“Hollywood Greats” - Look-alikes - July 16, 20l0

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:39:53 +0000

Come and hob-nob with Hollywood greats (look-alikes) on July 16 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Museum. The opening of “Old Hollywood and the Desert Club” will feature history and artifacts from the Desert Club’s fise and fall. Bring your cameras for photo ops with “Mae West, Lucille Ball, and Clark Gable”.

PT Barnum & the Circus Opening at the La Quinta Museum-June 11, 2010

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:39:27 +0000

This new exhibit at the Museum opens Friday with a reception for the whole family. Come down from 5-7:00 p.m. and step into the “big top” with free popcorn, games, prizes and “TC the Clown”. Don’t’ forget your camera!

2010 Summer Program for Children at the LQ Museum

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:06:58 +0000

Remember last year’s summer fun? Well, there’s more this summer for ages 7 - 12. “Water Wonders” sign upis now open and classes are filling up. Children will study the wildlife that lives in or near water, through many diverse activities. Water Wonders I for ages 7-9 June 23, 30 and July 7 from 2-3 p.m.

Water Wonders II for ages 10-12 July 14, 21 and 28, 2-3 p.m.

Cost: All free at the Museum. But reservations ar a MUST, so call right away 777-7170 and get your child/grandchild on the list.

FLYING FOR HER COUNTRY - Sat. 8, 2010

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:12:44 +0000

Saturday morning will find author Amy Goodpaster Strebe at the Museum to tell about the women pilots of World War II. She has published a book on the subject of these brave and under-honored women. Come over from 10:30 - noon. It’s free. See the “Women and Flight” exhibition in the upstairs gallery.

Photos from the La Quinta Historical Society Members Bus Tour

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:39:18 +0000

Circling The Salton Sea Members Only Bus Tour. Great day and lots of interesting sights. Tour highlights included the mud pots, Salvation Mountain, the Wildlife Refuge and the newly open North Shore Yacht Club.

I would encourage anyone who is not a member of the La Quinta Historical Society to come and join in on all the activities and events offered to our members. For member information please call 760-564-1283. Thanks goes to the LQHS Board for all their work in making this a great day at the sea!

Mornings at the Museum - April 17, 2010 10 am to noon

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:48:16 +0000

The La Quinta Historical Society is presenting a special panel discussion entitled “La Quinta Young Pioneers: Growing up in the 1950’s”

Opening Reception “A Stitch in Time” - April 16, 2010 5-7pm

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:46:43 +0000

Come to the La Quinta Museum and celebrate the opening of the newest exhibit “A Stitch in Time” Presenting various types of quilts from yesteryear through today.

The exhibit opens April 16 and runs through June 30.

Story Time - April 7, 2010

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:53:13 +0000

Join the La Quinta Museum for “A Frog in the Blog” by Karma Wilson and Joan Rankin, with a related activity to follow the story. This story teaches preschool aged children counting with fun illustrations and whimiscal rhymes.

Time: 10 am

Cost: FREE

Ages: 3-5

Location: La Quinta Museum

First Friday Music & Open House - April 2, 2010

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:50:31 +0000

The La Quinta Museum invites you to spend an eveining at the museum with a special performance by the Evaro family. Their music spans five decades and is sure to be enjoyed by all. They will perform Pop, Soal, Disco, Rock and Latin music.

Date: April 2, 2010

Time: 5-7pm

Cost: FREE for all ages

Location: La Quinta Museum

Members Only Bus Tour - Circling The Salton Sea-April 10, 2010

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:15 +0000

Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Place: La Quinta Museum

This exciting trip has been added as a special culmination to the La Quinta Museum’s current Salton Sea exhibit. Join us and our local guides Michelle Hedgecock & Harry Quinn as they lead us on an informative and enjoyable adventure around the Salton Sea. Tour highlights will include the mud pots, Salvation Mountain, the Wildlife Refuge, and the newly opened North Shore Yacht Club. Price includes transportation, all admissions and a deli lunch.

Reservations for members only. Space in limited. GREAT TIME TO JOIN THE LA QUINTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY!