Museum Events

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

An Evening with John Sutter

Tuesday, January 10, 7:00pm

Meet John Sutter, a Califronia man both revered and ruined by the discovery of gold at his mill. Sutter is portrayed by David H. Henimore, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Firehouse Arts Center

An Evening with President Roosevelt

Tuesday, February 7, 7:00pm

President Roosevelt's achievements as naturalist, explorer, author and soldier, are as much a part of his legacy as any office he held as a politician. Visit with the 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, as portrayed by Fred Rutledge.

Firehouse Arts Center

An Evening with Isadora Duncan

Tuesday, March 13, 7:00pm

In honor of Women's History Month, Lois Ann Flood presents the legacy of early 1900s modern dancer, Isadora Duncan in a stage performance with dance and narration.

Firehouse Arts Center

An Evening with Uncle Toisan

Tuesday, May 8, 7:00pm

Renowned writer and historian William "Charlie" Chin portrays a Chinese-American character called Uncle Toisan, whose life spans the time from the Chinese Exclusion Act to the post-civil rights era and the emergence of Asian-American consciousness.

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An Evening with California Secretary of Resources John Laird

Tuesday, April 10, 7:00pm

Enjoy the evening with Secretary John Laird, California's current Secretary for the State's Resource Agency. Secretary Laird will discuss his role in the safeguarding and stewardship of California's precious natural resources.

Firehouse Arts Center