Arts & Culture

News in brief: Brewing up a good time
Arts & CultureOctober 2, 2015
Sixth annual Brewfest to celebrate top Davis brewing program On Oct. 10, UC Davis Athletics will host the sixth annual UC Davis Brewfest. The event will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Aggie Tailgate field adjacent to Aggie Stadium. The Brewfest – an event created to honor and celebrate UC Davis’ standing […]

Get MotivaTED at TEDxUCDavis
Arts & CultureSeptember 30, 2015
TEDxUCDavis to present salon exploring human data Technology is an integral part of our lives, but how often do we stop and examine its role? That’s where TEDxUCDavis comes in. The organization aims to inspire and educate by holding talks led by passionate professionals and students. On Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at […]

ArtsWeek: This week in local arts
Arts & CultureSeptember 28, 2015
Your weekly dose of art and culture International Festival Davis 2015 Oct. 4, noon to 5 p.m., Free Central Park The 5th annual International Festival, hosted by International House, comes to Davis on Sunday, Oct. 4. Join this celebration of diversity that includes live music, entertainment and much more for the whole family. TEDxUCDavis: Exploring […]

Dr. Seuss comes to life
Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2015
Davis Musical Theatre Company to put on Seussical, The Musical The works of Dr. Seuss have taught millions of children valuable lessons about the importance of imagination. Now the Davis Musical Theatre Company has come together to bring Dr. Seuss’ stories to life in its production of Seussical, The Musical. The show started Sept. 11 […]

Davis meets world
Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2015
International House to host fifth annual International The fifth annual International Festival will be held on Oct. 4 in Central Park from noon to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by International House, this multi-ethnic celebration promotes “Unity in Diversity” through live entertainment, food samples from around the world and many more family-friendly activities. Ann Gunion, a […]

Oscar bait, Netflix originals, and more abound
Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2015
With a season full of quality big-budget and independent releases, Aggie cinephiles are in for a treat in the closing months of 2015. Whether you want to spend a night at the movies with friends, check out some indie flicks at the Varsity Theatre or kick back with Netflix at home, the following five films […]

A farewell to Davis
Arts & CultureJune 4, 2015
Graduate creative writing master’s students to hold farewell reading The members of the creative writing program at UC Davis have spent the past two years together taking workshop classes, reading each other’s work and growing close as a cohort. Now, their master theses have been defended, their graduation gowns have been ordered and they are […]

Throwing it back to the classics
Arts & CultureJune 4, 2015
UC Davis University Chorus performs at the Mondavi Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, UC Davis students, faculty and community members gather to practice as the University Chorus. Together, they explore musical pieces that date from the Baroque period to the 21st century. This Friday, the University Chorus will hold its spring quarter performance at the […]

A musical ode to agriculture
Arts & CultureJune 2, 2015
Concert and campus band to put on concert celebrating College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences People are constantly referring to UC Davis as an agricultural haven. Around every corner you will find references to the rich tradition of agriculture on campus, from the official Aggie mascot to the unofficial cow mascot and the fact that […]

Uniting students and citizens one song at a time
Arts & CultureMay 28, 2015
Music on the Green festival enhances Davis community involvement This Sunday, students and residents of Davis will gather in Central Park for Music on the Green, a festival full of live tunes and educational fun. Music on the Green, featured every spring, is a collaborative effort by the ASUCD External Affairs Commission (ASUCD EAC) and […]

No instruments, no problem
Arts & CultureMay 28, 2015
Davis a cappella groups gather for annual showcase This Saturday, the a cappella community of UC Davis will be holding their last showcase of the year: Local Tones. This is the only performance of the year that will exclusively feature a cappella groups from UC Davis. Johnny Wylie, business director of the Liquid Hotplates and […]
Equality with Sprinkles
Arts & CultureMay 26, 2015
Culture C.O.-O.P. and United in Unity to hold Cupcakes for Equality event America was founded on the principles of freedom and equality. However, despite this banner of equality and justice Americans aim to uphold, there are deep inequalities rooted in many of America’s institutions. The Culture C.O.-O.P. and its sister non-profit organization, United in Unity, are […]

