Discover Indio Annual Guide

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www.discoverindio.com | The Official 2018 Indio Visitor's Center Guide

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2

Jill Tremblay

Rudy Gutierrez

Chairman of the Board

Desert Recreation District

Best Best & Krieger LLP Lesa Bodnar Dr. Frank Curry, MD

Coachella Valley Economic Partnership

Chairman Elect Desert Urgent Care

Ernesto Rosales Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern

Jeff Levine

California – Loma Linda

Vice Chairman Lamar Outdoor Advertising Palm Springs

Cary Boisvert Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries

Jason Schneider, CPA Past Chairman

Austin Beneteau

Osborne Rincon, CPAs

Modern Woodmen of America

Toni Merrihew

David Nola

Treasurer

Alpha Media

Chandi Group USA Debbie Wales Jay Chesterton

JFK Memorial Hospital

Secretary Fantasy Springs Resort Casino –

Mike Williams

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

Capitis Real Estate

Carmen Contreras

Julio Figueroa

Carmen Contreras State Farm

AT&T

Chris Bennett

Victoria Llort

Servpro

American Outreach Foundation

Ezekiel Bonillas

Carmen Shelton

Spotlight 29/Twenty-Nine Palms Band of

Zobo & Mesiters

Mission Indians Herman Sebastian Garcia Deirdre Callanan North American Title Barbara Chodos Desert Sun Media Group

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Rabobank

Joshua R. Bonner, IOM President and Chief Executive Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE CITY OF FESTIVALS! Michael H. Wilson, Mayor City of Indio

Rebecca Rizzo

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Regional President, West

CELEBRATE IN WORLD-FAMOUS INDIO Diana Soto Vice President, Events

Joshua R. Bonner, President & CEO Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Katie Stice, IOM, ACE Regional President, East

MIYAXWEN! GREETINGS! Douglas Welmas, Chairman Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

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Patrick Swarthout Community Development Officer Anne Blalock Sales Executive Marianne Burton

INDIO MURALS 10 ELDORADO POLO CLUB 12 INDIO MURALS 10

Sales Executive ELDORADO POLO CLUB 12

Guadalupe Fox Membership Services Representative Kimberly Krause

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Sales Executive SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL — SPECIAL SECTION

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A UNIQUE ATTRACTION: SHIELDS DATE GARDEN

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PRESERVING OUR STORY

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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

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Events Manager

INDIO FOR FOODIES

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Debby Valdez

SHOP INDIO

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FUN IN THE SUN

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EXPLORE HISTORIC INDIO

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THE CITY OF FESTIVALS

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AN AWARD-WINNING CITY

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Dawn Mason Office Manager Elsa Reyes

STAFF

Membership Services Representative Enda Rodriguez

Membership Services Representative

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STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017 EMPIRE POLO CLUB 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF FESTIVALS! Welcome to the City of Festivals! Indio is the largest and fastest growing city in eastern Riverside County. As the original Coachella Valley city known as the “Hub of the Valley,” we are continuing our legacy as the center of housing, commerce and development in the region.

Nearly 1.4 million people visit our community every year to attend the most famous music, food, and arts festivals in the world. Popular travel site, Trivago, named Indio as a rising global destination and Matador Network ranked Indio as the No. 1 city in the nation for live music. We host the Coachella Valley and Arts Festival, Indio Southwest Arts Festival, Stagecoach Country Music Festival, Indio International Tamale Festival, Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, and California BBQ State Championship. I am also happy to announce the 2018 Tachevah music festival, previously held in Palm Springs, is coming to downtown Indio in May. Once a Union Pacific Railroad depot, the city of Indio continues to be a destination spot with a small-town feel. We take priority in preserving our local heritage, celebrating our diversity, and showcasing our art. The Coachella Valley History Museum contains the original 1909 School House, Date Museum, and the refurbished M. H. Whittier Ranch Water Tower. You can see our great murals and sculptures throughout our downtown, which celebrates our history and spirit of community.

Ranked as one of the Top 20 Best Cities for Young Families in California by Nerdwallet.com, almost 90,000 people call Indio home, and we expect to reach 100,000 in population by 2020 and 170,000 by 2035. Nearly 3,000 new housing units are under construction or being planned in the next few years to accommodate this growth, and we project adding 54,000 residential units by 2035. Families are moving here because of our parks, schools, and outstanding public safety services. In fact, the Indio Police Department was recognized as one of 15 cities in the nation to serve as a model for the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.

Our restaurant, retail, hotel, and healthcare service sectors are also growing. Ranked as the #1 city in California to start a business by HowToStartAnLLC. org in 2017, the first Dunkin’ Donuts and Your Pie restaurant in the Coachella Valley opened in Indio last year. A Walmart Neighborhood Market and a farm-to-table restaurant called Heirloom Craft Kitchen will be opening soon. In addition,

a new 14-screen movie theater is coming to Indio and there are new plans proposed for an exciting new project on the Indio Fashion Mall site. To accommodate millions of visitors to our city, a new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott will be opening this year, and a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is currently in planning. I am also excited to welcome Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to our downtown area, which is opening this year to serve over 135,000 children in the region.

There are major infrastructure developments recently completed or planned to keep up with our growth. The new I-10 Jefferson Street interchange is now open and a Highway 111 widening and beautification project will begin this year to give our residents and visitors easier and safer access to our city. The city is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to finalize the route in our community for the CV Link, which is a $76 million multi-model transportation project using the existing Whitewater River Channel that will span more than 50 miles to connect all nine cities and three tribal governments. The path, which allows pedestrians, bicyclists and low-speed electric vehicles, will create a sustainable future and provide significant economic impacts. To further promote a healthy and active lifestyle, a new five-mile hiking trail in north Indio is scheduled to open in the spring with amazing views of the city, Indio Hills, and Joshua Tree National Park.

I am excited about our growth and bright future ahead. We welcome you to our beloved City of Indio and I hope you enjoy your time with us!

MICHAEL H. WILSON, MAYOR

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STAGECOACH FESTIVAL 2017 EMPIRE POLO CLUB 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201

CELEBRATE IN WORLD-FAMOUS INDIO It's a beautiful day in Indio! With an annual average temperature of 75.7 degrees Fahrenheit, majestic views of mountain tops and an almost constantly blue sky, we say that a lot here in Indio. Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Indio is center stage for one of the fastestgrowing areas in the United States. It is truly time to Discover Indio.

Known as the City of Festivals, Indio has become world famous for its entertainment options. Home to the world's best music festival, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival rocks the desert twice every year bringing music performers and visitors from around the globe.

Immediately following is the equally successful Stagecoach Country Music Festival. If you're looking for family fun, check out the Riverside Country Fair and National Date Festival or the annual Tamale Festival. The annual Indio Powwow celebrates the culture and history of the desert's native people. In Indio it is a yearround celebration! If art is your taste, a burgeoning East Valley art scene is celebrated annually at the Southwest Arts Festival Indio.

You can also immerse yourself in the arts at the Indio Performing Arts Center and the Coachella Valley Art Center where local artisans create beauty ever day. Down the street, the Coachella Valley History Museum houses art and cultural pieces that honor the roots of our desert.

It is almost impossible to run out of activity options in Indio. Whether it is dining, entertainment, golf or a simple stroll through the beautiful southwest desert, we have it. We invite you to make yourself at home in our lovely city and celebrate the unique desert life that Indio offers.

Celebration is what we do best!

For more information on Indio tourism and area attractions please stop by and see us.

Indio Visitors Center 82-921 Indio Blvd.

Indio, CA 92201 discoverindio.com

JOSHUA R. BONNER

PRESIDENT & C.E.O. GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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MIYAXWEN! GREETINGS! The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino welcomes you to the beautiful City of Indio, CA. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe with approximately 1,610 acres of reservation land in the Coachella Valley. The tribe owns several business enterprises including Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Our goals for the betterment of the community include growing and diversifying business ventures to increase employment in the Coachella Valley, increasing the support of community programs, continuing to pursue economic selfsufficiency and preserving and educating the public about Cabazon culture.

The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians is proud to be one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino offers employment for many skill sets including jobs within the casino, hotel, food and beverage, specials events center, security, marketing and many others. The tribe supplies emergency operations equipment to the city through the Special Distribution Fund. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians takes great pride in the community where they work and live and because of this provide outstanding and long-lasting support for city programs.

The tribe also sees great benefits as a founding partner with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and is pleased to act as a Platinum Sponsor. A great way to learn about the history of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians is to visit the Cultural Museum located on the reservation.

Inside you’ll find interesting facts, artifacts and beautiful images of past and present day culture. Also, celebrating the Native American culture is the annual Indio Powwow hosted every November at the Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center.

We invite you to visit our reservation and enjoy heritage of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and have fun at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

DOUGLAS WELMAS

CHAIRMAN CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

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FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203

Like previous years, the tribe is a main sponsor for Indio’s Annual International Tamale Festival and Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival.

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INDIO MURALS

REBIRTH West wall of 82-660 Miles Ave. facing King St.

Nestled among the architecture of Old Town Indio and adorning the walls along the historic Route 99 corridor, you will find some of Indio’s grandest expressions of art and culture. The Indio Mural Project was originally launched by the Chamber of Commerce, an effort to highlight the unique downtown district. Since then, the program has evolved into an expression of the history of Indio, an ongoing conversation of culture played out on giant concrete canvases. The Indio Mural Project chronicles the Coachella Valley's path to prosperity and growth, journeying from the early times of our indigenous native people, to the modern evolution of technology and mass transit. The murals are a must-see attraction for visitors in the city. Stop by the Indio Visitors Center at 82921 Indio Blvd. for a free mural map to navigate your way through a captivating, self-guided tour.

