ON the Beat | Opera Time In and Out of the Academy
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Recent Stories
Reconnecting with Harmony, Josh Groban Returns to Santa Barbara Bowl
Musical theater-inspired singer Josh Groban returns to the Bowl, getting back to concert life.
Only Rock ’n’ Roll, Un-Retired
The Black Crowes brought the “Out-of-Retirement” tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl, in high form.
Life of the Party, Man About Town
Santa Barbara’s veteran party royalty Spencer the Gardener prepares for its annual Fiesta duties, with a film and album in the offing.
Re-Meeting the Moneymaker at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Black Crowes reunite around 30th anniversary of debut album, stop at the Bowl on 7/24.
Leonard Cohen Doc is Song-Rooted
HALLELUJAH: Leonard Cohen, a Song, a Journey, a Song tells the Leonard Cohen story, through the saga of a song.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Announces August Closure
Its leadership says the venue had been under financial strain for many years.
ON the Beat | Artful Drumming at Hahn Hall, Jazz Tickles State Street
Sō Percussion brought its artful percussive powers to its Music Academy debut.
Midsummer Grand Opera Moment in Santa Barbara
Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” is this summer’s Music Academy opera of choice, July 15 and 17 at the Granada.
Denk on Bach and Other Music Academy Highs
The Music Academy is in full swing, with Jeremy Denk delivering a powerful Bach recital and more.
