SBIFF 2026: Arlington Artist of the Year Kate Hudson joined by Gwyneth Paltrow

February 18, 2026 by

Kate Hudson was honored for her Academy Award-nominated performance in "Song Sung Blue," along with her prolific career.
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Breaking up is hard to do … especially on Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2026 by

Stella Mullin used to believe Tom was right in “500 Days of Summer.” Now she agrees with Summer. 
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SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

February 9, 2026 by

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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Looking East looks forward

January 22, 2026 by

The local Goleta band is set to release its debut album, "Break of the Day," on Jan. 23.
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Geese: What’s all this honking about?

January 15, 2026 by and

Geese returns to this melting pot of genres — post punk and art rock — with youthful chaos, earning them the title of  “Gen Z’s first great American rock band.”
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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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One day you’ll be “Uncool”: Cameron Crowe’s new memoir

November 20, 2025 by

Cameron Crowe’s “The Uncool” hit shelves on Oct. 28, a star-studded memoir about Crowe's early journalistic career and the real story behind "Almost Famous."
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts

November 6, 2025 by

Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.
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KCSB’s Ted Coe celebrates 25 years with the station

October 23, 2025 by

After a quarter century, Ted Coe reflects back on his time with UCSB's radio station, KCSB.
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Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’

October 2, 2025 by and

With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces. 
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Long live the mountain show

May 15, 2025 by

“Those are my favorite memories of going to UCSB, the mountain shows. They’re so special,” Isla Vista musician Jack Corliss said.
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UCSB DKA presents: ‘Reel Talk’

May 1, 2025 by

Created by members of UC Santa Barbara's film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha, "Reel Talk" is a student-produced talk-show parody.
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SBIFF 2025: Eight tributes honored with Virtuosos Award

February 13, 2025 by and

This year’s Virtuosos were Ariana Grande for “Wicked,” Clarence Maclin for “Sing Sing,” Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” John Magaro for “September 5,” Mikey Madison for “An...
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Editors’ spotlight: female and LGBTQ+ creators in media

November 14, 2024 by , and

Artsweek’s all-female editor team recognizes and acknowledges our favorite female and LGBTQIA+ creators in media. 
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Gauchos for Recovery holds annual “Generation Recovery” festival

May 2, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Gauchos for Recovery “Generation Recovery” arts and music festival took place in Isla Vista's Anisq’Oyo Park on April 27.
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