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SUMMARY:Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed and inspiring morning of outdoor painting at one of Petaluma’s most beautiful wetland landscapes.\n\n\nSunday\, May 31 8:00am – 12:00 pm\n\n\nPlease Make Your Reservations Here\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld in connection with the Petaluma Museum’s exhibitTime & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\, this community paint out invites artists of all levels—from beginners to experienced plein air painters—to gather\, observe\, and create in the open air. \nPainting outdoors—en plein air—offers a unique way to connect with the landscape. At Ellis Creek\, you’ll experience shifting light\, birdlife\, and the quiet movement of water while capturing the wetlands through your own creative lens. \nWhether you’re trying plein air painting for the first time or are a seasoned artist\, this is a welcoming\, low-pressure opportunity to slow down\, observe\, and create in community. \nGood to Know:\nMorning light is ideal\, and we recommend arriving between 8:00–9:00 AM\, with painting continuing through noon. \nEllis Creek offers free parking\, restrooms\, scenic views right from the lot\, and easy access to painting spots near the ponds and along the trails. \nThe parking lot for the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility is close to 3882 Cypress Dr. Petaluma\, CA 94954. GPS Coordinates: The main parking lot is at 38 13 35N\, 122 35 08W approximately. \nGuided instruction is not provided\, but there will be opportunities for informal guidance\, tips\, and shared learning from fellow painters throughout the morning. \nWhat to Bring:\nA simple plein air kit might include: \n\nPortable easel (French easel or pochade box)\nPainting surface (8×10″ or 9×12″ panels or watercolor block)\nPaint (oils\, acrylics\, or watercolor)\nBrushes and/or palette knife\nWater or solvent container (with lid)\nPencil for sketching\nPaper towels or rags\nFolding chair or stool\nSun protection (hat\, sunscreen\, umbrella)\nDrinking water\n\nOptional: \n\nWet panel carrier or wax paper for transport\nSpray bottle (acrylics) or masking tape (watercolor)
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/plein-air-paint-out/
LOCATION:Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility\, 3890 Cypress Drive\, Petaluma\, PA\, 19454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T193000
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SUMMARY:From Past to Future: Stewarding Our Wetlands Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging panel discussion with conservation leaders and community partners working across the Petaluma River watershed.\nDate:  Thursday May 28 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nVenue: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B St.)\nPetaluma\, CA 94952\nFree!  Reservations Appreciated\nHow have our relationships with Petaluma’s wetlands changed over time—and what does stewardship look like in a changing climate? \nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion connected to Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\, bringing together conservation leaders and community partners working across the Petaluma River watershed. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how this landscape has been shaped by both human activity and natural processes\, and how today’s efforts—grounded in restoration science\, Indigenous knowledge\, and community action—are helping to build a more resilient future. \nPanelists will share insights on: \n\nThe historical transformation of the watershed\nCurrent restoration and conservation efforts\nThe role of collaboration and community stewardship\nHow wetlands support climate resilience—reducing flood risk\, supporting biodiversity\, and helping our region adapt to rising seas\n\nThis conversation invites us to reflect on what it means to learn from the past\, act in the present\, and steward the wetlands we all depend on for the future. \nFree! RSVPS appreciated.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/from-past-to-future-stewarding-our-wetlands-together/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Insect Discovery Lab
DESCRIPTION:Explore the small but mighty creatures of the wetlands and other ecosystems!\n\nSaturday\, May 16 10:00am – 11:00 am\nPlease Make Your Reservations Here\n\n\nIn connection with Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\, the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance invites families to a special hands-on program exploring the small but mighty creatures of the wetlands and other ecosystems. \nJoin educators from SaveNature.org for a free Insect Discovery Lab on Saturday\, May 16\, from 10–11 AM at the Shollenberger Park Gathering Circle. \nSan Francisco–based SaveNature is dedicated to inspiring awareness and participation in the preservation of fragile ecosystems through direct engagement with the natural world. \nYoung explorers will discover the fascinating world of arthropods while meeting beetles\, millipedes\, hissing cockroaches\, walking sticks\, and more. This interactive experience introduces budding scientists to the incredible diversity of insects in our wetlands—and their essential role in the web of life. \nSpace limited to 25 children with parents. Grades K–12. RSVP required.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/insect-discovery-lab/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192947Z
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SUMMARY:Petaluma Watershed Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Discover how water connects our landscape with Petaluma Wetlands Alliance docents.\n\nRecurring:\nDemonstrations on Saturday\, May 9  from 12:00 – 3:00 pm\nDemonstrations on Saturday\, June 6 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm\nPlease Make Your Reservations Here\n\n\nOn select Saturdays\, a docent from the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance will be at the Petaluma Museum to lead family-friendly\, drop-in demonstrations exploring the flow of water through the Petaluma River watershed—and how it shapes the wetlands featured in the exhibit Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands. \n\n\nVisitors will learn how water moves from hills to river to bay\, and how these connections influence habitat\, water quality\, and climate resilience. \nAdmission to the Museum is a suggested $5 donation per person. Watershed demonstrations are free. RSVPs appreciated!
