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From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis

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

John Swann Headlines Performers’ Circle

Village Homes Community Ctr. (Village Homes) 2661 Portage Bay East

John Swann will perform songs from his native Canada for the featured act at the Village Homes Performers’ Circle.  In a departure from his usual ensemble gigs, John will play and sing solo, tell a story, and encourage a few sing-along choruses from the audience.

Free
Event Series Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis

STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free

Free
Event Series Poetry Out Loud workshops

Poetry Out Loud workshops

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join YoloArts & Oke Jr for a series of POL workshops. Students will have a chance to research & select poems from the POL Anthology, work on recitation, stage presence & understanding as they prepare to compete in Yolo County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Winner of the county competition will advance to the State Finals. 4:30p–6p. Free

Free

Opening Reception: From Concept to Creation, Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis

University of California Davis Davis

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. Weekdays 12p–4p. Free

Free
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Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos & Yo-Yo Ma

Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center

MONDAVI CENTER. World-renowned musicians Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma unite to perform an evening of Beethoven trios. 7:30p. Check for Tickets.

Centering Dance: A Monthly Guided Mindfulness Practice of Embodiment

Stambusky Studio Dance Collective 2880 5th St. #115, Davis

STAMBUSKY STUDIOS. Release, recharge & recenter by gifting yourself 90 minutes of intuitive, inspired, mindful movement with a welcoming local community. Discover the special alchemy that occurs at the intersection of mindfulness, movement & music. No dance experience is needed. All are welcome. Guided by Teresa Hooker, PsyD. 4th Tuesdays, 7:30p–9p. Don/$20

$20
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