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Wisp transforms The Hub into a shoegaze dreamscape

December 1, 2025 by and

Wisp put on an electric show for UCSB students during the A.S. Program Board hosted concert on Nov. 13.
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Moana Live-To-Film at the Arlington Theatre

December 1, 2025 by

UCSB Arts and Lectures brought a live performance of Disney's Moana to the Arlington Theatre for an afternoon filled with signing and joy.
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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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In conversation with Bretman Rock: exploring humor and identity

November 20, 2025 by

Beauty guru and social media personality Bretman Rock graced the mainland with his presence in a packed Campbell Hall on Nov. 14.
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UCSB art department graduate students host MFA Open Studios

November 20, 2025 by

Underneath Harder Stadium was transformed into a gallery filled with the work of graduate students from the UCSB Department of Art.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2025

November 12, 2025 by

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs for the beginning of Fall. 
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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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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

October 30, 2025 by

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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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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King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB

October 23, 2025 by

British rapper Fakemink preformed in UC Santa Barbara's University Center on Oct. 16 and blew away his audience of college students with his insane talent.
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‘One Battle After Another’ is a defining work, but is it truly revolutionary?

October 16, 2025 by

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Anderson's film is a testament to his genius filmmaking. However it is not the statement film it is being regarded as.
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Samara Joy brings ‘No More Blues’ to Santa Barbara’s Jazz Series

October 9, 2025 by

Joy and her evolving voice honor the merit of the living texts of jazz, a challenge that makes every choice and the little things mean so much.
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career

October 9, 2025 by

So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.
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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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Paul McCartney gets his feet back on the ground at Santa Barbara Bowl

October 2, 2025 by

The one and only Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 and it was clear to the audience that even at his old age, he's still got it.
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