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UCSB women in media

April 18, 2024 by Lauren Chiou and Stella Mullin

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.
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The Santa Barbara Symphony presents classic Hollywood in classical fashion

April 18, 2024 by Zachery Kramer

On March 16, the Santa Barbara Symphony celebrated movie magic as it performed alongside movie clips in an expression of classic Hollywood cinema scoring and Santa Barbara’s connection to filmmaking...
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An overview of the Santa Barbara art scene through 1st Thursday Art Walks

April 11, 2024 by Na Huang

On chilly Thursday evenings during the winter, Santa Barbara’s art world opened up and welcomed visitors to explore its galleries, studios and performance venues amidst light snacking and wine.
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Negar Farajiani weaves “Red Web[s]” in the Red Barn

April 10, 2024 by Zachery Kramer

On March 11, Iranian-born artist Negar Farajiani opened her solo exhibit at the Red Barn Project Space: “Red Web,” located in UC Santa Barbara’s Old Gym.
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“Shoot for the Moon:” Sierra Ferrell performs at Campbell Hall

April 9, 2024 by Lea Vazquez

Known for her blend of country, folk, tango and gypsy music, to name a few, Ferrell has become a breakthrough star for her unique combination of genres and her angelic voice.
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In Photos | Gregory Alan Isakov at The Arlington Theatre

April 9, 2024 by Ella Bailey and Tyler Janous

Indie-rock and folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater on March 8, 2024 while on tour for his newest album, “Appaloosa Bones.” The show was opened by...
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A.S. Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice hosts “Sing a New Song” showings

April 9, 2024 by Kendra Martinez

Associated Students Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice held weekly “Sing a New Song” showings under Storke Tower every Friday for the entirety of winter quarter.
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Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

April 9, 2024 by Lea Vazquez

On March 2, the Pollock Theater screened “Nowhere” in collaboration with KCSB as part of the theater’s “CWC Presents: Revisiting the Classics” series.
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Say She She’s discodelic SOhO Show

March 25, 2024 by Caitlin Scialla

Brooklyn-born group Say She She wowed Santa Barbara on Friday Feb. 9, selling out SOhO Restaurant and Music Club.
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I.V. bands take on SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

March 25, 2024 by Caitlin Scialla

On Feb. 8, SOhO Restaurant and Music Club hosted three Isla Vista-based bands: Eternal Wave, Ray and Paul and Field Daze.
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“The Tragedy of Macbeth”: Joel Coen and Frances McDormand discuss their latest project

March 11, 2024 by Kirill Vorobyev

Joel Coen's adaptation was screened at UCSB's Pollock Theater on Feb. 29.
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The return of the sci-fi: “Dune: Part Two” studies the politics of power

March 11, 2024 by Anna Zerouali

“Dune: Part Two” was released in the United States on March 1 and has been at the forefront of online and media conversations.
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The results are in: The Daily Nexus’ official Academy Awards predictions

March 7, 2024 by Lauren Chiou

Artsweek Editor and Nexus Awards Analyst Lauren Chiou’s predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, which take place in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on March 10.
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