EDITOR’S NOTE
•There’s no pearly gate, but Davis in October may be about as close as we’ll get to Heaven. Temperatures are finally starting to even out, and the crisp cool air is a welcome respite from those 110-degree days we survived this summer.
Davis is the bicycling capital of the country, and this month we’ll do the work that keeps that title current. From the Zombie Bike Parade to Foxy’s flat 50k, thousands and thousands of bike enthusiasts will roll through our beloved city. Welcome, friends! Zombies: flip to page 8 for everything you need to know for the Halloweekend Festival.
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My daughters Mila and Gigi call Impossible Acres “the kitty farm” and they ask me when it will open again every day. Year round. Well, my darling girls—and everyone else!—I’m so happy to tell you the kitty farm is open every day in October, weather permitting. More corn mazes, petting zoos, and pumpkin patch info on page 16! If you’re looking for a way to get out and creative with your family this month the opportunities are endless. I’m a big fan of what the City of Davis and The Artery
are doing with Art on G Street. Save this month’s sugar skull event in your calendar, and don’t be scared of the long lines; things move quickly and smoothly at this well oiled community art project series. Looking for a quick escape? We've got an exclusive discount for a get away at an iconic San Francisco hotel filled with rock & roll history (plus a heated pool, and you can bring your dog!). Page 5.
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A WHOLE HALLOWEEKEND
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Get to know your neighbors at Davis’ eighteenth annual Neighbors’ Night Out! Find a gathering in your neighborhood, or sign up to host your own on October 13.
Everyone’s favorite radio station KDRT celebrates 20 years on air this month! Join the celebration for this huge milestone at Sudwerk Brewing Co. October 18. Live music, local artists staffing tables, and KDRT DJ Preacher will spin some tunes.
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Your chance to see works by Salvador Dalí, Vassily Kandinsky, Francis Bacon and more, along with 30 UCD undergrad and grad students at the Manetti Shrem Museum this month in Light into Density: Abstract Encounters 1920s—1960s.
Calling all crafters! Shop an incredible community craft supply garage sale on October 5 benefitting Soroptimist International of Greater Davis, supporting womens and childrens programs in the region.
EDITOR’S PICKS
A curated selection of community events, hand-picked by The Dirt’s editorial team.
Join The Avid Reader for California Writers’ Week and their Historical Fiction Panel October 22. Three historical fiction novelists discuss how issues like women’s rights, religious tolerance, and anti-discrimination resonate from the past in modern historical fiction.
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The Moo-vin’ Moo-seum (Unitrans bus transformed into a mobile museum!) will be at the Davis Farmers Market October 5. Visitors get to paint or draw their perspective of Davis and their art becomes part of the exhibit.
Pick up your flower at Mainstage and get FREE LUNCH?! Each last Friday of the month, Mainstage Davis has a food truck set up in the parking lot with a free meal for each in-store purchase!
Save money and the environment by shopping our local landfill! The Blue Barn Thrift Store is open every Thursday from 9a—3p, and sells lots of items with plenty of life left, including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, toys, and books!
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For spooky stage performances, we turn to the Davis Musical Theatre Company with their rendition of The Addams Family, Young@ Part. What happens when Wednesday falls in love with a “normal” boy? Find out this month with showings on October 4—6.
A unique stage opportunity— Broadway stars come to Davis for an intimate set of performances at the El Macero Country Club. “Backyard Broadway” is set for October 18 and 19. 9
AMERICA’S HEARTLAND
YOLO COUNTY FARMS FEATURED IN NATIONAL PBS SERIES
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Season 18 of “America’s Heartland,” the rst nationally broadcast agriculture series, brings the PBS show to Yolo County. is season, the show is focusing on unique crops grown on diverse, locally-owned farms. ey shot 10 episodes— four of them are based in Yolo County. e half-hour episodes can be watched on public tv stations across the country, or online at americasheartland. org, on the PBS app, or on Youtube.
• Séka Hills
Owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Séka Hills in the Capay Valley is an olive farm that produces its own specialty olive oils. Episode available online.
• K & J Orchards
K & J Orchards in Winters supplies fresh, seasonal fruit to Pomet, an award-winning restaurant in Oakland owned by one of the farmers. Episode available online.
• Rainwater Ranch is organic ower farm in Winters is operated by a husband-and-wife team. Episode available online.
• Cultural Roots Nursery
e nursery grows Asian heritage plants and helps people reconnect with their cultural backgrounds in the town of Winters. e episode featuring Cultural Roots Nursery will air on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.
First launched in 2005, “America’s Heartland” shines a light on the e orts of farmers around the United States to adopt sustainable practices, bring specialty crops to consumers and nourish communities. e series can be seen on PBS stations in more than 88% of U.S. television markets, including stations in all top 25 markets.
Four local farms are featured in “America’s Heartland”, a national agriculture series produced by Sacramento’s PBS station, KVIE!
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•K & J Orchards
•Rainwater Ranch
•Cultural Roots Nursery
Left: Séka Hills, Middle: Cultural Roots Nursery, Right Top: Rainwater Ranch, Bottom: K & J Orchards.
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NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH
by The Dirt
October is national pizza month and in homage we’ve rounded up our favorite spots to grab a slice. Here’s what we’re loving in Yolo County right now!
* Auntie Yasy’s SACRAMENTO is Sacramento-based food delivery service features keto-friendly pizzas and more and delivers in Yolo County every Monday.
* Blue Note Brewing Company
750 DEAD CAT ALY WOODLAND, CA
eir brick oven pizzas are worth note on their own. Add a beer garden and live music, et voilà!
* Cenario’s DAVIS, DIXON, & WOODLAND LOCATIONS
For quick, no-fuss pizza with a $1.95 delivery fee.
* Symposium Restaurant & Pizza House
1620 E 8TH ST DAVIS, CA
For splurge-worthy pies, here’s your place. Don’t let the strip-mall-facade fool you, this place is a local gem.
* Upper Crust Baking
634 G ST DAVIS, CA
Order ahead for fresh-made, gourmet pizzas on Wednesday nights.
* Village Bakery
814 2ND ST DAVIS, CA
When you just need a single slice (and maybe also a slice of tiramisu), Village Bakery has your back.
* Village Pizza & Pints
by Dave Rosenberg, for Davis Odd Fellows
Breakfast with Santa. The Zombie Bike Parade. The Classic Film Festival. Thursday Live! Breakfast with the Bunny. A Taste of Davis. The Davis Chocolate Festival. Second Sunday Bingo.The New Year's Eve Party Chase the Chill. The Natalie Corona Scholarship. The Comedy Club. The OddtoberFest. The Picnic Day Pancake Breakfast. What do all these Davis Community activities and events have in common? They are all organized and hosted by the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge.
The “Independent Order of Odd Fellows” is a fraternal order established in North America in 1819.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge was chartered in 1870, making it the oldest entity in the City of Davis. The Lodge may be old, but it is by no means tired. The Davis Lodge is so modern, active and dynamic that it has become the largest Odd Fellows Lodge in the world, with almost 400 members and 30 applicants (called “pledges”) for membership.
much, more.
The process of joining can take as little as two months if the pledge is motivated—or as long as six months if the pledge is more laid back.
HOW TO JOIN
1. The Lodge is open to people of good moral character who are at least sixteen years old.
2. Pledges must be sponsored by an existing member.
3. Submit an application to the Lodge Membership Committee.
4. Pledge is given a binder including: a pledge book (which must be read), a test (which is easy to pass if one has read the pledge book), an interview sheet (which encourages the pledge to meet and interview several members).
5. Attend a certain number of meetings, events or committee meetings.
236 B ST DAVIS, CA in crust, personal-sized pizzas with fresh toppings.
The Lodge has close to 70 committees running the business of the Lodge, planning, hosting, and organizing community events. There are committees that organize hikes, plan trips to wineries and breweries, clean up highways, go to sporting events, host line dancing at the Lodge Hall, schedule wine tasting and fine liquor tasting, do needle-craft, gather to enjoy fine cigars, build barn owl boxes, build a Picnic Day float, and
The current Chair of the Membership Committee is Nan Klein. Membership in the Davis Lodge costs a reasonable $60 per year. For more information, those interested can contact Dave at daverose@jps.net. Check out the Davis Odd Fellows online at davislodge.org. The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is located at 415 Second Street, Davis.
A LOW EFFORT, HIGH REWARD TRIP TO SF
Get Out of Town!
