Arts & Culture

Free screening of “Kissed by Lightning” to be held by Varsity Theatre. The Varsity Theatre, in association with the C.N. Gorman Museum, will host a free screening of Mohawk visual artist and Director Shelley Niro’s debut feature film, Kissed by Lightning. The screening will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. […]

A review of Cary Fukunaga’s film, Beasts of No Nation Beasts of No Nation is a film about a West African boy named Agu, played by Abraham Attah, who is forced to flee his idyllic village because of incoming war. Agu’s father and brother are mercilessly gunned down by invading army forces and he eventually […]

Legends of the Celtic Harp to put on “The Door Between the Worlds” in Davis. In medieval times, people often spent many nights around a campfire telling magical myths and legends of heroes defeating dragons and people achieving greatness. A trio of Celtic harpists comprised of Patrick Ball, an alumnus of UC Davis, Lisa Lynne […]

The staying power of Drake’s “Hotline Bling” music video. It wasn’t surprising that this Halloween, more than one person thought of dressing up in their best gray turtleneck, Alexander McQueen sweatpants and Timberland boots. Call it the “Cozy Rapper” look, and you’ve perfectly described Drake in his new “Hotline Bling” video that’s been making the […]

The cast and crew form a unified front to get ready for opening night. The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance’s fall production of Nikolai Gogol’s Government Inspector will have its opening night next Thursday on the Wright Hall Main Stage Theatre. The production will run from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15 and again […]

This week’s edition: Colorful prints and Jesus sandals. For this week’s edition of Aggie Style Watch, I felt as if the subject came to me instead of the other way around. From across the Quad, I spotted a loud, floral printed shirt that stuck out from the crowd. That shirt belonged to Mikal Mitchell, a […]

A review of the good, the bad and the weird The two-day Aftershock Music Festival, featuring artists as huge as Slipknot, Marilyn Manson and Deftones, smashed the four stages set up in Gibson Ranch Park and a record number of 45,000 people moshed their way through the gates. As I was more sober than […]

Pamela Trokanski’s Dance Theatre presents Blood, Reciprocity and Kevin Bacon. Dance enthusiasts will be pleased to hear of the upcoming performance by Pamela Trokanski’s Dance Theatre (PTDT) titled Blood, Reciprocity and Kevin Bacon. PTDT is a contemporary dance company located in East Davis and has been around for nearly 30 years. Blood, Reciprocity and Kevin […]

The arts writers share their current Netflix obsessions Fall weather has finally come to Davis, and there’s nothing more pleasant than curling up on a couch with a cup of hot chocolate and a good TV show. The only question is: what should you watch? Luckily, the arts writers have compiled their favorite Netflix shows […]

Last-minute costume ideas for procrastinators everywhere What’s the best part of Halloween — the parties, the creepy yard decorations or the return of Halloweentown to Disney Channel? For those who celebrate, this can be a serious question but, undeniably, the costume is an integral part of the whole experience. Personally, I love Halloween and try […]

Show reveals society’s dependence on technology There is no denying that television is in its golden age. Shows like “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones” and “Mad Men” have captivated audiences everywhere with their intricate storylines and complex characters. The popularity of instant access streaming sites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime also means that all […]

Davis Food Co-op to put on Not-Very-Scary-Haunted-House Every year, the Davis Food Co-op brings a dose of Halloween spirit with their Not-Very-Scary-Haunted-House. This event provides a space for children and families to take a break from trick-or-treating on the Davis Downtown Treat Trail. The Davis Food Co-op brings snacks, crafts and a little bit of […]