palm springs: Battle of The Bands Competition Scheduled for Friday Afternoon
- 02/17/11 07:42 AM
Seven Riverside County bands will take the stage Friday afternoon to compete for a substantial grand prize of a Gretsch drum kit and several Fender guitars and equipment, County Supervisor John Benoit said. The finalists were announced on February 1, 2011, and since then have been preparing their stage presentation for Friday's show. The competition will begin at noon on The Magic Carpet Stage at The Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. According to The Date Festival website, admission to the Fairgrounds is free from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Friday. The seven finalists competing are: June, Like The Month - Nuevo, … (0 comments)
Nestled in what might seem to be the barren desert just east of Twentynine Palms, California, The Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum showcases more than 2,000 pieces of beauty memorabilia inside the working salon of Jeff Hafler. Jeff, as you might imagine, is also the curator of The Beauty Bubble Museum which represents a lifelong collection and passion of the history of beauty, hairstyling and even vanity.
Since Jeff is a hairstylist, the best way to see the museum is to book a hair appointment and let yourself get a new style within the cozy confines of his … (0 comments)
palm springs: The Most Successful Tour de Palm Springs to Date
- 02/12/11 02:03 PM
Nearly 10,000 riders gathered in Palm Springs early this morning to participate in the 13th annual Tour de Palm Springs with routes ranging from 5, 10, 25, 55 and 100 miles long. It is anticipated that the event raised more than $180,000 for local charities. More than 1,000 volunteers and 25 bike mechanics gave their time to ensure the event went off without a hitch. Safety was an utmost concern and the bike routes were monitored by 20 vehicles plus riders were treated to 10 different pit stops each with restrooms and entertainment. Event founder Tim Esser thanked the riders … (2 comments)
palm springs: Frank Sinatra's Former Palm Springs Estate on Path to Historic Landmark Status
- 02/11/11 04:54 AM
Frank Sinatra's estate, Twin Palms, is on track to be declared an historical landmark by The Palm Springs City Council. The council will discuss the historical landmark designation at meetings over the next two weeks but the request before them comes with unanimous recommendation from The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board. Once granted landmark status, the designation will ensure that future changes to the former Frank Sinatra property must be approved by the city's Historic Site Preservation Board. Twin Palms was built in 1947 and designed by local Palm Springs architect, E. Stewart Williams. According to locals here at … (4 comments)
palm springs: Palm Springs Landmark Restaurants Offer The Ultimate Romantic Valentines Dinners
- 02/10/11 04:27 AM
Palm Springs has long been regarded as a romantic getaway and with Valentine's Day occurring in just a few days many loving couples will be planning that special dinner. These five restaurants not only offer a savory menu for the occasion but a setting and atmosphere that will surely bring out the romantic in all of us.
Europa This charming hideaway is unlike any other dining experience in the desert. Nestled within the grounds of the intimate and historical Villa Royale, Europa offers an old world charm perfect for sparking an amorous inspiration and with an extensive wine list you … (1 comments)
palm springs: Humble Beginnings in Indio - The Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
- 02/05/11 02:36 AM
What began as a simple train stop between Los Angeles to Yuma, the city of Indio becomes an economic and agriculture center of The Coachella Valley. The history of the east Coachella Valley can be relived through artifacts and exhibits at The Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Housed in a former dentistry office on Miles avenue on the fringe of downtown Indio, the museum is open Thursday through Sunday. The old dentistry office and residence now houses artifacts and photographs of early 1900 century living in Indio and Coachella as well as artifacts from the Native American cultures that … (1 comments)
palm springs: Linda Gray Stars in “Bette Davis Speaks”
- 02/05/11 02:29 AM
The world premier stage adaption of Bose Hadleigh's book, Bette Davis Speaks, is currently playing at The Indian Wells Theater at Cal-State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus. The play written by Dan Gordon will run through March 20, 2011 and stars Linda Gray in the title role. After her stint as Bette Davis, Linda returns to television to recreate her role as Sue Ellen Ewing for the new Dallas series for TNT. Tickets are $39 and can be obtained from the theater box office. For more information call (760) 341-6909. Real Estate in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, … (0 comments)
palm springs: An Obligatory Holiday Post
- 12/24/10 03:46 AM
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We get spoiled here in The Coachella Valley with so many subsequent days of sunshine and many of us frown on the thought of rain. I grew up in Northern Louisiana and I have to admit, nowadays I miss the rain. I miss sitting on the front porch watching the drops come down while an electrical show paints the sky. Massive storms rarely happen here in the desert.
Today however, is the first day of sunshine after a storm system has kept us dark, dreary and wet for three days. We've had periods of outright downpours … (2 comments)
palm springs: It’s a Wonderful Life but a Long Way from Bedford Falls
- 12/22/10 03:46 AM
Nestled in a cove on the southern end of The Coachella Valley on a plot of land once known as Happy Hollow, is The La Quinta Resort & Club. Originally built in 1926 as The Hotel La Quinta the structure remains an area historical icon and since its opening has been a key destination for the rich, the famous, and the serenity seeker. Although many a famous Hollywood legend has booked a room there, none more special this time of year as Frank Capra. Back in the 1920's Frank booked Suite 136 and wrote the screenplay for It Happened One … (0 comments)
palm springs: While others may come a wassailing, I opted for something different today...
