UCSB Jazz Ensemble, Performance, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall  The UCSB Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jon Nathan, presents a concert featuring outstanding students in an evening of jazz. MORE INFO

UCSB Opera Scenes, Performance, Nov. 23, 8 p.m., Karl Geiringer Hall
New faculty artist Ned Canty will lead students in this evening of opera scenes. MORE INFO

"The Horse Boy," Film, Nov. 24,
7:30 p.m., Campbell Hall  "The Horse Boy" is a dramatic and heartwarming story of one family's journey to find a way into their son's life. MORE INFO

UCSB Town Forum Focusing on Students, Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m., Campbell Hall  This meeting will focus on how UC budget cuts are affecting students. Students are encouraged to participate and bring questions about the impact of budget cuts on admissions, financial aid, class availability, and how AB540 students are affected. MORE INFO

UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music, "Species" Concert, Dec. 1,
8 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
Director Jeremy Haladyna leads the ensemble in its first concert of the year with two pieces by Anthony Gilbert. MORE INFO

UCSB Choruses - "Sir Christemas," Performance, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church  UCSB's male and female choruses present a delightful Christmas concert featuring carols, and more. MORE INFO

UCSB Budget Town Forum, Dec. 4, 3:30 p.m., Campbell Hall  Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this discussion about UC budget cuts. Chancellor Henry T. Yang, campus administrators, and Academic Senate leadership will also address the budget situation. MORE INFO

UCSB Gospel Choir, Performance, Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall  The highly popular gospel choir regularly presents sold-out concerts. MORE INFO

"An Evening of Middle Eastern Music and Dance," Performance, Dec. 5,
8 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
The UCSB Middle East Ensemble with guest dancer, Cris!, will present a lively program. MORE INFO

University Art Museum Four Exhibitions October 14 - January 31 After Life "After Life" is an eclectic selection of images on death and dying, ranging from intimate post-mortem photographs of the 19th century to Salvador Dali's surrealist interpretations of Dante's heaven and hell.  MORE INFO Forms and Symbols Both abstract and evocative, the objects on view subtly reference familiar forms and functions. MORE INFO Holiday: 19th-Century Travel Photography and Popular Tourism This exhibition uses the museum's photography collection, complemented by brochures, guidebooks, maps from the Davidson Library and Special Collections.   MORE INFO Jillian Mcdonald: Horror Make-Up Multimedia artist Jillian Mcdonald explores the romance and horror film genres in her multimedia work. MORE INFO