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A very Artsweek Halloween

October 31, 2024 by Artsweek Staff

Sick of candy? Here are some spooky movies, shows, music and more to consume this Halloween, courtesy of the Artsweek Staff.
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Delirium: Mike Sherm and Cloonee wow at explosive two-night concert

October 31, 2024 by Paris Huynh

Organized by the Associated Students Program Board, this year’s Delirium doubled down on the annual Halloweekend tradition, giving students rare back-to-back shows in the basement of the University ...
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Activism, art and apocalypse: Revisiting “Fresh Kill” with Director Shu Lea Cheang

October 30, 2024 by Kasey Wang

The Carsey-Wolf Center held the last screening of Shu Lea Cheang’s debut feature film, “Fresh Kill,” accompanied by a Q&A with the director.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2024

October 30, 2024 by Artsweek Staff

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs from the spookiest month of the year.
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“Saturday Night”: Jason Reitman’s love letter to the 1970s comedy phenomenon

October 30, 2024 by Sandra Vovk

The majorly anticipated biopic tells the story of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live," starring an impressive cast of Generation Z comedy darlings.
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AS Program Board presents: Halloweekend in Storke Plaza

October 30, 2024 by Sasha Nikanova

As the most sinister night of the year approaches, students are getting into the spirit of Halloween, starting with the Associated Students Program Board’s Spooky Spectacular at Storke Plaza.
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Slightly Stoopid’s trip to Santa Barbara leaves audience in a blissful daze

October 24, 2024 by Paris Huynh

Slightly Stoopid delivered an unforgettable performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct. 6, in a night of captivating, genre-bending music that left the crowd in a state of awe.
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Naked Shakes presents: “Much Ado About Nothing”

October 24, 2024 by Diana Mateescu

Combining thoughtful aesthetic choices with funny quips and an energetic cast of characters, Naked Shakes transforms Shakespeare plays into a magical night for students and community members alike.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra stuns at Granada Theatre

October 24, 2024 by Lea Vazquez

Conducted by award-winning composer Edward Gardner, the orchestra was joined by celebrated violin soloist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
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SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

October 24, 2024 by Dmitri Anh-Minh Tran

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia
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Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

October 17, 2024 by Lauren Chiou

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.
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Omar Apollo tears at heartstrings at the Santa Barbara Bowl

October 17, 2024 by Taylor Clark

Omar Apollo brought down the house at the Santa Barbara Bowl in one of his last stops on the God Said No World Tour.
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Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

October 10, 2024 by Lauren Chiou and Kendra Martinez

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals brings crowd down to Malibu at the Santa Barbara Bowl

October 9, 2024 by Sally Shapiro

Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, and his band, The Free Nationals, made their triumphant debut at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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