The Dirt: September 2024 by thedirt.online

EDITOR’S NOTE

•I spent a glorious week in Appalachia last month, and no matter where U.S. News & World Report ranks West Virginia (#46 overall), it’s number one to me. But one thing I sort of forgot about since leaving home was all the deer on the side of the road. Roadkill.

I spent a while living in South Florida in my 20s, and in those days I saw a lot of side-of-the-road-armadillo. That was weird.

Weirder still—and oddly thrilling every dang time—is seeing a tomato spill in Yolo County.

I thought it was something only I derived great pleasure from, until I heard from Bob Dunning. Flip to page 8 for his formal invite to a literal food fight (that I think is just a joke?).

My late night TikToking finally paid off when I swiped right into Jeff Nebeker a few weeks ago. I spoke with the gallerist in Sacramento who spent a month creating content around his ceramic donuts (spoiler: it paid off!). That story’s on page 26.

When a story is big enough to grab headlines, it often leaves a ripple of effects in the people and communities affected. That is true in the case of a Woodland School Board Trustee who resigned

amid recall efforts after making negative comments about transgender people at a board meeting. The Davis Repertory Theatre has spent months collecting interviews from people involved, and has created a really beautiful and poignant stage performance in response. We hear from the creators of As We Recall on page 12.

Our events pages are full of fun community get together opportunities this month, and don't forget—it's never too late to add your own events! Head to thedirt.online/ add-an-event. It only takes about a minute. Happy September!

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GOAL SETTING & FOLLOW THROUGH WEEK OF NO DRIVING: COULD YOU DO IT? 4 7 8 14 26 19 10 12

YOLO COUNTY SHINES AT OLYMPICS

G STREET CONSTRUCTION

DAVIS FARM TO SCHOOL 101

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WOODLAND'S FIGHT AGAINST HATE

JEFF NEBEKER'S ICONIC DONUTS

THE DIRT ON DAVIS FARM TO SCHOOL

HANNA NAKANO

Guaranteed fun for your little yogis on Wednesdays at Barefoot Yoga Studio with their Fall Kids Yoga Classes. Mei has been teaching yoga to kids for more than ten years and is dedicated to promoting yoga and self love to children. $18/drop in

Davis DeathCafe

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Weekly Magic the Gathering tournaments at Davis Cards & Games this fall! Bring your deck and some friends, each Wednesday. $12

There’s nothing more Davis than the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. This month is set for September 13. Stroll Downtown Davis with your family enjoying artists on display at local businesses and galleries and picking up complimentary treats & wine at some venues. Follow @2nd_friday_artabout on Instagram for this month’s map! 6p—9p. Free

EDITOR’S PICKS

A curated selection of community events, hand-picked by The Dirt’s editorial team.

Take time this month to preview the 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists at the Pence Gallery’s annual Art Auction. It’s easy to register and free to bid. Bidding opens online September 7 and closes September 21 at 8p.

Meet for coffee at the Davis Death Cafe?

The group meets monthly at Davis Community Church (September 2, this month), to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of life. No registration required, this isn’t a support group, just a simple time of conversation from 10a—11:30a. Free

A cross between a pop-up & a potluck… the PopLuck! The Bike Community Theatre Company hosts a family-friendly picnic open to the whole community with live music from BOMBA Fried Rice at Central park on September 20! 5—8p. Free 1

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Sudwerk Brewing Co. with beer, friends, live music, and beautiful local art. Familyfriendly event set for September 28 with activities for kids and grown-ups. $15

Author Michael Silva will be at Avid Reader September 24. He’s an awardwinning sports journalist and TV analyst. He’ll be talking about his upcoming book, The Why is Everything. Free

This month’s event for Making Art on G Street is so exciting! Learn to make a frog on a lily pad or a pinch pot with Davis ceramic artists

& Susan

on September 29. In celebration of The Artery’s 50th anniversary this year. Free 9

Big Happy Birthday to Secret Spot! The Davis art studio & music lounge celebrates one year with music, snacks, wine, & lots of fun on September 13. 5p—9p. Free

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YOLO COUNTY SHINES AT PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES

Davis photographer documents Paris Olympics

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Davis is home to the best of the best in field after field. So it’s no surprise one of the official photographers covering the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is from Davis. Nor is it surprising that photography isn’t even his full time job.

Photographer James Rokop got a front row seat (with the best possible angle) to dozens of Olympic events, including the artistic swim competitions. Both of Rokop’s daughters are involved in artistic swim, something he’s photographed here at home for years.

We caught up with Rokop to get all The Dirt on his trip to Paris, and learn a little about what he does when he isn’t behind a camera.

Q: Official photography at the Olympics is a big deal! What was the experience like?

• A: I was so fortunate to get a press pass and I didn’t even realize its value until I arrived at the Olympics. The press pass allowed me all access to all events in the best photo positions available. I was so close to the action that I almost had two wrestlers fall into my lap and I was literally feet away from the high flying action of skateboarders. I had applied for the press pass and associated myself with USA Artistic Swimming with their blessing. I was denied the press pass twice due to limited allocations and was waitlisted, but suddenly in April I was sent a gift from the Paris Accreditation Committee in the form of an email granting me accredited photographer all access status!

Q: Where did you stay?

• A: Because I was waitlisted I didn’t have a chance to get into press designated housing but my wife was able to secure an Airbnb only a mile from the aquatic center, the main venue where I photographed artistic swimming, platform diving, and springboard diving. After navigating the credentialing process by securing my laminated press pass at the airport (which was a snap) and then official vest (which was not that easy), I slowly developed the confidence and courage to explore other events and venues that required navigating the metro system and the venue itself. Once arriving at the venue, it could still be another mile of walking through a labyrinth of walkways and security that took me to

the actual spot where I photographed the events. The most challenging part was not upsetting the “photo manager” by following his/her rules of engagement which included when I could actually enter the “field of play.”

Q: What events did you photograph?

• A: Because this was a new experience for me, my initial plan was to just photograph artistic swimming and to see how I felt about navigating to other sports. The way I ended up choosing other sports to photograph was completely spontaneous. I would wake up in the morning and my wife and I would look at the schedule of events and sports that day and then I would choose one or two to photograph before heading to the aquatic center at night to photograph artistic swimming. I photographed taekwondo, wrestling, skateboarding, track and field events, artistic swimming, platform diving, springboard diving, and rhythmic gymnastics. From an aesthetic standpoint,

artistic swimming, platform diving, and rhythmic gymnastics were my favorites.

Q. How’d you get your start in photography?

• A: My interest in photography began as a teenager with a cheap film camera that I would take on ski days to photograph the beautiful scenery on a typical ski day in the mountains where I grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico. After graduating high school, I saved up all summer mowing lawns to buy my first SLR film camera and I began my career inspired by Ansel Adams and his black and white landscape photography. The two biggest influences in my life was where I grew up in beautiful New Mexico and having two daughters who were artistic swimmers. After my daughters joined the sport and swam for a couple of years I became the team photographer in charge of doing the team photos and portraits. But because I already had an interest in photography, I took it way farther and began to earn the coach’s and team’s

Skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by James Rokop.

trust to start experimenting with underwater and even drone photography. I also had lots of “mini-shoots” with the swimmers including doing studio portraits of “vintage swimmer” looks and having fun drone photography sessions on the grass outside Arroyo Pool. Over time, my techniques developed further, especially black and white underwater photography. This is what I am most known for and I believe is what led me to be noticed by USA Artistic Swimming on Instagram. I was invited to shoot some of their tournaments and then the National Teams’ media day, and the rest is history.

Q: Where’d you go to school? • A: My education is all in psychology. I have only ever taken one photography class as an undergraduate where I learned how to process film in a dark room. From that point on until the advent of digital cameras, I had a dark room in every apartment I lived in. Up until a few years ago, I just referred to myself as a hobby “dad” photographer because photography has never been a career for me. Although I do consider myself a professional, I still choose it mainly as a hobby and only make a little money shooting tournaments and the occasional family or senior high school student wanting photos. Keeping it as a hobby has allowed me the freedom I want to photograph what I want. To this day, I still photograph someone or something at least once per week. I currently shoot at a dance studio in town and have a group of amazing dancers to create with.

Q: Okay, so what’s your 9-to-5?: • A: My full time job is as a Chief Psychologist for the

Department of State Hospitals and my undergraduate, master’s degree, and Ph.D. are all in psychology. I went to the University of Utah, San Francisco State University and the California School of Professional Psychology.

Q: How long have you been in Davis? •

A: I have lived in Davis since 2007. We moved here from Salt Lake City, Utah to be closer to my wife’s parents. My wife Kristin grew up in Davis and attended UC Davis. We met in graduate school and we are both psychologists.

Q: Favorite thing about life in Yolo County?

