PASSPORT 2 HISTORY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
May 2019, Vol. 86
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This Month's Featured P2H Site:
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The
Leonis Adobe Museum
and Plummer House is a historical monument and living history museum dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing California ranch life in the late 1880s. Built in the 1870s by Miguel Leonis, the "King of Calabasas," the Leonis Adobe was saved from demolition by the efforts of local activist Kay Beachy and restored by the Leonis Adobe Association.
The Leonis Adobe Museum today welcomes visitors to experience California ranch life in the 1880s. Explore the restored and authentically furnished Monterrey style adobe house, feed the ranch animals, and join us for our hugely popular annual events for crafts, music, and family fun. The Leonis Adobe Museum also facilitates the Passport 2 History program!
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High Tea at the Leonis Adobe, served by Ye Olde King's Head
11am, 12pm, + 1pm Sittings
Saturdays through Jun 8
Ye Olde King’s Head is serving High Tea at the Leonis Adobe Museum on Saturdays, through June 8th! Relax on the front veranda of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1 with tea, finger sandwiches, scones, and more delightful treats. Three sittings will be held – 11am, 12pm, and 1pm.
Choose from a Royal Tea with champagne for $37, without champagne for $32 (features orange juice, lemonade, and iced tea), Tea for Two for $56, or the Princess Tea for kids under 14 for $20.
Please call Ye Olde King’s Head to make a reservation or to learn more. (310) 451 1402. Walk-ins welcome!
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Social Highlights: #CanvassingtheCollection & Behind the Scenes!
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The
Carnegie Art Museum, located in Oxnard, features works from its collection with
#canvassingthecollection. Check out Steve Carlyle Smith's 'She' above.
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The
Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum, located in Thousand Oaks, recently got its outdoor shelter ready for school tours and events with the help of staff and volunteers! Read the update on
Instagram.
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About the Passport 2 History Program
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Passport 2 History unites the sites, collections, experiences, and organizations that tell the story of Southern and Central California and its people.
Get to know the amazing people and cultures that made California what it is. See how they lived and learn what they contributed to the development of the Golden State. Travel back in time through living history museums, reenactments, and beautifully preserved historic sites. Or visit exhibits showcasing the works of up-and-coming local artists. With an amazing variety of sites, P2H has something for everyone!
Passport 2 History celebrates the institutions that do all this and more. We proudly invite you to enjoy all they have to offer. Participating sites submit events, exhibits, and announcements to be included in this newsletter each month. Keep scrolling to browse this month's activities.
For more details, visit us at our website
passport2history.com
or check out our social media pages below.
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How it Works
Step 2:
Visit awesome museums, cultural centers, and historic houses! Ask staff at participating sites for a P2H sticker to fill the pages of your passport book. Some sites offer discounts and benefits to P2H visitors.
Step 3:
Bring your completed booklet to the Leonis Adobe Museum for a prize!
Follow us on Social Media for the latest in P2H news:
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Open to the Public
Fridays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Plus special events - see below!
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Passport 2 History is brought to you by the Leonis Adobe Museum in beautiful Old Town Calabasas. The Leonis Adobe Museum is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1 and a functioning ranch - complete with farm animals!
To learn more about the Leonis Adobe Museum, be sure to view KCET's
Visiting with Huell Howser
episode about the Leonis Adobe, available online
here, on YouTube
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Leonis Adobe Museum Events
This month's 3rd Weekend Discount will be held
May 17th, 18th, and 19th
. Visit the museum gift shop for 20% off everything!
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Sat, May 4
1:00 PM
Rancho Camulos Museum
Tataviam Interpretive Area Opening & Dedication
Join the Rancho Camulos Museum for the opening and dedication of their newly constructed Tataviam interpretive area. It was constructed by volunteers using traditional methods and materials.
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Sat, May 4
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Rancho Los Cerritos
Creation Station
Get creative with history! Using a wide variety of colorful materials, children can experiment with natural materials to create seasonal arts and crafts. This FREE drop-in program takes place rain or shine. May's theme is Sunny Yellow.