AGRICULTURE IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY Old Town Indio on the corner of Towne St. and Miles Ave.

MOVING TOWARDS THE FUTURE North wall of 45-125 Smurr St. facing parking lot and open park area to the north towards Miles Ave.

MARYANN'S BAKERY North wall of Clark’s Travel Center on historic Route 99, now Indio Blvd.

HISTORY OF ELECTRIC POWER IN INDIO AND EAST COACHELLA VALLEY Southwest corner of Civic Center Mall at Fargo St.

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THE HISTORY OF THE DATE INDUSTRY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY Old Town Indio at the corner of Miles Ave. and Oasis St.

OLD INDIO East wall of 82-789 Miles Ave. facing Towne St.

History of Transportation West wall of Clark’s Travel Center on historic Route 99, now Indio Blvd.

LOCATIONS

Maryann’s Bakery North wall of Clark’s Travel Center on historic Route 99, now Indio Blvd.

Life in an Indian Village Circa 1700 Southeast corner of Indio Blvd. at Towne St. The History of the Date Industry in the Coachella Valley Old Town Indio at the corner of Miles Ave. and Oasis St. History of Electric Power in Indio and East Coachella Valley Southwest corner of Civic Center Mall at Fargo St.

Agriculture in the Coachella Valley Old Town Indio on the corner of Towne St. and Miles Ave. History of Water in the Coachella Valley East of Smurr St., north of Civic Center Mall south facing wall, between Fargo St. and Ally at Pocket Park Moving Towards the Future North wall of 45-125 Smurr St. facing parking lot and open park area to the north towards Miles Ave.

HISTORY OF WATER IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY East of Smurr St. North of Civic Center Mall South facing wall, between Fargo St. and Ally at Pocket Park

LIFE IN AN INDIAN VILLAGE CIRCA 1700 Southeast corner of Indio Blvd. at Towne St.

Rebirth West wall of 82-660 Miles Ave. facing King St. Old Indio East wall of 82-789 Miles Ave. facing Towne St.

HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION West wall of Clark’s Travel Center on historic Route 99, now Indio Blvd.

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ELDORADO POLO CLUB

For over 60 years Eldorado Polo Club has welcomed top polo players from around the world to the beautiful Coachella Valley.

With expansive mountain views at the east end of the Coachella Valley, the club seems to be a paradise for international guests, the near-perfect, back-to-back daytime temperatures offering idyllic conditions to play polo during the Winter months, there are only two locations for Winter grass polo in the US, Florida and Indio.

Each November, large trucks and trailers carrying superb equine athletes from across the US descend upon Indio in order to set up shop for some of the most exciting and competitive polo in the country. A great sense of community fills the air at Eldorado as the club becomes home to more than 500 horses preparing for

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competition. In the crisp early hours of the morning, the mile-long track is packed with groups of horses trotting to reach peak physical fitness for tournament matches taking place January through March.

The club boasts more than ten regulation grass fields, a stick and ball field, practice hitting cage, exercise track, and onsite stabling making it one of the largest polo clubs in the country. Eldorado Polo Club offers varying levels of competition for players of all abilities. The peak levels of competition are the 12-Goal, 8-Goal & 4-Goal Sunday matches which feature many of the top international players. There is also the Pro Pool amateur league as well as the Polo and Riding Academy for those looking to take up the sport. Many players have been known to take up the sport with no previous riding experience!

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Attending polo as a spectator has become synonymous with the desert winter lifestyle. Each Sunday, thousands of polo fans pour into Eldorado to feel the rumble of galloping hooves as players reach speeds of more than 35 MPH – all while maintaining control of a little white ball. Polo is, in fact, a contact sport and therefore it is often described as “hockey on horseback.” Players look to score through the uprights at each end of the ten-acre field. It doesn’t take long for first-time attendees to get wrapped up in the excitement of a match as spectators get up to speed with live play-by-play commentary from resident announcer Tony Gregg.

Attending a polo match is easy and everyone is welcome to attend. Guests can enjoy the polo sidelines in casual comfort by tailgating. With a few lawn chairs

and a picnic, you have your own perfect polo event.

If you prefer to enjoy the spectacle of polo in style, a reservation in the Clubhouse may be more to your liking. Overlooking the main field, guests may enjoy a full-service restaurant and bar, with seating available for parties from two to 100+. The venue is also offered for special events.

Eldorado Polo Club is located at 50950 Madison St. Indio between Ave 50 & 52.

SUNDAY POLO TAKES PLACE EACH SUNDAY JANUARY 7 THROUGH TO APRIL 1. GATES OPEN AT 10 AM AND MATCHES TAKE PLACE AT NOON AND 2 PM. ENTRY IS JUST $10 PER CAR AND CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS ARE JUST $10 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT (760) 831 POLO ELDORADOPOLOCLUB.COM

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY DO 1.4 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT US PER YEAR? WHY ARE WE THE LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY?

International Tamale Festival

WHY ARE WE RATED ONE OF THE BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES?

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WHY ARE BUSINESSES, COLLEGES AND HEALTHCARE COMPANIES COMING HERE?

GROWING RETAIL, HOTEL AND SERVICES SECTORS New Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott under construction New Hampton Inn and Suites under construction

EDUCATION

California Desert Trial Academy College of Law: first and only Law School in Riverside County

AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE 93.5%

NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS BY 2035 54,000

POPULATION 88,092 100,000 by 2020 177,224 by 2035

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EAST RIVERSIDE COUNTY SEAT County Offices, Courthouses and Detention Center

FAMILY/COMMUNITY

One of 15 cities selected nationwide by the President as a model for

SQUARE MILES 29.2

ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

21st Century Policing State-of-the-art Teen and Senior Centers

HEALTH

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Clinic opening March 2018

1.62%

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME $67,327

15-MILE TRADE POPULATION

RECREATION

The Lights at Indio Golf Course. Only night-lighted golf course in the Coachella Valley

EXPANSION College of the Desert Campus expanding in Downtown Indio

182,736

SHOP/DINE/STAY Variety of shopping, dining and lodging

CITY OF FESTIVALS CALENDAR JANUARY 01 POLO GAMES • EMPIREPOLO.COM • ELDORADOPOLOCLUB.COM

FEBRUARY 06 INDIO HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR • INDIO.ORG

Indio transforms into an international destination for Polo beginning in January and continuing through the start of April. You can experience the “Sport of Kings” at two internationally recognized venues locally, Empire Polo Club and El Dorado Polo Club.

This annual community event is open to the public and focuses on the health & wellness of those 50 years and older and their families. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Indio Senior Center, which is dedicated to enhancing the dignity and quality of the culturally diverse and aging population of the Coachella Valley

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FEBRUARY 10

KENNEL CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS DOG SHOW • KENNELCLUBPALMSPRINGS.ORG The Bradshaw Family tradition of superintending dog shows started in 1898 with Jack Bradshaw, and continues through four generations of their family. The tradition continues at Empire Polo Club with the acclaimed Palm Springs Kennel Club Dog Show.

JANUARY 10-14 FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION WESTERN AREA RALLY IN INDIO • FMCA.COM Now in its 30th year, the FMCA annual rally is an opportunity for members to socialize, view exhibits, attend seminars, and enjoy quality entertainment. This five day event brings nearly 20,000 visitors to Indio.

With approximately 109,000 members, the FMCA is the world’s largest motorhome owners group.

JANUARY 13-14 SAND STORM LACROSSE FESTIVAL IN INDIO • SANDSTORMLACROSSE.COM Now in its 11th year, the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival is the premier co-ed lacrosse event in North America.

Teams from across the country play championship tournament games. The event is free and open to the public, and is held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

JANUARY 25-28 SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL INDIO - SWARTFEST.COM Now in its 32nd year, the Southwest Arts Festival Indio features over 200 artists from around the world.

Includes interactive art displays, live music, pottery, glass blowing, and fine art painting. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and beverage options while casually walking the grounds.

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MÁS INDIO • INDIOPERFORMINGARTSCENTER.COM A concert celebrating music and art held at the Indio Performing Arts Center.

FEBRUARY 16-25 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL IN INDIO • DATEFEST.ORG Indio has been home to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival for over 50 years! This weeklong event has live entertainment, including camel and ostrich races and a nightly Arabian nights musical pageant. There is a wide variety of delicious food, carnival rides, and shopping.

MARCH 03 RHYTHM, WINE & BREWS EXPERIENCE IN INDIO • RWBEXP.COM Enjoy live entertainment while tasting an assortment of wines and craft beer during this amazing experience.

Over 5,000 attendees flock to the Empire Polo Club during this day to listen to a line up of reggae, funk, blues, and rock bands. Over 80 breweries, wineries, and food trucks are on hand, and incredible art pieces are also on display.

MARCH 10 & 11 INDIO ART IN THE SQUARE CHALK FESTIVALDISCOVERINDIO.COM The annual Art in the Square Chalk Festival promotes the arts using the medium of chalk to create wonderful artwork by professionals, students, visitors, and residents. This hometown festival in Downtown Indio encourages everyone to create their own masterpiece!

Enjoy food, live entertainment, and more. Admission is free.