• A: All the natural areas I have discovered, which make for great photography. Whether it is the South Fork Preserve, the Manetti Shrem, or downtown, there are so many cool places to photograph subjects with my various photographic equipment. I have also been blessed to photograph artistic swimming in California because of the predominance of outdoor pools which make for the best lighting and photographs underwater.

Q: Favorite place to grab a coffee or beer in town? • A: My favorite coffee shop rotates quite a bit. It used to be Philz and the silken splendor blend but I really like Pachamama and their creative drinks. Dunloe is voted the best beer in town by me and my friends, but there really are a lot of good places including friendowned Three Mile Brewing.

Q: How can readers connect with you? •

A: Through my website: www.rokophotography. com or on IG at @rokop_photography.

Hometown athletes on the World’s stage

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SAGEN MADDALENA

 Sagen Maddalena got her start shooting with her local 4-H club and her grandpa. She took home a silver medal in Paris in the Women’s 50m Smallbore Rifle category.

Maddalena was born in Woodland, and now lives in Groveland, California. She also competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and ranked 5th place 50m 3-position smallbore.

“This is really special,” Maddalena, a sergeant in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, said to the USA Shooting Team after the event. “There are no words to describe the opportunity coming to fulfillment.”

NYJAH HUSTON

 Nyjah Huston brought home bronze at the Paris Olympics for his performance in the men’s skateboarding street final.

The Olympic medal was the first for Huston, who honed his skateboarding skills in the City of Davis.

“Northern California is where I’m from,” Huston told TV station KCRA in Paris. “I grew up in Davis, California. Every weekend, me and my dad and my brothers would either go street skating in the Sacramento area or the Bay Area.”

Huston told KCRA he would “love to be a part of” the City’s plan to renovate the skatepark.

FIONA O’KEEFFE

 Long-distance runner Fiona O’Keeffe set a US Marathon Trials record in her marathon debut with a time of 2:22:10, qualifying her for the Olympics.

The Davis Senior High School graduate was forced to drop out of the Olympic Marathon due to hip pain.

“I wanted so badly to be able to represent Team USA to the best of my ability this morning, and I fell far short of that goal,” O’Keeffe posted on Instagram. “Next time I line up, it will be with love and gratitude in my heart for all of you. For now, going to be looking for answers on the hip and how I can show up better next time.”

Artistic Swim at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photos by James Rokop.

‘DAVISVILLE’ RADIO SHOW WINS NATIONAL AWARD

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○‘Davisville’, a KDRT radio program produced and hosted by Bill Buchanan, has won a national award. e radio show won a 2024 Hometown Media Award from the Foundation for the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). e award celebrates excellence and diversity of media on community channels around the country.

‘Davisville’ won the “Informational Talk Show, Single Episode, Community Radio” category. e episode “Integrating a traumatic week into Davis”, aired May 15, 2023 following a stabbing spree from April 27 to May 1 of that year that killed two and le a third wounded in Davis. On the episode, Buchanan spoke with Susan Cosio, a retired hospital chaplain, pastor and longtime resident of Davis who has spent most of her adult life helping people navigate crises.

“ e Hometown Awards honor reportage and storytell-

ing that informs and touches lives,” Autumn Labbé-Renault, executive director of Davis Media Access, which operates KDRT-LP 95.7 FM said in an email from DMA. “Helping people to make sense of traumatic events is really at the top of that list, and we’re thrilled to see Bill’s excellent work honored in this way.”

e honor is the third Hometown Media Award for KDRT this decade, following recognition for “Overall Excellence in Community Radio” in 2021, and student Rohan Baxi’s 2022 win for his ‘Timeout Radio’ show on KDRT.

ACM honored more than 100 winners from across the country at the organization’s national conference in San Jose this summer. ACM is a DC-metro area nonpro t association representing community media organizations like Davis Media Access.

Helping people to make sense of traumatic events is really at the top of that list, and we’re thrilled to see Bill’s excellent work honored in this way.

Autumn Labbe-Renault and Bill Buchanan at the Hometown Media Awards. Photo couresy Davis Media Access.

G Street construction to begin Ready or not?

Extended deadline

Construction is set to begin this month on Davis’ G Street Plaza.

The section of G Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets—encompassing Woodstock’s, Three Mile, G Street WunderBar, The Artery, the Beer Shoppe, Vault, and more—has been closed to trafﬁc since the pandemic.

It’s now being redesigned by the City of Davis as a public space to include platforms that extend the sidewalk onto the street.

Though the ﬁnal design hasn’t been set in stone, the construction date is.

"We're doing these things in parallel with the construction process,” a City ofﬁcial told Comings & Goings columnist Wendy Weitzel.

The local business owners are invited to connect with City decision makers in a Zoom meeting about the structure of the business agreements for use of space and furnishing guidelines.

The meeting is set for Wednesday, September 4 from 4p—5p. Downtown Davis business owners can email gstreetactivation@cityofdavis.org for meeting details. Businesses can continue to provide input on the space with that email address or kyancey@cityofdavis.org.

Businesses that currently have outdoor furnishings or items on G Street have until September 6 to have all items removed for renovations. Bollards at 2nd & G will be unlocked Monday—Thursday from 6:30a—2p until September 6.

Project timeline

Construction of the platforms and

boardwalk area should be completed in late November or early December, according to the City.

The new G Street Corridor will open to the public in December 2024.

Construction zone

During construction, City ofﬁcials say there may be noise, dust and debris. Contractors will work as quickly and efﬁciently as possible to complete the work on time and minimize impacts to businesses as much as possible.

Despite the construction zone, G Street businesses remain open and rely on patronage.

Alcohol on G Street on hold during construction

During construction, alcohol and food will not be able to be served outside due to the work being done, according

to the City. Businesses interested in continuing this service after the space has been reopened must contact the City.

Details on new furnishings

Rearrangeable seating blocks, round café tables that cannot be connected, and bar-height seating with tabletop space that can be connected for larger groups have all been ordered by the City for the corridor project.

Furniture ordered by the City will set up the space initially and have seating ready for the community to use once construction is done. Individual businesses may enter into a business agreement with the City to provide their own furnishings, heaters, or misters.

The City will also add string lights along the edge of the platform.

To learn more about the G Street project, the City has created a whole website full of details and frequently asked questions. Scan this code to check it out.

Hanna Nakano, The Dirt

Rendering of G Street construction. Image courtesy City of Davis.

Buckle up for Week Without Driving

This September, e Bike Campaign is participating in and getting the word out about Week Without Driving (WWD), a nationwide event to raise awareness about getting out of cars and using di erent methods of transportation, including bicycles, from September 30 through Sunday, October 6.

by Pamela Thompson, The Bike Campaign, for The Dirt

“When I rst heard about WWD, I thought ‘At last, someone has tackled the real reason why kids don’t ride their bikes to school. During COVID and during the summer, we have the opportunity to see how empty the streets in front of many schools are, instead of the chaotic tra c congestion that makes having kids ride/walk/roll to schools seem so scary.’,” Maria Contreras Tebbutt said. “We need to put the needs of our kids rst and awaken to the reality that driving isn’t a sustainable reality for many families.”

Cycling in Davis is easy and comes with added bene ts. “Not having to drive all the time can give you the opportunity to get out and smell the roses, hear the birds, smile at people and connect with the outdoors and our community,” Tebbutt said.” All of these have tremendous value for our bodies, minds, and spirits.”

If you haven’t used your bicycle in a while, you should inspect it to ensure it’s in working order. “Take an inventory of your bikes. Are they all ready to ride? Do seats need to be raised to accommodate growing children? Is it time to replace some of them?” Tebbutt suggests. “How about helmets? Do they t, are they safe to wear (no cracks or broken parts)? Ride with your family and discover the joy that can last a lifetime.”

Not mechanically inclined? “ e Bike Garage understands that you don’t always know how to keep your bike rolling and we are dedicated to

helping anyone in our community to convert driving miles to bike riding miles,” Tebbutt said. “Our Bike Garage is located at 1500 Cannery Avenue and is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. We provide free bike repair services and have great used bikes for sale.”

Used bikes at e Bike Garage have been inspected and tested by mechanics and are ready to ride. Locks, lights, and helmets are also available for purchase. “Every cent from our sales goes to providing our free bike repair services and providing Bike Skills Training at local elementary schools,” Tebbutt said.

If you want to learn to ride or need a refresher course, private cycling coaching is available for kids, students, adults. “We can get you o to a safe and comfortable start whether you are brand new to riding, haven’t ridden in a long time, or want to develop your street riding skills,” Tebbutt said.

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.

A RED HOT MESS

by Bob Dunning, thewaryone.com

Yes, the mighty tomato still rules Yolo County, but when those beautiful trucks carrying this bright red bounty enter a freeway ramp at over 5 mph, gravity takes over and a predictable portion of this cash crop becomes a crash crop, ending up abandoned on the side of the road where even the vultures won’t eat it.

