The Santa Barbara Film Festival brings together the best of film in a picturesque coastal setting. The Festival began in 1986 and has grown into an internationally recognized event for its showcasing of Independent and International Cinema, and the high-profile celebrities that attend.
The 2024 Film Festival is an eleven-day event held February 7th through the 17th. The Festival is proud to present a diverse slate of more than 200 films to over 100,000 film enthusiasts. The audience is a unique combination of film industry professionals, local, regional, and International attendees, and a large student population.
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WISHING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES A HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH WARMTH, JOY, AND LAUGHTER.
MAY THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS BRING YOU PEACE
AND THE COMING YEAR BE FILLED WITH PROSPERITY, GOOD HEALTH, AND BOUNDLESS SUCCESS.
Santa Barbara has been described as the “American Riviera,” a “playground for the rich and famous” and, quite simply, “paradise.” Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara, California, enjoys a nearly perfect year-round climate, making it ideal for outdoor activities and drawing tourists worldwide.
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Housing Santa Barbara Day (HSBD), is a day advocating for more affordable housing opportunities for all Santa Barbara residents from all income groups. Housing affordability is vital for our homeless population, low-income residents, and all workers in all industries that support our community.
HOUSING SANTA BARBARA DAY 2023
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
De La Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara
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For the second consecutive year, Carpinteria’s Kevin Costner opened his oceanside estate for a fundraiser to support One805Live!, an organization created in 2018 to support local First Responders, and raised over a million dollars.
The event attracted over 3000 guests including Harry and Meghan with entertainment provided by Maroon 5, Alan Parsons, and John Fogarty. Oprah Winfrey was also on stage interviewing Santa Barbara fireman Sam Dudley.
Also in attendance was friend and fellow realtor Adam McKaig whose outreach program to help the homeless received the Heart of the Community Award from some special guests including Price Harry.
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“Would Beverly Hills Close Rodeo Drive?” asks Sothebys International Realty’s Diane Waterhouse.
This post features a State Street Update from Nick Welsh of the Independent Magazine. It’s funny and upsetting. The powers that be seem incapable of making any kind of decision and continue to “kick the can down the road.”
Open the street.
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Now in its 99th year, Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is a beloved Santa Barbara tradition since 1924 dedicated to honoring and preserving the city’s history, spirit, culture, heritage, and traditions. The annual five-day festival, called “Fiesta” by locals, takes place from August 2nd through the 6th, 2023.
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The graphs included in this post use recent monthly reports from three sources to show the worst home price declines are already behind us, and home prices are appreciating nationally.
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The A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, also known as “The Road Garden,” is adjacent to the Santa Barbara Mission and contains over 1,500 rose plants that are typically in bloom between April and November. The park has a large grassy area making it a great recreational area for families and friends. Although there are no picnic tables, it is a popular destination for picnics on the grass where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara mission – the “Queen” of California’s 21 missions. Dogs are allowed on leash.
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Goleta offers a high quality of life with a blend of urban amenities and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. The City has a strong sense of community with numerous parks, recreational facilities, and community events. The cost of living, while relatively high by national standards, is lower than neighboring cities in southern Santa Barbara County.
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