Tag archives: symphony

St. Louis has been in the news in recent years, for triumphs such as the Cardinals continued baseball dominance and the tragedy of the Michael Brown shooting in nearby Ferguson. But the city also happens to have a highly prized symphony orchestra, notable for both its history as the second oldest such ensemble in the […]

It was all too beastly for words when the Santa Barbara Symphony, under guest conductor Lara Webber, held its second annual family concert Carnival of the Animals at the Granada. With tickets a mere $10, the 1,500-seat venue was packed with parents and children as the ubiquitous Andrew Firestone hosted and narrated the show with […]

Back in 2015, Joanna Murphy was searching for an outlet in art to counter frightening medical issues she was suffering as a result of trauma when she came across alcohol-ink paintings on the social media site Pinterest. Drawn initially by the bright colors associated with the medium, Murphy found an even greater affinity once she […]

Santa Barbara Symphony staged a Spanish Symphony Soirée at the Casa De La Guerra featuring wineries from the Presidio neighborhood and hors d’oeuvres from local eateries. The musical bash, which featured classical, tango, and jazz instrumental sets by violist Alan Busteed with the band, Tinto Tango, was hosted by symphony board member Stephen Erickson. An […]