May 22, 3 p.m. Santa Barbara Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Come support students receiving scholarships at this event. The awards will take place at Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden.
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The Arlington Tavern crew, courtesy of Arlington Tavern
Searching for a fun and comfortable place to eat, drink and mingle with friends? Look no further—come to Arlington Tavern!
Recently celebrating its one year anniversary, Arlington Tavern is located at 21 W. Victoria Street and is home to co-owners and longtime friends Chef Ron True and Diego Barbieri. To kick off its sophomore year, the restaurant is introducing new weekly specials that are simply irresistible! Now, every day of the week from 4–7 p.m., happy hour fans can enjoy $3 beers, $5 wines and delicious bar snack favorites like crispy pork belly, salmon & tuna tartar, fries & gravy and savory rosemary salt and aged gouda house made chips.
Another exciting addition is Mac Mondays, where you can build your own mac ‘n’ cheese with delicious ingredients like bacon, short ribs or shrimp. And that’s not all—stop by for Taco Tuesdays where gourmet tacos are only $1.50 each! In addition to the new weekly specials, Arlington Tavern’s new summer menu will have your mouth watering before you even get to the dessert section. Some of chef True’s new additions include filet mignon carpaccio, Pacific king salmon and a delectable strawberry upside-down cake. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting hungry just thinking about these dishes!
Open daily for dinner starting at 5 p.m., Arlington Tavern incorporates the traditional tavern experience with a modern-day atmosphere. Choose between indoor cozy tables and leather booths or outside patio seating—both are sure to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. And, with signature dishes such as AT fried chicken, lamb shank, crispy pork belly and crowd-favorite mac ‘n’ cheese, the Tavern is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of appetites.
Bon appetit!
-Ashley Somerfeld
The all volunteer 2013 Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation, courtesy of SYVCH
The Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation recently welcomed two new directors—Tresha Sell and Ernest “Ernie” Zomalt, Ph. D.
As part of the SYVCHF, Sell and Zomalt will join officers Charles Jackson, Gerry Shepherd, Barbara Anderson and Kathleen Campbell, along with returning directors The Rev. Dr. Randall Day, Kate Firestone, Stewart Fries, Sid Goldstien, William Heringer, MD, Richard Nagler and Sandy Power to fulfill the mission of developing, managing and channeling the community’s financial support for Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
Congratulations to the new directors and to the entire SYVCHF for all of your contributions to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital!
—Colette Taylor
Food is one of the many joys in life. It’s delicious, it’s essential for survival and it’s a great way to bring people together. That being said, food can also have negative effects on our health and well-being. On Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m., experience An Evening with Dr. Will Tuttle and learn how to make positive changes in your eating habits that will promote wellness, encourage wisdom and benefit our planet.
Dr. Will Tuttle
Courtesy of Karuna Music & Art
Dr. Tuttle is known for The World Peace Diet, his internationally best-selling book that discusses the connections between our culture, our food and our individual and collective lives. His lecture will be held at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (USSB) and is co-sponsored by the National Museum of Animals & Society, USSB and Go Vegan Santa Barbara. This insightful presentation will focus on eating for spiritual health and social harmony while teaching you how to be healthy AND save the planet. There will also be a discussion, question and answer section and a book signing following the lecture.
An acclaimed educator, author, pianist and composer, Dr. Tuttle has lectured and performed across North America and Europe. He is a Dharma Master in the Zen tradition and is the recipient of the Courage of Conscience Award. In addition to his best-selling book, he has also created seven CD albums of piano music devoted to cultural healing and awakening.
Don’t miss this chance to learn how to get the most of your dining experiences while helping our planet at the same time. You wont regret it!
For more information on the event, please click here.
-Ashley Somerfeld
Australia and America (or, as the internet seems to call them these days, Ameristralia) are teaming up at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club tonight, May 20, with Atlas Genius and The Postelles taking the stage at 9 p.m. for a night of melodic memories and dance-worthy jams.
Fresh off the bus from KROQ’s Weenie Roast, Aussie band Atlas Genius will be jumping right into this tour with The Postelles (The Colourist will also be performing), with our town as their first stop. Atlas Genius’s song “Trojans,” heard all over the radio, is just one of their catchy tunes from When It Was Now currently on our summer playlist. Check out their song “If So” below.
Recently having released their sophomore album titled …And It Shook Me, The Postelles are an NY-based band who have toured with the likes of Fun., Vampire Weekend and now, Atlas Genius. Daniel Balk, lead singer of the band, pens their sound as a “rock ‘n’ roll catchy feel, with a nice melody,” describing himself as “a fan of songs that get stuck in your head.” Listen to their song “Heavy Eyes” and see for yourself.
Balk describes their new album (it was released April 23) as “more warm-sounding,” and calls their style one with a “plug-in-and-play” mentality. Having previously toured in L.A., San Francisco, Santa Ana and San Diego, the band brings its sound to Santa Barbara for the first time (but, we hope, not their last).
Although the show tonight is sold out, Atlas Genius will return later this year for the KJEE Summer Roundup on September 18. Tickets go on sale May 31st.
Add Atlas Genius and The Postelles to your feel-good beachy-days playlist, and if you weren’t quick enough to snag a ticket for tonight, look for more shows from them in Santa Barbara in the future. We hope (and part of us knows) they won’t be able to resist coming back.
-Taylor Micaela Davis
Although the Amgen Tour of California has come and gone, the wheel print it has left on our memories will not soon be forgotten—or the economic print at that.
