SBPAL : Events for September 2009

Extended Runs

Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre presents
THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940
A noir style comedy murder mystery of madcap proportions and mistaken identities (this is not a musical)
Jul 24–Sep 6
$20–$45
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre, 967-1962
www.circlebarbtheatre.com

PCPA Theaterfest presents
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
The musical story of hope, hearth, and home
Aug 7–23 (Santa Maria)
Aug 17–Sep 2 (Solvang)
$26.25–$33
Marian Theatre in Santa Maria
Festival Theater in Solvang, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

Opera Santa Barbara presents
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SÉANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON
Musical theater giant Stephen Schwartz’s (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) first opera!
Sep 26 and Oct 2, 7:30 pm
Oct 4, 2:30 pm
$20–$185
The Granada, 899-2222
www.operasb.com

Single Performances

Square Peg Concerts presents
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND with special guest MOONALICE
The Marshall Tucker Band has played countless concert venues around the world and have had several hit singles including “Heard It In a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” “Can’t You See,” and “Take the Highway”
Sep 3, 8 pm
$43.50–$36.50
Lobero Theatre, 969-8787
www.lobero.com

Santa Barbara Music Club presents
FREE CONCERT
The concert will include performances by Carol Ann Manzi, The Inner Life Gospel Choir, Fernanda and John Douglas, Amber Rockwood, and Shakuhachi. The concert will focus on bringing all communities together and reaffirming our hope for world peace
Sep 11, 5:30 pm
FREE
Unitarian Society, 964-7559

Santa Barbara Dance Alliance presents
THE DaM FESTIVAL: INTERNATIONAL DANCE and MUSIC FESTIVAL
Enjoy 19 local multi-cultural dance groups share their heritage
Learn folk dances from different nations. Cast of 100 dancers!
Sep 12
Free dance lessons, 2–4:30 pm
Performance, 5 pm
$10 adults, 16 and under FREE
Marjorie Luke Theatre, 966-6950
www.sbdancealliance.org

XXI Kids 1st Foundation presents
A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE of BO EASON’S RUNT OF THE LITTER
Bo Eason’s powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion picture, chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds
Sep 12, 7 pm
$51–$101
Lobero Theatre, 969-8787
www.lobero.com

“No wonder Trevigne is THE BUZZ of the opera world. She has it all: a glorious voice, matchless acting ability and ethereal beauty that takes your breath away!”—Chicago Tribune
The Granada presents
TALISE TREVIGNE, soprano & WARREN JONES, pianist
IN CONCERT
Don’t miss the season’s opening concert
Sep 12, 8 pm
$48–$20
The Granada, 899-2222
www.granadasb.org

“Peter Robuffo is a treasure of the accordion world, a true virtuoso”—Heinz Trilck
Accordion International Music Society presents
AN ACCORDION CONCERT WITH PETER ROBUFFO
Sep 13, 2 pm
Free
Valle Verde Main Theater, 682-5143
santabarbaraaccordions.com

Opera Santa Barbara presents
OPERA ON THE GO: AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
The composer of the world premiere production Séance on a Wet Afternoon will discuss his 40-year career in musical theatre and film, and the genesis of his first opera, which was commissioned by Opera Santa Barbara
Sep 16, 5:30 pm
$5–$15, at the door
Victoria Hall Theatre, 898-3890
www.operasb.com

Xochipilli de Santa Barbara presents
BAILE AMOR Y JUVENTUD
Come enjoy the rich Mexican culture through the performance of traditional dances from various states such as Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Guerrero, Jalisco and Veracruz
Sep 19, 7 pm
$7.50–$17.50
Marjorie Luke Theatre, 969-8787
www.lobero.com

Westmont College presents
FACULTY RECITAL
Sep 19, 8 pm
FREE
Westmont College Dean Chapel
www.westmont.edu

Sings Like Hell presents
PIETA BROWN AND BO RAMSEY AND ROBBIE FULKS
Renowned musical artists together for one night!
Sep 19, 8 pm
$43
Lobero Theatre, 969-8787
www.lobero.com

“Still hip after all these years”—NPR
Lobero Live presents
DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
Jazz legend celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Take Five”
Sep 22, 8 pm
$50, $60
Lobero Theatre, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

Opera Santa Barbara presents
A FILM SCREENING OF SÉANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON AND PANEL DISCUSSION
A film screening of the 1964 film. Panel discussion with Stephen Schwartz, Scott Schwartz, Heidi Ettinger, and Yuval Sharon, led by SBIFF Director Roger Durling. Private reception following
Sep 25, 7 pm
$15, Film and panel discussion
$40, Reception (reservations required)
Lobero Theatre, 898-3890
www.operasb.com

Flamenco Arts Festival presents
TERCERA LLAMADA
The Flamenco Arts Festival marks its tenth year anniversary with a spectacular flamenco presentation by the award winning Spanish dancer, María Juncal
Sep 26, 7:30 pm
$41–$63
Lobero Theatre, 969-8787
www.lobero.com