Lea Vazquez

February 19, 2025

SBIFF 2025: International Directors Panel opens audience eyes to world cinema

By Lea Vazquez

All directors featured within the panel are nominated for Best International Feature Film for the 2025 Academy Awards.

November 16, 2024

Babe Rainbow at SOhO: a no-go?

By Lea Vazquez

It’s safe to say that Babe Rainbow is the epitome of rock and roll music — even in ways that aren’t so good.

October 24, 2024

London Philharmonic Orchestra stuns at Granada Theatre

By Lea Vazquez

Conducted by award-winning composer Edward Gardner, the orchestra was joined by celebrated violin soloist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

June 27, 2024

AS Program Board presents Jennette McCurdy at Campbell Hall

By Lea Vazquez

On May 29, the Associated Students Program Board presented “In Conversation with Jennette McCurdy” as part of their Cultural Arts series to discuss McCurdy's best-selling memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died."

May 16, 2024

SBIFF Riviera Theatre’s “After Hours:” the power of cinema for community

By Lea Vazquez

KCSB partnered with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on a series of film screenings every Friday and Saturday night until the end of July.

May 2, 2024

Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

By Lea Vazquez

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.

April 9, 2024

“Shoot for the Moon:” Sierra Ferrell performs at Campbell Hall

By Lea Vazquez

Known for her blend of country, folk, tango and gypsy music, to name a few, Ferrell has become a breakthrough star for her unique combination of genres and her angelic voice.

April 9, 2024

Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

By Lea Vazquez

On March 2, the Pollock Theater screened “Nowhere” in collaboration with KCSB as part of the theater’s “CWC Presents: Revisiting the Classics” series.

February 25, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Heather Graham’s disastrous second film “Chosen Family” closes out festival

By Lea Vazquez

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival closed their festival with the world premiere of "Chosen Family," both starring and directed by Heather Graham.

December 18, 2023

ASPB closes out the quarter strong with “Emergency Intercom Live!”

By Lea Vazquez

Consisting of duo Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips, Emergency Intercom is a comedy podcast that covers an array of topics, from pop-culture to internet memes, along with amusing personal stories.