Grand Dame of Flamenco Celebrates 25 Years

Linda Vega, Santa Barbara’s grand dame of flamenco, is celebrating her 25-year anniversary in town. With 30 Spirits and Junior Spirits under her Fiesta belt, Vega kicks off the season with her annual fundraiser recital, Romeria de Verano, at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Spoiler alert: the finale features Vega’s past and present reigning Spirits. “This is going to be a very special Fiesta,” Vega said. “We’re ready to roll!”