Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg) header
Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg) profile picture

Leslie Dinaberg

@lesliedinaberg

Culture editor at @sbindynews ⌨️I also write features, digital stories, columns, articles and way too many to-do lists.

 Santa Barbara
lesliedinaberg.com
Joined February 2009
  • Tweets3.4K
  • Following767
  • Followers718
499Media
Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)Photo by Leslie Dinaberg (@lesliedinaberg)
The southern folk-rock duo paired with Amos Lee for a sweet night of song at the Santa Barbara Bowl. independent.com/2024/10/01/r…
Review | Indigo Girls Still Have Much to Teach Us

Review | Indigo Girls Still Have Much to Teach Us

The southern folk-rock duo paired with Amos Lee for a sweet night of song at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

independent.com
1
1
1
419
This year’s Paddle to usher in waves of support for teacher Courtney Brewer. independent.com/2024/08/17/s…

Santa Barbara’s Iconic Friendship Paddle Set for September 8

This year’s Paddle to usher in waves of support for teacher Courtney Brewer.

independent.com
1
2
440
Toad the Wet Sprocket springs into action at Santa Barbara’s Lobero on August 29. independent.com/2024/08/19/t…
Talking Totally Toad with Dean Dinning

Talking Totally Toad with Dean Dinning

Toad the Wet Sprocket springs into action at Santa Barbara’s Lobero on August 29.

independent.com
1
2
407
Chef’s tasting menu at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara showcases the bounty of the region, along with ocean views. independent.com/2024/08/20/a…
A Heavenly Evening at Angel Oak

A Heavenly Evening at Angel Oak

Chef’s tasting menu at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara showcases the bounty of the region, along with ocean views.

independent.com
1
2
456
A special Kamayan dinner in Los Olivos is a finger-licking feast of magical memories. independent.com/2024/07/15/m…
Mattei’s Tavern Chef Rhoda Magbitang Goes Out with a Bang

Mattei’s Tavern Chef Rhoda Magbitang Goes Out with a Bang

A special Kamayan dinner in Los Olivos is a finger-licking feast of magical memories.

independent.com
1
1
446
Review | Cage the Elephant romps happily through the forest of fans after Young the Giant at the Santa Barbara Bowl. independent.com/2024/07/09/t…
Two Ginormous Bands Unleash a Great Evening of Rock and Roll, and a Rocket!

Two Ginormous Bands Unleash a Great Evening of Rock and Roll, and a Rocket!

Review | Cage the Elephant romps happily through the forest of fans after Young the Giant at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

independent.com
1
3
3
704
Santa Barbara’s original ice cream and the iconic California candy brand team up for a limited-edition quartet. independent.com/2024/07/09/m…
McConnell’s and See’s Are a Match Made in Sweet Tooth Heaven

McConnell’s and See’s Are a Match Made in Sweet Tooth Heaven

Santa Barbara’s original ice cream and the iconic California candy brand team up for a limited-edition quartet.

independent.com
1
3
393
Jackson Browne announces a special show to celebrate the Lobero Building’s Centennial. independent.com/2024/07/11/j…

Jackson Browne Announces Special Santa Barbara Show to Celebrate Lobero Building’s Centennial

Tickets on sale in-person only July 13 for August 4 performance.

independent.com
1
3
2
537
After a four-year hiatus, our annual celebration of the theater community is back and brighter than ever! See this year's list of winners at the link below. independent.com/2024/05/29/s…
Santa Barbara Independent’s 2024 Indy Awards for Theater

Santa Barbara Independent’s 2024 Indy Awards for Theater

After a four-year hiatus, our annual celebration of the theater community is back and brighter than ever!

independent.com
1
1
504
San Ysidro Ranch’s idyllic setting offers new prix-fixe menu options. independent.com/2024/04/30/a…

A Lunchtime Slice of Paradise

San Ysidro Ranch’s idyllic setting offers new prix-fixe menu options.

independent.com
1
2
516
It’s time again to enjoy $10 glasses from more than one dozen establishments. independent.com/2024/05/01/s…
Santa Barbara Wine Week’s Second Vintage

Santa Barbara Wine Week’s Second Vintage

It’s time again to enjoy $10 glasses from more than one dozen establishments.

independent.com
1
1
362
Checking in with Santa Barbara’s homegrown McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams at 75 years young. independent.com/2024/05/01/w…
‘We Believe You Should Always Get a Double Scoop’

‘We Believe You Should Always Get a Double Scoop’

Checking in with Santa Barbara’s homegrown McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams at 75 years young.

independent.com
1
1
2
389
Poets and Musicians Gather Together to Celebrate the Power of Words and Importance of Public Spaces. independent.com/2024/04/23/s…
Santa Barbara Celebrates Poetry in Parks

Santa Barbara Celebrates Poetry in Parks

Poets and musicians gather together to celebrate the power of words and importance of public spaces.

independent.com
1
1
444
Sold-out event at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre is an ab fab evening of fun. independent.com/2024/04/23/r…
RuPaul Shows He Was Born to Entertain

RuPaul Shows He Was Born to Entertain

The sold-out event at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre was an ab-fab evening of fun.

independent.com
1
1
3
516
In this week's cover story, AHA!’s Sing It Out program uses music to help teens unleash their power. independent.com/2024/04/17/5…

Find Your Voice

AHA!’s Sing It Out program uses music to help teens unleash their power.

independent.com
1
3
374
David Starkey’s new Santa Barbara-set novel ‘Poor Ghost’ launches on Mar. 26 at Chaucer’s. independent.com/2024/03/18/a…

A Mash-Up Between the Poetry of Rock ’n’ Roll and the Hard Realities of Life and Loss

David Starkey’s new Santa Barbara–set novel ‘Poor Ghost’ launches on March 26 at Chaucer’s.

independent.com
1
1
2
597
Annual VADA Draw fundraiser attracts many of the fine arts community’s finest folks. independent.com/2024/03/01/a…

Art for All | Professional Artists Support Santa Barbara High Program

Annual VADA Draw fundraiser attracts many of the fine arts community’s finest folks.

independent.com
1
3
554
independent.com/2024/03/03/r…
Review | Sarah Jarosz Busts Out of Bluegrass and Broadens Her Reach

Review | Sarah Jarosz Busts Out of Bluegrass and Broadens Her Reach

An evening at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre shows off her voice and versatility.

independent.com
1
4
598
independent.com/2024/03/02/t…
The Backstory of Janna Ireland’s ‘True Story Index’

The Backstory of Janna Ireland’s ‘True Story Index’

Two Santa Barbara institutions — SBMA and MCASB — collaborate on exhibition and artist talk.

independent.com
1
1
352
independent.com/2024/02/20/s…
Sarah Jarosz Brings the Dreamy Sounds of ‘Polaroid Lovers’ to Santa Barbara on Feb. 29

Sarah Jarosz Brings the Dreamy Sounds of ‘Polaroid Lovers’ to Santa Barbara on Feb. 29

Four-time Grammy winner has a special affection for the Lobero Theatre.

independent.com
1
2
455
Load more