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/petaluma-watershed-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Dialogues,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20260423T191902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191902Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Petaluma River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:A scenic\, narrated journey exploring the Petaluma River’s history\, wetlands\, and wildlife.\n\nFriday\, May 8  4:00-6:00 PM\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\nThe Petaluma Museum and Dolphin Charters invite you to step aboard for a relaxing and enriching cruise along the Petaluma River—where history\, ecology\, and community come together. \nIn connection with Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\, this special outing offers a unique opportunity to experience the landscapes featured in the exhibition from the water itself. As you travel through the heart of the Petaluma watershed\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the river and its wetlands have shaped the region over time—and how they continue to support wildlife\, agriculture\, and climate resilience today. \nExpert guides will share insights into the river’s past and present\, from its role in early settlement and industry to ongoing restoration efforts that are helping rebuild vital wetland habitats. Along the way\, keep an eye out for birds and other wildlife that depend on this rich and dynamic ecosystem. \nYour ticket includes drinks\, appetizers\, and engaging narration in a beautiful\, open-air setting. \nWhether you’ve visited the exhibit or are simply curious about the river\, this cruise offers a memorable way to connect with Petaluma’s natural and cultural history. \n18 and over please. Departure location and details will be shared separately.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/historic-petaluma-river-cruise/
LOCATION:Petaluma River
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event,River Tour,River Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
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SUMMARY:Time and Tide Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Time and Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\n\nA uniquely Petaluma story shaped by history\, art\, and community.\nThursday\, Apr 9 from 5 pm to 7 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated\n\nTime and Tide Exhibit Opening Reception\nJoin us for the opening of Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands. The exhibit brings together more than 90 artworks by local artists and students to explore the past\, present\, and future of the Petaluma River and its wetlands. Blending art\, science\, and history\, the exhibition highlights the importance of wetlands for wildlife\, community\, and climate resilience. Discover the uniquely local story of our wetlands\, and ponder our shared role in their future. \nThis is a free event. RSVPs are appreciated. \nMany thanks to our partners\, including Petaluma Wetlands Alliance and artist/author Alan Butler\, and our sponsor\, the Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation. \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/time-and-tide-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20260330T195644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T183221Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit - Time and Tide
DESCRIPTION:Time and Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands\n\nA uniquely Petaluma story shaped by history\, art\, and community.\nApril 9 – June 7\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated\n\nTime & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands tells a uniquely Petaluma story—where water\, history\, and community converge. Featuring more than 90 artworks by local artists and students\, the exhibition weaves together history\, art\, science\, and storytelling to explore how the Petaluma River and its wetlands have evolved over time—from expansive tidal marshes to a highly altered landscape now undergoing restoration. Through themes of interconnection\, stewardship\, and climate resilience\, Time & Tide invites visitors to see the wetlands not as the backdrop to the city\, but as a living system that sustains it—and a shared responsibility for the future. \nOpening Reception\nJoin us for the opening of Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands.\n \nThis is a free event. RSVPs are appreciated. \nMany thanks to our partners\, including Petaluma Wetlands Alliance and artist/author Alan Butler\, and our sponsor\, the Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/time-and-tide-an-artful-exploration-of-petalumas-wetlands/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20251028T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182123Z
UID:6103-1762599600-1762603200@www.petalumamuseum.com
SUMMARY:Historic Magic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome the team from Live History to the Petaluma Museum! \nLearn impressive tricks\, uncover fascinating historic facts\, and practice your own magic skills. \nPlus\, our friends from Clover Sonoma and Clo the Cow will be here with free samples of tasty holiday eggnog!  \nSaturday\, November 8\n11 AM–12 PM\nPetaluma Museum\nAll ages welcome\nFree\, Please RSVP Here \n \nWhile you’re here\, explore our new exhibition\, Renaissance Science\, Magic\, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World\, where real history meets the magic of Hogwarts! \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/historic-magic-workshop/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20251016T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T170720Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit: Renaissance Science\, Magic\, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World
DESCRIPTION:November 8 – November 30\nThurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)\nThe Harry Potter book series features magic that is based partially on Renaissance traditions that played an important role in the development of Western science\, including alchemy\, astrology\, and natural philosophy. Incorporating the work of several 15th- and 16th-century thinkers\, the series examines ethical topics such as the desire for knowledge\, the effects of prejudice\, and the responsibility that comes with power. Informative panels use the collections of the National Library of Medicine to explore Harry Potter’s world and its roots in Renaissance magic\, science\, and medicine. The Museum will add to the exhibition from our own collection of medical artifacts\, botanical journals\, and other objects that would fit right in at Hogwarts!
