Arts & Culture

KDVS elects first female general manager in 10 years

Ashley Hanson began her role as general manager of KDVS on June 1, and will hold the position for the 2014-15 academic year. Hanson...

Davis Shakespeare Festival to return this summer

The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble will return this summer with two shows as part of the fifth annual Davis Shakespeare Festival, which will run from...

Downtown hosts fourth annual Davis Music Fest

From June 20 through June 22, the Davis Music Festival will take over downtown Davis with its fourth annual celebration. Much like the popular Texas...

This summer in arts

THEATRE AND DANCE Penumbra June 5, $19 adults, $14 seniors, students and kids UC Davis Wright Hall This annual event, this year directed by David Grenke, will feature...

Column: Smells like the Nineties

Spin Doctors: Where are they now? Looking back on 1993, I’ve realized it was a weird, weird time. President Clinton was going on jogs around...

Main Stage Dance Theatre presents Penumbra

Get ready to move and be moved. On May 29, Penumbra opens at the Main Theater in Wright Hall. Presented by the Main Stage...

LocalTones to showcase UCD a cappella groups

Six a cappella groups will perform together on May 30 as part of a concert that will benefit the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. LocalTones, the...

ASUCD Entertainment Council presents Lawntopia

On May 30, ASUCD Entertainment Council presents Lawntopia on the Quad for the second year running. This year’s free event will feature Bay Area...

News in brief: Davis Art Studio Tour

From May 31 to June 1, the Davis Art Studio Tour will take place all over the City of Davis. The Davis Art Studio...

Aggie Arcade: Your weekly dose of video games

Best of 2014 (So Far) All good things must come to an end. Graduation is just around the corner, so this marks the final edition...

Arts Week

MUSIC Korean Percussion Ensemble May 29, 12:05 p.m., Free Wright Hall The Korean Percussion Ensemble will be performing with guest artist Gamin Hyosung Kang, a classically trained p’iri...

Column: Smells Like the Nineties

Ideas on what to wear to a ‘90s themed party Recently my friend told me she had been invited to a 1990s-themed party. She was...

News in brief: Research project presents choreographed Isabella’s Dream

In his new choreographed piece, Isabella’s Dream, Granada Artist-in-Residence Dr. Henry Daniel continues his exploration of the intercultural contact and migration that stemmed from...

UC Davis Film Fest celebrates student filmmakers

On May 21 and May 22, the UC Davis Film Festival returns for its 14th year. Twenty-seven short films will be presented at the...

Arts Week

MUSIC Yolo Mambo May 25, 6 p.m., free Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, 238 G St. Yolo Mambo will be playing a blend of world jazz this Sunday evening. The...