This Weekend in the People’s Republic
I love Thanksgiving. I love seeing family (twerpy little brothers included), old friends (watching cheaply acquired VHS), and home (there is nothing quite like views of the East Bay from the hills). As finals roll around for me, I’ll be keeping some of these favorite things close; I hope you do so as well, for less stressful reasons of course!
As the holiday season blooms into its chrome-and-jingle glory, it’s important to take time to just breathe, meditate, think and remember the little things. Hopefully you’ll find an opportunity to do so within the following right and relevant culture. Now, get thee outside!
(I’ll wave from the library)
Friday, December 04 2009
Davis Art Center Holiday Show [ART + SHOP]
Davis Art Center
1919 F St
12pm-8pm (Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm)
FREE
Check out the artisan booths featuring Davis-produced items (from chocolate to scarves) this whole weekend. The kids can check out the Children’s Secret Store while you shop too. Other activities include craft booths and yummy soup!
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Music Live Midtown [MUSIC]
1723 L St, Sacramento
7pm-11pm
$5
Okay, so it’s a show in Sacramento. However, Hotwire (Davis’ youngest rock band) is on the bill for tonight! A family-friendly environment hosting local young talent? Sounds like a blast!
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Saturday, December 5 2009
Guided Hike Lake Solano—Animal Tracking [NATURE]
UC Davis Natural Reserve System
Lake Solano (Hwy 128 near Winters)
9am-12pm
$5 ($10 for family), optional fee
Tracker Sean Clemenza shows you how to read the subtle signs left behind by our furry neighbors. In your walk, you will get to see your surroundings through a critter’s eyes. Meet in the parking lot, after you RSVP with your name, address, presentation date, and phone number/email.
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Manchild in the Wasteland [LEARN]
I-House
10 College Park
8pm
$15, $10 students
Davis native and returning Peace Corps volunteer Barton Bryan will be performing his one-man-act this evening. This show, having already seen New York and Austin, explores the experiences of a Corps member in West Africa. Head trainer of Peace Corps (Buck Hess) will be there to add insight as well.
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Sunday, December 6 2009
Meditation Instruction [MIND]
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
133 D St, Suite E
9am
FREE
Come check out this Buddhist meditation center! The agenda for this morning includes meditation instruction and practice, a social time with refreshments, and a Dharma talk. Note that you neither need to be Buddhist, nor have any experience in meditation; just walk in with an open mind and desire to learn.
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Selections from All is Calm [MUSIC]
Mondavi Center
Jackson Hall
7pm
Cantus, a 10-man acappella group, performs selections from their CD tonight. This will include work (poetry, letters, and of course songs) from the Christmas Truce of World War I.
Hey Lucy, “chrome-and-jingle glory” — wonderful turn of phrase! Nice view, too.
Thanks for adding your voice to the Davis Voice. :-).