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/upcoming-exhibit-renaissance-science-magic-and-medicine-in-harry-potters-world/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20251003T214135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T214351Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Procession and Closing Event
DESCRIPTION:El Dia de los Muertos 2025 – 25 Years of Memories\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)\nOctober 2-November 2\nThurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nThe Museum will once again partner with El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma to host an exhibition of ofrendas and artworks in celebration of Dia de los Muertos\, the annual holiday in honor of the deceased that is traditionally observed in parts of Mexico and in other Latin America communities. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of this now-iconic Petaluma tradition! \nDownload Complete Events Flier\nCandlelight Procession and Closing Event\nNovember 1\n4:00 – 10:00 PM\nCandlelight procession and closing event\, with food\, art vendors\, entertainment such as Ballet Folklorico Paquiyollotzin\, Danza De Diablos\, Mateo Guzman\, a Catrina Contest and more!  4th Street at the Museum. \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/candlelight-procession-and-closing-event/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20251003T213749Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:El Dia de los Muertos 2025 – 25 Years of Memories\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)\nOctober 2-November 2\nThurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nThe Museum will once again partner with El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma to host an exhibition of ofrendas and artworks in celebration of Dia de los Muertos\, the annual holiday in honor of the deceased that is traditionally observed in parts of Mexico and in other Latin America communities. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of this now-iconic Petaluma tradition! \nDownload Complete Events Flier\nPoetry of Remembrance\nOctober 25\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\n\nOur featured readers include Bernice Espinoza\, Georgina Tello Bugarin\, Lin Marie deVincent\, and Jabez Churchill. Our host for the evening is Dave Seter\, current Sonoma County Poet Laureate.\nWe hope that you will also be part of the celebration and share\, in Spanish or English or another language\, a short poem or memory of a loved one who has passed away.\nThose who wish to honor someone’s memory are encouraged to bring something—a photo or article that reminds them of their loved one—that they can place on a community altar.\nPoetry of Remembrance is part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Petaluma during the months of October and November\, featuring community altars\, bilingual storytelling\, sugar skull workshops\, music\, dance\, and a giant puppet procession.  Admission is free of charge.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/poetry-of-remembrance-2/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20251003T213437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T213903Z
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SUMMARY:Artists' Reception
DESCRIPTION:El Dia de los Muertos 2025 – 25 Years of Memories\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)\nOctober 2-November 2\nThurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nDownload Complete Events Flier\nArtists’ Reception\nSaturday\, October 11\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nThe Artists’ Reception will include a collective of 8 artists & altars\, as well as the large traditional Community Altar as well as a 25-year history told through the art of posters and T-shirts created by El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma.  On display all month. \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/artist-reception/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20250924T164917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T164917Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit: El Dia de los Muertos - 25 Years of Memories
DESCRIPTION:El Dia de los Muertos 2025 – 25 Years of Memories\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th  and B Streets)\nOctober 2-November 2\nThurs. – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nThe Museum will once again partner with El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma to host an exhibition of ofrendas and artworks in celebration of Dia de los Muertos\, the annual holiday in honor of the deceased that is traditionally observed in parts of Mexico and in other Latin America communities. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of this now-iconic Petaluma tradition! \nDownload Complete Events Flier\nEvents At the Museum\nArtist Reception\nSaturday\, October 11\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nThe Artists’ Reception will include a collective of 8 artists & altars\, as well as the large traditional Community Altar as well as a 25-year history told through the art of posters and T-shirts created by El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma.  On display all month. \nOctober 25\nAnnual Cemetery Walk\nSorry – Sold Out\nOctober 25\nPoetry of Remembrance\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\n\nOur featured readers include Bernice Espinoza\, Georgina Tello Bugarin\, Lin Marie deVincent\, and Jabez Churchill. Our host for the evening is Dave Seter\, current Sonoma County Poet Laureate.