Saturday, September 12, 2009

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California Living the Sunset Way: 1929-1961

Moah Museum of American HeritageFri-Sun, 11am-4pm

This show focuses on the origin of the California lifestyle as portrayed by Sunset publications in the Great Depression, World War II and the…

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Patricia Bengtson-Jones: Life in Journey Motion

Triton Museum of Art11am-5pm

A retrospective of sculptures by Bay Area artist Patricia Bengtson-Jones. Using many different mediums, the artist express the "spirit of motion"…

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Picturing California 1890-1920

Los Altos History MuseumThu-Sun, noon-4pm

Explore early California in dozens of large photographs used to promote the west at the turn of the last century. From Yosemite to the missions…

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryMon-Tue and Thu, 11am-6pm, Wed, 11am-8pm, Fri, 11am-5pm and Sat, 1-5pm.

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth…

408.808.2058

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From the Bronze Age of China to Japan's Floating World

Cantor Arts Center11am-5pm

The exhibition presents works from many eras and broad geography, from China's Zhou dynasty, which ruled between the 11th and third centuries…

650.723.4177

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The World According to Joyce Gross: Quilts From the Dolph Briscoe Center

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles10am-5pm

This exhibit of 30 historical quilts and quilt-related ephemera from the collection amassed by Joyce Gross over 35 years provides a look at…

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Alexander Calder: Color in Motion

San Jose Museum of Art11am-5pm

Alexander Calder's colorful “mobiles” epitomize the innovative, optimistic spirit of early-20th-century modernism. The show features mobiles,…

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Fabric Tattoos: The Spirit of the Mola

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles10am-5pm

An exhibition of recent acquisitions to the Collection of this South American art form. Molas are a traditional Panamanian textile created by…

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Art Museum of Los Gatos12p-4p

A new group show features the photography of Ken Holden, the sculpture of Gustavo Torres and the paintings of Mark Lightfoot.

Home Front: Santa Clara Valley's World War II Experience

History Park11 am - 4 pm

A glimpse into how San José and the Santa Clara Valley were affected by World War II is presented in an exciting History San Jose exhibit. Home…

408.298.2291

History of Technology Exhibit

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

The museum features exhibits celebrating the history of technology, including a vintage kitchen, a print shop and a radio-repair shop.

650.321.1004

Voices From the Cannery

History | San Josesee website for details

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

Label Legacy

History | San Josesee website for details

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit…

The Crown of the Peninsula

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

650.948.9427

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