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John Waters, ‘Pope of Trash,’ Preaches to the Converted

John Waters, ‘Pope of Trash,’ Preaches to the Converted

Music By Josef Woodard

Famous-infamous director John Waters returns to the 805 with his one-man show “Let’s Take Over the World,” at the Ojai Playhouse.

Ecstasy Wisdom, and Funk, ‘70s to the Future

Ecstasy Wisdom, and Funk, ‘70s to the Future

Music By Josef Woodard

Earth, Wind & Fire channels its idealistic “sophistifunk” legacy with a special heat and tautness at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW

Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW

Books By Taylor Cusimano

The former Disney Imagineer shares stories from his career and explores creative processes behind his work.

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Book Review | ‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Book Review | ‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Books By David Starkey

UC Santa Barbara Fall Arts Abound

UC Santa Barbara Fall Arts Abound

Arts & Entertainment By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

Moodster in a Pool of Reverb and Stage Gaffes

Moodster in a Pool of Reverb and Stage Gaffes

Music By Josef Woodard

Review | Brandi Carlile, A Rock Star in Her Prime

Review | Brandi Carlile, A Rock Star in Her Prime

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Community By Ingrid Bostrom

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Review | Thee Sacred Souls’ Love Letter to Santa Barbara

Review | Thee Sacred Souls’ Love Letter to Santa Barbara

Music By Richelle Boyd

Santa Barbara Gets a Second Dose of Brave New Work

Santa Barbara Gets a Second Dose of Brave New Work

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Music

John Waters, ‘Pope of Trash,’ Preaches to the Converted

John Waters, ‘Pope of Trash,’ Preaches to the Converted

Music By Josef Woodard

Ecstasy Wisdom, and Funk, ‘70s to the Future

Ecstasy Wisdom, and Funk, ‘70s to the Future

Music By Josef Woodard

Moodster in a Pool of Reverb and Stage Gaffes

Moodster in a Pool of Reverb and Stage Gaffes

Music By Josef Woodard

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Visual Arts

Santa Barbara Gets a Second Dose of Brave New Work

Santa Barbara Gets a Second Dose of Brave New Work

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

The Art of Touch, Explored and Expanded

The Art of Touch, Explored and Expanded

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | Sizing Up the Season, the Art of the Matter

Fall Arts Preview | Sizing Up the Season, the Art of the Matter

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

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ON Culture

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture: My Superbowl — and Superstar — Season!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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

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Theater

An Adventure in Barbra-land Lands in Santa Barbara

An Adventure in Barbra-land Lands in Santa Barbara

Theater By Maggie Yates

Fall Arts Preview | Play On

Fall Arts Preview | Play On

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

Naked Shakes Takes ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to the Park

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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Books

Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW

Joe Rohde Discusses His Book ‘Floating Mountains’ at the CAW

Books By Taylor Cusimano

Book Review | ‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Book Review | ‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel

Books By David Starkey

New Beginnings Presents Author Talk with Annabelle Gurwitch

New Beginnings Presents Author Talk with Annabelle Gurwitch

Books By Taylor Cusimano

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Film & TV

Toony Lunes Follies

Toony Lunes Follies

Film By Josef Woodard

Film Review | Monstrous Action Figure Study

Film Review | Monstrous Action Figure Study

Film By Josef Woodard

From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’

From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’

TV By Christina McDermott

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Of Musical Barns and Hubs

ON the Beat | Of Musical Barns and Hubs

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Tip of the Hat and the Tip Jar to Roy and Zach

ON the Beat | Tip of the Hat and the Tip Jar to Roy and Zach

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat | Bowling for Memories

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

‘Convivencias,’ Santa Barbara Style!

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Fall Arts Preview | Happy Feet on the Horizon

Fall Arts Preview | Happy Feet on the Horizon

Dance By Leslie Dinaberg

‘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

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All Booked

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

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

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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

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

Poetry Comes Alive at Chaucer’s for National Poetry Month

Poetry Comes Alive at Chaucer’s for National Poetry Month

Poetry By Tiana Molony

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