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LOCALEN DAR 7 La Quinta Events You Cannot Miss Written By: Nia Yates & Jordan Ligons
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ENJOY THE TASTE OF LA QUINTA April 7 Ò The 9th Annual Taste of La Quinta is back and better than ever. This year it will take place in the heart of Old Town La Quinta. There will be food and wine tastings from all of your favorite restaurants, wineries and distributors. And back by popular demand, live entertainment! Unwind with locals, dance to the great music and enjoy the beautiful weather in La Quinta. gcvcc.org
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CATCH A MOVIE WITH STREET FOOD CINEMA May 26
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WATCH THE CAREERBUILDER CHALLENGE January 17-21 Ò The 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge provides the ultimate thrill for golf enthusiasts. Watch PGA professionals during their competitive tournament rounds as they shoot it out for the highly coveted titles! careerbuilderchallenge.com
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Ò Indulge in two of your favorite things, tacos and tequila, at the City of La Quinta’s ultimate fiesta. With speciality menus, tequila tastings and mariachi music, you deserve this night out on the town from 7 to 10 p.m.
Ò Clink to the “Gem of the Desert” at this lifestyle and art affair. Wine lovers unite to sample a wide selection of wine and taste hors d’oeuvres while touring the La Quinta Museum. Starting at 6 p.m., let the jazz band serenade you while enjoying this event!
SAVOR THE TACOS & TEQUILA EXPERIENCE May 5
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CHEERS AT TOAST TO LQ February 9
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Ò Starting at 7 p.m., welcome Street Food Cinema into town as they park their food trucks and plant their inflatable theater in the Coachella Valley. Come enjoy family fun entertainment and mingle with your community. streetfoodcinema.com
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GO PEANUTS FOR CHARLES SCHULZ’S EXHIBIT January 3-April 16, 2018 Ò The Heartbreak in Peanuts traveling exhibit is coming to the La Quinta Museum to share the love of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic archives about lost love. The exhibit will feature 50 high quality digital reproductions of original strips—get your tickets today! schulzmuseum.org/travelingexhibits
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EXPERIENCE THE LA QUINTA ART FESTIVAL March 1-4 Ò Hosting a ton of the foremost contemporary artists in the nation, this four day event guarantees its patrons an unparalleled cultural experience with amenities that include daily music, performance art, trendy food concessions and craft beers and fine wines. lqaf.com