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SUMMARY:Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre \nUnder the direction of Miguel Peña\, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande (BFRG) is a 30-member ensemble of professional dancers\, all alumni of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s renowned folklórico dance program—the only folklórico dance major in the U.S. With performances at the Kennedy Center and tours across North and South America\, BFRG celebrates Mexican culture through vibrant dance. \nBallet Folklórico del Rio Grande Weekend Schedule: \nThursday\, April 16 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building\nFriday\, April 17 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary\nSaturday\, April 18 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall \n 
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/ballet-folklorico-del-rio-grande-viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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SUMMARY:Las Cafeteras - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 22 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre \nBorn and raised East of the Los Angeles River\, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours.  They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms\, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many worlds fit.’ \nLas Cafeteras Weekend Schedule: \nThursday\, March 19 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building\nFriday\, March 20 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary\nSaturday\, March 21 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/las-cafeteras-viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T190000
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SUMMARY:Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 18 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre \nBlazing a trail for women in a male-dominated musical genre\, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles brings sensitivity\, beauty\, warmth and vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Established in 1994\, the group had a strong beginning thanks to the mentorship of Lola Bertran\, La Reina de La Música Ranchera. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles has since gone on to record three albums\, share the stage with world-renowned musicians like Vicki Carr\, Guadalupe Pineda and Lucha Villa\, and perform for some of the world’s highest-profile celebrities\, including Tom Cruise\, Oprah Winfrey\, and Barack and Michelle Obama. \nMariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles Weekend Schedule: \nThursday\, January 15 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building\nFriday\, January 16 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary\nSaturday\, January 17 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/mariachi-reyna/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T180000
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SUMMARY:Gaby Moreno - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 9 |6:00 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre \nGuatemala-born Gaby Moreno is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer known for blending Latin pop\, rock\, and Americana. With four Grammy nominations and a Latin Grammy win\, she’s performed alongside major artists and contributed music to films and TV\, including Disney’s Elena of Avalor. Moreno is also Guatemala’s first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador\, advocating for immigrant rights through her art. \nGaby Moreno Viva Weekend Schedule: \nThursday\, November 6 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building\nFriday\, November 7 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary\nSaturday\, November 8 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall \n 
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/gaby-moreno-viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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SUMMARY:Grupo Bella - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 21 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre \nGrupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh\, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez\, the group blends mariachi roots with Mexican pop\, boleros\, huasteco\, and even American classics\, creating music that pays homage to the past while pushing boundaries. \nGrupo Bella Viva Weekend Schedule \nThursday\, September 18 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building\nFriday\, September 19 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary\nSaturday\, September 20 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/grupo-bella-viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T190000
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SUMMARY:Las Cafeteras
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nosotros en The Luke para el evento de inicio GRATIS de la serie Viva el Arte\, ¡Las Cafeteras! Las Cafeteras es una banda chicana de East Los Angeles\, California. Su música fusiona la palabra hablada y la música folclórica\, con Son jarocho tradicional y baile de zapateado. ¡Familias de todas las edades son bienvenidas para disfrutar de una noche familiar llena de diversión\, música y baile! \nJoin us at The Luke for the FREE Viva el Arte series kickoff event\, Las Cafeteras! Las Cafeteras is a Chicano band from East Los Angeles\, California. Their music fuses spoken word and folk music\, with traditional Son jarocho and zapateado dancing. Families of all ages are welcome for this family friendly evening of fun\, music\, and dancing!
