History, Art, Food & More at Cave Creek Museum in February

Posted By Les Conklin on Feb 22, 2017

By Sue Kern-Fleisher

Vino & Canvas at Museum. Courtesy of Evelyn Johnson.

Cave Creek Museum is planning a busy month in February with programs focusing on history, art, food and more! Located at 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The February schedule follows:

On Tuesday, February 7, the Museum will host “Vino & Canvas” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This fun evening of painting includes materials and libations. Tickets cost $35 per person, with $15 being donated to the museum. Seating is limited. Please register at www.vinoandcanvas.com.

Bring the entire family to watch the Stamp Mill operate outside on Saturday, February 11 at 1:30 p.m. See this historic early 1900s “Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill” in action as volunteers crush hard rock ore in search of gold that can be separated and saved. The museum is particularly pleased to showcase this 10-Stamp Mill that came from its own mining district and was originally located on Continental Mountain.

“Drinks All Around” by Linda Budge

Also on Saturday, February 11 – “A Hundred Years of Cave Creek: Part 2” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Beverly Metcalfe Brooks continues sharing the past of Cave Creek. From Cave Creek Sierra Vista Dude Ranch’s last paying guest to one of the most long-time residents of our community, Bev’s love for Cave Creek has meant she has spent the last nearly sixty years preserving our town’s history — and living it! This is a not-to-be-missed presentation by a feisty, funny lady who actually knew the names that are now Cave Creek legends.

Parents, grandparents and kids will share a fun afternoon during the Family Fun Workshop, “Food!” on Sunday, February 12 from 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Hohokam Indians celebrated the “Three Sisters”: bean, corn and squash. Immigrants to Arizona brought foods that were familiar to them from “back East”, but they also learned to harvest some of the unique foods of Arizona, such as cholla buds, prickly pear fruits, even rattlesnake and javalina meats! Learn about our “native” foods while celebrating our state’s 105th birthday. You can also make a valentine for your sweetheart! Cave Creek Museum is grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree for their support of the Family Fun Workshops.

Kokedame

On Monday, February 13, the museum hosts Kokedame! from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The literal translation of “kokedame” is “root ball.” Suspended in the air or nestled in a bowl, these unique horticultural masterpieces are easy to make and lovely to live with. Participants will learn how to create their own Kokedame work of art in a fun and relaxed class led by Paige Coniglio. A $35 instruction fee includes materials: planting materials, plant and slate display. Reservations are required and may be made at www.cavecreekmuseum.org or by calling 480-488-2764.

Need some help figuring out your new phone or computer? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 15 when Tech4Life presents, “Oh, for the Love of Technology!” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. Participants should bring their devices.

Meet renowned wildlife artist and Cave Creek resident Linda Budge at the museum during a special free artist reception on Saturday, February 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. She will exhibit her award-winning work at the museum for the rest of the season.