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Permanent ExhibitionsA Woman of Influence: Flora PatencioThis exhibition is a study of Flora Patencio, a strong leader amongthe Agua Caliente people. Flora participated in some of the mostimportant political and cultural decisions of her time.Cahuilla Culture and HistoryPhotographs, maps, and text tell the story of the early times ofthe Cahuilla people. A five-minute film entitled Indian Familyof the California Desert re-enacts the early Cahuilla traditional life.Off-Site Changing ExhibitionsAgua Caliente Cultural Museum shares its resources throughcollaborations with California State University, San Bernardino,Palm Desert; the City of Palm Springs; and other institutions.Off-site exhibitions offer a unique glimpse of local history foruniversity students and Coachella Valley residents and visitors.Dream of the Blue Frog (Wahaatukicnikic Tetayaw)Learn more about the history and lore of the Agua Caliente Hot Springfrom ancient times to the present.WHEN: Through September 18, 2009WHERE: Palm Springs City Hall3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon WayWHEN: Opens September 23, 2009WHERE: Spa Resort Casino Hotel – location of the hot spring100 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsTahquitz CountryExplore symbols and artwork of the Cahuilla people through designs usedin pottery, basketry, and rock art. Take a photographic journey through theheart of Cahuilla territory — the home of shaman Tahquitz.WHEN: OngoingWHERE: California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus37500 Cook Street, Palm DesertCrossroads & IntersectionsDiscover the history of Palm Springs street names and the Cahuilla leadersafter whom they are named.WHEN:WHERE:Ongoing115-121 S. Palm Canyon Drive at Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs†††††††Join theMuseum!2009-2010Membership DriveYour membership supportwill help preserve and shareNative gifts of culture, andenrich the quality of life foreveryone who lives in andvisits the Coachella Valley.Become a member and beginenjoying the benefits of yourtax-deductible contribution:Invitations to exhibitionopening receptionsInvitations to lectures and classes,Native cultural festivals, Dinnerin the Canyons, and otherspecial Museum eventsNew! Free registration for LivingTraditions classes on native skillsand craftsOne-year (4 issues) subscriptionto The Spirit – the Museum’sfull-color newsletterOne-year (12 issues) subscriptionto Smithsonian magazineand member recognition inThe Spirit newsletter(donors circle members only)15% discounton Museum Store purchases15% discounton Museum Library and Archivesmaterials reproduction servicesJoining Agua Caliente CulturalMuseum is easy. Simply completeand return the membershipenvelope attached to the enclosedbrochure today!2009-2010 Exhibition Print Media Sponsor10
september 23Exhibition OpensDream of the Blue Frog (Wahaatukicnikic Tetayaw)DATE: Wednesday, September 23TIME: 10:00 amLOCATION: Spa Resort Casino Hotel100 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsCalendarseptember 25Native American Day ProclamationThe State of California has declared the fourth Friday of SeptemberNative American Day. To celebrate, the City of Palm Springs will issuea proclamation to the Museum.DATE: Friday, September 25TIME: 10:30 amLOCATION: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsAgua Caliente Cultural Museum is thefi rst Native American museum to be partof the Smithsonian Institution Affi liationsProgram. This status provides opportunitiesto share resources in programming,collections, scholarship, and technicalexpertise – and entitles the Museumto bring world-acclaimed Smithsonianexhibitions to the Coachella Valley.september 26Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2009Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day features a special opportunityfor members (new and current) to receive a 12-month subscription toSmithsonian magazine and other Museum benefits.DATE: Saturday, September 26TIME: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmLOCATION: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springsoctober 21Exhibition Opening ReceptionRaw Earth and Fire CloudsThis exhibition interprets the full spectrum of pottery from clay sources,manufacture, pigments and painting, to firing the finished product.DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2009TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmLOCATION: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
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