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/las-cafeteras-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T190000
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Jarabe Mexicano
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Jarabe Mexicano in the final concert of this ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! season! Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their charismatic brand of “Bordeño-Soul\,” which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe\, which translates to “concoction\,” highlights the eclectic mix of genres they perform ranging from Mexican Folk\, Rock & Roll\, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock\, Trío Romántico\, and popular Cumbia. \nAs educators\, cultural ambassadors and advocates for the arts\, Jarabe Mexicano is “thought-provoking\, heartfelt\, and engaging\,” the Vilar Performing Arts Center raves. Both their concerts\, entitled “Fiesta En Familia\,” and their educational outreach program “Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life” aim to create a deeper and more inclusive sense of family and community\, with a special commitment to underserved groups. \n*Please note\, this event begins at 6pm*
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-jarabe-mexicano/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T190000
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: QUITAPENAS
DESCRIPTION:The ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! season continues with QUITAPENAS! The band was formed around their shared love of dance rhythms from the Tropical Afro Latin diaspora. Quitapenas means “to remove worries.” Everybody has a “pena\,” and the mission of QUITAPENAS is simple: to make you dance and leave you without a worry. The group is made up of first generation sons of immigrant parents from Guatemala and Mexico. They borrow aesthetics from the radical 60s\, 70s\, and 80s. Each song echoes a remix of history and invites one to engage in the liberating evenings of Angola\, Peru\, Colombia\, Brazil\, and beyond. \n 
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-quitapenas/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T180651Z
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss this performance by Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles\, the third concert in this ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! season. Enriching the medium as America’s first all female mariachi ensemble\, Reyna de Los Angeles bring sensitivity\, beauty\, warmth\, and vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Since their founding in 1994\, Reyna de Los Angeles has since gone on to record three albums\, share the stage with world-renowned musicians like Vicki Carr\, Guadalupe Pineda\, and Lucha Villa\, and perform for some of the world’s highest profile celebrities including Tom Cruise\, Oprah Winfrey\, and Barack & Michelle Obama.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-mariachi-reyna-de-los-angeles/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T190000
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic performance by Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles\, the second offering in this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series! BFLA is the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company. They have performed in world-class venues and have worked with Grammy Award-winning artists such as  Lila Downs\, Pepe Aguilar\, Mariachi Divas\, and Mariachi Los Camperos. \nThey recently had the opportunity to work with Disney Studios on a magical performance in celebration of Pixar’s new movie\, Coco\, at the D23 Expo where they performed on stage with Benjamin Bratt\, Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas and the Grammy Award-winning Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band.  They also performed at the Coco Premiere at El Capitan Theatre and on Dancing With the Stars\, “Disney Night.”  BFLA started 2018 with a BANG\, performing Coco‘s Academy Award-winning song\, “Remember Me\,” on the 90th Annual Academy Awards alongside Natalia Lafourcade\, Gael Garcia Bernal\, and Miguel.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-ballet-folklorico-de-los-angeles-2/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T190000
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Perla Batalla
DESCRIPTION:The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures present this FREE family performance as part of this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series. Perla Batalla is a world class vocalist and Grammy nominee\, bringing Mestiza\, Mexican\, and Latin American songs to The Luke stage. She earns critical acclaim for her distinctive voice\, emotional honesty & culture-merging compositions. After singing with and recording with numerous groups\, including Leonard Cohen\, Perla launched her solo career with Cohen’s encouragement. Since then she has recorded 7 albums\, been featured in film and TV\, staged 2 one-woman shows and performed in some of the most prestigious venues around the world. \nBatalla’s mission of exposing youth to the beauty of music & Spanish language is ongoing in her outreach throughout some of the poorest communities in the U.S. She has been honored with two U.N. awards: the Earth Charter Award for extraordinary devotion to social and economic justice and The Environmental Peacebuilding Award\, advancing social justice through music. Perla is also the recipient of New Mexico’s Premio Fronterizo Award for healing work in the world.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-perla-batalla/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T200000
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Las Cafeteras
DESCRIPTION:Experience ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! with Las Cafeteras\, presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures! Las Cafeteras is a Chicanx band from East Los Angeles known for blending son jarocho and spoken word. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms\, electronic beats\, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many world fit.’ From Afro-Mexican to Americana\, from Soul to Son Jarocho\, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop\, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future!
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-las-cafeteras/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Tres Souls
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss this performance by Tres Souls\, the third concert in the ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! season. This Los Angeles-based Trío Romántico revives the nostalgic boleros of the 1940s-1960s. For the last decade\, Rocio Mendoza\, Roberto Carlos\, and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences in LA and beyond. “Through their expert musicianship and swooning vocals\, Tres Souls enchants audiences and transports them to a more romantic time” (The Music Center).
