Arts & Culture

UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance sets the stage for an ambitious musical comedy opening Feb. 26 in the Wright Hall’s Main Theatre By HANNAH OSBORN — arts@theaggie.org  Entering a world of ritzy costuming and jazzy overtures, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance undertakes “The Drowsy Chaperone” as its winter quarter production. […]

The romantic fantasy author discussed inspiration for her latest novel, from resource wars to friendship  BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org On Feb. 6, author Angela Montoya visited The Avid Reader to discuss her third and latest novel, “Carnival Fantástico,” published on Feb. 3.  Like her previous works, “Sinner’s Isle” and “A Cruel Thirst,” “Carnival Fantástico” […]

Honoring the late Catherine O’Hara and the many iconic roles that made us all fall in love with her work  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  On Jan. 30, the news of Catherine O’Hara’s death broke the hearts of many. O’Hara, 71, was taken from the world too soon; the beloved actress’ death left fans of […]

Students reflect on their experiences of practicing Ramadan while at university  By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org  Muslim students at UC Davis are observing Ramadan, an annual month of fasting, reflection and generosity, this February and March. Many students use this time to strengthen their religious practices while continuing to pursue their academic and extracurricular activities.   […]

The popular YouTuber’s self-directed, self-financed and self-starring adaptation of the 2022 horror game is slow yet excellently unnerving By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  In April 2023, the popular gaming YouTuber Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach announced that he would be adapting “Iron Lung,” a 2022 indie horror game made by David Szymanski, into a self-directed film. Though not the […]

Student designers and participants showcased their cultural clothes on the CCC runway   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    At the Cross Cultural Center’s (CCC) fashion show event, “Threads of Tradition,” students stepped into the spotlight wearing garments tied to ancestry, memory and everyday survival. From hand-embroidered dresses and Mexican huaraches to contemporary Chinese qipao […]

Emerald Fennell’s latest film attempts to capitalize on a classic work, with little success   BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   “Wuthering Heights,” Emerald Fennell’s third film, debuted in theaters on Feb. 13 starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.  The film has not only renewed interest in Emily Brontë’s original […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more  By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   Video Game: “Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker” (2014)   Dying to test your prowess as the world’s premier matchmaker? This 2014 dating-simulator game is unlike any other! Made by drag queen personality Kitty Powers, “Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker” puts you in the […]

In honor of Valentine’s Day, UC Davis students reflect on some of their favorite works and tropes of the romance genre  BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org The subject of love is ubiquitous across storytelling, and manifests in countless ways. Expressions of romantic love are no exception; in fact, they may even be the rule — […]

The Regency era romantic drama’s familiar formulas are revitalized by a Cinderella story and a bewitching lead romance By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  After a nearly 2-year hiatus, Netflix’s pastel-hued Regency romance series “Bridgerton” has returned for its fourth season. Each season of the show focuses on a different sibling of the titular Bridgerton family and the […]

‘Whimsy’ seems to be the word of the year, but what can a whimsical life really offer us?  By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  If you’ve been on social media at all this year, you may have noticed many people declaring that 2026 is the year of whimsy. Though often associated with bright colors and eccentric styles, whimsy […]