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Date: Friday, March 12
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Mostly Downtown Davis

2nd Friday ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in Downtown Davis and beyond. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davisdowntown.com.

B Street

ciocolat, 301 B Street, 753-3088 6-8 p.m. James Colligan, black and white photography.

USE Credit Union, 200 B Street, 758-3306 5:30-6:30 p.m. “A Half Dozen,” David Nasater, black and white photography.

D Street

Antiques Plus, 222 D Street, Suite 1, 916-947-1444

7-9 p.m. Joanne Andresen, local oil landscapes.

Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, 758-3370

6-9 p.m. “Heaven and Earth: Sculpture & Drawings by John Connell” – ink drawings, sketches, mixed media & bronze sculptures of Buddhist and Hindu figures; “Avery Palmer: Quirky Circumstances” – pencil drawings and figurative ceramic sculptures; “Youth Art Month” (upstairs).

E Street

Five Figs Couture, 231 E Street, 756-3500

6-9 p.m. “Peru & Sky-Scapes: Abstracts,” Sean Nolan & Kevin Koblik, photography.

F Street

Hallmark Inn, 110 F Street, 753-3600

5-8 p.m. “People, Places & Pets,” Harriet Blodgett, oil paintings.

G Street

The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, 530-758-8330

7-9 p.m. “All Creatures Great and Small,” Artery members group show with paintings, renditions in clay, jewelry, and multi-media.

nestware, 204 G Street, Davis, 530-757-6400 6-9 p.m. Miles Hermann, landscape oil paintings.

1st Street

John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First Street, 756-3938

6-10 p.m. “The Art of Painting in the 21st Century,” works by Philip Pearlstein, Deborah Oropallo, Tom Holland, David Hollowell, Boyd Gavin, Raimonds Staprans, Peter Selz and Gladys Nilsson.

2nd Street

Avid Reader, 617 2nd Street, 530-758-4040

5:30-7 p.m. Beth Winfield, oil paintings.

Beyond Downtown

International House, 10 College Park, 753-5007

6-8 p.m. “Elements and Seasons” – multiple media by Nina Thomson; “Jeffrey Granett: Inspired by the Crocker” – linoleum block printing with brushed ink wash for color.

Rominger West Winery, 4602 Second St., Suite 4 (near Mace Blvd at I-80) 747-2044

5:30- 8 p.m. Thomas Watts, oil paintings with artist’s reception and wine tasting.

  (Posted by MelanieGlover)

Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hallmark Inn, 110 F St Davis

FREE Seminar provided by USE Credit Union.

We will discuss easy ways to save money, understanding the difference between needs and wants, how to develop a personal spending plan including ways to control impulse shopping and ways to save on grocery shopping and more!

Free drinks are provided and brown bags are welcome!

Thursday March 11th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Please RSVP to sbrown@usecu.org or 916-730-0586  (Posted by shannonrbrown)

Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Brunelle Performing Arts Hall

A play by Steven Dietz, presented by the Davis Senior High School Drama Department. March 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7PM, plus March 7 matinee at 2PM. dhsboxoffice@gmail.com for tickets.  (Posted by SteveDavison)

Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rominger West Winery

Enjoy live music by the lively blues band: Black Cat Bone

Rominger West Winery

4602 Second Street, Suite 4

Davis, CA 95618

530.747.2044  (Posted by zaryna)

Date: Wednesday, March 10
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 912 Sproul Hall

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery that spans the globe, and includes being trafficked for sex as well as forced labor. The social and health consequences of experiences of trafficking are immense. The talk will discuss trafficking as a global health issue, with a focus on Japan and the U.S., as well as local community efforts to address human trafficking.

Dr. Liz Miller is Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the U.C. Davis Children’s Hospital. She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in teen dating abuse and gender-based violence. Trained in medical anthropology as well as internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Miller’s research has included examination of risk for HIV and sex trafficking among women in Japan. She has participated on a United Nations Expert Workgroup to craft guidelines for health care providers on the care of trafficked persons. In addition, she has conducted research on the impact of teen dating abuse on adolescent health, in particular the relationship between dating abuse and teen pregnancy. She has a particular passion for working with marginalized youth populations, including pregnant-parenting teens, gang-involved youth, youth in foster care, and homeless youth.

