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California Calling at S.B. Museum of Art
Show Embodies Golden State: Bright Colors, Big Dreams
Fun and rebellious, absurd and pretty, exhibit running through December 20 embodies the Golden State. Read story.
(Untitled)
Adam Goldberg, Marley Shelton, and Eion Bailey star in a film written by Jonathan Parker and Catherine DiNapoli and directed by Parker.
There is no doubt that the contemporary art world is ripe for heavy-duty lampooning, but (Untitled) makes you wish there was a good film on the topic that this mediocre movie fusses on and on about. Read story.
Video Installation Art at SBMA
Diana Thater: Butterflies and Other People Reviewed
Video installation artist Diana Thater has taken up two adjacent galleries at SBMA with a pair of complex, meditative pieces involving tigers and Monarch butterflies. The show runs through January 31, 2010. Read story.
The Damned United
Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, and Colm Meaney Star in a Film Written by Peter Morgan and Directed by Tom Hooper
Even non-sports enthusiasts will get a kick out of this behind-the-scenes biopic about Leeds United coach Brian Clough. Read story.
Garrison Keillor at the Arlington
Radio Host Shared Personal Stories on Tuesday, October 27
The beloved public radio host and author delivered a moving, semi-autobiographical narrative on Tuesday, October 27. Read story.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Michael Jackson Stars in a Film Directed by Kenny Ortega
Kenny Ortega’s new doc takes an inspiring look into the last months of Michael Jackson’s life. Read story.
Daddy Long Legs at the Rubicon
New John Caird Musical Premieres in VenturaDaddy Long Legs, the new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, got its world premiere last week at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre.
Daddy Long Legs, the new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, got its world premiere last week at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre. Read story.
Amelia
Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, and Ewan McGregor star in a film written by Richard Bass and Anna Hamilton Phelan and directed by Mira Nair.
Hillary Swank gives another stunning performance in this otherwise predictable biopic about the famed aviator. Read story.
The Balanchine Couple at the Granada
Suzanne Farrell Ballet Performs Nine Classic Pas de Deux
On Wednesday, October 21, the Suzanne Farrell Ballet performed nine classic pas de deux by the father of American ballet; Farrell provided commentary. Read story.
The Bald Soprano at Westmont
Eugène Ionesco’s play at Porter Theatre, Friday, October 23
An exciting new production of Eugène Ionesco’s most famous play, The Bald Soprano, continues at Westmont’s Porter Theatre through Halloween weekend. Read story.
Astro Boy
The Voices of Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, and Freddie Highmore Star in an Animated Film Written by Timothy Harris and Directed by David Bowers.
This modern take on the classic 1960s cartoon threatens to bore viewers to sleep. Read story.
Monsters of Folk
Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, M. Ward, and Jim James Bring Iconic Sounds to Santa Barbara
Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, M. Ward, and Jim James brought their iconic sounds to Santa Barbara last Thursday. Read story.
Law Abiding Citizen
Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, and Colm Meaney star in a film written by Kurt Wimmer and directed by F. Gary Gray.
Anagram-named filmmaker F. Gary Gray must have set out to make a combination of Death Wish and Bourne Identity with this one — and then lost his nerve halfway through. Read story.
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, with Rieko Aizawa
SBCO Begins New Season at the Lobero
SBCO opened its season with works by Haydn and Mendelssohn. Read story.
The Sounds at the HUB
Opening Act Foxy Shazam Steals Spotlight
Ultimately, opening act Foxy Shazam stole the spotlight despite The Sounds sexy-cool Maja Iversson. Read story.
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