Dipping Into the 2026 Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Nuggets of insight from the annual gathering by the sea at the Mar Monte Hotel.
Recent Stories
ON Culture: So Long to the Mistress of the Morning Mojo
ON the Air KTYD’s reigning queen of the airwaves, Lin Aubuchon, is hanging up her headphones today after more than 25
Caffeine and Community for All
State of Mind Café unveils plans for space designed specifically for the disability community in Santa Barbara.
Melissa Etheridge Rises This Fall
Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre hosts rock legend on October 23.
Let the Sunshine In
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2026 burns brighter than ever.
Review | ‘Mister Romantic’ Delivers in Laughs
While love may continue to elude John C. Reilly’s character, entertainment does not.
Sailing Away to Yacht Rock Heaven
Christopher Cross navigates a great turnout at the Lobero Theatre.
ON Culture: Art in Unexpected Places
ON the Walls Presqu’ile — the lovely family-owned winery in Santa Maria with excellent pinots and arguably the best mezze platter around
Juneteenth with Jon Boogz
Multi-hyphenate artist returns to MCA Santa Barbara to commemorate the end of slavery by bringing mental health to the forefront through movement and storytelling.
The Literary Legacy Lives On
Santa Barbara Writers Conference continues to spark inspiration and community at 52 years young.
