Friday, December 24, 2021

The Monarchs have returned to Goleta's Ellwood Mesa!

 

Monarch Butterflies Return to Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa

Recent Count Indicates More than 15,000 Butterflies Present

Post Date:12/22/2021 12:41 PM

    The City of Goleta is pleased to share that monarch butterflies have returned to Goleta! Over 15,000 monarchs are spending the winter at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove. After completing a long journey from inland California, this group of butterflies is settled into the eucalyptus tree grove until February. The return of the monarchs this year is especially exciting since it is a sign of hope that their population is increasing after many years of concerning, low numbers.

    George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager for the City of Goleta, said, “Ellwood Mesa is the gateway to the Gaviota Coast and a great place to escape for a quiet walk. We are so fortunate to witness one of nature’s great migrations right here in our own backyard.” 

    The best time to visit the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove is during mid-day, when monarchs are flying around and more visible. If visiting during early-morning hours, or during cooler days, look for clusters of butterflies clinging to the ends of branches. Please don’t throw objects at clusters of butterflies or shake branches to get them to take flight. Please also remember to keep dogs on-leash. 

    The Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove is open to visitors. It is free to the public, with parking available on the 7700 block of Hollister Avenue. The Butterfly Grove is a 20-minute walk from the parking lot. Visitors are encouraged to avoid parking in the adjacent residential neighborhood. For specific locations, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/goletabutterflygrove.

    The City of Goleta is planning habitat and trail improvements for Ellwood Mesa, including the Monarch Butterfly Grove. To find out more, or for questions about visiting the Butterfly Grove, please contact George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager, at gthomson@cityofgoleta.org or 805-961-7578.

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    Pictured: Ellwood Mesa Butterfly Grove, December 2021, photo credit: Mike Eliason 

    Friday, December 3, 2021

    Holiday Happenings Downtown Santa Barbara

     


     

    Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party (Friday, December 3, 6:00 - 9:00 PM)
    Join us for a holiday block party on State Street (Sola St. to Victoria St.) and in front of the Arlington Theatre! Enjoy live entertainment, music by DJ Darla Bea, and of course the lighting ceremony of the State Street Christmas tree by the Holiday Prince & Fairy, sponsored by Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants! The Christmas tree is generously sponsored by Consumer Fire Products, Inc. to help make State Street holiday festivities even more magical. Santa Claus will be onsite for photos.


    Santa Barbara Holiday Markets

     State Street Promenade Market

    Every Thursday, 3:00-7:30 PM
    Join us in this locals night by supporting local businesses, makers, and artisans on the 1000 Block of State Street. Grab some food at the many delicious restaurants on this block, stop by our vendor's booths and local businesses and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and beautiful weather that Santa Barbara has to offer! 

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    Wednesday, December 1, 2021

    Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Folk & Tribal Market Place

     

    December 3, 2021




    Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace

    At the Museum

    DECEMBER 3, 2021 / 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Santa Barbara’s most unique holiday shopping experience is back!

    Shop an unparalleled selection of one-of-a-kind gifts from around the world with 20 vendors representing 30 countries.

    Be generous to your loved ones while supporting international artisans and the local community: 25% of proceeds benefit Museum exhibits and education programs.

    The indoor/outdoor marketplace is open on the following days:

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 3–5, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

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    Thursday, November 11, 2021

    CALM Antique Show is BACK! Santa Barbara Earl Warren Showgrounds November 19, 20, & 21.

     




    Join us...

    November 19, 20 & 

    21, 2021

    Masks Are Required.

    All Dealers are vaccinated or 

    will be recently tested for Covid-19

    Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

    Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

    at the Earl Warren Showgrounds 

    3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA

    (Free Parking!)

    $6 Adults, $5 Senior (62+)

    Child (Under 12 Free)

    (One time purchase applies to all 3 days)

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    Friday, October 15, 2021

    Family Flick Night is back at the Santa Barbarra La Cumbre Plaza

     

    FAMILY FLICK NIGHT AT LA CUMBRE PLAZA IS BACK!

