Old Spanish Days Brought a Little Bit of the New to Santa Barbara in 2023
Wrapping up the Fiesta celebration; here’s what you may have missed.
Author: Leslie Dinaberg
‘El Desfile de los Niños’ (Old Spanish Days’ Children’s Parade) Charms Once Again
With a flair for fun, Fiesta’s youngest revelers bring on the joy.
At Age 99, Santa Barbara’s Historical Fiesta Parade Doesn’t Skip a Beat
‘El Desfile Histórico’ brings families, friends and horses together for a festive parade down Cabrillo Boulevard.
S.B. Digs Brings an Uncaged Night of Fun to the Santa Barbara Zoo
The popular Celebración de los Dignatarios is once again rocking.
La Fiesta Pequeña Puts Santa Barbara in a Celebratory Mood
The Old Mission brings the community spirit of Fiesta to life at Fiesta Pequeña.
ON Culture | Patti Smith on Stage and on Air, Back to the Future on Broadway, the Queen of King Bee’s Last Show, and More!
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Santa Barbara Courthouse Legacy Foundation Gives Landmark Building a Lift Just in Time for Fiesta
Conservation and restoration work on the Great Arch is complete.
Poetry Connection | Summer in New Orleans and Fiesta with Christopher Buckley
A visit to the Maple Leaf Bar for the Everette Maddox Poetry Series.
James Darrah’s ‘Cabaret: 1979’ Brings Songs, Skits, and Silly Entertainment to Santa Barbara
Music Academy’s ‘Cabaret’ is entertaining and colorful.
Catching the S.L.O. Paso Summer Vibe with Tori Amos
This summer’s musical journey up the coast includes dates with Chicago, Chris Isaak, The Avett Brothers, and Los Lobos, among others.
