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Hallelujah Project 10 – 2024

by Gina Graham
October 21, 2024

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert for all ages with a rich program of songs from multiple holiday traditions – from classical to popular. The Choral Society and orchestra will be joined by the young performers from the Music Academy’s SING! Children’s Chorus, and guest narrator Meredith Baxter. Featuring The Choral Society & Orchestra conducted by JoAnne Wasserman with Meredith Baxter, Music Academy SING! and Santa Claus!

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Solas

by Gina Graham
October 17, 2024

Solas is hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced” and The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness.” Since forming in New York City in 1995 they have been a galvanizing element in the Irish music scene – a lightening rod of talent and inspiration that set new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity. Over the course of twelve critically acclaimed albums and endless international touring, Solas brought their love and respect for the traditions of Irish music, and their sense of melodic and instrumental adventure to the world.

In 2017, after a remarkable two decade career, Solas decided it was time for a break. Now, after eight years, the break is over and Solas is back and ready to celebrate their 30th Anniversary!

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With special guest Andy Byron

With influences from Michael Martin Murphey to Gordon Lightfoot to Jerry Jeff Walker, Andy Byron delivers his music from the heart. The sound is country and the messages universal — living, dying, lost love, found love, family, kids. This music is about what really counts in life.Andy has opened for great artists such as, Willie Nelson, George Jones, The Charlie Daniel’s Band, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, Little Big Town, Josh Turner and many more!

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Music Dialogue with Heiichiro Ohyama

by Gina Graham
October 16, 2024

Just as a chef’s table experience offers unparalleled proximity to the culinary action, “Music Dialogue” allows you to witness the creation of unique masterpieces with renowned musicians in real time. The event begins with appetizers & cocktails in the Lobero Courtyard, followed by an on-stage performance at 6:30 PM. This exclusive behind-the-scenes event fosters a deeply immersive melodic adventure that transcends the traditional concert-going experience.

Beginning with an impromptu riff, acclaimed Music Conductor Heiichiro Ohyama and four former members of the Chamber Orchestra (Amy Hershberger, Joel Pargman, Colleen Sugata, and Trevor Handy) will navigate new territory, performing Mendelssohn String Quintet No.2 in B flat major, Op.87, the third movement: Adagio e lento together for the first time. Observe their trial and error as the artists try to recreate the composer’s intent, breaking down the reasons behind artistic choices and deconstructing manuscripts to uncover their hidden meanings.

Then sit back, relax, and experience the magic as the musical piece is performed by the ensemble in its entirety. Afterwards, gain new insights with a special “Q & A” with the performers – lead by Concert Navigator Miho Ito.

This event made possible by the generosity of Mahri Kerley.

5:30 pm ~ Enjoy appetizers & cocktails in the Lobero Courtyard
6:30 pm ~ On-stage performance with Heiichiro & Friends
Dialogue between guests and musicians following the performance.

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Journey through Jazz

by Gina Graham
October 15, 2024

In our ‘Journey through Jazz!’ residency program, students are taken on a musical and narrative trek from early Dixieland to today’s Fusion jazz, while learning basic singing and performance skills, jazz terms, American jazz history, and ethnic/music diversity. The residency closes with a school assembly and performance, and a FREE public performance at the historic Lobero Theatre!

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St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

by Gina Graham
October 14, 2024

Experience a rollicking night of music and dance that carries on the Irish traditions of celebrating family and community. Be transported back to the Emerald Isle for a wild evening of fiddles, bodhrán, pipes, song and dance that will have you leaving the theatre with a jig in your step!

The featured performers are the legendary star of Riverdance, Ryan McCaffrey, alongside another Riverdance veteran, Courtney D’Angelo, and two beguiling newcomers Aubrey Stagnaro and Layla Giles.

Sing your heart out with the Kerry Traditional Band on some great Irish songs including: The Wild Rover, Ireland’s Call, Raglan Road, Leaving of Limerick and Black Velvet Band.

With guests: FIREDANCE – Irish Dance 805

“St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland delivers a night of rip-roaring music, song and dance…” – Irish News & Entertainment

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Rickie Lee Jones

by Josh James
October 7, 2024

Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller, and two-time GRAMMY® winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades – beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, then followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her GRAMMY® nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023 – a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records.

Jones’ celebrated memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO and a Best Book of the Year at Pitchfork and NPR. The Independent writes, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones… a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place.”

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Rudolph 2024

by Gina Graham
October 4, 2024

Rudolph is the classic holiday tale of a misfit reindeer with a blinking red nose, who makes friends and embarks on a journey through the North Pole to save Christmas. Featuring the students of State Street Ballet Academy as well as the Cold Spring School Choir and Laudate Choir directed by Sara DiSalvo.

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Paula Poundstone

by Gina Graham
October 3, 2024

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.  She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.  

Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time.

