An eye-popping farm tour followed by an intimate dinner with three leaders in the regenerative agriculture and hospitality movements was on the menu last week. The collaborative dinner on July 23 began with a guided tour of Rincon Hill Farm, the eight-acr... See more
To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. ON the Stage I saw a great show — Ed Sheeran — at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last weekend. But as excellent as he was, being in that ginormo... See more
Pedro De La Cruz and Olivia Joffrey, two artists with distinct visual languages of their own, come together at Art & Soul gallery to explore what it means to move through contemporary life while carrying the weight, and the many wonders, of culture, m... See more
Best known for his stunning plein air landscapes and his acclaimed Postcards from Santa Barbara series, artist Chris Potter (1975–2024) also painted some abstract works earlier in his career, which have not been publicly exhibited in more than two decades... See more
The tantalizing aromas of the smoky flavors of barbecue come out to play in the newest release from Sespe Creek Distillery, the Oxnard-based distillery led by Master Distiller John Campbell. The Warbringer “Cowboy” Edition Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbo... See more