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A Decade of Arts and Recovery for Santa Barbara’s Inspirational Grace Fisher

A Decade of Arts and Recovery for Santa Barbara’s Inspirational Grace Fisher

Music By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Gear up for the 7th annual Winter Music Showcase from the Grace Fisher Foundation.

‘I Married a Golem’ Comes to Santa Barbara’s Piano Kitchen

‘I Married a Golem’ Comes to Santa Barbara’s Piano Kitchen

Theater By Maggie Yates

Faux-Yiddish Radio Play features Kalinka Klezmer Orchestra.

ON the Beat | Songs, Stories, Masses and Solos of Note

ON the Beat | Songs, Stories, Masses and Solos of Note

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

This edition of ON the Beat was originally emailed to subscribers on November 21, 2024. To receive Josef Woodard’s music

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Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Read This By Brian Tanguay

Film Review | ‘Conclave’ Melds Politics and Faith

Film Review | ‘Conclave’ Melds Politics and Faith

Film By Tyler Morgenstern

Film Review | An Exploration of Culture and Colonialism in ‘Dahomey’

Film Review | An Exploration of Culture and Colonialism in ‘Dahomey’

Film By Tyler Morgenstern

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

Books By Richelle Boyd

‘Back’ to the Future

‘Back’ to the Future

Film By Tom Jacobs, UCSB’s ’The Current'

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Photo By Story and Photos by Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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Music

A Decade of Arts and Recovery for Santa Barbara’s Inspirational Grace Fisher

A Decade of Arts and Recovery for Santa Barbara’s Inspirational Grace Fisher

Music By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Austin City Limits

Review | Austin City Limits

Music By Nataschia Hadley

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Visual Arts

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Photo By Story and Photos by Leslie Dinaberg

Get Ready to Hang at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Get Ready to Hang at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg

The Waterhouse Gallery to Celebrate 40 Years of Fine Art

The Waterhouse Gallery to Celebrate 40 Years of Fine Art

Visual Arts By Tia Trinh

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ON Culture

ON Culture | Horse Whisperers, Comedy Stars, and Christmas Movies

ON Culture | Horse Whisperers, Comedy Stars, and Christmas Movies

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Musings on Music, Plus Lots of Good Stuff Coming Our Way

ON Culture | Musings on Music, Plus Lots of Good Stuff Coming Our Way

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Plaza Palooza, Studio Tours, and Sting!

ON Culture | Plaza Palooza, Studio Tours, and Sting!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

‘I Married a Golem’ Comes to Santa Barbara’s Piano Kitchen

‘I Married a Golem’ Comes to Santa Barbara’s Piano Kitchen

Theater By Maggie Yates

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater By Maggie Yates

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Read This By Brian Tanguay

Review | Omar Apollo Raptures His Audience at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Review | Omar Apollo Raptures His Audience at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Reviews By Callie Fausey

Review | “Doin’ It Differently” is Part of Clairo’s Charm

Review | “Doin’ It Differently” is Part of Clairo’s Charm

Reviews By Rebecca Horrigan

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Film & TV

Film Review | ‘Conclave’ Melds Politics and Faith

Film Review | ‘Conclave’ Melds Politics and Faith

Film By Tyler Morgenstern

Film Review | An Exploration of Culture and Colonialism in ‘Dahomey’

Film Review | An Exploration of Culture and Colonialism in ‘Dahomey’

Film By Tyler Morgenstern

‘Back’ to the Future

‘Back’ to the Future

Film By Tom Jacobs, UCSB’s ’The Current'

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Songs, Stories, Masses and Solos of Note

ON the Beat | Songs, Stories, Masses and Solos of Note

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Ace Blues Belter, Itzhak and All-Star Friend Ship on the Town

ON the Beat | Ace Blues Belter, Itzhak and All-Star Friend Ship on the Town

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

Orchestrated Folk, Mali Calls and Grooves, Bach Goes Public

Orchestrated Folk, Mali Calls and Grooves, Bach Goes Public

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Stages Faculty Dance Concert

UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Stages Faculty Dance Concert

Dance By Madeline Slogoff

Dance Review | ‘Remembrances: Noches de Tango’ at SOhO Santa Barbara Is a Night to Remember

Dance Review | ‘Remembrances: Noches de Tango’ at SOhO Santa Barbara Is a Night to Remember

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

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Books

Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Book Review | ‘Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy’ by Katherine Stewart

Read This By Brian Tanguay

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

Books By Richelle Boyd

Book Review | ‘Playground’ by Richard Powers

Book Review | ‘Playground’ by Richard Powers

Books By David Starkey

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All Booked

All Booked: Thankful for Role Models

All Booked: Thankful for Role Models

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Richelle Boyd

All Booked: Happy Halloween

All Booked: Happy Halloween

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Richelle Boyd

All Booked: Fall Fun Awaits!

All Booked: Fall Fun Awaits!

All Booked By Don Brubaker & Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Review | ‘Asking for Trouble’ with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Review | ‘Asking for Trouble’ with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

No Scripts, Just Laughs

No Scripts, Just Laughs

Comedy By Caitlin Scialla

Chelsea Handler is Blunt, Sharp, Funny, and Definitely Rated NC-17

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets at the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets at the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

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