Download the Lobero App Get the App

King Sunny Ade

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 31, 2015

Canceled Due to Travel Visa Issues

Refunds will be issued automatically for any credit card sales, please contact the box office at 805-963-0761 if payment was made in cash.

More information from King Sunny Ade’s management:

We deeply regret to report that, as result of a worldwide computer system breakdown within The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Consulates have been unable to issue visas. The State Department has provided no specific timeline as to when this problem will be corrected. Once it is fixed, priority will be given to medical and humanitarian cases only. Performers and artists will not be given priority.  This is a worldwide problem, not specific to only a few consulates, and affecting both immigrant and non-immigrant processing. Due to the uncertainty surrounding this unfortunate situation, we are forced to announce the cancellation of King Sunny Ade’s remaining tour dates in both the US and Canada.

 

King Sunny Ade, the “King of Juju Music,” is one of the most influential world musicians of all time, famous for his dance-inspiring hybrid of western pop and traditional African music.

“King Sunny is to Nigerians what James Brown has been to Americans.” – Philadelphia Inquirer

No related posts available.

Art Garfunkel

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 30, 2015

Folk-pop icon Art Garfunkel is best known as the lead vocalist in Simon and Garfunkel, as well as a string of solo hits. Don’t miss this legendary performer as he shares an intimate evening of his music, poetry and stories.

No related posts available.

Notes for Notes 2015

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 23, 2015

CAE736DD-7CD2-4FE1-87ED-9EEC4ECD5FD2[1] Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for the British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.

Proceeds to benefit Notes for Notes, a non-profit organization that designs, equips, and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys & Girls Clubs across the U.S. Learn more at NotesForNotes.Org

No related posts available.

SBYET – Into the Woods

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 11, 2015

It is a big year for Sondheim fans. As Into the Woods journeys onto the big screen this holiday season, Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre is poised to infuse this beloved myriad of fairy tales-gone-wrong with the extraordinary talent and spirit of their actors. SBYET’s ninth season at the Lobero is sure to astound even the most seasoned Broadway audiences. As the witch says, “Go to the wood!” and enjoy four performances.

No related posts available.

Nachle Deewane

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 5, 2015

UCSB student organization, Dhadkan, is proud to announce its national dance competition to be hosted at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre on April 11. Nachle Deewane will feature nine collegiate Indian dance teams – in two styles: Bollywood fusion and bhangra – from all over the country competing for the top prize. In addition, the audience will be treated to a special guest performance by Indian popstar, Arjun. The teams include veterans of renowned competitions such as Bollywood America, Jhoomti Shaam, Bollywood Berkeley, and Bruin Bhangra. All proceeds from the event will go towards assisting non-profit organization, Ekal Vidyalaya.

[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/121732298[/vimeo]

No related posts available.

SBDI 2015

by Genevieve Rhiger
March 2, 2015

Santa Barbara Dance Institute (SBDI) has brought high-quality, high-impact educational dance programs directly into Santa Barbara County schools and organizations for ten years.

This year’s show, entitled Ten Years, Ten Lessons, will feature over 300 energetic young performers from elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the county, as well as special guest performers including school teachers, parents, and community leaders. Ten Years, Ten Lessons is an inspiring hour of dance and music that is perfect for the whole family.

Awarded Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best Youth Performance” by Elizabeth Schwyzer in 2010, and coined the, “Feel-Good Show of the Year,” by County Arts Commissioner Ginny Brush, we look forward to your presence. As Bill Cirone, County Superintendent of Schools says, “This is one show you won’t want to
miss!”

Ten Years, Ten Lessons is a joyful and thoughtful reflection on the lessons learned over these past years.  Lessons such as: “Focus on the Journey, Not the Destination”, “Believe in Yourself”, “Take a Stand” and “Anything is Possible” are illustrated through energetic dancing and inspirational quotations.

It is easy for both children and adults to become so consumed by achieving a goal or so distracted by everything around them that they forget to notice how their actions affect others, to see other pathways toward happiness, or to simply take time to smell the roses!  “Ten Years, Ten Lessons”, is a fond look back at the things that have helped all of us at SBDI focus on the bigger picture of why we are here.

