Tillie Lewis Symposium

Tillie Lewis Symposium
Sunday, October, 25 2009 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join area historians from the University of the Pacific and UC Davis for this unique take on the different aspects that make Tillie Lewis a significant pioneer. The session begins with remarks by Ken Albala, Professor of History, University of the Pacific and his talk “The Tomato Queen of San Joaquin.” Carolyn de la Pena, Associate Professor of American Studies and Director of UC Davis Humanities Institute shares from her forthcoming book “Empty Pleasures: The Story of Artificial Sweetner from Saccharin to Splenda” (U. North Carolina 2010) with a talk called “Without Removing the Pleasure of Eating: What Made Tillie the Queen of Diet Food.” At noon a Tillie themed luncheon is served. After lunch learn about Lewis’s business style as Edie Sparks, Senior Associate Dean and Associate Professor of History, University of the Pacific speaks on “Tillie Lewis as Manager: Unpacking Myths and Maneuvers.”

There is no charge for this event which is open to the public, but reservations are required. Please email kalbala@pacific.edu for more information, or call the Education Department at (209) 940-6315.

Upcoming events

American Legacy: Our National Parks
On Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America

Gala Opening Reception
Friday, October 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m.


A gala opening reception attended by many of the plein-air artists will be held on the evening prior to the show's official opening date. Attendees will have the first opportunity to view the exhibition and purchase the paintings. Connoisseur ticket-holders will have an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase the paintings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. If you would like to receive an invitation in the mail, e-mail info@hagginmuseum.org.


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Painting Demonstration
Saturday, October 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


Many of the participating artists will set up their easels at Stockton's Victory Park on this Saturday morning. Attendees can watch the artists at work and bid on their finished paintings. Lunch will be provided to Connoisseur ticket-holders. If you would like to receive an invitation in the mail, e-mail info@hagginmuseum.org.


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Gallery Talk
by Irvine Museum Executive Director Jean Stern
Sunday, October 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m.


Jean Stern, executive director of The Irvine Museum, will give a special presentation in the museum on Sunday afternoon titled "100 Years of Landscape Painting in California." This special event is included with regular museum admission and free for Connoisseur ticket-holders. If you would like to receive an invitation in the mail, e-mail info@hagginmuseum.org.

Music at the Museum

Seaport Woodwind Quintet presents
Cultural Treasures of California

Sunday, September 20, 2009
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Free to museum members; Included with regular admission: $5 adults; $2.50 youth 10-17and seniors; children under 10 free with adults. Seating will be available starting at 2 p.m.
This costumed event for the whole family is a musical tribute to the immigrants who came to California from the 1500s to today.

It will be performed by the Seaport Woodwind Quintet (Barbara Maters, Becky Secor, Beth Sanders, Marie Mielbrecht and Ruth Brittin) and narrated by Bob Stover.

Admission to the museum for this event is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and older. Museum members and children under 10 accompanied by an adult are free. For disabled access, please call the museum ahead of time at (209) 940-6300 or 940-6317.

Seating will be available starting at 2 p.m. For more information contact Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.