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Amanda Gorman: Night of poetry at Arlington Theatre

May 9, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures hosted renowned inaugural poet Amanda Gorman at Arlington Theatre to speak on her poetry and social activism. 
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“Fallout” is an explosion of violence, gore and the power of the human spirit at the end of the world

May 7, 2024 by

Amazon Prime’s latest hit, an adaptation of the popular video game franchise of the same name, masterfully balances disaster, comedy, misery and heart all at once.
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In Review: “Challengers” serves

May 7, 2024 by

Luca Guadagnino’s star-studded sports drama “Challengers” hit theaters on April 22, an exhilarating 131 minutes of friendship, tension and steamy heartbreak.
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Gauchos for Recovery holds annual “Generation Recovery” festival

May 2, 2024 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Gauchos for Recovery “Generation Recovery” arts and music festival took place in Isla Vista's Anisq’Oyo Park on April 27.
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Rhiannon Giddens blends music and storytelling at Arlington Theatre

May 2, 2024 by

The Grammy-winning folk artist from North Carolina performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre on April 23 for her 2023 album, “You’re the One.”
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Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

May 2, 2024 by

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.
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Herbie Hancock: Legends stay legends

May 2, 2024 by

On April 17, jazz artist Herbie Hancock took to the stage at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre.
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“Biodiversity Bonanza” in Anisq’Oyo Park — Isla Vista Earth Day

May 2, 2024 by

On April 21, the Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board hosted their annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival at Anisq’Oyo Park. 
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“Down Bad,” or just bad? “The Tortured Poets Department” disappoints

April 25, 2024 by

Cathartic, raw and tortured indeed — Taylor Swift is brutally honest in her 11th studio album, and not in a good way.
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RuPaul shares hidden meanings and more at Arlington Theatre

April 24, 2024 by

On April 18, the famed drag queen and pop culture icon made his way to the Arlington Theatre to talk about his book and offer wisdom to the audience.
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“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut

April 24, 2024 by

The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.
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UCSB women in media

April 18, 2024 by and

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.
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The Santa Barbara Symphony presents classic Hollywood in classical fashion

April 18, 2024 by

On March 16, the Santa Barbara Symphony celebrated movie magic as it performed alongside movie clips in an expression of classic Hollywood cinema scoring and Santa Barbara’s connection to filmmaking...
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An overview of the Santa Barbara art scene through 1st Thursday Art Walks

April 11, 2024 by

On chilly Thursday evenings during the winter, Santa Barbara’s art world opened up and welcomed visitors to explore its galleries, studios and performance venues amidst light snacking and wine.
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Negar Farajiani weaves “Red Web[s]” in the Red Barn

April 10, 2024 by

On March 11, Iranian-born artist Negar Farajiani opened her solo exhibit at the Red Barn Project Space: “Red Web,” located in UC Santa Barbara’s Old Gym.
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