05/29/08

The Dark Films Are Back!

Posted by Donna

The EighthAnnual Palm Springs Film Noir Festival opens tonight with The Killers, starring Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Casavetes, Clu Gallagher, and Ronald Reagan. The beautiful Miss Dickinson will be on hand to discuss making this film with this roster of great actors. Based on a Hemingway short story, this neo-noir film is a classic. The schedule of 14 films and special guests is awesome and fans of this genre will be thrilled by the selection assembled by Founder Arthur Lyons, his wife Barbara, and his dedicated associates. Arthur's untimely death is a blow to his many fans and noir lovers but this festival will be upbeat just as he would want it.

Tickets are available at the Camelot Theatres box office or at the Camelot web site: www.camelottheatres.com 2300...

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05/27/08

Celebrity sighting in Indio, California

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Miss California 2006 and recital and opera singer Jacquelynne Fontaine was spotted lunching at the new trendy eatery Pom at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino while in the Coachella Valley to sing for the troops.

In town from May 23-25, Fontaine performed during the 5th Annual "A Salute fo the Troops" benefit in Coachella.

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05/21/08

Palm Springs Film Noir Festival: Schedule of Films, Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1.

Posted by Tim Kennedy

2 0 0 8 S C H E D U L E O F F I L M S
Matinees $11.50 / Evenings $13.50 / All-Access Passes $110.00

THURSDAY, MAY 29 OPENING NIGHT
7:30 pm "The Killers" (1964)
Guest: Angie Dickinson
Following the film, All-Access Pass Holders will enjoy the
Opening Night Celebration at the Camelot Theatre. No-Host Bar.

FRIDAY, MAY 30
10:00 am "The Chase" (1946)
Alan K. Rode book signing:
"Charles McGraw - Film Noir Tough Guy"
1:00 pm "The Threat" (1949)
4:00 pm "Treasure of Monte Cristo" (1949)
Guest: Margia Dean
7:30 pm "Lady In The Lake" (1947)
Guest: Jayne Meadows

SATURDAY, MAY 31
10:00 am "Smooth As Silk" (1946)
1:00 pm "Dead...

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05/20/08

Memorial Day Celebration in Cathedral City

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Remember and Salute

Join local mayors and residents at the city's 3rd annual Memorial Day program at 10:30 a.m. on May 26 at the Forest Lawn Cathedral City, 69855 E. Ramon Road.

There will be music by the patriotic band Freedom Creek, a color guard, rifle salute, and wreath laying ceremonies. The keynote address will be read by nationally acclaimed public speaker David K. Aaker.

Guests will receive patriotic souvenirs, collector pins and sun visors. There will also be free hot dogs, ice cream and water.

More info, (800) 204-3131 or www.forestlawn.com.

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05/19/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

Guilty as charged! I’m a Baby Boomer. I rocked out in the ’60s and ’70s, and while my body (and I hope my judgment) has matured, many of my tastes emerged from that exciting era. I've been known to plan my evening around a PBS Peter, Paul and Mary special.

Fortunately for us more mature residents, the Coachella Valley has a lot to offer of interest to our generation … more than golf, that is.

Take the Palm Springs Air Museum at 750 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs for example. My dad fought in “The Good War” and I picked up an enduring interest in all things World War II, especially old Warbirds. On Memorial Day this coming Monday, a vintage B-25 Mitchell, the same type that bombed Japan in the daring Doolittle raid in 1942, drops 1,500...

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05/19/08

Summer in Palm Springs — Great Deals, Shopping, Spas, and Dining in the Palm Springs area

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Get Away, Girlfriend!

Summer is coming and Palm Springs has something for all you ladies

Experience the luxurious life for less with amazing summer deals and discounts perfect for the well-deserved girlfriend getaway.

This is the time of year to take advantage of the finest shopping, pampering, and dining. Think massages and pomegranate martinis.

Start with a manicure and pedicure, followed by a deep-tissue massage, a detoxifying body wrap, and an invigorating facial or herbal scrub. Whether your visit is a girlfriend getaway or a special occasion, you’re in good hands here.

At Spa Las Palmas, the 150-minute bridal package includes a Pure Fiji Ritual and a Rose...

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05/16/08

Palm Springs Entertainment this weekend — May 16-17

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Last minute ideas for some fun in Palm Springs this weekend.

Everything from great musicians, boxing and horse racing.

Got music on your mind? Check out the Joshua Tree Music Festival, running all weekend.

The blends of music are mindblowing — punk-rocking fiddlers, beat boxing folk singers and trumpet and trombone rockers. With this medley of artists and montage of music, there's truly something for everyone.

Tonight’s lineup

6:05 p.m. Lynx featuring Jamie Janover, dance grooves, hip
hop to folktronic
7:30 p.m. B-Side Player, reggae, funk and Latin grooves
8:55 p.m. Afromotive, 10-piece afrobeat ensemble
10:00 p.m. JJ Grey & Mofro, funk to...

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05/15/08

Palm Springs Film Noir Festival, May 29 - June 1, 2008 - Don't Miss It!

Posted by Tim Kennedy

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05/14/08

Memorial Day Fun in Palm Springs

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Looking for some family fun in Palm Springs this memorial day?

Local museums have just the cure — excitement and education.

Palm Spring Air Museum
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries sponsors the museum's annual Memorial Day Flower Drop.

