Barbara Jean (Ruff) Snetsinger, age 67, of Elk River, MN (formerly of Plymouth, MN), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN. Barb is preceded in death by her parents, Verner Ruff and Martha Ruff, her stepmother, Faye Ruff and her brother Milton Ruff. Barb is survived […]
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A Guide to the Best and Brightest Holiday Light Displays in Santa Barbara County | Local News
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t halting the tradition of decorating for the holiday season, and sparkling community displays are now viewable by driving around. Many holiday events, annual parades, lighting ceremonies and traditional group gatherings were canceled this year because of COVID-19 public health guidance outlined by the California Department of Public […]
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Barbara Kasten’s Bauhaus inspiration in ‘Scenarios’ at Aspen Art Museum
Barbara Kasten’s “Scenarios” is on view at the Aspen Art Museum through April 4, 2021.Courtesy photo The multi-disciplinary artist Barbara Kasten’s work emerged from the same creative DNA that birthed the aesthetics of modern Aspen. A Chicago native, she was deeply influenced by the Bauhaus movement that also shaped Aspen’s […]
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8 unmissable things to do in sunkissed Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s sunsets are a sight to behold: Getty Images/iStockphoto Santa Barbara is a picture-perfect coastal city within easy reach of Los Angeles. Temperatures here rarely dip below the mythical Southern Californian “70 degrees” (21 Celsius). The downtown area is small, and easily walkable – which is rare in these […]