SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After a summer of festivals, outside movie nights, free concerts, parades and social gatherings many Central Coast residents say this combination creates a healthy lifestyles and reduces stress.
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang and many cities are making these events part of their community plans. They are either done by a site such as a park or historical location, or through a Parks and Recreation department.
Santa Barbara had a very four week Concerts in the Park schedule on Thursdays in July, with supporters asking for a longer schedule. Weekly, the turnout was about 2,000…