- 12/20/10 09:28 AM
On such a damp, dark and dreary December day I wasn't much in the holiday spirit so I opted to do something different. I took a stroll to the grove of wild palms on the fringes of Palm Springs that recently burned. Quite eerie indeed with a thick scent of wet ash and dirt. The muddy ground and the dark cloudy skies added to the melancholy atmosphere. I was the only one there. The fire razed through several acres about a month ago and the smoke could be seen from the entire Coachella Valley... It's worth a trek to see the aftermath … (3 comments)
On a recent road trip while driving through the sand dunes of Southeastern California I came upon a little church built atop a mound of dirt. The church, gleaming in the sun, could be seen from far away and acted as a beacon for weary travelers. Although I didn't need to stop I thought the church would make a good photography subject so I pulled off the interstate to snap a few shots.
What I didn't expect to find was Felicity, CA - a strange little oasis of a town in the middle of the desert offering quite … (1 comments)
palm springs: Forever Sonny in Palm Springs
- 12/10/10 01:04 AM
The other day I was having lunch with an acquaintance downtown at one of the many sidewalk cafes when she asked, "Why is there a statue of Sonny Bono?" First I was confused as to why she would make such an inquiry then I wondered if maybe enough time has gone by for his legacy to begin to fade. My earliest memories of Sonny and Palm Springs are way back in the 80's when we would have brunch at Bono's restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive. It seemed like he was always there greeting guests and making sure the patrons were … (1 comments)
palm springs: Gone To Tell It On A Mountain
- 12/07/10 05:38 AM
Salvation Mountain is far from secret. It has been featured on television and it has been used as a location for major motion pictures. It has long been considered an icon of The Salton Sea and has beckoned visitors from around the world. With that said I must admit I had never been until last Summer. It was 115 degrees outside when I decided to drive down but during those slow days of Summer I couldn't think of anything better to do. So off I went to Niland, a small town on the southeastern banks of The Salton Sea which … (0 comments)
palm springs: History On The Hill
- 12/02/10 02:27 AM
Driving up Highway 62 and reaching the top of the grade at Morongo Valley, I have often noticed a house built of rocks just to left of the road. It's an ominous structure and looks to have been there for quite awhile. There are no signs around it claiming significance but yet there's something special about this house that led me to believe it has a past. It surely has a history, right? Morongo Valley is a small community and other than a post office it has no government buildings. There is no library to research the property however hanging … (1 comments)
Much has been said of the giant dinosaurs in Cabazon, California, as well as the outlet malls and the casino but the legendary Wheel Inn has gone unnoticed for many years now. Once a beacon to travelers and truckers alike with its giant EAT sign, The Wheel Inn is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year just as it always has since opening in 1960. A couple of decades ago, The Wheel Inn and gas station next door where the only attractions except for the dinosaurs. These days though with the influx of … (1 comments)
The Cowboy Code By Gene Autry 1. The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. 2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him. 3. He must always tell the truth. 4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals. 5. He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas. 6. He … (1 comments)
palm springs: A History Lesson In The Middle Of Nowhere...
- 11/29/10 04:47 AM
"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory."-George S. Patton Heading east on 1-10 about 30 minutes outside of Indio there's the Chiriaco Summit exit which in itself is a microcosm of all things quirky about desert living. Here you can find a gas station, mini mart, fast food franchise, a diner, a travel center, a small campground and trailer park plus The General Patton Memorial Museum. It's like a small town all congregated around one particular freeway off ramp and since it literally is in the middle of nowhere... it's very crowded. I had a … (1 comments)
Seeing Wonder Valley for the first time can be a little shocking. It's a desolate almost unforgiving section of The Mojave Desert just outside the military town of Twentynine Palms. Though it's sparsely populated there seems to be a myriad of little shacks in all directions. Cabins and one room houses dot the landscape as a reminder of the homesteading that went on in the desert back in the middle of the previous century. All that was required to claim the land was to build a habitable structure and that's just what everyone did. As small as habit-ably possible! … (2 comments)
palm springs: Banking By Design in Palm Springs
- 11/26/10 06:24 AM
There was a time when an area on South Palm Canyon Drive close to the Ramon Road intersection was referred to as The Financial District. Dominated by large financial institutions, these structures were a monument to desert area commerce and the money that existed in the region. However, most of these banks and lending centers were architecturally significant works of art and today we are lucky that many of them remain untouched. Only a couple of them however are being utilized for their original purposes. Some remain vacant. Some have been converted to office/retail environments and some may actually be … (0 comments)
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