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Sat, May 4 – Sun, May 5
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Planes of Fame Air Museum
Planes of Fame Air Show
Planes of Fame Air Museum is proud to present the Planes of Fame Air Show on May 4-5, 2019, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and featuring over 50 historic aircraft, including the P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, and P-51 Mustangs flying for your enjoyment. We invite you to join us in honoring the history, contributions, and sacrifices of our Veterans.
Performers include: USAF F-16 Viper Demo and Heritage Flight; WWII Airborne Demo Team Paratroopers; world's fastest piston engine aircraft P-51 Mustang Voodoo; N9MB Flying Wing Demo; Pacific, European, Korean & Vietnam Flight Displays; Gregory 'Wired' Colyer T-33 Aerobatics; Eric Tucker Piper Cub demo; and Rob Harrison the Tumbling Bear.
There will be a Kids Zone, static displays, food & vendors, and more!
Admission
General, Gates: $30
General, Prepay Online:
See website
for discounts and purchase options
Children under 11: Free!
Parking is free.
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Sun, May 5
California Oil Museum
Agriculture Museum
Santa Paula Art Museum
Aviation Museum
Free First Sunday
Visit Santa Paula, California’s museum mile, on the first Sunday of every month! Santa Paula’s four museums are all located along a one mile stretch of the city’s historic downtown, and all four offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
Agriculture Museum
: Community Design Discussion, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; Kids Draw Architecture, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Aviation Museum
: Chain of Hangars open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (museum closes in event of rain)
More Information: see individual museum websites above
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Sun, May 5
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Dudley Historic House
Docent-Led Tours
The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 to 4 p.m. along with a visit from “Kerosene Cal” who will entertain us with tales of survival during the California Gold Rush. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets in Ventura. For information please call (805) 642-3345.
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Thurs, May 9
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Rancho Los Cerritos
Bird Walk
Stroll through the grounds of the historic rancho and watch both resident birds and seasonal migrants. Participants will listen to calls and songs and potentially observe nesting as the seasons progress.
Meet in the lower parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp. Wear comfortable closed toed shoes and bring a hat and binoculars, if you have them. We also have a limited number of binoculars to lend, thanks to the generosity of Vortex Optics.
Free and open to all. Rain cancels.
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Thurs, May 9
7:00 PM
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Adventure of a Lifetime: Exploring the Deep Sea Aboard the E/V Nautilus
Lecture by Melissa Baffa
Despite their vast importance throughout human history, only about 5% of the world’s oceans have been studied in great detail. Join Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Development Officer Melissa Baffa as she shares stories of her adventures serving as a Lead Science Communication Fellow with the Ocean Exploration Trust, exploring the deep sea alongside pioneering ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard. In 2015 she accompanied Dr. Ballard to the Galapagos Rift Zone during his first trip back to the hydrothermal vents he discovered in 1977. Since then, she has also explored the deep basins and ridges along the Southern California coastline and a seamount off the coast of Monterey. Learn about her past explorations aboard the Nautilus, highlights of the 2019 season, and how you can participate live.
Admission
Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
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Thurs, May 9
7:30 PM
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Legendary Band Leader Doc Severinsen
The gregarious, Grammy-winning trumpeter, Doc Severinsen, descends on Fullerton on May 2019 to perform a once-in-a-lifetime concert at the historic Muckenthaler Cultural Center on Thursday, May 9.
Severinsen, sideman to Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman, was Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show band director for 30 years. Respected in the worlds of classical music, jazz, and big band, Doc Severinsen is a musical force.
Admission
Non-Member: $30
Student/Senior: $20
Member: $15
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Sat, May 11
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Rancho Los Alamitos
Mother’s Day Weekend Workshop
Soap-Making and Culinary Demonstration with Tasting
Begin your Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday morning with coffee, tea, or better yet, a mimosa at tranquil Rancho Los Alamitos!
Create three personalized bars of soap with essential oils, herbs, and flowers under the guidance of guest demonstrator Andrew Anderson. Engage in fun facts about craft soap-making and the history of soap-making at Rancho Los Alamitos. Sample Spring-inspired brunch recipes that include edible flowers prepared by Andrew in his cooking and mixology demonstration.
At the end of the morning, not only will you have three fragrant personalized bars of soap and a collection of delectable recipes to go along with them, but interesting insights into the Rancho past. Ticket price includes all materials.
