2014-2015 Social Datebook
ONGOING
• College of the Desert Street Fair. College of the Desert Alumni Association, 760-636-7957
• The Wild Ones! Tour. The Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve, 760-218-1231
• Art Under the Umbrellas. La Quinta Arts Foundation, 760-564-1244
NOVEMBER 2014
November 12
• National Philanthropy Day. Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter, 760-449-1971
• Annual Show Me Palm Springs. Palm Springs Hospitality Association, 760-835-4957
November 13
• Jump, The Musical Journey. Well in the Desert, 760-327-8577
November 14
• Dancing with the Desert Stars. Desert AIDS Project, 760-323-2118
• Fabulous Feathers & Furs Follies. Loving All Animals, 760-834-7000
• Annual Live Chef Auction. The Pendleton Foundation, 760-776-0880
November 15
• Fall Family Extravaganza. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, 760-321-0602
• Boots & Badges Golf Tournament. Angel Light Academy, 888-311-7388
• Harvest Festival/Holiday Parade. Coachella Valley Horse Rescue, 760-808-6279
November 15-16
• Annual Super Pet Adoption Festival. Loving All Animals, 760-834-7000
• Fall Yard Sale. Historical Society of Palm Desert, 760-346-6588
November 16
• Picnic Under the Palms. Palm Springs Historical Society, 760-323-8297
• Fantasy Cupcake Challenge. Well in the Desert, 760-327-8577
November 17
• 22nd Annual Anniversary Luncheon & Grand Table Decorating. Friends of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley, 760-836-1160
November 19
• Marilyn … Madness & Me. Rancho Mirage Public Library Foundation, 760-341-7323
• Paws for Independence Benefit Dinner. Guide Dogs of the Desert, 760-329-6257
November 20
• Tools For Tomorrow’s 15th Anniversary Celebration. Visionaries of Tools for Tomorrow, 760-601-3954
• Cocktails for a Cause. Desert Outreach Foundation, 760-864-1234
November 20-21
• 13th Annual Gilda’s Gift of Giving Luncheon, Boutique & Fashion Show. Gilda’s Club Desert Cities, 760-770-5678
November 21
• Meet The Galen. Palm Springs Art Museum, 760-322-4825
• The Season Has Arrived. Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic, 760-328-4400
November 22
• Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival. Palm Springs Air Museum, 760-778-6262
• 35th Evening of Hope: A Night at the Copa. Stroke Recovery Center, 760-323-7676
• Gift of Life. Desert Cancer Foundation, 760-773-6554
• A Miracle on El Paseo. BIGHORN Behind A Miracle, 760-610-8218
• Angel Light Academy Holiday Luncheon. 888-311-7388
November 23-24
• Bighorn Institute Golf Classic with Dave Stockton. 760-346-7334
November 24
• The Ranch Recovery Center Invites You to Join Us on Broadway. 760-329-2924
November 27
• 2014 Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk. Martha’s Village & Kitchen, 760-347-4741
November 28-30
• 21st Annual Palm Springs Open. AIDS Assistance Program, 760-325-8481
November 29
• 14th Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser. Paws & Hearts Animal Assisted Therapy,
760-836-1406
DECEMBER 2014
December 1
• Annual Desert Jam Session. Well in the Desert, 760-327-8577
• Everyday Heroes. Desert AIDS Project, 760-323-2118
• Annual St. Theresa School Fashion Show. 760-327-4919
December 2
• Open House at Hidden Harvest. 760-398-8183
December 3
• Citizens of Distinction. College of the Desert Foundation, 760-346-3363
December 4
• McCallum Theatre’s Annual Fundraising Gala. 760-340-2787
December 6
• Eisenhower Five Star Gala. Eisenhower Medical Center, 760-773-1810
• 14th Annual Walk for the Animals. Animal Samaritans, 760-343-3477
December 7
• For the Children. OperaArts, 760-323-8353
• Joy! A Holiday Celebration. Desert Winds Freedom Band, 760-776-2700
• 31st Annual Vocal Competition. Palm Springs Opera Guild, 760-325-6107
December 7-8
• 19th Annual Dennis James Gala & Golf Classic. United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire, 760-321-8184
December 8
• 12th Annual Patron Party. Jewish Family Service of the Desert, 760-325-4088
December 11
• Academic World Quest. World Affairs Council of the Desert, 760-322-7711
December 12
• An Evening of Laughter & Memories of Frank Sinatra. Starring Stand-up Comedian Tom Dreesen. Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children, 760-340-2336
• Home for the Holidays Gala. Olive Crest, 760-341-8507
December 12-14
• Oaxaca Weekend. Cabot’s Museum Foundation, 760-329-7610
