The Pence Gallery will have a new collection of pastel landscapes by Patricia Prendergast along our staircase. Since retiring from a career as a computer programmer, Patricia has been able to indulge her love of nature and art. She chose pastels as the best medium to portray the serenity of the landscape of her native […]
The search for the figure has inspired sculptor Marc Lancet’s artistic practice for decades. Harkening back to ancient goddess figures from prehistoric Europe, Japan, and pre-colonial wooden sculpture from Africa, Lancet builds totemic female figures on a grand scale. He works with wonder and mystery in the studio - with an inspired attention – aiming […]
Lisa Jetonne’s interest in categorizing and labeling our natural environment offers a critical reflection on how and why we order natural objects. Using ceramics to record all the varieties of the earth’s geological as well as botanical wealth, Jetonne creates multifaceted installations that echo natural history museum displays. As she writes, “I deconstruct information and […]
Due to COVID-19, the District has stopped in-person community outreach events, keeping health and safety our highest priority. While we will not be hosting a formal Memorial Day program, the Davis Scouting groups have graciously volunteered to help honor our Veterans by placing flags. Individual flags, along with our internal roadway flags will be placed […]
At the Pence Gallery, we will have a new collection of artwork along the stairwell featuring an altered book series of cyanotypes by artist Linda Clark Johnson. These were inspired by her tranquil escape of relaxing and reading on summer afternoons. Each of the prints is a one-of-a-kind original, exposed outdoors in the sun using […]
Join artist Marc Lancet for a demonstration via Zoom in how to hand-build a small figure in clay. Learn about abstract, figurative sculptures from ancient cultures and create a work of art that will be displayed as part of a community art piece in his exhibit. (Pieces will not be fired.) Materials can be picked […]
Join local author Tom Lin for a conversation about The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu. An astounding debut that reimagines the classic Western through the eyes of a Chinese American assassin on a quest to rescue his kidnapped wife. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yolo County Libraries. Invite Link https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/98506191201
Romeo and Juliet is reinvented as a musical comedy when the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance, Southern Utah University’s (SUU) Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts Administration and Catalyst: A Theatre Think Tank premiere Juliet and Romeo. Co-written by Paul Gordon, a Tony Award nominee for Jane Eyre, and Curtis Moore, an Emmy Award nominee for The […]
You are invited to the biggest virtual party of the (Da Vinci Junior) year!!! Party Like It’s 1929 Night features themes of the 1920’s, while showcasing students’ hard work. Join us on June 3 at 7pm over Zoom to vote on your favorite magazine and celebrate the accomplishments of the junior class. The evening will […]
Joseph Richardson sets the stage for open-ended narratives, with his evocative oil paintings of rustic outdoor scenes and dramatic landscapes. His focus on light and shadow, and interest in creating mystery through contrast and subject placement, give his work both a familiarity and an otherworldliness simultaneously. On display at the Pence Gallery June 4-27, 2021.
Join us at Great Bear Vineyards on Saturday, June 5th and June 12th, from 10am-noon to pick your own bunch of lavender from our blooming field of purple! Reserve your ticket in advance on our website to save your spot! Come and pick a bunch of lavender (100 stems) of Lavender Grosso to take home […]
Stone Fruits are finally here! We will be making Plum Tart Pastries, but this recipe is delicious with any stone fruit. This recipe is naturally Gluten-Free, so grab your favorite stone fruit and join us for Brunch! When: Saturday, June 5th from 11 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $10 Instructor: Madison Suoja
Bring your family and join International House Davis for Global Family Festival, a Japanese Matsuri "Festival" featuring Taiko drum performances, crafts, and more! This vibrant celebration of diversity will be held Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at I-House (10 College Park, Davis).