Admission
General: $80
Member: $60
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Sat, May 11
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Dominguez Rancho Adobe
Legacy Day
Commemorating the 250 year anniversary of the Gaspar de Portolá Expedition, the public is invited to experience life in 1700s Spanish Alta California. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities; such as, corn husk doll making, adobe brick making, and tortilla making. Reenactors will demonstrate historic skills including blacksmithing and cattle roping. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Sat, May 11
1:00 PM
Bolton Hall Museum
Bill’s Bees Story
Little Landers Historical Society announces the next in its series of monthly 2nd Saturday historical and educational programs. Join us on May 11th for the story of local beekeeping and the importance of bees in our lives and the things we can do to help bees flourish.
Our speaker, Bill Lewis, has been keeping bees and harvesting honey in the San Gabriel Mountains since 1991. Bill is an active member and past President of the California State Beekeepers Association.
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Sun, May 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rancho Los Cerritos
Mother’s Day Tea
Pinkies up! Fete your mother, aunt, or another special woman in your life at our Mother’s Day Tea. Enjoy sandwiches, scones, tea, and champagne served by costumed docents.
If you would like to sit with someone who has ordered their tickets separately, please email us at rancho@rancholoscerritos.org to let us know.
Please note that tickets are transferable but not refundable.
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Sat, May 18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
International Printing Museum
Book Arts Patch Day for Girls
The Book Arts Patch Day for Girls is designed for all girls age 10-18 to learn about and practice the book arts through hands-on experience. If you are a Girl Scout, the BOOK ARTS PATCH DAY will help fulfill the requirements for the Girl Scouts Cadette Book Artist Patch. However, the Book Arts Patch Day is open for all girls, whether they are a Girl Scout, American Heritage Girl, sister of a Girl Scout, or just interested in a great experience.
The Book Arts Patch Day goes from 9 am to 3 pm, as teams of girls rotate between 6 stations covering every aspect of the book arts including: letterpess printing, papermaking, bookbinding, and illustration design. Each participant will make their own sheets of paper, make a variety of books using various methods, screenprint their own book covers and t-shirts, and much more. The day is filled with lots of hands-on activities and detailed presentations given by industry experts and educators.
We have a limited number of spaces and event happens only 4 times a year!
A truly unique and not-to-miss event for girls in Southern California!
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Sat, May 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rancho Los Cerritos
Victorian Language of Flowers
In the Victorian Language of Flowers, every sprig and blossom in a bouquet conveys a meaning. In this workshop, Rancho Los Cerritos Horticulturist Marie Barnidge-McIntyre will lead a presentation on the meanings of various flowers and herbs, and then participants can arrange their own small bouquet, called a tussie-mussie, to bring home. Registration fee includes materials, wine, and cheese.
Admission
$45
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Sat, May 18
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
William S. Hart Museum
Open House
Mosey on over to the William S. Hart Museum for our May Open House. Instead of hourly tours, our doors will be open all day so you can drop on by and spend as long or as little in the house as you like. Educators will be stationed throughout the house to answer questions, give pop-up chats highlighting specific aspects of our collection, and facilitating a craft activity to. Hope to see you there!
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Sat, May 18
2:00 PM
Andres Pico Adobe
The late Huell Howser’s Cameraman, Luis Fuerte, to speak
The San Fernando Valley Historical Society will host a special afternoon program with Fuerte, the behind-the-camera guy who helped Howser tell so many great stories of historic California on KCET's “California Gold.” Enjoy the historic patio setting of the Adobe as Fuerte gives his insider’s view as editor, lighting director, sound engineer, and camera man and autographs copies of his new memoir.
Suggested Donation
Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Parking is free.
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Sat, May 18
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Maritime Tea Time
Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) celebrates the world’s most popular beverage and its relationship with maritime history and commerce on Saturday, May 18th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Tea Time will take place on the museum’s Upper Deck which features incredible views of scenic Channel Islands Harbor.
The afternoon includes tea tasting and delicious snacks from around the globe (England, India, American South, Myanmar, Argentina, France) an opportunity drawing, live harp music, and a tea leaf reader. Guests will enjoy socializing in good company in the beautiful museum setting with harbor views while having the opportunity to learn about the museum’s plans for exciting new exhibits at the museum. For a donation of $35 guests will receive admission to the event.
