Granada documentary film chronicles theater’s 100-year history As a former movie palace, it’s no surprise that The Granada would make a documentary to celebrate its storied history for its centennial anniversary. “We commissioned this documentary to honor the incredible Read More
The Granada Theatre’s Board of Directors is growing with the recent addition of Laura Abrignani and Blair Pence. “Our centennial year saw The Granada really think outside the box and expand the types of shows and events staged to appeal Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford When we go to the theater to see a performance, the artists are on stage, and we’re in the audience. It’s entertaining, but it isn’t interactive. The Granada’s Centennial On Stage series aimed to change Read More
Home Movie Series takes center stage at The Granada Theatre Photo Credit: Barron Spafford During its centennial year celebration, The Granada honored its movie history past with its Santa Barbara Home Movies Series featuring blockbusters from artists who live in Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford The Granada Theatre celebrated its centennial year and honored two women who played instrumental roles in restoring the theater to its former glory at its 8th annual Legends Gala, which took place on September 14, Read More
Lil Buck, PC: UCSB Arts & Lectures What started as a vision to bring to life the dance, concerts and plays students read about in books while at university has morphed into UCSB Arts & Lectures, becoming the largest cultural program Read More
From classical to pop and every style in between, The Granada Theatre has been the place for musical legends to showcase their talent on the Central Coast over the last century. Early Years When The Granada opened in 1924, it Read More
From following a young Russian tsarina to navigating the teenage world of mean girls, the magic of Broadway plays out throughout the year at The Granada Theatre, thanks to a long-standing partnership with the American Theatre Guild. The American Theatre Read More
For 100 years, The Granada Theatre has attracted the biggest stars of the day to its stage. For performers and filmmakers, gracing The Granada is a must-do on California’s Central Coast. Icons from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to George Read More
For 71 years, the Santa Barbara Symphony has entertained Santa Barbara residents with dynamic concerts while enriching the community with a robust music education program that serves thousands of local students each year. “The symphony fuels artistic collaboration and community Read More
