Arts & Culture

Jim Henson’s Muppets need to be recognized for their impact   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   A “Muppet” is more than just a puppet. The term, coined by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, is a combination of the words “puppets” and “marionettes.” Henson created the first muppet in 1955 and since their inception, Muppets have […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “A Complete Unknown” dir. James Mangold (2024)   Released only a few weeks ago, “A Complete Unknown” is the new biopic of Bob Dylan’s early life. The film follows the first few years of Dylan’s career from […]

The artist’s new September album has indie fans itching for more   Indie lovers gathered in Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for an unforgettable experience during Rex Orange County’s North American tour. Taking place from Nov. 19 to 21, fans eagerly awaited a three-night run in Oakland, where they were treated to a night of heartfelt melodies […]

Mondavi Center and Manetti Shrem Present Donizetti’s Don Pasquale   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org There’s a certain magic to the thought of attending an evening at the opera—the plush red carpet underfoot, the buzz of excitement at the ticket booth and the warm camaraderie as you mingle with fellow attendees. This was exactly the […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org   In a country where queer existence is not always met with acceptance, the media plays an important role in imagining a reality better than our own. Here are five queer picks to keep you company over winter break. […]

A24’s new thriller blends classic horror with religious discourse   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Anyone who spends any amount of time online has probably seen advertisements and trailers for the new horror movie “Heretic.” The film is produced by well known company A24, known for such hits as “Midsommar,” “Everything Everywhere All at […]

The highly anticipated “Wicked” film adaptation reminds us cinema can be engrossing   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Wicked” has been everywhere. From phone ads, Target commercials and the “Defying Gravity” riff being stuck in everyone’s heads, there has been no escaping the promotion for the film. However, only a movie as grand as […]

A reflection on Taylor Swift’s worldwide tour before it comes to an end this December   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    It’s impossible to ignore how much singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s popularity and fame has grown over the course of the nearly two decades she has been on the music scene. Swift is undoubtedly one of the […]

Jewelry by Dozer creates unique pieces for any occasion    BY SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org  Amid the vibrant buzz of the Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, one booth stands out — not just for its dazzling handmade jewelry but for the warmth and personality it brings. Jewelry by Dozer, a small business known for its […]

Local band “Your Tax Dollars at Work” rocked The Aggie basement    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    On Nov. 15, The California Aggie hosted its quarterly Couch Concert, which aims to spotlight local bands in the Davis area and put on a free event for students and community members to attend. Members of the […]

The event highlighted the community-building quality of Mojica Rodríguez’s work, especially in its representation of Latina women and their experiences   By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   On Wednesday, Nov. 6, The Avid Reader invited Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez to speak in celebration of the release of her second book, “Tías and Primas,” a follow-up […]

As the holiday season takes a hold, find ways to make each and every day more magical than the last   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    With a shower of golden leaves and a stretch of rainy days, fall has at last transformed into winter. December in particular is a special time of the year for […]