Desert KEY Magazine February 2015

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FEBRUARY 2015

Visitor’s Guide MAGAZINE

Attractions • Events • Dining • Shopping Maps • Galleries • Things To Do www.keypalmsprings.com

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The Best Consignment ConsignmentStore Store

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72-171 Highway 111, Palm Desert (Corner of Painters Path)

760.773.0027 “A Boutique & Consignment Store with a Diff erence” 760 773 4800!

72171 Hwy 111 #200, Palm Desert (above Consign Design)

CLOSED SATURDAY’S www.shirleysboutique.com

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We Sell New & Consigned Women’s Clothing, J.Jansen Jewelry, Purses, Shoes & Accessories

10% OFF

(One Regular Price Item)

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Chris Young “Three Anjous” Oil on Board, 20” x 30”

Jamie Perry “Texter” Acrylic on Canvas, 30” x 48”

Marlene Rose “Merlot Dowel Buddha” Cast Glass Sculpture, 37.5” x 16” x 10”

73-151 EL PASEO | PALM DESERT | CA 92260 760 346 4661 | 800 700 4661 CODAGALLERY.COM JOIN CODA GALLERY ON

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President / Billing Skip Whiting 760.346.5998

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Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-57 Maps El Paseo Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage Desert Hot Springs . . . . . . . 52-53 Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Bermuda Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-63 Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-46 Galleries . . . . . 3, 9, 17, 25, 32, 33, 64

Publisher Millie Roche 760.219.7838 Advertising Representative Teri Carter 760.345.2163 Graphics & Design Teresa London 424.634.9697 Mailing info: 226 W. Ojai Ave Suite 101-508 Ojai, CA 93023 Please Visit us at www.keypalmprings.com Facebook@keypalmsprings KEY Magazine is distributed throughout the entire Palm Springs / Palm Desert Areas

110 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA

760.548.0530

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Music Box & Clock Shoppe

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he Music Box and c lock tal, PANDORA Jewelry, LLADRO s hoppe is the perfect store for your porcelain, LALIQUE Crystal, personal and giἀ shopping, just ask ARMANI sculptures, Lenox, Humowners Tony Caruso mel, Faberge, Howard and Troy Lerseth. The Miller clocks, Murano store has been in busi and other art giἀs. ness for 24 years. Over They are famous for that time they feel they their very unique and have touched a lot of entertaining musical, peoples’ lives in differanimated clocks by ent ways...their cus Rhythm and Seiko. tomers are like family.

Located in beauti This is a unique “MUST ful downtown Palm SEE” store. It is 1,000 Springs in the historic sq. ft., filled with muLa Plaza Shopping sic boxes, jewelry, District. Complimenclocks and other giἀs. tary giἀ wrapping.

NEW Swarovski It shines with beauti Worldwide Shipping. ful SWAROVSKI Crys- Crystal Hummingbird

114 LA PLAZA

(Three doors east of See’s Candy)

DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS 760-322-6280 or Toll Free: 888-311-4797

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ANNOUNCING

“SPICE of LIFE” A SOLO EXHIBITION OF ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

“Side by Side”, acrylic and ink ongallery wrapped canvas

VANESSA KATZ

Opening Reception

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6 – 9 PM LIVE MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS Show runs through March 4, 2015 “Spice of Life” will feature more than 30 of her compelling and mystical paintings. As the exhibition opens just before Valentines Day, Katz has created a series of paintings that are themed around hearts, in addition to her impressionistic abstracts and landscape paintings.

“Infinity” acrylic, ink and gold leaf finished with poured resin

Venus Galleries The Art Place | 41801 Corporate Way | Palm Desert www.VenusGalleriesPD.com

760-340-5085

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El Paseo

THERE is nothing else like it in the desert.

Easy to get to, easy to get around - just hop on the “El Paseo Courtesy Shuttle” and discover over

250 Shops

& Restaurants ...also FREE Curbside parking on El Paseo, plus acres of FREE parking behind every store!

Backstreet Bistro “Where friends meet friends”

760-346-6393

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Come explore . . .

Park your car and use the El Paseo Courtesy Cart Shuttle From November 8th through May 11th.

The handicap accessible carts are in operation seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Palm Desert courtesy cart shuttle travels between shops, galleries and restaurants along El Paseo.

The FREE service features two specially designed, seven-passenger limousine-style electric vehicles. The Courtesy Carts have no set route and pick up and drop off shoppers at any location along the nine-block shopping district.

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73-750 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA

(760) 779-8766

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The Renowned El Paseo Art Walk A long-standing tradition on El Paseo, is now happening on the First Friday of every month, Now through May, as part of the new Palm Desert First Weekend city-wide promotion!

Join the Art Galleries along with El Paseo Cruise Night and Extended Shopping Hours in participating shops, on the First Friday of every month from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be exhibit openings, artist receptions and more! Enjoy seeing everything there is to see, from the Palm Desert Art Museum in Palm Desert's Free First Friday events, to each gallery and stops along the way, traveling in style on the El Paseo Courtesy Carts! 760.346.5600.

Event Website: www.elpaseoartwalk.com.

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• FINE ESTATE • PRIVATE CONSIGNMENT • CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY & WATCHES

On Site Jewelry Repair

• WE BUY GOLD • 73-896 El Paseo, Palm Desert (5 doors East of Bank of America)

760-568-4522 Mon.- Sat. – 10:00 – 5:00

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CHANEL PRADA ARMANI LOUIS VITTON ESCADA HERMÉS GOLF & MENS

AFFORDABLE DESIGNER CONSIGNMENTS Upscale boutique style store.

Designer, evening, casual, furs. designerconsignmentspalmdesert.com

74-455 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert (Hwy. 111 and Deep Canyon)

Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm

(760) 346-1255 One regular priced % item. Must bring ad.

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“fashion for the young fashionista to the sophisticated woman.”

Evening & Casual Wear Jewelry • Shoes • Accessories • Moyuru • Ferragamo • Escada • St. John • Isabel de Pedro • Armani

Advertiser Listings ALLAN PITCHKO GALLERIES 70-125 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage / 760.324.9595.

Enter this elegant showroom filled with high-end antiques, 18th, 19th and early 20th century fine art by European and American artists. There is a variety of furniture, accessories and historical finds from Georgian and Victorian furniture to sterling silver, estate jewelry, art glass and fine china. Oriental antiques including porcelain and bronze sculptures can be found here. Owners Allan and Shauna Pitchko have owned Antiques Alberta in Alberta Canada since 1988. This gallery is a designers delight!!

Affordable Designer Consignment 74-455 Hwy. 111 (Hwy. 111 and Deep Canyon)

Palm Desert / 760-346-1255

Affordable Designer Consignment does not look or feel like a typical consignment store. It has the look and feel of a Beverly Hills Boutique. The famous designer labels and classy displays are a shoppers delight. The price tags on the fashionable clothing,unigue costume jewelry, and quality home furnishings are a pleasant surprise.

