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Contemporary Art Meets Iconic Comic Genius Coup

Contemporary Art Meets Iconic Comic Genius Coup

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg

Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present first major museum exhibit of Martin Mull’s artwork, curated by Steve Martin and Ann Philbin.

Theater Review | ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Thrives on Human Connection

Theater Review | ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Thrives on Human Connection

Theater By Samantha Eve

Ensemble Theatre Company’s Santa Barbara production is a celebration of life’s wonders and those who help us recognize them.

Horror with a Cause

Horror with a Cause

Film By Josef Woodard

The New Zealand film ‘Mārama’ addresses ancestral trauma among Māori characters, using the horror genre effectively.

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Acoustic Guitar Pageantry, the Ongoing Saga at 10

Acoustic Guitar Pageantry, the Ongoing Saga at 10

Music By Josef Woodard

Toad the Wet Sprocket Returns Home for 40th Anniversary Tour

Toad the Wet Sprocket Returns Home for 40th Anniversary Tour

Music By Tiana Molony

From ‘Sesame Street’ to Sequoia National Park, It’s All About Awe

From ‘Sesame Street’ to Sequoia National Park, It’s All About Awe

TV By Cheri Rae

Selective Slice of Locavore Artistic Life

Selective Slice of Locavore Artistic Life

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Grand News, Ojai Looms, Neo-Moody Bluesman

ON the Beat | Grand News, Ojai Looms, Neo-Moody Bluesman

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Theater By Tiana Molony

Review | Zito Marks the Blues Spot

Review | Zito Marks the Blues Spot

Music By Josef Woodard

Santa Barbara Summer Movie Mania

Santa Barbara Summer Movie Mania

Film By Leslie Dinaberg

Art for Justice Fundraiser to Benefit 805 UndocuFund and SBResiste

Art for Justice Fundraiser to Benefit 805 UndocuFund and SBResiste

Visual Arts By Tiana Molony

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Music

Acoustic Guitar Pageantry, the Ongoing Saga at 10

Acoustic Guitar Pageantry, the Ongoing Saga at 10

Music By Josef Woodard

Toad the Wet Sprocket Returns Home for 40th Anniversary Tour

Toad the Wet Sprocket Returns Home for 40th Anniversary Tour

Music By Tiana Molony

Review | Zito Marks the Blues Spot

Review | Zito Marks the Blues Spot

Music By Josef Woodard

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Visual Arts

Contemporary Art Meets Iconic Comic Genius Coup

Contemporary Art Meets Iconic Comic Genius Coup

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg

Selective Slice of Locavore Artistic Life

Selective Slice of Locavore Artistic Life

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Art for Justice Fundraiser to Benefit 805 UndocuFund and SBResiste

Art for Justice Fundraiser to Benefit 805 UndocuFund and SBResiste

Visual Arts By Tiana Molony

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ON Culture

ON Culture: Sailing Into Summer Reading, Lively Music and More!

ON Culture: Sailing Into Summer Reading, Lively Music and More!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: Roger Daltrey, Magnum P.I., Elsbeth, and Other Icons

ON Culture: Roger Daltrey, Magnum P.I., Elsbeth, and Other Icons

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: Artist Tours, Zoot Suites, Blue Men, and More

ON Culture: Artist Tours, Zoot Suites, Blue Men, and More

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Theater Review | ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Thrives on Human Connection

Theater Review | ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Thrives on Human Connection

Theater By Samantha Eve

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Theater By Tiana Molony

‘A Delicate Ship’ Explores the Relationship Between Adulthood and Our Childhood Selves

‘A Delicate Ship’ Explores the Relationship Between Adulthood and Our Childhood Selves

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

In the Chamber Café, Delectably

In the Chamber Café, Delectably

Music By Josef Woodard

Review | Mozart Meets the Moderns

Review | Mozart Meets the Moderns

Reviews By Josef Woodard

Review | Ten Years After Paris, Eagles of Death Metal Soar

Review | Ten Years After Paris, Eagles of Death Metal Soar

Music By Stuart C. Paul, Photos by Stuart C. Paul

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Film & TV

Horror with a Cause

Horror with a Cause

Film By Josef Woodard

From ‘Sesame Street’ to Sequoia National Park, It’s All About Awe

From ‘Sesame Street’ to Sequoia National Park, It’s All About Awe

TV By Cheri Rae

Santa Barbara Summer Movie Mania

Santa Barbara Summer Movie Mania

Film By Leslie Dinaberg

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Grand News, Ojai Looms, Neo-Moody Bluesman

ON the Beat | Grand News, Ojai Looms, Neo-Moody Bluesman

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Shoegazing and Other Musings Around the County

ON the Beat | Shoegazing and Other Musings Around the County

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Blues We Can Use

ON the Beat | Blues We Can Use

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

From Salvador to Santa Barbara

From Salvador to Santa Barbara

Dance By Jackie Jauregui

‘Disco Elysium’ | Experience the World of Radical Cabaret Up Close and Personal

‘Disco Elysium’ | Experience the World of Radical Cabaret Up Close and Personal

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham Hits its Target in Santa Barbara

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham Hits its Target in Santa Barbara

Dance By Leslie Dinaberg

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Books

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Theater By Tiana Molony

Book Review | ‘The Art of Becoming a Citizen: a Memoir’ by Gail Godwin

Book Review | ‘The Art of Becoming a Citizen: a Memoir’ by Gail Godwin

Books By Brian Tanguay

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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All Booked

All Booked | A Collection of Collections

All Booked | A Collection of Collections

All Booked By Tiana Molony & Tessa Reeg

All Booked | Notable Novellas

All Booked | Notable Novellas

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Emily Vesper

All Booked | With Dark Regards, Gillian Flynn

All Booked | With Dark Regards, Gillian Flynn

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Walk Your Laugh Off

Walk Your Laugh Off

Comedy By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Dinner, Drinks, and a Dose of Laughter at the Wine Cask Gold Room

Dinner, Drinks, and a Dose of Laughter at the Wine Cask Gold Room

Comedy By Tiana Molony

Review | DIY Comedy with Nick Offerman

Review | DIY Comedy with Nick Offerman

Comedy By Tiana Molony

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Fiesta Poet Laureate, Father Larry

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Fiesta Poet Laureate, Father Larry

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate, George Yatchisin

Poetry Connection: Connecting with Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate, George Yatchisin

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Poetry Zone, a Santa Barbara Institution

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Poetry Zone, a Santa Barbara Institution

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate 2023-2025

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