La Quinta Cove

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

This Thursday (17th) The Friends of the LQ Library will bring you Tommy Paul, Flamenco guitarist, starting at 6:00 p.m.  Come listen to the great composers, Montoya and Segovia and more, with Paul’s own renditions.  Free, at the Library, for adults.

Out of all the memorabilia at the Thursday “Evening with the Friends of the Library” Eddie Gilreath stated this poster was one of his most prized possessions.  A poster, later an album cover, of Bob Marley’s “Survival” recording on which Marley wanted to display all the flags of African countries.  Eddie worked with Marley to finalize an ever-changing group of countries and flags at a very volatile time in the history of the continent.

Eddie and Dan McGrath, local radio announcer, rolled out some great stories about the legendary entertainers that Eddie worked with over the years, from Marvin Gaye to Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson.  What a career!

And here’s one of Eddie’s many gold records that he earned in his years with Motown, Warner Brothers and Geffen recording studios.  Pret-ty exciting to see one in the flesh!

Want to keep the reading habit going over the summer? Enroll your child or grandchild in the La Quinta Library Summer Rewards program.  Registration for ages 3-teens starts on Thursday (17th) at 1:00 p.m. at the Library. Points are earned for independent reading of or listening to books checked out of the Library.  Points can be “spent” on prizes.  Last day for redeeming points is August 26.  Got little kids?  READ to them!

The Desert Oasis (ukelele) Strummers entertained at the Library last Thursday.  This lively program was sponsored by The Friends of La Quinta Library as a public service.  Here’s a sample of their offerings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvPx64EBs0Y

The Friends of the LQ Library are pleased to host musician, Dean Ratzman, for a one-man show from 6-7 on Thursday (the 18th).  The performance will feature great american artists from the 40s to the 60s.  It’s free for the whole family,

• Kids’ Nature Walk 9:00 Another great opportunity for young people to get their hands into nature’s wonder, this time on the topic of Desert Plants.  Kids will study plants from the roots up, and have fun doing it.  Some teachers are giving extra credit for this activity, so check it out.  Meet at the rest stop at Ensenada and Montezuma.

• Art under the Umbrellas 10-4:00 in Old Town.  Stroll around, chose a Valentines gift for your sweetie, browse the shops, relax at the restaurants.  Music on Main Street.

• “Live Roq” Concert at the Community Park from 2-4:00.  Bring your chairs, blankets, and goodies for an afternoon of musical fun for the whole family.

The Friends of La Quinta Library recently brought Dan Crow to entertain, energizing a lot of kids….  Listen in… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86SBfF5x83g

Stephanie Bettman wowed them last week wtih Luke Halpin.  Another listen….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiM4tOmavD4

Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin entertained library goers last Thursday thanks to Friends of the La Quinta Library.  Listen in…..     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kACPMYQFA0   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z12NBsG-RE