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Upcoming Events
January 25, 2012 - Guild Bunko Bash
Museum Guild hosts an evening of wine, food and a chance to win some fabulous prizes while playing a talkative game of dice! Held at the McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville. Tickets $25.00 available at the Museum, advance tickets required, limited space.
February 25, 2012 - Dinner for Eight at the Buck Mansion
This exclusive Vacaville Museum benefit fundraiser was so popular last year that it is being offered for the second time. The event includes a hosted cocktail hour followed by an elegant home-cooked meal for eight, served inside the main house at the Buck Estate, 225 Buck Avenue, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. The winner, whose ticket will be pulled on February 14, 2012, will be able to invite 7 of their favorite people to a fully hosted dinner at Buck mansion. Tickets are $20 per chance, and are available at the Museum and from Museum members. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships support the Museum. The drawing will be held February 14, 2012. The lucky winner will be notified immediately, and should be prepared with a guest list for the dinner on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Call 447-4513 for more information.
Recent Events
November 29, 2011 - Merriment on Main
Onion Soup served by the Guild in the Courtyard and Museum gallery open house. free.
October 7, 2011 - Little Bits, Big Picture gallery exhibition opening reception - 7pm
Museum members and special guests are invited to preview the exhibition. Featured artifacts from archeological excavations in Vacaville will be on display thorugh February 26, 2012.
October 14, 2011 - Vacaville Museum and Guild Inaugural Golf Tournament
Registration 11am, Shotgun Start 1pm
Golf Tournament fundraiser to benefit Vacaville Museum at Cypress Lakes Golf Course. Straight scramble tournament with Mens, Womens or mixed team foursomes. Tee off at 1pm. Entry fee; Individual - $95 or Teams of 4 - $380 (includes dinner for all). Registration form can be downloaded here, or is available at Vacaville Museum. Food and prizes at the event. Additional information is available here.
September 28, 2011 - Guild Bunko Bash
Museum Guild hosts an evening of wine, food and a chance to win some fabulous prizes while playing a talkative game of dice! Held at the McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville. 6pm dinner, 7pm Bunko begins promptly.Tickets $25.00 available at the Museum, advance tickets required, limited space.
September 16, 2011 - A reception to celebrate the Gashora Art Project
6pm Meet the Gashora Girls Academy students through photographs, stories and their art. Come and see how art has affected these amazing girls. Admire their sketches and drawings. Read about their stories and backgrounds. See how sponsorship of the Gashora Art Project through the Rwanda Girls Initiative has made this a reality. $10 per person - includes one drink ticket and $5 off any Gashora art purchased. Tickets available at the Museum during operating hours. Event benefits Gashora Art Project through the Rwanda Girls Initiative.
September 23, 2011 - Buck Ford Concert and Hoe Down Benefit
Buck Ford and the Pure Country Band Concert and Hoe Down to benefit the Vacaville Museum. Friday, September 23, 2011 5-9 pm at C. C. Yin Ranch, 6319 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville. The event includes a live concert, dancing and a BBQ dinner catered by the Texas Roadhouse. Tickets $50, available at the Museum.
August 4, 2011 - 27th Annual Children's Party "Stars & Stripes Forever" 10-1pm
Presented by the Vacaville Museum Guild and Sponosred by Vacaville Fire Fighters IAFF Local #3501
Bring your own bag and pack it with fun. Event includes craft activities and games, petting zoo, fire engine, Recology recyling demonstartions, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, Mrs. Jelly Belly, Kelly the Clown, Mr. Pickle, Mother Goose storytime and donations from Burger King and McDonald's.
Tickets Available at the Museum, $3.00 per person includes popcorn and hot dog. Advance tickets sales only, no tickets at the door. Typically tickets sell out early, check for availability before August 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At least 1 adult per 5 children. Activities designed for ages 3-9. Scholarships available, apply at the Museum.
May 14, 2011 - Gallery open with exhibition catalogues booksigning by the Kinsey's.
May 13, 2011 - African American History: From the Collection of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Exhibition Opening Reception and Program
Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, with their son Kahlil, will participate in the Vacaville Museum’s opening reception and give a very personal and compelling visual presentation with moderated audience conversation about the collection. They will share their vision for the collection as a way to understand the past and inspire others to make connections with their own family and cultural heritage. Event begins at the Buck Mansion Carriage House and continues in the Museum gallery.
May 1, 2011 - Sallie Fox Day
Free pioneer activity day based on the life adventures of 12 year old Sallie Fox in 1858-59. Activities include panning for mock gold, buttermaking, quill pen writing, packing a wagon and making simple toys. Replicas of the traveling clothes worn by 12 year-old Sallie Fox on her wagon journey to California will be on display.
April 16, 2011 - Antique/Collectible Day hosted by the Guild
The Vacaville Museum Guild's Spring fundraiser will be held in the Museum gallery this year. Professional evaluators will be present to provide expert opinions about treasures brought in for evaluation by ticket holders. These will be estimated evaluations only, not legal appraisals. Advance ticket sales available at the Museum from March 2- April 15 $10.00 each. Tickets at the door will be $15 each. Each ticket price includes one (1) item to be evaluated. Additional items will be $5 each.
March 25 - 26, 2011 African Arts Festival and Sale
A gallery show and sale featuring local artists inspired by Africa. Some of the exhibiting artists include Phil Glashoff, Lisa Rico, Erika Van DeWerk, Sheila Sharmain, and Richard Rico. A portion of all art sales benefit the Museum.
March 25, 2011 - African Arts Reception and Pre-sale for Museum members and invited guests.
March 26, 2011 - African Arts Festival Open to the Public
March 9, 2011 - Ladies Night in the Gallery
Celebrate International Womens' Day and Downtown Vacaville's Ladies Night with friends in the Museum gallery. Join us for extended evening gallery hours, talk with exhibit curator, Lisa Rico about Africa and a enjoy a glass of wine. Then stroll downtown during Ladies Night where stores will be open, music playing and more wine available