Coachella Valley Brewing Company 30640 Gunther Street Thousand Palms / 760-343-5973 The first truly farm to glass brewery. Taking fresh ingredients grown in the Coachella Valley and turning them into the most unique, fresh craft beer. Locally crafted from a place globally known.

OPEN Mon-Sat: 10-4 • Closed Sundays 71-680 Highway 111, Unit D RANCHO MIRAGE

(760) 836-9090

10% OFF

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Boutique ....celebrating 15 years in the Desert!!

Always o˜ ering stylish and outstanding clothing for the fashion minded woman.

Also unique gifts, jewelry and great accessories.

Mention this ad and receive 10% OFF your purchase!

Located in RALPH’s SHOPPING CENTER across from Marriott Desert Springs

74-924 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert. 760-674-9591 (Corner of Cook & Country Club Drive)

One Stop Shopping for all your souvenirs

PALM SPRINGS GENERAL STORE Sunglasses

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You have had such a great time in Palm Springs, don’t leave without a PS I LOVE YOU souvenir from Palm Springs General Store

193 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs • 760.320.7613

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Advertiser Listings Coda Gallery 73151 El Paseo Palm Desert / 760-346-4661 www.codagallery.com CODA Gallery provides an inviting medium for modern and contemporary art in the Palm Springs Valley.

Modern art is presented in an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, glass and objects that share nothing except an extraordinary energy. The art at CODA is full of color and life. Come and explor our art gallery.

Consign Design 72-171 Highway 111 Palm Desert / 760-773-0027 Consign/Design is a new high-end consignment store, located in the heart of Palm Desert and minutes from fashionable El Paseo. Come in and browse. Quality furniture, accessories and collectables from designers and local estates are available at bargain prices. Moving, remodeling or changing decor ....whether buying or selling make Consign/Design your destination.

Open 7 days a week, 10-5.

Desert Adventures 74-794 Lennon Place, Suite B Palm Desert / 760-831-4440 or 888-440-5337 www.red-jeep.com Since 1987, Desert Adventures has provided the most highly acclaimed outdoor

The first TRULY farm to glass brewery. Taking fresh ingredients grown in the Coachella Valley and turning them into the most unique, fresh craft beer.

Locally crafted from a place globally known.

760.343.5973 CVBCO.COM

FREE Tours with purchase of beverage at Friday 6:30, Sat 2, 4, 6pm upon request of party of 10 or more.

Mon. closed. Tues/Wed/Thurs 2-7.

Fr/Sat 1-9, Sun 9:30-5

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adventures in the Greater Palm Springs Area. They are the #1 eco-tour company in the desert. Climb aboard their “Big Red Jeeps” for an awe-inspiring journey to their private and exclusive Metate Ranch preserve on the San Andreas Fault and travel through the incredible labyrinth of cuts and canyons of the San Andreas Fault Zone in your open-air Jeep. Amazing naturalist guided Jeep Tours to the spectacular Palm Springs Indian Canyons.

Desert Adventure o˜ ers an SUV option for any of their tours as well as naturalist guided tours in their eco-friendly CNG Van to the nearby Joshua Tree National Park or their exclusive “Wonders of the Valley” Tour that visits several amazing points of interest in the Coachella Valley. You can even hire a professional guide for a private / customized hiking or sightseeing tour or buy discounted tickets to desert attractions on their website.

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See our specially designed sport coats.

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Slack Shoppe

Corner Larkspur & Hwy 111 (In Jensen’s Shopping Center)

(760) 346-9442

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73-613 Highway 111, Palm Desert

Every garment in the Slack Shoppe has two prices, the price you pay in other fine stores and the direct manufacturer’s Slack Shoppe price. Slacks have been our specialty for 34 years. We feature thousands of fine woolens, feather weight micro fibers and our own elastic stretch waistband slacks. This includes golf slacks and walk shorts. Our superlative woolens are from the finest Italian mills REGULAR, LADIES, see our fine SHORT and LONG RISE Italian wool slacks available. We carry Introductory offer: hard-to-fi nd IN-BETWEEN Buy 2 pair, SIZES 37 and 39. See our already on sale, exquisitely made sport coats GET ONE FREE! and suits: fabrics in Super $200 additional SAVINGS 120’s, 130’s & 150’s.

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Advertiser Listings Earth Spirits 73-750 El Paseo Palm Desert / 760-779-8766

Emrick Jewels, Inc. 73-896 El Paseo

Earth Spirits is a world unto itself -building a reputation for the last 20 years, focusing on handmade wearables, in unique and distinctive fashions to El Paseo. You will find many of the top wearable artists in textiles, jewelry and accessories working with silk, linen, organic cotton, luscious yarns and more.

Come explore their fabulous NEW location and discover the ART you were born 2 WEAR.

Palm Desert / 760-568-4522 e-mail: emrickco@aol.com

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(between Portola & San Luis Rey)

Rick and Emma Essman, owners of Emrick Jewels, have delighted fine jewelry shoppers for over 15 years on glamorous El Paseo with their wide array of jewelry spanning all eras. With a combination of 80% estate and 10% new jewelry, you’ll find everything from antique, Victorian, retro, art deco, art nouveau, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s contemporary.

With 36 years experience in the jewelry business, Rick and Emma received their training working for Fred Joaillier and Laykin et Cie of Beverly Hills.

Open Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 5:00. Closed Sundays.

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Advertiser Listings Filsinger Gallery: Fossil & Fine Art 73 -111 El Paseo Drive, Suite 107 Palm Desert / 760-346-8800 Filsinger Gallery combines two unique art worlds: contemporary original Fine Art from artists including Russian artist A. Onishenko and Chicago’s Larry Roberts with genuine one-of-a-kind 50 million year old collector fossil murals. It is truly amazing! The contemporary and fossil art are displayed in their own focused areas throughout the gallery. Additionally, the gallery represents the custom metal works of Larry Whiteley. He is widely known for his custom bird nests among other things.

Co-owners Cary Filsinger and Scott Yerkey are members of the design industry.

Funseekers 73-865 Highway 111, Palm Desert / 760-340-3861 An excellent way to see the desert... Rent a Bicycle (all types), Mopeds, Segways, Tandem Bicycles, Electric Scooters, Unicycles, Aquascooters, from the experts at Funseekers. There are a lot of easy, flat trails and bike paths to take. Bike rentals are guided/self guided or customized tours.

For the adventurous, take the mountain bike tours. Delivery and pick-up service to your hotel or condo. They also have rollaway beds, high chairs, cribs, car seats and more. www.4funseekers.com.

Kitchen Kitchen 74-945 Hwy. 111 Indian Wells / 760-773-9464 www.kitchenkitchen.com “Kitchen Kitchen” has hundreds of gadgets that simplify your life... from apple peelers to zesters and everything in between. Barware, Bakeware, Cookware, Cutlery and gadgets galore. They have added a new kitchen for cooking classes and cooking events.

