February 2005

Articles

Remembering The Chi Chi

Remembering The Chi Chi

Janice Kleinschmidt

In the 1940s and'50s the Chi Chi was "a hip little place to come for wealthy people."

Wheels- Corvette C6

Wheels- Corvette C6

Pat Deveraux • Photography by Andrew Yeadon

The redesigned Corvette C6 adds custom comforts and super-car flair

The Lead

The Lead

Jan Silver McGuire

A gusher of fine Belgian chocolate makes for ecstasy in dipping dalliance.

Icebreaker

Icebreaker

Roxanne Jones

Susan Salk taps her art and science roots to help others come alive.

Epicure

Epicure

Tod Goldberg

Clint Eastwood is ever present at the hearty new Hog's Breath in Old Town La Quinta.

Galleries

Galleries

Steven Biller

The colorful, introspective glass sculptures of Ginny Ruffner prove fragile in more ways than the obvious

On the cover

Influential women of Coachella Valley go red to raise awareness of heart disease.

Luxurious Love Shacks

Luxurious Love Shacks

Roxanne Jones

When it comes to romance, Mae West had it right: Too much of a good thing can be wonderful. If you’d like to wow a special someone this Valentine’s Day — or any day (or night) — these romantic valley venues will certainly melt your sweetie’s heart.

Puppy Love

Puppy Love

Roxanne Jones • Photography by William Wegman

The famous photographer of Weimaraners turns a supersized lens on the dogs of desert art lovers.

Preserving the Past

Janice Kleinschmidt • Photo courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society

Palm Springs Historical Society’s film restoration initiative highlights its 50th anniversary celebration.

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Departments

Editor’s Letter
Seeing red.
By Steven Biller

Valley Observer
Assault on Palm Springs — or, what if Measure B passes and is enacted retroactively?
By Hank Stokes.

Sand to Sea
The social circuit.
By Gloria Greer.

Horoscope
Rethink, revitalize, restart.
By Sherryl Nova.

Special Sections

HOME
Children’s Discovery Museum   of the Desert Home Tour.  
Edited by Peggy Horkan

EL PASEO CATALOGUE
A guide to Palm Desert’s world-class  shopping boulevard.

DESERT GUIDE
The ultimate guide to desert attractions, dining, sports, entertainment, and much more.
Edited by Janice Kleinschmidt.

 

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