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19 – 26 MARCH 2026 | VOL 32 ISS 12 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
Post Office Petition – A petition is underway to save the Montecito Country Mart Post Office from closure this summer, P.10
Playground Ballet – From Carnival of the Animals to video game-inspired dance, State Street Ballet’s Recess! delivers fun with precision and flair, P.12
Cottage Hospital gala revels in flowers and color, page 14
Students for a Cure – Student leaders take on fundraising, outreach, and teamwork in a campaign with real impact on blood cancer treatment, P.18
Beyond the Canvas
ART WALK MEET ARTISTS, SIP AND SHOP, AND DISCOVER CREATIVITY IN SOME SURPRISING FORMS WOVEN THROUGHOUT COAST VILLAGE ASSOCIATION’S LIVELY SPRING ART WALK (STORY STARTS ON P.8)
Orchid Oasis
Step into a lush world of rare orchids, immersive displays, and sensory beauty at Santa Barbara’s celebrated Orchid Show, now in its 78th year, page 22
25 Years Lucky
The red carpet was rolled out, caviar bites were plenty, and celebrity regulars attended in full for Lucky’s 25th anniversary on Coast Village Road, page 28
BrUNch BUNNies AND PONiES OH MY ! , , ,
CeLeBrate Easter with 3 cOURse BrUNCH, Egg HUNTs, an ADOraBle pettiNG z00 AND PONY Rides iN THE gardens
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