| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | 100 Years of Tarzan Exhibit | Museum of Modern Mythology and Pop Culture | 09/01/12-
09/30/12 | Sacramento |
| 100th Anniversary of Ishi's Discovery | California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts | 08/29/11-
08/26/12 | Sacramento |
2011 California Hall of FamePresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum December 9, 2011-October 31, 2012 The sixth annual California Hall of Fame showcases the personal artifacts of the visionaries, legends, and dreamers in the class of 2011 inductees:
-Moon explorer and astronaut Buzz Aldrin
-Surf rock legends The Beach Boys
-Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn
-Community activist Father Gregory Boyle
-Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Doris and Donald Fisher
-Basketball superstar Magic Johnson
-Disability rights advocate Ed... | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 12/09/11-
10/31/12 | Sacramento |
4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car CruisePresented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum August 4, 2012 The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as they cruise through the streets of Sacramento and along Fulton Avenue where they will conclude with a huge car show on Fulton between El Camino and Marconi. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the local fares of Fulton Avenue merchants, plus there will have a beer garden, live bands, vendors and more! | California Automobile Museum | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
A Chosen Path: The Ceramic Art of Karen Karnes Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 23-September 30, 2012 For more than 60 years, Karen Karnes has been at the forefront of the studio pottery movement. Her artistic output is recognized for its understated, quietly poetic surfaces and sublime biomorphic forms. From her dramatic salt-glazed pottery of the 1960s and '70s, to her most recent sculptural vessels, Karnes consistently has challenged herself, and in doing so transformed expectations of the vessel form. She remains one of the medium's most influential working makers and a mentor to several... | Crocker Art Museum | 06/23/12-
09/30/12 | Sacramento |
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman RockwellPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum November 10, 2012-February 3, 2013 This exhibition celebrates the full range of Norman Rockwell's artwork, including rarely circulated works from the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Included in the presentation are original oil paintings of some of his most famous illustrations, drawings, war bond posters, and numerous covers that Rockwell created for The Saturday Evening Post over nearly five decades. In addition to the artworks on view, personal correspondence and archival... | Crocker Art Museum | 11/10/12-
02/03/13 | Sacramento |
Award-Winning Photography Exhibit: A Story in Three PhotographsPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum August 26, 2011-June 30, 2012 Visitors of the California State Railroad Museum will be delighted to feast their eyes on award-winning photographs from all over the world honored in the 2011 Creative Photography Awards Program, coordinated by the prestigious Center for Railroad Photography & Art. The theme of the competition was "A Story in Three Photographs." Visitors will see powerful sets of images that tell a story through compelling visuals that demonstrate an event or day unfolding, a span of time, or... | California State Railroad Museum | 08/26/11-
06/30/12 | Old Sacramento |
Brought to Light: Masterworks of Photography from the Crocker Art MuseumPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 16-September 3, 2012 The first survey of the Museum's photography collection in more than a decade, this exhibition showcases the history and artistic development of contemporary photography. Brought to Light features works from the 19th through the 21st century, with images by artists ranging from Peter Henry Emerson to Chris McCaw. The beauty of the medium and its embrace of aesthetic, social, and conceptual concerns moves from the darkroom to the digital in this exhibition. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/16/12-
09/03/12 | Sacramento |
California Innovates: The Computer ChipPresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 California Innovates: The Computer Chip launches a series of exhibits focused on the Golden State as a hub of innovation. Dedicated to the California-created computer chip, this first display explores one of the state's most prosperous industries.
Through a hands-on, interactive display, the exhibit introduces what chips are, where they are used and how they are made.
Exhibit is sponsored by Intel. | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 01/02/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
California's Remarkable WomenPresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum January 2, 2011-December 31, 2012 California has always been replete with remarkable women. As community leaders and activists, inventors and entertainers, as mothers, daughters, sisters, and partners, California’s remarkable women serve 24/7 on the front lines of humanity.
Extraordinary women from every walk of life strengthen, shape, and serve our great state. California’s Remarkable Women honors their significant roles and achievements, drawing its inspiration from past and present achievements... | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 01/02/11-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Californians Over There! California’s Role in the First World WarPresented by California State Capitol Museum at California State Capitol Museum June 14, 2011-June 1, 2012 This exhibit explores the contributions made by California’s Doughboys in the world-wide conflict known as the Great War/World War I. Shoulder-to-shoulder with their French and British allies, Californians bravely served in the trenches of Europe, against their axis foes. This exhibit will feature historic World War I flags, uniforms, and weapons to illustrate the compelling story of our boys “Over There.”
