Artsweek

October 22, 2021

UCSB Theater and Dance Stages 24-Hour Play Festival

By Derek Mejia

The event was organized by the university’s chapter of the AMPLIFY Initiative, a performing arts initiative whose mission is to magnify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

October 14, 2021

Artsweek on Spotify: Tracks To Add to Your Playlist This Autumn Season

By Lorna Kruesel

Here's Artsweek's selection of tracks for the autumn season!

October 14, 2021

Coco & Clair Clair Take the Stage for UCSB’s First In-Person Concert

By Eleuthera Wang

Rising Atlanta pop-rap duo Coco & Clair Clair electrified Storke Plaza for the first in-person concert at UC Santa Barbara since before the pandemic.

October 8, 2021

Artsweek Picks: The Buzziest Coming Attractions of Fall 2021

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Here is Artsweek’s selection of upcoming movie releases you should check out in the coming weeks!

October 8, 2021

Art, Design & Architecture Museum Reopens Its Doors

By Marisol Cruz

After more than a year of being shuttered, UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum reopened on Sept. 25 to showcase three new in-person exhibitions.

October 3, 2021

In Review: Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine Revisit Past Stories To Forge Their Own on “A Beginner’s Mind”

By Adam Majcher

On “A Beginner’s Mind,” Stevens and De Augustine go back to their artistic and cinematographic roots to produce their own story.

October 3, 2021

Literature in Review: Three New Novels for Fall

By Sam Franzini

Artsweek talked to three debut authors with books so addicting, you’ll get back into reading for pleasure in no time.

September 25, 2021

Artsweek on Spotify: Ed Staff Picks to Welcome You Back to UCSB

By Daily Nexus Staff

Here’s some of the Nexus Editorial Staff’s selection of songs that tap into memorable moments at UC Santa Barbara!

September 23, 2021

In Review: Kacey Musgraves’ “star-crossed” Tragedy Ends in Hope

By Sam Franzini

Through her processing of a universal hardship, “star-crossed” cements Musgraves as one of the smartest and emotive writers of our time.

September 9, 2021

In Review: Lorde Trades the Spotlight for Sunlight on “Solar Power”

By Adam Majcher

"Solar Power” is a largely enjoyable project due to Lorde’s fantastic songwriting abilities and Antonoff’s perfectly matched production.

September 7, 2021

In Review: Angus & Julia Stone Move Forward While Looking Back on “Life Is Strange”

By Adam Majcher

“Life Is Strange” is an instant standout in the duo's discography as they incorporate some of the best ideas of their entire careers seamlessly together.

September 1, 2021

Local Arts Scene Cautiously Reopens After Months in the Dark

By Sunidhi Sridhar

As vaccination efforts continue to forge ahead in Santa Barbara County, the local arts and music scene is gearing up to welcome back members of the community.