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Impressions in Process and Progress

Impressions in Process and Progress

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

“Cassatt & Friends” draws on Mary Cassatt’s art in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection, focused on prints and work beyond her painting.

Rhonda Byrne Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Secret’ Publication with Two New Books and a Special Event

Rhonda Byrne Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Secret’ Publication with Two New Books and a Special Event

Books By Cheryl Crabtree

The Australian author has been a secret Santa Barbara area resident for two decades.

Review | The Future Is Short, but Promising, at Westmont College

Review | The Future Is Short, but Promising, at Westmont College

Theater By Maggie Yates

Six short plays were presented at various campus locations.

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Grit Chasing Grit

Grit Chasing Grit

Film By Josef Woodard

Santa Barbara Revels Present Annual Harbor Sing on Sunday

Santa Barbara Revels Present Annual Harbor Sing on Sunday

Music By Taylor Cusimano

Camerata Pacifica Starts Up in the Town of Rach

Camerata Pacifica Starts Up in the Town of Rach

Music By Josef Woodard

November On Screen in Santa Barbara County

November On Screen in Santa Barbara County

Film By Madeline Slogoff

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Fellow Poets Laureate at Hollister Ranch

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Fellow Poets Laureate at Hollister Ranch

Poetry By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

Book Review | ‘On Un/Certainty: The Uses of Doubt in Dangerous Times’ by Natasha Lennard

Book Review | ‘On Un/Certainty: The Uses of Doubt in Dangerous Times’ by Natasha Lennard

Books By Brian Tanguay

A Cozy Santa Barbara Evening with Ingrid Michaelson, Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler

A Cozy Santa Barbara Evening with Ingrid Michaelson, Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler

Music By Samantha Eve

Twenty Years on the Podium, on the Symphonic Case

Twenty Years on the Podium, on the Symphonic Case

Music By Josef Woodard

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Music

Santa Barbara Revels Present Annual Harbor Sing on Sunday

Santa Barbara Revels Present Annual Harbor Sing on Sunday

Music By Taylor Cusimano

Camerata Pacifica Starts Up in the Town of Rach

Camerata Pacifica Starts Up in the Town of Rach

Music By Josef Woodard

A Cozy Santa Barbara Evening with Ingrid Michaelson, Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler

A Cozy Santa Barbara Evening with Ingrid Michaelson, Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler

Music By Samantha Eve

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Visual Arts

Impressions in Process and Progress

Impressions in Process and Progress

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

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ON Culture

ON Culture | The Sounds of Santa Barbara

ON Culture | The Sounds of Santa Barbara

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Ohana Spirit is in the Air with Jack Johnson, Plus Magic Shows, Toad, and Upcycled Art on the Way

ON Culture | Ohana Spirit is in the Air with Jack Johnson, Plus Magic Shows, Toad, and Upcycled Art on the Way

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Review | The Future Is Short, but Promising, at Westmont College

Review | The Future Is Short, but Promising, at Westmont College

Theater By Maggie Yates

Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ Brings New Parallels for Santa Barbara High Theater Students

Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ Brings New Parallels for Santa Barbara High Theater Students

Theater By Maggie Yates

Tony Award–Winning Musical ‘Ragtime’ Comes to Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Tony Award–Winning Musical ‘Ragtime’ Comes to Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

‘Buyer and Cellar’ Review

‘Buyer and Cellar’ Review

Theater By Maggie Yates

In the Chamber Café, Delectably

In the Chamber Café, Delectably

Music By Josef Woodard

Review | Mozart Meets the Moderns

Review | Mozart Meets the Moderns

Reviews By Josef Woodard

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Books

Rhonda Byrne Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Secret’ Publication with Two New Books and a Special Event

Rhonda Byrne Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Secret’ Publication with Two New Books and a Special Event

Books By Cheryl Crabtree

Book Review | ‘On Un/Certainty: The Uses of Doubt in Dangerous Times’ by Natasha Lennard

Book Review | ‘On Un/Certainty: The Uses of Doubt in Dangerous Times’ by Natasha Lennard

Books By Brian Tanguay

Book Review | ‘Mothsblood’ by Lynn D. Jung

Book Review | ‘Mothsblood’ by Lynn D. Jung

Books By Brian Tanguay

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Film & TV

Grit Chasing Grit

Grit Chasing Grit

Film By Josef Woodard

November On Screen in Santa Barbara County

November On Screen in Santa Barbara County

Film By Madeline Slogoff

To The Movies and Beyond

To The Movies and Beyond

Film By Madeline Slogoff

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ON the Beat

On the Beat: 805 Again Safe for Classical Music

On the Beat: 805 Again Safe for Classical Music

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Not-So-Secret Life of Plant

ON the Beat | Not-So-Secret Life of Plant

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Heeding the Monterey Jazz Magnet

ON the Beat | Heeding the Monterey Jazz Magnet

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

Flamenco Arts Festival’s Tablao Zano

Flamenco Arts Festival’s Tablao Zano

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

‘The Stranger’ and ‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ An Evening of Exquisite Opposites

‘The Stranger’ and ‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ An Evening of Exquisite Opposites

Dance By Jatila van der Veen, Ph.D.

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

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All Booked

All Booked | Grace and Grit

All Booked | Grace and Grit

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

All Booked | Another Year of Treasure Hunting

All Booked | Another Year of Treasure Hunting

All Booked By Tessa Reeg, Leslie Dinaberg & Jackson Friedman

All Booked | Top Tips for the Planned Parenthood Book Sale

All Booked | Top Tips for the Planned Parenthood Book Sale

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Laughs and Good Fortune Come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Laughs and Good Fortune Come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

A Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Night at the Arlington

A Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Night at the Arlington

Comedy By Madeline Slogoff

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

Comedy By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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Poetry

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Fellow Poets Laureate at Hollister Ranch

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Fellow Poets Laureate at Hollister Ranch

Poetry By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Paintings by Patricia Chidlaw

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Paintings by Patricia Chidlaw

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

‘Memory Rehearsal’ Is Rooted in Santa Barbara

‘Memory Rehearsal’ Is Rooted in Santa Barbara

Poetry By David Starkey

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