Fine Arts

Clowning around in the dark: POOCH and reflecting on oneself

September 30, 2024 by

POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli is currently on view at the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum.
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An overview of the Santa Barbara art scene through 1st Thursday Art Walks

April 11, 2024 by

On chilly Thursday evenings during the winter, Santa Barbara’s art world opened up and welcomed visitors to explore its galleries, studios and performance venues amidst light snacking and wine.
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Negar Farajiani weaves “Red Web[s]” in the Red Barn

April 10, 2024 by

On March 11, Iranian-born artist Negar Farajiani opened her solo exhibit at the Red Barn Project Space: “Red Web,” located in UC Santa Barbara’s Old Gym.
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Dance in the Age of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 by

For UC Santa Barbara’s dance majors, virtual classes are uncharted territory and have left many of them struggling to find their footing.
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A-List of Fun: 5 Video Games To Get You Through Quarantine

May 9, 2020 by

From running around with a net Spongebob style catching butterflies to virtually walking through Storke Plaza, here are five of the best video games to keep you sane during quarantine.
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Theater and Dance Brings a Thrilling Performance of “Hookman” to Performing Arts Theater

February 21, 2020 by

This past weekend, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance gave an exciting performance of “Hookman,” bringing the 2012 slasher comedy to life in the Performing Arts Theater.
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Shrunken Heads Production Brings a Stunning Performance of “Mamma Mia!” to UC Santa Barbara

February 13, 2020 by

The Shrunken Heads Production Company performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, bringing a showstopper performance of the 1999 British musical.
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“The White Card” Draws Packed House to UCSB Studio Theater

December 9, 2019 by

“The White Card” first made headlines earlier this year when tickets for its debut performance nearly sold out in New York, and its recent first showing at UC Santa Barbara’s Studio Theater drew...
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Biko Sees Big Turnout at Open Mic Night

November 21, 2019 by

Despite the fact that there's nowhere to park your bike at Biko, there was a full house with people pouring out of the garage.
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Launch Pad Brings an Exciting Performance of “What Martha Did” to UCSB

November 21, 2019 by

Launch Pad’s latest production, “What Martha Did,” hit UC Santa Barbara’s Performing Arts Theater this past weekend.
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Urban Dance Company Ignites Campbell Hall

June 6, 2019 by

The showcase was the epitome of what dance aims to be: supportive and uplifting.
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Enpsychlowmedia Showcases First-Year MFA Students

May 23, 2019 by

Enpsychlowmedia, the first-year review for masters in fine arts students, opened in the Red Barn Project Space.
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Looking Through the Glassbox: “It Girl”

May 9, 2019 by

“It Girl,” an exhibit created in collaboration between Megan Koth and Jordan Metz, explores different perspectives on how society views women.
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Six Great Music Festivals That Are Not Coachella

April 24, 2019 by

Perhaps you didn’t want to contribute to Coachella’s extremely conservative revenue allocation but are still longing for a few nights of music-laden excitement. Here are a few festivals that you s...
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Comedian Jaboukie Young-White to Bring Standup to I.V.

April 11, 2019 by

In an era that demands political activism, Young-White’s brand of comedy is hitting the mark day after day. So do yourself a favor and come see him in action on April 18 in I.V. Theater.
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