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MUSIC BOX & CLOCK SHOPPE PALM TREE NECKLACE RHODIUM with SWAROVSKI Crystals

TEDDY TAKES REQUESTS with baby grand piano. Plays 7 Styles of Music with the Switch of a Hat! Approx. 9 1/4” wide

Featuring Gifts, Clocks & Collectibles from SWAROVSKI, PANDORA JEWELRY, LALIQUE, LLADRO, Armani, Fabergé, Lenox, Hummel, Howard Miller Clocks and Musical Animated Rhythm Clocks.

114 La Plaza, Downtown Palm Springs (3 doors East of See’s Candy)

760-322-6280 WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AND COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Mitre & Bevel Fine Custom Framing Professional Art Installation Storage Crating & Shipping of Artwork Find out why so many artists and collectors entrust their works to Mitre & Bevel.

INDIAN WELLS LOCATION 74-931 Highway 111 Indian Wells, CA 92210 PH: 760-773-5260 CATHEDRAL CITY LOCATION 68-713 Perez Road, Suite B-17 Cathedral City, CA 92234 PH: 760-202-2333 www.MitreandBevel.com

Custom Stretched Canvases Custom Built Artist Canvas Artists’ Panels Canvas Restretching and Giclee Stretching

OTHER MERCHANTS • Compliments Boutique • Serena’s Boutique • Mitre & Bevel Fine Custom Framing • Value Cleaners • Ralphs Fresh Fare • Tk Nail Salon • Quality Beauty Supply • Village Salon

Custom Stretched Canvases hand builds top quality, prestretched, gallery wrapped canvases, in any size or shape requested, and ships directly to artists nationwide.

68-743 Perez Rd., Suite D-30 Cathedral City, CA 92234 PH: 760-321-1042 CELL: 760-831-0154 www.CustomStretchCanvas.com

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The Village at Indian Wells Corner Hwy 111 & Cook Street 74-941 Hwy 111 Indian Wells, CA 92210

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Postal Connection Better Hearing System Indian Wells Dental CVS Store Cafe Italia Restaurant Don Diego’s Restaurant Karen Harlow for the home Antwan Collection

“Hi, I’m Jan! Stop by and check out the latest and greatest gadgets!”

FUN COOKING CLASSES

...in our “State of the Art” KITCHEN! A new series of cooking classes are planned every month and are conducted by locally known Chefs.

- Regular FOOD TASTINGS or book your next “Private Party” with custom design menus.

74-945 Hwy. 111, Indian Wells

760-773-9464

www.kitchenkitchen.com

$5.00 OFF with the purchase of $25.00 or more

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Desert’s Best Selection of Men’s Bands

PALM SPRINGS’ PREMIER DESIGNER JEWELRY GALLERY

132 La Plaza • Palm Springs • 760.325.5395 www.HephaestusPS.com • www.metalorgy.us

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Advertiser Listings Memento Gift Shop 111 La Plaza Palm Springs / 760-325-1963 Memento Gift Shop is one of Palm Springs’ most popular gift shops. For over a decade, we’ve provided ÿ ne collectable items like Mr Christmas carousels, Willow Tree ÿ gures to Disney characters by Britto.

We also carry beautiful Papyrus cards, scented candles and soaps, wine decor and accessories, Palm Springs t-shirts and souvenirs. Come see why our customers return year after year to see what’s new at Memento. We’re located next to See’s Candy in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

Mitre & Bevel 68-743 Perez Rd., Suite D-30 Cathedral City, CA 92234 PH: 760-321-1042 CELL: 760-831-0154 www.CustomStretchCanvas.com Music Box & Clock Shoppe 114 La Plaza Palm Springs / 760-322-6280 Located in beautiful downtown Palm Springs in the historic La Plaza shopping district for 13 years - this unique store is a “must see”. Featuring a colorful variety of quality gifts and collectibles including Swarovski crystal, Pandora jewelry, Lalique, LLadró porcelain, Armani sculptures, Lenox, Hummel, Faberge, Howard Miller clocks, Murano glass, and featuring magical motion musical clocks by Rhythm! The perfect place to ÿ nd the perfect gift! Complimentary gift wrapping. Worldwide shipping.

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Advertiser Listings Olive A Sudden 72-270 Highway 111 (Waring Plaza -next to Ross)

Palm Desert / 760-565-7561 110 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs / 760-548-0530 Olive A’Sudden a inviting gourmet style store offers you the opportunity to taste dozens of olive oils, specialty oils and balsamic vinegars from around the world.

They also carry gift baskets, gourmet foods, cruets, French Pottery, sampler sets, Olivella beauty products, Himalaysan salt and salt plates and more. Visit them on line at www.oliveasudden.com

Palm Desert Tobacco 73-580 El Paseo at Larkspur Palm Desert / 760-340-1954

Be seen in

The descriminating magazine for tourist and locals alike, with extensive monthly distribution and a well known reputation throughout the valley.

For info call: Teri Carter

760-322-0450

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Entering Palm Desert Tobacco is like finding smoker’s heaven: you’re greeted by the beautiful aromas of fine tobacco, and all around are exquisitely crafted pipes, exotic cigars, custom-blended tobaccos and smoking accessories such as Colibri, Dunhill and Dupont lighters, and a walk-in cigar humidor. The friendly staff are there to help you choose the right blend.

Palm Springs General Store 193 S. Palm Canyon (Downtown) Palm Springs / 760-320-7613 No doubt about it - if there is anything you need while visiting the desert, you will find it here! From fashion T-shirts, sun glasses, bathing suits, sun screen, key chains, mugs, film, hats … to unique and tasteful gifts! With hundreds of items to choose from Palm Springs General Store is sure to satisfy each and every visitor.

Don’t miss this store. Open 7 days a week from 9:30 am.

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The Slack Shoppe 73-613 Highway 111 Palm Desert / 760-346-9442

Patiells Boutique 74-924 Country Club Dr. (Ralph’s shopping Center)

Palm Desert / 760-674-9591 It has been 30 years since Patiells Boutique opened its’ doors. The owners of Patiells Boutique, Gabriele and Patti o˜ er fabulous fashionable lines of clothing, from casual, fun, edgy to elegant, as well as shoes, jewelry, great accessories and hard-to-ÿ nd gift items. Customer service is top priority at Patielle Boutique.

Gabriele and Patti’s love for the business is what customers feel the minute they walk through the door...and that is why they keep coming back! Open Mon-Fri: 10-6, Sat: 10-5, closed Sundays.

(in the Jensen’s Market Shopping Ctr) The Slack Shoppe for Men has been in the desert for 34 years. Their longevity tells the story. They are owner operated and their slacks are manufactured in their plant in ITALY. The craftsmanship of their garments, along with the superb quality of Italian Fabrics provides their customers with the very best garments possible. Slacks are their specialty. They also manufacture famous elastic stretch waistband slacks in lightweight microÿ bers and polyesters.

Golf slacks and walk shorts, shirts and sweaters round out their store. Stop by and see them. Open Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-3.

