Are you looking for something to do the weekend before Valentine’s Day? If so, come out to the Antelope Valley Indian Museum on Saturday, February 11 from 11 am to 4 pm to meet artist Cecelia Begay.
Cecelia is a member of the “Dine” Navajo tribe. She has lived in the Antelope Valley for over 20 years, and is known for the jewelry she makes with beads, juniper seeds, and shells. Her husband Paul Begay is known for his hand carved and painted gourd dream catchers. This event will be a special opportunity to ask Cecelia about her art and her culture.
Bring your Valentine out to Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP on Sunday, February 12 to meet American Indian artist Christine White Eagle (Apache and Aztec). She will answer questions about her art and culture, and her jewelry will be available for purchase. Christine White Eagle has been making jewelry for 35 years. She learned beading from a Navajo friend and enjoys researching traditional patterns and styles. She learned about cutting and polishing semi-precious stones from her husband Carlos, a silversmith. Her favorite stone to work with is turquoise. Christine lives in Lucerne Valley, CA.
Museum admission is $3 for adults. Kids age 12 and under are free. The museum exhibits over 4,000 objects created by the American Indian peoples of southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors also enjoy the nature trail, gift shop, and picnic area.
The museum is located at 15701 East Avenue M, in Lake Los Angeles, east of Lancaster, California. From the 14 Freeway in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for 1 mile to the museum. For more information, phone the museum at (661) 946-3055 (711 TTY relay service), or visit our website at www.avim.parks.ca.gov.
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