Women's Museum of California Newsletter
Coming up in February and March
January 2011 - Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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Wow! January is almost over and February and March are upon us with a plethora of events and activities. I hope your New Year's resolutions included becoming a member of the Women's Museum. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming functions. There's lots to choose from!
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Celebrating Giants: The Truth of Sojourner: African-American Women's Struggle for Suffrage
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Sojourner by M. Lyons
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OPENING RECEPTION
Feb 4, at 6-9pm
Refreshments and music
During the month of February, 2011, the WOMEN'S MUSEUM will mount a multi-layered exhibition focused on Sojourner Truth and the ensuing African American Women's Suffrage Movement in recognition of Black History Month. The work of local artists which reflect this often-over looked history of women will be on display for February.
ARTISTS INCLUDE: Sandra L. Channis, Mary Buckman, Rebecca-Rose Metzger, Brenda Gibson, Sherehe Yamaisha Roz, Julia C R Gray, Marv Lyons, Monica Cadish, Sylvia Mejia
LOCATION: 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego, 92102
You can find more information on this exhibit here.
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Feb 8th "Go Tell Michelle" Theatre Reading,
One night only at 10th Avenue Theatre
|  The Women's Museum of California & Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company Invite you to join us for an evening of wine, cheese and words with a staged reading of
"Go, Tell Michelle: African-American Women Speak to the First Lady"
Based on the book Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 5:15 PM Reception & Mingle with the Authors Barbara A. Seals Nevergold and Peggy Brooks-Bertram 6:00 PM Reading of Go, Tell Michelle Directed by Seema Sueko* The 10th Avenue Theatre 930 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 Reservations: Space is limited. Email: tickets@moolelo.net or call 619-342-7395 Admission: Bring something to drink (bottle of wine, soda, whatever you fancy), food to share (cheese & crackers, hors d'oeuvre, or some other munchie), or make a $10 donation at the door
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, BOOK DISCUSSION AND SIGNING
WITH AUTHOR CAROL ROWELL COUNCIL
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December 20, 1969 - 21 year old Carol Council and others painted on plywood walls surrounding the construction site of the SDSU Malcolm A. Love Library to dramatize the need for a women's studies program. The result was the first women's studies department in the nation... maybe the world.
Carol's story is captured in her book
"THE CENTAUR FOR WOMEN: MEMOIRS OF THE STUDENT FOUNDER OF WOMEN'S STUDIES"
Join Carol for a book discussion and signing on Saturday, February 12 at 1pm at the museum.
Seating is limited. Call to reserve your space. 619 233-7963. More info
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ART OPENING - FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 6PM
EXQUISITE CORPSE: FEMME FATALE
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Four garments + Four Artists + One Curator =
EXQUISITE CORPSES: Femme Fatale
Art by Linda Churchill, Leah Intravaia Younker, Lynn Schuette and Cindy Zimmerman
Curated by Carol McCusker
This exhibition showcases a part of the Women's Museum's costume collection in an innovative way. Using 4 articles of historical clothing, the artists have an opportunity to work with the Surrealist's concept of the Exquisite Corpse in a contemporary format. The result is a thoughtful educational experience that examines how "clothing makes the woman" in more ways than one.
Exhibit runs through April 2nd. Go here for more info
Conversation with the Artists and Curator - Saturday, March 19th at 2pm
at the Women's Museum of California
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March 4 and 5 - CONGRESS OF HISTORY CONFERENCE
"Unsung Heroes of San Diego's History" in Balboa Park
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Congress of History of San Diego and Imperial Counties, the Women's Museum of California and the City of San Diego presents a two day conference in Balboa Park focused on the history of local women.
Friday -Balboa Park Club Ballroom and Saturday - Recital Hall (next door to the Club), in Balboa Park, San Diego.
Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., following by a walking tour of some of the architecture of Balboa Park. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Conference concludes with a Vintage Clothing Show. Reservation forms can be found at the Congress Site or tickets can be purchased on line at Women's Museum site . See for more information
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March 12th - 10th Annual San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame at SDSU
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 10th Annual Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is coming up on March 12th at the Alumni Center at San Diego State University.
Honoring: Donna Frye, 2011 Spirit of the Hall of Fame Inductees: Midge Costanza, Judy Forman, Clara Harris, Martha Longenecker and Rita Sanchez
Reservations must be made by March 1. Seating will be limited. Get more info here. Make reservations now at Women's Hall of Fame site
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Women's Museum of California
formerly the Women's History Museum
2323 Broadway, #107, San Diego, 92102 - in Golden Hill at the corner of Broadway and 23rd.
619 233-7963
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