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Paul Mann: Nico Vega, Sweethead Share Intimate Concert

The bands play big for a small crowd at Velvet Jones... continue reading →

July 29 2010 08:48 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Santa Barbara Artist and Author Molly Hahn

I remember very clearly the first time I saw artwork by Molly Hahn (aka Mollycules) at Muddy Waters. I was and continue to be drawn to her work because... continue reading →

July 29 2010 06:02 AM  |  Source: SB Arts Blog

Gerald Carpenter: Academy Concerts Make Big Music, Intimately

A music marathon kicks off Thursday with a 'Vocal Chamber' program... continue reading →

July 28 2010 12:34 PM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

First shipment of ACNE PAPER in Supply Room!

We just received our first shipment today! Swing into Supply Room and have a look at what makes ACNE PAPER  one of favorite printed papers out there... continue reading →

July 28 2010 06:49 AM  |  Source: The Presidio Motel

Music Academy Announces Winners of Marilyn Horne Song Competition

Soprano Megan Hart and pianist Sun Ha “Sunny” Yoon will perform in a recital next season... continue reading →

July 26 2010 01:34 PM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: Faculty, Brass Open Concert Week at Music Academy of the West

Blend of compositions to fill Hahn Hall in performances Tuesday and Wednesday... continue reading →

July 25 2010 09:59 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Paul Mann: Grand Funk Railroad Rocks Fairgrounds

The band treats patrons of the Santa Barbara County Fair to an explosive opening-night set... continue reading →

July 23 2010 04:30 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: Academy to Showcase Concerto Winners

Saturday's orchestra solos will be preceded by the Marilyn Horne Foundation Vocal Competition... continue reading →

July 23 2010 03:30 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Art From Scrap Assemblage Show

Don’t forget, tomorrow night is the big closing reception for one of Santa Barbara’s most well-attended art shows. Art From Scrap’s y... continue reading →

July 23 2010 02:58 AM  |  Source: SB Arts Blog

Paul Mann: Chris Shiflett Returns Home for CD Release Party

He plays a smooth set at Velvet Jones with his band, Dead Peasants... continue reading →

July 22 2010 05:09 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

24 Hour Art Marathon at the Contemporary Arts Froum

Friday night at 6 pm a 24 hour creative art rally will begin at the Contemporary Arts Forum. I have it from good sources that over 100 artists have sig... continue reading →

July 22 2010 03:22 AM  |  Source: SB Arts Blog

The Supply Room featured in S.B. Independent

We just caught wind of this article that came out in the Santa Barbara Independent about our new shop The Supply Room at the Presidio Motel. Have a l... continue reading →

July 21 2010 02:30 PM  |  Source: The Presidio Motel

Showstoppers Stages ‘Children of Eden’ Musical

Performances begin Wednesday at La Colina Junior High... continue reading →

July 20 2010 04:31 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Curtain Up on Opera Santa Barbara’s Season of Love, Marriage and Patricia Racette

Season subscriptions are available now to catch all the action for 2010-11... continue reading →

July 20 2010 02:27 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Municipal Winery offers free delivery for our guests using our bikes!

Wanna bring a bottle or maybe even a case of Municipal Wine home with you but don’t wanna’ carry it on our bikes-they now offer a free de... continue reading →

July 19 2010 11:46 AM  |  Source: The Presidio Motel

Margo Kline: Academy Orchestra Brings Exotic Works to Granada

The program, under substitute maestro Arild Remmereit, more than meets expectations... continue reading →

July 19 2010 10:34 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: Music Academy of the West in Full Sail

Works by Libby Larsen, John Musto among this week's performances... continue reading →

July 18 2010 01:13 PM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

In Case You Missed It: Great Art at Muddy Waters

Last night Muddy Waters Coffee Shop held a reception for the latest art show curated by Andi Garcia. It was also Andi’s birthday party–Happ... continue reading →

July 18 2010 03:01 AM  |  Source: SB Arts Blog

Paul Mann: Steve Miller Band, Los Lobos Share Four Decades of Music

The veteran rock groups belt out classic hits at the Santa Barbara Bowl... continue reading →

July 17 2010 02:18 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: Remmereit to Pinch-Hit for Academy Orchestra

He replaces Jeffrey Kahane as conductor for Saturday's concert in The Granada... continue reading →

July 16 2010 08:55 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Make.Smith for Presidio Motel

We just received one of our favorite gifts ever ! Thanks to Steve.Soria @ Make.Smith our bike looks a whole lot prettier now . Want one too?? Hit up Ma... continue reading →

July 14 2010 06:36 AM  |  Source: The Presidio Motel

Gerald Carpenter: Takács Quartet to Perform at Lobero

The ensemble, in residency at the Music Academy, will play a Visiting Artists Recital on Thursday... continue reading →

