The 2022 Ed Kinney Speaker Series presents 
An Afternoon or Evening With...

Member Tickets go on Sale: DECEMBER 6
General Public Tickets go on Sale: December 20

About the Series

The Ed Kinney Series is a monthly program of historical character portrayals and speakers.  Spend an evening with historic characters such as Mark Twain or Babe Ruth and hear from speakers who are experts in their fields.

Many of the speakers in the series are Chautauquans, a type of historical character performance originating in Chautauqua, New York.  The Chautauquan is in character from the moment they step onto the stage, through a Q & A portion, and finally will step out of character to answer questions that the historic character they portray could not address.

DVDs of select lectures are available for purchase at the Museum on Main Gift Shop.  Special thanks to Michael Bruner of Brogan Video for recording services. 

Who Was Ed Kinney?

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Museum on Main’s annual series is named in honor of former Pleasanton Mayor Mr. Ed Kinney.

Mr. Kinney was a resident of Pleasanton for many years and was a wonderful advocate for the city.   His involvement and service to the city inspired both the Ed Kinney Series and the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award.  He also served as a Vice-President for the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society (Museum on Main).

Mr. Kinney is warmly remembered as the emcee of the parades in the downtown where he would broadcast from the balcony of the Pleasanton Hotel.

GREAT NEWS! The 2022 season is back in-person at the Firehouse Arts Center, but we will still have a virtual option. Continue reading for more details!

Locations:
In- Person: Firehouse Arts Center
Virtual Viewing: BigMarker Webinar Platform
​Ticketing
Please note: All ticketing for the "An Evening With..." Series is through Museum on Main.
The Firehouse Arts Center Box Office does not handle our ticketing.

In- Person Performances at the Firehouse Arts Center: (per- person)
$25 General Admission
$20 Seniors (65+) / Students (with valid ID)
$15 Members

A virtual Viewing on BigMarker: (per- screen)
$20 General Admission
$15 Seniors (65+) / Students (with valid ID)
$10 Members
Read about our new
​ virtual offering, 
called A VIRTUAL VIEWING.
Watch a recording of the An Evening with... performances from the comfort of your home with our new Virtual Viewing program. One week after the live performance, Virtual Viewing ticket holders will be emailed a link to watch the recording using an “On Demand” webinar format. Participants can watch the recording on the day of the virtual viewing at any time that is convenient for them. The link will work for 24 hours and will only permit a single viewing within that time frame.
Member Benefits!
Members of Museum on Main receive discounted ticket rates and passes for free tickets!  Find out more about Membership Benefits.
*MEMBERS WITH SERIES VOUCHERS: Please note, Member Speaker Series Vouchers MUST be applied to your ticket order. You may call us at (925) 462-2766 or come to the Museum on Main in person to order your tickets and apply your vouchers. Your vouchers do not guarantee tickets. ​
Buy Tickets!
Many of the shows in the An Afternoon or Evening with... series sell out.  Tickets may be available at the event subject to availability.  Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Online 
Click Here to Purchase tickets Online
Tickets purchased online will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the venue on the evening of the event.
By Phone
Charge tickets by phone at (925) 462-2766.
Tickets purchased by phone will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the venue on the evening of the event. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
In Person
Buy your tickets At Museum on Main during regular operating hours. Cash, check, Visa or Mastercard accepted.
Ed Kinney Speaker Series Sponsors 
Community Sponsors: 
City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Commission Grant Program,
​Alameda County Arts Commission ARTSFUND, 
California Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
​Best Western Plus Pleasanton Inn
Purchase Tickets: Available December 20th
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, January 18, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, January 25, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in January! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, February 1, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, February 8, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in February! ​
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, March 15, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, March 22, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in March! ​
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, April 19, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, April 26, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in April! 
​
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, May 10, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, May 17, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in May! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, June 14, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, June 21st, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in June! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, July 19, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, July 26, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in July! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, August 16, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, August 23, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in August! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, September 20, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, September 27, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in September! 
An Afternoon or Evening with... ​
Tuesday, October 4, 2pm and 7pm
Location- Firehouse Arts Center

A Virtual Viewing 
Tuesday, October 11, On Demand Webinar
Location- BigMarker Webinar Platform

Stay tuned to see who is visiting in October! 
For more information on the Ed Kinney Series or speakers taking part in the series, contact
the Director of Education at (925) 462-2766 or education@museumonmain.org.