Week of Events
Susan Tonkin Riegel: Marking Time
Susan Tonkin Riegel’s residencies in France over two years have yielded a dynamic new series of abstract mixed media work. Her compositions vibrate with gestural lines, both drawn and stitched, and saturated areas of color on paper and other surfaces. New two-dimensional work includes elements such as letters, symbols, and enigmatic figures, and two-sided pieces […]
Judith Foosaner: Decameron
While in quarantine this past spring and summer, Judith Foosaner began to paint large sheets of cardboard on the ground with painterly calligraphic marks. By cutting the sheets into shapes and tacking them up on the wall, the artist noticed that her arrangement seemed to create a playful choreography of animate shapes in her studio. […]
Easter Plant Sale
Family and friends of loved ones buried at the Davis Cemetery can order a special potted plant to be placed on their gravesites this Easter. Each arrangement will feature a hand-painted Easter egg pot complete with lilies and carnations. These cheerful seasonal blooms are a symbol of friendship and true love for those who cannot […]
Sandy Whetstone: Beyond Pets
The Pence Gallery will have a new exhibit featuring ceramic sculpture by Sandy Whetstone. Her work explores and questions the relationship between humans and animals - how we assign human attributes to animals, or vice versa, and the importance of animals to humans. Whetstone’s pieces incorporate anthropomorphic and zoomorphic aspects, showing how we are all […]
Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art
The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open to all artists residing in California, and is juried this year by Faith J. McKinnie, independent curator and art consultant. 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 sound or video, but […]
Climate Change and Capitalism
Climate Change and Capitalism
Mark Reiff, PhD has taught political, legal, and moral philosophy. Before obtaining his PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2003, he practiced law in California. He is the author of five books, most recently: In the Name of Liberty: The Argument for Universal Unionization (2020). Dr. Reiff sees climate change not as failure of […]
Vegan Sushi 3 Ways Cooking Class
Vegan Sushi 3 Ways Cooking Class
Learn how to make three different kinds of vegan sushi in this beginner-friendly class. We’ll make inside out rainbow rolls (uramaki), carrot “smoked salmon” rolls, and a crunchy spicy tempeh roll. Don’t worry, we’ll also make a spicy vegan mayo to go with everything! Beginners welcome. Instructor: Christine Ciganovich The ingredients list and recipe handout […]
Cheese and Wine Pairing at Great Bear Vineyards
Cheese and Wine Pairing at Great Bear Vineyards
Come enjoy a cheese & wine pairing in our beautiful winery gardens here at Great Bear Vineyards! The event will be held on Saturday, March 27, from 12-4pm, and tickets are $70 for two people. Tickets include a flight of 5 wines paired with 5 cheeses (a box for two to share) and souvenir wine […]
Sunday Wine Tasting at Great Bear Vineyards
Sunday Wine Tasting at Great Bear Vineyards
Wine taste in Great Bear Vineyards' beautiful winery gardens on Sunday, March 28, from 12-4pm. Tickets are $25 per person for a flight of 5 wines and your souvenir wine glass to take home. Please reserve your ticket in advance on our website to save your spot. We have partnered with the Davis Coop cheesemonger […]