Bring your own drawing materials to the Pence Gallery and join us for an afternoon of sketching figurative sculpture in Marc Lancet’s exhibit, Resonance & Wonder. Instruction is provided by Jason Adkins, Assistant Professor of Art at Sacramento City College. Jason teaches figure drawing at SCC and received his MA in painting from San Jose […]
Congratulations, UC Davis Class of 2021! Celebrate with a wine tasting or glass of Great Bear Vineyards sparkling wine in our beautiful winery gardens on June 9-11 from 2-5pm! We are offering half price wine tasting to new UCD graduates. The price is $10 (versus our usual price of $20) for the new graduate & […]
Fitness and Wellness Academy is hosting Wednesday Outdoor Donation Yoga Classes. Classes will be every Wednesday (rain or shine). This class is an “all- levels” class, appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced yogis. The class will be an hour long and will take place outdoors at Arroyo Park. We will meet near the Basketball Courts. […]
Join us for a free kids class! We'll take old glass and plastic jars (think empty nut butter or pasta sauce containers), paint them, fill them with rocks and soil, and plant little herb gardens. Keep herbs in a sunny spot, water regularly, and you'll have fresh herbs whenever you need them! Getting kids in […]
Come and celebrate UC Davis graduation weekend in style with a mimosa party at Great Bear Vineyards on June 11 from 5-8pm! Our mimosa party kit serves 4 people and includes a table for four people, a bottle of our Sparkling Wine (Methode Champenoise), fruit juice, and a bowl of fresh fruit. Please reserve your […]
Join us at Great Bear Vineyards for Sparkling & Reserve Wine Tasting in our beautiful gardens--perfect for wine connoisseurs or to celebrate your special occasion! We will be hosting this tasting Saturday, June 12, in two session: 12-4pm and 5-8pm. We will also host this tasting on Sunday, June 13, from 12-4pm. Please reserve your […]
This will be a mulching and tree care opportunity for the community members at The Davis Cemetery. Park on Pole Line or East 8th Street COVID Precautions - All volunteers must bring their own work gloves, water, snacks, sun protection and wear closed toed shoes. All volunteers must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet […]
Come along to Great Bear Vineyards on Saturday, June 12, from 5-8pm for a freshly cooked wood-fired pizza and a glass of wine! Tickets are $30 per person and should be reserved in advance to save your spot and your pizza order. After your first glass, you can buy additional wine by the bottle to […]
Join us for our first-ever maker fair! We're closing off the parking lot and inviting local artists and makers to show off their wares. We'll have a diverse spread of items from some very cool local artists. Street Cravings will be out front with some delicious brunch offerings, and we'll have some new drink specials […]
Potsticker dumplings are perfect food-prep food! They store well in the freezer and cook up quickly! We will make vegan mushroom and sweet potato dumplings, make the dough from scratch, learn many ways to fold the dough, and make a light and spicy sauce. These are easier than you think! Beginners encouraged! GF recipe available! […]
This will be a mulching and tree care opportunity for the community members in the Covell Greenbelt. Park on Aurora or Baja Ave and meet in grassy lawn at 38.562401, -121.747979 at the bottom of the bike overpass. Please sign up at www.treedavis.org/volunteer COVID Precautions - All volunteers must bring their own work gloves, water, […]
Our annual Treasures Sale is back! If you are looking for ‘treasure,’ we’ve been collecting all year! All proceeds from this sale, which takes place outside in the courtyard, support the Pence’s exhibit and education programs. Please wear a mask and social distance. Treasure Sale dates: Friday, June 25th: 10am-4:30pm Saturday, June 26th: 10am-4:30pm […]
The New Harmony Jazz Band will be performing live jazz standards every last Friday of every month at the John Natsoulas Art Gallery in Davis. 7:00-9:00 P.M. FREE John Natsoulas Gallery www.natsoulas.com 521 1st St, Davis, CA 95616 · ~2 mi (530) 756-3938
Four amateur radio clubs from Yolo County and Sacramento invite the public to a local field day where people can watch members participate in the largest on-the-air event in North America. Local operators — who play a vital role in communications for major special events and emergencies — will showcase their abilities as they connect […]
This Pence Gallery exhibit brings together several artists who participated in the original Yolo Visions in 2019, along with new artists who also live and work in the County. Across a variety of media, these artists express their shared interest in amplifying the natural beauty of the county, whether it is rural, suburban, urban, or […]
The New Harmony Jazz Band will be performing at the Davis Craft's Market from 11:00-1:00 on Sunday July 4th. Downtown Central Park, Davis. Market hours: 11:00-4:00. Free
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