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KT Tunstall Livestream

by Genevieve Rhiger
August 10, 2020

Grammy®- nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and world-renowned for her songs like “Suddenly I See” (used in “The Devil Wears Prada”) and “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree,” Tunstall hails from Scotland, but has toured the world over. In the past few years, she has toured with The Pretenders, Barenaked Ladies and Hall and Oates amongst others. Her latest studio album, 2018’s “WAX,” has received international acclaim; with a focus on the electric guitar. Get ready to dance in your living room to KT’s mesmerizing electric and intimate solo virtual concert. Please help save live music and the places it lives.

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Santa Barbara Dance Theater

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
August 4, 2020

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A Blood Drive on the Lobero Stage

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
June 1, 2020

Vitalant—the nation’s largest nonprofit, independent blood collector serving the local community in the Central Coast, has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. All blood types are critically needed right now, with an especially high need for type O, A-negative, and B-negative red blood cells. In addition, platelets are always needed by patients for cancer treatments, surgeries, and emergencies.

Appointments are required to reduce wait times and accommodate social distancing requirements. Donor temperatures are checked prior to entering the site. All Vitalant blood donation events deploy strict precautionary measures to ensure the safety of donors, patients, and staff, including:

• Taking donors’ temperatures before entering premises

• Requiring face masks or cloth-based face coverings for donors and staff

• Disinfecting donor-touched and other high-touch areas often and after every donation

• Ensuring social distancing to keep donors and staff safe

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OperaSB – The Daughter of the Regiment

by Gina Graham
May 8, 2020

A tomboy raised among soldiers takes high society by storm, in Donizetti’s frothy romantic comedy The Daughter of the Regiment. Santa Barbara-born soprano Jana McIntyre makes her home company debut, and tenor Isaac Frischman sings the famous aria with nine high C’s.  Comedy master/choreographer Kyle Lang directs a new production of this delightful OSB premiere, with Maestro Protopapas on the podium.

Sung in French, with English Supertitles

 

CAST

JANA McINTYRE*, Marie

ISAAC FRISCHMAN, Tonio

ANDREW POTTER*, Sulpice

ALISSA ANDERSON, Marquise De Berkenfield

 

Kostis Protopapas, Conductor

Kyle Lang*, Director

 

* denotes OSB debut

 

 

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Hats Off To Leslie Zemeckis

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 16, 2020

The Lobero Theatre Associates recognize the need to protect the health of our friends and members, as well as the need to follow the guidance of the California Department of Public Health recommending the postponement or cancellation of public gatherings at this time.

Therefore this event has been postponed. We will follow up as soon as we can with more information.

Journey into the roaring golden age of burlesque entertainment at the turn of the century. Led by best-selling author, documentary filmmaker, and noted actress, Leslie Zemeckis, this special affair will feature a performance by burlesque fan dancer Michelle L’amour in honor of Ms. Zemeckis’ books, Feuding Fan Dancers and Behind the Burly Q.

Proceeds from this Luncheon will go to replacing aging and fragile stage curtains at the historic Lobero Theatre.

Please contact Sheila Caldwell with any questions

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Men are from Mars – Women are from Venus LIVE!

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
March 10, 2020

The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray.

Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.  This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It’s a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!

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The Lonely

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
March 10, 2020

The Big O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, and dark emotional ballads. His voice, bridging the gap between baritone and tenor, coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of hits “Only The Lonely,” “Crying,” “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Dream Baby,” “Ooby Dooby,” “Blue Angel,” “Blue Bayou,” “You Got It,” and “In Dreams.” Mike Demers delivers a spot-on performance of Orbison’s signature sound.

As part of The Traveling Wilburys, Orbison brought us “End of the Line,” “Handle With Care,” and “You’re Not Alone Anymore.” Orbison pitched “Claudette” to The Everly Brothers. The track was a co-number one with the Everlys’ “All I Have to Do is Dream.”  The Lonely delivers their single biggest hit “Cathy’s Clown” in a stellar performance.

The Lonely delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison plus the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and The Everly Brothers. Veteran Mike Demers leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of an era. The Lonely approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut.

Cliff and Ann Wilder of Tumwater, WA exclaim, “WOW!!! Just…WOW!!!  Thanks for the FANTASTIC MEMORIES!!!”  Owen Rizzo adds, “Great Show!  You truly embody the spirit of Roy Orbison; one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!”  Roger Digou declares, “A triumphant performance! We were blown away by your vocals, the fantastic musicianship, and the harmony.” And, Brian Miller of Vivascene.com concludes, “A seamless recreation with great dynamic range, deep feeling and a stellar band. There are hundreds of tribute bands out there, but not many compete with The Lonely.”

For more about THE LONELY please visit www.thelonely.ca.

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Russell Brand

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
March 3, 2020

This event has been canceled.

Refunds will be issued to the credit card used to purchase. If that card is no longer valid, please contact the box office asap with new card info.

