Extended Runs

“Stephen King with a dollop of Lord of the Flies”—New York Times
The Loose Affiliation of Artists
2007 Independent Award Winning Director Sara Martinovich
HUMPTY DUMPTY
by Eric Bogosian
October 4–13, 8 pm
$20 General, $10 Students & Under 30
Center Stage Theater
2nd Floor Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo, 963-0408
www.thelooseaffiliation.com

“...deliciously funny.”—LA Weekly
“Spirited! A real pleasure!”—LA Times
A professional Actors’ Equity Association company
SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
JAMAICA FAREWELL
A joyous and thrilling true-life adventure!
Jamaican party after the show is included in the price of admission
October 11 & 13, 8 pm
October 14, 2 pm
For subscription information or groups of 10 or more,
please call 963-7282
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com or www.sbtheatre.org

Ensemble’s Storybook Theatre
THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG ROBIN HOOD
October 13 & 20;
Noon, 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm
$9 Children, $13 Adults
Alhecama Theatre
914 Santa Barbara Street, 965-5400
www.ensembletheatre.com/storybook

Mentor Theatre Company presents
DREAMING OF GRACELAND
Two one-act plays by Ellen Byron
Witness a girl’s journey to hold on to what is most precious to her
October 18–27, 8 pm
$15 General, $10 Seniors & Students
Center Stage Theater
2nd floor Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo, 963-0408
www.centerstagetheater.org

“One of the finest and funniest new plays you’re likely to see”—The New York Times
Ensemble Theatre Company
Season Opener!
THE CLEAN HOUSE
by Sarah Ruhl
thru October 21
Tuesday–Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm & 7 pm
Alhecama Theatre
914 Santa Barbara Street, 965-5400
www.ensembletheatre.com

“A hilarious and touching depiction of 1959 Americana.”
SBCC Theatre Group presents
OVER THE TAVERN
A touching look at family by Tom Dudzick
October 17–Nov 3
Thursday–Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm
$14–$21 with discounts for students, seniors and groups
Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus
800 block of Cliff Drive, 965-5935
sbcctg.sbcc.edu

Westmont Theatre presents
JANE EYRE
Bronte’s epic novel comes alive!
Fridays & Saturdays
October 19–27, 8 pm
Westmont College
Porter Theatre
955 La Paz Road, 565-7040
www.westmont.edu

Single Performances and Short Runs

PAL After Hours presents
Mentor Theatre Company
DREAMING OF GRACELAND
Two one-act plays by Ellen Byron
Come join us for a brief preview of this touchingly funny story of a young girl desperate to be first into Graceland in the hopes of getting greatest wish granted
October 4, 6 pm
Victoria Hall
33 West Victoria Street

“Critics’ Choice”—Time Out New York
“Suspenseful enough for a thriller and deliciously funny.”—LA Weekly
“An unabashed display of grrl power.”—LA Times
SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
A professional Actors’ Equity Association Theatre Company
First Thursday
MEET & GREET DEBRA EHRHARDT OF JAMAICA FAREWELL!
Hear about Debra’s amazing, true-life adventures while sampling Jamaican sodas and coffee
October 4, 5:30–6:30 pm
Free!
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-7282
www.lobero.com

BOXTALES Theatre Company, Jeff Mills & James Donlon present
THE FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
Featuring Robert Shields (of Shields & Yarnell), James Donlon, and BOXTALES Theatre Company
Masters of mime, clowning and movement celebrate the legacy of Marcel Marceau
October 4–6
$75 Patrons, $25 & $20 General, $10 Students, $5 Kids under 5
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com or www.boxtales.org

UCSB Distinguished Chamber Music Guest Artists Series
THE PHOENIX PIANO QUARTET
October 6, 8 pm
$15 General, $7 Students
Tickets at the door
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
UC Santa Barbara
www.music.ucsb.edu

“What Fleck doesn’t know about the banjo—acoustic or electric, vintage or newfangled—isn’t worth knowing.”—The Washington Post
UCSB Arts & Lectures
BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES
featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man, and Jeff Coffin
October 9, 8 pm
$45 General, $19 UCSB students
Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara, 893-3535
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

“He sings the great songs the way they should be sung.”—Woody Allen
UCSB Arts & Lectures
STEVE TYRELL AND THE HOLLYWOOD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Santa Barbara debut!
October 11, 8 pm
$45 General, $19 UCSB students
Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara, 893-3535
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

PCPA Foundation
Gala event!
A NIGHT ON BROADWAY
October 12, 5:30 pm
$150
Santa Maria Inn
801 South Broadway, 349-9135
www.pcpa.org

