Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Film & TV By Indy Staff | Wed Nov 18, 2015 | 6:00am

‘The 33’ Does Not Go Deep Enough

The movie of the Chilean miners’ plight is motivational but not meaningful.

Dance By Olivia Davi | Wed Nov 18, 2015 | 12:00am

Anastasia Banderovskaya teaches competitive and social ballroom dances.

Starshine By Indy Staff | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 4:23pm

But moms may recognize the crazy in Sarah Silverman’s character.

Theater By Indy Staff | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 2:00pm

Naomi Iizuka’s ensemble piece discusses the Steubenville rape case.

Living By Caitlin Fitch | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 12:00pm

Coronado Butterfly Preserve celebrates conservation day.

Briefs By Léna Garcia | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 11:08am

Downtown Mexican food spot could not secure a long-term lease.

Film & TV By D.J. Palladino | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 11:00am

‘Room’ is at times creepy, thrilling, tender, melodramatic, and suffused with unexpected beauty.

Briefs By Léna Garcia | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 6:00am

The project was funded by the City and the Santa Barbara Police Foundation.

Arts & Entertainment By Arianna Irwin | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 6:00am

S.B. Reggae-Rock stalwarts still going strong.

Living By Austin Murphy and Chantal Peterson | Tue Nov 17, 2015 | 12:00am

The new sport for beach and lawn catches on with college kids and others.