Allie Graydon

May 4, 2017

MCA Project Brings Modern Art to Santa Barbara

By Allie Graydon

“Runaway” serves as a beacon for curious Isla Vista residents, bringing them together to appreciate art and to provoke discussion.

March 9, 2017

Dope Metaphors Makes a Triumphant Return

By Allie Graydon

This Dope Metaphors showcase, more than any other, felt like a cathartic experience for everyone involved.

March 9, 2017

Diehl and Salvant Conclude UCSB’s Jazz Revival

By Allie Graydon

This final installment of the Jazz series represented the legacy of musical talent: combining classic music with new prominent artists.

February 23, 2017

Postmodern Jukebox Brings Charm to Arlington

By Allie Graydon

The stage lit up with a flaming, passionate red, and the musicians of Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) took the stage in their first-ever show in Santa Barbara.

February 9, 2017

Poetry of the World Presented at MCC

By Allie Graydon

The poetry presented throughout the night told many different stories. Themes of injustice, entrapment and cultural dissonance were prevalent as the poems expressed the feelings of many people in America.

February 2, 2017

It’s Lit!: Fear and Loathing (and God) in Literature

By Phi Do, Allie Graydon, Natalie Noblett

This week, Natalie Noblett takes on Alida Nugent’s in-your-face but wildly fun Don't Worry, It Gets Worse while Allie Graydon reflects on Neil Gaiman's modern rendering of ancient myths in American Gods.

November 1, 2016

Spectacular Environmental Beauty Captured by Bob Poole

By Allie Graydon

Although many believe that some areas of the world will never recover their natural plant and animal life, Bob Poole believes differently. With his newest footage of Gorongosa National Park, he hopes to prove that humani...

October 18, 2016

IV Kicks Off Fall with Community Concert

By Allie Graydon

After the lull of summer, I.V. is again filled with students enjoying their community and ready to see some fun-filled live shows.

May 26, 2016

KCSB Pays Bowie Tribute

By Allie Graydon

On Thursday night, KCSB presented “Starman Under the Stars,” a tribute to Bowie’s legacy and the wide range of his talents.

April 20, 2016

Anoushka Shankar Charms Campbell Hall

By Allie Graydon

Anoushka Shankar brought her intricate skill and her international musical background to Campbell Hall on Monday night with a concert celebrating her new album Land of Gold. The renowned sitar player and composer has bee...

March 3, 2016

Dope Metaphors in the Hub

By Allie Graydon

Amidst the bittersweet aroma of coffee and the jarring red lights that shone through the dark room, Samuel Crane stepped onto the stage with a friendly smile and a confident air. The crowded tables and chattering voices ...

February 10, 2016

Battle of the Bands Brings Large Turnout to the Hub

By Allie Graydon

Rock & roll blasting through speakers, flashing multicolored lights and densely packed students jumping in every direction made Thursday night’s Battle of the Bands a beacon of excitement amongst a quiet campus. UC...

January 21, 2016

Monterey Jazz Brings Campbell to Life

By Allie Graydon

The air was still and brimming with excited anticipation in Campbell Hall on Thursday night. A group of five men stood onstage with their silent instruments, illuminated by an outline of red light. Quietness and darkness...

November 23, 2015

Magic Lantern Celebrates 50th Anniversary with ‘Citizen Kane’

By Allie Graydon

Neon flashing lights and enthusiastic calls of “Welcome!” greeted audience members in I.V. Theater on Monday night as Magic Lantern Films celebrated their 50th year of cinematic appreciation. Crowds in and around the...

October 28, 2015

Anna Deveare Smith’s One-Woman Show Never Gives Up

By Allie Graydon

There is rarely a performance so powerful and so genuine that within the audience, the dim stage light shows streaming tears all around, both from laughter and sorrow. Anna Deveare Smith’s Never Givin’ Up was one suc...

October 14, 2015

Anna Deveare Smith To Bring Her ‘Never Givin’ Up’ to Campbell Hall

By Allie Graydon

Many plays need large casts, elaborate scenery and special effects galore to capture attention, but there’s one artist who is able to dazzle audiences with only herself and her words. If you are an artist of the page, ...