Meet America's pre-eminent plein-air artists, watch them work, have the opportunity to purchase their paintings, and enjoy exquisite local food and wine at the gala opening weekend events held October 19-21, 2007:

Friday, October 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Limited to "A Ticket" Holders only

Kicking off the opening weekend of events is an exclusive garden party at Capecchio Ovest – the residence of Exhibition Title Sponsors Dino & Joan Cortopassi. This casually elegant evening, attended by the plein-air painters, will feature hearty hors d'oeuvres, live music, wines poured by local vintners, premiere release of the exhibition catalogue and an auction of original works by selected artists with proceeds to benefit youth art programs at The Haggin Museum and the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum.

This exclusive event is limited to those who purchase an "A Ticket," which includes admission to all four of the weekend's events and a copy of the full-color exhibition catalogue. "ATickets" are available for $250 but there are a limited number available. Call (209) 940-6311 or e-mail AdminAssistant@hagginmuseum.org.

Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Free admission to the public

Don't miss this rare chance to watch world-class plein-air artists at work. The venue is Jessie's Grove, a 320-acre family vineyard nestled in the heart of California's Lodi appellation. The works created here will be on sale at Sunday's Champagne Brunch. For more information, call (209) 940-6315 or e-mail education@hagginmuseum.org.

Jessie's Grove Winery
1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi CA 95242
www.jessiesgrovewinery.com

Saturday, October 20, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
$50 per person

The first opportunity to view the exhibition and purchase the paintings (checks only) will be at the Opening Reception on Saturday evening at The Haggin Museum. Held in conjunction with the museum's annual wine and food tasting event – Haggin à la Carte – the evening will feature some the area's best wineries and restaurants, and the plein-air painters will be on hand to sign exhibition catalogues. Advance reservations are required for this dressy casual event. Call (209) 940-6311 or e-mail AdminAssistant@hagginmuseum.org.

The Haggin Museum
1201 N. Pershing Avenue, Stockton CA 95203
www.hagginmuseum.org

Sunday, October 21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$28 per person (plus tax & tip)

Join the visiting artists for brunch from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Lodi's famous Wine & Roses. Works created at Saturday's Painting Demonstration will be for sale (checks only) from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended for this event. Payment can be made at the door. For more information, call (209) 334-6988.

Wine & Roses
2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi CA 95242
www.winerose.com

Purchase single event tickets or an all-inclusive "A Ticket" for $250, which includes admission to all four weekend events and a copy of the full-color exhibition catalogue.

(209) 940-6311 • AdminAssistant@hagginmuseum.org

These events were many months in the making and came to fruition thanks to the efforts of the From the Heart Event Committee.

Click Here to see some of the paintings in the exhibition...