Modernism Week
Modernism Week’s annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends.
Modernism Week’s annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends.
The love of golf and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital brought together actor Patrick Warburton and tournament chairman, Clarke Rheney, and in 2010 as teammates at the Schultz Celebrity Golf Classic, the pair dreamed up an event that would blend Patrick’s popularity as a celebrity with Clarke’s deep-rooted knowledge of how to successfully operate golf tournaments. The Coachella Valley desert, with its spectacular surroundings and some of the most revered weather in the country, would serve as the perfect backdrop.
The Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
The Artwalk at Indian Wells, produced by West Coast Artists, is known for its wide variety of fine art and fine craft. Talented artists and gifted craftsmen are proud to present their unique work in a multitude of media. There is something for every taste and budget, be it a simple gift or the keepsake of a lifetime.
This thrilling murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time returns to Desert TheatreWorks with our signature twist.
Seamlessly blending technical virtuosity and comedic brilliance, this brass septet has become an international sensation.
Our Planet Live in Concert is a reimagining of the Emmy Award®-winning Netflix series as a live, in concert experience combining highlights from the series with brand-new arrangements and a live orchestra.
The Desert Circuit established its roots in Indio, California, in the mid-1990s, and in 2007 the shows moved to what is now known as the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal. The Desert Circuit is eight weeks of USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers running from mid-January through mid-March with one week off in mid-February. The circuit draws thousands of equestrians to the premier Southern California show grounds.
The performance, called the Fire of Georgia, combines Georgian folk dances with modern attitude towards the choreography and costumes.
The Broadway stars of “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” join voices to celebrate Broadway’s hottest composers, from Stephen Schwartz to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The Scarlet Pimpernel could be the original superhero! This swashbuckling action/adventure musical is based on Baroness Orczy’s famous 20th-century novel.
You don't need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome!
This thrilling murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time returns to Desert TheatreWorks with our signature twist.
Desert X is an exhibition conceptualized as a self-guided outdoor experience where you determine the start and end point of your journey. You can make a day of it to visit each site or visit as many sites as you choose – it’s all up to you.
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
A foul-mouthed twenty-something comedian and a middle-aged man embroiled in a nasty divorce are brought together unexpectedly when their cancer-stricken mothers become roommates in the hospital. Together, this unlikely duo must negotiate some of life’s biggest challenges… while making some of the world’s most inappropriate jokes. Can these two very lost people learn to laugh through their pain and lean on each other, when all they really want to do is run away?
The Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Sunnylands presents its annual Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March from 11am to 1pm with a different musical act each week. The public is invited to stroll in the gardens or bring a lawn chair and have a picnic on the Great Lawn while enjoying a live musical performance.
The Scarlet Pimpernel could be the original superhero! This swashbuckling action/adventure musical is based on Baroness Orczy’s famous 20th-century novel.
The Coachella Valley’s premier lecture series, Desert Town Hall, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, is proud to present Mike Pompeo, the first person to have held both positions as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and as Secretary of State.
As a premier lifestyle event on the tennis tour, Citi Taste of Tennis offers foodies and tennis fans an evening of incredible cuisine prepared by notable local chefs and "served" by top professional tennis players. This unforgettable evening will feature amazing talent including 2x Grand Slam Winner Tracy Austin. Guests can also look forward to libations, live entertainment, and appearances by top tennis stars. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Michael Tippett: Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli
Avner Dorman: Concerto for Mandolin and Strings
Bach: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BMV 1041 (arrangement for mandolin by Avital)
William Walton: Sonata for Strings
The wait is now over! Renowned singer/songwriter, actor, and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Acrisure Arena for one night only as part of Jimmy Buffett’s Life On the Flip Side Redux Tour 2023.
The Desert Circuit established its roots in Indio, California, in the mid-1990s, and in 2007 the shows moved to what is now known as the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal. The Desert Circuit is eight weeks of USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers running from mid-January through mid-March with one week off in mid-February. The circuit draws thousands of equestrians to the premier Southern California show grounds.
With a career spanning over two decades, three Grammy Awards, 20 million albums sold, and starring roles on Broadway, the acclaimed, romantic sounds of Jon Secada, have resulted in numerous hits in English and Spanish, establishing him as one of the first bilingual artists to have international crossover success. Adored by millions around the world, he is recognized as an international superstar by both fans and peers alike for his soulful and melodic voice.
The Ben Benavente Trio specializes in Hawaiian & Island style music from Fiji to Ka'au Crater Boys, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz. A softer reggae most would say. they can create entire songs on the fly by looping and recording live. Ben Benavente Trio is a favorite group in the San Diego area and all along the Southern California coastal resort communities.
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall infuse an eclectic blend of jazz, world and American pop standards with their unique sound.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
A foul-mouthed twenty-something comedian and a middle-aged man embroiled in a nasty divorce are brought together unexpectedly when their cancer-stricken mothers become roommates in the hospital. Together, this unlikely duo must negotiate some of life’s biggest challenges… while making some of the world’s most inappropriate jokes. Can these two very lost people learn to laugh through their pain and lean on each other, when all they really want to do is run away?
16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star, Katharine McPhee are bringing their viral Instagram show on the road.
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
The Gardens on El Paseo presents The John Stanley King Band. King has won awards in every genre from Best Blues, Best Rock, Best Contemporary Adult and Best Jazz artist, but he is definitely going to rock it up at The Gardens on El Paseo!
Join Make-A-Wish at The Desert Underground, a speakeasy featuring exotic cocktails, secret passwords, and entertaining music at the beautiful Imago Galleries in Palm Desert.
The Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Sunnylands presents its annual Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March from 11am to 1pm with a different musical act each week. The public is invited to stroll in the gardens or bring a lawn chair and have a picnic on the Great Lawn while enjoying a live musical performance.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 67 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answer.
