July 2011

Flavors of Summer

For the summer, Panera Bread unleashes a special menu featuring fresh flavors and fresh takes on seasonal classics.

Word Association - Cathy Stacy Manning Casaluci and Cheryl Crane

Cathy Stacy Manning Casaluci of Palm Desert has published a children’s book titled Miracles Love a Believer (Eloquent Books).

Shooting for Strength

BY STEVEN BILLER

Palm Springs filmmaker Brian Neil parlays his pain into a compelling screenplay

In Land We Trust

BY JOAN PAGE MCKENNA

Prickly cholla, the glaring sun, and rugged terrain hardly deterred Lost star JOSH HOLLOWAY from helping to restore land near Joshua Tree National Park

Contain Yourself

High Desert photographer Tim Palen may be thinking outside the box, but he’s living inside of it. Actually, he lives in five cargo containers.

Hip to Be Square

BY STEVEN BILLER

Simple shapes; optical illusions; and the bright, colorful legacy of modernism — that is, geometric abstraction — look as fresh as ever in an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and prints opening July 16 at Palm Springs Art Museum.

Horoscope - July 2011

BY SHERRYL NOVA

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - The Crab starts this month with a solar eclipse, the third significant alignment since 2000. You have much to contribute — and a pain in your heart. Whether loss or disillusion has slowed you, the eclipse strengthens insofar as you can move on from old expectations and develop a strong spiritual nature.

Editor's Letter July 2011

BY STEVEN BILLER

“Our Top Doctors” offers the Coachella Valley’s only independent study of physicians — a short list you can trust for superior care. The magazine selected Castle Connolly for its integrity in its qualification process and survey methodology.

Our 2011 Top Doctors

A physician-led research team identifies the desert’s 77 top doctors in 39 specialties

What Are Your Goals, Alexander Haagen?

BY MONA DE CRINIS

As owner of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Haagen has emerged as a “player” in world-renowned music festivals, partnering with concert promoter Goldenvoice to host the Coachella Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. The 250-acre property stays vital year-round with polo, car and dog shows, weddings, and other events.

Sip Back and Relax

Tommy Bahama, the iconic island lifestyle brand, offers three new cocktails for summer.

Good Day, Sunshine

BY JORIE PARR

In the bright light of the desert, sunglasses reign as the most important fashion accessory. So have fun with them: Collect a spectacular wardrobe to fit your persona du jour.

The Thrill of the Grill

BY MARYANN RIDINI SPENCER

“Want to know the secret to grilling really great hot dogs?” Scott Aaronson asks. “You boil them for 10 minutes on the kitchen stovetop before placing them on the grill for the finishing marks. Boiling keeps in the moisture.”

A Cut Above

BY MARYANN RIDINI SPENCER

“When grilling, use recipes for basic inspiration,” Morcus says, “Food is more resilient than you think. Always aim to undercook it a little, and let the meat rest before serving.”

The Artful Garden

MAUREEN GILMER

Sunnylands’ landscape mimics the Impressionism and Post-Impressionism artworks beloved and collected by Walter and Leonore Annenberg