Painter Leslie Lewis Sigler’s ‘Kindred’ exhibition at Sullivan Goss expands on her signature super-realist style.

Representative Salud Carbajal blasted the operations of the past week, calling them "completely unjustified” and “deeply ...

Each year the Santa Barbara Independent hosts our annual Best of Santa Barbara® Readers’ Poll where readers nominate and vote ...

Unlike the previous administration, which halted workplace raids, this new federal strategy is designed to instill fear and ...

Citizenship is about standing up for democratic principles when they’re under threat — and refusing to stay silent.

This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on June 6, 2025. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts ...

Bella is curious, playful and friendly with people. At about 65 lbs., she’s the perfect mix of beauty, brains, and sweetness.

Our vintners are invited to a block-by-block challenge that started in Paso Robles and is going global; plus, RIP Ron French ...

Nature herself had an unusual degree of sway in this program, and not only in the usual presence of bird songs and insect choirs coating the concert experience, mostly in the outdoor Libbey Bowl. On ...

Alma Rosa Winery, a leading Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône variety wine producer from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA, announced today that the winery’s sixth annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 ...

Goleta, CA –Maker House, a k a Clay Studio, founded by Lynda Weinman and Patrick Hall as an exceptional center for the creative arts, invites the public to a Birthday Bash. Come celebrate the 5 th ...

In addition to this exciting transition, GFF has been awarded a $50,000 matching grant from a generous Santa Barbara family foundation. The challenge grant runs through the summer and aims to inspire ...