Peter Burega’s new focus strengthens his images. Process Makes Perfect.
In the Studio – D.J. Hall
RETURNING TO THE SCENE
D.J. Hall finds peace — and perfect light — painting the desert and its beauties
In the Studio – David Einstein
THE LIGHT WITHIN
David Einstein unveils a series of works on paper that recalls an earlier enlightenment
In the Studio – Phillip K. Smith
Timeless Attraction
Phillip K. Smith III strives for ‘unquestionably beautiful’
Ticktockers’ Time
Whether it is in the Coachella Valley or Los Angeles, members of the National Charity League are teaching their Ticktocker daughters the value of giving. Sixteen young women were presented at the NCL Coachella Valley’s senior presentation and fashion show at La Quinta Resort & Club. The presentation culminated six years of community service to local charities, fundraising, and leadership
A Perfect Fit
Buschlen Mowatt Galleries hosted An Evening of Fine Art and Fashion in the salons of their 7,800-square-foot gallery. Guests viewed a rare collection of midcentury painted constructions by Sorel Etrog, not seen in 30 years, along with new paintings by Ricardo Mazal and the works of glass master Dante Marioni. Throughout the evening, models Jennifer Aubin, Kelly Wardwell, Edwin Borques,
Saks Appeal
The European jewelry fashions of Marise Pujana and casual fashion elegance of Josie Natori were among recent Saks Fifth Avenue attractions. Members of The Muses, a support organization for McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, as well as the designer, attended a Saks-sponsored Natori breakfast. Members enjoyed a fashion show staged just for them. As for Pujana, she not only delighted
On the Forefront
Dr. Maria Greenwald
Driven by the thrill of scientific research, Dr. Maria Greenwald became a doctor because medicine offered a way to apply cutting-edge ideas to helping people. After 26 years specializing in rheumatology and osteoporosis, the bounty of new treatments — especially in rheumatology — offers continual challenges and hopeful solutions.
True to the Heart
Dr. Puneet Khanna
A believer in preventive care, Dr. Puneet Khanna works hard to educate his patients about making heart-healthy choices: regular exercise, low-fat foods, and swearing off smoking and other heart-damaging vices.
The Importance of Humanity
Dr. Sheldon Baroff
In the months between graduating from Dartmouth College and starting his medical training at Philadelphia’s Jefferson Medical College, Baroff became a hospital volunteer and was assisting in the emergency room when four patients were rushed into the hospital after a car accident.