Music & Culture:      For a relatively small community Santa Barbara is blessed with musical and cultural venues and events that would rival those of large civic centers. In addition to having our own symphony orchestra and choral society, Santa Barbara is the home of the Music Academy of the West, a breeding ground for top-flight young musicians.       Santa Barbara also boasts one of the nation's premier art museums and manuscript libraries. Some of the other music and culture highlights of the area include: Lobero Theatre - This classic playhouse has the best acoustics in town and features top rate shows, concerts and events. Santa Barbara County Bowl - A beautiful outdoor amphitheater with an intimate setting at the foot of the Riviera which hosts a summer lineup of big name musical groups and artists.