Arts & Culture

Yale’s Low Strung stops in Davis for West Coast tour Yale is often recognized for its high academic rigor and quality. One facet of such a demanding community that may find itself unsung could prove to be one of Yale’s most unique. A 12-person cello band hailing from New Haven, Conn. plays music ranging from […]

UC Davis art exhibition explores gritty topics like refugee crisis The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art opened its third exhibition of the year on Thursday Feb 1. Running until June 24, “Welcome?” tackles pertinent issues like immigration and homelessness through the lens of hospitality. In light of the new curation, The California Aggie explored what […]

New showing will take place at Pitzer Center on Feb. 25 only The Department of Theater and Dance sent out an email Tuesday morning announcing that “Pippin,” expected to show in late February, would experience drastic changes to its performance after students were injured during rehearsal. The play will now only show on February 25 […]

History behind neon lights explained Bringing a unique selection of film and theater entertainment to Yolo County since its opening in 1950, the Varsity Theater is a staple of Davis culture. The first film to play at the Varsity Theater on June 9, 1950 was “The Eagle and the Hawk,” thus launching the start of a […]

Helping to avoid studying for midterms We interrupt your regularly scheduled program of studying for midterms to inform you that it’s time for a TV break. HBO has a wide variety of shows that are ripe for binging. Westworld A mind-boggling spaghetti western show that plays on the potential level of sophistication that artificial intelligence […]

Disney got it right for the Mexican community As children, we are often blind to the cruel realities of the world and how they shape our lives. The underrepresentation of diverse stories in the entertainment industry and, in general, the lack of diversity across other media platforms, is one such reality. Until more recently, I […]

Broadway classic comes to Davis with modern twist The Broadway classic “Pippin, the Musical” is coming to UC Davis starting Feb. 22 through the Department of Theater and Dance, telling the famous story of a man in search of his identity. But it’s coming with a twist. “Pippin usually takes places in the Holy Roman […]

A list of notable gay podcasts With so many podcasts out there to get addicted to, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where are the gay ones? Podcasts are a great at-home and on-the-go companion that can make you laugh, cry or both — sometimes at the same time. They cover everything from short and sweet […]

Songs for the hopeless romantic Valentine’s Day, or singles awareness day, frequently evokes one of two emotions: infatuating bliss or resentment. Despite the array of pressures that arise with this Hallmark holiday, both single people and couples can enjoy the sentiments of a love song.   Tennis, “Diamond Rings” The ‘80s-esque indie pop duo from […]

Whether attached at the hip or partnerless, this meal leads to the impossible: Valentine’s Day enjoyment. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner once again. For some, this Hallmark holiday is a time to lament the lack of a relationship, and yet for those in relationships, it can prove to be just as […]

ASUCD’s entertainment unit hopes to bring more big names to campus. Upon walking into the headquarters of Entertainment Council, located in the basement of Freeborn Hall, the walls of the small office tell it all. Lining the wall from floor to ceiling are music posters and event promos accumulated over the years. While it may […]

A story about change Abby Stein, a Jewish educator and activist, will be speaking about her struggles as a transgender woman in the Hasidic community. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Stein grew up in a community of Hasidic Judaism, a sub-group within ultra-Orthodox Judaism. It is known for being religiously conservative and secluded from the […]