Capturing Santa Barbara’s Culinary Connection Through Poetry
Submissions now open for new anthology focused on what we grow, prepare, and share.
Recent Stories
All Booked | Eavesdropping in on the Fascinating World of Elizabeth Strout
Leslie Dinaberg brings us a spotlight of author Elizabeth Strout; plus, a new collaboration with William Morrow.
UCSB Arts & Lectures Kicks Off 2025-2026 Season Announcing More than 50 Events
Boz Scaggs, Tiler Peck, Ezra Klein, Yo-Yo Ma, Ballet Preljocaj, Joyce DiDonato, and Jake Shimabukuro are among the big names coming to Santa Barbara.
Review | Brad Williams at the Santa Barbara Granada
Big energy, big laughs, and a bigger venue for a favorite comedian.
Review | The Crosby Collective Makes Magical Music at the Santa Barbara Lobero
An enchanting evening with Jackson Browne and a whole lotta mashups going on.
A Cocktail Worthy of Toasting to Pops
Whiskey meets Maple Syrup in this sweet cocktail concoction.
ON Culture | An Abundance of Art, Plus Justice x 2 — EDM and Supreme Court Style
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on June 6, 2025. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter
Bloomsday Is Back in Santa Barbara
A toast to great literature at The James Joyce pub on June 16.
Butterflies Are Back in Season at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Pavilion was recently named one of the top three butterfly gardens in the nation.
A Winning Welcome to The Win-Dow
New burger joint makes a smashing first impression in Santa Barbara.
