Arts & Culture

KDVS, UC Davis’ non-commercial student-run radio station, celebrated its 50th birthday on Feb. 1. Organized by KDVS events director Estefania Alvarez, a free public party was hosted at Rock Band University, featuring both local and Bay Area bands. Musical performances included Big Sticky Mess, Whiskey Business, Genius, Chad Stockdale and Robert, Beast Nest and Virga. […]

If you have ever gone to a dance performance and felt completely bewildered as to how you should interpret the barrage of constant movement and expression emitted from the stage, then maybe you should check out “Life & The Meaning of Dance.” On Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. and […]

“The Space Between,” a new choreography produced by the ITDP, aims to explore the meaning of the space between people. The choreography is performed by Rosemary Hannon, Brandon Gonzalez and Megan Ransmeier. MUSE spoke with Gonzalez, a Master of Fine Art candidate who also conceptualized “The Space Between.” MUSE: What is your choreography about? GONZALEZ: […]

On Feb 13., the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) will travel to the Mondavi Center for a performance that features the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Led by guest conductor Jaap van Zweden, the symphony’s two pieces hope to inspire audiences particularly when they face the darkest depths of winter, whether literal or […]

Do you have a secret inner performance artist just waiting to break free? Whether you’re an amateur or distinguished veteran of the spotlight, the Dead Arts Society at UC Davis believes you should be able to experience theatre and artistically express yourself. The Dead Arts Society (DAS) is one the many unique student-run clubs on […]

Have you found the perfect berry lip? In this first-ever beauty edition of Campus Chic, our muse of the week, fourth-year international relations major Humera Durrani tells MUSE how she rocks a classic, berry lip for the season. First things first: identify what works best for your skin tone and eye color and the look […]

Muse of the Week: Judy Yi, a fourth-year computer science major. 1. If you could describe your personal style in three words, what would they be? Can I say weird three times? 2. What makes your style so “weird”? Mostly the way I dress is like, I’ll do one style for one day and switch […]

MUSIC KDVS 50th Birthday Bash Feb. 1, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., free Rock Band University, 720 Olive Drive Suite H On Feb. 1 KDVS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary at Rock Band University. The show will be broadcast live and include a slew of bands, including local Davis favorites Big Sticky Mess and […]

The Brazilian dance ensemble Grupo Corpo is set to perform at the Mondavi Center Feb. 4. With an immersive presentation of movement, rhythm, light and costume, Grupo Corpo’s uniquely Brazilian aesthetic has captivated international audiences for over 30 years. Grupo Corpo will be performing two different pieces created by choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras, Sem Mim and […]

A post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley, Dr. Rui Cidra, will be giving a lecture on his paper on the music of Cape Verde and its reflection of indentured workers from plantations in São Tomé and Principe. Cidra will give his lecture on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Everson Hall, Room 233. The lecture will […]

Bedtime Music One of the best times to listen to music is right before bed. You take a shower, get all clean and cozy, turn off the lights, put on some big ol’ headphones, put on a soothing playlist and chill. Such a great way to end the day. In this situation, music saves us […]

Peggy Sue isn’t just “folk.” According to NPR, it’s “mountainous and brooding” — perhaps bluesy, pop-rock influenced post-folk, with catchy guitar rhythms and strong harmonies. Rosa Slade, Katy Young and Olly Joyce have been making music together since 2005 and have toured with the likes of Mumford & Sons, Jack White and The Maccabees. Their […]