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    Friday, October 8, 2021 - 18:45 to Friday, October 29, 2021 - 21:00

    Bring the entire family to La Cumbre Plaza to enjoy free outdoor movies starting at sundown three Fridays in October.
    Bring your low lawn chairs and blankets to cozy up outside on the Plaza and watch these fun family films:
    October 8: Raya & the Last Dragon;
    October 15: Peter Rabbit 2;
    October 22: Coco
    October 29: Hotel Transylvania 3

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    Trinkets & Trims at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Saturday, October 23, 10:30 am - 1 pm.

     



    Prices are $8 for member kids and $12 for non-member kids.  Register at the door.  

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    Youth & Family


    Halloween Trinkets and Treasures 

    Saturday, Oct. 23 | 10:30am - 1pm or until supplies runs out 


    Join us for a nature craft event that will get you in the perfect spirit for Halloween! Create nature-inspired Halloween trinkets and accessories to go with your Halloween costume. The event runs from 10:30am-1:00pm or until materials run out, so we recommend arriving earlier. 


    Thursday, September 30, 2021

    Montecito Motor Classic, Sunday, October 10

     

    The Montecito Motor Classic—one of the most popular car shows in California—is the place to see and be seen on Sunday, October 10.
    More than one-hundred-million dollars worth of spectacular cars including beautiful vintage, beloved mid-century sedans, impressive muscle cars, and more will be on display at the stunning
    Santa Barbara Polo Club.

    This year’s theme: The Concept Car & Automotive Technology.
    
    • Shop at vendor chalets featuring local boutiques

    • Wear a hat to enter the Best in Show Fashion Hat contest. Prizes include a crystal trophy and a $1,000 gift certificate from Silverhorn Jewelers, a $500 Silverhorn gift certificate, and a $250 Silverhorn gift certificate. 

    • Let the little ones play in the Kids Zone with toy car races and “The Munster’s Truck”

    • Enjoy food and drinks from The Polo Club’s new Fieldside Grill 

    Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    at The Santa Barbara Polo Club

    ADMISSION AND PARKING IS FREE
     
    Benefit for 911 At Ease and International and
    Santa Barbara Police Activities League. 

    Tuesday, September 7, 2021

    UCSB Arts & Lectures are live again! Here is the fabulous line-up!

     



    Julian Castro

    Julián Castro

    Waking Up From My American Dream

    SUN, OCT 10 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Former presidential candidate and U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro shares insight from his political journey and actionable ways we can effect change.

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    The Wood Brothers

    The Wood Brothers

    with special guest Kat Wright

    TUE, OCT 12 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” (Paste), The Wood Brothers are celebrated for their freewheeling musical experimentation, fluid musical sound and the unparalleled energy of their live performances.
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    Danish String Quartet

    Danish String Quartet

    The Doppelgänger Project, Part I

    THU, OCT 14 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC ROCKWOOD

    The Danish String Quartet introduces Doppelgänger, an ambitious four-year project pairing world premieres from four renowned composers with chamber music masterpieces by Schubert.
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    Fandango at the Wall

    Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

    Fandango at the Wall
    with the Villalobos Brothers

    FRI, OCT 15 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Inspired by the annual Fandango Fronterizo festival at the Tijuana-San Diego border, Fandango at the Wallfuses the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz.
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    Paul Hawken

    Paul Hawken

    Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis
    in One Generation

    WED, OCT 20 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Entrepreneur, author and activist Paul Hawken's visionary new approach to climate change weaves equity, climate, biodiversity and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy and transformation.
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    Vijay Gupta

    Vijay Gupta

    in Conversation with Pico Iyer

    THU, OCT 28 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Violinist, speaker and citizen artist Vjiay Gupta is the founder of Street Symphony, an L.A.-based nonprofit that brings music to homeless and incarcerated communities, and co-founder of the Skid Row Arts Alliance.
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    Warrior Women

    Warrior Women

    Featuring Madonna Thunder Hawk
    and Marcella Gilbert

    WED, NOV 3 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    This documentary screening and conversation chronicles the work of a Lakota mother and daughter whose fight for Indigenous rights began in the late 1960s and continues to this day.
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    Michael Steele

    Michael Steele

    How to Win Elections and Lose the Country

    THU, NOV 4 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    MSNBC political analyst and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele examines our political parties and the systems they create in the fight for electoral success.
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    Annette Gordon-Reed

