SBPAL : Events for January 2004

Extended Runs

through january 4 Ensemble Theatre Company presents The Country Club, a sophisticated comedy of manners by Douglas Carter Beane. Tues–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 & 7 pm. $22–$32. Alhecama Theatre. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

8–25 january PCPA Theaterfest presents InterPlay: The Stage Between, including: Lessons of Language Learned by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, 36 Views by Naomi Iizuka, Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones and Picasso’s Women by Brian McAvera. (Adult themes/language.) Severson Theatre. Wed–Sun. Various times. $15–$23. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

Single Performances and Short Runs

12 friday–14 sunday Canticle A Cappella Choir presents A Canticle Christmas, Phyllis E. Zimmerman, Artistic Director. Fri & Sat, 8:15 pm. Sun, 3 pm. $15–$18. San Roque Church. 569-0020. www.canticlechoir.com

13 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra presents world-renowned clarinetist David Shifrin performing Rossini and Zwilich. $32.50–$37.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.sbco.org

14 wednesday Santa Barbara Music Club’s Morning Program series features vocal, piano and instrumental chamber music by members and guest artists. 11 am. Free. First Congregational Church. 683-0811. www.sbmusicclub.org

15 thursday–17 saturday Santa Barbara Dance Theatre presents its annual dance concert at UCSB with works by Jerry Pearson, Christopher Pilafian, and new music by Joel Feigin. Thurs–Sat, 8 pm. Sat, 2 pm. Hatlen Theatre. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

16 friday Camerata Pacifica presents Concert E in their annual chamber music series featuring the music of Bach. $28–$42. Lobero Theatre 963-0761. www.cameratapacifica.org

21 wednesday–22 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Culture Clash. This trio wows audiences with hilarious comedy and shrewd cultural commentary. 8 pm. $25–$30. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

23 friday Jazz at the Lobero presents McCoy Tyner, Solo Piano. Don’t miss a chance to see and hear this giant of jazz. 8pm. $30–$40. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

23 friday–25 sunday Santa Barbara Dance Alliance presents NEW WORKS: Santa Barbara Choreographers, the best of local dance. Lifetime Achievement Award presented Opening Night. 8 pm. $14–$18. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.sbdancealliance.org

24 saturday Santa Barbara Music Club’s Matinee Program series features vocal, piano and instrumental chamber music by members and guest artists. 3 pm. 683-0811. Free. Faulkner Gallery. 683-0811. www.sbmusicclub.org

24 saturday–25 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony presents Mythic Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Symphony No. 8 and a new work by Peter Boyer, Three Olympians. Conducted by Gisèle Ben-Dor with guest artist Arnaldo Cohen. 3 pm, 8 pm. $19–$48. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

25 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Marcus Robert Trio and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba in an evening of mind-blowing jazz. 7 pm. $35–$40. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

26 monday Speaking of Stories opens its 10th season presenting an entertaining evening of short story readings under the direction of new artistic director Maggie Mixsell. 7:30 pm. $13–$27.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.speakingofstories.org

29 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents The Romeros: “the royal family of the guitar.” 8 pm. $40. Rockwood (SB Women’s Club). 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

30 friday CAMA presents the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniele Gatti, conductor, Silvia Gatti, cello in a program of Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Brahms. 8 pm. $30–$65. Arlington Theater. 963-4408. www.camasb.org