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Calendarmarch 24What’s the Score? American Indians in Sports– New Exhibitionmarch 24 through 0ctober 17, 2010Sports played a prominent role in the traditional life of most Indiancommunities. Games such as shinny, lacrosse, footracing, archery,swimming, hoop and pole, and various types of football taught survivalskills. This exhibition offers a look at Indian sports through the years,including traditional, boarding school, reservation, and professionalsports. Notable Indian athletes, local reservation teams, and heroessuch as Cahuilla baseball player John Tortes Meyers, catcher for theNew York Giants, are spotlighted.exhibition openingDATE: Wednesday, March 24, 2010TIME: 6:00 pm — 8:00 pmLOCATION: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm SpringsThis exhibition is sponsored by Robert & Renona Pennington.april 10Curator’s Tour: Exploring Rock Art– Living Traditions ClassOne of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert is thepetroglyph site at Corn Springs, approximately 90 minutes east ofPalm Springs. Join Ginger Ridgway, Curator/Director of Programs,at the Corn Springs Campground for a bring-your-own picnic lunch,and visit several close-by panels of petroglyphs and grinding features.The walk is rated “easy,” with some spots slightly more difficult toreach. Additional information will be provided upon registration.Space is limited; registration is required. Participants are responsiblefor their own travel to the site.DATE: Saturday, April 10, 2010TIME: 10:00 amLOCATION: Meet at Corn Springs CampgroundFEE: $10 / Free for Museum Members10