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Experience the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum |
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Written by Rigo Vasquez
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Thursday, 26 March 2009 |
 Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Palm Springs, California
Story and photography by Rigo Vasquez
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Many desert natives believe not much goes on here in the valley worth a whimper. The average resident's typical day off might consist of lunch at City Wok and gentle walk at The River.
It takes a real tourist to show desert denizens how being more spontaneous and open to endeavors can be surprising. When sitting around among friends attempting to schedule a day of entertainment, we often find ourselves in a rut of the "same ole same ole." Many even don't bother logging on to www.desertcitiesguides.com and checking out the desert's action.
 As I was walking down the Palm Springs strip on my way to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, I found myself bombarded by a swarm of tourists on their way to the same location. As we arrived, they immediately stirred up the room with frenzy and eager questions.
I felt flustered and intrigued. To my surprise, the fuss was about an Agave fiber crafts class. A skirt-making class was in progress that involved intricacy and tradition.
 I felt puzzled, but had a great urge to partake in their activity. The class was a monthly event that was unlike any other event. It consisted of the average people as well as some distinctly colorful characters.
Right off the bat, the tone was set for the class with a nice warm atmosphere and a relaxing question and answer session.
 Instructor As Willie Pink began his lecture with an ease of tone of voice, the class entered into a world of Native American culture. I observed as the average Joe spoke without restraint, leaving the instructor to answer with minute detail.
The class was a sanctuary for locals and turists alike. It ran from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the time quickly passed.
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum has many events of interest. Activities vary from field trips to the Los Angeles Mural Tour upcoming on April 4 to experiencing reptile and insects native to the area on May 30. Some of the museum's events come with a price tag varying from $5-$50 and some are limited in space.
Each experience is different for each person, but I left the museum feeling resourceful and clear minded. It wouldn't have been possible without the amazing people at the Agua Caliente Museum.
For more Rigo Vasquez photos of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, click here.
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