Subscribe Here for News & EventsThe “silver screen” at the Museum
August 29th, 2010
Check out some home movies at the Museum, see the stars with their families:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uihdujBtXm4
Remember “Lucy”? She was hustling “memberships” in the old Desert Club
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCZ-5UTdAU&feature=player_embedded
Look who’s swimming at the old Desert Club
August 22nd, 2010
The hay days of the old Desert Club, the stars dropped in…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szK-AFuAwgw
The de Haven family and the Desert Club
August 8th, 2010
Acting family, Carter De Haven (daughter Gloria De Haven) worked for the Desert Club. Such a scandal! The exhibit runs till the end of the year, but why now see it NOW, when the weather’s so…… hmmm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmyEcGOV5Z0
Here’s a look at “Lucy” wqorking the crowd at the Old Hollywood and the Desert Club opening night.
Memories of the Desert Club
July 25th, 2010
The first Hollywood connection with the Desert Club was its architect! Spend a cool morning or afternoon at the Museum and learn some Desert Club trivia. Here’s a look:
First Old Town concert of the season…..”The Pills”
May 30th, 2010
A large crowd gathered on a mild Saturday evening (May 29) to hear “The Pills”. Here’s a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gpv8-sPttI
Stay tuned for updates on movies and music in Old Town….
All shook up….
May 26th, 2010
LQ CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) participated in a Home Depot earthquake event on Saturday. The major excitement was the trailer that simulated a 7.5-8.0 earthquake. Take a look at the jolt, then get busy on your earthquake kit: get it started or refresh your food and water…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI_lqBKGxwk
Community honors local artists
May 23rd, 2010
The names of two additional distinguished La Quinta artists have been inscribed on the artists’ monument at the Civic Center Campus park. Kathy Caldwell, jeweler, and Chuck Sullivan, musician, were honored at on Friday by civic leaders, family, and friends.
Previous honorees are Fred Rice, John S. Detlie, Elsie Grace, Rosita Shamis, Elaine Reynolds, Bette F. Cheney, Andre H. Blanche, Alice B. Bell, Kathy Dunham, Eric C. Johnson, and Elliot Newton.
Check out the clip of the event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOXJfi_zwlo
LQ Council woman, Linda Evans, welcomes local police, fire and CERT members at a BBQ during National EMS Week. Evans is an administrator at JFK Hospital, who sponsored the event to bring together ER staff and EMS workers across the Coachella Valley.
Amy Goodpaster Strebe shared her book with an audience at the LQ Museum on Saturday. She discussed Jackie Cochran (founder of U.S. Women Airforce Service Pilots, aka “WASP) and Marina Raskova, the founder of the Russian women pilots who actually few combat missions. U.S WASPs served in every capacity as male pilots, EXCEPT combat. Both groups were denied recognition and benefits after the war. Here’s a sampling:
Another stop on the Historical Society Tour: Mud pots!
May 2nd, 2010
Last month, the Historical Society members made some interesting stops along the Salton Sea. One of those was the volcanic mud pots. Before it gets too hot, take Hwy 111 south past Niland, and turn right (west) on Schrimph Road. Go a few miles, and the action will be up a road to your right (north).