    Annette Gordon-Reed

    On Juneteenth: ‘Freedom Day’ and Its Importance to American History

    WED, NOV 10 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed weaves together history and heartfelt memoir to tell the sweeping story of Juneteenth and the larger fight for equality.
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    Leonidas Kavakos & Yuja Wang

    Leonidas Kavakos, violin
    Yuja Wang, piano

    FRI, NOV 12 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Recognized for his virtuosity and superb musicianship, violinist Leonidas Kavakos joins forces with pianist Yuja Wang, lauded for her captivating stage presence and “wizardly technique” (Chicago Tribune).
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    Cathy Park Hong

    Cathy Park Hong

    Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

    THU, NOV 18 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Award-winning poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong integrates personal stories, historical context and cultural criticism into a radically honest meditation on the Asian-American experience.
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    She & Him

    She & Him

    A Very She & Him Christmas Party

    THU, DEC 2 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC ARLINGTON THEATRE

    Usher in the holiday season with the “old-school studio-pop sensibility” (NPR) of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel as they celebrate the tenth anniversary of their album A Very She & Him Christmas.
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    My Bluegrass Heart

    My Bluegrass Heart

    Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Bryan Sutton

    WED, DEC 15 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC ARLINGTON THEATRE

    This unparalleled evening in support of Béla Fleck's new album My Bluegrass Heart is a veritable Who's Who of some of the greatest instrumentalists in bluegrass history.
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    Amanda Nguyen

    Amanda Nguyen

    “Hopeanomics” and How Social Entrepreneurs are Transforming Grassroots Activism

    WED, JAN 12 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Time magazine’s 100 Next lists, Amanda Nguyen helped draft the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights and is the CEO and founder of Rise.
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    Punch Brothers

    Punch Brothers

    with special guests

    TUE, JAN 18 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Comprised of Chris Thile, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert, Noam Pikelny and Gabe Witcher, Punch Brothers is an all-start quintet known for its experimentation, poignancy and subversive humor.
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    Andrea Elliott

    Andrea Elliott

    Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City

    THU, JAN 20 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Andrea Elliott examines homelessness and the dire state of poverty in America in Invisible Child, her five-part NYT series and subsequent book.
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    Ballet Hispanico

    Ballet Hispánico

    Noche de Oro: A Celebration of 50 Years

    FRI, JAN 21 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Named one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico celebrates Latinx cultures through innovative performances that elevate diverse artists and ignite cultural pride.
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    John Leguizamo

    John Leguizamo

    WED, FEB 2 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Emmy and Tony Award winner John Leguizamo brings his irresistibly irreverent brand of comedy to a new evening inspired by his life story.
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    Joshua Bell & Peter Dugan

    Joshua Bell, violin
    Peter Dugan, piano

    THU, FEB 3 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    “One of the most imaginative, technically gifted and altogether extraordinary violinists of our time,” (The Washington Post Joshua Bell appears with pianist Peter Dugan.
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    Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch.

    Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

    FRI, FEB 4 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Nine-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Wynton Marsalis returns with the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprising 15 of the nation’s finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers.
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    Yamato

    Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

    Tenmei (Destiny)

    SAT, FEB 5 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Showcasing skill, physicality and discipline – with a twist of high-energy fun – taiko ensemble Yamato performs a dynamic new show that takes the group’s virtuosity to thrilling new heights.
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    A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

    A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

    An Untitled Love

    SUN, FEB 13 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Mixing contemporary, ballet and hip-hop dance, this evening-length work from choreographer Kyle Abraham is a thumping mixtape celebrating culture and community set to the music of R&B legend D’Angelo.
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    Nicholas Kristof/Sheryl WuDunn

    Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

    Tales of Hope on the American Landscape

    THU, FEB 17 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Renowned journalists and human rights activists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have co-written the bestselling books Half the SkyA Path AppearsTightropeChina Wakes and Thunder From the East.
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    Roxane Gay

    Roxane Gay

    Roxane with One N

    FRI, FEB 25 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    The author of celebrated books including Bad FeministHunger: A Memoir of (My) Body and Difficult Women, Roxane Gay critiques the ebb and flow of modern culture with wit and ferocity.
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    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

    with special guest Lucinda Williams

    SAT, FEB 26 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC ARLINGTON THEATRE

