An Evening with Beth Brookhart: The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum, A Novel

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Wine & Words: An Evening at the Museum with Beth Brookhart

Join the Kern Literacy Council for Wine & Words: An Evening at the Museum with Beth Brookhart on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Kern County Museum’s historic Standard School Building, located at 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.

This intimate evening features Bakersfield-based author and former journalist Beth Brookhart, who will discuss her debut novel, The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum. Set in 1950s California, the novel follows four determined women working to save a struggling local museum, exploring themes of preservation, civic responsibility, friendship, and women finding their voices. Brookhart draws from her background in journalism, communications, and nearly two decades of museum board service to bring authenticity and insight to the story.

Tickets are $50 and include wine and light appetizers. Guests will enjoy a relaxed reception followed by an author talk and moderated discussion, with opportunities to ask questions, purchase signed copies of the book, and take photos with the author. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the program beginning at 6:00 PM.

All proceeds benefit the Kern Literacy Council, supporting adult and family literacy programs throughout Kern County. Tickets are limited.