Arts & Culture

The “Huck Finn” reimagining that took home the 2024 National Book Award   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   It’s a pretty safe bet to say that anyone who attended American high school has at least heard of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Published in 1884, “Huck Finn,” has been a mainstay of […]

The director, cast and crew share their experiences creating the play   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of the play “Small Mouth Sounds” will have its opening night. The show, taking place at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre, will […]

The lecture defined fascism in a way that echoes present-day American politics while warning the consequences of inaction     BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   On Feb. 18, the UC Davis Department of History held a lecture given by Professor Adam Zientek on the “Machtergreifung,” referring to Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany.  […]

Several Hollywood actors are returning to the West End stage this year    BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   Actors often first hone their craft on stage, where theater serves as a stepping stone toward a more lucrative career in film. While the glamor of Hollywood may be the ultimate destination for some, not every […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By JULIE HUANG  — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush (1978)   During the rainy season, indulging in periodic glances out of the window to watch puddles grow ever larger on the uneven pavement outside is a classic activity enhanced by background […]

Once again, men prove to be absolutely terrifying   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org With a pastel pink title card, dreamy doo-wop music and a grocery store meet-cute in the very first scene, the structure of “Companion,” as a whole, perfectly encapsulates the relationship between its two main characters. Iris (Sophie Thatcher) is beautiful, endearing […]

UC Davis students discuss the show’s resurgence and reintroduction of a new generation to female friendships, aging and sex (obviously)   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Sex and the City” follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw, a 30-something-year-old sex columnist living in New York City. Amidst spilling her sexual relationships every week, trying the […]

The market hosted a craft-filled event in celebration of Cupid’s holiday    By DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org   Precious crochet animals smile at you and beads sparkle as you make your way down 3rd and B Street. The Davis Street Market’s Valentine’s Day Show was held on Feb. 8, with the street filled with vendors […]

Thoughtful ways to make Ramadan more meaningful for everyone   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   The month of Ramadan is approaching fast, as it begins next week, from Feb. 28 to Mar. 29. This month in the Islamic calendar marks a sacred time that is observed by Muslims around the world. It is a […]

Lady Gaga casts a spell with her newest single ‘Abracadabra’   By SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org During the Grammy Awards on Feb. 3, Lady Gaga debuted her new single, “Abracadabra.” The high-energy dance pop track was accompanied by a theatrical music video that quickly garnered widespread attention, racking up over 16 million views on YouTube […]

Media and literature seem increasingly obsessed with the idea of people eating other people…but what is it really all about?    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org With the week of Valentine’s Day upon us, it is only natural to gravitate toward the usual roses and romantic comedies. And, if you’re anything like the average all-media-consuming […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    If it’s complicated — Book: “Normal People” by Sally Rooney (2018)   “Normal People” sets the precedent for “situationships.” The book tells the story of Connell Waldron and Marriane Sheridan over the course of four years as they […]