Did you know that the Latin root for October is “octo” which means … yep, eight. So, why is it the 10th month? Who cares, let’s get going on what’s happening in Palm Springs this month! Ya Get One Chance This Year, And This Is It Oct. 6-8: Power Trip featuring Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ […]
“I always say, shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist.” — Tammy Faye Bakker Messner People tend to think of Palm Springs as a place to go and relax by the pool with a cocktail, and it totally is — however, when you leave the luxury of your small boutique hotel, adventures in shopping await. Don’t […]
From the beginning, the land the Cahuilla called Se-Khi (“boiling water”), the place Spanish explorers dubbed the ridiculously wordy La Palma de la Mano de Dios (“the palm of God’s hand”), and the city now (succinctly) known as Palm Springs, should probably have been named what it is: Paradise. In the early 1900s, Palm Springs […]
Located off the beaten path, tucked away in the Deepwell neighborhood of south Palm Springs, is a very special resort called Villa Royale. Situated on the tony tree-lined Indian Trail, it was built in 1947 next to two of Palm Springs’ old ranches: Smoketree and Deepwell Guest Ranch. Now, the resort is home to the […]
When it comes to holidays, nothing says “gay” as loud as Halloween. While Arenas never lacks for action, it can’t be beat at Halloween — there’s a wild party with bands and costumes galore. It’s merrier than Christmas. And you know what Halloween rolls right into, right? Pride! So why not come out and stay […]
For years we’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I might posit that it is also the most delicious, and the best comfort food for any variety of a touch-and-go morning. Here’s a pretty detailed list of where to go for breakfast in Palm Springs. If it’s not on […]
Mad Hatter: Have I gone mad? Alice: I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are. ― Tim Burton If you’re not into sports and you’re still looking for madness, we’ve got you covered 365 days a year — even more so this March. There is SO […]
You guys!! We’ve got so much going on this month, it’s nuts! Modernism Week is happening, the Tour de Palm Springs is rolling in, Cupid’s priming their bow and arrow, and we are brimming with fun. It’s such a short month it’s beyond me how we’re going to fit all this in. So, let’s chat […]
“Everyone’s feeling pretty, it’s hotter than July. Though the world’s full of problems, they couldn’t touch us even if they tried.” — Stevie Wonder, “Master Blaster” July is a big month everywhere in the USA because *drumroll* it’s America’s 247th birthday. California wasn’t even a state back then — well, it was, but it was […]
Dads are notoriously hard to please, even on the gifting front (just mine?). Personally, I was never able to beat anything my sister got him. But then I figured out that I could offer him an experience, so we’d go places together. I wish he was still around so I could show him my Palm […]
