LOL COMEDY – STEVE LEMME & KEVIN HEFFERNAN

by Cecilia Martini-Muth

September 3, 2015

Fresh off their NETFLIX Stand Up Special, “FAT MAN LITTLE BOY” Kevin and Steve are back on the road to make you laugh.

KEVIN HEFFERNAN (“Farva” in Super Troopers and “Landfill” in Beerfest) & STEVE LEMME (“Mac” in Super Troopers and “Fink” in Beerfest) are 2 members of the Broken Lizard Comedy Group and creators of films such as Super Troopers, Beerfest, Club Dread & The Slammin’ Salmon.

In their two man live show, Heffernan & Lemme perform stand up, tell funny stories about the making of their movies and sometimes even drink a beer with the audience — Beerfest style! The show has it all from 2 of your favorite Broken Lizard members.

In the end, you’re guaranteed to see everything that’s funny about a fat man sharing a stage with a little bitty fella.

Just added DAN ST. GERMAIN: Kicking off the evening will be Comedy Central’s Dan St. Germain who’s Stand-Up Comedy special was met with rave reviews. As “One of the comics to watch for 2016” Dan is tearing it up and selling out wherever he performs. This addition to an all ready great show will make this evening a night to remember!

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LOL COMEDY – BRAD WILLIAMS RING MASTER

by Cecilia Martini-Muth

September 3, 2015

He’s Back! Brad Williams filmed his first One-hour Stand-Up Comedy special “Fun Size” and ran away with the people’s choice of favorite comic performance at SBLOLFEST 2014. If there was not an official winner of the Santa Barbara LOL Comedy Festival there should have been, and it should have been the People’s choice; Brad Williams.

He’s back to host a hybrid of stand-up comedy performances from some of his best friends and musical comedy performances as well. You won’t be disappointed with the eclectic line-up.

Robin Williams called him “Prozac with a head.” Brad’s ability to make humorous observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race are winning over audiences and proving that anyone can overcome their shortcomings.

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LOL COMEDY – HOT FUNNY FEMMES

by Cecilia Martini-Muth

September 3, 2015

Kicking off the Santa Barbara LOL Comedy Festival is the return of the all new hilarious Hot funny Femmes. This year’s new line up the Hot Funny Femmes Show is headlined by Kira Soltanovich who just filmed her first one hour special. Also starring Jenny Zagrino, Kate Quigley and Karen Rontowski along with special guest Hostess with the mostess OC Housewives Alum Gretchen Christine Rossi.

Learn more at lolcomedyfestival.com

Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced clean optimistic humor has taken her from “The Late Show with David Letterman” to Sirius Satellite Radio and Comedy Central, Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced clean optimistic humor catches you off guard with here quick turn humor.

Kate Quigley is a standup comedian, host, and actress. Her credits include THE OFFICE, THE DANNY COMDEN PROJECT, THE MEGAN MULLALLY SHOW, and TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN to name a few.

Jenny Zigrino made her late night debut on Conan O’Brien and was a finalist in Comedy Central’s “Up Next” Comics to Watch of 2013. She took second place on the TBS show Funniest Wins, hosted by Marlon Wayans.

Kira Soltanovich was born in the former Soviet Union, and raised by immigrant parents in San Francisco and and has plenty to laugh about. She’s written for Joan Rivers on the TV Land series How’d You Get So Rich? and for such Disney stars as Selena Gomez, Mitch Musso and Debby Ryan on the Disney show Prankstars. You can catch her on Showtime in her own half hour comedy special for the Showtime network called Here Comes Trouble.

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SB Revels

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 26, 2015

Santa Barbara Revels presents The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice. This year’s engaging and entertaining production is sub-titled “The Treasures of Spain” with four performances, on Saturday and Sunday, December 19^th & 20^th at 2:00 & 7:00pm. Audiences are transported to the crossroads of Andalusia in Southern Spain, where indigenous Iberian, Moorish, and Sephardic traditions converge. A favorite Santa Barbara seasonal tradition, The Christmas Revels involves a colorfully-costumed company of more than 60 actors, singers and dancers who perform lively dances and glorious music from more than four centuries of Spanish culture, with accompaniment provided by our brass ensemble and a troupe of traditional string and wind instruments. And of course, as with all Revels productions, the audience gets involved.

Join us and be joyous!

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Arlo Guthrie

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 25, 2015

Arlo Guthrie has been known to generations as a prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor and activist. Born in Coney Island, New York in 1947, Arlo is the eldest son of Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, a professional dancer with the Martha Graham Company and founder of The Committee to Combat Huntington’s Disease, and America’s most beloved singer/writer/philosopher/artist Woody Guthrie. Arlo has become an iconic figure in folk music in his own right with a distinguished and varied career spanning over fifty years.

