Ongoing
Palm Springs Follies - Let the Good Times Roll
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle, song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference? each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!" The Follies has proven, beyond a doubt, Billie Burke's (a.k.a. Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld and a star in her own right) famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." Our pledge is to remain true to the spirit of early Palm Springs while promising a world-class entertainment experience at every performance! From 2/9 - 3/27: Two-time Grammy award-winner Rita Coolidge makes her Follies debut. A masterful vocalist, her chart-topping hits include "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher," "We're All Alone" and "All Time High," from the James Bond film Octopussy. From 3/30 - 5/16: Mary Wilson - Making history as a founding member of The Supremes whose reputation as the world's most successful female singing trio led to her present solo fame. Mary Wilson is now celebrated as a unique recording artist, stage and film performer, popular lecturer, and best-selling author. This season she makes her first appearance at the Follies, performing such Motown classics as "Stop, In The Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." More...

Thru 3/14/10
The 20th Annual HITS Desert Circuit
HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA / Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for the past 20 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, four of the 16 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup Qualifiers. Total Grand Prix prize money offered for the 2010 season is nearly $1 million, which includes the $300,000 Grand Prix of the Desert. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world, including U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson and Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood. Grand Prix classes will be held on Sunday afternoons (1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/27, 3/7 and 3/14.) No admission charge Tues - Sat. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free. More info & schedule: 845.246.8833 or here....

Thru 3/31/10
Art of Japan
Heather James Art & Antiquities is pleased to present Art of Japan. Art of Japan brings together an outstanding selection of the finest Japanese antiquities from the Edo and Meiji Periods in Japanese history. Pieces of various mediums including embroidery, sculpture, paintings, screens, bronze, and furniture fill the gallery space. Highlights of the exhibition include a pair of wooden temple Nio figures, a large silk and gold thread embroidered eagle, and several ornate examples of porcelain and cloisonne´ vases and other decorative objects. Heather James Art & Antiquities is located at 73-080 El Paseo #5 in Palm Desert and features the finest in cultural antiquities and ethnographic art from all corners of the world. 760.346.8926

Thru 4/10/10
Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor
Palm Springs Museum of Art, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / This remarkable exhibition of 96 photographs features work Connor produced from 1978 to 2008. During this time, Connor has sought out locales and traditions that convey the essence of time, faith, and place. Photography enables her to connect these concepts metaphorically to her subject matter. India, Indonesia, Turkey, Cambodia, Egypt, Tibet, Hawaii and the American Southwest are among the places she has photographed. Included in the exhibition are some of Connor's best-known images from the past three decades, along with more recent work that has had little public exposure. More info: 760.322.4800

Thru 5/24/10
Hidden Harvest Citrus Program
Hidden Harvest, a local non-profit organization, has established a program which collects excess citrus fruit to distribute to agencies that feed the hungry. This year, the City of La Quinta will serve as a collection site for the Hidden Harvest program. All residents, country club communities, and businesses are encouraged to drop off their just-ripe citrus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the City's collection site, which is located at the La Quinta Library parking lot (78-275 Calle Tampico). More info - Hidden Harvest: 760.398.8183 - Oscar Santana at the City of La Quinta at 760.777.7120.

Thru June
Certified Farmers’ Markets
Every Saturday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm. at 2300 E Baristo at Farrell - North Side of the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, the Certified Farmers Market will bring local farmers and vendors together to showcase the fruits of their labor. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. The market features farm and food only vendors.organic and transitional produce, herbs, lavender,cheese, bread , honey, nuts, eggs, olives and olive oil,fresh cut flowers, orchids and plants and much more. A Market Chef booth features recipes, culinary delights, educational materials. and guest chefs from around the Coachella Valley. We will also have "Music at the Market" from 9 am to 12. Free Dog sitting is available from 9 am to noon through Fetch Pet Care and Bark Busters. More info: 760-898-5250.

3/4/10 - 4/4/10
GOLF: The Musical!- A Swinging Comedy
The show features all things golf, including musical numbers and a Southern California cast, and is produced by Eric Krebs Theatrical Management Inc. of New York and California Stage and Film. GOLF: The Musical!, with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts, celebrates the fun, frustration, and elation of the ‘grand old game.’ The 90-minute show will run Thursdays through Sundays at 7:30 PM at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club Theatre, 314 S. Cahuilla Road in Palm Springs (corner of Baristo and Cahuilla, 2 blocks west of S. Palm Canyon). Tickets are $35 VIP Reserved, $25 General Admission, and $120 VIP Foursome (4 tickets). Special discount packages are available. To purchase tickets please call 760/832-9366

3/5/10 - 3/7/10
Avenue Q
Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Avenue Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q f eatures a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!" Recommended for ages 13 and up. Buy Avenue Q Tickets Here!

