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Coachella Valley History Museum Presents the Heritage & World Day FestivalCoachella Valley History Museum hosts a special festival to look at both the long history of American Pioneers and all of the many cultures in the valley, which continue to thrive today. |
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The Big Show Live - Talk Dirty to MeThe valley's most mischievous group of performers return to the Indio Performing Arts Center with their 2010 season debut, THE BIG SHOW LIVE: TALK DIRTY TO ME, on February 20th! The show... |
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Wheelers and DealersCar lovers should be in seventh heaven this month. The Dr. George Memorial Car Show on Feb. 13 features almost 1,000 custom and vintage cars. It's followed by a Vintage Car Show on Feb. 17 as... |
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Fair PlayRide a Ferris wheel, try your hand-eye coordination in a midway game, listen to a live band, satisfy your sweet tooth with a funnel cake, and watch amazing motorcycle stunts and racing camels. |
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Wine & Music Series at the Gardens on El PaseoThe Gardens on El Paseo in partnership with Fidelity Investments as presenting sponsor will begin its popular Wine and Music Series January 30th continuing every Saturday through April 17th. The... |
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Power PerformerIn November, Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson joined the cast of NBC's 30 Rock and celebrated the release of his CD with Michael Feinstein, The Power of Two. On Jan. 15, the two singers perform... |
Coachella Valley History Museum Presents the Heritage & World Day FestivalCoachella Valley History Museum hosts a special festival to look at both the long history of American Pioneers and all of the many cultures in the valley, which continue to thrive today. |
| Palm Springs Follies - Let the Good Times Roll The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle, song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference? each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!" The Follies has proven, beyond a doubt, Billie Burke's (a.k.a. Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld and a star in her own right) famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." Our pledge is to remain true to the spirit of early Palm Springs while promising a world-class entertainment experience at every performance! 1/6 - 2/6: Featuring the iconic male quartet of the 1950s, The Four Aces - back by popular demand and best known for performing such chart-topping hits as "Stranger In Paradise," "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" and "Three Coins in the Fountain." 2/9 - 3/27: Two-time Grammy award-winner Rita Coolidge makes her Follies debut. A masterful vocalist, her chart-topping hits include "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher," "We're All Alone" and "All Time High," from the James Bond film Octopussy. More... Thru 3/6/10 Live Music Featuring THE MYX THE MYX is a little three piece band with a big sound, from the Palm Springs desert area playing music from the 1950s, 60s, 80s to the present. The band plays a great mix of music from dining to dancing, rock and country. The Myx will be at The Augustine Casino, 84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella on Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 and on Feb 12, 13 19, 20, 26, 27 and in March on 12, 13, 19, 20, 26. Time: 9pm - 1am. THE MYX will also be performing at Neil's Lounge, 80956 US Highway 111, Indio on Saturdays Feb 6 & March 6 from 9pm - 1:30am. More info: Phone (760) 391-4175. Thru 3/14/10 The 20th Annual HITS Thermal Desert Circuit HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA / Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for the past 20 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, four of the 16 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup Qualifiers. Total Grand Prix prize money offered for the 2010 season is nearly $1 million, which includes the $300,000 Grand Prix of the Desert. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world, including U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson and Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood. Grand Prix classes will be held on Sunday afternoons (1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/27, 3/7 and 3/14.) No admission charge Tues - Sat. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free. More info & schedule: 845.246.8833 or HERE... Thru 3/31/10 Art of Japan Heather James Art & Antiquities is pleased to present Art of Japan. Art of Japan brings together an outstanding selection of the finest Japanese antiquities from the Edo and Meiji Periods in Japanese history. Pieces of various mediums including embroidery, sculpture, paintings, screens, bronze, and furniture fill the gallery space. Highlights of the exhibition include a pair of wooden temple Nio figures, a large silk and gold thread embroidered eagle, and several ornate examples of porcelain and cloisonne´ vases and other decorative objects. Heather James Art & Antiquities is located at 73-080 El Paseo #5 in Palm Desert and features the finest in cultural antiquities and ethnographic art from all corners of the world. 760.346.8926 Thru 4/10/10 Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor Palm Springs Museum of Art, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / This remarkable exhibition of 96 photographs features work Connor produced from 1978 to 2008. During this time, Connor has sought out locales and traditions that convey the essence of time, faith, and place. Photography enables her to connect these concepts metaphorically to her subject matter. India, Indonesia, Turkey, Cambodia, Egypt, Tibet, Hawaii and the American Southwest are among the places she has photographed. Included in the exhibition are some of Connor's best-known images from the past three decades, along with more recent work that has had little public exposure. More info: 760.322.4800 Thru 5/24/10 Hidden Harvest Citrus Program Hidden Harvest, a local non-profit organization, has established a program which collects excess citrus fruit to distribute to agencies that feed the hungry. This year, the City of La Quinta will serve as a collection site for the Hidden Harvest program. All residents, country club communities, and businesses are encouraged to drop off their just-ripe citrus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the City's collection site, which is located at the La Quinta Library parking lot (78-275 Calle Tampico). More info - Hidden Harvest: 760.398.8183 - Oscar Santana at the City of La Quinta at 760.777.7120. Thru June Certified Farmers' Markets Every Saturday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm. at 2300 E Baristo at Farrell - North Side of the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, the Certified Farmers Market will bring local farmers and vendors together to showcase the fruits of their labor. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. The market features farm and food only vendors.organic and transitional produce, herbs, lavender,cheese, bread , honey, nuts, eggs, olives and olive oil,fresh cut flowers, orchids and plants and much more. A Market Chef booth features recipes, culinary delights, educational materials. and guest chefs from around the Coachella Valley. We will also have "Music at the Market" from 9 am to 12. Free Dog sitting is available from 9 am to noon through Fetch Pet Care and Bark Busters. More info: 760-898-5250. 2/12/10 - 2/21/10 The 5th Annual Modernism Week The 5th Annual Modernism Week will be bigger and better than ever! We are expanding the number of events from last year – we will have more than 20 events in 10 fun-filled days, including several events that will be free to the public. Some of the 2010 Modernism Week's highlights include: A special tribute to renowned modernist architect Albert Frey, An exclusive home tour concluding with a chic reception at a celebrity home, A vintage fashion show and much more! Plus, many of the other audience favorites will be continued such as the annual architecture symposium, lectures, a vintage car show and other activities that will be held in various venues throughout the City of Palm Springs. For more information, call Jacques Caussin at 760.219.4599. 2/13/10 - 2/15/10 Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo. The art show will feature 100 artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils, and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone, and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be on display. Festival attendees will enjoy blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high quality crafts. Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission and parking are free to the public The event is handicap accessible. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. 2/18/10 - 2/20/10 The 22nd Annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Eagle Falls Golf Course & the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio / Barbara and Frank Sinatra founded the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational in 1988 to raise funds for the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational enjoys a rich history as one of the marquee golf and fundraising events in the Palm Springs desert. Each year, celebrities, amateur contestants, loyal sponsors and enthusiastic spectators from all over the country look forward to returning to this unique “celebrity friendly” event. More info: 800.FS.STARS (800.377.8277) 2/26/10 - 2/28/10 McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs / "One of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America!" Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 80 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. We will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. We will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. More... Ongoing Live Music Featuring The Palm Springs Sound Co. Las Casuelas Terrazas, 222 S. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. The Palm Srings Sound Co. is a tight 4 piece band playing Pop, Rock, Blues, Motown, Funk, Swing and with two Spanish speaking members….Salsa and Latin music at its best! Playing every Tuesday night from 6 - 10:30pm, Saturdays 1 - 5:30pm and Sundays 12 - 4:30pm. |
