Don Brubaker, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Music By Don Brubaker | Thu Oct 09, 2025 | 1:30pm

Warning: Empire of the Sun Does Not Want You to Read This Review

The Aussie electronic group brings a festival for the senses to the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Visual Arts By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current’ | Wed Oct 08, 2025 | 3:54pm

‘Joan Mitchell at 100’ explores one of Abstract Expressionism’s defining voices.

By Leslie Dinaberg, photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Mon Sep 22, 2025 | 1:36pm

An evening of celebration and celebrities in support of Santa Barbara County first responders.

Film By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu Sep 18, 2025 | 1:30pm

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival honors local legends and surf icons through inspiring films and community events.

Environment By Vince Grafton | Tue Jul 22, 2025 | 5:03pm

Ocean activist Peggy Oki organized ‘Defend the Deep’ protest at Rincon Beach.

Astrology By Rob Brezsny | Wed Mar 05, 2025 | 11:54am

Week of March 6.

In Memoriam By Saral Burdette | Wed Feb 19, 2025 | 11:46am

Anna Bunting left this life on November 27, 2024, for the mysteries of death that had always interested her. She

Year in Review By Don Brubaker | Mon Dec 30, 2024 | 3:44pm

As the year comes to a close, we present the top 10 most-read stories from Independent.com, according to our analytics.

Astrology By Rob Brezsny | Tue Nov 26, 2024 | 2:25pm

Week of November 28.

Music By Don Brubaker | Sun Nov 24, 2024 | 5:27pm

The folk singer-songwriter performed a career-spanning set punctuated by his trademark storytelling.