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Ed Kinney Lecture Series
Who was Ed Kinney?
Museum on Main's annual lecture series is named in honor of Ed Kinney, former mayor of Pleasanton. He is often remembered as the emcee of the parades in downtown where he broadcast from the balcony of the Pleasanton Hotel. Mr. Kinney was a resident of Pleasanton for many years and was a wonderful advocate for the city. HIs involvement and service to the city inspired both the Ed Kinney lecture series and the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award.
All Ed Kinney Lecture Series will be at the Firehouse Arts Center. No reservations are required.
Tickets are available at the door on a first come, first serve basis.
$10 General Admission
$5 Members and Seniors
$3 Students and Teachers with ID
Tuesday, May 14, 7:00pm
In honor of Asian-Pacific Islander Month we welcome Dr. Yee, a historical Chinese herbalist who immigrated to the United States during the Gold Rush in 1850. Yee is best known for his successful treatment of Leland Stanford’s ill wife. Dr. Yee is portrayed by Charlie Chin.
Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00pm
Brother and sister performing team, Ethan and Alyssa Foster return to represent opposing sides of the American Civil War. Ethan takes the stage as politician and political theorist for the south, John C. Calhoun. Alyssa will step into the spotlight as abolitionist and Yankee spy, Elizabeth Van Lew.
Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, July 9, 7:00pm
Summertime wouldn’t be the same without baseball and baseball wouldn’t be the same without Babe Ruth. The Bambino is portrayed by Frank Mullen, a journalism teacher at the University of Nevada and performer of historical characters to audiences nationwide.
Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, August 13, 7:00pm
From the all volunteer Pleasanton Fire Department of the 1880s to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department of today, local firefighters continue to be heroes in the community. Join past and present firefighters as they share their experiences and memories through the years. Historic fires, such as Castlewood Country Club and Ruby Hill Winery, will be discussed along with various memorable, and sometimes humorous, emergency incidents from the past.
Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, September 10, 7:00pm
Credited for coining the phrase, “There is a sucker born every minute,” Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, scam artist, entertainer and is credited for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Barnum is portrayed by Doug Mishler, author of A History of the Ringling Brothers Circus and Ph.D. in American cultural history.
Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, October 8, 7:00pm
Enjoy a dynamic evening of solo flute by Foothill High School student, Annie Wu. Earning first place awards in national competitions and playing to audiences across the world, Annie Wu had already played at Carnegie Hall twice by the age of 14. Annie has been a Junior Volunteer with Museum on Main since 2011.
Firehouse Arts Center
