Tag Archives: performing arts

UCSB A&L UCSB Arts & Lectures

UCSB Arts & Lectures’ fall season was one for the ages, with enviable events throughout the breadth of its programming. […more…]

2023-2024, Another Adventurous, Must-See Season for UCSB Arts & Lectures UCSB Arts & Lectures

There are any number of terrific organizations that create, produce, present, or import arts and entertainment events in Santa Barbara. […more…]

Granada Legends: Annual Gala Takes the Stage The Granada Theatre

There’s no doubt that The Granada Theatre has played a vital role in developing and extending Santa Barbara’s thriving music […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures Kicks off its 2023-2024 Season with Five-Time Grammy-winner Jacob Collier UCSB Arts & Lectures

Jacob Collier makes his Santa Barbara debut on Sunday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at Campbell Hall.Opening night festivities kick […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023-2024 Season UCSB Arts & Lectures

Single (non-subscription) tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023-2024 season go on sale Friday, August 4 at 10:00AM. UCSB Arts […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures UCSB Arts & Lectures

From DakhaBrakha and The Linda Lindas to Lang Lang and Ballet Preljocaj, UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2022-2023 season included a […more…]

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Isabella Rossellini in Conversation with Pico Iyer at The New Vic UCSB Arts & Lectures

Model, film star and philanthropist will share the story of her illustrious family and multifaceted career UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) […more…]

State Street Ballet State Street Ballet

It’s no accident that Rodney Gustafson landed in Santa Barbara to launch his State Street Ballet dance company almost three […more…]

Granada, the Great The Granada Theatre

It’s purely coincidence that this week’s Montecito Journal hits newsstands the same day the Granada Theatre officially unveils Plaza Granada, […more…]

‘Creating Hope’ with UCSB Arts & Lectures UCSB Arts & Lectures

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, UCSB Arts & Lectures, like every establishment across the country, was forced […more…]

A Cultural Gift to the Community UCSB Arts & Lectures

If you had told Celesta M. Billeci, UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Miller McCune Executive Director, in March of 2020 that […more…]

A Fine Art for All Ages State Street Ballet

It was March 2020 when Rodney Gustafson received the call no creative director wants to get. It was the week […more…]

Roaring Back The Granada Theatre

It’s just a couple weeks before October 2021 and Opera Santa Barbara is preparing to take the stage for its […more…]

ETC Reopens Its Doors Ensemble Theatre Company

Eight years ago, when the Victoria Hall Theater underwent a $12.6 million renovation that transformed the historic venue into The […more…]

A Look Toward the Future: How Endowing the Lobero Helps the Community The Lobero Theatre

The Lobero Theatre is by far the oldest performing arts venue in Santa Barbara. In fact, it’s actually the longest […more…]

Philanthropic Joy Santa Barbara Foundation

Sara Miller McCune has been discreetly and powerfully fueling the performing arts, education, social justice, and the Jewish community in […more…]

Relighting the Marquee The Granada Theatre

You are sitting up front in the ornate Granada Theatre. It has been too long since you have had an […more…]

The Community’s Theatre The Lobero Theatre

Not only is the Lobero the longest running theatre in California (founded in 1873), but it is relentless, with over […more…]