The Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra consists of 30-40 musicians selected from the Youth Symphony for their exceptional talent and musical technique.   These musicians are challenged with serious pieces from the standard orchestral repertoire and have been lauded for their high performance level.  The musicians are thrilled to perform for you today since this will be the SBYS Chamber Orchestra’s first stand-alone public performance.  This group of young musicians has been invited to perform at the Santa Barbara Symphony’s “Sapphire Ball” Gala in celebration of its 65^th Anniversary in October 2018.  The SBYS Chamber Orchestra looks forward to performing more regularly next season. 

Join Michael McDonald and special guests: Bonnie Bramlett, Carl Graves, Amy McDonald, Tamara Champlin and Bill Champlin to celebrating TRAP and over 20 years of service to our friends with Intellectual and Developmental Differences locally and globally.

Learn more about TRAP.

All of the tickets to this free lecture have been distributed, but you may wish to check for availability at the door on Saturday night.

Vandana Shiva trained as a physicist and did an interdisciplinary doctorate on “Hidden Variables and Non-Locality in Quantum Theory” at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. She is Founder/Director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology and Navdanya, a movement for seed saving and ecological agriculture. She is the author of numerous books including Staying Alive, Ecofeminism, Seed Sovereignty and Food Security: Women in the Vanguard (Ed.), Soil Not Oil, Earth Democracy and Who Feeds the World. For four decades of dedication to independent and ecological research, Dr. Shiva has been honored with many awards, including: The Right Livelihood Award, The Sydney Peace Prize, The Fukuoka Prize, and the Lennon-Ono Peace Prize. 

Join master illusionist and Winner of Penn & Teller FOOL US Ivan Amodei on an epic journey to discover the secrets of life in his brand new stage show SECRETS & ILLUSIONS.

Set on the dark and deserted streets of Paris, you’ll enter the legendary Louvre Museum, where an enchanting musical muse escorts you through galleries, while Ivan uncovers life’s greatest mysteries deep inside the priceless works of art, one dazzling illusion at a time. Watch someone face their greatest fears. Witness a person track down love in the most unexpected place, and another discover how the Laws of Attraction helps them find their purpose in life － might it be you?

Boston Globe boasts ”Magic with a Message.” It’s a 90-minute spectacular show which displays Ivan’s signature style of thought-provoking vignettes, audience participation, and storytelling. Paired with his remarkable approach to illusion, it will ultimately inspire, encourage and motivate you to discover your purpose and your destiny.

OUR SHOW WEBSITE IS: WWW.SECRETSANDILLUSIONS.COM

https://vimeo.com/263965716

Hats Off is the Lobero Theatre Associates’ signature fundraising event that raises needed funds for the Lobero Theatre while honoring a significant presence in the arts.  This year the Associates tip their hat to one of the most successful and celebrated songwriters of the modern era, Jeff Barry.

It is said that at any given time, somewhere in the world, someone is playing or singing a Jeff Barry song. While you may not know Jeff Barry by name, there’s no doubt you’re familiar with his extensive body of work.

Jeff Barry is the musical mind behind chart-topping hits including: “Tell Laura I Love Her,” “Chapel of Love,” “Be My Baby,” “Doo Wah Ditty,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Sugar Sugar,” “And Then He Kissed Me,” “Da Do Run Run,” and “The Leader Of The Pack,” among many others. His songs have been recorded by an endless list of artists, such as Celine Dion, U2, Percy Sledge, Elton John, Amy Winehouse, The Beach Boys, Glenn Campbell, Mariah Carey, Sam Cook and Johnny Mathis.

Mr. Barry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed him to be #19 in their “Top 100 Songwriters of All Time” list, and #3 of non-artist writers. 

Proceeds from this enlightening luncheon will support general operating funds for the Lobero Theatre and new, energy-efficient lighting systems.

To make a gift or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Sheila Caldwell at scaldwell@lobero.org or at 805.679.6013.

Special Thanks to this year’s Hats Off co-chairs, Joan Crossland and Janet McCann.

Once a self-proclaimed retired artist, Damien Escobar, is now back to being one of the world’s top violinist. He is hitting the road to promote his second solo album, Boundless, his first solo album of all originally produced material. Four years ago Damien was a shell of himself. Humbled by homelessness and depression, Damien had to fight through his fear of failure and reemerge as a confident, positive, thriving artist. An unprecedented story of triumph, Damien Escobar can look back at his days playing the violin for change on the subway platforms of New York to playing for Presidents in the White House.

“Paul Thorn is a natural-born Southern storyteller with humble stage banter and musical delivery that’s gritty and gruff.”-National Public Radio.There is nothing like Paul Thorn live! His performances are one of a kind, rip roaring, feel good fun. Experience Paul and band for yourself at the best venue in Santa Barbara, the Lobero Theatre. This year Paul is proud to release “Don’t Let the Devil Ride” It marks his first time recording gospel music. Featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama, McCrary Sisters, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns. All songs are strikingly original, from the gut music. www.paulthorn.com 

 

Local stand out band Bryan Titus Trio’s songs draw heavily on the music of Appalachia, the expressive, regional sounds of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, & Virginia. Bryan’s rich vocal timbre has a smokey, soulful character a perfect compliment to his elegant guitar playing.and picking.The Trio is comprised of Bryan, Jeff Kranzler Upright Bass & Dustin Janson on vocals/cajon. www.bryantitus.complaying and picking.The Trio is comprised of Bryan, Jeff Kranzler Upright Bass & Dustin Janson on vocals/cajon. www.bryantitus.com   and picking.The Trio is comprised of Bryan, Jeff Kranzler Upright Bass & Dustin Janson on vocals/cajon. www.bryantitus.com

 

 DOORS AT 7/ SHOW STARTS AT 7:30

 

 Update: Dear Paul Thorn friends and fans. We are saddened by the news that Paul’s sister Debra passed away from cancer last week. Paul canceled a few of his west coast dates but this Lobero Theatre show goes on for what will surely be a heartfelt show Santa Barbara Music Foundation will donate part of the net proceeds of this concert to the American Cancer Society in Debra’s name. Come show your love & support. #cancersucks

Help us celebrate the Lobero by joining us for Lobero Give Day on Thursday, February 22–our 145th birthday!

“Give Days” are like a 24-hour digital pep rally, and like any party, we want to invite all our friends to be there. 

The Lobero is Santa Barbara’s community theater, a home for so many of our favorite memories; so many of us got our first taste of the stage right here. The Lobero has been Santa Barbara’s cultural heart for 145 years. 

Making a gift on #LoberoGiveDay will help to ensure this community stage remains a viable community asset for many years to come.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/LoberoGive

There are lots of ways to get involved:

+ Save this image and use as your temporary profile pic on #GiveDay!
+ Share a photo or story on Facebook and Tag us @LoberoTheatre. (Add the hashtag #LoberoGiveDay so we can keep track)
+ Would you be willing to share with your friends, asking them to make a gift to support your favorite theater? (If so, Brandon can send you everything you’ll need.)