Ongoing…
Santa Barbara Theatre, Our Town – Final four performances at the Lobero of Thorton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize -winning play that follows the lives, loves, laughter and tears of the residents in the small town of Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire, from 1901 to 1931. Directed by John Blondell, and featuring local actors, this turn-of-the-century classic, on which the film Hello, Dolly! is based, has charmed generations of theatergoers as one of the best-loved American plays. Performances on Friday, March 5 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 6 at 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call the Lobero Theatre Box Office at 963-0761 or go online at www.lobero.com
Thursday 4
Lobero Live, The Blind Boys of Alabama – featured as part of the Lobero American Roots series, this 5-time, Grammy award-winning group have sung a blend of traditional and contemporary gospel music since 1939 and lately have embraced mainstream music in collaborations with artists such as Lou Reed, Randy Travis, Prince and Tom Waits. For tickets and more information, call the Lobero Box Office at 963-0761 or purchase online at www.lobero.com
Ojai Valley Museum, “Awesome Art” – A 9th annual exhibit opening today that showcases ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, graphic design and digital art by upper level students from six Ojai high schools. A reception and awards ceremony is Thursday, March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit runs through April 11. Museum hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., 130 W. Ojai Ave.. Adult admission is $4 and students are admitted free to this particular exhibit. Got questions? Call 640-1390 or check online at www.ojaivalleymuseum.org
Saturday 6
Santa Barbara Breakers “All-Most” Pro Basketball Tournament – A 2nd annual benefit for Foster Children of Santa Barbara, two separate divisions of players 18 or older will be determined by age and a team’s playing level, with each team guaranteed a minimum of three games. The cost is $175 per team and an independent team will be created for free agents at $30 per agent. All players will receive a Breakers T-shirt or hat. First game is at 10 a.m., Westmont College Gymnasium, on the Westmont campus, 955 La Paz Rd., Montecito. Got questions? Call 252-7669 or check online at www.breakersBasketball.com
St. Andrew’s Preschool Family Festival – An annual carnival featuring game booths with prizes, face painting, bouncers and slides and a chance to bid on great silent auction items including hotel and travel packages, themed kids’ parties, restaurant meals, valuable business services and much more. Nominal fees for carnival games, and tickets at $11 ages 13 – adult and $6 ages 12 and under for a Santa Maria-style tri-tip and chicken barbecue. Got questions? Call 964-6114 or check online at www.standrewspreschoolsb.com
Wednesday 10
UCSB Symphony Orchestra, see Arts & Entertainment.
Thursday 11
Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group, The Suicide – In this hilarious dark farce by playwright Nikolai Erdman, protagonist Seymon Semyonovich longs to change his life following years of unemployment and decides to make a living as a concert tuba player. But when his hopes are dashed upon realizing he needs a piano in order to tune his tuba, he’s cast back into despair and decides to take his own life. As the news spreads, a whole host of characters arrive hoping to propel him forward on his chosen path, but Semyon begins to have doubt about the whole proposition. Described as a “spectacular mixture of the ridiculous and the sublime,” the play is also provocative and deeply moving. Directed by SBCC’s Katie Laris, the cast includes Ryan Baumann, Amber Bryce, Joseph Collement, Benjamin Couch, Taylor Dean, Cole Eubanks, Thomas Goldsmith, Claire Gordon-Harper, Jess Hager, Becky Jacks, Luke Jorgan Metherell, Nova Ropp, James Stenger, Trevor Thompson, John Trethart, Jessica Vasquez and Paige Wilson. Preview performance tonight at 8 p.m. with performances March 12 through March 20 at 8 p.m. and a Sunday, March 14 matinee at 2 p.m. Interim Theatre, SBCC West Campus. For tickets and more information call the Garvin Theatre Box Office at 965-5935.
Friday 12
Dos Pueblos High School, Curtains, see Feature.
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, see Events.
Saturday 13
Santa Barbara Zoo, Princess Day, see events.
Sunday 14
Music at Trinity Concert Series, J. S. Bach Birthday Bash - a birthday celebration concert to honor and commemorate the inspirational life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach (March 21, 1685 – July 28, 1750) featuring members of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Guild of Organists performing music for harpsichord, organ and piano; 3:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. Admission is free. Questions? Call 687-0189, 965-7419 or check online at www.trinitytsb.org
Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, see Arts & Entertainment.
Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles ® - a free concert featuring America’s first all-women mariachi ensemble. Guided by the legendary ranchera vocalist Lola Beltran, Mariachi Reyna (pictured) has taken the history of women in mariachi from performing only as singers to a full complement of musical ensemble that has performed with notables such as Vikki Carr and Miguel Aceves, and is a favorite at the annual Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival. Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara is a consortium of organizations committed to providing free high-quality local family performances that represent important traditions of Mexico and Latin American countries. Performances at 4 and 7 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St. For further information call 884-4087, ext. 7.
