Film Review | ‘Emilia Pérez’ Is an Audaciously Over-the-Top Original
A big, bold opera of a film featuring fine performances from Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez.
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ON Culture | Musings on Music, Plus Lots of Good Stuff Coming Our Way
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David Asbell Steps Down at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre
Longtime collaborator Marianne Clark will take the helm of the Lobero Theatre Foundation in 2025 with Asbell as program director.
Summerland’s Delicious New Bookstore Dishes Up More than Words
Godmothers sprinkles some stardust on a special gathering spot.
Ojai Film Festival is Oct. 31 – Nov. 4
‘Los Firkis’ and ‘The Italians’ are Among the Features Screening at the 25th Annual Festival.
Elubia’s Kitchen Wins First Place in Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge
Additional honors go to Fala Bar, ShangHai Restaurant, and more.
Celesta M. Billeci Announces Retirement from UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures at the End of 2024-2025 Season
With 25 seasons at A&L, Billeci is the longest serving director in the organization’s history.
Zoe Saldaña To Be Honored with SBIFF’s American Riviera Award
Versatile performer stars in Cannes’ Jury Prize–winning film “Emilia Pérez.”
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Brings an International Perspective to Santa Barbara
Renowned cookbook author and restaurateur dishes on ‘Comfort,’ and our common connections through food.
Review | An Entrancing Evening with Leon Bridges at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Texas crooner brought a kaleidoscopic blend of style and soul to Santa Barbara on October 16.