{"id":74279,"date":"2025-08-11T09:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/74279\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T09:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:06:24","slug":"an-outpost-of-iris-galerie-is-opening-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/74279\/","title":{"rendered":"An Outpost of Iris Galerie Is Opening Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

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August 5, 2025|by Erik Torkells\n <\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022 Iris Galerie<\/a>, which has locations all over Europe and North America, is opening at 4 W. De La Guerra Street (inside the 801 State Street building): \u201cOur state-of-the-art technology captures every nuance of your iris in great detail in a matter of seconds.\u201d The photo then gets \u201coptimized\u201d and you can buy a print, have it made into jewelry, etc.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022 Jerry Seinfeld will play the Arlington Theatre<\/a> on October 9.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022 Spangler: A Santa Barbara Artist is a new book honoring late artist Dennis Spangler. \u201cThe 120-page hardback volume, lovingly compiled by children\u2019s book author Penelope (Penny) Paine, highlights Spangler\u2019s dynamic artistic journey\u2014from his vibrant hand-painted fabrics and Solstice parade banners to upholstery commissions for celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Cher, and Farrah Fawcett.\u201d On August 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a launch party at the Sacred Space with \u201coriginal fabric pieces and handmade items for sale (bags, bookmarks, pillows, shirts, and more).\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022\u2022\u2022 From the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association<\/a>: \u201cBeginning this September, DSBIA will launch a comprehensive suite of enhanced janitorial, pressure washing, and landscaping services throughout the district. Alongside this rollout, a new Vacant Window Beautification Program will activate empty storefronts with local art and enliven downtown while attracting new businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022 According to the August 5 city council agenda, the city of Santa Barbara has\u2026<\/p>\n

identified an opportunity to purchase a property located at 1633 La Coronilla Drive<\/a>, that could address multiple objectives. Local housing costs have made it extremely difficult for staff to secure local housing. This is particularly challenging for Water Resources when the City\u2019s operations require staff to on site as soon as possible to respond to after-hours water emergencies, such as water main breaks. To protect public health and property, we strive to have water operators respond to emergencies within 15 minutes or less, which requires out-of-town operators to have access to a rest area nearby.<\/p>\n

Water Resources currently provides resting quarters at a local hotel. [\u2026] Securing a dedicated local property would allow the City to ensure a consistent, reliable place for its emergency service workers and standby operators to respond quickly to emergencies and the ability to obtain necessary rest. In addition, the property could also be made available for other emergency service workers. This would also meet a neighborhood request to increase site security and surveillance during the Vic Trace Reservoir Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The budget request is for $2.185 million; the property was most recently listed for sale in 2022 for $1.995 million.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022\u2022\u2022 From the Ritz-Carlton Bacara<\/a>: \u201cWe have relaunched our local\u2019s spa promotion through October 31. 50-minute relaxation massage, 50-minute stress relief, or 50-minute custom facial: $202; signature manicure and signature pedicure package: $243.\u201d It\u2019s valid Sunday through Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u2022\u2022 Two exhibits of note have opened at Sullivan Goss: Paintings by Robin Gowen<\/a> (including \u201cCloud Haze,\u201d below), and The Fateful Eight<\/a>, a group show of \u201cheavy-hitting pieces by some of the gallery\u2019s most coveted artists of past and present,\u201d including Alex Rasmussen\u2019s \u201c\u2018Round Midnight\u201d (further below).<\/p>\n

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