Charming in his own gruff way, Frank Bogert played a starring and sometimes controversial role in the pioneer days of Palm Springs.
We’re the Dawsons!
One of the Coachella Valley’s first modern power couples brought golf to the desert and style to the clubhouse.
Johnny Dawson transformed a failing dude ranch into the Thunderbird Country Club, while his wife Velma created a puppet called Howdy Doody.
Into The Light
Seductive and hypnotic, Phillip K. Smith III’s art harnesses the land and light so that we can see it anew.
Phillip K. Smith III’s all-consuming, otherworldly art installations across the desert encourage people to slow down, look, and linger.
Playing into the Sublime
David Duvall recalls the magical round when he shot his way into golf history at PGA West.
David Duval shot a 59 on the last day of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic tournament in 2001 — one of the most remarkable golf comebacks ever.
Gotta Have It
The desert’s tastemakers have tried it all, so we asked where they dine and what they order. They responded with passion, and a little drool.
The desert’s tastemakers have tried it all, so we asked where they dine and what they order. They responded with passion, and a little drool.
Freedom to Roam
The Lexus J201 concept vehicle takes luxury off-roading.
Writer Brett Berk took the Lexus J201 to Joshua Tree National Park for an exercise called overlanding, which takes off-roading to a new level.
When the Lounge Act Ruled the Nightlife
Intimate performances once radiated the essence of Palm Springs cool.
Sunny Palm Springs became the unofficial capital of the lounge act, an entertainment phenomenon featuring name performers like Frank Sinatra.
Hot Seats
The Modern Chair exhibition expresses how design reflects the way we live.
At the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, the Modern Chair exhibition expresses how design reflects the way we live.
Bobby Bhasker-Rao, M.D., F.A.C.S., A.S.M.B.S.
A decade of excellence in robotic weight loss surgery.
Dr. Bobby Bhasker-Rao, who 10 years ago did the first robotic bariatric procedure in SoCal, enters his 17th year practicing in the desert.
Ramy A. Awad, M.D., F.A.S.M.B.S. Desert Surgical & Bariatric Specialists
Making weight loss and health goals a reality.
The decision to undergo bariatric surgery is made easier when patients put themselves in the very capable hands of Dr. Ramy A. Awad.