| Monday February 1 Film & Discussion: Against All Odds: Love and Passion Film Series Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage / Il Postino: The Postman (1994). Gather at the Library to watch these films of couples who have the courage to love against all the odds. Jason Bruecks, General Manager of the Camelot Theatres, will lead a discussion after the screenings. Free refreshments will be provided. Time: 2-4pm. More info: 760.341.7323. |
| Tuesday February 2 Happy Hour at The Falls The Falls, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials from 5-7pm. All Falls Signature Martinis are $2 off during Happy Hour! For a fun night out, or a drink with friends, visit The Falls. It's lively. It's Hip. It's colorful. It's pure Falls. More... |
| Wednesday February 3 Art Walk at The Backstreet Art District The Backstreet Art District is held from 6 pm to 9 pm the first Wednesday of each month on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive). In addition to downtown/uptown Palm Canyon Drive , this area has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this exciting contemporary art destination. More info: 760.328.1440. Wednesday Night Dance Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion, Palm Springs / Come enjoy Ballroom Dancing at the very popular Palm Springs Pavilion in Sunrise Park every Wednesday evening from 7-10pm from September through April. Dance to live bands and/or CD music by our ballroom DJ's on our 10,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Admission is only $7 per person September - December, and $8 per person January - April. A complimentary group dance lesson is offered at 6:30 p.m. with the purchase of your dance ticket. All levels of dancers are welcome! 760-325-1946. |
| Thursday February 4 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781 El Paseo Art Walk Art lovers can stroll and enjoy artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere. Complimentary Courtesy Carts are available to make the excursion even more convenient. The El Paseo Art Walk is held the first Thursday of very month from October until May. For more information, please call 877.735.7273. |
| Friday February 5 Neil Sedaka Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / With countless hit singles, and platinum and gold records, Neil is recognized as one of rock and pop music's legendary pioneers. He continues to delight audiences around the world with his live concert appearances. Hits include "The Diary," "Oh! Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Next Door To An Angel," and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do." Buy Neil Sedaka Premium Tickets Here! Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
| Saturday February 6 Copley's Cooking Classes Copley's , 621 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92262 / White Bean & White Truffle Minestorne Soup with Goat Cheese Ravioli for the appetizer, Grilled Spiced Pork Medallions, Sweet Potato & Pickled Red Onions for the entrée, and Chocolate Marble Pound Cake for dessert. Each guest is treated to a delicious three-course lunch paired with wines and then is given take home recipe cards so they can replicate the dishes cooked by Chef Copley. Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm. Cost: $90. Call 760.327.9555. More Copley's info... Neil Sedaka Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / With countless hit singles, and platinum and gold records, Neil is recognized as one of rock and pop music's legendary pioneers. He continues to delight audiences around the world with his live concert appearances. Hits include "The Diary," "Oh! Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Next Door To An Angel," and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do." Buy Neil Sedaka Premium Tickets Here! Duel in the Desert The "Duel in the Desert" National Championship in Palm Springs, California is the number #1 West Coast Cheer & Dance Team National Championship. Duel in the Desert was the first to bring spring floor competition to the West Coast. Spirit Sports' innovative and spirited competitions have started a new wave of Cheer & Dance team events. Spirit Sports will be the first opportunity for teams to receive a one of Two Fully Paid Worlds Bids or one of Eight At-Large Bids on the West Coast. Come and catch the wave at the Duel in the Desert! More info: 866-NOW-Cheer (866.669.24337). Palm Springs Cruisin' Association Cruise Night The Palm Springs Cruisin' Association (PSCA) Cruise Night is held at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs (corner of Amado & Calle Encilla) the first Saturday of the month from September thru June and is open to all car enthusiasts! We have on display over 150 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, corvettes, customs, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, for free viewing by the general public. There are activities for the whole family, as well as entertainment available at each cruise night. Time: 4pm - 8pm. Non-members $5 per vehicle entry. More info: 760-360-9798. |
| Sunday February 7 Duel in the Desert The "Duel in the Desert" National Championship in Palm Springs, California is the number #1 West Coast Cheer & Dance Team National Championship. Duel in the Desert was the first to bring spring floor competition to the West Coast. Spirit Sports' innovative and spirited competitions have started a new wave of Cheer & Dance team events. Spirit Sports will be the first opportunity for teams to receive a one of Two Fully Paid Worlds Bids or one of Eight At-Large Bids on the West Coast. Come and catch the wave at the Duel in the Desert! More info: 866-NOW-Cheer (866.669.24337). |
| Monday February 8 Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppelia Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / This sunny 19th-century comic classic has been called one of the happiest ballets in existence, and it's hard to disagree. Encompassed in three lively acts are lighthearted renderings of love, loss, mistaken identity, revenge, reconciliation and, to wrap it all up, a wedding with the promise of happily ever after. Buy Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppelia Tickets Here! Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday February 9 The Four Freshmen Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / This sunny 19th-century comic classic has been called one of the happiest ballets in existence, and it's hard to disagree. Encompassed in three lively acts are lighthearted renderings of love, loss, mistaken identity, revenge, reconciliation and, to wrap it all up, a wedding with the promise of happily ever after. Buy The Four Freshmen Tickets Here! |
| Wednesday February 10 American Voices - Crystal Gayle & Larry Gatlin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Among Crystal's countless achievements is her long list of multiple world-wide hit songs, including "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," receiving CMA's Best Female Vocalist award two years in a row. Her dazzling performance will have you singing along as you enjoy this renowned country superstar. Texas favorite Larry Gatlin's hits include "Houston", "Sure Feels Like Love" and "All the Gold in California". Buy American Voices - Crystal Gayle & Larry Gatlin Tickets Here! Wednesday Night Dance Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion, Palm Springs / Come enjoy Ballroom Dancing at the very popular Palm Springs Pavilion in Sunrise Park every Wednesday evening from 7-10pm from September through April. Dance to live bands and/or CD music by our ballroom DJ's on our 10,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Admission is only $7 per person September - December, and $8 per person January - April. A complimentary group dance lesson is offered at 6:30 p.m. with the purchase of your dance ticket. All levels of dancers are welcome! 760.325.1946. Drag Dazzle Entertainment at Hunters Hunters Nightclub, 302 East Arenas, Palm Springs, CA / A 90 minute show of male and female vocalists, drag personalities. Featuring Roger Snofsky, Pinkie Meringue Shimmer, Jersey Shore, Gina Lola and Sheila Starr. On 2/24, we will feature recording artist Kim Kuzma, Lecia Breen, Melissa Stratman, Gina Lola, Jersey Shore and Pinkie Meringue Shimmer. Bella da Ball is emcee-hostess-show producer. Time: 7pm. No cover. More info: 760-323-0700 |
| Thursday February 11 Copley's Happy Hour Cooking Classes Copley's , 621 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92262 / Happy Hour Cooking Classes are held outside in Copley's beautiful courtyard overlooking the mountains. For only $30, participants will enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres along with Chef Copley's demonstration of Indonesian Grilled Lamb Chops with Basil Potatoes. Guests who choose to stay for dinner will receive 25% off of the total bill. Space is limited and reservations are required. Time: 5:45pm - 7pm. Call 760.327.9555. More Copley's info... Teatro Lirico d'Europa: La Traviata Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Europe's famed Teatro Lirico presents a fully-staged version of Verdi's tragic opera, La Taviata with a symphony orchestra, a chorus of trained singers and professional dancers. It's the famous story of a young man who falls deeply in love with a French courtesan. Buy Teatro Lirico d'Europa: La Traviata Tickets Here! Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. |