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-tres-souls/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20221230T200644Z
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Grandeza Mexicana
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic performance by Grandeza Mexicana\, the second offering in this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series! Grandeza Mexicana is LA’s premier folk ballet company\, preserving the traditions and customs of Mexico’s historic past and promising present. \nTo learn more about Grandeza Mexicana\, visit www.GrandezaMexicana.com.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-grandeza-mexicana/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20221230T001132Z
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SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar
DESCRIPTION:The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures present this FREE family performance as part of this season’s ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar has been delighting audiences throughout Mexico and the U.S. for the past 26 years. Featured on Camila Cabello’s new song\, “La Buena Vida!”\, the ensemble Mariachi Garibaldi regularly shares the stage with some of Mexico’s most beloved performers. Mariachi Garibaldi enjoys a professional partnership with Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles and together they have entertained thousands of people at sold-out venues. \nTo learn more about Mariachi Garibaldi\, please visit www.MariachiGaribaldi.net.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-mariachi-garibaldi-de-jaime-cuellar/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T190000
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SUMMARY:Jarabe Mexicano
DESCRIPTION:¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! was founded in 2006 on the belief that everyone deserves access to the inspiration and joy of live performance. A leader in community outreach in Santa Barbara County\, Viva is a collaboration between Isla Vista School\, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center\, The Marjorie Luke Theatre\, and UCSB Arts & Lectures. Each Viva weekend starts with cultural programming in schools and afterschool programs\, and culminates in free performances of music and dance that distinguish our Latino heritage at neighborhood venues in Isla Vista\, Santa Barbara and Guadalupe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is sponsored by SAGE Publications\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, Anonymous\, Russell Steiner\, Monica and Timothy Babich\, Ginger Salazar & Brett Matthews\, Montecito Bank & Trust\, UCSB Office of Education Partnerships\, The Stone Family Foundation\, Linda Stafford Burrows\, Marianne Marsi and Lewis Manring\, and the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission Community Arts Grant Program\, with funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara\, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture. This series is supported in part by the California Arts Council\, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov. Additional support comes from The Marjorie Luke Theatre’s Dreier Family Rent Subsidy Fund. The program is supported in part by the Santa Barbara Independent\, the Santa Maria SUN\, El Latino CC\, Radio Bronco\, Entravision/Univision Costa Central\, the Best Western South Coast Inn\, the Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta\, Pacifica Suites\, La Quinta Inn & Suites\, and the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Viva is co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre\, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures\, in partnership with the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/jarabe-mexicano/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20190624T220410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T194830Z
UID:3761-1586113200-1586116800@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:LADAMA - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s Las Cafeteras performances canceled in accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s updated policy on gatherings \nWe have been carefully following the rapidly-changing news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials issued an updated policy on large gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined that large gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state at this time. \nWe make this decision with the safety and health of our community as our top priority. The well-being of our audience\, artists\, staff\, and community is paramount during this time\, and we hope these actions will make a meaningful difference as we all face this together. \nThank you for your patience and understanding. \n  \nHemos estado siguiendo cuidadosamente las noticias que cambian rápidamente sobre el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Anoche\, el gobernador Gavin Newsom\, anunció que funcionarios de salud pública de California han publicado una póliza actualizada sobre grandes reuniones para proteger la salud pública y frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Los expertos en salud pública del estado han determinado que las grandes reuniones deben posponerse o cancelarse en todo el estado en este momento.  \nTomamos esta decisión con la seguridad y la salud de nuestra comunidad como nuestra principal prioridad. El bienestar de nuestra audiencia\, artistas\, personal y comunidad es primordial durante este tiempo y esperamos que estas acciones hagan una diferencia significativa ya que todos enfrentamos esto juntos.  \nGracias de antemano por su paciencia y comprensión.  \n  \nLADAMA is a group of four women – all virtuosic musicians and educators – from Chile\, Columbia\, Brazil and the U.S. LADAMA delivers an utterly unique musical experience\, flowing from the electric to the acoustic\, from Spanish to English and Portuguese\, from the high plains of Venezuela to the Colombian coast. With powerful vocals\, and a mix of traditional and modern instruments\, LADAMA proves that borders are meaningless\, transporting us to a future where the world communicates across continents and cultures through sound and story.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/ladama/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20190624T215246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T212936Z
