Month: November 2011

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Deadmau5 Hits SB Bowl

November 3, 2011 by Garik Hauer

World famous electronic music producer Joel Zimmerman, better known by his stage name deadmau5, put on a visually stunning performance last Thursday at the Santa Barbara Bowl as part of his Meowingtons Hax Tour across North America. The Can...

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Famous Globe Theater to Entertain UCSB

November 3, 2011 by Emily Hunt

Next week, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Troupe’s dark brand of comedy will take a sunny southern California vacation. With exclusive touring performances at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica and a three-night schedule at UCSB’s Campbell ...

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So Percussion Astounds Campbell Hall

November 3, 2011 by Nicole Valencia

A cactus sits onstage. Hazy blue light bathes the myriad of microphones and percussion instruments, ranging from the likes of those little ringing lobby bells to huge bass drums; there’s even a tiny spinet lying quietly in the corner. As ...

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‘The Rum Diary’: Writing, Culture, Booze

November 3, 2011 by Alex Colletta

“The Rum Diary” is a film based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, a man who is most famous for his creation of Gonzo journalism. Thompson changed the world of journalism by inserting himself into the story, and not only observing it b...

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‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ Jolts SB Alive

November 3, 2011 by Corie Anderson

While most Isla Vista residents celebrated Halloween weekend in the typical way (revealing clothing, large amounts of alcohol, etc.), Out of the Box Theatre Company offered a more interesting interpretation of the spooky holiday with their ...