December 13
• Santa Claus Fly-In. Palm Springs Air Museum, 760-778-6262
December 15
• JNF Love of Israel Dinner. Jewish Federation of the Desert, 760-324-4737
• Game Day For Life. BIGHORN Behind A Miracle, 760-610-8218
December 27
• Galen New Year’s Resolution 5K. Palm Springs Art Museum, 760-346-5600
December 31
• New York New Year’s Eve. Desert Arc, 760-346-1611
• Palm Springs Jazz Festival Celebration. Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 760-325-1950
JANUARY 2015
January 2-12
• 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Palm Springs International Film Society, 760-322-2930
January 11
• Hats & Horses Polo Luncheon. The Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre, 760-346-6505
• Light of Hope Awards. Christopher’s Clubhouse, 760-989-2182
January 14
• Champion Honors Luncheon. Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children, 760-773-1636
January 16
• Dance for Life. AIDS Assistance Program, 760-325-8481
January 16 & 18
• La Bohème. International Opera Institute, 760-636-0008
January 17
• Puttin’ on the Ritz for the Rovers. Humane Society of the Desert, 760-329-0203
• Mayor’s Race & Wellness Festival. Various charities, 760-323-8214
• DAC President’s Reception Recognizing Young Artists. Desert Art Center, 760-323-7973
• Hearts for Art Gala 2015. Old Town Artisan Studio, 760-777-1444
January 19
• CVRM 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, 760-347-3512
• Magical, Musical, Iconic Hollywood, II. Well in the Desert and OperaArts, 760-327-8577
January 19-25
• Humana Challenge Golf Tournament. Various charities, 760-346-8184
January 21-24
• Rancho Mirage Writers Festival. 760-341-7323
January 23-25
• Southwest Arts Festival. Indio Chamber of Commerce, 760-347-0676
January 26
• Hall of Fame Golf Tournament Dinner & Auction. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, 760-568-3977
January 29
• Major Gifts Dinner. Jewish Federation of the Desert, 760-324-4737
January 30
• Women Who Rule! Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser. Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley, 760-837-7222
January 31
• Beamer Awards. Betty Ford Center, 760-773-4100
• Wild Wild Whiskey Membership Fundraiser. Coachella Valley History Museum, 760-342-6651
• Annual Above & Beyond Awards. Angel Light Academy, 888-311-7388
FEBRUARY 2015
February TBA
• Songs of Hope. City of Hope, 760-779-1801
February 2
• Pathfinder Gala. Palm Springs Pathfinders, 760-328-2277
February 5
• Gilda’s Game Day. Gilda’s Club Desert Cities, 760-770-5678
February 6
• Singing the Praises Gala Honoring Peggy Cravens. Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert, 760-325-6107
• Club Cabana — Unleashed & Uncorked. Girlfriend Factor, 760-772-9594
• City of Palm Springs Annual Juried Art Show. Desert Art Center, 760-323-7973
February 7
• Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala. Desert AIDS Project, 760-323-2118
• Showcase 2015 — An Afternoon in Paris. Friends of Braille Institute Rancho Mirage, 760-321-1111
• Community Tack Sale. Coachella Valley Horse Rescue, 760-808-6279
February 8
• Doctors of the Desert in Concert. The Steinway Society of Riverside County, 760-341-4130
• Annual Tea and Fashion Show. Desert Friends of the Developmentally Disabled, 442-666-8964
• Faith, Hope & Pups. Loving All Animals, 760-834-7000
• At the Statue of Venus. OperaArts, 760-323-8353
February 9
• Drive ’Em Home Annual Golf Tournament. Soldiers Organized Services, 760-799-5488
February 11
• Fundraising Luncheon and Shopping Boutique. Desert Guild of Big Hearts for Little Hearts of Loma Linda, 760-413-4469
February 12-22
• Palm Springs Modernism Week. Various charities, 760-799-9477
February 13
• Go Red For Women Luncheon. American Heart Association — Coachella Valley Division, 760-346-8109
• Palm Springs Air Museum Gala. 760-778-6262
February 14
• Dr. George Car Show. Desert Cancer Foundation, 760-360-9798
• Mardi Paws Masquerade. The Living Desert, 760-346-5694
• Annual Gala Benefit. Palm Springs Modern Committee, 760-835-5628
• 17th Annual Tour de Palm Springs. CVSPIN, 760-674-4700
February 15
• When I Rise — Recognizing Greg Louganis. OperaArts, 760-323-8353
February 16
• 2015 Annual Luncheon Honoring Jewish Federation. Angel View, 760-831-3090
February 18
• Stepping Out for COD with Brian Stokes Mitchell. College of the Desert Foundation, 760-346-3363
