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Happy 100th: Santa Barbara's beloved Granada Theatre enters a new century
The grand venue’s centennial will be starry and full of spectacular sound.
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International Vulture Awareness Day lovingly honors ‘nature's cleanup crew'
Santa Barbara Zoo will celebrate the occasion with enrichment goodies for some of its most incredible birds.
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Sipping Sparkling Wines Along the Coast
California Live’s Amber Pfister is getting a crash course in sparkling wines at Riverbench tasting room in Santa Barbara
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An Aromatic Party Is Ready to Sprout in Santa Barbara, Lavender Lovers
One of the early summer’s most splendid and scentful celebrations will find fresh soil in the American Riviera.
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Santa Barbara Flavor, With Julia-Inspired Joy, Fills This ‘Taste of' Fest
A celebration of the great Julia Child is a treat for modern-day cooks, while dine-outers will find tempting foodie to-dos.
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A Red Panda Will Soon Move Into His New Santa Barbara Zoo Habitat
The endangered animal is living behind the scenes as his leafy new digs are prepared.
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An Iconic Orchid Extravaganza Re-Blooms After a Multi-Year Hiatus
Flower-knowing pros and orchid enthusiasts are ready to return to the acclaimed Santa Barbara International Orchid Show.
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How to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch From the California Coast
A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off Monday from the California coast with another batch of internet satellites onboard.
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Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary
The landmark venue is “the fourth oldest performing arts theater in the country.”
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This Lush and Legendary Garden Is Returning From Its Seasonal Hiatus
Lovely Lotusland, a Santa Barbara-close bastion of blooms, sunlight, and history, is now taking reservations for mid-February into April.
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Sledding Is in the Forecast at the Snow Leopard Festival
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s famous felines are the stars of the party, while copious amounts of snow will provide playtime for younger guests.
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Tatjana Patitz, Classic Supermodel of '80s and '90s, Dies
One of an elite group of glamorous supermodels who graced magazine covers in the ’80s and ’90s and appeared in George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” music video, Tatjana Patitz has died at age 56.
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Lighted Boat Parades Will Sparkle Along the Central Coast
Morro Bay’s shimmerfest was postponed due to weather, but it is now ready to sail. Then the next night? Santa Barbara will shine.
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ZooLights to Enjoy Its Inaugural Illumination in Santa Barbara
Bulbs bring beastie-big beauty to life at this special happening; treats, photo spots, and cameos by Santa are in the whimsical works.
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‘Retreat & Restore' (and Save) With This Santa Barbara Hotel Deal
Visit Santa Barbara is holding its first-ever flash sale, one that is giving American Riviera visitors 25% off at several world-class properties.