Greet a Giraffe Calf!
According to Liz Hile, curator of animals at The Living Desert, both calf and mother are doing well and are on exhibit. “We always get excited when animals are born here,” Hile says. “But when the baby happens to be a giraffe, it can’t help but bring a smile to your face. They are beautiful, magnificent creatures.” |
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Capture the Concours Spirit
Founders Paul and Holly Merrigan combine an interest in classic cars with profound community spirit, creating a world-class concours that builds on the Coachella Valley’s automotive traditions while raising money for charity and bringing people and dollars to the desert. Enjoy ambiance, excitement, and hundreds of distinctive automobiles. Visit www.desertconcours.com or call 1-760-766-1777 for more information. |
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Pony Up! Polo season explodes at Empire Season highlights include Polo & Wine Festival (Jan. 29), U.S. Gay Polo Tournament (Feb. 19), Debii Dollar Conant Memorial Women’s Tournament (March 4), Women’s Arena Finals (March 31), and Lions’ Cup and Champions’ Cup Finals (April 1). Sunday and Friday night matches run weekly during season. General admission is free and includes bleacher seats and fieldside tailgate spots on the east side of the field.
Tables are available for groups with a reservation. Cabanas and VIP seats are available for an additional charge. Established in 1987, Empire Polo Club features nine polo fields and an indoor arena and polo school. Call 1-760-393-7298 or visit www.empirepolo.com for more information. |
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Treat Yourself to Villagefest |
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Southwestward Ho!
Robert Ferguson is this year’s poster artist, offering an oil-on-canvas plein air painting of the Anderson Date Farm. “To have a poster that showcases a picturesque longtime area landmark is perfect as the festival celebrates its 26th year in Indio,” says Joyce Donaldson, Indio Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 1-760-347-0676 or visit www.southwestartsfest.com for more information. |