JOURNAL
Manhattan to Montecito – Susan Sofronas has left the Big Apple and is adapting nicely to life in the Village; home of the 35-foot skyscraper, P.6
Leslie’s Legacy – From Rossetti to Rousseau, the SBMA’s newest exhibit honors Lady Leslie’s collection and A Legacy of Giving, P.8
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA 11 – 18 JUL 2024 | VOL 30 ISS 28 | www.montecitojournal.net
The Giving List
VADA is building towards a brighter future of education and design, page 14
Lead or Get Out of the Way
In the wake of the country’s July 4 celebrations, the MJ’s Gwyn Lurie reflects on her own experiences of student protest, and what Democracy asks of us, page 5
A MATCH MADE IN
Upcycled men’s shirts… ruffles… and accessories to match… it’s a one-of-a-kind collaboration when J. McLaughlin partners with local designer Kate McHale Jensen to produce this limited-edition popup exclusively at the Montecito store (Story starts on page 12)
Village 4th
Vintage cars, pie eating contests, firemen serving pancakes… Montecito celebrated Independence Day in true American fashion, page 26
mr. whistle just can t decide where to eat? Thomas keller or across the street at NOBU...