Arts & Culture

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 […]

Attendees discussed femininity, identity and the importance of open conversation   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    On Jan. 21, the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) and Middle Eastern North African and South Asian (MENASA) Resource Center co-hosted “Confronting Western Beauty Standards: A Conversation with The MENASA Resource Center.” The event featured scholar staff […]

Attendees discussed femininity, identity and the importance of open conversation   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    On Jan. 21, the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) and Middle Eastern North African and South Asian (MENASA) Resource Center co-hosted “Confronting Western Beauty Standards: A Conversation with The MENASA Resource Center.” The event featured scholar staff […]

Six recommendations to expand your list of favorite female authors across the world   How many languages do you know? For most Americans, the answer is one.  This means that the majority of U.S. residents can only engage with literary works printed in English. Only 3% of the books published in the U.S. each year are […]

The Vietnamese-American poet discussed familial influences in her Oscar-shortlisted documentary short film and book of poetry, ‘Becoming Ghost’ BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org On Jan. 14, the UC Davis Department of English hosted Vietnamese-American poet and multidisciplinary artist Cathy Linh Che for the latest event in their annual Creative Writing Series. The event featured a […]