This free presentation delves into the important role of photo restoration in preserving family genealogy and history. It covers a range of tools and resources that can be utilized to safeguard family photos. While not a comprehensive "how-to" guide on restoring old photographs, the presentation provides an overview of many of the tools and techniques […]
is known as a contemporary Fado artist. This music is sometimes called "Portuguese Blues". Ramana's work captures the essence of Fado and well beyond. She performs and records music that ranges from the soulful haunting ballads and catchy playful songs of Fado, to her own original compositions. Fado is a performance genre, incorporating music and […]
Festival of Trees, benefitting the Opportunity House, needs your help in choosing their signature drink to be served at this years Gala held on November 27th. 8 local bartenders will battle it out with their own personal creation for the chance to be crowned this years "FOT Bartender of the Year". Come join […]
Thalea String Quartet (photo credit: Curtis Perry) Cristopher Whitley, violin Kumiko Sakamoto, violin, Lauren Spaulding, viola, Alex Cox, cello Friday, November 17, 2023, 7pm, at the Vacaville Museum, in collaboration with Chamber Music at Rancho Flaubert Among the important young classical ensembles in North America today, the Thalea String Quartet brings vibrancy and emotional commitment […]
Gary Mangels will be here to talk about his family history, grape growing, and wine making! Mangels Vineyards will pour selected wines. There will be informal meet and greet with some on history and some on today’s wine!
Holiday Home Tour is back on December 16th! Tickets are available online or in the museum during open hours. Admission is $30 and doors open at 930am. The event will go from 10am to 3pm. Come enjoy some beautiful homes in Vacaville decked out for the holidays! Media Coverage: https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/vacaville-holiday-home-tour/#x https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/holiday-home-tour-2/
The Vacaville Museum Guild is presenting an opportunity to win a Dessert of the Month!The winner will win one dessert each month for 1 year lovingly prepared by a Vacaville Museum Guild member. Tickets go on sale November 1, 2023 and the drawing will be held on December 16, 2023 The year of desserts will […]
Calling all readers! We are starting a Museum Book Club for 2024. Our first meeting is January 10th at 530pm! A book club for history lovers! Books will be read that are both fiction and non-fiction. The club will meet the second Wednesday of every month. A suggested donation of $10 is to support the […]
Tolenas Winery will be providing a fun and experiential white wine class on January 17th! It will start at 630pm and it is $40 per person. Come and learn something new! The red and white wine classes will be led by expert sommeliers, offering a guided exploration of carefully curated wines. Participants will learn about […]