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When the lights come up, and Mary Scholz steps onto the stage, a warmth comes over you that has nothing to do with drink. Barefoot, with dark curls cascading, she is at once whimsical and grounded. Just one woman with an acoustic guitar, but fills the room from the moment the music leaves her lips. The sound seeps into you like honey. You feel seen. You feel human. You feel loved.

For years, Mary’s stunning voice and evocative songwriting have made her a live circuit favorite. The Philadelphia native has toured nationally for over a decade and made several excursions to Europe. Every time Scholz takes the stage, she forges a personal connection with her audience. As the Music Junkie Press put it, “To see Mary Scholz live in concert is to fall in love. It is not just the flashing dark eyes or the crown of black ringlets or the confident, welcoming body language at the microphone. It is the voice and the lyrics — the music that flows from the stage…you know this woman and her music and you want to spend the rest of your life listening to her.”

Tickets are $20 on NambaArts.com or $25 at the door.

Have you ever wondered what performers do to prepare for a live audience before the big day?

There’s more behind the scenes than meets the eye!

In this exclusive Masterclass, you’ll get a rare, behind-the-curtain look at the techniques and strategies that go into crafting a professional, believable, and entertaining performance.

Throughout the session, featured performing artists will take the stage to showcase their skills. Then, under the expert guidance of award-winning music teacher and performer Jodi Farrell (jodifarrell.com), they’ll receive real-time coaching on how to elevate their performances. You’ll witness firsthand the transformative power of expert feedback as each artist refines their approach and performs again—implementing new techniques in front of a live audience.

Want to be part of this unique experience? Whether you join as an observer or participate as a performer, this intimate Masterclass promises valuable insights into the art of live performance.

Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, “this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond. Their love for each other and the music they create is a gift they offer to anyone willing to listen.”
Tickets can be purchased online in advance for $25 at NambaArts.com or $30 at the door.

The members of the Valley Watercolor Society have submitted their paintings to be judged for inclusion in the exhibit be Joseph Stoddard, a well known local artist. Award winners will be announced at a reception, open to the public on Sunday March 9 from 3 to 6 PM. Refreshments will be served.

It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 30 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. Today:

Mary tells the story of legally adopting a 35-year-old adult, Michael Brooks, known in the Web 3 Cryptocurrency and NFT world as the Rook, who first came to her home as an Airbnb guest. She shares her insights into the character of this brilliant yet wounded young man, tells how he died early in 2024, just two years after being adopted, and the magical happenings from the Other Side of Death that reveal their bond of mother-son love. With sincerity and vulnerability, Mary shares the journey through her intense grief while accepting the Divine Mother’s loving will in this unexpected turn of events. If you've ever wondered what happens after death, Mary’s real-life experiences pull back that veil and invite you in.
Written & Performed by Mary Guillerman. Developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Rated: 14+

The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all. Special thanks to generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.

Mary Guillermin is a solo show writer and performer, a collage artist and a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#52868) who lives in the wild lands of the Topanga mountains in California. Mary’s late husband, film director John Guillerman, saw death as the final end. Mary sees it differently. Before his sudden death, Mary was in partnership with her adult adoptive son, Michael Brooks, on their world-changing mission of Love: “Change Within, Change the World.” Mary is continuing their work by writing and performing her plays, building a YouTube channel called CWCW and by holding online and in person events at the SunMoon Atrium on the Topanga property. Mary also offers spiritual guidance to the Feminine Divine through readings of her individually created Living Archetypes collage cards. This is Mary’s third solo show with a fourth show in development about Mary and Michael’s magical partnership called “The Island Queen: Part III of Love on the Other Side of Death.”

It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 30 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. Tonight::

Steve Budd wonders why other people can tie the knot and he can’t. Oy, does he wonder! So he asked a bunch of couples what brought them together and keeps them from pulling apart. Meet a Jewish couple who met on Craigslist, an interfaith pair who hooked up at a Halloween party, and more. Budd plays close to a dozen characters, using their own words taken from hours of interviews, and weaves in his relentless search for "the one." Check out the newest mashup of personal storytelling and documentary theater from an award-winning solo performer who "sparkles with manic and irrepressible charm" (Theatrius). A heartfelt and hilarious solo show from one of the Bay Area’s premier solo performers. Rated 15+

The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all. Special thanks to generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.

It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 30 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. Today::

A “yogi” is not a skinny woman in Lululemon, but someone who renounces worldly life in pursuit of truth. Embark on a journey with Mayuri and the Goddess of Death, Kali, as they investigate absurdities of Western Yoga culture. As a yoga professor, what can her purpose be beyond educating people about yoga? Will the formidable Goddess Kali clear her path? Through a unique blend of dance and dramedy, live percussion and poetry, THE ANTI "YOGI" gives a much-needed voice to Yoga, calling out its recolonization in the West and nationalization in the East. This solo show peels back the yoga mat to reveal the true ethos of Yoga through a sensory immersive experience! Rated 13+

Written & Performed by Mayuri Bhandari. Neel Agrawal percussionist. Co-director D’Lo. Co-director/dramaturg Shyamala Moorty. Produced by Jessica Lynn Johnson

The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all. Special thanks to generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.

It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 30 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. Today::

Award-winning performer/writer and TEDx speaker Jannica Olin leads you through a practical, hands-on workshop for young adults to uncover some limiting beliefs about yourselves that keep you stuck in life and how you see yourself. It will be a safe space full of connection and vulnerability. The intention is for us all to leave (a little bit more) in love with ourselves. It is totally possible. Rated 13+

The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all. Special thanks to generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.

“With his honeysuckle drawl and unrivaled knack for lyrical detail, Jason Isbell is arguably the most revered roots-rock singer-songwriter of his generation.”Rolling Stone

Widely-regarded as “one of the best songwriters in the country” (The New York Times), six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Jason Isbell returns to the Arlington Theatre for an intimate solo performance. On the heels of his latest release with his band the 400 Unit, Live from the Ryman, Vol. 2, Isbell takes to the stage with just a guitar and his extraordinary catalog of heartfelt songs, including “Cover Me Up,” “Dreamsicle” and the Grammy’s Best American Roots Song of the Year for 2023, “Cast Iron Skillet.”

Limit 4 tickets per household. Orders in violation of the published limit are subject to cancellation without notice.

Come and experience the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara’s Irish Celtic concert - one of our most popular performances of the season and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. From Irish reels and ballads to a pan-celtic anthem from Brittany, with accordion, harp, penny-whistle, bagpipes, and a beautiful array of strings, this concert is not to be missed.

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, comprised of 30 local musicians and lead by Adam Phillips, was founded in 2017 as serves as Musicians-in-Residence at El Presidio de Santa Barbara.