Santa Barbara Symphony Presents FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
This concert celebrates American music and showcases a diverse range of composers and performers and builds upon the Santa Barbara Symphony's commitment to spotlighting the range of symphonic music created in America.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
This concert celebrates American music and showcases a diverse range of composers and performers and builds upon the Santa Barbara Symphony's commitment to spotlighting the range of symphonic music created in America.
World Premiere Of THE WAY FORWARD Begins at Colburn School April 29
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
The Colburn School presents the online and in-person world premieres of The Way Forward, a 54-minute film which reimagines the concert-going experience for the digital age on Thursday, April 29, 2021 a 12 p.m. PDT.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
The Colburn School presents the online and in-person world premieres of The Way Forward, a 54-minute film which reimagines the concert-going experience for the digital age on Thursday, April 29, 2021 a 12 p.m. PDT.
BWW Review: Opera Santa Barbara Presents DON PASQUALE at Ventura County Fairgrounds
by Maria Nockin - April 11, 2021
On Saturday evening, April 10, 2021, Opera Santa Barbara presented Gaetano Donizetti’s comedy Don Pasquale, the season opener for the Concerts in Your Car series at California’s Ventura County Fairgrounds. Following the State’s guidelines, attendees were able to enjoy a live stage performance from the safety and comfort of their vehicles or from their own chairs next to their vehicles, while wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.
by Maria Nockin - April 11, 2021
On Saturday evening, April 10, 2021, Opera Santa Barbara presented Gaetano Donizetti’s comedy Don Pasquale, the season opener for the Concerts in Your Car series at California’s Ventura County Fairgrounds. Following the State’s guidelines, attendees were able to enjoy a live stage performance from the safety and comfort of their vehicles or from their own chairs next to their vehicles, while wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE JR. to Be Presented as a 'Zoomsical' by Center Stage Productions
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2021
Center Stage Productions is planning for its latest 'Zoomsical', a performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2021
Center Stage Productions is planning for its latest 'Zoomsical', a performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
Orinda Theater Reopens With New Artistic Elements
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2021
The Orinda Theater has reopened for movies for the first time since March 2020.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2021
The Orinda Theater has reopened for movies for the first time since March 2020.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents THE THIN MAN
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Beginning April 21 and streaming through May 8, The Theatre Group at SBCC will perform Dashiell Hammett’s mystery, “The Thin Man,” as a live radio play based on the Lux Radio Theatre script from 1934, complete with sound effects and commercials.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Beginning April 21 and streaming through May 8, The Theatre Group at SBCC will perform Dashiell Hammett’s mystery, “The Thin Man,” as a live radio play based on the Lux Radio Theatre script from 1934, complete with sound effects and commercials.
WHITE ROSE Comes to The Grove at The Fox
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
White Rose, featuring Michelle Tyler and Bob Weitz of Mirage – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, is coming to The Grove at The Fox at The Fox Event Center on Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
White Rose, featuring Michelle Tyler and Bob Weitz of Mirage – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, is coming to The Grove at The Fox at The Fox Event Center on Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 pm.
SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents SBCC STORIES, An Online Streamed Production
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2021
SBCC Theatre Arts Department has compiled stories written by the SBCC Community; students, staff and faculty.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2021
SBCC Theatre Arts Department has compiled stories written by the SBCC Community; students, staff and faculty.
Submissions Now Open For 22nd Ojai Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
The Ojai Film Festival (OFF), ranked one of the top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, continues to grow in prestige.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
The Ojai Film Festival (OFF), ranked one of the top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, continues to grow in prestige.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents VIOLINS AROUND THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony's innovative and historic season of presenting live music together safely on stage continues on Saturday, March 20 at 7:00 pm (with an encore matinee on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 pm) with “Violins Around the World: From Classical to Bluegrass,” recorded live from the stage of the Granada Theatre, with no audience.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony's innovative and historic season of presenting live music together safely on stage continues on Saturday, March 20 at 7:00 pm (with an encore matinee on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 pm) with “Violins Around the World: From Classical to Bluegrass,” recorded live from the stage of the Granada Theatre, with no audience.
