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The sweet spot for outdoor dining

by Thomas Soule | Oct 10, 2021 | Articles, Dining, Events, Front Page

The lure of the great outdoors beckons in Palm Desert, including when it comes to dining. Patios and decks abound, offering year-round al fresco options to diners who appreciate both a relaxed atmosphere and expansive vistas. There’s a new player in the outdoor dining...

Fall Concerts return on a high note

by Thomas Soule | Sep 27, 2021 | Events, Front Page

A popular event with residents and tourists alike for more than a quarter century, Palm Desert’s free Concerts in the Park series is scheduled to return in October following a pandemic related break. Held every Thursday in October from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Desert...

Shop on the all-new San Pablo Avenue

by Thomas Soule | Mar 2, 2021 | Articles, Events

When the City of Palm Desert embarked on transforming San Pablo Avenue from a vehicle focused thruway into the heart of a revitalized city center, the design always envisioned a space for community gatherings and events. With the first phase of the San Pablo...

BNP Paribas 2021 Insider’s Guide

by Thomas Soule | Dec 24, 2020 | Articles, Dining, Events, Special

[Images Courtesy BNP Paribas Open] They call it “Tennis Paradise,” and who is going to argue with that? On October 4, the BNP Paribas Open returns to the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden where there’s top-notch tennis action on the courts and an unparalleled fan...

Celebrate Halloween in Palm Desert

by Thomas Soule | Oct 6, 2020 | Arts & Entertainment, Events, Holidays

Spooky but Safe Ways to Celebrate Halloween 2020! It’s been a scary year, but this Halloween needn’t be frightening, too! While trick-or-treating may not be in the works for you and the kids this year, many local organizations are reinventing old classic events or...

Stay up to date on Palm Desert events

by Thomas Soule | Jul 1, 2020 | Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Events, Special

Would you like more information about Palm Desert events? The City of Palm Desert has an events e-newsletter that we send out monthly (or less, depending on the time of year and how many events are happening at the time). The immediate future of events is uncertain,...

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