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May 15, 2024

Students react to the 44th annual Extravaganza lineup reveal

By Kyra Schimpf

The Associated Students Program Board released the long awaited lineup for this year’s 44th annual Extravaganza concert.

May 14, 2024

Screening, Q&A with director Sam Pollard on “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes”

By Dmitri Anh-Minh Tran

As part of its ongoing Black Hollywood series, the Carsey-Wolf Center held a screening of “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” on April 30, followed by a Q&A with director Sam Pollard.

May 12, 2024

Review: The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers titanic sounds

By Zachery Kramer

Under the baton of their very own music and artistic director, Nir Kabaretti, the Santa Barbara Symphony presented “Mahler Meets Klezmer: Titans of Sound” on April 20.

May 12, 2024

Nexus mothers’ favorite movies

By Artsweek Staff

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Daily Nexus staff asked their moms what their favorite movies are.

May 9, 2024

Amanda Gorman: Night of poetry at Arlington Theatre

By Kendra Martinez

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures hosted renowned inaugural poet Amanda Gorman at Arlington Theatre to speak on her poetry and social activism. 

May 7, 2024

“Fallout” is an explosion of violence, gore and the power of the human spirit at the end of the world

By Kyra Schimpf

Amazon Prime’s latest hit, an adaptation of the popular video game franchise of the same name, masterfully balances disaster, comedy, misery and heart all at once.

May 7, 2024

In Review: “Challengers” serves

By Lucy Dixon

Luca Guadagnino’s star-studded sports drama “Challengers” hit theaters on April 22, an exhilarating 131 minutes of friendship, tension and steamy heartbreak.

May 2, 2024

Gauchos for Recovery holds annual “Generation Recovery” festival

By Stella Mullin

UC Santa Barbara’s Gauchos for Recovery “Generation Recovery” arts and music festival took place in Isla Vista's Anisq’Oyo Park on April 27.

May 2, 2024

Rhiannon Giddens blends music and storytelling at Arlington Theatre

By Ella Bailey

The Grammy-winning folk artist from North Carolina performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre on April 23 for her 2023 album, “You’re the One.”

May 2, 2024

Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

By Lea Vazquez

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.

May 2, 2024

Herbie Hancock: Legends stay legends

By Rahul Unni Aravindakshan

On April 17, jazz artist Herbie Hancock took to the stage at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre.

May 2, 2024

“Biodiversity Bonanza” in Anisq’Oyo Park — Isla Vista Earth Day

By Mayam Mejia

On April 21, the Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board hosted their annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival at Anisq’Oyo Park. 

April 25, 2024

“Down Bad,” or just bad? “The Tortured Poets Department” disappoints

By Lauren Chiou

Cathartic, raw and tortured indeed — Taylor Swift is brutally honest in her 11th studio album, and not in a good way.

April 24, 2024

RuPaul shares hidden meanings and more at Arlington Theatre

By Sally Shapiro

On April 18, the famed drag queen and pop culture icon made his way to the Arlington Theatre to talk about his book and offer wisdom to the audience.

April 24, 2024

“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.

April 18, 2024

UCSB women in media

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.