Latin American Musical Parade Story Continues
Nearing its 20th anniversary, the cherished ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! series continues this week with free concerts by Grammy-winning La Santa Cecilia.
Author: Josef Woodard
Teen Tchaikovsky Sensation, All Grown Up and Headed to the Hahn
Young Russian piano sensation Alexander Malofeev is next in Arts & Lectures’ “Hear & Now” series in Santa Barbara.
ON the Beat | Singed by Tragedy, Diving into Mozartmania
In the wake of the tragic Los Angeles fires, the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Mozart-packed weekend offers escape, and a stage for its L.A. musician-fortified ranks.
Art Review | Every Picture Telling Stories
Rare photography survey at Sullivan Goss eyes the human and celebrity condition.
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.
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.