MARCH 17 INDIO HERITAGE FESTIVAL • CVHM.ORG This annual event at the world-famous Coachella Valley History Museum celebrates Indio’s pioneers and highlights the history of the Coachella Valley that started in Indio. Families gather to enjoy live entertainment, quilt making, wood carving, and much more! Admission is free.

NOVEMBER TBD

DESERT BOHEME FASHION SHOW IN INDIO • INDIO.ORG

TASTE OF INDIO • DISCOVERINDIO.COM

Celebrate fashion, art, music, food, and drinks at the 2nd annual Desert Boheme Fashion Show at the Indio Performing Arts Center. Presented by Coachella Magazine, this event will awaken your curiosity. The event is free and open to the public.

The 5th Annual Taste of Indio gives attendees the opportunity to taste food and drinks from Indio and across the East Valley as well as enjoy live entertainment. Location TBD.

APRIL 13-15 & 20-22 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IN INDIO • COACHELLA.COM Nearly 250,000 fans from around the world converge at the Empire Polo Club in Indio to experience the event simply known as Coachella.

This world-wide phenomenon features the most famous and cutting-edge musical artists, as well as a dazzling array of visual arts for the eyes to feast upon. See why Indio is known as the #1 city in the USA for live music!

APRIL 27-29 STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN INDIO • STAGECOACHFESTIVAL.COM Stagecoach is the premier country music concert event. This three-day event celebrates country music and culture, and features the latest Nashville stars and legends. Enjoy the best of country, alternative country, bluegrass, and folk. This year's headliner is Garth Brooks! Yee haw!

NOVEMBER 03 INDIO CALIFORNIA BBQ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL • INDIOBBQFESTIVAL.COM Fourth annual Indio California BBQ State Championship and Festival is a sanctioned contest featuring professional pit masters from across the nation competing for up to $10,000 in prize money. The event also features live music, kids zone, and craft beer! We invite you to be a part of the celebration. Admission is free.

NOVEMBER 23-25 INDIO POWWOW • FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM The Indio Powwow takes place at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino located in Indio, California. Included in the celebration are Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, bird singing, and drum contests. There are also opportunities for visitors to join dancers in the arena during noncompetitive, inter-tribal dancing.

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DECEMBER 2 & 3

INDIO BLOCK PARTY / TACHEVAH MUSIC FESTIVAL • DISCOVERINDIO.COM

INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL • TAMALEFESTIVAL.NET

The Indio Block Party is an annual celebration of the vibrant spirit, rich culture, and strong community that exists within our city. New this year is the addition of the Tachevah Music Festival finals! We invite you to be a part of the celebration. Enjoy outdoor live music, a beer garden, food galore, car show, art installations, mural tour, kid zone, and roaming entertainers. Admission is free.

The Indio International Tamale Festival is loaded with excitement. Visitors delight in scrumptious tamales, endless food options, shopping, and allday entertainment. Festival goers can relax while enjoying a variety of live entertainment, including live music from local and regional bands, traditional Folklorico dancing, vintage car show, and a community parade. Admission is free.

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DECEMBER 02

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW • INDIO.ORG The 4th of July Fireworks display is a family event free to all ages. Location TBD.

INDIO TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY • INDIO.ORG The City of Indio plans to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. Located between City Hall and the Indio Public Library, come light the giant Christmas tree. There will be carolers from local schools, holiday story time, and of course, a visit from Santa! Admission is free.

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WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT THEATER & SHOWS

GAMING & CASINO

Catch a show at one of Indio's many entertainment venues. The city offers a variety of entertainment options, including stage productions, comedy shows, cinema, and live performances by the biggest stars from around the world.

The Indio area has several gaming options offering top slots, exciting table games, and high-limit gaming as well as live entertainment and award-winning dining every night of the week.

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT THEATER

FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

INDIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (IPAC) The mission of IPAC is to provide a creative environment to promote awareness and education in the performing arts to Indio and its surrounding communities. With weekly events and groups such as Desert Theatreworks, Chellavision, and many more, you are sure to find something for you at IPAC. 45175 FARGO STREET, INDIO 760-775-5200 | INDIOPERFORMINGARTSCENTER.COM

FANTASY SPRINGS SPECIAL EVENT CENTER The event center hosts entertainment's brightest stars from around the world. Events include live concerts, comedy acts, and shows. The center also regularly features world-class sporting events such as championship boxing.

84245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY, INDIO 760-342-5000 | FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM

THE ROCK YARD AT FANTASY SPRINGS

Arts Center

Performing

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The Rock Yard is the premier outdoor concert stage in the Coachella Valley. Live music can be found every Friday and Saturday night, and country night happens every Thursday night, featuring local country band and tribute performances.

54245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY, INDIO 760-342-5000 | FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM

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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located in Indio and offers a luxurious hotel, Vegas-style gambling options, world-class dining and entertainment, and a fabulous pool and fitness center. The casino encompasses a massive gaming floor that includes slot machines, table games, and a Bingo Palace.

84245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY, INDIO 760-342-5000 | FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM

AUGUSTINE CASINO Augustine Casino features a collection of more than 800 of the newest and most popular slot machines designed to accommodate every level of player. Play your favorite table games including Spanish 21, Texas Hold'em, 3 Card Poker and $3 Black Jack.

84001 AVENUE 54, COACHELLA (5 MINUTES FROM INDIO) 760-391-9500 | AUGUSTINECASINO.COM

SPOTLIGHT 29 Spotlight 29 Casino features 250,000 square feet of visitor options, from gaming to dining and entertainment. The casino offers a poker room, a high limit slot area, and a lounge for Platinum Members. It also houses 2,000 slot machines and table games including Black Jack, Pai Gow and Mini Baccarat. The table game area features ten flat screen televisions to watch all your favorite sports.

46200 HARRISON PLACE, COACHELLA (5 MINUTES FROM INDIO) 760-775-5566 | SPOTLIGHT29.COM

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

The Regal Entertainment Theater offers eight movie screens playing the latest hit movies.

81725 HWY 111, INDIO 760-342-8451 | REGMOVIES.COM

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DESERT HISTORY

Studying the history of the desert region you find many footprints in the sand that created the desert paradise we know today. The Native American people who inhabited the desert region for centuries left their mark on early desert life, including agriculture and water conversation. Early railroad workers laid the groundwork for industry to make its way through the valley and spur the rapid growth of California. Even General George Patton left his mark, training his troops at the Desert Training Center in preparation for what would eventually lead to important victories in Africa and Europe. History is all around you in Indio.

OASIS DATE GARDENS This 175-acre working date garden is home to the Medjool and many different varieties of dates. Founded in 1912, Oasis Date Gardens has grown to a large packing house and retail store. Oasis Date Gardens has developed a repuation for excellence and quality, developing a distribution network that spans from the Far East to Europe. Don't miss the opportunity to sample their delicious fruit.

59111 HWY 111, THERMAL (10 MINUTES FROM INDIO) 760-399-5665 | OASISDATE.COM

SHIELDS DATE GARDENS

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Shields Date

Floyd and Bess Shields came to the California Desert in 1924 and started Shields Date Garden, working long and hard to build up their business and educate their customers about date culture. In the beginning, Mr. Shields would give his lectures in the garden. As the popularity of his lectures grew, Mr. Shields incorporated a slide show, then recorded his presentation in conjunction with the slide show so that the show could be run several times a day. Today, the 15-minute film "Romance and Sex Life of the Date" runs continuously during store hours, where you can still hear Mr. Shields talking about his favorite subject, the date. Complete with a cafe, retail store and walking garden, Shields is one of the Coachella Valley's top tourist destinations.

80225 U.S. HWY 111, INDIO 760-347-0996 | SHIELDSATEGARDENS.COM

The museum gives visitors a chance to "walk in the footsteps of the ancient Cahuilla People." It features artifact displays, hands-on exhibits, and interpretive scenes of the Native Americans who originally inhabited the Coachella Valley. Admission is free.

84245 IDNIO SPRINGS PKWY., INDIO 760-342-5000 | FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM

COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM

The museum is a historical campus which contains the 1926 adobe Smiley-Tyler House which houses their main exhibits, the 1909 Indio Schoolhouse and the world's only date museum. Other highlights include their Desert Submarine, a Blacksmith's shop, pioneer farming implements, and the archives for the Historical Society. Their spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens which include a Memorial Date Garden, Japanese Garden, the Geissler Rose Garden, and the oldest Cork Tree in the Coachella Valley.

82616 MILES AVENUE, INDIO 760-342-6651 | CVHM.ORG

GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The museum was dedicated in 1988 and honors the memory of the gallant general who established the Desert Training Center for military operations training during WW11. The center prepared over a million soldiers from 20 separate divisions. The museum is a California Registered Landmark and a celebrated memorial to veterans of the U.S. Military.

62510 CHIRIACO RD., CHIRIACO SUMMIT (30 MILES EAST OF INDIO ON THE I-10) 760-227-3483 | GENERALPATTONMUSEUM.COM

Museum

A testament to its roots, Indio remains synonymous with the date industry. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated from Iraq, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4,000 BC. In more recent times, they have found a home in the dry climate and ample sunshine of the Coachella Valley.

The Indio area is host to two of the region's most famous date gardens.

CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

Coachella Valley History

DATE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

A YEAR-ROUND CELEBRATION Indio did it again in 2017, bringing in yet another major festival. Desert Oasis was a reggae and hip hop two day festival that brought in music lovers of all types. The event brought music, art, food, and entertainment for an addition that enhanced Indio as "The City of Festivals". But Indio has forged a festive path that goes beyond just music. Annually it attracts over one million visitors a year to its celebrations of music, culture, art, and food. The diversity shines through in the many elements of society it celebrates, from its International Tamale Festival to the State Championship BBQ Festival, there is a little something for everyone. For more information on any of Indio's festivals, or to keep track of all the city's events, visit www.discoverindio.com.

FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION WESTERN AREA RALLY The Family Motor Coach Association's annual Western Region Rally is held in January at the Riverside County Fairgrounds. It draws more than 2,000 motor coaches converging on Indio for a four-day event. Participants gather to socialize, view exhibits, attend seminars, and enjoy quality entertainment. Area rallies are organized

by FMCA areas and area associations. To find out how you can participate visit wafmca.com.

SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL The Southwest Arts Festival Indio 2018 will be held from January 25-28. Celebrating its 32nd year, the Southwest Arts Festival will once again be held at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, a Coachella Valley Landmark, featuring the desert's natural landscape and sweeping mountain ranges. Every year the Festival continues to evolve and attract a high caliber of talented artists and unique artwork. Last year the Festival featured over 240 artists from multiple states and countries showing traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of arts and quality crafts. To learn more about the Southwest Arts Festival visit SWArtFest.com.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival started as a festival to celebrate the end of the annual date harvest in the desert region, the major commercial date-producing area in the Western Hemisphere.

With the popularity of the date gardens, the idea was planted for the first Date Festival in 1921 to be held in Indio's city park. In 1940 Riverside County purchased the present fairgrounds it now calls home. For over 70 years, the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has thrilled people with family fun that includes rides, parades, and shows.

Today the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is focused on providing amazing entertainment and affordable fun to area residents. The 72nd Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is set for February 16-25, 2018. Additional information about the Date Festival can be found at datefest.org.

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RHYTHM, WINE & BREWS EXPERIENCE Rhythm, Wine & Brews (RWB) Experience returns for 2018 with a vibe you can feel, transforming the Coachella Valley into an oasis for those in search of a good time, music, beer and wine. Stone Temple Pilots headlines the March 3rd festival that is celebrating its 7th year in the desert. Music is only part of the experience, boasting craft beers and unique wine blends. Guests are offered a chance to sip on the classics and find a new favorite during the tasting portion of the event. RWB Experience is truly a unique event. Learn more about RWB at rwbexp.com.

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL MTV recently declared what has been known for some time now "Coachella has secured its place among the most well-known festivals in the world." held annually at the 78-acre Empire Polo Club in the beautiful Southern California desert, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the most critically acclaimed music festivals in the world, six times selected by Pollstar as the "Festival of the Year."

Coachella mixes some of the most groundbreaking artists from all genres of music along with a substantial selection of art installations from all over the world.

Artists have included: Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, Daft Punk, Coldplay, Tool, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bjork, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Beastie Boys, Oasis, Jane's Addiction, The Pixies, Madonna, Roger Waters, Prine, Kendrick Lamar, and Paul McCartney. The 2018 Coahella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be presented in two shows. Weekend one will be held April 13, 14 and 15, and weekend two will be held April 20, 21 and 22. Additional information about Coachella can be seen by visiting coachella.com.

STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL The Stagecoach Country Music Festival will take place over three days in 2018, from April 27 - 29, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The annual country celebration draws the biggest names in Country to it annually. The 2018 edition will be headlined by Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, and Florida Georgia Line.

INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL Created in 1992, the Indio International Tamale Festival has become an annual celebration for Foodies across Southern California and beyond. The rich heritage of the tamale, consistent community support and hardworking tamale makers have created a tremendous festival. Recently, the Food Network-TV ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival in the top 10 "AllAmerican Food Festivals" in the nation! Held annually in December, the festival is free to attend. The event is held in Downtown Indio right in the heart of the city.

Family friendly, the festival has something for everyone.

For information visit tamalefestival.net

CITY OF INDIO

The Indio Powwow is held annually at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center. The Powwow celebrates Native American heritage, bringing thousands of tribal and non-tribal people together for a celebration of culture and customs. Those visiting the Indio Powwow will have an opportunity to taste Native American foods such as fry bread and shop among vendors for jewelry, weavings and other types of Native American arts. The Indio Powwow highlights include the Bird Singers and the Grand Entry, when all dancers form a procession, winding around the arena. To learn more about the Indio Powwow visit fantasyspringsresort.com.

Festival

INDIO POWWOW

Coachella Valley Music and Arts

The BBQ State Championships & Festival is a sanctioned championship event, judged by certified KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society) judges with points awarded towards a coveted California State Title. The event annually draws professional Pitmasters from across the United States to compete for more than $10,000 in prize money. Competitors compete in a variety of categories, including brisket, ribs, and chicken, all leading to the coveted title of Grand Champion.

Participants enjoy sampling BBQ delights from the many professional teams that also sell BBQ at the event. Live music, entertainment, kid's activities, and a horseshoe tournament are all part of the day's activities. Held annually in November, entrance is free to this family oriented festival. For more information about Indio California BBQ State Championship & Festival visit indiobbqfestival.com.

Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience

INDIO CALIFORNIA BBQ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL

Southwest Arts Festival

Known not only for showcasing big stars, the festival has drawn acclaim for staying true to its country roots as well. Billboard recently applauded the festival for not being "limited to the groups that have a heavy radio presence: it makes an effort to show country's breadth and depth. A number of prominent figures from previous generations are playing." For more information about the Stagecoach Country Music Festival, visit stagecoachfestival.com.

call indio home One of the fastest growing cities in the state of California, Indio offers a welcoming environment for its diverse population. A warm winter makes it a playground for snowbirds during our peak season, while an affordable cost of living welcomes families that call it home year round. Indio was recently ranked in the top 20 "Best Cities for Young Families in California" by a national survey group.

City of Indio Fast Facts Population: 83,539 Median Resident Age: 31.4 Median Temperature: 75.7 Degrees Elected Officials Michael H. Wilson, Mayor Troy Strange, Mayor Pro Tem Lupe Ramos Watson, Council Member Glenn Miller, Council Member Elaine Holmes, Council Member Mark Scott, City Manager

Indio Community Center 45871 Clinton St. Indio, CA 92201 760-347-4263

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce 82921 Indio Blvd.

Indio, CA 92201 760-347-0676 gcvcc.org

Indio Teen Center 81678 Ave. 46 Indio, CA 92201 760-541-4400

Important Contact Information City Hall and Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Mall Indio, CA 92201 760-391-4000 indio.org

Indio Visitors Bureau 82921 Indio Blvd.

Indio, CA 92201 760-347-0676 discoverindio.com

Police Department 760-391-4057 Call 911 for emergency

Animal Services 760-343-3644

Business License (City) 760-391-4197

Parks (City) 760-625-1806

Public Works 760-391-4042

Special Events (City) 760-391-4175

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JANUARY 25 — 28 EMPIRE POLO CLUB ARTIST | SILVERROCK BY SILVIO SILVESTRI

81-800 AVENUE 51 | INDIO, CA 92201 10AM - 5PM DAILY| 760-347-0676

SWArtFest.com SPONSORS

WELCOME TO THE 2018 SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL INDIO As we enter our 32nd year, we are thrilled to have you join us for the Coachella Valley’s Southwest Arts Festival Indio.

Clay, drawing glass, jewelry, metal works, painting, photography, print making, sculpture, and textile artisans are showcased at this extraordinary event held at the esteemed Empire Polo Club in Indio.

A Coachella Valley landmark, the Empire Polo Club is the region’s premiere event destination, featuring its pristine polo fields and event spaces, which are also home to the world-renowned Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Stagecoach Country Music Festival, and other national

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sporting events and gatherings.

The generosity of our community is undoubtedly marked through our local sponsors, festival partners, and hundreds of volunteers that contribute their valued time and energy to make this festival a great success. We could not do it without them. All funds generated by the art festival go to support local nonprofit organizations, making the Southwest Arts Festival Indio one of the largest charity fundraisers in our region.

With over 30 years of success and benevolence, the Southwest Arts Festival Indio is proud to welcome you to this year’s show. Thank you for making it one of the best art shows in the country. Enjoy the Festival!

JILL TREMBLAY

CHAIRWOMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SILVERROCK by: SILVIO SILVESTRI

We are humbled to watch the continued growth of this art experience as it expands into a now four-day event, blending culture and art to establish a world-class festival for participants and attendees alike.

We are proud that the festival has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the ABA, featured in Destinations Magazine. This year, we welcome nearly 250 highly accomplished and extremely talented artists in traditional, contemporary, and abstract works of art.

TITLE SPONSORS The Desert Sun CBS Local 2

PRESENTING SPONSOR The City of Indio

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

SPONSORS Lamar Outdoor Advertising News Channel 3 ABC Telemundo Fox 11 CBS Local 2 Palm Springs CW Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Best Best & Krieger Carmen Contreras: State Farm Insurance Burrtec JFK Memorial Hospital Forest Lawn Mortuaries Desert Urgent Care R.E. Chalmers Real Estate Chandi Group, USA

SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL INDIO STAFF Joshua Bonner, President & C.E.O. Diana Soto, V.P. of Events Enda Rodriguez: Events Manager/SWAF Coordinator Guadalupe Fox: Event Coordinator Nancy Madson: Hospitality Hostess GCVCC Sales Team

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Featured Artist DOUGLAS CROSS

Born in Southern Indiana, Douglas grew up working in many art mediums. He credits his parents, art teachers, and talented friends for providing well balanced exposure to various methods and mediums. Art experience, study of engineering, technology, and construction at Purdue University helped provide the tools and resources that would lead to the mixed media sculptures he creates today

OceanArrowhead.com dcross@OceanArrowhead.com

949.302.0205 In addition to living in Indiana and Southern California, the artist also had the opportunity to experience life in New York, and Florida. Project management of various high end development and construction projects drove this amazing chance to experience and explore these areas. Art museums and festivals were always at the top of his list of sites to experience.

