Virgin Vegan: What Newcomers Should OrderOur restaurant writer played the part of a vegan virgin and asked employees at Palm Greens Café and Native Foods Café what vegan dishes they would recommend to a newcomer. | |
Top Women in Business Awards Luncheon - May 14, 2013The first annual Top Women In Business luncheon and seminar, presented by Palm Springs Life was held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. | |
No Identity Crisis for The Guess WhoThe Guess Who may have gotten their name from a record company ploy, but the native Canadian group wound up producing 14 top 40 singles including "American Woman". | |
Steve Miller Band Keeps Flying Like an EagleSteve Miller’s dinner guests as a child in Milwaukee, Wis., would be legendary guitarist Les Paul. After moving to Texas at age 7, Miller formed his first band at age 12 with friend Boz Scaggs. | |
'Becoming Traviata' Strips Opera of its PageantryIf any clear conclusion of Becoming Traviata can be drawn, it’s that the production nods to the heyday of cinéma vérité and the French new wave, when greats like Godard, Antonioni, and François Truffaut turned their films into curious mirrors and introduced the world to new faces and new places. | |
Spa at Saguaro Puts the Blushing Next to BrideThe Spa at Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs offers Intraceuticals, which is great for the desert climate in hydrating and replenishing the skin. | |
Staycation in Palm Springs: 10 Places to Spend Your Memorial Day WeekendMemorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and there is plenty to do around the Palm Springs area to save you some gas and still have a great time. | |
Cool Confines, Warm Welcome at Desert Ice CastleSince opening its doors in 2011, Desert Ice Castle in Cathedral City has enjoyed a regular rise of participants taking advantage of the only rink within an 80-minute drive of the desert. | |
Women Business Leaders: Dream, Teamwork, PassionThree women shared their backgrounds and inspirations during the inaugural Women in Business awards program put on by Palm Springs Life on May 14 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert. The program recognizes the business accomplishments of women in the Coachella Valley. | |
Benefit for Motion Picture Hall of Fame – May 9, 2013Dr. Lanny Seese and Mark Miller opened their fabulous home in Palm Springs to host a benefit for the Motion Picture Hall of Fame. | |
Dance Wednesday Nights Away at Wally's Desert TurtleSpend Wednesday nights at Wally's Desert Turtle and enjoy live music, dancing and great food and drinks! | |
Valery Neuman Shares Tenets of SuccessValery Neuman is one of the Coachella Valley’s most successful high-end real estate professionals, closing in excess of $1 billion. | |
Jamie Gwen - Food & Wine Palm Desert 2013 VideoJamie Gwen prepares Buttermilk Pancake, Rootbeer Glazed Puled Pork Sliders with Jack's Up Maple Syrup at Food & Wine Palm Desert 2013 | |
American Tejay van Garderen Claims 2nd of Amgen Tour in Palm SpringsAmerican cyclist Tejay van Garderen garnered a runner-up finish during Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California, a 124-mile bike race featuring more than 100 cyclists that finished with a climb up Tram Road in Palm Springs | |
Martin Yan - Food & Wine Palm Desert 2013 VideoChef Yan demonstrates knife skills and food preparation while cooking while cooking Black Bean Flavored Chicken Stir Fry at Food & Wine Palm Desert 2013 | |
Weekender: Tony Bennett, Huey Lewis, Joshua Tree Music FestivalWeekender 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. | |
10 Reasons to See Smile Empty SoulSmile Empty Soul is on The Date Shed’s Friday night lineup with Drop the World and Deadend Paradox. It just doesn’t get any better than that. | |
La Quinta Arts Festival Shatters Attendance, Sales RecordsMore than 25,000 people attended the 2013 La Quinta Arts Festival to push art sales to a record high of $2.8 million, up from $2.5 million in 2012. | |
Wasabi of Palm Springs is on a 'Roll'So as we settled in to a cozy table at Wasabi in Palm Springs, our eyes were immediately drawn to a large selection of rolls with monikers such as Sexy Lady, Monster, and Japanese Burrito. | |
Fashion Group Member and Guest Tea - May 11, 2013Fashion Group International of Palm Springs and the Desert Communities (FGI) held a member and guest Tea on Saturday May 11th at the home of Board member Christine Dion in Palm Desert CA. | |
Film Noir Festival Brings Black and White Classics to LifeArthur Lyons Film Noir Festival gives cinephiles every chance to immerse themselves in the dirty deeds of characters. | |
