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Review | Four Bands, Zero Weak Links

Review | Four Bands, Zero Weak Links

Music By Xavier Pereyra

311 and Dirty Heads bring the “So Glad You Made It” Tour with Atmosphere and Rome to the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Music to His Eyes

Music to His Eyes

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Veteran Ethiopian-born artist Wosene shows unique paintings with roots in his heritage, abstract tradition, and jazz at Sullivan Goss.

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Choreographers Fernanda Ghi and Meredith Ventura, with Hollywood director John Behring, bring a fascinating spectacle to the stage.

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Ensemble Theatre Company’s Star-Studded Season on Sale Now

Ensemble Theatre Company’s Star-Studded Season on Sale Now

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

We’ll Always Love Dolly Parton, Dollyologist Explains

We’ll Always Love Dolly Parton, Dollyologist Explains

Music By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dance By Ninette Paloma, photos by David Bazemore

Dinner Theater Returns to Downtown Santa Barbara at Opal

Dinner Theater Returns to Downtown Santa Barbara at Opal

Theater By Maggie Yates

Book Review | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’ by Miriam Pawel

Book Review | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’ by Miriam Pawel

Books By Brian Tanguay

Review | The Try-Hard Train Is Right on Track for a Fun Night Out in Santa Barbara

Review | The Try-Hard Train Is Right on Track for a Fun Night Out in Santa Barbara

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Dolly Parton Remembered in Santa Barbara for ‘Her Legacy of Service, Dedication, and Joy’

Dolly Parton Remembered in Santa Barbara for ‘Her Legacy of Service, Dedication, and Joy’

Community By Callie Fausey

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Music

Review | Four Bands, Zero Weak Links

Review | Four Bands, Zero Weak Links

Music By Xavier Pereyra

We’ll Always Love Dolly Parton, Dollyologist Explains

We’ll Always Love Dolly Parton, Dollyologist Explains

Music By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

Review | The Try-Hard Train Is Right on Track for a Fun Night Out in Santa Barbara

Review | The Try-Hard Train Is Right on Track for a Fun Night Out in Santa Barbara

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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Visual Arts

Music to His Eyes

Music to His Eyes

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Art with Heart: Santa Barbara’s Slingshot Studio Hosts ArtFest 2026

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Art and Surf Culture Merge at Mollusk Surf Shop

Art and Surf Culture Merge at Mollusk Surf Shop

Visual Arts By Diego Melgoza

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ON Culture

ON Culture: The Seeds of Broadway are Seemingly Everywhere

ON Culture: The Seeds of Broadway are Seemingly Everywhere

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: No Need to Curb Your Enthusiasm for August’s Offerings

ON Culture: No Need to Curb Your Enthusiasm for August’s Offerings

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture: Modest Mouse, ‘60s Music, NOMA Projects and More

ON Culture: Modest Mouse, ‘60s Music, NOMA Projects and More

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Ensemble Theatre Company’s Star-Studded Season on Sale Now

Ensemble Theatre Company’s Star-Studded Season on Sale Now

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

Dinner Theater Returns to Downtown Santa Barbara at Opal

Dinner Theater Returns to Downtown Santa Barbara at Opal

Theater By Maggie Yates

Tomato Theatre Company Brings Affordable Performance Training to Santa Barbara Kids

Tomato Theatre Company Brings Affordable Performance Training to Santa Barbara Kids

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

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Santa Barbara County Green-Lights Film Commissioner Role

Business By Jean Yamamura

Film Review | Legend Has It

Film Review | Legend Has It

Film By Josef Woodard

Humanity Under Siege, Healers Included

Humanity Under Siege, Healers Included

Film By Josef Woodard

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Confession of a Whalehead

ON the Beat | Confession of a Whalehead

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Further Adventures on the Miles-Coltrane Trail

ON the Beat | Further Adventures on the Miles-Coltrane Trail

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

María Bermúdez Presents ‘Convivencias,’ a Spectacular Evening of Flamenco Under the Stars

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dianne Vapnek, Dancing Queen

Dance By Ninette Paloma, photos by David Bazemore

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Books

Book Review | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’ by Miriam Pawel

Book Review | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’ by Miriam Pawel

Books By Brian Tanguay

Book Review | ‘American Alt: A True Story of Madness and Friendship in a Fractured Country’ by Chris Lockhart

Book Review | ‘American Alt: A True Story of Madness and Friendship in a Fractured Country’ by Chris Lockhart

Books By Brian Tanguay

UCSB Library Expands Humanities and Social Science Collection

UCSB Library Expands Humanities and Social Science Collection

Books By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

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All Booked

All Booked | If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

All Booked | If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going

All Booked By Tiana Molony

All Booked | Make a Splash

All Booked | Make a Splash

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Christina McDermott

All Booked | Unputdownables

All Booked | Unputdownables

All Booked By Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Review | Trevor Noah Is Top-Tier Comedy

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

Come for the Dogs, Stay for the Laughs

Come for the Dogs, Stay for the Laughs

Drink By Anya McCue

Walk Your Laugh Off

Walk Your Laugh Off

Comedy By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Poetry Connection: Connecting with the Santa Barbara Writers Conference

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

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

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