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Young Performers present ‘Charlotte’s Web’

Davis Musical Theatre Company’s Young Performers Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web,” beginning Saturday, April 27, and running through Sunday, May 19. This charming, musical theater version of E.B. White’s childhood favorite tells the story of the blossoming friendship between Wilbur, Fern Arable’s little pig, and Charlotte, the nurturing spider. The show features music and lyrics by […]

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Hampson, Jupiter String Quartet to premiere new piece by visiting composer

That’s the ticket Who: Baritone Thomas Hampson and the Jupiter String Quartet When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. Where: Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis Tickets: $35-$72 general, $17.50-$36 students; www.mondaviarts.org, 530-754-2787 Prominent baritone Thomas Hampson will be joined by the Jupiter String Quartet at […]

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Free poetry readings set on Wyatt Deck

Two free lunchtime readings are planned from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays on the Wyatt Deck in the UC Davis Arboretum. Parking is available for $7 in Visitor Lot 5, at Old Davis Road and Arboretum Drive. On Thursday, April 25, Folsom resident Mariam Ahmed, who studied English literature as an undergraduate at UCD, will […]

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Come hear Mandela at I-House

Local residents are invited to join musician Catherine Mandela at 2 p.m. Sunday at International House, 10 College Park in Davis. Mandela plays many international and unusual musical instruments in a storytelling program called “Instruments of the World.” The program will begin at 2 p.m. in the I-House Community Room. The event is free to […]

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Bus package available for San Francisco concerts

Classical music fans in Davis and Woodland can travel to The City now without worrying about traffic and parking. Subscriptions are now available for a series of four Thursday matinee performances of the San Francisco Symphony in 2013-14. A bus for subscribers will leave Davis at 9 a.m with stops at Union Square and Davies […]

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Americana comes to Picnic in the Park

Catfish & the Crawdaddies bring their unique blend of Americana and roots music to Picnic in the Park at 5 p.m. Wednesday during the Davis Farmers Market. The band — which features Jeff Minnieweather, drums; Dale Lyberger, bass and vocals; Ray “Catfish” Copeland, guitar and vocals; Marilyn Woods, vocals and percussion; and Jim Monroe, piano […]

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RootStock offers free music on Friday

Deux K 30 and blues duo Keith Jordan and Kevin Radley will play a complimentary concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at RootStock, 22 Main St. in Winters. Jordan and Radley have been musical collaborators for 30 years. Their music draws on the influences deeply rooted in the rich American musical landscape of blues, country, […]

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