1890s Glass Beer Bottles
GJ found two “blob top” straight-sided shorter-necked low shouldered amber-brown glass twenty-three ounce beer bottles wedged between the ceiling joists in his 1890s house below APS. Each appeared slightly different …
The Speakeasy Prom: Never Say Goodbye
Jill Allen, Martha Bangs, Spencer Frederick, Alphonse Philippe Mouzon, Lindsey Rytterager-Nickel, Nikki Stark, and Benjamin Colby Wilson talk about Fractured Actors Theater Company‘s production of The Speakeasy Prom: Never Say …
Olympic Art
The ancient Olympic Games took place every four years between 776 BCE and 393 CE, and ceased in the third century because of “pagan” claims by a Christian Roman Emperor. …
Navajo Rugs In Rare Condition
HT inherited two Navajo rugs from her great-grandfather’s ranch. These unique, authentic, and gorgeous rugs appear in remarkable condition for almost 100 years old. Her great-grandfather farmed citrus and avocados …
Santa Barbara Studio Artists
Santa Barbara Studio Artists Stan and Tricia Evenson, Misa ART, and Joan Rosenberg-Dent discuss their 23nd Annual Open Studios Tour, featuring the works of 26 studio artists, along with exclusive …
James Glisson: Curator of Contemporary Art
James Glisson talks about his new job as Curator of Contemporary Art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Watch Video
Arancia String Quartet
The Music Academy of the West’s Arancia Quartet—Miyabi Henriksen, violin; Steven Song, violin; Sheng-Chieh Jason Lan, viola; and Shijie Ma, cello—discuss performing Gabriella Smith’s “Carrot Revolution” Saturday, July 20 in …
Bride Doll Walks Down the Aisle of History
I opened an antique dresser drawer, a stiff, corpse-like doll stared up at 12-year-old me. I reeled back in horror, and never liked dolls from that day. As a twist …
Jennifer Jaqua Art and Antiques
Native of Santa Barbarian Jennifer Jaqua talks about art and antiques. Watch Video
Top Five ‘Dumb’ Restoration Mistakes
I make a habit of seeing the BEST in all objects and hold onto objects that are damaged or need repair. I call these objects “my orphan-things” and it gives …