SLO Review

06/11/2026

SLO Review praises our production of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, and draws special attention to our Narrator, writing: “Mongiardo-Cooper is confident and charming, giving a visceral performance… [he] displays tender vulnerability along with a sturdy stamina that not only endears him to his audience, but speaks truth to the play’s affirmation of life.”

Tickets are still available for this heartwarming story about the brilliant things in life. Now playing at the New Vic through June 21.

Purchase tickets:
🎟️ Online: etcsb.org/production/every-brilliant-thing
☎️ Phone: 805-965-5400
📍 In person: 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara

📸 Zach Mendez

06/10/2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara's production of "Every Brilliant Thing" is a joyful experience built out of heart-breaking vignettes.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara presents a joyful production of "Every Brilliant Thing" through June 21, 2026.

06/06/2026

Join Colin Jones in making plans to celebrate the Summer Solstice with Live Oak Music Festival and KCBX!

Opinion by Colin Jones: Celebrate the Solstice with the 2026 Live Oak Music Festival, benefiting KCBX Public Radio.

06/05/2026

This weekend two actors shine in a staged reading that runs for only four performances at By the Sea Productions in Morro Bay.

Two childhood friends maintain their relationship throughout a lifelong correspondence in Love Letters, playing one...

06/03/2026

Check out the shows coming up as part of the 68th season at Santa Maria Civic Theatre, "The Little Theatre Off Broadway."

Santa Maria Civic Theatre has announced its 2026-27 schedule of performances, starting off with Ben Abbott's "Grave Mistakes" August 14-30.

06/03/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Linnea Valdivia from the Gala Pride & Diversity Center as she discusses LGBTQIA+ issues in the next Carnegie Lecture at the History Center of SLO June 4!

The program manager of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center presents the next Carnegie Lecture...

06/03/2026

A new play, a new playwright . . . read about the world premiere performances of Alicia Klein's play "No Man's Land" this weekend and next. Brought to you by Exit Pursued by a Bear . . .

Exit Pursued by a Bear presents the world premiere of Alicia Klein's play "No Man's Land" June 4-6 in SLO and June 11-13 The Lavra in Arroyo Grande.

05/31/2026

If you don't know The Balcony Gardener (aka Janice Exter Konstantinidis), you won't regret taking a few moments to treat yourself to her most recent tale of life in a quiet part of Paris with companions Teddy and (a sometimes touchy—or is it touched?) Madame Dupont . . .

The Balcony Gardener: The Sunflower Fusion by Janice Exter Konstantinidis. June had entered its unreasonable phase.

05/28/2026

The California Arts Council has announced the creation of the first-ever sector-specific strategic plan designed to attract creative economy business, retain talent, develop marketable content for national and international audiences, reach marginalized communities, and reflect California’s diversity.

California Arts Council releases strategic plan “California’s Future Is Creative: Strategies for Cultural Resilience, Economic Growth, and Global Leadership."

05/26/2026

If you love music, you'll want to check this out!