From insight on local Black pioneers to a discussion on how African American music has impacted the world, numerous Midpeninsula groups have organized events that aim to educate the community.
History Museum receives county grant for redesign of exhibition
Courtesy of Los Altos History Museum Collection
As evident in Miss Lamb’s fifth-grade class photo taken at Los Altos Grammar School in 1929, a large population of residents in the area were of Japanese descent. They were forced into internment camps during World War II. The History Museum’s new permanent exhibition personalizes the experiences through oral memoirs and photographs of local residents.
The Los Altos History Museum is embarking on a reimagining of its permanent exhibition, with help from a $175,000 grant from Santa Clara County.
The exhibition redesign will underscore an emphasis on place, storytelling and shared experience using the latest in multimedia technology to explore local aspects of racial and ethnic diversity. The changes will include an oral history kiosk with the working title “Our Stories,” featuring oral memoirs and short videos of individuals from historically underrepresent
. Nosh on a multi-course meal and marg from Nido s Backyard during Oakland Restaurant (and More) Week. (Courtesy of @nidosbackyard) 21 Fun Things to Do This Week (1.11.21)
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Jan 11, 2021
Looking to up your takeout game? Order from more than 50 eateries think Nido s Backyard and Daughter Thai participating in Oakland Restaurant Week. Psst: It s also Napa Valley Restaurant Week(s).
Plus, explore Martin Luther King, Jr. s question, Where do we go from here? during a four-day documentary film festival featuring 20 docs, poetry, and musical performances; groove to local bands during the online music festival Real Neato; and order a majestic galette and some bubbly from Maison Danel.