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The mission of The Haggin Museum is to advance the understanding and appreciation of the fine arts and regional history for the education and enjoyment of the widest possible audience. This is accomplished through the expansion, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of its collection.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Gallery Talk
American Legacy: Our National Parks
On Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America
With signature member Gil Dellinger
Thursday, November 5, 2009
7:00—8:00 p.m.
On Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America
With signature member Gil Dellinger
Thursday, November 5, 2009
7:00—8:00 p.m.
Sixth Annual Tarde de Flor y Canto
An Afternoon of Bilingual Poetry, Music and More
Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Free to museum members; Included with regular admission: $5 adults; $2.50 youth 10-17and seniors; children under 10 free with adults.
Richard Rios returns to host the museum's sixth annual Tarde de Flor y Canto, an afternoon of bilingual poetry and music by both professional and aspiring artists.
This year's event will present live music, poetry, storytelling, folkloric dance and dramatic interpretation in a celebration of Mexican and indigenous culture. It will also include the dedication of the museum's ofrenda, created this year by students from Pittman Elementary School.
Rios says he is "always amazed at the artistic talent in our community. This event gives a forum for highlighting some of these talents."
Participating performers include:
•Danzantes del Pueblo (Folklore Dances - Marie/Phil Silva)
•With Our Words (Group Poetry)
•Ismael Lara (Drama/Poetry)
•Michael Tejada (Harp)
•Joana Guzman (Guitar/Song)
•Octavio Rodriguez (Poetry)
•Richard Rios (Story Reading)
•Rudy Garcia (Spoken word)
For more information contact Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Free to museum members; Included with regular admission: $5 adults; $2.50 youth 10-17and seniors; children under 10 free with adults.
Richard Rios returns to host the museum's sixth annual Tarde de Flor y Canto, an afternoon of bilingual poetry and music by both professional and aspiring artists.
This year's event will present live music, poetry, storytelling, folkloric dance and dramatic interpretation in a celebration of Mexican and indigenous culture. It will also include the dedication of the museum's ofrenda, created this year by students from Pittman Elementary School.
Rios says he is "always amazed at the artistic talent in our community. This event gives a forum for highlighting some of these talents."
Participating performers include:
•Danzantes del Pueblo (Folklore Dances - Marie/Phil Silva)
•With Our Words (Group Poetry)
•Ismael Lara (Drama/Poetry)
•Michael Tejada (Harp)
•Joana Guzman (Guitar/Song)
•Octavio Rodriguez (Poetry)
•Richard Rios (Story Reading)
•Rudy Garcia (Spoken word)
For more information contact Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.
The Haggin Museum Store Christmas Open House
Saturday, October 31, 2009
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
MUSEUM MEMBERS Christmas Open House Preview
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the MEMBERS ONLY preview of the Annual Open House.
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
MUSEUM MEMBERS Christmas Open House Preview
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the MEMBERS ONLY preview of the Annual Open House.
Book Signing by Teresa M. Chen
Saturday, November 7, 2009
1:30-4:00 pm
Author Teresa M. Chen will be signing copies of her book A Tradition of Soup: Flavors from China's Pearl River Delta at the Museum Store.
1:30-4:00 pm
Author Teresa M. Chen will be signing copies of her book A Tradition of Soup: Flavors from China's Pearl River Delta at the Museum Store.
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