Leslie Dinaberg, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

SBIFF By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Feb 07, 2024 | 2:15pm

From Skateboarding to Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Filmmaker Pat Hall’s directorial dreams were seeded in SBIFF’s 10-10-10 Program.

SBIFF By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Feb 07, 2024 | 2:15pm

Our editor’s completely subjective first-pick films at SBIFF.

SBIFF By Leslie Dinaberg | Tue Feb 06, 2024 | 6:04pm

Inspiring documentary ‘Madu’ opens Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 7.

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Feb 05, 2024 | 3:49pm

Special benefit show of newly finished works at CAW Feb. 10-17.

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Feb 05, 2024 | 10:50am

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Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Feb 05, 2024 | 9:40am

Amanda Gorman, Abraham Verghese, and Resmaa Menakem are among upcoming A&L events.

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Feb 02, 2024 | 10:53am

An easy drive up the coast, this fast-growing area has an abundant supply of wine, music, food, and entertainment options.

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Jan 29, 2024 | 4:29pm

A heart of gold trumps a heart of stone, especially one that’s filled with nostalgia.

Film By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Jan 29, 2024 | 12:22pm

SBIFF festivities begin Feb. 7.

Community By Leslie Dinaberg | Tue Jan 23, 2024 | 7:32pm

The Santa Barbara–based youth nonprofit gala featured Brendan James, Johnny swim, and Switchfoot.