2019 May Edition

Home Grown in the Valley

It was San Jose Bicycle Day, May 5, 1923. Over 500 participants, ages 7 to 78 years old, paraded through downtown before ending at a large community barbecue and 1500 awaiting spectators.   The Mercury News reported that the run was held for the purpose of "stimulating interest in the healthy sport of bicycling and fostering its development under competent supervision." We are proud to celebrate the partnership of Silicon Valley Bikes! partnership with this year's Viva CalleSJ event.

Silicon Valley Bikes! history exhibit at Viva CalleSJ May 19 - SUNDAY 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Walk & Bike activities along Market St / Story Rd SV Bikes! Festival hub @ Emma Prusch Farm Park

Ride your own bicycle in Viva CalleSJ this Sunday, May 19, and visit History San Jose's booth at Emma Prusch farm.

Flicks and Grooves at History Park

Last week, members and guests brought picnics, blankets, and kids, as they attended the first event in the Flicks and Grooves series with the screening of Wes Anderson's quirky comedy, Moonrise Kingdom (2012). Tono Coffee Project brought their pop-up shop, with coffee and hot chocolate, to the delight of many visiting O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor & Candy Shop for refreshments. For each event you can ride the trolley, try some ice cream, and be sure to visit open buildings to learn more about the history of the Santa Clara Valley. Don't miss the next one!

May 31 - KIVA UHURU / NOOP & NEENS FRIDAY 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Neo-Soul songstress Kiva Uhuru dazzles us with her music on the SJZ Boombox Stage. General Admission: $5 Free for HSJ Members ! GET YOUR TICKETS When: Visit this series on 2nd and Last Fridays May - October Sign up for membership and then get your tickets!

History Park Partner Calendar

Did you know that History Park is home to 15 partner organizations in addition to History San José? These partnerships expand programming for the community as we preserve and enrich the cultural history of the Valley.

Schmahl Science Workshops: Lab Research Science Camp 2019 Middle School and High School Students Grades 6-10 engage in curiosity, imagination and creativity! They will experience a fun, hands-on approach as they work with our experienced mentors, talented scientists and engineers. Dates: June 17 - 21 July 8 - 12 July 29 - August 2 Contact Schmahl Science Workshop : customerservice@schmahlscience.org

Bay Area Glass Institute: 2019 Youth Glass Camp Children Ages 8-16 can enjoy summer youth classes in all of their studios; Fusing Arts, Jewelry, Flameworking, and Glassblowing. Class series is through all of July Learn more at BAGI.org .

Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) welcomes visiting artist, Claire Kelly The artist will offer classes, demonstrations, and an exhibition of her work. My work examines the connections we have with animals and their larger relationship to our world and environment. The result is a series of fantastic microcosms that bring a consciousness to their decorative status.  -Claire Kelly June 12-16: 5 Day Class June 14: Demonstration & Exhibition Learn more and reserve classes at the Bay Area Glass Institute.

Ongoing Exhibits

A Collector's Passion: 100 Years of Paintings Inspired by the McKay Collection Buffalo Crossing (1914), painting by Astley David Middleton Cooper (1856-1924) Leonard & David McKay Gallery 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Weekends Through December 15, 2019 Exhibit Information

Breaking the Mold: San José's Oldest Foundry Photographs by Philip Krayna Pouring metal from the crucible to molds Arbuckle Gallery at History Park 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Through July 21 Exhibit information

Outdoor Fun for All - Save the Date!

Dia de Portugal Festival Celebrate the end of WWII in style!

June 8 - Dia de Portugal Festival SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at History Park June 22 - Valley of Heart's Delight: Big Band & BBQ History San José's Annual Fundraiser Party SATURDAY 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at History Park July 4 - HSJ Members' 4th of July Picnic & BBQ Celebrate with fireworks and bring your family! THURSDAY 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at History Park July 21 - Shiny Side Up Bicycle Festival SUNDAY 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. August 9-10 - Spirit of '45 Dance and Festival Celebrate the end of WWII as it was in 1945, with a swing dance party and a festival! FRIDAY 7 p.m. -10 p.m. SATURDAY 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. August 24- 25 - Italian Family Festa SATURDAY 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

History Park 635 Phelan Ave, San José, 95112 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends Summer Hours beginning June 17: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Leonard & David McKay Gallery at the Pasetta House G&A's Gift Shop, and O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Weekends only

Arbuckle Gallery at the Pacific Hotel 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday

For rental information, contact events@historysanjose.org or 408-918-1048

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