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TERRA GALLERY Paintings • Photography • Glass Art - Jewelry

JEWELRY

187 South Palm Canyon Dr.

PALM SPRINGS 760-325-5202

Authorized dealer for: Trollbeads • Holly Yashi • Ayala Bar • Sorrelli • Crislu Also “Frogman”

by Tim Catterill

FREE POSTER with this ad

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Advertiser Listings SJ’s Resale Boutique 71-680 Highway 111, Unit D Rancho Mirage / 760-836-9090 Discover one of the desert’s newest consignment boutiques that will gratify all those who are fashion conscious from the young hipster fashionista to the sophisticated woman. A consignment boutique like no other, SJ’s carries brand new and gently worn items at a fraction of the retail price. You will find distinctive American and European designer labels such as St. John, Escada, Isabel de Pedro, Ferragamo and Norma Kamali to name a few. Daytime and evening dresses, blouses, shorts, t-shirts, golf wear, scarves, belts, handbags, shoes and jewelry. You will love browsing at SJ’s because the “prices are too good to believe.” Hours: M-Sat: 10-4pm.

Tamara G Designs 139 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / 760-327-0325 www.tamaragdesigns.com At Tamara G Designs you will love the feel, the beauty, the power of each of our pieces. Superbly designed and crafted gold, vermeil and silver jewelry. Set with stunning lab-created gemstones, Austrian opals, Russian CZs, synthetic emeralds, rubies, sapphires, alexandrites, tanzanites and more. As one of the most respected jewelers in the desert, our downtown Palm Springs location offers everything from the classic looks by the masters to the very latest in new design creations.

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You never know what you’ll find in the attic ...

Terra Gallery 187 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs / 760-325-5202

Victoria’s Attic Antiques

Terra Gallery celebrates its’ 17th year in Palm Springs. Visit this unique gallery and let your senses ignite. Featuring Jewelry, Glass Art, Paintings, Photography, Mixed media Sculpture, and their “Frogs” by artist “Kitty Cantrell” and Tim Cotteril “The Frogman” . They are authorized dealers for: Trollbeads, Holly Yashi, Ayalar Bar, Uno de 50, Sorrelli, Crislu, and Frogman.

Victoria’s Attic 69-930 Highway 111

Browse our Mid-Century Gallery

(in The Atrium)

Rancho Mirage / 760-202-4500 67-777 Palm Canyon Dr. #9 Cathedral City / 760-328-7999 (West of Perez- Across from Del Taco) Browse hundreds of quality items from reputable dealers in their spacious SHOWROOMS. They have American Antique Furniture, Roseville & California Pottery, Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Vintage Jewelry. If you love collecting or antiquing, you’ll love both locations.

Open 7 days a week.

...and hundreds of quality items!

Rancho Mirage

In The Atrium 69-930 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 202-4500

Cathedral City

67-777 Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City (760) 328-7999

victoriasatticantiques.com

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TRAVELERS’ DIRECTORY

Photo by Suzan Marie Chin/Creative Raven Marketing

Olive A’Sudden. International Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room. Located in Waring Plaza, 72-270 Highway 111, #83, Palm Desert. 760-565-7561.

(All phone numbers are within the (760) area code unless printed otherwise)

VITAL SERVICES Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Springs Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346-7441 Desert Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-6511 Eisenhower Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340-3911 John F. Kennedy Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347-6191 Time of Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-1212 Weather Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-7211 LIMOUSINE/TRANSPORTATION Cardi˜ Limousine & Transportation. . . . . . . . 568-1403 TAXICABS Palm Springs Independent Trans. . . . . . . . . . 567-2318 Yellow Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8398 Wheelchair Transportation Service . . . . . . . .360-2068 Wilson Transportation (with AIRPORT rights). . 770-1762 VISITOR’S CENTERS Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-9000 Palm Springs Visitors Information Center. . . 778-8418 Palm Desert Visitors Information Center. . . . 568-1441 Santa Rosa Mountains National Scenic Area Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .862-9984 / 862-9084

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MOVIE THEATERS Camelot Theatres - Palm Springs. . . . . . . . . . 325-6565 Regal Theatres - Palm Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-3456 Cinemark Movies - Cathedral City . . . . . . . . .324-7674 IMAX Theater - Cathedral City. . . . . . . . . . . . . 324-7333 Mary Pickford Theatre - Cathedral City . . . . .328-7100 Regal Theatres - Indio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322-3456 Regal Theatres - Rancho Mirage . . . . . . . . . .322-3456 The River Theatres - Rancho Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-326-3264 EXT. 917 Palme d’Or Cinemas - Palm Desert . . . . . . . . 779-0730 AUTO RENTALS Aztec Rent A Car (Palm Springs). . . . . . . . . . . 325-2842 (Palm Desert) . . . . . . . . . . .341-1981 Avis Rent A Car (Palm Springs) . . . . . . . . . . 778-6300 (Palm Desert) . . . . . . . . . . .346-7429 Budget Rent A Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778-1960 Dollar Rent A Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-7333 Enterprise Rent A Car. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) RENT-A-CAR AIRPORT Palm Springs International Airport . . . . . . . .323-8161

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Virginia Waring International Piano Competition Experience world class piano by future stars of the concert stage.

The next competition features children 17 and under March 28 – April 6, 2015.

Support the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition’s community outreach concerts by joining our auxiliary, The Key Players. www.vwipc.org or call 760-773-2575 for information.

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For an afternoon of shopping – here are just a few of our favorite shops.

GOOD GAUZE...

mix and match separates in all the hottest colors and styles.120 La Plaza, downtown, Palm Springs.

760-323-9399

MUSIC BOX & CLOCK SHOPPE

Bangles …in silver, black and gold.

Diamond ˜ ex band over sterling silver with Italian crystals and magnetic clasp.

114 La Plaza, downtown Palm Springs.

760-322-6280

SNOOKIE’S FOOTSIES

A fun place to shop….. showing a leather handbag by MC and a shoe by ONEX. Located in the “Whole Foods Shopping Center” 44-491 Town Center Way, Palm Desert.

760-346-8882

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VOTED BEST DELICATESSEN IN THE VALLEY

Come visit our new restaurant, where the atmosphere is as fantastic as the food.

Make sure you try our new expansive bar and every day happy hours, with specially priced drinks and appetizers.

Take home some of our scrumptious, made from scratch daily baked goods.

New Palm Desert Restaurant 74225 Hwy. 111 Where the East end of El Paseo meets Hwy. 111

Orignial Palm Springs Restaurant 2665 E. Palm Canyon Just East of Farrell

760-340-1304

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Thank you to our customers for making us the 1st place winner for Best of the Valley “Burger” “Late Night Bites” and “Happy Hour.”

You’re the best!

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American Broken Yolk Cafe 78-430 Highway 111, La Quinta / 760-777-9655 Since 1979, the Broken Yolk Café has been a Southern California favorite, building its reputation for huge selection, shareable portions and made-from-scratch flavor.

Real shredded hash browns - not dehydrated potatoes. Salsa, gravies, sauces, biscuits and muffins - all made fresh daily.

Fresh eggs - not liquefied “egg product.”

With over twenty different omelets, plus a large variety of breakfast favorites including Eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles and French toast, Broken Yolk satisfies even the hungriest of diners. Whenever you’re hungry, Broken Yolk is your place for fresh food served everyday of the week.

