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Annual Events Calendar 2012 Event DatesJanuary 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival January 5 - 16, 2012 The 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will feature more than 200 films from over 70 countries! The event hosts movie screenings, special events, and a black-tie gala with movie stars and celebrities! Humana Challenge - Bob Hope Classic January 16 - 22, 2012 This year marks the 53rd for the tournament and the first year the Classic will partner with Humana and the Clinton Foundation. The famous golf tournament is hosted by several area golf courses, with proceeds to benefit charities. Call (760) 346-8184 for more information. www.bhcc.com Dance for Life - Annenberg Theater January 27, 2012 5:00pm Reception 7:00pm Performance This highly anticipated event brings together renowned national dance companies for one spectacular evening of dance. Call 760-325-8481 for tickets Wexler Weekend January, 2012 Recognizing the life and work of architect Donald Wexler, the weekend's events will include a film screening, house tours and an evening cocktail party at an exciting location. Another of PSPF's always popular tribute journals will be released in conjunction with the weekend. Best in Show - Dog Show January, 2012 If you watch the popular Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on television or enjoyed Christopher Guest's Best in Show mocumentary, you'll want to check out the the Kennel Club Dog Show (Jan. 7-10, 2010) at Empire Polo Club. Watch hundreds of breeds and their handlers being put through their paces. Information: 323-727-0136 February 2012 Modernism Week - Palm Springs February 16-26, 2012 Parties, Lectures, Tours, Screenings and Events. Modernism Week is sponsored by a group of organizations in Palm Springs dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the modern architecture in Palm Springs. Celebrating the mavericks leaving an architectural legacy that remains unsurpassed for it's originality and international infulence. www.modernismweek.com Tour de Palm Springs - Website February 10-11, 2012 Participants enjoy a bicycle race through Palm Springs and on several different courses of various lengths all for a good cause. A portion of the entry fees and the pledges collected by the riders benefit local charities. In early February. Call (760) 568-2800 for more information. National Date Festival and County Fair February 17 - 26, 2012 The Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio hosts an annual celebration of the area's Arabian heritage with a date festival, camel racing, a carnival midway and expositions of local livestock and desert produce. Call (800) 811-FAIR for more information. Palm Springs Car Auction Keith McCormicks's Collector Car Show and Auction February at The Spa Casino and Resort Over 600 Cars Available! Black History Parade February, 2012 Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, featuring drill teams and drum squads, marching bands, dance troupes, and parade entries on wheels. A town fair at Palm Springs Stadium follows the 11 a.m. parade. Information: 760-323-8271 Palm Desert Greek Fest At the end of February, beginning of March, enjoy the sounds and tastes of Greece. Incredible, fresh, handmade Greek foods, delectable honey drenched pastries and that world famous Baklava. Lamb, gyros, Greek salads, specialty Greek wines and beers, Greek coffee and much more. Live Greek music and dancing, vendors from around the globe, kids' area, Greek groceries and religious items. 74-109 Larrea Street at Lantana Street, Palm Desert. Call (760) 832-2824 for more information. March 2012 Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament March 1-3, 2012 The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino hosts this famous tournament to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. In mid-February.Call (760) 674-8447 for more information. Native American Film & Art Festival March 2012 View twelve feature and short films produced by Native Americans at The Camelot Theatres. The festival also includes panel discussions, an art exhibit and a closing party. Sponsored by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Call (760) 325-6565 for more information. BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells (Pacific Life Open, Masters 1000) — Tickets March 5 - 18, 2012 The BNP Paribas Open is a two-week combined ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier event featuring the top men and women professional players competing in a 96 singles draw and 32 doubles draw. The event is hosted at the magnificent Indian Wells Tennis Garden, located in the beautiful Southern California desert. The event attracts over 330,000 tennis fans each year! La Quinta Arts Festival - Website March, 2012 10am - 5pm daily Sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, fine craft and printmaking submitted by artists from all over the world will be on display at this juried outdoor event, accompanied by live entertainment, food, wine and children's activities. Held in mid-March. Call (760) 564-1244 for more information. Fashion Week - Website March, 2012 The sixth annual Fashion Week El Paseo™ unfolds under The Big White Tent in the heart of Palm Desert's most celebrated shopping district. Showcasing the newest collections by