Memorist Myra Mossman
Author Myra Mossman discusses her new memoir, My Random Death.
The Rotten Kids Dolls Appall Appraiser
Well, the universe did it again. I’m terrified of dolls and this past week Jessica sent me photos of twenty-five to thirty dolls which are possibly the most horrifying dolls …
Glazed Ceramic Toilette Set Now Obsolete Due to Indoor Plumbing
JH from Solvang has a Toilette set of glazed ceramic, and of course, she doesn’t use it to wash her face. “I use the Water jug as a container for …
Ensemble Exhibit at the SBMA
Julie Joyce, along with sound and performance artist Chris Kallmeyer, talk about the opening of the Ensemble exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
Another Elizabeth Stuart’s Tray
BR sends me a tray which has been in her family for 80-years. That makes it at least early 20th century. The fascinating thing about this silverplated tray is the …
The Golden Age of German Beer Steins
More than any spirit container, I love German Beer Steins the best. So when KL sent me his, I translated it. On one side, Die alten Deutschen, the old-time German, …
Cynthia Martin, Bay Hallowell, and Betsy J. Green
Artist Cynthia Martin discusses her exhibit at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery, and she’s joined by Bay Hallowell, a printmaker and AFofSB Board Member. Then author Betsy J. …
How to Research an Item, from Rare Books to Fine Art
Apropos, a reader asked how I go about researching an item. “You must be good at googling,” she said. Although I am, this kind of analysis entails: knowledge of WHAT …
Hobnail Pitcher Made Lemonade Look Sweeter
PK has a cranberry opalescent hobnail water pitcher with a clear blown glass applied handle. “Hobnail” is a stud of glass that imitates the old “boot” soles of the era. …
Motion Theatre Dance Company & DogStar Theater Company
Maria Frantz talks about Motion Theatre Dance Company‘s performance of Journey on Sunday, May 5th at Center Stage Theater. Then Nita Davanzo and Bill Egan discuss DogStar Theater Company‘s production …