Leslie Dinaberg, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Leslie Dinaberg

Arts, Culture, and Community Editor

Leslie Dinaberg is the Arts, Culture, and Community Editor for the Santa Barbara Independent, where she oversees the Arts Life, Food & Drink, and Living sections and helps cover arts, culture, and lifestyle stories and more. You can subscribe to her bimonthly ON Culture newsletter at Independent.com/newsletters

Recent Stories

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Apr 06, 2026 | 12:10pm

Savoring the Central Coast

SAMsARA X Paloma Wine Dinner brings the best of the region to the table.

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Apr 06, 2026 | 12:00pm

ON Culture | Saving More Mesa Through Music, Plus Janis Joplin, S.B. Art Shows and More

ON the Stage I had a sneak preview of Ensemble Theatre’s new show A Night with Janis Joplin and was so impressed

Books By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Apr 03, 2026 | 11:25am

Santa Barbara Literary Festival Debuts May 2-3

Get lit for the love of books.

Music By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Apr 01, 2026 | 5:00am

Joyful Noise Makes Its Way to the Santa Barbara Bowl

Alabama Shakes, Jack Johnson, Santana, Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, and David Byrne are among the headliners for the 2026 season, which opens on April 7 with Disclosure.