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Bulgarian National TheatreSonny Rollins

Lyon Opera BalletGarry Trudeau

Steve EarleEmerson String Quartet

Lou ReedMusica Antiqua Köln

The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright Pink Martini

Drummers of BurundiCharis Alexiou

Eva Yerbabuena FlamencoGarrison Keillor

Stephen Petronio CompanyItzhak Perlman

Bobby McFerrin & VoicestraMarket Theatre of Johannesburg

Spanish Harlem OrchestraBeauSoleilLos Lobos

Jaime Laredo/Leon FleisherUniverses

Harry ShearerMurray Perahia

The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo MaChunky Move

Pat Metheny + Brad MehldauSarah Chang

Highland, Heath & HollerLes Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal

Soweto Gospel ChoirBaseball Plays

Amy TanEmio Greco

Assad Brothers

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We are especially honored to host one of the world’s greatest artistic accomplishments, The Peony Pavilion. This Chinese kunqu opera monument represents the pinnacle of an art form recognized by the United Nations as one of the original “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” We are very grateful for our co-sponsors – the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Opera Santa Barbara and the Music Academy of the West – who are helping to make this unique experience possible for our community. Over three nights at the Lobero Theatre, this timeless Chinese love story will unfold in the largest operatic production ever to be presented in Santa Barbara.

We are also pleased to welcome back our friend and brilliant musician Yo-Yo Ma. Mr. Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble, featuring some of the world’s greatest musicians, explore the traditions and customs passed along the famed trade route from Asia to Europe. Tickets to this event, The Peony Pavilion and other exciting performances are only available through series subscriptions, so make sure to get your orders in early to ensure availability.

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Word of moUtH seriesFive evenings of verbal brilliance

Garry Trudeau / Thursday, October 26 / 8 PM / Arlington Theatre harry Shearer / Sunday, March 4 / 4 PM / Campbell HallAmy Tan in conversation with Pico Iyer / Sunday, April 15 / 4 PM / Campbell HallDavid Sedaris & Sarah Vowell / Saturday, April 28 / 8 PM / Arlington TheatreWill Shortz / Sunday, May 6 / 4 PM / Campbell Hall

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recital seriesFour incredible nights of music

Emerson String Quartet / Saturday, October 28 / 8 PM / Abravanel HallItzhak Perlman / Saturday, January 27 / 4 PM / Campbell HallMurray Perahia / Wednesday, March 7 / 8 PM / Campbell Hall

Sarah Chang / Tuesday, April 3 / 8 PM / Campbell Hall

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tHe PeonY Pavilion seriesThis timeless Chinese love story, now set in a brilliant new production, unfolds over three performances at the Lobero Theatre.

Act I: The Dream of Love / Friday, October 6 / 7 PM / Lobero TheatreAct II: Romance and Resurrection / Saturday, October 7 / 7 PM / Lobero Theatre Act III: Reunion and Triumph / Sunday, October 8 / 2 PM / Lobero Theatre

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Madeleine Peyroux / Wednesday, October 4 / 8 PM / Campbell HallSonny Rollins / Sunday, October 22 / 7 PM / Campbell Hall

Pat Metheny + brad Mehldau / Sunday, March 25 / 7 PM / Campbell Hall Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra / Friday, April 27 / 8 PM / Campbell Hall

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The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Friday, March 9 / 8 PM & Saturday, March 10 / 4 PM / Arlington Theatre

An Evening with Garrison Keillor Tuesday, January 23 / 8 PM / Arlington Theatre

Lou Reed: Songs and Noise Wednesday, November 1 / 8 PM / Campbell Hall

Itzhak Perlman Saturday, January 27 / 4 PM / Campbell Hall

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“To hear an American cellist engaged in a cross-cultural jam session … is to appreciate how large

our musical universe has become.” Chicago Tribune

“A national institution” The New York Times

$1,000 benefit ticket includes VIP seating and an exclusive post-performance

dinner/reception with the artists.

FOR DINNER: LIMIT 4 TICKETS PER SUBSCRIPTION ORDER

LIMIT 6 TICKETS FOR PRODUCERS CIRCLE MEMBERSNo discount on dinner portion of tickets

ITzhAK PERLMANSaturday, January 27 / 4 pm

“...the sound of Itzhak Perlman’s violin is one of the wonders of the music world.” The Miami Herald

“The level of virtuosity was astonishing.” The Boston Globe

$1,500 benefit ticket includes VIP seating and an intimate post-performance dinner/reception with Mr. Perlman at a private home.

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Musica antiqua köln sunday, noveMber 5 / 2 & 5 pM

christ the king chapel at the ForMer st. anthony’s seMinaryRoss Montgomery, architect, 1901

Designed in the Romanesque style with an Italian Renaissance style campanile, the Chapel has been in continuous use since its dedication. Ross Montgomery also designed the reredos, the ornamental screen behind the altar, which were executed by Christian Mueller, a sculptor who ornamented a number of churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral in Chicago. The Chapel offers a setting ideally suited to a baroque chamber ensemble (see page 13).

JaiMe laredo & leon Fleisher Friday, February 23 / 5:30 & 7:30 pM

Montecito country clubbertram G. Goodhue, architect, 1916-18

Recently restored in keeping with Bertram Goodhue’s original design, the Clubhouse incorporates decorations typical of the Spanish Churrigueresque that the architect also employed in his designs for Balboa Park in San Diego. An intimate setting to enjoy Schubert’s’ sonatas for violin and piano (see page 22).

Pearl cHase societY mUsic series

assad brothers sunday, april 22 / 2 & 5 pM

the santa barbara county courthouse Mural rooMWilliam Mooser III, architect, 1929

Called the most beautiful government building in America, the Spanish-Moorish style courthouse occupies a square block in downtown Santa Barbara. Dan Sayre Groesbeck painted the vast panoramas in the Courthouse Mural Room, tracing California history from the arrival of Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542 to the expedition of John C. Fremont over the San Marcos Pass in 1846. An intimate and inspiring site for a brilliant guitar duo (see page 29).

Arts & Lectures is pleased to travel to unique and significant architectural environments to celebrate the experience of music. We will present world-class artists in three distinguished Santa Barbara buildings. Please see event listings for artist and concert information.

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The Peony Pavilion unfolds over three evenings, but each performance can be enjoyed on its own.

PART I (FRIDAY, OCTObER 6): ThE DREAM OF LOVEDu Liniang, a sheltered, lonely girl of 16, dreams of a handsome scholar. Saddened that he was only a dream, she pines away. Before she dies, she paints a self-portrait and hides it in the garden. Her mother buries her under a plum tree, and a shrine is erected to her memory. Most of the singing and action in Part I is done by the female lead, in melismatic, haunting melodies.

PART II (SATURDAY, OCTObER 7): ROMANCE AND RESURRECTIONLiu Mengmei, an impoverished scholar, dreams of a beautiful lady under a plum tree who prophesies that only she will bring him happiness. While traveling, he finds Du Liniang’s portrait, and falls in love with the image. Du Liniang’s ghost appears. Convinced of Liu Mengmei’s love, she reveals that she is a ghost, but that she can be revived. Braving his own fears, Liu Mengmei opens the grave. Du Liniang returns to life.

PART III (SUNDAY, OCTObER 8): REUNION AND TRIUMPhThe lively resolution. Liu Mengmei succeeds as a scholar, but not before being punished on suspicion of grave robbing. Du Liniang is reunited with her parents, but not before her stern father admits that love can conquer death. This final section contains some of the liveliest and most humorous episodes in all of kunqu.

Presented by the UCSB Department of East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies and UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Opera Santa Barbara and the Music Academy of the West with generous support from the Peony Pavilion Performing Arts Foundation.

