Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Scenes of greatness through frames of a Nexus

May 28, 2026 by

Lauren says goodbye to Artsweek.
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Extravaganza 2026: Dominic Fike excels as first rock headliner in 11 years alongside JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover

May 20, 2026 by and

With a notably high turnout of 7,500 audience members and a popular, genre-spanning lineup, the May 17 concert brought a fresh take and renewed excitement to the campus festival.
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Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner talks memoir and 2026 UCSB Reads selection ‘Crying in H Mart’

May 14, 2026 by and

The author and musician spoke at Campbell Hall about her book “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” which was selected as the official 2026’s UCSB Reads book.
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Projecting nostalgia: The subtle genius of Justin Bieber’s Coachella set

April 16, 2026 by

Lauren Chiou has Bieber fever and she hopes to never recover.
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Lil Yachty drives UCSB crazy at The Warm Up

April 9, 2026 by

The April 4 concert, organized by UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board, brought in a record-breaking crowd of over 3,000 attendees, making it one of the biggest evenings in the conce...
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SBIFF 2026: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award, with surprise presenter Paul Thomas Anderson

February 12, 2026 by and

The film legends and “One Battle After Another” co-stars were honored for their unmatched achievements and contributions to film.
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SBIFF 2026: Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi and more honored with Virtuosos Award

February 12, 2026 by and

Virtuosos is the most star-packed event of the festival, honoring eight rising stars who have made waves in the year’s film circuit.
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SBIFF 2026: Ethan Hawke reflects on 40-year career, meets Jeff Bridges at American Riviera Award

February 9, 2026 by

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.
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Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance

January 14, 2026 by and

California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.
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The flop of a showgirl: in defense of the critic

October 9, 2025 by

Lauren Chiou defends the critics in the name of arts journalism.
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Summer listens for various summer scenarios

August 23, 2025 by

Straight from the Spotify of Artsweek editor Lauren Chiou.
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Let’s hear it for the album of the year: Lorde makes momentous return with ‘Virgin’

July 27, 2025 by

The New Zealand singer-songwriter released her fourth album on June 27, an explosion of nostalgia, sensuality and vulnerability.
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Setting the stage: past 25 years of Extravaganza lineups lack gender diversity and mark genre shift

May 23, 2025 by

The Daily Nexus looked at all Extravaganza lineups from 2000-2025, finding a prominent lack of female performers and a shift in genre presence from rock to electronic dance music.
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Extravaganza 2025: Chris Lake brings the heat, Aminé saves the day

May 22, 2025 by and

Amidst sunny weather and a last-minute lineup change, students arrived in droves to watch headliner Chris Lake and performers Aminé, Ravyn Lenae and Zacari on the Harder Stadium stage.
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Shabang 2025: two UCSB student bands featured on festival lineup

May 17, 2025 by and

Isla Vista bands Big Hungry and Cordoba performed at the two-day music festival, bringing a taste of the I.V. music scene to San Luis Obispo.
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