Leslie Dinaberg’s Top Stories of 2025
Here are my favorite stories I wrote this year.
Recent Stories
UCSB Arts & Lectures Adds Four Speakers to Its 2026 Offerings
Dr. Michael V. Drake, Caitlin Dickerson, Ibram X. Kendi, and Masha Gessen will address topical issues in Justice for All programming.
ON Culture | A Merry Streaming Season with Glad Tidings on the Way
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on December 19, 2025. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter
Celesta M. Billeci Joins The Music Center, L.A.’s Performing Arts Center
Former executive director of UCSB Arts & Lectures is the new principal advisor for dance season programming.
Ghiradelli’s Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop Stakes a Claim on State Street
The sweet new store’s soft launch is Saturday, December 20.
Empathy Is Punk
Foodbank CEO’s new book “Private School Punk” brings his early life influences to the forefront.
Streaming Santa Style
How sappy is too sappy? Here’s our take on 12 merry little Christmas movies.
Find Out ‘WHODUNIT’ at CAW This Holiday Season
Kerfuffle Theatre’s holiday romp brings the laughs to CAW December 28-31.
Theater Review | ‘Kinky Boots’ Kicks Off the Broadway in Santa Barbara Series with a Bang
A high-kicking, heartfelt celebration of acceptance hits just right this holiday season.
David Byrne Returns to Santa Barbara on April 14
The Talking Heads former frontman brings his “Who is The Sky” tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl, with tickets on sale December 12.
