OAKLAND (AP) — Anti-Wall Street demonstrators held vigils for an Iraq War veteran seriously injured during a protest clash with police in California as some Occupy encampments came under growing pressure from authorities to abandon sites in parks and plazas. A crowd of at least 1,000 people, many holding candles, gathered Thursday night in Oakland … Continue Reading
Dec. 2, 1959—Sept. 11, 2011 Kristin Akin of Woodland died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the age of 51, following a courageous seven-month battle against ovarian and uterine cancer. She was born Kristin Loveland Armstrong on Dec. 2, 1959, in Palo Alto, to Robert and Patricia Armstrong. Kristin is survived by her husband Richard L. … Continue Reading
Just in time for cool, autumn weather and anticipating the holidays, 11 fiber artists bring their most beautiful creations to The Artery gallery for a show titled “Comfort and Joy: A Celebration of Fiber Art.” The show will open Friday and be up through Nov. 29 at The Artery, 207 G St. Featured artists are … Continue Reading
Californians have the pleasure of enjoying their gardens year-round. Visitors to the UC Davis Arboretum on Saturday will learn how to create a garden with beauty and interest in all seasons. The free public tour begins at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo on Garrod Drive on the UCD campus. The tour leader will point out … Continue Reading
The Woodland Opera House presents the Black Irish Band in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Opera House, 340 Second St. in Woodland. Reserved seats are $20 for adults and $10 for children 17 and under and are available online at www.woodlandoperahouse.org, at the box office or by calling (530) 666-9617. Tickets are $20 … Continue Reading
Heidi Bekebrede’s ceramic plate encouraging music students to practice will be raffled off at the American String Teachers’ Association’s Fall Recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Drive in Sacramento. Tickets are $3 each or two for $5 and may be purchased at the recital or in advance at … Continue Reading
Get some early holiday shopping done at the UC Davis Craft Center’s 10th annual Gallery Staff Show and Silent Auction, which begins Friday and continues through 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The gallery will be full of jewelry, glass work, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, photography, painting, drawing, screen printing and mixed media made by the … Continue Reading
Blues sensation Kyle Rowland and his band will headline the 10th annual Blues Harvest fundraiser Friday for the Yolo Adult Day Health Center. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane in Woodland. Tickets are $40 in advance and are available at The Avid Reader, 617 … Continue Reading
The UC Davis Arboretum invites fans of good writing and beautiful gardens to enjoy a reading by two local poets at noon Thursday. C.J. Sage edits The National Poetry Review and Press. Her poems have appeared and are forthcoming in Barrow Street, Black Warrior Review, Boston Review, The Journal, New Orleans Review, Orion, Ploughshares and … Continue Reading
Local residents are invited to celebrate a traditional Olde English Christmas and experience the joys of the season as the Davis High School Madrigals transport guests back in time at the annual Madrigal Dinner. Reservation forms are available for the 43rd annual dinners on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, at the University Covenant Church, 315 … Continue Reading
Two young pianists will perform a benefit recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis. Han-ah Lee Sumner, 15, and Jessica Yeung, 12, will play works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin, Schumann, Ravel and the “Dolly Suite” by Gabriel Faure. A suggested donation of $15 will … Continue Reading
“Hidalgo,” a 2004 U.S. film directed by Joe Johnston, will be screened Friday as part of the International Film series, now in its 15th year. The series is co-sponsored by the United Nations Association of Davis and International House. Doors at I-House, 10 College Park, open at 7:30 p.m. and the film begins promptly at 8 … Continue Reading
With three runners in the top 10, including Sarah Sumpter in second place, the UC Davis women’s cross country team brought home its first Big West Conference championship on Saturday at UC Riverside’s Ag/Ops Course. Sumpter clocked in at 20:33.7 in the women’s 6K race, finishing just six seconds behind Long Beach State’s Rosa Del … Continue Reading
SAN LUIS OBISPO — James Langford kicked a 39-yard field goal with 36 seconds left to lift Cal Poly to a 27-24 victory over South Dakota on Saturday. After trailing 17-0 at halftime, the Mustangs (5-3, 3-0 Great West) got on the board in the third quarter with a field goal by Langford and a … Continue Reading
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