Skater Snoopy

It’s Christmas, Snoopy! On Ice. At the Arlington Theatre,
Saturday, December 2.

Reviewed by Michelle Drown

I’m a big Snoopy fan, so when I heard the feisty dog was coming
to Santa Barbara as part of an ice skating performance, I jumped at
the chance to see the show. Last Saturday, with my wee niece and
nephew at my side, I settled into my seat at the Arlington ready to
be swept away by the magic of Charles Schulz’s beloved beagle come
to life — on ice, no less.

As the lights dimmed, the audience
clapped and hooted with excitement. The show was tip-top from the
start. Snowflakes and colorful lights dappled the rink, providing a
festive feel as skaters gracefully glided onto the ice in dazzling
costumes, spinning and dancing while Christmas music filled the
theater. Then there was Snoopy — he was stuffed-animal cute, and
the skater inside the costume imbued the pooch with a perfect mix
of whimsical charm and rascally attitude.