Generously supported by: Amy Chu-Hua Chang & Daniel O’Dowd Bruce G. Wilcox

TICKET PRICES FOR EACh PERFORMANCE: $100 (GOLD CIRCLE) / $60 / $45 / $15 STUDENTS

SPECIAL PRIVATE DINNER WITh CAST OF THe PeoNY PavilioNhosted by UCSb Chancellor henry Yang and Dilling YangSunday, October 8 / 6 pm / Montecito Country Club / $150 (does not include ticket price). Limited availability. No discounts on dinner portion of ticket.

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“Richly expressive, brilliantly theatrical, powerfully moving.” Financial Times

Madeleine peyrouxback by popular demand!“Soulful and inviting, intimate and poignant, with a voice for the ages.” Christian Science Monitor

Brilliant vocalist Madeleine Peyroux returns to Santa Barbara to perform an inspired mix of soulful blues and jazz numbers from her widely anticipated next album, to be released in September 2006. With her stirring, smoke-and-whiskey vocals, Peyroux’s style has rightfully gained comparisons to legendary jazz icon Etta James. Her elegant blend of country ballads, torch songs, and uptown blues evoke the Parisian cafes in which Peyroux came of age as a street performer, while showcasing her passion for the improvisational spirit of jazz.

Generously supported by: The Warren Family in honor of James Raney Warren Meg & Dan Burnham

$46 / $19 UCSb STUDENTS

Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre of Jiangsu

the peony pavilionAn Extraordinary Chinese Love Story

Kenneth Pai, writer & producerWang Shiyn, artistic director & production director

Hailed as the Romeo & Juliet of China, the captivating tale of love, beauty and marriage that inspired The Peony Pavilion has been adapted into China’s greatest theatrical and operatic masterpiece. Esteemed Taiwanese literary scholar and producer Kenneth Pai (Pai Hsien-yung) broke with tradition to bring his interpretation of the classic play to life and hand-picked young, beautiful actors for the lead roles, infusing a fresh vigor to the 400 year-old story. This amazing production features a live orchestra and a cast of over 70 classically trained performers robed in exquisite traditional Chinese costumes.

The Peony Pavilion is considered one of the world’s greatest artistic accomplishments – the supreme achievement of Chinese kunqu opera, an art form refined over centuries, combining literature, music, dance, and drama with purity and precision. This production of The Peony Pavilion features the brightest talents from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, all trained by masters of kunqu, in a reenactment of the story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, lovers caught forever in the bloom of their eternal youth.

Friday, october 6 & saturday, october 7 / 7 pM sunday, october 8 / 2 pM / lobero theatre



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lyon opera balletArtistic Director, Yorgos Loukos

“One of Europe’s most stimulating companies.” The New York Times

With a reputation for risk-taking and innovation, the Lyon Opera Ballet features some of the most adventurous and experimental choreography today. This renowned French ballet troupe, under the leadership of director Yorgos Loukos, has worked with an impressive array of dance pioneers such as William Forsythe, Nacho Duato, Bill T. Jones, and Trisha Brown. Their dazzling repertoire and unconventional interpretations have prepared audiences to expect the unexpected. “Neither hidebound nor trendy, the company brings ballet into the modern age.” The Sunday Oregonian

(Faculty Club dinner, see p. 33)


bulgarian national theatre in Romeo & JulietU.S. Premiere!

“A collage of epochs, morals and moods.” Now Newspaper

Recent recipient of the Best Production of the Year Award, presented by Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture for her production of Othello, director Lilia Abadjieva is renowned for her brilliant re-interpretations of Shakespeare plays. With a skillful mix of parody and satire, her inspired adaptation of Romeo & Juliet uses unconventional stylistics with delightful results. With the roles played only by men (as in Elizabethan theatres), the characters speaking in contemporary jargon and a passionate background of popular rock music hits, Abadjieva reveals unexpected meaning in a beloved text.

Co-presented with Lit Moon TheatreThe Lit Moon World Shakespeare Festival has been a major theatrical event in Santa Barbara since 1998. In 2006, the festival will feature companies from Santa Barbara, Poland, Bulgaria and Canada.


thursday, october 19 & Friday, october 207 pM / lobero theatre

sonny rollins“The last jazz immortal.” The Village Voice

Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins – one of the celebrated jazz icons of the last century – brings

his hard-swinging style to Campbell Hall in an unforgettable evening of musical greatness. Dubbed

a “jazz colossus” by fellow sax ace Joshua Redman, Rollins has recorded with such bebop giants of jazz’s

golden era as Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk and Miles Davis. His melodic dynamism and

flair for improvisation endear him to jazz fans worldwide and have rightly earned him the title

“the finest saxophonist alive” (Boston Herald).

Generously supported by: The Warren Family in honor of James Raney Warren

Meg & Dan Burnham

$65 / $20 UCSb STUDENTS (limited availability)

steve earle with special guest allison Moorer

“There’s no doubting Earle’s passion and commitment.” Daily Variety

An uncompromising singer-songwriter who has experimented with musical sources from rock to alternative country and bluegrass, Steve Earle is a fearless social activist. He is a rabble rouser in the tradition of artists such as Woodie Guthrie, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan who are not afraid to speak their mind – and make thoroughly moving music in the process. Known for such politically charged hits as “Jerusalem” and “Christmas in Washington,” this roots-music Renaissance man has received 10 Grammy nominations, published several best-selling books and recently appeared in the award-winning Off-Broadway play, The Exonerated.


sunday, october 227 pM / caMpbell hall

tuesday, october 248 pM / caMpbell hall


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Musica antiqua köln“When this group plays, you have little choice but to listen.” The New York Times

After being expelled from conservatory school for his innovative pursuits, Musica Antiqua Köln founder Reinhard Goebel spent the next 30 years earning an esteemed place in the musical world without ever submitting to the pressure of changing fashions. This Grammy-nominated Baroque chamber music ensemble, renowned for their lively and precise interpretations of 17th- and 18th-century music, excel in inspired and imaginative historical performance practice. The New York Times writes, “As usual, Mr. Goebel and his crack instrumental colleagues infuse the music with a fierce vitality to match their virtuosity.”

A Pearl Chase Society Music Series event, includes reception with the artists


garry trudeau“Trudeau ranks as one of the foremost sociopolitical satirists of recent decades.” Los Angeles Times

The first-ever editorial cartoonist to win a Pulitzer-Prize, Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau truly fits the bill as an American iconoclast. Since the introduction of Doonesbury in 1970, Trudeau’s satirical commentary on culture and politics has earned him a reputation as one of the nation’s most irreverently entertaining critics of our time. Outspoken but never out-witted, Trudeau makes his Arts & Lectures debut in what promises to be a humorous and unpredictable evening.

Private pre-event reception with Mr. Trudeau for Producers Circle members


thursday, october 268 pM / arlington theatre

eMerson string quartet“The world’s most highly regarded string quartet.”

The Seattle Times

The Emerson String Quartet, a collective of unsurpassable

talent with a raw passion for music, is the preeminent

chamber ensemble performing today. Acclaimed by The Washington Post for its “easy virtuosity, precise sense

of ensemble, rhythmic vigor and rich polished tone,” the

ensemble has amassed an impressive list of achievements,

including six Grammy Awards and the prestigious 2004 Avery

Fisher Prize. Touring for over 25 years in concert halls around

the world, the ensemble is lauded globally for approaching both classical and contemporary

repertoire with equal mastery and enthusiasm.

