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Amelia Fleetwood
“It was so fun to hear about a side of Steve Aoki that often gets overlooked—his humble beginnings in Santa Barbara while attending UCSB,” says this Ojai-based writer who penned “One Step Beyond” (page 132). “He is an extremely thoughtful person who puts hard work and intention into every project he does.” S.B. MUST DOs Visiting my fine art photographer friend Lindsey Ross in the Funk Zone—I love seeing her surrounded by all her incredible creations. • Catching a match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club—it is a nice change of pace and a super exciting game to watch. • Eating a delicious Southeast Asian meal at Sama Sama— love the inspired flavors of the dishes.
Cristina Trayfors
“Alan has been a family friend for many years and we live with his soulful images in our home, so this shoot was particularly special for me,” says the shutterbug who turned the lens on photographer/filmmaker Alan Kozlowski for “The Big Picture” (page 138). “His daughter, Lily, brightened an already magical environment, and Alan’s graciousness and beautiful guitar playing were just a few of the many blessings of the day.” S.B. MUST DOs The geography around Montecito and Toro Canyon takes my breath away time and time again. • Hendry’s Beach! We make the drive from Los Angeles with our Aussies (one of which gets car sick every time) because it’s the best dog beach we’ve found in California. • The San Ysidro Ranch for the magical setting and spectacular food.
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Sam Frost
“This house had layers of history that allowed me to pretend I was traveling to another place and time,” says the photographer who captured the images of artist James Jarvaise’s eclectic home for “Artful Lives” (page 118). S.B. MUST DOs Mesa Verde for the food. • Channel Islands National Park for the hiking. • Santa Barbara Museum of Art to get a pulse of this town’s artistic point of view.
John Russo
“I loved spending time with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas,” says this Los Angeles-based photographer who captured the actress’s spirit in “Irresistibly Catherine” (page 112). “Catherine is definitely the life of the party—I absolutely loved her personality and energy.” S.B. MUST DOs Playing tennis at Westmont College on the weekends—it’s walking distance from my house, and it has the most beautiful courts. • My two favorite stores are Porch in Carpinteria and Hudson Grace in Montecito. • I love to go sailing at the Santa Barbara Sailing Center—after a busy week in L.A., it’s so relaxing to be out on the water. S A N TA B A R B A R A
Degen Pener
“The night before I interviewed Catherine, I watched her new movie Cocaine Godmother, where her portrayal of one of the most ruthless and murderous drug lords in history sent chills up my spine,” says Santa Barbara Magazine’s former features editor who wrote about Catherine Zeta-Jones for “Irresistibly Catherine” (page 112). “The next morning, I got a call from the sweetest person who opened up about her love of Santa Barbara, what it’s like to stay with her husband’s parents when she’s in town, and why she’s so proud when she hikes in the Douglas Family Preserve.” S.B. MUST DOs I was once an intern at Lotusland and will never forget the week I got to learn how to properly prune camellias and pine trees in the Japanese garden. • Rori’s Artisanal Creamery’s nondairy selections. • Thomas Cole’s Cold Spring Aloes is one of the great specialty nurseries in California.