Smokin’ Burgers and Lounge 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Ste. 220, Palm Springs / 760-883-5999 Boasting the “Best of the Valley” and “Palm Springs Life’s Best of the Best” award, Smokin’ Burgers and Lounge is Palm Springs hot spot for a juicy burger.

They offer other items on their menu with a full kitchen serving til midnight. Their full bar offers two Happy Hours every day from 3-6 pm and 9-12 am. Live music with Ron James every Friday and Saturday.

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Three Great Specials!

Cannot be used with any other promotion.

SMALL PLATE SPECIAL $9.95 Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 5pm

Taco Salad

A spicy blend of ground beef and pinto beans, served on shredded lettuce in a tortilla bowl with sour cream and avocado. Sprinkled with scallions, tomatoes and a mix of cheddar and Jack cheese

Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Four succulent baby back ribs grilled with BBQ glaze. Served with a spicy chile mango pineapple salsa, homemade fries, and a medley of fresh vegetables.

Grilled Tilapia 5 oz. portion

Tilapia grilled and topped with garlic butter sauce. Served with white rice and a medley of fresh vegetables.

One Item Combo

Served with beans and rice and choice of one of the following: Taco, Enchilada or Tostada.

Chipotle Chicken Pasta (with a Ceasar salad)

Penne pasta with a light tequilla chipotle sauce and sliced chicken breast.

Mexican Bowl

Choice of shredded beef, carnitas, grilled chicken or Tilapia. Served with a combination of black beans, pinto beans, Spanish rice, shredded Romaine lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, and avocado slices.

Website: DonDiegoRestaurant.com • Facebook.com/dondiegosindianwells

74-969 Highway 111 (at Cook St) 760.340.5588

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TRIO Restaurant 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs / 760-864-8746 www.triopalmsprings.com Where Palm Springs eats ... Now open for lunch. An energetic, desert-casual atmosphere and great American modern food at reasonable prices. A place where anyone can come in, sit down, and feel at home.

Open daily at 11 a.m., $19 prix fixe from 11 am to 6 pm. Most generous cocktail hours in the bar from 11 am till 7 pm.; $3 well, $5 martinis, margaritas, and majitos. Cocktail Hour in the bar and patio. Enjoy TRIO at home - www.triotogo.com. Text Trio to 90947 to receive mobile offers. (H/9)

LULU California Bistro 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, (Downtown) Palm Springs / 760.327.5858 Palm Springs newest and hippest restaurant, Lulu California Bistro, talent, expertise and a passion for great food combine to produce a captivating California Bistro dining experience.

Menu options are many, varied and value-priced, and quality is always high.

Generous portions are prepared with the freshest ingredients available and a dash of innovation from our award-winning chefs. At our exciting bar area, we feature the desert’s best Happy Hour, all-day, allnight, 12-hours long!

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Dine inside or outside on our beautiful patio

all day, all night, all week!

Excluding beverages, Happy Hour, 3-Course Feast, Sunday Brunch, and Early Bird Special.

Not valid with other offers or discounts.

EnJoY a HUgE mEnU!

Expires 3/31/15

Open daily at 8am for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour

2015 Diner’s Choice Winner: Open table top 10 Dining Hot Spots in Palm Springs

200 South Palm Canyon Drive downtown Palm SPringS

760-327-LULU (5858) LULUPALMSPRINGS.COM

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Fresh BAGELS, Daily “Made From Scratch”

Gourmet breakfast, lunch sandwiches, coffee, smoothies and much more

BREAKFAST / LUNCH

Lord Fletcher’s 70385 California 111 Rancho Mirage / 760-328-1161 Lord Fletcher’s has been a Desert tradition for 48 years. Surrounded by antiques and historic prints the dinner patron is transported to the countryside of England. Lord Fletcher’s is famous for such traditional dishes as Prime Rib, Sand Dabs , Chicken and Dumplings along with contemporary favorites like New York Steak, Rack of Lamb and White Fish. Nightly specials are also available. Lord Fletcher’s is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The bar opens at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.

Open 6am to 5pm Daily

44489 Town Center Way

(Located in the Whole Foods Shopping Center)

PALM DESERT

760-346-0300

Pomme Frite

FRENCH and BELGIAN Cuisine DINNER - Mon. - Sun. 4:30pm - 10:30pm Closed Tuesdays

Belgian bistro, beers, wines, full bar

256 South Palm Canyon between Baristo & Arenas

Palm Springs

(760) 778-3727 www.pommefrite.com

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Deli Manhattan in the Desert 2665 E. Palm Canyon Palm Springs / 760-322-3354 74225 Hwy. 111 Palm Desert / 760-340-1304 Manhattan in the Desert just opened their new location in Palm Desert with the same extensive menu as their popular jewish deli in Palm Springs. Dine in a warm and cozy setting of a New York steak house with a distinctive touch of class. They have happy hour prices on drinks and hors d’ oeuvres and their famous homemade desserts and entrees are available for carry out.

Sherman’s Delicatessen & Bakery 401 Tahquitz Canyon (across from the Hilton) Palm Springs / 760-325-1199.

Country Club & Monterey Palm Desert / 760-568-1350 The breakfast, lunch and dinner menu features almost every traditional item available including chopped liver, latkes, Chicago knockwurst, sweet & sour cabbage soup, brisket, pastrami, and corned beef as well as Rib Eye Steak, BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Rotisserie Chicken. The

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breakfasts are simple or sumptuous, and the co˜ ee is so delicious (their own blend) you will want a second cup. The Bakery-on-the-premises features fresh breads BAKED DAILY plus delicious pastries and cakes. Open 7 days , 7 am-9 pm.

as Shrimp Provençale, Duckling a L’Orange, Roast Rack of Lamb and homemade desserts. Open for breakfast Friday through Monday and for lunch and dinner daily.

Live music two nights a week during season in our bar.

French

Pomme Frite Restaurant 256 South Palm Canyon Palm Springs / 760-778-3727 “A touch of Europe” located in Downtown Palm Springs. This cozy bistro features specialties such as steamed black mussels, beef stew (Flemish style), prime Chateau steak, California Bouillabaisse, baked French Onion soup, Belgian chocolate mousse served with Creme Anglaise.

Most dishes are served with crispy pommes frites and homemade dipping sauce. Large selection of Belgian beers, plus French and California wines. Superior cuisine, bistro ambiance and attention to detail.

Cafe Des Beaux Arts 73-640 El Paseo at Larkspur Palm Desert / 760-346-0669 Come see why Café des Beaux Arts has been a local favorite for over 20 years.

