Tag: Riviera Theatre

October 28, 2024

24 Hour Fitness Will Close Next Year

Plus: Snazzy new architecture proposed off upper State Street; World Market has put its space on the market; revised design for the five-story building in the works on W. De La Guerra; Ojai's Hotel El Roblar will have a freestanding spa; convenience store rebranding; a chat with Josh Brolin; paintings by Roland Petersen in Solvang. 10

August 26, 2024

The Bottle Shop Property Did Indeed Change Hands

Plus: Inside the new Emily Joubert shop in the Montecito Country Mart; first look at a 33-unit complex on lower Chapala Street; work to start soon on upper San Ysidro Trail; Merchant Ivory documentary; W. Mountain Drive has reopened; the Jewish Federation‘s renovation is complete; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2

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

March 11, 2024

CycleBar Indoor Cycling Studio Opens This Week

Plus: A recommendation for TropiCali Beauty Boutique; Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello at the Bowl; the French Wave Film Festival; The Well is having a sale; workshop on potential sites to be rezoned for housing; the guidebook to L.A.'s "Secret Stairs."

May 4, 2023

MichaelKate Interiors Is Closing in a Few Months

Plus: Cowboy Junkies to play the Lobero Theatre; I Madonnari street painting festival is on for Memorial Day Weekend; French Wave Film Festival lineup; rail bike tours out of Santa Paula; anyone know what the Montecito Club plans to do with all those palm trees? 1

July 10, 2022

Is a Hip Little Hotel in Montecito’s Future?

Plus: An East Beach motel changed hands; petition to save 63 trees along Modoc Road; bronze statue honoring divers to be installed at the harbor; "Official Competition" extended at the Riviera; a chance to see MOXI without kids; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 13

September 22, 2021

The Riviera Theatre Is Reopening

Plus: A visit to the new tween shop Lemondrop; four new public pickleball courts in Goleta; a $20 million listing in Hope Ranch that's worth a look; exhibit about artist Edward Borein and his circle of friends; cool tote at Mate Gallery.

June 13, 2020

Progress at Major Funk Zone Redevelopment

Plus: Riviera Theatre is back, now with reservable seats; rest stops are accessible once again; Ventura boat-sharing club launches; virtual reality reopens; four recent closings of note.

March 28, 2020

The Santa Barbara Zoo Has a New Baby Giraffe

Plus: Where to get updated coronavirus stats over the weekend; the library is now offering delivery; new online rentals from the Riviera Theatre; county website for economic recovery resources; one cool cow.

March 20, 2020

The Hiking Trail to Inspiration Point Is Closed Indefinitely

Plus: Montecito lingerie boutique for sale; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has closed; 15-acre rose farm for rent; the Riviera Theatre is offering online rentals of a film set in Wuhan; snuggle with an owl.