The Santa Barbara Symphony invites audiences to rediscover comedy’s golden age as Charlie Chaplin’s iconic film "The Gold Rush" is projected on the big ...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Phyllis de Picciotto founded the ...

Ariana Grande wore a vibrant pink floral embellished Armani Privé while attending The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival ...

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They come from around 30 schools throughout Santa Barbara County. The program includes a trip to the historic Arlington Theatre during the Film Festival for a screening of one of the year’s best ...

Granada Theater is located at 3524 Greenville Ave. Doors open at 6:30 and the show kicks off at 8 p.m., Feb. 8. Tickets are $18 before fees and can be found at granadatheater.com. Whatever you do ...

Spotlights pierced the rainy skies Tuesday night to declare the start of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.  The Arlington Theatre was packed ...

The Maltin Modern Master Award honors people who’ve significantly impacted culture through their work in film.

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...

Oprah Winfrey, the legendary entertainer and a longtime Montecito resident, will, fittingly enough, present the Santa Barbara ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in early spring or fall ...