Local History Events
In addition to our First Friday presentations, there are many interesting talks at other local organizations to attend. We hope to see you at some of the following:
Ross: a rich history
January 24, 2019, 7:00 to 8:00
Elk's Lodge, 1312 Mission Avenue, San Rafael
Many thanks to the Marin History Museum for hosting our talk about the Town of Ross. Learn about the rich history of the small town of Ross, just “over the hill” from San Rafael. In a presentation that includes photos of people and events over the course of time, you’ll be able to see how much has changed as well as how much has not. You’ll also hear about the important contributions of Marin County residents to the development of the Marin Art and Garden Center.
$10 suggested donation. Free entry for Elks with ID card.
San Rafael Elks Lodge at Mission Ave at C Street in San Rafael. 1312 Mission Ave. Look for hidden driveway. Parking is in the rear of mansion. Follow one-way signs.
For more, please visit the Marin History Museum Event site and RSVP
info@marinhistory.org • www.marinhistory.org • 415-382-1182
Elk's Lodge, 1312 Mission Avenue, San Rafael
Many thanks to the Marin History Museum for hosting our talk about the Town of Ross. Learn about the rich history of the small town of Ross, just “over the hill” from San Rafael. In a presentation that includes photos of people and events over the course of time, you’ll be able to see how much has changed as well as how much has not. You’ll also hear about the important contributions of Marin County residents to the development of the Marin Art and Garden Center.
$10 suggested donation. Free entry for Elks with ID card.
San Rafael Elks Lodge at Mission Ave at C Street in San Rafael. 1312 Mission Ave. Look for hidden driveway. Parking is in the rear of mansion. Follow one-way signs.
For more, please visit the Marin History Museum Event site and RSVP
info@marinhistory.org • www.marinhistory.org • 415-382-1182
Edith Heath: Design is a System of Values
April 9, 2019, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley, Wurster Gallery, room 121
Rosa Novak, an Oakland artist and scholar working with local clay and sustainable practices in ceramics, will be exploring the lesser-known work of Edith Heath, situate her practice within a historical context, and critique traditional narratives of mid-century ceramic history.
Free to UC Berkeley Students, Staff, and Faculty. For those outside UC Berkeley: suggested $10 donation
Visit their site at archives.ced.berkeley.edu/news/gallery-talks-18-19 to learn more.
Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley, Wurster Gallery, room 121
Rosa Novak, an Oakland artist and scholar working with local clay and sustainable practices in ceramics, will be exploring the lesser-known work of Edith Heath, situate her practice within a historical context, and critique traditional narratives of mid-century ceramic history.
Free to UC Berkeley Students, Staff, and Faculty. For those outside UC Berkeley: suggested $10 donation
Visit their site at archives.ced.berkeley.edu/news/gallery-talks-18-19 to learn more.