Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Andrea Whiting | Tue Dec 08, 2009 | 6:00am

The Growlers at Muddy Waters Cafe

The Orange County band outshined their headliners during last Friday night’s show.

Dance By Elizabeth Schwyzer | Tue Dec 08, 2009 | 6:00am

The department’s annual fall concert included choreography by students and staff.

Arts & Entertainment By Andrea Whiting | Tue Dec 08, 2009 | 6:00am

The San Francisco indie rockers teamed up with Dominant Legs and the Morning Benders for a sold-out Sunday night show.

Film & TV By Indy Staff | Tue Dec 08, 2009 | 6:00am

Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman all give great performances in this dark family drama about the emotional impacts of war.

News By Katherine Ferry | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 9:00pm

Turn in strands of incandescent holiday bulbs for multi-colored light-emitting diodes.

News By Catherine R. Crow | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 9:00pm

Raid on recycling fund threatens container-refund centers statewide, but not in Santa Barbara.

Columns By Colin Marshall | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 9:00pm

The KCSBeat winds up its not-so-brief-anymore history by celebrating the high-tech 2000s.

Arts & Entertainment By Ryan Faughnder | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 4:00pm

The So Cal reggae band incited a dance party during their Saturday night show in Goleta.

Business By Kevin Bourke | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 1:00pm

2009 created some unique opportunities to save money on taxes, but you must act before the end of the year.

Arts & Entertainment By Aly Comingore | Mon Dec 07, 2009 | 6:00am

Green River Ordinance, Josh Damigo, and Dominic Balli will all perform at the annual charity concert.