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Art, Healing, and Hope at Lompoc High School

Art, Healing, and Hope at Lompoc High School

Arts & Entertainment By Ingrid Bostrom

Jon Boogz and Malaena Eagle used film, dance, and storytelling to help students explore their experiences — and their possibilities.

Review | ‘Almost Grown: A New York Memoir’ by Jesse Malin

Review | ‘Almost Grown: A New York Memoir’ by Jesse Malin

Books By David Starkey

A literary coming-of-age story of a punk rocker, with New York city as another central character.

ON Culture: Mermaids, Musicals and Comedy, Oh My!

ON Culture: Mermaids, Musicals and Comedy, Oh My!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON the Stage Comedian Nikki Glaser brings her live comedy show The Stunning Tour, to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom on

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Who’s Hoodoo Man, in Fine Form

Who’s Hoodoo Man, in Fine Form

Music By Josef Woodard

A Journey From Mystical Childhood Experiences to Struggles with Fertility and Ultimately, Motherhood

A Journey From Mystical Childhood Experiences to Struggles with Fertility and Ultimately, Motherhood

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

Here Comes the Book Sale!

Here Comes the Book Sale!

Books By Jim Buckley

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

Theater By Maggie Yates

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

Comedy By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Byrds Song and Beyond

Byrds Song and Beyond

Music By Josef Woodard

Ghosts, Romance, and Humor from Hollywood’s Heyday Come to Carpinteria’s Alcazar Theatre

Ghosts, Romance, and Humor from Hollywood’s Heyday Come to Carpinteria’s Alcazar Theatre

Theater By Maggie Yates

Not All She Wrote

Not All She Wrote

Film By Josef Woodard

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Music

Who’s Hoodoo Man, in Fine Form

Who’s Hoodoo Man, in Fine Form

Music By Josef Woodard

Byrds Song and Beyond

Byrds Song and Beyond

Music By Josef Woodard

The Power and Poetry of Three

The Power and Poetry of Three

Music By Josef Woodard

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Visual Arts

Music to His Eyes

Music to His Eyes

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Art and Surf Culture Merge at Mollusk Surf Shop

Art and Surf Culture Merge at Mollusk Surf Shop

Visual Arts By Diego Melgoza

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ON Culture

ON Culture: Mermaids, Musicals and Comedy, Oh My!

ON Culture: Mermaids, Musicals and Comedy, Oh My!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: The Seeds of Broadway are Seemingly Everywhere

ON Culture: The Seeds of Broadway are Seemingly Everywhere

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: No Need to Curb Your Enthusiasm for August’s Offerings

ON Culture: No Need to Curb Your Enthusiasm for August’s Offerings

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

Theater By Maggie Yates

Ghosts, Romance, and Humor from Hollywood’s Heyday Come to Carpinteria’s Alcazar Theatre

Ghosts, Romance, and Humor from Hollywood’s Heyday Come to Carpinteria’s Alcazar Theatre

Theater By Maggie Yates

The Magic of Musicals at Westmont College in Montecito

The Magic of Musicals at Westmont College in Montecito

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

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

Review | Ten Years After Paris, Eagles of Death Metal Soar

Review | Ten Years After Paris, Eagles of Death Metal Soar

Music By Stuart C. Paul, Photos by Stuart C. Paul

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Film & TV

Not All She Wrote

Not All She Wrote

Film By Josef Woodard

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Business By Jean Yamamura

Film Review | Legend Has It

Film Review | Legend Has It

Film By Josef Woodard

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Confession of a Whalehead

ON the Beat | Confession of a Whalehead

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dance By Ninette Paloma, photos by David Bazemore

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Books

Review | ‘Almost Grown: A New York Memoir’ by Jesse Malin

Review | ‘Almost Grown: A New York Memoir’ by Jesse Malin

Books By David Starkey

A Journey From Mystical Childhood Experiences to Struggles with Fertility and Ultimately, Motherhood

A Journey From Mystical Childhood Experiences to Struggles with Fertility and Ultimately, Motherhood

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Here Comes the Book Sale!

Here Comes the Book Sale!

Books By Jim Buckley

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All Booked

All Booked | Do It for Dolly

All Booked | Do It for Dolly

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

All Booked | If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

All Booked | If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

All Booked By Tiana Molony

All Booked | Make a Splash

All Booked | Make a Splash

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Christina McDermott

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Comedy

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

The Celebrity of Chelsea Handler Shines on Santa Barbara

Comedy By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

Come for the Dogs, Stay for the Laughs

Come for the Dogs, Stay for the Laughs

Drink By Anya McCue

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Santa Barbara Writers Conference

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

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Fiesta Poet Laureate, Father Larry

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Fiesta Poet Laureate, Father Larry

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

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate, George Yatchisin

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate, George Yatchisin

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

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