The Palm Springs Convention Center will be filled with a Latin beat on Saturday, February 2, 2008 when the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards celebrates its 14th year with a "Flying Down to Rio" theme.
Festivities begin with cocktails and viewing of the silent auction offerings at 5:15 P.M. followed by dinner at 7:00 P.M. Wells Fargo returns as presenting sponsor for the annual fundraising event that honors individuals and organizations committed to fight against HIV and AIDS. All proceeds benefit Desert AIDS Project, which provides its clients with complete and compassionate medical care, case management, and social services, in addition to performing...
A group of seven local women have recast the popular wine-appreciation group known as Winewomen, newly renamed Winewomen PSP.
The organization is hosting its 2008 kickoff event and membership drive on Thursday, January 31st at the new STIR Lounge at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells from to .
"Everyone, no matter how much riding experience they have, comes out smarter and safer on their bike," says Halle Fetty, owner of Valley V-Twin Motorcycle Sales, "We don't run the classes...my husband works part time for them as an instructor. We just push them because it's the right thing to do...our son 'went down' 5 years ago on a bike...That's why we are so keen on training and safety."
The Basic Rider course offered by Coachella Valley Motorcycle Training is fifteen (15) hours long. The course takes place for five (5) hours in the classroom on a Thursday night, and five...
Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, February 16th 6-9pm at JANSSENARTSPACE.
In conjunction with the 2008 Palm Springs Modernism Week, Modsquad unveils the latest work of 3 abstract painters, Monica Fleming, Karen Herold and gallery owner Steven Janssen. With these 3 forces combined, they tend on breaking all barriers and seeking out the truth on what it means to be an abstract painter in this modern day in age.
Gallery artist, Monica Fleming's work is "about the process." While she is painting, the music she listens to has significant power over her artistic techniques. The emotions are evoked and incorporated into a composition.
Due to the overwhelming response to their life-changing workshop, valley life coaches Trent Blanchard, M.A. and Leslie Gebhart, M.A. will offer "The Artist's Way" workshop again, starting February 4, 2008. The workshop runs twelve consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will take place in Palm Springs.
The popular workshop, based on the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron, follows a 12-week program that taps into the inner creativity everyone possesses regardless of gender, age, or social status. "The Artist's Way" is designed to unleash, unblock, and unlock the creative DNA within each participant and provide them with a powerful...
Wine tasting and gourmet hors d'oeuvres to highlight evening
The Healthy Family Foundation will hold their annual Chairman's Circle Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour fundraiser at the Indian Wells home of founding chairman Bill Powers and his wife Anita on Wednesday, February 13th, at 5:30pm.
Chairman's Circle membership supports the programs and services of the organization, is $1,000 per couple, and is tax deductible. For this year's Valentines Day theme, Bill Powers will honor Healthy Family Foundation Donors with special recognition.
Wine connoisseur Dan Sullivan will share his expertise regarding the nuances...
The Humane Society of the Desert, Orphan Pet Oasis currently provides a home for 136 dogs -- putting the facility at full capacity -- and every one of them knows to heal and sit!
Training is essential for these orphaned animals, according to President Malinda Bustos, because it makes the pets more adoptable.When Bustos joined the Humane Society board four years ago, she initiated an overhaul...
Clinical Trials Matching: What You Need to Know. Registration by January 18
The American Cancer Society in California is hosting a series of free educational classes for cancer patients and their families, where patients can participate by simply dialing the phone.
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, February 15-24, is just around the corner with ten days of spectacular entertainment and activities!
Headliner entertainment for 2008 has an exciting line-up, including LeAnn Rimes, Los Tiranos del Norte, Blues Traveler, Heart, and SuperFiesta featuring...
McCormick's 44th Exotic Car Show and Auction will be held at the Spa Resort Casino downtown Palm Springs on Friday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 24th, 2008.
Seven-hundred (700) Classic, Antique, Sports and Special Interest vehicles will be on display.Five-hundred (500) will be auctioned and two-hundred (200) will be on display during the car show.
Circuit includes eight weeks of shows, expanded Grand Prix Schedule and facility enhancements
The HITS Desert Circuit kicked off its 2008 campaign on Wednesday, January 9 with the all new DC Premiere at HITS' state-of-the-art equestrian facility, in Thermal, California.
Exhibitors who passed through the main gate were greeted with almost $500,000 in new landscaping, including spectacular green...
A modern version of the upbeat lounges of '50's and 60's
After more than a year of planning and building, The TROPICALE Restaurant and Lounge is now open.Bringing back to the desert the feeling of the upbeat supper clubs and lounges of the 1950's and 60's, this swanky restaurant is set to add a new level of energy and fun to downtown Palm Springs.
The TROPICALE Partners
Tony Di LemboA graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Tony is a professional chef...
In conjunction with the Palm Springs Film FestivalJanssenartspace is proud to present the photographic workof Steven Arnold and Sunny McNair in PERSPECTIVES, an exhibit where two levels of existences, meet at a common plane.Opening Reception will be held on January 12th 2008 6-9pm.
Regrettably, Steven Arnold passed away in 1994. His photographs can...
Contact: Cindy Uken - Communications Director City of Palm Springs 760.323.8250 - January 4, 2008
Seattle, Washington. Cincinnati, Ohio. Gig Harbor, Washington. Warrenton, Virginia. La Quinta, California. Palm Springs, California.
That's just a sampling of the geographical locations throughout the nation from which people are traveling to attend the19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), which opened Thursday and runs through January 14. It underscores the critical role the festival plays in driving the City's tourism economy.
"The Festival brings a huge tourism benefit to the City," said Mayor Steve Pougnet. "More than 60 percent of the Festival's audience comes from outside the Coachella...
The 19th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is upon us with a galaxy of more than 230 films from about 65 countries. Many of the foreign films screening are submitted for consideration as Best Foreign Language film for the Academy Awards.
Many films are already sold out so don't wait to get your tickets. Call 760-778-8979.
The spectacular Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, January 8, sponsored by Cartier at the Palm Convention Center, host by Entertainment Tonight's Mary Hart. Cartier Pages will be wearing their signature Cartier red jackets and bell caps to...
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