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hroughout classic rock history, the Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco has been a haven for creatives and music legends. ese days, the Phoenix is a well-polished, mid-century dream that’s so close to Davis you can practically count a trip as a staycation.
e former 1950s motorlodge used to be a hangout for rock bands playing at e Fillmore. e culture and nostalgia still runs deep, from the pool where the Beastie Boys hung out to the “take a record, leave a record” invitation in the Hotel’s restaurant, Chambers.
is SF hotel is a favorite for family-friendly trips for these key reasons: it’s pet friendly (!!!), there’s a heated
pool (!!), and you can get there in about six episodes of Bluey (!).
Once you arrive, you can plan on staying put. A ground oor room will put you right on the open courtyard, where you can let your littles and well-behaved dogs roam in and out of the room.
Between the Wi and the pool and the restaurant and the bar and the records and the fact that DoorDash can bring you the best sushi in the City in about 30 minutes, this might be the most low key relaxing trip ever.
e property is gated and sta ed round the clock. One night is great, two: even better!
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66 miles from Davis
Rooms start at $144
Pet-friendly
Heated Pool
Restaurant & bar on site
Good Wifi
Bedding and robes are luxurious
Rooms are simple, but stylish
Front desk staff is friendly and helpful
Totally instagram-worthy
The Phoenix Hotel is located at 601 Eddy St in San Francisco.
PRO TIP: Reserve under the “California Local” option and get an extra discount + free drinks at check-in!
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER HAS A NEW DIRECTOR AND NEW OPEN HOURS
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The Davis Arts Center, open since 1960, has a new director and so many more open-hour and workshop options.
Executive Director Sam King joined the DAC over the summer, and has been hard at work creating and scheduling a variety of community art classes throughout the week to suit different ages, skill levels, and schedules.
“I am most excited about expanding the ways in which kids, families and individuals interact with Davis Arts Center,” King told The Dirt. “We are now offering weekend workshops, family open studio hours, expanded ceramics classes, and are thrilled to work with our community partners organizations as we grow our outreach.”
New to the Davis Arts Center this fall: an open studio workshop space, stocked with a wide variety of art supplies. The workshop space will be open for two sessions each week. There’s no registration required, just show up and pay the $15 session fee.
“Our new Community Arts Studio was designed to welcome the broader Davis community back into our building, and welcome the creative chaos and energy of young artists and families back into our space seven days a week,” King said. “We will have Family Open Studio starting on Fridays early this fall but will expand those open hours into the weekend.
Open hours will give families a chance to create, explore and make art together.”
More great news: the ceramics studio is now open four days a week.
FALl 2024 OFfERINGS
YOUTH
• Painting & drawing for kids
• Ceramics for kids: handbuilding
TEENS
• Ceramics for teens: wheel throwing
• Teen art club
ADULT
• Adult wheel throwing
• Ceramics open studio
ALL AGES
• Weaving for all ages
• Family open studio
Scan here for complete schedule!
The Davis Arts Center is located at 1919 F Street, Davis.
THE COSTUME CAULDRON:
A Halloween Costume Creation Workshop at the Davis Arts Center!
• October 19, 9a—12p
• October 20, 1p—4p
• $50/participant for one day $75/both days
• All materials provided Let’s skip the whole “add to cart” part of Halloween this year, shall we? Create the perfect costume—for Halloween and beyond!—on your own this year at the Davis Arts Center with the help of their fully stocked Community Arts Studio. Use recycled materials, fabric, cardboard, and other art supplies to craft your one-ofa-kind costume.
ZOMBIE BIKE PARADE 101
How to spend a Halloweekend in Davis
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
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Thousands of zombies and costumed bike riders will roll through Davis this month for the sixth annual Zombie Bike Parade. There’s a whole Halloweekend of fun festivities in store for locals and visitors—and it all raises money to make bicycling available to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Where else will you find zombies falling out of the sky?
In Davis, biking is life. We love it so much, we put zombies in the sky and drop them down to prove it! The weekend festivities bring endless Halloween spectacles, including mad scientists, rotting
robots, dancing dead, electrifying e-bikes, karate, fencing, laser marksmanship, and of course, a skydiving grand finale.
The reason for the ride.
The Zombie Bike Ride’s mission is to make bicycling available to everyone. Over the past five years, the bike ride has raised and donated more than $30-thousand to NorCal Trykers, an organization that creates custom tricycles for children with disabilities.
Each tricycle costs about $1-thousand to make, and funds of Zombie Bike Ride have provided 30 children with custom tricycles so far.
The Schedule
FRIDAY
If you’re visiting from out of town, arrive early on Friday to experience all that Davis has to offer: art, culture, and a vibrant nightlife. Stroll the Arboretum, have dinner downtown, and shop from our local small businesses. Don’t forget to bring, buy, or rent a bike!
SATURDAY
Morning: If you have time to spare, head to Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch for acres of pumpkins, a maze, petting zoo,
horse rides, hay pyramids, picnic areas, and most importantly, take a ride on their famous Cow Train—an adventure that cannot be explained, only experienced.
Afternoon: Zombie activities begin Saturday afternoon with Mirror Image Dance Company’s Trunk-or-Treat Extravaganza! Expect a cauldron of fun: face painting, dancing, a costume runway walk, bounce houses, and delectable treats (yes, including adult drinks) from the Buckhorn Food Truck. The event is from 2p—5p, but the studio opens a bit early at 1:30p for youth with disabilities. Address: 2121 2nd Street Ste. A-106, Davis.
○ Evening: Enjoy a hauntingly good time at the Zombie Ball (21+). Wine, beer, and Halloween-themed mixed drinks are on the menu, music by DJ Duc Jones, an LED light performance, and best of all: a costume contest with prizes! Early bird tickets are $13 (because it’s a spooky number), and proceeds support riving Pink’s PINKtober in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
SUNDAY
○ Expect more than a dozen entertainment stations, zombie bike mechanics, and a professional stage with scheduled Halloween acts. is year’s stage is dedicated to Friends of Watermelon Music who are helping to keep music accessible to our community.
Entertainment stations range from interactive opportunities—such as engaging with local Davis groups like the robotics team (Citrus Circuits) and the Davis Fencing Academy—to encountering epic spectacles—like zombies on stilts, an entire Halloween marching band, and a party with Davis Rave Co. and the giant in atable octopus! Festivities start at 11a. e actual parade is from 11:30a–1p and takes place along safe bike paths through neighborhoods of Davis. Participants will ride from Community Park to Mace Ranch Park and back (less than ve miles).
e Skydance Skydiving grand nale wraps up the parade at Community Park at 3:30pm. It’s a can’t-miss Davis experience.
Have questions regarding the lineup of events? Want to join in the planning, sponsor our event, or form a partnership?
Reach out to Zombie Bike Parade coordinator Aaron Wedra at yahoo.com.smartzgraphics@
HalLoweEkend October 25 — 27
Rolling through October
October is a busy month for cycling in Davis, with the annual Foxy’s Fall Century and the sixth annual Zombie Bike Parade Festival.
e Bike Campaign is thrilled to be hosting the Zombie Bike Parade Festival this year, along with the Davis Odd Fellows and the Davis Bike Club. Proceeds from the weekend will go to bene t NorCal Trykers, a nonpro t organization that provides custom tricycles, free of charge, for children with disabilities.
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e ride’s halfway point is Winters where riders enjoy food and beverages in the park before returning to Davis. It’s a perfect rst ride for families.
by Pamela Thompson, The Bike Campaign, for The Dirt
Registration is closed, but volunteers are still needed. e ride attracts more than 1000 cyclists of all ages and abilities, and takes more than 150 volunteers to put it on. Volunteers get fed, and each volunteer gets a free Foxy’s t-shirt!
going to bene t riving Pink.
Community Park is the center of the Sunday’s events. From 11a–3:30p there will be entertainment stations, scheduled Halloween acts on stage, and food and drink vendors.
e Zombie Bike Parade happens from 11:3a–1p and goes through neighborhoods and along bike paths around Davis from Community Park to Mace Ranch Park and back. Costumes are encouraged!
Foxy’s Fall Century, the largest event of the year for the Davis Bike Club, falls on October 19 this year. Featuring three di erent routes of varying distances, there’s something for everyone who enjoys riding a bike.
e at 50k takes cyclists on a 31mile route that follows country roads through farmland, goes over the iconic Stevenson Bridge, and then passes
e sixth annual Zombie Bike Parade Festival takes over Davis Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27.
Zombie activities begin Saturday a ernoon with Trunk-or-Treat Extravaganza, hosted by the Mirror Image Dance Company. It’s from 2p–5p at 2121 2nd Street, Suite A-106, Davis.
