Arts & Culture

Nearly six years after her captivity under North Korean government in 2009, award-winning journalist and Sacramento native Laura Ling is set to speak at Davis Senior High School (DHS) on Feb. 21 as part of the event, An Evening with Laura Ling: Journey of Hope. Ling, who plans on discussing her experience in captivity and […]

As I waited for 15 minutes past our set meeting time, I thought to myself, “The Queen is never late, everybody else is simply early.” This quote from the Princess Diaries sequel seemed more than applicable today since I was about to interview a drag queen. However, in his own words he is, “a drag […]

When you think of storytime, you might think of your parents reading aloud to you before tucking you in for bed. Perhaps the story was accompanied by a glass of warm milk to help you sleep. Stories on Stage in Davis takes the concept of storytime and adds an adult flair to it, replacing that […]

For nearly half a century, Black Family Week has celebrated the rich cultural history of the African Diaspora community. This year’s 45th annual Black Family Week, which will take place from February 2-13, will include a wide variety of events that all students, regardless of their community, are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you […]

World-renowned animal scientist and autistic activist Temple Grandin is set to speak at the Mondavi Center on Feb. 10. Grandin, whose book, Thinking in Pictures, was selected as UC Davis’ 2014-15 Campus Community Book Project (CCBP), will be discussing issues relating to animal behavior, different kinds of thinking and autism. Thinking in Pictures discusses Grandin’s […]

Since our usual Aggie Style columnist is out with an injury, I (the Arts Editor at The California Aggie), have decided to fill in for her so that all of you lovely readers don’t miss out on a moment of fashion. Be forewarned, though, that I am not exactly what you might call a “fashionista,” […]

ThePoetry-ThePoets&ThePoetess   The Poetry   “The Railroad” by Caroline Vissers   We rush rush through the emotions of life knife in my lungs I can’t breathe You came and went so quickly quick to knock the air right out of my gut lust rushes through our bodies bodies haunted by unhinged time timed so poorly […]

Join the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre (PTDT) in remembering the many origins of contemporary dance. From Friday to Saturday, PTDT will present its 2015 Davis Dance Project, Darwin & Dance: The Evolution of Contemporary Movement. PTDT’s Davis Dance Project is an annual event that is part lecture and part demonstration. Each project delves into an […]

From Feb. 1 to Mar. 1, Gallery 1855 at the Davis Cemetery will present Archive of Abandoned Dreams, a photography showcase by Bulgarian-born, Texas-based artist Ellie Ivanova. A free opening reception will take place on Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring an appearance by Ivanova herself. The series consists of black-and-white portraits that […]

AggieTV, UC Davis’ student video and media production studio, is in the works to begin shooting their latest feature film “Far From Strom,” which will be directed by AggieTV executive director Ruben Rojas. With an ASUCD production budget of $1000 and an expected running time of over an hour, the film marks the studio’s largest […]

This Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., the ASUCD Coffee House will be transformed from a hangout area to a space for artistic expression where the ASUCD Entertainment Council will be presenting Open Mic Night. The performances, which will take place on the west side of the CoHo, near Swirlz bakery, will range from a […]

Facilitated by Camille Iman Woods ThePoetry-ThePoets&ThePoetesses ThePoetry Untitled by Gabriel Patterson   “I can’t breathe,” yet I continue to tell myself to remain calm. I put my “hands up” and over my head because from an early age I was taught that doing so helps to expand the lungs, optimizing the flow of oxygen throughout […]