La Quinta Cove

Another great Festival gone, showing again what a beautiful setting (Civic Center Park), good organization (LQ Arts Foundation) and a bevvy of terrific artists will do for the image of LQ across the country (world?).  Take a look:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ICgn2oOjU

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• 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.

• Nature Walk begins at the Ensenada rest stop along the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail.  “Written in Rick” starts at 8:00 a.m. and you are all welcome….
• Art under the Umbrellas in Old Town returns from 10 - 4:00.  Stroll among the artists, drop in at  the shops and restaurants.  Always a great art experience.

The golf-themed exhibit, “Sweet Spot” is up and running and will have it’s official opening on Friday, January 8 from 5-7 p.m.  Master club-maker Mario Cesariowill be present, along with the “Bob Hope Classic Girls” to launch this unusual exhibit.    Regular museum hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10-4.  As always, it’s free for all ages….  The exhibit is co-sponsored by the La Quinta Arts Foundation, the City of La Quinta Museum, and the Historical Society.

The LQ Museum, LQ Arts Foundation, and the LQ Historical Society have  joined to bring an unusual series of golf-related events to our Museum.  In addition to the exhibit that is now open, mark these dates on your calendar (all free to one and all)

January 8: 5 p.m. opening reception and meet Mario Cesario, noted golf club maker for the stars

January 9: 10 a.m. Interactive golf activities for youth ages 6-16, “The First Tee”.  Limited to the first 30 reservations, call 777-7170

January 11 Round table discussion with Marion Cesario, Marlene Hagge, Dan Poppers, Greg Cesario, Ted Lyford, Jeff Johnson, Fred Scherzer, Dave Evans, Ken Venturi and others from 2-4 p.m.

January 14 Golf Fitness wih Dr. Hashimoto noon - 1 p.m.

January  23: Lecture by Judy Vossler on La Quinta’s Golf Legacy  10 - noon

January  30  Larry Bohannan of the Desert Sun will talk on “Reflections on the Hope Classic and Golf in LQ” at 10:30.

David Salk, an annual exhibitor of ceramics at La Quinta Arts Festival, displays not only his clay baskets, but also 45 of his beautifully preserved antique Cahuilla baskets. These date from 1850 - 1920, open to the public for the very first time.  Not to be missed.  Listen to David’s overview:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m26ae30Y5s

Take a look at the array of artists in the beautiful Old Town setting.  Lots of new exhibits, something for everyone.  There will be another in November…

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Don’t miss the first show on Saturday, 10-4 in Old Town.  Many new artists and many more returning, plus music, and all the great Old Town restaurants and shops.  Free and fun!

Historically perfect weather: no wind, no rain, and NO HEAT.   It was a great show!   Contrats to LQAF, the community volunteers,  and all the fabulous artists.

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Take a look at these quick shots…

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Call mosquito abatement?

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 Sunday is the last day of this year’s festival.  10-5 with beautiful weather!  Food, music, and plenty of exciting art…

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