R.I.P. Éliane Radigue, one of the most innovative and radical composers of our century- if you haven’t heard her music yet, prepare for something simultaneously delicate and oceanic. I don’t love the word “genius” but she deserves it.

Some holiday wistfulness

On a distant Christmas my mom bought this box of ornaments at Reny’s for 88 cents

No Kings in Davis CA

Gauguin Vargas *Vauhini Vara’s! “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age” is amazing and highly recommended by one person you know (or are at least connected to)

Did Adrien Brody just back up to throw his gum to his wife? Did she just try to catch it? What is happening

Downtown Winters

Composers, come work with Ensemble Dal Niente and the Empyrean Ensemble, and have a new piece premiered. No fees or restrictions. Please spread the word and make sure people have a chance to consider applying. We're accepting applications until April 15, 2025. arts.ucdavis.edu/taproot

A teenager water skiing as Mount St. Helens erupts in the background (May 18, 1980).

@chaujkelly.bsky.social @lauriesanmartin.bsky.social and I were at Dunloe’s which used to be B & L and look what LSM spotted:

Feelings check

Bryndan learned how to solder today

The eagle has landed.

Lynx putting together a project in the Sound Lab.

The national news is making my head spin. But I’m so grateful for moments with outstanding people and musicians. Come hear the orange Road String Quartet at Pitzer center thurs, 1/23 @12noon and fri, 1/24 @5PM. Both concerts are free.

"It has been said that climate change looks like the dissemination of ever more alarming amateur footage until, someday, you’re the one making the footage." Teju Cole @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...

@lauriesanmartin.bsky.social w Gabriel Duarte DaSilva at the Artzenter reading at Herbst on Friday

At Herbst

Was headed to meeting at the library the other day and came across these

Documenting the birthday cake she baked

happy to be here