  (Posted by Fallas)

Date: Wednesday, March 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Center – Garden Room, Davis, CA

REC Solar is presenting a free solar seminar series for Yolo County residents to learn about home solar power and incentive available in Yolo County.

- One hour learning session with local solar expert, Reed Richerson

- Hear success stories about local home owners that are saving with solar power

- Overview of rebates, incentives and financing options that make solar affordable

All Yolo County residents are invited to attend and speak to your local experts to find out how you can go solar like many Yolo County residents to start saving, too.

Free Yolo County Solar Seminars

Date: Wednesday, March 10th, 6:30 pm

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Hall – Garden Room, Davis, CA

Address: 203 East 14th Street, Davis, CA

Register at http://www.solorizeyoloco.com

Look for our flier around town

This seminar is a free educational event open to the public but space is limited. Register at http://www.solarizeyoloco.com today or call our community education hotline at (916) 346-4354.

Our Community Education Coordinator will confirm your seats. We look forward to seeing you and helping Yolo Co go solar!   (Posted by hhutchison)

Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet @ Cost Plus parking lot

We need volunteers to help harvest fruit! 
Village Harvest is an organization that picks fruit from back yard trees in Davis and donates it to local food agencies to provide fresh fruit to those in Yolo County who lack access. Harvests are a fun and easy way to volunteer your time and see a tangible result of your effort. Everyone is welcome! 
A typical harvest lasts 3 hours and yields 500-1000 pounds of nutritious fruit that is delivered to a local charity. For more details, see: http://www.villageharvest.org/davis/


Join us! 10am – 1pm. Meet at noon sharp in the parking lot of Cost Plus World Market on Russell near Sycamore. To join this harvest or for further questions, email linda.schwartz@villageharvest.org 


If it looks like rain, check our toll free number 1-888-378-4841, EXT 730 after 8 AM on the morning of the harvest to confirm that we are a “go” for the day. Hope you join us!   (Posted by orion)

Date: Friday, December 25
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 2719 K Street, Sacramento

Swing dancing and lessons every Friday night in Sacramento. We’re open Christmas day — much better than a movie! website for details  (Posted by RonThompson)

Date: Friday, December 25
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: St. Martin’s, 640 Hawthorn Ln.

  (Posted by coreyeowens)

Date: Wednesday, December 23
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Vets Center multipurpose room

Join us for a magical evening of candle lighting and Unity tradition of the Christmas story.   Bring your family and open your hearts to a new way of celebrating together for Christmas.

  (Posted by LarrySchellink)

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Upperplayground::Sacramento

CaliLOVE

New Work by Amanda Lopez

Inspired by the Dia de Los Muertos (day of the dead) celebration, CaliLOVE Amanda Lopez’s latest body of work addresses more than the concept of death. Instead, Lopez’s portraits reveal and celebrate the preciousness of life.

Throughout the exhibition Lopez’s work addresses the vastness of human experience and individuality. Viewers are called to witness the unique reactions and idiosyncrasies comprising the process of living as well as each individual’s way of coping with the uncertainty of life in the face of death. Within each photograph, CaliLOVE aims to capture this juncture between life, death and the everyday choices that define who we are and where we are headed.