SBDI’s mission is to provide educational dance programs that help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

If you are interested in programing, please contact rosalina@sbdi.org.

No related posts available.

In My Life: Beatles Tribute

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 27, 2015

You already know and love the songs, but In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles gives you a chance to get a fresh perspective on the story of the band that made them. More than just a live musical tribute show, In My Life tells the Fab Four’s tale through the eyes of their late manager, Brian Epstein, who acts as narrator to renowned tribute band Abbey Road’s live performance of some 33 Beatles classics.

From their groundbreaking appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show to their final rooftop performance at the Apple Corp. offices, and “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper’s and beyond, this exciting production gives new life to the story of rock’s greatest band.

 

No related posts available.

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 19, 2015

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen (a founding member) opens the evening with their story: a bunch of young 1960’s ‘west-coast longhair hippies’ trying to make it. Through live music, historic photos and film, the Lobero audience finds out how this iconic California band’s rocky past led to successes and Nashville. McEuen’s enthusiastic storytelling and music, coinciding with what is on the screen, all lead up to the story of that incredible week in August, 1971.

This unique multi-media show then celebrates Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s landmark ‘Circle’ album (initiated by McEuen in 1971), and shows the audience how Carter Family music and Mother Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff, Doc Watson, Vassar Clements, Merle Travis, Jimmy Martin… and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) came together for the historic sessions. As John brings on John Carter Cash (with special guests) taking all down the path of these two driving forces in American Music – the NGDB and the music of The Carter Family.

John Carter (son of Johnny Cash and June Carter) takes the helm to relate the Carter Family story and heritage with narrative, and historic photographs from his personal archives. With music performed from the early Carter Family days by the ensemble, John Carter relates what it was like growing up with ‘Grandma Maybelle Carter’, and how A.P. Carter influenced his and his father’s life’s path.

This leads to how NGDB joined the icons of Country Music for a magic Nashville week in August of 1971 to create the classic multi-platinum album – Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

The full cast then performs songs from the ‘Circle’ album against the larger-than-life on screen photo-montage backdrop from the sessions. Special to this evening, another original NGDB member, bassist Les Thompson (1966-1976), will be part of the ensemble, along with fiddler Laura McGhee (from Scotland), Matt Cartsonis (mandola/guitar/vocals), and guitarist Dave Daeger. The audience is transported to that magic time with the performers for an exciting, unforgettable experience.

With bluegrass, country, gospel, and the roots of America’s acoustic music, songs from all the Circle albums’ artists (Wildwood Flower, Keep on the Sunnyside, I Am a Pilgrim, Cannonball Rag, Wreck on the Highway, Earl’s Breakdown, etc.), the evening ends with audience all joining in for the Carter family classic

Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

 

Los Angeles News | FOX 11 LA KTTV

No related posts available.

Club Mercy – Lord Huron

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 17, 2015

No related posts available.

Safety Harbor Kids Benefit

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 11, 2015

Paul Barrère and Fred Tackett are guitar players.

In fact they are the guitar players with the legendary band Little Feat…

Now they have joined forces to form an acoustic duet that will quite frankly blow you away. Performing songs from their Little Feat catalogue and more with a decidedly different twist.

They first played together on the album ”Dixie Chicken“ some thirty-five years ago and since then have played together or individually on numerous recording sessions for Little Feat and countless others including Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Dionne Farris, and the Wallflowers, to name a few.

Paul and Fred will be joined on this special evening by

Albert Lee, legendary guitarist

Peter Asher, guitarist, singer and producer extraordinaire

Asher_MarkSeliger-1BA

Hani Naser, master percussionist and Oud player 

Hani

Rodney Cravens, Justin Fox and George Pendergast from Dishwalla and Van Dyke Parks will also be performing on this evening. 

Inara George is a singer-songwriter and musician, one half of The Bird and the Bee and a member of The Living Sisters.

Inara1

 

DISHWALLA is an alternative rock band based out of Santa Barbara, California. They are a platinum selling, award winning band with a career spanning nearly 2 decades and 5 albums.

