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I-House art exhibition 2/10

Grace Fang Chang, a visiting scholar at UC Davis, will exhibit her paintings this month at International House, Davis, 10 College Park. "Flower Whisper" opens Friday and continues through March 6. Courtesy photo

My friend Grace Fang Chang who is a UCD visiting scholar. She created 25 paintings with Mixed mediums to share her works with the artists and art-lovers in Davis. The arts exhibition is entitled “Flower Whisper”. I attached a press release for you to publish. Please let me know if you would like to interview … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Art,Central Davis,Local News | Read More »

ArtAbout is all about heart

"Love Takes Flight,” an acrylic and mixed-media work by Mary Neri King, will be on exhibit through March 6 at ciocolat, 301 B St. A reception will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Courtesy photo

Friday’s ArtAbout is a special art and dessert walk celebrating Valentine’s Day. Participants are invited to discover the sweet spots of downtown Davis and view the romantic, heart-themed work of local artists. Special valentine sweets, provided by downtown eateries at several venues, are first-come, first-served. And, many receptions include complimentary refreshments and opportunities to chat … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Art,Downtown,Local News,Music | Read More »

‘The Last Crop’ film to be shown Thursday

“The Last Crop,” a documentary telling the story of Capay Valley farmers Jeff and Annie Main, will be screened from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in 1322 Storer Hall at UC Davis. The Mains, who run Good Humus Produce, both graduated from UCD and started organic farming in 1976. The duo was part of the … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Agriculture + Environment,Briefly,Movies,UC Davis | Read More »

Davisite creates bronze tribute to dam builders

"Puddler's Lunch Break," a bronze statue of two Hoover Dam workers swapping stories, was created by artist Sutton Betti, who was born and raised in Davis. The monument was installed in 2009 in Boulder City, Nev. Courtesy photo

“What is all the fuss about?” Those were not the words artist Sutton Betti had in mind when sculpting “Puddler’s Lunch Break,” a monument in Boulder City, Nev. However, the statue created a lot of controversy when it was installed a couple of years ago in this small town 20 miles southeast of Las Vegas … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Art,Local News | Read More »

‘Que Sera, Sera’: Doris Day tribute concert set in Woodland

Vocalist Laura Didier will pay tribute to the music, style and grace of Doris Day when she performs with the Jim Martinez Jazz Trio on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St. in downtown Woodland. Courtesy photo

Details Who: Laura Didier and the Jim Martinez Jazz Trio When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland Tickets: $20 general, $10 children, www.woodlandoperahouse.org, (530) 666-9617 The Woodland Opera House will present Laura Didier and the Jim Martinez Jazz Trio in concert in a tribute to singer/actress Doris Day … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Music,Woodland | Read More »

Chamber music concert features Davis standouts

Check it out Who: Chamber Music Society of Sacramento, featuring soprano Rebecca Plack and cellist Julie Hochman, both of Davis When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Congregation Bet Haverim, 1715 Anderson Road, Davis Tickets: $28 general, $22 seniors, $12 students, available at the door Soprano Rebecca Plack and cellist Julie Hochman — performers who live and … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Entertainment,Music | Read More »

Apply now for Madrigals’ choral workshop

Applications are still available for the Davis High School Madrigals’ Feb. 18 choral workshop for children in grades kindergarten through six. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Instructional Performing Arts Building on the DHS campus, 315 W. 14th St. A joint concert with the Madrigals will conclude the workshop, at … Continue Reading

No Comment / February 06, 2012 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Music,Schools | Read More »

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