Bonnie Carroll
State Street Ballet Performs 31st Rendition of “The Nutcracker,” a Santa Barbara Holiday Tradition
The Nutcracker is one of State Street Ballet’s most delightful productions at The Granada Theatre, this magical story is a favorite for audiences of all ages. Glittering snowflakes, waltzing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling castle of characters…
Cynthia Erivo Honored With SBIFF’s Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film
Having been blessed with the opportunity to cover this amazing SBIFF evening honoring excellence in film since its inception, which has been presented to the best of the best over the years, I was overjoyed to know the multi-talented Cynthia…
Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Fall Concert
The Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Free Concert At Lobero Theatre Attracted A Full House Of Youth And Adult Music Lovers On November 23 it was my pleasure to be among an audience of music lovers and supporters of the Santa…
Mozart’s Requiem A Santa Barbara Symphony Matinee Masterpiece
A Musical Journey of Heaven and Earth During an extraordinary Santa Barbara Symphony matinee program on Sunday, November 16th, the audience found themselves spanning centuries and styles, while experiencing a unique opportunity to travel on a moving Mozart journey of…
An Afternoon Delight For Every Monet & Matisse Lover
Families & Friends Welcomed to Savor Unique Collection of French Impressionist & More at SBMA Visitors to The Santa Barbara Museum of Art are glowing with excitement experiencing two major exhibitions of coveted Impressionist and 19th-Century art, considered among the…
Lan Su Garden Sister Cities Treasure in Portland
As a long-time member of Sister Cities International, I was thrilled to learn I would be visiting Lan Su Chinese Garden to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, an annual celebration featuring hand-made lanterns, music, dance and tea with moon cakes…
Top 150 Dons Athletes Of All-Time Selected For Santa Barbara High School Anniversary
As part of Santa Barbara High School’s 150th Anniversary, the Top 150 Dons Athletes in the History of SBHS have been chosen to be a wide-ranging Selection Committee. The Dons Top 150 include many familiar names who excelled in the local…
24th Annual Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Bayou Down Under Honors Janet Rowse Co-Founder Of Safelaunch
The 24th Annual Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Bayou Down Under benefit will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at two o’clock at the Grand Lawn at Sandpiper Golf Club, where Janet Rowse, co-founder and Executive Director of SafeLaunch, a Santa Barbara-based…