Alex Ward, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Music By Alex Ward | Mon May 02, 2022 | 11:34am

Glenn Annie, ‘Nite Tan’

Retro Debut for Santa Barbara Power Pop Group.

Drink By Alex Ward | Sat Sep 04, 2021 | 10:46am

The storied Central Coast inn rings in Bourbon Heritage Month.

Travel By Alex Ward | Wed May 05, 2021 | 5:35pm

A new wine country inn offers Santa Barbarans a staycation solution.

Music By Alex Ward | Tue May 04, 2021 | 11:35am

A band made up of polymaths, artists, and surfers sings the praise of Goleta.

Food & Drink By Alex Ward | Wed Mar 10, 2021 | 5:47pm

The Backyard Bistro reimagines date night in the back of a van.

Visual Arts By Alex Ward | Wed Jan 27, 2021 | 8:05am

Illustrator Andrew Leonard captures the urban side of Santa Barbara’s South County.

Arts & Entertainment By Alex Ward | Mon Jul 27, 2020 | 12:02pm

“The Last of Us Part II” reimagines Santa Barbara in the zombie apocalypse.

Coronavirus News By Alex Ward | Mon Mar 23, 2020 | 10:06am

I’m choosing to daydream about the future rather than languish in the now.

Food & Drink By Alex Ward | Mon Feb 24, 2020 | 12:30pm

Restaurants around the region are dishing up deep discounts until March 6.

Food & Drink By Alex Ward | Wed Jan 29, 2020 | 8:31am

The Ritz-Carlton puts stamp on resort’s lobby lounge, hires new sommelier.