Lobero Theatre facts for kids
Exterior of venue, from Canon Perdido St (c.2005)
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| Address | 33 E Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2213 |
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| Owner | Lobero Theatre Foundation |
| Capacity | 604 |
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| Opened | February 22, 1873 |
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| Architect | George Washington Smith, Lutah Maria Riggs |
| Reference #: | 361 |
The Lobero Theatre is a super old and special building in Santa Barbara, California. It's a place where people go to watch amazing shows! An Italian immigrant named José Lobero first built it in 1873. Back then, it was an opera house, made from an old school building. You can find it downtown in Santa Barbara. The Lobero Theatre is so important that it's officially a California Historical Landmark.
The Lobero's Story
The Lobero Theatre first opened its doors in 1873. It was built by an Italian immigrant named José Lobero. He turned an old school building into a place for operas.
By the early 1920s, the old opera house was getting quite old and worn out. So, it was decided to rebuild it! The new theatre was designed in a beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style. This style looks like old Spanish buildings.
Two famous architects, George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs, designed the new building. The new Lobero Theatre officially opened in August 1924. This was a time when Santa Barbara was trying to make all its buildings look similar, with a Spanish Colonial style.
What Happens Today
The Lobero Theatre is still a very busy place! It hosts arts and cultural events over 250 days each year. That's a lot of shows!
Because of its great sound and smaller size, it's perfect for chamber music. This is music played by a small group of instruments. The Music Academy of the West often holds its summer concerts here.
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