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The Mondavi Center at UC Davis explores the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative, and from diverse cultures and disciplines through presentation, education, public service, and research.

๐Ÿฅ‡ โ€œIt means so much to me, my family. I didnโ€™t think I would be here,โ€  Brittney Griner said. โ€œAnd then to be here and w...
08/15/2024

๐Ÿฅ‡ โ€œIt means so much to me, my family. I didnโ€™t think I would be here,โ€ Brittney Griner said. โ€œAnd then to be here and win gold for my country, representing when my country fought for me so hard for me to even be standing here. This gold medal is going to hold a special place amongst the other two.โ€

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Secure your seats to see Griner in conversation with Chancellor Gary S. May on Nov 3 at mondaviarts.org

Image Description: Brittney Griner covered in an American flag kisses the gold metal. Photo of Brittney Griner: Daniela Porcelli / Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images

After her detainment in Russia, Griner's Olympic win was emotional.

W. Kamau Bell returns to the world of stand-up comedy! After a five-year break, Kamau is back to make you both laugh and...
08/13/2024

W. Kamau Bell returns to the world of stand-up comedy! After a five-year break, Kamau is back to make you both laugh and think. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโœจ Heโ€™s bringing his Emmy-winning humor to Jackson Hall on Friday, November 8 for an unforgettable night of stand-up. Tickets are selling fastโ€”get yours at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: W. Kamau Bell sits on steps with hands up.]

Congratulations to Brittney Griner and Team USA Womenโ€™s Basketball for winning gold! Join us for An Evening with Brittne...
08/11/2024

Congratulations to Brittney Griner and Team USA Womenโ€™s Basketball for winning gold! Join us for An Evening with Brittney Griner - Presented by Mondavi Center and the Chancellorโ€™s Colloquium.

USA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS A HISTORIC EIGHT CONSECUTIVE GOLD MEDALS ๐Ÿคฏ

They havenโ€™t lost a game since 1992.

๐ŸŽถ Free Summer Concert Next Week! ๐ŸŽถ Join us for an incredible evening of music with the Delbert Anderson Quartet! Experie...
08/09/2024

๐ŸŽถ Free Summer Concert Next Week! ๐ŸŽถ Join us for an incredible evening of music with the Delbert Anderson Quartet! Experience a unique blend of jazz and funk through new Dinรฉ melodies that celebrate and preserve indigenous culture. ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽต

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
๐Ÿ•ข Time: 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Gorman Museum of Native American Art

This is a free outdoor performanceโ€”no tickets needed!
Limited seating available, low-back chairs are welcome.

08/06/2024

๐ŸŽช Cirque Kalabantรฉ brings the vibrant spirit of Guinea to the Mondavi Center on February 23, 2025! From breathtaking acrobats to live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora, this performance is a must-see. Prepare yourself for a colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Video description: Preview of Cirque Kalabantรฉโ€™s stunning acrobatic performance.]

08/03/2024

๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŒบ Don't miss out on an Encanto sing-along extravaganza! ๐ŸŽคโœจ Watch the Oscar-winning film on the big screen while Banda de la Casita performs the Grammy-winning songs live on Friday, November 22. Get ready to sing your heart out, download a free Encanto activity packet and purchase your tickets today at www.mondaviarts.org! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

[Video description: Excited audience enjoying the Encanto sing-along film concert, with kids and families sharing their favorite moments.]

08/01/2024

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ It's National Spider-Man Day! Tickets are selling fast for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Live in Concert on Saturday, October 19. Don't get caught in a web of regret and capture your tickets before they're gone at mondaviarts.org.

123 Andrรฉs will have you out of your seat, dancing and singing! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค This Grammy-winning husband and wife duo will be at J...
07/30/2024

123 Andrรฉs will have you out of your seat, dancing and singing! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค This Grammy-winning husband and wife duo will be at Jackson Hall on Sunday, November 17. Their bilingual (and sensory-friendly!) performances are perfect for the whole family! Plan your visit now at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: 123 Andrรฉs duo posing energetically with a colorful guitar against a blue and white wall.]

