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Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.

Santa Barbara County’s agricultural industry had a big year in 2019, with a more than 5% increase in the value of crops, according to the county's…

Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS.

What’s on today? Truth Be Told, starring Doyle Smiens, and directed by Ann Wellman, this solo show is Smiens’ coming out story, but also a story about how he found his way back to himself, struggling with disappointment, betrayal, rejection, and despair on his journey to self-discovery. Smiens’ powerful story will make you laugh, cry, as well as think, in a poignant and emotionally moving way that inspires hope. The show culminates in a Q&A with Doyle

Joe Sohm joins host Ivor Davis for a discussion of his work as one of the nation’s preeminent political photographers.

Sohm’s award-winning photographs have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, National Geographic, and Time Magazine as well as on news outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, ABC, and PBS.

This discussion will offer guests the opportunity to hear the insights of two journalists who have covered some of the most pivotal political moments of the last 50 years.

Doors open at 6pm In-Person Members may attend for free. Non Members In- Person Fee: $10 Non Member Zoom Fee: $5

Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. What’s on today? Marvelous musical majesty!

It’s Tiffany Savion’s SERENADE (formerly Salvaje), a groundbreaking musical and theatrical experience, starring Tiffany Savion! It’s an exhilarating showcase - an exploration of sight and sound, and the manifestation of an untamed spirit. On the Main Stage – for ages 18+

Tiffany Savion: Vocalist, actor; Jason Fitzmaurice: Lead guitar; Erika Heet: Drums; Chris Haller: Standup Bass. Produced by Playhouse Associate Director of Adult Education Berkeley Sanjay.

The abundance of accomplished artists from the Tri-County area is on full display at the annual juried exhibition in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Westmont alumnus and hyperrealist painter Robin Eley ’01 juried the show, “Uncanny,” which is available May 19-June 18. A free, public, opening reception for the exhibition is Thursday, May 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the museum. More information is available at westmont.edu/museum/juriedshow2022.

“Robin selected a fabulous exhibition featuring diverse styles and a wide range of subjects,” says Judy L. Larson, R. Anthony Askew professor of art history and museum director. “Works range from captivating painting, sculpture, video, printmaking and assemblage. The show puts a spotlight on the talented community of artists who work in our Tri-County region.”

The exhibition features 45 pieces from 33 local artists, including Inga Guzyte and alumnae Alyssa Beccue, Jenna Grotelueschen, Sharon Schock and Josephine Tournier Ingram. The works of Westmont Art Council members were also chosen, including Sophia Beccue, Susan Read Cronin, Ruth Ellen Hoag and Marica Rickard.

Dos Pueblos Theatre Company will present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Apr. 22, 23, 30, May 6 & 7 at 7pm and Apr. 23, 30 and May 7 at 2pm in the Elings Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $14 general admission. They may be purchased online at www.dptheatrecompany.org or at the door. Current COVID precautions require audience members to wear masks. Children under three are not allowed.

Although this 2022 production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is not a national pilot production, it will feature the same creative new components that earned DP its reputation for innovative staging and design. The choreography and staging has been reconceived by Gioia Marchese, Tammy Norton and Clark Sayre. Sayre notes, “We’ve purposefully stayed away from the professional and high school choreography and staging we’ve seen on Youtube. We want to give audiences a fresh perspective, but one that is still grounded in the text.”

A Santa Barbara tradition returns when the Great Egg Hunt at Elings Park is held on Saturday, April 16 in the park’s softball fields from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, parking is $10 per car. “With 19,000 candy-filled eggs up for grabs, every child has fun at this egg hunt,” said Elings Executive Director Dean Noble. “It’s the hoppiest day of the year.” The festive event also includes face painters, visits from the Easter Bunny, Luna’s Jumps bounce houses, photo opportunities, and festive tunes provided by Music by Bonnie. Children should bring their own baskets. There are three age groups with timed starts: Baby Bunnies (ages 0 to 3) at 10 a.m. Daring Ducks (ages 4 to 6) at 10:30 a.m. Jack Rabbits (ages 7 and up) at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.elingspark.org.