Society 805 Staff
GLENDALE, CA- Andi Chapman directs the Southern California premiere of Nambi E. Kelley’s visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright’s racially charged novel, Native Son, for Antaeus Theatre Company. Wright's iconic novel about oppression, freedom and justice comes to life on stage at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale beginning April 19, with performances continuing through June 3. Low-priced previews take place April 12–18.
Set in 1930s Chicago, where opportunities for African-American men are elusive, Kelley’s adaptation focuses on the inner workings of the protagonist’s mind as a series of unleashed events violently and irrevocably seal his fate.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY presents the 4th of its 2017-2018 Season -
A Co-Production with the English Theatre Frankfurt!
THE INVISIBLE HAND
Written by Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Jonathan Fox
March 13, 2018…Santa Barbara, CA…ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY (in a co-production with the ENGLISH THEATRE FRANKFURT) is thrilled to announce the fourth show of its 2017-2018 Season, a witty and provocative new thriller, THE INVISIBLE HAND, written by Ayad Akhtar (Disgraced) and directed by Jonathan Fox. THE INVISIBLE HAND begins previews on Thursday, April 12, opens on Saturday, April 14, and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2018 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. The production will then transfer to the English Theatre Frankfurt on May 9, 2018.

Why probiotics should be part of your routine in 2018
At the turn of the calendar, many people begin taking action on what they plan to accomplish in the new year. Some have resolved to take up a new hobby, to save more money, to travel and, of course, to improve their health.

State Street Ballet makes bold strides in the first days of 2018
Resident Choreographer William Soleau named Co-artistic Director
State Street Ballet, Santa Barbara’s 23-year-old ballet company, begins 2018 with exciting changes and confident new steps toward the future. Founder, Executive and Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson has named Resident Choreographer William Soleau as Co-artistic Director, creating a new partnership that will propel the already acclaimed company to new heights.
American Tango, Photo Credit: David Bazemore
Jan
25
CREATING COMMUNITY

It was a festive night of eating, drinking and community at Ventura County’s first and only public market, The Annex, the evening January 11th for a private VIP Celebration, which recently opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard.

Winter time can be harsh to ones' body, here are 8 tips to help you through the rest of winter.

Why reinvent the wheel if it's already working, that's our new philosophy for beauty tips, there is so much information on the internet already why come up with new tips. We decided to create lists showcasing some of our favorite tips that are already out there on the internet biosphere.


SHARON LAWRENCE & MEREDITH BAXTER
headlining in
THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
headlining in
THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
Limited Engagement Begins Performances Thursday, February 8
at The New Vic in Santa Barbara!
at The New Vic in Santa Barbara!
Santa Barbara, CA - ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is thrilled to announce the third show of its 2017-2018 Season, the 2014-2015 Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk award nominee for Best Play, THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Cameron Watson. Meredith Baxter and Sharon Lawrence star in this deeply moving and thought-provoking story about how the political divide tears apart an American family. THE CITY OF CONVERSATION begins previews on Thursday, February 8, opens on Saturday, February 10, and runs through Sunday, February 25, 2018 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara.


The Santa Barbara Polo & Wine Festival, was held at the beautiful Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet
Club on Saturday, it was the first of its kind in California. The guests enjoyed two polo matches, great
music and tastings from some of Santa Barbara’s finest wineries.
A weekly seasoning of news with a touch of gossip within the restaurant world within the 805. Look for little tidbits about new chefs, new menus, food events, happenings at restaurants, openings , closings, and even health code violators. We will even try to keep you abreast on who is in the middle of a transformation.(remodel).