Enjoy the beautiful desert mountain views on a climate-controlled patio. A French Bistro featuring Quiche Lorraine, Salad Niçoise, Crepes and Coq au Vin for French-food devotees, while a large array of savoring sandwiches, salads and of course Steak-Frites are sure to please everyone. The dinner menu combines delectable appetizers, and entrees such

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Italian Backstreet Bistro 72-820 El Paseo, (behind Staples) Palm Desert / 760-346-6393 “Where friends meet friends” . . . the Backstreet Bistro is open daily for lunch and dinner, and serving breakfast on weekends. The Backstreet Bistro with its’ beautiful mountain views offers a wide variety of favorites from salads and sandwiches and homemade soups for lunch and a full Italian menu along with the best fresh fish specials daily. Enjoy live jazz every Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoons on their pet friendly, misted patio. Full bar, specialty martinis and a wide variety of wines at a reasonable price.

Reservations recommended.

Cafe Italia 74-901 Highway 111 (Ralph’s Shopping Center) Indian Wells / 760-773-3080 www.cafeitaliaindianwells.com Cafe Italia is a dining experience like no other! The northern Italian menu and wine lists are extensive. The finest ingredients are freshly prepared, and dinners include soup, salad, and a little something extra. The dining room staff sing for your pleasure! Hostesses, Servers, and Busboys entertain with Standards, Show Tunes, Opera, and Disney songs! (Dark Sundays).

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www.LasCasuelasQuinta.com

760-777-7715 • Open 7 days • 78-480 Hwy 111 • La Quinta

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Italian Copper Oven 73-196 Highway 111 Palm Desert / 760-851-5777 The idea behind Copper Oven is to bring European Artisan Pizza to the Coachella Valley. They make their pizza dough in-house everyday, along with their Mozzarella cheese. All of the produce is delivered daily from local farmers. They also provide gluten free crust on all of their pizza creations. They o˜ er over thirty di˜ erent ingredients to choose from to create your own pizza....or you can choose from one of their specialty combinations. Whether you’re out on the patio or inside on our couches, Copper Oven is here to provide you with a comfortable, home atmoshere that your whole family will enjoy!

Ristorante Mamma Gina 73-705 El Paseo Palm Desert / 760-568-9898 “A breath of Tuscany on El Paseo” is how 2002 Zagat Survey rated Ristorante Mamma Gina. Family owned and serving the desert for 18 years, the Pierattoni family mantra is “Use only the best and don’t change authentic recipes”. Only olive oil is used for cooking. There is a bounty of skillfully prepared grilled ÿ shes, poultry, meats and several pastas and risotto dishes. Full service bar and extensive wine list. The atmosphere is sunny, desert casual attire is acceptable.

Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Convenient Valet parking.

Enjoy our comfortable “at home” atmosphere OPEN FOR DINNER Sun. - Thur. 3-9pm Fri. & Sat. 3-10pm Dine inside or outside on our beautiful patio

Happy Hour!

3 to 6pm daily 73196 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-851-5777 • www.copperovenartisanpizza.com

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Mexican Don Diego’s 74-969 Highway 111 (at Cook St.) Palm Desert / 760-340-5588 DonDiegoRestaurant.com facebook.com/dondiegosindianwells Don Diego’s of Indian Wells has been serving traditional Mexican cuisine for over 30 years. Breakfast is now being served Tuesday-Saturday 8-11am, Sunday 8am-1pm. Dinner menu includes our famous sizzling Fajitas, Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Chile Relleno, Quesadilla, Tacos and Burritos. Open Monday 11am-9pm, Tuesday-Sunday 8am-9pm.

Las Casuelas Nuevas 70-050 Hwy. 111 Rancho Mirage / 760-328-8844 Dine under the stars on the most beautiful garden patio north of Mexico City.... or inside the legendary hacienda-style restaurant. Specialties include crab enchiladas, spicy pork fajitas and Las Casuelas Nuevas’ famous margarita. Open daily for lunch at 11 a.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. Sunday “Champagne Brunch” is $24.95 for adults; $19.95 without champagne; and $14.95 for children 12 and under, served from 10am to 3pm. $4.00 Happy Hour Sun-Thur. 4:00 to close; Fri. & Sat., 4pm-6pm.

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Las Casuelas Quinta Hwy 111 & Washington La Quinta / 760-777-7715 Three fireplaces warm this colorful and inviting restaurant. Whether savoring a Margarita by the fire on the cozy outdoor palapa patio or with the sound of the live nightly entertainment in the Cantina, you’re sure to feel tradition bridged with creativity. The “Quinta” kitchen serves- the locals’ favorites, Chimichangas, Sizzling Fajitas and Tostada Supremas along with some “new” already popular, smoked Jalapeno Baby Back Ribs and BBQ Grilled Chicken Flautas. Open daily at 10:30am, low carb and children’s menu available. Come join the Fiesta!

Thai Smile 73725 El Paseo Palm Desert / 760-341-6565 Our Rancho Mirage location has moved to El Paseo. For a delicious adventure discover this outstanding restaurant that brings you the flavors of Thailand, at reasonable prices. The décor is tasteful, the hospitality is genuine, and the food is SUPREME. Start with an appetizer of mee-krob or wonton soup. The entrees: Red Mountain Chicken or Shrimp, Chicken Lemon Grass, Chicken Spicy Peanut Sauce, Duck Shoo-Shee, Devil Scallops or a Veggie trio. You can also create your own entrée and choose from the many Asian beers that compliment all the dishes or select a glass of fine wine. And don’t forget dessert! Whatever you choose you are sure to leave this restaurant with a smile. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30-9:00.

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HAPPENINGS IN THE DESERT ‘PROPS & HOPS’ CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Palm Springs Air Museum

Left to right: Dave and Jamie Humphrey, Owners, Coachella Valley Brewing Company, with Fred Bell, PS Air Museum, executive.

Hundreds attended the successful third annual “Props & Hops” Festival, where dozens of local craft breweries and others from Southern California participated with their award winning beers, which was held at the Palm Springs Air Museum, a picturesque

venue with gorgeous views. Music by Long Duk Dong and Anonymous 5… kept the afternoon lively. Flight exhi bitions throughout the afternoon … plus many different food vendors.

Located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262

The team from the Coachella Valley Brewing Company participating in the “Props to Hops” Festival (left to right) Jamie Humphrey(owner), Troy Schenck, Dave Humphrey (owner), Tasha Anderson and Chris Anderson (brew master).

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DWelcome d Spotlighting Michelle Berry, Concierge/Member Coordinator, in the lobby of the beautiful INTRAWEST RESORT CLUB HOUSE. Located in Palm Desert, California.

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he DESERT RESORT CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION would like to welcome you to the Coachella Valley! We are a professional organization of local concierges and may be found in most of our major hotels throughout the valley.

With so much to see and do in the desert, time is precious! Your concierge is here to serve you, whether you need assistance with local restaurants, theater tickets, local attractions or whatever.

If you are a tourist or a local ...”your best friend away from home”, your hotel concierge is ready to help assist you with tour ideas, current events and can even help-out in a crisis.

Stop by the concierge desk and you will be greeted with a smile and open arms.

The DESERT HOTEL / RESORT CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION

Palm Desert

Art in Public Places

This “Palm Desert Civic Program” was to create artistic harmony between the buildings, art and open spaces for the appreciation of visitors and residents alike. The 12 ft. GIRAFFE by artist, Bill Allen, is located at the . . .

