This Weekend in The People’s Republic
Bike Forth & Political Happenings Abound
Autumn is officially here, according to the calendar. But the thermometer may still read over 100 degrees Farenheit this weekend. Hopefully, you’ll be riding your bike around town to prove that neither snow, nor heat, nor wind, nor rain shall impede your bicycle mobility. But, be careful! There are lots of novice bike riders and auto drivers not used to sharing the road out there… don’t be afraid to shout out helpful hints to the newcomers e.g. “Stop signs are for bikers too!” or “Use your turn signals or you’ll maim someone!” … but, don’t tell them about the back tire fender, some things you have to learn the hard way.
After the jump, find our picks for an entertaining weekend in our lovely little college town.
Friday, 25 September 2009
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis [MUSIC]
8pm
$17.50 – $65 (Call ahead this event will probably sell out! 1.866.754.ARTS)
One rarely hears this music played with such technical brilliance, stylistic authenticity and tonal sheen…Here were the throaty reeds, percussive trumpet blasts and visceral sense of swing that have made the JLCO the greatest large jazz ensemble working today. -Chicago Tribune
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Critical Mass [BIKE]
Central Park by the Oak Tree
5:40pm
FREE
Zombies vs. Investment Bankers: Dress up and ride your bike around town to remind people of the primacy of all things bicycle in Davis.
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Saturday, 26 September 2009
EC Garden Art Walk [PARTY + GARDEN]
1pm – 9pm
Experimental College Gardens (behind The Domes at UC Davis)
FREE
If you have the slightest inclination towards learning how to grow your own vegetables or you’d like to garden in a more neighborly setting, you need to check out the EC Garden. Attend the first annual Experimental College Garden Art Walk on Sat. Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. until dusk. There will be art, artists, music and fun, so come join in the medley.
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2K9 Skate Competition [SPORT]
Skate Park, Davis Community Park
3pm
FREE to Watch, $10 to Enter (Sign up at GroundZero)
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Sunday, 20 September 2009
Bike Forth Benefit [PARTY + CHARITY]
1221 ½ 4th St. (at L)
7PM – 10:55PM,
$Give What You Can
Come and support a great cause, formerly The Bike Church. Drop by and check out their new digs and give them some money to pay the rent. There might be dragons. There will be magic. Sierra Nevada on tap. The musical lineup: CJ and the Canyons, Boxes, DJs Em and the Lees and Calamity Janie
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Souza Sausage BBQ [FOOD + POLITICS]
Davis Democratic Club
2424 Rodin Place, Home of Stephen & Robin Zouza
5pm to at least 7pm
$15
All are welcome to this annual fundraiser for the local Democratic Club which goes to elect quality local candidates. The party features bbq’d sausages with all the trimmings, potato salad, beverages, and dessert all inclusive for $15 a person. The location is the beautifully landscaped backyard of Councilman Stephen Souza and his wife Robin, overlooking the Wildhorse Golf Course. If you break out the checkbook and add a zero to the suggested amount, Stephen may be convinced to share his famous tequila collection.
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