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Childish Gambino Debuts New Tour at UCSB

March 6, 2014 by

Donald Glover is a man of many talents. On television, he is “Community’s” Troy Barnes, on the big screen he has produced, written and acted in “The Mystery Show” as well as worked on “30 ...
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Performance To Benefit Local Music Non-Profit

March 6, 2014 by

On Saturday, March 22, 2014, local non-profit Girls Rock Santa Barbara (GRSB) will host its second annual benefit showcase at Marjorie Luke Theatre downtown.
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Let’s Explore Everything With David Sedaris

March 6, 2014 by

At 8 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2014, I had the pleasure of seeing David Sedaris, one of my all-time favorite comedic writers, read at the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland Continues to Shine at ABT Despite ‘Unlikely’ Beginnings

February 27, 2014 by

Many ballerinas, from an early age on, dream of joining American Ballet Theatre — one of the most reputable classical ballet companies in the world. While only a handful of talented dancers make it ...
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Keeping it in the FMLY

February 27, 2014 by

Last Friday, Feb. 21, headliner FMLYBND and opening band Givers & Takers played a memorable show downtown at SOhO, marking the third sold-out event in a row for local music promotion company, We the B...
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Alt Bluegrass Band Plays Intimate Show

February 20, 2014 by

A truly captivating and perfect musical experience is like seeing a shooting star. These moments are always too brief, and perhaps this is what makes them so exquisite. Worries and woes dissipate, men...
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Activist Steinem Calls Community to Action

February 20, 2014 by

Gloria Steinem — activist, journalist and a leader of the women’s rights movement since the 1960’s — delivered an inspiring and illuminating talk at the Arlington Theatre, Thursday, Feb. 13. W...
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New Zealand Troupe Showcases Classic Ballet

February 13, 2014 by

Last week on Feb. 5, the Granada Theatre bustled with excitement as Santa Barbara residents and UCSB students welcomed the Royal New Zealand Ballet to the stage. As presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, ...
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Oscar Nominee ‘Nebraska’ Airs at Script-to-Screen

February 13, 2014 by

On Friday, Feb. 7, UCSB’s department of Film and Media Studies and the Carsey-Wolf Center presented Academy Award Best Picture nominee “Nebraska” as a part of their “Script-to-Screen” series...
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Tonight: Spoken Word Star Anis Mojgani Will Visit Santa Barbara’s Granada Books

February 13, 2014 by

Acclaimed spoken word poet Anis Mojgani will return to Santa Barbara for an intimate, free performance at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Granada Books on State Street. The event is brought to us by UCSB’s Mul...
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San Miguel Res Hall Features Art by L.A.’s Diane Gamboa, Screenprinting Demos

February 13, 2014 by

The San Miguel Residence Hall is the host of an exciting art show featuring the work of Diane Gamboa. “Art & Altered States” opened last Sunday. Tonight, starting at 7 p.m, guests are welcomed to ...
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My Old Hero: A Tribute to Barry Spacks

February 6, 2014 by

I once visited an exhibit at a museum in Baltimore on Japanese basket-making where I learned of the basket-maker’s long apprenticeship. An aspiring basket-maker spends 10 years with his master, and ...
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Trombone Shorty Makes Santa Barbara Dance

January 30, 2014 by

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue made a grand return to the Campbell Hall stage last Tuesday night for a sold out show presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. The performance was electrifying.
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Of Montreal At the Hub

January 30, 2014 by

Last May, I was sitting in the parking lot behind my apartment complex, doing a final Facebook check before going inside and taking much-needed nap. After staying up all night working on Artsweek and ...
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UCSB Poets Bring Show to Downtown Audience

January 30, 2014 by

On Jan. 22, SOhO Restaurant & Music Club in downtown Santa Barbara hosted the second annual “Talking to Strangers: An Evening of Spoken Word.”
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