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Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Arts education comes first and foremost for UCSB Arts & Lectures residencies.

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

Books By Richelle Boyd

Anne Lamott talks about joy and love through difficult times.

‘Back’ to the Future

‘Back’ to the Future

Film By Tom Jacobs, UCSB’s ’The Current'

UC Santa Barbara alum Leah Bleich returns to campus with her first feature film, ‘The Moon and Back’.

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Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Photo By Story and Photos by Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater By Maggie Yates

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater By Maggie Yates

The Couture Pattern Museum Hosts an Elegant Evening with Special Guest Maria Kublin

The Couture Pattern Museum Hosts an Elegant Evening with Special Guest Maria Kublin

Fashion By Madeline Slogoff

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce to Be Honored with Cinema Vanguard Award

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce to Be Honored with Cinema Vanguard Award

SBIFF By Madeline Slogoff

Review | Austin City Limits

Review | Austin City Limits

Music By Nataschia Hadley

The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos Come to SOhO on Sunday

The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos Come to SOhO on Sunday

Music By Ella Bailey

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Music

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Review | Dancing the Next Waltz with Santa Barbara Symphony and the Doublewide Kings

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Review | Austin City Limits

Review | Austin City Limits

Music By Nataschia Hadley

The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos Come to SOhO on Sunday

The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos Come to SOhO on Sunday

Music By Ella Bailey

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Visual Arts

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Off Register Is Off the Charts for Creativity and Community

Photo By Story and Photos by Leslie Dinaberg

Get Ready to Hang at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Get Ready to Hang at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Visual Arts By Leslie Dinaberg

The Waterhouse Gallery to Celebrate 40 Years of Fine Art

The Waterhouse Gallery to Celebrate 40 Years of Fine Art

Visual Arts By Tia Trinh

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ON Culture

ON Culture | Horse Whisperers, Comedy Stars, and Christmas Movies

ON Culture | Horse Whisperers, Comedy Stars, and Christmas Movies

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Musings on Music, Plus Lots of Good Stuff Coming Our Way

ON Culture | Musings on Music, Plus Lots of Good Stuff Coming Our Way

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

ON Culture | Plaza Palooza, Studio Tours, and Sting!

ON Culture | Plaza Palooza, Studio Tours, and Sting!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

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Theater

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater Review | ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge’ Brings a Laugh to the Start of the Holiday Season

Theater By Maggie Yates

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater Review | ‘The Threepenny Opera’ is Still Vital for Today’s Audiences

Theater By Maggie Yates

Claudia Hoag McGarry’s Original Works Staged Reading Festival Comes to Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater

Claudia Hoag McGarry’s Original Works Staged Reading Festival Comes to Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater

Theater By Maggie Yates

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Reviews

Review | Omar Apollo Raptures His Audience at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Review | Omar Apollo Raptures His Audience at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Reviews By Callie Fausey

Review | “Doin’ It Differently” is Part of Clairo’s Charm

Review | “Doin’ It Differently” is Part of Clairo’s Charm

Reviews By Rebecca Horrigan

Review | Greater than the Sum of its Musical and Mythic Parts

Review | Greater than the Sum of its Musical and Mythic Parts

Music By Josef Woodard

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Film & TV

‘Back’ to the Future

‘Back’ to the Future

Film By Tom Jacobs, UCSB’s ’The Current'

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce to Be Honored with Cinema Vanguard Award

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce to Be Honored with Cinema Vanguard Award

SBIFF By Madeline Slogoff

Film Review | ‘Bird’ Is an Adolescent Flight Above the Mean Streets

Film Review | ‘Bird’ Is an Adolescent Flight Above the Mean Streets

Film By Josef Woodard

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ON the Beat

ON the Beat | Ace Blues Belter, Itzhak and All-Star Friend Ship on the Town

ON the Beat | Ace Blues Belter, Itzhak and All-Star Friend Ship on the Town

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

Orchestrated Folk, Mali Calls and Grooves, Bach Goes Public

Orchestrated Folk, Mali Calls and Grooves, Bach Goes Public

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

ON the Beat | Continuing Saga of “Tales”

ON the Beat | Continuing Saga of “Tales”

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Dance

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Stages Faculty Dance Concert

UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Stages Faculty Dance Concert

Dance By Madeline Slogoff

Dance Review | ‘Remembrances: Noches de Tango’ at SOhO Santa Barbara Is a Night to Remember

Dance Review | ‘Remembrances: Noches de Tango’ at SOhO Santa Barbara Is a Night to Remember

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

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Books

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

A Blissful Sit Down with Anne Lamott at The Arlington in Santa Barbara

Books By Richelle Boyd

Book Review | ‘Playground’ by Richard Powers

Book Review | ‘Playground’ by Richard Powers

Books By David Starkey

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

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All Booked

All Booked: Thankful for Role Models

All Booked: Thankful for Role Models

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Richelle Boyd

All Booked: Happy Halloween

All Booked: Happy Halloween

All Booked By Tessa Reeg & Richelle Boyd

All Booked: Fall Fun Awaits!

All Booked: Fall Fun Awaits!

All Booked By Don Brubaker & Tessa Reeg

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Comedy

Review | ‘Asking for Trouble’ with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Review | ‘Asking for Trouble’ with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

No Scripts, Just Laughs

No Scripts, Just Laughs

Comedy By Caitlin Scialla

Chelsea Handler is Blunt, Sharp, Funny, and Definitely Rated NC-17

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

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Poetry Matters

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Young People

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets at the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets at the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Poets of Different Generations

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

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