Sunnylands Center and Gardens Hosts Community Golf Tournaments – May 6 and 7, 2013On Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th, members of the community joined the ranks of famed golfers as The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands hosted three unique golf events at the historic golf course. | |
Al Jolson Bought Same Palm Springs House TwiceSinger and actor Al Jolson lived in the Movie Colony area of Palm Springs not once, but twice and in the same house. | |
The Shops on El Paseo Vintage Club Appreciation Day - April 20, 2013Over 25 ladies from the Vintage Country Club enjoyed the fun-filled festivities. They were greeted with a hole-in-one contest, next to the new Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar. | |
Mimi Chica Apparel Modeled at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa’s Pre-Coachella Party - April 20, 2013Mimi Chica Apparel and Clear Channel’s Star 87fm hosted a day of music, pampering, and fashion at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. | |
Desert Cancer Foundation "A Round For Life" Golf Tournament - April 15, 2013"A Round For Life" Gala Dinner and Golf Tournament, which has raised nearly $4 million in the past 19 years for Desert Cancer Foundation, is looking to surpass last year's total of $340,000. | |
2013 International Desert Flower, Fragrance and Gardern Show at The Shops on El Paseo - Apr. 5-7, 2013The International Desert Flower, Fragrance and Garden Show bloomed once again at The Shops on El Paseo April 5 to 7, 2013. | |
Opening reception for Sophie Ryder's "New Dimension" at Imago Galleries - Mar. 23, 2013The Imago Galleries exhibition encompasses bronze, wire, and marble sculpture of her well known Lady-Hare. | |
Coyote Classic Ironwood Event at The Shops On El Paseo - Mar. 6, 2013Over 70 ladies from Ironwood Country club attended the Coyote Classic Ironwood Event at The Shops On El Paseo. | |
Mrs. Barbara Sinatra’s Surprise Birthday Party at Spencer’s Restaurant – March 3, 2013Mrs. Barbara Sinatra was surrounded by dear friends for a semi-surprise birthday party at Spencer’s Restaurant hosted by Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler. | |
Sunnylands Chic Events Play Starring Role in 2013’s El Paseo Fashion Week - Mar.19, 2013Sunnylands Chic was a major topic of conversation throughout this year’s Fashion Week El Paseo. | |
Rancho Mirage Hosts Select Bioscience Stem Cell Summit and Clinical Practicum - April 22-23Leaders in the field of stem cell research and clinical utilization convened in Rancho Mirage for Select Bioscience’s “Clinical Translation of Stem Cells Summit,” locally hosted by David M. Morrow, MD | |
Dr. Joyce Brothers, Dead at Age 85Dr. Joyce Brothers, who died Monday at age 85, was known for making “pop psychology” a new way to help the masses. | |
Tony Bennett: The Name Stays With YouIt was Palm Springs' Bob Hope who gave Tony Bennett his name, and from there the singer has done the rest. Even at the age of 86, his signature voice is a testament to his enduring popularity. | |
Joshua Tree Turns Up the VolumeFolks are lured in by Joshua Tree National Park's picturesque landscapes and the lore of the desert.But in May and October, the pull will be akin to a siren’s song when the Joshua Tree Music Festival gets underway. | |
Huey Lewis Tour Marks 30th Year of 'Sports'Huey Lewis and the News come to the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa May 17 the same week a special commemorative issue of "Sports" is released celebrating its 30th anniversary. | |
Sally Kellerman Stays True to Her SingingAfter appearing in more than 60 films, including the one which put her on the map, M*A*S*H, Sally Kellerman talks about how she managed to keep her singing career in the mix. | |
Palm Springs Steel Home Gains New Owners Bent on RestorationThe last of the seven prefab Steel Homes in the historic Racquet Club Estates of North Palm Springs has been recently purchased with the intent of restoring the home to its original condition. | |
Concert for Autism Rocks Saturday at The Hood BarThe Agents, Blasting Echo, Waxy, Johnny Elsewhere, and more will perform Saturday at the Concert for Autism at The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert. | |
Costa Leads LGBT Center's Move to More InclusivePalm Springs resident Gary Costa, who was recently hired as executive director of the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, looks forward to taking the organization from its senior-only roots to a full-fledged resource center. | |
Rafael Nadal's Words Speak Volumes About La Quinta Resort & SpaIn naming the La Quinta Resort & Club this month the No. 1 tennis resort in the United States, Luxury Travel Magazine picked up on pro Rafael Nadal's affinity for the desert hideaway. | |
