WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GREATER PALM SPRINGS

BIGHORN Cares Awards Funds to 72 Local Nonprofits
On Jan. 22, the BIGHORN Cares Donor and Recipient Awards Dinner awarded a record-setting $875,000 through the 2024 BIGHORN Cares grants cycle to 72 Coachella Valley nonprofits. An additional $175,000 contribution was given to the American Red Cross in Los Angeles to...

Hike of the Month: Bear Creek Oasis Trail
The Bear Creek Oasis Trail in La Quinta offers a rewarding 9-mile hike through desert landscapes, ending at a serene palm oasis. The trail begins with an easy mile along Bear Creek wash before climbing into the Santa Rosa foothills, where hikers are treated to...

A Playful Desert Eichler Transformation in Rancho Mirage
Eichlers are not native to the desert. Inspired by the work of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, developer Joseph Eichler sought to build modernist homes for the masses, and he did it primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area — to the tune of more than 11,000 homes...

How Pearl McManus Built One of Palm Springs’ First Resorts
Pioneering desert developer Pearl McManus transformed a simple guest retreat into a renowned the Palm Springs Tennis Club.

Desert Modernism Prevails in Luxury BIGHORN Golf Club Estate
This stunning estate, situated on a private, end location along the Mountains Course at BIGHORN Golf Club, presents a master class in desert modernism paired with expansive views of the gorgeous 10th fairway. Transformed by architectural designer Guy Dreier, the...

A Documentary, Book Launch, and Design Collaborations Celebrate Midcentury Architecture
MULTIMEDIA PRESERVATION AT MOD WEEK Protecting significant buildings and helping homeowners pursue historic designations are just some of the ways local preservation foundations enhance our neighborhoods. They also raise awareness through education, often in...

For Authentic French Breads Try Peninsula Pastries in Palm Springs
If you’re satisfied grabbing a random loaf of bread from the grocery store without looking at the ingredient list, read no further. If you obsess over quality, please proceed. I love bread. I try to eat it every day. I’m not big on breakfast, so a small pastry or...
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7 Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Greater Palm Springs
Feel the spark with seven creative date ideas — from salsa dancing to a splatter-painting session.

Marc’s Golf Rebrands as Jerry’s Custom Clubs, Expert in Golf Club Fitting
In recent years, golfers have increasingly recognized that the key to improving their game is getting fit for clubs tailored to their playing style. As demand grows, nationwide fitting franchises have popped up across the Coachella Valley. Yet Marc’s Golf, a homegrown...

10 Gifts for Wine Lovers From Local Palm Springs Gift Shops
Cabernet Collector Packaged in a sleek wooden box, this collection of six highly rated and limited-edition cabernet sauvignons explores the distinctive terroir and microclimates of Napa Valley’s diverse region. Hall Wines, $1,460; hallwines.comStopper Style Equal...

Enjoy Food Trucks, Music on Tuesdays at Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City
Break out your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater to savor the Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City every Tuesday night during this second annual city festival. “That’s the vibe,” beams Ryan Hunt, the city’s...

McCallum Theatre Supporters Gathered to Meet and Mingle
The Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre hosted the Meet & Mingle event at BIGHORN Golf Club on Jan. 15 to connect with current and prospective members. The Muses & Patroness Circle is a community of women who raise funds to support the...

Modernism Week Has Over 500 Events — Here’s What to Do
Oh, to be 20 again. It’s a glorious age, full of audacious vim and vigor (and a lot less face cream). This year, Modernism Week enters its rip-roaring 20s with nary a fine line in sight and with even more thrill-seeking vitality than last year, which drew a stylish...