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.
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Is Santa Barbara County Ready for Its Closeup?
The supervisors show early support for creating a county film commissioner position to attract more film and media production to the county.
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.
Watching Art Films Can Make You a More Creative Thinker
A randomized experiment by UC Santa Barbara researchers shows that even a few minutes of viewing artistic film can expand our thinking and trigger creative ideas.
Stage Set for Soltopia to Replace Deltopia in Isla Vista After County Crackdown
More than 18 bands and 13 deejay sets are slated for Saturday’s sanctioned spring festival, which promises free food for residents.
UC Santa Barbara Brings Ibram X. Kendi to Talk About Race, Great Replacement Theory
The renowned author will speak about his new book, ‘Chain of Ideas,’ at Campbell Hall on April 7.
Santa Barbara Unveils Design for Downtown Asphalt Art Project
The city worked with artists Eddie Jiménez and Irene Ramirez to create a Zapotec-inspired public display for the intersection of State and Carrillo streets.
Report Shows Big Bucks in Santa Barbara Arts and Culture
County supervisors hear a report from economist Peter Rupert on the creative economy’s impact on the region.
No Peace: A Community Hardcore Show to Benefit Immigrants
Desmadre Media is hosting a February 28 fundraiser featuring music, printmaking, tattoos, and tacos.
