March 2011

Spiders in the Garden

By Brane Jevric

A behind-the-scenes look at Spidercam and the “spiderboys” who operate it. Used for the first time at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Greater Than Ever Dining Options at the BNP Paribas Open

By Donna Curran

When you get to the BNP Paribas Open this year you will get to indulge in excellent dining options created by Executive Chef Gilbert Verdugo and his culinary team.

Tennis Legend Stan Smith Honored, Tennis Lover Alan King Remembered

By Brane Jevric

Tennis legend Stan Smith received the Alan King Tennis Passion Award during the 2011 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Rodger “Casey” Maus: The Racqueteer

By Brane Jevric

Sports writer Brane Jevric chats up one of the fastest racquet stringers of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Palm Springs local Rodger “Casey” Maus.

Bud Collins Remembers Soldiers Ashe and Pasarell

By Brane Jevric

Reporting exclusively for Desert Guide/Palm Springs Life, Coachella Valley sports writer Brane Jevric shares memories of Bud Collins

Canadians Have a New Hero Off the Ice

By Brane Jevric

Aside the usual suspects vying for the BNP Paribas Open title (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, etc.), week one at the BNP Paribas Open introduced a new name: Milos Raonic.

First Days of Graham Residence Construction Successful

By JOSEPH ALLEN

Palm Springs-based green builder Blue Sky Homes’ first few days of construction on the Gordon Graham residence in Yucca Valley

Life at the Open: BNP Paribas Update

By Brane Jevric

Reporting exclusively for Palm Springs Life, sports writer Brane Jevric delivers the first installment, a brief roundup of the tournament’s first couple of days

On the Hunt for Hungry People

Popular uptown Palm Springs restaurant, Trio, rewards loyalty with a new program aimed at regular patrons. The Frequent Eaters Club

A Tropicale Garden Brunch

Three young entrepreneurs envisioned this former auto body shop as a tropical paradise, then turned it into one of the valley’s hottest go-to spots.

Wine & Music Series Benefits Local Charities

The 13th Annual Wine & Music Series will take place on Saturdays, on the center lawn area in front of Saks Fifth Avenue. $12 donations will benefit a local charity each week.

Wine Down at Fantasy Springs

Learn about fine wines while enjoying the stellar views from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s 12th floor. Springs Resort Casino. CREDIT: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

A Shell-A-Bration

Jensen’s Finest Foods Palm Springs brings “Shell-A-Bration” to the desert what has been a San Pedro tradition for years

100 Wines from 50 Wineries

Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert to Feature More Than 100 International Acclaimed Premium Wines From More Than 50 Wineries

You Make Your Life Matter

Arnold Siegel

Life is a struggle for many reasons. Chief among them is unequal access to opportunity. But it is also a struggle because we have to educate the heart and mind.

Down Valley Dining

Donna Curran

Enjoy a global culinary tour featuring a Japanese hibachi grill; Brazilian barbecue (churrascaria); and Mix, an American bar and grill - The Flame

Happy Trails - Bear Creek Canyon/Oasis Trail

Philip Ferranti

This canyon hike along the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains offers expansive city views, as well as those of Salton Sea and San Jacinto and San Gorgonio peaks.

Get Religion and More on El Paseo

This fall, True Religion Brand Jeans joins an impressive list of retailers that have opened at The Gardens on El Paseo during the last 18 months.

From Italy, With Love

BY STEVEN BILLER

In a modest, yet meticulous atelier situated in the guest casita of her Rancho Mirage house, Sarah Anderson slides open drawer after drawer, revealing a treasure trove of stones, beads, and wire...

Tim Allen: The Alpha Comedian

By Mona de Crinis

After paying his dues on the comedy club circuit, Allen, who was born Timothy Allen Dick (“Some of us are just born lucky,” he jokes), broke out of the laugh pack in 1990 with a half-hour Showtime special.

Kenneth Morris

There’s new blood leading the charge for Palm Springs Opera Guild. Kenneth Morris, a veteran tenor who made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1998 in Aida, replaces George Klauss

Arias in the Afternoon

Imagine an afternoon in the park, lounging in the cool shade of trees, tents, and umbrellas while treated to talented young opera stars singing arias and belting out Broadway standards.

Legally Blonde The Musical

The movie-turned-musical that’s coming to the Coachella Valley in March proves that blondes not only have more fun, but they’ve got brains too.

Shooting the Life Fantastic

By STEVEN BILLER

‘Shooting the Life Fantastic’ Photo Exhibition Premiers at Heather James Fine Art in Palm Desert

2011 Kraft Nabisco Championship Celebrates with New Twists and Old Favorites

By Brane Jevric

One of the LPGA’s most popular desert golf events, the Coachella Valley tournament brings celebrity sparkle and charity to the greens of Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage.

From Tournament Maintenance to Tournament Mastery

By BRANE JEVRIC

The Indio resident talks about one of Coachella Valley’s most important golf events. From past memories to future visions

Golf and the ‘Family Guy’

By Mona de Crinis

Even if you’ve never seen the sitcoms Rules of Engagement or Seinfeld, you probably know Patrick Warburton. He’s easily the busiest voiceover artist in Hollywood.

Birba

The popular Palm Springs restaurant Cheeky’s knows its new neighbor — intimately. Opened by the same couple who launched Cheeky’s in 2009, Birba caters to the pizza and cocktail crowd.

Kraft Nabisco Championship in HD

The Kraft Nabisco Championship has signed an agreement with Golf Channel to broadcast all four rounds of championship play for the 2011 golf tournament.

The Official Steakhouse of the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour announced that they have designated Morton’s The Steakhouse as “The Official Steakhouse of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.”