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Upcoming Events
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The Alameda Museum proudly presents “An Age of Elegance - Historical Wedding Gowns from Alameda’s Past” beginning on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Meyers House & Garden Museum, 2021 Alameda Avenue, near Chestnut Street, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Tickets at the door are $4.00.
A magnificent collection of historic and lavish wedding gowns, a 1934 reception gown, bridal lingerie, travel attire and accessories ranging from 1857-2000 will be displayed amidst the architectural splendor of this 1897 Colonial Revival-style home of prominent East Bay Architect, Henry H. Meyers. Opening Day will include live models in wedding attire strolling in our lush Meyers House Garden amidst avid participants of St. Joseph Gardens Galore XIV Tour, which will be taking place simultaneously using our Victorian garden as one of their “must see” gardens. Tickets for their Garden Tour must be purchased separately at 510-864-8503.
Featured this year are the wedding gowns of Mrs. Winslow James Foster, Jr., who sponsored this event, Mrs. Lois J. Smith Hoffman, Real Estate Broker, and the late Mrs. Wesley Delmer Risling, a fifth generation Californian & descendant of pioneers of this state.
This is a “MUST SEE” event!
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Meyers Studio Debut
Tucked away on the grounds of the Meyers House Museum is a newly rejuvenated gem open to the public for the first time Saturday August 23. The Mission style studio was completed in 1935 and designed by Mildred Meyers for her father, Henry. He was the influential Alameda architect responsible for the Posey Tube, the Veteran’s Building, and many other institutional structures, as well as a handful of Island residences. The Meyers House and Studio are open from 1-4 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at 2021 Alameda Avenue between Willow and Chestnut Streets. Admission is $4 and through September 27 includes a bonus, "The Age of Elegance," a delectable display of nuptial gear. For information, 510.523.5907.
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Past Events
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Pictures and story on
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Kids and Queen Victoria
featured Events from April 2001 and 2002
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Gallery Events Schedule
Located inside the Alameda Museum
2324 Alameda Avenue (near Park Street) Alameda.
Phone 510.521.1233
Alameda Museum Lecture Series
All lectures start at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum, 2324 Alameda Avenue off Park Street. No reserved seats; we open at 6:30. Admission is free for members, and $5 for others. Wtch for stories in the Alameda Sun or leave your address at 748.0796, and we will mail you a brochure.
Judith Lynch serves on the Historical Advisory Board and teaches Kindergarten at Washington School.
- Thursday August 28: "Musing on Modernism" by local author Richard Knight with images from Saarinen’s Quest, his new book by William Stout Architectural Publishers. Eero Saarinen was the architect of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Dulles Airport in Washington DC, and other many other visionary projects. Underwritten by Judith Lynch, member, Historical Advisory Board and member, Alameda Museum Board.
Click here for a list of all past lectures: Alameda Museum lecture Series, 2001-2007.
Art Gallery Events
August: Richard Knight: Photographing Saarinen. Reception and book signing Thursday, August 28, 7:00 p.m.
September: Berkeley City College Digital Arts Club: Mixed media. Reception Saturday, September 6, 1:30 p.m.
October: Jan Watter and Clint Imbroder: Sculpture and photographs. Reception TBA.
November: Women Artists of Alameda: Mixed media. Reception Monday, November 10, 8:00 p.m.
Other Events
25th Alameda Legacy Home Tour
Sunday, September 28, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This year’s event will feature homes from the Gold Coast to the West End, highlighting a mix of historical periods and architectural styles. Participants will partake of exterior charms, lush garden settings, and varied interiors in this offering of dwellings built between 1891 and 1929.
The tour is a fundraiser benefiting the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society and the Alameda Museum, and is sponsored by Perforce Foundation. $20 advance ticket vouchers are available at Thomsen’s Garden Center, 1113 Lincoln Avenue; Urban Forest, 1201 Park Street; Daisy’s, 1347 Park Street; and online by clicking the PayPal link below. $25 tickets are also available at Franklin Park on the day of the tour. For more information call 510-523-5907.
Click here to purchase online via PayPal.
REMEMBER to PRINT your PayPal receipt. It will be your voucher ticket to exchange for the Legacy Guidebook that includes the ticket/map.
If you are interested in serving as a docent in one of the homes, please contact Robbie before August 31 via e-mail at alamedahometour@netscape.net or Diane by phone at 510-523-5907. Docents receive free admittance to the tour and the post-tour party.
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