Museums are not generally stuffy, stuffy, uninspired, top-heavy places.
They are more likely to be enlightening and enlightening. Their first priority is to provide a place for the public to study and reflect on their contents: objects of artistic, cultural or scientific significance.
It’s always been that way at the Vacaville Museum, the historic heart of Solano County, which is offering not only educational experiences this coming summer, but also music and food, as well as “public programs that foster community and serve as a cornerstone for gathering and connection.” “, Sarah Olsen – Museum Executive Director Menon said in a press statement.
Perhaps most significant is a new exhibit, “Sew-lano Quilts: A Pattern of Change,” which opens Saturday at the museum, 213 Buck Ave., and runs through Sept. 21.
She said the exhibit, which features historic quilts as well as quilts and fiber arts from communities throughout Solano County, explores “the transformation of fiber arts from being purely functional to being able to tell stories and connect different cultures and generations.” Transformation of the memory bank.
Like the world-famous quilts of Gisband, Alabama, the quilts in the latest museum exhibit are imbued with meaning, beauty and family history, because the quilting tradition is, after all, rooted in beliefs in self-reliance and community.
The announcement of the new exhibition comes as the museum extends gallery opening hours: Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is no fee to visit the exhibit, but donations of $5 per person are encouraged. Olson-Menon noted that the museum’s website, vacavillemuseum.org, will include the latest information about the trunk exhibit that will be on display by each artist during the exhibition.
On June 28, the popular “food truck” will take you to the museum for a feast.
Night time is from 5pm to 8pm
Olson-Menon said it will also be an opportunity to “rest under the elms” in the museum courtyard and savor the beautiful melodies of the Waqa Jazz Society’s Ted Fontaine Band.
If you want to try birria burritos starting at $3, or birria burritos starting at $12, Viejo Loco is right at your doorstep. The museum galleries will remain open throughout the event.
Heading into July, the museum has scheduled June 29 for what Olsen-Menon calls “the big event of the season”: Regency Jane Austen style.
From 3 to 6:30 p.m., Jon Mendle, a member of the San Francisco Guitar Quartet and an internationally renowned classical guitarist who has toured with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, will perform Regency music, That is, movie soundtracks.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn two or three Regency era dances under the guidance of Jennifer Meller and enjoy a classic afternoon tea inside the museum. Costumes and afternoon tea are encouraged, Olson-Menon said. Tickets are $75 each.
Want more music and fun?
On July 4 from 12:30 noon to 2:30 p.m., the museum will once again host a free “Music in America” event, where visitors can hear the Vacaville Jazz Society’s Alive Music Orchestra perform under the elms.
The sounds are sure to stir the patriotic spirit as visitors celebrate the holiday with familiar music, hot dogs and lemonade, compliments of museum association volunteers. If you need to cool off and check out “Sew-lano Quilts: Patterns of Change,” the museum galleries will be open.
Especially suitable for children is the museum’s “Become a Curator for a Day” event on July 17.
Olson-Menon said that from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., children ages 6 to 12 will explore the art of curating by making a series of objects that reflect the work of museum professionals and will The event is described as “a great opportunity for little ones”.
Each child leaves with a fresh collection of their own. Places are limited to 10 children. Tickets are $5 per person. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Tickets for all events can be purchased online at www.vacavillemuseum.org, in person during regular museum gallery opening hours, or by calling (707) 447 during office hours (Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -4513 Purchase.
