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In review: Falling for “The Fall Guy”

June 12, 2024 by

The film offers a unique look into a profession that is often overlooked in modern media — stunt performers.
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Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer”: A haunting depiction of trauma

June 12, 2024 by

While “Baby Reindeer” doesn’t offer a solution to dealing with the consequences of trauma, it illustrates an accurate portrayal of the effects of trauma and how this can impact an individual’s...
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New Zoot Suits: UCSB presents first annual production of “Zoot Suit”

May 30, 2024 by

"Zoot Suit" is an act of remembering and educating audiences about the Chicano identity and history. Bringing the play into Santa Barbara awakened the audiences to the importance of Chicano theater.
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In Review: The UCSB Opera Gala showcased and soared

May 30, 2024 by

The UCSB Opera Gala was a splendid performance of repertoire that spanned over time and regions and gave everyone in the theater a true experience of opera at its best.
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Community, creativity, hopes for the future: Bands speak on the I.V. music scene

May 30, 2024 by and

For local bands, Isla Vista’s expansive, unparalleled music scene is integral to the college town’s culture. 
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Queens of the Stone Age bring hard rock to the Santa Barbara Bowl

May 29, 2024 by

The group visited the Bowl as a part of their “The End is Nero” tour, promoting “In Times New Roman…,” the band’s first new album in six years.
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A year in review: Chart-topping Asian and AAPI artists

May 28, 2024 by

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. Check out some of this year's top Asian and AAPI artists to celebrate!
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Steve Aoki, BLXST, Disco Lines and Briston Maroney headline successful 44th Extravaganza music festival

May 23, 2024 by and

On May 19, the Associated Students Program Board held the annual Extravaganza music festival at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium.
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“All the Devils Are Here…”: Patrick Page’s masterclass on the art of villainy (Shakespeare edition)

May 21, 2024 by

Actor Patrick Page graced the stage of UC Santa Barbara’s Hatlen Theater on April 25 with a performance of his solo show, “All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain."
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SBIFF Riviera Theatre’s “After Hours:” the power of cinema for community

May 16, 2024 by

KCSB partnered with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on a series of film screenings every Friday and Saturday night until the end of July.
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In review: Shrunken Heads Production presents “Cabaret”

May 16, 2024 by

In an extremely moving and powerful staging of the famous musical, the student-run theater company showcased its stars, revealed hidden talents and left the audience with a resounding message importan...
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Students react to the 44th annual Extravaganza lineup reveal

May 15, 2024 by

The Associated Students Program Board released the long awaited lineup for this year’s 44th annual Extravaganza concert.
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Screening, Q&A with director Sam Pollard on “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes”

May 14, 2024 by

As part of its ongoing Black Hollywood series, the Carsey-Wolf Center held a screening of “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” on April 30, followed by a Q&A with director Sam Pollard.
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Review: The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers titanic sounds

May 12, 2024 by

Under the baton of their very own music and artistic director, Nir Kabaretti, the Santa Barbara Symphony presented “Mahler Meets Klezmer: Titans of Sound” on April 20.
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Nexus mothers’ favorite movies

May 12, 2024 by

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Daily Nexus staff asked their moms what their favorite movies are.
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