The Healing Power of Father Gregory Boyle Hits Santa Barbara
UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation by the renowned humanitarian is a much needed injection of optimism.
Author: Leslie Dinaberg
Dance Review | A Swinging Start to the Holiday Season
Dorrance Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ brings visions of sugar rum pa pa pum to Santa Barbara.
A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List
Consumables to give your cannabis-curious friends this season.
The Holidays Hit the Freezer Section with Fun Flavors from McConnell’s
Collaborations with Martinelli’s, Genghis Cohen, and more keep the scoops of joy coming.
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.
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.
