Thursday, January 12 was the Museum of Sonoma County's 38th Birthday! Thank you to all who came by and enjoyed the Museum for free and got a MSC swag goodie bag. | |
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4 PM
Saturday, February 4
Sonoma County Fair Grounds
Join Sonoma County Farm Bureau for Medal Winning Wines, Fabulous Local Cuisine, Impressive Live and Silent Auctions!
The 33rd Annual Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest is the premier Crab and Wine event in the North Bay Area! Join over 2,000 supporters from the agriculture and business communities as we gather to support local agricultural education programs and advocacy.
This fun and exciting evening has received rave reviews and is the largest crab feed in California and maybe even the U.S.! Combined with a reception featuring premier Sonoma County beer, wine and spirits, live music, and an impressive silent and live auction, the Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Fest makes for one of the year’s best events and an evening you don’t want to miss!
Museum of Sonoma County will be in attendance with a booth celebrating our upcoming new permanent exhibition, Sonoma County Stories.
Proceeds benefit Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s agricultural education activities, including Ag Days for over 4,000 elementary school students, teachers, and parents, Foundation scholarships, 4-H & FFA, Young Farmers & Ranchers, youth leadership activities, local fair exhibitors, training, and advocacy efforts. Strengthen Farm Bureau’s collective impact by supporting this epic event.
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1-3 PM
Sunday, February 19
Join us for a special artists' talk centered around the relationship between Black art and Black resistance. A panel of local contemporary artists will discuss their work, what it is to be a Black artist today, and what their forms of resistance are as Black artists.
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The discussion will feature the status of contemporary Black art and how the practice of art as a tool of resistance has evolved in America since the African Diaspora. Panel members include Unity Lewis, Michael Granville, TheArthur Wright, and BAMR The Artist, joined by panel moderator and Sonoma County metal artist Denise Ward.
This program is presented in partnership with Petaluma Blacks for Community Development. Learn more about their Black History Month event schedule at pbcd4us.com.
Tickets are $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Light refreshments will be served outside after the event, weather permitting.
Face masks will be required at this event.
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Images above from left to right: The late Dr. Samella Lewis with Unity Lewis, Michael Granville, TheArthur Wright, and BAMR The Artist. | |
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Looking for more ways to support the Museum? Members keep our doors open through their generosity; we wouldn’t be here without them! We have big plans for 2023 and beyond to share with you. We can't wait to welcome you into the museum, to share your stories and be a part of Sonoma County history.
Join or Renew today and enjoy the many benefits of annual membership:
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Free admission to MSC and free or discounted tickets to receptions, public programs, and events
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10% discount at the Museum Show
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Subscription to Museum publications, including the award-winning Smithsonian Magazine (Advocate levels and above)
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Reciprocal membership to museums and historical sites across North America (Time Travelers, NARM, Smithsonian Affiliates)
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And the satisfaction of supporting your local Museum with a tax-deductible contribution
As a member of the Museum of Sonoma County, you can help bring outstanding exhibitions and programs to our community. Each gift directly supports our mission to engage and inspire our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant.
Thank you for your support!
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We recently broke ground on Sonoma County Stories, a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition. Agriculture and the environment are central to these stories, as they are for our community. This exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture Sonoma County's rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people and a powerful connection to the land.
The exhibition features stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, including founders and workers of the agricultural community. We hope that this exhibition will be a tool for current and future generations to come and learn the role agriculture plays in creating this beautiful place we call home, and how to preserve our bounty.
As part of our Annual Fund Drive, a portion of all donations will go towards the Sonoma County Stories exhibition. Through the month of December, your name will be added to the permanent list of donors to Sonoma County Stories for a contribution of any amount!
Become a part of Sonoma County history today by donating: Click here to find out more.
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AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support the Museum of Sonoma County every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. | |
When you shop AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice, including the Museum of Sonoma County! | | |
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10 am – 2 pm
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa
The Redwood Empire Chinese Association presents the wonders and joy of the Lunar New Year at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!
This special event will feature traditional Chinese Dancers, including child participation with Lion and Dragon Dances (Two performance times at: 11am & 1pm). Expand your knowledge of calligraphy, traditional paper cutting, and adventures in the Chinese Zodiac.
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The Museum of Sonoma County will host a Storytelling Booth, including a history of Chinatown in Santa Rosa, CA. This joyful experience will include so much more, you don’t want to miss this unique cultural event!
Admission Fees apply to this fundraising event: (Children's Museum of Sonoma County, and Museum of Sonoma County) Members FREE, Non-Members $16, Additional Discounts Available.
