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Arts at Picnic Day: The Gong Returns, Fashion, More

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — April 15, 2026 - 10:13am

As is always the case, the more than 200 events and exhibitions at Picnic Day can be a bit overwhelming. But if you want to just partake in the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis arts this Saturday, April 18, there’s plenty to enjoy. And all the campus museums will be open. We also tell you how to learn about all Picnic Day events. Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor

Weekender: Student Art in Library; 51�ԹϺ�� Arts Exhibition in Bay Area; Music; Square Dance

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — March 12, 2026 - 10:00am

Study room art; music at Mondavi and Pitzer; murals at TANA, and more in store this weekend!

Coffee Industry Leaders Give Major Collections to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library

Julia Ann Easley — January 29, 2026 - 2:46pm

The University of California, Davis, has received three significant collections of coffee-related materials that together illuminate the history, science and global impact of specialty coffee.

The donations to the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library are from Gerald “Jerry” Baldwin, co-founder of Starbucks and former president of Peet’s Coffee; Russ Kramer, president of Hacienda La Minita and veteran of Green Mountain Coffee; and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

Weekender: Baroque Christmas; It's a Wonderful Life; Give Gift of Discovery

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — December 10, 2025 - 9:46am

There's still time to enjoy some holiday music, buy gifts, and see an exhibition or two. This will be our last Arts Blog of 2025. Thanks for reading. Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor

Weekender: TANA Event, Library Archives Exhibit, Concerts, Talks

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — October 09, 2025 - 9:44am

This week's Weekender is a reminder why at the Arts Blog, we start our weekends on Thursday!

Weekender: Mondavi Season Opens With Rock and Jazz; 1st Noon Concert includes Music from Johannes Brahms

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — October 02, 2025 - 10:37am

Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts opens Thursday with Talking Heads film and talk

The University of California, Davis, Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts this 2025-26 season includes a diverse array of artists, from classical, to jazz, to global and everything in between for music. Performers include rising stars and old favorites, and plenty of dance. There’s ample family entertainment too, as well as prominent speakers.

Photography Exhibition Documenting the Lives of California Farmworkers Opens at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — September 11, 2025 - 1:25pm

A traveling exhibition of nearly 90 works by labor photographer and journalist David Bacon opens on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the University of California, Davis. Organized by the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Labor and Community Center in partnership with the artist, the exhibition shines a light on the experiences, strength and resilience of farmworkers in Northern California.

Weekender: New Exhibitions at Library; Museums in Region

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — September 11, 2025 - 9:26am

Editor's note: One can tell fall is coming by how many art events have started on campus and in the area. Don't miss out. Read more below. The Weekender is published each Thursday during the school year to help you plan your weekend.

Manetti Shrem Museum fall 2025 exhibitions explore the borderlands; environmental justice

On view through Nov. 29, 2025; Opening Celebration Sept. 28, 2-5 p.m.

Weekender: Student-Created, Curated Art Takes On Davis in Performances, Exhibitions

Jamie Gelfond — May 01, 2025 - 9:17am

Grammy Award Winner Howard Levy merges the harmonica with unexpected genres

Thursday, May 1, 12:05 p.m., Recital Hall at Ann E. Pitzer Center

Beaulieu Vineyard Donates Historic Archives to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library

Julia Ann Easley — February 11, 2025 - 7:00am

More than 60,000 pieces of archival material, including photographs, ledger books and other media make up a new library collection established in the name of Beaulieu Vineyard, or BV, at the University of California, Davis.