The Spires Play the Mercury Lounge
Hipsters, be happy. The Ventura band The Spires is just one part of the kick-ass line-up presented by Goleta’s Mercury Lounge on Monday, March 9.
Month: February 2007
If I Ran the Zoo
Starshine Roshell mixes some social commentary with a tribute to Dr. Suess on his birthday.
Thomas Friedman’s Flat Earth
The Internet revolution has “flattened” the world from India, China, and Russia to the U.S. and we’d all better pay attention or be left behind, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman (pictured) told Santa Barbarans today. And there’s “one iron rule” about this, the Pulitzer Prize-winner warned more than 900 locals who attended Westmont College’s annual President’s Breakfast at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort: “When the world is flat, what can be done will be done and the only question is whether it will be done by you or to you.”
Gag Order Denied in Frimpong Case
A gag order hearing in the Eric Frimpong rape case Tuesday morning ended limits as what attorneys can say as the matter progresses. Additionally, prosecuting attorney Mary Barron was told that a written request for a restraining order would be needed in order to prevent Frimpong’s associates from contacting the alleged victims.
UCSB’s Peace Out Week in Review
The Peace Out University week designed to follow February 15’s student protest against the war concludes amid some successes and some failures due to disorganization.
Meet New Montecito Association Prez Bill Palladini
J’Amy talks one-on-one with Bill Palladini, the new president of the Montecito Association and tells all about what Nancy Salvucci (pictured) is up to with her new website SBDigs.com. Plus, the usual weekly Rick Caruso rundown, some Susan Ciminelli skincare action, and the latest man for the job at the Montecito Water District.
Former News-Press Editor Spills Bias Beans to Mayor
On Monday, February 26, former News-Press assistant city editor Bob Guiliano sent an email to Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum explaining how the mayor is connected to the firings of both Guiliano and reporter Anna Davison. If what Guiliano’s email describes is true, then it’s clear that the bias is still very much in the News-Press building and that owner Wendy McCaw really has no understanding of the ethical standards that are supposed to be respected in the professional news business. We present Guiliano’s letter here.
Botanic Garden Variety
Barney walks the walk in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, admiring the California poppies that have just bloomed (pictured), the old dam, and the towering redwoods on a recent, unseasonably gorgeous “spring” day.
Pay to Play the Dating Game
When I signed my friend Dana and me up for a Ventura speed-dating event, I really didn’t have any grand expectations, except for maybe getting a few drinks and a cheap laugh. The drinks theory held up as we were set to meet at a cozy downtown wine bar, but to my surprise the majority of the people were friendly, not half-bad looking, and didn’t seem at all desperate.
Tyrone Wells’s Hold On
Tyrone Wells started out playing weekly gigs at coffee shops in Fullerton, CA where he went to school. He’s put out three albums independently, and is now on tour with a fourth, studio produced album titled Hold On.