The Santa Barbara Independent

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Arts education comes first and foremost for UCSB Arts & Lectures residencies.

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

The Independent’s annual education guide takes a close look at Santa Barbara learning.

Santa Barbara Council Upholds Plans for Second-Largest Hotel in City

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Despite environmental concerns, council allows the 250-room Garden Street Hotel to continue.

Vitamin Sea Gives a Whole New View of Life in Santa Barbara

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

Escaping reality at the Rosewood Miramar Beach.

Goleta Valley Library to Move to Hollister Temporarily

Community By Jean Yamamura

While many asked the council to consider Bed Bath & Beyond, the library will move to 6500 Hollister Avenue.

Santa Barbara County Homeless Czar Kimberlee Albers Moves South

Homeless By Nick Welsh

Albers has taken a job with the County of Ventura, where a new position was created giving her more direct and immediate authority.

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Draws UCLA for NCAA Tournament First Round Match on Thursday

Sports By Victor Bryant

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from UCLA’s Wallis Annenberg Stadium on Thursday night.

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Harbor Restaurant

Thu, Nov 28 12:00 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Fri, Nov 22 11:00 AM

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Introduction to Crochet Workshop

Fri, Nov 22 6:00 PM

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Rod Stewart VS. Rolling Stones Tribute Show

Fri, Nov 22 7:30 PM

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Numbskull Presents: Jakob’s Castle

Fri, Nov 22 9:00 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Sat, Nov 23 11:00 AM

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Fall 2024 Healing Arts Faire

Sat, Nov 23 12:00 PM

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SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge”

Sat, Nov 23 7:30 PM

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Santa Barbara Antique & Vintage Show & Sale

Sun, Nov 24 11:00 AM

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¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar

Sun, Nov 24 6:00 PM

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Paseo Nuevo Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sun, Dec 01 5:00 PM

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Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

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Santa Barbara’s first art book and print fair brings more than 1,800 visitors to SBCAW for a day of creative inspiration.

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

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More than 500 attendees enjoyed light-themed art and activities, raising more than $145,000 for the Santa Barbara–based international nonprofit.

Santa Barbara’s Library Plaza Is Open at Last

The vibrant new community space is the first landmark named in honor of the late philanthropist Michael Towbes.

Ahoy, “Mystic Whaler”!

The two-masted tall ship, a floating classroom for Central Coast students, brings a new crew aboard.

Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down 2024 Helps Hundreds of Military Vets

At the one-day event at the Santa Maria Fairpark on Saturday, veterans had access to almost 120 different services, including haircuts, legal services, educational services, addiction treatment, counseling, food, vision screenings, pet care, and more.

American Cancer Society and Santa Barbara Trapeze Company Partner to Raise Awareness During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Locals gather to enjoy trapeze performances and learn about the American Cancer Society’s work.

View the ‘Indy’ Forum with Candidates for Santa Barbara Unified School Board

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The Indy hosted a community forum at The Unitarian Society’s Parish Hall to hear from the five of the candidates running for the Santa Barbara Unified School District.