Review | ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ Is a Pretty Darn Fun Broadway in Santa Barbara Show
A heart of gold trumps a heart of stone, especially one that’s filled with nostalgia.
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Paul Giamatti Joins Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Star-Studded Line-up of Oscar Nominees
SBIFF festivities begin Feb. 7.
Lifting Our Spirits at Kids Helping Kids Benefit
The Santa Barbara–based youth nonprofit gala featured Brendan James, Johnny swim, and Switchfoot.
ON Culture | A Posse of Comedians, a Fistful of Films, and a Gaggle of Good Stories You May Have Missed
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on January 19, 2024. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your
Feast Your Eyes on All That Santa Barbara International Film Festival Has to Offer
SBIFF’s fabulous films, starry tributes, excellent panels, educational programs, and more — all taking place February 7-17.
Review | The Amy Ray Band and Dar Williams Take Us on a Musical Journey
MLK Day concert in Santa Barbara hits all the right notes.
Santa Barbara’s Historic Luke Theatre Celebrates 20 Years as a Nonprofit
The project leaders reflect on an amazing community collaboration and celebrating with NPR’s Peter Sagal.
Fess Parker Winery Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Year in a Big Way
The “Big Bottle Bash” at Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos featured large-format library wines.
A Ken-tastic Evening for Ryan Gosling at Santa Barbara International Film Festival Fundraiser
Kirk Douglas Award honors the star for a career of excellence in film and raises funds for educational programs.
‘Pretty Woman’ Sings Its Way to Santa Barbara
Iconic romance gets musical theater treatment Jan. 22-23 at the Granada.
