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Santa Barbara Symphony To Present Alexander Romanovsky Performing Tchaikovsky and Lis

Santa Barbara Symphony To Present Alexander Romanovsky Performing Tchaikovsky and Liszt

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2018
Ukrainian piano virtuoso Alexander Romanovsky, whose extraordinary technique and interpretive acumen have garnered critical plaudits in the United States and Europe, will perform Franz Liszt's incandescent first piano concerto with the Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti
PlayFest Santa Barbara Festival Announces 2018 Events

PlayFest Santa Barbara Festival Announces 2018 Events

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2018
PlayFest Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, and with the support of a Community Arts Grant from the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, presents the Sixth Annual Festival of New Plays.
Camerata Pacifica's March Performances to Include Penderecki, Saariaho, Somie & Bruce

Camerata Pacifica's March Performances to Include Penderecki, Saariaho, Somie & Bruce

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2018
Camerata Pacifica continues its 28th season with an eclectic March program of today's greatest living composers, featuring musicians Jason Uyeyama (violin), Molly Morkoski (piano), Kristin Lee (violin), Martin Owen (horn), Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Richard Yongja
LA BAMBA Screens at The Granada Theatre

LA BAMBA Screens at The Granada Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2018
"Cine en Domingo" Film Series presents La Bamba on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre presents THE WATSON INTELLIGENCE

Pacific Conservatory Theatre presents THE WATSON INTELLIGENCE

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2018
Spread across two centuries, three characters are looking for connection in PCPA's production of The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence
BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Marian Theatre, Santa Maria

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Marian Theatre, Santa Maria

by Anna Jensen — February 21, 2018
It's 1692, 1953, or 2018, or any year, as you see it.
TOY STORY 3 Comes to The Granada Theatre, 3/9

TOY STORY 3 Comes to The Granada Theatre, 3/9

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Cliff Drive Care Center to screen Toy Story 3, the fourth installment in the 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' Film Series, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7:00pm at The Granada Theatre.
Granada Theatre to Screen HIDDEN FIGURES with Guest First Lieutenant Victoria Foster

Granada Theatre to Screen HIDDEN FIGURES with Guest First Lieutenant Victoria Foster

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2018
The 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' film series continues with Hidden Figures, on Monday, February 19th, at 7:00 pm at The Granada Theatre.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC presents the Comedy Thriller COMMUNICATING DOO

Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC presents the Comedy Thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2018
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present will be the comedy thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Katie Laris, February 28-March 17, 2018  in the Garvin Theatre.
BWW Review: THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

BWW Review: THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Anna Jensen — February 13, 2018
Sharon Lawrence stars in The City of Conversation
Historic Theatre District Launches TicketsSB.org

Historic Theatre District Launches TicketsSB.org

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2018
With the ever-increasing abundance of world-class performing arts in Santa Barbara, the Historic Theatre District, home to The Granada Theatre, the Lobero Theatre, and the New Vic Theater, recently launched a new website, TicketsSB.
THE WORLD OF EXTREME HAPPINESS Comes to UCSB Department Of Theater And Dance

THE WORLD OF EXTREME HAPPINESS Comes to UCSB Department Of Theater And Dance

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2018
UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance presents The World of Extreme Happiness, a play by faculty member and award-winning playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig.
Center For Successful Aging presents SOPHISTICATED LADIES

Center For Successful Aging presents SOPHISTICATED LADIES

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2018
The Center for Successful Aging (CSA) is pleased to announce their sixth annual benefit concert, "Sophisticated Ladies," featuring an exclusive performance by local music legend Ike Jenkins and his 20 piece Big Band.
THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Maggie Yates — February 6, 2018
In an era defined by a population split by divergent ideologies and heated, propagandistic rhetoric, in which productive discussion about political issues seems impossible, Ensemble presents Anthony Giardina's 'City of Conversation,' a play that brings both sides of the political agenda to the dinne
BWW Previews: EARTH DUET AND OTHER STORIES at Center Stage Theater

BWW Previews: EARTH DUET AND OTHER STORIES at Center Stage Theater

by Anna Jensen — February 1, 2018
DramaDogs presents 'Earth Duet and Other Stories,' a compelling drama of the earth in a musically-informed, physically-centered theatrical presentation.
SB Symphony Celebrates Leonard Bernstein

SB Symphony Celebrates Leonard Bernstein

by BWW News Desk — February 1, 2018
The Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti, will pay tribute to the musical genius of Leonard Bernstein with performances that highlight the breadth of his legacy on Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18.
“Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin” Film Series Continues with Hidden Figures a

“Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin” Film Series Continues with Hidden Figures at The Granada Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2018
The Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin film series continues with Hidden Figures, on Monday February 19th, at 7:00 pm at The Granada Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

Photo Flash: First Look at THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2018
Ensemble Theatre Company has announced the third show of its 2017-2018 Season, the 2014-2015 Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk award nominee for Best Play, THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Cameron Watson.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents COMMUNICATING DOORS

The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents COMMUNICATING DOORS

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2018
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present will be the comedy thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Katie Laris, February 28-March 17, 2018  in the Garvin Theatre.
Camerata Pacifica Hires Amy Williams as Managing Director

Camerata Pacifica Hires Amy Williams as Managing Director

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2018
Camerata Pacifica is excited to announce that the organization has selected Dr.
SLO Repertory Theatre presents Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS

SLO Repertory Theatre presents Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2018
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is thrilled to launch the second half of their inaugural season as SLO County's only nonprofit, professional theatre company with THE PRODUCERS! The hilarious musical comedy from comic genius Mel Brooks is based upon his 1967 movie and premiered on Broadway in 2
Santa Barbara Symphony To Present Free Benefit Concert

Santa Barbara Symphony To Present Free Benefit Concert

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2018
The Santa Barbara Symphony, in partnership with Montecito Bank & Trust and the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, invites the community to gather on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30 p.
Saoirse Ronan To Receive Santa Barbara Award at 33rd Santa Barbara International Film

Saoirse Ronan To Receive Santa Barbara Award at 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2018
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Saoirse Ronan will receive their prestigious Santa Barbara Award, presented by UGG, for her critically acclaimed role in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird, an A24 release.
CAPULINA CHISME CALIENTE Screening Announced At The Granada Theatre

CAPULINA CHISME CALIENTE Screening Announced At The Granada Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents Capulina Chisme Caliente, the third film in the Cine en Domingo Film Series, screening on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3pm.
Meredith Baxter and Sharon Lawrence to Star in THE CITY OF CONVERSATION

Meredith Baxter and Sharon Lawrence to Star in THE CITY OF CONVERSATION

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2018
ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is thrilled to announce the third show of its 2017-2018 Season, the 2014-2015 Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk award nominee for Best Play, THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Cameron Watson.

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