I have high hopes for Aggie Lager. The name of this beer is the result of a licensing agreement between the brewers at the Sudwerk Privatbrauerei Hubsch, Davis’ only micro-brewery, and UC Davis. The recently announced cooperation will allow Sudwerk to use the logo of the university in its promotion of the beer, presumably on … Continue Reading
UC Davis Health System urologic oncologist Dr. Marc Dall’Era will give a presentation about early detection of prostate cancer at the Yolo Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting on Monday. In his research, Dall’Era is evaluating markers of progression in active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer. He also is investigating advanced castrate-resistant disease. The meeting will … Continue Reading
RootStock, 22 Main St. in Winters, has a busy Labor Day weekend planned. It will join local wineries, tasting rooms, wine shops and restaurants in celebrating International Tempranillo Day on Thursday. The business will host Chris Rose and Jeff and Penny Uppington, Winters residents and home winemakers, who make Tempranillo from locally grown grapes. In addition, Route … Continue Reading
The city of Davis is looking for family members or friends of Otis E. Houston and Norma Riva Litman, who are honored by memorial benches in the rose garden near the Hattie Weber Museum. The benches are more than 15 years old and are scheduled for removal during the upcoming Central Park renovations. For information … Continue Reading
Beat the afternoon heat and join historian David Wilkinson, author of “Crafting a Valley Jewel: the Architects & Builders of Woodland,” and architect Roger Klemm on a Stroll Through History bus tour showcasing Woodland’s exceptional architectural history. The 90-minute tour, in the comfort of an air-conditioned tour bus, will trace the full spectrum of Woodland’s … Continue Reading
Trained guides who are able to explain the significant architectural features and history will lead free walking tours every half-hour from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday during Woodland’s Stroll Through History. Tours pass by homes but do not go inside. Each stroll lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes. All terrain is flat on city sidewalks. … Continue Reading
The Bowey Home, “Roselawn,” 311 Gibson Ave. Exterior: This beautifully symmetric Colonial Revival home was built in 1905. During this period, society in the U.S. was transitioning from the ornate home designs of the Victorian era to favor simpler and less elaborate styles. The massive two-story porches, the porch columns, the four dormers on the … Continue Reading
Crazy Eights, an award-winning group of young local musicians who bring new energy and creativity to traditional jazz, will kick off the 2011 Evening at the Vets fall concert series on Saturday, Oct. 15. The series is presented by the city of Davis Community Services Department. The band released its self-titled debut CD in May. … Continue Reading
Woodland will return to the 1880s at the popular Stroll Through History on Saturday. The event features a Heritage Homes Tour of five Victorian residences and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Woodland Train Depot. Besides the ticketed tour of residential interiors, Stroll participants also are offered two air-conditioned bus tours as well as … Continue Reading
“Artifacts: Historically Informed Fiber Art” is the title of Julia Kehew’s exhibit from Sept. 9 through Oct. 4 at The Artery, 207 G St. in downtown Davis. She will be honored at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, as part of the Second Friday ArtAbout event. With an academic background in … Continue Reading
The historic Woodland Train Depot is 100 years old this year. Built in 1911 by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was the third of four train depots that were built in Woodland. It is the only original one still remaining and is located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street. This landmark building has … Continue Reading
The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble will kick off its second season with Shakespeare’s most magical comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The human and fairy worlds collide in this hilarious and enchanted adventure through the forest inspired by what makes Davis one-of-a-kind — bicycles. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 15-Oct. 2, plus a 2 … Continue Reading
Paul Muller will be honored with the Yolo Land Trust Thomson Rominger Award at the land trust’s annual fundraising event – A Day in the Country – to be held this year at Park Winters, from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Muller was a founding member of the Yolo Land Trust. During his more … Continue Reading
The Davis Art Center offers an ongoing class in traditional ethnic dance from around the world on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. The basic format of the class is simple — warm-up dances followed by instruction and practice of newer, more challenging dances. This Sunday will be an all-requests night. The class is suitable for beginning … Continue Reading
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