90 Days of SummerPalm Springs Life’s Desert Guide is back with the popular and successful 90 Days of Summer editorial offering: 90 things to do, places to stay, shop and eat — distinguishing Palm Springs Desert Resorts as a unique getaway. The target audience is the Southern California visitor drive market and all feeder markets. | |
Weekender: Penn and Teller, Amgen Tour of California, Cyndi LauperWeekender 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. | |
Amgen Tour Riders Will Climb Final Leg of Palm Springs StageThe Amgen, recognized as one of the nation’s premier cycling events, is set to tear through part of the Coachella Valley May 13 with with an exhaustive final climb up Tram Way awaiting riders. | |
Shia LaBeouf Makes a Play for the Director’s ChairShia LeBeouf's controversial latest effort will put to rest a lot of the “what’s-next-for-him” chatter and shine the spotlight on his other talents with “Haunted Love”, a gory, but fascinating glimpse into the spiraling chasm of abuse. | |
Chefs Collaborative Book Promotes Cooking Foods in SeasonJimmy Schmidt, executive chef of La Quinta’s Morgan’s in the desert, was one of the original founders of The Chefs Collaborative and their philosophy to cook the foods in season and follow the seasons throughout the year. | |
Amgen Tour Includes Palm Springs StopThe 750-mile Amgen Tour of California, which runs eight days and follows a route from Escondido to Santa Rosa, will enter Palm Springs on May 13. | |
Cyndi Lauper Makes the 'Stars' Shine in Palm SpringsCyndi Lauper is still the girl who wants to have fun, but her appearance at “Evening Under the Stars” on May 11 to benefit AIDS Assistance Program introduces us to the pop star who has a strong attachment to the LGBT community. | |
Pam Ann: Flying Should Not Be This FunCaroline Reid plays Pam Ann, the stewardess from hell in the outrageous "Pam Ann: Cockpit!" May 10 at McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. | |
Michael Bolivar Hones His Sweet Sounds in Palm SpringsMichael Bolivar isn’t just an accompanying musician. The Palm Springs jazz artist has also sustained his career by releasing his own work to a loyal core audience. | |
Penn and Teller Still a Magical PairPenn and Teller will take a break from their regular gig at the Rio Las Vegas to entertain Coachella Valley audiences May 10 with their special brand of comedy and illusions at The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. | |
Del Marcos Hotel Preserves Mid-Century AppealThe restoration of the Del Marcos Hotel in Palm Springs has brought a fresh, minimalist feel to each of the 17 hotel rooms where guests can relax and enjoy the infusion of natural mid-century pieces without the clutter. | |
Stagecoach, Coachella Performers Part of May Album ReleasesUpgrade your iPod by checking out some of May’s most heralded new album releases featuring some of the artists who were just at Stagecoach and Coachella. | |
Palm Springs Modernism: Quality Over QuantityWhile larger cities have a greater quantity of mid-century architectural buildings, the concentration of unique examples in Palm Springs and surrounding desert communities is unrivaled. | |
Bluefield Unveils New Paintings at Colin Fisher StudiosJoshua Tree-based artist Tina Bluefield has introduced a new series of abstract paintings, "Between the Lines" at Colin Fisher Studios in Cathedral City. | |
10 Places to Take Mom for Mother's DayFrom price fixe menus to buffet brunch or fine dining, there is no shortage of restaurants in the Palm Springs and surrounding desert communities offering that special dining Mother's Day experience. | |
Restaurants Participate in "Dinning Out for Life"Palm Springs restaurants Lulu California Bistro, Acqua Pazza California Bistro, Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill and TRIO Restaurant participated in "Dining Out for Life" to benefit the Desert AIDS Project. | |
Matt Costa: The Fourth Time’s an Absolute CharmMatt Costa’s upcoming performance at Pappy and Harriet’s is the perfect marriage of his dreamy melodies splashed across a backdrop of the sleepy, Old West. | |
Frank Sinatra's Villa Maggio on Market for $3.995 MillionFrank Sinatra's Villa Maggio estate above Palm Desert is for sale. The late actor named the property after a character he played in, “From Here to Eternity”. | |
Palm Springs Gay Rodeo is a Place of Inclusion, ComraderyThis weekend’s Palm Springs 2013 Hot Rodeo at the A.C. Dysart Equestrian Park in Banning features a mix of competition, a pool party, dancing and raising money for community organizations. | |
