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Something for Everyone Michael Bolton. Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Grammy Awardwinning singer/songwriter, who has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival. May 12 – May 15. Featuring eclectic line-up of noir classics, restoration premieres, rare films and special guest stars Claude Jarman Jr., Ann Robinson and James Curtis. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org. Joshua Tree Spring Music Festival. May 12 – May 15. Music lovers of all ages enjoy this phenomenal live music in an intimate setting and magical surroundings. features an eclectic lineup of performers and dance-world-electro-funk’n groove. www. joshuatreemusicfestival.com.
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Something for Everyone Cabaret. May 13 – May 22. Based on the book by Christopher Isherwood, Cabaret tells the story of a seedy nightclib in the 1930s Berlin where a young English performer strikes up a relationship with an American writer, all while a zealous Master of Ceremonies commands the action at the Kit Kat Klub. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 323-5123, www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Joshua Tree Springs Music Festival Mariachi Festival featuring Ana Barbara. Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. An evening of incredible mariachi music, featuring three talented Mariachi groups including Mariachi Sol De Mexico, Ana BĂĄrbara and Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
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East Valley Voices Out Loud. Saturday, May 14 at 8 p.m. A dynamic evening showcasing vibrant talents of singers, rappers, poets, storytellers, musicians, actors, playwrights and visual artists from the East Valley. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com. Ziggy Marley: The Fly Rasta Tour. Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Seven-time Grammy Award winning reggae artist, who has released 12
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Something for Everyone very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our brief Memorial Day service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. In their honor, we highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell Bomber. The entire day is filled with flight exhibitions, musical performances, WWII re-enactors, children’s activities and lots & lots of flying aircraft. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 778-6262, www.psam.org.
Memorial Day at Palm Springs Air Museum critically acclaimed albums, is the eldest son of music icon, Bob Marley. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com. Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Fair. Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a
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Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week. June 3 – June 12. Experience some of the best restaurants in the desert. Showcasing over 100 restaurants, hotels and attractions deals. View list of participants at www.palmspringsrestaurantweek.com.
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Something for Everyone year. This year, the official selection was curated from over 3,000 submissions from a recordbreaking 82 countries. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. www.psfilmfest. org/index.aspx.
Ziggy Marley at Spotlight 29 Casino 22nd Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest. June 21 – June 27. renowned worldwide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. ShortFest is the largest short film event and film market in North America, screening over 320 short films each
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A Celebration of the Music of Selena. Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Los Chicos del 512 honors the “The Queen of Tejano” by performing all of her most popular hits like “Como la Flor,” “Dreaming Of You,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and more. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. The Old School Free Style Fest. Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Featuring an incredible lineup of nine hit-making artists hosted by Candyman, and features the Ying Yang Twins, Color Me Badd, Lisa Lisa, Tone Loc, C&C Music Factory, JJ Fad, Trinere and Nu Shooz. Spotlight 29
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Something for Everyone and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 323-5123, www. palmcanyontheatre.org. Joshua Tree International Improv/Comedy Festival. July 8 – July 10. Watch improv teams, sketch teams and comics perform. HiDesert Cultural Center, 61-231 Highway 62, Joshua Tree. (760) 366-3777, www.coachellaimprovfest.weebly.com.
“Footloose” at Palm Canyon Theatre Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. ‘Footloose.’ July 8 – July 17. Based on the Paramount Picture of the same name. When Ren McCormack move to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music, he leads his classmates around the law
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7th Annual Lemon Lilly Festival. July 9 – July 10. Festival includes local arts & crafts, a Pioneer Town, educational exhibits, speakers, and a native plant sale. This year the Lemon Lily Festival will feature some special new events including a special star-gazing program and guided hikes to see the blooming Lemon Lillies. Idyllwild Nature Center, 25-225 Highway 243, Idyllwild. www.lemonlilyfestival.com.
HIKING
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-andone-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering spectacular vistas of the valley floor. Once you reach the Mountain Station— elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum and over 50 miles of hiking trails on Mt. San Jacinto. The Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers hiking trails located within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness. All trails are accessed by exiting the Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway to Long Valley. There you will find picnic tables, the ranger station, flush toilets and several easy trails. Long Valley Discovery Trail: Follow the nature trail posts around a ¾ mile loop. This easy
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level trail provides an excellent introduction to the Park’s plants and animals. Desert View Trail: A 1.5 mile loop trail leads to a number of scenic overlooks and forest views. Short climbs, moderately strenuous. Round Valley: A 2.5 mile trail leads to picturesque Round Valley. Fairly level trails, short climbs, moderately strenuous. Wellmans Divide: From Round Valley to Wellmans Divide is a 1-mile hike with a 600 foot elevation gain. The view from here is truly spectacular. Looking west you can see the dome of the Palomar Observatory and to the southwest Tahquitz Peak Lookout. From this point you can continue down to Idyllwild or up to the Mt. San Jacinto Peak. Elevation gain, strenuous. For more information on hiking and camping in the State Park, please call (760) 659-2607. For tramway hours and schedule visit www.pstramway.com or call (760) 325-1449.
ATTRACTIONS
Fun for the Whole Family Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. 219 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079, www.accmuseum.org.
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. 71701 Gerald Ford Dr., Rancho Mirage. (760) 321-0602, www.cdmod.org
Palm Springs Air Museum. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 778-6262, www. palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Cabots Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. (760) 3297610, www.cabotsmuseum.org.
Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 327-6555, www.moortengarden.com.
Coachella Valley History Museum. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. (760) 342-6651, www. cvhm.org.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Highway 111 & Tram Road, Palm Springs. (760) 3251391, www.pstramway.com.
The Best of the Best Tours. (760) 320-1365, www.thebestofthebesttours.com.
Shields Date Garden. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. (760) 347-0996, www.shieldsdategarden.com.
Wet ‘n’ Wild. 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com.
Hi-Desert Nature Museum. 57116 Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley. (760) 269-7212, www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. (760) 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org
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DINING
Bite into the Best AMERICAN AJ’s on the Green. 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City. (760) 202-1111, www. ajsonthegreen.com. Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery. 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs. (760) 416-0090. www. ricksrestaurant.biz. Woody’s Burgers. 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 230-0188, www.woodysburgersps.com.
ITALIAN Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant. 35-325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. (760) 324-0411, www.nicolinos.com. Riccio’s Steak and Seafood. 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 325-3111, www.ricciossteakandseafood.com
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Alberto’s Ristorante. 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 346-3221, www.albertosristorante.com.
MEXICAN El Ranchito. 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta. (760) 564-0061. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill. 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 836-9028, www.freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com.
INDIAN Monsoon Indian Cuisine. 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 325-2700, www.monsoonindiancuisine.com. India Oven. 35-875 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. (760) 770-3918, www.indiaoven.com.