Arts Life
The Beach Boys Return to S.B. to Celebrate the Big 5-0
California’s Seminal Pop Icons Play the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 28
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers return to the 805 as part of their ongoing 50th anniversary tour. Read story.
Up Close with the White Buffalo
SoCal Troubadour Returns to S.B. for His Biggest Show Yet
The SoCal troubadour brings “Once Upon a Time in the West” to the stage at the Lobero Theatre on May 27. Read story.
Vagina Monologues Production Seeks Volunteers
National Organization for Women Organizes Charity Event, Calls for Performers
The National Organization for Women will hold an open casting call on Tuesday, May 29. Read story.
Ojai Writers Conference Commences in June
: Summer Workshops, Events Kick Off Next Month
Annual writing conference kicks off June 1 and stretches through June 30. Read story.
Ventura Film Festival Call for Submissions
Annual Event Seeks Films, Animations, Screenplays
The week-long celebration of cinema kicks off on Friday, June 29. Filmmakers can submit now. Read story.
Father John Misty
Fear Fun
As the drummer for Fleet Foxes, J. Tillman was a force to be reckoned with, capable of propelling a song even while sustaining all those reverberating low vocals. Read story.
Tenacious D Gets Motivational on Rize of the Fenix
Comedy’s Seminal Rockers Bring New Album to the S.B. Bowl
Jack Black and Kyle Gass bring their new ’80s-inspired album to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Wednesday, May 23. Read story.
High-Flying Dance Shows of the Week
S.B. Dance Institute and La Petite Chouette Perform
Three hundred kids from the S.B. Dance Institute present Imagine That! while La Petite Chouette takes to the air in Indah. Read story.
Nonprofit Hosts Free Break-Dance Workshop
Everybody Dance Now! Brings Hip-Hop to the Masses on June 9
The youth-run group Everybody Dance Now! hosts a free-to-the-public class on Saturday, June 9. Read story.
False Puppet Invited to Play Warped Tour
S.B. Band to Play Ventura Installment of Traveling Music Fest
The Santa Barbara rockers will play the Ventura County Fairgrounds on June 24. Read story.
Youth Concert Series Kicks Off June 9
Summer of Rock Unveils Inaugural Schedule
New Noise Music Foundation and Roger Perry Entertainment team up to produce Summer of Rock series. Read story.
Inspirational Art Event of the Week
NECTAR Golden Honors Elders
NECTAR Golden honors elders and highlights the work of Friendship Center. Read story.
Arts Grant Applications Available Online
S.B. Arts Commission Makes It Easier to Apply
Grants are being offered for community festival organizers, artists, and art and education nonprofits. Read story.
Summer Mentorship Applications Available Now
The Arts Fund’s Annual Teen Program Accepting Applicants for 2012
The Arts Fund’s annual teen mentorship program is now accepting applicants for July 2012 cycle. Read story.
KDB Broadcasts S.B. Symphony Season Finale
Granada Theatre Concert Goes Live on Saturday, May 12
The season-ending Santa Barbara Symphony concert will be aired live on KDB 93.7 FM this Saturday. Read story.
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