For adults, the Zombie Ball will be held at the Odd Fellows Lodge at 415 Second Street from 7p–9:30p. Tickets are $13, with a portion of the proceeds
e Bike Campaign mechanics will be providing free bike repairs at their station along the route, and Bike Campaign sta will be on hand to help riders get their helmets tted properly. Entertainment stations will also be featured along the route.
At 3:30p, you can see zombies from Skydance Skydiving drop from the skies into Community Park, and if you need even more zombie time this year’s Zombie Mash A erparty will be held at Steve’s Pizza from 4p–6p.
For more information go to www.zombiebikeparade.com
The Bike Campaign, along with its counterpart, The Bike Garage, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 to help educate people about bicycling and encourage more people to ride their bikes. We work closely with city governments, county health departments, school districts, and community service groups.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
by Bob Dunning, thewaryone.com
Little did I know in recent days and weeks as I type away at the kitchen table that the State of California, through its duly-elected legislature, was diligently studying ways to make me happy.
Or in my case “happier,” since I already consider myself as the luckiest, and thus happiest, man on earth.
At this very moment, I’m looking at all 29 pages of the California State Assembly’s final report titled “Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes.”
The report, I am told, is “Presented by Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon,” but prepared by Katie Talbot, with special assistance from Justine Chueh-Griffith.
I presume that Anthony, Katie and Justine are all enormously happy now that this report has finally been put to bed.
and phrases as “Justice” and “Freedom” and “Free Beer.”
One can assume that none of the hundreds of thousands of slaves living (and working) in the 13 colonies at the time were asked if the “Pursuit of Happiness” was appropriate for such a document given the extreme lack of certain inalienable rights in their lives.
“California has passed countless laws to support the lives and liberties of its people in an enormous variety of ways,” the report notes.
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“Emeritus.” I’ve always loved that word, even before I had any idea what it meant. Imagine naming your first-born “Emeritus.”
The report utilizes a bit of plagiarism on the first page when it notes, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
I’ve always thought that the choice of the words “Pursuit of Happiness” was a bit odd for such an esteemed and high-sounding document as the Declaration of Independence, meaning that they were chosen over such noble words
The Chinese Exclusion Act and the forced “relocation” of Japanese-Americans during World War II come to mind, but I guess those were federal programs that nevertheless directly and dramatically affected our Golden State.
“But in our 175-year history as a state, the California State Assembly has not considered how California can improve the happiness of its people.”
For shame. What have they been doing in that gorgeous Capitol building all these years?
“The Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes is the first committee focused exclusively on happiness in the nation.”
Hey, that makes me happy all by itself.
In addition to my friend Emeritus running the show, the committee brought in a number of distinguished panelists, including two from UC Irvine and one each from UC Davis and Sacramento State, plus Phuntsho Norbu, who is the Consul General of the Kingdom of Bhutan
to the United States.
Nobody asked me.
“Happy people are more likely to vote in elections,” it notes.
This is apparently true even if the outcome sometimes makes them unhappy.
“They are more likely to join clubs, more open to trusting others, more willing to donate money to charity and even more likely to donate blood.”
The thought of donating blood does not in any way make me happy, even if they give me a coupon for a pint of Baskin-Robbins “Cherries Jubilee” at the end of this literally draining experience.
“The Public Policy Institute of California first asked Californians about their happiness levels in May 1998 and asked again in September of 2023.”
But remember, this was before the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
Responses were broken into “Very Happy,” “Pretty Happy” and “Not Too Happy.”
“Can’t pay the rent,” was not an option.
“Responses indicate that while the number of ‘pretty happy’ Californians has remained relatively stable over the past 25 years, the percentage of “very happy” Californians has shrunk considerably from 28 percent in 1998 to 16 percent in 2023.”
But maybe that’s because the people answering the questions in 2023 were 25 years older and had just had hip replacement surgery.
Lucky us, because this report was prepared right here in California, the committee did the hard work of determining the rate of happiness in every one of our state’s 58 counties.
And guess what? Salt air apparently makes people happy.
“Of the top 10 happiest counties in California, seven are situated on the coastline.”
There you have it.
“Discounting Alpine County, which only had 12 individual respondents, Marin County ranked as the happiest county in California.”
What do you mean by “discounting Alpine County,” which has a population of 1,201 souls, all of whom buy their snow shovels at the Markleeville General Store.
Alpine County is definitely not coastal.
“If Marin County was its own nation, it would rank as the seventh-happiest country in the world, between The Netherlands and Canada.”
And if Alpine County was its own nation, it would rank as the sixth-happiest country in the world, between The Netherlands and Marin County.
Yolo County, as it turns out, ranks No. 4 in the state, which presumably places us somewhere between Canada and No. 58 Lake County, the latter of which actually shares a border with Yolo County.
How can one county be so happy and the county next door be so sad?
Again, this survey was taken before it was announced that Major League Baseball would begin playing in Yolo County in 2025, which should make people “Very Happy” until they learn that it’s the A’s who are coming here, which is likely to make them “Not Too Happy.”
I’m only on Page 8, but look at all we’ve learned so far, with 21 pages still untouched. Stay tuned.
More happiness is coming our way.
Longtime Davis columnist Bob Dunning is a contributor to e Dirt because he believes in quality local journalism.
MENTAL
HEALTH
By Emma Shandy Anway, MS LMFT
MATTERS: YOLO COUNTY
Is emotional intelligence on your resume?
This semester I am teaching a psychological assessments class at Sacramento State University. A few weeks ago, I was covering how schools use aptitude and achievement testing to measure intelligence, and realized that while intelligence testing has come a long way, none of the exams we use in public schools assess emotional intelligence (EQ).
Most focus on teaching and assessing a person’s IQ, with little emphasis on their EQ.
Emotional intelligence, a term coined in the early 1990s by researchers John Mayer and Peter Salove, is the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you.
Since being identified, emotional intelligence has become one of the more popular areas for psychological research.
The definition has broadened to include four core components: self awareness,
self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Developing these skills is beneficial to overall well being because high EQ correlates with high levels of relational and life satisfaction.
In addition to a positive impact on the self, more work places are starting to look for candidates who do not just have the perfect resume—but who demonstrate having high EQ.
According to a study by Harvard Business review, “71-percent of employers value emotional intelligence more than technical skills when evaluating candidates.”
Despite there being clear data showing how high levels of EQ align with life satisfaction and career building, there has been no cultural shift to find a way to implement teaching these skills.
The good news is that the skills needed to raise your emotional intelligence
can be learned at any age.
Increasing self awareness is a great place to begin, and doesn’t have to take a huge amount of time. For example: when you find yourself feeling upset, see if you can pause and label your feelings (sad, angry, etc.), then find a way to express them (talk to someone about it, journal), and lastly find a way to regulate (mindfulness, exercise), which will help your nervous system settle and bring you to a place where you can rationally think about what you need in that moment.
Developing emotional intelligence helps people have more fulfilled and happy lives, and is something everyone deserves the opportunity to have.
City of Davis names new Poet Laureate
Mercedes Ibáñez was selected as the City of Davis’ sixth poet laureate. Ibáñez was born in Perú and has lived in Davis since 1976. She’s a mother of two and grandmother of four, an active Davis community member, and author of five books of poetry. Her term runs October 2024—September 2027.
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE: THE COVID-19 MEMORIAL IN DAVIS
When we experience pain, our instinct is to escape it. This is especially true during hard times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of us yearned to move past the suffering. It’s understandable; the desire to be “over it” often leads to frustration with ongoing discussions about the virus, particularly as it has become deeply politicized. Yet, amid this turmoil, we must confront the lasting impact of our shared experience.
Last month, our community came together to dedicate a sizable art installation—a memorial honoring not only those who lost their lives but also the hardships of everyone impacted by this unprecedented crisis.
by Heidy Kellison, Cemetery Board of Trustees
In 2021, the Davis Cemetery District Board of Trustees made a choice to face this challenge head-on by creating a permanent memorial dedicated to those affected by the pandemic. As a cemetery, we provide solace and a space for processing loss. We recognized our unique position to create a lasting tribute and offer a place for gathering, remembering, and healing.
Led by professional artists and funded through generous sponsorships and countless volunteer hours, this project represents a monumental effort of love and remembrance. Lead artist Wes Horn described a special calling to contribute to something so essential.
“As Toni Morrison wrote about hard times, that’s when artists get to work,” Horn reflected. “Our team was committed to bringing peace and healing to everyone.”
In my years of monitoring national forums for those who lost loved ones to the disease, I’ve seen many small tributes, but nothing as permanent or community-driven as ours. When
I shared our plans with a Facebook group dedicated to mourning these losses, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Many have been advocating for larger memorials with little success; ours may indeed be the first of its kind in the world.
