Arts & Culture

KDVS and Armadillo Music bring vinyl back to Davis
Arts & CultureOctober 12, 2015
Vendors from all over California gather for Davis Vinyl & Music Fair The weekend of Oct. 18 is the only weekend of football season when the Raiders don’t play, according to Paul Wilbur, Armadillo Music staff member and Raiders season ticket holder. That’s why Wilbur chose this particular weekend to hold the Davis Vinyl and […]
Aggie Style Watch
Arts & CultureOctober 11, 2015
Your weekly dose of campus fashion It is often said that the eyes are a window to the soul, but sometimes it seems as if the eyeliner surrounding a pair of eyes can tell just as much about a person. Fashion can be an expression of personality, culture and comfort and carries different connotations for […]

Stay weird, Davis
Arts & CultureOctober 8, 2015
Portland folk band Horse Feathers to perform at Veterans Memorial Theatre. The cry of a violin pierces the air followed by the strumming of a guitar — you can almost feel the calloused fingers of the guitar player, and as a banjo begins to play, it doesn’t feel like you’re in Davis anymore. Horse Feathers […]

Craft your way to fun
Arts & CultureOctober 5, 2015
LGBTQIA Resource Center continues Crafternoons every Friday. There is something soothing about sitting and taking the time to start a project, whether it be knitting a scarf, beading a necklace or painting a masterpiece. If you want to unleash your inner crafter or hang out with a great community of welcoming people, be sure to […]

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 […]