Thanks to the genius long ago of several Davisites named Jack Hanna and Charley Rick and Coby Lorenzen, those tomatoes will be on that roadside for a while, given that their skins are bred to be thicker and tougher than your average chuck steak so they won’t explode while being machine harvested and tossed high in air into a waiting truck trailer.

Heck, when I was playing third base for the Cubs in the Davis Little League, if we ran out of baseballs at practice, we’d just run into a nearby tomato ﬁeld, ﬁnd a red beauty the size of a baseball and use that instead. If you got it to splat on your bat, everyone cheered and it was an automatic home run.

When our kids were little, we’d ﬁnd a lonely country road with a sharp curve

that was certain to have spilled tomatoes. The kids would take turns sitting on my lap and “driving,” while everyone else squealed in the back seat as we drove back and forth making ketchup.

And by the way, once a ﬁeld has been harvested, no one seems to mind if you stop by the side of the road and gather up the pick of litter to make your own tomato soup. Trust me, there are truly hundreds and hundreds of tomatoes left behind that the harvester decided to return to nature. Just be careful you don’t crack a tooth on that tough-skinned beauty.

Truth be told, for years, we have made it a family tradition to put on our oldest and raggedest clothes from the bottom of the closet and ﬁnd an abandoned tomato patch between Woodland and Arbuckle and have a good old-fashioned tomato ﬁght. There are few joys in life greater than smacking a loved one on the forehead with a red ripe tomato.

Actually, we’re planning another splat-fest this Friday evening, just before the sun goes down.

You’re invited if you can ﬁnd us.

local journalism.

Longtime Davis columnist Bob Dunning is a contributor to e Dirt because he believes in quality

Photo courtesy thewaryone.com.

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: YOLO COUNTY

By Emma Shandy Anway, MS LMFT

How to set new goals and stick with them this new (school) year

Living in a University town makes September feel more like the start of a new year than January. With the return of roughly 35,000 college students, the breath parents take as their kiddos resume a normal cadence after a chaotic summer, and the welcome tendrils of fall that start to creep in after a summer of extreme valley heat, it is a great time to take a pause and evaluate—what do I want from this new (academic) year?

Goal setting can be broken down into two questions: what do I want? and how do I get myself there?

It’s easy for people to stop the

process right here because the idea of identifying what they want can feel so overwhelming in itself. If this is the case for you, consider starting at the end. Working backward often gives the most clarity about what the next step should be.

The concept of backward design, an approach to planning that starts with the end goal and then works backward, was introduced by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe in their book Understanding by Design.

When I start working with a new client I always ask them this question: “If we are wildly successful in our work together, how will you know?” Taking time to fully imagine an end goal is a powerful way to ground yourself in exactly what you are hoping for, and start to lay the groundwork to get there.

Ask yourself: what exactly do I want my life to look like in six months? What do I want to be feeling most days? What would my dream schedule look like? What do I want my day to day rhythms to be?

Once you identify these things, it’s time to figure out what strategies you need in place to get there.

An estimated 80% of New

Year’s resolutions fail, according to U.S. News & World Report, mostly due to the lack of motivation required to keep up the different behaviors. The good news is that there is a formula that’s been developed to help us make these changes actually stick.

In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear outlines four simple ways to implement behavioral change: “make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying”.

If you can find a way to make your action items fall under these four categories, the changes will come with a sense of ease instead of resistance.

For example, if one of your goals is to have a strong friendship with your neighbors by the end of the year, consider implementing a monthly potluck. This is something that requires minimal effort, and would be fun and gratifying. If you do this consistently for six months, chances are you will have made those strong connections you dreamed of at the start.

We don’t have to wait until a specific date on the calendar (anniversary, birthday, January 1) to reflect on our evolution. Cheers to a great new journey, and welcome back Aggies!

STORIES ON STAGE DAVIS ENTERS 11TH SEASON, CHANGES VENUES

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After ten great seasons of local storytelling at the Pence Gallery, Stories on Stage Davis is taking the show to Sudwerk Brewing Co.

Stories on Stage Davis is a unique home for literature in Davis and Yolo County, putting the work of short fiction writers and actors on stage in a theater-like experience. As the group has grown, so too has its following. Simply put: they needed more space for the crowd.

“We decided to move to Sudwerk because we simply needed more space for our audience,” Season 11 director Maya Sinha told The Dirt. “To quote Paul Newman on his salad dressing bottle, we were the victims of our own excellence. We’re excited about the move to Sudwerk, a fun and vibrant space for community events, and we hope to see many new faces this year.”

effect is memorable and a bit magical.”

Sudwerk Brewing Co. is located at 2001

2nd Street, Davis.

Opening night is set for Sept. 8 and features the work of authors Reyna Grande and Eva Rayala. Grande was born in Mexico and grew up in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant. She was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a BA and MFA in creative writing. Her best-selling memoirs, The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home, chronicle her experiences before and after immigrating and her journey as a first-generation college student. Her works of fiction include the novels Across a Hundred Mountains, Dancing with Butterflies, and A Ballad of Love and Glory. Her work will be read by local actor, director, writer, and visual artist Kellie Raines.

Events begin at 5p; the restaurant will be open for pre-event dining all afternoon.

Sinha is the author of the 2022 novel and Catholic Media Book Award winner, The City Mother. She also wrote the humor column “Lowbrow” for the Davis Enterprise several years ago. Now she’s heralding this big change at Stories on Stage—one she hopes strengthens our community bond.

“After the pandemic years, people are hungry for in-person socializing and a sense of connection to their community. This includes live performances, which you can’t replicate on a screen,” she said. “Davis is a town of readers and writers, and we love a good story. When talented actors bring these stories to life, the

Rayala is a junior at Da Vinci Charter School. She’s an aspiring author, drawing inspiration from her love of fantasy and fairytale books. For the past four years, she has been writing her own novel. Ángel Rodríguez will read Eva Rayala’s piece, “The Girl with Three Souls.” Rodríguez is an actor and director in the Sacramento area.

Before you turn the page, Sinha might suggest you pull out your calendar app and add it. September 8, remember?

“It only happens once a month,” she said. “Netflix can wait.”

Stories on Stage Davis happens the second Sunday of the month from September to May. All events are free, no tickets or registration required. Donations are accepted at the door.

Top Left: Reyna Grande; Top Right: Eva Rayala; Bottom Left: Kellie Raines; Bottom Right: Ángel Rodríguez.

AS WE RECALL AN ORAL HISTORY OF WOODLAND’S FIGHT AGAINST HATE

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When a Woodland School Board Trustee called being transgender a “social contagion” during a PRIDE resolution at a school board meeting, the backlash was instant.

Parents started a recall movement. e trustee eventually resigned.

Story’s not over, though, because this kind of headline leaves a heavy wake. e Davis Repertory eatre works to produce accessible, a ordable theater that makes an impact in the community. Members want to create a more equitable society through their work, tackling local topics—even the scary ones—to inspire audiences to do the same.

In partnership with the Hate-Free Together Campaign, eatre members collected stories from the parents, teachers, activists, and community members who worked to recall WJUSD School Board Trustee Emily MacDonald. It’s a deeply personal story for many, and

still a fresh wound. MacDonald resigned in March.

Kayla Girdner sat down with Davis Repertory eatre co-founders Oona Hatton and Lucas Hatton to talk about As We Recall

Q: What event inspired As We Recall?

A: On June 15th, 2023, at a Woodland Joint Uni ed School Board meeting, in which a resolution in honor of Pride was read, Trustee Emily MacDonald read a statement calling being trans a “social contagion.” is ultimately prompted a bunch of local Woodland residents to come together and begin the recall process. In the end they succeeded in recalling that school board member.

Q: When did you know that you wanted to make As We Recall?

A: e campaign was on our radar because we did a little bit of volunteering

for it. e leader of the campaign, Laura Brubaker, sent out an email to the SAY (Solidarity Action Yolo) listserv saying, “ is is a really important moment in local history and local queer history and grassroots activist history. And it would be great to have it chronicled.” And because of the community engaged theater that we like to make, I think we were both immediately like, “Ooh, that sounds like a project for Davis Rep.” And it was in alignment with this partnership that we had recently embarked on with the city, county, and UC Davis supporting the Hate-Free Together campaign. So that was in some ways kind of miraculous.

Q: How did you go about creating As We Recall?

