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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Arts & Culture

C.D. Review: Strung Out

Strung Out

Prototypes and Painkillers

Fat Wreck Chords

Rating: 4

Variations on a Theme

The other day I logged onto Facebook and read: "Susan Boyle: 3 of your friends are fans."

I squinted at the picture next to the notification: A middle-aged woman with bushy eyebrows, frizzy curly hair and a microphone in hand. Nothing to write home about, right?

Evidently not.

KDVS 90.3 FM’s annual week long fundraiser underway

This isn't your run-of-the-mill pledge marathon. There's no suave host coaxing the home viewers to dial in and save endangered forest critters or afternoon nature shows and documentaries - only noncommercial, diverse, freeform radio.

Campus radio station KDVS 90.3 FM is currently in the middle of their annual fundraiser, which started on Monday and runs until Sunday. All proceeds go toward making up two-thirds of their expenditures for the entire year.

Rock stars give back

With the economy in a sad state of disrepair, few people are occupied with the quality of life of those beyond their immediate family. However, rock band Papa Roach has taken a different approach with their involvement in Loaves and Fishes. Loaves and Fishes is a Sacramento-based charity dedicated to "feeding the hungry [and] sheltering the homeless," according to their website.

“Sit Down, Shut Up” shows promise

Fans looking for an "Arrested Development" reprisal won't find it in "Sit Down, Shut Up," Mitch Hurwitz's latest venture in television that premiered on Sunday on Fox.

As with "Arrested," dysfunction is the key theme in "Sit Down, Shut Up," which focuses on the less-than-upstanding faculty of a Florida public high school. This cast includes a spiritual science teacher, a sexually aggressive librarian and an oblivious ass principal."

Fourth Annual Search Party: Davis, Sponsored by the ASUCD Entertainment Council, KDVS 90.3 FM and The California Aggie

Student musicians, the spotlights are searching for you! It's time for the annual campus media sponsored Search Party talent show. Co-sponsored by KDVS 90.3 FM, The California Aggie and the ASUCD Entertainment Council, Search Party gives UC Davis' budding musicians the opportunity to perform to the campus community. Submissions will be due by 4 p.m. on Apr. 24 to the office of KDVS 90.3 FM, located at 14 Lower Freeborn Hall.

Thai Iced Folk

Finding a triple whammy consisting of food, drinks and live music in Davis has always proved to be a challenge. Luckily, Sophia's Thai Kitchen, located at 129 E St., has taken a stab at solving this problem.

The cozy downtown venue kicks off their spring and summer music season tonight with The West Nile Ramblers and Pokey LaFarge at 10 p.m.

Students celebrate Asian Pacific Culture Week

Apr. 20 kicked off Asian Pacific Culture Week (APCW), presented by the Student Programs & Activities Center, ASUCD, Office of Campus & Community Relations and Student Affairs.

The week's events include stress workshops, a cooking class, an open mic night, dance performances and a retreat focused on the sociopolitical issues that the Asian Pacific Islander community faces.

5 Questions with Yiyun Li

Editor's Note: This week's "Five Questions" is with author and UC Davis English professor Yiyun Li, whose first novel The Vagrants was released in February.

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MUSIC

Sholi, Odawas, Garrett Pierce

Today, 8 p.m., $6

Luigi's Fun Garden in Sacramento

It's a trifecta of excellent artists at tonight's show, which is presented by Cool As Folk. And there's a little something for everyone - a bit of catchy art-rock from Sholi, a touch of ethereal minimalist psychedelic from Berkeley duo Odawas and some quality folk from Garrett Pierce. For a preview of Pierce's newest album All Masks, check out page 4!

Simple Creation, Cesura, Absolute Zero, Bloodshot Pizza, Bad Rocket

Today, 8 p.m., $10

The Boardwalk in Orangevale

So you can't judge a book by its cover, but does that apply to bands? Originally known as Leather Pizza, the boys behind Bloodshot Pizza decided that blood was more metal than leather. Maybe so, but I think that they might need to rethink their priorities if they thought the word "pizza" was hardcore.

C.D. Review: Garrett Pierce

 

Garrett Pierce

All Masks

Crossbill Records

 

Rating: 4

 

Variations on a Theme

Friday marked my semi-official entrance to the post-graduate adult world: I went to my first "real" interview.

I prepared as best I could. I researched the company, prepped answers for stock interview questions, bought an appropriately stylish bidnezz-caj outfit, perfected a firm handshake and most importantly, made sure to Google Map directions to the office.

Three-and-a-half days later, I arrived at the office well-rested, well-fed and confident. Introductions were made, explanations were given and thoughtful inquiries were asked.

A Living Cinema

On Apr. 21, Canadian artist and animator Pierre Hébert will appear in Davis to discuss his work in the fields of animation and live drawing. The event is sponsored by the technocultural studies and film studies departments and will be held in the TCS building (formerly the Art Annex) throughout the day, starting at 11 a.m.

Films with a feminist edge

It's no secret that filmmakers possess the unique ability to provide lasting memories using vivid images and exciting mediums; films just seem to stay with you.

The fourth annual Davis Feminist Film Festival will showcase a spread of very diverse film styles, voices, viewpoints and talent. The festival kicks off tonight at 8 and will continue tomorrow. It takes place at the Veterans Memorial Center Theatre on 14th and E streets.

Fourth Annual Search Party: Davis, Sponsored by the ASUCD Entertainment Council, KDVS 90.3 FM and The California Aggie

Student musicians, the spotlights are searching for you! It's time for the annual campus media sponsored Search Party talent show. Co-sponsored by KDVS 90.3 FM, The California Aggie and the ASUCD Entertainment Council, Search Party gives UC Davis' budding musicians the opportunity to perform to the campus community. Submissions will be due by 4 p.m. on Apr. 23 to the office of KDVS 90.3 FM, located at 14 Lower Freeborn Hall.