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Society, Arts & Culture Articles

Six dancers in black tops and red pants striking energetic poses on a purple-lit stage

Weekender: See ‘Relative Motion’ in Dance; Hear Music in May

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
May 14, 2026

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Museum Route 66 exhibit with tall sign and lit glass display cases

'The Mother Road' Exhibition at Library Celebrates Route 66

by Christine Cheng/UC Davis Library
May 05, 2026

Gallery wall with assorted framed artworks and small sculptures on a shelf.

In Library Exhibition, View 'The Past in Practice: Interpreting the Ancient World'

by Andrea Salcedo, UC Davis Arts Blog Intern
May 04, 2026

Five silhouetted people on wet sand at sunset, beach photo with waves behind

How Can Reducing Stigma for Non-traditional Romantic Relationships Benefit Everyone?

by Alex Russell, ��ý of Letters and Science
April 30, 2026

Colorful wall text reading "backstory" and "digitizing the museum collection" in a gallery.

Weekender: Symphony Holds Spring Concert; Design Museum Symposium; Last Call for Backstory

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
April 30, 2026

Conservator with gray hair restoring a small framed portrait on an easel

Restoration of Paintings Can Reveal What the Artist Intended

by Andrea Salcedo, UC Davis Arts Blog Intern
April 28, 2026

Outdoor scene: man swinging mallet at large bronze sculpture while crowd watches under awning

Weekender: Stick and Bow Concert, Saxophone, Danzantes del Alma and More

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
April 23, 2026

Upset boy hugging pillow on couch while an adult reaches to comfort him.

Yolo County Basic Income Program Provided Reprieve from Poverty but Not Financial Independence

by Karen Nikos-Rose
April 22, 2026

Four classical musicians holding violins in a studio portrait, serious expressions

Weekender: Concerts, Art History Lecture, and More

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
April 16, 2026

Child in superhero costume hitting a large gong sculpture

Arts at Picnic Day: The Gong Returns, Fashion, More

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
April 15, 2026

Dirt road near border

UC Davis Experts on Immigration, Citizenship, Labor and Human Trafficking

by Karen Nikos-Rose
April 10, 2026

Vibrant abstract painting of a colorful outdoor landscape with geometric patterns and figures.

Weekender: Music, Live Sound Installation, Art

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
April 02, 2026

A historical black-and-white photo of a waiting area with a bus and a sign indicating "Colored Waiting Room."

How Did a Law from 150 Years Ago Change Voting Rights Today?

by Alex Russell
March 30, 2026

Gas prices image

Media Experts on Economic Issues: Gas Prices, Inflation, Stock Market

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 26, 2026

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Visitors walking past a colorful exhibition wall labeled "Backstory" in a gallery.

Weekender: UC Davis Museums Invite Visitors to See Inner Workings

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
March 26, 2026

Ceramic teapot with two small cups on a textured wooden surface, framed by a branch.

Is Tea Culture Art, Political, or Some of Both?

by Gregory Watry, ��ý of Letters and Science
March 25, 2026

Corner store with a green awning, brick exterior, and a street sign nearby.

Does Structural Racism Shorten People’s Life Expectancy?

by Alex Russell, UC Davis ��ý of Letters and Science
March 24, 2026

Five bottles of cola with various labels on red backgrounds.

New Research Suggests FDA Should Consider Redesign of Proposed Nutrition Labels

by Tiffany Dobbyn
March 24, 2026

Five people wearing light-colored jackets stand in a garden with colorful flowers.

UC Davis Fashion Students Learn From Scottish Artisans at Royal Estate

by Maria Sestito, ��ý of Letters and Science
March 13, 2026

A woman in a red shirt and beige vest stands beside a colorful dog painting in an art gallery.

Weekender: Student Art in Library; UC Arts Exhibition in Bay Area; Music; Square Dance

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
March 12, 2026

Woman sitting on couch listening to earphones

What Makes a Hit? On TikTok and Spotify, Listeners Only Partly Decide

by Alex Russell
March 09, 2026

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Installation view of tall sculpture with spiral staircase

Weekender: Multicultural Music; Library Pop-up; Theatre; Art and Climate Talk

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 05, 2026

Woman on theatre stage, in costume, with blue-lighted background

Inside UC Davis’ Winter Musical ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

by Maria Sestito, ��ý of Letters and Science
March 04, 2026

Wooden horse sculpture in a grassy area on the UC Davis campus

Weekender: A Horse Trots Across Campus; Art Blends with Music in Noon Concert; ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ in Theatre

by Karen Nikos-Rose, Arts Blog Editor
February 26, 2026

A boy with dark hair leans against a textured wall, looking down thoughtfully.

Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests

by Alex Russell
February 23, 2026

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