 Shannon Turner Brooks Shannon Brooks is the Director of Communications for the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau and Film Commission, a non-profit organization that markets Santa Barbara as a destination for tourism and film production. Shannon joined the Bureau immediately after receiving her B.A. in Communications from the University of California San Diego and, over the past 10 years, has joyfully served as an ambassador for Santa Barbara, which she believes to be one of the loveliest places on earth. She also contributes to Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine, for which she gleefully covers all things food and drink.
Be sure to follow Shannon on Twitter @shannontbrooks
Posted on: February 9, 2010 |
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 Restorative yoga, SOMA Get Fit Spring Nurturing Retreat ‘Tis the season of renewal! My friends at SOMA Get Fit invited me to experience their Spring Nurturing Retreat, and nurturing and rejuvenating it was. SOMA (Sustainable Outdoor Momentous Adventures) was created by health and fitness guru Scott Crawford, who offers customized fitness and wellness experiences incorporating Santa Barbara’s natural assets. Those assets extend beyond the mountains and the sea to include a team of 15 specialized practitioners in areas such as yoga, massage and nutrition. Continue reading →
Posted on: March 22, 2011 |
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 The Santa Barbara Bowl - photo by Larry Mills PhoCusWright recently released a study that demonstrates how experiences drive travelers to destinations — more so than, say, a specific hotel or a great deal. Yes, all of that comes into play at some point in the decision making and planning process. Yet, it’s what you can do in a vacation destination that truly woos. According to Viator.com, today’s travelers are “looking for extraordinary experience-driven activities.” People, we’ve got you covered. There’s no shortage of extraordinary experiences here in Santa Barbara. Try these on for size: Continue reading →
Posted on: March 4, 2011 |
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Tagged Best Activities in Santa Barbara CA, Channel Islands, Jet Set Extra, Lotusland, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara CA, Santa Barbara County Vintners, Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara Zoo, Shannon Brooks, Spring Activities in Santa Barbara, Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara CA
 Charles Garabedian, September Song, 2001-04. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of the Artist, Courtesy of L.A. Louver, Venice, CA. I recently attended a preview of the Charles Garabedian: A Retrospective exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which will be on view through April 17. It was an absolute delight to have the artist himself on site to guide us through his works that SBMA Curator of Contemporary Art, Julie Joyce, selected for the exhibition. “Chuck,” as Ms. Joyce referred to Mr. Garabedian, shared insights – often humorous and self-deprecating – on the subject matter of the paintings, his process and inspirations.
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 The Supply Room boutique at The Presidio Motel Santa Barbara is rarely defined as “hip” but I think my fellow residents and visitors in the 25-35 age range would agree that there is indeed a “cool” side. You’ve just got to know where to go. So let’s remedy that! For the record, the term “hipster” is not meant to have the negative connotation it often implies. I just don’t know another label for this demographic/psychographic, which BTW absolutely includes people over 35, too! I’m thinking of the young at heart, people interested in art, music and pop culture. Stylish and tech-savvy, creative-minded and free-spirited. You get the idea. If this is you, here’s where you can find your people and what’s “cool” in Santa Barbara. (Skinny jeans optional.) Continue reading →
Posted on: January 31, 2011 |
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Tagged Agave Inn, Canary Hotel, Chaucer's Books, DIANI, Julienne, Left Coast Books, Lobero Theatre, Motel 6 #1, Municipal Winemakers, Oreana Winery, Presidio Motel, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, The Funk Zone, Urban Wine Trail, Warbler Records & Goods
 BlackBerry Snapshot of Thom Yorke & Co. at Santa Barbara Bowl April 17 The Santa Barbara Bowl’s 2010 season is off to a rocking good start.
I was one of the lucky 4,565 Thom Yorke fans to have a ticket for his sold-out Atoms for Peace gig at the Santa Barbara Bowl, last Saturday. Ah-mazing! I can’t gush enough about how spectacular of a venue the Bowl is for live music, or how crazy talented Thom Yorke is, for that matter. (My friend Russ Spencer produced a documentary “Backstage at the Bowl” that captures the essence of the Bowl’s fabulousness perfectly, through interviews with artists who performed during the 2004 season.) And 4/17 was no exception. Fans—some who traveled from as far away as New York—definitely got their money and air miles worth! And were probably surprised at how easy the concert-going process is in Santa Barbara—the perks of small town living! Continue reading →
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