SBPAL : Events for May 2006

Extended Runs

13 april–14 may PCPA Theaterfest presents Oliver! A Dickens of a Musical! $18.75–$27.25. Marian Theatre, Santa Maria. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

14 april–7 may Ensemble Theater Company presents Dublin Carol by Conor McPerson. Beautifully written bittersweet drama set in Dublin. “Storytelling in a rich and evocative style.”—Curtain Up. Tues–Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm and 7 pm. Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

12 may–2 july Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre presents The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. Directed by Jim Sirianni. Where family and tradition collide. $40. Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre, 1800 Refugio Road. 967-1962. www.circlebarbtheatre.com

19–21 & 23–27 may Theatre UCSB presents UCSB New Plays Festival. New works from UCSB playwrights. Bill A will include: The Well by E. Phillips, The Reason Why I Lie by Chelsea Sutton and ROBOTS VS. FAKE ROBOTS by David Murray. Bill B will include: 5 Letter Word (or how orepheus became learned) by Christopher Pena, 18 by Hank Willenbrink, Cigarette and Burrito Man by Emily Scott, and Somnabulist by Justin Gillman. Festival Director Naomi Iizuka. Call for play schedules. $13 student and $17 general. May 19–21 & 23–27 at 8 pm, May 21 & 27 at 2 pm. Performing Arts Theater, UCSB campus. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

20 april–7 may SBT: The Santa Barbara Theater presents The West Coast Premiere Production of String of Pearls by Michele Lowe. Directed by Stephen Sachs. Twenty-seven women whose lives are changed through contact with a string of pearls. $32.50–$39.50. Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm & 7 pm. No Sunday at 7 pm on April 23. Preview Thursday, April 20 at 8 pm. Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo. 963-7282. www.centerstagetheater.org

26–27 may & 1–3 june Theatre UCSB presents The Dinosaur Within by John Walch. A drama of mystery and longing. Directed by Risa Brainin. $13 student, $17 general. May 26–27 & June 1–3 at 8 pm, June 3 at 2 pm. Hatlen Theatre, UCSB campus. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

26 april–13 may SBCC Theater Group presents Lola Goes to Roma by Josefina Lopez. Directed by Katie Laris. A new, sexy comedy from the playwright who wrote Real Women Have Curves. $14–$21, discounts for students, seniors and groups. Wed–Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, May 6 & May 13 at 2 pm. Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 800 block of Cliff Drive. 965-5935. www.sbcc.edu

Single Performances and Short Runs

3 wednesday & 4 thursday The Lobero presents The Capitol Steps. Poltical satire, skits and songs. “The best. There’s no one like them, no one in their league.”—Larry King. $25.50, $37.50. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

6 saturday & 7 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony presents Farewell to Gisele, Beethoven’s 9th! The Santa Barbara Choral Society joins forces with the Santa Barbara Symphony in performing Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Composed by Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig Beethoven. Conducted by Gisele Ben-Dor. Student and senior rates $17 to $58. Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 3 pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

9 tuesday UCSB Music and Arts & Lectures presents Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Miles Davis Project in a workshop with UCSB students. Free admission. 4–6 pm. Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB. 893-3535.

10 wednesday UCSB Music and Arts & Lectures presents Sharon Isbin, guitar, in a master class with UCSB students. Free Admission. 12–2 pm. Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB. 893-3535.

10 wednesday Santa Barbara Music Club presents The Morning Concert. Bach Arias from Cantatas for Mezzo-soprano, Flute & Piano; Rachmaninoff Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano; Debussy Images and Rachmaninoff Preludes for Piano. Free admission. 11 am. Faulkner Gallery, Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street. www.sbmusicclub.org

10 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Sharon Isbin, guitar, Acclaimed classical guitarist visits SB! $60. 5:30 & 7:30 pm. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

12 friday The Lobero and Sings Like Hell presents Richard Thompson’s 1000 Years of Popular Music. Leave it to Richard Thompson to perform the whole history of music in one night. “Thompson can play anything...and he can make anything rock.”—Rolling Stone. $40. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com or www.singslikehell.com

12 friday UCSB Music presents UCSB Gamelan Ensemble. Mike Pievac directs gamelan Kyai Selamet in a performance of music and dance with guest director Djoko Walujo. $12 general, $7 student. Tickets at the door. 8 pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB Music Building. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

14 sunday Unitarian Society presents Mother’s Day Flamenco Music Concert. Flamenco guitarist, Robert Boyd presents an afternoon of Flamenco music, dance and singing with guest artists, Cristina Villalobos, Randy Tico, Ruben Martinez, Daniela Zermena and Ryan Zermano. $25 general, $20 students and seniors. 3 pm. Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. 216-0406. www.ussb.org

16 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra presents All-Mozart Concert! Violin Concerto No. 4 featuring Former SBCO Concertmaster Sheryl Staples; Serenade No. 6 Serenata notturna, and Symphony No. 41 Jupiter. Music Director Heiichiro Ohyama. $42.50, $37.50. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com or www.sbco.org

