Our HCC Christmas party on Sunday night, December 13th was a memorable event.  Mark & Jan Hilbert opened their beautiful home, with its outstanding art collection to the members of the HCC.  A great time was had by all.  Thank you Mark & Jan!

On February 27th, 2010, the HCC will visit (by bus) the Millard Sheets exhibit at the Pasadena Museum.  Lunch will be at the Raymond House, followed by a visit to the home and private collection of Les & Nancy Waite.

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Millard Sheets:  The Early Years (1926-1944) can be viewed at the Pasadena Museum of California Art from February 14, 2010 to May 30, 2010.

On April 17th, Jean and Linda Stern will host a Patron Party at their home.

An exciting trip is being planned for May 20th - 23rd, to Denver.  All attendees will be staying at the Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver.  Peter Hassrick is helping arrange a great time which will include a guided tour of the Denver Art Museum's Western Collection, and visits to a number of private collections.  More information will follow soon.

In the Fall 2010 the HCC may go up to Sacramento for a weekend, and the opening of the Crocker Museum.

In the Fall 2010, HCC plans to do a tour of artists' homes in Laguna Beach.

January 28 - March 28, 2010 the Palm Desert Community Gallery and Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Desertscapes".  The Exhibition brings together 5 area artists to display desert themed artwork.  Gallery and Visitor Center are located at 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert.  760-837-1664

As part of the "Desertscapes" Schedule of Events, Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum, will talk on the subject of the early California Painters.  The event is free, but reservations are requested.  Location is the University of California, Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Campus, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert.  Call 760-837-1664 to make a reservation.