JOURNAL
Raising Our Light
2 – 9 JANUARY 2025 | VOL 31 ISS 1 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
Esbee & Rugby – Santa Barbara’s own Esbee clothing company is touching down with a new collaborator, the Grunions, P.8
The Spirit of Shaka – From Montecito to Maui – how Oliver Welch made his way from growing up here to distilling agave on the islands, P.23
On January 9th, we remember the 1/9 Debris Flow: MUS at 6 pm
An Earful of Music – Get your mind and palate in tune with a recap of Gabe Saglie’s most recent music & wine pairing, P.24
Hands On AI
The Bacara has a new masseuse with a touching program – the Aescape AI Robotic Massage is ready for service, page 14
The OG SB Selfie Before Instagram… before TikTok… this gal could get the shot around the clock… the saga of Jessie Tarbox Beals, who captured the early images and spectacles of Santa Barbara and Montecito (Story starts on page 5)
Window Wonders
The holidays are a wrap and the CVA and Rosewood Miramar are ready to announce the winners of the window contest, page 29
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