Charles Donelan, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Tue Jan 14, 2014 | 12:00am

Richard Aber and Lockwood de Forest

A century may have passed, but in Santa Barbara, a reverence for nature remains at the heart of painting practice.

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Fri Jan 10, 2014 | 12:00am

Eschewing buildings and plans in favor of installations and art objects, these six Los Angeles studios propose new ideas of architectural practice.

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Thu Jan 09, 2014 | 12:00am

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art and UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum are collaborating this season.

Arts & Entertainment By Aly Comingore, Elizabeth Schwyzer | Thu Jan 09, 2014 | 12:00am

Our seasonal preview outlines your best bets for this season’s arts, dance, theater, and live-music offerings.

Theater By Charles Donelan | Thu Jan 09, 2014 | 12:00am

Once again, there are at least a dozen different fine shows in production this season.

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Thu Jan 09, 2014 | 12:00am

The winter classical season for 2014 is one of the richest in our city’s history.

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Mon Jan 06, 2014 | 1:00pm

The Santa Barbara Symphony has got a great New Year’s Eve groove going with the witty conductor Bob Bernhardt.

Theater By Charles Donelan | Tue Dec 24, 2013 | 6:00am

Revels takes a kaleidoscopic look at centuries of British holiday celebrations.

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Thu Dec 19, 2013 | 12:00am

The Arts Fund continues to showcase important Santa Barbara artists in inventive settings.

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Thu Dec 19, 2013 | 12:00am

The StoryCorps mobile recording trailer will be parked on Library Plaza through December 20.