Pence Gallery: The Soul of Nature, Art by Peter London and P. Gregory Guss
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Call to Artists – Applications Open for Night Market at the Pence Gallery!
Applications are open through October 22nd, 2021 for artists who would like to exhibit and sell their work at the Pence Gallery's Night Market on October 29th, 6–8 p.m. Apply soon as space is limited.
Pence Gallery Call to Artists – “2020”
There is no fee to enter. Artwork may address, but is not limited to, the following: Black Lives Matter, the wildfires, the election, sheltering in place, and COVID-19.
Davis Cemetery: Ben Duax Exhibition
Benjamin Duax, a Davis native, earned degrees in painting from Hunter College in New York and the Glasgow School of Art. His recent work concentrates on lived digital experience, capturing rapid streams of information through painting and printmaking as well as computer-based methodologies. Last summer, when art galleries and museums were closed, he arranged an […]
Art & Recipe Contest
Recipes should be no more than 7 ingredients (no nuts), feature at least one Harvest of the Month item, and be replicable by Student Nutrition Services staff. Original artwork should also feature a Harvest of the Month item.
Pence Gallery: Passion for Pastels
The Pence Gallery will have a new exhibit opening on October 1st, Passion for Pastels. In the Sacramento region, there are a number of artists who work in pastel, and unlike with other media such as watercolor or oil, they have yet to have an exhibit that focuses on their talent with chalk. This show […]
Pence Gallery: Joseph Bellacera
This month, we have a new collection of art along our stairwell by Joseph Bellacera. His acrylic and mixed media pieces are inspired by nature and luminosity, primarily the perception of space, light, and patterning. Each piece pops with color and energy, with a sense of playfulness and discovery. Make sure to visit the gallery […]
Pence Gallery: The Soul of Nature, Art by Peter London and P. Gregory Guss
The Soul of Nature is a collaborative venture by artists and friends Peter London and P. Gregory Guss. Their exploration of the inner soul of nature itself originates in the idea that external appearances do not match or determine internal ones. Taking inspiration from the beauty of trees, leaves, water, and other parts of our […]
Pence Gallery: Fever, Work by Justin Marsh
Justin Marsh is a Sacramento-based artist currently working in painting, printmaking, and video. In Fever, his first solo exhibit at the Pence Gallery, Marsh expands upon his ongoing thematic interest in the nature of human failure and collapse. Exploring new tensions in our social fabric relating to the civil and political turmoil, as well as […]
UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”
“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]
Neighbors’ Night Out
In conjunction with Healthy Davis Together, UC Davis, and the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD), the City of Davis is bringing back community get-togethers with the 15th Davis Neighbors’ Night Out on Sunday, October 17th! Typically, community members host approximately 100 to 125 small block events each year. This year, however, the goal is […]
Speaker Series: The Science of Earth’s Climate System with Dr. Howard Spero
Speaker Series: The Science of Earth’s Climate System with Dr. Howard Spero
Dr. Howard Spero is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Science. He is a dynamic speaker who will discuss why Earth’s climate system changes on geologic timescales and how this understanding helps us to prepare for climate change in the near future. This engaging lecture will provide you […]
Five Element Qigong
Five Element Qigong
This weekly, hour-long class will meet at the Gazebo in Village Homes. It will introduce students to the basic pillars of Qigong, a moving meditation for self-healing. The fee is $100 per session. Scholarships are available. To learn more, contact reneedryfoos33@gmail.com.
Woodstock Pizza: Pies, Pints, and Partying
Traditional and New Music for Koto
Traditional and New Music for Koto
This free concert features Hyo-shin Na, Tadao Sawai, Takeo Kudo, and Jon Raskin. With special guest koto players Shoko Hikage, Michiyo Koga, and Naoko. Artists will play traditional and contemporary koto music, a genre of music played using the 13-stringed koto instrument. Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required at […]
Hops at the Dock Fundraiser
Hops at the Dock Fundraiser
A percent of draft beer proceeds will support the Davis Chamber of Commerce.
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
With special guests the Villalobos Brothers and the Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective. Each year since 2008, around Memorial Day, a transnational jam session happens on both sides of the wall at the Tijuana-San Diego border. This Fandango Fronterizo Festival inspired Grammy-winning musician and composer Arturo O’Farrill to launch a three-part project (album, book, and […]
Woodstock Pizza: Trivia Night
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Back in Jackson Hall”
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Back in Jackson Hall”
Christian Baldini, director and conductor Aida Shirazi: umbra Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto with Judy Kang Located in Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center. Although the event is free, tickets are required. You can get your tickets here:
Intro to Fall Baking: Warm Breakfasts
Intro to Fall Baking: Warm Breakfasts
Welcome the fall season into your kitchen by baking up some cozy breakfast treats. We will make an all-purpose spiced muffin with seasonal fruit and a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread. While things are rising and baking, we will talk about how to freeze these items for easy breakfasts and other ways to streamline your […]
Hopped Up Comedy Show at Sudwerk Dock
Hopped Up Comedy Show at Sudwerk Dock
Hilarious host James Frey is back at Sudwerk with another line up of Los Angeles comics. James has been bringing national acts to perform at Sudwerk for years. Line ups feature acts from Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, and more! This show includes Chris Gorbos & Ken Garr and will take […]
Free Shred Event
Free Shred Event
Recology Davis is offering a free shred event October 16, 2021 from 9AM – 12PM or until the shredding trucks fill up. Stop by and drop off papers and confidential documents that you’d like shredded and recycled. Davis residential customers only, limited to four 11″ x 14″ file boxes. Event Modifications for COVID-19: Face masks must […]
Spooky Season Sugar Cookies
Spooky Season Sugar Cookies
Get ready for baking season with a primer on decoration! This hands-on class will give you the opportunity to learn and practice three essential decorating skills: piping, flooding, and feathering. We’ll start slow and easy and work our way up to making highly decorative Día de los Muertos sugar cookie skulls. Each participant will get […]
Fall for Davis Festival
Fall for Davis Festival
The Davis Downtown Business Association is pleased to offer a *free* event in Central Park on October 16th. Several field games, a craft table, a petting zoo, and more will be set up for the community to enjoy! While staff & volunteers prepare the movie there will be food & drinks available for purchase underneath the […]