Arts & Culture

“Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985” will display never-before-seen work by the artist     By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   The exhibit that will open the new year at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum celebrates the art and contributions of UC Davis Professor Emeritus Mike Henderson. Entitled “Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, […]

The historically-lucrative activity has experienced a resurgence in popularity    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Crocheting has risen in popularity over recent years, with Pinterest boards and TikTok tutorials alike highlighting the wonderful products crocheters produce. I myself have attempted to pick up the activity and, with a couple of YouTube tutorials as well […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding (1982) I first heard this song in high school, and it has stayed with me as a reliable piece of music that I can listen to when […]

If its recent resurgence has not convinced you to try out Dungeons and Dragons, there are still plenty of reasons to explore the role-play genre    By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   The Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) resurgence has just begun to taper off after capturing the interests of mainstream culture in 2016. There aren’t […]

How the holiday is traditionally celebrated in different countries   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Although in western culture, we are accustomed to celebrating the new year on Jan. 1, several countries celebrate the Lunar New Year instead, according to the lunisolar calendar. It is not just a day that marks the start of […]

The renowned violinist joined forces with pianist Rohan De Silva for the center’s first performance of 2023   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   On Jan. 14, world-class violinist Itzhak Perlman and distinguished pianist Rohan De Silva performed at Jackson Hall, located in the Mondavi Center on UC Davis’s campus. From Beethoven to John Williams, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “SOS” by SZA (2022) SZA’S debut album, “CTRL,” was formative during my teenage years, so it’s only fitting that her sophomore follow-up is ushering me into my twenties. “SOS” truly feels like a big sister album to […]

Even amidst a double standard of scrutiny, this dangerous narrative must be condemned    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   American rapper and fashion designer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under fire for a recent string of antisemitic and racist comments and actions. These include instances such as the time Ye wore […]

The practice provides a way to think without overthinking it    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Modern society has made considerable strides toward breaking down the stigmas surrounding mental health. Though we still have a long way to go, it has become more socially acceptable to open up about mental health struggles and advocate […]

There’s no better way to start 2023 than with a healthy new hobby   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   “The Man Who Was Thursday” by G.K. Chesterton (1908) Genre: literary fiction, mystery Taking place in 20th-century London, the story follows a series of characters’ unfolding mysteries. Gabriel Syme is a poet and detective who […]

Despite interest in multilingualism, Netflix’s newest international foray fails to make an impact    By ADHITHI ANHJALI — arts@theaggie.org   From the creators of “Dark,” a surprise German hit that arguably opened Netflix’s door to more international media, Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar return with “1899.” Best described as opaque, dreary and guarded, the […]

From Vivaldi to Mariah Carey, this selection is sure to get you through the colder months    By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams (1963) Ringing in the list is Andy Williams’ quintessential song for the holidays. Certainly, the holiday season is one of the […]