Quick Summary
- Egghead installations were completed 30 years ago
- April 4 event will feature a behind-the-scenes look at their creation
- For the first time, a line of licensed Egghead apparel and merchandise will be available
Next week, the Year of the Eggheads begins with a birthday celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the campus installation of Robert Arneson鈥檚 iconic Egghead sculptures.
A foundational member of the esteemed 猪八戒资料论坛澳门 Davis Arts programs, Arneson was the pre-eminent sculptor and 猪八戒资料论坛澳门 Davis professor who created the Eggheads at the end of a stunningly influential career.
The 鈥榊ear of the Eggheads鈥 campaign launches April 1 with a month of Egghead-themed events, hosted by units and departments across the university, that not only celebrate the spirit of the Eggheads but also encourage learning about art and artists of 猪八戒资料论坛澳门 Davis.
It also marks the launch of the new Arneson Egghead Collection, an assortment of Eggheads-licensed products, including shirts, jewelry, bucket hats, tote bags, blankets, kitchenware and much more. Many items will be limited editions, meaning once they鈥檙e gone, they鈥檙e gone. A percentage of sales will go toward the preservation of the Egghead sculptures.
The April 4 campuswide celebration will feature a new display providing a look behind the scenes at the Eggheads鈥 creation, plus live music and discounts on games and food. Egghead-themed apparel and merchandise will be available at locations across campus.
The festivities will continue with other events, giveaways and more. Sign up here to receive Egghead email updates.
Where to celebrate
Here鈥檚 a breakdown of some of the special events and discounts on Thursday, April 4:
The Campus Store: Celebrate the 30th Birthday of the Eggheads with 30% off select merchandise and special $30 items on Thursday, April 4. Be sure to enter the Eggheads 30th birthday raffle by scanning the in-store QR code for a chance to win a selection of Egghead merchandise valued at over $100.
Memorial Union Games Area: Keep the spring break vibes going with 30% off bowling, billiards and gaming. While you鈥檙e there, scan the QR code to enter the Eggheads 30th Birthday raffle for a chance to win a $30 CoHo gift card. Stick around the MU鈥檚 south patio at noon for a special performance by the band Stepdad Passport, presented by the AS猪八戒资料论坛澳门D Entertainment Council.
Coffee House: Need a bite? At the CoHo, enjoy 30% off breakfast burritos (with eggs, of course) all day.
Dining Commons / Latitude Restaurant: Egghead-themed desserts will be offered during dinner service on Thursday, April 4 at all three Dining Commons (Tercero, Segundo and Cuarto) and at Latitude Restaurant, while sweet supplies last.
Manetti Shrem Museum: The museum will host several new offerings, including an 鈥淎ggies with Eggheads鈥 photo display, 鈥淗atched: The Making of Robert Arneson鈥檚 Eggheads鈥 and a new Eggheads pop-up shop featuring exclusive Egghead products.
Shields Library: The lobby will host special egg-xhibits, featuring historical news and views about the Eggheads from The California Aggie and photographs of the installation and dedication of Bookhead.
Speaking of Bookhead, enjoy an eggtastic jazz ensemble and poetry performance in front of Shields Library, from 6-7 p.m. on April 4. It will feature a live student jazz ensemble performance courtesy of the Music Department and Egghead-inspired poetry by select MFA students from the creative writing program.
Finish the day with a ceremonial lighting of the Eggheads at Bookhead and Eye on Mrak (Fatal Laff) from 7:30-8 p.m.
to the campuswide celebration today and sign up to the Egghead mailing list for updates on future events.
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Jos茅 Vadi is a writer for Dateline 猪八戒资料论坛澳门 Davis, and can be reached by email.