Come out to honor and remember those who have lost their lives fighting for our country. A WWII vintage warbird will drop 2000 white and 1000 red carnations to memorialize our fallen war heros. Visitors can take a flower home as a souvenir.

The event begins at 1 p.m. Visit www.palmspringsairmuseum.com or call (760) 778-6262 for more information.

Children's Discovery Museum

The...

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05/14/08

Palm Springs Casino Weekend Entertainment

Posted by Kip Allen

I love living in the desert! The weekend’s coming and it’s time to play!

One of the best benefits of desert life is the entertainment scene the Indian casinos offer.

Look at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage for example. Do you like barbecue? They offer it poolside from 4-7 p.m. every Friday. As for music and dancing, the band Mischief plays hits from the ’70s and ’80s as well as current rock and pop in The Lounge. And at 9 and 11 p.m. Saturday in The Lounge, the tribute band No Duh performs the music of No Doubt.

Across the valley in Indio, the Fantasy Springs Casino Rock Yard venue is also having tribute bands perform. On both Friday and Saturday, the bands Cubensis and Crazy Train rock out with tunes from The Grateful Dead and...

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05/05/08

The Mount San Jacinto State Park has announced that the backcountry hiking trails are now open

Posted by Tim Kennedy

PALM SPRINGS, CA - May 3, 2008 - The Mount San Jacinto State Park has announced that the backcountry hiking trails are now open. Overnight camping areas will remain closed.

The first Tram up Monday through Friday is 10am; Saturday and Sunday 8am, last Tram up 8pm and the last Tram down 9:45pm. Visitors to the Tramway's Mountain Station can enjoy lunch or dinner at Peaks fine dining restaurant or Pines Cafe, a casual dining restaurant. Also open to visitors is a gift shop, natural history museum, a theater showing two documentary movies, a cocktail lounge and spectacular views.

For more information please call 888.515.TRAM or 760.325.1391 or visit us at www.pstramway.com.

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05/02/08

RANCHO LAS PALMAS INTRODUCES A CHILDREN'S CLASSIC WITH GROWN UP APPEAL

Posted by Tim Kennedy

New Cupcake Menu at bluEmber Caters to Sophisticated Palates

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - The cupcake may be a classic American children's treat, but at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa's bluEmber restaurant cupcakes are anything but child-like. bluEmber's popular new "cupcake menu" is designed to appeal to the more sophisticated palate of its grown-up clientele. Boasting flavors such as Grand Marnier and spiced rum and ingredients like desert date, coconut mouse and rich dark chocolate, the cupcakes are both refined and playful.

"Cupcakes are experiencing a renewal in popularity," says Leanne Kamekona, executive chef. "Guests find them appealing because they are portioned perfectly for an individual and...

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05/02/08

1st Annual Desert Dog Run, an event to benefit Guide Dogs of the Desert, Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Posted by Tim Kennedy

Saturday, May 10 will be the 1st Annual Desert Dog Run with $150.00 in cash prizes up for grabs for the highest poker hand. Registration begins at 9:00a.m. at the Guide Dogs of the Desert facility at 60735 Dillon Road in Whitewater with an official ride start time of 10:00 a.m. Riders will draw poker cards at each of the run stops including Renegade Classics Outlet Store, Palm Springs Harley-Davidson, Hutchins Harley-Davidson and the end stop and after party location, Pappy and Harriet's with live entertainment, vendors and a 50/50 raffle.

The Guide Dogs of the Desert school was founded in Palm Springs in 1972 to provide safe mobility, loving companionship and the...

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05/02/08

Join Past WLF President, Patti Gribow at Palm Spring Book Festival Sunday, May 4, 2008 Palm Springs High School

Posted by Tim Kennedy

Patti will be speaking, along with theatrical director Justin Blake, at the Palm Springs Book Festival this Sunday, May 4th, at 4:30pm, on the Writers Stage.

Their topic is Brilliant Author Interview Techniques. What makes a great interview? What's going to make the audience want to buy your book? Justin and Patti will share techniques for creating engaging conversations in media interviews.

The Palm Springs Book Festival is opened from 10am-6pm, on the grounds of Palm Springs High School.

Free to the Public.

Parking available.

Check the schedule of intriguing authors in attendance at:

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05/02/08

It's a "Dirty Job", But Somebody has to do it!

Posted by Tim Kennedy

PALM SPRINGS, CA - Mark your calendars and watch as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is featured on one of Discovery Channel's most popular shows "Dirty Jobs". Airing on May 5th at 9pm host Mike Rowe gets a bird's eye view of Palm Springs as he assists the Tramway's maintenance crew change a sheave and replaces a wind sock.

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05/02/08

The Mount San Jacinto State Park Closed, but Palm Springs Aerial Tramway still operating

Posted by Tim Kennedy

PALM SPRINGS, CA - May 1, 2008 - The Mount San Jacinto State Park is currently closed due to extreme fire danger. The wilderness area is closed to extended hiking and overnight camping until further notice. The Desert View Trail, Nature Trail and Long Valley areas are open.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will continue to operate normally. The first Tram up Monday through Friday is 10am; Saturday and Sunday 8am, last Tram up 8pm and the last Tram down 9:45pm. Visitors to the Tramway's Mountain Station can still enjoy lunch or dinner at Peaks fine dining restaurant or Pines Cafe, a casual dining restaurant. Also open to visitors is a gift shop, natural history museum, a theater showing two documentary movies, a cocktail lounge and spectacular views.

For more information...

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