The memorial’s design features a walking path with four symbolic portals—home, community, loss, and hope—leading visitors to a reflection area where they can contemplate the pandemic’s impact. As they exit, they encounter images of strength and resilience, serving as reminders to look forward while honoring the past.
The project acknowledges not just individual grief but also collective hardship.
Other artists involved—Donna Lemongello, Jennifer Nachmanoff, Brenda Cibrian, Will Durkee, Gregory Shilling, and Ro Mottsmith— created the reflection wall in close collaboration with community members through workshops
that allowed feedback and personalized tiles.
Stephen Souza, Vice Chair of the Cemetery District, led construction and dedicated more than 2,000 hours to this labor of love.
“Each volunteer hour was a sacred act,” Souza emphasized. “This memorial represents our recognition of the grief suffered by so many and offers a space for reflection and healing. While this memorial stands in Davis, it is meant as a shared space for people everywhere.”
The memorial is located at 820 Pole Line Road in Davis. We are still accepting donations to help close the funding gap for this vital project and offer several memorialization options. We are also looking for ways to memorialize members of our District (Davis, West Sacramento, and Clarksburg) who died of or with COVID-19. For more information or to contribute, please contact Superintendent Jessica Smithers at 530-756-7807.
Photos by: Hanna Nakano
DAVIS FARMERS MARKET X THE DIRT
YANEZ FARMS: A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT
For Irma Garcia and Saul Yanez, farming started as a trial. A friend offered them some Sacramento land to “practice” being farmers. It was 2018, and they wanted to see if they could be successful.
A year later, Yanez Farms was selling its produce at the Davis Farmers Market. By 2020, they had moved the farm to a larger plot of land in Davis. Today, they sell at all five markets run by the Davis Farmers Market Alliance: the Saturday and Wednesday Central Park markets, the UC Davis Farmers Market, and the Sutter Hospital markets in Davis and Sacramento.
eggplant, fennel, garlic, herbs, kale, leeks, lemons, lettuce, mandarins, melons, onions, peppers, pomegranates, potatoes, radishes, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and turnips.
by Wendy Weitzel, for Davis Farmers Market
They used to be known for their poinsettias during the holidays but the owner of the greenhouse they used retired. Today, their zucchini and various summer squashes are a hit. And “this is the first year we have a lot of tomatoes, and it’s going really good,” she said.
Saul Yanez brought lots of strawberries and spring onions to the Davis Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 1. (Wendy Weitzel/Courtesy photo
Saul Yanez checks the peppers growing on their field in Davis in August. (Photo courtesy Irma Garcia)
Kenya and Diego Yanez pick mandarins from a tree on the family farm in March 2021. (Photo courtesy Irma Garcia)
YANEZ FARMS
Find it at all of the Davis Farmers Market Alliance markets.
Owners: Saul Yanez and Irma Garcia
Farm address: Address is 26420 County Road 97, Davis
DAVIS FARMERS MARKET
Garcia said their vision is to buy their own land and run a full-fledged farm and ranch, with chickens, goats and horses to accompany their produce. Today, that bounty includes apricots, arugula, basil, beans, beets, brassica, cabbage, carrots, chard, cilantro, corn, cucumbers,
Although most of the farms that sell at the Davis Farmers Market come from a 100-mile radius of town, Garcia said they are one of the closest. Their 14-acre farm, off County Road 97 in Davis, includes 12 acres for various produce, and 2 acres of fruit trees, including mandarin oranges, lemons, apricots and pomegranates.
They still live in Sacramento, mostly because their children don’t want to change schools. Their son, Diego, is 13
and their daughter, Kenya, is 10. Garcia said she and her husband really enjoy selling at the Davis Farmers Markets, meeting people who like to buy their produce.
“I can give them the quality of produce they are looking for, because it’s really local. It grows in Davis,” Garcia said.
She enjoys the community as well.
“People say, ‘I like your produce and the things you bring to us.’ They make me feel happy, too, because I see that all the work in the field is working. I can make people happy with the food they take home.”
Central Park, Fourth and C streets, Davis Saturdays: 8a—1p, year-round Wednesdays: 4–8p May through September for Picnic in the Park; 3 to 6 p.m. October through April It also operates the UC Davis Farmers Market (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. fall and spring quarters outside the Student Community Center), and the Sutter Hospital markets in Davis (Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through September) and Sacramento (Thursdays 2:30-5:30 p.m., year-round).
RECIPE: BRUSSELS WITH A BITE
HONEY SRIRACHA BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Sandra Violet Clark (thekitchennatural.com), for The Dirt
Hot sauce is a magical seasoning. A little adds flavor, a lot adds fire. Plus, acidity and saltiness. Some sauces also have other seasonings or sweetness—like Sriracha—making them hugely valuable for adding varied and dynamic flavor to food. The vinegar base of most hot sauces adds brightness to food. It’s the same reason why I also love using the brine of pickled jalapenos to perk up my refried beans and homemade mac and cheese. Let the chileheads add extra— they love to do that.
RECIPE
35 minutes, mostly inactive cooking time • Serves 4–6 ingredients:
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1-1.5 lbs. Brussels sprouts; halved, larger ones quartered
• 1-1½ tsp. sea salt
• 2 tbsp. honey
• ½-1 tsp. Sriracha or other hot sauce
• Fresh ground pepper
• Smoked sea salt to nish (optional)
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Combine olive oil and Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and roast for 25-35 minutes, shaking the pan at about 15-20 minutes. When the sprouts are cooked through—singed, browned, and crisped—remove from oven.
3. Whisk honey and sriracha together in a serving bowl. Add hot, roasted sprouts
Sandra Violet Clark is a Davis cooking teacher and recipe developer. Find her and her business, e Kitchen Natural, on IG @ thekitchennatural.
and toss to combine. Finish with pepper and smoked sea salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
BONUS POINTS:
ADD: minced raw bacon or ¾” chunked ham on the banking sheet.
SWAP: maple syrup for honey, chili akes for hot sauce.
fall FARM FUN
Even though our thermometers aren’t quite there yet, the arrival of fall means it’s time for family farm activities in Yolo County! From navigating corn mazes to picking the perfect pumpkin, fall on the farm is packed with family fun. Whether you’re searching for hay-rides, petting zoos, or cozy spots to sip fresh apple cider, our region’s pumpkin patches and u-pick have something for everyone.
Impossible Acres
U-pick pumpkins and friendly farm animals to meet and cuddle. Kids will love the hands-on fun, and parents will appreciate the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.
• 37945 County Rd 31, Davis
• impossibleacres.com
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch
Petting zoo, hay maze, sandbox-style corn pit, and plenty of pumpkins to pick. Enjoy a tour of the farm in adorable cow-shaped carts pulled by a tractor.
• 23300 County Rd 99D, Davis
• dazzlerfarms.com
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
• 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento
• vierrafarms.com
by Ashley Arax for The Dirt
An action-packed patch o ering a sprawling corn maze, baby pig races, pony rides, pumpkin chuckin’, and a giant “jumping pillow”. Little ones can pet farm animals, meet pumpkin princesses, and explore the kiddie hay maze.
Cool Patch Pumpkins
Famous for having one of the largest corn mazes in the world with a unique design every year (note: may be more suited for older kiddos), Cool Patch Pumpkins also o ers a u-pick pumpkins and gourds patch, and family-friendly activities like a hay castle kid experience and a giant corn bath.
• 6150 Dixon Ave West, Dixon
• coolpatchpumpkins.com ,
2024 Ballot Measures Parents Need to Know
TAll California school districts must adopt a policy to limit or ban smarphones on campuses by July 1, 2026. Currently, districts have the option to ban or limit use during school, but the new law makes it mandatory starting in the 2026 school year.
his election year is more important than ever. In addition to voting for the next President of the United States, parents in Yolo County have the opportunity to vote on measures that will impact themselves—and their children—for years to come. Here’s what’s on the ballot.
Measure O
City of West Sacramento tax measure to rebuild roads and repair potholes, increase police and re protection, recruit and retain public safety personnel, maintain parks and trails, address homelessness, and keep public spaces safe and clean by enacting a one cent transaction and use tax (sales tax), until ended by voters.
Measure P
Woodland Joint Uni ed School District bond measure to improve local schools with funds that cannot be taken by the State to remodel/create Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics classrooms, and replace aging roofs, writing, and heating/cooling systems.
Measure Q
City of Davis essential services measure to support City services like public safety and emergency response, crime prevention, pothole repair, parks, road, sidewalk, and bike path maintenance, addressing homelessness, a ordable housing, and climate change by enacting a one cent sales tax providing $11m annual for general government use until repealed by voters.
