Opening night of Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings out local officials — and Jane Austen.

Mr. Castillo began the tradition of that year’s Old Spanish Days El Presidente designing the Fiesta poster, which he did with great enthusiasm as Santa Barbara celebrated that year in ...

SANTA BARBARA ... year anniversary of Fiesta. 1976 El Presidente Rudy Castillo Castillo was the first El Presidente that had a hand in designing the annual Fiesta poster, he gathered the four ...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is celebrating its 40th year. The Arlington Theatre marquee is shining bright ...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, at its mid-point, is a rich and varied 40th birthday celebration.

City of Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse opened the evening of Feb. 4 by reflecting on the festival’s growth over the years. Comparing its humble beginnings to its current stature, Rowse praised its ...

The Friendship Center provides a welcoming space where seniors can engage, thrive, and find community, while offering essential support to their families and caregivers ...

While serving as the organization’s presiding officer in 1976, Mr. Castillo began the tradition of that year’s Old Spanish Days El Presidente designing the Fiesta poster, which he did with great ...

The people who appear in most Fiesta posters — flamenco dancers, charro riders, mariachi and the like — are usually just representations. They're not recognizable as actual people. Until this ...

The four finalists will also receive scholarship funds from the Fiesta San Antonio Foundation. The 2025 artist was introduced, and this year’s poster was unveiled following the selection.

The winning poster was selected based on votes by Fiesta membership. Signed and unsigned posters measuring 24-by-36 inches cost $35 and $20 respectively, and unsigned posters measuring 12-by-18 ...