Dianne Jobson

April 17, 2008

Break On Through to the Other Side

By Dianne Jobson

Dancing robots, a world-renowned cellist and an Orwellian future with a Fosse flair were just a few of the pieces presented this past weekend at the UCSB spring dance concert, "Breakthrough." Expertly choreographed and e...

February 28, 2008

The Write Stuff

By Dianne Jobson

Cartoons aren't just for kids, as anyone who's watched the late-night programs on "Adult Swim" may have noticed. One of the star programs is "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," an animated series about a crime-fighting fry carton,...

February 21, 2008

Tiny Dancer

By Dianne Jobson

With her small frame but exquisite form, Nina Ananiashvili captivated the crowd at the Arlington Theatre Tuesday night. She displayed the wonderment of the young girl, Giselle, while still maintaining the poise of a very...

January 16, 2008

On the Menu

By Dianne Jobson

While the temperature outside ranges from almost summer to downright chilly, it is never too cold for a scoop of ice cream or a sweet treat.

January 10, 2008

Bouncing Off Clouds

By Dianne Jobson

While usually known for her solo acoustic work, Tori Amos rocked out at a packed Arlington Theatre with a full band Dec. 13, to a full crowd with either serious fans or concertgoers who were definitely converted by the e...

November 29, 2007

Gracing the Stage

By Dianne Jobson

In its California debut, Montreal's Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie graced the stage of Campbell Hall to a full house Nov. 16.

November 28, 2007

More Than Average Joe

By Dianne Jobson

With finals just around the corner, most students are hitting the books and upping the caffeine intake.

October 10, 2007

Kick Off Fall at the Best Places for Football

By Dianne Jobson

With fall comes colder weather, the changing of the leaves and possibly the most important event: the start of football season. While some Gauchos might proclaim that the only kind of football is the kind UCSB plays at H...

September 27, 2007

A Breautiful Beginning

By Dianne Jobson

Local dance aficionados won't have to look hard to find some new talent this fall as Ballet Santa Barbara's fourth season, "Les Petits Ballets Santa Barbara," begins this weekend. The company, which was founded in 2005, ...

May 30, 2007

Shiver Your Hunger Timbers at Local Restaurants

By Dianne Jobson

In the middle of the harbor, you will find the cafe where summer never ends - according to its name, anyway. Situated above the Waterfront Grill in the same building as the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, the eatery gets ...

May 10, 2007

Posse Power

By Dianne Jobson

Over Tori Amos's nearly two-decade-long professional career, the events of her life have provided prominent inspiration for her music.

April 12, 2007

A Real Plus

By Dianne Jobson

An ensemble of 30 dancers moves perfectly in unison, until suddenly they break out into variations, each one completely different from the next.

February 9, 2007

I Melt With You

By Dianne Jobson

Love is in the air. Whether you only go out on one big date a year or get the urge to splurge on your honey a few times every quarter, it's always nice to go somewhere with a romantic ambience and amazing food.

October 20, 2006

On The Menu

By Dianne Jobson

Drip. Espresso. Latte. Macchiato. To many, coffee is manna from heaven. Coffeehouses have become the new bars. No longer does the line, "Would you like to have a drink with me?" reign supreme. Instead, "Would you like to...

October 4, 2005

Greek Groper Deserves Punch to the Groin

By Dianne Jobson

I was propositioned Saturday night. My boyfriend and I met up with a group of friends. One was a member of a fraternity, so he suggested we go back to his frat house. After watching a few rounds of beer pong and chatting...