This Weekend in the People’s Republic
In my sudden influx of free time, I’ve started (gasp!) reading for FUN again. I know, I know—it’s a shocker. But I currently find myself without sustenance for my now voracious appetite for written word. I was wondering what books (fiction of non-) were/are on your self-prescribed Summer Reading Lists!
The graphic novel is a genre that I’ve started getting into. Except, by “started getting into”, I mean something more like “really enjoyed the two I’ve read so far”. V for Vendetta was my gateway (bought with a gift certificate I had received to a Davis comic book store that I had no idea how to spend), which was followed more recently by The Watchmen (the day I finished, the new movie happened to be playing on TV—it was great to compare them with the book so fresh in my mind!). While I suppose I can’t vouch for many, I can say that these were great. If you haven’t considered looking into this type of reading yet, I’d recommend it! The required concentration is worth the dynamic storylines and -telling that these works convey.
But don’t spend ALL your time reading! Get thee outside and experience the right and relevant culture outside of those pages and print… Who knows? You might even end up on an adventure yourself!
Friday, August 13 2010
Second Friday ArtAbout [ART + COMMUNITY]
Davis Downtown Business Association
Downtown Davis and Beyond (download map!)
5(ish)-9(ish)pm (download schedule for exact hours)
FREE
It’s that time again!! Peruse all sorts of media—from acrylic and oil to photographs and mixed—spanning all sorts of topics (gardens, portraits, “things” and more!) in all sorts of great locations all over town! Get out there and experience the evening!!
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Beer Tasting [DRINK + GIVE]
Davis Food Co-op
620 G St
6-8pm
Yumyumyummy! Try some of Sudwerk’s finest brews, while helping out the local Davis Farm-to-School Connection. What a great way to wrap up a Friday the 13th!!
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Saturday, August 14 2010
Second Saturday on the Farm [GREEN + FOOD]
23800 State Highway 16
11am-3pm
FREE
To me, summer has always held a deliciously fruitful, but lazily laidback vibe—and it’s time to celebrate that mentality! Come see a farm in action: harvest cherry tomatoes, bring a lunch, get a guided trailer ride (be sure to reserve a spot when you get there at the Welcome desk!), participate in art activities, listen to live music from noon till two, and generally soak up the sun. Happy Summer!!
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On Deck [MUSIC]
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
129 E St, Suite E (on the deck!)
10pm
$5
Two Los Angeles talents play in Davis this evening. Opening the night with his folk/pop melodies is Charlie Wadhams. Finish up with the Americana-folk sounds of Leslie Stevens & The Badgers! Good times!!
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Sunday, August 15 2010
Garage Sale Bonanza! [SHOP]
1100 Villanova Dr
8am-5:50pm
$hoping Co$t$ $$$ (just $o you know)
Pretty straightforward! Garage Sale!! Come and get that thing you’ve always needed but never knew that you did. Who knows, you might even find something useful—for cheap!
A home is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.