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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Arts & Culture

Saving children’s media, one muppet at a time

Jim Henson’s Muppets need to be recognized for their impact   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   A “Muppet” is more than just a puppet. The term, coined...

Rex Orange County is back with ‘The Alexander Technique’

The artist’s new September album has indie fans itching for more   Indie lovers gathered in Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for an unforgettable experience during Rex Orange...

Where mischief meets melody

Mondavi Center and Manetti Shrem Present Donizetti's Don Pasquale   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org There’s a certain magic to the thought of attending an evening at...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org   In a country where queer existence is not always met with...

Review: Heretic

 A24’s new thriller blends classic horror with religious discourse   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Anyone who spends any amount of time online has probably seen advertisements...

Review: ‘Wicked’ defies more than just gravity

The highly anticipated “Wicked” film adaptation reminds us cinema can be engrossing   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Wicked” has been everywhere. From phone ads, Target commercials...

How ‘The Eras Tour’ changed the concert game

A reflection on Taylor Swift’s worldwide tour before it comes to an end this December   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    It’s impossible to ignore how much singer-songwriter Taylor...

Davis-based jewelry brand has a furry friend behind the craft

Jewelry by Dozer creates unique pieces for any occasion    BY SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org  Amid the vibrant buzz of the Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, one...

The California Aggie hosts its fall Couch Concert

Local band “Your Tax Dollars at Work” rocked The Aggie basement    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    On Nov. 15, The California Aggie hosted its quarterly Couch...

Celebrating ‘Tías and Primas’ with author Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez at The Avid Reader

The event highlighted the community-building quality of Mojica Rodríguez’s work, especially in its representation of Latina women and their experiences   By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org   On...

How to bring holiday cheer into your daily life this December

As the holiday season takes a hold, find ways to make each and every day more magical than the last   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    With a shower...

A cool girl’s guide to gift giving

Playing Santa? Here are some picks your loved ones will find perfect this upcoming holiday season    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Let’s be honest. While it...

Finding structure within ‘A Short Talk with Tomoyuki Endo’

Visiting scholar Tomoyuki Endo discussed the relationship between the structure of Chinese ideograms, the importance of audience imagination and the analysis of modern poetry    By...

Finding a new family through Diwali

What Diwali is and how students are celebrating away from home    BY DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org   Your mom carries a diya from the kitchen to the...

Tick tock! The time changed, again

The fascinating history of daylight savings time    By IQRA AHMAD —- arts@theaggie.org   Twice a year, millions of people across the world partake in a curious ritual...