Terry Ortega is a Calendar Editor at Santa Barbara Independent. She specializes in covering events and conferences, with a keen focus on event technology, arts and entertainment, and music. Terry's insightful contributions have been featured in various articles, showcasing her expertise in the vibrant world of consumer events, fine art, and nightlife.
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Terry Ortega’s coverage suggests a focus on local events and community activities in the Santa Barbara area, with an emphasis on lifestyle topics such as entertainment, family, relationships, and home-related themes. If you have pitches related to local events or seasonal activities in the Santa Barbara area – particularly those focusing on holidays, wellness or community engagement – they are more likely to resonate with Terry.
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Opera Santa Barbara presents Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi (3 shows) on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Sunday, November
Lobero LIVE presents Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent on October 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The six-time GRAMMY® Award
Outback presents Fortune Feimster on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 5 PM. The actress, comedian, writer, and host is continuing
Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation presents Journey through Jazz with SB Charter School pm Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:15
By: Terry Ortega
When our calendar editor settled down, the 'Independent' became her kingdom.
The lively, bouncy, high-style French-jazz-inspired tunes of local favorite The Gypsy Cats return to The Grand on State. Craig Sharmat,
Sax man/singer Colin Richardson leads The Grand Band for another night of awesome jazz in a sophisticated setting. Enjoy the
Sweet-singing Leigh Vance returns with her all-star lineup of local jazz musicians for an evening at The Grand on State.
It’s Santa Barbara’s hottest new club and here’s your chance to check it out! The house band—The Grand Band!—takes the
Move With MADD Santa Barbara is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s signature fundraising event, bringing our community together to raise