Palm Desert Library 73-300 Fred Waring Drive

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for the McCormick's 58th Palm Springs Collector Car Auction FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 20, 21 & 22, 2015 SPA RESORT CASINO 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA

Keith McCormick and his family are living their dream lives, hosting one of the most successful exotic car auctions in America from one of the top vacation destinations in the world!

Each event combines the sale of high-end cars with the excitement of a luxury vacation. Keith highlights another important reason the McCormick auctions have become popular with national and international audiences. "Where else can you conduct business in a world-class resort setting, hit the slots, jump in the pool, dine in a Zugat-rated restaurant and hike up a mountain?"

The 58th McCormick's Collector Car Auction, held at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs February 20, 21 & 22, 2015, will feature over 600 mint antique, classic, exotic, muscle, sports and special interest autos. General Public and Dealers WELCOME. Call (760) 320-3290 to book. For general info on the auction and company, visit:

www.Classic-CarAuction.com

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GOLF ATTRACTIONS CATHEDRAL CANYON COUNTRY CLUB 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-328-6571 DESERT DUNES GOLF CLUB 19300 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-251-5366 DESERT PRINCESS Country Club & Resort 28-555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City 27 holes-Par 72 760-322-2280 DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT 38-995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert 36 Regulation, Par 72. 760-346-0015 EAGLE FALLS GOLF COURSE AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 18-hole, Par 72 championship golf course.

760-238-5633 EMERALD DESERT COUNTRY CLUB 76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert 9 Executive, Par 31. 760-345-4770 HERITAGE PALMS 44291 Heritage Palms Drive South, Indio 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-772-7334 INDIAN PALMS COUNTRY CLUB 48630 Monroe Street, Indio 27 Hole, Par 72. 760-775-4444 GOLF RESORT AT INDIAN WELLS 44-500 Indian Wells Lane, Palm Desert 36 Regulation, Par 72. 760-346-4653.

INDIO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 83-040 Avenue 42, Indio 18 Executive, Par 54. 760-347-9156 LA QUINTA RESORT Mountain Course 50-200 Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-564-4111

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50 50 50 MARRIOTT’S DESERT SPRINGS RESORT 74-855 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert 36 Regulation, Par 72. 760-341-1756.

MESQUITE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 2700 East Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-323-1502 MISSION LAKES COUNTRY CLUB 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs 18 Regulation, Par 71. 760-329-8061 PALM DESERT RESORT COUNTRY CLUB 77-333 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert 18 Regulation, Par 72. 760-345-2791 PALM ROYALE COUNTRY CLUB Fred Waring at Washington, La Quinta Par 18, Par 3, Par 54. 760-345-9701 TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT 1885 Golf Club Dr., Palm Springs 36 Regulation, Par 72. 760-328-1005 TOMMY JACOBS’ BEL AIR GREENS 1001 So. El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs 9 Executive, Par 32. 760-322-6062 PGA WEST RESORT Nicklaus and Stadium 56-150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta 36 Regulation, Par 72. 760-564-6666.

SANTA ROSA COUNTRY CLUB 38105 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 760-568-5717 SUN CITY PALM DESERT 38180 Del Webb Boulevard, Palm Desert 760-200-2100 WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB 41555 Woodhaven Dr., E. Palm Desert 760-345-7636

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EVENTS/ONGOING waterfalls. The River is an unmatched environment of style and beauty, providing a place to spend the day and enjoy the evening. 71-800 Highway 111 at Bob Hope, Rancho Mirage. 760-341-2711

Street Fair at the College of the Desert in Palm Desert is held every weekend starting at 7 am until 2 pm with more than 250 vendors, arts & crafts, food and entertainment. Free admission & parking. Easy entry and parking o˜ Magnesia Falls & Monterey in Palm Desert 760-773.2567.

La Quinta Museum 77-885 Calle Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253. 760.777.7170 / Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm. Discover the history, arts and culture of La Quinta as highlighted in this beautiful two-story building. The facilities feature two galleries, a historic building, a must-see mural depicting the history of La Quinta and programs for all ages.

Palm Springs Village Fest is held every Thurs. evening on N. Palm Canyon Dr. from Baristo Rd. to Amado Rd. featuring vendors, food, entertainment and Farmers Market.

Village Fest hours are 7-10pm.

Visit The River at Rancho Mirage!

12 restaurants, 14 screen theater complex, unique boutique shops including Tulip Hill Winery, Robann’s Jewelers and many others. It’s water that brings a desert to life which is why The River is more than simply a shopping and entertainment center. The River provides a park-like waterfront with an entertainment amphitheater, live music (during season), fountains and cascading

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backstreet ART DISTRICT is the coolest, hippest art destination in the desert. Stroll through artist-owned galleries and working studios. Nationally and Internationally recognized artists - including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics.

OPEN Thursday thru Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.

Located o˜ East Palm Canyon Drive behind the Mercedes Dealership and 2 blocks from the Parker Hotel at 2600 South Cherokee Way in Palm Springs.

Indio Open-Air Market is held every Wed & Sat from 4-10 pm at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival grounds.

1.800.222.SHOP. Palm Springs Open Air Market Every Saturday 9:00 am -2:30 pm. Free admission, parking and entertainment. Over 100 vendors include gourmet food, apparel, home and pet accessories, art and jewelry, produce and much more! SPA Casino parking lot, 450 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760.534.7968. www.palmspringsopenairmarket.com.

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EVENTS FEB 1, 8, 15, 22 - Visit the Certified Farmers’ Market along Main Street in La Quinta, Sundays from 8am to 12:30pm. Now thru May, you will find the freshest produce, herbs, honey, nuts, cheese, cut flowers & plants, fresh baked breads from L’Artisan Bakery, live chef demonstrations and live music. What more could you ask for?

760.898.5250. www.certifiedfarmersmarket.org.

Feb 5, 8:00 pm - Supreme Reflections / This loving tribute to Diana Ross & The Supremes takes us on a trip down Motown’s memory lane as this multi-talented cast sings and dances their way into your heart with all of the songs made famous by those three classy ladies from Detroit. McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts73000 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert. Phone: 760.340.ARTS FEB 7, 14 - Art Under the Umbrellas in Old Town La Quinta, 10am to 4pm. Presenting a diverse collection of over 70 artists exhibiting their original creations along Old Town La Quinta’s picturesque Main Street, complimented by live music, wine tasting and art demonstrations.

Free Admission, Free Parking. Information: 760.564.1244 or visit www.lqaf.com.

Feb 13-22 - The 69th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has attracted people of all ages that enjoy the camel & ostrich races, the Nightly Musical Pageant and the history of dates as well as the many attractions and exhibits unique to the Fair. Top headliner entertainment, fun daily events, terrific exhibits and a carnival you won’t want to miss! Riverside County Fairgrounds 82-503 Hwy 111 Indio, CA. 1-800-811-FAIR or 760.863.8247 / www.datefest.org.

FEB 14 – Natalie Cole The Multiple Grammy-winning R&B and jazz vocalist breaks new ground with her first Spanish-language album, “Natalie Cole En Español,” her first new studio album in five years!

