Out of Town: Santa Barbara

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Santa Barbara Museum of Art opens a new exhibition of turn-of-the-20th-century photography titled “Painterly Photographs: The Raymond E. Kassar Collection” on Dec. 2, including “The Orchard,” above. Ends Feb. 4. 1130 State St. (805) 963-4364.

* The Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera is presenting “Oliver!” by Lionel Bart through Dec. 10. At the Granada Theatre, 1216 State St. (805) 966-2324.

* Santa Barbara Grand Opera presents “La Traviata” Dec. 2, 6, 8 and 10 at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 963-0761.

* The State Street Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” choreographed by Rodney Gustafson, in an Art Deco setting, runs Dec. 15-17 at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. (805) 963-0761.