Movie actor Timothy Bottoms to sign his first book

SANTA BARBARA — Hollywood actor and Santa Barbara native Timothy Bottoms will be visiting Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara for an in-store book talk and signing April 19.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at the store, 3321 State St.

Mr. Bottoms’ book, “The Pier,” is a coming-of-age story that is loosely based on Mr. Bottoms’ childhood memories. Taking place in Santa Barbara, the story describes the delicate scene of the pier and carries the reader along on the journey of a little boy. Mr. Bottoms describes the book as “the best Sunday read I have found in a very long time.”

The author is wellknown in Hollywood for his movies such as “The Last Picture Show.” “The Paper Chase,” “Rollercoaster” and “Elephant.” “The Pier” is his first book, although Mr. Bottoms has been telling stories a majority of his life.

-— Kira Logan

Elton Dan to perform at Lobero Theatre

SANTA BARBARA — Elton Dan and the Rocket Band are coming to Santa Barbara this Wednesday to pay homage to Elton John’s greatest hits.

The concert begins at 8 p.m at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St. Elton Dan, otherwise known as Dan Gasser, has been performing as an Elton John tribute artist for nearly 10 years. Mr. Gasser is based in Kansas City and has performed on tour across the world with Elton’s oldest and greatest hits from the 1970s.

Wearing costumes from that era, Elton Dan and the Rocket Band play songs from seven of Elton John’s albums, including hit songs “I’m Still Standing,” “Bennie and the Jets” and “Tiny Dancer.”

Tickets in advance are $52 and $34 for general admission and $92 for the VIP experience. Prices go up $3 per ticket on the day of the show. To purchase, go to lobero.org/ events/elton-dan-the-rocketband-2023.

— Kira Logan