Arts & Culture

Artist Spotlight: Jess Morris, Bjarne Hansen and Evgeni Tomov

MUSE had the opportunity to interview leading animators Jess Morris, Bjarne Hansen and Evgeni Tomov for our article on animations: "2D animation is not dead, say animators." Here are the rest of the interviews, which didn't make it into the article.

Column: Tomorrow is Friday

What is it about 13-year-old Rebecca Black's music video "Friday" that makes you want to simultaneously laugh, groan and cover your ears?

Catching up with UCD alum Claire Bennett, ‘Modern Family’ assistant art director

On Feb. 5, 2011 in a star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hilton, UC Davis alumna Claire Bennett was part of the team who took home the prestigious Art Director's Guild Award for her work on the hit television show "Modern Family."

The Mondavi Center is one sweet place to play

The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts has always attracted legendary performers: singer Tony Bennett, comedienne Sarah Silverman and the acclaimed San Francisco Symphony, to name a few from this year's season alone.

English Country Dance club brings new life to renaissance dancing

Bob Linehan attended his first English Country Dance practice not as a new member, but to say goodbye to a friend who graduated and was leaving Davis.

Artsweek: March 31, 2011

THIS WEEK IN DAVIS: The Social Network; Beauty and the Beats; The Sonnet Project.

2D animation is not dead, say animators

Whether you are five, 21 or pushing 90, the charismatic nature of animated films has colored our world in so many vivid shades that it's hard to keep count.

Debate still rages over firing of Dior’s John Galliano

On Feb. 25, news broke that famed designer of the legendary clothing house Dior, John Galliano, had been arrested for yelling drunken, anti-Semitic rants at a mixed race couple in Paris.

Have you gotten your free Mondavi Center ticket yet?

First-year and transfer students have one more quarter to cash in on one of the Mondavi Center's best deals: one free ticket to any available Mondavi Center performance.

Column: Double trouble

I'm a twin. I like movies. But I don't like twins in movies.

CD review: Corinne Bailey Rae

Love, what is it good for? Absolutely everything - especially if it's Corinne Bailey Rae singing about it.

CD review: Lupe Fiasco

In a market stuffed with auto-tuned tracks that have all begun to sound the same, Lupe Fiasco's highly anticipated follow-up to his celebrated Lupe Fiasco's The Cool (2007) proves that the wait was worth it.

CD review: Salt N Pepa

Artist: Salt N PepaAlbum: Icon - Salt N PepaLabel: IslandRating: 5 Salt N Pepa, one of the most legendary female rap groups of the...

Get your groove on in Davis

After a week of schoolwork, what do some students like to do over the weekend? Some like to put on their boogie shoes.

Environmental Toxicology club gets people thinking about environmental issues through art

The MU Art Lounge on the second floor of the Memorial Union shows numerous art exhibits throughout the year. Currently, it is showing Environmental Extrospection, hosted by the Environmental Toxicology club.