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Leo Kottke 2025

by Josh James
October 1, 2024

Famed solo acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. The artist overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. When he picks up a steel-stringed guitar, his fingers race across the strings with uncommon speed, developing a deep, churning groove that can at times sound like several people playing at once.

Now 79-years-young, Kottke has recorded over 30 albums that showcase his barnstorming fretwork and quirky songwriting. In concert, playing his six and 12-stringed guitars for appreciative audiences across the globe, he intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career. Kottke is a master of the guitar, whose playing has influenced generations of musicians and listeners.

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Return of the Jedi

by Gina Graham
September 26, 2024

After a quick trip back to Tatooine, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo are reunited and join up with the amassing Rebel fleet to take down the evil Empire once and for all. But the Empire is plotting too. Emperor Palpatine commands his troops aboard his newly constructed Death Star stationed above the forest moon of Endor, where the Rebels – and some unlikely furry friends – make their stand against the Empire. While Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader on the Death Star once more, Han leads a team to take out a shield protecting the battle station so that the Rebel fleet can destroy it once more and finally put an end to the war…

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Bruce Cockburn 2025

by Josh James
September 26, 2024

One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity for over 50 years. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and world beat styles while travelling throughout the globe.

Bruce has earned high praise as an exceptional songwriter and a revered guitarist. He has been honoured with 13 Juno Awards, an induction into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Cockburn’s commitment to growth has made him both an exemplary citizen and a legendary artist, whose prized songbook will be celebrated for many years to come. His latest release, ‘O sun O Moon,’ a contemplative effort divided between personal and political themes, was the #1 most added album on Americana radio.

Pre-show reception catering provided by Blue Owl

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ELVIS: In Person – Starring Matt Stone 2025

by Gina Graham
September 19, 2024

GET READY ELVIS FANS!

The #1 WORLD-CLASS ELVIS CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA is RETURNING to the Lobero Theatre on June 5th!

Internationally recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate, the show’s star, Matt Stone, performs the CLOSEST THING to the King in history! Matt brings an unseen level of authenticity and attention to detail to his craft, CAPTIVATING audiences with flawless recreation of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll in his prime!

He’s not an “Elvis impersonator,” but an actor portraying the GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME in a theatrical production— and after seeing this ELECTRIFYING SPECTACLE, you’ll remember ELVIS THE ICON, and forget the punchline. 

He has earned the approval of Elvis’ friends and family, who have said:

“When I heard [Matt]… now if I close my eyes that’s Elvis. It touched my heart. The only person I ever heard sing like that was my brother, and [Matt] was real close—SCARY— that’s how close it was.”    -Billy Stanley (Elvis’ Step Brother)

“Matt is incredibly gifted & handsome, with incredible energy and sex appeal.”    -Joyce Bova (Longtime Elvis Girlfriend)

He has even been heard on SiriusXM’s ELVIS RADIO!

Backed by a sensational all-star band, Matt Stone MESMERIZES fans into blue-suede bliss as they’re HYPNOTIZED into thinking Elvis is BACK IN THE BUILDING at the PEAK of his prowess! Because of his years of research and intense analysis of the small details that bring the King to life, Matt Stone & the TEC Band present the CLOSEST THING TO THE KING audiences have seen since 1977!

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Mania: the ABBA Tribute 2025

by Gina Graham
September 17, 2024

Take A Chance On MANIA……and you won’t be disappointed!

Mania: the ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the show performed for a month in the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre, London in May 2021. The show also enjoyed an 80-date sell-out USA National tour in 2022/2023, Mania continues in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ’Supergroup’ to millions of fans, old and new!

Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me,” the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision, transporting audiences back to the disco era of the 1970s.

The upcoming tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of ABBA and lovers of great music. With stunning visuals, electrifying performances, and all of ABBA’s greatest hits, Mania: The ABBA Tribute is a hit with audiences worldwide and Maniacs who return every year!

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The Christmas Revels 2024

by Gina Graham
September 13, 2024

As the many generations haunting this historic manor house emerge for their annual Winter Solstice gathering, they learn that their ancestral home is threatened with demolition. Undeterred, they share captivating dances, engaging stories, special seasonal traditions and over 800 years of glorious English and European music, creating a most spirited celebration. Join us and be joyous!

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The Island of Misfit Gays

by Gina Graham
September 10, 2024

The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus, led by Artistic Director Timothy Accurso, debuts at the Lobero Theatre with their winter concert “The Island of Misfit Gays.” With their unique combination of heart, humor, and strength, the concert will feature songs about being an outcast, misunderstood, and yet finding and loving yourself in this world. You’ll enjoy a mix of pop songs, musical theatre, Disney songs, and a few holiday favorites as well! There’s something for everyone with musical selections ranging from Radiohead, Katy Perry, Robyn, Tarzan, Mulan, and more!

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