Admission
$35
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Sun, May 19
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Pasadena Museum of History
Museums of the Arroyo Day
Join us at Pasadena Museum of History for this special Free Day featuring exhibits and activities at the history-based museums along the arroyo seco! At PMH kids of all ages can view the exhibition
Giddy Up: Children Take the Reins
, make their own cowpoke vest with Art 2 Go, and purchase a refreshing treat from Kona Ice Truck.
Free shuttles will provide transportation to the other participating sites: the Autry's Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles Police Museum, and Lummis Home. For complete information, visit museumsofthearroyo.com.
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Sun, May 19
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Heritage House
26th Annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Riverside Metropolitan Museum’s Heritage House invites you to enjoy a special afternoon at its 26th Annual Ice Cream Social. This is not your ordinary ice cream social! Tour the house, play authentic Victorian games, toss a ball with the Riverside Smudge Pots Vintage Baseball Club, watch a special patriotic program by the Sons of the American Revolution, and enjoy musical entertainment as one may have celebrated in 1890s Riverside. Don’t forget to taste the ice cream in authentic Victorian flavors as well as homemade lemonade!
Heritage House is located at 8193 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. This all-ages community event is free and open to the public.
Event Parking: Due to limited parking at Heritage House, please plan to park on the street or across the street at the FSA. Please note that the FSA parking gate will be locked after 4:30 p.m.
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Sat, May 25 – Mon, May 27
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Festival of the Sea
The Port of San Diego Festival of the Sea has something for everyone to enjoy!
Tickets include:
- Freedom to tour all Museum vessels and dozens of fascinating exhibits below deck
- 27th Annual San Diego Sea Chantey Festival sponsored by San Diego Folk Heritage staged on the main deck of Star of India Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Jam session Sunday and Monday May 26 and 27 noon to 4:00 p.m. with performances by local favorite Classic Rock quartet Paul Hartley & The Chiefs.
- Fun-filled Education Zone for kids Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. located on the 'Tween deck of Star of India.
- Regional Artist and Artisan Exhibition of paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more which embrace a passion for the sea located on the upper deck of the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley, with work displayed and available for purchase Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Find more information on wine and beer at the
Berkeley
Bar, the fun new onboard pub on the HMS
Surprise
, Movies Beneath the Mast, and more at the
Museum’s website
!
Admission
Adults: $18
Students 13-17/military/seniors 62+: $13
Children 3-12: $8
Children 2 and under: Free
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Sun, May 26
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Lanterman House
Summer Whites Picnic and Ukulele Rendezvous
The Lanterman House will host its annual Summer Whites Picnic and Ukulele Rendezvous as part of the Fiesta Days Weekend at the Lanterman House and Gardens on Sunday, May 26, 2018. The event is free of charge and will be held from 12 PM to 4 PM. The picnicking (on your own) in the Gardens begins at Noon and FREE tours of the house start at 1 PM. Visitors can admire the work of local artists from the Verdugo Hills Art Association and there will be dancing and live music in the ballroom. There will be cookies and lemonade for everyone to enjoy throughout the event. As a special treat, those in attendance can join an outdoor ukulele concert. Guests are welcome to bring their ukuleles to join the fun and period dress is encouraged. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to play croquet on the front lawn.
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Fri, May 31 – Sun, Jun 9
Bembridge House/Long Beach Heritage
Long Beach Architecture Week
The Annual Great Homes Tour, a self-driving architecture tour presented by Long Beach Heritage, was selected as a featured event for this year’s inaugural Long Beach Architecture Week.
The week will include a series of tours, events and educational opportunities that celebrate architecture, preservation, sustainability, and new development. A special issue of Long Beach Home + Living Magazine will highlight the celebration.
The Great Homes Tour features six distinct houses designed and built by some of the most renowned names in the city’s architectural history, including Miner Smith, Cliff May and Hugh Davies. Many of the homes maintain the original architectural elements, while others have been carefully rehabilitated to respect the original design. They are located throughout Long Beach, in the charming neighborhoods of Belmont Heights, Bluff Park, Virginia Country Club, Bixby Knolls and Rancho Estates.