According to AEG, an estimated $100 million of positive economic impact occurred over the eight-day bicycle race, traveling 750 miles throughout the Golden State. In our town, which hosted the finish of Stage 4 and the beginning of Stage 5 of the race, there is an estimated minimum of $160,000 of revenue from just lodging the bicyclists, staffers and organizers of the race.
The cyclists also noted that they found Santa Barbara’s beauty and gorgeous weather to be a wonderful way to finish that stage of the race. Hopefully Santa Barbara will act as a destination for Amgen races for years to come!
Check out this video from the Stage 4 finish line, taken by SEASONS contributor Cheryl Crabtree.
By Taylor Micaela Davis
Benton’s “Hollywood” by Jay Schwartz, courtesy of the artist
You could say that creative director, graphic designer and fine artist Jay Schwartz is an idea man of sorts. Perhaps it’s the name of his company, IdeaWork Studios, or the fact that he has produced campaigns for clients with names such as Hard Rock, Caesar’s Palace, Eddie Bauer and Yahoo! Or it could be his incredible ability to create exquisite, transient large-scale works of art, using only homemade chalk and the ground we walk on.
Schwartz trained as a fine artist at UCSB before deciding that the art business wasn’t for him and going into graphic design. After learning the theoretical and technical knowledge behind graphic design at the Art Center and working some jobs in type-setting and production, Schwartz and his friend collaborated to form IdeaWork, a branding, marketing and creative company that has since grown into a cross-country firm working with some of the biggest names in hospitality, nightlife, fitness and more.
But before all of that, there was I Madonnari, 1992.
Continue reading ‘Santa Barbara Spotlight: Jay Schwartz’
Courtesy of SBMA
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Mystery in Masterpieces is back by popular demand! The Women’s Board of Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is bringing back the unique and popular fundraising event, Mystery in Masterpieces, on Saturday, June 1 from 6–9 p.m. at SBMA.
The elegant evening includes out-witting the devious clue master and competitive sleuthing in high style surrounded by great works of art—not to mention fine wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres that will stimulate your inner detective, helping you follow the clues hidden in the masterpieces and ultimately unravel the mystery. If your detective devices triumph, you’ll win some exceptional prizes!
All proceeds will go to the SBMA Women’s Board, which since 1951 has contributed to the museum’s programs, produced a broad array of cultural activates and purchased works of art for the permanent collection.
The event is black-tie optional, but wit is mandatory! To purchase tickets or for additional information regarding the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board, visit its website.
-Alexis O. Kafkis
Kathy, Barbara, John, Mary Ireland, and Chloe Oleson. Courtesy VNHC
“Honoring and remembering our mothers” was the theme for the 12th annual Mother’s Day Luncheon benefit for Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, and as always, it truly was a lovely event.
VNHC President & CEO Lynda Tanner, Barbara Ireland, & Board of Directors Chair Chris Jones. Courtesy VNHC
Mistress of Ceremonies Catherine Remak shared a lovely remembrance of her late mother, and auctioneer Andrew Firestone did a great job with the live auction, which included an exclusive tour of the Reagan Ranch and Rancho Del Cielo, a private dinner for ten with Chef Dario Furlati of Ca’ Dario and tickets to the American Idol finale, among other high ticket items.
VNHC President & CEO Lynda Tanner, Charles Browning, & Board of Directors Chair Chris Jones. Courtesy VNHC
A delicious lunch at the Coral Casino was followed by moving tributes to moms.
Margo & Charles Browning, courtesy VNHC.
Charles Browning remembered growing up on a Texas farm with his mother, the late Laverne Browning, saying “all who met her fell under her spell. And today we are still spellbound by her.” Laverne passed away in 2011 at 97 years young.
The still very vital and vibrant Barbara Ireland—who is probably best known for The Barbara Ireland Walk for Breast Caner Research, which just marked its 13th year—also received lovely tributes from her daughters Mary and Kathy, as well as lots of proud smiles from granddaughter Chloe.
“The thing about mom is, she always told us that it demonstrates great strength and toughness to choose to be kind,” said Kathy, whose older sister Cynthia also sent a loving written tribute to her mom.
Director of Development at VNHC Rebecca Benard, Pamela Dillman Haskell and Jodie Fishman-Osti the Mother’s Day Luncheon Co-Chairs, and the Foundation Executive Director Rick Keith. Courtesy VNHC.
Mother’s Day Luncheon Co-Chairs Pamela Dillman Haskell and Jodie Fishman-Osti did a terrific job with the annual event, which first took place in 2002, when Jane Habermann honored her mother Dorothy Backeller and Aris Demetros remembered his mother Virginia Lee Burton.
—Leslie Dinaberg
Music Academy of the West’s Midori
Music Academy of the West has announced its 2013 season event schedule, so grab your calendar with pen in hand!
The event lineup is teeming with prestigious guest musicians and timeless classical performances.
Just a few of the guest musicians include pianist Jeremy Denk, string quartet Brooklyn Rider, conductor Leonard Slatkin and violinist Midori. Additionally, many of the renowned guest musicians will be supported by students of the Academy itself, in a beautiful synthesis of master and accomplished student.
The Academy’s season schedule has something for everyone. Penchant for violin? Attend a masterclass taught by Peter Salaff; Prefer orchestra concerts? Larry Rachleff, music director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic, will conduct multiple suites in June. Is opera more your style? The Academy will present a fully staged production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in August.
Even if you’re not yet a lover of classical music, check out the Academy’s 2013 season schedule, taking place from June 17–August 10. With the huge number of events planned for this season, you’ll likely find something you’ll enjoy.
-Miles Patton