UID:3750-1584298800-1584302400@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:Las Cafeteras - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s Las Cafeteras performances canceled in accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s updated policy on gatherings \nWe have been carefully following the rapidly-changing news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Late last night\, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials issued an updated policy on large gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined that large gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state at this time. In light of this development\, we have canceled the upcoming ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! performances by Las Cafeteras on Fri.\, March 13 at 7 p.m. at Isla Vista School\, Sat.\, March 14 at 7 p.m. at Guadalupe City Hall and Sun.\, March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Marjorie Luke Theatre. \nWe make this decision with the safety and health of our community as our top priority. The well-being of our audience\, artists\, staff\, and community is paramount during this time\, and we hope these actions will make a meaningful difference as we all face this together. \nThank you for your patience and understanding. \nHemos estado siguiendo cuidadosamente las noticias que cambian rápidamente sobre el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Anoche\, el gobernador Gavin Newsom\, anunció que funcionarios de salud pública de California han publicado una póliza actualizada sobre grandes reuniones para proteger la salud pública y frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Los expertos en salud pública del estado han determinado que las grandes reuniones deben posponerse o cancelarse en todo el estado en este momento. A la luz de este desarrollo\, hemos cancelado los próximos eventos de ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! con Las Cafeteras el viernes\, 13 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en Isla Vista School\, sábado\, 14 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en Guadalupe City Hall y el domingo\, 15 de marzo a las 7 p.m. en el Marjorie Luke Theatre. \nTomamos esta decisión con la seguridad y la salud de nuestra comunidad como nuestra principal prioridad. El bienestar de nuestra audiencia\, artistas\, personal y comunidad es primordial durante este tiempo y esperamos que estas acciones hagan una diferencia significativa ya que todos enfrentamos esto juntos. Gracias de antemano por su paciencia y comprensión.  \nBorn and raised east of the Los Angeles River\, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats\, rhythms\, and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document the histories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments\, Las Cafeteras sing in English\, Spanish\, and Spanglish while adding a remix of sounds\, from rock to hip-hop to rancheras\, using music as a vehicle to bridge cultures and communities.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/las-cafeteras/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20190624T214657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T215744Z
UID:3747-1582484400-1582488000@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:Los Utrera
DESCRIPTION:Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish\, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is an important part of the popular culture in both rural communities and the cities of the Sotavento region of the state of Veracruz. Los Utrera was founded in 1992 around the Son Jarocho traditions of the musical family of patriarch Esteban Utrera. The group uses various forms of guitars including guitarra de son\, jarana\, and jarana barroca\, along with quijada (donkey jaw)\, zapateado (foot percussion) and violin.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/los-utrera/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://luketheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Los-Utrera.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20190624T214010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T214010Z
UID:3743-1570993200-1570996800@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:Cimarrón
DESCRIPTION:Cimarrón performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian\, Indigenous American and African roots\, with impetuous and impassioned vocals\, dynamic dance\, and fierce instrumental virtuosity. The ensemble includes a four-stringed cuatro\, harp\, maracas\, Peruvian- flamenco cajón\, Brazilian surdo\, and Afro-Colombian tambura.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/cimarron/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20190624T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T215854Z
UID:3736-1569168000-1569171600@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Viva’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez\, Jr. With over 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán\, Pepe Jr. brings experience\, professionalism\nand leadership to his new 11-member group based in Los Angeles. Mariachi Ángeles tour the U.S. frequently performing in festivals including the Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/mariachi-angeles-de-pepe-martinez-jr/2019-09-22/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20181028T211939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T043148Z
