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FEBRUARY 2012 |
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14th Annual Juried Art Show
Palm Springs
Dates: Dates to be Announced
Description: Put on by the public arts commission inviting all artists within the Coachella Valley to participate in this annual event.
Information: Visit the Website
14th Annual Tour de Palm Springs Presented by CVSPIN!
Palm Springs
Dates: February 10th - 11th, 2012
Description: An event to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. This year, organizers hope to raise over $200,000 for local charities. Palm Springs' famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery, thousands of bike riders, and raising money for charities make the Tour de Palm Springs and event like no other!
Information: (760) 674-4700 www.tourdepalmsprings.com
18th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards
Palm Springs Convention Center
Dates: February 11th, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Description: This year's event will be hosted by Joan Rivers. Performances by Queen Latifah, Wynonna Judd, Megan Mullally and David Burnham. A fundraising event supporting the Desert Aids Project.
Information: VisitTheWebsite
Modernism Week
Palm Springs
Dates: February 16th - 26th, 2012
Description: A week-long event focusing on design and architecture events and programs in Palm Springs. Special events include a Star Dedication for Architect William Krisel, known for "bringing modernism to the masses;” Palm Springs Modernism Show at the Convention Center; Frey II House Tours; Double Decker Bus Tours and other special events.
Information: www.modernismweek.com
Riverside County Fair and Date Festival
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio
Dates: February 17th -26th, 2012
Description: In it’s 66th year, the Riverside County Fair & National Date festival is ten days filled with great family fun, including fantastic food, exceptional exhibits, thrilling carnival rides and exciting entertainment.
Information: www.datefest.org
McCormick's Classic Car Show and Auction
Spa Resort Casino
Dates: Dates not yet Announced
Description: 500 classic, sports, antique and special interest autos are sold across the Auction block during the 3 days.
Information: (760) 320-3290 www.classic-carauction.com
Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance
Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage
Dates: February 26th, 2012
Description: An annual world-class exhibition of classic cars, featuring more than 250 domestic and foreign automobiles. Many of the rarely seen cars are from private collections and museums. This celebration also includes fine food and wine, up-scale vendors, music, and displays of other collectible items such as such as jewelry, watches and art.
Information: www.desertconcours.com
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MARCH 2012 |
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Festival of Native Film & Culture
Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Dates: February 29th - March 4th, 2012
Description: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum presents one of the nation’s most highly regarded festivals of its kind. Showcasing the best in films by, about and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. The Festival includes feature films, documentaries and short films.
Information: (760) 323-0151 www.accmuseum.org/Film-Festival
2012 BNP Paribas Open
Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, 78200 Miles Ave., Indian Wells, CA
Dates: March 5th – March 18th, 2012
Description: A premiere event featuring some of the biggest names in tennis.
Information: (760) 200-8400 www.iwtg.net
Crossroads Palm Springs Old World Renaissance Festival
Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Dates: Dates not yet Announced
Description: You’ll feel like you’re in a 1450-1600 European Village where villagers celebrate the arrival of Spring. Entertainment includes Magic Shows, Juggling, Storytelling, Stage Plays, Interactive Theater and Music. There will be hundreds of costumed street performers and open interactive encampments. Plenty of food and drink.
Information: (951) 735-0101 www.renaissanceinfo.com
Kraft Nabisco Championship 2012
Mission Hills Country Club, 2 Racquet Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA
Dates: March 26th, 2011 – April 1st, 2012
Description: Join the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. The LPGA's first Major features the best women golfers in the world playing one of the most prestigious courses in the desert. It's MAJOR – the championship, the jump, the location, the weather.
Information: (760) 324-4546 www.kncgolf.com
girlbar Dinah Shore Week
2012 Event will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dates: 2012 Dates not yet Announced
Description: A week-long lesbian getaway event for couples and singles.
Information: www.dinahshoreweekend.com |
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APRIL 2012 |
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2012 Palm Springs White Party
Various hotels in Palm Springs
Dates: April 6 - April 9, 2012
Description: The White Party Palm Springs is billed as the largest gay dance music festival.
Information: www.jeffreysanker.com |
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MAY 2012 |
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Annual Elvis Honeymoon Weekend
Elvis Honeymoon House, 1350 Ladera Circle, Palm Springs
Dates: 2012 Dates to be Announced
Description: Concerts, tours, special guests and celebrities.
Information: (760) 322-1192 www.elvishoneymoon.com
Palm Springs Film Noir Festival, 12 Annual
Camelot Theaters 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs
Dates: May 2012 - Exact Dates to be Announced
Description: Founded by the late mystery author and Palm Springs community leader Arthur Lyons the Palm Springs FilmNoir Film Festival has become one of several hallmark annual film events in Palm Springs and features an eclectic mixture of landmark and obscure vintage movies from the classic film noir era.
Information: www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.ning.com |
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JUNE 2012 |
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Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week
Taking place at various restaurants from Palm Springs to Indio
Dates: June 1-10, 2012
Description: Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration showcasing over 100 restaurants from the entire Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to Indio. Participating restaurants are offering a three-course menu at the fixed price of either $24 or $36 per person (tax, beverages and gratuity are not included).
Information: www.palmspringsrestaurantweek.com
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
Located at various venues in Palm Springs
Dates: June 19-25, 2012
Description: Most acclaimed short film showcases in the world, celebrating its 16th year of short films, lectures and Q&A’s.
Information: www.psfilmfest.org |
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JULY 2012 |
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AUGUST 2012 |
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Annual Tribute to Elvis
Elvis Honeymoon House, 1350 Ladera Circle in Palm Springs
Dates: 2012 Date to be Announced
Description: Concert, tours, and special guests pay tribute to Elvis Presley. Elvis and Priscilla lived and spent their 1967 honeymoon at this estate.
Information: (760) 322-1192 www.elvishoneymoon.com |
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SEPTEMBER 2012 |
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Cinema Diverse
Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs
Dates: 2012 Date to be Announced
Description: Film programs, including features, documentaries and short films that showcase the best in LGBT filmmaking.
Information: www.cinemadiverse.org |
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OCTOBER 2012 |
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Palm Springs Body Mind Spirit Weekend
Crystal Fantasy Enlightenment Center
Dates: 2012 Date to be Announced
Description: Features over 20 classes and workshops and 20 exhibitors including spiritual counselors, healers, wellness professionals, Reiki, Theta Healing, mediums, astrologers, tea leaf, palmistry, tarot, massage, aura photos, authors, artists, musicians, aromatherapy, jewelry, crystals, goddess wear, and more!
Information: (760) 322-7799 www.PalmSpringsBodyMindSpirit.com |
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WEEKLY EVENTS |
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VillageFest - Every Thursday, a section of Palm Canyon in downtown Palm Springs is closed down, transforming into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events - Villagefest! Dog friendly event! October through May, 6pm - 10pm and June through September, 7pm - 10pm. Information: www.palmspringsvillagefest.com
Every Saturday is the Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market from 8am - 12:30pm adjacent to the Camelot Theatres, 2300 Baristo Rd. in Palm Springs. Featuring fresh produce grown by more than 20 local farmers, and flowers and plants. Information: www.PalmSpringsCulturalCenter.com |
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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL VENUES FOR THEIR EVENTS |
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The Show at Agua Caliente Casino
McCallum Theatre
Spa Resort and Casino
Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino |
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All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed |
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