| Friday February 12 John Fogerty The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA / For more than four decades, John Fogerty has been an American treasure: one of the most revered and influential artists to emerge in the 60s, and still a vital part of the musical landscape. As lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a Grammy-winning, chart-topping solo artist, Fogerty's sound has encompassed everything from blues to country and southern swamp rock and roll. Known as one of the greatest songwriters, singers and guitarists of all time, Fogerty was inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Buy John Fogerty Tickets Here! Walk of Fame Star Dedication - Abert Frey Architect Albert Frey contributed significantly to establishing Palm Springs as a progressive desert mecca for innovative modern architecture during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The Star Dedication will be held at 300 South Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. This event is free and the public is invited to attend. Time: 2 pm - 2:45 pm, Reception to follow 3 pm - 4 pm at the Palm Springs Historical Society, 221 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. More Palm Springs Walk of Stars info... Modernism Show Preview Reception & Cocktail Party Palm Springs Convention Center , 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs / Palm Springs Modernism Show Preview Reception & Cocktail Party for the opening of the 10th Annual Modernism Show. The Cocktail Reception will be held from 6-9pm. Tickets: $75 in advance, $85 at the door. Call 760.219.4599. Tour de Palm Springs Registration & Festival Spa Resort & Casino (parking lot F), 400 block of North Indian Canyon in Palm Springs / Tour de Palm Springs is an event designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. This year, organizers hope to raise over $200,000 for local charities. Come visit the many bike-related apparel and equipment booths. There will also be food vendors and a Kids Korner. Noon - 9pm. Live entertainment starts at 7pm. Call 760.568.2800 more information. Ballroom Dancing Party |
| Saturday February 13 Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo. The art show will feature 100 artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils, and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone, and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be on display. Festival attendees will enjoy blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high quality crafts. Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission and parking are free to the public The event is handicap accessible. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. 10th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale and Silent Auction Palm Springs Convention Center , 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs / This annual gathering of avid modernism collectors and dealers has grown exponentially since its inception, now drawing thousands of people from around the country and from far flung locations around the globe. For the first time, Modernism Week will feature a Silent Auction during the Modernism Show Preview Reception on Friday, 2/12 and into Saturday. At noon today, the auction will close and the winners will be announced. Don't miss your chance to bid on a variety of fabulous items including vacations, jewelry, art, dining, and much more! Weekend admission: $15. Time: 10am - 6pm. 760.219.4599 Tour de Palm Springs Join us for one of American's most beautiful and successful charity bicycle rides. Tour de Palm Springs is an event designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. This year, organizers hope to raise over $200,000 for local charities. Since 1999 the Tour has gone from 300 riders to over 8,500 riders. We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our non profit groups and have become the largest ride of its kind in the Western United States. Call 760.568.2800 for schedule & more information. The 14th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival Enjoy the sounds and tastes of Greece! Incredible, fresh, handmade Greek foods, delectable honey drenched pastries and that world famous Baklava. Lamb, gyros, Greek salads, specialty Greek wines and beers, Greek coffee and much more. Live Greek music and dancing, vendors from around the globe, kids' area, Greek groceries and religious items. 74-109 Larrea Street at Lantana Street in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760.832.2824. Barbie Paintings by Artist Judy Ragagli Asylum, 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA / Asylum on Palm Canyon Drive showcases artist Judy Ragagli, famous for her hyper-realistic oil paintings of nostalgic Barbie's circa 1959 to 1970. Time: 7-9pm. More info: 760.864.1171 Buddy Greco Live w/ Lezlie Anders Spa Resort Casino, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Buddy Greco & Lezlie Anders Live in the Cascade Lounge! Spa Resort Casino is an age 21 and older venue. VIP admission $60; General $40. Call 888.999.1995. |
| Sunday February 14 Happy Valentine's Day! Remembering The Ladies Tony's Pasta Mia , 360 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / Remember such legendary ladies as Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich, Lucille Ball? British Sensation, Toni Morrell salutes these ladies and many others in her all new one-woman show. “Remembering the Ladies” in a Multi-Media Event that pays tribute to some of the most unforgettable ladies from stage, screen and television. She combines story, song and film clips to give the audience a remarkable night of memories they will never forget. Ms. Morrell has performed throughout the United States, Great Britain and Europe, starring on prime-time television in Italy and co-starring twice with Broadway legend Carol Channing. time: 8pm. Cost: $45. Call 760.327.1773. Valentine's Day Dinner at Copley's on Palm Canyon Copley's on Palm Canyon , 621 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy a special 3-course Valentine's Day dinner at Copley's on Palm Canyon! Cost: $59 per person which includes choice of appetizer, entree, and a Valentine Sampler dessert. Time: 6pm. Call 760-327-9555 for reservations. More Copley's on Palm Canyon info here.... Talmadge Art Show - The Desert Palm Springs Women's Club, 314 S. Cahuilla at Belardo, Palm Springs / Mingle with the artists of the first annual Talmadge Art Show - The Desert. 35 artists showcasing and selling handmade works of art including silk, mixed media, silver jewelry, bead jewelry, glass beads, recycled art, garden art, sweaters, purses of all types, skirts, scarves, pottery, ceramics, watermedia and more. Time: 10am - 4pm. Free. Call 619.559.9082 or more information here... John Legend Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203 / Music has been the central theme in the life of John Legend (born John Stephens) for as long as he can remember and now, some twenty-odd years later, this multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, arranger and producer is fulfilling his childhood dreams and ambitions. One listen to the soulful yet edgy Get Lifted and there's no question that John Legend indeed delivers the real deal, living up to his name and beginning the next chapter in a career filled with promise and possibility. Buy John Legend Tickets Here! Chris Botti Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / No one marries jazz and pop with the lush romanticism of trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, a trailblazing conceptualist who has collaborated with everyone from Sting and Paul Simon to Burt Bacharach and Andrea Bocelli. Expect a night of music as spontaneous as it is cool. Two performances - 3pm & 7pm. Buy Chris Botti Tickets Here! The 14th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival Enjoy the sounds and tastes of Greece! Incredible, fresh, handmade Greek foods, delectable honey drenched pastries and that world famous Baklava. Lamb, gyros, Greek salads, specialty Greek wines and beers, Greek coffee and much more. Live Greek music and dancing, vendors from around the globe, kids' area, Greek groceries and religious items. 74-109 Larrea Street at Lantana Street in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760.832.2824. Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo. The art show will feature 100 artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils, and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone, and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be on display. Festival attendees will enjoy blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high quality crafts. Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission and parking are free to the public The event is handicap accessible. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. Love at The Zoo The Living Desert , 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert / Ever wonder how African Wild Dogs romance each other? How leopards? Enjoy Dinner and Champagne while learning about romance in the animal world at The Living Desert. All proceeds go to support he California Desert Chapter American Association of Zookeepers. Time: 6pm. Cost: $55 / $65. Call 760-346-5694 x2501 for reservations. |
| Monday February 15 Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo. The art show will feature 100 artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils, and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone, and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be on display. Festival attendees will enjoy blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high quality crafts. Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission and parking are free to the public The event is handicap accessible. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. |