a marquee West Coast couture designer Oliver Tolentino, as well as retro styles by L.A. designer Trina Turk and fresh ideas by emerging designers from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, to mention just a few of the shows, the Palm Springs Life-produced Fashion Week El Paseo™ is one of the desert's most popular events. Alexander Weekend - Website March 2012 Guided Tours, Lectures, and Events. Alexander Weekend is sponsored by a group of organizations in Palm Springs dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the modern architecture in Palm Springs. Celebrating the significance of the Alexander Construction Company's contribution to the Palm Springs landscape Food & Wine Festival - Website March 2012 The Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert will gather the brightest and most inspired chefs from California for two extraordinary days of culinary and wine tasting. This event will be help under the Big White Tent during fashion week on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Call (760)325-2333 for tickets and information. Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship (Dinah Shore) — Website March 26 - April 2, 2012 The Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first "major" tournament of the year on the LPGA tour, will celebrate its 41th anniversary in 2012. All 41 years of the tournament have been played on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Ca. Dinah Shore Weekend - Website March 28 - April 1, 2012 Coincident with the Nabisco Women's Golf Championship in Rancho Mirage gay women gather in Palm Springs for a four-day weekend party all over town, organized by San Francisco's ClubSkirts and Cherry Bar Lounge. held in late March. Call (415) 974-5906 for more information. April 2012 Indian Wells Art Festival April 2012 10:00am - 5:30pm each day Returning to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the festival, with the theme "Where Art is Happening," will feature more than 200 award-winning artists, public exhibitions and interactive activities. Those attending will be able to purchase a wide variety of the artists' creations, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and apparel. Attendees can participate in wine tastings, eat at the gourmet market and leave their mark with chalk drawings on the sidewalks. Tickets cost $10 for adults, and children under the age 12 will be admitted for free. Palm Springs International Fashion Festival - Website April 2012 Celebrating members of the Fashion Community from Palm Springs, El Paseo, Rancho Mirage, Los Angeles, New York and with the help of the WFO as far as Caracas, Tai Pei, Madrid, Argentina, Nigeria, Brazil, Paris, Milan and far, far beyond. Great Fashion, Food, Art and Entertainment at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The White Party - Website April 13-16, 2012 The Jeffrey Sanker organization presents this famous annual dance, disco and pool party, throughout the greater Palm Springs area at a number of different venues, with the central party and program at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Easter weekend. Call (800) 333-7535 for more information Coachella Music Fest - Tickets April 13-15, 2012 -and- April 20-22, 2012 Held over 2 weekends this year! One of the most popular festivals is the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, which last year drew over 200,000 Polo Club Tickets go on sale Friday June 3rd through June 10th. www.coachella.com City of Palm Springs Earth Day 2012 - Website April 22, 2012 to be announced Easter: April 8, 2012 Stagecoach - Tickets April 27-29, 2012 For country music lovers, the Stagecoach Country Music Festival brings the nation's most beloved country music performers to the Empire Polo Club, attracting 50,000 guests annually. Annual Elvis Honeymoon Weekend - Website April 2012 Concerts, house tours, poolside entertainment, and refreshments. May 2012  Cinco de Mayo FiestaMay 5, 2012 4:30pm - close Las Casuelas Terraza in downton Palm Springs will host it's annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta featuring live music, entertainment, and giveaways. Mother's Day: May 13, 2012 Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast and Tour - Website May 13, 2012 8am - 10am Experience a truly wild Mother's Day at the Living Desert with a fabulous feline breakfast and tour. $50 per person. Reservations Required. Film Noir Festival - Tickets May 2012 Classic black and white film noir will be screened at the Camelot Theaters. Call (760) 325-6565 for more information. Joshua Tree Music Festival - Tickets May 2012 At the 10th annual festival 2 stages alternate throughout the weekend, so music is continuous and you don't miss any of the bands. Live music runs continuously from 11am til past midnight on SAT, and from 11am - 7pm on SUN. Smooth Jazz Festival - Website May 2012 Jazz musicians from all over the country participate in this annual fundraiser held at the Riviera Resort and Spa in downtown Palm Springs, to benefit Hanson House. Call (760) 323-6316 for more information. Memorial Day: May 28, 2012 Memorial Day Flower Drop at the Palm Springs Air Museum - Website May 28, 2012 10:00am  A brief Memorial service dedicated to all of our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. In their honor, the museum will highlight their service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. June 2012 Palm Springs Restaurant Week - check back for a list of participating restaurants June 1 - 10, 2012 Restaurant Week is a 10-day culinary celebration featuring restaurants throughout the Desert, from Palm Springs to Indio. Participating restaurants will offer a 3-course fixed price menu of either $24 of $36 per person. No special passes or coupons needed. Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new! Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival - Tickets June 2012 Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 6:00am - 10:00pm Sunday: 6:00am - 6:00pm Unique combination of music, wine and balloons (the kind you ride in) located in beautiful Southern California wine country, the Temecula Valley, approximately 1.5 hour drive from Palm Springs. Jam Sessions at Melvyn's Sundays 5:00pm - 7:00pm Sample Sunday afternoon sessions with local amateur musicians at Melvyn's restaurant throughout the month. Call (760) 325-0046 for more information. Father's Day: June 17, 2012 Father's Day Breakfast and Tour at the Living Desert - Website June 17, 2012 7:00am - 9:00am Present Dad with some beautiful, tall blondes for Father's Day — Reticulated Giraffes! Enjoy this exclusive behind-the-scenes visit with the wonderful giraffe family followed by a fantastic breakfast at the new Miriam U. Hoover Discovery Center. Enjoy free rides at the nearby Endangered Species Carousel and a delicious breakfast featuring bagels and cream cheese with lox and capers, fresh fruit, Bloody Mary's, and more. $50 per person. Reservations required. Father's Day Weekend at the Palm Springs Air Museum - Website June 16 - 17, 2012 Check back for details Palm Springs Shortfest Film Festival - Website June 2012 Camelot Theaters The 18th annual Palm Springs International Shortfest offers more than 300 films from over 50 countries. Enjoy the best selection of short films and the most exciting lineup of seminars, special presentations and receptions at the largest event of its kind in the country! July 2011 Independence Day: July 4, 2012 All American Fourth of July Palm Springs July 4, 2012 6:05pm City of Palm Springs All American 4th of July at Palm Springs Stadium, Saturday July 4th. Power baseball game starts at 6:05pm followed by free fireworks. Palm Springs Stadium 1901 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 4th of July Celebration Palm Desert July 4, 2012 7:30pm Enjoy an evening of free music and fireworks at the City of Palm Desert's annual Fourth of July celebration at the Civic Center Park. The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, with a 90-minute concert. Fireworks will follow the concert at 9 p.m. For more information contact: 760-346-0611 Desert Film Society A new film is screened the first Saturday each month at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, followed by a discussion. Call (760) 772-3666 for more information. August 2011 First Fridays The shops in Palm Springs' Uptown Heritage Galleries and Antique District hold an open-house until 9 PM, the first Friday, along North Palm Canyon Drive between Amado Road and Tachevah Drive. Call (561) 495-0233 for more information. Annual Tribute to Elvis - Website August 2012 Elvis Honeymoon House, 1350 Ladera Circle in Palm Spring will feature concert, tours, and special guests pay tribute to Elvis Presley. Elvis and Priscilla lived and spent their 1967 honeymoon at this estate. Information: (760) 322-1192 Jazz in the Pines - Tickets August 2012 10:00am - 5:00pm each day Take a side trip to the mountainous forests of Idyllwild, approximately a 45 minute drive from of Palm Springs, for this outdoor jazz concert, held in a grassy amphitheatre. Sponsored by the Idyllwild Arts Academy, a boarding arts high school. Call (951) 500-4090 for more information. September 2012 Labor Day: September 3, 2012 Grandparent's Day: September 9, 2012 Palm Springs Art, Food, and Wine Festival September 2012 Join culture, art, food, and wine lovers at the Hyatt Regency Suites in downtown Palm Springs. Featuring Charles Bibbs and Larry Poncho Brown. Admission is $15. Call 760-799-1808 for more information. Cinema Diverse Location: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road. September 2012 Fee Range: $12.50 for screenings; Passes $125; Special Events additional Information: (760) 325-6565 www.cinemadiverse.org Film programs, including features, documentaries and shorts that showcase the best in LGBT Filmaking. October 2012 Dine Out Palm Desert - Website The entire month of October Participating restaurants in Palm Desert will offer 20% to diners presenting a downloadable coupon from the City of Palm Desert. Restaurant Rendezvous Rancho Miarge - Coupon October 2012 From October 1-31 enjoy 20% at your favorite restaurants in Rancho Mirage when you a present the Restaurant Rendezvous Coupon found online or at the Taste of Rancho Mirage on October 2nd. Taste of Rancho Mirage - Website October 2012 Enjoy food tastings from 3pm - 7pm at The River in Rancho Mirage. Over 20 restaurants represent the best of dining in Rancho Mirage. Food tastings $25 per person, wine tastings $15 per person. International Hispanic Film Festival of Palm Springs The Camelot Theatres host screenings of Hispanic-themed and produced films in mid-October. Call (760) 325-6565 for more information. Columbus