Extended Runs

6 friday, 7 saturday & 8 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents The Peony Pavilion—Young Lover’s Edition. A different section/act of the opera will be presented each night. This Chinese Kun opera has been called “a life-affirming legend of love and resurrection.” The Peony Pavilion has been designated by UNESCO as “A masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” A perfect combination of poetry, dance, music and drama, this most elegant and exquisite example of Chinese opera transcends cultural and regional barriers. “Golden” tickets $102.50, Section-A tickets $62.50, and Section-B tickets $47.50. Students with ID can purchase tickets in Section-B for $17.50. Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm. Lobero Theater, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

saturdays 7, 14 & 21 Ensemble Theatre Company presents Ensemble’s Storybook Theatre in Alice in Wonderland. An original musical adaptation for the family. Directed by Miller James. $8 children, $12 adults. 12 noon. Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street. 963-0408. www.ensembletheatre.com

through 8 october PCPA Theaterfest presents Dames At Sea, the tap-dancing musical comedy. “Fun....A real winner, a little gem of a musical.”—The New York Times. Adults $25.25–$27.25, senior & student discounts available. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 8 october PCPA Theaterfest presents InterPlay: The Stage Between, a contemporary play-reading series: William Finn’s Elegies, Charlotte Jones’ Humble Boy, Wendy Wasserstein’s Third, Neil LaBute’s This Is How It Goes. Adults/seniors $15, student discounts available. Severson Theatre, Santa Maria. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 29 october Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre presents Noel Coward’s Relative Values. Rural England meets Hollywood glamour. A comedy of manners as only Coward can deliver. Directed by Jim Cook. $40. Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre, 1800 Refugio Road. 967-1962. www.circlebarbtheatre.com

12–22 october Lit Moon Theatre Company presents Lit Moon World Shakespeare Festival 2006. Tickets for the following listings are available at the Lobero Theater Box Office. 963-0761. www.lobero.com or www.litmoon.com

through 22 october Ensemble Theatre presents Harold Pinter’s Betrayal. “An exquisite play, brilliantly simple and courageous”—Newsweek. $25–$37. Senior and student discounts available. Tues–Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 & 7 pm. Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

18 october–4 november Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group presents The Foreigner by Larry Shue. Directed by Rick Mokler. A delicious comedy. “I laughed start to finish...”—The New Yorker. $14–$21 with discounts for students, seniors and groups. Thur–Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 800 block of Cliff Drive. 965-5935. www.sbcc.edu

25 wednesday–29 sunday The City’s new, professional theatre company SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre presents Forever Plaid, the heavenly musical comedy hit by Stuart Ross. Directed by Drew Geraci. $35.00–$57.50 (includes $2.50 Lobero facility fee). Wed–Fri at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido. 963-0761. For subscription information or groups of 10 or more, please call 963-7282. www.lobero.com

Single Performances and Short Runs

1 sunday Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara presents Soprano Carol Ann Manzi and friends in an afternoon of musical inspiration. Carol Ann Manzi is a young breast cancer survivor who uses both her singing and speaking voice to inspire. She will be joined by, Renee Hamaty (piano), Stephen Kelly (piano), Thomas Heck (classical guitar), and Edgar Ernesto Ramirez (tenor). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Wine reception to follow. $15 general, $10 students/Unitarian Society members. 3 pm. Unitarian Society, 1525 Santa Barbara Street. 963-1577. www.ussb.org

1 sunday The Lobero presents Classical Savion. Acclaimed dancer performs to jazz and classical music. “Savion Glover is a revelation for the ear and eye alike...”—New York Times. $65. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

4 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Madeleine Peyroux. Performing from her newly-released, widely-anticipated next album Half the Perfect World. “Soulful and inviting, intimate and poignant, with a voice for the ages.”—Christian Science Monitor. 8 pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

7 saturday UCSB Music presents 20th Century American Music. This guest artist recital features soprano Terry Rhodes, Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; mezzo-soprano Ellen Williams, Professor, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina; and pianist Benton Hess, Distinguished Professor, Eastman School of Music; with works by Larsen, Hoiby, Hoekman, Vercoe, and Hess. $12 general, $7 students. Tickets at the door. 8 pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. www.music.ucsb.edu

11 wednesday Public Relations Workshop for Arts Organizations. Designed to train area arts organizations on successful, affordable methods to promote and publicize local arts events. Sponsoring partners: Marjorie Luke Theatre, Center Stage Theater, Lobero Theatre Foundation, Santa Barbara Performing Arts League, Santa Barbara Foundation, Resource Innovators, Inc. Free. 5:30–7:30 pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street. RSVP 884-4087x4. Reservations are mandatory.

