A new exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History features the living art of Chumash basketry, a tradition with deep roots in the region. For thousands of years, baskets played essential ...

The living art of Chumash basketry, a tradition with deep roots in the Santa Barbara region, is the focus of a new exhibit, opening today, Jan. 25, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History ...

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum has returned four culturally significant artifacts to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The items involved ...

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SANTA BARBARA ... museum has developed education programs, serving nearly 5,000 youth each year in 14 cities. They say the museum has also protected 13,000 years of maritime history, from Chumash ...

Naturally, Santa Cruz has a museum devoted to its history as well as its eclectic artistic endeavors, and who better to lead this museum than someone with a long history of working with art ...

including the Arlington Theatre and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. At the time, the festival lasted no more than four days and featured only a few workshops and seminars. Now, in its 40th year ...

The Santa Maria Public Airport District is implementing a new Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history ... Breaking ground on Feb. 20, the Planes of Fame Museum's second location ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits and facilities (including restrooms, several gift shops and two cafes) are free to visit, but fees do apply for the Butterfly Pavilion ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...

Skilled hands shape a sturdy black stone mortar using time-honored techniques. Every detail, from carving to finishing, showcases precision and dedication. The natural texture and strength of the ...

There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor, Arroyo Burro is best for travelers with dogs and West Beach is home to the ...