Lobero Theatre Box Office – 805.963.0761 or boxoffice@lobero.org.

 

A funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness from a comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction. This 90-minute experience will introduce you to the system that saved his life, continues to save his sanity and will work for anyone who is willing to commit to it.

This is a program for living for those aspiring to be saints who have lived too long among demons. This is an alternative vision for life at a time devoid of real values and connection. This could be the thing you have been looking for and it’s weird that this is the way you’re going to find it.

Russell Brand is a comedian, actor and activist for mental health and drug rehabilitation. He is the author of seven books, including the New York Times’ Bestseller, Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, and Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped. His podcast, “Under The Skin” is available on Luminary.

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Milk Carton Kids

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 2, 2020

Lobero LIVE presents The Milk Carton Kids and Haley Heynderickx. Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, the clown princes of Americana music, are the Smothers Brothers for a new generation. Their blend of rich vocal harmonies, intricately twinned acoustic guitars, and deadpan banter render The Milk Carton Kids practically irresistible. Defying the conventions of melody and harmony is a strategy that the duo has consciously embraced.

The group’s new record, The Only Ones, finds Ryan and Pattengale performing a stripped-down acoustic set without a backing band, returning to the core of what they are about musically: the duo. Blending ethereal harmonies and intricate musicianship with a uniquely powerful brand of contemporary songcraft, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo are a major force in the American folk tradition. Their latest album continues to receive extensive praise, with Rolling Stone proclaiming that “Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan get back to the beautiful basics with The Only Ones.”

Empathetic singer-songwriter Hayley Heynderickx is one of the most promising artists to come out of Portland in the last few years. Through soft acoustic guitar picking and deftly accented trombone sighs, her music immediately recalls folk music of the ’60s and ’70s mixed with a love of jazz radio. But Heynderickx’s singing, with vocals that range from sultry to operatic, belie a tenacity in her soul. Her debut album, named I Need to Start a Garden out of a search for calm through these waves of uncertainty and upheaval, is out now via Mama Bird Recording Co. Heynderickx vacillates between powerlessness (opener “No Face”) and empowerment (lead single “Oom Sha La La”). It’s a balance between exposing and protecting herself, but her generosity of spirit remains the constant throughout the whole album.

Click here to see the current Covid health and safety guidelines for this event.

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Dr. Christopher Kerr: Death Is But A Dream; New Studies

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
February 28, 2020

Dr. Christopher Kerr will be speaking about his newer research on the dreams, visions and end of life experiences of the dying, and those they leave behind. He will be discussing the effect on the bereaved, new clinical opportunities, post-traumatic growth, and more.

 

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The Second Annual Eco Hero Awards

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
February 5, 2020

The Second Annual Eco Hero Awards, scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 has been canceled.

Click here to submit a refund request, ticket exchange or ticket donation.

Refunds will automatically be issued to the credit card you used to purchase within the next 30 days. If your card is no longer valid, please contact the Lobero Box Office ASAP with an updated credit card.

You may also choose to donate your ticket purchase to support the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. Many of you have generously expressed your support and concern by seeking to forego your ticket refund. If you are in a financial position to do so, we greatly appreciate these offers.

Please use the link below, or contact the Lobero Box Office with any questions.

Use this form to process refunds or donations

Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates their Second Annual Eco Hero Award honoring visionary mycologist Paul Stamets, and award-winning cinematographer, Louie Schwartzberg.

The Santa Barbara Permaculture Network Eco Hero Award honors those who have committed themselves to work in service of the planet and its inhabitants for thirty or more years, with actual solutions and concrete ways forward that benefit many, often on a global scale.

Both Paul Stamets & Louie Schwartzberg will be in attendance to receive the Eco Hero Award, and will share their experiences – what inspired them, how they made their projects happen, and what challenges they faced along the way, with time for the audience to ask questions.

Film clips from their collaboration on joint projects, including the amazing Fantastic Fungi film will be shown.  A special treat for the community will be beautiful time-lapse moving photography of nature’s splendor on the outdoor wall of the Lobero Theatre, that Louie Schwartzberg also showed to audiences on the walls of the Vatican in Rome a few years ago.  A reception for all ticket holders follows the evening talk.

Paul Stamets is an award-winning author, researcher, and renowned speaker, sharing with the public the unusual and profound connection between humans and mushrooms.  He is an entrepreneur and founder of Fungi Perfecti, a family-owned, environmentally friendly company, and has authored many books including, Mycelium Running–How Mushrooms Can Help Heal the World, and Fantastic Fungi, written in collaboration with the Fantastic Fungi  film.

Louie Schwartzberg is an American director, producer, and cinematographer recognized as a pioneer in high-end time-lapse cinematography, and visual artist known for breaking down barriers of perception and taking viewers on journeys of time and scale. For more than forty years his passion has been telling stories through film that celebrate life and reveal the mysteries and wisdom of nature, most recently with the conscious shifting film, Fantastic Fungi, where once again, he makes the invisible visible for his audiences.

