February 10, 2023 – Exhibit Open House – Doors open at 6:30 pm
(There will be a docent-led tour of the exhibit)
Hours: Thursdays Thru Sundays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public
Thru April 30, 2023

“From Enslavement to the Path of Freedom: The Power of Black Resistance”.

This exhibit addresses the ongoing oppression that African Americans have encountered since the beginning of this country and how they have resisted, organized, planned and educated themselves to show the true resilience of a people determined to hold the United States to the ideals of freedom, liberty and justice for all.

Exhibit Related Events at the Museum:

February 3, 2023 – We will kick off our celebration with The Dorian Mode. Dorian Bartley and her amazing ensemble will treat you to an evening of wonderful vintage Jazz and R & B. You will want to get up and dance. The program will start at 7:00 with the doors opening at 6:30. Snacks and drinks provided downstairs for $35.00. If you want to be pampered, upstairs seating is $40.00 and includes Champagne and an amazing view. The tickets are available for purchase online at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum website or at the museum. Remember this event sells out, so get your tickets early.

February 10, 2023 – Exhibit Open House – Doors open at 6:30. There will be a docent lead tour of the exhibit. “From Enslavement to the Path of Freedom: The Power of Black Resistance”. This exhibit addresses the ongoing oppression that African Americans have encountered since the beginning of this country and how they have resisted, organized, planned and educated themselves to show the true resilience of a people determined to hold the United States to the ideals of freedom, liberty and justice for all. The exhibit will be at the museum from February 10 to March 26, 2023. It is free and open to the public.

February 18, 2023 – Saturday, from 11:30 to 2:30. Children’s Story Time at the Museum. We will have a storyteller, pictures to color and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

March 5, 2023 – Sunday, from 1:00 to 3:30, Rosa Parks Day at the Museum.  Children will make a bus similar to the one Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on and hear stories about Rosa Parks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

EVENTS AT OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

February 16, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Polly Klaas Community Theater, 417 Western Ave. West African Drumming and Dance by Amadou Camara and Marie Soumah. Two 30 minute sections. This performance is in conjunction with Arts Alive, The Polly Klaas Community Theater and Petaluma Blacks for Community Development. Free and open to the public.

February 19, 2023 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA. “Art in Conversation: Black Resistance in Contemporary Art”.  Four contemporary Black artists of Northern California will share their art via video while in a conversation discussing Black resistance, their artwork and how it is perceived in the world today. This will be a one day, “must see” art exhibit. Cost: $10 general admission, $5 members, and $7 seniors and youth. Sponsored by the Sonoma County Museum and Petaluma Blacks for Community Development.

February 25, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. – Black History Program, New Life Christian Church, 1310 Clegg St., Petaluma. This will be our 45^th Anniversary Program. Expect to be entertained and educated. We will have something for everyone in the family. The program is free and open to the public. We are planning for an in-person program with possible live screening.

March 19, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. – Sharon Henderson and the Reflection Band, singing Gospel and R&B.

Polly Klaas Community Theater, 417 Western Ave, Petaluma. Cost $40.00, includes refreshments. Sharon has been singing since the age of three. She has received rave reviews from the San Francisco Examiner and her moving a cappella rendition of “Lawd How Come Me Heah” has moved some people to shout.

Please also check: Petaluma Blacks for Community Development – pbcd4us.com