"Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ooh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's eve?"
Tonight is New Year's Eve and I always love to listen Ella Fitzgerald's version of Frank Loesser's song, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" while getting ready for my New Years Eve festivities. Everyone in town will be getting dressed up tonight and will be ringing in the New Year 2010 at the many venues in the city of Palm Springs.
New Year's Eve is the time to reflect on the past 365 days, whether it was good, bad, or indifferent to you. 2009 was a year that had a profound affect on everyone, and I am sure it will be a year many choose to forget. It is now time to focus on hope, renewed optimism, and having a great time tonight!!
Once the New Year of 2010 has arrived, what is there to do in Palm Springs?
The Palm Springs International Film Festival tops the list of "Things to Do" in town for the month of January.
Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the Palm Springs International Film Festival was founded in 1990 by former Mayor Sonny Bono. This year's Festival runs from January 5-18, and will include over 200 films from 60 countries.
This year's award honerees include Oscar winners Marion Cotillard, Quentin Tarentino, and Morgan Freeman. Mariah Carey will receive an award for her performance in the independent film, Precious.
The Festival presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards, as well as a large number of American independent and international features and documentaries marking their world, North American or U.S. debuts.
The screening of these films are held at several venues throughout the city of Palm Springs.
Besides the Film Festival, here is a list of the many things to do in Palm Springs:
Jan. 6 - Feb. 6- The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, "Let the Good Times Roll" with the Four Aces. Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs. PSFollies.com
Jan 6th- Ballroom Dancing lessons at the Palm Springs Pavillion at 7pm. Call 760-323-8272 for more information.
Jan 6th- First Wednesday Art Walk- 6pm at the Backstreet Arts District, located at Cherokee Way & Matthew Dr. For more info, call 760-328-1440.
Jan 7th- Palm Springs International Film Festival Opening Night Gala- 6:30pm at the Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Rd. Tickets are $60 PSFilmFest.org
Jan 8-10- "Two Married Men" is playing at the Thorny Theater, located at 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Tickets are $25 ThornyTheater.com
Jan 12- Melvyn's Restaurant and Lounge Speaker Series with Carol Channing- 6pm at Melvyn's, located at 200 W. Ramon Rd. Tickets are $65 InglesideInn.com
Jan 12- Lecture on Traditional Cahuilla Gaming- 6pm at the Mizell Senior Center, located at 480 S. Sunrise Way. Call 760-778-1079 for more info.
Jan 13- Ballroom Dancing lessons at the Palm Springs Pavillion at 7pm. Call 760-323-8272 for more information.
Jan 15-17- "Two Married Men" is playing at the Thorny Theater, located at 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Tickets are $25 ThornyTheater.com
Jan 16- Carnivale De Originales Drag Entertainment- A benefit for the Aids Assistance Program at the Hotel Zoso, 7:30pm. Tickets are $25-75 each. Call 760-325-8481 for more info. AidsAssistance.org
Jan 17- Palm Springs International Film Festival Closing Night Gala- 5pm at Palm Springs High School, located at 2401 E. Baristo Rd. Tickets are $50 each. PSFilmFest.org
Jan 20- Caberet 88 with Ann Hampton Calloway- 6pm at the Annenberg Theater, located at 101 Museum Dr. Tickets are $88 each. PSMuseum.org
Jan 20- Ballroom Dancing lessons at the Palm Springs Pavillion at 7pm. Call 760-323-8272 for more information.
Jan 22-24- "Two Married Men" is playing at the Thorny Theater, located at 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Tickets are $25 ThornyTheater.com
Jan 23- Bird Song and Dance Festival- 11am-8pm at the Palm Springs High School, located at 2401 E. Baristo Rd. For more info, call 760-778-1079.
Jan 26- Opera Showcas of the Desert Concert and Gala- 6pm at the Annenberg Theater, located at 101 Museum Way. Tickets are $15-30 each. OperaShowcaseoftheDesert.org
Jan 29- Lynda Carter in Concert- 8pm at the Annenberg Theater, located at 101 Museum Way. Tickets are $45-55 each. PSMuseum.org
Jan 31- ATC Speaker Series- The Contemporary Opera with Jake Heggie, Composer and Pianist and Suzanne Guzman, Mezzo-Soprano- 3pm at the Annenberg Theater, located at 101 Museum Way. Tickets are $20 each.
Jan 30-31- Desert Arts Festival- 10am-4pm at Frances Stevens Park, located at the corner of N. Palm Canyon Dr. and Alejo Rd. This a free event. WestCoastArtists.com
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