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27 JUL – 3 AUG 2023 VOL 29 ISS 30
Boyle-ing ‘Blue Skies’ – T.C. Boyle talks the
environment, inspiration, and his latest book, Blue Skies, before heading up on stage, P.14 Fiestas Past – Take a ride into the history of Old Spanish Days to discover its origins, former characters, and traditions, P.18
Power Conductor – Hear from the one-and-
only JoAnn Falletta as she prepares to conduct an electrifying performance at the Granada, P.26 Tomato Time – Capture the summer flavor with some sun-ripened tomatoes and this cooling gazpacho recipe with watermelon and mint, P.33
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The Giving List
The Fund for Santa Barbara is getting ready for its beloved Bread & Roses event, page 20
El Presidente Bolton This year’s head of Old Spanish Days, David Bolton, reflects on his past and rise to the role with longtime friend and collaborator, Paul Vercammen (Story starts on page 5) The Kitchen Is Open!
Local organizations chip in for Cold Spring School’s newlyrenovated kitchen with a Free Breakfast and Lunch program ready to be served, page 6
you're never fully dressed without a mani-pedi
In Defense of Big Boxes
Is Restoration Hardware coming to town really such a bad thing? One community member writes in to share his thoughts on why it’s not, page 10
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