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Jojo Abot Charms MCC

May 5, 2016 by

The energy of the performance was heavy and wild; it vibrated through the MCC theatre. Abot’s engagingness lent the space a feeling of possibility.
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David Sedaris Brings Literary Laughs to Arlington

May 5, 2016 by

No good NPR listener was absent from the audience as author and comedian David Sedaris came to the Arlington to read selected essays and generally muse about the state of the culture.
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Views from the 805

May 3, 2016 by

Although the album is arguably not Drake’s best work to date, Views offers Drake in his purest form, with peak vulnerability and comfort over extremely strong production.
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Khalil Almustafa Uses his Noodle, his Words

May 2, 2016 by

Almustafa's transition between history and spoken word was so smooth that it took a second to realize it, his words melding into art so seamlessly. His style was eclectic, incorporating rap and singin...
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Bryan Stevenson Brings More than Just Mercy to Campbell

April 29, 2016 by

Stevenson’s signature quote, “The opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is justice,” was scrawled across the lecture screen. He went on to talk about how he thinks we can ch...
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Pearson, UCSB Dance Aspire to Greatness

April 29, 2016 by

After performing with renowned companies, creating his own company, working as director for Santa Barbara Dance Theater and teaching for 26 years as a professor for UCSB’s dance department, Jerry Pe...
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Chilla Vista Brings Community Together

April 28, 2016 by

Not even the fierce winds could keep hundreds of students and community members from coming out to enjoy live music, art and dance at Isla Vista’s annual music and arts festival.
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The 1975 Shake Things Up at SB Bowl

April 28, 2016 by

Those fortunate enough to attend the show were able to get a glimpse of just how much The 1975's change in persona has fed into their performance.
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Sam Feldt Pumps Up SOhO

April 28, 2016 by

Fresh off his Weekend One appearance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, international Dutch DJ Sam Feldt performed at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club to a sold-out intimate crowd.
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Conan Cracks Up Arlington

April 21, 2016 by

"Thank you for being here, and chill out," acclaimed talk-show host Conan O'Brien assured the audience after he emerged onto the stage of the packed Arlington Theater to much applause. "It's all going...
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UMO Stops at SOhO

April 21, 2016 by

The band may be off to Indio for the weekend, but, as frontman Ruban Nielson said, “Man, fuck Coachella. This is the show right here.”
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Artist Shows Her Cultura in MCC

April 21, 2016 by

On April 12, East L.A. born artist Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin presented her collection of art currently on display in the MCC. One only needed to listen for a moment to find her. Loud, engaging and m...
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Jaws Script-to-Screen Takes a Bite out of Pollock

April 20, 2016 by

Gottlieb sat down for a Q&A session with Matthew Ryan, the director of Pollock Theater. Ryan asked Gottlieb several questions about the filming and recruitment process. Gottlieb gave some insight on h...
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The Bare Necessities are All Here

April 20, 2016 by

If anything can be said about this film (the latest in Disney's pantheon of live-action remakes of their own animated classics), it's that it's probably the first live-action animated film. Besides M...
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Anoushka Shankar Charms Campbell Hall

April 20, 2016 by

Anoushka Shankar brought her intricate skill and her international musical background to Campbell Hall on Monday night with a concert celebrating her new album Land of Gold. The renowned sitar player ...
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