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Day at the Museum: A Full, Free Day of Inspiration, Empowerment and Education

Presented by California Museum for History, Women and the Arts at California Museum

March 4, 2010

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On Thursday, March 4th, California First Lady Maria Shriver and The Women’s Conference are partnering with The California Museum to celebrate National Women’s History Month with an extraordinary all-day free event – Day at The Museum. Our goal is to inspire women to be architects of change, be empowered by the strong female community in California, and be educated about opportunities, health issues and the endless possibilities for us all.

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising came up with posters for the event - beautiful pieces of art, beyond what we imagined - exemplifying how diverse and varied the women's community is. See the slideshow here.

See below for a full list of the days events:

When: 7:30am-9am
What: A Breakfast Meet-and- Greet with Women Elected Officials
Where: Museum lobby
This is an opportunity to meet some of California’s top elected women officials, from legislators to mayors and district attorneys.
• Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass, first African American female speaker in the United States
• Secretary of State Debra Bowen
• District Attorneys Kamala Harris of San Francisco and Jan Scully of Sacramento
• Mayors Ashley Swearengin of Fresno and Kathay Lovell of South Lake Tahoe
• Elk Grove City Councilmember Sophia Scherman
• Women’s Caucus Chair Assemblymember Lori Saldana (D-76)

When: 9am-10am
What: A Celebration of Mind, Body and Spirit
Where: Auditorium

When: 10am-11am
What: Minerva Award Exhibit and Minerva Quilt Project Recognition
Where: Museum lobby with a tour of exhibits to follow on the first floor
Many of the 28 Minerva Award recipients will be on hand as Maria Shriver officially recognizes the Minerva Award Exhibit at The California Museum. Among the women warriors working on the frontlines of humanity throughout California present at the event will be:
• Betty Chinn, ’08 Minerva Award recipient, of Eureka
• Ramona Delgado, ’06 Minerva Award recipient, WEAVE, Sacramento
• Jennie Hernandez Gin, ’06 Minerva Award recipient, WEAVE, Sacramento
• “Sweet” Alice Harris, ’07 Minerva Award recipient, Parents of Watts, LA
• Dr. Kathy Hull, ’09 Minerva Award recipient, George Mark House, San Leandro
• Sister Jennie Lechtenberg, ’05 Minerva Award recipient, PUENTE Learning Center, LA
• Janice Mirikitani, ’05 Minerva Award recipient, Glide Foundation, San Francisco
• Ivelise Markovits, ’08 Minerva Award recipient, Penny Lane, LA
• Captain Maureen Pennington, ’07 Minerva Award recipient, United States Naval nurse
• Christy Porter, ’07 Minerva Award recipient, Hidden Harvest, Palm Springs
• Helen Devore Waukazoo, ’09 Minerva Award recipient, American Indian Friendship House, San Francisco

When: 11am –Noon
What: “If I Can Do It, So Can You” panel discussion on the rewards of being a compassionate citizen hero
Where: Auditorium
• Moderator, Carla Marinucci, chief political writer for The San Francisco Chronicle
• Betty Chinn, ‘08 Minerva Award recipient
• “Sweet” Alice Harris, ‘07 Minerva Award recipient
• Dr. Kathy Hull, ‘09 Minerva Award recipient
• Christy Porter, ‘07 Minerva Award recipient
• Musical performance by renowned Davis High School Choir

When: 11:30am-12:30pm
What: Chef demonstrations, book signings to follow
Where: Museum lobby
• Iron Chef Cat Cora
• Biba Caggiano

When: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
What: “Only in California: A Celebration of California Creativity”
Where: Presentations in the Auditorium, with book signings to follow in the lobby

When: 3pm - 4:30pm
What: Honoring Our Women in the Military, with a special announcement by First Lady Maria Shriver
Where: Museum lobby

When: 5pm-6pm
What: “I Did It My Way,” a Once in a Lifetime Conversation
Where: Auditorium
Moderated by Maria Shriver with four leading women pioneers:
• Astronaut and educator Dr. Sally K. Ride
• Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
• Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling
• Award-winning actress, singer and entertainer Rita Moreno
• Musical performance by members of the California Musical Theater

When: 6pm-7:30pm
What: Night at the Museum reception, featuring A Taste Of California
Where: Museum lobby

In addition to the program, Day at the Museum will feature a vast array of California talent throughout the Museum and Courtyard:
• Lauren Greenfield photographs (lobby)
• The Minerva Quilt Project (lobby and Minerva Exhibit area)
• Poster Project by the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
• St. Vincent de Paul Society Discarded to Divine, recycled clothes for everyday use
• Native American basket weavers
• Women painters, quilters and knitters
• Indian drumming
• Old Sacramento Living History Group
• The Origami Peace Project
• Canine Companions for Independence
• Live blogging by Sacramento’s Girls on the Grid

In the Courtyard:
• Dream Wall
• “Photo booth” Memories
• Health and Wellness tent with massage chairs
• WE Programs that make a difference
• California Arts Council License Plate Project
• WE Fit for fun
• An Edible Garden demonstration