๐Ÿฅ‡ "For me to now have the honor to wear it again and potentially win gold is icing on the cake for everything."  Two-tim...
07/28/2024

๐Ÿฅ‡ "For me to now have the honor to wear it again and potentially win gold is icing on the cake for everything." Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner talks with ESPN about her emotional journey back to the Olympic games.

Griner comes to the Mondavi Center on Sunday, November 3 for a Chancellorโ€™s Colloquium moderated by Chancellor Gary S. May. Tickets on sale now at mondaviarts.org.

Brittney Griner says she is honored to wear a USA Basketball jersey again after her time in a Russian prison.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Brittney Griner and Sasha Velour are coming to the Mondavi Center, and tickets are on sale TODAY! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join us for two p...
07/26/2024

๐Ÿ“ฃ Brittney Griner and Sasha Velour are coming to the Mondavi Center, and tickets are on sale TODAY! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join us for two powerful discussions (followed by Q&As) with these groundbreaking pioneers. Grab your seats at www.mondaviarts.org.

Image descriptions:
1. Studio portrait of Brittney Griner next to the Chancellor's Colloquium logo
2. Sasha Velour standing in a theatre, illuminated by shining lights

๐ŸŽป Sons of Mystro are bringing their incredible violin skills to Jackson Hall for a family-friendly performance on Sunday...
07/25/2024

๐ŸŽป Sons of Mystro are bringing their incredible violin skills to Jackson Hall for a family-friendly performance on Sunday, October 20! Born to a Jamaican father (named Mystro!) and Barbadian mother, Malcolm and his younger brother Umoja use violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop hits and their own creations. ๐ŸŽถ Don't miss this sensory-friendly performance! ๐ŸŒŸ More info and tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Malcolm and Umoja of Sons of Mystro pose with their violins.]

Ukrainian โ€œethno chaosโ€ band DakhaBrakha joins us next season on Wednesday, April 9! ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽต Their visually stunning shows bl...
07/22/2024

Ukrainian โ€œethno chaosโ€ band DakhaBrakha joins us next season on Wednesday, April 9! ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽต Their visually stunning shows blend traditional instruments and global rhythms, unlocking the beauty of Ukrainian melodies. Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Four members of DakhaBrakha stand together in matching traditional attire in a forest.]

๐ŸŽตโœจ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜ at the Gorman Museum of Native American Art on Tuesday,...
07/18/2024

๐ŸŽตโœจ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜ at the Gorman Museum of Native American Art on Tuesday, August 13! ๐ŸŽท Delbert Andersonโ€™s jazz-funk fusion celebrates Dinรฉ culture and stories. No tickets needed. Learn more at www.mondaviarts.org.๐ŸŒž

[Image description: Group photo of the Delbert Anderson Quartet standing outdoors.]

๐ŸŽคโœจ Don't miss international artist Mariza on the Mondavi Center stage Friday, October 18!  ๐ŸŒ She's regarded as one of th...
07/17/2024

๐ŸŽคโœจ Don't miss international artist Mariza on the Mondavi Center stage Friday, October 18! ๐ŸŒ She's regarded as one of the most applauded stars on the World Music circuit and a true ambassador of the melancholy, blues-like Portuguese fado, boldly taking it along new and daring paths without ever losing sight of its soul. Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Mariza poses in front of studio backdrop.]

