As part of Roseville's 3rd Saturday Art Walk, the Maidu Museum will offer free admission to a special evening program.
The featured speaker is Nisenan Maidu educator April Moore discussing misconceptions about California native traditions. There will also be a reception to kick off two new art exhibits: "Traditions Learned Through Time" by Billy Hawk Enos and "Artwork by Winema Marie Suehead."
Light refreshments will be available.
What: Night Out at the Museum
Where: Maidu Museum & Historic Site, 311 Vernon St., Roseville
When: may 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m.
Cost: free
For more info: 916-774-5200
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy Maidu Museum and Hisoric Site
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