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Beauty and the Beast, Jr., at the DMTC

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is […]

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UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”

Cruess Hall 375 California Avenue, Davis

“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]

Free

Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2022 is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and artist talk. Artists must use the award to further their work in a significant […]

$25 – $30
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Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]

$30 – $35
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March Healing Arts Workshop at Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

We will have drop-in sessions for Healing Arts in March, which is a one-time, 90-minute art workshop that focuses more specifically on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or a major life change.   March 1 or March 15, 10:30 am – noon Free (Pre-register in advance at the links below)   March 1 Drop-In […]

Free
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Pence Gallery: Tinderbox, Water in the West – Sculpture by Jeff Downing

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Tinderbox: Water in the West includes a series of ceramic diptychs by Bay Area sculptor Jeff Downing that address the critical water shortage affecting the natural habitats of the Western United States.    Downing's paired sculptures feature imagery symbolic of the severe drought conditions in our region that are exacerbated by the overuse of available […]

Free Admission
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Central Davis Neighborhood Tree Planting Event

426 12th St 426 12th St, Davis

Tree Davis needs your help to plant trees in Central Davis! We will meet at 426 12th Street and then divide up into planting groups from there. You must have the ability to transport yourself (car or bike) to the planting location which may be up to 1/2 a mile away from our initial meeting […]

Free
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Mondavi Center: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields w/ Joshua Bell

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

Gioachino Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville Florence Price: Adoration Antonin Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53 Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ("Italian") The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. It is renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by […]

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