Arts & Culture

Sarah Findlay’s app aims to revolutionize the online shopping experience   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS —- arts@theaggie.org  In the ever-evolving world of fashion, keeping up with trends can be a struggle. Many social media platforms rely on influencers sponsored by high-end designers to showcase styles that, in turn, most can’t afford. Garde-Robe, a new fashion app, […]

The 97th Oscars airs on March 2 with an eclectic group of nominations   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   On Jan. 23., the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominees for the 97th Academy Awards show. Otherwise known as the Oscars, it is the biggest ceremony for the film industry, recognizing […]

Roberta L. Millstein’s clarification of Aldo Leopold’s environmental ethics suggests that we rethink what we owe to our natural communities    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   At The Avid Reader on Jan. 23, UC Davis Professor Emerita and researcher Roberta L. Millstein presented her interpretation and defense of Aldo Leopold’s “The Land Ethic,” an […]

Sarah Adams’ 2025 release delivers wit and chemistry as two second-grade teachers (and secret authors) find their lives intertwined   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Whimsical, cute and not overly corny — these are hallmarks of a great romance novel. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of falling head over heels for two characters […]

Accompanied by a surprise speaker, both authors bring the rom-com spirit to Davis   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org Attention all rom-com aficionados! Grab your popcorn and front-row seats, because a queen of romance literature has graced our humble college town with her presence. Sarah Adams, the New York Times bestselling author with a knack […]

Friendship, supernatural occurrences, the great outdoors, occasional cannibalism — what’s not to love?    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Everyone is a fan of the all-girl ensemble drama; Shows like “Big Little Lies” (2017), “The Wilds” (2020), “Pretty Little Liars” (2010) and beyond, are known for their jaw-dropping twists and unique depictions of female relationships. […]

The installation captures her meteoric rise and the golden era of supermodeling   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   A museum renowned for its emphasis on art and culture, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is celebrating supermodel Naomi Campbell with a groundbreaking honorary exhibition. Running from June 22 to April 6,  ‘NAOMI- In Fashion’ is […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO and ALYSSA CREVOISERAT — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Orlando in Love” by Japanese Breakfast (2025)   Savannah: Released just a few weeks ago on Jan. 7, Japanese Breakfast makes a triumphant return with “Orlando in Love,” along with the announcement of their […]

The novel finds and examines the virtue in giving up on making sense of things    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Sally Rooney’s latest novel, “Intermezzo,” is, in the broadest sense, about the futility of humanity’s enduring attempts to make sense out of an ultimately senseless world, with the possibility of abandoning the eternal […]

If you want to take a trip to the glory days of old Hollywood, use this list as your roadmap    By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    It’s not hard to fall in love with the world of cinema. Films combine visual, auditory and emotional spectacles to create a dynamic and moving experience in every reel. A […]

Learn about what the new restaurant brings to town   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    This past fall, Davis residents may have noticed a new restaurant on the corner of 2nd and D Street in a storefront that had remained vacant for a long period of time. Painted bright pink and purple, Maya’s Authentic […]

A guide to celebrating the Lunar New Year and embracing traditions while away from home   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across East and Southeast Asia. This year, the festivities begin on Jan. 29 and will usher […]