Betsy J. Green and Carolyn Hubbs
First author Betsy J. Green talks about her latest book, Silents on the Islands: Silent movies filmed on California’s Channel Islands. Then artist Carolyn Hubbs discusses her current exhibit, ABSTRACTED, …
Early American Quilt Making
Let me tell you a story about facing survival with patches of fabric. A member of the Coastal Quilters Guild of Santa Barbara and Goleta brought a quilt back to …
The Crucible & Harvest of Colors Quilt Show
Director Rosie Gordon and actors Evan Austin and Hannah Luyet discuss Ojai Art Center Theater‘s production of Arthur Miller’s classic The Crucible, which runs through October 20. Then Nancy Butterfield …
Spanish Colonial Revival Floor Lamp Tells Story
JE owns a beautiful wrought iron Spanish Colonial Revival Torchiere floor lamp hand wrought from the 1920s-30s. This lamp came on the market when electricity for lighting the home was …
DramaDogs, a Theater Company
Artistic Directors E. Bonnie Lewis and Ken Gilbert from DramaDogs, a Theater Company, talk about thirty years of theater in Santa Barbara. Watch Video
Fine European or Chinese Needlework
KT doesn’t know it, but she owns a 1930s ladies evening bag in the tradition of 17th century Viennese petit point. This style of needlework originated with the early French …
106 year of CAMA and The Producing Unit’s The Father
Director of Operations Justin Rizzo‑Weaver talks about CAMA‘s 106 year of operation in Santa Barbara. Then director Bill Egan and actor Tom Hinshaw discuss The Producing Unit‘s production of The …
David Hockney Poster for 1984 Olympic
I cannot underrate the importance of art to the Olympics. TM’s poster of a coveted, historic, iconic image from the 1984 Olympics proves my point. David Hockney (born 1937) created …
Nomad Tango and State Street Ballet
Alejandra Folguera from Nomad Tango and Rodney Gustafson, the Founding Director of State Street Ballet, discuss their collaboration. Watch Video
Where to Find the Great Fleas
I’m thrifting the fleas in Malaga Spain as you read this. My brother owns a house there, and all siblings are invited. I plan to buy at Cartijo de Torres, …