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Emily Henry Teases Her Next Romance Novel on the Arlington Theatre’s Santa Barbara Marquee

Emily Henry Teases Her Next Romance Novel on the Arlington Theatre’s Santa Barbara Marquee

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

‘Modern Classic’ is coming out on April 6, 2027.

A New Type of Couture

A New Type of Couture

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Upcycle Couture, a reuse fashion show to benefit Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, debuts October 16.

Santa Barbara Chamber Players to Open Season on Saturday

Santa Barbara Chamber Players to Open Season on Saturday

Music By Taylor Cusimano

Featuring conductor Daniel Gee and cellist Jakub Omsky, the season opener takes place on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Ingrid Michaelson Brings Cozy Fall Trio Tour to Santa Barbara Lobero

Ingrid Michaelson Brings Cozy Fall Trio Tour to Santa Barbara Lobero

Music By Samantha Eve

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Sérgio and Clarice Assad

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Sérgio and Clarice Assad

Audio By Charles Donelan, UCSB Arts & Lectures

Jack Johnson in Santa Barbara | Better Together, Better Than Ever

Jack Johnson in Santa Barbara | Better Together, Better Than Ever

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Big Thief Scores Big at the Libbey Bowl

Review | Big Thief Scores Big at the Libbey Bowl

Music By Kat Sophia

Review | Robert Plant and Saving Grace Are Climbing a Stairway to Stellar

Review | Robert Plant and Saving Grace Are Climbing a Stairway to Stellar

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Eva Marie Saint, Hollywood Legend and Montecito Resident, Dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, Hollywood Legend and Montecito Resident, Dies at 102

Community By Jean Yamamura

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Books By George Yatchisin

Review | The Eternally Enchanting Judy Collins Does it Again at the Santa Barbara Lobero

Review | The Eternally Enchanting Judy Collins Does it Again at the Santa Barbara Lobero

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Young Students Tap UCSB Archive to Reflect on Century-old Fiesta Celebration

Young Students Tap UCSB Archive to Reflect on Century-old Fiesta Celebration

Visual Arts By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

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Music

Santa Barbara Chamber Players to Open Season on Saturday

Santa Barbara Chamber Players to Open Season on Saturday

Music By Taylor Cusimano

Ingrid Michaelson Brings Cozy Fall Trio Tour to Santa Barbara Lobero

Ingrid Michaelson Brings Cozy Fall Trio Tour to Santa Barbara Lobero

Music By Samantha Eve

Jack Johnson in Santa Barbara | Better Together, Better Than Ever

Jack Johnson in Santa Barbara | Better Together, Better Than Ever

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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Visual Arts

A New Type of Couture

A New Type of Couture

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Young Students Tap UCSB Archive to Reflect on Century-old Fiesta Celebration

Young Students Tap UCSB Archive to Reflect on Century-old Fiesta Celebration

Visual Arts By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

Seeing Blue and Staying Attuned to Place

Seeing Blue and Staying Attuned to Place

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

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ON Culture

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

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

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

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

Theater By Tiana Molony

‘The Future Is Short’ Festival at Westmont

‘The Future Is Short’ Festival at Westmont

Theater By Maggie Yates

Catch a Clue at SBCC

Catch a Clue at SBCC

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

Emily Henry Teases Her Next Romance Novel on the Arlington Theatre’s Santa Barbara Marquee

Emily Henry Teases Her Next Romance Novel on the Arlington Theatre’s Santa Barbara Marquee

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Books By George Yatchisin

California Dreams with Miriam Pawel

California Dreams with Miriam Pawel

Books By Brian Tanguay

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Film & TV

Eva Marie Saint, Hollywood Legend and Montecito Resident, Dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, Hollywood Legend and Montecito Resident, Dies at 102

Community By Jean Yamamura

John Malkovich to Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Film By Taylor Cusimano

Dancing Around the Hard Stuff

Dancing Around the Hard Stuff

Film By Josef Woodard

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Heeding the Monterey Jazz Magnet

ON the Beat | Heeding the Monterey Jazz Magnet

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | The Other Bowl and Other Musical Matters that Matter

ON the Beat | The Other Bowl and Other Musical Matters that Matter

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Of Musical Barns and Hubs

ON the Beat | Of Musical Barns and Hubs

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

‘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

Fall Arts Preview | Happy Feet on the Horizon

Fall Arts Preview | Happy Feet on the Horizon

Dance By Leslie Dinaberg

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All Booked

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

All Booked | Do It for Dolly

All Booked | Do It for Dolly

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

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

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

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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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