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Volume 63 | Number 46
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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS
Photo Credit: Ken Larson
THERE’S A NEW GIRL DOWNTOWN Palm Springs newest piece of public art at The Rowan
By Gary Willhide
M
ove over, Lucy and Sonny. There’s a new girl downtown. “Isabelle,” the latest work of German sculptor Julian Voss-Andreae and Palm Springs’ newest piece of public art, has sat down on the plaza in front of The Rowan. Voss-Andreae says he created “Isabelle” to showcase everything that Palm Springs is known for. By
day she captures the brilliant sun and beautiful colors of the Coachella Valley through polished stainless steel. By night, enhanced by an elaborate integrated custom lighting system, she plays on the glitz and glamour of Palm Springs’ vibrant nightlife. Voss-Andreae, who was present for the unveiling in late March, draws inspiration from his work as a quantum physicist: “My work is all about the desire to transcend
what is perceived as polar opposites such as art/science, intellect/intuition, or body/spirit. I take a beautiful human body in a contemplative pose and remove all extraneous information, rendered in stainless steel — I am fascinated by tiptoeing that line between sensuality and technology, by warm and cold, by organic and constructivist.” When approaching the sculpture from the main plaza, she is almost invisible, materializing in front of
the viewer only at closer proximity. This phenomenon of the disappearing angle is reminiscent of a desert mirage. Financial support for the piece came from downtown developer Michael Braun. ‘Isabelle’ can be seen at The Rowan Palm Springs Hotel located at 100 West Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs.
Rise to the occasion at La Quinta Baking Company By Charlie Price
O
wners Kim and Mark Gower have something special with their noteworthy venue. For many years now, this pet-friendly European-inspired bistro has charmed its guests with a longstanding commitment to quality and freshness—from its bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner options to the marvelous freshly baked breads and pastries made in-house by pastry chefs and bakers that deserve applause. The bakery itself is an aroma-filled
haven—fresh-baked French breads and French pastries that sparkle like rare gems in an oasis (from chocolate éclairs and fruit tarts to dreamy napoleons and many others). Custom orders (for birthdays and the like) are available. The charming restaurant offers breakfast (go for the French toast), lunch (hello ham and cheese panini and croque monsieur) and dinner (the penne pasta, sole and robust burger are winners) with imaginative twists to traditional fare. Consider La Quinta’s French onion soup (prepared fresh daily) or the mouthwatering
quiche. Its crepes are rather heavenly and how it manages to master a perfect spin on a stuffed avocado salad is noteworthy—it is filled with chicken and tuna salads. What you feel when you walk in: a welcoming vibe in a culinary haven. How you feel when you leave: charmed. The La Quinta Baking Company is located at 78395 Highway 111 in La Quinta. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit laquintabaking.com