Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra will perform their winter concert in the historic ballroom of the Lanterman House. The renowned orchestra features Charles Fernandez conducting flutes of all sizes and a harp.

 Free admission, although a donation of $5 to the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation is gratefully received. Please note that the ballroom is only accessible via stairs. No reservations required, but please note seating is limited to 65.

Arrive early to claim your seat and enjoy selected room tours for free between 1:30 and 2:30pm. If you’d like to take the whole house tour, please reserve a spot on the 1pm tour here.

Dr. Eileen Wallis, professor at Cal Poly Pomona, will discuss her recent book which explores the political, legal, medical, and social battles that led to the widespread institutionalization of Californians with disabilities from the gold rush to the 1970s. She focuses on the infighting between state government and Los Angeles County over providing care for Californians with developmental and mental disabilities, culminating in the 1960s with the birth of the disability rights movement and the complete rewriting of California’s laws on the treatment and rights of Californians with disabilities.

Dr. Wallis will sell and sign her book at the event. “California and the Politics of Disability, 1850-1970,” Palgrave Macmillan, 2023.

No reservations required; however, seating is limited to 50.

The advent of an exciting and subversive musical style called Ragtime at the dawn of the 20th century also brought about new forms of dance.  Dance historian Walter Nelson, making extensive use of films from the era, will lead a lively discussion on the evolution of social dance from the period 1890 to 1920.

No reservations required; however, seating is limited to 50.