The best vocal instruction in SB. As evidenced by her strong career resume, Dauri has a deep…read moreunderstanding of vocal training and the ability to connect with her students so that they reach higher levels of competence. If you want to get a lead role in a musical, prepare for college auditions or just sound better - study with Dauri.

A gorgeous, state-of-the-art theater for seeing professional talent in an intimate setting.read more

Amazing lavish productions and professional acting in a unique and mediterranean setting near…read moredelicious restaurants. I still remember the project of Macbeth's ghost at the performance my seniors went to.

Intimate setting and many fascinating shows. Come and see for yourself. It's important to keep the…read morearts alive and support local theater.

You know...I liked it here. I was there supporting a choreographer friend and her dancers for a…read moredance festival. Cool, cool. I mean, The audience chairs could use a lot of work (bolt those bad boys down to the floor so they don't move around and stand up when I stand up), but other than that, the space is very large and airy. Full of room. The acoustics aren't that great, but it is still a nice spot to get away and see a performance. The person who gave directions here really tried, but he gave me the "scenic route" all around the outside of the shopping center instead of just telling me to cut straight through the shopping center (since I was already there) to the back and find any staircase that will lead me up to the second floor. So I'm telling you now: Cut through the Paseo Nuevo shopping center straight to the back and find any staircase to lead you up to the second floor. Once I got there, I realized I had been here before. It's directly across from the museum entrance on the second floor. Anyway, I enjoyed myself. Maybe we can come together to donate to the theater and get these chairs bolted down to the floor!

Jon was AMAZING to work with. First, he loves his profession and it shows by the amazing musicians…read morehe brings & their energy!! Had a solo vocal/guitarist during cocktail hr, then a trio playing during dinner, and 7-piece band for dancing. Band has a versatile song list for you to review and highlight beforehand. The band created an amazing atmosphere for guests. Dance floor was always packed, even during the band's break, and the DJ mixed from our Spotify song list we put together (mostly, house & hip hop) Post-wedding, everyone kept remarking just how amazing the band was! I am so glad we found Jon / JSH music - not only because of the talented musicians but throughout the entire planning process Jon was always responsive, helpful, and willing to adjust plans/terms as needed to accommodate our requests (I.e. added a solo vocal/guitarist for cocktail hr) Have no doubt when booking Jon / JSH that you're setting yourself up for a fun and memorable event.

JSH Music Productions is fantastic! I have used them on several occasions. From weddings to having…read moreJohn DJ for my 20th High School Reunion. He plays a variety of music and is always ready and wiling to take requests. His energy is contagious and you can tell he LOVES what he does! I HIGHLY recommend JSH!!!!

I'm constantly amazed at how exceptional, yet intimate and approachable, the Folk Orchestra of…read moreSanta Barbara really is. You get a high quality concert from people who feel down to earth and approachable like friends and/or family. I enjoy watching them and supporting them. For anyone who is a beginner in exploring your appreciation for the arts, this folk orchestra is an AMAZING start.

I Madonnari Italian street festival happens every year during Memorial Day weekend. This festival…read moreshowcases over 140 colorful and vibrant chalk street paintings. I respect that each artist works hunched over on the ground filling in the template. I commend each and every one of them for the time spent to fill in and showcase the beautiful art work. Be respectful and give them space while walking through. It gets pretty busy due to the holiday, so expect crowds during your visit. Enjoy live music, local food, and a great atmosphere. The mission gift store is also open and worth checking out for souvenirs. Bring your camera, charged up phone, and prepare to capture amazing pictures! If you're impatient and don't care to wait in long lines for food, then bring your own food and have a picnic across the street. Park yourself at the rose garden with the family and relax on the grass. There's also an local vendors selling baked goods and lemonade for sweet treats. Tuesday & Wednesday are the best time to stop by if you want to see the chalk art completed.

I Madonnari is an Italian street painting festival that takes place at the mission every Memorial…read moreDay weekend. I've been twice over the years, with and without kids, and it's a nice, free way to enjoy some outdoor time in beautiful Santa Barbara. The festival gets busy, so it's best to go early if you want to park anywhere close to the mission. My elderly father-in-law went and gave up when he couldn't find parking to meet us at 10:00 on the Sunday morning. We found a spot on the rose garden side, and our kids enjoyed looking at the wonderful variety of roses on our way in. The street paintings are super fun and impressive. They all seem to be sponsored by local businesses, schools, and even families, who hire artists to create temporary paintings on the concrete in front of the mission. The works range in subject matter and artistry, with teenagers working alongside absolute ringers rendering amazing images in chalk and pastels. I've only gone in the middle of the festival, and I like watching the artists at work. I'll bet it'd be cool, though, to walk through all the finished paintings. There are food vendors and other entertainment on the lawn, which we will take advantage of some other year, when our children aren't being moody. I'm charmed by this local festival, and look forward to more Madonnaris in the years to come.

