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‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater

‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Shining a spotlight on Santa Barbara’s dramatic dynamos and behind-the-scenes superstars.

From Salvador to Santa Barbara

From Salvador to Santa Barbara

Dance By Jackie Jauregui

Twenty-five years of Brazilian arts in the Solstice celebration.

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Lazarus Media Publications, led by former Luna Café owner Reg Van Hirtum, is seeking new fiction work.

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One Space Battle After Another

One Space Battle After Another

Film By Josef Woodard

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Books By Matt Kettmann

Review | Bob Dylan Tribute Night Celebrates His 85th Birthday Sonic Style

Review | Bob Dylan Tribute Night Celebrates His 85th Birthday Sonic Style

Music By Rebecca Horrigan

Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota

Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota

Books By David Starkey

Review | Jim Messina: Country-Pop-Latin-Yacht-Rock Vet, Coming “Home”

Review | Jim Messina: Country-Pop-Latin-Yacht-Rock Vet, Coming “Home”

Music By Josef Woodard

Heartbreak Hotel

Heartbreak Hotel

Film By Josef Woodard

‘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

From Graceland to the Lobero

From Graceland to the Lobero

Music By Madeline Slogoff

Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026

Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026

Visual Arts By Madeline Slogoff

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Music

Review | Bob Dylan Tribute Night Celebrates His 85th Birthday Sonic Style

Review | Bob Dylan Tribute Night Celebrates His 85th Birthday Sonic Style

Music By Rebecca Horrigan

Review | Jim Messina: Country-Pop-Latin-Yacht-Rock Vet, Coming “Home”

Review | Jim Messina: Country-Pop-Latin-Yacht-Rock Vet, Coming “Home”

Music By Josef Woodard

From Graceland to the Lobero

From Graceland to the Lobero

Music By Madeline Slogoff

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Visual Arts

Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026

Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026

Visual Arts By Madeline Slogoff

UCSB Honors Artists Present ‘A Stare Into the Sun’ at the Glass Box Gallery

UCSB Honors Artists Present ‘A Stare Into the Sun’ at the Glass Box Gallery

Visual Arts By Alice Dehghanzadeh

Celebrating 40 Years of Art and Activism

Celebrating 40 Years of Art and Activism

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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ON Culture

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

ON Culture | Time to Dance, Draw and Sing It Out!

ON Culture | Time to Dance, Draw and Sing It Out!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater

‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2026 Indy Awards for Theater

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Shining a Light on Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Theater Over the Past Four Decades

Shining a Light on Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Theater Over the Past Four Decades

Theater By Rod Lathim

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Brings Honesty and Optimism to ETC Production

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Brings Honesty and Optimism to ETC Production

Theater By Samantha Eve

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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

One Space Battle After Another

One Space Battle After Another

Film By Josef Woodard

Heartbreak Hotel

Heartbreak Hotel

Film By Josef Woodard

Documentary ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Profiles a Character Unlike Any We’ve Seen Before

Documentary ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Profiles a Character Unlike Any We’ve Seen Before

Film By Emily Vesper

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Blues We Can Use

ON the Beat | Blues We Can Use

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Seasons’ Closing Notes, Symphony and Chamber-sized

ON the Beat | Seasons’ Closing Notes, Symphony and Chamber-sized

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Danish Delights, Continued

ON the Beat | Danish Delights, Continued

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

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Books By Matt Kettmann

Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota

Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota

Books By David Starkey

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All Booked

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

All Booked | Eve’s Escapades

All Booked | Eve’s Escapades

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Tiana Molony

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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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