Serious Musical Week Melts into a Serious Winter and Beyond
Life in the classical and jazz concert scene in Santa Barbara heats up this week, and this winter.
Josef Woodard
Recent Stories
ON the Beat | Wrapping Up Loose, Noteworthy Year-end Ends
The columnist dips into notebook for shows as-yet uncovered, indulges in further list-o-mania.
Film Review | Power Play Stationing
‘Babygirl’ showcases Nicole Kidman’s expertise in carnally knowing roles, with power and gender themes in the margins.
Of Time and the River of Matter and Knowledge
Dario Robleto’s film and exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art deftly straddle time and space, art and science.
Jazz at the Lobero, Heard Around the World
Hybrid-style tabla master Zakir Hussain’s recent passing sparks memories of an enchanted, documented Lobero night.
Film Review | The Electric Dreams of ‘A Complete Unknown’
Bob Dylan chronicle is a prize in the problematic musician biopic genre, partly thanks to Tim (Chalamet) as Bob.
Review | 30th Year is Still the Charm
Amidst 30th anniversary, Portland’s kitsch-fueled Pink Martini returned to Santa Barbara for a sparkling holiday toast.
Film Review | Women’s Work and Wisdom
Indian film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ — winner of Cannes’ Grand Prix — is a soulful, subtle portrait of three women, in three languages.
Josef Woodard’s 2024 in Review
Our music reviewer shares his favorite shows of the year.
Josef Woodard’s Favorite Cover Stories of the Year
Our senior arts writer sounds off on his favorite stories of the year.
