Imagine an activity that offers the grace of a martial art, the adrenaline rush of an extreme sport, and a touch of the danger and mischief of MTV’s Jackass. Free running, which takes its cues from a French physical discipline called Parkour, involves little more than a change in perspective: For free runners, the world is their obstacle course. Free running turns anything in the environment-especially those things that tend to confine
Artists from S.F. to L.A. donated their works for sale at last week’s fundraiser held at Presidio Motel. Proceeds from the event…
A Photo Spread from the Fifth Annual Music Festival Words and images by L. Paul Mann Tom Petty closed out
Mollie Vandor reveals why MySpace.com is the place for Isla Vistans who are looking for something fun to do.
J’Amy Brown tackles Westmont’s campus remodel, former N-P reporter Camilla Cohee’s move to do PR for the Chumash, the winemaking/civil servant life of Richard Shaikewitz, and much more in this installment.
Welcome to Eye on I.V., our new Independent.com column about all things Isla Vistan, from Del Playa keg parties and the latest on the college town’s music scene to random eviction notices, county government crackdowns on outdoor couches, and why I.V. isn’t just a college town. Starting the column off will be Mollie Vandor, an editor at UCSB’s Daily Nexus, an Isla Vista resident, and junior film/law & society major originally from Malibu. Mollie’s first column, about how MySpace.com is the place to go for the skinny on I.V.’s musical matters, will be up shortly. But we’re also looking for more contributors to Eye on I.V., so those with journalistic skills, insider info, and a good sense of what makes Isla Vista tick are encouraged to email The Independent‘s Senior Editor Matt Kettmann at matt@independent.com.
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G Love hit hits the Pozo Saloon on Sunday, September 24, and editor Matt Kettmann takes the way-back backroads with his crew to check it out.
“Millstein? Get me Re-write!”
J’Amy Brown gives kudos to the Montecito Fire District’s response to our ashy skies, delivers the lowdown on Rob Lowe, talks planning on Westmont and Channel Drive, and even gets down with the dog doctor in this first installment.
Welcome to Montecito Montage, Independent.com‘s new column about what’s happening in everyone’s favorite wealthy enclave. Bringing you the column each week will be Montecito’s own J’Amy Brown, whose insider knowledge and award-winning investigative reporting skills will unveil the town’s true inner workings. In the weeks and months to come, expect news scoops, high society, and a fresh perspective on life in Montecito. And, most importantly, expect J’Amy to let you know how to get involved with decisions that will affect your life.
