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Tom Cruise in "Digger." (Warner Bros. Pictures / fair use)

‘Digger’ is confounding, difficult, grating — yet endlessly fascinating and innovative

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2026
The oddly structured dark comedy features quality direction and a superb performance by Tom Cruise
Artist and UC Davis painting instructor Deirdre White poses in front of her work. (Courtesy of Sheri Giblin)

John Natsoulas Gallery’s new exhibition showcases the condition of being ‘Out of Place’

Arts & CultureOctober 7, 2026
Artist and UC Davis painting instructor Deirdre White explores themes of belonging versus displacement and burden versus lightness in her latest solo exhibition
Members of Aggie Fiction Writing Club listen to a presentation at one of their meetings. (Courtesy of Aggie Fiction Writing Club)

Aggie Fiction at UC Davis offers community and resources to aspiring creative writers

Arts & CultureOctober 6, 2026
For students looking to enter the literary scene, Aggie Fiction provides ample opportunity for experience and connection
"Signature Bags," a partnership work with Katab artisans based in Ahmedabad, India, at the UC Davis Design Museum’s new exhibit “Connecting Threads.” (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

The UC Davis Design Museum welcomes textile artist Lynn Setterington with ‘Connecting Threads (together)’

Arts & CultureOctober 6, 2026
The exhibit spans decades of socially engaged textile work exploring community, memory, identity and the everyday
Visitors attend an exhibition hosted by Third Space Art Collective. (Courtesy of Third Space Art Collective)

“Faces” Group Art Show will open this month at Third Space Art Collective

Arts & CultureOctober 6, 2026
Third Space will host an open house Friday, Oct. 9
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Culture Corner

Arts & CultureSeptember 30, 2026
The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more
Austin Abrams in "Resident Evil." (Sony Pictures / fair use)

Review: ‘Resident Evil’ is a tense, action-packed tribute to the beloved game franchise

Arts & CultureSeptember 30, 2026
The 2026 film adaptation of the popular horror game series excellently captures the anxiety-inducing experience of playing its source material
Cover art for "The Quarry." (Supermassive Games / fair use)

The Arts Desk’s media guide for Summerween

Arts & CultureSeptember 30, 2026
Media picks to help transition from the heat of summer into the chill of fall
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in "Hocus Pocus." (Walt Disney Pictures / fair use)

Movie magic for the fall season

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
From childhood nostalgia to witchy magic, these films capture the quintessential moods of the season
Tim Curry in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (20th Century Fox / fair use)

Honoring Tim Curry

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
Looking back at Tim Curry’s legacy of unforgettable performances