Through compelling letters and prized artifacts on display,... | California State Capitol Museum | 06/14/11-
06/01/12 | Sacramento |
Cars of the StarsPresented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars, displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals.
One car in particular, a 1949 black Mercury Coupe, is well known for its role in Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean. The Mercury is on display along with five other famous vehicles, including:
-Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS
-1940 Lincoln-Zephyr... | California Automobile Museum | 01/02/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Celestial Realms: The Art of NepalPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum October 20, 2012-February 10, 2013 The Newars of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal are renowned for their skill as artisans, creating both Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and paintings. While they were influenced by Indian Pala art of the period, their workmanship was sought for inclusion in Tibetan monasteries. This exhibition will include approximately 40 bronzes, manuscript paintings, ritual objects, and stone sculpture drawn from private California collections and the collection of the Crocker Art Museum. | Crocker Art Museum | 10/20/12-
02/10/13 | Sacramento |
Classical Concert: Richard Andaya, CelloPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 10, 2012 Mel Ramos has credited the music of Vivaldi as an inspiration for his work. Hear works by Vivaldi and other “superheroes” of the classical music genre performed by this award-winning cellist. Before the concert, the Prelude Tour places the performance in the context of the art on view. Space is limited. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/10/12 | Sacramento |
Common Diversions: Toy Trains and Scale Model RailroadsPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum November 3, 2011-September 14, 2012 While small in size, miniature trains are always a big attraction for guests who visit the California State Railroad Museum! Visitors to the Museum will delight in learning more about the distinguishing factors between scale model railroads and toy trains with the introduction of the exhibit titled Common Diversions: Toy Trains and Scale Model Railroads. As many guests will learn, the primary difference between model trains and toy trains has to do with scale--but that’s just... | California State Railroad Museum | 11/03/11-
09/14/12 | Old Sacramento |
Cultural ConnectionsPresented by Sacramento Children's Museum at Sacramento Children's Museum April 5-May 31, 2012 Join the Sacramento Children's Museum every Thursday for Cultural Connections. Each month, they explore and celebrate a new culture. These 20 minute classes in May will focus on Mexico. Classes are free with admission and each child will take home a souvenir. | Sacramento Children's Museum | 04/05/12-
05/31/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Destination Science For GirlsPresented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Calling all girls! Join the Discovery Museum for a week of science fun. Introduce yourself to an amazing array of scientific topics: astronomy, chemistry, ecology, robotics, geology, and more. Create inventive craft projects with a science twist.
Campers bring their own morning snack, afternoon snack, and lunch with a drink.
This camp meets the requirements for the Girl Scout Brownie Level Hiker, Bugs, Home Scientist, and Senses Skill Builders. | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Sacramento |
Discovery Weekend: It's Butterfly TimePresented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Flutter by the Discovery Museum this holiday weekend and enjoy a bounty of butterfly activities. Inside the Nikon's Small World exhibit, investigate cases of butterfly specimens, view butterfly wings using stereoscopes, and create butterfly rings. In the classroom, kids 12 and under can craft a butterfly life cycle. Don't forget to enjoy the grounds; bring a picnic lunch and check out the butterfly garden! | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | Sacramento |
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Gala CelebrationPresented by Girl Scouts Heart of Central California at California Museum June 22, 2012 Join local council Girl Scouts Heart of Central California in honoring Girl Scouts' century-long commitment to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Gala will be emceed by Channel 31’s Tina Macuha and feature seasonal appetizers and desserts from Mulvaney’s B&L paired with local wine and beer. Plus: guest speakers Linda Farley and Randy Roberts of the Crocker Art Museum, a fashion show of Girl Scout styles over the decades... | Girl Scouts Heart of Central California | 06/22/12 | Sacramento |
Going Green: It's Cool For the PlanetPresented by California Auto Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 On Earth Day 2009, the California Automobile Museum opened Going Green: It’s Cool for the Planet. Going Green is an exhibit displaying and telling the story of clean fuel alternatives. The exhibit includes a 1913 Rauch & Lang Electric car; one of only twelve 1997 General Motors EV1s still in existence; a 2000 Daimler-Benz NeCar 4a Fuel Cell Vehicle; a 1972 Datsun electric car; a CHP Custom Electric Chopper; a 2007 BMW Hydrogen 7 and our newest additions: two Nissan Electric... | California Auto Museum | 01/02/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Gold, Greed, & Speculation: The Beginnings of Sacramento CityPresented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2012 The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation and the Sacramento History Museum are proud to present Gold, Greed & Speculation: The Beginnings of Sacramento City in the museum’s lobby gallery. Visitors have the unique opportunity to explore the city’s first fifty years. The exhibit storyline goes beyond Sacramento’s origins as a gold rush boomtown, as the story is more complex than just miners seeking their fortunes in gold. Sacramento's early days are marked by... | Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum | 01/02/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
Hands on History: Three Flags, One FortPresented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park June 16, 2012 Three Flags, One Fort explores the politics, similarities, and differences between Mexican, American, and independent rule that controlled Sutter’s Fort before statehood in 1850. Cannon and musket demonstrations show the potential danger of change. Speeches, debates, and arguments add passion to the issues, and indicate who had the upper hand at critical moments in California’s history.
