Arts & Culture

The Shadow Label: NDN Records Rating: 2.5 The Shadow’s album of the same name reverberates “punk” in every note and out every musical pore. The sound is hard and fast and, more often that not, lyrically cynical. With lines like “there is no cure for culture, there is no hope for us,” The Shadow maintain […]

Editor’s note: As rumors have been circulating that lack of funding has pushed the Master of Fine Arts program in the theatre and dance department down to what might be its last year, there is the reality that more programs and organizations in the field will be cut. In fact, these are pressing issues that […]

By SASHA SHARMA Aggie Arts Writer Editor’s Note: For the rest of this quarter, Aggie arts reporter Sasha Sharma will investigate the process of designing a runway collection from beginning to end. Check MUSE bi-weekly to see Funmilayo Alabi’s progress as she continues to work on her collection for the Picnic Day Fashion Show taking […]

UC Davis boasts an art department that allows students to explore their creative abilities in a multitude of ways. The UC Davis Basement Gallery is one such space. The student-run, student-organized art gallery, located in the basement of the Art Building, aims to create a professional and sophisticated space for students to showcase their work. […]

Theatre has always been an evolving and dynamic form of self expression. It is meant to push boundaries and raise questions. It no longer includes just acting and singing; it now can encompass a wide variety of other performance acts. The MFA (Master of Fine Arts) thesis shows put on by Davis grad students in […]

In April, James Mercer and The Shins will lure an audience to cheer at the Mondavi Center. But before evoking nostalgia for the Garden State soundtrack, a band of a much different nature will take the stage. Gardens and Villa, a five-member, synth-heavy ensemble hailing from Santa Barbara, will open for The Shins. At its […]

Yesterday, while finishing up some torturous video projects, my friend came to my rescue with a hypnotizing track released by Usher just a few hours before. The track is titled “Climax” — a collaboration with up-and-coming Philadelphia-based American DJ and producer Diplo. And as they say, “There is a whole world living in that song.” […]

MUSIC Fierce Creatures and The Dirt Feelin’ Today, 7:30 p.m., $5 (all ages) Luigi’s, 213 E St. Since its grand opening a few weeks back, Luigi’s intends to fill its space with entertainment to fit people of all ages. Today, Fierce Creatures and local band The Dirt Feelin’ will be hosting the performances. Visit fiercecreatures.bandcamp.com […]

Editor’s Note: Back in November 2011, I received an e-mail from Julie Praetzel in response to my column “The Artist’s Place.” Praetzel, who is an aspiring actress and filmmaker living in New York, revealed her struggling endeavor to tell a story about Juanita Guccione, an artist whose work has been buried in her son’s basement […]

MUSIC Night of Blues Saturday, 7:30 p.m., $8 (advance) | $10 (at the door) Veterans Memorial Theater, 203 East 14th St. The City of Davis, Community Services Department celebrates a night of blues with the sounds of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Bessie Smith (to name a few). Blue Blazes and The Hucklebucks will lead […]

On Feb. 17, your phone will become an art expert. Or rather, through the innovative method of embedded chips within sculptures, your phone will simply project the aura of a knowledgeable art expert by providing you with information about various pieces of art stationed in Davis by the simple touch of a finger. The city […]

Somewhere in the depths of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a soul-wrenching howl can be heard calling out to the folk and indie gallery of fans nearby. As the harmonic and sweet sound continues to reverberate so gracefully, the world begins to catch on. This has been the story of Bon Iver, a small music project that […]