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SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia
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Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.
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Omar Apollo tears at heartstrings at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Omar Apollo brought down the house at the Santa Barbara Bowl in one of his last stops on the God Said No World Tour.
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Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals brings crowd down to Malibu at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, and his band, The Free Nationals, made their triumphant debut at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Zack Fox and Aliyah’s Interlude team up for 2024 Welcome Back concert

The two artists joined forces with UC Santa Barbara's Associated Students Program Board to officially kick off the 2024-25 school year. 
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Summer, according to Artsweek

From Norway to Petaluma, here’s how we spent our summer break. 
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Clowning around in the dark: POOCH and reflecting on oneself

POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli is currently on view at the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum.
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Binge vs. week-by-week: How streaming release models can influence success

As the streaming war rages on, platforms have been grappling with the decision of release format — a decision that is inconsistent across providers. 
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Artsweek’s 2024 mid-year report

The best movies, shows and albums from 2024 (so far).
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“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s. 
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Cage the Elephant at the Santa Barbara Bowl: An electrifying night of iconic hits

With an exciting performance of new and old hits, the concert served as the showcase of the group's iconic and ever-evolving sound.
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“Kinain mo yarn!”: UCSB’s PCN33 cast eats up the stage with cultural showcase “Bahala Na!”

The Pilipino Cultural Night cast spared no expense in creating a showstopping evening of laughter and celebration, with lively cultural dances and performances.
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AS Program Board presents Jennette McCurdy at Campbell Hall

On May 29, the Associated Students Program Board presented “In Conversation with Jennette McCurdy” as part of their Cultural Arts series to discuss McCurdy's best-selling memoir "I'm Glad My Mom D...
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Women in Media UCSB holds 8th annual spring conference

UC Santa Barbara’s Women in Media organization held its eighth annual spring conference on May 18 and 19 at the Interactive Learning Pavilion.
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