Palm Springs can now boast to having one of the top three film festivals in the United States, based on attendance. Board Chairman of the festival, Harold Matzner called the new high attendance and revenue records "amazing in this economic environment . . . ." All of the festival passes were sold, and the gala which opened the festival this year … [Read more...]
Palm Springs International Film Festival – 2009
Wow, it's here again - the Palm Springs International Film Festival, beginning tonight with what the Festival bills as "The most glamorous night of the year in the valley" - The Black Tie 2009 Awards Gala. Sponsored by the luxury brand Cartier, the Festival begins at 5pm this evening; make that 4pm or earlier if you plan to be a spectator outside … [Read more...]
“WildLights” at The Living Desert
Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. . . check, Tamale Festival . . . check, . . . so what else is on our list for celebrating the season? WildLights at the Living Desert! Each year the Living Desert opens the yuletide season with their annual after dark festival. It's well underway and features over a third of a million lights illuminating the park, … [Read more...]
Take a Break – Go to the Tamale Festival!
The Indio International Tamale Festival is taking place this weekend, on December 6th and 7th. Held annually on the first weekend in December, it traditionally kicks off the holiday season - Latino style. I’ve decided this weekend to take time off, not watch the news, particularly CNBC, and to avoid reading the business section of the New York … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Holiday Festival of Lights Parade
The annual City of Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade will roll up Palm Canyon Drive this coming Saturday, beginning at Ramon Road at 5:45pm. The route concludes at Tamarisk. It's a fun event with something for all of us, including marching bands, big rigs and little rigs, floats, equestrians, and antique fire trucks. It's a nice way to get … [Read more...]
What’s to do this weekend? Keith McCormick’s Car Auctions!
Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions return again this year on Friday and run three days from November 21-23, 2008. Begun by Keith McCormick in 1985, the Auctions have grown over the years to "become a world famous Palm Springs tradition". The auctions are held in November and February each year on the grounds of Spa Resort Casino right here in … [Read more...]
