Palm Springs Listings and Activities

Over the holidays, I listed two more properties in Palm Springs.  The first is a condo in Mesquite Greens.  It is a two bedroom, two bath, with a great room, eat-in kitchen at 1,646 sq. ft.  Fantastic mountain views and a large green belt separating the properties.  The development includes community pools and tennis courts.  The property is offered for $324,900.

The second is a single family home in Parc Andreas.  This is a contemporary by architect Wendell Veith.  It is a four bedroom, five and a half bath, with a formal living and dining room, breakfast room, family room with wet bar and entertainment center, two master suites, one with two baths, a music room and two other guest suites.  The home is approximately 5,546 sq. ft. The yard is 19,166 sq. ft. with a salt water pool and spa and over 600 sq. ft of covered patio.  Community amenities include tennis. The property is offered for $1,250,000.  These two great listings and the launch of the Palm Springs International Film Festival got me thinking about all the activities Palm Springs has to offer.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival started on January 5^th and goes through January 18^th.  The festival includes award galas, screenings and star sightings all over town.  This year's honorees include:  Jeff Bridges, T Bone Burnett, Mariah Carey, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman, Anna Kendrick, Helen Mirren, Jason Reitman, Jeremy Renner and Quentin Tarantino. The screenings take place at The Camelot Theatres, The Annenberg Auditorium, Palm Springs High School and Palm Springs Regal 9. There is even a Gay!la event at Toucan's Tiki Lounge.  In addition, later in the year are the Shortfest and the Film Noir Festival. Check out my website for links to the film festivals.

On-going activities include the fabulous Palm Springs Follies and the Palm Springs VillageFest.  The Follies is a Palm Springs institution.  It is a three hour vaudeville style song and dance show.  The catch is that the performers are between 59 and 84 years young.  It is a must see.  The Palm Springs VillageFest transforms Palm Canyon drive into a treasure trove of artists and vendors every Thursday night.  It is dog friendly.  Another monthly activity is on the first Wednesday of the month, the Art Walk at the Backstreet Art District.  Great contemporary art. 

The Wexler weekend is coming up from January 22nd to 24^th.  This weekend event pays tribute to one of the desert's leading architects.  Did I mention that there is a home tour?

The Desert Arts Festival occurs on January 31^st in Frances Stevens Park on Palm Canyon Drive. This one is free.

The fifth annual Modernism Week happens from February 12^th through 21^st. This years event includes a tribute to Albert Frey, another contemporary architect with many ties to Palm Springs. 

McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction will be held at the Spa Resort and Casino, a destination by itself, from February 26^th to 28^th.  What goes better with a mid century home, than a mid century car?

The White Party is back from April 9^th through the 12^th.  This is preceded by the Dinah Shore Week - aka the Palm Springs Women's Weekend from March 31^st to April 4^th.  These two venues bring thousands of gays and lesbians to the Coachella Valley.  Lots of A list parties, sun and fun.

There is always something going on here.  If it is gray, gloomy, cold and snowy where you are, you should visit Palm Springs - and maybe buy a house.  It was in the 70's here today. Take a look at the links for more information on the activities and my listings.