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Golf Center Parkway exit.

760.342.5000. www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Feb 20, 8:00 pm / Bob Newhart One of the most important, influential and beloved figures in the history of American comedy, Chicago native Bob Newhart has been entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years! McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts- 73000 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert. Phone: 760.340.ARTS 111 Palm Desert. 760.346.5600.

EVERY SATURDAY -Join us at the Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo in Palm Desert every Saturday Afternoon from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. and be entertained with Live Jazz by the Gil Quesdada Trio. Backstreet Bistro location: 72-820 El Paseo Palm Desert. 760.346.6393. www.backstreet-bistro.com.

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Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival Feb. 14 & 15 Takes place Valentines weekend. Multi-story high, vividly-colored hot air balloons will gather along Hwy 111 Saturday and Sunday to provide balloon rides, Valentines weddings, Champagne Brunch, children’s activities, music, and a romantic Sunset Wine Dinner and Balloon Glow on the evening of Valentines Day. The free Balloon Glow to music will light up the downtown sky like gigantic colorful lightbulbs. Besides the Balloon Glow, families will enjoy the musical entertainment, face painters, gourmet food trucks, family-friendly game show activities and a replay of the Disney movie “UP” on the largest screen in the Coachella Valley. Valentines Sunset Dinner Reservations and more information: 760.321.5154, www.hotairballoonfest.com.

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58 58 44 AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM Discover and experience the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians – earliest people of Palm Springs – through exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural festivals. Conveniently located in downtown Palm Springs at 219 South Palm Canyon Drive, the Museum is open 10 to 5 Sept-May (Wed–Sun) and June-Aug (Fri-Sun). Call 760-778-1079 or visit www.accmuseum.org. Free admission and parking.

Picture yourself on a relaxing horseback ride at sunset surrounded by breathtaking mountain views! Crazy Horse Ranch is a family owned ranch located just outside of Palm Springs that offers private trail rides, private lessons, horse boarding, horse rescue and camps for adults and children. Owner, Jacklyn will teach you the ropes to ensure that your horse ride is an unforgettable experience! Perfect for adults and children alike. 50440 Cheyenne Trail, B853, Morongo Valley, CA 92256.

888.959.6724 OR 760.831.6450. www.crazyhorseranchca.com.

TAKE A BALLOON FLIGHT ...The best view of Southern California’s unique deserts, coastline, lakes and wine country are enjoyed aloft, on board a thrilling Balloon Flight. Colorful, 7-story high, 2-6 passenger hot air balloons ascend daily. Your comfort and safety are assured by experienced and top-rated, professional pilots and ground crew.

Call Fantasy Balloon Flights at 760.568.0997 for reservations.

TAHQUITZ CANYON 500 W. Mesquite, west of Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, is home to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irragation systems, native wildlife and plants. The visitor center offers educational and cultural exhibits and a video which narrates the legend of Tahquitz Canyon. A 2 hour walking tour is available. 760.416.7044. The entrance to PALM CANYON, MURRAY CANYON and ANDREAS CANYON is on So. Palm Canyon Dr., 3 miles south of East Palm Canyon Drive. 760.325.5673 “Coming in for a landing “ at the PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM are bombers, fighters and trainers, and the World’s largest collection of flying WWII airplanes. This museum is a living tribute to America’s Veterans and the planes they flew. Open daily. Located at Palm Springs Regional Airport, 745 Gene Autry Trail. For details call 760.778.6262.

Friends of the Desert Mountains offers guided hikes, lectures, family programs and more, and puts on the free Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival each March. We are located at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74 in Palm Desert. Call (760)862-9984 or visit us at http://www.desertmountains.org for more information about our hikes and events.

SHIELDS DATE GARDEN has been in operation since 1924. Specializing in Super Jumbo Royal Medjools, Deglet Noor, Blonde and Burnette dates - all beautifully packed. They also carry dried fruit and nuts. Don’t leave the desert without having one of their famous “Date Shakes” or “Date Ice Cream”. FREE MOVIE on the “Romance & Sex Life of the Date” is on-going.

Open 7 days a week, 8 am-6 pm. 80-225 U.S. Hwy. 111 in Indio.

Call 760. 347.7768.

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THIS RARE HAND-MADE PUEBLO IS A HISTORIC LANDMARK OPEN FOR DAILY TOURS AND SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 67-616 E. DESERT VIEW AVENUE DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240

(760) 329-7610 WWW.CABOTSMUSEUM.ORG

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Desert Adventures – Celebrating 25 Years of Tourism Excellence! - Climb aboard the Big Red Jeeps for an unforgettable journey into the REAL desert. Desert Adventures exclusive San Andreas Fault Adventure takes you to a private 800+ acre preserve right on the San Andreas Fault where you will explore a lush natural palm oasis, tour a replica Cahuilla Village to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians and witness extraordinary scenery as your jeep winds its way through the labyrinth of geological cuts and canyons of the San Andreas Fault Zone.

Desert Adventures also offers a fascinating jeep and hiking excursions to the magnificent Palm Springs Indian Canyons where native fan palms and more than 150 species of plants beckon travelers to the lush oases that were the ancient home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

If you prefer to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you can also choose from one of several tours in Desert Adventures eco-friendly CNG Van. Visit the stunning Joshua Tree National Park where you will spend a full three hours inside the park as you enjoy a short guided hike through Hidden Valley, visit the Desert Queen Mine and take in the spectacular views from the Key’s View Overlook. Other tours visit the windmills, Coachella Valley Preserve, Whitewater Preserve and other points of interest in the Coachella Valley. You can also hire a professional guide to take you on a customized sightseeing or hiking excursion in your car or Desert Adventures SUV. For more information or reservations, call (760) 324-5337 or (888) 440-5337 ext. 1 Toll Free or visit Desert Adventures online at red-jeep.com/tours. Be sure to mention Key Magazine for the best rates or check out the Packages and Promotions page of Desert Adventures website for current specials.

Life is an adventure…Make it a Desert Adventure!

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Daily “Champagne” Balloon Adventures For reservations and Information

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Idyllwild: A Real COOL Place Shopping, Antiques, Restaurants, Hiking Trails, Horseback and Carriage Rides and much more!

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igh above the desert just far enough away from the heat is the town of Idyllwild located in the San Jacinto Mountains, a one hour drive from Palm Springs and the desert communities via California scenic Hwy. 243 or Hwy. 74 through the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument. On arriving in Idyllwild a familiar semi-Bavarian Chalet sort of architecture emerges in charming inns, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops,gift stores and outdoor-equipment stores as well.

Don’t miss scenic sites such as BlackMountain Lookout, giant Jeffrey Pine or the Indian Vista Point... they are simply breathtaking.

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Rock climbers can enjoy Idyllwild’s renowned Lilly Rock or Suicide Rock.

Remember don’t hike or climb alone!

For more information contact the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce toll-free at 888.659.3259 or visit them on-line at www.idyllwild.com

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