Santa Barbara Symphony
LET THE MUSIC BEGIN
Celebrate the opening of the Santa Barbara Symphony’s 55th season with Maestro Nir Kabaretti
October 12, 6 pm
$125
Santa Barbara Courthouse, Mural Room
Anacapa & Anapamu Streets, 898-9386
www.thesymphony.org

WESTMONT COLLEGE
FACULTY VOICE RECITAL
Dr. Michael Shasberger, baritone; Neil Di Maggio, piano
October 12, 8 pm
Free admission
Westmont College
Deane Chapel
955 La Paz Road, 565-6040
www.westmont.edu

CAMA’s 2007–2008 Masterseries Season opens
PIANIST ANDRÁS SCHIFF
Schiff will perform four Beethoven piano sonatas, including the monumental “Pathétique”Sonata, Opus 13
October 12, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

Hot exhibition dancers in swing, salsa and ballroom
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance
THE DANCERS BALL
October 12, 8 pm
$45 General, $300 Patron Table
Montecito Country Club
920 Summit Road, 966-6950
www.sbdancealliance.org

Westmont presents a faculty voice recital
SONGS FOR THE AMUSEMENT OF ALL
Michael Shasberger, baritone, and Neil Dimaggio, piano
Three song cycles by 20th and 21st century composers, all based on the works of Christian poets
October 12, 8 pm
Free admission
Deane Chapel
955 La Paz Road, 565-6040
www.westmont.edu

“A beautiful day, a beautiful room, beautiful music played beautifully. Who could ask for more?”—Independent
Santa Barbara Music Club
Season Opener
MATINÉE CONCERT
with Andrea di Maggio, Neil di Maggio, Nicole McKenzie, Betty Oberacker, Michael Shasberger
October 13, 3 pm
Free admission
First United Methodist Church
Garden & Anapamu Streets, 683-0811
sbmusicclub.org

Santa Barbara Symphony
SEASON OPENER
Season blasts off with three brilliant "B's"—Britten’s Four Sea Interludes, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with pianist Shai Wosner, and Brahms’ Symphony No.1
October 13, 8 pm
October 14, 3 pm
$25–$59 General, $18–$38 Seniors & Students
Arlington Theatre
1317 State Street, 963-4408
www.thesymphony.org

UCSB Music & UCSB Corwin Chair present
GUEST COMPOSER MICHAEL OBST
In a program of his quadraphonic electronic works
October 18, 7 pm
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
UC Santa Barbara
www.music.ucsb.edu

“Sultry, savvy...she’s the hottest thing in jazz.”—New York Observer
Lobero Live presents
DIANNE REEVES TRIO
Four-time Grammy Winner Sings and Swings
October 18, 8 pm
$45, $35
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

Showstoppers Theatre Productions
A Fundraiser for LCJHS Theater Department
THE HOT MIKADO
October 19 & 20, 7 pm
$10
La Colina Jr. High School
4025 Foothill Road
www.showstopperstheatreproductions.com

“First-rate musicians in every way, balancing style and taste impeccably.”—William Bolcom
Westmont College presents
AMERICAN DOUBLE AND ‘THE BOLCOM PROJECT’
Violin-piano duo play works of Bolcom
October 19, 7:30 pm
Free admission
Montecito Covenant Church
671 Cold Springs Road, 565-6040
www.americandouble.com

“The best chamber music reason to get out of the house.”—LA Times
Camerata Pacifica
BREATHS OF FRESH AIR
Music As The Medium of Engagement
October 19, 1 pm & 8 pm
$40 Single tickets, $5 Students with valid ID
Fleischmann Auditorium, Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol, 884-8410
www.cameratapacifica.org

State Street Ballet
CARMEN
Magnetic and compelling, this tale of desire, jealousy and betrayal opens the State Street Ballet season
October 19, 8 pm
October 21, 2 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

DramaDogs presents
MOVE YOUR MONOLOGUE
Deepen your physical awareness to create characters
October 20, 10 am–2 pm
$40 pre-registered, $45 at the door
Center Stage Theater
2nd Floor Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo, 452-2816
www.dramadogs.org

Now for something completely different...
The Greatest Music You’ve Never Heard
Sings Like Hell presents
THE AVETT BROTHERS + CHUCK CANNON
October 20, 8 pm
$42.50 advance/day of show
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido, 963-0761
www.singslikehell.com

