Bar mitzvahs can seem complicated with lots of foreign-sounding words and traditions that perhaps you haven’t quite yet mastered. When you break it down, however, the elements of a bar or bat mitzvah are really not that difficult to understand. Here’s a simple look into a bar or bat mitzvah in preparation for the big…
Santa Barbara DJ Scott Topper to MC the SECOND ANNUAL SHUCK ‘N SWALLOW Oyster Eating Contest Sunday, June 29, 1-4 p.m. Contest begins promptly at 2 p.m. Photo opportunity with winners at approximately 2:45 p.m. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Environmental Defense Center. Cost: $30 At FINCH & FORK RESTAURANT on the…
The bar and bat mitzvah have become quite the celebration in modern Judaism, but what were they like hundreds of years ago? It’s second nature nowadays to associate a bar or bat mitzvah with huge themed parties, catered food, and party favors for tweens. But how did it all begin? Here is the skinny on…
We are proud to be the event planner for the Santa Barbara Jewish Festival for the third year in a row. Join us May 4 from 11am-4pm at Oak Park for delicious food — including Georgia’s Smokehouse “Shalom Y’all” Food Truck and McConnell’s Kosher ice cream — activities, live music, and Krav Maga! The SB…
Humor hath no boundaries with Mr Warmth. . . Besides food, opinions about everything, and lovingly overbearing mothers, one of the consistent glues of a Jewish family is humor. And, in fact, some of the most fun mitzvahs have incorporated humor in some way — whether in the bar or bat mitzvah speech or…
Scott Topper Productions is featured in Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Montecito’ Digital Series. The six one-hour episodes of Montecito are run as digital series on the A&E website, A&E App, a division of Comcast Xfinity (rather than on the channel itself), as well as Hulu. The docu-drama is about the world of competitive dancing called “dancesport.” Montecito,…
Bacara Resort & Spa’s Tiffany Emch to reveal to Santa Barbara DJ Scott Topper about life as the Sales Manager at Bacara Resort & Spa Santa Barbara. Here are some of the questions from Episode 4 of Party Time with Scott Topper on COX 17 TV. 1. (Opening video of Bacara to set the tone…
TV Talk Show Host Scott Topper is set to Host the Green Shorts Film Festival this Friday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m. The Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA PURCHASE TICKETS Festival Information Green Shorts is an International Film Festival showcasing independent films that promote environmental awareness. The festival’s origins are rooted in Santa Barbara, CA…
Getting married and need a first dance song? Choose a song that represents your style and creativity. Is your style traditional or more modern? Here are a few timeless yet classic first dance songs for brides and grooms…hope this helps! 10. “Dream A Little Dream” (Mamas & the Papas) 9. “Could I Have This Dance?”…
Here’s what you will learn from Cari Izaguirre of All Occasions Event Planning: 1. Are you married? How long? Do you have any children? 2. What made you want to become a wedding planner? 3. Do you only do weddings, or do you do other types of events as well? 4. What is your favorite…
Here’s what you will learn from Cari Izaguirre of All Occasions Event Planning: 1. Are you married? How long? Do you have any children? 2. What made you want to become a wedding planner? 3. Do you only do weddings, or do you do other types of events as well? 4. What is your favorite…