    Whether solo, with former band the Drive-By Truckers or fronting the 400 Unit, four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell shows his Alabama soul as he drifts between rock, country and roots.
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    Erik Larson

    Erik Larson

    in Conversation with Pico Iyer

    WED, MAR 2 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    A master of narrative non-fiction, Erik Larson's many bestsellers include ThunderstruckDead WakeIsaac’s Storm and the National Book Award-winning Devil in the White City.
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    Memphis Jookin

    Memphis Jookin': The Show

    Featuring Lil Buck

    TUE, MAR 8 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    An ode to the birthplace of the singular dance style known as Memphis Jookin’, this evening-length show stars renowned dance artist Lil Buck alongside eight highly-skilled dancers and a DJ.
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    Silkroad

    Silkroad

    Home Within

    THU, MAR 31 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    This multimedia performance conceived by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad is an emotional accounting of home in a time of conflict.
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    Jennifer Koh & Davone Tines

    Everything Rises

    Jennifer Koh and Davóne Tines

    TUE, APR 12 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    This multimedia performance from violinist Jennifer Koh and singer Davóne Tines explores each artist's cultural background and seeks to reveal a universal history shared by immigrants and minority Americans.
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    Alvin Ailey American Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

    WED, APR 13 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    The groundbreaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has cultivated the brightest choreographers working today and its dancers dazzle with their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy.
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    Alvin Ailey American Dance

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

    THU, APR 14 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    The groundbreaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has cultivated the brightest choreographers working today and its dancers dazzle with their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy.
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    Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason

    Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
    Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

    TUE, APR 19 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Sibling duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason will astound with their tight-knit communication, exuberance and humility in this special recital featuring works by Britten, Shostakovich, Khachaturian and more.
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    Danish String Quartet

    Danish String Quartet

    The Doppelgänger Project, Part II

    WED, APR 27 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    The Danish String Quartet introduces Doppelgänger, an ambitious four-year project pairing world premieres from four renowned composers with chamber music masterpieces by Schubert.
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    Colson Whitehead

    Colson Whitehead

    THU, APR 28 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE



    Colson Whitehead is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of unforgettable novels such as The Underground RailroadJohn Henry Days and The Nickel Boys.
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    Daniil Trifonov

    Daniil Trifonov, piano

    SAT, APR 30 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Grammy-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov combines consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth in a tempestuous program anchored by Prokofiev’s Sarcasms and Debussy’s Pour le Piano.
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    Ami Vitale

    Ami Vitale

    Wild Hope

    SUN, MAY 1 / 3:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale’s award-winning work illuminates the unsung heroes and communities working to protect our wildlife and find harmony in our natural world.
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    G. Capucon & J. Thibaudet

    Gautier Capuçon, cello
    Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

    WED, MAY 4 / 7:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    Recognized for his “dynamic daring and supple phrasing” (The Times, U.K.), cellist Gautier Capuçon performs one of the year's must-see recitals alongside “master colorist” (The Seattle Times) Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
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    Amythyst Kiah

    Amythyst Kiah

    THU, MAY 5 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    With an unforgettable voice that’s both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah has been dubbed “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets” by Rolling Stone.
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    David Sedaris

    David Sedaris

    FRI, MAY 6 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Through his numerous essay collections and regular contributions to the New Yorker and This American Life, Sedaris has become one of today’s most beloved writers addressing the human condition.
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    The Joffrey Ballet

    The Joffrey Ballet

    WED, MAY 11 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Considered one of today's premier dance companies, the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet performs a unique repertoire encompassing past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.
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    The Joffrey Ballet

    The Joffrey Ballet

    THU, MAY 12 / 8:00 PM PACIFIC THE GRANADA THEATRE

    Considered one of today's premier dance companies, the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet performs a unique repertoire encompassing past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.
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    Elizabeth Strout

    Elizabeth Strout

    in Conversation with Pico Iyer

    FRI, MAY 13 / 7:30 PM PACIFIC CAMPBELL HALL

    In her bestselling books including Olive Kitteridge and My Name Is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout captivates with her incisive prose and ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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