Arts & Culture

For a sweet and inspiring movie night, try one of these films   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   There are few genres of film as comforting as the coming-of-age story and the rom-com. The former shows us that we’ll all have a chance to blossom and grow into new, braver and perhaps wiser individuals; the last […]

From farm to fork, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this berry delicious holiday   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Happy National Strawberry Day! Every year on Feb. 27, strawberry lovers unite to celebrate one of the most beloved and versatile fruits. Whether you enjoy them fresh, dipped in chocolate, blended into smoothies or […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore (2024)   “The God of the Woods” is perfect for fans of the mystery/thriller genre as well as anyone looking for their next page turner. Set in New York’s […]

The event consisted of vendors selling vinyl, DVDs and CDs at a lower price    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 22, Armadillo Music invited physical media enthusiasts to Dunloe Brewing for Vinyl Apocalypse, an event where guests could peruse boxes and crates of CDs, DVDs and vinyl priced at two for one […]

The “Huck Finn” reimagining that took home the 2024 National Book Award   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   It’s a pretty safe bet to say that anyone who attended American high school has at least heard of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Published in 1884, “Huck Finn,” has been a mainstay of […]

The director, cast and crew share their experiences creating the play   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of the play “Small Mouth Sounds” will have its opening night. The show, taking place at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre, will […]

The lecture defined fascism in a way that echoes present-day American politics while warning the consequences of inaction     BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   On Feb. 18, the UC Davis Department of History held a lecture given by Professor Adam Zientek on the “Machtergreifung,” referring to Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany.  […]

Several Hollywood actors are returning to the West End stage this year    BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   Actors often first hone their craft on stage, where theater serves as a stepping stone toward a more lucrative career in film. While the glamor of Hollywood may be the ultimate destination for some, not every […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By JULIE HUANG  — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush (1978)   During the rainy season, indulging in periodic glances out of the window to watch puddles grow ever larger on the uneven pavement outside is a classic activity enhanced by background […]

Once again, men prove to be absolutely terrifying   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org With a pastel pink title card, dreamy doo-wop music and a grocery store meet-cute in the very first scene, the structure of “Companion,” as a whole, perfectly encapsulates the relationship between its two main characters. Iris (Sophie Thatcher) is beautiful, endearing […]

UC Davis students discuss the show’s resurgence and reintroduction of a new generation to female friendships, aging and sex (obviously)   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Sex and the City” follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw, a 30-something-year-old sex columnist living in New York City. Amidst spilling her sexual relationships every week, trying the […]

The market hosted a craft-filled event in celebration of Cupid’s holiday    By DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org   Precious crochet animals smile at you and beads sparkle as you make your way down 3rd and B Street. The Davis Street Market’s Valentine’s Day Show was held on Feb. 8, with the street filled with vendors […]