For readers in Santa Barbara, this page covers live performances, arts programming, media trends, cultural events and the business of local stages. Reporting tracks happenings from venues and institutions across the city.
The Santa Barbara museum will host a reduced-capacity morning session on December 31 for guests who benefit from calmer surroundings.
Live Poll
Do you think local attractions do enough to accommodate sensory-sensitive visitors?
Live Poll
Do you feel new entertainment venues make your downtown area a better place to visit?
The Santa Barbara cinema has installed a fresh lighting feature to replace its damaged predecessor.
The public can view a new commemorative altar at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office.
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation's Kids at the Bowl brought elementary students from across Santa Barbara and Kern counties to an outdoor performance with Step Afrika!.
Live Poll
Would you pay more for musical gear branded after your favorite artists?
The new signature collection offers fans custom gear modeled after Dave Murray, Steve Harris, and Janick Gers.
Live Poll
Should romance novels be considered true literary classics?
The author hosted a promotional event at the Arlington Theatre to reveal the cover art for her upcoming book.
Reporting here centers on seasonal concert series, film exhibitions, community stage productions and the business operations behind regional venues. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where entertainment offerings are scheduled. The seasonal surge of visitors impacts the frequency and size of events throughout the year. Public funding and venue availability remain the primary factors that dictate how the calendar of arts and culture shifts.