Booth #942 & 944

Featured Artist

RICHARD CURTNER Richard Curtner's artwork writes epic poetry within the visual. For the past 20 years, California artist Curtner has created unique collages for thousands of clients across the country, blending his artistic talents with his passion for the written word. His word collages are created by combining thousands of cutouts of written text all pertaining to a particular theme.

His unique word collages are displayed in museums, galleries (both online and off).

They are in publication in international and domestic art magazines, books, and other media. The artist's award-winning creations are prized worldwide by both private and public collectors.

He scours through hundreds of the highest quality magazines searching for colors, words, and phrases. Everything is cut out by hand with an X-Acto knife, glued together carefully, and then varnished.

The end result is a distinctive form of artwork in which you can see something different every time you look at it. His works are a "green" art. All the materials come from donated magazines. "It gives the magazines a second life", Curtner explains.

Cathedral City, CA 7608617046 info@curtnerart.com curtnerart.com

Booth #119, 125, 121 and 122

Featured Artist

HALINA DOMANSKI Her love affair with arts started in pre-school. She started painting at age six .Her artwork is included in the books ,magazines and newspapers. Her accolades include signature membership in National Collage Society ,Inc. Her creative process includes applied layers of thick paint and acrylic medium, and sometimes adding found objects.

Yuba City .CA halina@halinadomanski.com www.halinadomanski.com

She had 117 juried competition and over 67 awards .Halina's artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the US. Her artwork is also included in many private and important collections.

She believes in art that is bold, kinetic and full of energy flow.

Her work has evolved from a passion to create and a love of rich color and texture.

Booth #532

Featured Artist

ELIZABETH DUNLOP Working with a variety of artistic mediums in the early days, Elizabeth became fascinated with the high-tech and unique color qualities inherent in dichroic glass – a substance created by NASA during the 1970’s for its light diffusive and thermal diverting qualities. The panoply of interspersed colors and texture effects in dichroic glass greatly appealed to Elizabeth’s creative sensibilities as a unique and appropriate material with which to express her emerging artistic voice.

Dichroic’s interesting and distinctive properties allowed her to stack the glass in many layers to achieve significant visual depth in an essentially two dimensional piece. Her work compels you to look deeply into the piece while observing the changing hues as you move across it – engaging with glass as an organic and almost living medium.

Elizabeth utilizes dichroic glass pieces to compliment the metals, wood, and other components of her creations to interplay and come together in such a way that each piece sparkles with individuality and luminescence. Each work is different and unique with its own special light, characteristics and energy.

Mesa, Arizona elizabethdunlop.com edunlop@cox.net

Booth #441 & 443

Featured Artist

DOMINIC DUNSMORE Dominic Dunsmore is a self-developed artist from San Bernardino, CA. Born into a family of artists, art has always been in his blood. As an autodidact, Dominic’s exploration of different techniques and mediums brought more depth to his work.

His beautifully vibrant and complex works of art are admired and enjoyed by collectors worldwide. As a visionary abstract artist Dominic Dunsmore will continue to embrace and contribute to the magnificent art world on a mission to spread Love, Peace, Happiness, and a Passion for Art. Expanding his vision with the bold use of vibrant colors, an array of textures, and an appetite for large scale pieces, he quickly gained attention for his work, creating mixed media master pieces. Dominic is now flaunting his creations at solo gallery showings and demonstrating his amazing talents as a featured artist at art festivals. He is an exhibiting member of the SBAA and the flourishing Inland Empire art community.

San Bernardino, CA thedominicdunsmorecollection@gmail.com

www.thedominicdunsmorecollection.com

Booth #241 & 140

Featured Artist

CANDI FERGUSON Candice Ferguson is a self taught representational landscape artist painting in the pastel medium. Her award winning paintings are defined by strong contrasts and color as well as dramatic lighting.

Home city: Oxnard, CA 805-490-8717 www.candicefergusonfineart.com

Her desire is to transport the viewer to the magical places represented in her paintings .Her works are in numerous public and private collections worldwide.

Booth #143

Featured Artist

CATHRYN MARTINEZ The pieces I create are inspired by elements of nature, architecture & the love of old world craftsmanship. My Grandfather encouraged me at a young age with the gift of a Rock polisher. My mother further encouraged the making of Jewelry that I could set my "Rocks" in.

18k fine jewelry Cathryn Martinez Alpine Designs Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Cathrynmartinezz99@gmail.com

Thru the years this matured into gemstones & fine gold.

My intention is to create timeless, elegant pieces that will be enjoyed for a lifetime & beyond.

Booth #956

Featured Artist LINDA MEADOWS

Linda Meadows finds inspiration for her handwrought copper jewelry from the southwest, her travels abroad and the years she spent living in Africa.

Working exclusively with copper, she uses many techniques and processes.

She specializes in copper acid etching, incorporating her hand drawn designs, which add texture to the finished piece. In Fold Forming, (a process she employs for her lighter pieces), the copper will move in the direction of least resistance creating unique designs. Pieces are then finished with a custom patina, metal dyes or left natural.

Most of her jewelry contains no less than 8 steps from start to finish.

Her interest working with metal started at a young age, spending time at her father’s side who was a tool and die maker.

Linda takes pride in the quality of her popular one-of-a-kind jewelry.

La Quinta CA Booth #129

copperbylinda@yahoo.com

Featured Artist

DON MCPHERSON Don McPherson has been doing landscapes for many years in a traditional, representational style. His change to a color oriented system was based on many smaller discoveries while painting with what he calls super colors like cadmiums and pthalo turquoise. These colors drive the major movements in his paintings.

donmcpherson@verizon.net

760-861-7090.

Don graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and attended several post graduate art schools including Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His collector's include entertainers, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and art lovers from all over the world.

Booth #324, 326, 423 & 425

Featured Artist

MARK STEPHENSON MARK STEPHENSON is a classically trained photographic artist with a passion for light, natural form and a monkish devotion to following his artistic process wherever it may lead.

All this is spectacularly evident in his new, astonishingly luminous, deeply dimensional photographic mixed media artworks created with the innovative, highly original process he calls Luminous Grounds.

hundreds of whom eagerly await the introduction of each new addition to the collection.

Experience the largest body of Luminous Grounds artworks yet at the 2017 Southwest Arts!

Swirling patterns the artist etches into metal panels, create astonishingly brilliant backgrounds for his photographic based imagery. Dazzling light dances behind textured branch and bough, imbuing sylvan scenes with utterly amazing depth and movement.

When he introduced the first Luminous Grounds artwork at a fine arts festival in Bellevue, WA in the summer of 2016, sales shattered all previous records by the artist for a new work - by a huge margin. The distinguished body of work is now even more wildly popular with his fans,

Mark Stephenson Sky Valley, CA (rural unincorporated community east of Desert Hot Springs Palm Springs area) www.markstephensonart.com mark@markstephensonart.com 760.218.1184

Booth #635, 637, 536 and 538

Featured Artist GUNN TRIGERE

Gunn Trigere started off life as an artist making jewelry - sterling silver, hand wrought, one of a kind. Initially she would purchase the stones that would incorporate into her designs, but later got the urge to create her own cabochons, thus being able to control the shape and the color herself. Glass was the answer to her desire. She bought a kiln, glass and all the necessary tools to start on her new venture.

This imbues her work with the subtlety and movement of watercolor, while retaining the richness and depth that is only possible with glass. However, her canvas is glass and the pigments are also glass. In order to make her image permanent it needs to be fired to 1,500 degrees F which usually takes about 20 hours. Often a piece will require two firings sometimes even three.

Now, a few years later she has taken that idea a few steps further and created what she calls “wall jewelery�. An extension of her glass cabochons. The same but bigger. Big enough to hang on a wall or rest on a stand or an easel.

She approaches each design as if it were a painting on canvas, overlapping colors to achieve a multitude of hues, shapes and patterns.

gunntrigere@dc.rr.com gunntrigeresglassstudio.com

Booth #132

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Within in the heart of Downtown Indio, you will find a group of volunteers that takes preserving the Coachella Valley’s history very seriously. Since 1965, The Coachella Valley History Museum (CVHM) and its army of volunteers has worked hard to collect and maintain that history for all to see. A historical campus, which contains the 1926 adobe Smiley-Tyler House, the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse, and the world’s only Date Museum, the history isn’t just on the walls, it’s in them. Other highlights include their Desert Submarine, a Blacksmith's shop, pioneer farming implements and the archives for the Historical Society. Also, the spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens which include a Memorial Date Garden, Japanese Garden, the Geissler Rose Garden, the Jardin del Desierto (Desert Garden) and the Liberty Tree - the oldest Cork Tree in the Coachella Valley. “The valley has such rich history,” says Rebecca Rizzo, a member of the CVHM Board of Trustees. “We want to be able to do more than just tell future generations about it, we want them to be able to see and experience it.”

