Patricia Prendergast: The Serenity of the California Landscape
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisNatural Abundance: Gardens, Flowers, and Fruit
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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 […]
Patricia Prendergast: The Serenity of the California Landscape
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 […]
Marc Lancet: Resonance and Wonder
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: Held to Earth
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 […]
Natural Abundance: Gardens, Flowers, and Fruit
Celebrating the artists who have painted as part of our Garden Tour event, this exhibit includes landscapes, outdoor scenes, and still-life subjects by over twenty local painters. Some of the participating artists include Chris Kidd, Janet Crittenden, Linda Clark Johnson, Marlene Lee, Pete Scully, and many more. On display: May 1-30, 2021 The Pence […]
Clearance Online Plant Sales with Curbside Pickup
Our public plant sales are back! In an online format, with contact-free, curbside pickup at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery. Shop thousands of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region online. Shopping is open to the public, but members save! Not a member? No worries. Sign up and get discounts! Members save 10 percent on their […]
Davis Feminist Film Festival
The 2021 Davis Feminist Film Festival is coming up on May 28, 29 and 30. The festival is free and all films will be streaming online at https://davisfeministfilmfestival.sparqfest.live. This year we are showcasing over 50 films from across the globe. The festival showcases independent documentary, narrative, and experimental film in order to highlight and […]
Memorial Day 2021
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 […]
Adventures in Post-COVID Travel
Adventures in Post-COVID Travel
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Davis hosts travel professional Kevin Haas, live via Zoom to discuss the recent upswing in travel, how the travel industry is pivoting to meet the return of leisure travelers and upcoming OLLI adventures with Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle. Join us for this free, fun and informative hour […]
Sips and Bites: Disrupting the Beer/Wine Paradigm
Sips and Bites: Disrupting the Beer/Wine Paradigm
Beer and wine have remained distinct and very different beverages, made from grain or grapes respectively. In fact, breweries cannot ferment simple grape juice or sell wine according to US law. The Bruery is challenging this tradition by using different ways to introduce wine flavor into beer to create hybrid products that challenge drinkers’ concepts of possible […]
Artist Talk with Lisa Jetonne (via Zoom)
Artist Talk with Lisa Jetonne (via Zoom)
Join us on May 26th for a virtual artist talk with Lisa Jetonne. Her 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 […]
The New Harmony Jazz Band (LIVE!)
The New Harmony Jazz Band (LIVE!)
The local community jazz band called, The New Harmony Jazz Band is BACK!! They will be performing EVERY last Friday of every month beginning on May 28th. 7-9 OUTSIDE at: John Natsoulas Center for the Arts, 521 First Street Phone: 530.756.3938 WE are following all county Covid safety protocols. Come hear some welcoming live jazz. […]
March for a Safer Davis!
March for a Safer Davis!
Ever since George Floyd's murder, the Davis community has urged City Council to take action to address police brutality and systematic racism. We are demanding the creation of a public safety department independent from the police, that would be staffed with mental healthcare professionals and social workers. Next year's budget is being decided now. We […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie is our Spring pie favorite! We will make deliciously tart lemon filling and sweet meringue, no blow torch needed! This is a beginner-friendly pie. However, if multitasking isn’t your thing, doing this with a friend only makes it more fun! When: Saturday, May 29th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Cost: $15 Instructor: […]
Classical Music and Glass of Wine at Great Bear Vineyards
Classical Music and Glass of Wine at Great Bear Vineyards
Welcome to an informal rehearsal by the Mellon Music Festival Artists on Sunday, May 30th. We will be open from noon-4pm, and music starts at 2pm. Enjoy music while you sip on a glass of our award-winning wine at our stunning winery estate! After your first glass of wine, additional wine is available for purchase […]