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February 19, 2016

Stephen’s Eclectic Sounds Take Over Velvet Jones

By Antonio Morales

Few people watched as Tyson Leonard, the violinist and founder of the band Tropo, a man in a simple black T-shirt holding a violin, made his way onto the stage. Although Tropo was originally a one-man band, Leonard was l...

February 19, 2016

SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award: Rooney Mara Interview

By Bin Nguyen

Clad in black leather and velvet open-toed pumps, the actress planted her feet on the cement of the Arlington Theater promptly at 7:30 p.m. on the bustling Friday night in downtown Santa Barbara. Academy Award-nominated ...

February 19, 2016

Juan Felipe Herrera: Much More Than a Poet Laureate

By Jason Chun

Those who settled in at Campbell Hall on Feb. 1 expecting a simple evening of poetry witnessed Juan Felipe Herrera deliver a one-man variety show that mixed comedy and storytelling with elements of his Mexican heritage. ...

February 19, 2016

SBDT’s 40th Anniversary

By Sammy Gerraty

UCSB’s resident dance company, Santa Barbara Dance Theater, celebrated its 40th anniversary in January at the Hatlen Theater with a full-length performance that attracted audience members across four generations. SBDT ...

February 18, 2016

STRFKR Gets Rowdy in VNTRA

By Frank Horne

STRFKR is very serious about not being taken too seriously. Ironically lifting their name from the label slapped onto those willfully entrenched in the celebrity lifestyle they so eschew, STRFKR’s live set perfectly cr...

February 18, 2016

Zion I Brings the Beat to Velvet Jones

By Gabriel Lazo

An MC spits lightning-fast rhymes from onstage. A few hippie-looking girls stand in the middle of the club, twirling around. One scraggily bearded and tie-dye adorned individual dances, spinning bolos with rainbow neon l...

February 18, 2016

Citizen Cope Brings V-Day to SOhO Early

By Vincent Beck

It was like any other Friday night in downtown Santa Barbara. The streetlights illuminated couples, friends and acquaintances, all making their way to the next restaurant, bar or both. Everyone was ready to find some esc...

February 17, 2016

KCSB Annual Fund Drive is Back

By Artsweek Editor

KCSB’s Annual Fund Drive is back! The 2016 addition of the KCSB Fund Drive begins on Feb. 17 and ends on Feb. 26. KCSB is one of the most influential independent radio stations left in America and it needs your help. D...

February 11, 2016

‘50s Sock-Hop Prom featuring Shannon and the Clams To Take Over Rob Gym

By Justin Taing

  This Valentine’s Day, take part in something a little weird as KCSB, the UCSB Queer Art’s Collective and La Familia de Colores bring prom to Robertson Gym, featuring Shannon and the Clams, El Vez, the Mexican ...

February 11, 2016

The Edge of Glory: Ronan and Larson awarded at SBIFF

By Alex Wehrung

Saoirse Ronan and Brie Larson were given the prestigious Outstanding Performer of the Year award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Monday, Feb. 9. Ronan arrived at the Arlington Theatre at approximately...

February 11, 2016

SBIFF Awards Johnny Depp with Modern Master Award

By Vicky Munro

The rumours allegedly began earlier in the day but, by 8:20 p.m. on Thursday evening, people were beginning to worry that Johnny Depp might not show up to collect his Maltin Modern Master award from the Santa Barbara Int...

February 11, 2016

SBIFF 2016 Premiere: The Little Prince + Interview with stars Jeff Bridges and Mackenzie Foy and director Mark Osborne

By Bin Nguyen

The 2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival finally arrived on Friday, Feb. 6. This year’s premiere opened with Paramount Pictures’ adaption of the classic French children’s novel, The Little Prince. Publish...

February 11, 2016

Boston under the Spotlight

By Alex Wehrung

Taking place in late 2001, “Spotlight” follows the true story of the titular Spotlight special investigations team of The Boston Globe. These four reporters begin an investigation into the sexual abuses committed by ...

February 11, 2016

“Spotlight” Shines Light on Church Abuse and Media Decline

By Phi Do

“Spotlight” is a story of an exposé of child sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic priests. Simultaneously, the film is also about the peril of investigative journalism, the media’s heartbeat that is often regarded...

February 11, 2016

SBIFF Producers Panel and Writers Panel

By Frank Horne

Producers Panel Coverage Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) always manages to draw an engaging assortment of industry professionals to speak on the ins and outs of their trade, which is most likely at leas...

February 10, 2016

Battle of the Bands Brings Large Turnout to the Hub

By Allie Graydon

Rock & roll blasting through speakers, flashing multicolored lights and densely packed students jumping in every direction made Thursday night’s Battle of the Bands a beacon of excitement amongst a quiet campus. UC...