Arts & Culture

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 […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By NOELLE ESCALANTE — arts@theaggie.org  TV Show: “Arrested Development” by Mitchell Hurwitz (2003-2019) “Arrested Development” is the epitome of a classic American sitcom. Based in Orange County, the show revolves around a family trying to get their dad out of prison. A perplexed main character, […]

Niro’s works stun with multimedia and photographic approaches to representing Indigenous women By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  The Gorman Museum of Native American Art has officially made way for its newest exhibit, highlighting longtime Indigenous artist Shelley Niro. A Bay of Quinte Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) and member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, Turtle […]

The student-led theatre organization is set to premiere its winter musical at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre on Feb. 27  By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org  Studio 301 Productions, a student-run, on-campus theatre organization, is bringing students a rendition of the 2009 musical “Ride The Cyclone” this winter quarter.  “We are a theatre for the students, by […]

Chacon spoke in depth about many of his distinctive works as The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies’ winter quarter spotlight artist      By JONAH BERMAN – arts@theaggie.org   On Feb. 5, installation artist and composer Raven Chacon gave a public lecture hosted by The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies program at UC Davis.  […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Portrait” by Samara Joy (2024) Samara Joy is a truly incredible jazz vocalist. Her technique is flawless, and her tone and range are beyond impressive — I might be a jazz fan already, but Joy is genuinely a thrill […]

The winter quarter concert will feature Rocco, Sarah Kinsley, a pre-show art gallery and more By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org  In the midst of classes, midterms and the never-ending tule fog, the music scene at UC Davis doesn’t stop kicking.  Brainfreeze, the annual winter concert hosted by ASUCD’s Entertainment Council (EC), is set to return […]

From amateur to professional, UC Davis faculty, alumni and local residents describe their exploration into the world of puppets  By HANNAH OSBORN — arts@theaggie.org  For the first time in 45 years, “The Muppet Show” will return to screens in a special television event to celebrate the acclaimed program’s 50th anniversary on Feb. 4. The show, […]

Exhibition Department Head Susie Kantor discusses the inspiration behind the new Manetti Shrem installation Written By: JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org  Earlier this month, the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art unveiled a new and innovative solo exhibition: “Weights & Measures,” by Oakland-based Sculptor Sahar Khoury. Running through June 20, this installment is […]

If you’re feeling worn out from the stresses of everyday life, these stories may help you find your footing again By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  When the obligations of daily life — classes, work, chores, the expectations of others — pile up, it’s easy to slip into burnout. Being stuck within this period of overwhelming exhaustion and […]

UC Davis cinema and digital media students discuss the cult-favorite queer sports romance   By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   “Heated Rivalry” (2025) is a hot topic this winter. Originally an adaptation of Rachel Reid’s sports romance book series developed for Canadian streaming service Crave, the television series became HBO Max’s top debut for an […]