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Books By Leslie Dinaberg | Thu Dec 25, 2025 | 12:21pm

UCSB Arts & Lectures Adds Four Speakers to Its 2026 Offerings

Dr. Michael V. Drake, Caitlin Dickerson, Ibram X. Kendi, and Masha Gessen will address topical issues in Justice for All programming.

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard | Thu Dec 25, 2025 | 8:00am

“Christmas Revels” celebrates the longest day, and its own long-running tradition, Messiah Singalongers make a mighty noise.

Film By Josef Woodard | Mon Dec 22, 2025 | 12:08pm

Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ brings an affecting blend of post-Shakespearean drama, mysticism, and revisionist history to the screen.

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Dec 22, 2025 | 12:00pm

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Dance By Leslie Dinaberg | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 3:37pm

Former executive director of UCSB Arts & Lectures is the new principal advisor for dance season programming.

Music By Eric Larson | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 3:31pm

‘Indy’ writer’s new collection of compact guitar pieces forms a “rambling garden of styles.”

Film By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 3:21pm

Ethan Hawke turns in a stunning performance as lyricist Lorenz Hart in ‘Blue Moon,’ talks it up at the Riviera Theatre.

Books By George Yatchisin | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 3:15pm

Essays from the provocative, prickly, well-informed mind of the renowned film director.

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 10:00am

A busy Christmas music week goes to churches, Lobero, and beyond.

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard | Fri Dec 19, 2025 | 9:44am

Innovative Italian photographer Mario Giacomelli featured in SBMA exhibition, tied to his centennial.