Measure S
City of Winters sales tax to improve and maintain City services such as emergency response, parks, trails, youth programs, response to crime/ the /burglaries, retain/attract local businesses, and for general government use with a one cent sales tax providing $1.2m annually.
Measure T
To operate two library branches in Davis (Stephens Branch and the new Walnut Park Library) including hours of operations, maintenance, collections and community programs by enacting a $49 parcel tax, with multifamily parcels increasing by $24.50 per unit.
Explore the Downtown Davis art scene in this free, self-guided monthly art walk. Exhibits are hosted by galleries, art studios & businesses in Davis.
ARBORETUM ART WORKS
17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 5:30p–8:30p. Visit the working artist collective with elma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Judy Catambay, Mark Ellsberry, and guest artist Amy Teutemacher.
THE ARTERY
207 G St | 6p–9p. Crackle and Glow: Raku Ceramics. Naked raku, Brigitte Chertok’s choice, is an exciting technique that uses all four elements – re, earth, air, and water. Paula Bellacera’s raku masks echo ancient civilization’s celebration of animal spirits’ connection to humans. October’s Spotlight Guest Artist is Linda Clark Johnson.
DAVIS CRAFT & VINTAGE FAIR
E St Plaza | 5p–9p. Shop from arts, cra s, and vintage micro-businesses’ booths, plus free live music. Weather permitting.
LOGOS BOOKS
513 2nd St | 5p–7:30p. Local Outdoor Paintings. Reception for a group show featuring plein air paintings from Davis and surrounding locales. Enjoy light refreshments & live music by the Folk Music Folks.
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY
521 1st St | 7p–9p. New Ceramics by Shalene Valenzuela. e artist’s ceramic works are a form of trompe l’oeil with a twist. e recognizable objects incorporate illustrations which create deeper narratives about the objects.
THE PAINT CHIP
217 F St | 6p–8:30p. Cosmic Ocean of Colors by SBARTZ. A display of acrylic paintings where each brushstroke, hue, and swirl re ects the boundless depths of creativity.
PARKSIDE BAR & OUTPOST BURGER
330 G St | 6p–9p. Band of Coyotes Live Music
A fusion of indie rock and folk in uences, with rich harmonies and introspective lyrics.
PENCE GALLERY
212 D St | 6p–9p. Alejandro Rubio: e Green Man & Other Tales displays imaginative landscape paintings, while Dave Webb: the grateful chair combines thought-provoking photography and a video installation. View gurative paintings in Paul Hermann: Within the Chrysalis upstairs, as well as intricate papercuts along the stairway in Into the Trees by Bianca Levan. Enjoy wine from Fiddlehead Cellars.
SECRET SPOT
117 D St | 5p–9p. e Tim Show. Artist Sophia Moore will be showing their work from over the years, all centered around their muse named Tim. Other artists are also invited in the open call to showcase their art of any famous Tim.
SUDWERK BREWING CO.
2001 2nd St | 6p–11p. For Frog Hop Launch: DRC Creative presents Frog Hop. Enjoy sets from live DJs, an art walk presented by @openwallscollective, local vendors, and the relaxing beer garden.
THIRD SPACE ART COLLECTIVE
17 Arboretum Dr, Unit C | 5p–8p. Oddities and Curiosities. A display of the most ghastly and ghoulish creations in all of Davis. Join us for an evening of art, local wares, and light refreshments to keep the monsters at bay.
THRIVING PINK
501 2nd St | 5p–9p. Colors of California. Reception for Diane Carlson, who paints in bold oil colors with wide brush strokes. Refreshments available.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
CHURCH OF DAVIS
27074 Patwin Rd | 12p–1p. Muusic at Noon Free Concert! Je Alfriend, Robin Houston, Clarinets, and LuAnn Higgs, piano, perform works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich.
POPUP ART SHOWS & LIVE MUSIC
OCTOBER
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2ND FRIDAY ARTABOUT SPONSORED BY:
1. Thriving Pink, Diane Carlson. 2. Shalene Valenzuela, John Natsoulas Gallery.
3. Brigitte Chertok, The Artery. 4. Nancy Sloan, Logos Books (detail). 5. Alejandro Rubio, Pence Gallery.
6. Shivam Bhargava, The Paint Chip (detail).
BRING THE KIDS! LOOK FOR THE BALLOON BESIDE THE LISTING. for the latest listings & more thedirt.online
THIS MONTH OCTOBER
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2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception
LOGOS BOOKS. Local outdoor paintings by various artists, including works in watercolor, colored pencil, & oil paint. 5p–7:30p. Free
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Opening Reception: Outside In GALLERY 625. Exhibition by John Angell & Cheryl Gleason. John’s collection is taken from his own X-rays and MRIs which he colorized and manipulated. Cheryl Gleason primarily works with oil and cold wax on panel, although she also explores encaustic, upcycled materials, mixed media, and acrylic. 5:30p–8p. Free
5
ASUCD Moo-vin’ Mooseum Grand Opening
CENTRAL PARK. We have transformed a Unitrans bus into a mobile museum! Come paint or draw your perspective of Davis, and your work will become a permanent part of the exhibition! 9a–12p. Free
9, 23
Figure Drawing at the Pence
PENCE GALLERY. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register at pencegallery.org. 6:30p–9p. $15–$22
11
Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop
PENCE GALLERY. A six-week workshop that uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief. 10a–11:45a. $25–$35
11
2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery
PENCE GALLERY. View all new exhibits at this month’s reception, including art by Alejandro Rubio, Dave Webb, Paul Hermann, and Bianca Levan. Wine will be available & the gift shop will be open! 6p–9p. Free
11
The TIM Show: 2nd Friday Art About SECRET SPOT. A fun and unusual gallery event called the TIM SHOW!! Art will feature an artist who paints her partner/ muse, Tim. Come dressed up as a Tim, come meet Tim, BE TIM! 5p–9p. Free
11
Davis ArtAbout: Thriving Pink
THRIVING PINK. Local artist Diane Carlson’s oil paintings will be on display at Thriving Pink! 5p–9p. Free
11
Fall Open House & Second Friday
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Watch dance performances & view the art on display. Learn Halloween dances or do an art project. 5p–7p. Free
15
Artist’s Journal Workshop (6-Sessions)
PENCE GALLERY. Watercolor painters are invited to join this 6-week workshop, on Tuesdays beginning October 15, where you will learn the steps of constructing journal pages with artist Misuk Goltz. 10a–12p. $180–$190
16
Photography Club of Davis Storm Chasing Workshop
MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH
LIBRARY. Susan Lord Bovey shares her experience storm chasing & the photos from those experiences. 7:10p–8:45p. Free
20
Art in Action: Spooktacular Haunted Houses
PENCE GALLERY. Create a miniature Halloween-inspired haunted house! Art in Action is a monthly drop-in program that engages kids 5-12 in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. 1p–3p. $4–$8
22
Healing Arts One-Time Workshop
PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. . 2p–3:30p. $5–$10
27
Making Art on G street : Decorating Sugar Skulls
THE ARTERY. Decorate sugar skulls for Día de Muertos. 11a–3p. Free
ART SHOWS: CONTINUING
THRU OCT 4
Work of John Lisle on display
LOGOS BOOKS. Stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. Free
THRU OCT 12
Evolution of Sound Exhibition
GIBSON HOUSE. This exhibition tracks the way that audiences have listened to musical performances from the 18th century to today. 12p–4p. Free
OCT 1–NOV 1
Dave Webb: the grateful chair PENCE GALLERY. The exhibit is Webb’s response to his wife’s cancer and path from terminal diagnosis to remission. 11:30a–5p. Free
OCT 2–NOV 2
New Ceramics by Shalene Valenzuela JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. The artist’s works are a form of trompe l’oeil with a twist. She uses clay to reinvent everyday objects, which incorporate illustrations that create deeper narratives and dialogues about the object.
OCT 4–OCT 28
Crackle and Glow: Raku Ceramics THE ARTERY. Raku ceramics created by Brigitte Chertok & Paula Bellacera on display. 10a–6p. Free
OCT 4–NOV 24
Paul Hermann: Within the Chrysalis PENCE GALLERY. View figurative paintings that explore the human identity & its complexity. 11:30a–5p. Free
OCT 4–NOV 30
Alejandro Rubio: The Green Man & Other Tales PENCE GALLERY. The artist’s paintings reflect his interest in creating imaginary landscapes that evoke a sense of familiarity, inspired by his memories of growing up in Uruguay. 11:30a–5p. Free
OCT 7–OCT 31
Davis Origami Group Exhibit
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Celebrate World Origami Day with the Davis Origami Group’s exhibit. 9:30a–8p. Free
THRU DEC 29
Entangled Writing
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Four California artists–Phillip Byrne, Beatriz Cortez, Kang Seung Lee, Candice Lin–present a new commissioned installation in an exhibition that explores the way that people and objects move across time and space. Thurs–Mon, 10a–5p. Free
BOOKS & TALKS
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Story Time at Avid & Co.
