Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Matt Kettmann | Thu Sep 13, 2018 | 8:33am

Leon Bridges @ Santa Barbara Bowl

Soulful Texas crooner plays after smooth instrumentalists Khruangbin.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Thu Sep 13, 2018 | 12:00am

Andy Busch is building his legacy project on historic ranch off Highway 101.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Thu Sep 13, 2018 | 12:00am

The Canary Hotel is bringing back the oyster-eating battle on September 16.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown, Richie DeMaria | Thu Sep 06, 2018 | 12:00am

The second annual Polo & Wine Festival happens on September 8.

Arts & Entertainment By Matt Kettmann | Thu Sep 06, 2018 | 12:00am

Croatian artist designs portrait series for soulful crooner, who performs in Santa Barbara on September 12.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Thu Aug 30, 2018 | 12:00am

New ownership and enthused winemaking are lifting this longtime Santa Ynez Valley estate, which hosts a Viognier Festival on September 1.

Food By George Yatchisin, Tyler Hayden, Matt Kettmann | Thu Aug 30, 2018 | 12:00am

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ presents its ninth annual ode to eating out.

Food By Matt Kettmann | Thu Aug 16, 2018 | 12:00am

Why you should indulge on August 25 to foster literacy and innovation.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Wed Aug 15, 2018 | 6:01pm

Eye-opening collab between downtown Santa Barbara hotel and Santa Ynez Valley winery.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Mon Aug 13, 2018 | 3:48pm

How El Encanto’s chef has prepared for the Belmond resort’s Au Bon Climat winemaker dinner on August 30.