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October 2016
Darian McManus and Ann Graham
Darian McManus and Ann Graham, 11am on 10/14/16
Find out more »Davis Cemetery District Board Meeting
Davis Cemetery District Board Meeting Agenda Date: 9/21//2016 Time: 4:00 PM Location: 820 Pole Line Rd., Davis, CA Call to order/introductions: Chairperson Stephen Souza, Vice Chairperson Bill Marshall, Board members: Dennis Dingemans, Marilyn Mansfield, Larry Dean. Approval of agenda Public comment: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Davis Cemetery District Board on issues related to Davis Cemetery District business but which do not appear on the agenda. The…
Find out more »Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Join us for our annual Dia de los Metros Celebration on October 23rd at the historic Davis Cemetery grounds. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all ancestors. This celebration is part of an effort to create community, a sense of belonging, and global awareness of cultural richness in our multicultural society. The Dia de los Muertos Celebration will include Danza by Kulpulli Tlayolotl, Marachi Puente, Escritores del Nuevo Sol Poets, Musician…
Find out more »November 2016
Death Cafe
Everyone is welcome to come to talk about life and death at the upcoming Death Cafe at the Davis Cemetery & Arboretum on Sunday, November 6th 1:30-3:30pm. Every Death Cafe provides a new opportunity to meet with others and each has been unique experience. A Death Cafe provides an open, respectful and friendly atmosphere where people can express views about death, dying and life. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. There is no…
Find out more »Veteran’s Day
On Friday, November 11, 2016, members of the community are invited to honor America’s Veterans and celebrate their contributions to our way of life. The Davis Cemetery District has partnered with the Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6949 to commemorate the veterans of our country with a special ceremony. Dedicated volunteers and Boy Scouts will pay tribute to our fallen veterans by placing flags on their grave sites prior to the ceremony. A rousing performance by the Davis High…
Find out more »Joseph Finkleman Solo Exhibition “Odd Specie” Artist Reception
Gallery 1855 is pleased to announce the return of multi-talented artist Joseph Finkleman. His solo exhibition "Odd Specie" will be exhibited throughout the month of November. A special opening reception will be held on Sunday, November 13th 1-4:00pm.
Find out more »Davis Cemetery District Board Meeting 4:00 pm
Public is welcome to join the Davis Cemetery District Board Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm Davis Cemetery District Board Meeting Agenda Date: 11/16/2016 Time: 4:00 PM Location: 820 Pole Line Rd., Davis, CA Call to order/introductions: Chairperson Stephen Souza, Vice Chairperson Bill Marshall, Board members: Dennis Dingemans, Marilyn Mansfield, Larry Dean. Approval of agenda Public comment: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Davis Cemetery District Board on issues related to Davis Cemetery District business but which do not appear on…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Holiday
The office is closed November 25-November 26th however everyone is welcome to enjoy the grounds from sunrise and sunset. Contact the office for 530-756-7807 or email cemetery@dcn.org to make an appointment
Find out more »December 2016
Cemetery Wreath Sales
Family and friends of loved ones buried at the Davis Cemetery District can order holiday wreaths to be placed on the graves this holiday season. The handmade wreaths will come with a choice of festive ribbon. The proceeds will go to the continuous care and restoration of the beautiful, historic community cemetery. "We are offering this service for the first time after multiple requests from the community. It also gives those who do not reside in the area a chance…
Find out more »Gallery 1855 Art Opening: Simon Dvorak
Gallery 1855 is happy to show the latest work by multi-media artist Simon Dvorak. Simon Dvorak has shown his work in multiple mediums throughout the United States. His latest work is an exploration of networks. Nodes, connected and disconnected, forming a greater whole, exist as independent and yet dependent objects. Connected and energy can be transfered. Disconnected and the node exists independently. Electrical circuits, computer networks, your ‘Related Items’ have all manifested as a result of this paradigm. “Through the…
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