New Order, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Go-Go’s, Devo and More to Play the 2025 Cruel World Festival
Post punk and new wave nostalgia returns to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this spring.
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Film Review | ‘That Christmas’ is a Kid-Friendly Holiday Treat
New family holiday film brings the animated charms of Richard ‘Love Actually’ Curtis to Netflix.
ON Culture | Bright Lights and Book Recs
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From Sing Sing Prison to Montecito
Colman Domingo to receive the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 14.
Film Review | ‘Sing Sing’ Hits All the High Notes
Standout performances by Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, and a stellar ensemble make ‘Sing Sing’ a win-win for viewers.
Theater Review | ‘Clue’ Is Fun for the Whole Family
Broadway in Santa Barbara series is off and running with “Mean Girls” up next.
Film Review | ‘Wicked’ is a Wonderfully Entertaining Journey to Oz
From stage to screen to satisfaction, ‘Wicked’ adaption flies high above expectations.
Gillian Flynn Talks About Books, Bravery, and Bad Girls
“NYT” best-selling author comes to Santa Barbara for “Lunch with an Author” series.
Get In the Holiday Spirit(s)
Santa Barbara mixologists are ringing their jingle bells for the winter season with creative cocktails up the wazoo.
Timothée Chalamet Is Coming to Town
Santa Barbara International Film Festival to honor actor as Arlington Artist of the Year on February 11.