3/5/10 - 3/7/10
Palm Springs Art Festival 2010
Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road in Palm Springs / Palm Springs, birthplace of Western Chic, is home to the Palm Springs Arts Festival. We are pleased to present 200 of the finest traditional and contemporary artists from throughout the West and Southwest. A wide variety of both fine art and quality craft offers every level of art lover the perfect opportunity to begin or to add to a collection after meeting the works' creator. Hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Gates will close at 4:30 PM. More info: 866.661.8617.

3/5/10 - 3/14/10
TRYING
Cal State San Bernardino, Indian Wells Theater, 37-500 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211 / Trying is the story of Francis Biddle, attorney general under FDR and chief justice of the Nuremberg trials, who at 81, is trying to put his life together. Elegant, but sharply cantankerous, he struggles with the inevitability of his age and failing health. His wife forces upon him a new, young secretary, and the two struggle to find a way to communicate. This richly scripted story illustrates how two strangers, at two dramatically different places in their lives, can unexpectedly and forever influence each other. The play stars Peter Haig and Joanna Strapp. Showtimes: Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays 2pm & 7pm; Sundays at 2pm. Cost: $30-$60. Call 909-537-8154.

3/6/10 & 3/7/10
Desert Arts Festival
Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262 / Frances Stevens Park, 555 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / West Coast Artists has a series of six art festivals that are held in the heart of legendary Downtown Palm Springs, California. This series of Fine Art Festivals are celebrating their 25th year and continue to delight art patrons across the nation as they vacation in beautiful Palm Springs. These events are held at Frances Stevens Park and benefit local non-profit organizations. Admission is free. Time 9am - 5pm. For more information, contact West Coast Artists at 818.709.2907.

3/9/10 - 3/10/10
Kathy Griffin
Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Back by popular demand, Kathy Griffin returns for her fourth year of uproarious stand-up comedy. Known for her sarcastic wit and wry observations, Kathy Griffin delivers non-stop laughs in two performances. Mature Content Buy Premium Kathy Griffin Tickets Here!

3/10/10 - 3/21/10
BNP Paribas Open
78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210 / The BNP Paribas Open is an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier event. It is the largest event in attendance next to the four Major tournaments that make up the Grand Slam. Buy BNP Paribas Open Tickets Here!

3/12/10 - 3/14/10
Palm Springs Wild WestFest - Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo
Caballeros Field - adjacent to Palm Springs Covention Center. PRCA Rodeo, Taste of the West, live music, Cowboy Ball/Dance Hall, BBQ / Chili Cookoff, Kids Korral and more. Time: 9am - 8pm. Outside area - Free admisson! Rodeo tickets: Adults: $20; children (12 & under) $10. For more information, please call 760.218.7427.

3/11/10 - 3/14/10
The 28th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival
The 28th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of La Quinta’s Civic Center Campus in the greater Palm Springs area – Southern California’s preferred desert resort location. Produced by La Quinta Arts Foundation, in partnership with its Premier Sponsor the City of La Quinta, La Quinta Arts Festival is the primary fund-raiser for La Quinta Arts Foundation. This award winning event attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation as one of the Coachella Valley’s premier attractions. More info TBA. 760.564.1244

3/11/10 - 3/14/10
Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin
Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / Two legendary Broadway stars. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin reunites these acclaimed Tony Award winners for the first time since Evita in a unique musical love story told entirely through the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Buy Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Tickets Here!

3/21/10 - 3/28/10
The 5th Annual Fashion Week El Paseo
The Fifth Annual Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in Palm Desert with a delectable new addition: Fashion Food & Wine. The venture will pair everyone’s favorite passions — seeing the best in fashion design and enjoying impeccably prepared food with ultra-premium champagnes as well as some of the world’s top varietals and vintages. Fashion Week El Paseo will unfold in the Big White Tent located at Larkspur and El Paseo. Tickets & more information: 1-800-775-7256.

3/29/10 - 4/4/10
The Kraft Nabisco Championship
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546.

