Arts & Culture

Here’s how you can make your life a little more bewitching this autumn, a la “Practical Magic”   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    If you think about the word “witch,” your first thought might be an old woman with a pointed hat and a broomstick, brewing bubbling potions in a cauldron under the light of a […]

Stop-motion animation is a complex art form that deserves recognition     By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    When thinking about the different mediums of animation, many come to mind: Computer-generated images (CGI), 3D and hand-drawn animation are the most common, while other mediums tend to go unnoticed — specifically, the style of stop-motion animation, despite […]

A cozy mug of tea has countless benefits aside from being a lovely treat by itself   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   As the last hot days of the year pass and the colder months take hold, it is the perfect time to indulge in all the best parts of autumn and winter. One little way […]

Davis Rotary Club hosts 18th annual biergarten in Central Park    By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Grab your steins and bratwursts because Oktoberfest is coming to town. On Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting their 18th annual festival downtown at Central Park. This year’s entertainment […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Shelter” by Alice Phoebe Lou (2023)   I discovered this album one song at a time across a span of several months. Once I pieced it together on about six of my monthly playlists, I discovered Alice […]

Far from being basic, neutral colors carry a vibrance and meaning of their own    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Autumn is a picture-perfect study of the best that neutral colors have to offer, as students don on cream-colored sweaters and black leather jackets while crispy brown leaves float off their branches. Far from […]

The Davis native discussed the writing process, the meaning behind the novel and her experience as an Asian American writer   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Published in August 2023, Alexandra Chang’s second book, “Tomb Sweeping,” is an amalgamation of voices: including tales of grocery store workers, 11-year-old girls, college graduates and even gamblers. Praised […]

As temperatures cool down, here are four feel-good films to watch to keep you warm this autumn    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    While there are plenty of films to watch as you cozy up next to a fire, the rom-coms for the season of falling leaves are very few and far between. However, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Where or When” by Laufey (2024)   “Bewitched” singer Laufey has long captivated fans with her melodious voice and romantic lyricism, and her newest musical release further showcases her enchanting talents. The single “Where or When” is […]

Members of Birdstrike Theatre Improv, The Basement Gallery and more share reasons why their club may be the perfect fit for you    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Whether it’s the start of your first year or your fourth, fall quarter marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. As you settle into […]

Moody books that are perfect for reading with Halloween right around the corner   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org     The dark, windy days of fall are nearly upon us. Okay, well maybe not so much in Davis; our seasons are pretty mild, but the sentiment is there. For some people, the oncoming spooky season […]

Chappell Roan’s unique approach to pop stardom raises questions about social expectations for performing artists    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Performing artists are known for having intense, complicated and often highly parasocial relationships with their fans. Recently, the question of how much information performers owe their fans about their personal lives and beliefs […]