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Madeleine Brand talks with Slate contributor Daniel Engber about his hit Web site, CryingWhileEating.com. The site has generated some 15 million "hits," or visits, since it was launched last month as part of a contest.

Candy died in 1994 at age 43. Now, a new Amazon Prime documentary does a fine job of profiling a gifted entertainer who was also, by all accounts, a very sweet human being.

Candy died in 1994 at age 43. Now, a new Amazon Prime documentary does a fine job of profiling a gifted entertainer who was also, by all accounts, a very sweet human being.

In partnership with the Maritime Museum of San Diego and Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the arrival of the galleon replica San Salvador into port for the 2023 Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

San Salvador is a full-scale sixteenth century replica of the flagship used by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo during the first European voyage to make contact with the Indigenous Native Americans here while exploring what would one day become the West Coast of the United States. The ship will be available for free public tours at the city pier at Santa Barbara Harbor on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Meticulously constructed by the Maritime Museum of San Diego over six years and US Coast Guard Certified, San Salvador is one of very few early modern replica ships in which members of the public can glimpse through experience what seafaring beyond the known world was like half a millennium ago. The San Salvador vessel represents a time and experience in Pacific maritime history for adventurers young and old. This is her first voyage since 2019 due to the pandemic.

As Cabrillo’s ship did five hundred years ago, the San Salvador will be greeted at sea by area Chumash in their replica of a historic tomol. This historic re-enactment will take place on Friday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the waters on the west side of Stearns Wharf.

The San Salvador’s visit is generously sponsored by the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Rick Oshay, and Teresa Kuskey.

Image courtesy of Jerry Soto.

It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 38 in-person plays, workshops and family-oriented events, presenting:

My Year of Saying No – A BFF LA PREMIERE - 5:00 PM, The Other Space, 12+

What do you do when circumstances stop you in your tracks, demand your attention, and cause you to question everything you've known? Do you listen to the call to change, or do you bow to all the pressures keeping you stuck? In My Year of Saying No, award winning performer Janice Creneti explores impacts of the mental health crisis, sexism, and society’s rigid expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the use of multimedia and multiple characters such as Patriarchy, Perfection, Zoom, her Body and COVID, this serio-comedic solo show tracks Janice’s journey to confront all that isn’t working in the world, and in her life, to build a path back to herself.

Written & performed by Janice Creneti. Directed & developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Enjoy the show and stay for the interactive workshop (6:30 – 7:30 PM).

Special thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all.

The Fermentation House will host an intimate evening of live music on Friday, March 13, from 6:00–9:00 PM, featuring Southern California artists Dwight Knight and Jayden Secor. The show brings together two distinctive voices in roots-driven and country-rock music for a special night of songwriting, storytelling, and high-energy performance.

Jayden Secor is a country rock artist from Ventura County who delivers a sound that blends modern country with classic southern rock, psychedelic jam, and ’90s grunge influences. As of 2026, Secor has continued to write and grow his extensive catalogue of music while touring regularly with his band across the United States.

Sharing the bill is Dwight Knight, a true rock ’n’ roll raconteur and multi-instrumentalist known for his time with Spitoon, an innovative hick-hop band that shared members with acts such as Heart, Puddle of Mudd, and The Knack. Hailing from Rubidoux, California, Knight’s music is rooted in vivid storytelling that captures life, love, and loss—often delivered with a twang, a grin, and a touch of country flair.

This performance holds special significance as Knight is a former resident of Santa Paula, making the show a homecoming of sorts. After an 18-year hiatus from live performance, he has returned to the Southern California music scene, working on his upcoming record Rust Belt and reconnecting with audiences through intimate venues, coffee houses, and songwriter rounds.

This also marks the first time both artists will appear live in Santa Paula, making the evening a special debut for each in the city. Set against the warm, rustic backdrop of the Fermentation House, the evening promises a compelling blend of seasoned storytelling and emerging country-rock energy.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.
Schedule for August:
• The Art of Fabergé with Eleanor Schrader | Tuesday, August 5, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
• The Vulnerability of Our Interconnected, Resilient, Modern World with Dr. Paul Witman| Wednesday, August 6, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
• From Broadway to Movies: Let’s Talk Musicals with Sam and Candy Caponegro | Thursday, August 7, 1:30-3:30pm (PT), Zoom
• The ACE Score Effect: Childhood Trauma, Crime, and the Power of Intervention (Two Parts) with Dr. Molly George | Mondays, August 11 & 18, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
• Speech in the Digital Age: Free Expression, Suppression, and the Tools of Control with Dr. Aaron Heresco | Wednesday, August 13, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
• “All-Girl” Orchestras and Female Musicians of WWII, featuring the International Sweethearts of Rhythm (Two Parts) with Dave Radlauer | Thursdays, August 14 & 21, 1:30-3:30pm, Zoom
• Religion’s Influence on Key American Figures: Betsy Ross, Phillis Wheatley, Abraham Lincoln, & Frederick Douglass (Two Parts) with Dr. Jason Hensley | Wednesdays, August 20 & 27, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
• Looking through the Window: The Art of Edward Hopper with Katherine Zoraster | Monday, August 25, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks

You’re invited to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 42nd Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony!


Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree.


Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living. We encourage you to personalize your star – often people include a photo or quote to commemorate memories shared.


This year we are excited to welcome back Lois Mahalia, John Vale, Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir, and the Cold Springs School Chorus to certain ceremonies, along with cookies from Robin Himovitz and Aunt Janet’s Cookies, poetry by Perie Longo and Melinda Palacio, and other amazing speakers and guests.


We hope you can join us to celebrate and remember those we loved.


Dates and Locations:
Montecito – Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 5:00PM - Stars sales & music program starts 30 min later, Montecito Upper Village Green Corner of San Ysidro & E. Valley Rd.
Santa Barbara – Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, 5:30PM - Star sales & music program starts 30 min later, Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido
Carpinteria – Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 5:00PM - Stars sales & music program starts 30 min later, Seal Fountain Linden Ave.
Goleta – Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, 5:00PM - Stars sales & music program starts 30 min later, Camino Real Marketplace Storke & Marketplace Dr.


Visit https://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual to learn more

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A Depression-era circus provides the backdrop for Sara Gruen's latest novel, Water for Elephants. Veronique de Turenne, a Los Angeles-based writer, has a review.