Recognizing what so many arts leaders have hailed for years, desert economic agency looks to capitalize on the ‘creative segment’
In The Studio – Cristopher Cichocki
Site, Sound, Salvation
Flexing artistic muscle in a variety of media, Cristopher Cichocki draws attention to decaying environments.
Arts
In the Arts, a crescendo in programming
Institutions throughout the valley persevere to communicate an abundance of enriching experiences to desert audiences.
A Valley Rising
As cities sign on to a common economic blueprint, a partnership asserts its vision for smart growth.
In a demonstration of solidarity behind a set of ideals, a cross section of stakeholders — including nine municipalities — has literally bought into a plan to grow and strengthen the desert economy.
Editor's Letter August 2010
The Price of Paradise
The first time I stepped onto the impeccably manicured grounds of Porcupine Creek, the 249-acre estate situated inconspicuously off Highway 111, behind the Mirage Cove community, I recall thinking, “Someone lives here?”
A Flair For The Botanical
Lauren Coleman finds a ‘greener’ way to flex flower power
For a company whose Icelandic name, Lítill, translates to “tiny” or “insignificant,” it has gained big attention for its ecofriendly wares: sharply and smartly composed terrariums.
Editor's Letter for July 2010
Tell Us Where it Hurts!
If you need a doctor, particularly a specialist, you want a referral from a trusted friend. This is why Palm Springs Life, for the sixth consecutive year, has partnered with New York-based Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to present our annual Top Doctors issue.
Our 2010 Top Doctors
Expert physician-researchers select the desert’s 74 top doctors in 35 specialties
When looking for the right doctor, a strong recommendation from a trusted friend goes a long way. To that end, Palm Springs Life has partnered with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a physician-led research firm based in New York, to independently survey the Coachella Valley and reveal the crème de la crème.
Pummeled and Polished
Artist Julian Hoeber takes aim in the High Desert
The installation of L.A. artist Julian Hoeber’s untitled cast heads — each shot, stabbed, and otherwise pummeled during clandestine trips to the High Desert, near Joshua Tree — renewed the spirit of this body of work exhibited by the Culver City gallery Blum & Poe.
Editor's Letter June 2010
We Love Summer in the Desert!
Flee if you must, but I’m staying! Sure, a few weekends in L.A., San Francisco, and Santa Fe will give me a break from the heat. Otherwise, I prefer to take advantage of so many great deals available to those of us who enjoy dining out, taking in spa treatments, and visiting cool attractions, such as Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Knott’s Soak City.