On April 25, 1884, prominent Temperance leader Judith Ellen Foster lectured about the perils of alcohol. Mrs. Foster was a member of the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The Temperance movement...
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of the New Lobero Theatre, August 4, 1924 In every issue of BACKSTAGE at the Lobero, Jim Dougherty regularly updates friends and fans about the Lobero...
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On April 22-23, 1970, George Greenough's Surf film The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun premiered, forever changing surf films. Wielding a 28-pound waterproof camera rig on his shoulder, Greenough was the...
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On April 17, 1926, The Lobero Theatre welcomed the London String Quartet. The Lobero's grand opening was held in 1924, making the new theater an enticing destination on the west...
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On April 16-17, 1886, Spiritualists Dr. Alexander Hume and Dr. Harding presented "A Night of Wonders" at the Lobero Theatre. The prominent Dr. Hume was said to be, “the only...
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Corporate sponsors do so much more than support us fiscally. In fact, some of them support us literally. We'd like to spotlight those who help keep this historic theater in...
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On April 13, 1962 Joan Baez played the Lobero Theatre at just 21-years-old. Seven years later Joan would go on to perform at Woodstock and continue on to become a...
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On April 9, 1886 New York actress Anna Boyle began a four night run of melodramas at the Lobero Theatre. The Madison Square Theatre company consisted of 12 actors, and...
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Nebula Dance Lab presents KARANA in 2020 Since 2015, the Lobero has been partnering with Nebula Dance Lab to bring high-quality dance performances to the Lobero stage for youth audiences....
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The Lobero welcomed the Agricultural & Horticultural Fair in 1883, 1884, and 1885. The original Lobero Theatre first opened its doors in 1873, making the 10-year-old building a very attractive...
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