Lotusland aims to preserve the estate of Madame Ganna Walska and to care for the impressive gardens that she created over the course of her life. The staff members at Lotusland have worked hard to develop sustainable horticulture programs. They remain dedicated to educating the general public about the importance of plants to life on… Continue Reading
This October, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art will introduce visitors to the photographs of major artists in Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Cuba through its new exhibition Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography. The 47 works that comprise the exhibition, pulled from the museum’s permanent collection, were chosen to reflect the unique and… Continue Reading
For more than six decades, Music Academy of the West has trained some of the world’s best musicians through its intensive courses of study that include private lessons, masterclasses, and opportunities for public performance. Acceptance into the program requires a demanding audition encompassing several different pieces of various styles. At present, Music Academy of the… Continue Reading
In January 2016, 10 students from Music Academy of the West will travel to New York City for the New York Philharmonic Global Academy Fellowship Program. Now in its second year, this program offers these students the opportunity to train beside top Philharmonic musicians as they prepare for their own careers. While more than 60… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara provides a wide range of services not just for individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, but also for their families. Many of the programs at the organization focus on the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent passing of a loved one. About 20 percent of children… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara offers a wide range of services for individuals with terminal diseases and their families in order to improve their quality of life. Services include counseling, support groups, and community organizations. In addition, the organization celebrates the healing power of less traditional tools, such as art. Recently, the hospice displayed the works… Continue Reading
The end of summer is an extremely beautiful time to visit Ganna Walska’s Lotusland in Santa Barbara. At this time of year, several unique flowers begin to bloom, such as Aloe mitriformis, which comes from South Africa. While the plant is a succulent that grows along the ground, it produces bright coral-colored flowers that bloom… Continue Reading
In the past year, an impressive number of baby animals have been born at the Santa Barbara Zoo, making it an extremely exciting time to visit. Two of the most popular attractions are the giraffe calves. One, born in March, is named Asha, which means “life” in Swahili, while Buttercup has been part of the… Continue Reading