Visitors will have the chance to listen in and participate in a mock public... | Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | 06/16/12 | Sacramento |
Health Happens HerePresented by California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts at California Museum September 1, 2012-December 31, 2015 Did you know your zip code can predict how long and how well you live? Learn why in an interactive journey in Health Happens Here.
Discover what Californians are doing to build health in their communities in this new multi-media exhibition about all the places and all the ways health happens in California. Create an avatar and play video games to learn about health and donate your points to your choice of 5 charities.
Engaging and educational fun for the entire... | California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts | 09/01/12-
12/31/15 | Sacramento |
High School Self-Portrait ShowPresented by Crocker Art Museum and Chalk It Up! Sacramento at Crocker Art Museum April 10-June 24, 2012 Comprised of more than 70 artworks in diverse media, this exhibition explores an essential exercise for any young artist: the self-portrait. Deep study, self-expression, and technical skill align to present snapshots of self-discovery. Long a Sacramento tradition, the Crocker is proud to host the exhibition in collaboration with Chalk It Up! and Christian Brothers High School. | Crocker Art Museum | 04/10/12-
06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Hispanic American Art TourPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 3, 2012 Discover the rich diversity of Californian art through Spanish, Mexican, and Latino influences, from Anglo portrayals of Californios and the Missions through contemporary Latino American artists.
Free with Museum admission. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Jazz in the Courtyard: The Shotgun Wedding QuintetPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 21, 2012 This Bay Area group, making its Crocker debut, is a multi-instrumentalist blend of jazz and hip-hop that is equal parts traditional big-band and modern boom-bap. | Crocker Art Museum | 06/21/12 | Sacramento |
Jazz-Related Activities at the California State Railroad MuseumPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 25-May 28, 2012 Coinciding with the 39th Annual Sacramento Music Festival happening over Memorial Day weekend in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum will offer jazz musicians performing inside the Museum, aboard popular weekend excursion train rides and even complimentary admission to event badge holders. With several music venues located in close proximity to the Railroad Museum and a special free Children’s Stage and activity area just outside the Museum in the “1849... | California State Railroad Museum | 05/25/12-
05/28/12 | Old Sacramento |
| Leo's Tales Storytime | Sacramento Children's Museum | 05/08/12-
05/29/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Old Sacramento Underground ToursPresented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum at Sacramento History Museum March 31-November 30, 2012 For the third consecutive season, popular Old Sacramento Underground tours resume, and continue through Fall 2012. Old Sacramento has the distinction of being the only city in California to raise its streets in the 1860s through the 1870s to protect the city from devastating flooding. Tour participants explore excavated foundations, an open archeological site and enclosed pathway --all while entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides recount the tales of the devastation, perseverance, and... | Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum | 03/31/12-
11/30/12 | Sacramento |
Painting Where the Wild Things Are Gala and Art AuctionPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center June 9, 2012 Painting Where the Wild Things Are is a live and silent auction of art and other irresistible items, delectable food and beverages, and lively music on the grounds of the beautiful Effie Yeaw Nature Center provide. This is a not-to-be-missed event that supports the science and history programs provided as a community service by this non-profit visitor and education center. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 06/09/12 | Carmichael |
Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & The California Dream: Phase 2Presented by California State Railroad Museum and California State Library at California State Railroad Museum April 10, 2012-October 31, 2013 Phase two of a visually-powerful exhibit titled Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream features a whole new crop of more than 100 fruit crate art labels from the 1880s through the early 1950s. This vibrant exhibit is located inside the Museum's restored 1924 Fruit Growers Express Refrigerator Car and along a re-created loading dock/icing station.
