LOVE 3/13/09

 
LOVEmikana's Weekend Guide
Friday, March 13, 2009

 
Love is Free
 
WHAT:  An exhibit featuring 45 photos of the Jewish communities in Poland taken in the 1930s by Roman Vishniac, then 45 more photos of the same landscape taken 60 years later by Jeffrey Gusky.
WHERE:   Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street
WHEN:   Sunday, March 15 from 11am-5pm
WHY: It’s the last day of this “Of Life and Loss” exhibition, and every picture tells a story.
HOW:   We recommend the Special Exhibition Gallery Tour at 2pm.
What’ll It Cost Me?:   On Sundays, admission to the museum is free

  

Loose Change

WHAT:   The Hottest new Spot in town
WHERE:  Hot Spots coffee shop, 505 State St
WHEN:   All day, every day?  Really?
WHY:   In its heyday, Hot Spots was THE place to start your day or end your night.  Closed for five years, this weekend they’ll open their doors again.
HOW:  Skip. Saunter. Swagger. Slink… doesn’t matter.  Hot Spots is a mixed bag and all are welcome.
What’ll It Cost Me?:   To say hello to an old friend?  Priceless…
 

Hey Big Spender

WHAT:   Basque-Catalonia cuisine, a 12,000 bottle wine cellar, stunning views of the Pacific Ocean
WHERE:   Miró Restaurant at the Bacara Resort and Spa
WHEN:    Tuesday – Saturday, 6-10pm
WHY:   Basque-Catalonia cuisine, a 12,000 bottle wine cellar, stunning views of the Pacific Ocean
HOW:  Make a reservation at 805-968-1800.
What’ll It Cost Me?:   The Pan Roasted Lobster with Oven Dried Tomatoes costs a pretty penny… but it’s not a bad way to spend a Saturday night.
 

Bonus Track

Bee the first to see Trovata’s Spring 2009 collection at Blue Bee Boutique this Saturday, March 14 from 1pm-5pm.  In a special area of the store created by the brand, shoppers will enjoy 20% savings and be able to meet designer and visionary, John Whitledge. www.trovata.com

 

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