Time without Boundaries
Camerata Pacifica pushed the programming envelope on Friday by putting the intermission before the first piece.
Year: 2007
Vendors, Speakers, Needed
The eighth annual Central Coast Book and Author Festival in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, September 8, is seeking vendors and guest speakers for its program, which will include celebrity authors, free music, workshops, readings, panels, and book-signings, as well as activities for children.
Spring Arts Preview- Theater
Santa Barbara takes on a slew of the greatest living American playwrights this spring, with major productions of works by Sam Shepard, Edward Albee, Tony Kushner, Lee Blessing, and Richard Greenberg. There’s also something by an Englishman named Shakespeare, and two important American premieres of contemporary plays from Finland.
Men of an Uncertain Age
“Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without them.”
So goes the saucy statement men are fond of saying about the female side of the human equation. But if you ask those who live with the critters called men, you might get: “Can’t live with ’em, and can’t imagine putting up with this until he’s ninety!” Young ones are more adorable perhaps and can be therefore better tolerated.
Spring Arts Preview- Film
With the movie industry finally getting back into high gear after the early ’07 lull, there will be plenty to take in this spring. But don’t let the lure of the Hollywood machine steer you away from the many fine documentaries and independent screenings hosted by UCSB’s Arts & Lectures, Magic Lantern Films, and HopeDance Media.
Bacchus Incarnate
With this concert falling on a St. Patrick’s Saturday night, the mood was festive and the theme was green, with young soloist Natasha Paremski appearing in an elegant emerald gown. First up was the Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 of Frederic Chopin.
Balls of Hope
In a world of prevalent poverty and unrest, there is still one thing that can unite people of all classes, ages, and ethnicities: soccer.
The Showman
It is no easy task to entertain a crowd for nearly two hours with just a voice and a guitar. But Richard Thompson’s addendum Sings Like Hell performance at the Lobero last Wednesday made it look like a breeze.
Four Standing Ovations
Alfred Brendel strode onto the Lobero stage in old-fashioned tails and seemed to begin playing almost before he sat down. Every move, every gesture, and every note came out in perfect shape and balance.
Creepy Feelings
Maybe some of you saw the name Sandra Bullock attached to this time-traveling thriller and suddenly had dark suspicions. Your assumption is not what we philosophers would call a “premonition.” In fact, it’s a logical deduction based on empirical evidence from the actress’s own career.
