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Something for Everyone
Staff Deb Geissler Publisher dgeissler@desertentertainer.com
Jose De La Cruz Editor news@desertentertainer.com
Kimberly Brucks Senior Marketing Specialist kbrucks@desertentertainer.com
Jazz in the Pines
15th Annual Big Bear Renaissance Faire. August 6 – 21. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Featuring five stages of entertainment, food and drink and full costumed vendors. Pedersen Sawmill, 39-115 Rim of the World Drive, Fawnskin. (909) 424-4232, www.bbvrsinc.org.
Judy Telander Marketing Executive Specialist jtelander@desertentertainer.com
Classic Hollywood Film Series: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Wednesday, August 10. 8 p.m. Love the movies that made Hollywood great? Now you can see them again! Camelot Theatre, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 325-6565, www.camelottheatres.com. A Celebration of The Music of Bob Marley. Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m. OneGunn, OneLove celebrates the music of Bob Marley. Performing authentic and striking portrayal of the musical legend, Bob Marley. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Splash House. August 12 - 14. Pool and music festival hosted across two venues in Palm Springs. For lineup and venues and additional information visit www.splashouse.com. 27th Annual Antique Car Club’s Fun Run. August 12 – 14. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring a 500+ car show with roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods. The Village of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Lake. (909) 866-3938, www.antiquecarclub.org. Engaging Murder Mystery Dinner Series. Saturday, August 13. Featuring an evening of suspense over a delectable three-course dinner. Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 3285955, www.westinmissionhills.com. 2
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Something for Everyone At Home with Keisah D. Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Sit back, make yourself at home and enjoy some of your favorite songs. Special guest Tommy Dodson and daughter, Faith Ihem. Arthur Newman Theater at Josylyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. (760) 325-2731, www.lesmichaels. com/joslyn. Big Bear Romp 2016. August 18-21. LGBT event featuring parties, dances, music by dance diva Crystal Waters. Big Bear Lake. www.bigbearromp.com. 23rd Annual Jazz in the Pines. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 19, 20 and 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring over two dozen bands. Performers and fans of jazz, blues and R&B have a breathtaking mountain campus
to themselves. Idyllwild Art Foundation, 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild. (951) 4687210, www.jazzinthepines.com. Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Saturday, August 20. 8 p.m. One of the most popular NorteĂąo bands, considered to be the global ambassadors of NorteĂąo music. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Classic Hollywood Film Series: The King and I. Wednesday, August 24. 8 p.m. Love the movies that made Hollywood great? Now you can see them again! Camelot Theatre, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 325-6565, www.camelottheatres.com.
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Comic Con Palm Springs. August 26 – 28. Featuring the first time appearance of comic book legend Stan Lee also featuring the original Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno. Celebrity artist, celebrity cosplay and guests. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. www.comicconpalmsprings.com. Classic Hollywood Film Series: Seven Samurai. Wednesday, August 31. 8 p.m. Love the movies that made Hollywood great? Now you can see them again! Camelot Theatre, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 325-6565, www.camelottheatres.com. Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival. September 2-4. Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Pamela Williams, Paula Atherton, Mimi Jones, Linda Taylor, tribute to the divas brunch and jazz masters award and so much more. (760) 4163545, www.lucyandgail.com. Rodney Carrington. Saturday, September 3 at 8 p.m. Multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer who recorded nine major record label comedy albums, which have 4
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sold millions of copies. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com. A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles. Saturday, September 10 at 8 p.m. LA Cast of Beatlemania celebrating the music of The Beatles, one of longest running Beatles’ tribute band in the world. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Noise Off. September 15 -18. Called the funniest farce ever written. A cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 232-5123, www. palmcanyontheatre.org. Ramon Ayala y sus Bravos Del Norte y Ramon Ayala Jr. Saturday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Norteño music legend, known as “King of the Accordion,” is one of the most renowned and best-selling conjunto norteño Mexican musicians with an impressive career that spans nearly 40 years. Spotlight
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29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Legends of Hip Hop. Sunday, September 18 at 8:30 p.m. Featuring Salt N Pepa with DJ Spinderella, Coolio, Sugar Hill Gang with Master Gee and Wonder Mike, Newcleus, Grandmaster’s Furious Five with Melle Mel and Scorpion, Rob Base and Young MC. Forum building at Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio. www.pacificconcertgroup.com. Cinema Diverse. September 22-25. Palm Springs LGBTQ film festival. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. www.cinemadiverse.org. Squeeze. Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. Popular British band, that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late ‘70s, and continued recording successfully in the ‘80s and ‘90s. They are known in the U.K. for their hit songs “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction,” “Tempted.” Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. 6
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The Music Man. September 30 – October 9. Following a fast-tracking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize-this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 232-5123, www.palmcanyontheatre.org. Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge. October 2. Whether you’re a runner, walker or tri-athlete. Includes 5K run, 10-mile bike ride and ends with 300-meter swim. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, San Pablo and Fred Waring, Palm Desert. www.ybefitpdchallenge.org. Joshua Tree Music Festival. October 6-9. The fall festival features artists of the rootsicana-newgrassy-folkadelic realm. Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree. www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com.
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Something for Everyone Desert Trip. October 7-9. Lineup including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio. www.deserttrip.com. Flying Aviation Expo 2016. October 12 - 15. Featuring aircraft, exhibit booths and panels. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Cablleros, Palm Springs. www.aviation-xpo.com. Desert Trip. October 14-16. Lineup including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio. www.deserttrip.com. Modernism Week Fall Preview. October 21 – 23. A celebration of mid-century and design. www.modernismweek.com.