Weekender: 'Brew at the Zoo', Gabriel Iglesias, Gay RodeoWeekender 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. | |
Coachella Valley's New Housing Inventory Begins to Slowly RecoverRight now the battle to obtain new housing in the Coachella Valley is fierce because there is very little new inventory. But indicators show construction will take off in the next two years. | |
Still Having FunGrammy winner, civil rights crusader, and Broadway powerhouse Cyndi Lauper returns to Palm Springs for an evening under the stars | |
May 2013 HoroscopeThis month’s solar eclipse (new moon) in Taurus encourages a do-over in our personal financial structure. From the golden calf to Merrill Lynch, the bull has symbolized value systems and its direct effect: money. The bull used to represent solid, basic formulas for growth. Now, it is more of a shield for a huge gambling industry. | |
Cameo — A Sunny DispositionSunnylands Center and Gardens opened, fashioning itself as “Camp David West” — a destination for internationally significant retreats, meetings, and an educational resource for the public. | |
IntelligencerTemple St. Clair’s exposure to European influences, so prevalent in her jewelry design, began well before she spent summers in Morocco and Bavaria and studied at a boarding school in Switzerland. | |
Psst! - Make Them BlushWhether saying, “Thank you” or “I love you,” pink champagne always sends the right message. Jensen’s Finest Foods’ Chief Sommelier Chris Longo recommends Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé. | |
Psst! - Hot PropertyAmid the flutter of butterfly roofs and other specimens of midcentury modernism in The Mesa neighborhood in Palm Springs, a lone Craftsman home stands out on a grassy flat. The handcrafted property features Brazilian Koa hardwood floors and several low-pitched rooflines, bearing exposed rafters — a signature of the home’s breed and the artisan’s expertise. | |
Psst! - Q&A — Samantha ResslerSamantha Ressler is off to the races and gaining speed. Her quick-witted web series, Ladyparts, gained huge fanfare when Zoey Deschanel featured it on her website HelloGiggles, declaring it a BFF. After stints on TV shows like Modern Family and 90210 and a series of webisodes, it seems natural that she’d zoom to the big screen. | |
PSST! - Look Who’s Driving!Hotrod dads and skateboarding sons always try to keep up with mothers who stay a few steps ahead. This 1965 Carroll Shelby Cobra is just the ticket to keep up with today’s super-performance mom. With a high-rise 427 engine that goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, it’s one of the fastest American cars on the road. | |
Style - Hooked on a Feeling“Make Life One Long Weekend” would be a great motto for one of our desert cities — except it’s already taken. As any Tommy Bahama aficionado can tell you, the phrase guides the way the lifestyle brand lives and breathes. | |
Real Estate - Power to the PeopleAs the Coachella Valley housing recovery continues to evolve, the area’s median price per square foot declined slightly in February. Of the nine desert cities, six grew and three declined. | |
‘We Thought of Ourselves as One Community’Some of the best history, characters, and color of Palm Springs unfold in its distinctive neighborhoods from the traditional ones developed from the 1920s until shortly after World War II to the midcentury modern enclaves designed by now-iconic architects such as Wexler, Frey, Cody, Palmer and Krisel, and others. | |
Top Women In Business Awards 2013The 2013 Top Women in Business awards program, a Palm Springs Life event, honors Coachella Valley’s best and brightest talent from throughout the diverse business community. An independent panel of five judges selected winners in three categories: Business Leader, Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Leader. | |
Fewer Ingredients, Greater Flavor at Rockwood GrillAt Rockwood Grill, an all-day dining spot in the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, locally sourced ingredients are definitely the stars of the show — but that doesn’t mean they are piled one on top of another. | |
Swinging With the ProsThough the mood may be idyllically mellow at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, the members’ approach to improving their golf game strikes far beyond a leisure pursuit. | |
The Long Road to the Perfect Short GameNothing is more harmonic than a man totally at ease in his natural element. To ascend the steep and spare beauty toward the apex of Stone Eagle Golf Club in Palm Desert is to observe such a portrait painted in full. There, amid the practice green’s bosom, works Dave Stockton. | |
