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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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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Lauren Chiou has Bieber fever and she hopes to never recover.
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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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The film legends and “One Battle After Another” co-stars were honored for their unmatched achievements and contributions to film.
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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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Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.
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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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Lauren Chiou defends the critics in the name of arts journalism.
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Straight from the Spotify of Artsweek editor Lauren Chiou.
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The New Zealand singer-songwriter released her fourth album on June 27, an explosion of nostalgia, sensuality and vulnerability.
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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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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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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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Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Arlington Theatre where he spoke on his life in government and what he thinks needs to be done in the midst of Trump's second term.
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"Holes"
"The Sandlot"
"Goodwill Hunting"
"How to Train Your Dragon"
"Dead Poets Society"
"The Karate Kid"
"Ladybird"
"Perks of Being a Wallflower"
"The Edge of Seventeen"
"Up"
"Mid90s"
"Little Women"