| Tuesday February 16 Happy Hour at The Falls The Falls, 155 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Enjoy our little plate and drink specials from 5-7pm. All Falls Signature Martinis are $2 off during Happy Hour! For a fun night out, or a drink with friends, visit The Falls. It's lively. It's Hip. It's colorful. It's pure Falls. More... |
| Wednesday February 17 Wednesday Night Dance Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion, Palm Springs / Come enjoy Ballroom Dancing at the very popular Palm Springs Pavilion in Sunrise Park every Wednesday evening from 7-10pm from September through April. Dance to live bands and/or CD music by our ballroom DJ's on our 10,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Admission is only $7 per person September - December, and $8 per person January - April. A complimentary group dance lesson is offered at 6:30 p.m. with the purchase of your dance ticket. All levels of dancers are welcome! 760.325.1946. |
| Thursday February 18 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. Public Art Documentary Series: "Ellsworth Kelly: Fragments" UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 / The public is invited to attend the second season of free screenings of, public art-themed documentary films. The films are presented by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Department and the UCR Palm Desert. “Ellsworth Kelly: Fragments” The film follows the artist Ellsworth Kelly as he revisits the Paris of his early twenties, and uncovers early influences that became leitmotifs that the artist would reiterate, refine and re-work for decades to come. Kelly's creation of two wall sculptures commissioned for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing provides dramatic thrust while commentary from scholars and critics round out this portrait of one of the giants of American art. Following the film, there will be a discussion with Tyler Stallings, Director of the Sweeney Art Gallery at UCR. Time: 6pm. Free. More info: 760.834.0924. Dennis Oppenheim Royale Projects, 75270 HYW 111, Suite 205, Indian Wells CA 92210 / Royale Projects is staging an indoor/outdoor exhibition with Plans for Tumbling Mirages and Splash Buildings towering as high as 15 feet. Dennis Oppenheim is in the permanent collections of over 100 major museums worldwide including the Tate Gallery in London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, LACMA and MOCA in Los Angeles, and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. This is the first solo exhibition of Dennis Oppenheim's work at Royale Projects. Free. Time: 4-9pm. More info: 760-742-5182. |
| Friday February 19 Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Eagle Falls Golf Course & the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio / Barbara and Frank Sinatra founded the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational in 1988 to raise funds for the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational enjoys a rich history as one of the marquee golf and fundraising events in the Palm Springs desert. Each year, celebrities, amateur contestants, loyal sponsors and enthusiastic spectators from all over the country look forward to returning to this unique “celebrity friendly” event. More info: 800.FS.STARS (800.377.8277) An Evening With Vikki Carr Riviera Resort & Spa, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / What becomes a legend most? A lady and her location…two celestial legends in alignment as internationally renowned singing sensation VIKKI CARR is set as the premier act to launch Palm Springs' own local legend; the recently renovated architectural landmark, RIVIERA RESORT & SPA and its STARLITE ROOM performance venue. The revered entertainer whose near five-decade career -- beginning in 1961 -- reflects nearly the exact existence of the venerated luxury property, which first opened its doors in 1959. CARR will set the innovatively spoke wheel-shaped resort in perpetual motion when she brings her signature song stylings to one of the desert's original “cultural sophisticates” hot spots for one night only. Showtime is 9 P.M. Cost: $35-$65. Tickets and general information: 760-322-3554. Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
Saturday February 20 Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Grand Opening Party |
| Sunday February 21 It's Magic! Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The longest-running magic revue presents the all new 53rd annual edition of It's Magic! featuring the top magic and variety performers from around the world. The Los Angeles Times calls It's Magic! "...a must for magic buffs of all ages!" Buy It's Magic Tickets Here! |
| Monday February 22 Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday February 23 Tim Conway & Friends Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Featuring Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt. Join Tim Conway and Friends for an evening of the classic comedy you know and love. From "The Dentist" to "The Old Man" to "Dorf," Tim Conway will have you laughing in the aisles. Buy Tim Conway & Friends Tickets Here! |
| Wednesday February 24 The 1st Annual Brew at the Zoo The Living Desert will soon be home to blues, brew, and barbecue at the 1st Annual Brew at the Zoo! Enjoy a wild selection of craft beer, cocktails, wine, barbecue and other delectable dishes. Tickets include deluxe beverage samples, appetizers, desserts, visits from desert animals, Rockin' Raffle, and live music. Tickets prices are: Over 21 - $35 Non-Member, $25 Member; Under 21 - $15 Non-Member, $10 Member. Proceeds from Brew at the Zoo support The Living Desert's education programs and efforts to save endangered species. Time: 5-8pm. For more information, please contact Franchesca Forrer at 760-346-5694 ext. 2161 Drag Dazzle Entertainment at Hunters Hunters Nightclub, 302 East Arenas, Palm Springs, CA / A 90 minute show of male and female vocalists, drag personalities. Featuring recording artist Kim Kuzma, Lecia Breen, Melissa Stratman, Gina Lola, Jersey Shore and Pinkie Meringue Shimmer. Bella da Ball is emcee-hostess-show producer. Time: 7pm. No cover. More info: 760-323-0700. |
| Thursday February 25 Copley's Happy Hour Cooking Classes Copley's , 621 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92262 / Happy Hour Cooking Classes are held outside in Copley's beautiful courtyard overlooking the mountains. For only $30, participants will enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres along with Chef Copley's demonstration of Grilled Spiced Pork with Sweet Ginger Potatoes. Guests who choose to stay for dinner will receive 25% off of the total bill. Space is limited and reservations are required. Time: 5:45pm - 7pm. Call 760.327.9555. More Copley's info... Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. |
| Friday February 26 McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs / "One of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America!" Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 80 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. We will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. We will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. More... Sinatra Sings Sinatra Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Accompanied by a 32-piece orchestra and the same arrangements, Frank Sinatra, Jr. sings the songs that made his father one of America's singing icons. Audiences will enjoy classic Sinatra standards such as "I've got You Under My Skin," "One For my Baby," "Luck Be A Lady" and "Strangers In The Night" Buy Sinatra Sings Sinatra Tickets Here! Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
| Saturday February 27 McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs / "One of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America!" Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 80 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. We will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. We will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. More... First Annual CASA Golf Tournament Heritage Palms Country Club, 44-291 Heritage Palms Dr. South, Indio / Charity Golf Tournament. Short Game Clinic with Bill Harmon. Hole in One Prize Exotic Motor Cars. Dinner, lunch etc. included. $175 - Foursome $660. Extra dinners $75 Check in 10am - Shotgun Noon. Call 760.327.0300. Black History Month Parade & Town Fair The 23 Annual Black History Month Parade is from 11am until noon in beautiful downtown Palm Springs. After the parade, which ends on Palm Canyon Drive at Alejo Road, the festivities will continue with the Town Fair at Palm Springs Stadium on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo. This year's Town Fair will start at noon and end at 6:30 p.m. and will feature on-field performances, musical renditions, on-stage shows, and specialty booth displays. More info: 760.323.8271. |
