The “Clepsydra” clock and water feature on the E Street Plaza is both a fun piece of public art and a frequent gathering place. Water is turned off during the drought. Sue Cockrell/Enterprise file photo

Mary Lee Thomson and Dennis Dingemans play old songs on the piano at the Hattie Weber Museum in Central Park. Friendly docents are often on hand to give Davisites a hands-on glimpse of Davis history. Enterprise file photo