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Julia Fox goes “Down the Drain” and into Wonderland

December 5, 2023 by

Julia Fox's "Down The Drain" memoir is a meditation on Fox’s life experience riddled with poverty, drug addiction, abuse, grief and most of all, resilience.
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“Hay Fever” provides a weekend of comedy and drama in UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater

December 5, 2023 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Theater and Dance put on their annual fall play in the form of “Hay Fever,” a show about the Bliss Family, an incredibly eccentric and theatrical family in the 1...
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Conversations with a 20-something: @liam.oce on content creation and virality

November 30, 2023 by

Fifth-year Liam Ereneta has captured the hearts of 20-somethings through his viral TikTok video series, "This week in 20-something-hood."
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“Five Nights at Freddy’s?” More like two hours of mediocrity

November 22, 2023 by

After eight years in the making, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” film finally made it to the silver screen on Oct. 27.
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Sampha opens up his spirit on “Lahai”

November 22, 2023 by

After a six-year hiatus following his last record, R&B pioneer Sampha returned with “Lahai” on Oct. 20 – a short but sweet LP that more than justifies its wait. 
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Celebrating National Drummer Day with Joel Vliestra

November 22, 2023 by

National Drummer Day takes place every year on Nov. 15, making it the perfect time to talk about why there is more to the art of drumming than meets the untrained ear.  
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UCSB sororities take an unconventional spin on sisterhoods

November 16, 2023 by

Two UC Santa Barbara sororities, Gamma Phi Beta (GPhi) and Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) have hosted what they coin unconventional sisterhoods at Seventh Dimension Dance.
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“For the Girls:” Kristin Chenoweth on fire (literally)

November 13, 2023 by

American actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth graced The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara with a stunning cabaret-style show titled “For the Girls” on Nov. 5, 2023.
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In review: Kevin Abstract’s third solo album “Blanket”

November 13, 2023 by

Released on Nov. 3, “Blanket,” Kevin’s Abstract’s third solo studio album showcases the artist’s versatility and boldness.
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“1989 (Taylor’s Version):” Swift never goes out of style

November 9, 2023 by

Exactly nine years after the original release of "1989" in 2014, Taylor Swift did the same thing. Except this time, the album belongs to her. It’s “Taylor’s Version.”
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Bidding farewell to the Beatles with last song “Now and Then”

November 9, 2023 by

Regarded as the last song all four Beatles will be credited with, “Now And Then” marks the closing chapter of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
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(G)I-DLE debuts English EP “HEAT” in collaboration with 88rising

November 7, 2023 by

(G)I-DLE’s EP, “HEAT” may be a bit unconventional, however, it offers a variety of genres and topics so that all listeners can find at least one song that can suit their tastes.
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Nightmare on Nexus Street: Artsweek’s Guide to Halloween

November 3, 2023 by

Artsweek staff’s top spooky media picks for your Halloweekend drive out of town or weekend in bed.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2023

November 2, 2023 by

BOO! Here are Artsweek Staff’s top music picks from October 2023.
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In Photos: I.V. Halloween

October 31, 2023 by and

Gauchos grouped together and turned Del Playa into a costume show on Oct. 21, walking the pavement decked in tutus and jumpsuits.
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