Arts & Culture

Armadillo Music hosts Vinyl Apocalypse event at Dunloe Brewing

February 28, 2025

The event consisted of vendors selling vinyl, DVDs and CDs at a lower price By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org On Feb. 22, Armadillo Music invited physical...

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Review: Percival Everett’s ‘James’

February 27, 2025

The “Huck Finn” reimagining that took home the 2024 National Book Award By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org It’s a pretty safe bet to say that anyone...

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UC Davis play ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ opens Thursday, Feb. 27

February 25, 2025

The director, cast and crew share their experiences creating the play By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., the UC Davis...

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History Department presents UC Davis Professor Adam Zientek’s lecture on how fascism was allowed to flourish in a democratic Germany

February 25, 2025

The lecture defined fascism in a way that echoes present-day American politics while warning the consequences of inaction BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org On Feb. 18,...

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These stars are making their way back to their original curtain call

February 24, 2025

Several Hollywood actors are returning to the West End stage this year BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org Actors often first hone their craft on stage, where...

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Culture Corner

February 22, 2025

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org Song: “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush (1978) During the rainy season, indulging...

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Review: The newest dark comedy, ‘Companion,’ brings our biggest fears to life in a world of ever-advancing technology

February 21, 2025

Once again, men prove to be absolutely terrifying By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org With a pastel pink title card, dreamy doo-wop music and a grocery store...

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And just like that… ‘Sex and the City’ is back

February 20, 2025

UC Davis students discuss the show’s resurgence and reintroduction of a new generation to female friendships, aging and sex (obviously) By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org “Sex...

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The Davis Street Market: a handmade Valentine’s Day show

February 20, 2025

The market hosted a craft-filled event in celebration of Cupid’s holiday By DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org Precious crochet animals smile at you and beads sparkle as...

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How to support your friends during Ramadan

February 20, 2025

Thoughtful ways to make Ramadan more meaningful for everyone By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org The month of Ramadan is approaching fast, as it begins next week,...

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The old Gaga is back

February 17, 2025

Lady Gaga casts a spell with her newest single ‘Abracadabra’ By SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org During the Grammy Awards on Feb. 3, Lady Gaga debuted her...

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Commentary: There’s more to the cannibalism metaphor than all-consuming romance

February 17, 2025

Media and literature seem increasingly obsessed with the idea of people eating other people…but what is it really all about? By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org With...

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Culture Corner

February 15, 2025

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org If it’s complicated — Book: “Normal People” by Sally Rooney (2018) “Normal...

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Manetti Shrem rings in the winter season with new exhibits

February 14, 2025

The museum hosted winter season celebration featuring artist Ruby Neri By ALMA CULVERWELL and ELIZABETH BUNT— city@theaggie.org The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of...

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Tracing the evolution of the vampire

February 13, 2025

An exploration of sexuality and romance portrayed in vampire media By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org As the recent release of “Nosferatu” proves, the vampire continues to...

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