January 2013

Desert Modernism: What's Old is New Again

By Robert Imber

A new column featuring Modernism expert Robert Imber will focus on the architecture and design of the mid-1940s to the mid-1970s, such as St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs.

Weekender: Yo-Yo Ma, Earth, Wind & Fire, PGA WEST Golf Show

By Jim Powers

Weekender helps plan out your weekend in Palm Springs and the desert resort cities with concerts, events, restaurants, nightlife, clubs and the world of entertainment only found in the desert.

Former President Clinton Applauds Coachella Valley for Health Initiatives

Former President Bill Clinton came to Katherine Finchy Elementary School on Jan. 16 to thank local school administrators for making student health concerns a priority.

10 Places to Watch the Super Bowl

By Jim Powers

From a nude gathering at Terra Cotta Inn to a full-day of food and fun at Dickie O'Neil's, Super Bowl Sunday has something for everyone.

Coachella Valley's Home Buyer Number at All-Time High

By Jim Powers

As the number of foreclosures disappears by the end of 2013, Market Watch LLC believes the demand for new home building in the Coachella Valley will return in 2014.

Nerves of Steele: Idyllwild Pro Loves Home Cooking

By Judd Spicer

Brendan Steele enjoyed the large gallery of family and friends that followed him at the recent Humana Challenge.

Chef Goes for 'Broke' in La Quinta

Marissa Willman

Despite some financial ups and downs, Broke Eatery has fans of creole cuisine craving jambalaya, cornbread and twice-cooked pork ribs.

Hotel California Ranks No. 1 for Best Service by TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers' Choice awards hotels in six categories based on compiling review data from its 60 million monthly website users.

Tyler Severance: Living Life on a String

JIM POWERS

Yo-yoing has shaped the direction of his life, and Tyler Severance likes that he can still cut loose, push limits and have it all come back on him.

Weekender: Southwest Arts Festival, 'Legally Blonde', El Mirador

Jim Powers

Weekender helps plan out your weekend in Palm Springs and the desert resort cities with concerts, events, restaurants, nightlife, clubs and the world of entertainment only found in the desert.

La Quinta Eagle Scout Brings 9-11 Memorial to the Desert

Marissa Willman

La Quinta teen Andrew Davis saw more than two years spent on his Eagle Scout service project come to fruition with the official dedication of a 9-11 memorial in his hometown.

Wine-making Brings Actor Kyle MacLachlan Back Home

JIM POWERS

Best known for his acting in “Dune”, “Twin Peaks”, "Sex and the City" and “Desperate Housewives”, Kyle MacLachlan's wine venture casts him as a traveling salesman.

American Documentary Film Festival Honors Peter Coyote

Jim Powers

His name may not ring a bell, but his face does from movie and TV credits. Peter Coyote is known as much for his acting as his activism.

Cork & Fork Broadens Appeal to Food Audiences

By Ebony March

Cork & Fork is the perfect location to steal away for a girls’ night out, a romantic first date or an ideal spot to bring someone who is new to the area.

'El Paseo Cruise Night' Makes Debut

JIM POWERS

Vintage cars are fun to look at, but a Palm Desert couple is banking more people want to see them cruising El Paseo on a Friday evening.

Weekender: Chaka Khan, Gay Bishop, Temptations

Jim Powers

Weekender helps plan out your weekend in Palm Springs and the desert resort cities with concerts, events, restaurants, nightlife, clubs and the world of entertainment only found in the desert.

'Pad Yatra' Director's Journey Turns Personal

Ebony March

Produced by Michelle Yeoh and narrated by actress Daryl Hannah, the film gains a receptive audience at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Inspiration in Breakfast

Marissa Willman

Lee Rice plans to eat at a breakfast spot in every U.S. state based on votes from readers of 'Little Lee’s Breakfast in America'.

Vin Scully Colors Benefit Luncheon in Dodger Blue

"The Voice of the Dodgers" will be the guest speaker at the annual Uncles Sports Luncheon on Jan. 22 at the Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa.

Linda Gerard: Still Going With the Flow

JIM POWERS

Since coming to the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, the sassy singer has found a new audience and has a new album featuring songs spanning her 50-plus-year career.

Joshua Tree Fills Perfect Role in James Dean Film

Carolyn Moloshco

Zircon Circus ranch outside of Joshua Tree National Park sets the tone, mood for film before James Dean became a Hollywood icon.

Helen Hunt Leads Oscar Nominations

JIM POWERS

Naomi Watts, Sally Field and Bradley Cooper were just some of the stars who attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala to receive an Oscar nomination.