| Sunday February 28 McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs / "One of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America!" Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 4pm with 80 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. We will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. We will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. More... Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Joshua Bell, violin & Jeremy Denk, piano / Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk perform favorite classics with the magnetic presence that has earned them popularity and acclaim that reach far beyond the concert hall. Buy Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk Tickets Here! Fiesta Day at HITS Thermal Desert Circuit HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA / HITS is rolling out the red carpet for Coachella Valley native Dr. Raul Ruiz when Fiesta Day returns to the HITS Desert Horse Park from noon until 2 pm. This year's event is sure to embrace the Hispanic heritage in the Coachella Valley during a day of family fun that will coincide with the $25,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. Guest of honor, Dr. Raul Ruiz, was born in Coachella and funded his way to UCLA, thanks in large part to the community that stood behind him. From UCLA, he moved onto Harvard where he went to Medical School. After he finished his medical studies, he returned home to his roots and fulfilled a promise to the community that supported him and now works in the Emergency Room at Eisenhower Medical Center in La Quinta. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free. More info & schedule: 845.246.8833 or HERE... The Fleet Easton Show Well in the Desert Proudly Presents: "The Ultimate Entertainer" Fleet Easton in The Fleet Easton Show. Special Guest Appearance by Sharon Di Haworth. A fundraiser for the food programs of the Well in the Desert. Tickets: $50 for Dinner and Show. Location: Embassy Suites - 74-700 Highway 111 in Palm Desert. Time: 6pm No-host Bar; 6:30pm Dinner Seating; 7pm Show. Reservations call 760-328-3591 ext 20. Cocktails & Caberet Featuring KT Sullivan New York Broadway and cabaret artist KT Sullivan presents her one-woman show "One Night Stand" at Les Michaels' Cocktails and Cabaret. Show time is 7 PM in The Steinway Grand Salon at Billy Reed's, 1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. Best know for her Broadway leading lady roles in The Three Penny Opera with Sting; the play Broadway directed by George Abbott; as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ; and featured roles in the national tours of Annie Get Your Gun ; and the workshop production of Easter Parade with Tommy Tune. The is no cover charge however, reservations should be made on line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97632 |
March 2010 |
| Ongoing & Multiple Day Events |
| Ongoing Palm Springs Follies - Let the Good Times Roll The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle, song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference? each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!" The Follies has proven, beyond a doubt, Billie Burke's (a.k.a. Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld and a star in her own right) famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." Our pledge is to remain true to the spirit of early Palm Springs while promising a world-class entertainment experience at every performance! From 2/9 - 3/27: Two-time Grammy award-winner Rita Coolidge makes her Follies debut. A masterful vocalist, her chart-topping hits include "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher," "We're All Alone" and "All Time High," from the James Bond film Octopussy. From 3/30 - 5/16: Mary Wilson - Making history as a founding member of The Supremes whose reputation as the world's most successful female singing trio led to her present solo fame. Mary Wilson is now celebrated as a unique recording artist, stage and film performer, popular lecturer, and best-selling author. This season she makes her first appearance at the Follies, performing such Motown classics as "Stop, In The Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." More... Thru 3/6/10 Live Music Featuring THE MYX THE MYX is a little three piece band with a big sound, from the Palm Springs desert area playing music from the 1950s, 60s, 80s to the present. The band plays a great mix of music from dining to dancing, rock and country. The Myx will be at The Augustine Casino, 84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella on Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 and on Feb 12, 13 19, 20, 26, 27 and in March on 12, 13, 19, 20, 26. Time: 9pm - 1am. THE MYX will also be performing at Neil's Lounge, 80956 US Highway 111, Indio on Saturdays Feb 6 & March 6 from 9pm - 1:30am. More info: Phone (760) 391-4175. Thru 3/14/10 The 20th Annual HITS Desert Circuit HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA / Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for the past 20 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, four of the 16 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup Qualifiers. Total Grand Prix prize money offered for the 2010 season is nearly $1 million, which includes the $300,000 Grand Prix of the Desert. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world, including U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson and Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood. Grand Prix classes will be held on Sunday afternoons (1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/27, 3/7 and 3/14.) No admission charge Tues - Sat. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free. More info & schedule: 845.246.8833 or here.... Thru 3/31/10 Art of Japan Heather James Art & Antiquities is pleased to present Art of Japan. Art of Japan brings together an outstanding selection of the finest Japanese antiquities from the Edo and Meiji Periods in Japanese history. Pieces of various mediums including embroidery, sculpture, paintings, screens, bronze, and furniture fill the gallery space. Highlights of the exhibition include a pair of wooden temple Nio figures, a large silk and gold thread embroidered eagle, and several ornate examples of porcelain and cloisonne´ vases and other decorative objects. Heather James Art & Antiquities is located at 73-080 El Paseo #5 in Palm Desert and features the finest in cultural antiquities and ethnographic art from all corners of the world. 760.346.8926 Thru 4/10/10 Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor Palm Springs Museum of Art, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / This remarkable exhibition of 96 photographs features work Connor produced from 1978 to 2008. During this time, Connor has sought out locales and traditions that convey the essence of time, faith, and place. Photography enables her to connect these concepts metaphorically to her subject matter. India, Indonesia, Turkey, Cambodia, Egypt, Tibet, Hawaii and the American Southwest are among the places she has photographed. Included in the exhibition are some of Connor's best-known images from the past three decades, along with more recent work that has had little public exposure. More info: 760.322.4800 Thru 5/24/10 Hidden Harvest Citrus Program Hidden Harvest, a local non-profit organization, has established a program which collects excess citrus fruit to distribute to agencies that feed the hungry. This year, the City of La Quinta will serve as a collection site for the Hidden Harvest program. All residents, country club communities, and businesses are encouraged to drop off their just-ripe citrus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the City's collection site, which is located at the La Quinta Library parking lot (78-275 Calle Tampico). More info - Hidden Harvest: 760.398.8183 - Oscar Santana at the City of La Quinta at 760.777.7120. Thru June Certified Farmers' Markets Every Saturday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm. at 2300 E Baristo at Farrell - North Side of the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, the Certified Farmers Market will bring local farmers and vendors together to showcase the fruits of their labor. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. The market features farm and food only vendors.organic and transitional produce, herbs, lavender,cheese, bread , honey, nuts, eggs, olives and olive oil,fresh cut flowers, orchids and plants and much more. A Market Chef booth features recipes, culinary delights, educational materials. and guest chefs from around the Coachella Valley. We will also have "Music at the Market" from 9 am to 12. Free Dog sitting is available from 9 am to noon through Fetch Pet Care and Bark Busters. More info: 760-898-5250. 3/5/10 - 3/7/10 Avenue Q Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Avenue Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q f eatures a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!" Recommended for ages 13 and up. Buy Avenue Q Tickets Here! 3/5/10 - 3/7/10 Palm Springs Art Festival 2010 Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road in Palm Springs / Palm Springs, birthplace of Western Chic, is home to the Palm Springs Arts Festival. We are pleased to present 200 of the finest traditional and contemporary artists from throughout the West and Southwest. A wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offers every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection after meeting the works' creator. Hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Gates will close at 4:30 PM. More info: 866.661.8617. 3/6/10 & 3/7/10 Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 / Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / West Coast Artists has a series of six art festivals that are held in the heart of legendary Downtown Palm Springs, California. This series of Fine Art Festivals are celebrating their 25th year and continue to delight art patrons across the nation as they vacation in beautiful Palm Springs. These events are held at Frances Stevens Park and benefit local non-profit organizations. Admission is free. Time 9am - 5pm. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. 