Co-presented with The Music Academy of the West

Generously supported by Christine & Robert Emmons

$55 / $20 UCSb STUDENTSsaturday, october 28 / 8 pM

abravanel hall, Music acadeMy oF the westsunday, noveMber 5

2 & 5 pM / st. anthony’s seMinary

wednesday, noveMber 18 pM / caMpbell hall

lou reed: songs and noise“The great, magnificent, towering icon of American music.” The New York Post

Santa barbara Debut!

Musical renegade and innovator Lou Reed – the ultimate art rocker – has been challenging the mainstream ever since his first appearance as the lead singer for The Velvet Underground in the 1960s. After breaking new ground in the rock genre and influencing generations of musicians with his avant-garde style, Reed has gone on to a successful solo career. A renaissance man in every sense of the word, this special evening will include dynamic sets highlighting Reed’s unmistakable talent as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Generously supported by Fredric E. Steck & Kelly LeBrock

$55 / $20 UCSb STUDENTS (limited availability)Not eligible for Choose Your Own Series discountLimit 2 tickets per subscription order

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MoMbasa party Featuring the royal druMMers oF burundi“A celebration of ability…more virtuosic than sentimental.” The New York Times

With awe-inspiring performances that have been mesmerizing audiences for decades, the music and the movement of the Mombasa Party honor the sounds of east Kenyan taraab artists with precision and exuberance. The Royal Drummers of Burundi – one of the best percussion ensembles performing today – use traditional rhythms to celebrate the legacy of sacred drumbeats that once heralded the coronations of African kings. Together, their vibrant power, heart-stopping rhythms, and intricate choreography channel the energy and creative spirit of the Burundi nation.


christopher buckley“The quintessential political novelist

of his time.” Fortune

American political satirist Christopher Buckley, winner of the ninth annual Thurber Prize

for American Humor, has been described as “one of the funniest writers in the English language” by fellow writer Tom Wolfe. The

author of eleven books, including Thank You For Smoking and God is My Broker, Buckley has

charmed audiences worldwide with his wry wit and humorous insight on national politics

and current events. His latest book, Florence of Arabia, takes an irreverent look at the Middle

East, feminism and the American government.


pink MartiniSanta barbara debut!

Part Cuban dance orchestra, part classical music ensemble and part Brazilian street marching band, Pink Martini naturally attracts a wildly diverse following. Drawing inspiration from their collective travels, the ensemble’s sophisticated repertoire functions as an urban musical travelogue. The result is an appealing blend of multi-lingual lyrics and an array of various cultural musical traditions. Equally at home in a smoky French café or on a concert stage, Pink Martini’s eclectic sound is every bit as intoxicating as its name.


Monday, noveMber 68 pM / arlington theatre

the honorable Madeleine k. albright“She has found a way of talking about American foreign policy so ordinary Americans can understand.” The Washington Post

While in office, former Secretary of State and distinguished American diplomat Madeleine Albright was renowned for her courage in “telling it like it is.” The first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Albright’s eloquence, humor and insight have fueled her unmatchable career as one of the world’s most powerful women. She is the author of The Mighty and The Almighty – Reflections on America, God and World Affairs. In her lecture Albright will sketch a vivid portrait of her life and offer candid descriptions of service at the highest levels of American government.

Private dinner and reception with Madeleine K. Albright generously hosted by Nancy Walker Koppelman and Larry Koppelman. For information, call 893.3449.


sunday, noveMber 194 pM / caMpbell hall

“Impressive at every musician’s station, the ensemble produces music that is both charming and elegant.” Variety

Friday, noveMber 178 pM / caMpbell hall

Monday, noveMber 138 pM / caMpbell hall

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charis alexiouOnly West Coast Appearance!

“Alexiou is one of the world’s great singers, with a passion and artistry that few others can even approach.” Boston Globe

Adored by Greek fans around the world for over thirty years, the extraordinarily talented Charis Alexiou will seduce listeners with her charismatic voice and captivating presence. Alexiou has traveled throughout the world, from Greece to Australia, Russia to Africa, America to Japan, performing her seamless blend of centuries-old Greek musical traditions and laika, Greek popular music. Her incredible emotional range and remarkable style of singing, often described as Byzantine, have made Alexiou an internationally recognized superstar.

Co-presented with the James and Sarah Argyropoulos Program Fund in Hellenic Studies



eva yerbabuena ballet FlaMenco

“Yerbabuena is one of the most refined and articulate of flamenco artists.”

The Guardian, London

With a unique dance style that is both spellbinding and seductive, bailalora extraordinaire Eva

Yerbabuena represents flamenco at its best. Yerbabuena’s adventurous choreography,

complemented by an impressive 15-member ensemble of dancers and musicians, fuses

rich flamenco traditions with contemporary dance sequences. The company’s smoldering

performances, punctuated by dramatic footwork and eloquent passion, treat audiences to a world of song, dance, and lyrical poetry

that is true flamenco. “This young woman is touched by greatness.”

The Times, London.

$45 / $35 / $19 UCSb STUDENTS

tuesday, deceMber 58 pM / arlington theatre

garrison keillor“The funniest American writer still open for business.” Time

Master storyteller and yarn-spinner Garrison Keillor has captivated audiences with his charming tales of life at Lake Wobegon for over 30 years with his radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. Most recently adapted into a feature-length film directed by Hollywood A-lister Robert Altman, Keillor’s understated wit and clever humor has propelled the radio program into unparalleled acclaim and made it a staple in Americana folklore. In an entertaining mix of narrative, song and invariably surprises, Keillor’s appearance promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of delight.

$45 / $20 UCSb STUDENTSNot eligible for Choose Your Own Series discount

tuesday, January 238 pM / arlington theatre

Friday, deceMber 18 pM / caMpbell hall

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bobby McFerrin & voicestra“McFerrin is a musical phenomenon. Simply listen and be moved.” The New York Times

McFerrin, one of the world’s best known vocal innovators and improvisers, extends his artful mix of jazz, classical and world music into a choral setting with his interactive singing group, Voicestra. Founded by McFerrin in 1986, Voicestra serves as a flexible and richly textured instrument through which he can experiment and express his unique vocal style. With an entirely improvised program, McFerrin and Voicestra create a musical celebration of spontaneity, inviting the audience to be active participants in a grand experiment. The Washington Post writes, “Like everything else McFerrin does, this music is touched with magic.”


tuesday, January 308 pM / caMpbell hall

stephen petronio coMpanyLauded by audiences and critics alike, Petronio’s dances produce powerfully

modern landscapes for the senses in which new music, visual art, and fashion collide. The company’s body of work is fueled by

Petronio’s artistic collaborations with some of the most talented and provocative musicians,

visual artists, and designers of our times, including recording artist Rufus Wainwright,

who provides the score for Petronio’s program, BLOOM. Thoroughly modern and

fresh, BLOOM is evidence that even after 20 years as a choreographer, Petronio is “still on

the edge of the edge” (New York Post).


wednesday, January 248 pM / caMpbell hall

“An experimental choreographer of whiplash force and extreme dynamics.” The New York Times

itzhak perlMan, violinJanet guggenheiM, piano

“To call Itzhak Perlman a legend would be an understatement.” The Seattle Times

Virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman is undeniably one of the classical music world’s greatest treasures. With a multitude of prestigious awards under his belt, including fifteen Grammy and four Emmy Awards, Perlman’s prolific talent has spanned generations. Adored for his charm and respected for his humanity, Perlman has come to be recognized by audiences all over the world for his flawless technique and irrepressible joy of making music. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Perlman’s unbelievable talent in the intimate recital setting of Campbell Hall.

