Arts & Culture

In his new choreographed piece, Isabella’s Dream, Granada Artist-in-Residence Dr. Henry Daniel continues his exploration of the intercultural contact and migration that stemmed from Columbus’ voyage. “The choreography is driven by the stories that the performers bring to the project,” Daniel said. “I posed a very specific question: ‘Can you trace your family history from […]

On May 21 and May 22, the UC Davis Film Festival returns for its 14th year. Twenty-seven short films will be presented at the Davis Varsity Theatre starting at 10 p.m. The festival is produced by the Department of Cinema and Technocultural Studies (CaTS), the Art Studio, the Department of Theatre and Dance and is […]

MUSIC Yolo Mambo May 25, 6 p.m., free Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, 238 G St. Yolo Mambo will be playing a blend of world jazz this Sunday evening. The group features Catherine LeBlanc’s multi-lingual vocals complemented with world instruments, including Carla Campbell on percussion, Phil Summers on Spanish guitar and Steve O’Neill on string bass. KDRT […]

Jane’s Addiction paved the way for alt-rock. Twenty-six years ago, Perry Farrell first sang of his desire to be as big and immovable as an ocean. He did so on Jane’s Addiction’s Nothing’s Shocking, an album that possessed the magnitude of that of which he spoke. Released in 1988, the band’s major-label debut is an […]

The sextet chamber ensemble, yMusic, performed at The Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall on May 17 at 8 p.m. The contemporary group melds classical training with compositions from some of the biggest names in popular music. Some of their more notable collaborators include indie giants Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent and Dirty Projectors. MUSE had a chance […]

Local Multi-player Renaissance Growing up with video games was not a solo affair for me. My brother and I constantly played multi-player games with each other and forged a competitive rivalry. Friends came over to experience the two-controller mayhem. Those were good times. Along the way video games lost the joy of two or more […]

On May 16, the UC Davis Nigerian Student Association (NSA) will host their fifth annual Nigerian Cultural Show. The free event will include dance, theater, food and music with the aim of teaching people about Nigerian culture. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Giedt Hall 1001. The Nigerian Cultural Show is the main event in […]

On May 17, KDVS will be holding the 14th semi bi-annual Operation: Restore Maximum Freedom Music and Art Festival (O:RMF) in collaboration with Sudwerk’s Brewery and Third Space Art Collective. From 12 to 10 p.m., a flurry of musical talents from the Sacramento Valley and beyond will be performing, along with activities and features that […]

From May 16 to June 1, The Art Theatre of Davis will present the play Hedda Gabler by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. This is the new theatre company’s second production and will be directed by local actor and dancer Timothy Nutter. Hedda Gabler was published in 1891 in Germany. The play follows a wealthy, newly […]

MUSIC ORMF XIV May 17, 12 p.m., Sudwerks (2001 Second St.) $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door The new installment of KDVS’ annual music festival will feature 18 different bands on two stages. The festival will feature Love Cryme, Gentlemen Surfer, Michael RJ Saalman, Tha Dirt Feelin’, Dank Ocean, Whiskey Business and more. FULL DISCLOSURE: […]

Nostalgia for the year 1994 It’s a strange thing to see an era you remember being regurgitated by the nostalgia machine. The last couple of years have been a constant stream of early ‘90s anniversaries: Nevermind! Dazed and Confused! My So-Called Life! It’s not like we didn’t see this coming, of course — culture tends […]

Music Ross Hammond May 14, 6.30 p.m., free The Corin Courtyard Jazz guitarist Ross Hammond’s 11th and most recent album, Cathedrals, was released in June 2013. Finish Ticket May 10, 7.30 p.m., free West Village Apartments See indie pop rock group from San Francisco, Finish Ticket. The band was recently signed to Atlantic Records. Literature […]