Known for its legendary catalogue, including the early albums of Elvis Presley, Sun Studios has left its mark on the history of rock music.
The Desert Circuit established its roots in Indio, California, in the mid-1990s, and in 2007 the shows moved to what is now known as the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal. The Desert Circuit is eight weeks of USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers running from mid-January through mid-March with one week off in mid-February. The circuit draws thousands of equestrians to the premier Southern California show grounds.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
This spring, The Living Desert's illuminated and larger-than-life experience, Glow in the Park, is back for its second season.
This extraordinary nighttime event is fun for all ages and features intricate, immersive, and truly awe-inspiring animal and nature-scape lantern creations representing wild places from around the globe. Come explore the lighted pathways, immersive photo-opportunities, and see The Living Desert in a whole new light.
Celebrate 16 years of style at the West Coast’s largest consumer fashion show, Fashion Week El Paseo, to be held March 17-23, 2023, at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
The third annual Desert Open Studios event will showcase ~150 artists throughout the Coachella Valley. This free, self-guided Tour invites art lovers into artists’ workspaces & studios over two weekends. The Tour is open to the general public and is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with individual artists as well as to buy art directly from them.
You don't need to own a Classic Car to enjoy all the festivities of Cruise Night on El Paseo. Everyone is welcome!
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
The Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Sunnylands presents its annual Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March from 11am to 1pm with a different musical act each week. The public is invited to stroll in the gardens or bring a lawn chair and have a picnic on the Great Lawn while enjoying a live musical performance.
Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy’s Dyin' concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a physically and mentally disabling stroke.
Back by popular demand, three virtuoso concert pianists come together to play solo, duets and trios on three concert grand pianos.
A string quartet that makes you laugh? It’s true! The four gentlemen of MozART Group do the impossible, combining classical music and comedy into a unique experience for young and old.
Closing out the 2023 series on March 21, is boxing legend and six-time world champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, Leonard won world titles in five weight classes, including three lineal championships, and was also the first boxer to earn over $100 million in his career. As an amateur, Leonard was the 1976 Olympic gold medalist. In 2016, The Ring magazine listed Leonard as the greatest living fighter, and he was also listed as the Boxer of the Decade in the 1980s.
PGA TOUR Champions and GRAIL, LLC announced Tuesday a partnership to host a new professional golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, California. The Galleri Classic will debut March 22 - 26, 2023 at the renowned Mission Hills Country Club.
ABT Studio Company, the young professional company of American Ballet Theatre, is made up of 12-18 rising stars of the ballet world between the ages of 17 and 21.
DysFUNKsion is a powerhouse cover band comprised of 8 professional musicians who have come together with a common goal to play 100% live music. They specialize in Funk, R&B, and Disco with a great mix of Classic Rock and Contemporary spanning the 1950’s to current day hits for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan are currently delighting old and new fans across North America on their highly successful Grits and Glamour Tour.
Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy’s Dyin' concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a physically and mentally disabling stroke.
Calling all food and wine lovers! Returning on March 24-26, 2023 a 3-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
Four women in the winter months of life are determined to make the most of their friendship.
A comedy/drama by Rob Dames.
The biggest names in freestyle music and throwbacks including Grammy Nominee Taylor Dayne, The King of Freestyle Stevie B., and The Queen of Freestyle Lisa Lisa collaborate to perform their biggest rhythmic dance hits during the “Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam”.
Calling all food and wine lovers! Returning on March 24-26, 2023 a 3-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.
The third annual Desert Open Studios event will showcase ~150 artists throughout the Coachella Valley. This free, self-guided Tour invites art lovers into artists’ workspaces & studios over two weekends. The Tour is open to the general public and is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with individual artists as well as to buy art directly from them.
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
Four women in the winter months of life are determined to make the most of their friendship.
A comedy/drama by Rob Dames.
Calling all food and wine lovers! Returning on March 24-26, 2023 a 3-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.
The third annual Desert Open Studios event will showcase ~150 artists throughout the Coachella Valley. This free, self-guided Tour invites art lovers into artists’ workspaces & studios over two weekends. The Tour is open to the general public and is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with individual artists as well as to buy art directly from them.
The Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Sunnylands presents its annual Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March from 11am to 1pm with a different musical act each week. The public is invited to stroll in the gardens or bring a lawn chair and have a picnic on the Great Lawn while enjoying a live musical performance.
Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy’s Dyin' concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a physically and mentally disabling stroke.
Have a Star-Spangled evening of music by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, MacDowell, and Gottschalk. www.keyboardconversations.com
Monsieur Chopin features the romantic story and music of the Polish pianist-composer Fryderyk Chopin, set in Chopin's salon where he teaches a piano lesson that actually took place in March 1848, just days after the February 1848 revolution.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
Monsieur Chopin features the romantic story and music of the Polish pianist-composer Fryderyk Chopin, set in Chopin's salon where he teaches a piano lesson that actually took place in March 1848, just days after the February 1848 revolution.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
The American Documentary Film Festival is a forum to celebrate and promote documentary film, and the independent filmmakers around the world who bring knowledge and awareness through their stories about real people and issues.
Enjoy Motown stylings by HUMAN NATURE at this College of the Desert fundraiser and presentation.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba McEntire will perform at Acrisure Arena with special guests Terri Clark and The Isaacs on March 31, 2023. With 35 #1 hits under her belt the award-winning entertainer will deliver hit after hit during her live show.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano", "Fins", "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and of course "Margaritaville".
The Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market is a community gathering place where local farmers and vendors can offer fresh agricultural and related products. Over 50% of the vendors are certified farmers, bringing their produce straight to you with no middleman.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to please his mother by performing with a puppet for her church ministry program.
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