Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

‘From Moment to Movement’: art and protest

The Manetti Shrem Museum’s new installation challenges dominant power structures through video art By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org “Why here, why now? Why Davis, why this...
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‘Elden Ring’ should not have an easy mode

Discussions about the game’s brutal difficulty may be misleading By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org As “Elden Ring” whips gamers into a frenzy, topping sales charts and...
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Review: Contending with a coming-of-age culture clash in ‘Turning Red’

The film demonstrates the difficulties puberty presents within a teen’s journey of self-discovery By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org    This article contains spoilers about the film “Turning...
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Upcoming events in April

Live music, talks, campus events and more to check out in Davis this April By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   “Sankofa” (Veterans Memorial Theatre, 7 p.m. on...
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Open mics in Davis you can’t afford to miss

Whether you’re a poet, musician or just an observer, these local spots welcome performers By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    For lovers of self-expression, open mics can...
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Culture Corner

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows  By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Book: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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