MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hollowell is a rising star in the art world, known primarily for paintings & drawings that map the body through figuration & abstraction. Exhibit features soft pastel drawings. On view until May 8, 2023.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. First-generation art faculty member & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest (1930-2007) is beloved for his colorful narrative figurative paintings, drawings & prints. Exhibition on view until May 8, 2023.
THRU FEB 11. THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. innovative approaches to contemporary and traditional fiber arts, featuring artists: Jane Ingram Allen, Lynn Beldner, Brandy Bennett, Melanie Bown, June Daskalakis, Zen Du, Gioia Fonda, Roberta Monte James, Marjan Kluepfel, Penelope Lenaerts, Tanya Lieberman, Barbetta Lockart, Natalie Nelson, Carole Pirruccello, Elisa Reutinger, Marguerite Schaffron, Abigail Vargas, Susan Broadhurst Werrin & Roxanne Brodeur Young.
UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.
JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.
JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism.
FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento.
FEB 4 THRU MAR 3. LOGOS BOOKS. “A little bit of Davis, a lot of California," plein air & studio oil paintings. Fess-Uecker's work has been shown in numerous juried shows & in the galleries in the many states in which she has resided. She has a strong passion for color dynamics & continues to study color theory with oil painter & colorist Elio Camacho. ArtAbout reception.
JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.
JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.
JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p.
FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.
YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10
MEMORIAL GROVE. Tree Davis volunteer day: plant under story plants in the Elizabeth's Grove at Tree Davis' Memorial Grove. This event is full. Check www.TreeDavis.org/volunteer for more upcoming events. 9a–12p
LAKE SOLANO PARK. Spend a morning taking in the beautiful views of Lake Solano’s riparian habitat, with wonderful opportunities to spot some of the wildlife that calls Lake Solano home & to appreciate the changing of the seasons. Canoes, paddles & lifejackets will be provided free of charge, with a basic safety & paddling discussion at the beginning. Participants may want to bring water, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen & wear weather-appropriate warm clothing. You may get wet, so shoes/pants that can get wet & a change of clothes is recommended. Required day-use parking fee of $6 per vehicle (cash or check, exact change only) gains you admittance to the park for the rest of the day. Limited to 12 guests. Children age 8 & older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. 10a–12p. Free
EXPLORIT SCI CTR. Visit Explorit Rocks! an exhibit about rocks, fossils & crystals. A fun science activity or craft is included with admission every weekend. Enjoy a beautiful pollinator garden & the surrounding Mace Ranch Park. 10a–2p. Free for under 2 yrs/General $5
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Introduces young people to the instruments of a symphony orchestra & tells a story supported by orchestral music. Written by Anna Trigiano Moreno, composed by Ryan Suleiman, narrated by Soprano Ann Moss, performed by the Puppet Art Theatre Company & the Davis High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Angelo Moreno. 11a. Tix @ the door: Adults $15 / Kids $10
DAVIS COMMONS. Free pet photos & adoption event with Davis Downtown & Yolo County SPCA. Check Davis Downtown for sign-up details. 11a–3p.
GRINDSTONE WINERY. Tasting, wood-fired pizza & chocolates, 11a–4p. Live music by Cynthia Renee Duo, 12p–3p.
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. Annual fair returns—where all things Local will be celebrated. With live music, local product samples, local art vendors & local food. 12p–3p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Experience the joys of expertly paired chocolate & wine, surrounded by olive & citrus orchards, a lavender field, & of course, the property vineyards. 12p–4p. $35
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Paint & sip with local artists. Ticket includes all supplies & your first glass of wine. 1:30p–3:30p. $60
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATER. Davis Firefighters L. 3494's Annual Crab Feed is back and better than ever! All you can eat crab & spaghetti dinner, drinks, raffle & more. 5p–10p. $60–800
VETS MEMORIAL CTR. A 40-year tradition that has raised thousands of dollars for the benefit of local charities, such as Davis Community Meals, STEAC, Kiwanis Family House, Communicare, the Elderly Nutrition Program, NorCal Trykers & many others. Includes a raffle & silent auction. Purchase a sponsorship or donate a prize to help. 6p social hour, 7p dinner. No-host bar. For tickets call George Barden, (530) 756-1332, to donate call Brett Barnes, (510) 708-9615. $75
PENCE GALLERY. Now in its 9th season of pairing authors and actors, Stories brings new life to the experience of hearing literature aloud. Abrams is the author of The Joy of Cannabis & two novels. She is a developmental editor & photographer & teaches writing at UC Berkeley. Martha Omiyo Kight, a returning Stories on Stage Davis actor, will read an excerpt from Abrams’ novel, Meadowlark. Lin is the author of The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu, which won the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction & was a finalist for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award. He lives in Davis, where he is pursuing a PhD in English. Larry Lew will read an excerpt from Lin’s novel. Doors open 7p, Event 7:30p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. First concert of 2023, featuring guest artist Patricia Shands. Doors open at 7p, music starts at 7:30p. $30.
WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl & an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George & Ira Gershwin & incredible dance sequences. The show’s timeless musical numbers include, “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance,” & more. Fri & Sat 7:30p, Sun 2p. $9–$30
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free
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