Josef Woodard, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 13, 2024 | 12:00pm

ON the Beat | Seasoned Voices, En Masse

This weekend’s Christmas Choral options arrive in triple time.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 13, 2024 | 9:55am

Enterprising exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara explores the juncture of cultures, ecology, and contemporary art practice.

Music By Josef Woodard | Thu Dec 12, 2024 | 4:41pm

Acclaimed JACK Quartet deftly explores the brave new/old world of microtonal music at Hahn Hall.

Film By Josef Woodard | Wed Dec 11, 2024 | 3:53pm

‘Maria’ is a fascinating, if flawed, biopic about famed diva Maria Callas, with a stunning performance by Angelina Jolie.

Music By Josef Woodard | Sat Dec 07, 2024 | 10:00am

Portland-based, kitsch-driven Pink Martini brings its holiday show back to the Arlington Theatre, in the band’s 30th anniversary year.

Film By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 06, 2024 | 1:50pm

“Lake George” is a fine and prime example of “neo-noir” cinema, with the added attraction of location shooting in Goleta.

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 06, 2024 | 12:00pm

When December’s sonic seasonal greetings enter the calendar options.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Thu Dec 05, 2024 | 4:32pm

Veteran Oak Group landscape coalition stretches out in Westmont College exhibition.

Music By Josef Woodard | Wed Dec 04, 2024 | 7:49pm

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers returned to town, between Grammy moments, with a mostly contemporary but friendly program.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Wed Dec 04, 2024 | 11:24am

“L’image” pop-up art show in Santa Barbara brings together a gallery exhibition and a music and dance celebration.