16 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents B.B. King: 80th Birthday Celebration Tour. World-famous bluesman performs! “His name has become a brand for his own style of blues.”—Billboard. $75, $60 and $45. 8 pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

18 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents André Watts, piano. Composed by Bach, Mozart and Liszt. Celebrated pianist acclaimed for musicality. “Piano playing doesn’t get any better than this.”—Dallas Morning News. $45. 8 pm. UCSB Campbell Hall, Mesa Road, UCSB Campus. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

18 thursday Santa Barbara Museum Of Art presents Nights Returns to SBMA: Indulge in Royal Fantasies. Featuring art, live music, specialty martinis, and outrageous art activities. May 18th will include Pop-up pleasure palaces, Marie Antoinette and Louis the XVI’s “Great Duets” Karaoke, the Absolute Grand Tour martini, Baroque body bling, fortune telling, hor d’oevres sponsored by Restaurant Nu and wine generously donated by Brander. $15 members, $25 non-members. 5:30–8 pm. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street. 884-6414. www.sbma.net

19 friday UCSB Music and UCSB Arts & Lectures present André Watts, piano in a Corwin Master Class with UCSB students. Free admission. 10 am. Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB Campus.

20 saturday Santa Barbara Music Club presents Mozart Concerto Concert. Spectacular internationally renowned pianist. Featuring pianist Betty Oberacker and Chamber Ensemble. Concerto in D minor, K. 466 and Concerto in C major, K. 467. Cadenzas by Betty Oberacker. Free admission. 3 pm. The Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. 683-0811. www.sbmusicclub.org

20 saturday & 21 sunday SBCC Music presents Quire of Voyces. American Music on Tour. Experience artistic excellence and passion at its best! Join the Quire of Voyces in a performance of the finest American choral music, as we prepare for an eagerly-anticipated tour to England. Directed by Nathan J. Kreitzer. $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Sat at 7 pm & Sun at 3 pm. St. Anthony’s Seminary, 2300 Garden Street. 965-5935. www.QuireofVoyces.org

20 saturday Sings Like Hell presents Shannon McNally & Kris Delmhorst. The greatest music you’ve never heard. “Shannon McNally has the vocal power of Maria McKee or Neko Case, with great songs and a smokin’ band...she’s irresistable.” “Kris Delmhorst is one of the best singers and songwriters on the music scene...not to be missed!” $34.50 in advance, $39.50 on day of show. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido. 963-0761. www.singslikehell.com

21 sunday Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Annual Competition will be held at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara. For more information or to obtain an invitation, call 898-0941.

21 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Mark O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz Trio. Expert composer/violinist performs new work. “O’Connor is a true American stylist.”—USA Today. “One of the most spectacular journeys in recent American music.”—New York Times. $40. 2 pm & 5 pm. Rockwood, 670 Mission Canyon Road. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

21 sunday The Unitarian Society presents Dauri Kennedy Gospel, Classic and Jazz Benefit Concert: An Evening of Spectacular Music! Soprano Dauri Kennedy, soprano Yolanda West, pianist Val Underwood and the The Inner Light Community Gospel Choir present a benefit concert of Gospel, Classical and Jazz music to benefit the Children’s Creative Project Performing and Visual Arts Camp. $10 donation suggested. 6:30 pm. Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. 452-5215. www.ussb.org

21 sunday Iridian Arts, Inc. presents Live From New York. Michael Lowenstern performing ‘tech-infused’ jazz. “Truly a sight to behold on stage”—St. Louis Post “New York’s Finest Bass Clarinetist”—The New Yorker. $18 general, $13 students. 8 pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo. 963-0408. www.centerstagetheater.org

22 monday Speaking of Stories presents Speaking of T.C. Boyle. An evening of stories by T.C. Boyle, including works from his lates book, Tooth and Claw. Readings by T.C. Boyle, Joe Spano, Julie Pearl and more. $13–$30. 7:30 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

27 saturday Santa Barbara Dance Alliance presents On the Verge: Teen Choreographers’ Showcase. Teens doing their dance thing! Twenty pre-professional teens choreograph their own work. $15 adults, $10 youth. 8 pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street. 966-6950. www.sbdancealliance.org

27 saturday & 28 sunday Santa Barbara Master Chorale presents An Americana Medley. Featuring American composers and songs. Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, and selections from William Billings, Irving Berlin, Robert Applebaum and John David Earnest. Directed by Phillip McClendon. $17 general, $15 seniors, $7 students. Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. 967-8287. www.sbmasterchorale.org

28 sunday Santa Barbara Youth Symphony presents Spring Concert. Solo performances: Accolay, Mozart, Saint Saens, Griffes. Main Orchestral work: Dvorak—The Golden Spinning Wheel. Conducted by Andrew Radford. $13 adult, $6 student. 7 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761.