Jekyll and Hyde. October 21 – 31. An evocative tale of two men. One a doctor, passionate and romantic while the other is a terrifying madman. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 232-5123, www.palmcanyontheatre.org. Arsenio Hall. October 22 at 8 p.m. The versatile, actor, comedian, and producer. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. “See Jane Sing” with Jane Lynch. October 29 at 8 p.m. Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner solo concert. McCallum Theatre, 7300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Carnival Cabaret
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mazing entertainment continues at Carnival Cabaret, the acclaimed female celebrity impersonation dinner show celebrating its second year in Palm Springs at Oscar’s Café & Bar. After nearly 200 shows this past year, Carnival Cabaret will continue to delight visitors and locals during 2016 with show-stopping summer performances every Friday and Saturday night. “We are extremely pleased with the success of Carnival Cabaret, which captures the hearts of audiences as they are mesmerized by a talented cast of actors who bring to life female legends,” says Dan Gore, co-producer of Carnival Cabaret. “This show is a must-see as part of the Palm Springs resort experience and for anyone who embraces great entertainment and the art of impersonation.” Guests are hypnotized by the likes of Dolly Parton, Cher, Madonna, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick and more. A professional ensemble, featuring Cee Cee Russell, Kevin Wiley-Cincotta, Logan Walker and Adam Apodaca, captures the essence of each 10
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legend during every show, which is a memorable journey of the music world’s leading ladies of the past and present. Special guest appearances by other nationally recognized impersonators will occur throughout the year. Hosted by world-famous film, television and Broadway veteran comedian and actor, James “Gypsy” Haake, Carnival Cabaret reaches new heights of hilarity each week. The 84 year-old master of ceremonies holds the Guinness’ World Record as the oldest working female impersonator. As part of the Las Vegas style show experience, guests can enjoy a delicious menu of popular dishes from steaks and seafood to pastas and salads. Full-bar is available. The show is scheduled for every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with dinner available starting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling (505) FUN-SHOW. For tickets and showtimes visit www.carnivalcabaret.com.
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SHOP
Let’s Go Shoppin’ setting. 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. (760) 862-1990, www.thegardensonelpaseo.com. Old Town La Quinta. A chic outdoor shopping and dining village. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. (760) 777-1770, www.oldtownlaquinta.com. Old Town La Quinta
Cabazon Outlets. Retail shopping center features 19 specialty retailers in a relaxed open-air environment. 48750 Seminol Drive #100, Cabazon. (951) 922-3000, www.cabazonoutlets.com. Downtown Palm Springs. Palm Canyon Drive. www.palmcanyondrive.org. Gardens on El Paseo. Features trendy, upscale, unique-to-market stores in an outdoor
The River. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 341-2711, www.theriverranchomirage.com. Shops on EL Paseo. Over 300 world-class shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants and more. 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert. www.elpaseo.com Westfield Palm Desert. A range of retail shops, restaurants and the theater. 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 346-2121, www.westfield.com/palmdesert.
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GOLF
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iscounts and special packages at area golf courses are making it easy and affordable to tee off at some of the Coachella Valley’s top golf courses. Date Palm Country Club. $25 per person includes cart and $20 per person after noon. 10 play book is just $325. Summer golf membership is available for $49, through September 30. Play golf anytime for $10 including cart. Date Palm Country Club, 36-200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. www.datepalmcountryclub.net, (760) 328-1315. Located just 30 minutes from Palm Spring, Hawk’s Landing Golf Club offers early bird special at $30 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Includes cart and choice of two breakfast items and coffee. Driving range happy hour, Monday through Friday after 4 p.m. Receive 50% off a large bucket of balls (100) and two domestic beers
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for $2. Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. www.hawkslandinggolf.com or call (760) 265-0033. Escena offers their Club Summer Card for just a one-time fee of $99 with no monthly dues, members can enjoy preferred green fees all summer, as well as other benefits. Escena, 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs. www.escenagolf.com, (760) 778-2737. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort weekend rates (Friday and Saturday) for the Resort Course are $35, Legends Course $29. Twilight (10 a.m.) Resort Course are $29, Legends Course $19. Super Twilight (4 p.m.) Resort Course and Legends Course $10. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, 1885 Golf Club Drive, Palm Springs. www.tahquitzgolfresort.com, (760) 328-1005. Rates are subject to change. Please check course website or call to confirm rates and specials.
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DINING
Bite into the Best AMERICAN
MEXICAN
Woody’s Palm House. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 230-0188, www.woodysburgersps.com.
El Ranchito. 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta. (760) 564-0061.
AJ’s on the Green. 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City. (760) 202-1111, www. ajsonthegreen.com. Escena Lounge & Grill. 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 992-0002. www. escenagrill.com.
ITALIAN Trilussa Ristorante. 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dri., Cathedral City, (760) 328-2300, www.trilussarestaurant.com Riccio’s Steak and Seafood. 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 325-3111, www.ricciossteakandseafood.com
Tortillas Restaurant. 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Dr., Cathedral City. (760) 324-8070, www.tortillasrestaurant.us. 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.india-oven.com.
SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Market & Grill. 78-575 Highway 111, La Quinta. (760) 777-1601. 44-250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, (760) 776-6533. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, (760) 327-1766. www.fishermans.com.
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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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