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Student’s reaction: UCSB A.S. Program Board announced Extravaganza lineup

May 22, 2023 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board announced the lineup for this year’s Extravaganza, held this past Sunday on May 21. 
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Drag Queens Dazzled at TQC Drag Show

May 16, 2023 by

The show was stacked with fierce, talented and energetic drag queens and the energy was electric, with LGBTQIA+ flags waving in the air and audience members jumping up in excitement. 
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Acclaimed mother and daughter duo Diane Ladd and Laura Dern charm Campbell Hall

May 16, 2023 by

Academy Award-nominated actresses and mother and daughter duo, Diane Ladd and Laura Dern, hosted a conversation to discuss their new book at UC Santa Barbara.
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Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

May 16, 2023 by

There is a lot of respect to be had for the work these directors put into these plays, as they work to navigate the directing process and collaborate with so many different actors and crew members. 
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Janelle James gets candid in a night of comedy at UCSB’s Campbell Hall

May 9, 2023 by

Hosted by Associated Students Program Board, Janelle James delivered entertaining jokes and got candid about her experience rising to fame from multi-award-winning sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”
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Tracks of the Month: April 2023

May 9, 2023 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from April!
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In Review: Waterparks tackles toxic relationships and religious trauma in ‘INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY’

May 9, 2023 by

“INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY” plays on a lot of the band’s strengths and still manages to feel very unique and different in the grand scheme of Waterparks’s discography. 
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FKJ mesmerizes Santa Barbara Bowl with exceptional performance and special guests

May 2, 2023 by

FKJ’s performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl was a remarkable display of virtuosic talent, genre-bending sound and profound audience engagement that left an indelible mark on everyone present.
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Netflix’s “Beef” is packed with flavor — and seasoned with controversy

May 2, 2023 by

The 10-episode miniseries starts off with a bang — literally. After the action-packed road rage incident, Danny and Amy become dead-set on vengeance.
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The Chemical Brothers erupt Santa Barbara Bowl with electrifying opening to 2023 show season

May 2, 2023 by

The Chemical Brothers successfully delivered a performance that was nothing short of exceptional, kicking off the 2023 Santa Barbara Bowl show season on a high note.
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Record Recap: The Pixies’ “Doolittle”

April 25, 2023 by

“Doolittle” begins and ends with greatness, and it rightfully deserves its famous spot in the early alt-rock world.
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The ultimate stoner’s guide: dope media to enjoy when you’re high

April 24, 2023 by

In honor of 4/20, here are some film and music recommendations from the Artsweek's staff to enjoy when you are high!
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Keeping up with trends is the only thing to get out of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” season 3

April 18, 2023 by

Season one jumped to the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 TV Shows” overnight. Now, season three has too many loopholes and unresolved ends that risk the show becoming a new version of Riverdale. 
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Driven and transparent: jomch on his debut album and being true to himself

April 18, 2023 by

Listening to the rhythmic, sentimental tunes of his album, one might think jomch has been releasing music for years — yet the rising artist started releasing music last summer. 
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SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh

March 19, 2023 by

On Feb. 17, Todd Field, director of the smashing film “Tár,” and Martin McDonagh, director of the emotional yet comforting film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were presented with the award.
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