Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Review: ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a dazzling love letter to musical theater

The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance opened its highly anticipated musical on Feb. 26   By TALAR KESHISHIAN — arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 26, the UC...
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Review: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’ offers mature introspections on identity and belonging

The singer-songwriter’s 8th studio album employs memorable literary references to construct a resonant musical world   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    In 2023, Mitski made her first...
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Dance at Davis: Baile de Fuego sparks love for Latin dance 

The beginner-friendly club encourages students to embrace culture through dance community    By HANNAH OSBORN — arts@theaggie.org    Dance is an activity that can enchant and bring people...
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The Iranian Student Organization’s Nowruz celebrate the Persian New Year

Students marked the event with music, community and reflection   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    On March 7, the Iranian Student Organization (ISO) welcomed students, families and...
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The Pence Gallery celebrates 50th anniversary with retrospective show

Attendees are invited to explore the gallery’s history through a variety of works   By JONAH BERMAN – arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 21, the Pence Gallery opened its...
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‘Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection’ focuses on the relationship between the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art and its audience

The museum’s newest exhibition details the process of a massive undertaking that aims to make its collection more accessible    By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   On view...
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Laurelin Gilmore stuns with ‘Migration’ exhibition at John Natsoulas Gallery

The artist discussed her solo-show — rich with natural forms and personal imagery   By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org     John Natsoulas Gallery’s newest exhibition “Migration” incorporates the...
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‘A sort of supergroup’: local band Budget Cut talks origins, influences

Opening for The California Aggie’s Winter Couch Concert, Budget Cut’s trio is making the Davis music scene their own    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Lead guitarist...
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New murals highlight the insect and plant diversity in California’s ecosystems

Assistant Professor Emily Meineke led the project with the help of students and volunteers   By JONAH BERMAN – arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 21, the UC Davis Arboretum...
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Review: Studio 301’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ is a roller coaster of absurdity and heart

Studio 301’s sold-out production delivered a momentous, dark comedy at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    Studio 301’s rendition of “Ride the Cyclone”...
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The evolution of women in gaming as both protagonists and players

Do female characters and players face rejection in today’s gaming community? By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  In a world where it can seem that the Internet...
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Where art thou, media literacy?

UC Davis professors discuss the current state of media use and comprehension  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  In a world where it can seem that the...
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Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By SAMUEL RUIZ — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “The Crux” by Djo (2025) You have probably recently learned that...
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Review: ‘The Secret Agent’ rivetingly depicts life under authoritarianism

The acclaimed Brazilian political thriller balances brutality with empathy By JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org  Our newest inductions into the cinematic pantheon have little in common, but...
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UC Davis Fashion and Design Society prepares for their quarterly student-run market

Handmade clothing, art and accessories will be up for sale at the Memorial Union East Quad on Feb. 22  By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org  With the...
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