You're drinking wine. On the beach. What's not to love?…read more The California Wine Festival rolls into town with great local foods including a Tri-tip cook off, featured wines of the state, and live music all with the backdrop of Santa Barbara's picturesque Riviera and its Pacific coast. Of the wine events that set up here this would be the most visited and casual more often referred to as a collage dorm party. And it's a party where you'll want to arrive early. At a minimum out your Early Entry tix for access from 12-4 but I highly recommend the VIP treatment. A dedicated tent with pool club vibes, higher end food and wine with comfortable seating and shade. Don't forget the fancy toilets too. Totally worth it. Come on out and soak up the sun while you drinking the day away. Cheers

What a beautiful city !! Right on the beach ! With soo many vendors , from…read moreCheese plates to sushi . There was lots of delicious wines ! And some draft beers !! Every one there was so attentive, happy and helpful !! This is a really fun event ! I will Definitely be back at the next one !

This review is for the opening party. I was super excited…read moreto attend this party, all you can eat and drink in solvang? How could it go wrong? Well the party was set for 3 hours, 6-9:00 pm. I arrived around 630. Check-in was a breeze. We got our souvenir wine glasses and made our way in. There were two rooms with food stalls but one had tables to actually sit, a cocktail station and a photo booth location. The other had a stage with room to dance, cocktail tables and more food and wine stalls. At 6:30, two of the restaurants were already out of food. I don't understand how 30 mins into the event anyone can be out of food. That's frustrating. To the event planners: please ensure with all restaurants participating that they make enough food to last for the entire event. Of all the food stalls I did get to try, Surprisingly, my favorite were these buckwheat noodles with burratta. The burrata was creamy and there was a bit of a crunch from some salad mixed in. Delicious and I probably went back for 3 more servings. The band playing was quite fun, they had a country vibe but played a bunch of cover songs. Overall, I had a good time. Free flowing wine and beer, and the food I did get to try was pretty good too. I'd say it's worth checking.....out at least once.

We love coming up to the Santa Ynez for wine tasting so we bought tickets to the Taste of Solvang…read morewhich includes a bunch of food & wine tastings. We bought the Grand Tasting which was $35 and included food tastings from 11-4 on a Saturday and then the Beer & Wine Walk ($40)which was from 5PM-8PM on Saturday and 11-4PM on Sunday. I do want to caveat my review by stating that I really dislike (more like HATE) desserts so if you do like desserts as most people do maybe you want to read my review with a grain of salt. The Grand Tasting basically included 40 locations that were serving snacks and desserts in and around downtown solvang. The concept is great except the website states this - "Hob nob with your foodie friends, and our World-Class Chefs at the newly redesigned Grand Tasting." Now i love pizza like the next person but i don't think getting a small slice of cheese pizza would be considered eating with world class chefs. I was really hoping Root 246 or Panino Solvang would have a stop but they didn't. I really loved the meatballs/cheese from El Rancho Market and buttermilk biscuit from Succulent Cafe though. Also all the Danish meatball samplers were yummy but my biggest problem is the crazy amount of desserts that were served: danishes, ice cream sundaes, chocolate covered strawberries, butter cookies....on and on. These were definitely not gourmet samplings of desserts but if you are a dessert lover, you def may enjoy this tour. I had to go back and order another pizza because i skipped more of the dessert stops and was a bit hungry. The Wine Tour was pretty fun....basically you walk around Solvang and visit designated wineries who have pared down tastings for you. Its also a great deal at $40 since there were maybe 12 or more wineries on our list. Since there were over 500 people who bought the Taste of Solvang, sometimes there were long lines but def a good way to meet and greet the different wineries in town. We love Tocatta but loved it even more that there was a 10 year anniversary sale and the three wines they had on the tasting menu were all $10 (reg parice - $24). The wine tour is super fun because everyone is getting a bit tipsy and super chatty so its super fun. Tour ends promptly at 8PM (starts again on Sunday) and the town pretty much empties out around then. Wouldn't mind doing the wine and beer walk again but i'd prob skip the grand tasting. not really my style.