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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Arts & Culture

Review: ‘The Batman’ proved us wrong

Remakes can make old films new and superhero movies can be good By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Like many, I went into “The Batman” for the...

Student sculptures turn the Arboretum into a temporary outdoor museum

The Arboretum’s sculptures also make a case for the value of public art By CORALIE LOON —- arts@theaggie.org Last winter quarter, students in ART 151 (Intermediate...

A conversation about coffee culture

Coffeehouses have been important spaces for promoting social equality, but still have work to do in being truly inclusive    By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org    Starbucks, Peet’s...

Benefits of yoga are much more than physical

The ancient practice teaches mindfulness in place of the Western fitness mentality By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   Since the westernization of yoga in the late 19th...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, music, and television shows By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Caprisongs” by FKA Twigs (2021) Although we are barely...

‘Guardians: Spirits of Protection’ follow up project encourages community to submit cathartic poetry

The outdoor exhibit has a clear message: together we heal  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Ann Savageau, professor emerita and artist, and Edward Whelan, UC Davis...

The Davis Independent Music Initiative offers $10,000 grant to local musicians

Open through April 1, the grant seeks to support Davis’ music scene By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org For two years, the Davis Independent Music Initiative has...

Commentary: Crochet’s evolving relationship to femininity

How this once “domestic” activity is being reclaimed and becoming more popular   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   Crocheting, a textile technique that involves using a hook...

In loving memory of Daft Punk

Remembering the electronic music duo’s biggest hits, and honoring their lesser known but just as groovy tracks  By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org   It has been approximately...

Upcoming events in March

Shows, speaker events, live music and more to check out in Davis this March   By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org   “On the Slant – A Mini-Symposium” (Manetti...

Davis Art Market: a bold example of artist empowerment

But the future of the art market is uncertain By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org The Davis Art Market is a community-organized street vending market that takes...

Couch Concert: Carpool Tunnel

Meet the San Francisco-based band with a laid-back Californian quality, complemented by an indie-rock sound  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Carpool Tunnel’s career began like any...

Pinterest takes the stress out of social media

The app focuses on creativity, not comparison By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Picture this: It’s Sunday night and you’ve been mindlessly switching back and forth between...

Review: Super Bowl LVI’s nostalgic halftime show

A break from pop-centered artists, hip-hop prodigies take the stage, representing ‘90s music and Black culture   By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org   The Super Bowl halftime show...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “Tangerine” dir. by Sean Baker (2015) Sean Baker’s grimy, hilarious,...