Artsweek

May 5, 2016

Jojo Abot Charms MCC

By Maximilian Ochoa

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.

May 5, 2016

David Sedaris Brings Literary Laughs to Arlington

By Gabriel Lazo

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.

May 3, 2016

Views from the 805

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

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.

May 2, 2016

Khalil Almustafa Uses his Noodle, his Words

By Maximilian Ochoa

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 singing into his pieces, w...

April 29, 2016

Bryan Stevenson Brings More than Just Mercy to Campbell

By Dakota Maxwell

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 change the world.

April 29, 2016

Pearson, UCSB Dance Aspire to Greatness

By Lianna Nakashima

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 Pearson’s all-encomp...

April 28, 2016

Chilla Vista Brings Community Together

By Kara Newman

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.

April 28, 2016

The 1975 Shake Things Up at SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

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.

April 28, 2016

Sam Feldt Pumps Up SOhO

By Bin Nguyen

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.

April 21, 2016

Conan Cracks Up Arlington

By Alex Wehrung

"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 to be good."

April 21, 2016

UMO Stops at SOhO

By Simone Dupuy

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.”

April 21, 2016

Artist Shows Her Cultura in MCC

By Maximilian Ochoa

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 more than willing to ...

April 20, 2016

Jaws Script-to-Screen Takes a Bite out of Pollock

By Taylor Sezen

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 how his personal expe...

April 20, 2016

The Bare Necessities are All Here

By Alex Wehrung

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 Mowgli, almost all of ...

April 20, 2016

Anoushka Shankar Charms Campbell Hall

By Allie Graydon

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 and composer has bee...