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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dope Metaphors Gets Real

June 1, 2016 by

Warm spotlights, chill vibes and supportive snapping encompassed the UCSB Poets’ Club’s showcase, Dope Metaphors.
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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.
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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.
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KCSB Pays Bowie Tribute

May 26, 2016 by

On Thursday night, KCSB presented “Starman Under the Stars,” a tribute to Bowie’s legacy and the wide range of his talents.
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Shwayze Buzzes at Surfrider Show

May 26, 2016 by

IV Surfrider's Concert for the Coast featured booths with info about beach care, raffle prizes and, of course, a free concert with Shwayze as the headliner.
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Tribe Ties Gallery Synesthesia Trips Out Glass Box

May 24, 2016 by

The Glass Box was painted bright: intricate tie-dye tapestries layered the walls, each one unique in pattern, color and saturation.
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Lumineers Ho-Hey Their Way to SB Bowl

May 24, 2016 by

The Lumineers translate the passion of their music into one of the most emotional, genuine shows a band could put on, which they're bringing to SB Bowl on May 28th.
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2016 Women’s Literary Festival Brings Insight, Inspiration

May 23, 2016 by

A gathering of nearly 200 attendees met up at last weekend’s 11th Women’s Literary Festival, an event held annually in Santa Barbara.
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Togapalooza Rocks I.V.

May 19, 2016 by and

Saturday, May 14, hosted the fourth annual Togapalooza, a yearly event that serves to assemble the most notable bands of I.V for an all-day music festival from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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In Review: Extravaganza 2016

May 19, 2016 by

ASPB certainly outdid their already esteemed selves with the studded list of performers, and the relatively smooth run of 2016’s Extravaganza makes it one for the books.
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Do-Over Tour Coming to SB Bowl

May 18, 2016 by

Revel as your sixth grade heroes grasp for relevance once again. Adam Sandler, David Spade, Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider are teaming up with Netflix for a comedy show to promote their new film.
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María del Pilar Shares Truth in Song at MCC

May 17, 2016 by

“Tu y yo bailamos, con mucho vigor.” The words rolled off smoothly as del Pilar strummed the strings of her ukulele. The passion from her high-pitched vocals resonated throughout the room.
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