Events – Haggin Museum

DMT: Angel Island in San Francisco

Historical Significance, Cultural Awareness & Natural Beauty

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 7 AM – 6 PM
Cost: $155

Join us on this long-anticipated motor coach tour to the Angel Island Immigration Station. Between 1910 and 1940, 500,000 mostly Chinese immigrants crossed the Pacific Ocean for a chance at a new life in America. Walk in their footsteps with our State Park docent through the Detention Barracks; experience the living conditions under which they were held for weeks to years. Visit the former hospital building on a self-guided tour. After undergoing a $14 million restoration and renovation that took seven years, the building was transformed into the Angel Island Immigration Museum, open to the public only since January 2022. In the Mess Hall adjacent to the Barracks, view a new permanent exhibit, “Taken From Their Families.” It tells the story of the internment of 600 Japanese immigrants from Hawaii and 100 from the West Coast who were held on the island in 1942 by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Army. There is ample time to explore outdoor features. Bring your own brown bag lunch to eat indoors, or take it outdoors and dine while gazing at breathtaking views. Deluxe coach, the Tiburon Ferry, Island Shuttle… leave the details and traffic to us, and enjoy a fabulous worry-free day on the Bay!

To initiate the registration process, click the ‘Start Here’ button below to complete an electronic form. The deadline to register or cancel is August 28, 2024.

Live Music: Stockton Soul

Enjoy an evening at the Haggin Museum! Events vary from special guests to live music and everything in between. This evening, hosted by the Junior Women’s Group, is perfect for a night out with friends or a date! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beginning at 6:30 pm, as you socialize with friends before the program begins at 7 pm. The museum and store are open until 9 pm. Seating at events varies and is limited to ensure the safety of visitors and the museum’s collection.

Formed in 2021, Stockton Soul’s mission as a Soul Orchestra is to educate, empower, and inspire audiences through the performance of Black American Music. Stockton Soul uses live music to educate audiences about the beautiful elements and movements in Black American Music and their inextricable links to American History.

Opening Reception: The Art of Ezra Tucker

Join us for the opening reception of The Art of Ezra Tucker. Guests are invited to enjoy a glass of wine, meet the artist, and take in the beauty of his fantastical and engaging paintings.

An artist talk by Ezra Tucker will begin at 7 pm. This talk will give the audience a deeper look at Tucker’s artwork and career as an artist.

Image captions: (above) Ezra Tucker, courtesy of the artist and David Wagner, LLC; (below) Snow Melt by Ezra Tucker

The Art of Ezra Tucker

Ezra Tucker’s wildlife art is characterized by its dynamic composition, unexpected color, lighting, and scale. Its large scale gives a sense of dignity and presence

Live Music: TU-NER

Drumming virtuoso Pat Mastelotto, touch guitar maestro Markus Reuter, and the visionary Warr guitarist Trey Gunn make up the newly formed, Tu-Ner. Together, they craft a harmonious blend of rhythms and melodies that transcend the boundaries of genre and transport listeners to uncharted territories of audio exploration. The evening’s music will include selections from Stick Men, King Crimson, Tu, and more.

Regular museum admission. No advanced tickets. Seating is limited and not guaranteed.

Live Music: Music with Strings Attached

Enjoy an evening of live music with Music with Strings Attached. This group performs creative covers of jazz and pop music with the unique sound of string instruments. Consisting of teachers from Sayla Music Academy, Music with Strings Attached performs throughout the Northern California area.

If you are interested in music lessons with our teachers, find out more information at saylamusicacademy.com.

Live Music: Legendary Ladies of Country Music

The Legendary Ladies show, starring Joni Morris with keyboard accompanist Jack Jones, includes songs of Kitty, Loretta, Dollie, Tammy, and Patsy too. You’ll enjoy Joni’s beautiful costumes, love her audience interaction and comedy, too. Her performances are a must-see for any country music fan!

2nd Saturdays with Families: Geometric Animals

Get creative at the Haggin! 2nd Saturday events are designed for children ages 5-12 and feature hands-on events for families. Activities include art projects, interactive programs, and museum-wide events. Reservations are not required, but seating is available on a first come-first served basis. Materials and activities are included with regular admission. 2nd Saturday programs are from 1 – 2:30 pm.

Combine art with math to create some interesting and beautiful geometric animal portraits.

2nd Saturdays for Families: Monoprints

Learn about artist Mary Cassatt and create artwork with one of the art techniques that she often used – monoprinting.

Book Signing & Talk with William Maxwell

Join us at the Haggin for a talk and book signing with William Maxwell featuring his new book, Booklegger: Anecdotal Recollections of a Skid Row Bookseller. Published in 2023 by Tuleburg Press, Booklegger recounts Maxwell’s professional bookselling career through multiple store locations amidst a slew of local and extraordinary characters.

Maxwell, a 4th generation Stocktonian and longtime owner of Maxwell’s Bookmark on Pacific Avenue, is currently employed as Archives Manager of the Bank of Stockton’s Historical Photograph Collection and bank archives, a position he has held since closing his book shop in 2003. He continues to sell used and rare books online and at antiquarian book fairs around the state.

DMT Trip: Placer County Daytripper

Old Town Auburn, Ikeda’s Country Market & High-Hand Nursery

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 8 AM – 5 PM
Cost: $115

Attention history buffs, foodies and garden enthusiasts!

This day trip by motor coach is for you! On a docent-led tour of Old Town Auburn, experience California’s Gold Rush history. At the Placer County Courthouse, a beautiful landmark building built in 1898 that houses the Placer County Museum, learn from your docent about the colorful history of Placer County from early Native American life through the construction of I-80. See the restored Sheriff’s Office and Women’s Jail, and the Treasury displaying the museum’s gold collection.

Next, “Choice on Tour!” Tailor your touring preference by choosing one of two options:

Choice A has one stop: A 2.5-hour visit to High-Hand Nursery in Loomis, featuring a wide selection of beautiful plants and a renovated fruit shed that houses gift shops, olive oil tasting, and a brewery. Dine on your own at High-Hand Café where their sandwiches and salads are crafted with farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Choice B has two stops: First — a one-hour visit to Ikeda’s California Country Market and Pie Shop, a destination Farmer’s Market off I-80, filled with produce from the family farm, freshly baked fruit pies and a down-home café that serves burgers, sandwiches and Ready to Go Meals. Second — a 1.5-hour visit to High-Hand Nursery and Café in Loomis.

This trip is a springtime must!

To initiate the registration process, click the ‘Start Here’ button below to complete an electronic form. The deadline to register or cancel is May 1, 2024.

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