In celebration of their 40 years operating in Santa Barbara, the Italian Pottery Outlet will have an open house with live music on April 1 at its downtown location at 929 State St. Antipasti and prosecco will be served to the public. To add to the occasion, the IPO is offering a 25% storewide sale and a gift-with-purchase giveaway.

“We’re really thrilled to achieve this milestone — to work together as a family and accomplish something lasting,” said Julie Spalluto, who is a daughter, sister and partner in the company. Ms. Spalluto’s parents, Ben and Carol Spalluto, started importing together in the Los Angeles area before they retired to Santa Barbara. Mr. Spalluto, a native of Castellana Grotte, Italy, came to the United States in the 1950s,