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For more information about these events please contact info@toweautomuseum.org.
To volunteer at these events please contact events@toweautomuseum.org.
Lecture:
What: The Towe Auto Museum and the Sacramento Art Deco Society presents a lecture on the history of midget racing by author and auto racing historian, Tom Motter. This lecture will coincide with the Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mighty Midgets,” and will include a book-signing. Tom will have three of his titles available and his newest work, Sacramento – Dirt Capitol of the West, will be available in Summer 2008. The lecture will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Doors open at 2:00pm and the presentation begins at 2:30pm. $5 for SADS & CVF members and $7 for non-members – includes light refreshments and Museum admission. Tom’s books A History of the Oakland Speedway “1931-1941,” A History of the Oakland Stadium “1946-1955,” and Indoors will also be available for purchase.
Education Classes:
How DOES That Gasoline Engine Work? - Boys and girls in the 5th-9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 2-3 hour hands-on class. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then we fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done. There is no driving or riding involved, and you won’t get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke!). Class size limited so call (916) 442-6802 or visit www.toweautomuseum.org to sign-up today!
Age: 5th – 9th grades
Cost: $25 per student accompanied by an adult
Dates: Saturday, April 26 or Saturday, September 20
Time: 9am – 12noon
Exhibits:
What: “Mighty Midgets” – a special exhibit timed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first-ever pro midget race at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College. The “Mighty Midgets” exhibit will highlight the history of midget racing and show just how this unique form of racer can excite, thrill and compete just as well as what most people think of as a ‘race car.’ The exhibit is sponsored by Kaeding Performance, A.R.T. Speed Equipment and the US Auto Club.
When: March 2008 – June 2008
Cost: $7 Adults; $6 Seniors; $3 Students; under 5 Free; AAA discount and group rates available
Time: Museum open daily from 10am – 6pm, taking last admission at 5pm.
Where: Towe Auto Museum – 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
What: Car Club Cavalcade – April 5, 2008 – May 2, 2008 --- The Austin Bantam Society is displaying vehicles at the Towe Auto Museum. “The Austin Bantam Society (ABS) was founded in 1969 as the Pacific Bantam Austin Club to promote and stimulate interest in the restoration and preservation of American Austin and Bantam vehicles. Recently its charter has been expanded to include pre-war English Austins and derivative cars such as Dixi, Rosengart and Datsun. Modified cars of these marques are welcome too.” For more information about the Austin Bantam Society visit http://www.sandiegowow.com/pbac/.
Movie:
What: Nick Langdon Presents and Evening with John Barrymore. John Barrymore was mostly known for his great dramatic roles and his famous profile, but on rare occasions he was given the chance to do comedy. In Twentieth Century Barrymore shines as hammy stage director Oscar Jaffe, guiding the career of one Mildred Plotka (Carole Lombard) whom he’s plucked from the ranks to be a star. Trouble ensues when Plotka changes her name to Lily Garland and bolts to Hollywood to make movies. The two meet by accident on the Twentieth Century Limited and Jaffe pulls out all the stops to lure the former Mildred Plotka back to the stage! Directed by Howard Hanks, this 1934 Columbia picture is one of the earliest of the “Screwball” comedy genre.
Attendees will also enjoy hearing Dave Moreno on the mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, followed by a prologue featuring Producer/Host Nick Langdon and Rebecca Kane.
Date: Friday, April 18, 2008
Time: 7pm
Cost: $10
Where: Towe Auto Museum – 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
What: Nick Langdon presents a Mother’s Day Concert. Nick Langdon salutes Moms everywhere with an afternoon of music, special guests, and the triumphant return of Tom Thompson to the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Towe Auto Museum! Special guests include recording artist Jeanne Marie, local singer Rebecca Kane, and Dan Baldassari and his Magic Trumpet!
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Time: 1pm
Cost: Moms get in free! Museum admission: $7 Adults; $6 Seniors/AAA members; $3 Students (with current student ID); Under 5 is free. Call for group rates.
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