April 20th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
A wave of new international films is coming to Santa Barbara. During these five days of fresh and current cinema, you’ll discover 11 new films celebrating Spanish and Latin-American culture. The Wave Film Festival is part of a continued effort to bring more year-round foreign and independent films to the community. Join your fellow cinephiles and enjoy your dose of international films for the quarter.
Where:
Riviera Theatre
2044 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When:
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April 17th, 2015 at 8:30 am
Whether you typically buy organic produce or not, Santa Barbara has a wide array of organic-friendly and natural health food stores. With Earth Day quickly approaching on April 22, go green by trying out one of these environmentally friendly stores in your local community.
Why go organic?
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April 16th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Spring is a time for new beginnings, a fresh perspective, change, and adventure. It’s also a wonderful time to buy a new home. What better way to bring about the season of change than by finding your perfect home?
In celebration of the spring season, our agents are hosting an open house extravaganza!
This one-weekend-only event will take place in communities throughout Southern California on May 2-3, 2015. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of homes up close and personal, all in one weekend.
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April 16th, 2015 at 9:00 am
The Spring 2015 Pantone Fashion Color Report is finally here, giving insight into which colors the designers are designing with this season. This year’s palette is described as minimalistic; however each color has a unique personality that you can incorporate into your own home. Here’s how you can utilize this collection of designer hues for a refreshingly in-style home this spring.
Calm colors to cool you down
After a stressful or chaotic day, it is necessary to have a piece of paradise to come home to at night. Here are three colors that will greet you with serenity and make both you and your guests feel more comfortable in your home.
Trendy hues catered to your style
A home should have family, comfort and personalization. Living in a bright and exciting home that you take pride in is important. Here are some bold colors and how to use them to add personality to your space.
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April 15th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Award-winning travel photographer Chuck Place is spending two full days teaching students through lectures, location shooting, and personalized critiques. Students will gain experience shooting architecture, people, food, and activities. Place will use the skills he developed while shooting for clients like National Geographic, Islands Magazine, and Smithsonian Books to show students how to create dynamic travel photos.
Where:
Cota Campus
Brooks Institute Extension
27 E E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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