3/9/10 - 3/10/10 Kathy Griffin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Back by popular demand, Kathy Griffin returns for her fourth year of uproarious stand-up comedy. Known for her sarcastic wit and wry observations, Kathy Griffin delivers non-stop laughs in two performances. Mature Content Buy Premium Kathy Griffin Tickets Here! 3/10/10 - 3/21/10 BNP Paribas Open 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210 / The BNP Paribas Open is an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier event. It is the largest event in attendance next to the four Major tournaments that make up the Grand Slam. Buy BNP Paribas Open Tickets Here! 3/12/10 - 3/14/10 Palm Springs Wild WestFest - Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo Caballeros Field - adjacent to Palm Springs Covention Center. PRCA Rodeo, Taste of the West, live music, Cowboy Ball/Dance Hall, BBQ / Chili Cookoff, Kids Korral and more. Time: 9am - 8pm. Free! For more information, please call 760.218.7427. 3/11/10 - 3/14/10 The 28th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival The 28th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of La Quinta's Civic Center Campus in the greater Palm Springs area – Southern California's preferred desert resort location. Produced by La Quinta Arts Foundation, in partnership with its Premier Sponsor the City of La Quinta, La Quinta Arts Festival is the primary fund-raiser for La Quinta Arts Foundation. This award winning event attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation as one of the Coachella Valley's premier attractions. More info TBA. 760.564.1244 3/21/10 - 3/28/10 The 5th Annual Fashion Week El Paseo The Fifth Annual Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in Palm Desert with a delectable new addition: Fashion Food & Wine. The venture will pair everyone's favorite passions — seeing the best in fashion design and enjoying impeccably prepared food with ultra-premium champagnes as well as some of the world's top varietals and vintages. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo . Tickets & more information: 1-800-775-7256. 3/29/10 - 4/4/10 The Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546. |
| Monday March 1 Royal Regiment of Scotland - Band of the Irish Guards Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is the senior and only Scottish line infantry regiment of the British Army Infantry. The Pipes and Drums march onto the McCallum stage with all of the pomp and pageantry of British regimental bands. Buy Royal Regiment of Scotland Tickets Here! Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday March 2 Amy Grant Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Singer-songwriter Amy Grant is not only an icon in Christian music but one of the most celebrated artists in pop music today. Amy has won six Grammy Awards and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Her many hits include "Baby Baby," "The Next Time I Fall," "House of Love," "Every Heartbeat" and "That?s What Love is For." Buy Amy Grant Tickets Here! |
| Wednesday March 3 Art Walk at The Backstreet Art District The Backstreet Art District is held from 6 pm to 9 pm the first Wednesday of each month on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive). In addition to downtown/uptown Palm Canyon Drive , this area has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this exciting contemporary art destination. More info: 760.328.1440. |
| Thursday March 4 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. El Paseo Art Walk Art lovers can stroll and enjoy artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere. Complimentary Courtesy Carts are available to make the excursion even more convenient. The El Paseo Art Walk is held the first Thursday of very month from October until May. For more information, please call 877.735.7273. |
| Friday March 5 Palm Springs Art Festival 2010 Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road in Palm Springs / Palm Springs, birthplace of Western Chic, is home to the Palm Springs Arts Festival. We are pleased to present 200 of the finest traditional and contemporary artists from throughout the West and Southwest. A wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offers every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection after meeting the works' creator. Hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Gates will close at 4:30 PM. More info: 866.661.8617. Avenue Q Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Avenue Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q f eatures a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!" Recommended for ages 13 and up. Buy Avenue Q Tickets Here! Menopause the Musical Annenberg Theater , Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the '60s and '70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Come see what nearly 11 million fans all over the world are laughing about! 7:30pm. Tickets & more info: 760.322.4800. Spring Fling Cabaret & Silent Auction Benefit The Spring Fling Cabaret and Silent Auction Benefit will be held at the renowned Michael H Lord Gallery, 1090 N Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. An array of Cabaret music featuring Elizabeth Dreyfuss and Dela Zimmer, Richard Bentley, Charles Herrera, Tim Bruneau, Keisha D, Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer, Joel Baker and Joel Robeson at the gallery's beautiful Steinway Grand Piano. Time: 6 to 9pm. Cost: $45. More info: 760-322-3718 or http://www.bloominthedesert.org Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
| Saturday March 6 Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 / Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / West Coast Artists has a series of six art festivals that are held in the heart of legendary Downtown Palm Springs, California. This series of Fine Art Festivals are celebrating their 25th year and continue to delight art patrons across the nation as they vacation in beautiful Palm Springs. These events are held at Frances Stevens Park and benefit local non-profit organizations. Admission is free. Time 9am - 5pm. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. The 2nd Annual Broken Glass Awards La Quinta Resort, 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta / Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT) presents the 2nd Annual Broken Glass Awards. Four Awards will be presented to amazing and powerful women who have smashed through the glass ceiling, paving the way for others in the entertainment industry and the arts. The 2nd Annual Broken Glass Awards dinner promises to be one of the highlight events of the season. Time: 6pm. Individual Tickets: $95 PSWIFT Members, $110 Associations $125 Non members; Sponsor table: VIP $3,000 Member, $4000 Non member. Celebrity Table: Table of 10 plus 2 celebrities, $5,000 Member, $10,000 Non-member. RSVP Required - contact Annette at 760.238.0306. Palm Springs Art Festival 2010 Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road in Palm Springs / Palm Springs, birthplace of Western Chic, is home to the Palm Springs Arts Festival. We are pleased to present 200 of the finest traditional and contemporary artists from throughout the West and Southwest. A wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offers every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection after meeting the works' creator. Hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Gates will close at 4:30 PM. More info: 866.661.8617. Palm Springs Cruisin' Association Cruise Night The Palm Springs Cruisin' Association (PSCA) Cruise Night is held at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs (corner of Amado & Calle Encilla) the first Saturday of the month from September thru June and is open to all car enthusiasts! We have on display over 150 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, corvettes, customs, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, for free viewing by the general public. There are activities for the whole family, as well as entertainment available at each cruise night. Time: 4pm - 8pm. Non-members $5 per vehicle entry. More info: 760-360-9798. |
| Sunday March 7 Inaugural "Hollywood's Biggest Night" Party Inaugural "Hollywood's Biggest Night" Party Benefitting AIDS Assistance Program. Trio Restaurant, 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. And the winner is...AAP! Enjoy a sumptuous meal and watch the OSCARS at Trio Restaurant. The magic begins at 4:30pm. $100 advance purchase includes prix-fixe dinner, well drinks, wine & champagne. For reservations, please contact AAP at 760/325-8481. 12th Annual HIKE4HOPE Indian Canyons, Palm Springs / Hike in the beautiful Indian Canyons to raise funds for women's cancer research at City of Hope. 10 hikes (easy to strenuous) from which to choose led by Coachella Valley Hiking Club. Hike, get t-shirt, snacks and goody bag. Time: 6:45am - 8:30am. Cost: $35 - $40. Call 760.202.3885 for more information. Desert Arts Festival Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 / Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / West Coast Artists has a series of six art festivals that are held in the heart of legendary Downtown Palm Springs, California. This series of Fine Art Festivals are celebrating their 25th year and continue to delight art patrons across the nation as they vacation in beautiful Palm Springs. These events are held at Frances Stevens Park and benefit local non-profit organizations. Admission is free. Time 9am - 5pm. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907. Palm Springs Art Festival 2010 Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road in Palm Springs / Palm Springs, birthplace of Western Chic, is home to the Palm Springs Arts Festival. We are pleased to present 200 of the finest traditional and contemporary artists from throughout the West and Southwest. A wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offers every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection after meeting the works' creator. Hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Gates will close at 4:30 PM. More info: 866.661.8617. |
