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06/30/09

Another Opening, Another Show

Posted by Donna Curran

The Palm Springs International Filmfest opened last night for its 15th season of award-winning film from around the world.

The festival will run until Sunday, June 29 at The Camelot Theatres screening 315 films selected from more than 2,500 worldwide entries, plus many special events and a chance to meet these talented filmmakers.

Opening night was devoted to comedies from the USA, France, Australia, Switzerland, and Germany. Six of the young filmmakers were in attendance and the audience was kept laughing. I had a ball and appreciate such fun entertainment.

The whole schedule of festival films is an interesting mix of subject matter and the programmers have done an outstanding job. Opening night was sold out, so you had better get your tickets right...

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06/11/09

Palm Springs Charcoal from artist Steve Maloney

Seven-minute flick directed by René Simon Cruz uses exhibit at local True Value Hardware to reveal artist’s playful take on American consumerism

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06/04/09

Chefs Meet Dates and Wow!

The Ninth Annual Date Chef Competition held on Sunday April 19th - presented by the California Date Administrative Committee, was a smashing success that played out before more than 350 food fans at a gala champagne reception. Again held at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a premium sponsor.

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05/18/09

The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition will honor 55 college-bound students

The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) will honor 55 college-bound students on Thursday, May 28th with the 2009 JFM Scholarship for their commitment to higher education and their passion to give back to the community where they live. The awards luncheon for the students and their families begins at 12:00 p.m. at Terra Lago Golf Club, in Indio, CA, where the 55 students will receive scholarship award certificates before friends and family.

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05/06/09

New Hours of Service to Begin at City Hall and Palm Springs Library

Posted by Amy Blaisdell

Beginning Friday, May 8th and every Friday thereafter for the next 14 months, Palm Springs City Hall will be closed on Fridays. However, to extend service to the public Monday through Thursday, City Hall will be open for business an extra hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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04/10/09

45th Annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade

… And the tradition continues – because everybody loves a parade! Palm Desert’s own parade is this coming to El Paseo this fall, October 25th – celebrating our unique community in style with a cavalcade of decorated carts, floats, bands, dance groups activities, celebrities and yes – lots more!

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04/01/09

Guns-N-Hoses, Fire vs. Police Submission Grappling Fight Championship

Local Police and Firefighters seek sponsors for Submission Grappling Fight Championship to be held May 13 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Retired LAPD and UFC/Affliction star, Big John McCarthy will serve as the referee for the night’s duals!!

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03/23/09

Palm Springs Life Makes Appearance on Larry King Live

The venerable Larry King opened his national cable show on Monday, March 16 promoting the April issue of award-winning Palm Springs Life magazine, the high-profile magazine published in the California desert resort city. King’s guest for the airing was another famed television host, tough talking Judge Judy Sheindlin, who appears on the April cover of the award-winning Palm Springs Life.

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02/22/09

Evening Under the Stars Goes Green

Byway Entertainment Brings Eco-Friendly Components to Annual Gala Event

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02/20/09

Cars of the Stars to be seen at the 2nd Annual Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance

Posted by Shawn Tamon Bennett-Natoli

Palm Springs has long been the winter escape for stars of the entertainment world and many of the early celebrities drove their expensive automobiles to the desert resort cities.