Tickets are currently on sale and early bird discounts are offered through May 14th. Proceeds from the Great Homes Tour support maintenance and operation of the historic Bembridge House. All proceeds from other Long Beach Architecture Week events benefit Long Beach Heritage.
Admission
Prices vary by tour; see tour prices
here
. Many programs are free but have the option of reserving a ticket in advance!
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Closing May 5!
Dana Adobe Cultural Center
Nancy Haglund Photo Exhibition
The Dana Adobe Cultural Center will be showcasing Nancy Haglund's "Nature Surrounds Us" photography exhibition until May 5th. Featuring a stunning display of various macro photographs of nature, this exhibit is one you don't want to miss! The exhibit will be open to the public daily from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center in Nipomo.
Admission
$5
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Opening May 5!
Through Sept 15
Pasadena Museum of History
GIDDY UP: Children Take the Reins
Bask in the joyful ambiance of quintessential childhood amusements in a uniquely “touchable” exhibition, Giddy Up: Children Take the Reins. Curated by local collector and conservator Lourinda Bray, the exhibition will be on view May 5 through September 15, 2019.
The PMH galleries will be filled with a dizzying array of more than thirty-five smaller scaled carousel horses and exotic creatures that visitors of all ages will be able to see – and touch. An enchanting photo booth will feature a double-seat Polar Bear from an English carousel by J.R. Anderson, circa 1920, that children and adults can climb on for a special keepsake photo.
A selection of ride-on horses/animals that rock, bounce, and/or roll, along with a wide variety of animals and carousel themed toys, will also be on view. Today we might call these the ‘interactive’ toys and amusements of yesteryear. They were specifically designed to spark children’s imaginations, encouraging youngsters to “take the reins and create their own unique stories and fictional characters as they pretended to be their favorite cowboy film stars or other fictional characters.
Admission
General: $9
Students/Seniors: $8
Members/Kids under 12: Free
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Opening May 11!
Murphy Auto Museum
New Automotive Art Gallery: Fireball Gallery at the Murphy
Launch Party
: Sat, May 11, 6-10pm.
The
Fireball Gallery
is an all new nostalgic automotive art gallery at the Murphy Auto Museum. Art exhibits will feature focused work of the best in automotive pop culture and design around the world. Free admission into this public gallery opening event. Donations graciously accepted.
There will be 5 artists represented in this 3 month show running May 11th - August 9th:
Johnny Martinez
– Pinstriper
Wes Nielsen
– Photographer
Chris Garcia
– Painter/ Illustrator
Geoff Ombao
– Painter/ Illustrator
Chris Dunlop
– Painter/ Illustrator
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Sun, May 12
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Olivas Adobe
Murals & Roses
During the 1960s, renowned California muralist Marguerite Hardeman painted 25 murals that depict four centuries of the City of Ventura’s history. Visitors are invited to view her murals as well as the famous rose garden, now in full bloom.
California muralist Marguerite Hardeman (1911-1990)—a member of the Realistic Painters Group in Ojai who taught at Ventura College in the 1960s—created 25 murals, 15 of which are now in the Olivas Adobe art collection. Visitors are invited to view her murals displayed within the adobe courtyard as well as the Rose Garden, now in full bloom, during the free “Murals and Roses” annual event.
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Opening May 15!
Through Aug 26
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Marine Megatropolis (1974-1981) Photographs by Bob Evans.
Opening Reception and Lecture
: May 15, 2019, 6:30 PM
A photographic journey beneath the offshore oil platforms of the Santa Barbara Channel, where marine life finds a sanctuary to thrive.
The Exhibit includes 23 spectacular images selected from expeditions by Bob Evans and Andrew J. McMullen of La Mer Bleu Productions in Santa Barbara. Bob and Andy photo-documented the marine life as it developed beneath the offshore oil platforms of the Santa Barbara Channel between 1974 and 1981.
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Through Jul 21
California Oil Museum
Earth from Space
Dozens of orbiting satellites produce images of our dynamic planet. These images reveal patterns and structures on the Earth’s surface and give us insights on how our planet works. Join us at the California Oil Museum as we display some of these amazing images in our newest exhibit,
Earth from Space.
Earth from Space
is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and
Space Museum. The exhibition has been made possible by Global Imagination. Additional support has been provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Smithsonian Women's Committee.
