La Quinta Cove

An overflow crowd welcomed Yve Evans on First Friday at the Museum.  She really wowed the audience. 

Missed her?  She’ll be back next month on February 3 as a part of Black History Month, along with Perry L Brown and members of the E&J Movement.  They will reprise key black musical pioneers: Eubie Banks, Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne and Paul Robeson.  You DON’T want to miss this presentation, on February 3 from 5-7 p.m.  Mark your calendars now and …….. come early to get a seat!

Free at YOUR LQ Museum!

Once again,  Station 32 fire engine delivers Santa to Cove the weekend before Christmas.  Here’s a taste of Sunday’s visit:  http://youtu.be/GrOuWqRSzmQ

A hardy handful of nature enthusiasts trekked across the channel to get their creative juices flowing last Saturday morning (17th).  Led by Michelle Hedgecock, the group “soaked” up the views, fresh air, and charm of nature.  Circular drawings, called “mandalas” were created in pairs, with each person adding a circle of design to the previous work.  Above are some samples.

As for poetry, each hiker listed a series of words that expressed an impression that rainy/misty morning.  Then the words were given to another, who fashioned a poem using the words.  Here are two:

A grey bareeze rustles sleeping plants./I feel quite within this rugged landscape/Until a wispy chill awakens me.

Staggering and swaying/we climb up through the glorious mist/seeking expression on paper/as we gaze across/a majestic explosion of gnarled brush.  Graffiti-tainted boulders/clash with the calm, gracefully-falling snow/on the distant mountain.

Aren’t you sorry you missed it?     A couple more poems are saved for a future posting…..

The Mission In is worth the trip any time of the year, but Christmastime has got to be the finest hour.  The Friends of La Quinta Library sponsored a trip last week for a tour of its historic hotel and an opportunity to see the 3.5 MILLION lights.  Wow.  Magical.  Pictures don’t do it justice, but here’s a feeble attempt: http://youtu.be/I0ZPXjsi7Rk

Tour participants got a look at seldom-seen spaces at last Saturday’s tour of the La Quinta Resort and Spa. One highlight was a walk through Frank Capra’s casita where he lived late in his life.  Here’s a shot of the fireplace in this tiny space (excuse the glare): 

 The original gate to the hotel now hangs above the fireplace in the reception area:

What a beautiful time of the year and what  lovely weather greeted the group.  It’s worth at drive down there to stroll arund and take in the beauty:

The red carpet was rolled out for the tour group, concluding a luncha at “La Casa” private party area.  The Resort outdid itself.  If you missed this event, you’d better sign up next year….. it’s a treat.

Plenty of action Friday night when the City tree was lit in Old Town. 

Entertainment was provided from local youth, as seen here from backstage:   http://youtu.be/GuC_-M-MjUg

Kids can still register for the Saturday December 10 Flag Football Tournament to be held at the Colonel Michell Paige Middle School field ) corner of Washington and Palm Royale Drive, starting at 10:00 a.m..   This is the inaugural City of La Quinta/YMCA tournament. Come out for a day of Flag Football competition and fun. All teams are welcome. All teams are guaranteed 2 games. Matching jerseys are required, and are not included.

Here is Andrew Davis in his Scout uniform at the Monday fund-raiser.  He’s standing in front of a graph he’s drawn to show dollars donated (on the left) and in-kind donations to the sculpture.  That’s the actual I-beam from the World Trade Center ruins at the bottom. There was a nice crowd that included the fire department, lots of Scouts and leaders, and well-wishers that included our Mayor.   Want to help bring that fire-charred metal to a park in LQ?  Call Andrew’s home at 760-985-6939.

Lots of blues lovers enjoyed a day of music and brew in the lovely atmosphere of the Civic Center Campus park.  Brought to you by La Quinta Arts Foundation

Here’s Candye Kane (and a great guitarist) http://youtu.be/T7hE8HfTwJE

And The Hollywood Blues Flames http://youtu.be/RLW6XtpGsuI

Confederate President Jefferson Davis didn’t make it on to yesterday’s posting so here he is…. http://youtu.be/L8ugeYMZBNo

How to load a musket (in 20 seconds): http://www.youtube.com/user/CovePotato#p/a/u/0/it-14-56nWU

Company blacksmith http://youtu.be/tixbWrtY1gg

Field hospital surgeon: http://youtu.be/35ksaVUKOzU

These great days were brought to you by the City of La Quinta, the La Quinta Museum, and the La Quinta Historical Society.  A wonderful educational experience for the whole family.  Thanks to all!