(For information about a private benefit dinner with Mr. Perlman, see p. 6)

$75 / $25 UCSb STUDENTS (limited availability)Not eligible for Choose Your Own Series discountLimit 2 tickets per subscription order

saturday, January 274 pM / caMpbell hall

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“Played with a spirit that feels absolutely contemporary and alive.” The Pittsburgh Tribune

Rooted in Louisiana Cajun tradition – where plaintive French crooning married zesty banjo, accordion and fiddle playing – BeauSoleil makes music true to its history, with hot zydeco, blues, rock and Caribbean rhythms welcomed into the mix. Composer, singer and fiddler Michael Doucet leads the band with toe-tapping high spirits and a deep appreciation of Cajun culture. With a program combining sweet country waltzes with Cajun swing tunes, it’s easy to understand why The New York Times calls them “the greatest Cajun band of the modern era.”

$40 / $19 UCSb STUDENTSthursday, February 15

8 pM / caMpbell hall

los lobos acoustic“They have long been in the top rank of bands both for consistency and for innovation.” Boston Globe

Known for their distinctive rock & roll sound infused with traditional Mexican influences, Los Lobos has come a long way from playing gigs in restaurants, backyard parties, and quinceañeras in East L.A. After over 30 years together, the Grammy-winning fivesome has toured around the world with such musical luminaries as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews, and the Grateful Dead. Their classic albums and high-energy live shows have made them “indisputably one of the best and most unique bands to emerge in the second half of rock’s history” (Orange County Register).

Private post-concert reception with the artists for Producers Circle members


wednesday, January 318 pM / caMpbell hall

the Market theatre oF Johannesburg presents athol Fugard’s the island Directed by Malcolm Purkey

California Debut!

“A production in which the performances … ignite our compassion and terror.” The New York Times

South Africa’s Market Theatre of Johannesburg has been internationally recognized for its emotionally charged acting and powerful storytelling in the critically-acclaimed Athol Fugard play, The Island. Set in apartheid South Africa, the production focuses on the lives of two political prisoners incarcerated at South Africa’s notorious Robben Island prison, as they prepare to do a two-person performance of Sophocles’ Antigone for other inmates and prison staff. With an impressive touring roster including Brooklyn Academy of Music and theatres across Europe, The Island’s message of humanity and tolerance sets a standard for theatrical excellence.


spanish harleM orchestra“Ferocious Afro-Caribbean rhythms … hard-riffing horns and modern jazz harmonies … lyrics of the dance floor … and the barrio.” The New York Times

Winner of a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album, the electrifying Spanish Harlem Orchestra bursts with energy, delivering sizzling classic salsa rhythms, tight vocals and raw percussive power in a revival of the Latin dance band scene. Formed by musicians who backed up salsa’s big names, including Tito Puente and Rubén Blades, Spanish Harlem Orchestra continues the traditions of “El Barrio” in a tribute to the golden era of salsa in 1960s and 70s. The soul-stirring seduction of their salsa beats and irresistible enthusiasm will thrill audience members and have them on their feet.



thursday, February 228 pM / caMpbell hall

tuesday, February 138 pM / caMpbell hall

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“Comic social satire of a very high order.” The New York Times

Prolific impressionist and wildly clever host of the nationally distributed public radio hit Le Show, the multi-talented Harry Shearer brings his gift for deadpan comedy and satirical political commentary to Santa Barbara in his first solo appearance. Shearer’s flair for mimicry and vocals has inspired a dizzying array of personalities including characters on the animated sitcom, The Simpsons, and bassist Derek Smalls in the original mock rockumentary, This is Spinal Tap. A two-time Saturday Night Live cast member, humor novelist, and celebrated TV and screen writer, Shearer has proven himself to be a renaissance man in all things funny.


wednesday, March 78 pM / caMpbell hall

Murray perahia, pianoSanta barbara Recital Debut!

“Perahia is one of the piano’s most lyrical contemporary poets.” The Times,

London

Dubbed “a marvel” by the Los Angeles Times, Perahia’s fluency of style

and gifted ability for articulation have made him the unrivaled

master of classical piano. In 2003, Perahia won a Grammy for Best

Instrumental Soloist Performance, performing a flawless recording of Chopin’s 24 Etudes. His enormous

talent is complemented by his role as Principal Guest Conductor of the Academy of St. Martin of the Fields,

with whom he has toured extensively. Beloved for his poetic phrasing and

depth of musicianship, Perahia’s recital promises to be one of the

season’s highlights.

Co-presented with the Santa Barbara Symphony

Generously supported by Carla and Stephen Hahn


JaiMe laredo, violin & leon Fleisher, piano“A violinist whose art goes deeper than virtuosity” The Miami Herald

“[Fleisher is] Elegant, insightful and affecting.” The New York Times

Noted for his rare depth and versatility, violinist Jaime Laredo has won the admiration and respect of audiences, critics and fellow musicians with his passionate and polished performances. Prolific pianist Leon Fleisher – who recently began giving performances with both hands after recovering from a debilitating ailment – is one of the most accomplished musicians in his field. For the first time together, these two winners of the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium Competition will explore the great sonatas that Schubert wrote for violin and piano.



Friday, February 235:30 & 7:30 pM / Montecito country club

universes’ slanguage Directed by Jo bonney

“Their energy and realness is unmatchable.” The Village Voice

The boundary-smashing Slanguage, Universes’ theatrical tour-de-force work about life in contemporary urban America, was presented by the Mark Taper Forum and hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “fierce, funny and bitingly intelligent.” Built loosely around the structure of a subway ride from Brooklyn to the Bronx, Slanguage deftly synthesizes traditional theater with poetry, storytelling, rap, gospel, jazz riffs, bluesy laments, and Spanish boleros, to paint a rich portrait of New York City. These master wordsmiths will thrill audiences with their fast-paced, dizzying display of hip-hop theater at its best.


sunday, March 44 pM / caMpbell hall

tuesday, February 278 pM / caMpbell hall


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“A striking ensemble who evoke dance from every essence of their being.” Inpress Magazine

It’s not everyday that a dance company comes with a warning, but The New York Times cautions audience

members to “expect choreographic adventures” from this Australian company. Renowned for their

innovative dance direction and creative presentation, Chunky Move will perform their aptly titled work

I Want to Dance Better at Parties, a multimedia piece based on a film documentary about five individual men’s

relationship to dance. Their continuous search to redefine contemporary dance through a tantalizing

combination of avant-garde originality, masterful storytelling, and explosive dance style will bring you to the

edge of your seat.


pat Metheny + brad Mehldauwith larry grenadier & JeFF ballard

“Guitarists of [Metheny’s] timbre don’t strut their stuff everyday.” Variety

“One of [Mehldau’s] generation’s most gifted and thoughtful pianists.” Washington Post

Jazz giant and master of improvisation, American guitarist Pat Metheny has consistently gone against convention to define a singular sound all his own. Celebrated for his versatility, Metheny’s ability to jump from brilliant jazz melodies to rock and roll riffs has earned him 17 Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 2006. Brad Mehldau – who Metheny himself has called “the most exciting pianist to come along since Herbie Hancock” – is among the most compelling, daring and innovative pianists in jazz. Together, these two performers represent jazz at its best in an extraordinary evening of musical excellence.



the silk road enseMble with yo-yo MaSanta barbara Premiere!

“The result is music of such unearthly beauty…if these aren’t the sounds of Paradise, they surely come close.” San Francisco Chronicle

After performing to a sold-out crowd for his Santa Barbara solo recital in 2004, classical music luminary Yo-Yo Ma returns to town with his distinguished Silk Road Ensemble. An award-winning endeavor, The Silk Road Project fosters cultural exchange by uniting artists from Asia, the Middle East, and the West in creative collaborations. The Silk Road Ensemble functions not as a fixed collective but rather a collection of like-minded musicians dedicated to exploring the relationship between tradition and innovation in music from the East and West. Performing new commissions as well as traditional music, the group’s remarkable concerts are renowned as models of ambition and range.

