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Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Reviews By Margaux Lovely

Sturgill Simpson aka Johnny Blue Skies brings an appealing mix of covers and originals to the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Review | Clairo: Charm, The Residency

Review | Clairo: Charm, The Residency

Music By Kat Sophia

Popular indie songstress played an impressive five-nights at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles before her October stop in Santa Barbara.

Review | ‘Once’ at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Review | ‘Once’ at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Theater By Maggie Yates

‘Once’ is an excellently produced melodic journey of the heart.

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Review | ‘The Father’ at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara

Review | ‘The Father’ at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara

Theater By Maggie Yates

Book Review | ‘Burn’ by Peter Heller

Book Review | ‘Burn’ by Peter Heller

Books By David Starkey

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Artist Sarah Rosalena Featured in Six Getty PST ART Shows

Artist Sarah Rosalena Featured in Six Getty PST ART Shows

Visual Arts By Debra Herrick for UCSB’s 'The Current'

ON Culture | An Artful Abundance of Entertainment Options

ON Culture | An Artful Abundance of Entertainment Options

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

Emmy Awards 2024

Emmy Awards 2024

TV By Indy Staff

Review | ‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Laughs That Pay Off with Substance

Review | ‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Laughs That Pay Off with Substance

TV By Tia Trinh

Review | ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 49 Has Lots to Like

Review | ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 49 Has Lots to Like

TV By Tia Trinh

Review | Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ is More Than Meets the Eye

Review | Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ is More Than Meets the Eye

TV By Caitlin Scialla

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Music

Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Reviews By Margaux Lovely

Review | Clairo: Charm, The Residency

Review | Clairo: Charm, The Residency

Music By Kat Sophia

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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Visual Arts

Artist Sarah Rosalena Featured in Six Getty PST ART Shows

Artist Sarah Rosalena Featured in Six Getty PST ART Shows

Visual Arts By Debra Herrick for UCSB’s 'The Current'

Eco-Art | Santa Barbara’s Oak Group Hosts Art Show to Support Environmental Conservation

Eco-Art | Santa Barbara’s Oak Group Hosts Art Show to Support Environmental Conservation

Visual Arts By Caitlin Scialla

‘Sketches of Sensorium’ Part of Getty PST ART at UC Santa Barbara

‘Sketches of Sensorium’ Part of Getty PST ART at UC Santa Barbara

Visual Arts By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s 'The Current'

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ON Culture

ON Culture | An Artful Abundance of Entertainment Options

ON Culture | An Artful Abundance of Entertainment Options

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Long Live the Sounds of Tom Petty, Viva el Arte, and the Band Shell at Pershing Park

ON Culture | Long Live the Sounds of Tom Petty, Viva el Arte, and the Band Shell at Pershing Park

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Headless Households, Fab Fundraisers and Musical

ON Culture | Headless Households, Fab Fundraisers and Musical

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Review | ‘Once’ at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Review | ‘Once’ at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Theater By Maggie Yates

Review | ‘The Father’ at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara

Review | ‘The Father’ at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara

Theater By Maggie Yates

Shimmy Shimmy Productions Shimmies Its Way to Santa Barbara

Shimmy Shimmy Productions Shimmies Its Way to Santa Barbara

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Review | It’s Nothing But Blue Skies for Sturgill Simpson

Reviews By Margaux Lovely

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Review | Wallows Pack a Wallop of Delights at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Trombone Shorty Brings the Party, as Promised

Review | Trombone Shorty Brings the Party, as Promised

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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Film & TV

Emmy Awards 2024

Emmy Awards 2024

TV By Indy Staff

Review | ‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Laughs That Pay Off with Substance

Review | ‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Laughs That Pay Off with Substance

TV By Tia Trinh

Review | ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 49 Has Lots to Like

Review | ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 49 Has Lots to Like

TV By Tia Trinh

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Jazz on Tap, Inside and Out

ON the Beat | Jazz on Tap, Inside and Out

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Toad in the ‘Hood, Jazz on the 805 Brain

ON the Beat | Toad in the ‘Hood, Jazz on the 805 Brain

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | When Shorty Comes Marching Out

ON the Beat | When Shorty Comes Marching Out

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

The Van Gogh–Inspired ‘Colors of Love’ Comes to Downtown Santa Barbara

The Van Gogh–Inspired ‘Colors of Love’ Comes to Downtown Santa Barbara

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Noches de Ronda at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Garden

Noches de Ronda at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Garden

By Indy Staff | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Fiesta Begins with Lively Performances and Odes to the Past

Fiesta Begins with Lively Performances and Odes to the Past

Photo By Callie Fausey | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

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Books

Book Review | ‘Burn’ by Peter Heller

Book Review | ‘Burn’ by Peter Heller

Books By David Starkey

Book Review | ‘Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us’ by Brian Klaas

Book Review | ‘Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us’ by Brian Klaas

Books By Brian Tanguay

Santa Barbara Doctor and Artist Collaborate on New Book

Santa Barbara Doctor and Artist Collaborate on New Book

Books By Maggie Yates

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All Booked

All Booked | Last Vacation of Summer

All Booked | Last Vacation of Summer

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

All Booked | Book Club Musings

All Booked | Book Club Musings

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

All Booked | Sad Girl Era

All Booked | Sad Girl Era

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Chelsea Handler is Blunt, Sharp, Funny, and Definitely Rated NC-17

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

Chelsea Handler Wants to Take Responsibility for Your Good Time

Chelsea Handler Wants to Take Responsibility for Your Good Time

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

The Schlubby Charms of Colin Quinn

The Schlubby Charms of Colin Quinn

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Meet the New Santa Barbara County Youth Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Meet the New Santa Barbara County Youth Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Cie Gumucio

Poetry Connection | Creating Community through Poetry

Poetry Connection | Creating Community through Poetry

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

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