June 2008

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan

Singing Acceptance

In 1991, Marc Cohn’s self-titled debut album blew up the charts on the strength of a single, “Walking in Memphis,” that became an instant classic.

Arts & Entertainment By Indy Staff

Death Cab for Cutie’s Narrow Stairs

Death Cab for Cutie’s Narrow Stairs: For those upset when Death Cab for Cutie became the soundtrack for The O.C., get excited: Narrow Stairs lacks much of the pop and polish that had tweens everywhere swooning for Ben Gibbard after 2005’s Plans.

Theater By Esther Tran-Le

The Butler at the Ranch

A review of Circle Bar B Ranch Theatre’s production of Michael Parker’s Who’s in Bed with the Butler?.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh

Whatever, Dog

This week, the rest of the nation finally caught up with Santa Barbara. I’m referring to the average price for a gallon of gas finally topping the $4 mark.

Living By Kellie Ragusano

The Dagne

As I drove up to Eric Sandoz’s home in Goleta, I saw the naked prototype of what will eventually become the Dagne waiting for me in the driveway. The three-wheeled Dagne is an electric commuter car that can do 120 mph.

Letters By Richard T. Thielscher, Thielscher-Randall Financial Corp.

Coast Village Conundrum

I have lived in Montecito for 44 years. I served six years on the
GPAC (community plan), eight years on the Montecito Association Land Use
Committee, two terms on the Association’s board and 4 years on the Montecito
Planning Commission.