A: e rst thing we did was invite a cohort of Davis Rep friends and previous

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associates to be interviewers. Together we reviewed the history of what had happened, brainstormed, and honed a set of interview questions. What did we most want to know about the motivations and experiences of people who participated in the recall? We settled on 14 questions. en our interviewers were paired with people who were involved with the campaign in some way. A er we completed the interviews, we transcribed them, then we sat down and listened to each interview and read along with the transcripts. We began to highlight anything that we really liked. We weren’t sure when we started what the structure would be, but ultimately it became a chronology of the events. In the end we were just like, “Laura’s story has to be the spine of the whole play.” It’s hard. Once you feel the kind of pull of the narrative, it’s hard to stop that pull.

Q: Did you struggle with anything during the process of making As We Recall?

A: Yes. One hundred percent. One of the struggles we had was, asking ourselves

“Is this a project where we want to bridge di erences or is this a project where we want to kind of celebrate a current success?” In the end we decided we’re not going to go interview Emily MacDonald. We’re not going to try to nd people who voted against the recall. at would be another important project and de nitely a next step in addressing hate in Yolo County. But we have to go one step at a time. And the rst step is to come together within this, to honor and celebrate the work that happened among the community that made it happen. It’s really important to emphasize that this is not a play that’s written to persuade anyone. It starts with the assumption that we’re all on the same page, that gender inclusivity is a fundamental human right.

So I think that has remained a central tenet of the work.

Q: What can attendees expect out of this event?

A: When you arrive at the space, you’ll be given a script and you’ll be invited to either participate as a reader or to follow along. You don’t have to participate. You could just listen, but you are wholeheartedly invited to participate. And then a er the reading, there will be a facilitated conversation where people can share their responses to what we read.

Q: How did you choose this format for the performance?

A: One theme that comes up in the play is the idea that the face-to-face interaction was what led to the success of the recall.

It’s people going out and having one-onone conversations with people, overcoming their own fears and discovering their own power and place in the community. at’s very risky and tiring, no matter who you are. So we hope that people will take that risk and come to the play and feel like they’re rewarded. And if you don’t know the details of the story at all, you can come here to hear a great story of local history.

Q: How can people see As We Recall?

A: We are hosting a community reading in Woodland on Friday, September 6th at 7p., and another in Davis on Saturday, September 14th at 2p. Anyone interested in attending can RSVP on our website to receive location information.

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the Davis Repertory Theatre’s website and RSVP!

Supporters in favor of the recall. Photo courtesy Davis Repertory Theatre.

Davis

Farm to School

The nonprofit bringing hands-on garden and farm education to schools in Yolo County

by Ashley Arax, for The Dirt

As a parent raising a small child in our farm to fork region, visiting the many wonderful farms around us is a favorite activity. Countless “u-picks” and dirt-stained clothes later, I’ve been thinking about the next phase of my daughter’s aggie education as we start our public school journey. I was glad to learn that there is an organization dedicated to supporting farm and garden-based education in our local schools.

Davis Farm to School (DF2S) was founded more than 20-years ago by Pioneer Elementary teacher Dorothy Peterson in partnership with the Davis Farmers Market Alliance as a way to promote locally-sourced food in schools and support small farms. Over time, DF2S has grown to encompass every school in the Davis Joint Unified School District, as well as several private schools.

School gardens are at the core of DF2S’s mission, where students get their hands dirty learning about how food is grown, sustainable gardening practices, and the importance of local food systems. Some school sites have built gardens that aren’t just for edible plants; Da Vinci and Emerson Junior High Schools started a native garden, working closely with local experts to educate students about plants

indigenous to our region.

DF2S also extends its curriculum beyond the gardens, incorporating food education into the classroom.

Nate Tauzer, the Executive Director of DF2S, said students are more likely to eat healthy foods if they grow them themselves. Activities like microgreen kits, he said, allow teachers to engage students in growing their own food right in the classroom. ese e orts are part of a broader strategy to reintroduce fresh, locally sourced foods into school meals, a goal that Tauzer said has faced challenges due to the logistical complexities of large-scale food distribution—especially during the pandemic. DF2S is pursuing other innovative approaches like bringing a mobile kitchen to schools that would allow for both harvesting and sampling of the food that students work hard to grow. And since one of the best ways to learn about agriculture is to go and visit a farm, DF2S organizes a number of eld trips, including one for third- and fourth-graders to Fiery Ginger Farm in West Sacramento, where students learn rsthand about di erent farming practices and the journey from farm to table. To cover the food journey that takes place a er the table, DF2S has partnered with the Yolo County Land ll to host eld trips focused on composting and capturing methane to reduce climate impacts.

Support Davis Farm to School’s annual fundraiser, The Village Feast, with a farm to table, ﬁne dining experience at Davis’ Central Park. Sept. 22, 12—4p. Scan code for ticket pricing.

EVENTS

COLORS OF INDIA: A CULTURAL CELEBRATION

• International House Davis

• September 21: 4—6p

• $20 per ticket (purchase on iHouse website), free under ﬁve

• Kid-friendly event celebrating Indian culture. Enjoy live performances, a Bollywood dance class, Indian street food, and beautiful art.

STORYTIME AT AVID & CO.

• Avid & Co.

• Every Wednesday from 10—10:30a

• Story time with themed books, songs, and coloring geared toward littles four and younger.

ADDAMS FAMILY, YOUNG@PART

• Davis Musical Theater Company

• September 14—October 6, details in calendar

• Adapted for youth/teen performers and audiences, this play centers on the story of Wednesday Addams, all grown up and navigating a relationship with a “normal” boyfriend and her family’s expectations. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

MUSEUM ABCS: ARTHROPODS, BOHART, & COLLECTING

• UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology

• September 28, 1—4p

• Hands-on event showcases arthropods (think: insects, spiders, and centipedes) and how to collect and preserve specimens. It is also a celebration of Professor Richard Bohart’s 111th birthday, the ﬁrst faculty director of the museum’s collection.

ART SPARK

• Manetti Shrem Museum

• Saturday & Sunday, 1—4p

• Making art is for all ages, so this is an activity for every member of the family to engage in! Drop in for as little or long as you’d like to make use of this museum quality art studio at no charge.

DAVIS FARMERS MARKET X THE DIRT

TOLEDO FARMS CULTIVATES NATURE’S RECIPE

Dirt, water, seeds and sun.

That’s the recipe for Toledo Farms’ produce.

Juan Toledo, whose parents started the San Joaquin County farm about 15 years ago, said, “You start with the seeds and the water, and the sun does the rest.”

but it’s worth it, and people appreciate it.”

The farm has been selling at the Davis Farmers Market since 2010. However, the family worked for another vendor, Phillips Farms, for many years before that.

by Wendy Weitzel, for Davis Farmers Market

The certified organic producer is committed to growing naturally. “The main thing is not spraying them or using any harmful chemicals. You’re getting a nice, clean product as if you were growing in your back yard.”

They don’t use any sprays, even vitamins or supplements. “It’s harder but it’s worth it. You get a good, honest product that people enjoy,” Toledo said. “We run into – especially in the heat – beetles nipping at the kale. You knock off the bad ones; (The leaves) do regrow, and there you are. It takes time, a little more effort and maybe not as much yield at times,

When Phillips started focusing on winemaking, Toledo branched out on its own and opened a booth. Matriarch Micaela Toledo still works for the winery and is known for her pies (but they stick to produce sales at the market).

The family includes Federico and Micaela Toledo and their three children, Juan, 34, Lizeth, 30, and Jasmine, 24.

“Everyone does a little bit of everything at different parts of the year,” Juan said. His mom and sisters help with the farmers markets. In Davis, his mom typically works Saturdays and his dad works at the Wednesday market.

He says the Davis Farmers Market is a favorite. “It has everything going for it to be a nice, successful market. From the

people who work it to the customers to the structure and community, it’s a great vibe.”

They farm 30 acres in Galt, with a rotation of seasonal crops. On it, they grow apples, apricots, artichokes, arugula, Asian vegetables, basil, beans, beets, cauliflower and Romanesco, carrots, celery, chard, cherries, cilantro, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, figs, flowers, garlic, grapefruit, grapes, kale, lemons, lettuce, mandarins, melons, mint, nectarines, onions, oranges, parsley, peaches, pears, peppers, persimmons, rosemary, sage, summer squash and zucchini and tomatoes.

Juan says tomatoes are their specialty, especially the heirloom varieties. “Every summer, everyone is on us for our tomatoes. The yellow and green tomatoes do very well.” The lettuce and greens, Swiss chard and kale also do well.

He enjoys working the farm, and plans to continue the family tradition. “My plan is to just keep going. I’ve been digging it,” he said.

TOLEDO FARMS

Owners: Federico and Micaela Toledo Markets: Davis Farmers Market on Saturdays and Wednesdays Farm address: 24739 N. Kennefick Road, Galt (outskirts of Lodi). The owners live in Lodi.

