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          Joe Schmidt Reception, 1/27/2012
          Rosca, 1/6/2012
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          Magi Festival, 11/19/2011 to 1/6/2012
          Dia de los Muertos, 10/27/2011 to 11/5/2012
          Origami Demonstration, 10/29/2011
          Ikebana Demonstration, 10/28/2011
          Breakfast Fundraiser, 10/1/2011
          Taste of Bonita, 7/18/2011
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          Joe Schmidt Art, 1/25/2012 to 4/13/2012
          Odawara Japan Exhibit
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          Edward Curtis Exhibit, 6/1/2012 to 8/4/2012

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19th Annual Teller Magi Festival
November 19, 2011 to December 31, 2011
The 19th Annual Teller Magi Festival will return to the Bonita Museum for its annual exhibition. Admission is free. 
This extensive Magi collection was gathered together over many years by Dr. Harris Teller. During the Korean War, Der. Teller, then a Navy corpsman on a ship in Pusan Bay, wanted to lift the spirits of the men in the ship’s sickbay. On the streets of the city, he purchased a porcelain nativity set and brought it back to the hospital.
Being Jewish, Dr. Teller turned to the New Testament to learn the story of the nativity and the role that the Magi played in the story. Fascinated by the many ways in which he saw the Magi depicted, Dr. Teller began to collect them. In 50 years, he collected over 700 sets. 
The Magi figurines in the exhibit come from five continents, and are constructed from paper, porcelain metal, fabric, clay, tin and found objects. The collection also includes images of the Magi depicted on ornaments, stamps, puzzles, cards, textiles, and other works of fine art. The collection was first displayed at the museum in 1992, and was subsequently donated to the organization, although Dr. Teller continued to acquire and donate new Magi every year.
Magi is a Latin word for a priestly class in Persia, the country that tradition holds was the home of the Biblical three “Wise Men.” The image of the Magi has become an integral part of the Nativity story even though the narrative in the Gospel of Matthew takes up fewer than 300 words.  <Magi images>
 
 
Friends of Onowara 30th Anniversary Exhibition
October 21, 2011 to January 20, 2011
Chula Vista’s sister-city is Odawara, Japan. This exhibit will highlight the relationships forged though the Sister Cities Association. Visit us and learn about the Chula Vista Odawara Sister Cities Association and their efforts to educate our community through mutual educational programs.  <Onowara images>
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