SBPAL : Events for November 2004

Extended Runs

5–13 november Theatre UCSB presents Life’s a Dream, a classic play from the Spanish Golden Age by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, adapted by contemporary dramatists John Barton & Adrian Mitchell. Tues–Sun, 8 pm. Nov 7 & 13, 2pm. $13–$17. Performing Arts Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

thru 6 november SBCC Theatre Group presents Ghosts, Henrik Ibsen’s classic family drama of a woman’s desperate attempt to escape the consequences of her own tragic mistakes. Thu–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Live-captioning October 24. $17–$19. Garvin Theatre. 965-5935. www.sbcc.edu

11 november–22 december PCPA Theaterfest presents Annie, America’s favorite family musical. Thurs–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 7 pm. Wed, Sat & Sun, 2 pm. $21.50–$26.00. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

Single Performances and Short Runs

3 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Angélique Kidjo, a charismatic singer from Benin in West Africa. 8 pm. $17–$35. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

8 monday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents “The Matriarch of the Blues” Etta James & the Roots Band. 8 pm. $25–$65. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

10 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents “Putumayo Presents Latinas,” a terrific concert with divas from Brazil, Colombia and Chile. 8 pm. $16–$30. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

11 thursday CAMA presents the Warsaw Philharmonic with Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist Olga Kern, piano. Program includes Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. 8 pm. $30–$65. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408. www.camasb.org

13 saturday & 14 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony, with Federico Cortese conducting works by Stravinsky, Schubert and a new work by Karen Tanaka, Guardian Angel, plus violinist Leila Josefowicz playing Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 3 pm. $20–50. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

16 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, the crowd-pleasing and beautiful dance company. 8 pm. $17–$35. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

17 wednesday–21 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Matt & Ben, the off-Broadway hit satire about Damon and Affleck. Eight shows, call for times. $18–$28. Center Stage Theater. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

19 friday The Lobero presents “Celebrating the Blues” featuring New Orleans legend Dr. John & His Band, harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite and fast-rising Shemekia Copeland. 8 pm. $35–$45. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

19 friday Violinist Catherine Leonard and pianist Vicki Ray join Camerata Pacifica in works by McEwan, Crumb, and Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. 8 pm. $35–$42. Victoria Hall Theatre. 884-4810. www.cameratapacifica.org

19–21 friday–sunday Theatre UCSB presents Fall Dance Concert, a program of contemporary dance from UCSB students and faculty. Fri–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 pm. $13–$17. Hatlen Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu