Artsweek

October 14, 2004

Ray Charles | Genius Loves Company | Concord Recordings

By Aly Comingore

There are few artists who we can indisputably carry the title of "legend" in conversation, and even fewer who manage to earn their title by crafting and playing popular music.

October 14, 2004

Elliott Smith | From a Basement on the Hill | Epitaph

By Matt Cappiello

A guitar and a hushed voice go a long way. Elliott Smith, whose death in October 2003 dealt the music community a severe blow, was considered by many to be an indie rock pioneer.

October 14, 2004

Interpol | Antics | Matador

By Joey Siara

The bassist from Interpol dresses like a fascist and wears a gun holster on stage. Bad. The bassist writes inspired bass lines that make the bass guitar more than just an instrument for rejected guitarists. Good.

October 14, 2004

Artsweek Calendar

By system

You came in unprecedented numbers, and most of you had to go home. But you're in luck, because Arts & Lectures is hosting a special second screening of the hit documentary film, "The Corporation" tonight at Campbell Hall...

October 7, 2004

Movie Mayhem

By system

Think that watching movies is just a leisurely activity - something light, fun and meaningless? Well, think again. Cultural knowledge is something that is highly regarded. You read magazines other than Cosmo and Maxim? ...

October 7, 2004

The Lyons Roared

By Brenna Boyce

If you can't sit through the "Nutcracker," a night at the ballet is probably not for you. But, if that ballet is actually an energetic meld of modern dance, classical ballet, street dancing, musical theatre and folk danc...

October 7, 2004

Under the Sea

By Drew Reed

As I sat watching the opening of "Shark Tale," I couldn't help but be reminded of "Finding Nemo"- more specifically, the scene in which Nemo, is christened "shark bait" by his elder fish friends.

October 7, 2004

How the World was Won

By Jessica Quick

In a thoroughly researched account of how the modern corporation has come to overwhelm our individual rights in the United States, Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott's lefty documentary "The Corporation" uses a simple, diag...

October 7, 2004

G. Love & Special Sauce | The Hustle | Brushfire

By Aaron Small

G. Love is back with his Special Sauce crew, who hustled and bustled to create a funky folk album, filled with easy grooves, harmonica-backed blues and Philly rap that pushes you to freestyle, even if you can't.

October 7, 2004

Christine McVie | In the Meantime | Koch

By Colin Marshall

While it was a fine - if overlong - comeback, many Fleetwood Mac fans were left high and dry when longtime keyboardist/vocalist Christine McVie chose not to return to the fold for 2003's Say You Will.

October 7, 2004

Artsweek Calendar

By system

Ever been to the Center Stage Theater? Well it's about time you cut the shopping spree at bebe short and head up one floor. Tonight the Caught in the Act comedy troupe will be performing.

September 30, 2004

Fighting the Man One Bite at a Time

By Brenna Boyce

What progress have you made in your fight against the fast food industry? Did your fight end with the film or are you continuing your interest in the subject? Any offers by, say Trader Joe's or Subway to be a healthy eat...

September 30, 2004

An American in Lyon

By Brenna Boyce

France's Lyon Opera Ballet Company, known for their precision and style, will be performing at UCSB Monday, Oct. 4 and Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Campbell Hall. Artsweek was given the opportunity to interview Michael Walters, a...

September 30, 2004

Waters Gets Down and Dirty

By Colin Marshall

For most of the college students likely to read this review, the awkward - inexorable - hours of elementary school sex education are still relatively fresh in memory.

September 30, 2004

“Bush” Goes Hollywood

By Drew Reed

John Sayles' latest film "Silver City" promises to be both a detective thriller and a Bush-era satire of public office, and achieves moderate success in both areas.

September 30, 2004

Sahara Hotnights | Kiss and Tell | RCA

By Aly Comingore

On Kiss and Tell, the latest release from Sweden's Sahara Hotnights, Maria Andersson and her band mates manage to convey a self-important swagger and sneer alongside catchy hooks and new wave beats.