The First Reads
Here’s our analysis of the first peeks at the county’s election results. To see for yourself, go to
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Recent Stories
Dems Win House!
Major networks are reporting that the Democrats are likely to take control of the House. Meanwhile, Jack Hawxhurst eats spaghetti and watches “Dancing with the Stars.”
Election Day 2006
Welcome to Independent.com‘s online election coverage for Tuesday, November 7. Throughout this evening, The Indy‘s reporters and editors will be sending in updates over the Internet and cell phone regarding the numerous races and their related parties. Once the clock hits 8 p.m., make sure to link to the county elections office to get the live updates on the election results. To do so, go to www.sbcvote.com.
Goleta City Council Cash Race
It’s probably too late for most of you voters, but for those curious about who the Goleta city council candidates are relying on for their funds, this IndyNewsFlash should prove enlightening.
Laetitia Pinot Gris Estate 2005
Another happy surprise from Arroyo Grande’s Laetitia Winery, which the author, an admitted wine club junky, considers the best club he subscribes to.
Out and On Film
The OUTrageous! Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
With no more gay bars in town, it’s easy for the straight folks to figure there’s no longer a place for alternative lifestyles in Santa Barbara. But that’s simply not true: In addition to club nights specially for gays and lesbians, there are also a couple of annual events that bring out everyone under the rainbow.
Historical Concerts
Did you ever know that German chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries was a big hit in places like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Guangzhou, Macao, and Taipei? Neither did I, but that’s been the touring schedule for the past couple weeks for Musica Antiqua Kln, the Grammy-nominated ensemble founded by conservatory school kick-out Reinhard Goebel that comes to town on November 5.
Easy Star All-Stars at SOhO
Words, photos, and video from the dub collective’s performance at SOhO on October 19.
Bo Diddley, with Ruthie Foster and Alvin Youngblood Hart.
Bo Diddley died last night at age 79. Here is a review from his last Santa Barbara appearance, a Lobero performance in September of 2006.
Page Turners
The Ross Macdonald Award: Robert Crais
An L.A.-based TV screenwriter who turned to crime novel writing after his father died in 1985, Robert Crais (pictured) is listed in the company of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler as a top mystery author. He invented the popular Elvis Cole series with his first book, The Monkey’s Raincoat, and in the 20 years since has been both prolific and poignant, returning class and craft to a genre full of hacks.
