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NOVEMBER

6

2009

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.

NOVEMBER

6

2009

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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.

NOVEMBER

5

2009

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.

NOVEMBER

4

2009

The Damned United

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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.

NOVEMBER

3

2009

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.

NOVEMBER

3

2009

Michael Jackson's This Is It

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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.

OCTOBER

28

2009

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.

OCTOBER

28

2009

Amelia

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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.

OCTOBER

27

2009

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.

OCTOBER

27

2009

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.

OCTOBER

27

2009

Astro Boy

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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.

OCTOBER

26

2009

Monsters of Folk

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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.

OCTOBER

24

2009

Law Abiding Citizen

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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.

OCTOBER

24

2009

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.

OCTOBER

23

2009

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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