In some cases, that mission includes fighting back the hands of time. Recently, the museum took up the task of restoring one of the iconic pieces of the Indio skyline, the historic 1921 M.H. Whittier Ranch Water Tower, which has been housed at the museum for more than 20 years. Years of exposure to the elements had begun to take a toll on the tower, prompting the museum to embark on a massive fundraising and restoration project that began in 2015. The museum has since raised the money necessary for the capital expenses associated with the project – more than $70,000 – and completed the tedious work of restoration. The Water Tower now sits prominently in the heart of the museum campus and is visible from many directions around Indio. Phase Two of the restoration will include a professional lighting system that will enhance the beauty of the tower and provide security and this phase will be panning out in 2018.​ The volunteers keep the mission of the Coachella Valley Historical Society alive. They work hard each day to preserve, interpret, and share the artifacts that create a dialogue about the evolving history of the Coachella Valley and invite the public to come and tour the Coachella Valley History Museum and see the remarkable work being done. For more information on the museum, visit cvhm.org.

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THE GARDENS OF THE MUSEUM The Date Garden THE COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM (CVHM) 82616 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

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A UNIQUE ATTRACTION: SHIELDS DATE GARDEN Shields Date Garden is a historic date palm orchard and fascinating tourist attraction unique to Indio. To help promote the exotic, difficult-to-grow fruit, Shields Date Garden entertainingly educates guests on the cultivation of the date in a stunning setting. Also the inventor of date sugar and the date crystal, decadent date shakes and black date ice cream are popular treats sold over the counter at Shields that guests cannot pass up!

Floyd and Bess Shields came to the California desert in 1924 and started Shields Date Garden, working long and hard to build up their business and educate their customers about date culture.

Today, a 15-minute film, Romance and Sex Life of the Date, shows continuously during store hours, where you can still hear Mr. Shields talking about his favorite subject: the Date.

In 2011, William and Lillian Vanderzalm contacted Shields Date Gardens with a wonderful opportunity. The Vanderzalm’s owned a biblical garden in Vancouver, Canada. They had recently sold the property and were looking to relocate the statues to the Palm Springs area. Shield’s horticulture and landscape team then began construction. The Garden was open on a limited basis October 2012 and fully completed October 2013. The garden path winds through their 17-acre date farm. It depicts 14 scenes and includes 23 statues that chronologies Christ’s life.

The Date Gardens also feature an outdoor cafe offering breakfast and lunch, specializing in traditional American and Mexican dishes, as well as new twists on old favorites. Guests can expect to find a variety of delicious items including signature salads topped with homemade dressings, sandwiches served on homemade bread, and authentic Mexican cuisine. They understand the importance of serving fresh, high-quality food.

The majority of The Cafe's seating is on the outdoor patio boasting fresh white umbrellas, ivory linen covered tables, our rose garden, date palms and mountain views - all creating an experience that feels like a vacation right here at home. After a delicious meal, enjoy a journey through a 17-acre Date Farm. Proceed at your own pace, stopping to reflect and enjoy the beauty.

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Within in the heart of Downtown Indio, you will find a group of volunteers that takes preserving the Coachella Valley’s history very seriously. Since 1965, The Coachella Valley History Museum (CVHM) and its army of volunteers has worked hard to collect and maintain that history for all to see. A historical campus, which contains the 1926 adobe Smiley-Tyler House, the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse, and the world’s only Date Museum, the history isn’t just on the walls, it’s in them. Other highlights include their Desert Submarine, a Blacksmith's shop, pioneer farming implements and the archives for the Historical Society. Also, the spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens which include a Memorial Date Garden, Japanese Garden, the Geissler Rose Garden, the Jardin del Desierto (Desert Garden) and the Liberty Tree - the oldest Cork Tree in the Coachella Valley. “The valley has such rich history,” says Rebecca Rizzo, a member of the CVHM Board of Trustees. “We want to be able to do more than just tell future generations about it, we want them to be able to see and experience it.”

In some cases, that mission includes fighting back the hands of time. Recently, the museum took up the task of restoring one of the iconic pieces of the Indio skyline, the historic 1921 M.H. Whittier Ranch Water Tower, which has been housed at the museum for more than 20 years. Years of exposure to the elements had begun to take a toll on the tower, prompting the museum to embark on a massive fundraising and restoration project that began in 2015. The museum has since raised the money necessary for the capital expenses associated with the project – more than $70,000 – and completed the tedious work of restoration. The Water Tower now sits prominently in the heart of the museum campus and is visible from many directions around Indio. Phase Two of the restoration will include a professional lighting system that will enhance the beauty of the tower and provide security and this phase will be panning out in 2018.​ The volunteers keep the mission of the Coachella Valley Historical Society alive. They work hard each day to preserve, interpret, and share the artifacts that create a dialogue about the evolving history of the Coachella Valley and invite the public to come and tour the Coachella Valley History Museum and see the remarkable work being done. For more information on the museum, visit cvhm.org.

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THE GARDENS OF THE MUSEUM The Date Garden THE COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM (CVHM) 82616 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS Indio is one of the easiest access point on the West Coast, with service by air, train and easy-to-travel freeways. Getting to this desert paradise has never been easier. Once you are here, enjoy one of the areas many hotels and resorts.

Palm Springs International Airport Named one of the Top 10 U.S "Most stress free airports" by smartertravel.com, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is served by 11 airlines that connect to hundreds of cities worldwide. Every year, PSP welcomes visitors from over 500 cities around the world. They serve many markets non-stop, including ten major airline hubs.

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 92262 (20 minutes from Indio) 760-318-3800 | palmspringsca.gov Ground Transportation Rail service includes Union Pacific and Amtrak passenger rail service. Bus service is also available to and from Indio by Greyhound Bus Lines. Service within Indio and the Greater Coachella Valley is available through the Sunline Transit Agency.

Amtrak Station (PSN) Palm Springs Station Rd., North Palm Springs, 92258 (20 minutes from Indio) 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com Greyhound Bus Station 83100 Indio Blvd., Indio 92201 760-347-5888 | greyhound.com Sunline Transit Agency 32505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms 92276 760-343-3456 | sunline.org

RECOMMENDED LODGING Indio and the surrounding communities are home to many of the finest resorts and hotels in the world.

Annually they service a large portion of the over one million visitors Indio receives form all over the world.

There are a wide variety of accommodations available including luxury resorts, Bed & Breakfast and RV Parks.

HOTEL & RESORTS Best Western Date Tree Hotel 81909 Indio Blvd., Indio 92201 760-347-3421 | datetree.com Economy Inn 82275 Indio Blvd., Indio 92201 760-775-2229

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 92203 760-342-5000 | fantasyspringsresort.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 84045 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 92203 442-400-3000 | holidayinn.com Indian Palms Country Club & Resort 48630 Monroe St., Indio 92201 760-775-4444 | indianpalms.com Indian Palms Vacation Club 82567 Avenue 48, Indio 92201 760-342-1485 | indianpalmsvacationclub.com Indio Super 8 & Suites 81753 Highway 111, Indio 92201 760-342-0264 | indiosuper8.com Indio Travelodge 80651 Highway 111, Indio 92201 760-342-0882 | wyndamhotels.com Quality Inn & Suites 84096 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 92203 760-342-6344 | choicehotels.com Royal Plaza Inn 82347 Highway 111, Indio 92201 760-347-0911

BED & BREAKFAST Bella Cristia Bed & Breakfast 78705 Avenida La Torres, La Quinta 92253 (5 minutes from Indio) 760-275-2119 | bellacristia.com RV Parks Motorcoach Country Club 80501 Avenue 48, Indio 92201 760-863-0789 | motorcoachcountryclub.com Shadow Hills RV Resort 40655 Jefferson St., Indio 92203 760-360-4040 | shadowhillsrvresort.com Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort 1500 Spa Rd., Niland 92257 (hour from Indio) 760-354-1340 | foyspa.com

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INDIO FOR FOODIES Indio offers a large variety of restaurants for food lovers. Home to some of the longest running, family-owned restaurants in the Coachella Valley, Indio is the place to go for authentic, family-style cooking and service.

Mexican food is a mainstay of the Indio dining scene, with restaurants serving up traditional favorites for more than 50 years. Beyond traditional southwestern cuisine, Indio also offers classic Italian favorites, fine dining, and everything in between. With more than 100 restaurants, bars, and bakeries, if you can taste it, it’s in Indio.

CIE Sichuan Cuisine CIE Sichuan Cuisine offers traditional cuisine from the Sichuan province in China. Each dish is prepared from scratch when you order it so you can taste the quality ingredients of your meal, fresh. With a wide variety of fresh meals on their menu, you are sure to find your new favorite dish.

45682 Towne St., Indio | 760-342-9888

FEATURED EAST VALLEY RESTAURANTS Andy’s #4 Burgers At Andy’s #4 Burgers, you’ll find a big variety of menu choices of delicious American fare. Their reputation is built on a single approach: provide a pleasurable experience in all aspects while adhering to the highest standards. Many of their menu selections are prepared using their own homemade recipes to bring you great taste that starts with fresh, quality ingredients.

83699 Indio Blvd., Indio | 760-396-5792 Applebee’s Indio Applebee’s is a casual dining restaurant and bar serving burgers, steaks, chicken and seafood entrees as well as appetizers, desserts and cocktails. Indulge in a tasty meal with your friends and family with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee’s.

