This Weekend in the People’s Republic

Apparently weekdays and weekends still happen in the summer!  Who knew?!  Apologies, People of the Republic, for last week my duties seemed to get lost in all the packing-up and moving-out I’ve been doing lately.

I’m happy to be back in Davis couch-surfing and celebrating life (both through birthdays and good old fashioned kick-its) with friends.  Unfortunately the excuse for my trip up, namely continuing the process of getting my accumulated four years of college-life packed into my truck, is a long and draining one.  Fortunately, I can turn it into a weeks-long process—using the whole summer to ACTUALLY move out of Davis.

It turns out that there wasn’t much to do last weekend anyway…  As it seems is the case this time around too!  Get thee outside anyway…  It’s totally worth it for either this right and relevant culture OR just plain summer fun!

I hope everyone had an amazing Father’s Day last weekend!!

Friday, June 25 2010

AÇAÍ Study [TEST + $$]

Mondavi Institute Sensory Building, Room 2023

9am-7pm

GET a $10 gift card

Have you heard people attempting to talk about this berry yet?  Apparently a miracle food and tongue-twister all in one, ah-sigh-ee has started infiltrating a whole lot of new products…  And now you can taste-test some!  This test is going on through June, you can contact them either by email or phone (530-754-8619)!

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Book Signing [MEET + LEARN + GIVE]

Food Bank of Yolo County

Avid Reader (617 Second St)

7:30-10pm

FREE (books cost $12.95 paperback, $19.95 hardcover)

Shipley Walter’s new book is titled “From Pantry to Food Bank:  The First Forty Years”.  While learning about the history of this community resource from inception to present day, you can know that the proceeds from your purchase will go directly to the Food Bank!  Great combo!!

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Saturday, June 26 2010

Fiesta Del Vino [MUSIC]

Rominger West Winery

4602 Second St, Suite 4

12pm

FREE

Live music (from Yolo Mambo), appetizers (from Dos Coyotes) and wine (from Rominger West)?  What an event!  Complimentary and family-friendly, music goes from 1:30-5pm.  Check it out!!

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Summer Attack! Show #1 [MUSIC]

Davis Art Center

1919 F St (indoor stage)

6:30pm

$5

Local talent Uncle Tony and Eluminati will be featured in this summer’s premier teen concert hosted by Davis Art Center.  Admission gets you access to some great tunes AND a raffle.  Stay tuned for more awesome shows coming up in July and August!

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Sunday, June 27 2010

House Show:  Andy Irvine [MUSIC]

Bill Wagman

Email (for location/required reservations)

7pm

$20

Andy Irvine seems to be quite a legend, having been in the business since the 60’s.  Looks like it will be an awesome show, so be sure to check it out!!