Painting a picture of the vision behind the newly remodeled Sandbar Santa Barbara, CEO Greg Newman waxes poetically of the Riviera Maya–inspired restaurant, bar, and nightlife destination. “Imagine you’re with your friends, and you go down to Cancun or Ba... See more
As much fun as outdoor living can be, summertime also means movie time! Along with big blockbusters like Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Supergirl, and The Odyssey playing in the ever-so-appealingly air-conditioned theaters, check out these seasonal ... See more
To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. ON the Stage It’s always a party when the Brasscals! are in the house. SOhO turns second line when Santa Barbara’s own Brasscals! join New Orlea... See more
Santa Barbara Independent’s 2026 Indy Awards for Theater Shining a Spotlight on Santa Barbara’s Dramatic Dynamos and Behind-the-Scenes Superstars By Leslie Dinaberg | May 27, 2026 Photos by Ingrid Bostrom & Elaine Sanders “Theater, at its best, is com... See more
For those who remember Three Men and a Baby, it’s hard to imagine a more affable, charming, and dapper duo than Tom Selleck and Ted Danson, who reunited almost 40 years later onstage at the Granada on May 19 to discuss Selleck’s memoir You Never Know, a 2... See more
