{"id":9548,"date":"2019-01-14T18:34:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T02:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9548"},"modified":"2019-01-14T16:35:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T00:35:57","slug":"editors-letter-editors-picks-winter-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9548","title":{"rendered":"Editor’s Letter & Editor’s Picks | Winter 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Santa Barbara Seasons Editor Leslie Dinaberg, photo by Tracy Smith.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWhen you start to engage with your creative processes, it shakes up all your impulses and they all kind of inform one another.\u201d\u00a0 \u2014Jeff Bridges<\/p>\n

Relationships and connections are endlessly fascinating,<\/strong> and the art of making\u00a0a life together while making art is even more compelling. In our feature on creative couples and \u201cThe Art of Being Together,\u201d photographer\/writer Leela Cyd<\/a> teams with six local couples who share how\u00a0they collaborate, cohabitate and continue on their creative paths together.<\/p>\n

A change of scenery is always a great way to relax and recharge your energies\u2014and your relationships. Whether you\u2019re vacationing or stay-cationing, the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country<\/a> makes a great getaway, especially at the newly refurbished Skyview<\/a>. Read all about this cool place in \u201cRetro-Chic Revival at the Skyview Los Alamos.\u201d Wendy Thies Sell<\/a>\u2019s guide to\u00a0 \u201c10 Wonderful Winter Wine Tasting Adventures\u201d also has some terrific recommendations for wine adventures to share with your loved ones.<\/p>\n

Beautifully curated by Style Editor Judy Foreman<\/a>, our Holiday Gift Guide takes you through the winter through Valentine\u2019s Day, and is full of great ideas for everyone in your life, as well as some special items you might have to purchase for yourself (perhaps as a reward for surviving the chaos?). We\u2019ve also got a fun feature from Cheryl Crabtree<\/a> with \u201cBright Ideas for Beautiful Bathrooms.\u201d<\/p>\n

All of us at SEASONS wish you the happiest of holidays and an even better new year to come. Cheers to a wonderful winter!<\/p>\n

Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/p>\n

Managing Editor<\/p>\n

Leslie@SBSeasons.com<\/p>\n

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Ben Rector courtesy Kids Helping Kids.<\/p><\/div>\n

Winter Editor\u2019s Picks<\/h4>\n

Sure, there are many, many ways to learn about philanthropy and economics, but the San Marcos High School Kids Helping Kids program has to be one of the most interesting and unique.<\/p>\n

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JohnnySwim courtesy Kids Helping Kids.<\/p><\/div>\n

During the course of 16 years, students have raised more than 3.1 million dollars for charitable purposes\u2014to improve the lives of disadvantaged children both globally and locally. This year\u2019s student-run gala benefit concerts feature Ben Rector<\/a> on Friday, Jan. 11, and Johnnyswim<\/a> on Saturday, Jan. 12. Both shows take place at The Granada Theatre<\/a> (1214 State St., Santa Barbara). For more information, visit kidshelpingkidssb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n<\/em>One of the highlights of my year is always the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which offers a whirlwind 11 days of more than 200 films, tributes and symposiums that range from American indie films to world cinema and everything in between. At press time, Glenn Close, Melissa McCarthy and Viggo Mortensen were set to receive awards, with many more starry tributes to be scheduled.<\/p>\n

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Glen Close courtesy SBIFF.<\/p><\/div>\n

We can\u2019t wait to see what the organizers have in store for this 34th annual event, which takes place Jan. 30-Feb. 9 at various locations in downtown Santa Barbara. For more information and updates, visit sbiff.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Named by none other than Time Magazine<\/em> as one of the \u201cMost Christmassy Towns<\/p>\n

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Nisse at Solvang’s Julefest, courtesy Solvangusa.com.<\/p><\/div>\n

in America,\u201d the Danish village of Solvang truly sparkles during the annual Solvang Julefest<\/a> (pronounced Yule-Fest<\/em>) celebration, taking place from Dec. 1 through Jan. 4. Highlights include the Nisse Adventure Hunt, Candlelight Tours, visits with Santa \u201cJulemanden\u201d<\/em> in Solvang Park, Shop, Mingle & Jingle Weekends and the Holiday Wine & Beer Walk \u201cSk\u00e5l Stroll!\u201d\u00a0<\/em>There\u2019s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than a visit to Solvang. For more information, visit SolvangUSA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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World of Pinot Noir, courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

A salute to one of our favorite grapes, the 2019 World of Pinot Noir<\/a> includes the opportunity to learn and taste with more than 200 wineries from around the globe. This marquee event, held at the beautiful seaside Ritz-Carlton Bacara\u00a0<\/a>Feb. 28 \u2013 Mar. 2, features pairing dinners, Pinot Noir parties and expert-led seminars. Other highlights include a Ros\u00e9 Party on the bluff and
\na special celebration rare library pairing dinner for the 30th anniversary of Fess Parker Winery<\/a>. For more information, visit worldofpinotnoir.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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