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Hiromi brings spirit, fun and jazz fusion to Campbell Hall

May 7, 2025 by

Hiromi Uehara and her band Sonicwonder demonstrated a masterful ability to lead their audience on a unique and energetic voyage through jazz music.
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UCSB DKA presents: ‘Reel Talk’

May 1, 2025 by

Created by members of UC Santa Barbara's film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha, "Reel Talk" is a student-produced talk-show parody.
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Zero Waste Festival encourages sustainability with music, crafts, thrifting

April 24, 2025 by

The festival was organized by Associated Students Zero Waste Committee, a student-led organization dedicated to reaching a UC-wide goal of zero waste.
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A smart girl’s guide to secondhand shopping: the hidden dog

April 24, 2025 by

Editor in Chief Emily Yoon explores the rise of curated thrift booths.
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‘Mickey 17’: Bong Joon Ho pushes limits in a sci-fi tale of reincarnation

April 17, 2025 by

Bong Joon Ho’s latest entry is a darkly hilarious, unsettling sci-fi odyssey that is both heart-wrenching and gut-churning in all the right places.
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The Avett Brothers kicks off 2025 season at Santa Barbara Bowl

April 17, 2025 by

The North Carolinian band, featuring brothers Seth Avett and Scott Avett, has been defined by their distinct musical and lyrical range.
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‘Black Bag’ is the best film of 2025 (so far)

April 17, 2025 by

Starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, director Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller is smart, swanky and "so hot."
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Big Sean fires up the Thunderdome for annual The Warm Up concert

April 10, 2025 by

After the chaos and charm of yet another Deltopia, students were treated to a highly anticipated performance from six-time Grammy nominated rapper Big Sean.
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Attend the tale of Shrunken Heads, UCSB’s musical theater troupe

March 30, 2025 by

Founded in the 2000s, the entirely student-run organization has taken charge of the contemporary musical theater scene on campus.
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Twin flames: Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson in concert

March 6, 2025 by

Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson not only proved their undeniable technical prowess at the Granada Theatre, but also gave the crowd a uniquely unforgettable display of passionate musicality.
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In Review: Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’

February 21, 2025 by

“The Brutalist” may not quite reach the same heights as other great American epics, but it is a fantastic work of art worth your time and thought.
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RaMell Ross redefines tragedy in ‘Nickel Boys’

February 21, 2025 by

Based on Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name, the film is a historical drama inspired by the Dozier School for Boys, a now-closed reform school.
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‘The Brutalist’: cracks in the foundation of the American dream

February 21, 2025 by

The film is a grand, ambitious piece that examines the way an immigrant is chewed up by America.
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SBIFF 2025: closing night shines with ‘A Missing Part’

February 20, 2025 by

As the final screening of the 11-day event, the closing night screening served as the perfect capstone to a festival that once again recognized cinema excellence in the company of filmmakers and film ...
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SBIFF 2025: Colman Domingo receives Montecito Award

February 20, 2025 by

Domingo brought an abundance of love with him as he was honored with the Montecito Award for great contribution to film on Valentine’s Day. Oprah Winfrey presented him with the award.
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