AVID & CO. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid’s incredible storytellers. 10a–10:30a. Free
3
Author Talk: Sasha Abramsky
THE AVID READER. Chaos Comes Calling is a tale of how political polarization threatens America’s social fabric, told through the differing fates of two communities in the throes of ideological & partisan battle. 6:30p–7:30p. Free
3, 17
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Each reading contains two featured poets fol-
lowed by an open mic. 7p. Free
4, 11, 18, 25
Tales for Tails
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12. 3p–4:30p. Free
5
Author Event: R.D. Pires
THE AVID READER. R.D. Pires celebrates the release of his latest book, Design of Darkness. Pires has found there’s always a story to tell, & so he spends his time writing them down. 6:30p–7:30p. Free
10
Clarissa Tossin - The California Studio MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Clarissa Tossin works with moving-image, sculpture & installation to propose alternative narratives for places defined by histories of colonization. 4:30p–6p. Free
10, 24
Storytime at Pioneer Park
PIONEER PARK. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free
12
Gallery Talk with Brenda Mallory GORMAN MUSEUM. Mallory will discuss her portfolio of works included in the solo exhibition In the Absence of Instruction on view at the Gorman Museum. 2p–4p. Free
13
Stories on Stage Davis at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Local writer Nika Teshin and Bay Area writer Reina Cruz will be featured. 5p–7p. Free
14
Thriving Pink Workshop - Medical Topic ONLINE. Dr. Salibian presents different surgical treatments for lymphedema. 7p–8p. Free
16
Brendan Borrell on Paddling Through the Heart of California
UCD MPR. California’s latest drought was broken in the winter of 2022, when a string of atmospheric rivers dumped fifty-two feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Soon, Los Angeles-based writer Brendan Borrell, learned that the historic Tulare Lake was coming back to life. 4:30p–6p. Free
22
California Writers Week Historical Fiction Panel
AVID READER. Three historical fiction novelists discuss how issues such as women’s rights, religious tolerance, and an-
ti-discrimination resonate from the past in modern historical fiction. 6p–7p. Free
23
Eungie Joo - The California Studio MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Eungie Joo’s artist talk for her new artist residency in the Manetti Shrem Museum. 4:30–6p. Free
27
Artist Talk with Dave Webb PENCE GALLERY. Dave Webb discusses the grateful chair, expanding upon how art functioned both as a form of reflection & self-expression during his wife’s treatment for cancer. 2p–3:30p. Free ($10 donation suggested)
27
Author Talk: Justine Villanueva
AVID READER. Celebrate local author Justine Villanueva’s latest children’s book, Munga and Lola, a story that shows us the healing powers of (indigenous) music and dance which connect us to the world and ourselves, and the healing powers of oral storytelling and remembering our ancestors and where we come from. 1p–2p. Free
28
Thriving Pink Workshop ZOOM. Discussing diet and exercise for cancer survivors. Link: thrivingpink.com/calendar. 7p–8p. Free
30
Davis Parent University
Hosts Ned Johnson
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Ned will share strategies for parents to communicate more effectively with their kids, short-circuit anxiety, build motivation, & nurture family connection. 7p–9p. Free
COMMUNITY
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Mantra Meditation
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. 6p–7:30p. Free
2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
The Bike Garage Open Hours
BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. Wed: 2p–5p, Sat: 9a–12p. Free
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sit, Stitch & Create
YOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Bring a project to work on and create with us. 1p–3p. Free
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
English Conversation Group
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. 12:30p–1:30p. Free
5
Explorit Science Expo
EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Celebrate science & science education with hands-on activity booths, interactive demos, and more. 10a–2p. Free
5, 19
West Sacramento Gardening Q&A Desk
LOWES, WEST SAC. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a–12p. Free
5, 12, 19, 26
The Bike Garage Open Hours
BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. Sat: 9a–12p. Free
6
International Festival 2024
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. I-House Davis is celebrating 40 years at College Park! We will be filling every nook and cranny of I-House with music, dance, food, art and activity that celebrates diversity, inclusion and global connections. 12p–6p.
7
Getting the Edge on Home Finance with Paul Smith @ Dixon Library
DIXON LIBRARY. Learn about home buying & mortgages with Solano County native! 4:30–5:30. Free
8, 15, 22, 29
Knitting & Crochet Circle
MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on. 5:30p–7p. Free
10
The Village Heart - an evening of authentic connection
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Spend the evening deepening and establishing connections. Guided activities & group sharing. 7p–9:30p. $25
11
LOL Davis Fall Comedy Night
STONEGATE COUNTRY CLUB. Happy hour, followed by a 4 comic, 90 minute lineup with some of the greatest talent in Northern
California. Appetizers included, NA drinks available, bring your favorite beverages, we’ll have ice and openers. 18+, mature content. 6p–10p. $25 before, $40 at the door
12
Multicultural Arts & Music Festival
PEREGRINE SCHOOL. Featuring a line-up of musicians, developmental arts show, an International Food Fair, and arts & crafts. 3p–7p. Free
13
Neighbors Night Out
DAVIS. Get to know your neighbors at Davis’ eighteenth annual Neighbors’ Night Out! Find a gathering in your neighborhood, or sign up to host your own. Free
13, 27
Davis Women’s Circles
1001 ANDERSON RD. A 2-hour mini-retreat on juggling paid work and motherhood. Oct. 13 focus is Career and Motherhood, and Oct. 27 focus is Motherhood Seasons. 3p–5p. $27
14, 28
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. A small assortment of tools will be available for use, and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. 6p–8p. Free
14, 21, 28
Anticipatory Grief Support Group
ZOOM. This support group is designed to help you process what you’re feeling, find companionship and perspective from others, and find a pathway forward with dignity and hope. 6p–7p. Free
15
Northern Valley Indian Health’s Annual Mammogram Day
DIGNITY HEALTH, WOODLAND. Learn about breast cancer & mammograms. 12p–5p.
17
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Sassafras Beauty Jane Iredale Master Class
SASSAFRAS BEAUTY. Evening reception & Jane Iredale education class. Register by October 7th to secure your spot! 5p–7:30p. $90
17
Davis Women’s ADHD Support Group
MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. We aim to help women with diagnosed or suspected ADHD to support one another. 6:30p–8p. Free
19
Thriving Pink: Davis Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
NORTHSTAR POND. A social walk and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 10a–11a. Free
20
T.R.O.T.R. presents Ponies & Pumpkins
T.R.O.T.R.. Food trucks, pony rides, & even more animals. Fun fall event for the whole family to support a local non-profit! 10a–4p. Free
20
Reiki & SoundScapes: A Monthly Ritual for Connection & Renewal HEARTSCAPES STUDIO. A dynamic collaboration between the subtle sweetness of Reiki energy and the somatic experience of soundscape (improvised sonic journeys). Register in advance. 4:30p–6p. $25
24
15th Annual Soup Night & Silent Auction by Soroptimist Int’l of Davis
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL CEN-
TER. Support Soroptimist Int’l of Davis & Thriving Pink for the 15th annual soup and silent auction event. 5:30–8p. $25
24
Thriving Pink: ProspeROSA, Charla Nutritiva: Preguntas, Respuestas y Recetas
THRIVING PINK. Un evento especial con una nutricionista de cáncer de mama. Disfrute de un aperitivo saludable rico y de una conversación sobre la nutrición. 6p–7p. Free
26
Sunrise Rotary’s Oktoberfest
CENTRAL PARK. Featuring brats, brews, and Bavarian music. Plus axe throwing, steinholding, and more. Vegan options available. 8 local brews on tap. 6p–9p. $30–45
26
DPNS Fall Festival
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL. This Davis tradition includes carnival games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, a petting zoo and more. 3p–6p. $4–9
26 Zombie Ball
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Dress your spookiest! Partygoers can enjoy beer, wine, & Halloween themed mixed drinks. Featuring face painting, tarot card reader, and snacks! A percentage of the proceeds from the event will benefit Thriving Pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 6:30p–9:30p. $25 at the door
27
Zombie Bike Parade
COMMUNITY PARK. More than 12 entertainment stations, several zombie bike mechanics, and a professional stage with scheduled Halloween acts. This year’s stage is dedicated to Friends of Watermelon Music who are helping to keep music accessible to our community. Expect a lineup of DJs, musicians, and dancers, as well as a watermelon carving station. 11a–4p. Free
27
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Capay
Lavender Bathtime Bliss Workshop
CAPAY VALLEY LAVENDER. $25 from your registration fee will be donated to Thriving Pink. 1p–2:30p. $75
FTNESS
1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Tai Chi Classes at the Davis Arts Center
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tai Chi classes available at many different skill levels. 10a–11p.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Kids Yoga
DIXON LIBRARY. Yoga for kids. 11:30a–12p. Free
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
New! Children’s Fitness Classes at the Davis Arts Center
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Tina Fitness is now offering children’s fitness classes at the Davis Arts Center starting in October. 2p–5p.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Kids Yoga-Fall Classes
BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO. Guaranteed fun for the little yogis! Instructor Mei has been teaching kids yoga for over 10 years & is dedicated to promoting yoga & self love to kids. 4:45p–5:30p. $18 for drop in, $90 for 6-week session
3
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Better Human Pilates
BALANCE POINT PILATES STUDIO. All proceeds go to Thriving Pink. 6:30a–7:30a. $20
7, 14, 21, 28
Free Circuit Training Monday
ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. Meet near the Basketball Courts. BYO mat and water. 9p–10p. Free
7, 14, 21, 28
Align & Flow Yoga
DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & flow class with Jeanne. All classes begin with a medita-
tion and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p–6:45p. $15 (cash or venmo only)
12
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Pilates For Pink BALANCE POINT PILATES STUDIO. An hour-long mat pilates class. All donations will be given to Thriving Pink, come exercise for a good cause! 10a–11a.
