February 2011

Chef Sean O’Connell joins Rancho Las Palmas

Former Executive Chef from Mandarin Oriental, Fontainebleau Resorts and Banyan Tree Resort Tapped to Lead Culinary Team

Ted Robinson-designed Course Receives $500,000 Re-vamp

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Hosts Ceremonial Opening of New and Improved 1st Hole of the North Course

Straight Shooter

Arnold Siegel

Something profound happens when your most precious possession is your transcendent authority. From this perspective, you know who others are—that their struggle is the human struggle, too.

An Italian Wine Dinner

Join the Costa Family for their first Wine Dinner of the Season. Eric Brehm, CSW from American Wine Spirits will be our host.

"LIVE" from Vicky’s of Santa Fe

Music, Dinner & Scholarship at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The American Jazz Institute presents “Live From Vicky’s Jazz Supper Club Series 2011.”

Celebrity Guest Chef Stephan Pyles

La Quinta Resort & Club is hosting a walk-around BBQ and wine tasting event on February 25 and a spectacular wine dinner on February 26

Spend a weekend in Greece

15th Anniversary Palm Desert Greek Festival 2011 NEW* Friday nite Taverna, March 4th 4:00pm – 9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, March 5th, & 6th , 11am -9pm *NEW* “Celebrity Host, Ariana Savalas!”

The Rat Pack Revue

The Rat Pack Revue” featuring Nick D’Egidio (as Frank Sinatra) will perform at Tormé’s Jazz Bar and Restaurant in downtown Palm Springs on Sunday, March 6th for two dinner shows.

MD Burger Spot Now Open at La Quinta Resort

The newly opened MD Burger Spot & Game Room at La Quinta Resort & Club’s Mountain & Dunes Clubhouse is all about customizing your own burger if you so choose.

Blue Sky Homes Build Green and Fast

JOSEPH ALLEN

From architects to general contractors, local companies are paying attention to Blue Sky Homes and its patent-pending steel frames, which promise to revolutionize home-building. Follow the construction of an eco-friendly, low maintenance Blue Sky Home being built in the Hi-Desert.

Flower Power

Coachella Valley floral designers create ‘living’ pieces of art as they interpret works from Palm Springs Art Museum’s permanent collection during Art in Bloom, March 7-9. In addition to floral sculptures, the event features lectures, demonstrations, and parties for donors. The exhibition is open to the public March 8 and 9.

Big Cats and Charity

The Coachella Valley’s premier wildlife and botanical park, located in Palm Desert, promises good times on March 27 during The Living Desert’s annual fundraiser, Zoobilee. The following month, it celebrates the opening of the much-anticipated William Fries II Foundation’s Monarch of the Desert Jaguar Exhibit, which opens on April 1.

Get Your Groove On!

Blessed with an ideal climate and gorgeous scenery, it’s little wonder that desert resorts are largely known for daytime activities. But if you’re a night-crawling dance fiend,...

Cowboy Up at Palm Springs WestFest

Palm Springs event recalls the essence of the Old West with a modern-day verve. Enjoy food, drinks, music, shopping, Western movies, rodeo, and more at the four-day WestFest.

Tour de Palm Springs

Desert Charitable Biking Event Brings Thousands to Coachella Valley raising much needed monies for Coachella Valley charities.

Holding Court: 2011 BNP Paribas Open

BRANE JEVRIC

The 2011 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the largest tennis tournament in the world after the Grand Slams, featuring background, timeline, interview with Charlie Pasarell, and invaluable tournament tips.

2011 Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert Gains Prestige

Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert announced its partnership with the legendary James Beard Foundation and returning collaborator/partner The Culinary Institute of America.

A Frank Sinatra Inspired "Put Your Dreams Away Cocktail"

Fantasy Springs Mixologist Unveils Specialty Cocktails That Would Make "Old Blue Eyes" Proud

Arnold Palmer Course at PGA WEST Named an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

Third Golf Course at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Tables for Two

Le Vallauris offers a seductive dining experience, whether outside on the softly lit courtyard patio (pictured) or inside enjoying the French country-house feel

February Dining Bite

Adobe Grill’s tequila-braised beef cheek tamale won Best Overall Tamale at the 2010 International Tamale Festival in Indio.

Food and Love Reign Supreme at Pomme Frite

Intimate and romantic, Pomme Frite provides the ideal ambiance for Valentine’s Day dinner — or anytime you crave a taste of Europe.

The Soldiers of Sport

In a first for the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage host the Modern Pentathlon World Cup this month (Feb. 24-27).

Double Delight

Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells offers a selection of treatments for couples, including the popular Spirit Duets.

Desert Symphony Brings Love to McCallum Theatre

Celebrate romance this month with Desert Symphony and musical duo Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

The Picasso of the Southwest

By Hamilton Scott

The New York Times called R.C. Gorman (1931-2005) “the Picasso of American Indian Artists.”

Classical Music Deconstructed

By Mona de Crinis

For those expecting pure opera at The Ten Tenors’ upcoming show at McCallum Theatre, Musical Director Foote teases that one should read the fine print before purchasing a ticket.

Great Food Gone Hollywood

In celebration of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, Trio Restaurant hosts “Hollywood’s Biggest Night,” a fundraiser for AIDS Assistance Program, on Feb. 27.

Celebrating the Elegant Automobile

Car lovers rejoice this month when La Quinta Resort & Club presents more than 200 rarely seen classic autos from museums and private collections. On Feb. 27.

Happy Trails - Painted Canyon

Philip Ferranti

Painted Canyon cuts through the middle of a colorful, exotic landscape via a loop hike using a series of ladders.

Discover Palm Springs Midcentury Treasures with Self-Guided Tour

Robert Imber

Discover Palm Springs Midcentury Treasures with Self-Guided Tour Modernism expert Robert Imber

Party with a Purpose

This is the one time of year that drinking beer benefits desert beasts. The Living Desert’s Brew at the Zoo, Feb. 26th