Calendar of
Events
First Friday
Fri Sep 3, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Performance by the Dan McGhee Three (jazz).
Join us every First Friday of the month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments donated by Lagunitas Brewing Co. & Diamond Oaks Winery.
Admission: FREE for members, $5 non-members.
Join the museum for as low as $20! Check our Support page for details!
Museum CLOSED
Mon Sep 6, 2010 The museum will be closed for Labor Day.
Members Preview: Artistry in Wood
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Members Preview for Artistry in Wood, Bob Stocksdale: Woodturner & Sandow Birk, Selections from The Depravities of War Series 2007.
Please call 707-579-1500 x 13 or email swiseman@sonomacountymuseum.org to check on your Membership status.
Sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Oliver Ranch Tour
Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:30am - 2:00pm
Join us for a private tour of Oliver Ranch. The tour includes round-trip transportation, a private tour,and a lunch and wine reception.
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, this 100-acre Alexander Valley ranch is one of the country's premiere private reserves for site-specific art. In 1985, Steven and Nancy Oliver commissioned their first piece “Shepherd’s Muse” a multi-media sculpture by New York sculptor Judith Shea. Over 20 years later the Oliver’s have commissioned 18 works that rise up over the rolling hills of the ranch’s landscape. As lifelong art patrons, Steven and Nancy Oliver see the ranch as a model for philanthropy and a way to nurture the growth and development of artists. Rather than working solely with a gallery dealer, a museum director or a curator, artists work with the Oliver’s for a more "earthy experience" often forging close and meaningful relationships with the family while residency at the ranch.
Contact 707-579-1500 x 13 or swiseman@sonomacountymuseum.org for reservations.
Tour is limited to 50 guests.
Members $125/Non-members $150
Museum Warehouse Sale
Sep 23, 2010 - Sep 25, 2010 Museum Warehouse Sale
Two Days Only - September 23 & 25
Advance Sale — Members-only*
Thursday, September 23, 4 pm - 7 pm
Public Sale
Saturday, September 25, 9 am - 4 pm
We’ve cleaned out the basement and are selling a wide selection of treasures. Items include Victorian clothing, furniture, antique medical/dental equipment, pianos, porcelain, silverware, etc.
Location: Sonoma Mountain Village
1300 Valley House Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
For directions and map click here.
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Call Eric Stanley at 707-579-1500 x 15 with questions or for information.
*For membership information contact Sarah-Jane Wiseman
at 707-579-1500 x 13.
Museum CLOSED
Sat Sep 25, 2010 2:00pm - 3:59pm
The Museum will be CLOSED early at 2pm for a wedding. Sorry for this inconvenience. Interested in renting out the museum? Please phone 707.579.1500 x 13.
Teacher Open House 
Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Our annual Teacher Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 28 from 4-6 pm. If you are an educator, please join us for a wine and cheese reception, and to learn about some of the ways our 2010-11 exhibitions can enhance your work in the classroom.
RSVP to Jennifer Bethke, Education Curator, 707.579.1500 x17 or jbethke@sonomacountymuseum.org
Sandow Birk Artist's Talk
Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:30pm - 8:00pm
First Friday
Fri Oct 1, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Peformance by Mount Taylor Jazz. Join us every First Friday of the month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments donated by Lagunitas Brewing Co. & Diamond Oaks Winery.
Admission: FREE for members, $5 non-members.
Join the museum for as low as $20! Check our Support page for details!
Art History Classes with Jennifer Bethke
Oct 4, 2010 - Oct 25, 2010 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Sonoma County Museum is pleased to announce the first in a series of three art history classes that will run in 2010-2011. In the entire series, you will learn about the dynamic history of modern art, from its first inklings in the nineteenth century, through the artistic experiments of the present day.
Session I: Nineteenth-Century Art
4 Mondays, October 4 – 25, 10:00 a.m. - noon
The nineteenth century was a whirlwind of change, in which economic and social upheavals brought about profound transformations in European society. From Romantic art to Impressionism and beyond, the art of the century reflects this dynamism as well. Come gain an appreciation for the amazing scope and bold experiments of these artists, in a fun and friendly class of like-minded individuals.
Class 1:
Monday, October 4, 10 a.m. - noon
From the French Revolution to Romanticism
Class 2:
Monday, October 11, 10 a.m. - noon
Realism, Photography
Class 3:
Monday, October 18, 10 a.m. - noon
Impressionism
Class 4:
Monday, October 25, 10 a.m. - noon
Post-Impressionism and Beyond
Cost: $65 non-members / $30 members
Advance registration is required as these classes fill up quickly. Reserve your spot now by calling 707.579.1500 x 17 or emailing jbethke@sonomacountymuseum.org
(Attending a limited selection of the class sessions is also possible with advance registration: $18 per class non-members / $8 per class members.)
Instructor: Jennifer Bethke received her PhD in art history from UC Berkeley, and has taught at universities, museum schools, and other venues.
Upcoming Sessions:
Session II – Spring 2011: Modern Art 1900-1950
Session III – Summer 2011: Contemporary Art 1950 to Today
Big Oktoberfest Bash III
Fri Oct 8, 2010 6:00pm - 9:00pm
SAVE THE DATE for our 3rd Annual Big Oktoberfest Bash at The Flamingo Hotel! Beer Tastings, Wine Tastings, Food Tastings, & more!
Free Family Day
Sat Oct 9, 2010 11:00am - 4:00pm
Art & craft activites for the whole family!
Day of the Dead Altars Workshop
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learn how to make your own Dia de los Muertos display in this hands-on workshop.
Cost: $15 Members/$20 General.
Advance registration is required as these classes fill up quickly, 20 people maximum. Reserve your spot now by calling 707.579.1500 x 17 or emailing jbethke@sonomacountymuseum.org.
Panel Discussion: Representing War
Thu Nov 4, 2010 6:30pm - 8:00pm
In connection with the Depravities of War exhibition, come hear a panel of journalists, photo journalists, and art historians discuss how war has been represented in history and in the media today.
Admission: $10 general & $5 museum members. Call 707.579.1500 x 17 for reservations or email jbethke@sonomacountymuseum.org.
First Friday
Fri Nov 5, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us every First Friday of the month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments.
Admission: $5 general, $2 Students/Seniors, Free for members.
Members Preview: Bittersweet Harvest
Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Members Preview for Bittersweet Harvest: Braceros Program.
Please call 707-579-1500 x 13 or email swiseman@sonomacountymuseum.org to check on your Membership status.
First Friday
Fri Dec 3, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us every First Friday of the month as we remain open late with entertainment & refreshments.
Admission: $5 general, $2 Students/Seniors, Free for members.
Free Family Day
Sat Dec 4, 2010 11:00am - 4:00pm
Art & craft activites for the whole family!
