of Meredith Brooks Abbott
The reigning matriarch of Santa Barbara’s plein air painting scene has a new exhibit, “Capturing Our Time,” on view at Sullivan Goss Gallery.
Cheese the Day!
Santa Barbara Culinary Experience brings a weeklong celebration of world-class food and wine to town.
Book Smart
Santa Barbara’s first literary festival offers a feast for story lovers of all kinds.
Jumping into Regenerative Wine
Santa Barbara County vintners join the global One Block Challenge effort to fix farming.
The Once and Only Martha Graham
Martha Graham, arguably the most influential choreographer of modern dance, spent her formative years growing up in Santa Barbara. We honor her work in this the centennial celebration of the Martha Graham Dance Company.
A Very Early Spring Home & Garden
Finding renewal in every corner of home and garden, from blossoms and bees to rebuilt spaces and inventive design.
Forty Years of ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Cover Stories
The Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery is hosting an exhibit to celebrate our anniversary year.