February 19-21
• Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational. Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children, 760-674-8447
February 20
• League Luncheon & Fashion Show. Gilda’s Club Desert Cities, 760-770-5678
February 21
• Architecture and Design Center Fundraiser. Palm Springs Art Museum, 760-322-4800
February 22
• Oscar Night at TRIO. AIDS Assistance Program, 760-325-8481
• Annual Pars 4 Paws. Loving All Animals, 760-834-7000
February 23
• ARTrageous Auction 2015. Palm Springs Art Museum, 760-322-4823
• Showcase Concert & Gala. Opera Showcase of the Desert, 760-323-0154
February 27
• Annual Firestone Award Gala. ABC Recovery Center, Inc., 760-342-6616
February 27-March 1
• Mata Ortiz Weekend. Cabot’s Museum Foundation, 760-329-7610
February 28
• Coachella Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 855-869-2377
• Breakfast at Tiffany’s. GFWC — Woman’s Club of Indio, 760-770-2003
MARCH 2015
March TBA
• Crusin ‘N Groovin Car Show & Concert. Soldiers Organized Services, 760-799-5488
• Annual Runway Fashion Show. Joslyn Center, 760-340-3220
• Rock and Roll Fashion Show. Assistance League of Palm Springs Desert Area, 760-321-1990
• Stars Among Us. Mizell Senior Center, 760-323-5689
March 1
• Hike 4 Hope. City of Hope, 760-779-1801
• Black & White Gala. Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, 760-773-2575
March 5
• Vision for the Future Award Luncheon. Visionaries of Tools For Tomorrow, 760-601-3954
March 5-8
• La Quinta Arts Festival. La Quinta Arts Foundation, 760-564-1244
• Annual Patrick Warburton Golf for Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 901-572-4929
March 6 & 8
• Carmen. International Opera Institute, 760-636-0008
March 7
• Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival. Friends of the Desert Mountains, 760-568-9918
• Night at The Living Desert’s Cheetah Lounge with Deana Martin. 760-346-5694
• PVS “Mad” Gala and Auction. Palm Valley School, 760-328-0861
• 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Association — California Southland Chapter, 760-328-6767
• Concert Series on El Paseo. Shelter From The Storm, 760-674-0400
• Relay For Life of Indio. American Cancer Society, 760-568-2691
March 9
• Annual Rancho Mirage Woman’s Club Charity Fundraiser. 760-773-3830
March 9-22
• 2015 BNP Paribas Open. Various charities, 760-200-8400
March 10
• 30th Anniversary Spring Luncheon. College of the Desert Foundation, 760-346-3363
March 12
• Brew at the Zoo. The Living Desert, 760-346-5694
March 14
• Grand Auction 2015. Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley, 760-836-1160
• Palm Springs Art Museum Gala 2015. 760-322-4800
• Relay For Life of Cathedral City. American Cancer Society, 760-568-2691
March 15
• Cocktail Party. Rancho Mirage Public Library Foundation, 760-341-7323
March 16
• Desert Scholarship Luncheon. Desert Scholarship Patrons, 760-360-4646
March 18
• Cash for Caddies. BIGHORN Behind A Miracle, 760-610-8218
March 19
• BIGHORN BAM Golf Tournament. BIGHORN Behind A Miracle, 760-610-8218
March 22
• Running Wild for Hope. City of Hope, 760-779-1801
• Le Chien — A Celebration of Dogs and Fashion. Humane Society of the Desert, 760-329-0203
• Festival of Opera and Art. OperaArts, 760-323-8353
• Spring Concert. Desert Winds Freedom Band, 760-776-2700
March 22-28
• Fashion Week El Paseo. Various charities, 760-325-2333
March 26
• Denim to Diamonds. The Muses & Patroness Circle of McCallum Theatre, 760-346-6505
March 26-30
• American Documentary Film Festival. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 760-322-3689
March 27
• Spring Gala. ACT For MS, 760-773-9806
March 27-29
• Food+Wine Festival Palm Desert. Various charities, 760-325-2333
March 28
• Gardens on El Paseo Wine & Music. Gilda’s Club Desert Cities, 760-770-5678
• New Beginnings Gala. Shelter From The Storm, 760-674-0400
• Heritage Festival. Coachella Valley History Museum, 760-342-6651
• 25th Annual Auction Gala. Desert Christian Academy, 760-345-2848
• 20th Annual Jim Cook Day of Hope for Diabetes. Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, 760-773-1578
March 29-31
• A Round for Life Gala and Golf Tournament. Desert Cancer Foundation, 760-773-6554
APRIL 2015
April TBA
• Annual Bowling Fundraiser. Senior Advocates of the Desert, 760-202-1024
April 1
