October 9, 2024
Tag: Arlington Theatre
A New Restaurant Building on Lower State Street
Plus: Checking out Knapp's Castle; Rickie Lee Jones in concert; a new tenant on Coast Village Road; city to shift from stone pines to oaks on E. Anapamu Street; Noorsher Furniture & Rugs says it'll be closing; this year's Ojai Studio Artists tour; two events for dance fans; fake spider webbing. 8
September 17, 2024
September 9, 2024
A Long Stretch of Route 192 Will Be Closed for Five Weeks
Plus: Ace Rivington is moving next door; Warlock shop to open at Victoria Court; Tamsen Gallery is taking over the Maune Contemporary space; Elvn is relocating within the Funk Zone; travel expert Rick Steves to speak here; more on the Jeff Shelton building coming to Equestrian Avenue (and his next book). 2
July 17, 2024
A Slew of Improvements to Haley Street
Plus: Concerts by Lucinda Williams, Kacey Musgraves, and Los Lobos; Maui shop has opened on State Street; a chance to learn curling; updates on the Cold Springs trail and W. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; Fiesta exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; the construction project by the Patterson Avenue off-ramp; who bought the former St. Anthony's Seminary? 5
June 29, 2024
Santa Barbara Art Essentials Is Being Forced to Move
Plus: July 4 festivities at the harbor; Anderson .Paak and the mariachi festival at the Santa Barbara Bowl; André 3000’s New Blue Sun live; Jane Lynch's Christmas revue; Charter Classic bus question; who bought the former St. Anthony's Seminary complex? 7
May 15, 2024
The Four Potential Designs for Franceschi Park
Plus: After 40 years, Wendy Foster is leaving downtown Santa Barbara; the Biltmore resort pushed its opening way back; proposed changes to a trio of Summerland buildings; a bunch of upcoming performances, including Ali Wong and Toad the Wet Sprocket; Goleta's Clay Studio has changed its name; the lineup for the French Wave Film Festival. 24
February 5, 2024
A New Shop Is Opening in the Big Yellow House
Plus: Pura Luna Apothecary is closing its shop; downtown commercial space likely to become residential; Jacob Collier concert; office for homeless services opening on Chapala Street; San Ysidro Road off-ramp to close for months; the Starr King Rummage Sale; is coming up; 10-room hotel proposed for Santa Ynez; Funk Zone pedestrian gate. 1
January 11, 2024
November 13, 2023
The Biltmore Is Adding a Bunch of Shops
Plus: A big construction project in front of the hotel; Vuori has moved into the Athleta space; "sock-skating rink" on MOXI's rooftop; protea garden tours in the Santa Ynez Valley; Gregory Alan Isakov to play the Arlington Theatre; explanation for the Rosewood Miramar Beach's Italian flag. 8
September 21, 2023
Coral Casino Members Hit With a Huge Hike in Dues
Plus: Construction on the State Street undercrossing will start next month; Mad Fitness is going on hiatus; deals at downtown shops this week; Her the Label knitwear showroom; Pacaso price jump on East Valley Road; how to rent the Arlington Theatre marquee. 4
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Let's see how the restaurant holds up after some big storms and storm surges. Not sure I would sink so much money into a restaurant… — Jillian
I’m looking forward to coming and appreciate the elevated menu. I live in Goleta, and 3rd generation local. It’s not what I expected, but it… — Carolyn
Hey Omar, I think you can tell from just these initial comments that old school Goleta is not looking for “elevated” dining. We are all… — Annie
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I know those of us at UCSB would love a great post-work spot that is elevated beyond IV standards but not so expensive that us… — Erik
I realize that people want a cheap eats kind of place. Fish 'n fries in plastic basket. But don't we have enough of these? I… — John
We are so happy the Ellwood is about to open. We loved the Beachside and went there almost weekly. Please add a local menu with… — carol neumann
I agree with you. The menu looks fantastic with some really yummy options but I'm having a hard time envisioning going there for dinner with… — BW
Sorry Erik, it was posted as "the dinner menu" and not as "may change in the weeks to come." We have been countless times to… — Matt
It would be great if everyone could bear in mind that The Ellwood is weeks out from opening, so judging it is premature, to say… — Erik Torkells