What: Upper Playground Sacramento Presents- CaliLOVE: New Work by Amanda Lopez

When: Opening reception: February 13, 2010 6PM-10PM. Show dates: February 13, 2010- March 6, 2010

Where: Upper Playground Sacramento 2524 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 916 444-8148

www.amandalopezhoto.com / www.amandalopezphoto.blogspot.com/www.upperplayground.com   (Posted by jennashlie)

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet @ Cost Plus parking lot

We need volunteers to help harvest fruit! 
Village Harvest is an organization that picks fruit from back yard trees in Davis and donates it to local food agencies to provide fresh fruit to those in Yolo County who lack access. Harvests are a fun and easy way to volunteer your time and see a tangible result of your effort. Everyone is welcome! 
A typical harvest lasts 3 hours and yields 500-1000 pounds of nutritious fruit that is delivered to a local charity. For more details, see: http://www.villageharvest.org/davis/ 
Join us! Noon-3pm. Meet at noon sharp in the parking lot of Cost Plus World Market on Russell near Sycamore. To join this harvest or for further questions, email pamandgreg@sbcglobal.net   (Posted by orion)

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet @ Cost Plus parking lot

We need volunteers to help harvest fruit! 
Village Harvest is an organization that picks fruit from back yard trees in Davis and donates it to local food agencies to provide fresh fruit to those in Yolo County who lack access. Harvests are a fun and easy way to volunteer your time and see a tangible result of your effort. Everyone is welcome! 
A typical harvest lasts 3 hours and yields 500-1000 pounds of nutritious fruit that is delivered to a local charity. For more details, see: http://www.villageharvest.org/davis/ 
Join us! Noon-3pm. Meet at noon sharp in the parking lot of Cost Plus World Market on Russell near Sycamore. To join this harvest or for further questions, email linda.schwartz@villageharvest.org 
  (Posted by orion)

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Art Annex

Entertainment Council and Comedy and Consciousness presents:

——–DAVIS COMEDY JAM!!!!———

Come join us for a night of LAUGHS and FUN!!

FREE Event

Doors: 6pm

Show:7pm

FREE Event

There will be 3 hilarious comedians coming to UC Davis on FEBRUARY 11TH!!!!

What’s great about these comedians is that they perform comedy around social justice themes so this will be a night of laughing and thinking about conscious issues.

MARK YOUR CALENDERS BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!!!

The Davis Comedy Jam will be showcasing:

***W. Kamau Bell***

“Seldom do homegrown comedians have as much personal magnetism or shrewd observations as W. Kamau Bell, who is best known for his ever-evolving one-man show, The W. Kamau Bell Curve. Bell has busied himself with an ongoing critique of race politics, integration, sanctimoniousness, silent hypocrisy, and glaring inequity in the so-called Obama Age. Bell constantly recobbles his material to stay on top of the news cycle, so it’s a different show from month to month.” (http://www.wkamaubell.com/)

***Hari Kondabolu***

“As a child growing up in Queens, NY, Hari Kondabolu was regularly told by his mother to sign his name “Hari K. Kondabolu” to avoid any confusion with other potential Hari Kondabolus. Looking back on this now, he has drawn two conclusions: 1) It is outrageously unlikely that he will ever meet another Hari Kondabolu, especially in the United States. 2) In the event that he did meet another Hari Kondabolu, his mother apparently lacked any confidence that it would be her son who would be the better known of the two, thereby forcing the imposter to keep a middle initial. This instilling and reinforcement of inferiority provided the impetus necessary for Hari to take up the art of stand-up comedy and become the most famous Hari Kondabolu in the World…arguably.”(http://www.harithecomic.com/)

***Janine Brito***

“Janine Brito is based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, but has a lot of open mic sets from the St. Louis Funnybone in St. Louis, MO. Curious!” (http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/comics/JanineBrito)

Sponsors for this event are:

Comedy and Consciousness

Black Student Union

Middle Eastern South Asian Leadership Council

Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission

Eritrean Student Association

Entertainment Council

  (Posted by ENTERTAINMENTcouncil)

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: The Graduate

Don’t be emo and spend Valentine’s Day alone; you can buy your love for the night. Come to our epic annual dance party down at The Grad celebrating Single’s Awareness Night benefiting Cal Aggie Camp.

We are auctioning of DATES and all proceeds will go to Cal Aggie Camp so bring your hearts and your money.

+18 to dance.

+21 to drink.

_________________________________________

Doors open at 9:30pm

Ends at 1:30am

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****Pre-sale tickets: (SOLD AT STUDENT SERVICES DESK, 3RD FLOOR MEMORIAL UNION)

$3.00

At the Door:

$5.00 student

$12.00 general

Come early and be prepared to have the best. night. ever.

