25th Anniversary Yachty by Nature Concert
Captain Carl of Yachty by Nature and retiring Executive Director Greg Gorga talk about the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 25th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, June 28. Watch Video
Disney Figurines: Prototypes or Production Pieces?
R sent me two Disney ceramic figurines from the 1950s, both under six and a half inches. R’s parents sourced this dapper Jiminy Cricket and frustrated Donald Duck, with his …
Karen K. Lewis—Seven decades of color and curiosity
Painter Karen K Lewis talks about her exhibit, Seven Decades: The Art of Karen K Lewis, at the Ojai Valley Museum, June 19—August 3. Watch Video
Damage Caused By Kids In Museums
My two grandchildren are old enough to experience an art museum. Thus, I added a family membership to the wonderful Santa Barbara Museum of Art and one to the fabulous …
Settee For A Great Dane
My brother and sister-in-law live in a sophisticated New York high-rise near the Dakota. They’ve cared for a string of Great Danes, their favorite breed, suffering many elevator rides for …
1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Author and Pearl Chase Society President Cheri Rae talks about rebuilding Santa Barbara after the 1925 earthquake, and historian and author Betsy J. Green shares stories of survivors. Watch Video
Vintage Graphic Design Work
A gift the universe gives the right person is rare. Take Emma Howard, a talented local designer who gave me permission to use her name. She owns Studio 3 Hand …
Pearl Chase Society & Art of the Table
First, author and Pearl Chase Society President Cheri Rae talks about Pearl Chase’s influence on Santa Barbara as documented in the new book, A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of …
Art Pottery of the Arts and Crafts Movement
ES owns a eight-and-a-half-inch tall matt blue vase accented with a purple peony design with the “flame” mark for Rookwood pottery. The date stamp reads 1926. ES, your little vase …
Summer Solstice Celebration
Board President Justin Gunn, mask maker and puppetmaster Emma-Jane Huerta, Festival Director Olivia Sorgman, and Executive Director Penny Little talk about Santa Barbara Summer Solstice parade and festival, June 20-22. …