Artsweek

Suicide Squad: A Small Dose of Fun To Relieve the Blah

August 17, 2016 by

"Suicide Squad" is the third film of the thoroughly meh (at best) DC Extended Universe, focusing on the titular misfit anti-heroes, but at least the soundtrack's pretty sweet.
read more

Not Beyond Expectations, but Still a Good ol’ Trek

August 14, 2016 by

A better title would have been "Star Trek: Evolution." That said, perhaps it is warranted since the film seems to really be all about going beyond one's nature.
read more

FYF To Warmly Send Off Fest Season

August 12, 2016 by

The fest has outdone itself even in consideration of last year’s slate, highlighting Goldenvoice’s dedication to doubling down on FYF’s rep for a diverse, exciting lineup.
read more

Tyler, The Creator, Wows with Camp Flog Gnaw 2016 Lineup

August 11, 2016 by

Fans were blown back by Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth-year expansion to a two-day affair, set for Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
read more

Margo Halsted Presents: A Summer Carillon Recital

August 11, 2016 by

Margo Halsted pounded the pedals of Storke Tower's 61-bell carillon on the sunny Sunday afternoon of August 7.
read more

Bustin’ Doesn’t Feel as Good as it Used To

July 19, 2016 by

The original movie realized the goofiness of its premise and ran with it, but the reboot tied its shoelaces together, leaving it to fall face-first to the pavement.
read more

Artsweek Summer Movie Preview

June 23, 2016 by

Resident snarky/sassy/savvy film critic Alex Wehrung offers up his summer recommendations to moviegoers.
read more

BØRNS Talks New Album, Influences

June 23, 2016 by

The Daily Nexus gets the scoop on the artist's inspirations and background.
read more

Lightning in a Bottle Gets Woogie

June 23, 2016 by

The Nexus's outgoing Artsweek editor reflects on this famed spring music festival.
read more

BFOM Bids Grads Adieu

June 2, 2016 by

This Saturday, BFOM hosted their quarterly concert to a sold-out and packed-in I.V. Theater, wishing their senior members an emotional goodbye.
read more

Wordstock Shows Colors of I.V.

June 2, 2016 by

Over 50 people gathered in Anisq’Oyo’ Park last Saturday to indulge in the 2016 Wordstock Music Festival presented by WORD, the Isla Vista arts and culture magazine.
read more

Beyoncé Gets Political in Lecture

June 2, 2016 by

Kevin Allred, an adjunct professor in women’s and gender studies at Rutgers University, came to UCSB to give students a lecture all about the legendary Queen B.
read more

Dope Metaphors Gets Real

June 1, 2016 by

Warm spotlights, chill vibes and supportive snapping encompassed the UCSB Poets’ Club’s showcase, Dope Metaphors.
read more

Rudy Francisco Shares Truth in Poetry

May 26, 2016 by

The AΦA/ Poet's Club event was smartly structured; the first hour was a showcase featuring members from the club, and the second hour was slated for Rudy Francisco’s set.
read more

Grads Present Theses at AD&A

May 26, 2016 by

The array of MFA grad students' paintings, sculptures and multi-media fixtures at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum fall decidedly in the category of abstract.
read more