This Weekend in the People’s Republic
I always seem to lose the weekend before Thanksgiving holiday to the sands of time. It just seems so insubstantial when compared to the tryptophan-ridden bustle of the beginning of the holiday season. If you want to add more meat to the bones of this oft-forgotten weekend, go ahead and carve into some of the following right and relevant culture. Get thee outside (while you still want to!) and have a great weekend!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Macbeth [CULTURE]
Studio 301
Life Sciences Building (Courtyard)
8pm (Sunday, 6pm)
$9 students, $10 non-students (cash only!)
Come, if you can, to the closing weekend of Studio 301′s production of Macbeth (playing Friday through Sunday). Whether or not you’ve ever experienced the architectural wonder of the campus building affectionately (and sometimes not-so-affectionately) called “The Death Star”, you’ll find an appreciation for a fitting stage that sets the background for Shakespeare’s twisted tragedy. With daring sword-fights, solid acting, ingenious use of space and a LOT of blood, this is a great show, not necessarily for the whole family. It’s outside, so bring blankets/quilts/pillows/a friend to share body heat with. Make sure to make reservations, or show up early to ensure a seat!
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Third Friday Contra Dance [DANCE]
Sacramento County Dance Society
Davis High School Dance Room (315 W 14 St)
8pm (7:30pm for a lesson)
$10 adults, $5 students (with ID), $25 family
Have you ever heard of contra dancing? Well, do-si-do on over to check it out! It’s a form of social dance, usually done to live music (inspired by Celtic roots) with a “caller” dictating what the steps you take. It’s great, active, high-energy fun. If you’ve never experienced this type of dancing, come half an hour early and attend a lesson. Bring your dance (or soft-soled!) shoes and dance the night away!
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Saturday, November 21 2009
Installation of Mosaic Oak Tree Labels [ART + NATURE]
UC Davis Arboretum
9am-3pm
FREE
The arboretum welcomes the public to observe the installation of these tiles, handmade by students in Entomology 1. This installation will be a main feature of the new Oak Discovery Trail, which will be forming over the next two quarters.
Note that there are also two guided tours today that look awesome!
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Sing for Schools [MUSIC + GIVE]
ARC Ballroom (on campus)
2pm
$5
Food, music and fun is promised for today’s performances in the ARC ballroom! Listen to UCD’s all-female a’cappella group (The Spokes), recording artist Camaron Ochs, DHS Baroque Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and more as they play to save musical education programs across the nation. All of today’s proceeds go to VH1′s Save the Music Foundation.
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Sunday, November 22 2009
Healthy Holidays [HEALTH + LEARN]
Rebecca Tryon
Barefoot Yoga (219 E st)
5:45pm-7:15pm
$15
Prepare yourself for a healthy holiday season by learning about mindful eating and gaining nutritional advice from a certified nutritional counselor. If interested, don’t forget to register for the class.
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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra [MUSIC]
Mondavi Center
Jackson Hall
8pm
UC Davis’ Symphony Orchestra performs Ginastera, Ravel and Dvorak this evening. Enjoy!
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