Weekend in The People’s Republic

Do we care that the FBI once again admitted to illegally spying on American citizens in America?  I don’t hear much of a bruhaha brewing, but after 7 years of this treachery one would hope that an admission this egregious could mobilize all of us patriots into a more meaningful action that writing another damn letter to the editor or signing another online petition.

This weekend, escape your FBI minders at home, march down the streets to protect our civil liberties, enjoy the sun (73 degrees on Sunday!), and go get some culture.

Friday, 07 March 2008

Allen Toussaint and Marcia Ball (MUSIC)
8pm, Mondavi Center
$16-42
Direct from the Crescent City, Mr. Toussaint has “been one of the main architects of New Orleans soul and R&B music since the 1960s.”  Be prepared to fall in love and have your heart broken over and over with blues/boogie-woogie/R&B virtuoso Marcia Ball.  Check out a fantastic interview with Allen by the Cal Aggie here.

Ant Man Bee (MUSIC)
9-11pm, Delta of Venus
FREE
Bill Scholer is getting together with his buds Kurt Rogglie,
Ron Cowden and Andrew Enberg for a night of acoustic and electric guitar music.

Saturday, 08 March 2008

Rally to Support John Ferrera for Yolo County Supervisor (POLITICAL)
9am, Davis High School Parking Lot (14th St between B & Oak)

Walk Precincts for Don Saylor for City Council (POLITICAL)
1pm – 3pm, 2103 Sargent Court

Cecilia Escamilla-Greenwald for City Council (POLITICAL)
5pm-7pm, Home of Pat Lenzi, 3463 Koso Street
$10-100

Sunday, 09 March 2008 (Daylight Savings – Spring Forward)

Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (MUSIC)
8pm, Mondavi Center
$5-16
Brahms’ Requiem gets more than its fair share of negative reviews.  We think, however, that it is an inspired choice for Daylight Savings Day.  This requiem is sacred, but not liturgical.  All those horns and strings and voices, oh the voices, should stir your soul from its winter slumber.  Plus, since its only an hour and a half long, you’ll be home in time to stare at the ceiling for an hour as you try to fall asleep at the “correct” time.

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