Santa Barbara Writers Conference on Hiatus This Year
Organizers are already putting together plans for the 2026 event.
Author: Leslie Dinaberg
Jacques Audiard Film Retrospective Opens with Director Q&A
SBIFF Film Center Brings Multiple Screenings of ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Beat That My Heart Skipped,’ ‘Rust and Bone,’ ‘Dheepan,’ ‘The Sisters Brothers,’ ‘A Prophet,’ and ‘Paris, 13th District’ to Downtown Santa Barbara.
Firing Up the Grill at Montecito’s Old Firehouse
RH Montecito brings the village vibe to the new restaurant and design studio.
Writer Leslie Dinaberg’s Top Stories of 2024
Here are my favorite stories I wrote this year.
Queen Bees Buzz as ‘Mean Girls’ Comes to Santa Barbara
Tina Fey’s hilarious hit musical at the Granada Theatre Jan. 8-9.
Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara
Magical holiday lights and decorations open to all through the end of December.
Editor Leslie Dinaberg’s Top Stories of 2024
Our Arts, Culture & Community Editor reflects on her favorite stories of the year.
ON Culture | Experiences Make the BEST Last Minute Gifts
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on December 20, 2024. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter
Holiday Spirit Parade Hits Carpinteria
Annual dose of delights is accompanied by a holiday festival and Hospice Light Up a Life.
A Bird’s-Eye View of The Post in Montecito
New merchants open at the Bird Refuge site.