\nWe hope that you will also be part of the celebration and share\, in Spanish or English or another language\, a short poem or memory of a loved one who has passed away.\nThose who wish to honor someone’s memory are encouraged to bring something—a photo or article that reminds them of their loved one—that they can place on a community altar.\nPoetry of Remembrance is part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Petaluma during the months of October and November\, featuring community altars\, bilingual storytelling\, sugar skull workshops\, music\, dance\, and a giant puppet procession.  Admission is free of charge. \nNovember 1\nCandlelight Procession and Closing Event\n4:00 – 10:00 PM\nCandlelight procession and closing event\, with food\, art vendors\, entertainment such as Ballet Folklorico Paquiyollotzin\, Danza De Diablos\, Mateo Guzman\, a Catrina Contest and more!  4th Street at the Museum. \nAt Other Locations:\nOctober 5\nOpening Event\nSt. Vincent’s Church Plaza\nNoon – 4:00 PM\nOpening Event: Aztec and Folklorico dancers\, food vendors\, a health fair and more \nOctober 16\nArtist and Altar-maker Reception\nMail Depot\, Petaluma\n6:00 – 8:00 PM \nOctober 18\nLumafest\nSRJC Petaluma \nFor more information on Day of the Dead events\, visit Facebook @ el dia de los muertos petaluma.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-el-dia-de-los-muertos-25-years-of-memories/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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SUMMARY:Decades of "I Do": A Vintage Bridal Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with us as we showcase the timeless elegance of vintage bridal fashion in a unique and unforgettable way! \n\n\nSunday\, August 24 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nCost: $35 – $45\nPurchase Tickets Here \nWelcome to Decades of “I Do”: A Vintage Bridal Fashion Show! Join us at the Petaluma Museum on August 24\, 2025 at 11:00 AM for a trip back in time through stunning bridal fashion from different eras. Be dazzled by the timeless elegance of glamorous gowns while enjoying delicious bites and sensational sips. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the beauty and evolution of bridal style throughout the years. Plus\, see our stunning exhibit\, “I Do: Historic Wedding Fashions and Traditions.” \nMany thanks to our sponsors for their support of this special event: Encore Event Rentals\, Sonoma Preferred Caterers\, Bedarra Vineyards\, Korbel Champagne Cellars\, and The Wedding Detailor. \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/decades-of-i-do-a-vintage-bridal-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit: I Do – Historic Wedding Fashions & Traditions
DESCRIPTION:July 4 – September 21\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nBack by popular demand\, the third iteration of this popular textile exhibit showcases historic Petaluma bridal fashions. New this year are photographs of historic wedding venues\, as well as artifacts that help place textile trends within the context of significant historical events that have driven change in traditions and fashion. \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/i-do-historic-wedding-fashions-traditions/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20250304T190834Z
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SUMMARY:Excavating Sound: Untold Stories from the Asian American Experience
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the music of renowned jazz musicians Francis Wong and Scott Oshiro and the poetry of Caroline Mei-Lin Mar.\nCurrent Exhibit – Petaluma Chinatown Unearthed: Remembering the Past for a Better Future\n& Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\nSaturday\, April 26 · 3 – 5 pm\n20 4th Street\, Corner of 4th & B St. Petaluma\nGeneral Admission: $ 25.00 \n\nPurchase Tickets Here \nJoin us at the Museum for an exciting evening of music and spoken word inspired by the Asian American Experience\, featuring the poetry of Caroline Mei-Lin Mar and the music of renowned jazz players Francis Wong and Scott Oshiro. This event is hosted by Lina Lin Hoshino and presented in partnership with the Petaluma Old Chinatown Ad Hoc Committee. \n \nFrancis Wong has had an artistic career full of accomplishment and positive notice\, including being considered one of “the great saxophonists of his generation” by the late jazz critic Phil Elwood. His work is well-documented on recordings\, as he is featured on over forty titles as a leader and sideman. A critical vehicle for his work is Asian Improv aRts\, the organization he co-founded in 1987 with pianist Jon Jang\, which has been widely recognized for its role in creating a distinctive Asian American/West Coast sound in creative music. \n \nScott Oshiro is a Bay Area-based flutist and music technology researcher. As an African and Okinawan American\, Scott’s creative and academic work incorporates influences from his heritage and combines them with Jazz\, Hip Hop\, and Electronic music. He recently received his Ph.D. at the Center for Computer Research in Music & Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University\, where he researched the intersection between quantum computing\, music\, and culture. Scott is an Asian Improv aRts fellow\, developing