Peggy Cravens is a former child singing star who today works tirelessly to provide young people a chance to succeed. This champion fundraiser has established a legacy of giving. In addition to co-founding ACT for MS and reviving the internationally renowned Joanna Hodges Piano Competition, Peggy has served on numerous boards, …

For the last PalmSprings.com Spotlight of 2014, I invited some of my favorite interviewees from 2014—and it was difficult to choose as there are so many amazing people I had the pleasure to interview this year—to share their top three resolutions for 2015. They are a talented and diverse group—eclectic to say the least—and their …

It’s that time of year again…the desert nights a little longer, a little cooler; the stars brighter against the immense black bowl of the wide open sky…and your over-scheduled self just craves, well, a little fun. Well, have I got the events for you! My last blog covered events our favorite …

Nothing says holidays more than children, pets, and giving to charity—and, of course, Santa Claus and Christmas trees! Here’s a quick recap of our favorite upcoming events this month, and all for a good cause! The 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lane Silent & Live Auction Party benefitting ACT for Multiple Sclerosis, Friday, December …

Storyteller, musician, poet, actor, writer and music therapist David Gonzalez is a one-of-a-kind artist. He has created numerous productions that combine compelling drama, music, and multimedia; all of which enchant audiences nationwide with stories of love, hope, courage, and wisdom. His awards are too numerous to mention, his projects prodigious, but it …

JD Samson is best known for her time as one-third of the electronic-feminist-punk band and performance project Le Tigre, as well as with her band MEN. For more than a decade JD’s career as a singer, producer and DJ has landed her at the intersection of the music, art, activism, …

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, I am honored to feature Angelina Coe, Executive Director of Shelter From The Storm, the Coachella Valley’s only victim assistance organization. Their mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Shelter From …

For this week’s PalmSprings.com Spotlight, Kate Buckley invited Kim Laidlaw, the newly appointed Director of Development of Animal Samaritans, to share more about her journey and the very important work she does for this Coachella Valley nonprofit, as well as upcoming events—have a blast while supporting Animal Samaritans—and other ways to …

Greg Wolfson began his career in design at 18, creating unique advertising campaigns for mens’ sportswear in Seattle, WA for companies like Union Bay and International News.  Upon landing in Los Angeles in 1987 at age 21, Greg embarked on a career in set design. He quickly found a niche in …

Dave Morgan got his start as a morning news anchor at the local CBS affiliate in Syracuse, NY, before segueing into radio as a sales promotion executive with Clear Channel. Dave then created Reaction Marketing & Promotions. Establishing his primary clientele base in Los Angeles, he quickly acquired major entertainment industry …