Playing it Forward Music and mentorship play in perfect harmony for Tariqh Akoni, a celebrated artist who brings his talent to The Granada Theatre’s Board of Directors. The Central Coast artist has worked as a musician, educator, and musical director Read More
They say it takes a village, and that was certainly true in 2024 at The Granada. To create a year filled with special programming to celebrate the theater’s 100th anniversary, the different teams at the theater worked together to brainstorm, Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford 2024 was a year of celebrating The Granada’s storied 100-year history while paving the way for another hundred. The theater is a busy venue, home to eight resident companies and national producers of a wide range Read More
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
