The Horizon

Santa Barbara Symphony kicks off 66th season with “Festiva Italiana!”

October 23, 2019

This past Sunday afternoon at the Granada Theatre, conductor Nir Kabaretti, violinist Franscesca Dego, and the Santa Barbara Symphony collaborated to leave audiences amazed. The internationally-known elemental force of the Middle...

“Tiny Libraries” will remain on State Street until
mid-October.

Tiny libraries, expansive outreach

September 18, 2019

34th Film Festival finishes strong

Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer

February 12, 2019

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival welcomed a wide variety of cinematic artists and entertainers in its second and final week. Numerous Academy Award nominees gathered at the Lobero Theatre on Monday night for the Variety...

Santa Barbara International Film Festival commences 34th season

Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer

February 5, 2019

Three things are certain in Santa Barbara: death, taxes, and the city’s International Film Festival. In spite of tragedies like last year’s mudslides and inconveniences like this year’s weather complications, the festival is ...

Jeff Goldblum brings jazz, jokes to UCSB

Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer

November 6, 2018

Jeff Goldblum’s foray into music is the perfect representation of his film career. The 66-year-old actor-turned-jazz-pianist, best known for his bizarrely charming roles in “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day” perf...

Arctic Monkeys rock Santa Barbara Bowl

Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer

October 30, 2018

There are many bands that make more interesting music than the Arctic Monkeys. Many artists write cleverer lyrics, or catchier hooks, or more emotionally-resonant melodies. The Monkeys’ style isn’t particularly unique–�...