quantum computer music improvisation systems for an album featuring BIPOC artists\, showcasing the connection between music and quantum physics. \n \nCaroline Mei-Lin Mar is the great-granddaughter of a railroad laborer and the author of Water Guest\, the Editors’ Selection for the 2024 Wisconsin Poetry Series. She is the author of Special Education (Texas Review Press)\, which won the 2019 X. J. Kennedy Prize\, and the chapbook Dream of the Lake (Bull City Press). Carrie is a graduate of the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College\, a member of Rabble Collective\, and serves on the board of Friends of Writers. She is a longtime ninth grade health educator in her hometown of San Francisco\, and lives in Oakland\, CA. She has been granted residencies at Hedgebrook\, Ragdale\, and Storyknife\, among others. You can find her online at carolinemar.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/excavating-sound-untold-stories-from-the-asian-american-experience/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Current Exhibit,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20250304T190738Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Petaluma Chinatown Unearthed: Remembering the Past for a Better Future\n& Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs\n\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street\, Corner of 4th & B St. Petaluma\nThis event is free\, please make reservations here\nThrough June 8\, 2025 \nDownload a PDF Copy of the Calendar of Events for this Exhibit Here \nOur current exhibition is comprised of two companion exhibitions that shed light on the Chinese American experience in Petaluma and California history. Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs presents a visual history of the social\, political\, and judicial disenfranchisement of Chinese Californians—as well as moments of Chinese agency and resilience—in the decades before and after the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Petaluma Chinatown Unearthed: Remembering the Past for a Better Future uses artifacts\, maps\, and historical records to explore the years between the 1860s and 1890s\, when Petaluma was home to a thriving community of Chinese laborers. By the 1900s\, most residents of Chinese descent were driven out by racist scapegoating and wide-spread Anti-Chinese movement. This exhibit will also highlight what Petaluma’s contemporary AAPI community is doing to shed light on stories that are hidden in plain sight in. \nSupport for Petaluma Chinatown Unearthed and related programming is generously provided by the City of Petaluma\, the Asian American Alliance of Marin\, Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay\, Japanese American Citizens League\, Minami Tamaki LLP\, NBC Bay Area\, Von Chan DDS\, Frank Chong\, and the Petaluma River Park Foundation. Chinese Pioneers is an exhibit by the California Historical Society and touring through Exhibit Envoy. Institutional support provided by San Francisco Grants for the Arts and Yerba Buena Community Benefit District. The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation supported the first 6 bookings of this exhibition.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20240823T182103Z
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SUMMARY:What Was Worn in Mexican California: Myth Versus Reality
DESCRIPTION:Discover what the people of Mexican California (1822-1846) really wore\, and what their clothing reveals about the era. \nThursday\, September 26\, 2024\n11:00 – 12:30 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nCost:  Free – Reservations Required \nWhat did the people of Mexican California (1822-1846) wear\, and what does it reveal about the era? Illustrator and author David W. Rickman will share what he’s learned about the fashions of pre-statehood Californios\, as well as Franciscans\, neophyte Native Californians\, soldiers\, and others. Learn how their fashions serve as an important visual marker of changing societal and political influences and find out how we can separate the myths and fantasies (think Zorro!) from the realities when it comes to the clothing worn by the Californios. \nJoin us at the Museum for this free virtual presentation and enjoy coffee and light refreshments. If you can’t join us in-person\, a link to participate online will be provided. Donations in support of the Museum are appreciated! \nAnd be sure to catch our latest exhibit\, Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making\, on view September 12-November 3.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/what-was-worn-in-mexican-california-myth-versus-reality/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20240825T205333Z
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SUMMARY:Cornerstone Club Salon with Erin Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Members at the Cornerstone Club Level are cordially invited to join us for the inaugural Cornerstone Club Salon\, a new opportunity for Petaluma Historical Library & Museum donors to connect with like-minded community members and engage in a lively exchange of ideas with history thought leaders. \nHear directly from Erin Garcia\, Director of Exhibitions & Engagement at the California Historical Society and curator of Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making. She’ll share her insights on creating the exhibition\, discuss the enduring legacy of Californio culture\, and tell us about the challenges of researching pre-statehood California. \nWine and light refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is a benefit of membership at the Cornerstone Club level. For information about joining\, please email:\nsatchley@petalumamuseum.org\nStacey Atchley\,\nExecutive Director