Thru 4/4/10
The Kraft Nabisco Championship
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour. The 2010 tournament will be played for the 39th year on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. Tickets & more info: 760.324.4546.

Thru 5/16/10
Palm Springs Follies - Let the Good Times Roll
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle, song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference? each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!" The Follies has proven, beyond a doubt, Billie Burke's (a.k.a. Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld and a star in her own right) famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." Our pledge is to remain true to the spirit of early Palm Springs while promising a world-class entertainment experience at every performance! From 3/30 - 5/16: Mary Wilson - Making history as a founding member of The Supremes whose reputation as the world's most successful female singing trio led to her present solo fame. Mary Wilson is now celebrated as a unique recording artist, stage and film performer, popular lecturer, and best-selling author. This season she makes her first appearance at the Follies, performing such Motown classics as "Stop, In The Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." More...

4/2/10 - 4/4/10
Indian Wells Arts - Where ART is a Happening
Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells / The Indian Wells Arts Festival showcases an impressive variety of contemporary and traditional fine art and high quality craft in a beautiful desert setting. Artists from across the country are selected by a demanding jury process and will be on hand to demonstrate the techniques that created hundreds of pieces of one-of-a-kind artwork. Offerings include painting, drawing, pottery, weaving, sculpture, jewelry, glass, and photography. Live entertainment, refreshments, wine tasting, and children’s activities entice visitors to relax and enjoy this award-winning annual event. Easter brunch menu Sunday morning. Time: 10am - 5:30pm. Cost: $10. More info: 760-200-8684.

4/8/10 - 4/12/10
Heaven on Earth! - White Party Weekend at Toucan's
Toucans Tiki Lounge, 2100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs / Kick off your White Party Weekend with us early Thursday at 9pm with 2 for 1 Drinks and DJ Galaxy. Then Delta Work and her Drag Revue takes the stage on Friday at 8:30pm. Saturday is "Heaven on Earth" all night! Sunday the Playgirls Drag Revue perform 2 shows at 8 & 10pm. More info: 760.416.7584.

4/9/10 - 4/11/10
Coachella Wine Festival
Miramonte Resort & Spa, 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 / Coachella Wine Festival goers will enjoy tasting boutique wines from some of California & beyond’s best wineries, sampling of culinary delights from the valley’s top famed restaurants and chefs, and lively music. The added treat is the that Festival is nestled at the base of the breathtaking Santa Rosa Mountains in the Mediterranean village inspired grounds of the world class Miramonte Resort & Spa. Start off your weekend the evening of Friday April 9th with our intimate Winemaker Dinner, offering perfectly paired wine and cuisine. Or enjoy Just Desserts, a fabulous dessert and wine soiree for those who just want to get their sweet tooth on. Continue on the adventure during the Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th, Grand Tasting Events. You will experience wine, food and music at its finest, mingled with cooking demonstrations and seminars for the epicurious. Coachella Wine Festival …Truly a celebration of the senses! Tickets: $35-$55. Time: 1pm - 5pm. More info: 760-799-7076.

4/9/10 - 4/12/10
White Party 2010
Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262 / With more than 20,000 gay men dressed in white, White Party at the Palm Springs Convention Center is one of the biggest events on the US Party Circuit. Featuring after-hours events as well as a variety of pool parties and other social gatherings and this year, the biggest line-up of international DJs in White Party history! More info: 818-709-2907.

4/9/10 - 4/11/10
Chicago The Musical
Mccallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA 92260 / There's never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it's no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Buy Chicago The Musical Tickets Here!

4/16/10 - 4/18/10
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA / The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art. There are several stages / tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously. The Festival draws more than 150,000 fans and Rolling Stone Magazine's endorsement as "The best American rock festival" and England's NME's enthusiastic nod as "probably the best festival in the world!" Fans from England, France, Italy and other countries come for the music, art and short films. Buy PREMIUM Coachella Tickets Here - - Including 3 Day Passes!

4/24/10 & 4/25/10
Stagecoach Festival
Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA / Having joined the ranks of top U.S. destination festivals with more than 100,000 music fans in attendance last year, the critically acclaimed annual music festival Stagecoach is returning to Indio in the California desert. The 2010 Stagecoach line-up is led by a foursome of country superstars performing headlining sets: Keith Urban and Toby Keith--both making their Stagecoach debuts--and the returning Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland, both of whom performed at 2007's inaugural Stagecoach. Buy PREMIUM Stagecoach Tickets Here - - Including 2 Day Passes!