Wonder

Author Steven Johnson - UCSB Arts & Lectures 11/29/16 Campbell Hall

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There are two sides to this word, one perhaps leading to the other. As a verb it can mean to be curious to know something or to be amazed by something. As a noun it connotes surprise, astonishment and admiration for something unexpected, fascinating, beautiful or even mysterious. The bestselling author…

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A Marvel Takes the Stage

Charles Lloyd and Bill Frisell 11/28/16 The Lobero Theatre

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As was shown about a year ago at the Lobero Theatre, when you put Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland on that stage for an hour, add the jazz/country/pop/rock/and something else ingredients these master musicians bring to the mix and let ’em loose, you get the Marvels. Then…

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Blow Your Horn!

Santa Barbara Symphony Music Van pre-concert event 11/26/16 The Granada Theatre

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Or bang the drum. Almost all performing arts organizations have an outreach component to foster interest and appreciation in school-age children, and the Santa Barbara Symphony is no exception. It has long-running and highly regarded programs such as Concerts for Young People and the Music Van, which gives children the…

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A Great Team

Augustin Hadelich & Joyce Yang - CAMA Santa Barbara 11/22/16 The Lobero Theatre

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Two award-winning young virtuoso artists who are accomplished soloists and recitalists make a pretty fine duo: Augustin Hadelich playing a beautiful sounding Stradivari and Joyce Yang more than complementing on Steinway and upright piano.  Their CAMA Santa Barbara concert last Tuesday at the Lobero Theatre following their first recording together, released this…

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