Guthrie’s trademark ability to derail a song with a comical tangent and bring it right back on track with a relatable thought is as concise as ever. Fifty years after the historic events that launched him to reluctant celebrity, Arlo brings The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree in its entirety back to the stage for an international tour beginning January 2015.

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Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 25, 2015

Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. Cofounders Lowery and Hickman have been at it for almost a quarter of a century – amassing ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe (“Low,” “Euro-Trash Girl,” “Get Off This” and “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me” to name just a few), and a worldwide fan base – that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry – continues to grow each year.

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It’s Magic! – 2016

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 25, 2015

America’s longest-running magic revue returns to the Lobero to dazzle audiences with an all-new lineup of top illusionists direct from exotic showrooms and Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. You won’t believe your eyes as top magicians perform incredible feats, from jaw-dropping sleight of hand and off-beat comedic magic to mind-boggling full stage illusions. This one-of-a-kind magic show that has been delighting magic fans for more than five decades, and is sure to be a treat for the whole family. This year’s lineup features magicians Joel Ward, David & Dania, Greg Gleason, Chris Blackmore, Henrik Bothe, and more – each carefully selected to showcase the many nuances and craft of magic.

“It’s a must for magic buffs of all ages!” ― L.A. Times

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Gustafson Dance – Rudolph

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 25, 2015

Gustafson Dance presents Rudolph, a ballet of the holiday classic featuring Rudolph, Clarice, the Abominable Snow Monster, and even Santa Claus himself, on December 5 at 2 pm and 6 pm. Children ages 2 and up dance to well-known holiday tunes, along with the State Street Ballet Young Dancers. Rudolph embarks on a journey where he learns, along with many other “misfits” that everyone, even though they may be different, has something of value to contribute.

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Life Chronicles Benefit

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 24, 2015

Born into a show business family, THE FOUR KING COUSINS are all daughters of the Grammy nominated vocal group known as THE KING SISTERS. As children the Cousins sang backup on several recordings by legendary artists like Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Dorothy Provine, The Lettermen and more. In 1964 they made their professional TV debuts, alongside their mothers, as part of the extended family of entertainers knows as THE KING FAMILY. They starred in two of their own network television variety series’ (The King Family Show) and produced and starred in seventeen syndicated television specials. The Four King Cousins performed regularly on those shows as well as numerous others including The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, The Ed Sullivan Show, and The Jonathan Winters Show. Since the release of their first album in 1968 on Capitol Records, the Cousins have performed live in concert throughout the US, Canada, France and Japan. They also continue the legacy of their mothers who were the first successful female vocal group to sing in four part harmony. They are currently featured on the new PBS “My Music” special Sister Acts.

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Mark O’Connor

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 21, 2015

Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing captures the electricity and nuance of performances that can only be described as ‘spectacular.’ O’Connor’s jazz performances and compositions pay tribute to his friend and mentor, the legendary French jazz master Stephane Grappelli. While performing a number of tunes closely associated with Grappelli, O’Connor’s albums and live performances extend the repertoire with O’Connor’s original compositions. Joined by guitarist Frank Vignola, Hot Swing continues to celebrate acoustic string jazz in new and exciting ways.

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SBCO – May 17

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 18, 2015

Glorious…Season Finale! … With the return of Alessio Bax, Piano, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will end the season with *Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor” and the Glorious Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 5 “Reformation.”

*Change from original program

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SBCO – April 5

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 18, 2015

Music – Dialogue… is a conversation featuring Maestro Ohyama, Host Dr. Alan Chapman and select players from the Chamber Orchestra and will feature Mendelssohn – String Quintet No. 2. This event is underwritten in part by Chaucer’s Books. Dessert and Wine included. Tickets are general admission with only 125 seats available; tickets are $100 and include the event, wine and dessert.

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SBCO – March 22

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 18, 2015

Exquisite… Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will feature soloist Martin Beaver, Violin and the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra with such favorites as Mozart – Overture: Marriage of Figaro, Symphony no 40 in G minor and Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto. Reserved Seating, tickets $50-$60 with a $4.00 facility fee.

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SBCO – Dec. 8

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 18, 2015

Inspiring…. the SCBO celebrates the Holiday Season at the Lobero Theatre with special guest host Gail Eichenthal. Featured at the concert will be Mendelssohn – Symphony for Strings in C Major No. 9, “Swiss Symphony” and Dvorak – Serenade for Strings in E major.

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SBCO – Oct. 3

by Genevieve Rhiger

August 18, 2015

Enchanting… the SBCO will celebrate with “Fire and Ice” a season opening party for subscribers and friends on the front plaza of the Lobero Theatre. The Concert following the party will feature: Schumann – Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Overture and ends with the enchanting Firebird by Stravinsky.

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