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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Arts & Culture

Review: UC Davis’ production of ‘The Laramie Project’ uses the past to comment on the present state of LGBTQIA+ rights

Cast and crew members discuss the creative process and why they feel the 1998 story is still important today   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning:...

“Once Upon a Time” blurs the line between hero and villain

Fairytale characters coming to life in this series depict the duality of human nature    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   In a world where fairy tales with...

Four of the best classic literature film adaptations to watch

If you’re interested in classic literature but aren’t sure where to start, here are four film adaptations to get you on the right track   By...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL  — arts@theaggie.org   TV Show: “Dead to Me” by Liz Feldman (2019)   Emmy-award-winning show “Dead...

Ongoing events, available resources at Mary L. Stephens Library

The Davis branch provides craft communities, monthly book sales, material kits and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Beyond just providing books, libraries can also serve...

The Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion feud: what’s this Megan’s Law business?

Unpacking the hottest diss tracks from two of the most famous female names in the rap game    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: This article...

Upcoming events, opportunities at Davis’ The Avid Reader bookstore

The Avid Reader in downtown Davis offers a chance for readers to interact with authors and discover new reads   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    If you’re...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren (2019) “The Unhoneymooners” is the perfect...

The cultural history of Smokey Bear

The U.S.A.’s most recognizable federal icon   By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   Smokey Bear is one of the most well-known federal mascots in United States history. With the icon...

How ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ revolutionizes the video game industry

The tabletop fantasy role-playing system has fans hooked on this unexpected adventure   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Last December, one of the gaming industry’s most anxiously...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org    Album: “#1 Record / Radio City” by Big Star (1974) This double...

Review: ‘Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked’ — a must-listen horror story podcast

True-life supernatural encounters told by the people who experienced them   By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   Looking for something to listen to in your downtime that will keep you...

Commentary: Are these four TikTok makeup products worth the hype?

TikTok Shop has revived the makeup community by simplifying how to shop for makeup products   By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — arts@theaggie.org   When you think of TikTok, you...

Upcoming drag events near you

Drag brunches, dinners, cabarets and more in the Yolo-Solano-Sacramento area   By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   At a time in the world where almost everything seems hectic and negative,...

Third Space Art Collective aims to make creation accessible

Board members discuss the evolution and purpose of the organization    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   Before its founding in 2012, Third Space was a fantasy. A...