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

Books By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed May 29, 2024 | 8:45am

Joyful Observations From Xochitl Gonzalez

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures talk explores Latinx culture and the importance of having a voice.

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Tue May 28, 2024 | 11:47am

Paving the Way for Art in Our Schools

The 38th I Madonnari Street Painting Festival paints a pretty picture for Santa Barbara students.

Community By Leslie Dinaberg | Tue May 28, 2024 | 9:35am

One805Live! at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez Supports Santa Barbara County First Responders

Afternoon of music, philanthropy, and hospitality capped by announcement of Pink as headliner for fall fundraiser.

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu May 23, 2024 | 3:51pm

The Schlubby Charms of Colin Quinn

Comedian is as politically incorrect as ever, and all the funnier for it.

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Thu May 23, 2024 | 11:48am

Taste of Santa Barbara Wines

Celebrating a veritable bouquet of vino at the historic Presidio.

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu May 23, 2024 | 10:31am

Location, Location, Staycation

Boutique Riviera Beach House Hotel takes full advantage of Santa Barbara Funk Zone locale.

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed May 22, 2024 | 1:17pm

Santa Barbara’s Most Picturesque Festival Is Back

The 38th annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival returns for Memorial Day weekend.

Music By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri May 17, 2024 | 4:49pm

San Marcos Jazz Band Gets an Encore at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre

Award-winning ensemble reprises the Chicago Heritage Festival performance in fundraiser.

Books By Leslie Dinaberg | Tue May 14, 2024 | 3:53pm

Novelist Xochitl Gonzalez Brings Her Own Unique Take on Latinx American Culture to Santa Barbara

Author of ‘Anita de Monte Laughs Last’ comes to Campbell Hall on May 17.

Music By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon May 13, 2024 | 3:38pm

Getting Ready to Sip and Rock My Way Through BottleRock Napa Valley 2024

Our Arts & Culture Editor gets psyched to enjoy the music festival experience in Napa.

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