We are thrilled to announce two incredible trailblazers just added to our season! ๐ŸŒŸ Pioneer, humanitarian and activist B...
07/15/2024

We are thrilled to announce two incredible trailblazers just added to our season! ๐ŸŒŸ Pioneer, humanitarian and activist Brittney Griner joins Chancellor Gary S. May on Nov 3 to discuss her fight for survival and justice in her recent book, "Coming Home". ๐Ÿ“–โœจ Plus, Sasha Velour, critically acclaimed gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist, explores the transformative impact of drag and q***r history on Feb 7. Pre-sale starts July 23, tickets available to the public on Friday, July 26 at 10am. Mark your calendars! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Image descriptions:
1. Studio portrait of Brittney Griner
2. Sasha Velour in a vibrant blue feathered ensemble

Aida Cuevas is truly the โ€œThe Queen of Mariachi.โ€ A legendary and powerful voice in Mexican music for more than 40 years...
07/11/2024

Aida Cuevas is truly the โ€œThe Queen of Mariachi.โ€ A legendary and powerful voice in Mexican music for more than 40 years, she's the first and only female singer in the traditional mariachi genre to win a Grammy and a Latin Grammy Award. Her Mondavi Center performance features a 40th-anniversary celebration of her iconic album Canta a Juan Gabriel. ๐ŸŽถ Secure your spot for this unforgettable night: www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Aida Cuevas poses in traditional Mariachi attire.]

๐ŸŽน Renowned pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical music. Praised for his โ€œmelod...
07/09/2024

๐ŸŽน Renowned pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical music. Praised for his โ€œmelodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraintโ€ (The New York Times), Diehl brings his exceptional artistry to the Mondavi Center. Tickets to experience this one-of-a-kind talent available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Black and white photo of Aaron Diehl playing a grand piano.]

๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽถ Explore the powerful rise of Quechua rap in Peru with this National Geographic article written by Renzo Aroni Sulca, ...
07/08/2024

๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽถ Explore the powerful rise of Quechua rap in Peru with this National Geographic article written by Renzo Aroni Sulca, who earned his PhD from the UC Davis Department of History in 2020. Learn how young Indigenous musicians like Cay Sur and Renata Flores are using hip-hop to reclaim their cultural heritage and language. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽค Read the full story: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/rap-music-indigenous-quechua-language

[Image credit: Victor Zea Dรญaz for National Geographic.]

In the Andean country, young Indigenous musicians use hip-hop as an expression of their language and culture.

07/05/2024

Witness the fastest feet in the world with Velocity Irish Dance! ๐ŸŒŸ Led by Guinness World Record holder James Devine and five-time World Champion David Geaney, Velocity is fast-paced and driven by passion and pride, honoring past traditions but blasting them feet first into the 21st century. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tickets now at www.mondaviarts.org and experience the evolution of Irish dance.

[Video description: Teaser for Velocity Irish Dance showcasing dynamic footwork.]

Nava Dance Theater and Rupy C. Tut presents โ€˜Broken Seeds Still Grow,โ€™ a multi-disciplinary dance and visual art product...
07/03/2024

Nava Dance Theater and Rupy C. Tut presents โ€˜Broken Seeds Still Grow,โ€™ a multi-disciplinary dance and visual art production. Through the Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam, they examine the hyphenated-American immigrant experience, linking it to the displacement of their ancestors during Partition. This intriguing dance project reflects on what it means to belong in the U.S. Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Members of Nava Dance Theatre perform on stage.]

Experience the magic of Cloud Gate! โœจ Formed in Taiwan in 1973, the dance company is known for transforming ancient aest...
07/01/2024

Experience the magic of Cloud Gate! โœจ Formed in Taiwan in 1973, the dance company is known for transforming ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. "13 Tongues" is inspired by the childhood of current artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung and has been praised as โ€œsensationally bigโ€ (The Times). Secure your tickets today at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Cloud Gate performers on stage in neon costumes.]

Bereish*t is coming to the Mondavi Center stage! ๐Ÿ“ฃ The company, known for their contemporary approach to traditional Kor...
06/29/2024

Bereish*t is coming to the Mondavi Center stage! ๐Ÿ“ฃ The company, known for their contemporary approach to traditional Korean culture, creates work that beautifully connects the forms and themes of martial arts and modern dance. Secure your tickets today at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Bereish*t performers on stage.]

