Let the Sun Shine In

Uptown Palm Springs embodies the spirit of a modernist village.

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Take a step back in time while glimpsing the future along the hippest, most mod half-mile strip in the desert. Spend the day — and evening — in Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District savoring great food, fashion, art, and design.

Pride Tide

Festival and parade celebrate gay life in the desert

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Every November in the desert, thousands of people unfurl their rainbow flags and take to the street in honor of all things LGBT

The Turkey Alternative

Help save the planet one meal at a time

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Native Wellingtons contain seitan, kale, portobello mushrooms, orange glazed yams, fabulous stuffing, caramelized onions, and shallot mushroom gravy on the side.

Unclog Your Creativity

Super Mentor Julia Cameron brings The Artist’s Way to the desert

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Award-winning author Julia Cameron masterfully penetrates creative barriers. Her books (The Artist’s Way, Vein of Gold, and The Right to Write) and workshops have helped countless individuals unleash their imaginative selves.

Purposeful Pampering

Indulge yourself and make the world a better place

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Throughout October, select Coachella Valley salons and spas, in partnership with The Girlfriend Factor and Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority, are offering discounted spa treatments, salon services, and/or spa-themed getaway packages.

What Are Your Goals, Alexander Haagen?

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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.