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“Night of the Living Dead” live: KCSB teams up with Morricone Youth

KCSB teamed up with band Morricone Youth to treat guests to a unique opportunity — not only to watch “Night of the Living Dead” on an outdoor screen, but see the film’s score played by a live ...
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A very Artsweek Halloween

Sick of candy? Here are some spooky movies, shows, music and more to consume this Halloween, courtesy of the Artsweek Staff.
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Delirium: Mike Sherm and Cloonee wow at explosive two-night concert

Organized by the Associated Students Program Board, this year’s Delirium doubled down on the annual Halloweekend tradition, giving students rare back-to-back shows in the basement of the University ...
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Activism, art and apocalypse: Revisiting “Fresh Kill” with Director Shu Lea Cheang

The Carsey-Wolf Center held the last screening of Shu Lea Cheang’s debut feature film, “Fresh Kill,” accompanied by a Q&A with the director.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2024

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs from the spookiest month of the year.
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“Saturday Night”: Jason Reitman’s love letter to the 1970s comedy phenomenon

The majorly anticipated biopic tells the story of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live," starring an impressive cast of Generation Z comedy darlings.
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AS Program Board presents: Halloweekend in Storke Plaza

As the most sinister night of the year approaches, students are getting into the spirit of Halloween, starting with the Associated Students Program Board’s Spooky Spectacular at Storke Plaza.
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Slightly Stoopid’s trip to Santa Barbara leaves audience in a blissful daze

Slightly Stoopid delivered an unforgettable performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct. 6, in a night of captivating, genre-bending music that left the crowd in a state of awe.
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Naked Shakes presents: “Much Ado About Nothing”

Combining thoughtful aesthetic choices with funny quips and an energetic cast of characters, Naked Shakes transforms Shakespeare plays into a magical night for students and community members alike.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra stuns at Granada Theatre

Conducted by award-winning composer Edward Gardner, the orchestra was joined by celebrated violin soloist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
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SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia
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Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.
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Omar Apollo tears at heartstrings at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Omar Apollo brought down the house at the Santa Barbara Bowl in one of his last stops on the God Said No World Tour.
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Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals brings crowd down to Malibu at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, and his band, The Free Nationals, made their triumphant debut at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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