Abstract States of Mind, at the Museum of Art
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art taps its permanent collection’s abstract art resources for the exhibition “Going Global: Abstraction at Mid-Century”
Josef Woodard
Recent Stories
Review | ‘Official Competition’ at the Riviera Theatre
Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star in this artfully seductive, stealthily hilarious satire of the movie biz.
Solstice Takes to the Street, Music Academy Goes Bowl-ing
Summer Solstice went wild on Santa Barbara Street, and the Music Academy Orchestra lit up the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Preview | Sō Percussion at Music Academy Festival in Santa Barbara
Sō Percussion appears in the key contemporary musical role of the 75th annual Music Academy fest on Saturday, July 9, at Hahn Hall.
Review | ‘Jazz Fest: a New Orleans Story’ at Santa Barbara’s Riviera Theatre
A new documentary balances music with history, society, and culture.
Preview | Music Academy Goes Orchestral at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Launching its series of Academy Festival Orchestra concerts, the Music Academy brings Beethoven’s “Fifth” to the Santa Barbara Bowl, affordably.
Review | A Wrap on the Ojai Music Festival
Josef Woodard’s take on the Ojai Music Festival.
Opera Star Isabel Leonard Is a Music Academy Success Story
Celebrated opera singer Isabel Leonard, Music Academy of the West alum, is spotlighted in this interview.
Review | Kaki King Unplugged, at Heart and in Mind, At SOhO Santa Barbara
The “Santa Barbara Acoustic” series soars at SOhO with top-drawer guitarist.
Grand Opera Returns with ‘La Traviata,’ Opera Santa Barbara’s Season Finale
After facing challenges, Opera Santa Barbara goes grand again with “La Traviata.”
