La Quinta Museum's 

By Design 2016

Exhibit showcases a yearlong look at influences in Fashion, Interior, Industrial, Architectural, and Landscape Design from 1850 to the present. Visit us through
March 31, 2016, as we highlight the Victorian Era, 1850-1910.

Please join us for an exciting year of design!

February 2016 Events:

First Friday Concert: Hot Flash and Men of Pause

Friday, February 5, 2016
5-6pm  FREE

Outside in the courtyard, this free concert features "Hot Flash & Men of Pause" (featuring Barnaby Finch and Don Reed). Join us for Bluegrass/Smooth Jazz. Instrumentation includes: guitar, harmonica, mandolin, keyboards, autoharp, and Anne Finch on bass, and lush harmonies with Sandii Castleberry and Kathleen Johnson. 

Story Time 

and Craft

 with Miss Beth

Wednesday, February 3, 2016
10:30-11am  FREE

Our younger friends, age 3-5, will love this fun time with stories, songs, and a craft!

The La Quinta Museum 

Coloring Club for Adults

Friday, February 5, 2016 andFriday, February 19, 2016 1-3 pm  FREE

Color your stress away! Bring your pencils, markers, and a friend and join the fun of this re-discovered pastime. Coloring pages will be provided, and coloring books are available for purchase in the Museum gift shop.

Brown Bag TED* Talk

Tuesday February 9, 2016  12 noon  FREE

Bring your lunch and enjoy a TED* Talk on the big screen!

The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it.
Cookies and water provided.
*Technology Entertainment Design

La Quinta Historical Society presents

"Breaking Point, the Story of the Salton Sea"

Thursday, February 11, 2016  4-5:30pm

A casualty of the "water wars" in the Southwest, California's largest lake is disappearing. View this 60 minute documentary at the Museum.

Adult Craft Night with S.C.R.A.P. Gallery

Thursday, February 11, 2016
6:30-7:30pm  FREE

Join us for a fun night of Valentine making at the Museum! S.C.R.A.P. Gallery always has a great program with recycling and upcycling.

La Quinta Museum Fiber Friday

Friday, February 12, 2016
1-3 pm  FREE

Are you a knitter?  Do you crochet?  How about needlepoint? Join our fun new program for our fiber-loving friends!  Bring your own project to work on while we share ideas and inspiration.

Talk: Pulses in Cooking

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
4-5 pm  FREE

2016 is the year for beans, lentils, and chickpeas to take center stage-- it's the International Year of Pulses!  Join us as Mary Cardas of Savory Spice talks about pulses used in cooking.

"Little Plates" Chef Program 

at the Museum

Wednesday February 17, 2016
2-3 pm  FREE 

We are pleased to welcome Chef Nestor of Mélange for a cooking demo and tasting. Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Call 760-777-7170 to make your reservation.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
10-11am   FREE

Join your neighbors for coffee and a special program of interest to our community.  This month Officer Munoz from the La Quinta Police Department will talk about how to

protect yourself and your property.

Bring your friends and your questions!