Extended Runs

Fast paced, hilarious!
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre
DON’T MENTION MY NAME
by Fred Carmichael
Directed by Jim Sirianni
through July 15
Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 1 pm
$40 General, $32 Seniors on Sunday
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre
1800 Refugio Road, 967-1962
www.circlebarbtheatre.com

PCPA Theaterfest presents
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Oscar Wilde’s Classic Comedy
through July 14
Solvang Festival Theater
420 Second Street, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

PCPA Theaterfest presents
COMPANY, in Concert
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
through July 15
Solvang Festival Theater
420 Second Street, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

“Sassy and satirical, it’s still the theater’s happiest celebration!”—The New York Times
PCPA Theaterfest presents
KISS ME, KATE
Classic Musical Comedy—Bard none!
Music & lyrics by Cole Porter
July 5–15
$26–$30 Adults, Senior & Student discounts available
Marian Theatre
Santa Maria, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

“Puns and non-sequiturs ricochet around the stage like ping-pong balls at summer camp”—NY Times
SBCC Theatre Group presents
ROUGH CROSSING a farce with music
by Tom Stoppard
July 11–28, Thu–Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm
$19–$21, discounts for students, seniors and groups
Garvin Theatre
SBCC West Campus, 800 block of Cliff Drive, 965-5935
www.sbcctg.sbcc.edu

“[An] engrossing drama....The tale is harrowing and inspiring.”—The New York Times
PCPA Theaterfest
Central Coast Premiere!
LIFEBOAT
Acclaimed Family Drama by Nicola McCartney
July 19–28
$22.75–$25.75 Adults, Senior & Student discounts available
Severson Theatre
Santa Maria, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

“Sassy and satirical, it’s still the theater’s happiest celebration!”—The New York Times
PCPA Theaterfest presents
KISS ME, KATE
Classic Musical Comedy—Bard none!
Music & lyrics by Cole Porter
July 20–August 12
$26–$30 Adults, Senior & Student discounts available
Solvang Festival Theater
420 Second Street, 922-8313
www.pcpa.org

Showstoppers Theatre Productions
Summer Youth Ensemble
THE HOT MIKADO
Inspired by Gilbert and Sullivan
July 25–28, 7 pm
$7 & $10 at the door
La Colina Jr. High Auditorium
4025 Foothill Road, 682-6043
www.showstopperstheatreproductions.com

Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
High octane fun for the whole family
Friday–Sunday, July 27–September 9
$40 general admission for dinner and the theatre
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre
1800 Refugio Road, 967-1962
www.circlebarbtheatre.com

Single Performances and Short Runs

“Puts serious compositional ideas and talent to work producing pleasure, and lots of it.”—Santa Barbara Independent
THE GOVE COUNTY STRING QUARTET
SUMMER STRING CONCERT
String quartet led by James Connolly, with Sally Barr, Laura Hackstein, Kirsten Monke and vocalist Anna Abbey play a concert of James’ newest compositions
July 1, 3 pm
Tickets available at the door
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
1535 Santa Barbara Street
ussb.org

Santa Barbara Symphony
20TH ANNUAL JULY 4TH PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Patriotic favorites highlight the day with marches, hymns, stories and music selected as a stirring salute to America
Bring lawn chairs & picnic!
July 4, 5 pm
FREE
Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Santa Barbara & Anapamu Streets, 898-9386
www.thesymphony.org

Music Academy of the West
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring Academy young artists
July 5, 2 pm
Free
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
PICNIC AT MIRAFLORES
Bring your own picnic supper and dine al fresco in the Music Academy’s beautiful gardens before attending the evening’s events
July 6, 5:30 pm
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
YOUNG ARTISTS SPEAK UP
A lively discussion of the Picnic Concert program
July 6, 7 pm
Abravanel Hall/Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
PICNIC CONCERT
Academy young artists perform an engaging array of chamber works
July 6, 7:30 pm
Abravanel Hall/Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Showstoppers Theatre Productions
SEUSSICAL
Wonderful for children of all ages!
July 7, 10:30 am & 2 pm
$5 (under 12) & $7 at the door
La Colina Jr. High Auditorium
4025 Foothill Road, 682-6043
www.showstopperstheatreproductions.com

Music Academy of the West
CONCERTO COMPETITION FINALS
Solo pianists and other instrumentalists compete for the honor of performing with the Academy Festival Orchestra on Concerto Night, July 21
July 7, 10 am (all day)
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
TUESDAYS @ 8 SERIES
Academy faculty members perform compositions by Strauss, Takemitsu, Debussy, and Brahms
July 10, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
OPEN HOUSE
On this Community Day, all events are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed.
July 12, all day
Free
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Accordion International Music Society Orchestra
FRENCH MUSIC TO DREAM ON
Poor People of Paris, La Seine, Les Bicyclettes, Tango Bolero, Can Can
July 14—15, 12:30 & 3 pm
Free!
at the French Festival
Oak Park, 682-5143
santabarbaraaccordions.com

Music Academy of the West
OPERA SHOWCASE
Lofti Mansouri, stage director; Warren Jones, music director. Scenes from selected operas
July 14, 2 pm (also see July 16 listing)
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
ACADEMY FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Jeffrey Tate, conductor. Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and Sibelius’ 5th Symphony
July 14, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
MERIT PERFORMANCE
Recital featuring local music students who have been mentored by Academy Young Artists
July 15, 1 pm
Free
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
OPERA SHOWCASE
Lofti Mansouri, stage director; Warren Jones, music director. Scenes from selected operas
July 16, 7:30 pm
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
TUESDAYS @ 8
Academy faculty members perform compositions by Bach, Mozart, and Dvorák
July 17, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

