The Screen Is the Thing, Big-Time
The 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival returns in all its screened and live glory.
Josef Woodard
Recent Stories
Orchestral Czech Matings at Santa Barbara’s Granada
Acclaimed Filharmonie Brno plays the Granada, in CAMA’s season, with an all-Czech menu.
Still Trumpeting His Cause, at the Lobero Theatre
The veteran trumpeter and entertainer-at-heart Arturo Sandoval returns to town.
Review | Oscar-Nominated ‘Argentina, 1985,’ Trying Terror
Oscar-nominated ‘Argentina, 1985’ addresses post-fascistic terror and present evils.
ON the Beat | Big Week, Little City
Five major concerts landed on the cultural map last week.
Poolside/Beachside Escape, to the Cliff House Inn in Mussel Shoals
The Beachfront Cliff House Inn is a secret treasure in the 805, with savory fare from the in-house restaurant The Shoals.
Review | Chicagoan Triumph, a Maestro’s Twilight in Santa Barbara
The world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with outgoing Maestro Riccardo Muti, turns in a masterful performance at the Granada.
Arcs of a Diva, at the Santa Barbara Granada
Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato’s grand yet intimate project ‘EDEN’ yields fruit at the Granada.
ON the Beat | Croz Talk
Local-global legend David Crosby’s passing triggers an outpouring of emotions, memories and the blend thereof.
New Music, Vintage Film, Modern Relevance, at Santa Barbara’s Lobero
Illustrious contemporary-minded Ensemble intercontemporain, led by Matthias Pintscher, makes its local debut at the Lobero.
