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As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, more than 30 City College students will participate in the star-studded events by writing reviews, competing, and screening student films. For six years City College students have participated in the 10-10-10, an all-regional student competition focused on writing and directing.… Post the First Comment

A 22-foot long area rug made entirely of shirt labels may make spectators stop to contemplate the utter density of it all. And if the rug doesn't stop them, maybe the perfectly chopped up bibles will. The suitably named "Density" exhibit, showing in the Atkinson Gallery from Jan.… Post the First Comment

Why own Ringo Starr's newest album? The title song "Why Not?" won't give you the answer. Unlike many musicians, Starr's style is not fixed to make every cut sound the same. His songs ring familiar to the Beatles, yet are made uniquely his own. Instead of jumping immediately into the lyrics, most titles include an interlude so enjoyable one almost hopes the lyrics never come.… Post the First Comment

After a promising beginning with top singles both as featured artist in Flo Rida's "Right Round" and her own "Tik Tok," Ke$ha's debut album has reached No. 1. Fair enough, because Animal is a good collection of very different songs. She sounds like a mixture of Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry who successfully blends party songs with provocative lyrics, like in "Dinosaur" and "Blah Blah Blah.… Post the First Comment

"Davy" is the sophomore album by Coconut Record's Jason Schwartzman. A perennial Wes Anderson actor, Schwartzman has made "Davy" another one of his solo projects. With vocal stylings reminiscent of the late Elliott Smith, the album offers a cohesive blend of songs with eclectic instruments.… Post the First Comment