JOURNAL
The Giving List
31 JUL – 7 AUG 2025 | VOL 31 ISS 31 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA The Lodi Lowdown – Napa, Sonoma, … Lodi? While Lodi may not often be a top of mind wine region, it may just be Cali’s best-kept secret, P.28
Chippin’ Away – Montecito Fire has been working hard with the community this summer to help wildfire mitigation, P.24
PETER DUNHAM + HUDSON GRACE
Fez, Kashmir Paisley, Fig Leaf, Shani Floral, Bukhara Ikat, and Starburst… No, these are not the new hot names for babies born this year… It’s the new collaboration with designer Peter Dunham launching at Hudson Grace (Story starts on p.14)
The United Boys & Girls Clubs rallies 4 the kids, page 25
‘Love & Laughter’ – Rorem’s Four Dialogues and Bolcom’s Lucrezia get an era-driven spin at Lehrer Vocal Institute upcoming show, P.31
Sweepin’ up the Stage
Taking on life’s challenges one trash bag at a time… Elaine Gale and her trusty unicorn tell all on stage in Trash Club, page 5
Fun Brewing
The Condor Express and MClub get a visit from a special family… and it turns out this group is a matcha steeped in friendship, page 16
Some girls skip breakfast...She’s not one of them enjoy a divine breakfast menu on the sunny ocean-view terrace at the stonehouse 805.504.1961
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