UID:2478-1555268400-1555272000@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles was founded in 2011 by Kareli Montoya. Although young\, the dance company has already distinguished itself as the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company. The dance company has worked with Grammy-Award-Winning Artists such as  Lila Downs\, Pepe Aguilar\, Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Los Camperos. In 2017 BFLA collaborated with Mitu Network on a Mariachi Remake of Beauty and the Beast’s “A Tale as Old as Time\,” featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar and BFLA’s Director\, Kareli Montoya.  The video went viral on Facebook at 15 million views. Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles will close the 2018 season with free family performances in the three Viva venues – Isla Vista\, Guadalupe\, and The Marjorie Luke Theatre – on April 12 – 14.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-ballet-folklorico-de-los-angeles/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20181028T211630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T034716Z
UID:2476-1552244400-1552248000@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: La Patronal
DESCRIPTION:La Patronal\, a unique brass band from Lima\, Peru\, performs in free family events March 8 – 10. Rooted in the tradition of fiestas populares\, or town fairs\, common in rural villages across Latin America\, La Patronal honors these gatherings\, which celebrate tradition through fireworks\, dancing\, and religious images. La Patronal members are direct descendants of rural musicians from Peru\, and use this knowledge of folk culture in combination with their formal music studies to preserve their heritage. Their lively performances encourage audience participation and dancing with contagious percussion and vibrant brass and winds.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-la-patronal/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20181028T211555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T034723Z
UID:2474-1549825200-1549828800@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Grupo Bella
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8 – 10\, Grupo Bella is a multi-faceted ensemble from the Los Angeles area that uses mariachi instrumentation to perform many different styles of music\, with a modern twist. Grupo Bella offers a wide repertoire of music from traditional mariachi\, boleros\, son Jarocho\, huasteco\, Mexican pop\, even a few American Classics\, tropical music\, salsa\, cumbias and much more.  The six women and one man who make up Grupo Bella have all studied in prestigious universities and have also worked on Grammy Nominated/Winning albums.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-grupo-bella/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20181028T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T034729Z
UID:2470-1547406000-1547409600@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Mariachi Los Camperos
DESCRIPTION:Two-time Grammy winners\, Mariachi Los Camperos\, kick off 2019 with free family concerts on January 11\, 12\, and 13\, including extra 4 pm matinee concerts in Guadalupe and at The Luke. Mariachi Los Camperos is one of the most renowned mariachi ensembles in the world and is widely recognized for its role in popularizing mariachi in the United States.  Under the leadership of the ensemble’s late founder\, Jose Natividad “Nati” Cano\, Los Camperos became known for their world-class musicianship\, artful interpretation of classic tunes\, inventive arrangements\, and tight vocal harmonies.  Los Camperos are fantastic vocalists as well as accomplished musicians on traditional mariachi instruments: violin\, trumpet\, guitar\, vihuela and guitarrón. Based at La Fonda in Los Angeles\, Los Camperos tour internationally. Earlier this year\, Los Camperos collaborated with the New York City Opera and Houston Grand Opera in productions of the mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-mariachi-los-camperos-2/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125015
CREATED:20181028T211414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T054116Z
UID:2468-1547395200-1547398800@luketheatre.org
SUMMARY:¡Viva el Arte!: Mariachi Los Camperos
DESCRIPTION:The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB Arts & Lectures present this FREE family performance as part of this seasons 2018-2019 Viva el Arte Santa Barbara series. Two-time Grammy winners\, Mariachi Los Camperos\, kick off 2019 with free family concerts on January 11\, 12\, and 13\, including extra 4 pm matinee concerts in Guadalupe and at The Luke. Mariachi Los Camperos is one of the most renowned mariachi ensembles in the world and is widely recognized for its role in popularizing mariachi in the United States.  Under the leadership of the ensemble’s late founder\, Jose Natividad “Nati” Cano\, Los Camperos became known for their world-class musicianship\, artful interpretation of classic tunes\, inventive arrangements\, and tight vocal harmonies.  Los Camperos are fantastic vocalists as well as accomplished musicians on traditional mariachi instruments: violin\, trumpet\, guitar\, vihuela and guitarrón. Based at La Fonda in Los Angeles\, Los Camperos tour internationally. Earlier this year\, Los Camperos collaborated with the New York City Opera and Houston Grand Opera in productions of the mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna.
URL:https://luketheatre.org/event/viva-el-arte-mariachi-los-camperos/
LOCATION:The Luke Theatre\, 721 E. Cota Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Viva el Arte!
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://luketheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Los-Camperos-Group-II-17-1.jpg
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