Performing Arts Groups on the Central Coast Look Forward to Reopening
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2021
Performing arts are looking to make a comeback on the Central Coast, with state guidance now allowing modified outdoor performances.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2021
Performing arts are looking to make a comeback on the Central Coast, with state guidance now allowing modified outdoor performances.
Ensemble Theatre Presents Hershey Felder's PUCCINI
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2021
The Ensemble Theatre Company will present the live premiere of Hershey Felder’s “Puccini,” which will stream at 5 p.m. on March 14.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2021
The Ensemble Theatre Company will present the live premiere of Hershey Felder’s “Puccini,” which will stream at 5 p.m. on March 14.
Colburn School Announces New Dean Appointments, Silas Farley and Darleen Callaghan
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Colburn School announced today that dancer, educator, and choreographer Silas Farley, a recent New York City Ballet alumnus, will become Dean of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute (TZDI), and Darleen Callaghan, former Director of Miami City Ballet School, will become Associate Dean of TZDI, effective July 1, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Colburn School announced today that dancer, educator, and choreographer Silas Farley, a recent New York City Ballet alumnus, will become Dean of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute (TZDI), and Darleen Callaghan, former Director of Miami City Ballet School, will become Associate Dean of TZDI, effective July 1, 2021.
UCSB Theater/Dance Presents AIRNESS
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Department of Theater and Dance presents Airness, winner of the 2018 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award, written by Chelsea Marcantel, and directed by Kate Bergstrom. The show opens on Thursday, March 4th at 6 pm with a special event followed by Q&A and runs on demand until Sunday, March 7th. This wonderful heartfelt comedy is sure to bring light to viewers' households.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Department of Theater and Dance presents Airness, winner of the 2018 M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award, written by Chelsea Marcantel, and directed by Kate Bergstrom. The show opens on Thursday, March 4th at 6 pm with a special event followed by Q&A and runs on demand until Sunday, March 7th. This wonderful heartfelt comedy is sure to bring light to viewers' households.
Santa Barbara Symphony Partners With Santa Barbara Unified School District to Offer BRAVO! Program, Virtually
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its continued partnership with the Santa Barbara Unified School District to present BRAVO!, the popular after-school music education program that will be offered virtually this year to fifth and sixth grade elementary students, free of charge.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its continued partnership with the Santa Barbara Unified School District to present BRAVO!, the popular after-school music education program that will be offered virtually this year to fifth and sixth grade elementary students, free of charge.
UCSB Theater/Dance Presents FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN AND OTHER IDENTITIES
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
The Department of Theater and Dance presents Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities, a groundbreaking historical recount of the 1991 Crown Heights riots in Brooklyn, written by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Risa Brainin. The show opens at 7 p.m. on February 26 on Zoom and runs through the 28th.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
The Department of Theater and Dance presents Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities, a groundbreaking historical recount of the 1991 Crown Heights riots in Brooklyn, written by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Risa Brainin. The show opens at 7 p.m. on February 26 on Zoom and runs through the 28th.
PCPA InterPlay Returns With Four New Play Readings
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
PCPA brings back InterPlay readings from February 26 through March 20 - with four new plays, each being read twice over the course of four weekends. The readings are all live streamed via Zoom. The series includes The Mountaintop, Into the Breeches!, Two Degrees, and Fade. Performances are 7pm Fridays and 1:30pm on Saturdays. $10 per viewer or $40 for all four.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
PCPA brings back InterPlay readings from February 26 through March 20 - with four new plays, each being read twice over the course of four weekends. The readings are all live streamed via Zoom. The series includes The Mountaintop, Into the Breeches!, Two Degrees, and Fade. Performances are 7pm Fridays and 1:30pm on Saturdays. $10 per viewer or $40 for all four.
