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December 5, 2023

Julia Fox goes “Down the Drain” and into Wonderland

By Sally Shapiro

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.

December 5, 2023

“Hay Fever” provides a weekend of comedy and drama in UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater

By Diana Mateescu

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 1920s. 

November 30, 2023

Conversations with a 20-something: @liam.oce on content creation and virality

By Lauren Chiou

Fifth-year Liam Ereneta has captured the hearts of 20-somethings through his viral TikTok video series, "This week in 20-something-hood."

November 22, 2023

“Five Nights at Freddy’s?” More like two hours of mediocrity

By Lea Vazquez

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

November 22, 2023

Sampha opens up his spirit on “Lahai”

By Ethan Woelbern

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. 

November 22, 2023

Celebrating National Drummer Day with Joel Vliestra

By Cassie Cruz

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.  

November 16, 2023

UCSB sororities take an unconventional spin on sisterhoods

By Pricila Flores

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.

November 13, 2023

“For the Girls:” Kristin Chenoweth on fire (literally)

By Lauren Chiou

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.

November 13, 2023

In review: Kevin Abstract’s third solo album “Blanket”

By Lorna Kruesel

Released on Nov. 3, “Blanket,” Kevin’s Abstract’s third solo studio album showcases the artist’s versatility and boldness.

November 9, 2023

“1989 (Taylor’s Version):” Swift never goes out of style

By Lauren Chiou

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.”

November 9, 2023

Bidding farewell to the Beatles with last song “Now and Then”

By Stella Mullin

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.

November 7, 2023

(G)I-DLE debuts English EP “HEAT” in collaboration with 88rising

By Diana Mateescu

(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.

November 3, 2023

Nightmare on Nexus Street: Artsweek’s Guide to Halloween

By Artsweek Staff

Artsweek staff’s top spooky media picks for your Halloweekend drive out of town or weekend in bed.

November 2, 2023

Tracks of the Month: October 2023

By Artsweek Staff

BOO! Here are Artsweek Staff’s top music picks from October 2023.

October 31, 2023

In Photos: I.V. Halloween

By Shiuan Cheng, Lauren Chiou

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

October 30, 2023

The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie celebrate 20 years of music at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Kyra Schimpf

The Santa Barbara Bowl was transported back to the 2000s Saturday Oct. 14th to celebrate 20 years of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service’s breakthrough albums, “Transatlanticism” and “Give Up.”