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May 27, 2008
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Big things coming soon!
Just a note here that if you find something missing here - we're in the middle of transfering all of our files from out last Host to our new host. We were 10 years with the last host, and are hoping that we won't miss trandferring any images or files to the new server.
If you've followed this site and it's mutiple changes - you know that we have a missive collection: so forgive us if we miss something. We'll try to fix the problem areas as we come accross them.
Cheers!
Celestina & Jued Martinez
May 09, 2008
May 02, 2008
Captains Log - 05-02-08
We haven't been updating this blog for about the last 6 weeks because of laziness, and patiently awaiting the arrival of our new Daughter.... we hope to be back soon! Her she is:
March 26, 2008
Farmers Market Offers Giant Strawberries
Over at the Carpinteris Farmers Market they were selling some really BIG Strawberries - and here they are!: If they're in Carp, then more than likel;y we'll find them in Santa Barbara and Goleta!
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March 18, 2008
Gipsy Kings Prices Soar from Scalpers!
Well Santa Barbara, looks like if you want to go see the Gipsy Kings this coming August 17 . . . better head over to the County Bowl and get some of the Probably Less then prime seating left. Looks like all of the good seats can be had online at 2 to 3 times the face value! Talk about our local venue giving us the shaft! Normal Top Tier Pricing is about $75.00
March 09, 2008
The famous Small/Tall Albitts House
What's 3 stories tall with a base of 20 feet by 20 feet?
This place is actually amazing. It has a Roof-top Patio, over a Three-Story house, on a one-story Garage, on a 20 by 20 lot, 4 blocks from the Beach . . . Overlooking State Street - and it's 1/2 block off of State Street.
The Owners Sue and Neil Alblitt built it as something they could leave to their children. It's actually quite a wonder - such a small place that houses all you really need to live in Santa Barbara.
Now if there was a 2 car garage and 2 apartments there . . . that would really be a feat!
You can learn more about this place at www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com
March 04, 2008
Some Quick Granada Facts
It will cost you about $2,500.00 a day to put on a show at the new Granada Theater, Monday-Thursday. $3,500.00 Friday-Sunday. That will include the whole Theater . . . or course you'll need to pay extra for Front Lobby Staff (100.00/performance), Plus $2,000,000.00 ( 2 Million ) in Comprehensive Insurance Coverage. $500.00 per performance if you want to use the House Steinway Piano ( oh, and you'll need to pay the going rate for the Piano Tuner ).
You'll also need to pay for Spotlight Operators, Pay a percentage of Merchandise Sales 20%-25%, as of now there is no info on Backstage DSL access, a Box Office Chargeback of .25 cents . . . So lets see - to pull off a concert with the lowest cost for tickets . . . you'll need to charge about $4.75 which brings in $7,362.50 Total - Less the Rental Fee for the Weekend, Insurance and Staff - You should end up at about even! If you sell 1,550 tickets!
So, if you have a $20.00 ticket price . . . You could hypothetically bring in $31,000.00 before Expenses!
Photo of Granada Building from 1999
February 24, 2008
Harbor and Wharf areas Closed Due to High Waves
According to the Report heard on KTYD 99.9 FM Both Stearns Wharf and the Harbor area were closed tot he Public today due to High Waves, reported as high as 7 Feet. As a public safety caution, people were asked not to enter the water and not Surf because of the high waves for this area.
And according to NOAA.gov website: ... High Surf Advisory Remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. - It might not look like very high waves in this photo taken about 6:15 this evening, but those waves are breaking at about the end of the Pier where the Ty Warner Sea Center is located. The Wharf is surely taking a pounding tonight!
February 18, 2008
El Capitan Beach View
If you ever want to take a drive up North on the 101 Highway - You may want to stop by El Capitan State Beach, just for a look at the Rocks and the Views, it's a nice little stroll to clear your mind and just enjoy!
File Photos of Oprah Winfrey in Santa Barbara
Back in May of 2006, Oprah visited the local Borders Bookstore to help the Author of a Book. In these photos it seems as Ms. O was a little distracted by the Clicking of Our Camera. Luckily we didn't get our head bit off!
February 09, 2008
Looking Back - Random Photo Post
Arlington Theatre viewed in a rear-view mirror.
