••• Still more change in Montecito’s Upper Village: furniture store Coda has moved out; it opened in October 2020. I’ll say it again: I wish a good coffee shop would open there, with seating out on the terrace.
••• A local real estate agent sent out an email to other agents saying that “a client experienced with kids and events […] is looking for 5,000 square feet to lease [as a] venue for indoor playground and birthday parties.”
••• Local author Kiki Astor—it’s a nom de plume, natch—has written Stick and Ball, a breezy novel set in the Montecito polo scene: “Ashley Miller left behind her horse farm in Montana to escape her violent, controlling husband and took a Greyhound bus to paradise. But she’s an inexperienced country girl—not equipped for the kind of games people play in tony Montecito, California. Soon, Ashley meets Prince Charming. But he’s a hot to trot Argentine polo champion who is by all accounts a player—in both senses of the word.” The cover is a provocative package, to be sure. The book is available in paperback and as an ebook on Amazon and in ebook on Apple Books.
••• From the latest update on Highway 101 construction: the reopening of the northbound off-ramp at Evans/Lillie Avenue got pushed back a week to February 3), and “on January 26, a portion of the new bikeway [at Ortega Hill] will open. While crews continue building the safety barrier near the bikeway, the bikeway will be 6 feet wide in the middle segment. Bicyclists can ride or walk their bikes in this section. The full 12-foot width will open on February 1.”
••• From musician Omar Velasco: “In 2017, some friends and I put together a small, family friendly festival just north of Santa Barbara called Come What May Fest. It was one of the most magical weekends of our lives… no joke! There was incredible music (we had performances by Jim James, Cassandra Jenkins, Mapache, Grateful Shred and many more), delicious food, games, and smiles all around. And we’ve been trying to bring it back ever since. Well, I’m delighted to say, this is the year of the return of Come What May! We’ve found a beautiful property in Buellton, and we have the festival set for May 26-27. There’ll be camping, food, games, nature… and world-class music. And we’re keeping it small, family friendly and intimate.” Ticket info.
••• ShubinDonaldson posted more photos of Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman’s Pepper Hill house.
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••• And speaking of Weinman, her 3D-printed ceramics will be shown at Sullivan Goss in Regenerate, along with J. Bradley Greer’s paintings (including the one below). The show opens January 27.
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Yes please on a coffee spot in the Upper Village…Good coffee ( some pastries also please) and a gathering place is a much needed enhancement to our charming little enclave. Next to the bookstore would be the perfect spot. :)
YES to the coffee shop in upper village where Coda vacated!
A coffee shop with treats would be so delightful here next to the bookshop. Maybe with room to sell local artist’s prints/work. :-)
With tables on the lawn! Great idea.
“ A local real estate agent sent out an email to other agents saying that “a client experienced with kids and events […] is looking for 5,000 square feet to lease [as a] venue for indoor playground and birthday parties.””
The client should seek out the new Bunglao805 spot!
kids don’t spend enough time indoors, especially in a place like santa barbara