December Events

La Quinta Historical Society
Casita Lighting

Thursday, December 1, 2016
5-7 pm


Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Casita Lighting! There will be mariachi music and refreshments as we celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

La Quinta Museum's

By Design 2016

Don't miss your last chance to enjoy this peek into design and how it shapes-- and is shaped by-- our everyday lives. Our look at Postmodernism and Post-postmodernism is on display through December 31, 2016.

La Quinta Museum

Coloring Club for Adults

Friday, December 2, and
Friday, December 16, 2016
1-3 pm  FREE

We are coloring on the first and third Fridays of the month.  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, December 6, 2016
12 noon  FREE

Bring your lunch and enjoy a TED talk on the big screen! Each month, we explore a new and entertaining topic.

This month:
Luke Syson's "How I learned to stop worrying and love 'useless' art"and Rives' "The Museum of Four in the Morning"  

Preschool Story Time and Craft with Miss Beth

Wednesday, December 7, 2016
10-10:30 am   FREE


Come and enjoy a fun time with stories, songs, and a craft!

An Evening with Chip Miller

Thursday, December 8, 2016
7-8:30pm  FREE

Enjoy an exclusive screening of the new 2016/17 PBS Special "The Kingston Trio Celebration," an all-star PBS Television concert event! Director/ writer/ artist & musician Chip Miller will host a Q&A, provide commentary and behind-the-scenes stories.
 
Refreshments provided by the La Quinta Historical Society.

5th Annual Artists Studio Tour
Sunday, December 11, 2016
10am-5pm




This is the 5th Annual Artists Studio Tour! Meet the artists in their space and learn about their creative process.  Maps and bracelets are available at the Museum on the day of the tour. Cost is $10 per person. Sponsored by the La Quinta Historical Society.

Holiday Crafts and Cookies

Wednesday, December 14, 2016
1-3pm FREE

Join us for an afternoon of holiday crafting fun! Bring an old paperback book and turn it into a holiday tree or angel. Refreshments! This program is for adults.