Howard Kahan

April 19, 2012

Minchin Impresses Lobero with Musicianship, Humor

By Howard Kahan

On Wednesday, April 11, Australian comedian Tim Minchin traveled to the Lobero Theatre to entertain his fans with musical comedy. Minchin brought his signature mane of red hair, dark eye makeup, his piano and red wine to...

February 9, 2012

Kickstarter Helps the Starving Artist Creatively Succeed

By Howard Kahan

One could argue that artistic integrity no longer exists once you sell out. Those who agree could say mainstream is the antithesis to true art and creative expression. However, the opposition could argue that the creativ...

January 26, 2012

UCSB Poets Gather for First Annual A.S. Slam

By Howard Kahan

Overtime football playoffs be damned; there is poetry going on. On Sunday, approximately 150 people gathered in the Hub at UCSB for Associated Students Program Board’s first poetry slam showcase. The showcase featured ...

November 10, 2011

Remembering Del Close, King of Improv

By Howard Kahan

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) debuted on NBC in 1975. The initial cast of “Not Ready For Prime Time Players” featured many “improv comedians.” Del Close, the Improvisation Guru, trained almost half of them. Ove...

October 20, 2011

Evolution of Comedy Through the Ages

By Howard Kahan

Louis CK directs and stars in one of the most fascinating television shows ever. “Louie” is a combination of behind the scenes of stand-up comedy and a realistic and sometimes depressing depiction or real life while ...