Thursday 18
Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBMUG) - a monthly meeting beginning with a Q& A session at 6 p.m. to ask member experts all those questions no one else has been able to answer regarding your Macintosh, iPod or iPhone - and now maybe even the new IPad – followed by the main program at 7 p.m. featuring a guest speaker; wireless Internet access is always available and the public is welcome. Raffles are held for current members (only) at every SBMUG meeting. Got questions? Check online at www.sbmug.org
La Colina Jr. High, High School Musical, see Arts & Entertainment.
Friday 19
Ventura Home & Garden Show, see Events.
Saturday 20
Jazz at the Lobero, Dee Dee Bridgewater, To Billie with Love: A Celebration of Lady Day - a tribute to Billie Holiday featuring her signature standards with classics such as “God Bless the Child,” “Don’t Explain” and the blazing anthem “Strange Fruit” performed by the incomparable Dee Dee Bridgewater, considered one of “the most capable jazz singers of her generation” by the Village Voice. Winner of both Tony and Grammy Awards, Bridgewater is also the host of National Public Radio’s JazzSet; 8 p.m. For tickets and more information call the Lobero Theatre Box Office at 963-0761 or go online at www.lobero.com
Santa Barbara Charter School Fundraiser – An annual benefit auction and 1980s-style dance, 6:30 p.m., Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Need more information? Call 967-6522 or write TGreganti@sbcharter.org
Valley Idol Singing Contest, Preliminary Round – Auditions will be held today for the 3rd Annual Valley Idol Singing Contest from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall, St. Marks Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Avenue in Los Olivos. A popular fundraiser for the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, the contest is open to individual singers, duets and small groups and contestants must be 16 or older to qualify. A piano and CD player will be provided and contestants can bring a music-only CD, accompany themselves or bring their own accompanist, or sing a cappella. Twelve finalists will be chosen to go on to the final round on April 10. Audience members are welcome at the audition for a $5 at-the-door admission. Entrants are encouraged to send in completed registration forms early with a $20 registration fee (registration fee at the door is $25), and for application forms call 688-9653 or pick up forms at the Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive in Solvang. Got questions? Call 688-9653, 350-4241 or go online at www.syvchorale.org
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Colorscope: Abstract Painting 1960-1979 – Opening today with selections of paintings, mostly from the museum’s permanent collection, that showcase new modes of abstraction following the wane of Abstract Expressionism in the early 1960s. The exhibit reveals the innovative differences among the genres, but central to them all in this pivotal period is one factor – an emphasis on color. The exhibit, which runs through August 15, features a wide range of artists from influential figures to under-recognized talents, and includes Richard Anuszkiewicz, Alice Baber, Kenneth Nolan, Dan Christensen - Thomas Downing, Helen Frankenthaler, and many more. SBMA, 1130 State St. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday, and free admission on Sunday. Call 963-4364 or go online at www.sbma.net
Sunday 21
The Song Tree Concert Series, Small Potatoes, with Brad Colerick –
The word is out about how much fun a concert is featuring “the spuds,” Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, AKA. Small Potatoes who call themselves “electo-maniacs” and describe their music as “Celtic to cowboy” in a mix of country, blues and Irish swing. Opening for this Small Potatoes return Song Tree performance is folk/country singer and guitarist Brad Colerick; 3 p.m., Live Oak Unitarian Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Avenue, Goleta. Tickets at $15 available at the door, by e-mail at concerts@SongTree.org or online at www.SongTree.org and for more information all 680-9266.
Saturday 27
Santa Barbara Dance Center (SBDC), Free Sample Classes – An opportunity on the last Saturday of each month to take advantage of free 20-minute sample classes, meet some of the instructors and try out some dance styles and/or fitness classes you’ve never experienced before. Classes are at 3, 3:30, 4 and 4:30 p.m. Take all four classes if you want, and bring your friends. SBDC, 127-A W. Canon Perdido St. Got questions? Call 899-2901 or check online at www.santabarbaradancecenter.com
Sunday 28
Westmont Chamber Singers – Under the musical direction of Grey Brothers, Westmont associate professor of music, a performance by Westmont’s Chamber Singers at the historic Santa Barbara Presidio Chapel in celebration of Holy Week music composed in Spain and colonial Mexico during the 16th and 17th centuries. Along with several works by Spanish composer Luis Coronado, the program also includes his musical setting of the Passion, which is the rarely-heard four Gospel accounts of Christ’s passion and traditionally sung during Holy Week; 3 p.m., SBTHP, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Admission is free but a donation of $10 is suggested. Questions? Call 965-0093 or check online at www.westmont.edu
Upcoming in April…
Friday 2
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre, Sherlock’s Last Case, opening night with performances through May 16. See Arts & Entertainment.
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