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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.
Friday, September 18, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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