(For information about a private benefit dinner with Mr. Ma and the artists, see p. 6)

Generously supported by Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree with additional support from Virginia Castagnola-Hunter, the Castagnola Family Foundation, and Jeanne C. Thayer

$65 / $45 / $19 UCSb STUDENTSNot eligible for Choose Your Own Series discount

Friday, March 9 / 8 pM & saturday, March 10 / 4 pM arlington theatre

sunday, March 257 pM / caMpbell hall

wednesday, March 148 pM / caMpbell hall


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soweto gospel choir“Nothing can really prepare you for the riot of exuberance and depth of emotion.” The Scotsman

A world music sensation, the Soweto Gospel Choir performs in six languages and blends Western pop, traditional hymns and South African harmonies to celebrate the inspirational power of African Gospel music. Drawing their members from churches around Soweto, the 26-member ensemble’s diverse talent fuses earthy rhythms, moving solos and percussive beats into a sound that is distinctly South African. The Choir’s joyful a cappella music transcends all cultural barriers and continues to inspire audiences with performances that are both “spirited and spectacular” (The New York Times).


sarah chang, violin ashley wass, piano

Santa barbara Recital Debut!

“A musician of virtuosity and artistic insight, the equal of any now on the concert stage.” San Francisco Chronicle

Child prodigy turned classical music star Sarah Chang comes to Santa Barbara to demonstrate her astonishing talent as one of the most

captivating and gifted violinists today. A natural born musician and entertainer, Chang launched her career at the impressive age of 8 in a performance with the New York Philharmonic and has gone on to collaborate with nearly every major orchestra and conductor in the world. Her breathtaking artistry and endless energy combined with virtuosity beyond her years continue to thrill audiences worldwide.

Generously supported by Kum Su & Mike Tweddle

Private post-concert reception with the artist for Producers Circle members generously supported by Merrill Lynch’s JWS Group


wednesday, april 48 pM / caMpbell hall

highland, heath & hollerceltic Music’s voyage to appalachia

Featuring Alasdair Fraser, Martin Hayes, & Bruce Molsky, fiddle; Natalie Haas, cello; and Dennis Cahill, guitar

“The sheer spiritedness of the music is enough to lure the hardiest of fence-sitters into the fold.” The Irish Times

In a celebration of the Scottish and Irish musical traditions that inspired the rich heritage of Southern Appalachia, Highland, Heath & Holler brings to life the culture, stories and music of American folklore. Their spirited program of lively jigs, toe-tapping reels, and heartwarming ballads documents this remarkable cultural journey with musicians who are both steeped in their own traditions and far-reaching in their artistic world views.



les grands ballets canadiens de MontréalGradimir Pankov, Artistic Director


“Continuously ingenious and beguiling.” The New York Times

The toast of Montreal and the premiere ballet company in all of Canada, this

gorgeous ensemble of 35 dancers gracefully balances commitment to classical tradition and a willingness

to innovate. Their unique hybrid style and deep passion for dance are showcased

in their unconventional program, Minus One, a full evening performance by acclaimed

choreographer Ohad Naharin.

$50 / $40 / $25 UCSb STUDENTS

Monday, april 98 pM / arlington theatre

wednesday, april 118 pM / caMpbell hall

tuesday, april 38 pM / caMpbell hall


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As leaders in cutting-edge dance for the last decade, Italian choreographer Emio Greco and Dutch theatre director Pieter C. Scholten have made a palpable mark on the international contemporary dance scene with this extraordinary company. The dynamic duo, continuously on the search for new dance forms, is celebrated for their powerful style and set design. With its combination of extreme choreography and stunning lighting effects, their program Conjunto di NERO is a perfect example of the company’s brilliance and innovation.


the BaseBall Plays Featuring nine short plays by Michelle Carter, Anne Galjour, Gary Leon Hill, Naomi Iizuka, Arthur Kopit, Howard Korder, Wendy MacLeod, Eric Overmeyer, and Brian Thorstenson

Originally developed at the Z Space Studio in San Francisco

California Premiere!

“It’s a very good game – well played, cagily managed and a win for the home team.” San Francisco Examiner

Just in time to celebrate the sports fervor of America’s favorite pastime, The Baseball Plays includes nine short works from established playwrights, including UCSB faculty member Naomi Iizuka and the acclaimed Anne Galjour (Hurricane). The collection of plays, a reconceived production of 1995’s smash hit Hitting for the Cycle, include four world premiere pieces and five works from the original run. Hailed as “quirky and witty” by the San Francisco Chronicle, these nine plays use baseball as a prism to distill what makes us American, what makes us human, and what makes us fans.


sunday, april 154 pM / caMpbell hall

tuesday, april 178 pM / caMpbell hall

assad brothers “The best two-guitar team in existence, maybe in history.” The Washington Post

Recognized for their ability to produce a supple, flawless, unified sound, the Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad are widely considered the most popular and virtuosic guitar duo in the world. Their exceptional artistry and uncanny ensemble playing are the result of the unique closeness of their musical upbringing. Often credited for reviving contemporary music for guitar duo, they have collaborated with an impressive roster of musicians, including Gidon Kremer, Yo-Yo Ma, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, and Dawn Upshaw.



aMy tan in conversation with pico iyer

“No one will deny the pleasure of Tan’s seductive

prose.” Publishers Weekly

Beloved by fans around the world, Amy Tan is one of the

country’s literary treasures and best-selling author of the critically

acclaimed novels The Joy Luck Club, The Bonesetter’s Daughter,

and The Kitchen God’s Wife. Noted for her insightful commentaries

on the complexities of human nature and relationships, Tan will discuss her work with esteemed

author Pico Iyer (The Global Soul).


$125 includes VIP seating and dinner with Ms. Tan. Private dinner generously hosted by Patricia and Jim Selbert. No discount on dinner portion of tickets.

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david sedaris & sarah vowell“Brutally honest and brilliantly eloquent, Sedaris is positively tonic.” Booklist

“Vowell is and will continue to be one of the more important voices of her generation.” San Francisco Chronicle

Best-selling authors Sarah Vowell, “a Madonna of Americana” (Los Angeles Times), and David Sedaris, “funniest man alive” (Time Out New York), join forces in a tour de literary comedy. Sharing a love for political incorrectness and witty social observations, these regular contributors to NPR’s This American Life will engage in a dueling banjos-style reading of their newest works. Their rare double appearance – a first for Santa Barbara audiences – promises to deliver an evening of uproarious humor and countless laugh-out-loud moments.


baaba MaalFeaturing daande lenol

“Hypnotic and galvanizing, uplifting and visceral.” The New York Times

Senegalese singer and guitarist Baaba Maal has earned critical acclaim worldwide for his remarkable talent

and captivating magnetism, fusing funk, rock and blues with the beats and melodies of West Africa. In an

intense explosion of sound, singing and dancing, his fiery performances are an electrifying blend of hypnotic

grooves and poignant vocals. Maal’s award-winning 2001 album Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) is a triumphant

showcase of his sublime acoustic talents and reminds listeners that his message – of positive change, personal

empowerment, and a peaceful united Africa – is as important as his music.


irvin MayField & the new orleans Jazz orchestraSanta barbara Debut!

