A Fresh New Weekend in the People’s Republic
In case you couldn’t tell from the increased population around town, UC Davis is back in session! While locals might be rolling their eyes at the 1000% increase in wobbly bikes on the road, I remember this time as a super-exciting time as a freshman. A new set of upperclassmen are ready and willing to make fun of those gaggles of freshman on late-night trips to get boba tea/frozen yogurt (which was not readily available when I was their age… wow that makes me feel old), and questing to get into that “exclusive” fraternity party.
However, there are a lot of great things about the freshman mentality which would be great to hold close year-round. I wonder what the world would look like if we all a fostered a freshman’s drive to meet their neighbors, excitement for the city which they’re living in and fascination in the world around them. Who knows?
Try to embrace this breath of new air into the People’s Republic, and remember: bike carefully!!
Friday, September 24 2010
Eat Local Fair [EAT + PARTY]
Davis Food Co-op
620 G St, Parking Lot
5-9pm
Had a long week? Come enjoy samples of local foods served by the folks that provide them to you! There will also be a bunch of people from CSA’s that can talk to you about their programs. Sounds fun!
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Romeo and Juliet [THEATER]
Davis Shakespeare Ensemble & Friends of the UCD Arboretum
Gazebo (Garrod Drive)
8-10pm
$8, $5 students (12 & under FREE)
The second and final weekend of Romeo and Juliet plays through Sunday. This newly formed ensemble hosts some experienced actors from some of the best actors in the region. Also the director has been involved in festivals across the nation! Come check out the Bard’s classic tale of young love and loss in the beautiful arboretum gazebo! Reservations can be made by emailing davis.shakespeare@gmail.com
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Saturday, September 25 2010
Arboretum Plant Sale and Faire [GREEN]
UC Davis Arboretum & Botanical Conservatory
Arboretum Teaching Nursery (Garrod Drive)
9am-11am members only, 11am-1pm everyone!
FREE
Check out (and purchase!) some water-thrifty, native Californian plants. I’m sure there will be some super-knowledgeable people there to answer some of your questions too! As per usual, if you become a member at the door, you get a ten-percent discount AND a free plant!! Fun!
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Plainfield Palooza [MUSIC +GIVE]
Plainfield Station
23944 Road 98 (Northwest of Davis)
4-10pm
$5-$20 (sliding scale donation)
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your game face for a couple hours of great music! Seven local artists are on the bill for the evening… AND you get to help the Specktacular Team raise money for their Walk to Defeat ALS. Win-win!
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Movies in the Park: Madagascar 2 [MOVIE + COMMUNITY]
Central Park
7:15pm (pre-show at 6pm)
FREE
A pretty straightforward title for a straightforward activity! This is the first of a weekly series of movies in the park! Bring the whole family and watch Madagascar 2!!
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Sunday, September 26 2010
Taste of the Farm [PARTY]
24830 Country Road 95
3pm-sundown
$12 (advance), $15 (gate)
Long weekend? Relax with local food, local music and local crowd at a local farm! Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday evening…
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