Events

Indigo De Souza: a night of intimate introspection in the hub

May 23, 2023 by

Indie-rock singer songwriter Indigo De Souza performed a toned down, acoustic set at The Hub, in UC Santa Barbara’s University Center, on May 11. 
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Drag Queens Dazzled at TQC Drag Show

May 16, 2023 by

The show was stacked with fierce, talented and energetic drag queens and the energy was electric, with LGBTQIA+ flags waving in the air and audience members jumping up in excitement. 
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Acclaimed mother and daughter duo Diane Ladd and Laura Dern charm Campbell Hall

May 16, 2023 by

Academy Award-nominated actresses and mother and daughter duo, Diane Ladd and Laura Dern, hosted a conversation to discuss their new book at UC Santa Barbara.
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Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

May 16, 2023 by

There is a lot of respect to be had for the work these directors put into these plays, as they work to navigate the directing process and collaborate with so many different actors and crew members. 
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Janelle James gets candid in a night of comedy at UCSB’s Campbell Hall

May 9, 2023 by

Hosted by Associated Students Program Board, Janelle James delivered entertaining jokes and got candid about her experience rising to fame from multi-award-winning sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”
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FKJ mesmerizes Santa Barbara Bowl with exceptional performance and special guests

May 2, 2023 by

FKJ’s performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl was a remarkable display of virtuosic talent, genre-bending sound and profound audience engagement that left an indelible mark on everyone present.
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The Chemical Brothers erupt Santa Barbara Bowl with electrifying opening to 2023 show season

May 2, 2023 by

The Chemical Brothers successfully delivered a performance that was nothing short of exceptional, kicking off the 2023 Santa Barbara Bowl show season on a high note.
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SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh

March 19, 2023 by

On Feb. 17, Todd Field, director of the smashing film “Tár,” and Martin McDonagh, director of the emotional yet comforting film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were presented with the award.
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SBIFF 2023: U.S. Premiere of “I Like Movies” Closes out Santa Barbara International Film Festival

March 13, 2023 by

The film follows a young boy named Lawrence Kweller who aspires to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most elite universities in the world for film.
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Bringing the band scene to campus: A.S. Program Board’s “Battle of the Bands”

March 9, 2023 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board brought the I.V. band party scene to the middle of campus, giving students a chance to jam out on a rainy night. 
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SBIFF 2023: Oscar-nominated screenwriters celebrated at festival’s Writers Panel

March 9, 2023 by

Writers Daniel Scheinert, Todd Field, Kazuo Ishiguro, Rian Johnson, Tony Kushner, Martin McDonagh, Ruben Östlund, Lesley Paterson and Sarah Polley were honored.
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SBIFF 2023: 8 Hollywood stars receive the Virtuosos Award for their performances

March 9, 2023 by

Being honored for their performances were Jeremy Strong, Ke Huy Quan, Jeremy Pope, Stephanie Hsu, Nina Hoss, Danielle Deadwyler, Kerry Condon and Austin Butler. 
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A divisive yet historic night: A recap of the 65th annual Grammys

February 23, 2023 by

The 65th Grammy Awards were aired on Sunday, Feb. 5 and were a night of surprising upsets and historic firsts. 
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SBIFF 2023: Bess Wohl’s directorial debut “Baby Ruby” is a biter

February 23, 2023 by

The film delivers a painfully real portrayal of motherhood with care, never placing blame on any character.
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SBIFF 2023: Cate Blanchett Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

February 23, 2023 by

The two-hour event was a seamless intertwining of Blanchett’s professionality, poise and charm that made audiences feel comfortable sharing a space with the high-status actress.
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