DAVIS FARMERS MARKET

Central Park, Fourth and C streets, Davis Saturdays: 8a—1p, year-round Wednesdays: 4–8p May through September for Picnic in the Park; 3–6p October through April

Federico Toledo sells cherries at the Davis Farmers Market in May. (Photo by Wendy Weitzel)

Federico Toledo picks lettuce on the family’s farm in May 2021. (Courtesy of Toledo family)

Micaela Toledo sells produce at the Davis Farmers Market in 2011. (Photo by Craig Lee)

RECIPE: BRAISING FOR BIG FLAVOR

BRAISED SHEET PAN CURRY

Sandra Violet Clark (thekitchennatural.com), for The Dirt

All the flavors of a hearty, healthy curry, hands off and roasted in the oven. A good-for-you meal that’s perfect for squirreling into the fridge for an easy meal anytime. Pair with chicken or chickpeas for extra protein. A side of rice is a welcome addition.

30-Second Cooking Lesson:

Braising = big flavor, and doing it on a sheet pan is easy. To braise is to cook something slowly in a little fat and then sealed up to slow cook in its own juices. It’s amazing for transforming grisly cuts of meat into succulent tenderness. Most braising is done in a big ol’ Dutch oven on the stove or in the oven or, more recently, in an instant pot. However, a sheet pan has lots of surface area, making it amazing for braising vegetables.

Sandra Violet Clark is a Davis cooking teacher and recipe developer. Find her and her business, The Kitchen Natural, on IG @ thekitchennatural.

RECIPE

Serves 4 • 50 minutes, including 35 minutes inactive time.

ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced

• 2-3 tomatoes, stemmed and quartered (sub: 1½ cups whole cherry tomatoes)

• 2-3 sweet potatoes, cut into 1-1 ½” cubes

• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into rough chunks

• 1½ tsp. cumin

• 1 tsp. sea salt

• 1 c. cashews

• Pinch of red chile flakes

• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped

• 1 c. coconut milk

• ½ c. cilantro, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. On a large sheet pan combine oil, garlic, and ginger and swirl together with your fingers or a fork. Add tomatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and kale (only if using mature kale) and toss to combine with the garlic-ginger oil. Sprinkle with cumin, sea salt, and red chile flakes and cover with foil or another sheet pan of the same size.

3. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes. At 30-35 minutes, remove the foil, stir the contents around, and add cashews. Move the pan to the upper rack of the oven so the cashews toast. Remove from the oven. (If using baby kale, add to the sheet pan and toss to wilt.)

4. Pour coconut milk onto the pan and scrape up any stuck bits. Taste for seasoning, adjust salt or chile flakes as desired. Finish with chopped cilantro.

BONUS POINTS:

ADD: 1 tsp. curry powder or turmeric to mix in with spices before roasting. Serve with brown rice, and chicken or chickpeas for additional protein.

SWAP: Tomatoes not in season or on hand, no problem! Use 1 large, 28 oz. can of whole or diced tomatoes, drained, in place of fresh. Fire-roasted canned tomatoes are especially good.

SUBTRACT: red chile flakes for heat sensitivity.

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 artists Cathie James-Robinson, Joel Bresolin, Judy Catambay, and Amy Teutemacher.

THE ARTERY

207 G St | 6p–9p. Re ections. In this collaborative exhibition, Susan Stoll and Jay Stargaard explore the theme of re ections, both in nature and through art. Stoll’s water photographs capture the serene, abstract quality of water re ections, revealing the hidden beauty of the natural world. Stargaard’s sculptures use various metal surfaces as mirrors that invite viewers to re ect on their inner selves.

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. iPhone Haiku

Reception for John Lisle, whose interest in photography was nurtured by his international travels and his love for the natural world. View how his stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas.

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY

521 1st St | 5p–9p. Friends are Everywhere

Reception for ea Hudson, oil painter and multimedia artist, and Genevieve Ryan, multimedia artist and illustrator. e exhibition explores themes of connectedness and platonic love, venturing through interactive video art, stained glass, and more with whimsy.

THE PAINT CHIP

217 F St | 6p–8:30p. Artwork from local artists, elma Weatherford and Schorré Chevalier

Oldham. View abstract, mixed media artworks & meet the artists during the reception.

PARKSIDE BAR & OUTPOST BURGER

330 G St | 6p–9p. Live Music feat. Mike Justis Band. e quartet forges a distinctive Americana blend of folk, blues, country, and rock styles best heard at the band’s memorable live performances.

PENCE GALLERY

212 D St | 6p–9p. Art Auction 2024

Opening reception for the Pence’s annual Art Auction. Preview 130+ incredible artworks by emerging & recognized artists, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and more. Enjoy wine from Terra Sávia Winery & Ettore Winery. ose interested in bidding can register for free and place bids online at bit.ly/ penceartauction from Sep. 7-21.

RAZOR’S EDGE BARBER SHOP

130 G St, Suite B | 5p–8p. 2025 Calendar

Release Party. View new landscape photography prints taken by Sukh Banwait over the last year and celebrate the release of his 2025 calendar.

SECRET SPOT

117 D St | 5p–9p. Secret Spot Birthday Bash.

Come celebrate how far Secret Spot has come in the last year, from a small artists studio to a storefront art and music lounge. is celebration will highlight the artwork of the Secret Spot founders as well as have interactive art activities, music, and refreshments.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CHURCH OF DAVIS

27074 Patwin Rd | 12p–1p. Muusic at Noon Free Concert! Enjoy a delightful concert by the Angelica Duo, Anita Fetsch Felix on violin & Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn on harp. ey will perform Andres, Izmaylov, SaintSaëns, Piazzolla, and Massenet.

POPUP ART SHOWS & LIVE MUSIC

FREE, MONTHLY, SELFGUIDED ART WALK

SEPTEMBER 13 2024

2ND FRIDAY ARTABOUT SPONSORED BY:

1. Sukh Banwait, Razor’s Edge Barber Shop (detail). 2. Thelma Weatherford, The Paint Chip (detail). 3. Deladier Almeida, Pence Gallery (detail). 4. Amy Teutemacher, Arboretum Art Works. 5. Susan Stoll, The Artery (detail). 6. Stephanie Peel, Secret Spot (detail). 7. Thea Hudson, John Natsoulas Gallery.

BRING THE KIDS! LOOK FOR THE BALLOON BESIDE THE LISTING. for the latest listings & more thedirt.online

ART

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Art Spark MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This fall, explore storytelling through materials, using memories, dreams and mythologies to guide what you make. Drop in for as long as you’d like. Making art is for all ages! Sat & Sun, 1p–4p. Free

Photography Club of Davis 1001 ANDERSON RD. Photographer meet up! Learn tips & tricks to improve your skills & participate in a positive group critique. 7:10p–8:30p. Free

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Figure Drawing at the Pence PENCE GALLERY. Self-guided figure drawing sessions with a nude model. People of all skill levels, ages 18 & up, are welcome & encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p–9p. $15–$22

Artists of the Month 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception

THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet the artists, Schorré Chevalier Oldham & Thelma Weatherford, at The Paint Chip during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. 6p–8:30p. Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

THIS MONTH SEPTEMBER

PENCE GALLERY. Opening reception of the Pence’s annual Art Auction, featuring 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists available for preview in person at the Gallery and online through bit.ly/penceartauction. Visitors can enjoy wine from Terra Sávia Winery & Ettore Winery. 6p–9p. Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: John Lisle

LOGOS BOOKS. Join artist John Lisle during the ArtAbout to see how his stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. 5p–7:30p. Free

Secret Spot 1 Year Anniversary!

SECRET SPOT. Hangout for our 1 year anniversary as a local Art Studio and Music Lounge! Featured art by the founders of Secret Spot. Complimentary music, snacks, wine, etc. 5p–9p. Free

Pence Gallery Art Auction Party

PENCE GALLERY. Explore a festive selection of artworks in person, which are available for online bidding, and witness the finale at 8p! Chat with artists and fellow bidders, while sampling delicious food by Dos Coyotes Border Café, Seasons Kitchen & Bar, and Nugget Markets, wine by Fiddlehead Cellars, and beer by Sudwerk Brewery. Enjoy jazz music by Big Sticky Mess and bid on hand-crafted baskets. Bring your cell phone to bid! Tickets are available at

bit.ly/penceartauction. 6p–8:30p. $40–$50

Making Art on G Street: “CLAY FUN” THE ARTERY. Get your hands on clay and have fun learning to make a frog on a lily pad or a pinch pot with well-known Davis ceramic artists Heidi Bekebrede and Susan Shelton. Demonstrations and an opportunity to create your own guided piece. This is a FREE event for all ages in celebration of The Artery’s 50th anniversary. 11a–3p. Free

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Art in Action: The Magic of Sun Prints PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, & collaborative with their family. Create beautiful blue sun prints of plants and flowers using the cyanotype process! 1p–3p. $4–$8

Manetti Shrem Museum Fall Season Celebration MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Celebrate the museum’s extraordinary fall season with a day of festivities. Meet and mingle with UC Davis student curators, exhibiting artists and enjoy food, drink and music. 10a–5p. Free

ART SHOWS: CONTINUING

SEP 3–SEP 30

Art Exhibit: Amanda Cadelago & Cathie James-Robinson

GALLERY 1855. Amanda is a painter, working in oil and acrylic paint, as well as chalk pastel. Cathie has retired from a life-long career in technical drawing several years ago, and now she has been a full time artist. She has worked in all types of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, collage, assemblage and fine art photography. Free

SEP 4–SEP 28

Kati Thomson: Golden Hour

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Kati Thomson’s love of storytelling has taken her from writing fiction, poetry, and screenplays to her home in visual art. Her work juxtaposes representation against the ethereal.