18
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Zumbathon GET FIT DAVIS SPORT. Zumbathon with Thriving Pink! 7p–8:30p. $20–$40
19
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: FIT House FIT HOUSE. An intense ride with instructors at FIT House Davis. All proceeds go to Thriving Pink. 4p–5:30p. $100
19
Yoga at The HIVE with Kaia FIT Woodland
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN, WOODLAND. Start your morning off right with yoga in the pollinator garden followed by a glass of California Hibiscus Cooler. 10a–11a. $15
26
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Jazzercise Davis - 5th Annual PINKtober Class MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. The class is free for everyone but donations to Thriving Pink are encouraged. Make sure to bring water, a towel, hand weights, and wear pink! RVSP to jazzercisedavis@gmail.com. 8a–9a. Donations
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The Art of Being Human, Shambhala Weekend 1 DAVIS SHAMBHALA CENTER. By training in meditation, we learn to remember our natural confidence and relax to the freshness of the present moment, no matter what that moment may bring. 9a–5p. $0–200
28
Free Zumba Class
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. 6p–7p. Free
FOOD & DRINK
OCT 1–OCT 31
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Gallery Coffee Roasters GALLERY COFFEE ROASTERS, WOODLAND. Round it up to donate to Thriving Pink. 6a–6p.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Restart Your Health
PHYSICAL EDGE. Part nutritional education, part sugar detox, part support group–a powerful combination! 10:30a–12p. $249
4
Heavy D’s & The Teds Band
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Wine, live music, & delicious food. Listen to The Teds Band play. 8a–5p. $20
5
Join the Wine Harvest
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Learn how to harvest & make wine from grapes! 4p–8p. $105
5
Meet The Mead Maker
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN. Learn about & taste mead with the creator, Stacy McGee. Small bites will be offered along with the mead tasting. 3p–4:30p. $55
5
Oktober Fest At Carboni’s & Hotel Winters
HOTEL WINTERS. Entry includes your very own Carboni’s Beer Mug with 2 complimentary refills, & access to a German-inspired buffet. 5p–9p. $15–$25
9
Fall Wine Dinner
DAVIS WINE BAR. A fall-themed four-course meal & wine experience. 6p–10p. $139
11
Lobster & Live Music
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Taste Maine lobster including classic rolls like the Maine Roll and Connecticut Roll, lobster bisque, clam chowder, and more. Enjoy music by Mischief, a four-person cover band playing old time rock & roll and country music classics. 5p–8p. $20
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Thriving Pink Fundraiser: McDonald’s Thriving Pink Night MCDONALD’S, WOODLAND. 33% of all sales will be donated to Thriving Pink. 5:30p–7:30p.
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Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Dos Night - Dos Coyotes Fundraiser DOS COYOTES BORDER CAFE. Mention Thriving Pink when purchasing your meals & Thriving Pink will receive a portion of evening sales. 4p–8:30p.
GAMES
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring your deck and have a wonderful time. 6p–8p. $12
13
Second Sunday Bingo
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Community members, friends, and family are encouraged to come for an afternoon of fun playing Davis Bingo, which will help support our community’s nonprofits. 12p–4p. $12
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Teen Pokémon Trading with The Collector’s Corner DIXON LIBRARY. Learn how to play Pokémon games. Registration required. 1p–2p. Free
MUSIC
1, 15
Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio ROOT OF HAPPINESS KAVA BAR. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. 7:30p–10:30p. Free
3
Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!
DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Come listen to the Northern California’s King of Rockabilly, Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces. 7p–9p. Free
3
Rainbow City Park, Moondrops, Charity Kiss, and Megan Claire at The Domes THE DOMES. Indie rock show featuring Rainbow City Park, The Moondrops, Charity Kiss, & Megan Claire. 6p–10p. $10
4
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Music Artist Doug Smith THE BLUE NOTE BREWERY, WOODLAND. Doug Smith performs & all tips from his performance will be donated to Thriving Pink! 5p–8p.
4
Music: Hardcore Show
ROCK BAND UNIVERSITY. Impermanence, Aninoko, OBTC, & Fuming come to Davis to rock the night away! 7p–11p. $15
5
Yolo Crisis Nursery Barn Dance CENTRAL PARK. Games, dancing, food, & drinks. Support a good cause. 6p–9p. $25
5
Aida Cuevas, Queen of Ranchera Music
MONDAVI CENTER. Celebrated as the first female mariachi artist to win a Grammy Award, Aida Cuevas has earned numerous accolades and is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the genre. Audiences can expect an evening of soul-stirring music that honors the spirit of Mexican culture. 7:30p–9:30p.
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Muusic at Noon! Free Concerts on Second Friday
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
OF DAVIS. Jeff Alfriend, Robin Houston clarinets, and LuAnn Higgs, Piano, will perform works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich. 12p–1p. Free
13
Empyrean Ensemble
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Ensemble-in-residence at UC Davis, the Empyrean Ensemble presents engaging and eclectic programs, inviting audiences to experience new musical sensations delivered with high artistry by its extraordinary players–among the finest new music performers in California. 7p–8:30p. Free
18
LIVE at The HIVE w/ The Nickel Slots
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN, WOODLAND. The Nickel Slots will be playing a wide variety of music to enjoy. 5p–8p. $0–$20
18
KDRT’s 20th Birthday
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Featuring live music by Cowboys After Dark, and opening with Max and Julian of The Big Poppies. Local artist groups will staff tables, KDRT DJ Preacher will spin tunes chosen by KDRT show hosts to showcase the many sounds of KDRT, and we’ll hear some kind words and accolades for our beloved grassroots station. The Dock will have beverages and items from a limited menu for sale. 6p–9p. Free
25
Music in the Park
GRINDSTONE WINES. The final music in the park night. Come enjoy wine, music, food, & good company to end the summer! 6p–9p.
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Halloween Organ Concert for All Ages DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Halloween organ concert! This event is fun for all ages & families. Wear a costume & get in the Halloween spirit. 3p–4p. Free
26
Beafsteek x Secret Spot, live music
SECRET SPOT. Coming from the Bay Area, Beafsteek will be performing live at Secret Spot! 7p–10p. $10 donation suggested
27
New Harmony Jazz Band @ Davis Craft & Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards! 11a–1p. Free
27
Thriving Pink Fundraiser:
Music Artist Doug Smith
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Enjoy a live performance by Doug Smith. All proceeds from the performance will be donated to Thriving Pink. 12p–2p. Donations
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“Exhibition:” Solo Piano Works Inspired by Visual Art
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Sakurako Kanemitsu on piano featuring paintings by Peter London and music by Ryan Suleiman (Ph.D. music ‘20). 12p–1p. Free
NIGHT LIFE
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Game Night
THREE MILE BREWING. Immerse yourself in a world of board games, card games, & good times! 5p–10p.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
G Street Karaoke Night
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Tuesday night. 10p. Free
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
G Street Trivia Night
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Trivia Wednesday
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
The Pub Quiz with Dr. Andy SUDWERK BREWING CO. Local Quizmaster Dr. Andy entertains and challenges teams of up to six with 31 questions on a variety of topics. 7p–9p. Free
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
No Brain Drain Trivia
SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain”
Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Trivia Thursday
WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza!
Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free
4, 11, 18, 25
Karaoke Night
TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.
5, 12, 19, 26
Parkside Bar Themed Party PARKSIDE BAR. Featuring Sacramento’s best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a.
5, 12, 19, 26
Karaoke Night
UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free
7, 14, 21, 28
Monday Night Trivia THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6:30p.
SCREEN
4, 11, 18, 25
Senior Film Fridays
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free
6, 13, 20
Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Fest ODD FELLOWS HALL. The genre for this series of films is Classic 1960s Heists. Everyone is welcome. October 6: The Italian Job, October 13: The Thomas Crown Affair, October 20: How to Steal a Million. 6:30p–9p. Free
SHOPPING
OCT 1 –OCT 31
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Woodland Police Badges WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT. Purchase a WPD patch & all proceeds go to Thriving Pink. 7a–7p. $10
OCT 1–OCT 31
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: RoundUp at Davis Ace Hardware ACE HARDWARE. Round up purchase price to donate to Thriving Pink! 7a–8p.
OCT 1–OCT 31
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: RoundUp at the Davis Food Co-op DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. With any purchase at Davis Food Co-op, round it up to donate to Thriving Pink! 7a–10p.
2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Davis Farmers Market CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat, 8a–1p & Wed, 3p–6p.
3, 10, 17, 19, 24, 31
Shop the Landfill
BLUE BARN THRIFT STORE, WOODLAND. Save money while helping our environment and shop from gently used items including furniture, housewares, tools, sporting goods, electronics, gardening equipment, toys, and books. 9a–3p.
4, 5
The Wardrobe: Sympli Style Happening THE WARDROBE. Annual Sympli Style Happening featuring Sympli and international stylist Jacqueline Stone. 12p–6p.
4, 5, 6
Friends of the Library Sale
MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. e Friends of the Library book sale is the rst weekend of each month. On Sunday, ll a bag for $10.
5 Craft Supply Garage Sale
214 DIABLO AVE. Calling all cra ers! e proceeds will go to Soroptimist of Greater Davis & support women’s & children’s programs. 9a–1p.
6 Small Business Sundays
VOLT COFFEE TEA & TAPS. e Growing Groves Plant Shop, Yesterday Vintage, Guads Tacos & Beer, as well as Volt Co ee are coming together to present Small Business Sunday! 9a–1p.
13
Girls Day
GRINDSTONE WINES, ESPARTO. A day full of shopping, fun, food, & more for the girls! 11a–2p.
13, 27
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
CENTRAL PARK. Support local small businesses! Featuring more than 40 booths with local artisans and vintage collectors, food trucks, and live music. 10a–4p.
17, 18, 19
Thriving Pink Fundraiser: Sassafras Beauty
SASSAFRAS BEAUTY. ree days of shopping & sales! A portion of sales will be donated to riving Pink. 10a–6p.
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Thriving Pink Fundraiser: The Wardrobe THE WARDROBE. 20% of all sales go to riving Pink when you shop at e Wardrobe! 12p–6p.
26
UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale
ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Fall is the best time to plant! First hour, members gain access to our best selection and 10% o their purchases! 9a–1p.
SPORTS
2
UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs Cal Poly
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 3p–5p. $8
5
UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs UC Irvine
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 3p–5p. $8
8
UC Davis Volleyball vs UC Riverside UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. 3p–5p. $8
12
UC Davis Football vs. Cal Poly
UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. UC Davis Football hosts the Cal Poly Mustangs for homecoming & the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe! Looking for cheerleaders (3-13) to cheer with the Aggie Cheer Squad. 4p–8p. $15 12
UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs Cal State Fullerton
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 1p–3p. $8 17
UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs UC Riverside
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 4p–6p. $8
20
UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs UC Irvine
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 1p–3p. $8
23
UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs CSU Bakersfield
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 3p–5p. $8
26
UC Davis Volleyball vs CSU Fullerton
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
CENTER. 1p–3p. $8
26
UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs UC San Diego
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 3p–5p. $8
31
UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs CSUN
AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. 4p–6p. $8
STAGE & DANCE
4, 5, 6
Addams Family, Young@Part DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a "normal" boy. What will happen?. Fri: 7p, Sat. & Sun: 2p. $10
5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Adult Very Beginning Ballet APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. Curious about learning this beautiful art form? Join us! Mon & Sat, 10a–11a. $15
6, 13, 20, 27
International Folk Dancing MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Connect with other cultures, while connecting to other people Sunday nights. All levels are welcome. 7p–9:30p. First time is free; $7–$70 (depends on # of sessions)
7, 14, 21, 28
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS
Journey through the vibrant and sultry world of Latin dance led by Karla Avila. is class blends salsa, bachata, and samba moves for dancers of all levels! 6p–7:30p. $20
18, 19
Backyard Broadway
EL MACERO COUNTRY CLUB. Broadway stars in an intimate setting! A cast of professional Broadway performers from New York and Los Angeles come to Davis to perform at the El Macero Country Club as part of the “Backyard Broadway” concert series. 7p–10p. $87.21–$108.55
18, 19, 20
Threshold
MONDAVI CENTER. An evening of dance, including two world premier pieces from Claudine Naganuma of dNaga Dance Co. and choreographer SanSan Kwan. Fri & Sat: 7:30p–9p, Sun: 2p–3:30p. $10–$58
24
Ecstatic Dance Davis
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. is month’s dance features NEPTUNE. 7p–9:30p. $15
from SNIPS to SNAPS
RAZOR’S EDGE’S SUKH BANWAIT CAPTURES HIS ADVENTURES IN ART
Over the past two years, Razor’s Edge, a classic barbershop on G Street, has slowly transformed into a gallery of owner Sukh Banwait’s landscape photography.
Not only do Razor’s Edge patrons have a front row seat to Banwait’s breathtaking work, they get to hear the story behind what went into getting the shot from the artist himself. And there’s always a story.
Banwait first got into photography in 2021, describing his interest in the art form as a natural byproduct of witnessing such incredible places.
“It all goes back to that first trip to Yosemite,” Banwait told The Dirt
From that trip, he was hooked. Banwait went from not having spent much time outdoors at all to exploring the natural beauty of California as much as possible. Sukh has now been to Yosemite twenty-five times.
“I just kept going out exploring, and seeing all this stuff in the state that I’d never seen,” said Banwait.
The results speak for themselves. The photos are striking, clear shots of stunning natural landscapes, often with swirling pink skies or crystal clear reflections.
Eventually, Banwait’s zest for the outdoors took him out of California: the Oregon coast, islands off of Portugal, the hoodoos of Utah, and more. He even won the lottery to see The Wave in the Vermillion Cliffs of Arizona, one of the most unusual geological formations in the country.
His current style doesn’t involve a lot of editing.
“I want it to be as natural as possible,
and if I have to wait two hours for that perfect shot that’s what I’ll do,” said Banwait.
And he does, often leaving Razor’s Edge in the afternoon, driving 5-6 hours to his next trail, and shooting for hours, waiting for a moment that’s just right. Banwait considers his trips a success if he gets one shot.
“I’ve gotta get home runs on every trip, that’s my goal. Just one.”
From traversing river crosses, 4 a.m.
by Isabella Holmes, for The Dirt
hikes, and record breaking flooding, Sukh has seen it all and has no plans to stop.
One of Banwait’s artistic endeavors is creating a calendar with each photo taken during its corresponding month. His first calendar, released last year, featured photos of Yosemite, showcasing the park throughout the year. His 2025 calendar, “Venture Trails,” was recently released and is available now.
The calendar is a perfect representation of the reason Banwait is so drawn to photography.
“It gets me out. I’m seeking out this cool stuff that the average person doesn’t know about,” Banwait said. “Then when I take a picture and show it to them, they learn about it too.”
Razor’s Edge customers love to hear about Sukh’s travels and support his art.
“I probably wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t for them, they’re the ones who give me the courage to go,” said Banwait.
Check out Sukh’s photography at Razor’s Edge anytime—or save the date for this month’s Second Friday ArtAbout. Last month Sukh made a table-sized charcuterie board, if you weren’t already convinced. You can purchase his calendar on Etsy.
Cooks Meadow. By: Sukh Banwait.
“I’VE GOTTA GET HOME RUNS ON EVERY TRIP, THAT’S MY GOAL. JUST ONE.”
SUKH BANWAIT
Mooney Falls. By: Sukh Banwait.
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