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May 16, 2023

Acclaimed mother and daughter duo Diane Ladd and Laura Dern charm Campbell Hall

By Kyra Schimpf

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.

May 16, 2023

Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

By Diana Mateescu

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. 

May 9, 2023

Janelle James gets candid in a night of comedy at UCSB’s Campbell Hall

By Amirah Johnson

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.”

May 9, 2023

Tracks of the Month: April 2023

By Artsweek Staff

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from April!

May 9, 2023

In Review: Waterparks tackles toxic relationships and religious trauma in ‘INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY’

By Diana Mateescu

“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. 

May 2, 2023

FKJ mesmerizes Santa Barbara Bowl with exceptional performance and special guests

By Graham Glass

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.

May 2, 2023

Netflix’s “Beef” is packed with flavor — and seasoned with controversy

By Lauren Chiou

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.

May 2, 2023

The Chemical Brothers erupt Santa Barbara Bowl with electrifying opening to 2023 show season

By Graham Glass

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.

April 25, 2023

Record Recap: The Pixies’ “Doolittle”

By Lorna Kruesel

“Doolittle” begins and ends with greatness, and it rightfully deserves its famous spot in the early alt-rock world.

April 24, 2023

The ultimate stoner’s guide: dope media to enjoy when you’re high

By Artsweek Editor

In honor of 4/20, here are some film and music recommendations from the Artsweek's staff to enjoy when you are high!

April 18, 2023

Keeping up with trends is the only thing to get out of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” season 3

By Stella Mullin

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. 

April 18, 2023

Driven and transparent: jomch on his debut album and being true to himself

By Sally Shapiro

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. 

March 19, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh

By Amirah Johnson

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.

March 13, 2023

Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

By Lauren Chiou

In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!

March 13, 2023

In Review: Skrillex triumphantly returns with “Quest For Fire”

By Graham Glass

The album showcases Skrillex's signature style and his experimental forays into the bass scene, all while featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators.

March 13, 2023

SBIFF 2023: U.S. Premiere of “I Like Movies” Closes out Santa Barbara International Film Festival

By Saanvi Tiwary

The film follows a young boy named Lawrence Kweller who aspires to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most elite universities in the world for film.