SEP 4–SEP 28

Friends are Everywhere: Thea Hudson and Genevieve Ryan

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibition explores themes of connectedness and platonic love, venturing through interactive video art, stained glass, and more with whimsy.

SEP 6–SEP 30

Reflections - Photography by Susan Stoll, Metal Sculpture by Jay Stargaard THE ARTERY. Susan Stoll and Stargaard Art explore the theme of reflections, both in nature & through art. Don’t miss this fascinating artistic dialogue between nature’s reflecting images & the mirrored sculptural surfaces. Free

SEP 7–SEP 21

Pence Gallery Art Auction 2024

PENCE GALLERY. Preview the 130+ artworks

Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash

by emerging & recognized artists in person or online. Artworks are available for silent auction bidding at bit.ly/penceartauction from midnight of September 7 to September 21, 8 PM PST. It’s free to bid, and easy to register. All event proceeds benefit the Pence’s acclaimed exhibition and education programs, serving close to 19,000 visitors last year. Tues–Sun, 11:30a–5p. Free

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, WOODLAND. This exhibition tracks the way that audiences have listened to musical performances from the 18th century to today. Explore objects from opera to the electronic radio and see how one led to the other. Open Tues, Thurs, & third Sat of the month. 12p–4p. Free

THRU DEC 29

Entangled Writing

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Four California artists – Phillip Byrne, Beatriz Cortez, Kang Seung Lee, Candice Lin – each 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

4, 11, 18, 25

Story Time at Avid & Co.

AVID & CO. A fun weekday story time, featuring one of Avid’s incredible storytellers reading picture books to your kiddos. Children must be supervised. 10a–10:30a. Free

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Poetry Night Reading Series

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free

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Tales for Tails

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p. Free

Author Talk: Jessica Joyce

AVID READER. Join in celebrating Jessica Joyce’s latest romance book, The Ex Vows, in which estranged exes must stick close

together to save their best friend’s wedding after a string of disasters in this swoony and steamy second-chance romance. Joyce’s debut You, With a View was USA Today Bestselling novel. 6p–7p. Free

Stories on Stage Davis: Mother-Daughter Reading at Sudwerk

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Actors reading work by writers from Davis & beyond. Reading an excerpt from A Ballad of Love & Glory. 5p–7p. Free

12, 26

Storytime at Pioneer Park

PIONEER PARK. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday for a morning of stories & songs. For ages 3-6. Weather permitting. 10a. Free

Author Talk: Michael Silver

AVID READER. Join in celebrating Michael Silver’s latest book, The Why is Everything, which is about the story of old dogmas falling before astonishingly creative new strategies and game plans in football. Silver is an award-winning sports journalist and television analyst. Previously a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, a columnist for Yahoo! Sports, and analyst for the NFL Network, he’s currently a San Francisco Chronicle columnist. 6:30p–7:30p. Free

Author Talk: Vicki Valosik

AVID READER. Celebrate Vicki Valosik’s debut book, Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water. Valosik is a masters synchronized swimmer whose writing has appeared in publications such as the Atlantic, Smithsonian magazine, and Slate. She is an editorial director and teaches writing at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. 6:30p–7:30p. Free

COMMUNITY

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Sunday Funday

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Drop-in family enrichment programs every Sunday! 2p–5p. Free

Davis Death Café

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation - no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. No registration required (this is NOT a grief support group). We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 10a–11:30a. Free

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Free Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides on Labor Day by Wells Call Injury Lawyers

SOLANO COUNTY. Get home safe this Labor Day! The program is simple. If you have been drinking - take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! 5p–10a. Free

3, 10, 17, 24

Tough Day P.O.W.E.R.

Hour Support Group

1260 LAKE BLVD #201, DAVIS. Learn how you can turn your ‘tough day’ into something that helps you be more strong and durable for your next challenge. Come get tips from a certified life coach & your peers. 7p–8p. Free

3, 10, 17, 24

Knitting & Crochet Circle

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

4, 11, 18, 25

Mantra Meditation

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. We will practice 3 simple techniques that you can continue to practice at home on your own. This includes deep breathing, a technique using beads (Japa meditation), and music (Kirtan). 6p–7:30p. Free

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location

BIKE GARAGE, DAVIS. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. Wed & Sat: 2p–5p. Free

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Woodland Location

BIKE GARAGE, WOODLAND. Volunteer organization with mechanics who will repair your bike! Interested in becoming a volunteer? No experience necessary. We also sell quality used hybrid, town, vintage, road, mountain, and kids bikes. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations. Wed: 2p–5p, Sat: 9a–12p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

Sit, Stitch & Create

YOLO BRANCH LIBRARY. Do you enjoy crafting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet or art forms? Bring a project to work on and come create with us. 1p–3p. Free

Woodland High School Class of 2004 Reunion

WOODLAND ELKS LODGE. It’s time to reconnect with old friends and make new memories. Join us at the Woodland Elks Lodge for a night of reminiscing and laughter. 5:30p–11p. $75

7, 21

West Sacramento Gardening Q&A Desk

LOWES, WEST SAC. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardener Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a–12p. Free

Sacred Space

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. An open, meditative space with a variety of practices to choose from: candle lighting, meditation, contemplative reading, coloring, journaling. This offering is especially geared to those of us who need space to breathe, listen, and rearrange our inner lives in a busy and frenzied world. 9a–9:30a. Free

Mirror Image Dance Company Grand Reopening

MIRROR IMAGE DANCE COMPANY. Join us for our grand reopening, featuring a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce at noon. Family-friendly! 11a–3p. Free

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. Climb 110 flights of stairs in honor of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. All proceeds will be donated to 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 7a–11a. $25

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Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use, and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6p–8p. Free

9, 16, 23, 30

Anticipatory Grief Support Group

ZOOM. Whether you’re a patient, a family member, or close friend, 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 even hope for a meaningful parting and transition to the next stage of your journey. 6p–7p. Free

9, 16, 23, 30

English Conversation Group

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Weekly conversation group to practice English in a fun and relaxed way with help from a group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome. 12:30p–1:30p. Free

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). Whether you are allergic to woo woo, or can’t wait to dance with the Universe again, these sonic journeys will rock your senses and inspire your imagination. Register in advance. 4:30p–6p. $25

Davis Women’s ADHD Support Group

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. e goal of this group is to help women with diagnosed or suspected ADHD to support one another. A er group agreements are read, we will have a 30-60 minute ADHD educational component. e remaining time will be for general discussion, sharing resources, and planning for the next meeting. 6:30p–8p. Free

Arts PopLuck: a Community Gathering with BOMBA Fried Rice

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with Jeanne. All classes begin with a meditation and invite mindful movement through attention to breath and physical alignment. 5:30p–6:45p. $15 (cash or venmo only)

4, 11, 18, 25

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

4, 11, 18, 25

Kids Yoga

DIXON LIBRARY. Yoga for kids! Call the Dixon Library for more info on this fun family friendly event! 11:30a–12p.

FOOD & DRINK

4, 11, 18, 25

Woodstock’s Weekly Pies and Pints

WOODSTOCK’S. First pint is full price, but you get to keep the glass–& every pint a er that is 50% o for the night. Ask the bartenders when you arrive. 8p to close.

Mediterranean Date Night

October 5 & 6 2 0 2 4

CENTRAL PARK. A cross between a pop-up & a potluck! Family-friendly, picnic style event will be hosted by BCTC & feature live local music with sets by BOMBA Fried Rice. 5p–8p.

Oktoberfest 2024

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Calling couples who love to cook or eat! Learn how to prepare a nutritious and delicious meal featuring seasonal Mediterranean ingredients and techniques. In this class, you’ll make Mediterranean pearled couscous with roasted summer veggies, plus wine, cheese, and chocolate to go with. 5:30p–7:30p. $45–$50

Music, dance, food & art from arou At 10 College Park, Davis und the rld

Saturday, October 5

Tastes & Sounds of ifest: 6:00 PM10:00 PM

Ticketed preview concert: $65

Sunday, October 6

ifest@ihouse: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM FREE to attend!