82894 Highway 111, Indio | 760-342-4149 The Bistro at Fantasy Springs The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged onsite, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio | 760-342-5000

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Ciro’s Italian Restaurant “Where the locals eat!” For generations, families have come to Ciro’s and looked through the window into the kitchen as their pizzas are made. Almost 50 years after it opened, Ciro’s is still serving up traditional Italian recipes to the Coachella Valley.

81963 Highway 111, Indio | 760-347-6503 El Campanario Restaurant Authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price, El Campanario Restaurant serves up all the traditional dishes you love. It is a great destination to take friends and family for a taste of the southwest.

44185 Monroe St., Indio | 760-342-3681 El Mexicali Café Don’t let the size fool you, this little restaurant packs a punch! For over 30 years, El Mexicali Café has served up some of the best traditional Mexican food in the Coachella Valley. The menu contains very unique recipes – try the stuffed chili peppers – all made from scratch. El Mexicali Café is a true taste of the East Valley!

82720 Indio Blvd., Indio | 760-347-1280 Golden Dragon Golden Dragon is a cornerstone in the Indio community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. The Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using highquality, fresh ingredients.

81944 Highway 111, Ste. D, Indio | 760-775-9888

Jackalope Ranch This finely-crafted lodge on a beautifully landscaped 6.5acre property offers authentic California Ranch cuisine and classic BBQ dining daily, as well as an indoor saloon, outdoor palapa bar and evening entertainment. Featuring the Coachella Valley’s best happy hour with authentic BBQ and smoked meats, this dining destination is unlike anything you have ever seen.

80400 Highway 111, Indio | 760-342-1999 Joy Restaurant at Fantasy Springs The textures and bold flavors of East Asia meld together at Joy in perfect synergy. Time honored traditional recipes of old-world China strikes just the right balance on the menu alongside modern Chinese fare favorites.

84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio | 760-342-5000 Los Pablo’s Birrieria y Taqueria Their menu offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes with authentic taste inspired from years of family recipes. Mexican cuisine with a unique flare, this is one of the Coachella Valley’s best.

42425 Jackson St., Ste. C-113, Indio | 442-400-3331 Marcario’s Grill The menu, inspired by the traditional Mexican foods of celebration, focuses on authentic Mexican regional cuisine.

The seafood featured includes grilled, giant shrimp and several daily fresh fish selections. Enjoy drinks at the full bar, as well!

80783 Indio Blvd., Indio | 760-342-5649 Mario’s Italian Café Open for lunch and dinner, and serving the largest glass of wine in the Coachella Valley, this a great restaurant with excellent service serving New York hand-tossed pizzas, salads, pasta, homemade sausage and meatballs, Easter veal, chicken, and seafood dishes.

81939 Highway 111, Indio | 760-775-2888 Pueblo Viejo Grill Mexican Food Restaurant Family, fresh ingredients, exquisite Mexican food, and generous hospitality are what make the perfect combination. Pueblo Viejo Grill has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food, quality beverages, and colorful presentations.

81931 Highway 111, Indio | 760-342-5900 Rincon Norteño The Flores Family began sharing their recipes with the Coachella Valley in 1964, opening the doors to their small diner in Downtown Indio. For over 50 years now, Rincon Norteño has been a local favorite for authentic Mexican dishes.

83011 Indio Blvd., Indio | 760-347-4754

Roc’s Firehouse Grille at The Cantina One of the best kept secrets in the desert, a unique and family friendly setting overlooks the pristine, green polo fields and the Santa Rosa Mountains and serves up great food!

50950 Madison, Indio | 760-972-4124 Ros Amarillo’s Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine, with traditional family recipes that have been passed on generation after generation.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they offer a great atmosphere, friendly staff, daily specials, and happy hours!

49990 Jefferson St., Indio | 760-777-1175 Sizzler Sizzler is open daily and serves lunch and dinner. Their menu includes U.S.D.A choice tri tip and rib eye steaks, cut fresh in-house daily and cooked over an open flame, seafood, including fresh-cut Salmon, fresh ground beef burgers, ribs and chicken all complimented by their famous Craft Salad Bar. 81760 Highway 111, Indio | 760-347-6116 Shakey’s Pizza Parlor More than just a pizza restaurant, Shakey's is the place for family time. For 60 years, Shakey’s has provided fun, food, music, and memories for generations of pizza lovers.

82530 Highway 111, Indio | 760-347-8100 Soul of Mexico This cheerful, laid-back restaurant is a great place to take the whole family for an authentic meal. Soul of Mexico serves a menu of traditional Michoacan-Mexican dishes.

44100 Jefferson St., Indio | 760-200-8787 Sip 44100 Jefferson St., Ste. #302, Indio | 760-200-9474 Starbucks 42625 Jackson St., Indio | 760-863-3600 For additional dining and food options, please visit discoverindio.com.

Tack Room Tavern Saddle up to the Bar at the Tack Room Tavern, where authentic saddles, cozy booths and a friendly staff create a distinct Western charm. This locally owned tavern and event site is located on the scenic grounds of the Empire Polo Club.

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Indio offers several major shopping corridors and is minutes from premiere shopping destinations across the Coachella Valley. Whether you’re looking for a casual stroll through open-air markets, or seeking that special gift for someone at a specialty boutique, it’s all at your fingertips.

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Downtown District The Indio downtown shopping district offers something for everyone. The Design Collection and El Sol Furniture offer furnishings and decorations for your home. Additional local shops feature photography, clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, and a wedding dress boutique. Enjoy some of the valley's best midcentury modern architecture while finding everything you need for home or closet.

North Indio A growing population has allowed for major development in the northern section of Indio and for it to have become a family-centric shopping district.

Anchored by large retail chains such as Toys R Us (found only in Indio!), Target, Wal-Mart, and Anna’s Linens, North Indio is an affordable and convenient shopping experience for those shopping for the whole family.

Hwy 111 Corridor Home to the Coachella Valley’s largest home furnishings store, Mathis Brothers, western Indio offers several places to shop for major goods and services along Highway 111. Home Goods, one of the world’s most famous date farms, and a boutique farmer’s market stand highlight this eclectic stretch of Indio.

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Home to warm climates and gorgeous mountain views, Indio is an almost unlimited source for outdoor activity. Whether you’re in search of adventure or relaxation, there is an activity awaiting you.

On the south side of the city sits the renowned Empire Polo and Eldorado Polo Clubs, featuring some of the best polo clubs and players in the world. To the north, you can enjoy fun and entertainment at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, with music and comedy acts entertaining throughout the year at their special events center and outdoor show venue the Rock Yard. Along with the best dining and golf options in the area, Indio is the place to play!

A Golf Oasis Welcome to sunny Indio, the perfect year-round golf destination. Indio golf courses have played host to the world’s best golfers on championship courses and now it can be your turn. Test your skills against top-rated courses designed to host annual tournaments, such as the former Skins Game. Whatever your skill level, whatever your budget, Indio has a course for you.

Indian Palms Country Club & Resort The centerpiece of the resort facility is the 27-hole championship golf course, which has recently undergone a three-phase revitalization process designed to modernize the facility while preserving the historic integrity of the property. Indian Palms’ three ninehole courses – the Mountain, Royal, and Indian Nines – are designed to provide tests of accuracy rather than strength and distance.

In addition, each nine offers a slightly diverse style of golf challenge, taking full advantage of its majestic surroundings, offering the perfect challenge to ignite the interest of any caliber of golfer. Throughout your round, you will come across strategically placed bunkers and water comes into play on 15 of the 27 holes. In contrast to most desert courses, hundreds of mature trees line each fairway. Their signature hole is the 301-yard, par-4 5th hole on the Mountain Nine – featuring their island green.

Director of Golf: Angel Martinez, PGA 48630 Monroe St., Indio 760-775-4444 ext. 317 | indianpalms.com

The Lights at Indio Golf Club Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience.

The Lights at Indio Golf Club is the ONLY night-lighted golf course in the Coachella Valley. Come experience the wide open and sweeping vistas complemented by amazing mountain views. In addition to a great oncourse experience, it also features a full-length driving range, short game practice area and a fully stocked golf shop.

Owned by the City of Indio and managed by Landmark Golf Management, The Lights at Indio Golf Club offers one of the longest par-3 golf courses in the country, with holes ranging from 120 to 240 yards. It was constructed by the city over 50 years ago on approx. 46 acres, with 3,004 yards total length, a lake between the 9th and 18th holes, a driving range, and a putting green.

The facility is perfect for all levels of golfers, from beginners to PGA Tour Professionals. The golf course design provides non-intimidating challenge for golfers of any age to enjoy a fun, recreational round of golf in the desert, with their fairways, water hazards and sand traps.

With seven holes measuring over 160 yards, the course provides a stiff test for even the best of golfers, so come "PLAY THE LIGHTS!" Director of Golf: David Ruvolo, PGA 83040 Avenue 42, Indio 760-391-4049 | indiogolf.com

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The Golf Club at Terra Lago At The Golf Club at Terra Lago, you will find desert landscape that is truly unique, treating visitors to sweeping, majestic landscapes that they won’t soon forget. It is a perfect blend of the desert’s natural beauty combined with challenging, world-class golf. This desert oasis of picturesque courses is situated in the foothills of the Little San Bernardino Mountains.

The Golf Club at Terra Lago presents 36 challenging holes (North Course and South Course). The North Course features dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and a beautiful and challenging island green par-3, which was a featured hole during the Skins Games played at The Golf Club at Terra Lago. The view from the 7th tee box is considered one of the best in the Coachella Valley, from there, you have a complete panoramic view from one end of the Coachella Valley to the other.