July 13 2010 12:17 PM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Music Academy Names Concerto Competition Finalists

Violinist Xi Liao, cellist Brook Speltz, pianist Shijun Wang and clarinetist Gabriel Campos will perform solos on July 24... continue reading →

July 13 2010 05:27 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

From Dusk to Drawn @ Contemporary Arts Forum

CAF is pulling an all-nighter for this unique 24-Hour drawing extravaganza! ... continue reading →

July 12 2010 10:34 AM  |  Source: The Presidio Motel

Gerald Carpenter: Academy Faculty Applies the Lightest Touch

Maestro Jerome Lowenthal will perform Schumann’s lyrical masterpiece for solo piano... continue reading →

July 12 2010 09:03 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Youthful Rockers Roll with the Beat without Missing One

Jensen Guitar RockCamp gives kids a stage for their music and dreams... continue reading →

July 10 2010 05:47 PM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: Concerto Competitors Playing Final Rounds

The last round of the Music Academy competition will be Saturday in Hahn Hall, followed by a grand performance on July 24... continue reading →

July 09 2010 08:33 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Art as Investment

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July 08 2010 12:56 PM  |  Source: The Art Appraiser

Jeff Moehlis: Hail, Hail Chuck Berry

The rock-and-roll legend reels and rocks Hootenanny 2010... continue reading →

July 08 2010 10:05 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

Gerald Carpenter: PCPA Theaterfest Retells ‘West Side Story’

The production runs through July 25 in Santa Maria, then moves to Solvang on July 30... continue reading →

July 08 2010 05:00 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: Arts

From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally

Friday, July 23, 6 PM through Saturday, July 24, 6 PM. $5 to attend and purchase artworks hot off the presses for as low as $25. continue reading →

June 24 2010 07:56 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

smART Talks: Dug Uyesaka June 11, 7 PM

FRI. JUN. 11, 7 PM smART Talks: Dug Uyesaka Uyesaka is an instructor of visual and performing arts at the Laguna Blanca Sch continue reading →

June 04 2010 09:37 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

From Dusk 'til Drawn: 24-Hour Drawing Rally, Artist Deadline is approaching quickly!

Come one and all to draw and express yourself or to see art in progress and fill your walls with local talent. Part fundraiser continue reading →

May 24 2010 08:37 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Forum Lounge: John Williams, a multimedia interactive installation

THUR. JUN. 3, 7 PM Forum Lounge: John Williams, a multimedia interactive installation   Multimedia artist continue reading →

May 24 2010 07:53 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Visionaries and Adrian Esparza, Paño-rama Opening

Opening Reception, May 22, 7-9 PM   ON VIEW FROM MAY 22 – JUL. 18, 2010 Main Gallery: Visionaries: Contemporar continue reading →

May 17 2010 09:09 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Upcoming Forum Lounge artist John Williams will be interviewed on KCSB today 11am!

Monday, May 16th, Our upcoming Forum Lounge artist John Williams will be interviewed on KCSB's Intents & Purposes. Tune i continue reading →

May 17 2010 03:49 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Your home can be a work of art! Come tonight to find out more.

WED. APR. 28, 6 PM Home Show Revisited Open Meeting The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) is seeking Santa Barbara continue reading →

April 28 2010 06:58 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Artist Seminar

FRI. APR. 2, 6 - 8 PMArtist Seminar: CAF invites students, artists, and members of the community who wish to gain a more in-depth u continue reading →

March 31 2010 08:14 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Forum Lounge: Sanford Biggers

For April's Forum Lounge, I am extremely excited to be working with Sanford Biggers, whose exhibition, Moon Medicine, is currently continue reading →

March 28 2010 11:53 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

"A Conversation with Sanford Biggers"

The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum and City 2.0 present a rare conversation between curator and artist. Executive Director o continue reading →

March 05 2010 12:58 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Sanford Biggers: Moon Medicine and Bloom Projects: Melanie Schiff, Stones

Come and see the latest exhibition at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Sanford Biggers: Moon Medicine and Bloom Projects: continue reading →

February 24 2010 07:30 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Forum Lounge: Cartune Xprez, CASTL CRNRS

Join us at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum on March 4, 2010 at 7 PM for Forum Lounge: Cartune Xprez, CASTL CRNRS. Let yo continue reading →

February 24 2010 07:18 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

CAF at the Kids Expo - The date of the Kids Expo has changed!