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
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Art of Risk: The Innovative Sculpture of Michael Cooper
December 10, 2022 - May 28, 2023
Michael Cooper’s work exemplifies the individualism, innovation, and eccentric creativity for which Sonoma County is known. Art of Risk is an exhibition that should be of interest to not only the art community, but also to students and all who are interested in exploration of engineering, science, the environment, and to all who value creativity, invention, and originality.
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Sonoma County Stories
Spring 2023
Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition that will allow visitors to engage with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling. The exhibition, scheduled to open in 2023, will capture Sonoma County’s rich history, defined by a confluence of cultures and people, and a powerful connection to the land. Featuring stories representing the many diverse histories and cultures of the county, this ambitious and innovative permanent exhibition will have at its core the Oral Histories of Gaye LeBaron.
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10:30 am
Friday, January 20
Sally Tomatoes
1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park
Join Los Cien members and guests as we delve deep into the role of the Latinx community and anti-blackness in Sonoma County and how we can acknowledge and improve how we treat each other. This conversation is designed to make us feel uncomfortable and open our minds, to change entrenched mindsets that perpetuate racism and anti-blackness within our Latino community and beyond. We hope this topic inspires personal exploration and understanding of one’s self and leads a stronger and more diverse movement of community champions and change agents who believe in equity building.
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Únase con los miembros e invitados de Los Cien a medida que profundizamos en el papel de la comunidad latina y la lucha contra la negritud en el Condado de Sonoma y cómo podemos reconocer y mejorar la forma en que nos tratamos unos a otros. Esta conversación está diseñada para hacernos sentir incómodos y abrir nuestras mentes, para cambiar las mentalidades arraigadas que perpetúan el racismo y la lucha contra la negritud dentro de nuestra comunidad latina y más allá. Esperamos que este tema inspire la exploración personal y la comprensión de uno mismo y lidere un movimiento más fuerte y diverso de defensores comunitarios y agentes de cambio que creen en la creación de equidad.
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Santa Rosa Zine Collective is sending out a call for presenters for Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2023.
Please apply if you are interested in participating in a panel discussion, doing a workshop, or offering some other performance. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this along!
Application link here
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Estamos buscando a presentadores para el Zinefest de Santa Rosa 2023.
Porfavor apliquen si estan interesados en ser parte de un comitè de discusión, hacer un taller, o si ofrecen un tipo de presentación. Porfavor pasen esta informacion a otros que posiblemente estén interesados!
Clic el link aquí
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Santa Rosa Zine Fest is a partnership between Santa Rosa Zine Collective and the Sonoma County Library.
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1:30-4:30 PM
Saturday, February 11
Flying Cloud Farm
1200 Jacobsen Lane, Petaluma
Join local mix media watercolorist Jamie Hamilton and artXcursion for an introduction to watercolor painting with an emphasis on whimsical heart design!💕
Tickets includes:
-High-quality cotton watercolor paper
-Paint + Materials
-Locally sourced charcuterie boxes by Sunshine Grazing
-Donut + Wine Pairing, featuring The Jelly Donut of Cotati + Taft Street Wine of Healdsburg
(Non-alcoholic beverage options available)
Enjoy a $10 shopping credit with ticket purchase to Bell Farm Collective
Tickets are $75/person.
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We're Hiring!
The Museum of Sonoma County is currently hiring:
- Teaching Artist (Art4Kids)
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Sonoma County is working to minimize the impacts and spread of coronavirus, decrease severe illness, and prevent deaths within the entire community.
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Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-5:00pm
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Admission
Members Free!
General $7
Seniors (62+), Students, Disabled $5
Children 12 & Under Free
EBT Cardholders Free
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How you can help make the Museum safer:
- Properly worn face coverings are strongly suggested for Museum visitors.
- Please do not visit if you feel sick, have a temperature above 100°F, or have recently been in contact with someone who is sick.
- Have membership card(s) present. Tickets are not timed and can be purchased at the front desk.
Protocols subject to change to comply with evolving health and safety guidelines.
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We are passionately committed to continuing to serve our community. These past two and a half years have had a significant financial impact on our organization. We know that there are many economic challenges affecting everyone. But if at all possible, please consider becoming a member or making a donation to help the Museum at this time. Thank you! | | | |
Questions or Concerns? We're Here to Help!
(707) 579-1500 (press 0 for assistance)
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Funding has been provided by California Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Sonoma, Community Foundation of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. | |
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Thank You to our Local Business and School Members!
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