Good Vibrations

Robust tourism in Greater Palm Springs has a positive rippling effect far beyond traditional hospitality

Janice Kleinschmidt. Vision

When Louis Vuitton debuted its 2016 women’s cruise collection in Palm Springs, the resulting impact went far beyond anyone’s expectations.

40 Love

The BNP Paribas Open maintains its courtship of players and fans

Janice Kleinschmidt. Tennis

“The Indian Wells Tennis Garden facility is second to none outside the Majors,” tennis star Jim Courier says. “The year it came into being was a moment where the bar was raised for other tournaments around the world.”

Where’s Crocker?

Steve Nichols recalls that his father, Culver Nichols, was on the first or second car on the tramway’s opening day.

Janice Kleinschmidt. History

Steve Nichols recalls that his father, Culver Nichols, was on the first or second car on the tramway’s opening day.

High and Mighty

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway brings the mountain to the people

Janice Kleinschmidt. History

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway brings the mountain to the people

Modern (Family) Man

Sitcom star Jesse Tyler Ferguson stands tall for gay rights

Janice Kleinschmidt. Arts & Entertainment

Attendees at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on Feb. 9 should take particular note of host Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s bow tie. In November, the Modern Family star and his fiance, Justin Mikita, launched their collection of silk bow ties at TheTieBar.com, with all proceeds benefiting gay rights charities.

A Brief History of Theater

McCallum celebrates 25 years

Janice Kleinschmidt. Arts & Entertainment

Although McCallum Theatre ties its 25th anniversary to the beginning of life on opening night, its history traces to 1966, when Palm Springs pioneer Pearl McCallum bequeathed $250,000 for construction of a performing arts center.