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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's almost too easy to draw comparisons between Sunshine Cleaning and recent entries to the newly minted category of, for lack of an official name, "quirky indie films." They all have in common a quiet, quaint sense of humor that sets them apart from boisterous big-budget comedies. Sunshine Cleaning, directed by New Zealand-born Christine Jeffs, follows in this vein in its own way.
At the beginning of April, Hugh Jackman made an online announcement on YouTube of a contest that would get the world premiere of his upcoming movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine in the city with most votes.
Voting continues until Friday. To vote for Davis, go to x-menorigins.com/premiere and put in the 95616 area code.
Skull Candy, an on-campus concert featuring Gym Class Heroes, Shwayze, LMFAO, Tyga, The Knux and HardNox, has been cancelled.
Students who purchased tickets through the ticket office at Freeborn Hall will be issued full refunds at the original point of purchase. The deadline to receive a refund is Friday. For more information, call 752-1915.
In the Apr. 7 article "Art exhibit touches upon issues of marginalization," it should have stated that Badiah Haffejee was the producer, editor, videographer and director of senior sociology major Markee Slagel's self-interview in the exhibit "Academic Inclusion: Undoing Marginalization." The Aggie regrets the error.
April is National Poetry Month, and in honor of the celebration, MUSE talked to UC Davis English professor and poet Joshua Clover, the author of poetry books Madonna anno domini and The Totality for Kids.
1. What first inspired you to begin writing poetry?
I'm not sure I really believe in inspiration, either when one begins writing poetry or for any given poem. People have been writing poems for millennia; it's one of the things on the menu, like raspberries or riding a bicycle. I like those, too.
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