Chosen from the Museum's collection, and on loan from the California State Library and private lenders, the evocative... | California State Railroad Museum | 04/10/12-
10/31/13 | Old Sacramento |
Red Hot and Blown: Contemporary Glass from the Crocker's CollectionPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 17-September 23, 2012 In 2012, more than 150 museums throughout the United States will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's studio-glass movement, which began in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. Since that time, glass has emerged as a rich and diverse form of creative expression with vessels, sculptures, and everything in between being blown, cast, assembled, and even painted. The Crocker's exhibition includes all of these techniques, ranging from Marvin Lipofsky's blown sculptures from the 1960s to Dale... | Crocker Art Museum | 03/17/12-
09/23/12 | Sacramento |
Reliving a Night in History: June 23, 1862Presented by Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum June 23, 2012 Celebrating Folsom's 150 year history, enjoy a family event featuring a BBQ dinner, gold panning, doll making, blacksmith demonstrations, storytelling, games for kids, a bluegrass band, and other entertainment.
Period or western clothing is encouraged. Proceeds will benefit the Folsom History Museum and Pioneer Village. | Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum | 06/23/12 | Folsom |
| Screening: Superman | Crocker Art Museum | 06/07/12 | Sacramento |
Steam: An Enduring Legacy: The Railroad Photographs of Joel JensenPresented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum March 9-July 29, 2012 The California State Railroad Museum, in collaboration with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, present a visually-enticing new photo exhibit titled Steam: An Enduring Legacy: The Railroad Photographs of Joel Jensen.
Showcasing 50 dramatic black-and-white images, the exhibit features a selection of railroad photographs taken and published in a new book of the same name by the famed railroad photographer. Visitors to the Railroad Museum will see how Joel Jensen... | California State Railroad Museum | 03/09/12-
07/29/12 | Old Sacramento |
Story TimePresented by Aerospace Museum of California at Aerospace Museum of California March 23-June 29, 2012 Please join the Aerospace Museum of California on Friday mornings for Story Time. Designed for children five years old and younger, Story Time will occur every Friday and will focus on space-related or aviation-centric age appropriate books. Once the story is completed, the children will take a tour of the accompanying exhibit in the Museum. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the Museum is free for children five and under, however adult admission is required. | Aerospace Museum of California | 03/23/12-
06/29/12 | McClellan |
The Agricultural GalleryPresented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2012 Sacramento is located in the heart of the Central Valley—one of the richest agricultural areas in the world. Agricultural pioneers are renowned for devising ingenious methods to make farm work more efficient and profitable. In this gallery, visitors see the original McCormick Reaper that revolutionized grain farming. In addition, the beautiful cannery label collection is a testament to the industry that dominated Sacramento in the early part of the 20th century. | Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum | 01/02/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
The Artist's View: Landscape DrawingsPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum September 22, 2012-January 6, 2013 Featuring works by artists as diverse as Herman van Swanevelt and Camille Corot, this exhibition celebrates the beauty of landscape drawings from the major European schools. Spanning four centuries, this exhibition traces the historical context of landscapes from Dutch and Flemish works, including fine sheets by Anthonie van Waterloo and Willem van Bemmel, through 17th-century Italian and 19th-century German and French works. Works from 18th- and 19th-century Germany, which represent the... | Crocker Art Museum | 09/22/12-
01/06/13 | Sacramento |
The Community GalleryPresented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2012 As a community, Sacramento has changed greatly over the city's relatively young history and the Community Gallery richly details its growth in chronological order. Visitors learn about the first people, the Nisenan & Maidu Indian Nations, through a collection of baskets, jewelry, and weapons.
As you leave the Native American exhibit, you say goodbye to that way of life. In 1826, tempted by the abundance of fur-bearing animals, trapper Jedehiah Smith, among hundreds of men and fur... | Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum | 01/02/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
Thurs Til 9: Art Mix: Pride MixPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 14, 2012 This month’s Art Mix celebrates Gay Pride Month with a fabulous mix of live entertainment, art-making, and community. Have a wild time watching the Badlands Drag Review with hostess Miss Taryn and DJ Miz-B-Haven. Test your luck at Drag Queen Bingo (hosted by Outword Magazine), strike a pose in a fun photo booth, enjoy a live performance by the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, make connections at a LGBTIQ Community Resource Fair, and explore the galleries on docent-led... | Crocker Art Museum | 06/14/12 | Sacramento |
Tuskegee Airmen: Journey to FlightPresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum February 7-August 5, 2012 Tuskegee Airmen: Journey to Flight celebrates the gallant African American men and women who broke barriers as both aviation heroes of WWII, as well as champions of equality. Sponsored by the California Legislative Black Caucus and initially developed by the California African American Museum, this exhibition will include additional personal artifacts for The California Museum installation on loan from Sacramento-area Tuskegee Airmen and their families.
