The Lobero Theatre, the oldest and most beloved theater in Santa Barbara, has hosted live musical events for nearly 150 years.

Unfortunately, like many other venues, the pandemic forced it to close its doors and the theater suffered huge losses. It took the support of the community for it to survive, and our Melvin Robert was lucky to be there on the night the doors reopened.

Click the arrow above to watch as Mel gets a first-hand look at all the history that lives within the Lobero Theatre.

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