| Monday March 8 Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday March 9 Kathy Griffin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Back by popular demand, Kathy Griffin returns for her fourth year of uproarious stand-up comedy. Known for her sarcastic wit and wry observations, Kathy Griffin delivers non-stop laughs in two performances. Mature Content Buy Premium Kathy Griffin Tickets Here! K-Swiss 6th Annual Desert Smash On the heels of BNP Paribas Open , the 6th Annual K-Swiss Desert Smash will take place at La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive in Palm Springs on 3/9 & 3/10. The fun-filled two-day tennis and golf event meshes the worlds of Hollywood celebrities and the world's best professional tennis players and benefits Variety of the Desert –The Children's Charity as well as the Bryan Brothers' Foundation. Time: 3-5pm. One of the event's highlights is the Pro Tennis Exhibition, held today at 3pm. Free to the public, you will get the chance to see tennis stars play before the Paribas Open. Call the Event information hotline at 760.773.9800 for more info. |
| Wednesday March 10 Kathy Griffin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Back by popular demand, Kathy Griffin returns for her fourth year of uproarious stand-up comedy. Known for her sarcastic wit and wry observations, Kathy Griffin delivers non-stop laughs in two performances. Mature Content Buy Premium Kathy Griffin Tickets Here! K-Swiss 6th Annual Desert Smash On the heels of BNP Paribas Open , the 6th Annual K-Swiss Desert Smash will take place at La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive in Palm Springs on 3/9 & 3/10. The fun-filled two-day tennis and golf event meshes the worlds of Hollywood celebrities and the world's best professional tennis players and benefits Variety of the Desert –The Children's Charity as well as the Bryan Brothers' Foundation. Time: 3-5pm. One of the event's highlights is the Pro Tennis Exhibition, held Tuesday (3/9), at 3pm. Free to the public, you will get the chance to see tennis stars play before the Paribas Open. Call the Event information hotline at 760.773.9800 for more info. |
| Thursday March 11 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. |
| Friday March 12 Martin Short The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA / Canadian born Martin Short established his reputation as a sketch-comedy genius on SCTV and Saturday Night Live, inventing classic characters like Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick and mastering impersonations of stars as diverse and Jerry Lewis and Katherine Hepburn. He has also starred in a string of hit movies, including Three Amigos, Father of the Bride , Mars Attacks! and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause . Buy Martin Short Tickets Here! Menopause the Musical Annenberg Theater , Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the '60s and '70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Come see what nearly 11 million fans all over the world are laughing about! 7:30pm. Tickets & more info: 760.322.4800. Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
| Saturday March 13 Paul Anka Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203 / Over his 50 year career, Paul Anka has recorded a staggering 125 albums and sold more than 15 million worldwide. His #1 hit, “Diana” sold over 10 million copies and launched Anka into teen idol stardom in 1957. Other hit songs by Anka include "Lonely Boy" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder". He also wrote the popular hit "She's a Lady" sung by Tom Jones and "My Way" which is Frank Sinatra's signature song. Palm Anka's songbook contains over 900 songs and over 100 of those compositions have been recorded by artists including Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt and Robbie Williams. Buy Paul Anka Tickets Here! |
| Sunday March 14 Clean Comedy Cavalcade Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Starring Jay Johnson, Dale Gonyea, Mike Caveney and Jim McGeorge. A great night of comedy — without worrying about being embarrassed by the language! Take the kids, take Grandma — you'll laugh all night. Buy Clean Comedy Cavalcade Tickets Here! |
| Monday March 15 Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday March 16 Menopause the Musical Annenberg Theater , Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the '60s and '70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Come see what nearly 11 million fans all over the world are laughing about! 7:30pm. Tickets & more info: 760.322.4800. |
| Wednesday March 17 Dame Kiri Te Kanawa & Frederica von Stade Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Two of the opera world's most famous singers grace the McCallum stage for an evening of opera arias and art songs. Brian Zeger, piano. Buy Dame Kiri Te Kanawa & Frederica von Stade Tickets Here! |
| Thursday March 18 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. Public Art Documentary Series: Screening of "Herb & Dorothy" UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 / The public is invited to attend the second season of free screenings of, public art-themed documentary Herb & Dorothy” The film tells the extraordinary story of a postal clerk and a librarian who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history by devoting all of Herb's salary to purchasing art while living off Dorothy's pay. They collected artworks guided by two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. This film will be followed by a conversation with local collectors Karen Prinzmetal and Jim West. Time: 6pm. Free. More info: 760.834.0924. |
| Friday March 19 An Evening With Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Two legendary Broadway stars. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin reunites these acclaimed Tony Award winners for the first time since Evita in a unique musical love story told entirely through the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Buy An Evening With Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Tickets Here! Menopause the Musical Annenberg Theater , Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! Menopause The Musical® is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the '60s and '70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Come see what nearly 11 million fans all over the world are laughing about! 7:30pm. Tickets & more info: 760.322.4800. Ballroom Dancing Party Billy Reeds Restaurant, 1800 No. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / From 7-9:30pm. Cost: $5. More info: 760.325.1946. |
| Saturday March 20 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203 / The legendary Frankie Valli's distinctive tenor and falsetto singing voice has made hits like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don't Cry” and “Walk Like A Man” into instant classics. As the lead singer of the popular 60's vocal group, The Four Seasons, Valli racked up a total of 29 Top 40 hits including “Rag Doll”, “December, 1963” and “Dawn (Go Away)”. As a solo performer, Valli has scored 9 Top 40 hits. The list features “My Eyes Adored You”, “Grease”, “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You” and “Swearin' to God.” Celebrate an evening full of classic, toe tapping doo wop hits and plenty of memories from one of music's most recognized talents! Buy Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tickets Here! Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Two legendary Broadway stars. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin reunites these acclaimed Tony Award winners for the first time since Evita in a unique musical love story told entirely through the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Buy Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Tickets Here! |
| Sunday March 21 The 19th Annual Living Desert Gala The Living Desert , 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert / The Living Desert will host its largest fundraising event, the 19th annual, A Wild Affair Gala tonight from 5-9pm. One of the desert region's social highlights of the year, the event features a spectacular evening of cocktails, dinner, music, live and silent auction, and Tracks in the Sand Award for Conservation. Once again, held on-site at our zoo and gardens, proceeds from the Gala support our scholarship program for youth school tours, as well as our conservation programs (ex-situ and in-situ) for such species as Mexican wolf, cheetah, addax antelope, Peninsular pronghorn, Grevy's zebra, and the Mecca Aster. Tickets are $400 per person. For ticket and sponsorship information, please contact John Lambert at 760-346-5694, ext. 2168. |
| Monday March 22 El Paseo Fashion Week 2010 Runway Bar El Paseo Fashion Show featuring designs from 15 top El Paseo stores. A sellout each year, this show ranges from one-of-a-kind designs by local designers to name brands from around the world. Its narrative impresses as El Paseo' sophistication comes to life as a dynamic, world-class fashion destination. 7:00 p.m. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo . $50. Tickets & more information: 1-800-775-7256 Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday March 23 The 5th Annual Fashion Week El Paseo - ASID Project Runway The Fifth Annual Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in Palm Desert with a delectable new addition: Fashion Food & Wine. The venture will pair everyone's favorite passions — seeing the best in fashion design and enjoying impeccably prepared food with ultra-premium champagnes as well as some of the world's top varietals and vintages. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo . ASID Project Runway has top ASID-member interior designers using materials from their trade — fabrics, tiles, and paints — to design innovative creations in high fashion. Inspiring and entertaining, the show brings home style to life. 7:00 p.m. More info: 1-800-775-7256. |
