The issue: ÔTo Kill a MockingbirdÕ still sings sweetly This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper LeeÕs classic ÒTo Kill a Mockingbird,Ó an endearing and enduring story that still resonates, encompassing racism, retribution and a reasoned explanation of the times and why they had to change. AND HOW HARD that change … Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS Ñ Even with a major leaguer on the mound, SacramentoÕs lineup didnÕt relax on Tuesday Ñ and it was a good thing it didnÕt. The River Cats scored 11 runs in just six innings in a rain-shortened 11-7 victory over Colorado Springs at Security Service Field. Oakland AÕs starter Brett Anderson made a … Continue Reading
The issue: As the Cold War fades into memory, this new war is getting hotter Spy swaps, political dissidents, espionage and secret diplomacy. The summer of 2010 is starting to remind us of the frozen winters of the Cold War. SO FAR, WEÕVE had 11 people arrested for conspiring to act as secret agents for … Continue Reading
Robert Mark Jaffe, born May 17, 1953, in New York City, N.Y., died July 16, 2010, in Davis after a determined battle with primary amyloidosis. Raised in northern New Jersey and Wheaton, Ill., he was the first child of Herbert and Evelyn Jaffe. From an early age, Robert showed promise in the arts, playing the … Continue Reading
Richard Lee Brock passed away peacefully on July 6, 2010, in Davis. Dick was born and raised in Los Angeles. He proudly served as a lieutenant in the 172nd Combat Engineer Battalion of the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, during which time he and a fellow serviceman hit a landmine with their … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist WASSUP DOC? É received my copy of the very excellent UC Davis Magazine the other day and flipped to a story titled ÒFee hikes and budget cuts lead to a new era of student activism.Ó É Fair enough É if we didnÕt have student activism, we wouldnÕt be a university É along with … Continue Reading
Davis I admire Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada for her efforts to educate all of us about the limitations of government programs such as food stamps. I also appreciate the opportunity given her by Bob Dunning to clarify the scope of benefits as illustrated in the friendly debate that has ensued since The Enterprise published the results … Continue Reading
Davis ItÕs ironic that Helen Singer, in her letter of July 1, admonishes Joan Al-Kazily to get her facts straight, then proceeds to turn reality upside down with a stream of falsehoods and distortions Ñ so many that it is a challenge to correct them all in the space allotted for this reply. The simplest … Continue Reading
Enterprise drama critic What does a community theater do, when a scene that takes place at sunset requires a tree and a truck? Most companies would get a carpenter to build an artificial tree, perhaps with some authentic-looking leaves, along with the shell of a truck, which performers or the tech crew move forward by … Continue Reading
Enterprise correspondent The second show of the Davis Art CenterÕs summer music series, featuring local high school musicians and bands, will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the centerÕs indoor stage, 1919 F St. The evening will feature singers Melissa Ferris and Nat Lefkoff, and the Davis High School band Downhill from … Continue Reading
Austin singer-songwriter Colin Gilmore will give an intimate house concert at 8 p.m. Friday at 1350 Monarch Lane, Davis. HeÕll be joined by accordion player Jared Hall. Gilmore is building his reputation the old-fashioned way, through hard work and imagination. He and his new wifeÕs idea of the perfect honeymoon was a tour of Japan, … Continue Reading
The blues band Black Cat Bone Ñ Charles ÒChickenscratchÓ Oriel, Travis ÒT-BoneÓ Bradley and Julie ÒLittle MooÓ Simon Ñ will perform during this weekÕs Picnic in the Park festivities, taking place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Davis FarmersÕ Market, Fourth and C streets, Davis. The band covers the entire blues spectrum, from … Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS Ñ The Sacramento River Cats took control with seven runs in the fourth inning and never looked back on Monday in a 16-3 beat down of Colorado Springs. Chris Carter went 4-for-6 and blasted two home runs while Michael Taylor went 3-for-6 with a home run and five RBI. Kyle Middleton went 52Ú3 … Continue Reading
This seasonÕs Barnyard Acoustic Music Festival will kick off with an evening of Celtic music by Solid Air recording artist Steve Baughman and Dublin-born Irish songmaster Shay Black. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the historic Schmeiser Barn, 35125 County Road 31, Davis. Tickets, at $15, are available at the door … Continue Reading
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