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

Film By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Jun 28, 2024 | 2:31pm

NatureTrack Film Fest Kicks Off Summer Series at El Cap

Free screening of ‘The Beaver Believers’ on July 6.

Cannabis By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu Jun 27, 2024 | 4:35pm

Iration x Autumn Brands Launch Party

This partnership between homegrown band and homegrown brand is good, clean farm fun.

By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Sun Jun 23, 2024 | 4:15pm

2024 Summer Solstice Parade Takes a Flight of Fancy Up Santa Barbara Street

The 50th anniversary festivities bring sunshine and smiles to kick off summer.

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg | Sat Jun 22, 2024 | 10:00am

ON Culture | Everybody Dance for Pride Month and Pianos on State

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Community By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Jun 21, 2024 | 2:22pm

Tree-Hugging Their Way to the Top

Western Chapter ISA Tree-Climbing Championship competition was held at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara.

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Jamie Knee | Wed Jun 19, 2024 | 8:00pm

A Golden Celebration for a Golden Anniversary

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice shines bright at 50.

Music By Leslie Dinaberg | Tue Jun 18, 2024 | 1:50pm

Talking Totally Tubular with the Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

Vibrant 1980s lineup at the Santa Barbara Bowl includes Modern English, Men Without Hats, The Tubes, Thomas Dolby, The Plimsouls, Bow Wow Wow, and Tommy Tutone.