Arts & Culture

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’: A time-bending production coming to the UC Davis stage

UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance sets the stage for an ambitious musical comedy opening Feb. 26 in the Wright Hall’s Main Theatre By...

Author Angela Montoya unveils ‘Carnival Fantástico’ at The Avid Reader

The romantic fantasy author discussed inspiration for her latest novel, from resource wars to friendship  BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org On Feb. 6, author Angela Montoya...

Commentary: Remembering Catherine O’Hara

Honoring the late Catherine O’Hara and the many iconic roles that made us all fall in love with her work  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  On...

Muslim students at UC Davis observe Ramadan through faith, community and campus support

Students reflect on their experiences of practicing Ramadan while at university  By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org  Muslim students at UC Davis are observing Ramadan, an annual...

Review: Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ is a conceptual, claustrophobic first foray into horror filmmaking

The popular YouTuber’s self-directed, self-financed and self-starring adaptation of the 2022 horror game is slow yet excellently unnerving By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  In April 2023, the popular...

Cross Cultural Center’s ‘Threads of Tradition’ event spotlighted diversity across campus through fashion

Student designers and participants showcased their cultural clothes on the CCC runway   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    At the Cross Cultural Center’s (CCC) fashion show event,...

Review: The half-hearted highs of ‘Wuthering Heights’ are incomparable to its sweeping lows

Emerald Fennell’s latest film attempts to capitalize on a classic work, with little success   BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   “Wuthering Heights,” Emerald Fennell’s third film, debuted...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more  By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   Video Game: “Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker” (2014)   Dying to test your prowess as...

Love stories we love

In honor of Valentine’s Day, UC Davis students reflect on some of their favorite works and tropes of the romance genre  BY JULIE HUANG —...

Review: A dose of fairytale magic brings new life to ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 1

The Regency era romantic drama’s familiar formulas are revitalized by a Cinderella story and a bewitching lead romance By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  After a nearly 2-year hiatus,...

Commentary: Arts and crafts, authentic fashion and whimsy

‘Whimsy’ seems to be the word of the year, but what can a whimsical life really offer us?  By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  If you’ve been on social...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By NOELLE ESCALANTE — arts@theaggie.org  TV Show: “Arrested Development” by Mitchell Hurwitz (2003-2019) “Arrested Development” is the...

The Gorman Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Shelley Niro,’ is not one to miss

Niro’s works stun with multimedia and photographic approaches to representing Indigenous women By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  The Gorman Museum of Native American Art has officially...

From lecture halls to the stage, Studio 301 brings ‘Ride The Cyclone’ to life

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...

Raven Chacon discusses his installation art and music compositions in a public artist talk

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...