Accordion International Music Society
Classical Accordion Duo
SACRUM & PROFANUM
Two award-winning musicians perform chamber music on the Bayan (Russian accordion). Hubert Gizewski and Pawel Sulej visit S.B. on their West Coast tour.
October 21, 3 pm
$8 at the door
Trinity Lutheran Church
909 La Cumbre Road, 687-1097
santabarbaraaccordions.com

Trinity Concert Series presents
ORGAN MASTERWORKS OF JEAN LANGLAIS
Commemorate the centenary of the birth of Jean Langlais, composer and organist of Basilica Ste. Clothilde, Paris
October 21, 3:30 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, 687-0189
www.trinitysb.org

“...the Crooked Road has produced an abundance of extraordinary musicians and instrument makers, testimony to traditions that not only survive, but thrive.”—The Washington Post
UCSB Arts & Lectures
MUSIC FROM THE CROOKED ROAD
MOUNTAIN MUSIC OF VIRGINIA
Santa Barbara debut!
More than a dozen of Virginia’s most accomplished musicians come together to celebrate the Crooked Road, Appalachia’s lyrical byway, for its historical communities and musicians
October 21, 7 pm
$35 General, $19 UCSB students
Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara, 893-3535
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Music & UCSB Arts & Lectures present
EMERSON STRING QUARTET
IN A UCSB MASTER CLASS
October 23, 2–4 pm
Free admission
UCSB Music Building
Karl Geiringer Hall
www.music.ucsb.edu

“The world’s most highly regarded string quartet.”—The Seattle Times
“Easy virtuosity, precise sense of ensemble, rhythmic vigor, and rich polished tone”—The Washington Post
UCSB Arts & Lectures
and Music Academy of the West
EMERSON STRING QUARTET
October 23, 8 pm
$50 General, $19 UCSB students
Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara, 893-3535
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

“...a serene symphony of human comedy extraordinaire.”—Alex Henteloff
Theatrical Treats
THREE ONE-ACT COMEDIES
Alas, Poor Fred; Sure Thing and The Universal Language
October 23, 8 pm
October 24, 12:15 pm
Victoria Hall
33 West Victoria Street, 800-494-8497
www.boxofficetickets.com

WESTMONT COLLEGE
FALL CHORAL FESTIVAL
High school and children’s choirs sing with Westmont
October 26, 7 pm
Free admission. Call for more information.
First Presbyterian Church
21 East Constance, 565-6040
www.westmont.edu

“A voice to die for and stunning looks.”—Times of London
Lobero Live presents
MARIZA
Passionate Portuguese “Fado”
October 26, 8 pm
$45, $35
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

Free for Kids!
Opera Santa Barbara presents
HANSEL & GRETEL
Special family production of Humperdinck’s classic sung in English
October 27, 2 & 4 pm
Free for kids 12 and under
$13 Adults, $28 Patrons (includes party)
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Santa Barbara Junior High, 721 East Cota Street
Buy tickets at Lobero Box Office, 963-0761
www.lobero.com or www.operasb.com

“Liveliest line-up of magic acts this side of Las Vegas.”—Los Angeles Times
Lobero Live presents
IT’S MAGIC!
Direct from Hollywood’s Magic Castle
October 27, 2 pm & 7 pm
$30, $24, $15
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

Unitarian Society Concert Series
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
The Los Angeles-based Trio Del Mar, with violinst Alan Busteed, cellist Ruslan Biryukov, and pianist Mary Au will perform a program of classic Chamber masterworks including the Mendelssohn and Ravel Piano Trios. A reception will follow the concert.
October 28, 3 pm
$15 General, $10 Seniors & Students
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
1535 Santa Barbara Street, 323-663-3601
ussb.org

Santa Barbara Dance Alliance
TEEN DANCE WORKSHOP & ADULT MASTERCLASS
WITH PILOBOLUS
October 29, 5:30 and 7:30 pm
$15/$18 Participants, $6/8 Observers
Santa Barbara Jazz Dance Academy
1 North Calle Cesar Chavez, 966-6950
www.sbdancealliance.org

“...flat out wonderful.”—The Boston Globe
UCSB Arts & Lectures
PILOBOLUS
Stay after the performance for a Meet-the-Artists Discussion
October 30, 8 pm
$45 General, $19 UCSB students
Campbell Hall
UC Santa Barbara, 893-3535
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Arts & Lectures and Department of Music present
CONVERSATION WITH DENYCE GRAVES, MEZZO-SOPRANO
One of the world’s most sought after divas, Denyce Graves combines her expressive vocalism and exceptional dramatic flair with dynamic stage presence.
October 31, 2 pm
Free admission
Karl Geiringer Hall
UC Santa Barbara
www.music.ucsb.edu