Sponsorship and booth opportunities are available!

40 years at 10 College Park in Davis

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Celebrates community, family, beer, music, and food while incorporating the vibrant artistic cultural wealth of the greater Davis region. And as a family-oriented Davis institution, their event will be for everyone from young kids to beer-connoisseurs alike. 11:30a–8p. $15

FITNESS

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Free Circuit Training Monday

ARROYO PARK. Rain or shine, hosted by Happy Heart Yoga. is all-levels class is appropriate for both experienced and non-experienced participants. Meet near the Basketball Courts. BYO mat and water. 9p–10p. Free

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Align & Flow Yoga

DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER. Enjoy a 75 minute align & ow class

Yoga & Wine - Perfect Relaxation! GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Back by popular demand, an evening with yoga & wine. Flow to groovy tunes tailored to your skill level, then sit down & relax as Great Bear pours you a glass of their delicious wine. 6p–8:30p. $20

Planet-Friendly Feast: a prix ﬁxe meal

MY BURMA. e food is fresh and fabulous here - the most unique item is the Tea Leaf Salad. Dishes are large and shareable so you get to taste a whole range of avors. We’ll be seated outdoors. Prix xe meal served family style, includes so drink, tax, & tip. (Cash preferred, one card per table of 4.) 6:30p–8:30p. $35/person

Herbs 101

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Imagine: you’ve got a beautiful backyard full of herbs; or maybe you purchased a whole

bunch of fresh oregano for a recipe and only used a tablespoon. Now what? We’ll show you! Learn what to do with herbs and le over herbs including drying and preserving them. You’ll get to make several preparations of fresh herbs, from sauces to tea in this class for all levels of home chefs. 5:30p–7:30p. $31.50–$35

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The Village Feast 2024

CENTRAL PARK. e Village Feast celebrates the Sacramento-region Farm to Fork season, where we gather to enjoy and honor the bounty of our local farmers by meeting together for an a ernoon of dining at communal tables, in the style of a Provençal Grand Aïoli. is annual fundraiser supports Davis Farm to School. 12p–4p. $177.91–$1,410.38

24 Teen Tortilla Making with La Familia Tortilla Shop

DIXON LIBRARY. Learn how to make tortillas using corn, water, & cal (limestone) with Dixon’s own La Familia Tortilla Shop! Sign up online or in-person to attend. is event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. All ages are welcome. However, children under 10 years of age must have a parent or guardian with them to attend. 3p–4p. Free

26

Kid’s Pumpkin Spice Mufﬁns with a Maple Glaze

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Kickstart the beginning of fall with our Kid’s Cooking Class at the Davis Food Co-op, where kids will bake pumpkin spice mu ns with maple glaze! is naturally vegan recipe is a perfect introduction to the cozy avors of the season. Kids will have a blast measuring, mixing, and decorating their mu ns, all while learning about wholesome, plant-based ingredients. is recipe is vegan. 3:30p–4:30p. SOLD OUT

Fruit and Vegetable Galettes

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Galettes are free form pies. Because of their atter shape, you get a crisper crust and no issues with runny or soggy llings. Plus it cooks faster, which means less time with your oven on! 5p–8p. $45–$50

28 Apple Crumble

DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. You really can’t go into fall without a good Apple Crumble recipe. Enter, Instructor Alison and her recipe for an Apple Crispble - somewhere between an apple crisp and apple crumble that comes out perfect every time! Participants will make

individual cispbles with a variety of the season’s best apples. 3p–5p. $31.50–$35

GAMES

4, 11, 18, 25

Magic the Gathering Weekly Tournament!

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Bring your deck. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time. 6p–8p. $12

Second Sunday Bingo

ODD FELLOWS HALL. Community members, friends, and family are encouraged to come for an a ernoon of fun playing Davis Bingo, which will help support our community’s nonpro ts. 12p–4p. $12

MUSIC

3, 17

Live Jazz: Jim Frink Trio

ROOT OF HAPPINESS KAVA BAR. Jim Frink is a drummer and educator based in Davis. e jazz trio plays improvisational music ranging from standards, to modern jazz, to balkan folk and beyond. 7:30p–10:30p. Free

Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live!

DAVIS ODD FELLOWS. Come listen to Mike Blanchard & e Californios! A California Country band in uenced by the cultural blend of Mexico and e United States. 7p–9p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

Sudwerk Summer Concert Series

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Looking for a cool activity to shake o the heat this summer? e Sudwerk Summer Concert Series features free performances in the restaurant patio by rotating local artists that are sure to chill you out! 7p–9p. Free

Muusic at Noon! Free Concert

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

OF DAVIS. Angelica Duo: Anita Fetsch Felix, violin, & Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, harp, perform works of Andres, Izmaylov, SaintSaens, Piazzolla, & Massenet! 12p–1p. Free

LIVE at The HIVE w/ Boca do Rio

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. Come jive and jam alongside this Brazilian-American samba-funk explosion. Enjoy a seasonal menu, cra beverages and complimentary honey tasting at e HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen, northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. 5p–8p. Free

Art Auction 2024

View & bid online on spectacular displays of art by over 130 local & regional artists at bit.ly/penceartauction.

Exhibit is Open On-site & Online: September 7 - 21

Art Auction Party: September 21, 6-8:30 PM | $40/$50

Great Bear-tini

GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Odd Man Out plays Great Bear Vineyards with the original trio on guitar, bass, and drums, with a little harmonica, mandolin, and tiny keyboard thrown in for good measure. Good wine too. Note: this show requires a ticket. 6p–9p. $10–$15

Odd Man Out Live

THREE MILE BREWING. Odd Man Out plays with the original trio on guitar, bass, and drums. We also throw in a little mandolin, harmonica, and tiny keyboard. Come on down and see what everyone is talking about! 6p–9p. Free

Nat Lefkoff Album Release Show

ODD FELLOWS HALL. This live album release show is a culmination of homegrown artistry and talent supported by the community. 6:30p–9p. Free

New Harmony Jazz Band Live CENTRAL PARK. Two free sets of Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz favorites amidst the splendor of the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair! 11a–1p. Free

Colors of India: A Cultural Celebration INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. This kid-friendly event features a fusion of Bollywood and Classical Indian dances and music, including Bollywood, Bhangra, and South Indian Bharatanatyam. Enjoy a Bollywood dance class, live performances, Indian street food, and beautiful art. 4p–6p. $20 (Kids 5 and under free)

Toys for Tots Benefit Concert (Yolo County)

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Come enjoy live

performances in the Beer Hall by local band, Mumbo Gumbo, while supporting a wonderful cause. Every year, Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys to gift to children during the holiday season, and we’re proud to help them kickstart the season with a benefit concert! 7:30p–9:30p. $40 (Kids 12 and under free)

Experienced Jazz Jam

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. For those with experience playing in jazz jams, ensembles or otherwise feel confident in your ability to improvise a solo in a jazz jam session. Jam with other Davis musicians who love playing jazz music: American Songbook, Bossa Nova, Django, etc.

Jessica Malone Live at The HIVE

THE HIVE, WOODLAND. This award-winning songwriter takes listeners on a musical journey of retro soul, indie folk and heavenly harmonies. Enjoy a seasonal menu, craft beverages and complimentary honey tasting at The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen, northern California’s largest honey and mead tasting room. 5p–8p. Free

NIGHT LIFE

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Monday Night Trivia

THREE MILE BREWING. King Trivia App. All ages. 6:30p.

3, 10, 17, 24

Game Night

THREE MILE BREWING. Immerse yourself in a world of board games, card games, & good times! Play ours or bring your own. Plus, enjoy our fantastic Happy Hour. 5p–10p.

3, 10, 17, 24

G Street Karaoke Night G STREET WUNDERBAR. Ev-

ery Tuesday night. 10p. Free

4, 11, 18, 25

G Street Trivia Night

G STREET WUNDERBAR. Every Wednesday trivia starts at 8p & open mic starts at 10p. Free

4, 11, 18, 25

Trivia Wednesday

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. 21+. Games @ 9p.

4, 11, 18, 25

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 you should know something about, such as history, literature, pop culture, geography, internet culture, and science. 7p–9p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

No Brain Drain Trivia

SUPER OWL BREWING. “No Brain Drain” Trivia, hosted by Preacher. Trivia + Comedy + Game Show. 6:30–7:30p. Free

5, 12, 19, 26

Trivia Thursday

WOODSTOCK’S. Trivia, beer, and pizza! Trivia sign-ups @ 8:45p; game @ 9p. Free

6, 13, 20, 27

Karaoke Night

TOMMY J’S. Every Friday with KJ Incubus. 10p.

7, 14, 21, 28

Parkside Bar Themed Party

PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento’s best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a.

