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November 2, 2014

Keep the Party Going: Halloween Dance Moves

By Sammy Gerraty

Ah, Halloween. The one day a year when cosplayers are the top dogs of the night. What else, apart from a comic-con worthy costume, could you possibly need for Halloween to be the best that it can be? Dance moves. No amou...

November 2, 2014

National Geographic’s Jim and Jamie Dutcher Share Life Work with Wolves at Campbell Hall

By Jon Choi

Emmy-award winning documentary filmmakers share extraordinary experience with and secret insights into the North American grey wolf.

November 2, 2014

Joshua Bell’s Singing Violin Wows The Granada

By Sophie Ho

Swaying, dipping and stomping, Jewish-American violinist Joshua Bell engaged the audience with a passionate delivery, earning roaring cheers of admiration and standing ovations. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, UCSB Arts & Lectu...

November 2, 2014

Giraffage, Thomas Jack and Pineapples Brought Together at The Cool Off

By Nadine Bedwan

I entered the outdoor space behind EOS lounge in downtown Santa Barbara through a narrow entrance in the side and found a tropical playground. Organized by RedEye Presents, The Cool Off — featuring Hotel Garuda, Giraff...

October 31, 2014

New Noise Block Party Highlights the Santa Barbara Artist Community, Good Times and DIY to the Funk Zone

By Jasmine Salvino

October 31, 2014

Pop Rockers North of Nine Play SOhO

By Sophie Ho

“I’m on fiyahhh!” Pop-rock group North of Nine’s lead singer Jackson Guthy shouted, energized by a full house. Dressed in a tee and skinnies, Guthy charismatically eyed the screaming group of teenage girls li...

October 31, 2014

L.A. Museum Guide

By Janel Mendoza

Two weeks into school and you’re already swamped with readings, bored of lectures and disinterested in anything that involves effort. This lack of motivation is obviously not the best way to start the school year. Fort...

October 31, 2014

Yellow Red Sparks Fly as The Kinds Join In at Muddy Waters

By Alexandra DeSanto

Making my way past the shelves of knick-knacks and through the powerful aroma of coffee sizzling in the air, I found a cramped spot in the crowded coffee shop to catch two shows — The Kinds and Yellow Red Sparks. As a ...

October 31, 2014

Six Celebrities Who Love Kanye West More Than He Loves Himself (Maybe)

By Jessica Gresham

Yeezy, Ye, Mr. West, Dr. Martin Louie the King Jr. and my personal favorite, Yeezus. We’ve heard them all. No matter what you call him, Kanye West is a musical force to be reckoned with — and he knows it! With seven ...

October 31, 2014

Diane Rodriguez, How Saying No to No Paved Her Way to Success

By Brianna Guzman

Being told no is no fun. It’s something that everyone can agree on. It makes you sad. It makes you wonder why, and it can defeat you if you let it. At this year’s “Kick-Off” for the Theater and Dance Department, ...

October 31, 2014

Rock in Paradise: Five Reasons We’re Really Gonna Miss Crystal Castles

By Nadine Bedwan

“I am leaving Crystal Castles.” Band member Alice Glass tweeted this on the morning of Oct. 8, which was all it took to send nearly all of Twitter into hysterics. In the vague tweets that followed, she talked about c...

October 31, 2014

Movies to Watch After Saying “Adios” to your Long-Distance Relationship

By Jennifer Kim

The school year has started and we have said goodbye to many things: summer, privacy, your mom’s home cooked meals, the creepy neighbor across the street and your significant other. And just like you, many of us found ...

October 30, 2014

Artsweek’s Favorite Villains of All Time

By Artsweek Editor

There’s the spidery quirks of Cruella de Vil, the mad eyebrow game of Shan Yu, the utter insanity of Fred Figglehorn and the insidious charm of Richard III. Where there’s a hero, there’s always a villain. Here are ...

October 30, 2014

Halloween With Snakefist: Local Band to Play Whiskey Richards

By Ryan Mandell

The California golden hour was just beginning to cool off as I arrived at Snakefist’s studio. Mike Johansson, the bass player of the up-and-coming hard rock band, greeted me in front of an archetypal Santa Barba...

October 30, 2014

Not Your Mother’s “Monster Mash”: A Party Playlist

By Elena Bernick

Here’s a relevant question: how many times have you heard “Monster Mash”? Probably enough times to know it has lost its magic. This classic does not conjure up feelings of horror or fright, but rather eye-ro...

October 30, 2014

Netflix Horror Films: The Horrifically Bad

By Mackenzie Hart

Picture your upcoming Halloween night. What do you envision yourself doing? Are you dressing up in that “sultry spirit” costume (who knew being a ghost could be so revealing?) and lurking amongst your drunken peers i...