Life theArts e Genevieve

Former Santa Ynez Inn has a new name

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Formerly the Santa Ynez Inn located in the town of Santa Ynez, The Genevieve reopened last month as Santa Barbara County’s newest boutique hotel, offering an array of luxury amenities such as complimentary gourmet breakfast, a daily wine and dessert reception, whiskey library, spa and premier private event space. It is also home to The Victor restaurant helmed by Chef Beto Huizar.

From the ownership team behind The Landsby hotel in Solvang, The Genevieve brings 20 spacious and luxurious guestrooms and what the hotel calls a refined sense of intimate luxury to Santa Ynez.

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TODAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Storytelling: Native People Through the Lens of Edward S. Curtis” is on display through April 30 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. For more information, visit sbnature.org.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “SURREAL

WOMEN: Surrealist Art by American Women” is on display through April 24 at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, www.sullivangoss.com. By appointment on weekdays: “Holly Hungett: Natural Interpretations” is on view through May 20 at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s gallery, 229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. For more information, call the foundation at 805-965-6307 or go to www.afsb.org.

Noon to 5 p.m. “Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community” is on view now through May at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are currently from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www.sbhistorical. org. to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

APRIL 12 introduction to wine in the Santa Ynez Valley and event spaces for weddings and milestone events.

“The Genevieve is the perfect setting for rediscovering romance, escaping the mundane and fully embracing the serenity of the Santa Ynez Valley,” said Janice Leslin, co-owner of The Genevieve and The Victor. “The Genevieve and The Victor are a true escape and the perfect pair — a combination of intimate, detailoriented hospitality and some of the best food and cocktails in Santa Ynez.”

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For more information about The Genevieve, 3627 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez, visit www.thegenevieve.com or follow The Genevieve on Instagram @thegenevievehotel. To learn more about The Victor, visit www.thevictor. us or follow The Victor on Instagram @ thevictor_sy.

The Genevieve continues to offer the same level of hospitality and detail-oriented guest experience as the Santa Ynez Inn in an intimate setting amidst a lush garden, meandering pathways and fire pits that provide the perfect setting for enjoying an evening bottle of wine.

At The Genevieve, guests also enjoy daily made-to-order breakfast and wine and dessert hour, a whiskey library, onsite Tesla charging stations, a curated Tasting Passport for an

Chef Huizar’s menu features dishes including Santa Maria Tri-Tip Frites, Cedar Plank Salmon, Whole Roasted Fish and Tomahawk Steak, using ingredients from the California coast and prepared in The Victor’s Josper Oven or its traditional Santa Maria grill.

Guests will also find a menu of starters, from barbecued oysters and oysters on the half shell and shrimp cocktail to deviled eggs and fresh salads spotlighting local produce.

“The Victor is rolling out its newly designed spring menu of seasonal favorites featuring new dishes such as Ceviche Tostada, Vegetable Tempura, American Wagyu Filet Mignon, 20-ounce Delmonico Steak and JosperRoasted Romanesco,” said Ms. Leslin.

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8 p.m. Elton Dan & The Rocket Band will perform at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. The band plays tribute to Elton John. Tickets cost $34 and $52 for general admission and $92 for VIP seats. To purchase, go to lobero.org.

APRIL 13

7:30 p.m. John Oates, onehalf of the duo of Hall & Oates, will perform at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. The concert will also feature singersongwriter and guitarist Steve Postell. Tickets cost $45 and $55 for general admission and $106 for VIP seats, which include pre-concert reception.

APRIL 15

7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Beethoven Dreams” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The allBeethoven program will include a collaboration with the Ensemble Theatre Company’s artistic director, Jonathan Fox. Mr. Fox will direct the West Coast premiere of Ella MilchSheriff’s staged monodrama, “The Eternal Stranger,” based on one of Beethoven’s dreams. The concert will also feature the symphony playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 4. The concert’s piano soloist is Inna Faliks. Tickets cost $35 to $175. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

APRIL 16

3 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Beethoven Dreams” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The allBeethoven program will include a collaboration with the Ensemble Theatre Company’s artistic director, Jonathan Fox. Mr. Fox will direct the West Coast premiere of Ella MilchSheriff’s staged monodrama, “The Eternal Stranger,” based on one of Beethoven’s dreams. The concert will also feature the symphony playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 4. The concert’s piano soloist is Inna Faliks. Tickets cost $35 to $175. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

APRIL 25

7:30 p.m. The American Theatre Guild will present “Anastasia” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The new Broadway musical follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of the past. This production transports the audiences from the twilight of the Russian empire to Paris in the 1920s. Tickets cost $54 to $129. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.