Fiesta 2014
Celebrate Old Spanish Days with dance, music, and authentic food.
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John Palminteri
The life and legend of the Santa Barbara newsman.
Farming the Fringe
Four families are pushing the boundaries of agriculture on the Santa Barbara coast.
The Music Academy of the West Goes Big
With an expanded guest artist program and a powerful new relationship with the New York Philharmonic, the Music Academy of the West is attracting international attention.
Going ’Cue Crazy
The Santa Barbara Independent’s 5th annual Sizzling Summer BBQ Contest.
The Promise of Printeer
Meet Mission Street Manufacturing, Santa Barbara’s 3D printing startup.
Summer Arts Preview 2014
This weekend’s Solstice Festival is filled with the kind of collaboration and community spirit that drives the arts.
A Comet in Santa Barbara’s Astronomical World
As a young boy Daniel Godinez was encouraged to reach for the stars by dedicated teachers and scientists.
Isla Vista Killings: Shock. Suffering. Survival.
Isla Vista and the UCSB community endure tragic killings — and emerge stronger.
The 22nd Independent Theater Awards
The Independent bestowed 22 awards in the 22nd edition of the Indys.