Roger Durling, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

SBIFF By Roger Durling | Wed Feb 01, 2023 | 8:05pm

Reel Meets Realism

SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling shines a light on this year’s poster artist Patricia Chidlaw.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Dec 07, 2022 | 8:58pm

Santa Barbara artist Jane Gottlieb infuses her work — and her life — with joy and energy through the lens of color.

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Aug 10, 2022 | 7:12pm

This late-blooming artist finds fruitful inspiration in “The Place of Hidden Things.”

Cover Story By Roger Durling | Wed Sep 02, 2020 | 9:45pm

Pre- and post-pandemic ponderings with Goleta-based, UCSB-educated rock star, whose latest album drops September 18.

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Mar 15, 2020 | 10:30pm

Talking renewable energy and boat life with the head of Sun Pacific Solar Electric.

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Mar 08, 2020 | 10:30pm

Talking healing and entrepreneurship with the cannabis farmer and owner of Busy Bee’s Organics.

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Mar 01, 2020 | 10:30pm

Talking tenacity and pomposity with the owner of the State Street Boxing Club.

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Feb 23, 2020 | 10:30pm

Talking beer and birds with the founder of Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop.

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Feb 16, 2020 | 10:30pm

“Art helps,” states Nathan Vonk unequivocally. “It’s there to make you happy. It’s a constant in times of trouble and

Columns By Roger Durling | Sun Feb 09, 2020 | 10:30pm

Talking family and party planning with the event director for Bright Event Rentals.