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Smuin Lights Up the Holidays with THE CHRISTMAS BALLET

Smuin Lights Up the Holidays with THE CHRISTMAS BALLET

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2016
 Smuin brings Bay Area audiences a whole 'lotta heat with its annual yuletide dance treat, The Christmas Ballet.
Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

by BWW News Desk — August 26, 2016
Exhilarating dance, to a hip and joyful score, propels the new musical In the Heights, Broadway's Tony winner for Best Musical, which plays in the Marian Theatre August 11 - 20 then under the stars in Solvang August 26 - September 11.
BWW Preview: SINNER/SAINT Brings Faith into the LGBTQ Conversation

BWW Preview: SINNER/SAINT Brings Faith into the LGBTQ Conversation

by Maggie Yates — August 24, 2016
Spectrum Ministries Santa Barbara presents a performance of 'Sinner/Saint,' a new play written, directed and performed by Westmont alumna Lindsey Twigg and Danielle Draper.
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra Honors Mahri Kerley

Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra Honors Mahri Kerley

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2016
The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra honored Chaucer's Bookstore founder and longtime community arts patron Mahri Kerley for her extraordinary service and commitment to the ensemble during a University Club luncheon on Thursday, August 18.
Chris Botti to Perform at The Granada Theatre Next Month

Chris Botti to Perform at The Granada Theatre Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2016
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) has announced America's biggest selling instrumental artist, Chris Botti, will perform at The Granada Theatre on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm, as part of the 2016 - 2017 Granada Theatre Concert Series.
The Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series Returns toThe Granada Theatre for Its Third

The Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series Returns toThe Granada Theatre for Its Third Season!

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2016
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is pleased to announce the return of The Elmer Bernstein Memorial Film Series for its third season.
Rubicon Theatre of Ventura Announces the Company's 2016 -2017 Mainstage Season STORIE

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura Announces the Company's 2016 -2017 Mainstage Season STORIES THAT MATTER

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2016
Rubicon Theatre Company's 2016-2017 Season was publicly announced today at a special event hosted by Joe Spano(Emmy Award and L.
THE WOODY GUTHRIE STORY at Theatricum Invites Audiences to Sing Along

THE WOODY GUTHRIE STORY at Theatricum Invites Audiences to Sing Along

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2016
A tribute to the songwriter, folklorist and labor leader who was also a longtime Theatricum friend.
Two Dramas to Close PCPA's 52nd Season

Two Dramas to Close PCPA's 52nd Season

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2016
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents MOVIES THAT MATTER WITH HAL CO

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents MOVIES THAT MATTER WITH HAL CONKLIN

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2016
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents the third season of 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin,' a series comprised of movies that touch the soul and teach about living life with compassion and grace.
Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2016
Exhilarating dance, to a hip and joyful score, propels the new musical In the Heights, Broadway's Tony winner for Best Musical, which plays in the Marian Theatre August 11 - 20 then under the stars in Solvang August 26 - September 11.
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Presents 2016-2017 Season

The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Presents 2016-2017 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2016
The Department of Theater and Dance at UC Santa Barbara is pleased to announce another exciting year of new work from our talented faculty, students, and guest artists.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Announces Two New Literary Events

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Announces Two New Literary Events

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2016
Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of two exciting literary events for this Fall in partnership with Copperfield's Books.
Martin Named Interim Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Symphony

Martin Named Interim Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Symphony

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2016
Kathryn R.
The Granada Theatre Installs Cutting Edge 'Hearing Loop' System

The Granada Theatre Installs Cutting Edge 'Hearing Loop' System

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2016
The Granada Theatre is proud to announce the installation of an assistive listening system for patrons with hearing loss: the hearing loop system.
BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Aren't Enough of a Party

BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Aren't Enough of a Party

by Maggie Yates — July 26, 2016
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a play with enjoyable moments and talented performers.
Léni Fé Bland Trust Gives $1 Million Gift to the Santa Barbara Center for the Perfo

Léni Fé Bland Trust Gives $1 Million Gift to the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts' Endowment

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2016
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is honored to announce that the Leni Fe Bland Trust has made a $1 million grant to the SBCPA endowment.
BWW Preview: KIDDO AND PATTY HEARST HEARST Brings Nostalgia of a Bygone Era

BWW Preview: KIDDO AND PATTY HEARST HEARST Brings Nostalgia of a Bygone Era

by Maggie Yates — July 22, 2016
The summer of 1974 was a time of political and social upheaval.
Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

Groundbreaking Musical IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to PCPA This Fall

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2016
Exhilarating dance, to a hip and joyful score, propels the new musical In the Heights, Broadway's Tony winner for Best Musical, which plays in the Marian Theatre August 11 - 20 then under the stars in Solvang August 26 - September 11.
BWW Review: The Hollywood Fringe Festival in SB

BWW Review: The Hollywood Fringe Festival in SB

by Maggie Yates — July 16, 2016
Devised, written, directed, and performed by Jeff Mills, Erica Flor, and Madelyn Robinson: Proboscis Theatre's recent efforts, 'Bloody Beautiful' and 'Strap-On,' are intimate and provocative works that delve into personality manifestation.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Launch The Theatre Group at SBCC's 2016-17 Sea

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE to Launch The Theatre Group at SBCC's 2016-17 Season; Lineup Set!

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2016
The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to announce the 2016/17 season of plays.
Santa Barbara Symphony Subscription Sales Underway

Santa Barbara Symphony Subscription Sales Underway

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2016
Subscription sales have begun for the Santa Barbara Symphony's 2016-17 season, which will open in thrilling fashion October 15 with a performance of Beethoven's jubilant and inspiring Symphony No.
Boz Scaggs to Open 2016-17 Granada Theatre Concert Series

Boz Scaggs to Open 2016-17 Granada Theatre Concert Series

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2016
The Granada Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016/2017 Granada Theatre Concert Series  kicks off Tuesday, August 2 at 8pm with a performance by beloved blue-eyed soulman, Boz Scaggs.
PCPA Sets 2016-17 Season

PCPA Sets 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2016
In what Artistic Director Mark Booher calls "A Season of Massive Humanity," PCPA's 53rd season begins with the family favorite Disney's Beauty and the Beast playing from November 3 - December 23 in the Marian Theatre.
New Works by Robert Askins, Jon Robin Baitz & More Set for 2016 Ojai Playwrights Conf

New Works by Robert Askins, Jon Robin Baitz & More Set for 2016 Ojai Playwrights Conference

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2016
The Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), one of the most acclaimed new play developmental programs in the country, announces its 19th season with an exceptional program of playwrights, new play workshops and special 

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