An exhibit titled ÒPixar: 25 Years of AnimationÓ continues through Jan. 9 at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. This major exhibition of more than 500 works will include drawings, paintings and sculptures that illustrate the creative process and craftsmanship behind PixarÕs successful computer-animated films. This is a significantly enhanced presentation of … Continue Reading
The Davis Musical Theatre Company has announced its 26th season of Broadway musicals, all of which will be staged at the DMTC Performing Arts Center, 607 Pe–a Drive, Davis. The season will kick off with the DMTC debut of ÒSinginÕ in the Rain,Ó widely acknowledged as one of MGMÕs greatest movie musicals. The play, set … Continue Reading
A selection of Òundiscovered gemsÓ will be poured during FridayÕs wine-tasting event, which will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St., Davis. The cost will be $1 per taste, with all profits benefiting the Davis Farm to School Connection, which creates an educational and cultural environment in … Continue Reading
Louie J. Kaelin, who worked at UC Davis for 30 years as an engineering and water science lab technician, died July 29, 2010. Born Sept. 29, 1928, in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, he was 81 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Annelise Kaelin. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, … Continue Reading
Uh-oh. The little guys are getting a taste of big-boy technology Ñ and could it be just around the corner, with Davis Little League embracing some of the ideas in place in the national organizationÕs premiere event? Will we see DLL information officer Sandy Borden huddling with chief umpire Brian Riley to determine if Gabe … Continue Reading
Woodland The governor has proposed and the Democratic leaders of the Legislature have so far endorsed the taxation of occupied nursing home beds in not-for-profit residential retirement communities known as multi-level retirement communities. The tax would be $11.16 per occupied bed per day, which amounts to $334.80 per month or more than $4,000 per year … Continue Reading
Special to The Enterprise Heretofore the history of the United States has been largely treated as the story of a process, rather than the complete history of a land Òfrom sea to shining sea.Ó And this process always begins either in Europe on the Atlantic Coast of North America. Allow me to contrast the history … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer Despite it being the middle of summer, Davis High fall sports teams are about to come together in earnest beginning next week. Nine varsity teams Ñ and a handful of junior varsity and freshman squads Ñ will be determined before school starts Aug. 25. Athletes who plan on competing in any interscholastic … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer WEST SACRAMENTO Ñ A season-worst inning was more than enough to doom the Sacramento River Cats on Monday night. Starting pitcher Clayton Mortensen had one of his worst outings of the year and the River Cats allowed nine runs in the fifth, resulting in a 13-5 blowout by Las Vegas in front … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer YOUNTVILLE Ñ If youÕre going to lose, the old sports adage says to Ògo down swinging.Ó Twice down by seven runs, DavisÕ Junior American Legion squad fought back to within one Ñ with the tying run standing at second in the bottom of the last inning. But it was not to be … Continue Reading
Enterprise correspondent Davis High School incoming senior Anna Eckert-Kramer received a letter in late May, announcing that she had been accepted to this summerÕs Oregon Shakespeare Festival Seminar for high school juniors. ÒI was so excited,Ó she said. Eckert-Kramer is one of 65 theater students accepted Ñ from 122 applicants across the nation Ñ to … Continue Reading
As part of a special display, the California State Railroad Museum will showcase award-winning photographs recently given prestigious honors as part of an annual Creative Photography Awards Program competition, organized by the Center for Railroad Photography and Art. With a compelling ÒBeyond the LocomotiveÓ theme, a record-setting 700 photographs were submitted as entries this year, … Continue Reading
Local favorites Duval Speck will bring some friends along for a concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the historic Schmeiser Barn, 35125 County Road 31, Davis. Tight harmonies and plenty of style will be the order of the evening during this performance, the second show in the 2010 Barnyard Acoustic Music Festival. Linda Duval and … Continue Reading
Cold Shot Ñ from left, Rene Martucci, guitar; Tim ÒT-BoneÓ Wilbur, drums; and Richard Urbino, bass Ñ will be joined by Sandy Holman for a concert 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. Holman will add … Continue Reading
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