• Jack and the Beanstalk at Fools Folly. Well in the Desert, 760-327-8577
April 2
• Desert Arc Golf Classic. 760-346-1611
April 3
• Telethon to Fight Hunger! FIND Food Bank, 760-775-3663
April 5
• 20th Annual Pegasus Easter Sunday Brunch. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, 760-772-3057
April 8
• Annual On Stage Birthday Luncheon. The Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre, 760-346-6505
April 9
• Friends of Gilda’s Club Sun City Luncheon & Fashion Show. Gilda’s Club Desert Cities, 760-770-5678
April 10-12
• Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Week I. Various charities, 888-512-7469
April 11
• Comedy at the Symphony. The Coachella Valley Symphony & The Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony, 760-360-2222
• Faux Fur Ball. Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, 760-416-5718
April 12
• Idyllwild Arts Scholarship Gala. Idyllwild Arts Foundation, 951-659-2171
• 26th Annual American Cancer Society Desert Spirit Gala. 760-275-9025
• 17th Annual Opera in the Park. Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert, 760-325-6107
April 13
• Desert Gems Charity Golf Tournament. City of Hope, 760-779-1801
April 17-19
• Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Week II. Various charities, 888-512-7469
April 19
• Opera Under the Stars. OperaArts, 760-323-8353
• Yom Hashoah Commemoration. Jewish Federation of the Desert, 760-324-4737
April 22
• One Night Only. Jewish Family Service of the Desert, 760-325-4088
April 24
• Meet the Museum. Palm Springs Art Museum, 760-322-4800
April 24-26
• Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Various charities
April 24-27
• White Party Palm Springs 2015. Various charities, 323-782-9924
April 25
• Earth Day Bird-a-Thon. Friends of the Desert Mountains, 760-862-9984
• Dance Competition. Red Hot Ballroom, 760-413-3593
April 26
• Opera Arts in The Gardens. OperaArts and Loving All Animals, 760-834-7000
• Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration. Jewish Federation of the Desert, 760-324-4737
April 30
• Dining Out For Life. Desert AIDS Project, 760-323-2118
MAY 2015
May TBA
• 2015 Awards Carreon Scholars and Banquet. 760-487-8839
• 2015 Women in Business Awards. Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley, 760-837-7222
May 2
• 17th Annual Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show. Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation, 760-863-2491
• Evening Under the Stars. AIDS Assistance Program, 760-325-8481
• Dance Competition. Red Hot Ballroom, 760-413-3593
May 8
• Pinot for Paws — Wine and Art. Guide Dogs of the Desert, 760-329-6257
May 14-17
• Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 760-322-3521
May 15
• VIP Gala. United Way of the Desert, 760-323-2731
May 16
• Dance Competition. Red Hot Ballroom Inc., 760-413-3593
• Relay For Life of La Quinta. American Cancer Society, 760-568-2691
May 25
• Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair. Palm Springs Air Museum, 760-778-6262
JUNE 2015
June TBA
• Juneteenth in the Coachella Valley. Family Health & Support Network, Inc. 760-340-2442
• JFM College Scholarship Fund Program. Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, 760-347-3157
June 6
• Relay For Life of Palm Springs. American Cancer Society, 760-568-2691
• Evening at the Pueblo. Cabot’s Museum Foundation, 760-329-7610
June 17-23
• 21st Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest. Palm Springs International Film Society, 760-322-4087
JULY 2015
July TBA
• Pets on Parade. Humane Society of the Desert and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, 760-329-0203
July 4
• Fourth of July Celebration. AIDS Assistance Program, 760-325-8481
AUGUST 2015
August TBA
• Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. Idyllwild Arts Foundation, 951-659-2171
SEPTEMBER 2015
September TBA
• Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. 760-322-1463
September 14
• Clubs Fore Kids Charity Golf Tournament. Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs and Palm Springs Hospitality Association, 760-327-1304
OCTOBER 2015
October TBA
• Desert AIDS Walk 2015. Desert AIDS Project, 760-323-2118
• 2015 Equality Awards Palm Springs. Equality California, 323-848-9801
October 10
• Dinner in the Canyons. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 760-778-1079