Josef Woodard, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Arts & Entertainment By Josef Woodard | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 11:08am

Another Rich Cultural Season from A&L, Unveiled

Season reveal event unveils another strong program in store for UCSB Arts & Lectures.

Music By Josef Woodard | Thu Jun 11, 2026 | 3:24pm

Master tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who performed in Santa Barbara, joins the ranks of bygone legends, but his mark is indelible.

Film By Josef Woodard | Wed Jun 10, 2026 | 3:37pm

‘Carolina Caroline’ embraces the “lovers in criminal cahoots” genre, but adds unexpected emotional spin to the recipe.

Film By Josef Woodard | Mon Jun 08, 2026 | 3:51pm

The New Zealand film ‘Mārama’ addresses ancestral trauma among Māori characters, using the horror genre effectively.

Music By Josef Woodard | Fri Jun 05, 2026 | 4:46pm

SBAcoustic celebrates its 10th anniversary, kicking off a new season with bluegrass master John Jorgensen.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Fri Jun 05, 2026 | 3:50pm

‘Altered Realities’, this year’s model of Westmont’s annual tri-county exhibit, teems with intrigue, diversity.

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard | Fri Jun 05, 2026 | 12:00pm

Grand on State opens its portals, officially, and Ojai Music Festival amps up its magnetic appeal this weekend.

Music By Josef Woodard | Thu Jun 04, 2026 | 3:25pm

Veteran blues star Mike Zito packs a potent punch in his local debut, hosted by the Santa Barbara Blues Society.

Film By Josef Woodard | Tue Jun 02, 2026 | 9:40am

Daniel Roher’s ‘Tuner’ is a unique kind of thriller, casting an eye on the rarified world of the piano tuner, and the expressive power of sound.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Fri May 29, 2026 | 4:28pm

This year’s UCSB MFA Exhibition goes by the title ‘Fault Lines’ and boasts conceptual gumption, as usual.