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March 17 to March 23, 2016
Spectrum Indian Wells Art Show Debuts
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by angela romeo
Brand new four-day art event with cutting-edge artwork, entertainment, and special performances. Coincides with BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament.
W
e live in an area of diversity. That is well reflected in our art. The Coachella Valley hosts many events – from Coachella Fest to Palm Springs Fine Art Fair to Modernism Week to Tachevah. We are home to internationally recognized galleries and museums. It should be no surprise that Eric Smith of Redwood Media Group would bring a new event, Spectrum Indian Wells, to us.
By Bill Sherwood
Eric Smith has been instrumental in producing art shows across the country. From New York to Miami, to Santa Fe to San Diego, Eric oversees all creative aspects and production of Redwood Media Group. RMG produces Artexpo New York, SOLO, among other shows. Previously, Eric served as Vice President of Summit Business Media, the leading worldwide producer of art shows and art-related trade publications including Artexpo Las Vegas, Art Miami, Art Business
News, DÉCOR, and Volume magazines. A true art insider, Smith’s expertise ranges from buying and selling art to framing and hanging, as well as navigating the auction world. With over 20 years of experience, Eric is a leading expert on the art market. “What makes Spectrum Indian Wells unique is combination of art, tennis and the people who love both! This is the perfect storm and we have the perfect venue to weather it.” continue to page 5
Contents
Spectrum Indian Wells Art Show............3 CONTACT In The Desert...........................6 Martha’s Vilage & Kitchen.......................7 Breaking the 4th Wall- I Am My Own Wife...8 Theatre - Agnes Of God...........................8 Ludacris at Fantasy Springs....................9 Tachevah Semi-Finalists..........................9 Creedence Clearwater Revisited ..........10 Backstage Jazz - Paul Elia......................10 Michael Keeth........................................11 Consider This - Eyelids...........................12 Art Scene - RM Tour of Artists...............13 Pet Place.................................................14 The Vino Voice .......................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife...........................16 Art Scene - Art Under The Umbrellas...18 Screeners................................................20 Book Review...........................................21 Art Scene - Student Art Show & Sale....21 Haddon Libby........................................23 Dale Gribow...........................................23 Safety Tips..............................................24 Desert Patio Showcase..........................25 Butterfly Release at CDMD...................25 Sports Scene..........................................25 Just For The Health Of It Wellness Fair...26 CV Derby Girls Season Opener.............26 Ask Jenny...............................................26 Free Will Astrology................................27 Mind, Body & Spirit ...............................27 Beauty with Dr. Maria Lombardo.........28 Life & Career Coach ...............................28
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By Francesca Saveri
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