February 02, 2008
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Hit the S.B. Film Festival
Well the night arrived and the Red Carpet was laid out! State Street was packed and there were cameras everywhere, including in this one for SBLocal.com. Here's the catch of the Day, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrival at the BIFF for 2008.
Angelina visited the ringside Crowds and signed some Photos - the crowd was pretty amicable and friendly, no one crossed the barriers and there were no scenes aside from the women calling out "Brad, Brad" while Angelina did an on camera stint or so.
Angelina was dressed in a Black topped ensemble with a colorful Pink, orange colored print Skirt (see the last photo, click on the continuation link below).
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More Photos of Angelina and Brad, just click on continue reading below.
Photos by JuedMartinez.com, Reprint Rights available, inquiries welcomed.
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January 30, 2008
Film Fest Continues and Craig Smith Abounds Still
The Ubiquitous Craig Smith [Deputy District Attorney, County of Santa Barbara, 1976-1983 : lawschoolhelp.com, Craig Smiths Blog], who has been covering the Film Festival like a wet blanket seems to get around as shown below. With his trusty Apple iPhone at the Ready.
This photo reminded me of Where's Waldo: hence the caption.
The Trusty iPhone in action.
Not sure who was being honored this night (Wed. Jan 29) - But I'm sure there'll be information on the other Blogs out there.
January 29, 2008
Santa Barbara Film Festival brings Angelina Jolie
The Santa Barbara Film Festival is in mid-swing ending this Sunday. photo by: JuedM
Tuesday evening the Festival honored Ryan Gosling with the first Independent Award at the 23rd edition of the Festival, which took place at the Lobero Theatre.
Film crews even from Canada were present as shown in the above picture. For further Film Festival official information head on over to SBIFF.ORG
We locals probably can't wait for Angelina Jolie who will be honored on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the 23rd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the Outstanding Performance of the Year Award for her critically acclaimed performance in “A Mighty Heart”, (it was announced by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling). Past recipients include Kate Winslet, Heath Ledger and Helen Mirren for her performance in “The Queen.” - Seems like State Street at the Arlington will be a madhouse that night!
January 26, 2008
The Santa Ynez Valley is Green, Nojoqui is Falling
The current 5 inches of rain (and still continuing) has brought greenery to the valley and some amounts of water to Nojoqui Falls. Hopefully we'll have some good photos of the Falls tomorrow is the weather permits trevelling there. Meanwhile here is a photo of the Valley from the Santa Inez Mission....
Below is Nojoqui Falls Park Pictures from Sunday 12-28-2008 by Tina M.
January 24, 2008
The rain brought a little snow to Santa Barbara
It wasn't a lot of Snow - But it's up there above Hwy. 154- These photos taken Thursday morning at 6:45 a.m.
Snow view on Wednesday Jan. 23 from downtown De la Guerra and Anacapa Streets.
November 17, 2007
So we had a small EarthQuake last night!
It was 5 minutes to 7 when a quick earthquake slightly shook some buildings. According to the recent Earthquake site it was a 3.4 - local magnitude, no real big deal. In case you're wondering, yes we do have lots of little Quakes in California, most aren't even noticeable!
Location was about 3 miles SE of SB located in the Ocean SEE it on a Google Map
Click the Blue Box on the map below for more information-
November 04, 2007
Film Festival coming! Jan 24 - Feb 3, 2008
Visit the following links for more information!
news click here for Festival news and updates
programs see the listing of programs for next year's Festival
schedule once
programmed, the interactive Festival schedule will allow to view film
information, screening times and create your own personalized schedule
tickets/passes order tickets and passes through our official online box office through the Lobero Theatre
volunteers sign up to volunteer for the Festival
podcast on
the "cutting edge" of technology, Santa Barbara International Film
Festival offers both audio and video podcasts of the Festival
November 01, 2007
Things have been real slow around here
Hasn't been a post made for quite some time now because of emergencies happening - so we hope to get back to posting more things about Santa Barbara Soon!
September 13, 2007
The New iPods are available
We love our new iPhones! We cen get so much done with them! Now the Slimmed-down versions are out and you can get the same functions as the iPhone WithOut the Phone strings attached! WiFi Browsing, iTunes, Music & Photos! The Quality is just Stunning.