Although well-known... | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 02/07/12-
08/05/12 | Sacramento |
Twilight ThursdaysPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo June 14-July 26, 2012 Enjoy warm summer nights at the Sacramento Zoo with extended hours on Twilight Thursdays--seven Thursdays of hot cars, live music, good food, and cool drinks. Come see a car show featuring local bands and car-clubs. Dinner and drink specials will also be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Kampala Café. Enjoy the dinner special or bring your own! | Sacramento Zoo | 06/14/12-
07/26/12 | Sacramento |
Uprooted! The Japanese Americans During WWIIPresented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 This exhibit features the Japanese American community from immigration and internment during World War II, to their struggle and success in seeking redress for the loss of their constitutional rights. This display, featuring photographs, art, furniture, and crafts made in the internment camps, is drawn from the rich Japanese American Archival Collection developed by the local Japanese American community and housed at Sacramento State. Uprooted offers a unique opportunity to learn... | California Museum for History, Women and the Arts | 01/02/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images In Ink Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum August 1-December 31, 2012 The California State Railroad Museum is proud to present a fascinating, two-part exhibit titled Wedlock’s Gift: California Railroad Depot Images in Ink that features 52 sketches of California’s heritage depots drawn by Walter J. Wedlock.
In the 1970s, and after realizing the many of the historic railroad depots were in danger of being demolished, Wedlock went on a quest to sketch the depots in a race against time and the wrecking ball. Wedlock sketched the... | California State Railroad Museum | 08/01/12-
12/31/12 | Old Sacramento |
Weekend Excursion Train Rides Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum March 31-September 30, 2012 The California State Railroad Museum’s popular excursion railroad--the Sacramento Southern Railroad--officially returns to operation for the 29th consecutive season, and continues on weekends through September.
Guests are treated to a six-mile, 40-minute roundtrip excursion along the picturesque levees of the Sacramento River while enjoying the sights, smells, and sounds of authentic locomotives rolling down the tracks. The train features a combination of vintage closed coaches... | California State Railroad Museum | 03/31/12-
09/30/12 | Old Sacramento |
Where They Overlap: Sonya Kelliher-CombsPresented by C.N. Gorman Museum at C.N. Gorman Museum April 3-June 8, 2012 Through mixed media painting and sculpture, Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Inupiaq/Athabascan) chronicles the ongoing struggle for self-definition and identity in the Alaskan context. Through the combination of shared iconography with intensely personal imagery, the artist demonstrates the generative power that each vocabulary has over the other. Similarly, her use of synthetic, organic, traditional, and modern materials moves beyond oppositions between Western/Native culture, self/other, and... | C.N. Gorman Museum | 04/03/12-
06/08/12 | Davis |
Wings & Wheels Presented by Aerospace Museum of California at Aerospace Museum of California June 2, 2012 The Aerospace Museum of California will host Wings & Wheels 2012. The inaugural event will be an afternoon and evening of racing, fast cars, gourmet food, and a special performance by David Garibaldi, “Rhythm & Hue,” followed by a live auction--all in the name of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and kids.
Wings & Wheels will raise funds to build the Museum’s state-of-the-art Flight Zone Interactive Learning Center with graphics... | Aerospace Museum of California | 06/02/12 | McClellan |
Women’s Vote in California: 100 Year Anniversary “We Won the Vote!”Presented by California State Capitol Museum at California State Capitol Museum October 1, 2011-September 30, 2012 After a long and innovative campaign, California women won the right to vote in a special election on October 10, 1911. The 1911 California victory for woman suffrage was the culmination of a long, hard-fought battle to win political freedom and basic civil rights. California was the sixth western state to win the vote for women, inspiring suffragists nationwide and increasing national attention on what had long been a controversial political and moral debate. With the 1911 triumph of equal... | California State Capitol Museum | 10/01/11-
09/30/12 | Sacramento |
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