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Guide to the Isla Vista band scene

September 1, 2023 by and

With dozens of student-created bands, concerts and events dedicated to music, Santa Barbara is a music hub of its own. Here is Artsweek’s official guide to the I.V. music scene.
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Summer 2023 TV watchlist

July 31, 2023 by

Summer for me means excessive and non-stop television consumption. Here is every show I've watched so far, and why you should watch them too.
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“Long Live” Taylor Swift, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is a masterpiece

July 26, 2023 by

The original album explored an 18 to 20-year-old Swift's journey into adulthood. Now 33, she still manages to capture that youthful spunk and angst in “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)."
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In Review: Stray Kids bends genre and celebrates success in third studio album “5-STAR”

July 22, 2023 by

Stray Kids have been consistently seeing success on an international level due to their unique sound and ability to cater to a niche, but simultaneously large audience.
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“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” explores the nuances of the typical biblical morality tale

June 26, 2023 by

The Performing Arts Theater was filled with laughter and tears during performances of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” the final full-length play of UCSB's Theater and Dance 2022-2023 season.
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Tracks of the Month: May 2023

June 17, 2023 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from May!
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WGA Strike: What is the film and television industry if not for writers?

June 7, 2023 by

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), which consists of around 15,000-20,000 members, is in the midst of a union strike against the the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
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Editors’ choice: Best of I.V. bands

June 1, 2023 by and

As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!
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Extravaganza 2023: Galantis, Remi Wolf, Destroy Lonely bring extravagant success

May 31, 2023 by and

A partly cloudy Santa Barbara Sunday and Associated Students Program Board brought a large crowd of students to UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on May 21 for the annual Gaucho-only Extravaganza ev...
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9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

May 31, 2023 by

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!
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Indigo De Souza: a night of intimate introspection in the hub

May 23, 2023 by

Indie-rock singer songwriter Indigo De Souza performed a toned down, acoustic set at The Hub, in UC Santa Barbara’s University Center, on May 11. 
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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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