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/cornerstone-club-salon-with-erin-garcia/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Cornerstone Club Salon,Current Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20240828T152459Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit - Telling Stories of Mexican California - September 12
DESCRIPTION:Our Current Exhibit: Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making. \n \nSeptember 12 – November 3 2024\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nExhibit Hours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm\nCost:  Free\, Donations Appreciated \nTelling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life &Myth Making is a revealing new exhibition that highlights the true stories of California’s Mexican period\, which lasted from 1822-1846. The exhibit holds these facts up alongside the fantasy depictions used by early stakeholders\, who viewed California’s history through the lenses of their own experiences and chose to present narratives that suited their purposes. One of the most pervasive narratives was a picture of an idyllic bygone era of ranchos where dons and doñas enjoyed lives of abundance. These romanticized memories fail to include Native peoples\, Franciscan friars\, and the hard scrabble facts of early settlements. \nThrough powerful photographs\, stories\, and artifacts\, Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making broadly outlines California’s history leading up to statehood as a backdrop to the factual and fictional stories that emerged after the US takeover. It considers nineteenth-century Mexican American individuals and families who told their stories and looks at some of the early narratives that helped create an enduring California mythos\, as well as the stories that were ignored in favor of this new\, often exaggerated or fictionalized lore. When California became a state\, these tales were used by boosters to draw new visitors and settlers\, successfully reconfiguring a fearful foreignness into a charming regional identity\, one that persists even today. \nThough it lasted less than three decades\, California’s Mexican period helped shape the distribution of land\, wealth\, and power after California officially entered the union in 1850. Telling Stories of Mexican California reflects on this past\, and how romanticized retellings made lasting impacts on the state’s culture and popular understandings of its history. \n  \n \n\nThe exhibition is developed by the California Historical Society\, drawing extensively from the their collections and consisting of 10 to 11 free-standing pop-up banners. The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum was one of three institutions selected through a competitive process as a sponsored host\, generously funded by the Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation. The Museum will concurrently display artifacts from our own collection related to early Mexican-American history in our region. \nTelling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making was developed and organized by the California Historical Society and tours through Exhibit Envoy. Institutional support provided by San Francisco Grants for the Arts and Yerba Buena Community Benefit District. The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation supported the first 3 bookings of this exhibition.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-telling-stories-of-mexican-california-september-12/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240705T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020547
CREATED:20240625T174636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T180405Z
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit: Her Side Of The Story
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories of California’s often-overlooked pioneer women who blazed trails and left an enduring legacy for generations to come. \nJuly 5-August 25 \nIlluminating the hardships\, joys\, and lives of female pioneers\, Her Side of the Story: Tales of California Pioneer Women highlights first-person stories from the women who traveled by land or sea to settle in California prior to statehood. In 1900\, The Association of Pioneer Women of California formed and collected the reminiscences of women who arrived in California before 1854 in a single ledger. This incredible document\, filled with over 800 handwritten stories of California pioneer women\, is the basis for this exhibition. Organized by The Society of California Pioneers\, the exhibition will feature first-person quote panels\, maps\, photographs\, and other materials. The Museum will concurrently display artifacts from Petaluma’s early women residents\, including journals and other personal objects. \nHer Side of the Story: Tales of California Pioneer Women was developed by The Society of California Pioneers and travels through Exhibit Envoy.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-her-side-of-the-story/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibit
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