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November 10, 2016

First Lady of Folk Joan Baez Sparkles at Arlington

By Tamara Luechinger

For the past 50 years, Baez — a dedicated social activist — has explored forms of social expression through her music.

November 10, 2016

Bernhard Showcases Talent and Heart

By Allison Garfield

The tiny, yet immensely passionate cast is remarkably in-sync with one another, chiming chorus lines at the exact same time and spitting in to metal cans in unison.

November 10, 2016

Morrissey Lights Santa Barbara Aglow for Dia de Los Muertos

By Jack Wallace

As I passed a group of sequin-clad skeletons savaging a Donald Trump piñata, something occurred to me: Morrissey couldn’t have picked a better event to play.

November 10, 2016

Doctor Strange: A Fun, Magical Ride

By Alex Wehrung

“Doctor Strange,” despite some pretty noticeable flaws, is still a bunch of fun to watch, with the quips we’ve come to expect from Marvel.

November 8, 2016

Election 2016: 6 Songs for a Young, Apprehensive Voter

By Zoe Jones

Let’s cling to our technology, put our earphones on and reflect on politically aware songs of the past and present.

November 3, 2016

Zakir Hussain Taps Whirlwind Beats at A&L Performance

By Celie Hunt-Mitchard

November 3, 2016

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Gives Us Vida

By Kelly McPhail

The small venue was filled to the brim with Day of the Dead decorations. Paper marigolds were placed in every available space and paper streamers lined the walls.

November 2, 2016

Delirium 2016: UCStillBrazy

By Daniel Gitlin

Questions about the reputation of UCSB’s legendary legacy have underscored the anxiety surrounding the extensive security measures. However, the enthusiasm toward the annual Delirium concert has come to replace this lo...

November 1, 2016

Spectacular Environmental Beauty Captured by Bob Poole

By Allie Graydon

Although many believe that some areas of the world will never recover their natural plant and animal life, Bob Poole believes differently. With his newest footage of Gorongosa National Park, he hopes to prove that humani...

November 1, 2016

Maceo Parker Brings Legendary Funk to Campbell Hall

By Savanah Marshall

UCSB’s own Campbell Hall hosted a performance by the legendary funk and soul jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker as a part of Arts & Lectures’ Roots Series

October 27, 2016

New Noise Serves up a Dose of SB Culture, Tunes

By Ryan Hykes

This wasn’t a massive festival where you are separated from those performing by an endless sea of people. Anyone could go up and talk to them because they were just people enjoying the community like the rest of the fe...

October 20, 2016

Arlington Laps Up a Case of James Blake

By Jack Wallace

The audience eagerly followed Blake’s every move as he led them through a maze of his works, both old and new. Like Blake’s music, the set was minimal yet incredibly transfixing.

October 20, 2016

Treasure Island Fest Rains on Own Parade

By Ateken Abla

While the performances themselves were phenomenal, the music festival was supremely disorganized; some of the main acts during the evening were cancelled due to rain or wind.

October 20, 2016

Joey Alexander Trio: Prodigious

By Allison Garfield

Alexander’s original compositions are simply inspirational. It’s more than just genius in its arrangement, it’s the notion of a 13-year-old following his dream and truly succeeding.