| Wednesday March 24 Wednesday Night Dance Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion, Palm Springs / Come enjoy Ballroom Dancing at the very popular Palm Springs Pavilion in Sunrise Park every Wednesday evening from 7-10pm from September through April. Dance to live bands and/or CD music by our ballroom DJ's on our 10,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Admission is only $7 per person September - December, and $8 per person January - April. A complimentary group dance lesson is offered at 6:30 p.m. with the purchase of your dance ticket. All levels of dancers are welcome! 760.325.1946. |
| Thursday March 25 Palm Springs VillageFest Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6pm - 10pm and June through September 7pm - 10pm. 760-320-3781. |
Friday March 26 Lorna Luft Celebrates Her Mother Judy Garland |
| Saturday March 27 Doobie Brothers The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA / The Doobie Brothers' songs range in style from the bluesy rock of "Long Train Runnin'" to the country tinged "Black Water" to the gospel/jazz rooted "Takin' It To The Streets", and songs that truly defy classification. The band has accumulated multiple Grammy awards, numerous gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums - and now a “Diamond” record! The Doobie Brothers have been playing 1970 and have a reputation for exciting live performances and skillful musicianship. " Buy Doobie Brothers Tickets Here! |
| Sunday March 28 El Paseo Fashion Week 2010 Live Fire Grilling and Wine and Microbrewery Tasting featuring 10 celebrity chef demonstrations; 30 of the top grill, brick oven, and live fire restaurants throughout Southern California; and more than 25 wines and beers and lagers. Noon to 5 p.m. $55. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo . Tickets & more information: 1-800-775-7256 |
| Monday March 29 The Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. The tournament is from 3/29 - 4/4. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546. Only at Toucans...A Night with Jesus & Rudy DeLaMor Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night long as Toucans bartender Jesus serves up drink specials with latin flair! From 8pm - 11pm, the incomparable Rudy DeLaMour delights audiences singing show tunes, standards and delightful original songs from the piano! Snacks, movie clips and lots of fun! Dancing 11pm to 2am! 760.416.7584. |
| Tuesday March 30 The Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. The tournament is from 3/29 - 4/4. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546. |
| Wednesday March 31 The Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. The tournament is from 3/29 - 4/4. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546. |
| Upcoming Events |
| 4/1/10 Fool's Folly Fashion Show Gayle Hodges, Well in the Desert Board member is pleased to announce her second annual Fool's Folly luncheon "Hats off to Fool's Folly and the Bag Ladies", to be held in the Bouganvillea Room at Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs. This luncheon/fashion show was sold-out last year so early reservations are suggested. The day begins at 11:00 a.m. with champagne and bidding on silent auction items, followed by a delicious luncheon and zany fashion show presented by Dusty Wings. Cost of the event is $95.00 and all proceeds go to the food services of the Well. Reservations can be made by calling Gayle at (760) 325-8827. 4/3/10 Queens of the Greens Annual Charity Golf Event to Benefit Cancer Research The Golf Club at Terra Lago South Course, Indio, CA / Scramble format, contests and prizes. 8am Shotgun. 100% of proceeds to benefit cancer research. Golf and sponsorship packages available. Title Sponsor (one available) $750: Includes one foursome, luncheon, banner sign recognition, 4 super tickets for prize packages. Chemo Crusher $600: Includes one foursome, luncheon, 4 super tickets for prize package, tee sign recognition. Antibody Angels $350: Includes one twosome, luncheon, tee sign recognition, 2 super tickets for prize package. Individual player $125: Includes green fee, luncheon, 1 super ticket for prize package. Luncheon Sponsor $500; Beverage Cart Sponsor $500; Closest to Pin (4 available) $150; Putting Contest $200; Tee Sign $100. More info here.... 4/9/10 - 4/11/10 Chicago The Musical Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / There's never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it's no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Buy Chicago The Musical Tickets Here! 4/11/10 The Festival of Opera & Art OperaArts and the City of Palm Desert will present an incredible day of operatic arias from La Boheme, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and more along with melodic operetta and selections from South Pacific at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park (Fred Waring Dr & San Pablo Ave). Children are very welcome. There will be a variety of art experiences and interactive art to delight all. There will be food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale, with face-painting and other activities for the children. Gale Enger will display his piano artistry for the warm-up show. Time: Noon - 5pm. Free. More information: 760.323.8353. 4/11/10 Fifth Annual Garden Tour in Palm Springs The Desert Horticultural Society of the Coachella Valley is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Garden Tour in Palm Springs on today from 1-4pm. Registration is from 12:45 to 3:30 at 515 N. Palm Canyon at the Corridor Shops located at the corner of Alejo and N. Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. Maps are available for the self-guided garden tour upon Registration. The tour is free and donations to the Desert Horticultural Society are accepted. Paul Ortega, the Society's President said, “Last year over 500 people attended the desert landscaped gardens and we expect an even a bigger turnout this year.” The Desert Horticultural Society has selected a variety of home gardens in Palm Springs which demonstrate the best in desert landscape design. Gardens this year include: a personal collection of desert plants; a LEED platinum-certified home that uses native, drought tolerant plants, trees and shrubs on its terraced rocky hillside; a newly renovated modern home surrounded by a contemporary desert garden design; and a do-it-yourself gardener with a flair for plant selection and groupings. More info: 760-320-3252 or here http://Deserthorticulturalsociety.org 4/14/10 The 6th Annual Taste of Palm Springs The 6th Annual Taste of Palm Springs, presented by KAHLúA – Explore your Curiosity – Enjoy Your Curious Life Responsibly, will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Palm Springs Convention Center . This year, the event will highlight many local restaurants and food resources, spotlight savory cuisines from a diverse group of casual and fine dining establishments, and feature live musical entertainment. Proceeds from the evening will once again benefit AIDS Assistance Program, one of the desert's most worthy, community-based, “grass-roots” non-profit organizations. Taste of Palm Springs is open to the public (21 and older), admission is $50 for individuals and group discounts for 25 or more are available. Tickets go on sale March 1 - call 760-322-3554. 4/15/10 Public Art Documentary Film Series Final Screening UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 / The public is invited to attend the a screening of “George Segal: American Still Life.” This is the final screening of the Public Art Documentary Films Series. The films are presented by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Department and the UCR Palm Desert. “George Segal: American Still Life” The film tells the story of one man's search for a unique way to express himself, and in the process, provides a lively history of American culture in the last half of the 20th century. George Segal is an internationally acclaimed sculptor, whose trademark life-size plaster casts can be seen in major museums and in public spaces throughout the country. A conversation with Lisa Soccio, Assistant Professor/Gallery Director at College of the Desert, will follow the film. Time: 6pm. Free. More info: 760.834.0924. 4/15/10 A Time For Art The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo , Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Art auction benefiting Arts Education in the three local school districts. Time: 4-7pm. Cost: $25. More info: 760-776-6111. 4/16/10 - 4/18/10 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA / The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art. There are several stages / tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously. The Festival draws more than 150,000 fans and Rolling Stone Magazine's endorsement as "The best American rock festival" and England's NME's enthusiastic nod as "probably the best festival in the world!" Fans from England, France, Italy and other countries come for the music, art and short films. Buy PREMIUM Coachella Tickets Here - - Including 3 Day Passes! 4/24/10 & 4/25/10 Stagecoach Festival Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA / Having joined the ranks of top U.S. destination festivals with more than 100,000 music fans in attendance last year, the critically acclaimed annual music festival Stagecoach is returning to Indio in the California desert. The 2010 Stagecoach line-up is led by a foursome of country superstars performing headlining sets: Keith Urban and Toby Keith--both making their Stagecoach debuts--and the returning Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland, both of whom performed at 2007's inaugural Stagecoach. Buy PREMIUM Stagecoach Tickets Here - - Including 2 Day Passes! |