6 Dream HousesSpectacular views, indoor/outdoor living spaces, and state-of-the-art amenities propelled six of the last year’s greatest home sales | |
Bob Hope on the MarketBob Hope’s iconic Southridge house with the flying-saucer roof — possibly the most pointed-at property in Palm Springs — has come to market with an asking price of $50 million. | |
Sk8 FastWhether you skate vert (on a ramp) or street (sidewalks, railings, etc.), the desert has several locations that provide an innovative and exhilarating experience for skaters of any proficiency level. | |
Best of the Best - May 2013You vote. We reveal. That’s how Best of the Best works. | |
Quiz: What should I buy her for Mother's Day?Shopping for your own mother or a mom close to you can be tricky. Take our quiz to find the best gift for the dynamic woman in your life. | |
The Cha ChaTwo friends. Two opinions. Desert Guide contributing writer Nick Marcucci and Editor Ebony March discuss their favorite happenings and places in the Coachella Valley. | |
C-SPAN Will Document Palm Springs History, Literary LifeC-SPAN will be coming to Palm Springs for a week-long visit starting May 6 to record and feature the city’s history and literary life. | |
10 Places to Celebrate Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo weekend has a historical context, but has also become a celebration of Mexican culture complete with Mariachi music, parades, piñatas and restaurant specials. | |
Pedal Pushers: Palm Springs Partners Market Four-Wheel BicyclePaul Harris and his partner, Tony Edwards, opened Leisure Wheels Quadracycles in December and have spent the high season introducing this innovative mode of transportation as the first Rhoades Car four-wheel bicycle dealership in California. | |
Kenny Loggins Riding High Again With Blue Sky RidersSince Blue Sky Riders’ auspicious beginnings, the trio featuring Kenny Loggins has landed on the must-see lists of concertgoers and become the topic of widespread Internet buzz and adulation. | |
You, Me, and Popcorn Makes ThreeSee the hottest movie releases of this year by visiting the best movie theaters in the Palm Springs area. | |
Palm Springs ReinventedThere’s a sweet spot in the “sand box” of Palm Springs; it’s called Bar. Opened in January by locals Donovan Funkey and his wife, Molly, Bar stands out among other establishments on the strip with its vibrant aesthetics and edgy vibe. | |
Only the Best for MomMother’s Day in the Coachella Valley is a treasure trove of gourmet foods, hearty wines, festive cocktails, and sumptuous desserts. It’s also a great time to celebrate your mother with a feast fit for a queen. | |
Flower PowerAccording to GardeningChannel.com, almost 60 percent of fresh-cut flowers grown in the U.S. come from California. | |
Mother Hips Maintains Appeal Over the YearsThe Mother Hips’ April 27 show at Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace is the perfect venue for the band to make its latest appearance. They’ve played Pappy’s before, and love returning to the Coachella Valley. | |
The Cool Kid’s Guide to StagecoachStagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival brings artists with country leanings, folk foundations, and even alt-country superstars to the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio starting today through the weekend (April 26-28). | |
Spring Concert Speaks to Individuality, Personal Discovery'Metamorphosis' is the cornerstone to this weekend’s Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus spring concert, 'Born This Way', at Palm Springs High School’s auditorium. | |
Forever Marilyn Sculpture Extends Stay Thru SummerThe Forever Marilyn sculpture will be extending its stay in Palm Springs throughout the summer. | |
Weekender: Stagecoach, Budweiser Clydesdales, Kenny LogginsWeekender 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. | |
Jackie Collins, Michael Childers, Bruce Vilanch Headline AIDS BenefitAuthor Jackie Collins, photographer Michael Childers, and comedy writer Bruce Vilanch are joining forces to benefit AIDS Assistance Program. | |
Mad Trends for Mad MenMen of the Coachella Valley, you know this community is anything but square. Discover your Steve McQueen or Don Draper style, and feel like a celebrity by shopping at these men’s clothing locations. | |
Iceberg, Right Ahead!Your heart pounds. Sweat drips from your brow. Your mouth waters like a mad man: Mmm-mmm … That’s hunger taking over. Dive into the desert’s most summery, fresh salads. Your tastebuds demand it. | |
Behind the CandelabraThe biopic tells the story of Liberace’s tumultuous relationship with partner Scott Thorson. | |
