La Quinta Museum's

By Design 2016

Mid-Century and Post Modernism have arrived at the Museum!
Experience influences in Fashion, Interior, Industrial, Architectural, and Landscape Design from 1945-1990. 

Please join us as we continue an exciting year of design!

August Events:

La Quinta Museum

Coloring Club for Adults

Fridays
1-3 pm  FREE

All summer long! Every Friday afternoon we will be coloring from 1-3 pm.  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.

Flip Flop Fun for Adults!

Wednesday, August 3, 2016
1-3 pm  FREE

Bring a new pair of lip flops and join us as we embellish with fabric, beads, and so much more!

Family Craft Daywith S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
Saturday August 6, 2016

11am-12 noon FREE



Enjoy some Saturday family time crafting at the Museum!  S.C.R.A.P. Gallery always has a great program with recycling and upcycling. 

STICKY DAY and Sno-Cones!

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
2-4pm  FREE

Calling all neighborhood kids to come to the Museum and create a work of art using sticky notes. Plus, the Cone Zone will be here from 3-4pm for all the sno-cones you can eat. Open to kids of all ages, adults too!

Brown Bag TED* Talk

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
12 noon  FREE

Each month, we explore a new and entertaining topic.

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

Cookies and water are provided

*TED is Technology, Entertainment, Design

An Evening with Chip Miller

Thursday, August 18, 2016
7-8:30pm  FREE

Director/writer/artist & musician, Chip Miller will host a Q&A following a preview of future screenings in this new series at the La Quinta Museum. Chip will provide commentary and behind-the-scenes stories. Refreshments provided by the La Quinta Historical Society.

 

Trending Topics
Tuesday, August 30, 2016  
10-11am   FREE

 Come and meet the mayor!
Mayor Linda Evans will be here to answer questions and talk with you about our city of La Quinta.
 

Good Reads in the Gallery

Book Club

Thursday, August 25, 2016
5-6pm FREE



Stop by the Museum to pick up a copy of "Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck, and then join our discussion group.

Refreshments will be served.

(There are limited free copies available at the Museum; the title is also available for checkout at the La Quinta Public Library.)