“New Orleans funk in all its New World context.” The New York Times

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is a lively, swinging, 16-piece band steeped in the tradition of New Orleans jazz, blues, swing and spirituals. Under the leadership of Irvin Mayfield, decorated jazz musician and Cultural Ambassador for New Orleans, the non-profit New Orleans Jazz Orchestra has boldly laid a foundation to preserve America’s indigenous music and inspire a new generation of greatness. Hear the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Professor Longhair, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and more in this electrifying extravaganza.




thursday, april 268 pM / caMpbell hall

Friday, april 278 pM / caMpbell hall

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Arts & Lectures believes that fostering the creation of new work and facilitating its performance are fundamental to inspired presenting. Therefore, we annually commission an artist to choreograph, compose music or create a theater piece.

In April 2007, Arts & Lectures proudly presents its commissioned piece, The Baseball Plays as a member of the Western Presenters Commissioning Initiative, a pilot program comprised of a consortium of presenting venues dedicated to testing new models for touring theatrical works across the United States (see p. 28).

Arts & Lectures’ previous commission recipients

2001-02 Laurie Anderson / 2002-03 Chucho Valdés / 2003-04 Stephen Petronio 2004-05 Ann Carlson / 2005-06 Mark O’Connor

Performances PlUsDINE OUT AT ThE FACULTY CLUbUCSB Arts & Lectures with the UCSB Faculty Club are pleased to offer international buffets on campus before the following performances:

OCTObER 24 / LYON OPERA bALLET Très bien French cuisine!

DECEMbER 1 / ChARIS ALExIOU A savory culinary selection from Greece

FEbRUARY 13 / SPANISh hARLEM ORChESTRA A mouth-watering Latin buffet

APRIL 4 / hIGhLAND, hEATh & hOLLER Delicious fish and chips

APRIL 27 / IRVIN MAYFIELD & ThE NEW ORLEANS JAzz ORChESTRA Scrumptious food from New Orleans

coMpañia nacional de danza 2artistic director, nacho duato


“Breathtaking sweep, vibrant musicality, and vivid Spanish soul.” The Boston Globe

This dazzling dance company from Spain combines dynamic contemporary ballet

with incredible technical mastery, dramatic expression, and intoxicating rhythms.

Displaying sheer passion for dance, the company performs several works by the great choreographer and CND2 Artistic

Director Nacho Duato, whose signature style tempers the classical formalism of ballet with

an aesthetic that is thoroughly modern and absolutely original.


will shortz“The ambassador of the crossword puzzle world.” Associated Press

The only academically accredited puzzle master in the world, Will Shortz is truly the pioneer of enigmatology, a field of study he created for himself in college. Shortz has been the puzzle master for NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” since the program’s start in 1987, crossword editor of The New York Times, editor of Games magazine for 15 years and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Join Shortz, “the man with all the answers” (Associated Press), for a program that will include brainteasers, puzzles, word games and audience participation.


tuesday, May 158 pM / caMpbell hall

sunday, May 64 pM / caMpbell hall

all dinners cost $20 (includes tax)

Buffets will be served from 6 – 7:30 pm. For reservations, call The Faculty Club

at 805.893.3096 or e-mail [email protected]


A&L warmly thanks our community partners: the Santa Barbara Symphony, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Opera Santa Barbara, Music Academy of the West, Lit Moon Theatre, Pearl Chase Society, Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and Children’s Creative Project

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1 Paul Taylor Dance Company member, Richard Chen See, teaches UCSB Advanced Modern Dance students / 2 Dave Kikowski and Ed Howard from Lincoln Center Jazz coach students in the San Marcos High School Jazz Band / 3 Blues artist Keb’ Mo’ discusses life and music with the audience after his concert in a Meet-the-Artist session hosted by UCSB Professor Tim Cooley / 4 Martha Gonzales of Quetzal leads Ellwood School students in song during assembly as part of ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! / 5 Metropolitan Opera star tenor Salvatore Licitra conducts a public Corwin Master Class with UCSB students

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• Demonstration performances at schools• Free public master classes• Workshops and clinics• Community dance classes• Free family performances• Meet-the-artist discussions

INSPIRING STUDENTSArts & Lectures arranges performances and dem-onstrations at local elementary, junior high and high schools. Students participate and interact with performers to learn about diverse art forms and explore their own creative potential.

ENTERTAINING SChOOL ChILDRENArts & Lectures takes our talented touring artists off the stage and puts them into direct contact with children and adults in a variety of settings. Partnerships and collaborations enable us to develop dynamic educational programs that serve more than 20,000 Central Coast residents each year.

TEAChING COMMUNITY CLASSESMembers of the touring dance companies presented by Arts & Lectures routinely present community classes organized by the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance.

¡VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA bARbARA!A collaboration between Arts& Lectures, the Marjorie Luke Theatre, Isla Vista Youth Projects, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center,

local coordinators and volunteers, ¡Viva El Arte de Santa Barbara! con-tributes to the weekend cultural scene for youth and families with bilingual discussions and work-shops, and free perfor-mances in neighborhood venues. Perla Batalla, Son de Madera and Quetzal kicked off the program in 2006 with generous sup-port from The James Irvine Foundation, the Hutton Foundation, Mon-tecito Bank & Trust, the Santa Barbara County Commu-

nity Arts Grant Program and UCSB’s Academic Preparation and Equal Opportunity Program.

commUnitY connectionsIn addition to providing lively and varied performances, Arts & Lectures also offers an exciting array of educational programs and services for our audience and for the community.

These invigorating, intimate and inspiring encounters are made possible by the generosity of our donors and are also supported by our valued partners: the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, The Towbes Foundation and the Marjorie Luke Theatre.

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tHe PeonY PavilionOctober 6 – 8, 2006A range of education and humanities programs will explore the artistic legacy of kunqu opera when UCSB presents The Peony Pavilion, October 6 – 8. This masterpiece of 16th-century drama, celebrating the timeless themes of passion, death and resurrection in song, unfolds over three performances at the Lobero Theatre. Dating back 400 years to China’s Ming Dynasty, The Peony Pavilion is considered the model of kunqu opera, known for its refinement of style, poetic nuance and wide emotional range. Recognizing that the art form has the power to transcend culture and language barriers, in 2001 the United Nations proclaimed kunqu as one of the original Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Producer Pai Hsien-Yung (Kenneth Pai), Professor Emeritus of UC Santa Barbara, and an eminent Taiwanese literary scholar, brings this youthful version of the drama to America. In his words “The Peony Pavilion is a hymn eulogizing youth, love and life.” Here, young performers trained by masters of kunqu at the Jiangsu Province Opera Theatre portray the characters Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, lovers in the bloom of their youth.

Pre-performance talks by Kenneth Pai (Pai Hsien-yung), writer & producer, The Peony Pavilion, Professor Emeritus, UC Santa Barbara

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tHe PeonY Pavilion residence Hosted BY tHe UcsB dePartment of east asian langUages & cUltUral stUdiesDiscussions and demonstrations by internationally known scholars and the cast of The Peony Pavilion will lead local audiences and students in exploration of the sights and sounds of kunqu opera. Invited scholars from the U.S. and China, including Lindy Li Mark, Hua Wei, Ron-ald Egan, Michael Berry, and production director Pai Hsien-yung (Kenneth Pai), will create a context for the production lending their insight on the music, char-acters, costumes and makeup, stories and rich history of the kunqu tradition. Details to be announced.

