SANTA BARBARA, CA (December 9,, 2013) – Opening Acts of Santa Barbara proudly presents “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams : The New Rules for Dating and Relating in the New Year” to be held Tuesday, January 14that Center Stage Theater at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara.
This lively, interactive town hall-style discussion and debate on the current state of the date will be comprised of an audience of 75 of Santa Barbara’s most eligible bachelors facing off against 75 of the city’s most dynamic single women to answer the question, “Why is everyone still single?”
‘We are thrilled to be bringing this unique, entertaining, and engaging event to Santa Barbara,” says Brian Howie, founder of Opening Acts. “People are extremely passionate about love, the evening will be a really fun and exciting way to raise questions – and find answers!”
The event will be hosted and moderated by nationally-renowned journalist, and bestselling author of Love Rehab, Jo Piazza, and features a panel of Southern California’s most prominent relationship specialists, including: Lisa Darsonval, Owner of Santa Barbara Matchmaking; Dr. Jonathan Harvin, Human Sexuality and Relationship Expert; Brian Howie, author and creator of How to Find Love in 60 Seconds; Megan O’Brien, Celebrity Blogger and CEO of BeautyBrander; Jackie Ruka, “America’s Happyologist” and creator of “Get Happy Zone”; and Shelli Stutz, Founder of “ManFixer”.
Tickets for this event are $40 and are available through the Center Stage Box Office via www.centerstagetheater.org or by calling (805) 963-0408, as well as at www.openingacts.org.
Seating is extremely limited (75 per gender), all attendees receive a premium gift bag filled with products, perks, & privileges (including a signed copy of Love Rehab) as well complimentary admission to post-event VIP party at Eureka!.
A portion of the evening’s net proceeds goes to benefit CASA ESPERANZA.
For further information and media inquiries, please contact Brian Howie via email at [email protected] or at 310.310.0746.
Opening Acts was founded with a social mission to enhance and enrich Santa Barbara through the creation of opportunities in the creative and performing arts, and to introduce new members into the artistic community. For further information, please visitwww.openingacts.org.
5 Comments
I think this is a fabulous idea. I have shared this with several of my single friends. Such a wonderful service you are providing for our community. Love is the key to life in my humble opinion. By the way, nice use of the Rolling Stones lyric for your event title! Best of luck to ALL! XOXOXO
Love is all you need…
Thanks Lisa,
The event was a hit! It was fantastic getting a dialogue started between men and women wondering what each is thinking and desiring. I too believe love is the key to life, you can never get or give enough and with love in your life, anything is possible :).
Hello matchmaker santa barbara. You are really providing a wonderful service.
Thank you Madeline, I love what I do 🙂
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