Arts & Culture

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 […]

The museum’s newest exhibition details the process of a massive undertaking that aims to make its collection more accessible    By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   On view from Jan. 21 to May 2, “Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection” will be open to the public at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of […]

The artist discussed her solo-show — rich with natural forms and personal imagery   By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org     John Natsoulas Gallery’s newest exhibition “Migration” incorporates the personal experiences of Sacramento-based artist Laurelin Gilmore with organic imagery found in nature. “I’ve always felt we can learn most of what we need by paying close […]

Opening for The California Aggie’s Winter Couch Concert, Budget Cut’s trio is making the Davis music scene their own    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Lead guitarist and vocalist Brandon Ramirez, a fourth-year electrical engineering major, drummer Johnny Moeller, a fourth-year chemistry major and bassist Em Gollnick, a third-year microbiology major, make up Budget Cut, […]

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 […]