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silK road cUltUral encoUntersMarch 1 – 7, 2007

Arts & Lectures is proud to join with UCSB’s Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center to present The Silk Road Ensemble musicians in a week-long residency with Santa Barbara students, faculty, and community members. Through discussion, demonstrations, and lectures, this important series of educational events will continue the exploration of cultural trends along the historic trade routes connecting Asia with Europe. Details to be announced.

www.PeonyPavilion.org www.SilkRoadProject.org

Yo-Yo ma’s vision statement for tHe silK road ProJectOver twenty-five years of performing in different parts of the world, I have become increasingly intrigued by the migration of ideas among communities. In my musical journey, I have had the opportunity to learn from a wealth of different musical voices – from the immense compassion and grace of Bach’s Cello Suites, to the ancient Celtic fiddle traditions alive in Appalachia, to the soulful strains of the bandoneon of Argentina’s tango cafes. I would like to invite you now to join me in exploring the rich cultural traditions of the Silk Road, the historic trade route that connected the peoples and traditions of Asia with those of Europe.

In 1998, I founded the Silk Road Project to study the ebb and flow of ideas among different cultures along the Silk Road. The Project acts as an umbrella organization and common resource for a number of artistic, cultural and educational programs. By examining the cultural mosaic of the Silk Road, we seek to illuminate the heritages of its countries and identify the voices that represent these traditions today. I believe that when we enlarge our view of the world we also deepen our understanding of our own lives and culture. Through this journey of discovery, The Silk Road Project hopes to plant the seeds of new artistic and cultural growth, and to celebrate living traditions and musical voices throughout the world.

Yo-Yo Ma, Artistic Director The Silk Road Project, Inc.


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ARChbIShOP DESMOND TUTU RECEPTION AND DINNER Four Seasons biltmore / November 4, 2005

Every season, Arts & Lectures hosts a benefit event to support arts educational outreach opportunities. In Fall of 2005, A&L was proud to welcome Archbishop Desmond Tutu at a special event with Santa Barbara community members at the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel.

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advance notice of events and early ticket-buying privileges

Membership gifts are tax-deductible less the fair market value of benefits provided. You may choose to decline benefits at the time you make your gift, in which case the full gift amount is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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AN EVENING WITh GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL, USA (RET.) / ARLINGTON ThEATRE / FEbRUARY 17, 2006

1 Dilling Yang, UC Regent Norm Pattiz with Mary Pattiz, UC Regent Judith Hopkinson, UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang with General Colin Powell / 2 UCSB Foundation Trustee Sara Miller McCune with General Colin Powell / 3 UCSB Foundation Trustee Stephen Cooper with Sue Cooper and General Colin Powell / 4 UCSB Foundation Trustee Fred Steck with Kelly Le Brock and General Colin Powell

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higher levels of givingPlus all of the following benefits

ExECUTIVE PRODUCER $10,000+ ($9,600 of gift is tax-deductible)*• Invitation for two to an Evening

Salon with A&L Director and featured artist

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PRODUCER $5,000+ ($4,800 of gift is tax-deductible)*• Invitation for two to a private

dinner with a distinguished speaker or artist

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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER $2,500+ (fully tax-deductible)*• Invitations to Master Classes and artist residencies Plus all of the following benefits

PRODUCER CIRCLE MEMbER $1,000+ (fully tax-deductible)*• Priority seating• Donor’s special ticket office hotline• Invitations to receptions with artists and lecturers• An invitation for two to our exclusive, season-

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Join arts & lectUres donor circles todaYSince our first season in 1958, Arts & Lectures has made a unique contribution to the cultural life of California’s Central Coast. By presenting an exceptional selection of world-class performing artists, international cinema, distinctive lectures and writer’s readings, we have entertained and enriched generations of students and community members. Through educational endeavors, commissioning of new works, youth outreach programs, artist residencies and other collaborative projects, Arts & Lectures remains committed to artistic excellence and innovation. And, we need your support to carry on and grow.

Therefore we ask that you select your level of membership from the options below. Your investment helps us preserve the exceptional quality of our programming and fulfill our role as a leader in arts presenting and educational outreach throughout Santa Barbara County.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family of patrons and are grateful for support at any level. Just add a tax-deductible contribution to your ticket order and get ready for an exciting season ahead!

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& Harry GellesNancy & Dan GeorgeStella Zadeh & David L. GershLinda & Fred GluckCheryl & Michael GoldbergMarshall GorgesPatricia & Frank GossJulie & Gary GreinkeAnna & David GrotenhuisPaul Guido & Stephen BlainJane & Norman Habermann J. Richard HaighPrudence & Steven HandelmanRonnie Haran MellenYonie HarrisSteve HauszKaryn HawesMichael HayesLinda HedgepethRuth & Alan HeegerFaith & Mel HenkinLisa HernandezDiane & Ray HesterF. G. HochbergSusan & Palmer Jackson Jr.Gertrude B. JohnsonMarilynn Jorgensen & Errol JahnkeTone Kearns & Daniel Meisel

Elizabeth Keate & Mark KandolaJulie & Jamie KellnerKim & Soren KielerJill & Barry KitnickBarbara & Roger KohnBarbara Koutnik & Melbourne SmithPatricia & Peter KruseLouise LathamDodie LittleJudith LittleCatherine LloydCandy & Charles LogueLisa Loiacono & Christopher LloydCindy & Steve LyonsMarilyn & Dick MazessMarienne McClure Jadzia & Emmett McDonoughSheila & Frank McGinityAmanda & James McIntyreTeresa McWilliamsSuzanne & Duncan MellichampAnne & Hale MilgrimGinger & Marlin MillerJennifer & John MontinPeggy & Dudley MorrisMarianne Mott Victoria & Barton MyersRise D. OchsnerConstance PenleyMarla & Lee PhillipsGeneral Colin L. PowellStacy & Ron PuliceDiana & Simon RaabVictoria Riskin & David W. RintelsSusan J. Rose & Allan S. GhittermanLinda & Lee RosenbergMichele Neely & Andre SaltounLori & Bernard SandlerLila & Joseph ScherChristiane SchlumbergerJean & Arent SchuylerKaren Rabin & Spencer SealSharol & Wayne SiemensJill & John SheldonStephanie & Fred ShumanKate SilsburyPatty & Gene SinserHanne & John SonquistBetty J. StephensAngele & William StrnadMarilynn Sullivan

Mary Jo SwalleyDenise & James TaylorNina TerzianCaroline & Stephen ThompsonKimberly ThompsonLilli & Bill TragosCynthia TravisSuzi & Marc TrubitzKathryn & Alan Van VlietNadia & Ed Van WingerdenSherry & Jim VillanuevaNorm WaittKathleen & Tom WathenBernice & Louis WeiderVictoria WingJoAnne & Michael Young

Arts & Lectures EndowmentsBeth Chamberlin Endowment for

Cultural UnderstandingThe Harold & Hester Schoen

EndowmentSonquist Family Endowment for

Community Outreach

Granting OrganizationsHutton FoundationJames Irvine FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsSanta Barbara Foundation Access

Theatre Endowment FundSanta Barbara County

Arts CommissionThe Towbes Foundation

corPorate PartnersJoin the arts & lectures

corporate Partners Program Partnerships are available at a wide

range of levels, from single event sponsorships to affiliation with an

entire season of performances

For information please contact Jocelyn Ondre,

Director of Developmentat 805.893.3449 or

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Arts & Lectures Ambassadors Arts & Lectures is proud to acknowledge our Ambassadors who help ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs by fostering leadership gifts and cultivating new donors.

Michele BrustinGenevieve & Lewis GeyserEva HallerNancy Walker KoppelmanAlicia LancashireCarole Christensen LieffDonna Christine McGuireAnne Smith TowbesFredric E. Steck

Arts & Lectures Producers Circle Arts & Lectures offers sincere thanks to those donors whose annual contributions total $1,000 or more. Their support contributes to each exciting season, helps fund Arts Education Outreach and aids us in keeping student ticket prices affordable. Recognition is based upon a donor’s cumulative giving within a 12 month period. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy. Please notify our office of any errors or omissions at 805.893.3465.