 

Come celebrate with us!

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Sing It Out

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
February 4, 2020

The AHA! and the Lobero Theatre recognize the need to protect the health of our patrons as well as the need to follow the guidance of the California Department of Public Health recommending the postponement or cancellation of public gatherings.
Therefore AHA! Sing It Out has been canceled.

SING IT OUT is AHA!’s yearly signature event and has been called “…Santa Barbara’s feel good event of the year.”  It is the culminating celebration of one of AHA!’s after-school groups. Each spring, we shepherd a dozen teens through a 13-week program where they are coached by music and theater professionals and AHA! facilitators to learn, master, and perform a solo rock and roll cover song in front of an audience of 600.

Public speaking is said to be the greatest fear of most people, and for most of these youth – most of whom do not have singing or theatrical experience – getting to the point where they can bust out a rock and roll song backed by a live band is truly a process of transformation. As they learn to overcome fears and individual challenges, these youth also learn to support their peers, accept support from peers and trusted adult facilitators and coaches, and to stand tall and sing their hearts open. Last year, we were thrilled to have had the participation of Martin Gore of Depeche Mode! Don’t miss this year’s surprise.

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The Moth Mainstage

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
January 28, 2020

The Moth has been canceled.

1. For the generous donation of your ticket purchase, KCRW will give you a one-year membership, please contact membership@kcrw.org to learn more.
2. For those unable to donate at this time, refunds will be processed within the next 30 days. If the credit card used to purchase is no longer valid, please contact the Lobero Theatre Box Office at 805.963.0761 or by emailing boxoffice@lobero.org Monday–Friday 10 AM–5 PM, and Saturday noon–5 PM.

Click here to submit a ticket donation to support KCRW.

All purchases for The Moth Mainstage at the Lobero Theatre will be honored for the rescheduled date. Purchasers will be notified how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend.

What began as a modest storytelling collective in its founder’s living room has grown into an epic, nationwide phenomenon with a cult-like following. The Moth’s Mainstage events are the critically acclaimed storytelling group’s hottest tickets.  Hand-picked Moth Mainstage all-stars will tie together the brilliant and the absurd for a spellbinding evening at the historic Lobero Theatre.  Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the show dances between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.

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Secrets & Illusions

by Cecilia Martini-Muth
January 20, 2020

This event has been canceled.

Refunds will be issued to the credit card used to purchase. If that card is no longer valid, please contact the box office asap with new card info.

Lobero Theatre Box Office – 805.963.0761 or boxoffice@lobero.org.

 

Join illusionist and winner of Penn & Teller FOOL US, Ivan Amodei on an epic journey to discover the secrets of life in his stage show SECRETS & ILLUSIONS. With his signature style of thought-provoking vignettes, audience participation, uplifting messages and storytelling, Ivan guides you through the galleries of the legendary Louvre Museum while accompanied by an enchanting musical muse and concert violinist. Follow Ivan as he uncovers life’s greatest mysteries deep inside the priceless works of art one dazzling illusion at a time. It’s a two hour immersive experience in which you’ll laugh, cry, feel terrified and be inspired all at the same time. Ultimately, it will encourage and motivate you to discover your purpose and your destiny.

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The Capitol Steps 2020

by Genevieve Rhiger
January 14, 2020
We are sad to announce that the Capitol Steps are planning to shut down. Like many in the entertainment business, we simply weren’t built to survive going a year or more without live performances.
On the bright side, when we first started as a Senate office Christmas party, we never imagined we would travel the country and perform for 39 years! It’s been a fun ride!
For now, we will keep our office open and continue to sell our CDs on our web site. We’ve got lots! Grab them while you can!
So thank you to all the NPR stations who have played our specials, and all the agents, venues and companies who have booked us over the years.
Thank you to all the awesome performers who learned songs on frighteningly short notice and brought their hilarious characters to the stage. Thanks to the road crew who made us sound good, and the pianists who changed keys and followed our performers without missing a beat.
And – most importantly – thank you to all our fans who have bought tickets to our show. You kept us going all these years!

Many of you have generously expressed your support and concern by seeking to forego your ticket refund. If you are in a financial position to do so, we greatly appreciate these offers. Please let the box office staff know that you’ll be donating your ticket to support the Lobero Theatre.

Click here to submit a refund request, ticket exchange or ticket donation.

What better time to see the Capitol Steps, the group that put the “mock” in “democracy” than now, with election season approaching? Don’t miss songs about the Democratic primary candidates (“76 Unknowns”) and the newest late-night thoughts from President Trump (“Tweet It”).  No one knows what the next election will bring, but whether it’s Joe Biden, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Beto O’Rourke, the Capitol Steps can tell you what rhymes with it! Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican (or somewhere in-between), if you’ve ever wanted to see Donald Trump sing a rock song, Bernie Sanders sing a show tune, and Vladimir Putin dance shirtless… this is the show for you!

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