Rodney Browning Cravens, George Pendergast and Justin Fox will be performing a special acoustic set on this evening.

DWacoustic_300px

For more information about Safety Harbor Kids, please visit www.safetyharborkids.org.

No related posts available.

Jon Foreman

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 6, 2015

Jon Foreman is the lead singer and guitarist of the Grammy Award winning rock band Switchfoot. He is also known for his intimate solo albums and his work with the band Fiction Family. Over the years, Foreman has become known for his honest lyrics, highly prolific song-writing, and his involvement in various humanitarian endeavors: Habitat for Humanity, The ONE Campaign, Not For Sale, Invisible Children, Life Rolls On, and To Write Love On Her Arms.

No related posts available.

SSBYD – Spring Celebration of Dance

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 4, 2015

The State Street Ballet Young Dancers present A Spring Celebration of Dance. The apprentice company to State Street Ballet, SSBYD will perform new works by Kassandra Taylor Newberry and Dana Young.  In addition, the evening will feature excerpts from Sleeping Beauty and new works by emerging choreographers.

No related posts available.

Lucinda Williams

by Genevieve Rhiger
February 3, 2015

American rock, folk, blues and country music singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is one of a kind. She has been maneuvering down a musical path all her own for more than three decades since emerging from Lake Charles, Louisiana, a town with rich traditions of indigenous American music. Several years of playing the hardscrabble clubs of her adopted state of Texas gave her a solid enough footing to record a self-titled album that would become a touchstone for the Americana movement–helping launch a thousand musical ships along the way. More than 30 years later, after having been named “America’s best songwriter” by TIME Magazine in 2002, Williams’ distinctive delta-infused country soul sound is as strong as ever. Though her songs offer poetry filled with pain and longing, Williams says, “People misunderstand me and think I’m this depressed person, and I’m not. At the end of the day, I’m an optimist.”

“She’s pithy and penetrating, bruised but steadfast, proud of the grain and drawl of her voice. Her music places itself in a vanishing, idealized Southland where country, soul, blues and gospel all share a common spirit and a vocabulary of twang.”  – The New York Times

No related posts available.

Gustafson Dance – Madeline 2015

by Genevieve Rhiger
January 27, 2015

Gustafson Dance presents its annual school production,  Madeline:  Lost in Central Park.  Taken from the beloved Bemelmans stories, Madeline: Lost in Central Park is the tale of a young girl who finds herself lost in Central Park amidst the street performers, the balloon sellers, the popcorn sellers, and more.  Children ages 2 and up are featured in this story of Madeline’s adventures.

No related posts available.

Lobero Associates Gala

by Genevieve Rhiger
January 23, 2015

This year’s annual Associates Gala, benefitting the Lobero Theatre, is sure to be an “Affair to Remember.”  

Guests will begin the evening with cocktail hour on the gorgeous patio of the Coral Casino while sipping complimentary beer and wine, or cocktails from the no-host bar.  Mix and mingle with other elegantly costumed guests, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prize packages. Raffle winners will be announced later in the evening.

At the close of cocktail hour, guests will be ushered into the  dining room where they will enjoy an exceptional three course dinner accompanied by music performed by saxophonist Justin Claveria. Claveria is a graduate of USC’s jazz studies program and has performed with such successful artists as Kenny Loggins, Leslie McCann, Michael Donald, The Coasters and more.

The Lobero Theatre Associates have been committed advocates of the Lobero Theatre for over 40 years, contributing over $1 million to ensure the Lobero Theatre remains a vital and enduring home for the arts in Santa Barbara. This season the Associates are working to raise needed funds to support the Lobero’s many youth programs.  By purchasing a ticket, or becoming a sponsor of this year’s Gala, attendees will help the Associates once again reach their fundraising goal in support of the Lobero Theatre. 

Raffle Information

Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 and can be purchased online. If you are purchasing raffle tickets but are unable to attend the Gala, please include your choice of prize(s) in the “Add Order Notes” box when placing your order. You need not be present to win.

Buy Raffle Tickets                   Prize List

No related posts available.