Day: October 10, 2012 American Heat - Palm Springs Bike Weekend October 2012 Motorcycle and Hot Rod Weekend Major streets are closed for this annual congregation of bikers over a weekend of festivities. Call (800) 200-4557 for more information. Golf Cart Parade October 2012 Events starting at 7:00am Parade starts at 1:00pm Decorated golf carts, marching bands and costumed characters parade along El Paseo in Palm Desert at this family event. Call (760) 346-6111 for more information. Howl-O-Ween at the Living Desert Zoo October 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm A Wild West themed night of safe trick-or-treating, live performances, animal encounters, rides, and more! Tickets: $9.75 General Admission, $6.50 for Children 12 and under. www.livingdesert.org BB's 28th Annual Halloween Bash - Info  November 2012 Greater Palm Springs Pride - Website November 2012 The Palm Springs Stadium hosts the Palm Springs Pride organization and friends as they prepare for the coming visitor season in early November. Festival and parade in Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley area. Call (760) 416-8711 for more information. Jacqueline Cochran Air Show - Website November 2012 9am - 3pm Enjoy the FREE 8th Annual Jacqueline Cochran Air Show featuring military demonstrations and aerobatic stunt pilots. Over 50 booths with food, merchandise, and more! Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport 56850 Higgins Drive Thermal, CA 92274 Veterans Day: November 11, 2012 Art Affair November 2012 Local and regional artists display their work at Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage accompanied by popular jazz musicians. Held in early November. For more information, call (760) 324-4511. McCormick's Classic & Exotic Car Show and Auction - Palm Springs Dates: November 2012 Location: Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs Information: (760) 320-3290 www.classic-carauction.com 500 classic, sports, antique and special interest autos are sold across the Auction block during the 3 days. Also a free car show of another 200 cars is held on Saturday. Blues and Brews - Tickets November 2012 11:00am - 6:00pm The La Quinta Arts Foundation presents the 5th annual Blues & Brews festival at the Civc Center Campus in La Quinta. Check out their website for menus, performance line-up, and tickets. Thanksgiving: November 22, 2012 December 2011 Festival of Lights Parade December 2012 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Information: (760) 325-5749 www.paradesofpalmsprings.com Time: 5:45 p.m. Fee: Free to public Description: The annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade beginning at 5:45 featuring lighted floats, equestrians, bands, autos, and celebrities. International Tamale Festival Date: December 2012 See and sample a wide variety of tamales from around the world in Indio's Old Town, and enjoy live entertainment featuring a parade, mariachis, a carnival and fireworks at this two-day festival. Call (760) 342-6532 for more information. Historic Palm Springs Hotels & Inns - Walk of the Inns December 2012 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Palm Springs, Ca Fee: Free to public Information: (800) 347-7746 www.VisitPalmSprings.com Description: A walking tour of the historic, boutique and small inns in downtown Palm Springs. Twenty-nine Palms Marine Corps Band The City of Palm Springs sponsors a performance by the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Band at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Usually held in early December. Call (760) 323-8272 for more information. Desert Big Band and Jazz Party The Palm Springs Riviera Resort and Racquet Club hosts many popular jazz musicians around the pool area and in the restaurants, where you can listen to your favorites in a close up intimate setting. Tickets are $100. per day. Usually held the end of December. Call (760) 342-6532 for more information. Hanukkah: December 8 - 16, 2012 Christmas Day: December 25, 2012 Rent a Private Pool Home Sleeping up to 16 Persons!Call 800-896-7334 |
Palm Springs Ongoing Events Villagefest - Palm Springs Street Fair Every Thursday Evening, downtown Palm Springs along Palm Canyon Drive, 6pm - 10pm! www.villagefest.org Palm Springs Art Museum Free Second Sundays! 10-5pm Free Thursdays! 4-8pm - During Villagefest www.psmuseum.org College of the Desert Street Fair Every Sat & Sun from 7am - 2pm Located in Palm Desert at the College of the Desert campus. Shop over 200 vendors! www.codstreetfair.com/ Fabulous Palm Springs Follies October through May - Palm Springs www.palmspringsfollies.com Palm Springs Farmers Market Camelot Theater parking lot 2300 E. Baristo Rd 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Every Saturday! certifiedfarmersmarket.ning.com El Paseo Art Walk The first Thursday of every month, Nov - May, from 5pm - 9pm on El Paseo in Palm Desert. www.elpaseoartwalk.com Backstreet District Art Walk The first Wednesday of every month from 6pm - 9pm at Cherokee Way & Matthew Drive in Palm Springs. www.backstreetartdistrict.com Desert Hikes Every Thursday and Saturday morning: 9:00am - 11:00am Explore the desert and meet new friends too. National Monument Visitor Center. Phone: (760)862-9984  For more up to date Palm Springs event info, Like us on Facebook!
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