Visionary $25,000+Meg & Dan BurnhamAlyce Faye & John CleeseSue & Steve CooperGenevieve & Lewis GeyserNancy Lessner & Paul GlennPatricia A. Gregory for the Baker FoundationDorothy Largay & Wayne RosingLillian & Jon LovelaceSara Miller McCuneNatalie & Paul OrfaleaLady Leslie Ridley-TreeEstate of Hester SchoenKelly LeBrock & Fredric E. SteckTabasgo FoundationBarbara & Jim Warren

Executive Producer $10,000+Arlene & Barrie BergmanVirginia Castagnola-HunterTina & Killick DattaAudrey & Timothy FisherCara & Daniel L. GeyserCarla & Stephen HahnLuci & Richard JanssenCarole Christensen LieffMontecito Bank & TrustEllen & Robert RaedeJeanne C. ThayerAnne & Michael TowbesKum Su & Michael TweddleMarsha & William Wayne

Producer $5,000+Anonymous (1)Judy & Bruce Anticouni

Richard A. AuhllMary & Gary BeckerAlbert & Elaine Borchard FoundationLynn BremerChristine & Robert EmmonsDolores M. HsuElaine & Herbert KendallNancy Walker Koppelman

& Larry KoppelmanAlicia LancashireDonna Christine & Michael McGuireMerrill Lynch’s JWS GroupShirley & Laurence MillerDawn & Pierce O’DonnellOffice of the Provost, Westmont CollegeMaryAnn PapikPatagonia, Inc.Ceil & Michael Pulitzer

Associate Producer $2,500+Au Bon Climat WineryGay & Tony BrowneButtonwood Farm WineryMarcy CarseyTrudy & Howard CoopermanJan & David CrosbyDeanna & Jim DehlsenPhyllis de Picciotto & Stan RodenEva & Yoel HallerJudith HopkinsonMary & Norm PattizJoanne & Martin PerellisBobbie & Ed RosenblattPatricia & Jim SelbertElizabeth & Kenneth P. SlaughtAnita & Eric SonquistWinnie & Arthur SwalleyJoan & Arnold TravisDianne & Daniel Vapnek

Producers Circle Members $1,000+Toni & Frank AbatemarcoAnonymous (2)Lena & David AdishianBeatrice & Ken AndoMargaret & Howard ArveySuzanne AustinLeinie & Archie BardJill & Arnold BelloweBialis Family FoundationCelesta Billeci & John HajdaHazel & John BlankenshipLida Light & Frank BlueRochelle & Mark BookspanSusan BowerLois & Steven BraunheimSusan & Jeff BridgesKaren & Peter BrillJoyce BrockRobin BrowneMichele & Arnold BrustinJane & James J. BurkemperSusannah Rake Butash

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A&L offers deepest thanks to Bruce Corwin and the Metropolitan Theatres Corporation for enabling us to present at the Arlington Theatre.

We extend heartfelt appreciation to Patrick Davis, Ginny Brush and the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission for encouraging, guiding and supporting our efforts to fully serve the residents of our city and county.

Warm thanks to Vice Chancellor Michael Young, Dean of Students Yonie Harris and Executive Dean David Marshall for their support of the program.

The Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, led by the indefatigable Julie McLeod, makes it possible for our artists to teach master dance classes for community members of all ages.

A&L thanks Ellen and Robert Raede for generously supporting educational outreach to jazz students in our community.

We are grateful to the Offices of UCSB’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for supporting educational outreach to UCSB students.

We appreciate funding for the hiring of sign language interpreters and audio describers provided by the Santa Barbara Foundation’s Access Theatre Endowment Fund.

Presentations of Chunky Move, Emio Greco | PC and the Stephen Petronio Company are funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Additional funding is provided by The Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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ARTS & LECTURES TICKET OFFICEPh: 805.893.3535 / Fax: 805.893.4914

Our hours are Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm. We are open until showtime on event nights. Our ticket office opens at performance venues one hour before curtain. We open at noon on weekend performance days, unless the performance is sold out. The Arts & Lectures Ticket Office is located on the UCSB campus in Building 402 adjacent to Campbell Hall. Enter Parking Lot 12 off Mesa Road and look for our sign. There are parking meters in front of the Ticket Office (quarter required).

INDIVIDUAL TICKET SALESSingle tickets to Arts & Lectures events will go on sale on Saturday, August 12 at 10 am.

bUYING TICKETSWe accept cash, checks payable to U.C. Regents, VISA and MasterCard. There is no service charge when tickets are purchased in person. There is a $5 service charge for orders placed by mail, phone or fax and a $8 fee per subscription order.

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LATE SEATINGPatrons who arrive after a performance has begun will not be seated until an appropriate point in the program determined by the artist.

TICKET ExChANGESWith at least two business days notice, series subscribers may return tickets they cannot use and exchange them for tickets to another A&L performance. All other patrons may exchange tickets for a different performance of the same event for a fee of $4 per ticket. Tickets are exchanged at face value and are subject to availability. Performance tickets can only be exchanged for tickets to other performances; lecture tickets can only be exchanged for other lectures. Subscriber’s lost tickets are replaced for free. We replace other patron’s lost tickets for a $4 fee per ticket.

FACILITY FEESAll tickets subject to convenience fees. There is an additional $2.50 facility fee per ticket for events at the Arlington Theatre and the Lobero Theatre.

CANCELLED PERFORMANCESIf a performance is cancelled, you will receive a full refund or a credit toward another A&L performance. Refunds are granted only for cancelled performances not replaced. Handling charges and facility fees are non-refundable.

SUITAbILITY FOR ChILDRENA&L’s performing arts season is designed primarily for adult audiences. However, some of our performances will reward young viewers. If you have questions about the appropriateness of a performance, please don’t hesitate to call us. Each child, regardless of age, must have a ticket and sit in a seat.

SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITh DISAbILITIESWe are committed to making our performances accessible to all those who wish to enjoy them. For information about wheelchair seating, assistive listening devices, large-print programs and seating for patrons with special needs, please call our Ticket Office.

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GROUP SALESGroups of 20 or more are invited to take advantage of special rates for many events. Call 805.893.2098.

TAx-DEDUCTIbLE TICKET DONATIONSIf you are unable to attend a performance, you may return your tickets to the A&L Ticket Office two business days before the event as a tax-deductible contribution.

PARKING AT ThE UCSb CAMPUSUCSb charges $2 for evening and weekend parking. Arts & Lectures sells open-dated UCSB parking permits at a discount to our patrons. You can order permits for $1.50 with your series subscription, and we will mail them to you with your tickets. When you arrive on campus, write the date on one of your permits and display it on your dashboard. Buy more permits any time at our Ticket Office or by calling 805.893.3535. Unused permits cannot be refunded and lost permits cannot be replaced. Parking rates subject to change.

Patron informationDue to the nature of live events, programs, dates and times are subject to change.

A&L warmly thanks UCSB students for their support through the activity fees they approved in spring 2003 and 2005. These funds directly support lower student ticket prices and educational outreach by A&L artists and writers who visit classes.

Campbell hall UCSB Campus

Arlington Theatre 1317 State Street

Lobero Theatre 33 East Canon Perdido Street

Montecito Country Club 920 Summit Road, Montecito

Santa barbara County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street

Abravanel hall Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road

Christ the King Chapel at the former St. Anthony’s Seminary 2300 Garden Street

VENUESIn 2006-2007, Arts & Lectures will present performances at UCSB Campbell Hall and these off campus locations. All are wheelchair accessible.

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