7, 14, 21, 28

Karaoke Night

UNIVERSITY OF BEER. Every Sat. 9p. Free

SCREEN

6, 13, 20, 27

Senior Film Fridays

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Watch a film and enjoy popcorn with friends. Check the Senior Center’s website for film titles. 12:30p. Free

7, 14, 21

Movies in the Park

CENTRAL PARK. Grab your chair & a blanket and let’s get together and watch some fun movies! Snacks available for purchase. Showing: Migration, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Wonka. 7p–9p. Free

SHOPPING

1, 15, 29

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.

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

Davis Farmers Market

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat, 8a–1p & Picnic in the Park every Wed, 3p–6p.

6, 7, 8

Friends of the Library Sale

MARY L. STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The Friends of the Library book sale is the first weekend of each month. On Sunday, fill a bag for $10.

Small Town Sunday Market

SUDWERK BREWING CO. Looking to avoid the heat? Come to the indoor Small Town Sunday Market with your family and friends to shop small, eat your favorite brunch foods, and find your favorite Sudwerk beer! 11a–3p.

SPORTS

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs Santa Clara

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UCD Women’s Soccer takes on Santa Clara! 11:30a–1p. $8

UC Davis Football vs. Texas A&M Commerce

UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. The Aggies take on Texas A&M Commerce for the home opener of the 2024 football season right here in Davis! This game will be the Salute to Ag Day, and will honor our farmers, ranchers, workers and allied industry members – an appropriate theme, given that the Aggies rep one of the leading ag schools in the nation. 7p–11p. $10

UC Davis Volleyball vs Sacramento State

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. UC Davis Volleyball takes on local Sacramento State University. 6p–8p. $8

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs Utah Valley

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UCD Women’s Soccer takes on Utah Valley! 5p–7p. $8

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs LSU

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UCD Women’s Soccer takes on LSU at home. 12p–2p. $8

UC Davis Men’s Soccer vs San Francisco

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. San Francisco comes to town to play UC Davis Men’s Soccer Team. 4p–6p. $8

UC Davis Volleyball vs UCLA

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. UCD Volleyball takes on UCLA. 6p–8p. $8

Teen Miniature Golf Night

DIXON LIBRARY. Join us a er hours and showcase your golf skills on our glamorous golf course inside the Dixon Library! Golf balls and putters are provided. Register online or in-person. is event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. All ages are welcome. However, children under 10 years of age must have a parent or guardian with them to attend. 5p–6:30p. Free

Soroptimist International of Greater Davis Annual Golf Tournament

DAVIS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Our club works to improve the lives of women and children through the Live Your Dream Award. is program awards a $1,000 cash grant to a woman who provides the primary nancial support for their families and are pursuing education or training. 7:30a–5p.

The 4th Annual Sierra Two Golf Charity WILDHORSE GOLF COURSE. is friendly tournament is in honor of Dave Neece, and a portion of the funds raised from this event have been deposited into an Education Fund for Dave’s two children, Colton and Aubrey. 12p–7p.

UC Davis Football vs. Utah Tech

UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. UC Davis Football takes on Utah Tech and will welcome back its students for the 2024-25 academic year! Make sure you get your tickets early, because the Orientation games have very low availability! 7p–11p. $10

UC Davis Volleyball vs Long Beach State

UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. UCD Volleyball takes on Long Beach State at home. 6p–8p. $8

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs CSU Fullerton

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UCD Women’s Soccer takes on CSU Fullerton. 4p–6p. $8

UC Davis Volleyball vs UC San Diego UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION CENTER. Watch UCD Volleyball take on UC San Diego! 1p–3p. $8

UC Davis Football vs. Idaho

UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. e Aggies welcome the Idaho Vandals for the rst conference game of the season! is game will feature the First Year Field Storm and a celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. 7p–11p. $12

UC Davis Women’s Soccer vs CSU Bakersﬁeld

AGGIE SOCCER FIELD. UCD Women’s Soccer takes on CSU Bakersﬁeld. 1p–3p. $8

STAGE & DANCE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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)

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Adult Very Beginning Ballet APPLEGATE DANCE STUDIO. Learning ballet is not just for kids; it’s for adults too! is dance class is perfect for you if you have no prior ballet experience or limited previous experience. Curious about learning this beautiful art form? Come join us! Mon & Sat, 10a–11a. $15

6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horri cally awry, set to a powerful pop-rock music! A tale of separating “good” from “evil” in the human personality. Fri & Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2p. $18–$20

The 34th Annual Chesley Awards WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. e 34th Annual Chesley Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence! 6p–9p.

Teen Vibes: After School Theater Club 201 S 5TH ST, DIXON. Join us for a creative journey where you’ll learn about acting, developing your own teen-themed play, and showcasing your talents in a nal performance. As a grand nale, students will present their work in the TeenVibes 5X10 Festival. is exciting event features ve plays, each 10 minutes long, all written and performed by our talented participants. Register in advance. 3:15p–4:15p. Free

14, 21, 28

Addams Family, Young@Part

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Celebrate the wackiness in every family with our best-selling Broadway musical adapted for youth performers! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. 2p. $10

Ecstatic Dance with Gabriel Francisco VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. Transforming from Dancer to DJ, Gabriel has found an evolution, moving from the oor to the decks. Knowing what dancers want, has provided a special insight on what to provide as a DJ. Gabriel has taken his love of music and movement abroad, dropping DJ sets all over Europe, ailand, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Gabriel has opened for Dirtwire, Dimond Saints, Random Rab, Soohan, David Star re, MORiLLO, and more. 7p—10p. $15

Jeff Nebeker

REACHDONUTS NEW OAUDIENCE N TIKTOK

by Hanna Nakano, The Dirt

Davis knows donuts.

Flu y, Pink, Je Nebeker.

Je Nebeker is a legend in the art world—and in Yolo County. He was one of the rst Funk ceramic artists to perfect the use of pastry tools in clay sculpture. He studied ceramics at UC Davis with Robert Arneson and David Gilhooly; he studied art history with Wayne iebaud.

Nebeker’s ceramic art is funky and just the right amount of weird. From ceramic pastries that pay homage to his background as a pastry chef to his iconic gurative works, his pieces acknowledge the ne art involved with being both a professional pastry chef and an artist.

“Je ’s work is undeniably fun, quirky and approachable, but beyond the “cute” ceramics, there’s Je , the artist. He’s passionate, creative, and genuinely loves experimenting with clay,” Michelle O’Brien of the Elliot Fouts Gallery in Sacramento

told e Dirt. “I felt like TikTok was the perfect opportunity to showcase Je and his work, and the internet immediately embraced him.”

O’Brien, who goes by e Gallery Girl online, spent the last month creating content around Nebeker’s classic donuts and the response was, as you’d imagine, **drooling emoji**.

“Social media is an incredibly powerful tool and one thing I’ve learned in the past month is that consistency really pays o ,” O’Brien said. “As a gallerist, it’s important for me to share my passion for the work I show at the gallery and my belief in the artists we represent. I think social media is a great avenue to lead with these values

and if the byproduct of such marketing results in sales, that’s the icing on the cake.”

ough sales have never slumped on Nebeker’s work, TikTok brought a new audience. In the month of August, the gallery sold more than 250 orders of donuts, ranging from one per order up to a full dozen. O’Brien even shares a video of Nebeker opening his largest check from the gallery ever—smiles will beam from your face.

“Je is incredibly proli c and his productivity, passion, and love for working with clay has never been driven by sales,” O’Brien told e Dirt. I’m not the least bit surprised the internet has embraced Je and his work so fervently—he truly is a gem and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to share his story.”

Find Nebeker’s donuts in stock at the Pence Gallery in Davis!

Artist Jeff Nebeker, photographed by Michelle O'Brien.

Explore NebEker’s OtherWork

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Follow Michelle O’Brien on TikTok: @thegallerygirl.

The Elliott Fouts Gallery is located at 1831 P St, Sacramento.

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MOVIES IN THE PARK

The Sunset Rotary Club brings family-friendly fun to Davis’ Central Park this September with Movies in the Park. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and set up before the sun goes down—the free movie series begins at dusk!

September 7: Migration (2023)

A family of ducks leave their safe pond for a big vacation and things don’t quite go as planned.

• Rated: PG.

• Rotten Tomatoes: 73%.

• 1h 22m.

• Sunset: 7:27p.

September 14: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Puss in Boots realizes he’s burned through eight of his nine lives, and goes in search of a mythical last wish.

• Rated: PG.

• Rotten Tomatoes: 95%.

• 1h 42m.

• Sunset: 7:16p.

September 21: Wonka (2023)

Timothée Chalamet’s version of the Willy Wonka story may be the grown-up favorite.

• Rated: PG.

• Rotten Tomatoes: 82%.

• 1h 56m.

• Sunset: 7:04p.