Get ready to marvel at the extreme acrobatics, lyrical movement and group choreography of Australian company CIRCA. 10 a...
06/27/2024

Get ready to marvel at the extreme acrobatics, lyrical movement and group choreography of Australian company CIRCA. 10 acrobats and the Debussy String Quartet celebrate the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich in a work of stunning power, virtuosity and physical poetry. ๐ŸŽŸ Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Circa performers on stage.]

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets for Just Added 24/25 Season performances are now on sale! ๐ŸŽ‰Experience an unforgettable night of dance with Th...
06/21/2024

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets for Just Added 24/25 Season performances are now on sale! ๐ŸŽ‰

Experience an unforgettable night of dance with Threshold, the comedic charm of Manetti Shrem Operaโ€™s Don Pasquale, a multimedia performance lecture by artist Astria Suparak, or a discussion with renowned author, professor, and public health researcher, Dr. Arline T. Geronimus.

๐Ÿ“… Plan your next visit to the Mondavi Center and grab your tickets today at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Threshold dancers pose with red scarves.]

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band lights up every stage with charisma, passion, and purpose. โœจ Continuing the rich, ye...
06/20/2024

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band lights up every stage with charisma, passion, and purpose. โœจ Continuing the rich, yet little-known, history of big bands that formed on reservations, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music. Don't miss the chance to experience this remarkable ensemble featuring a "who's who" of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians and bandleaders. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets available at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band performs on stage.]

Curtis on Tour is an experience not to be missed! ๐ŸŽต This yearโ€™s musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Q...
06/18/2024

Curtis on Tour is an experience not to be missed! ๐ŸŽต This yearโ€™s musicians include pianist Michelle Cann and the Erinys Quartet. Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation while the young ensemble has performed around the world and studies with the legendary Dover Quartet. Tickets available now at www.mondaviarts.org.

Image description:
1. Members of the Erinys Quartet smile holding their instruments.
2. Portrait of Michelle Cann against gray studio backdrop.

Meet the Isidore String Quartet, born at Juilliard with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory....
06/13/2024

Meet the Isidore String Quartet, born at Juilliard with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. โœจ Heavily influenced by the Juilliard String Quartet, they embrace the idea of โ€œapproaching the established as if it were brand new, and the new as if it were firmly established.โ€ Check out their Mondavi Center debut program and get your tickets at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Members of Isidore String Quartet pose holding their instruments.]

After a remarkable 44-year tenure, Spring 2025 will bring the retirement of the Alexander String Quartet. They'll be joi...
06/12/2024

After a remarkable 44-year tenure, Spring 2025 will bring the retirement of the Alexander String Quartet. They'll be joined by lecturer Robert Greenberg in their final, celebratory season. ๐ŸŽŠ Donโ€™t miss your chance to celebrate this foundational piece of Mondavi Center history! Tickets available now at www.mondaviarts.org.

[Image description: Members of the Alexander String Quartet stand behind a railing in front of a brick building.]

06/10/2024

As seen in the pages of Outword, Mondavi Center

We've just added exciting new performances to our 24/25 Season! โญGet ready for Manetti Shrem Opera's fully staged produc...
06/10/2024

We've just added exciting new performances to our 24/25 Season! โญ
Get ready for Manetti Shrem Opera's fully staged production of Don Pasquale, an enduring tale of love and deception. Plus, Threshold, Astria Suparak, and the Campus Community Book Project. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 21 at 10am www.mondaviarts.org

Image descriptions:
1. Two cast members on a bed, in the production of Don Pasquale
2. Threshold dancers in black wave sheer red cloths
3. Headshot of Dr. Arline Geronimus next to the cover of her book, "Weathering"
4. Lecturer from Astria Suparak onstage with video displayed behind her

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The Mondavi Center, UC Davis explores the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative, and from diverse cultures and disciplines through presentation, education, public service, and research.


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