DiSH will be display a special collection “Art from the African Diaspora” on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 6-8:30 p.m.   The display is from the collection of Felicienne and Melvin Ramey of Davis, California.  Both are retired professors, Felicienne from CSU Sacramento and Melvin from UC Davis.   Hope to see you there!

The impetus for opening DiSh started with a love of  “functional art” during the classic period of American design dating from the early1930’s through the 1950’s. During the 1960’s the American industrial economy began to shift from the U.S. to other countries – with that shift came a drastic change in the American design aesthetic.   DISH focuses on utilitarian objects made in the US from 1900 to 1959, with a special emphasis on the Golden Age of American Design. 

DiSH has several different dimensions.  It’s a gift shop offering a wide selection of vintage objects.  The emphasis is on items related to dining, including  glassware, barware, dinnerware, appliances and accessories.  DiSh is also a museum – representative examples of American design from the 1^st half of the 20^th Century are on permanent display offering a chronological survey of the evolution of U.S. design.  DiSh is also a gallery – local artists and design related exhibits are featured regularly.  Finally DiSH is a chocolate shop – three of the best regional chocolatiers are featured: XOX Truffles from San Francisco, Capital Confections from Sacramento, and Le Elegance from Davis.

DISH is planning a Private Cocktail Party on Valentines Day, February 14, 2008  – You’re invited!  Drinks from the 40’s and 50’s will be fiatured, especially Martini’s and Manhattans.   

Check out the very kind write up Ann Martin Rolke did on the shop:  http://www.sacatomato.com/2007/12/the_dish_on_dish.html

We opened up DiSH at the beginning of December.  Thanks to everyone that came. Great having you there. Here are some pictures from the party.