Join CAF at the Kids Expo at La Cumbre Plaza, this Saturday, February 27th, 9 AM- 1PM.  Bring your family to join in on the continue reading →

February 22 2010 06:48 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

'The Hurt Locker' and Kathryn Bigelow

     I know you’re not supposed to judge a movie by its cover but regardless of that age-old tenet, I&rsq continue reading →

February 12 2010 03:40 AM  |  Source: Dinosaurs Have Feelings Too

SBIFF Virtuoso Awards

While the term "virtuoso" is usually applied in a musical context, surely it can be stretched to include theatrical talent in the c continue reading →

February 08 2010 12:58 PM  |  Source: Artsy-Fartsy

That Evening Sun

We attended a screening of "That Evening Sun".  It was shown Friday night and Saturday morning at the Metro 4 as part of the S continue reading →

February 07 2010 02:10 AM  |  Source: Toni's Bla-bla-blog

Review of The University of Nuclear Bombs at SBIFF: Every Nuke a UC Nuke

  A friend of mine who has the word GOLETA tattooed across his belly refers to the members of our own local mili continue reading →

February 06 2010 03:04 PM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Man About Goleta

City2 at SBIFF 2010!

Last year two City2 bloggers (knighted with City2 press-credentials) did a great job of covering the '09 festival with unique revie continue reading →

February 04 2010 03:31 PM  |  Source: The Official City2.0 Blog

Step out this Saturday night at CAF's La Vie en Rose Benefit Auction & Fashion Show!

La Vie en Rose: Benefit Auction & Fashion Show Looking for something sophisticated, exciting, and different this Saturday ni continue reading →

February 02 2010 08:04 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum Blog

Mobile Post: Open End Lectures at the Contemporary Arts Forum

Cofounder and Executive Director of the San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design, JoAnn Edwards leading a discussion about the mergin continue reading →

March 15 2009 06:21 AM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

Review of 'The Informers' - SBIFF 2009

At the risk of being stoned to death by nearly every critic who has seen this film, I am going to admit that I genuinely enjoye continue reading →

February 01 2009 10:49 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara A&E Blog

SBIFF '09 Mickey Rourke, Christopher Lloyd (photos)

Mickey Rourke was presented with the American Riviera Award tonight by Francis Ford Coppola at the Arlington.  Here's another continue reading →

January 31 2009 06:51 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

Anatomy of Local Shorts at SBIFF '09

I went to the Santa Barbara Shorts screening at Victoria Hall Wednesday night,  for what proved to be a very diverse and enj continue reading →

January 30 2009 05:44 AM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

SBIFF '09 Clint Eastwood, Sean Penn (photos)

One more night on the red carpet. Tonight Sean Penn presented Clint Eastwood with the Lucky Brand Modern Masters Award at the Arlin continue reading →

January 29 2009 07:22 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

SBIFF: Kristen Scott Thomas and Ralph Fiennes (photos)

  Though we did get one or two decent shots of Ralph Fiennes, Kristen Scott Thomas - the nights main attraction and award win continue reading →

January 28 2009 07:10 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

City2 Reviews & Photos from SBIFF '09

This year's Santa Barbara International Film Fest has been diverse, challenging and celebrity-laden - and we're only halfway throug continue reading →

January 27 2009 06:08 PM  |  Source: The Official City2.0 Blog

Penelope Cruz and Friends (Photos) on the Red Carpet 2009 SBIFF

Here are some shots from the red carpet as Penelope Cruz and friends made their way towards the Arlington doors.  Cruz recieve continue reading →

January 24 2009 06:33 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

2009 SBIFF Red Carpet (photos) Opening Night + Friday Night

As part of the City2 SBIFF special envoy, we were able to get some decent photos from the red carpet shenanigans from nights one an continue reading →

January 23 2009 04:17 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

2009 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Howdy Folks!  In addition to our citizen coverage, we are planning on doing some serious link gathering, reviews and discussio continue reading →

January 21 2009 07:10 AM  |  Source: The Official City2.0 Blog

The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine

This film by Marion Cajori and Amei Wallach, which was made in 2008, was shown at Campbell Hall at UCSB last night, January 12. Lo continue reading →

January 13 2009 09:37 AM  |  Source: Toni's Bla-bla-blog

Mobile Photo: Aaron Mclendon + Friends at Reds

Playing 'Ladybird' by John Coltrane at the moment. Very nice. Review to come soon.. continue reading →

December 26 2008 01:10 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

'10 Under 30' @ Sullivan Goss

Colin Gray stands next to an arial photorealistic painting by Julika Lackner. Sullivan Goss Gallery is exhibiting a show continue reading →

September 04 2008 02:15 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

R's Birthday room

Testing this. Hopefully it's awesome. continue reading →

July 25 2008 03:45 PM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

Fireworks Test again

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July 09 2008 08:14 AM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

Fireworks

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July 09 2008 07:48 AM  |  Source: Almost Native Son

Citizen Posting: No Subject

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July 05 2008 09:45 AM  |  Source: TheGist

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