Weekend in The People’s Republic

Spring is here people!  Time to take a layer of clothing off and enjoy the Great Outdoors of Davis.  On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be approaching the scorching temperature of 74 degrees Farenheit.

As usual, the Davis Farmers Market will be filled to the brim with veggies, artisan foodstuffs, freshly cooked local foods, political candidates and tourists galore (isn’t it cute when they take pictures?).

After the jump, find an abbreviated (it’s Spring Break) mix of activities to celebrate Easter Weekend.

Friday, 21 March 2008

Singer Songwriter Jim Page (MUSIC)
8pm, Odd Fellows Hall – 415 2nd Street
$12

Jim Page’s songs get right to the point.  He looks at the world clearly and reports what he sees with compassion, humor and a biting sense of irony.  And boy! can he sing and play.  If you’re ever going to get the message, this is the messenger to get it from.” – U. Utah Phillips

Saturday, 22 March 2008

Bobcat Ranch Guided Hike: A Look at Restoration in Practice
8:30am
FREE
To the north-east of Stebbins Cold Canyon is the 6,800-acre Bobcat Ranch. Audubon California recently purchased the land for conservation and restoration. This is an opportunity to explore its expansive views of rolling hills, blue oak forests, and riparian corridors. The outing will focus on stewardship practices, natural habitats, and wildlife found on the ranch. Look for two additional Bobcat outings listed in this schedule. The group will meet at Steady Eddy’s in Winters @ 8:30am. Guide: Vance Russell. RSVP via e-mail: jfalyn@ucdavis.edu.

Breakfast with the Bunny, Spring Parade, and Eggstravaganza

9am-1pm

$7-8.50 (Breakfast tix must be bought in advance)

Held at Veterans’ Memorial, this event is a must do for those of you with small children.  Get pictures taken with the bunny, march around town in your spring finery, then hunt for painted eggs like all good American children should.

Christopher Cabaldon
for Assembly Precinct Walking (POLITICAL)
10am,  Meet at University Mall Starbucks.
Join with other Cabaldon supporters by knocking on your neighbors doors and tell them why you’re voting for him in the upcoming election. Contact Jana at jana@cabaldon.org for more info.

F.O.S? Are you a Friend of Shanti?
1pm-7pm, Undisclosed Location
Beer $
Did you know that local Dalebrity Shanti is leaving us for sun and steady work with her family in Southern California?  Sad, but true.  If you know the delectable, spitfire, landscaper, nanny known as Shanti, email tips@davisvoice.com for the skinny on this fond farewell.

La Festa della Primavera
8pm, Delta of Venus
FREE (I think)
Weary from winter?  Shed the layers and head to the DOV.  Get down and greet the season of Spring!  Titillate your ears to the vernal vibes of garage punk, The Standard Tribesmen.   Bump to the budding blossoms  with KDVS DJs and friends: Mr. Glass, Boy Wonder, Dog Tones and DJ Serpico.

Sunday, 23 March 2008 (Easter Sunday)

It’s Easter, gather up some friends and family and celebrate the return of spring in whatever manner seems most fitting to you and your belief system.  I would suggest that you celebrate life by being outdoors.