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From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis, CA, United States

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

Free

Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

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.

Free

In Conversation with Author Tracy Perkins

Student Community Center 397 Hutchison Drive, Davis, CA

UC DAVIS STUDENT COMMUNITY CTR. Perkins will discuss her book Evolution of a Movement: Four Decades of California Environmental Justice Activism with Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, Director of the Environmental & Climate Justice Hub and Assoc Dir of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment. Reserve a spot, 4p–5p. Free

Free

Fascinated by Fungi

Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Bldg. 392 Old Davis Rd.

SENSORY THEATER, ROBERT MONDAVI INSTITUTE. Dr. Gordon Walker has reached millions through his social media account, "Fascinated by Fungi." He discusses the biology & ecology of fungi, shares some basic types of mushroom morphology & talks about edibility & toxicity. Reception with wine & hors d'oeuvres to follow. Limited seating. 6p–7:30p. $25

$25
Event Series Figure Drawing Group

Figure Drawing Group

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22

$22
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