___________________________________________

*******Dates being auctioned:

1. Eli Yani

2. Chris Dietrich

3. Laura Kroeger

4. Justin Gold

6. Previn Witana

7. Don Ho

8. Trevor Taylor

9. Dana Percoco

10. Amy Hartstein

11. Shawdee Rouhafa

Hustle up some money together and BID BID BID. It is for a good cause.

About Cal Aggie Camp

——————

Cal Aggie Camp’s main goal is to provide underprivileged and inner-city youth an opportunity to experience the outdoors with assistance of a multicultural and diverse staff. Children (7-14 years old) are able to participate in a variety of programmatic activities created by the staff. With this goal in mind, Cal Aggie Camp hopes to make a positive impact on children and provide an opportunity that they might not otherwise receive.

  (Posted by ENTERTAINMENTcouncil)

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rominger West Winery

Local musician Mike Justis and Kathy Barwick are performing once again at Rominger West Winery. http://www.myspace.com/themikejustisband

$Complimentary Event

  (Posted by zaryna)

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rominger West Winery

Local musician Mike Justis and Kathy Barwick are performing once again at Rominger West Winery. http://www.myspace.com/themikejustisband

$Complimentary Event

  (Posted by zaryna)

Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Greenhouse–928 J Street, Davis

Yowza! Lookee here, we’ve got two live ones:

• Sammie-nominated AUTUMN SKY (Sacramento) is bringing good vibes our way with her incredible voice and bright folk-pop guitar songs. She has the most glorious stage energy and is pretty hip all around. Come meet this awesome gal.

http://www.myspace.com/autumnskymyspace

• MEREDITH AXELROD (San Francisco) has her warm, bluesy act all polished and ready for us. With that comes a vaudevillian sound typified by Meredith’s striking Bessie Smith voice. Catch her here in town before she takes off to tour Australia!

http://www.myspace.com/meredithaxelrod

***Remember to bring a couple bucks to donate to these lovely musicians***

Also, come early to hang out and have some hors d’euvres.  (Posted by EliseKane)

Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: International House 10 College Park, Davis

Join us at International House for the ArtAbout presenting the magical and mythical world of artist Kristen Rose Jones. Her watercolor paintings explore the human psyche and seek to build connections between people.

Enjoy complimentary wine and refreshments while chatting with the artist at the opening reception.

Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 6-8pm.

Exhibition Dates: February 12 – March 5, 2010

K_RoseJones.home.comcast.net

  (Posted by kristenrosejones)

Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Rominger West Winery

Join Rominger West Winery for our monthly art about. Chris Dewees creates

prints from nature through an interesting technique. Learn more about

Dewees and his unique process. Complimentary wine tasting and appetizers will be served.

Friday, February 12

5:30-8:00pm

Rominger West Winery

4602 Second Street, Suite 4

Davis, CA 95618

530.747.2044   (Posted by zaryna)

Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: ARC Pavilion

The Men’s Basketball team is taking on the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara in a Big West Conference match up on Saturday February 6th at 7pm in the ARC Pavilion.

It’s Dome Night so come get a free beanie to cover your dome, courtesy of Odwalla. Limited Aggie beanies are being given away to the first 500 students that show up to the Aggie Pack check-in table!

Every Big West game counts to getting your Ags into the Big West Tournament and onto NCAA March Madness so come ready to yell, jump, and go nuts! The Aggie Pack is a vital part of each game, an additional factor that the opposing players and coaches have to worry about. Men’s and Women’s basketball is a combined 7-0 in Big West play at home this season! YOU are the Home Court Advantage! Invite your friends, come painted, bring signs, get PUMPED and leave your inhibitions at the door!

The Youth Carnival will be happening at the upper concourse adjacent to the Aggie Pride Outlet inside of the Arc Pavilion. There will be plenty of games and prizes. Come out, cheer on the Ags, and have a great time with the kids. General Admission for children under 5 is free. Please call Nellie Aube at (530)304-0611 for information on group rates.