11 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Steve Earle with special guest Allison Moorer uncompromising singer-songwriter and political activist. “There’s no doubting Earle’s passion and commitment.”—Daily Variety. 8 pm. $40 general, $19 students. Campbell Hall, UCSB. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

13 friday Santa Barbara Dance Alliance presents The Dancers’ Ball. Dance the night away! Exhibition dancers! Fun! Food! and dance, dance, dance! $25, $22 SBDA members. 8 pm–midnight. Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 East Cabrillo Boulevard. 966-6950. www.sbdancealliance.org

14 saturday & 15 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony Season opens with Nir Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet, Brahms: Concerto for Violin with Jennifer Frautschi. Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm. $25–$59. Student & senior discounts available. For subscriptions call 898-9426. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

18 wednesday UCSB Music presents Lewis Rowell Minor Scales: Elsewhere and Elsewhen. Guest speaker Lewis Rowell is Professor Emeritus of Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, and India Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, where his teaching areas include counterpoint, the history of music theory, the music of India, the philosophy of music, and time/rhythm in music. Free. 3:30 pm. Music Room 1145, UCSB. www.music.ucsb.edu

19 thursday Camerata Pacifica presents Martini Club. Camerata Pacifica chamber music performs Mozart’s 4th Violin Concerto in D Major, K 218. “Don’t let the presence of swizzle sticks, mixers and ice fool you, these martini clubs offer something more potent than any cocktail.”—Charles Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent. Musicians: Catherine Leonard, Kevin Fitz-Gerald. 5 pm. $27 concert only, $59.33 dinner and concert. Roy Restaurant, 7 West Carrillo. 800-557-2224. www.cameratapacifica.org

20 friday Camerata Pacifica plays Haydn, Mozart and Brahms. Haydn, Trio for Piano, Flute and Cello in G Major, Hob. XV, No. 15. Mozart, Sonata for Violin and Piano in E Minor, K 304. Brahms, Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, Op 78. “Showcasing chamber music luminaries from both coasts in vibrant, commanding performances.”—Los Angeles Times. $20. 1 pm. Lehmann Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road. 800-557-2224. www.cameratapacifica.org

21 saturday The Santa Barbara Music Club Matinee Concert Shostakovich 100th Birthday Celebration. Instrumental and vocal music by Shostakovich: Trio in C minor, Op 8; Three Preludes for Piano, Op 34; Six Songs on Lyrics by British Poets, Op. 62/140; Sonata for Cello, Op 40. Free. 3 pm. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street. www.sbmusicclub.org

20 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents celebrated jazz colossus Sonny Rollins. “The last jazz immortal.”—The Village Voice. $65 general, $20 UCSB students. 7 pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

21 saturday Sings Like Hell presents the greatest music you’ve never heard: Kevin Welch, Kieran & Lucas Kane and Fats Kaplin & Michael Fracasso. $39.50 advance, $42.50 day of show. Lobero Theater, 33 East Canon Perdido. 963-0761. www.singslikehell.com

24 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Lyon Opera Ballet. Renowned French Modern Ballet Troupe, Artistic Director Yorgos Loukos “One of Europe’s most stimulating companies.”—The New York Times. $45 general, $19 UCSB students. 8 pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

25 wednesday Victoria Hall Theater & DIJO Productions present Theatrical Treats. Play reading series with lunch! Hotline by Elaine May and Gun Show Follies by Elaine Kendall. Two timely and seriously funny comedies. Directed by Daniel Herrera. “A helping of laughter at lunchtime.”—Santa Barbara News-Press. $25 general, $20 seniors. Lunch at noon, performance at 1 pm. Victoria Hall Theater, 33 West Victoria Street. 800-494-8497. www.victoriahalltheater.com

25 wednesday American Guild of Organists presents Chamber Vocal Ensemble from Finland performing Lumen Valo. A cappella chamber vocal works. Free admission. 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 21 East Constance Street.

25 wednesday CAMA presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Carnegie Hall’s resident chamber orchestra conducted by Emanuel Ax, piano, in an all-Mozart program. “One of the great marvels of the musical world...”—San Francisco Chronicle. $30, $40, $55, $65. 8 pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 963-4408. www.camasb.org

27 friday UCSB Music presents a University Artists Series Concert. Acclaimed faculty member Hee-Kyung Juhn, piano, in a CD release (MSR Classics) concert of one of the monuments of keyboard literature, Goldberg Variations of J.S. Bach. Also featured will be Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne in D Minor. “...a superb pianist...technically brilliant...subtle”—New York Concert Review. $12 general, $7 students. Tickets at the door. 7 pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. www.music.ucsb.edu

28 saturday UCSB Music presents a Master Class with UCSB Students with members of the Emerson String Quartet. Acclaimed by The Washington Post for its “easy virtuosity, precise sense of ensemble, rhythmic vigor and rich polished tone,” the Emerson String Quartet has amassed an impressive list of achievements, including six Grammy Awards and the prestigious 2004 Avery Fisher Prize. Open to the public for observation. Co-presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures and the UCSB Distinguished Chamber Music Guest Artists Series. Free. 12 pm. Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or www.music.ucsb.edu

28 saturday UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Music Academy of the West present members of the Emerson String Quartet & Pianist Wu Ha. Program includes works by Mozart and Brahms. “The world’s most highly regarded string quartet”—The Seattle Times. 8 pm. Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

31 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra presents Wonny Song, piano. Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 37 in C minor, Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 in A minor, “Scottish”. 7:30 pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.sbco.org

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