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      Kids 8 – 13 Tapestry Workshop

      AUGUST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE  & WORKSHOPS with NATALIA QUINTERO Meet artist Natalia in the museum during the month of August and learn about handmade dyes for fabric using natural materials. During the residency, Quintero will extract pigments from natural sources found in the land surrounding the museum.  Her natural dyes pull memory, color and history from the local plants. Tapestries Workshops for Kids August 12 & 19 AGES 8 - 13 RSVP  Aug. 12 RSVP Aug. 19

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      Gathering of Nations

      Saturday, Nov. 4, 11 am to 4 pm A free event to celebrate indigenous culture with food, crafts and cultural presentations.   The museum is located on traditional Kumeyaay land and acknowledges and honors indigenous communities.  This is a free community event.  Coordinator of gathering, Heather Gallana. Thank you to Sponsors: Sycuan DAR, Linnares Chaper poster: Gathering of Nations post 2023  

      Valentines Day Dance Party
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      Valentine’s Day Karaoke Dance Party

      Join your host Anna Siqueiros for a Karaoke Dance Party Sat. Feb. 10th following the art reception.  This event is free to the public.

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      Microtonal Music, The Artistry of Johnny Reinhard

      Johnny Reinhard, celebrates 45 years of microtonal themed concerts with performances at the Bonita Museum on April 6, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Also at the performance, find his new book The Transcendental Tuning of Charles Ives Curator: Vallo Riberto The concert features original compositions DUNE and ZANZIBAR as microtonal bassoon features, and EYE OF NEWT played on the alto recorder. DUNE is based on the Frank Herbert novel and features science fiction sounds embodying the novel’s characters in sound. ZANZIBAR […]

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      Introduction to Fresco Making Workshop, June 29 12pm – 4pm

      Learn about the ancient art of fresco making.   Participants will create a fresco during the workshop.   Please bring an apron and clothing to work in during the workshop.   Register in the museum or through Eventbrite: Note museum address: 4355 Bonita Rd.  

      South Bay Sports Heroes
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      South Bay Sports Heroes Opening

      Celebrate our local South Bay Sports Heroes at the Museum in September Join us at the Opening Sports Banquet and Barbeque Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 7, 4:00pm to 8:00pm Reservations are $75 Adults, Child $35 (Ages 6 to 12). Children under 5 years old are free.  Click here to make your reservation Fore!  Touchdown!  Home Run!  The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center proudly presents an exciting new exhibition Southbay Sports Heroes which will highlight South Bay San Diego athletes and coaches. At the opening, guests […]

      Art Receiving

      Chula Vista Art Guild Receiving October 12,  10am - 12noon

      Gathering of Nations, Sat. Nov 16 at 11am

      3rd Annual gathering held on traditional Kumeyaay lands in the Sweetwater Valley. Saturday, November 16 celebrates the 3rd annual Gathering of Nations at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering celebrates indigenous cultures, highlighting craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources held on traditional Kumeyaay lands. The museum and event will take place in the Greg Cox Civic Complex located at 4355 Bonita Road, in Bonita CA. 91902. The events are free and open to the public. […]

      Transfer workshop

      Workshop: Photo Transfer on Wood and Fabric / Taller de transferencia de fotografía en tela y madera

      Bonita Museum 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA, United States

      Saturday March 8 10:00am to 1:00pm Sign up in the museum or online Museum Members: $25  / General Public: $30 Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to transfer your favorite photos onto wood and fabric! This hands-on event is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Artists Maricruz Alvarado and Tim Allnut will guide you through the process step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried this before. You'll leave with a […]