Arts & Culture

Assistant Professor Emily Meineke led the project with the help of students and volunteers   By JONAH BERMAN – arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 21, the UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery unveiled a new artwork: a pair of panoramic murals depicting coastal California and the Central Valley, intended to represent the biodiversity of both regions. The […]

Studio 301’s sold-out production delivered a momentous, dark comedy at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    Studio 301’s rendition of “Ride the Cyclone” premiered this past weekend on Feb. 27, Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, selling out every seat at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre. The student-run company took on a […]

UC Davis professors discuss the current state of media use and comprehension  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  In a world where it can seem that the Internet determines much of the youth’s public opinion, especially when it comes to media, can media literacy truly thrive? Or is it a lost skill? Media literacy, defined as […]

Attendees are invited to explore the gallery’s history through a variety of works By JONAH BERMAN – arts@theaggie.org  On Feb. 21, the Pence Gallery opened its exhibit, “50 Years at the Pence: A Visual History.” Running until March 1, the exhibit commemorates five decades of the Pence’s development, from a small and fledgling gallery to […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By SAMUEL RUIZ — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “The Crux” by Djo (2025) You have probably recently learned that Joe Keery (stagename “Djo”) is not only an actor, but also a musical artist. His viral song, “End of Beginning,” reached the No. 1 spot on Spotify for […]

The acclaimed Brazilian political thriller balances brutality with empathy By JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org  Our newest inductions into the cinematic pantheon have little in common, but if they share any trait, it’s this: So often, their protagonists are struck by the beauty and terror of memory. Whether due to tragedy, resilience or resistance, characters struggle […]

Handmade clothing, art and accessories will be up for sale at the Memorial Union East Quad on Feb. 22  By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org  With the weather warming up, a wardrobe update is definitely justified; thankfully, UC Davis’ fashion students have you covered. On Feb. 22 from noon to 4 p.m., student designers and vendors […]

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” […]