Artsweek

November 29, 2007

It’s Good to Be the Queen

By Tyler Vickers

Consider this question: Can Santa Barbara get funky? For that matter, can Santa Barbara get jazzy, soulful or bluesy-with-a-gospel-twinge-y?

November 29, 2007

Lineup

By Staff

1. Looking for something to do on Dec. 3? The answer is blowing in the wind - or at least, screening at I.V. Theater

November 15, 2007

Music Makes The World Go ‘Round

By Zach Manzanetti Cassie McGrath Andy Sweat

One sure indication that a jazz musician is reaching the status of legend is when Miles Davis describes said musician as "the step after Thelonious Monk."

November 15, 2007

Film: “Lions for Lambs”

By Mollie Vandor

Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise and Michael Peña are the kind of names that can virtually carry a film on their individual merits alone...

November 15, 2007

Drama, Drama, Drama

By Robyn Li

On Nov. 9, the UCSB Department of Theatre and Dance kicked off its 2007-2008 dramatic season with the opening of "Woyzeck."

November 15, 2007

Book: “The Almost Moon”

By Stephanie Leong

When all is said and done, the truest lines of the novel are probably what capture it best: "So much in life is about almosts, not quites.

November 15, 2007

The Writing’s On The Wall

By Robyn Li

Indie rock fans at UCSB were in for a treat when the punk-pop band Cursive performed last Friday night at the Hub, as they had their first opportunity in almost a decade to see the group play in Santa Barbara.

November 15, 2007

Music: “Hvarf-Heim”

By Cameron David Smith

"Heima" means "at home," which is where Sigur Rós' newest album, Hvarf-Heim, takes the listener.

November 15, 2007

The Line-Up for 11/15

By Staff

1. On Friday, British Conservative Party leader David Cameron recounted a recent encounter with supermodel Kate Moss on a UK talk show. According to Cameron...

November 8, 2007

Mob Mentality

By Tyler Vickers

"I always tell the truth, even when I lie," Tony Montana said in "Scarface."

November 8, 2007

Walking With A Ghost

By Cameron David Smith

On a cold Halloween night when many people were putting the finishing touches on their costumes, Tegan and Sara were getting ready to play at the Lobero Theater.

November 8, 2007

Forever Young

By Zach Manzanetti

November 8, 2007

The Lineup

By Staff

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has begun sharing the names of its 2008 honorees.

November 1, 2007

Thou Art

By Mollie Vandor

According to the Santa Barbara Visual Art Alliance, the area's art scene consists of over 100 museums, galleries and studios, among other associations.

November 1, 2007

Paper Trail

By Adam Wenger

Based out of Los Angeles, Good on Paper is a two-piece band that features singer-songwriter David Chandler on guitar and vocalist Rebecca McInnes on keyboard.

November 1, 2007