Charles Donelan, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 28, 2012 | 12:00am

UCSB Arts & Lectures Announces 2012-13 Season

UCSB’s Arts & Lectures 2012-13 season spans continents, genres, and media to bring the world’s best performers and speakers to Santa Barbara.

Theater By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 28, 2012 | 12:00am

UpStage Left will give a three night run of Our Town in Godric Grove on July 1, 2, and 3.

$Barbara Parmet at Wall Space Gallery$

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Wed Jun 27, 2012 | 6:00am

In her current show at Wall Space Gallery, photographer Barbara Parmet exhibits still images with the depth and narrative complexity of short films. 

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00am

The summer photo show at the SBMA explores the many facets of portraiture.

Theater By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00am

Thornton Wilder’s classic “Our Town” gets a musical boost this summer, and the irreverent “Avenue Q” opens the new Garvin.

Visual Arts By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00am

Laurel Beckman, Brian Bress, and Mario Ybarra Jr. will exhibit works in Santa Barbara this summer.

Arts & Entertainment By Aly Comingore | Thu Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00am

This season’s live music highlights include shows from Twin Shadow, Tangerine Dream, and Norah Jones.

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Thu Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00am

The summer’s classical season includes great guest soloists and an important and enjoyable modern opera.

Arts & Entertainment By Charles Donelan | Wed Jun 20, 2012 | 4:30pm

Evan Christopher gave an informative and soulful concert at the Marjorie Luke Theater on Monday, June 11.

Theater By Charles Donelan | Tue Jun 19, 2012 | 11:00am

This two-person drama portrays the documentation of African-American songs by early ethnomusicologists.