If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Paula Ford  760-771-3868

Enter Mural Room of the La Quinta Museum thru side gate.

Ruth Nolan, of COD, will lead a discussion that ties the writings of George Wharton James to the geography, culture and desert art of the Cahuillas.  It’s free for all ages from 5-6 p.m.

Ruth Nolan, a former wildland firefighter, is Associate Professor of English at College of the Desert, where she teaches poetry, creative writing, desert and Native American literature. She is also founder and advisor of the COD literary and visual arts magazine, Solstice. She has published poetry in Pacific Review, Mosaic, and Women’s Studies Quarterly, academic articles in journals such as American Indian Review and Journal of Excellence in Higher Education, has twice been recipient of a Vermont Studio Fellowship, and has recently published poetry in Inlandia, an anthology chronicling southern California’s Inland Empire and desert regions (Heyday Books, Berkeley, 2006.) She is currently editing a collection of literature focusing on California desert literature for a new anthology to be published by Heyday Books and co-authoring a bird-guide book to the California’s Palm Springs and nearby desert areas.

The farm tour was a success.  We  learned about how important the farmers are and how hard they all work to provide us with food for our table.  I would highly recommend this tour to all in the future. 

Thanks goes to the La Quinta Historical Society for making this tour possible.

Date:  Thursday, 11/05/09

Time:  4pm

Place:  La Quinta Museum, Mural Room

This Exhibit, in partnership with the La Quinta Arts Foundation and La Quinta Historical Society, showcases a portion of Cahuilla life through artifacts and photographs. It features a selection of David Salk’s Cahuilla baskets and  some of his original creations inspired by Cahuilla art.  Also highlighted are photographs and writing of George Warton James (1858-1923)

Ruth Nolan, Associate Professor of English at the College of the Desert, will be leading a lecture/discussion called “Literary Bounty in an  Arid Land” covering the weave of Coachella Valley geography, Cahuilla culture and desert art in the writing of George Whaton James.

Place: La Quinta Museum

All ages

The La Quinta Historical Society is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit local farms and sample locally grown produce. The tour includes travel in luxury bus, narrated tour guide, lunch, and fresh produce.  Tickets must be purchased prior to the event.  Call (760) 564-1283 to sign up or get more information.

Cost: $50

All Ages

Ginger Ridgway, Curator/Director of Programs at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, will be giving a presentation entitled “Mukat’s People: The Story of the Cahuilla”

Place:  La Quinta Museum

Time:  10 am to 12 noon
Noted instructor and artist Alice Kotzen will share here expertise on the art of Native American basketry.  This unique workshop will include weaving demostrations and hands-on activities. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT (760) 777-7170 

Place:  La Quinta Museum 

All ages are welcome

A fun program geared for preschool aged museum visitors!  Come hear a story with a related craft to follow.