Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre Welcomes Mexican Stars for Concert Supporting Immigrants
A portion of the proceeds from the Freedom Music Fest on May 17 will help support immigrant families through 805 UndocuFund’s Emergency Assistance Fund.
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‘Here Comes the Sun’ Author Bill McKibben Shares Climate Message, with Gallows Humor and Hope, at UC Santa Barbara
After a stark assessment of warming impacts, the activist and environmental writer points to the rapid rise of solar and wind as a path forward during his talk at Campbell Hall.
Politics of the Past, Politics of the Future
M. Gessen encourages the audience to embrace their freedom in a UCSB Arts & Lectures series talk.
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.
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.