Santa Barbara Symphony Honors Medical Community With Next Livestream
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Continuing to build on the momentum of 2020, the Santa Barbara Symphony is one of a small handful of orchestras that has found a way to return safely back on stage together - for the moment without live audiences. The Santa Barbara Symphony's historic season continues this month, with “Santa Barbara Celebration,” on Saturday, February 27 (with a rebroadcast on Sunday, February 28).
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Continuing to build on the momentum of 2020, the Santa Barbara Symphony is one of a small handful of orchestras that has found a way to return safely back on stage together - for the moment without live audiences. The Santa Barbara Symphony's historic season continues this month, with “Santa Barbara Celebration,” on Saturday, February 27 (with a rebroadcast on Sunday, February 28).
Colburn School's Fortissima Program Expands Nationally
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, has expanded its Fortissima program nationally. Housed under Colburn's Center for Innovation and Community Impact, Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music who demonstrate excellence on an orchestral instrument and have an interest in pursuing a career in music.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, has expanded its Fortissima program nationally. Housed under Colburn's Center for Innovation and Community Impact, Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music who demonstrate excellence on an orchestral instrument and have an interest in pursuing a career in music.
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Leadership Triumvirate For The Next 5 Years
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced that three of its key leaders have committed to advancing the organization over the next five years, building upon the organization's programming innovation, leveraging the organization's new momentum and growth to look toward the big possibilities ahead.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced that three of its key leaders have committed to advancing the organization over the next five years, building upon the organization's programming innovation, leveraging the organization's new momentum and growth to look toward the big possibilities ahead.
Colburn School Launches 'Next Up' Virtual Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, will showcase its accomplished alumni in “Next Up,” a new virtual concert series that features imaginative programs and unique collaborations created with the online experience in mind.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
The Colburn School, a renowned performing arts school based in Los Angeles, will showcase its accomplished alumni in “Next Up,” a new virtual concert series that features imaginative programs and unique collaborations created with the online experience in mind.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS CONTENDERS Film Series Comes to the Ojai Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
As the countdown begins, the Ojai Film Festival introduces a specially curated selection of six of the official submissions in the international feature film and live action shorts categories for this year's Awards. Join us virtual for a rare opportunity to watch these outstanding international films through video on demand from Friday, January 22 to Thursday, January 28, 2021. An online conversation with the filmmakers follows each film.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
As the countdown begins, the Ojai Film Festival introduces a specially curated selection of six of the official submissions in the international feature film and live action shorts categories for this year's Awards. Join us virtual for a rare opportunity to watch these outstanding international films through video on demand from Friday, January 22 to Thursday, January 28, 2021. An online conversation with the filmmakers follows each film.
PCPA Spring InterPlay Readings Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
The PCPA InterPlay Reading Series is back this spring with four freshly picked titles for you to enjoy live on Zoom! Tickets are $10 a person or $40 for a 4-play pass.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
The PCPA InterPlay Reading Series is back this spring with four freshly picked titles for you to enjoy live on Zoom! Tickets are $10 a person or $40 for a 4-play pass.
Westmont Theater Creates Position Dedicated To Equity
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2021
The Westmont Theater Arts Department has established a new initiative expanding its focus on diversity, justice, global engagement and intercultural competency. Beginning in fall 2021, as part of the Justice and Global Engagement in the Theatre Arts Initiative, John Blondell, award-winning director and Westmont professor of theater arts, will become the new global ambassador in the performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2021
The Westmont Theater Arts Department has established a new initiative expanding its focus on diversity, justice, global engagement and intercultural competency. Beginning in fall 2021, as part of the Justice and Global Engagement in the Theatre Arts Initiative, John Blondell, award-winning director and Westmont professor of theater arts, will become the new global ambassador in the performing arts.
Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Is Now Open For Auditions
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the annual Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Concerto Competition, a longstanding tradition of providing Santa Barbara County's finest young musicians the opportunity to be featured as a soloist with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the annual Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Concerto Competition, a longstanding tradition of providing Santa Barbara County's finest young musicians the opportunity to be featured as a soloist with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony.
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