DIJO Productions and Victorial Hall Theater
THEATRICAL TREATS
A Luncheon and Play Reading Series
Two Margarets by Elaine Kendall
July 18, 1 pm (lunch at 12:15)
July 19, 8 pm (performance and reception)
$25 General, $20 Seniors & Groups of 10+
Victoria Hall Theater
33 West Victoria Street, 800-494-8497
www.victorialhalltheater.com or www.boxofficetickets.com

Music Academy of the West
TAKÁCS STRING QUARTET
One of the world’s finest sting quartets performs works by Dvorák, Shostakovich, and Beethoven
July 19, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
VOCAL MASTERCLASS: AMERICAN SONG
Star performer and alumnus Thomas Hampson teaches Academy vocalists
July 20, 3:15 pm
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
MARILYN HORNE FOUNDATION VOCAL COMPETITION
Academy vocalists and vocal pianists compete for prestigious awards
July 21, 10 am
Abravanel Hall, Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
CONCERTO NIGHT
Winners of the 2007 Concerto Competition perform with the Academy Festival Orchestra under the direction of Edwin Outwater
July 21, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

State Street Ballet
SUMMER DANCE PERFORMANCE
Featuring State Street Ballet’s Summer Intensive students
Performances include Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz
July 22, 2 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Children (12 years and under)
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 963-0761
www.lobero.com

FlamencOle Dance Theatre presents
AN EVENING OF LATIN RHYTHM & DANCE
featuring Antoinette Lopez Dance Academy to benefit the works of non-profit organization FlamencOle Dance Theatre providing workshops, scholarships and educational programs for the youth of our community
July 22, 7 pm
$35.00 per person Buffet, Show & Dance
El Paseo Restaurant
10 El Paseo (between Anacapa & State), 453-6264
www.flamencodt.org

Music Academy of the West
THOMAS HAMPSON, BARITONE
Winner of our Distinguished Alumni Award performs European Lieder and American song
July 22, 7 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

Motion Theatre Dance Company
MASTER CLASS
with Erick Hawkins Dance Company
July 23, 10 am
Carrillo Recreation Center
100 East Carrillo Street, 897-2519
www.sbparksandrecreation.org or www.motiontheatre.com

Music Academy of the West
TUESDAYS @ 8 SERIES
Academy faculty members perform compositions by David Liptak, Hindemith, and Schumann
July 24, 8 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street
www.musicacademy.org

The Fountain Theatre & Sonidos Gitanos present
Maria Bermudez’ SONIDOS GITANOS/GYPSY FLAMENCO Southern California Tour
FLAMENCOLORES
Gypsy Flamenco at its best! Guest Dancer Rafael Campallo; and musicians Nino Jero, Bernardo Parrilla and Luis de la Tota
July 25, 8 pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre
721 East Cota Street, (323) 663-3779
www.luketheatre.org

An exciting Musical Revue filled with numbers spanning from the 1950s to the present
Markam Theatre Productions
2ND ANNUAL NOTHING BUT BROADWAY: A MUSICAL REVUE
All proceeds will be donated to the performing arts in Santa Barbara County Elementary Schools
July 27 & 28, 7 pm
$15 General; $10 Students, Seniors & Children
Marjorie Luke Theater
721 Cota Street, 685-5271
www.myspace.com/markamtheatreproductions

Music Academy of the West
CHAMBER MUSIC MARATHON
Varied repertoire performed by ensembles of all sizes and configurations. Ticket holders may come and go throughout the day
July 28, 10 am–4 pm
Abravanel Hall
Music Academy of the West, 969-8787
www.musicacademy.org

Music Academy of the West
VOCAL MASTERCLASS WITH MARILYN HORNE
Celebrated mezzo-soprano and Academy Voice Program Director Marilyn Horne guides our young singers in their quest for inspired and convincing performances
July 28, 3 pm
Lobero Theatre
33 East Canon Perdido Street, 969-8787
www.musicacademy.org

Motion Theatre Dance Company presents
ERICK HAWKINS DANCE COMPANY,
WORKSHOP STUDENTS &
THE MOTIONTHEATRE DANCE COMPANY
in Performance
July 29, 3 pm
Center Stage Theater
2nd Floor Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo, 963-0408
www.centerstagetheater.org or www.motiontheatre.com

“I love druming but you bring it to a higher level, The energy is awesome.”—Valerie Lagesse
CIRCLE OF CHI AND PANZUMO
Summer Concert Celebration
Percussionist Budhi Harlow, pianist Stephen Kelly, violist Ray Tischer and percussionist and singer Lisa Beck play jazz, classical and traditional music of Africa and the Middle East
July 29, 4 pm
$15 General, $10 Seniors & Students
Tickets available at the door
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
1535 Santa Barbara Street
ussb.org

Music Academy of the West
LA BOHÈME REVEALED
Discover some surprising things about this most popular opera with Robert W. Weinman
July 31, 3:15 pm
Abravanel Hall
Music Academy of the West, 969-8787
www.musicacademy.org

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