Elvis & Kool and the Gang

JIM POWERS

Palm Springs Weekender - Here are suggestions for the weekend of Jan. 10-13, 2013 in Palm Springs and the desert resort cities.

Celebrity Chefs, Wine Experts Named for Food & Wine Festival

JIM POWERS

From Gourmet Magazine to MasterChef finalists, and even a Soap opera star, the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert offers something for everyone.

Fans Gain Glimpse of Future Tennis Stars

Boasting a field of the nation's top-ranked men's and women's college teams and players, the National Collegiate Tennis Classic is nicknamed "the Wimbledon of College Tennis".

Desert Duo Create Landscape Luxury

JIM POWERS

The creativity of Scott Sohn and Wayne Connor has resulted in some of the most innovative, award-winning landscape designs in the Coachella Valley.

Gay Softball Tourney Benefits HIV/AIDS Patients

Hundreds of softball players from the LGBT community will converge for the Palm Springs Winter Classic in February.

Ace Hotel Tapped No. 1 for Beer Selections

The Palm Springs hotel has earned the No. 1 spot as the 'Hotel for the Beer Geek' based on rankings from The Tablet Hotels Magazine.

McCallum CEO Speaks on Artists' Quirks, Booking Acts

JIM POWERS

From finding that one chicken for Steve and Edyie to competing for acts against a tougher economic backdrop is just the tip of the iceberg of Mitch Gershenfeld's job.

Potter Breaks New Ground Again in 'Ginger & Rosa'

Carolyn Moloshco

British filmmaker Sally Potter pits the Cold War against the sexual revolution through the eyes of two teens played by Elle Fanning and Alice Englert.

'Koch' Reveals Much about the Man, the City

Jim Powers

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch's rocky tenure propels the film's storyline of the city's rise from fiscal ruin.

Weekender: Oprah's Spiritual Advisor, Film Festival, Polo

JIM POWERS

The Weekender helps plan out your weekend in Palm Springs and the desert resort cities with concerts, events, restaurants, nightlife, clubs and the world of entertainment only found in the desert.

How to Navigate the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Carolyn Moloshco

Artistic Director Helen Du Toit recommends answering one question: Do you want to feast, snack or enjoy a buffet of films?

Larger Audience Expected for Modernism Week

New for 2013 is the Modern Living Expo, a fashion show of film costume design and a 'Mad Men' evening at the site of Jon Hamm's photo shoot for GQ.

Vladimir Cora: His Art Derives from 'Special Moments''

Jim Powers

Well-known to his followers in the Coachella Valley, the Mexican artist exhibited some of his latest work at Coda Gallery in Palm Desert.

Palm Springs Life Best of the Best

You vote. We reveal. That’s how Best of the Best works. We ask readers and viewers to weigh in weekly at www.palmspringslife.com/best on their favorite people, places, and things in the Coachella Valley.

Explore Desert Museums

Indulge your passion — from history and celebrities to fine art and architecture. Explore the history and culture by visiting our local museums.

Art & Culture — Travel The World Of Cinema

Mona de Crinis

New talent, returning masters, and a melding of genres mark this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival, Jan. 3-14.

3 Palm Springs Hikes You Will Like

Three Select Coachella Valley Hiking Trails: Lost Horse Mine Loop, Big Colorful Canyon, Palm Canyon Trail to the Stone Pools.

Dine — 10 Places to Eat Healthy

Pam Bieri

Omnivores, vegetarians and vegans, rejoice: Dining out is now easier than ever with a growing number of Coachella Valley restaurants taking the organic and sustainably farmed trend seriously by crafting flavor-forward cuisines built around these concepts.

At the Casinos

When it comes to live entertainment, local casinos rock — literally. Here’s a sampling of what’s hot and happening.

Calendar — Hot Picks

Our editors present their top picks for January activities and entertainment in the Coachella Valley.

Play – Humana Challenge

Judd Spicer

Idyllic temperatures and high season attract golfers from around the globe. This month, pencil your tee times around the Humana Challenge, Jan 14-20.

Shop – Oases For Retail Therapy

Palm Springs offers great shopping at multiple "Malls, Centers, Towns, Drives, and Districts" throughout the valley. Destination shopping at it's finest!

Shop - Rock Your Winter Wear

David A. Lee

Winter in the Greater Palm Springs area brings chilly days and lots of nippy evenings. It’s the perfect season to shop for hot winter wear. Whether you need warm clothes for desert nights or to venture out of the Coachella Valley to truly icy climes, you can find what you need locally.

Spas — Take a Therapeutic Tour

Whether you like your body rubbed with hot oil and stones, scrubbed with date sugar, or wrapped in soothing aloe, Greater Palm Springs spas have one thing in common: They transport you into a state of sheer bliss.