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Film Festival: Classic Military Comedies

The Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Festival Returns in February for its 14th Series of Classic Films – The Genre for this series is Classic Military Comedies. Classic Hollywood cinema returns to the Odd Fellows Hall in February in the 14th series of the “Davis Classic Film Festival.”  The classic films to be shown in

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Davis Summer Camps 2023

The only Davis Summer Camp list you’ll ever need. Every single summer camp (we think?), along with registration dates and pricing info.  Are you hosting a summer camp that isn’t on our list? Email info to hanna@thedirt.online [updated: 3/7/23] Tips Summer Camp Directory Acme Theatre Company   Put on a show! In this 2-week camp, each

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Viridian Woman, painting by Kelley Mogilka

Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist: Kelley Mogilka Enters The Scene

This month, the Pence Gallery opens a solo exhibition of figurative paintings and drawings by Kelley Mogilka (see below), the award recipient for the gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022. Mogilka’s show, “The Elusive Muse,” opens just as the gallery announces its 2023 call for entries.  Natalie Nelson, the Pence Gallery’s director and curator, explains

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Chris Francis Exhibit at UC Davis Design

A Bold Step: Chris Francis Exhibit Opens at UC Davis Design Museum

The UC Davis Design Museum’s latest exhibition “From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis” showcases the Los Angeles-based shoe designer’s colorful and creative footwear that bridges contemporary art and wearable design. The installation, co-curated by Professor Susan T. Avila and Design MFA student Cristina Gomez, spotlights creations that combine global shoemaking traditions and

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Davis Parent University Creates a ‘Village’

They say it takes a village to raise a child, something that the volunteers at Davis Parent University (DPU)—a free lecture series devoted to pooling resources for and educating parents, teachers, and other caretakers—are trying to create. In fact, many are parents themselves who found the organization when they sought out a ‘village’ to help

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Davis Odd Fellows Hall

Davis Odd Fellows celebrates its 100th Thursday Live! 

Nearly 13 years and one pandemic after the series’ debut, the Davis Odd Fellows is gearing up to host their 100th Thursday Live event on Dec. 1. The anniversary will be marked with a holiday concert featuring local musicians According to Bazooka, Biscuits & Honey, Me & Him, The Muddy Waders, and Keith Adolfo Campos—all

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Downtown Treat Trail Spooktacular Returns!

Bring your family downtown and enjoy a plethora of treats on October 31! Downtown Davis businesses are excited to keep up the tradition—from 2:30-5:30 pm—with many offering candy and treats inside, or outside, of their establishments. Find the list of participating businesses and a treat-trail map, below! Don’t miss out on any of spooktacular events

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Davis Farmers Market Announces Holiday Hours

The Davis Farmers Market announced an extended pre-Thanksgiving market, opening hours for the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and regular opening hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The market will be closed the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Cheers!

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Summer Cookout Meals from Nugget Markets

There’s no doubt summer is BBQ season, but not everyone has the time or the tools to grill. That’s where Nugget Markets comes in. Along with offering all the best ingredients you could possibly want for a DIY grill-fest, this local, family-owned grocer also just launched their special menu of complete Summer Cookout Meals you

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