Doors open at 6, tip-off at 7. GO AGS!

Please visit http://bit.ly/csWufR for more information.

  (Posted by UCDavisAthletics)

Date: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1147 Mathematical Sciences Bldg, UC Davis

The UC Davis California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science, or COSMOS, is holding its annual Open House. COSMOS is a month-long summer residential program for high achieving and talented math and science high school students. Located on four University of California campuses (Davis, Irvine, San Diego, and Santa Cruz), students work side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty to explore advanced topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using curriculum that is hands-on and lab intensive. Please RSVP by emailing cosmos@ucdavis.edu. The program application period is February 1 – March 15.  (Posted by EmilyMurdock)

Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Davis Waldorf School

Davis Waldorf School

Founded in 1986

Davis Waldorf School invites you and your family to attend an Open House on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Experience the richness of a Waldorf Education in our Preschool-8th grade Open House. Meet our teachers, tour our campus and visit our classrooms. Children of all ages are welcome.

Reservations appreciated.

Davis Waldorf School

3100 Sycamore Lane

Davis, CA 95616

(530) 753-1651

www.daviswaldorf.org  (Posted by meadowcreek)

Date: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: ARC Pavilion

http://www.aggiepack.com/2_10_10.jpg

February Freebies Week 2

Week 2: Switch Night – 500 Gold UC Davis shirts from Odwalla (2/10 – MBB vs UOP)

Week 3: Pink Zone Night – 500 Pink UC Davis shirts from Odwalla (2/18 – WBB vs LBSU)

Week 4: Whiteout Night – 500 White UC Davis shirts from PG&E (2/25 – MBB vs LBSU)

The Ags are taking on conference rival University of the Pacific on Wednesday! UOP is currently in 1st place of the Big West Conference and the Men’s Basketball have lost the last 49 meetings in a row to Pacific dating back to 1940… BUT THIS IS THE NIGHT THE STREAK ENDS! Be there to be part of history! The Ags are 4-1 at home this year. Come ready to yell, scream, and cheer for 40 minutes in the Aggie Pack section and be the home court advantage! The Ags are currently 3rd in conference play and a win will help propel closer to one of the coveted top 2 spots in the conference as the conference tournament approaches.

It is Switch Night and sponsor Odwalla is giving away 500 free gold UC Davis Switch Night shirts! Come early wearing AGGIE BLUE and then at halftime we will all switch into our gold shirts as the whole Pavilion changes colors!

This game will be TELEVISED on Comcast Sports Net! $1 Tickets are being offered for only this game so make sure you take this chance to experience Aggie Hoops for a discount! Print out the coupon above or visit http://www.aggiepack.com/emailtwo.htm. Make sure you are looking good!

Come early, stay late! Wear Aggie Blue! And come ready to cheer, scream, yell, go crazy and leave your inhibitions at the door! Make signs, paint your body! It’s going to be nuts! GET PUMPED! Check out WWWhttp://bit.ly/aWE24w for more information.

Doors open at 6:30, tipoff is at 7:30. GO AGS!   (Posted by UCDavisAthletics)

Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Veterans” Memorial Theater

Excellent entertainment and fun for both children and adults! Enter the world of the choreographer in this year’s “Making Dance.” The 90 minute performance features the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre and guest company A MUSE Collective from the Bay Area, and includes 7 dances in performance, (one with live music,) a short lecture demonstration on choreographic elements, and then… an opportunity for the audience to choreograph a dance!

Children 12 and younger are FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult. General Admission is $10.00.

There are two shows on Saturday, February 6, a 2pm Matinee and a 7pm Evening Show. Both are held at the Vets’ Memorial Theater, 203 14th Street, in Davis.

Tickets are available, in advance, at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, or 30 minutes before each show at the Vets’ Box Office. For more information call 756-3949, visit www.trokanski.com or look for the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre on Facebook.   (Posted by PamelaTrokanski)