84000 Terra Lago Pkwy., Indio 760-775-2000 | golfclub-terralago.com Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Resort Renowned architect, Clive Clark, has taken a parcel of local desert and carved a masterpiece with elevations and water features not usually seen on a golf course that is open for public play. This 18-hole, 6,715-yard par72 challenge will test the low handicapper, yet provide an enjoyable and fair test of golf for an average player.

The course features a driving range, putting green, and more than a 1,000 trees and extensive water features.

A breathtaking course that incorporates that natural beauty of the desert, Eagle Falls Golf Course is a muststop destination for all valley golfers.

Director of Golf: Willie Maples, PGA 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio 760-238-5633 | eaglefallsgolf.com Heritage Palms Golf Club Discover a world of brilliant green Bermuda grass fairways with gentle containment mounding leading to modest Tifdwarf greens that call for precise shotmaking skills. Heritage Palms is known throughout the Coachella Valley for its greens, and the course allows golfers to use all their clubs. The course offers plenty of variety, including four holes flanked by water.

The mood of this Arthur Hill designed course changes through the long shadows of sunrise and the everchanging desert sunset. The vistas from every vantage point of the course are majestic set against the backdrop of towering mountain ranges. Heritage Palms truly captures the essence of the Coachella Valley.

Director of Golf: Gordon Leith, PGA 44291 South Heritage Palms Dr., Indio 760-772-5755 | heritagepalmsgolfclub.com

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Shadow Hills Golf Club Shadow Hills Golf Club is a thing of beauty. A SchmidtCurley, Inc. design, it spreads itself across the desert floor as seamlessly and elegantly as if it flowed into the valley from the surrounding mountains. As the shadows move across the valley, and the purples and browns of the desert’s landscape mix with the deep greens of Shadow Hills, you’ll understand where the name comes from!

The expansive practice facility has two tee levels, a short-game practice area with a true-to-speed green and a private practice area for group and one-on-one lessons with a professional staff. A day at Shadow Hills Golf Club offers some of the most beautiful landscape the California desert has to offer.

Director of Golf: Tony Chavez, PGA 80875 Avenue 40, Indio 760-200-3375 | shadowhillsgc.com World-Class Polo Horse lovers have their very own paradise nestled in the south corner of Indio. Empire Polo Club and Eldorado Polo Club are two of the finest polo clubs in the world, drawing from the elite of the sport to their fields from November to April. The winter season hosts worldchampionship events against a spectacular backdrop of desert beauty. Their outside seating venues allow guest of all ages to enjoy the “Sport of Kings.”

Thanks to the efforts of these two distinguished polo clubs, Indio has become known as the Polo Capitol of the West. In addition to polo, the fields are both used for other major events, ranging from corporate entertainment to musical concerts that draw thousands of spectators.

Eldorado Polo Club 50950 Madison St., Indio 760-342-2223 | eldoradopoloclub.com The Sights and Sounds of the Desert The Indio area offers a large, ecologically important desert habitat for tourists to explore. Several parks and preserves can be founded throughout the valley to admire and learn from.

Desert Adventures Desert Adventures has been entertaining visitors and locals for over 25 years. Their signature tour is the world-famous San Andreas Fault Tour, which is three hours long. They will take you to a private Metate Ranch, where you will enter into the fault zone and see a twisted and tortured landscape unlike any other in our desert. Along the way, you will visit a natural palm oasis, a recreated Cahuilla Indian Village, and see some spectacular canyons. You will learn about desert plants, animals, Indians, pioneers, geology, and history.

They also offer tours to the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, as well as Painted Canyons in the Mecca Hills. Indian Canyons is home to one of the largest palm oasis in North America. The painted canyons are a geological wonder. You will also have a chance to drive through the valley’s vast agricultural area.

Additional tours include the Windmills to Whitewater tour that takes you out to the wind turbines, where you will learn about how they operate and get a look at a couple of solar installations. From there, you travel up to the beautiful mountain transition zone in the Whitewater preserve.

760-324-5337 | red-jeep.com Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center The Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center is a non-profit corporation that was created for the care and rehabilitation of orphaned, injured, or sick native wild birds, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their habitats.

The center also promotes facing wildlife in an environment which human activities are altering. Opened to the public in 1995, the Center has continued to grow to accommodate the increasing number of birds handled each year.

46500 Van Buren, Indio 760-347-2647 | coachellavalleywildbirdcenter.org

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unparalleled views and all the outdoor activities available.

Fun-filled fishing in the 135-acre lake, hiking and horseback trails nearby, and a cooling swimming pool are just a few of the great adventures campers can experience.

58075 Jefferson St., La Quinta 5 minutes from Indio 760-564-4712 | rivcopark.org Salton Sea State Recreation Area (SRA) One of the world’s largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was recreated in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal gates leading into the developing Imperial Valley. For the next 18 months, the entire volume of the Colorado River rushed downward into the Salton Trough. By the time engineers were finally able to stop the breaching water in 1907, the Salton Sea had been born at 45-miles long and 20-miles wide – equaling about 130 miles of shoreline.

Salton Sea State Recreation Area covers 14 miles of the northeastern shore and has long been a popular site for campers, boaters and anglers. Varner Harbor within the SRA provides easy access to the sea for boating and water skiing.

Kayakers, campers, birdwatchers, photographers, and hikers can enjoy the site’s many recreation opportunities.

30 miles south of Indio on Highway 111 760-393-3052 | parks.ca.gov

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Discover playful giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and over 450 animals in natural habitats. Enjoy scenic hiking trails, botanical gardens, villages, and many more playful delights as you visit this wildlife preserve. The Living Desert’s mission is desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.

47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 15 minutes from Indio 760-346-5694 | livingdesert.org Joshua Tree National Park Viewed from the road, this desert park only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals that make their home in this land, shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climactic extremes. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place.

South entrance at Cottonwood Spring 25 miles east of Indio Access from the east or west, via Interstate 10 760-367-5500 | rivcoparks.org Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area Lake Cahuilla is the ideal nature getaway with 91 individual and group campsites near the gorgeous Santa Rosa Mountains. It is an easy destination for anyone looking to quickly escape the city life and become immersed in

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Smiley-Tyler House The "Smiley Place" was the private residence of Doctor and Mrs. Smiley which also housed his medical practice. Visit this historical location to learn their amazing story and how the Smiley-Tyler families enriched the history of this historical property.

The Smiley-Tyler House hosts: • The Desert Cahuilla People Room • Railroad & Fire Department Room • Water & Agriculture Exhibit Area • The 1930's and 1940's Kitchen • Heritage Room - This year’s • Pioneer Hall annual rotating exhibit The California Date History Museum The date palm is one of civilization's oldest cultivated crop. The people of Egypt, Babylonia and Arabia have cultivated the plant for over 5,000 years. From the introduction of the date palm to the Coachella Valley in 1900, this exhibit explores the history of this industry from its Middle Eastern origins, to the horticulturists who brought the date successfully to California and the essential workers who harvested this fruit of the desert. Just outside the Museum, a working date grove features the variety of dates produced in the Coachella Valley.

1909 Indio Schoolhouse The 1909 Indio Schoolhouse, Indio's third school, was built with the help of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Its craftsmanship resembles many of the early train depots. This gem was originally located on Oasis and Bliss Avenue then transferred to the old Roosevelt School grounds and finally relocated to the Museum campus in 1999. This is definitely a trip back in time!

Pioneer Hall Hosting the rotating artwork of local artist each month, Pioneer Hall was renovated in 2012 with the help of the Indio Sunrise Rotary Club and the Woman's Club of Indio, to showcase the talents of local artists.

The Outdoor Gallery Available land and water brought people to the Coachella Valley to grow fruits, vegetables and hay over 100 years ago before there were any automobiles or air conditioners. Paying homage to the pioneers, cultivators, railroad workers and blacksmiths, this array of tools, structures and equipment are on display to give a sense of how this valley was being transformed to pave the way for the 21st century.

The Gardens The Gardens of the Museum offer a variety of plant species that thrive in the desert. From native plants to plants introduced to the desert by pioneer families, the gardens are open for the enjoyment of the visitors to stroll during their visit.

• The Rose Garden • The Cork Tree • The Japanese Memorial Garden • The Date Garden • The Jardin del Desierto (Desert Garden) - Provided by the Dr. Carreon Foundation For more information, visit cvhm.org.

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CVHM 1909 Indio Schoolhouse THE COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM (CVHM) 82616 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

Indio’s rich background provides many unique, significant locations to explore to discover and learn more about the city’s unique history.

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There was little left to prove. Bradley owned seven houses and had a job as a ringside television commentator. He and his wife have since opened the first of three Hawaiian-style eateries in the Coachella Valley. His financial future was secure, as was his legacy as a professional fighter.

“I don’t know if I’m going to continue after this. I don’t know,” Bradley said inside his gym in April 2016, before the third part of his trilogy with Pacquiao. “Right now, I’m fighting this fight. It’s the only fight I’m thinking about. After that, then I’ll see what’s at stake and see if I’ll stick around or not.”

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O ur L ady of p erpetual h elp C ATHOLIC C HURCH, S CHOOL A PART OF INDIO’S HISTORY Begun as a Franciscan Mission in 1928, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Indio acquired the status of a full parish community in 1937. That same year, the church’s pastor, Fr. Patrick Kenny, built the first church, but, by the 1950’s, the community’s expanding number of families had outgrown it. In 1960, the present church was completed and dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

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