Subscribe Here for News & Events“Sweet Spot” exhibit at the Museum
January 4th, 2010
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.
Brand new exhibit at the Museum: GOLF!!
December 27th, 2009
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.
Antique Cahuilla basket collection of David Salk at Museum
November 8th, 2009
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
First Umbrella Show in Old Town: very pretty
October 11th, 2009
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…
Art under the Umbrellas back in Old Town on Saturday
October 7th, 2009
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!
Last look at 2009 Festival…
March 15th, 2009
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E1KAzkyW34&feature=channel_page
A stroll through the 27th LQ Arts Festival
March 14th, 2009
Take a look at these quick shots…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzyvzaFH3bU
Call mosquito abatement?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsyETVtymQ
Sunday is the last day of this year’s festival. 10-5 with beautiful weather! Food, music, and plenty of exciting art…
Ceremonial Chado Tea Demonstration: Recent Museum Event
February 18th, 2009
Palm Desert is the home of Dr. Glenn Webb, a noted Japanese scholar and master of the Japanese tea ceremony. La Quinta Arts Foundation and the LQ Museum sponsored this unusual event. Along with his wife and several other trained “students of tea”, Dr. Webb lectured and then demonstrated the final 20 minutes of the 4-hour complete ceremony. The “chaji” is a strictly structured partaking of tea and food, during which there is little speaking and every gesture and object have significance. Although not a religious ceremony, the chaji focuses the mind on peace, harmony, and oneness with others. For true practitioners of the ceremony, every day of every year has slightly different gestures and significance, including a distinct kimono for every day of the year! Here is a short clip of Mrs. Webb making tea (grinding, ladling hot water, and whisking the tea to a thick froth). She serves the first tea to Keiko Nakada, whose responses are also structured according to the chaji tradition. Here’s part one:
Very popular pots!
January 25th, 2009
La Quinta Museum staff report the “Tantalizing Teapots” exhibit is VERY popular (and it’s also FREE). Bring your family and friends over to see this exciting array of one-of-a-kind teapots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JKui97u8jw
Tantalizing Teapots at La Quinta Museum: now open to the public
January 11th, 2009
The La Quinta Arts Foundation held a reception for artists at the opening of the “Tantalizing Teapots” exhibit at the La Quinta Museum. The public is invited to see these unique works of art at no cost.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAh9D0GvlS0