This Weekend in the People’s Republic

School’s out!  While students (from elementary to university-age) slip into that blissful break that lies ahead, it looks like our right and relevant culture is slowing down too…  There are definitely plenty of opportunities to get thee outside—and right back inside to support the musical shindigs that will be going down this weekend.  I can feel myself breaking out into song now!

Friday, December 18 2009

Concert Among the Barrels [MUSIC]

Rominger West Winery

4602 2nd St Suite 4

5:30pm (doors at 5)

$10 (FREE for Wine Club Members)

Autumn Sky and Aaron Brown perform this evening.  Enjoy the tunes and the atmosphere!

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Saturday, December 19 2009

Winter Concert [MUSIC]

Rock Band University

Odd Fellows Hall (415 Second St)

4pm

FREE

Rock Band University matches young musicians (aged 10-18) into bands, shows them how to play and perform together.  On the bill for this free show are such talents as Carebear Swat Team, Elemator Q, Thuh Mafia, Wax Museum, JP and the Slapsticks, and Savage Mojomatic.  These eight bands have worked very hard over the past 6 weeks to perform today, so come out and rock on!

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Sunday, December 20 2009

Winter Solstice Renewal, Guided Hike [NATURE]

UC Davis Natural Reserve System

Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve (HWY 128)

10am-1pm

$5 per person, $10 per family (optional fee)

One outdoors event, to celebrate the fact that we CAN go outside (California is amazing!).  Hike across the canyon on the shortest day of the year, celebrating the seasonal changes outside of and within yourself.  Make sure you RSVP!

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A Chanticleer Christmas [MUSIC]

Chanticleer

Jackson Hall

5pm

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This all-male vocal group sings old sacred songs, traditional carols and new holiday tunes.

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Tueday, December 22 2009

Home for the Holidays [MUSIC + GIVE]

Davis Schools Art Founation/Bill Fairfield

Davis Vet’s Theater (614 E 14th St)

7pm

$20 adults, $8 children—available at either Armadillo Music or phone (530)758-8058

Okay, so not technically the weekend.  But we’re on winter break, so it might as well be!  If you can, check out this benefit for the Davis School Arts Foundation.  Nationally-known, local artists come “home for the holidays” to present a wide range of talent for the whole family.  On the bill for this evening, Little Charlie Caravan, Rita Hosking & Cousin Jack, Joe Craven, Drive 5, Barry “The Fish” Melton, and young local talents The Madrigals and Mini-Musicals Choir.