SBPAL : Events for August 2004

Extended Runs

Music Academy of the West Summer Festival presents Masterclasses weekdays in orchestral instruments, piano (solo, collaborative, vocal) and voice. 1 and 3:15 pm. Free. $15. Music Academy Miraflores Campus. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

through 7 august PCPA Theaterfest presents The Wildest!!!, a world premiere musical celebrating the music of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Wed–Sat, 8 pm. Wed, Sat & Sun, 2 pm. $21.50–$26. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 8 august PCPA Theaterfest presents Bullshot Crummond, a zany comedy. Wed–Sun, 8:30 pm. $22.50–$26.50. Solvang Festival Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

13–28 august PCPA Theaterfest presents Light Up The Sky, a comedic view of backstage on opening night. Wed–Sat, 8pm. Wed, Sat & Sun, 2 pm. $19.50–$25. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

13–29 august PCPA Theaterfest presents The Wildest!!!, a world premiere musical celebrating the music of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Wed–Sun, 8:30 pm. $22–$28.50. Solvang Festival Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

14–15, 21–22, 28–29 august & 4–5, 11–12 september Shakespeare Santa Barbara presents one of the Bard’s most hilarious comedies, Twelfth Night. Sat, Sun, 6 pm. $17–$20. Casa de la Guerra. 231-5088. www.Shakes-SB.com

Single Performances and Short Runs

5 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

5 thursday Wine and Dine in the Music Academy of the West gardens before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787.

6 friday Music Academy of the West presents The Italian Straw Hat in a fully-staged production of Nino Rota’s 20th century opera for 19th ears. 7:30 pm. $35–$55. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

7 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the Annual Brass Concert featuring young artist brass ensembles. 2 pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

7 saturday Music Academy of the West presents Basically Bach, music of Johann Sebastian Bach, including the third Brandenburg Concerto, performed by guest artist Gilles Apap and Festival young artists. 8 pm. $10–$20. Mt Carmel Church. 969.8787. www.musicacademy.org

8 sunday Music Academy of the West presents The Italian Straw Hat in a fully-staged production of Nino Rota’s 20th century opera for 19th ears. 2:30 pm. $35–$55. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

8 sunday the John E. Profant Foundation For The Arts presents the Fiesta Finale, a professional performance featuring State Street Ballet, Opera Santa Barbara and many others. 8 pm. Free—bring a lawn chair. County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. 682-8184.

10 tuesday Music Academy of the West presents Tuesdays at Eight faculty chamber music concert featuring music by Dutilleux, Brahms and Beethoven. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

11 wednesday Wine and Dine in the Music Academy of the West gardens before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

12 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

13 friday Music Academy of the West presents the Chamber Music Grand Finale showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles in the final chamber concert of the Festival. 7:30 pm. $15. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

14 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the final Academy Festival Orchestra concert with Jeffrey Tate conducting Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Sibelius’ Tapiola and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org