Philanthropist Léni Fé Bland Dies
In her years as a Santa Barbara resident, she set an example of how one woman’s wisdom and generosity can transform a whole community.
Charles Donelan
Recent Stories
Swingin’ Dave Collert: 1952-2014
Master guitarist David Collert was known as “Swingin’ Dave” thanks to his guitar prowess and larger-than-life persona.
Art Museum Plans Renovation
The $50 million project will add new gallery space and a rooftop garden.
Review: The Robert Cray Band at the Lobero Theatre
Robert Cray’s quartet earned a standing ovation from this sold-out Lobero audience.
Holidays in Color
From UCSB to the Funk Zone, there’s every kind of art available in Santa Barbara during the holiday season.
Review: Tallis Scholars
The Tallis Scholars offered extraordinary vocal music from the 16th century.
Ensemble Stages the U.S. Premiere of The Best Brothers
In Daniel MacIvor’s play, brothers must bury their mother and resolve her estate.
Review: Ten Red Kings
SBCC students star in this drama about the pleasures and perils of digital media.
Granada Film Series Celebrates Soundtracks
Paul Williams hosts this series, which begins with To Kill a Mockingbird on November 24.
Review: The Bird Man at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Art meets natural science in these hand-colored lithographs from the atelier of 19th-century ornithologist John Gould.