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Through Spring 2019
Mullin Automotive Museum
L'Epoque Des Carrossiers - The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders
This exhibit brings together a group of the finest French automobiles in the world to tell the story of the most prominent companies in the emerging automotive market. Starting from the day of horse-drawn carriages through the first understandings of aerodynamic form, this collection is one not to be missed!
Cars include several of the finest from the Mullin Collection:
1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic
1939 Delahaye 165, and the 1935 Voisin Aerodyne, winner of the
2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance!
Reservations required.
Please call 805-385-5400 or visit
our website
for information or to make reservations.
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Through Sept 30
Maritime Museum of San Diego
“Sea & Shore” Plein Air Paintings
Open concurrently with the Beaumont art exhibit, the Museum is proud to introduce “Sea and Shore” on display in the Compass Gallery located on the main level of the
Berkeley.
This art
exhibit
features submissions from members of the Plein Air Painters Association of San Diego (PAPASAN). The artists of the Plein Air Painters Association of San Diego have been on the plein air scene since 1999, painting the essence of San Diego, whose very identity is uniquely defined by the sea. PAPASAN members paint San Diego’s beautiful beaches, tidepools, estuaries, harbors and marinas. The art of painting en plein air, or painting outdoors, is an essential endeavor for an artist. Plein air painting is perhaps one of the most difficult genres to master.
This group of professional fine artists are regionally and nationally known, have independently exhibited their works in museums and galleries throughout the country, and are members of national professional art organizations. Many of their works appear in national art publications, and some are included in recently published books such as
California Light:
Seascapes and Beach Towns
. They continue to contribute to the artistic record of San Diego, especially documenting its vibrant maritime scene.
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Through Sept 30
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Arthur Beaumont's “Art of the Sea”
Arthur Beaumont’s “Art of the Sea,” curated by The Irvine Museum Collection at the University of California, Irvine, will be open in the Gould Eddy gallery, located on the lower deck of the
Berkeley
. Beaumont’s body of work encompasses numerous portraits of specific naval vessels, including mighty aircraft carriers and battleships as well as personal yachts of presidents and celebrities. His art portrays not only admirals but also common sailors and soldiers. They formed the core of his series of significant wartime commissions for
National Geographic
Magazine. In 1958, Beaumont was named Artist Laureate of the U.S. Fleet.
To the artist Arthur Beaumont (1890-1978), the sea and the vessels that sailed on it held endless fascination. He sought to create an artistic record of the activities and accomplishments of the U.S. Navy, from the launching of the U.S.S.
Constitution
, to the fierce battles of World War II, to the Atomic Bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, and to the expeditions to the North and South Poles. All these historic events are recorded in his paintings.
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Through Oct 20
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Rum Running: Sailors and Prohibition
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is proud to present its newest exhibit,
Rum Running: Sailors and Prohibition.
Artifacts and material highlight local rum running in Santa Barbara, one of the busiest places in California during Prohibition. The exhibit tells the story of rum, the part it played in the rich history of sea-going men and its connection to Santa Barbara. Covering more than 400 years, the exhibit illuminates the new world’s first distilled spirit, from its origins on 17th century Caribbean sugar cane plantations to the role of slavery. The exhibit explores the stories of British and American sailors, Prohibition bootlegging and rum running, and "speakeasies," additionally highlighting the story of pioneer rum runner Bill McCoy and Real McCoy Rum.
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Ongoing
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Rancho Los Cerritos
Tibahangna to Today: Stories of the Tongva People
Join us to celebrate our exhibition of artifacts, photographs, and historical documents highlighting the history and culture of the Tongva/Gabrielino people. To learn more or RSVP, click below:
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Animals for Sale
Hathaway Ranch Museum
Hathaway Ranch Museum at 11901 E. Florence Ave. in Santa Fe Springs has chickens, eggs and pygmy goats for sale including does, yearling and newborn kids.
The museum is open 11am to 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and by appointment other days and times.
Please call the museum at (562) 777 3444 for more information.
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* Kindly note that while we strive to list the most accurate information available at the time of publishing this newsletter, it is always best to contact the site / museum directly to confirm the dates and times of events, exhibits, and announcements listed. Thank you!
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