BY STEPHANIE GREEN
CASINOS
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Adam Lambert
Friday, Dec. 20 8pm
Tickets 59.00, 79.00, 99.00
Call 800-827-2946 or go to www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Fresh off a summer tour with Queen, the multiplatinum-selling vocalist returns to the Special Events Center. Each ticket includes $10 in FREE Slot Play!
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Dionne Warwick
Saturday, Dec. 21 8pm
Tickets 39.00, 49.00, 69.00
Call 800-827-2946 or go to www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Just in time for Christmas, Dionne Warwick – A Holiday Celebration comes to the Special Events Center. Backed by a 14-piece string section, the six-time Grammy Award-winner will perform a mix of holiday and pop classics. Each ticket includes $10 in FREE Slot Play!
Morongo Casino Resort Spa
Rick Springfield
Saturday, Dec. 21 9pm
Tickets 49.00, 69.00
Call 800-252-4499 or go to morongocasinoresort.com
Genres: Rock, Power Pop, Classic Rock. Rick Springfield’s first love has always been music, a lifelong passion ignited after picking up his first guitar at the age of 12 in his native Australia. Mastering the craft of songwriting far preceded his accomplishments as an actor and best-selling author. With 25 million records sold, a Grammy® Award for his No. 1 smash-hit “Jessie’s Girl,” and 17 Top-40 hits including “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody” and “Human Touch,” Springfield has no intention of taking his foot off the accelerator. “I put everything I’ve got into making records,” he says. “Sometimes people think they have you pegged but I trust my music show them otherwise.” Never one to be confined to the recording studio where the music is born, Springfield has toured for over 30 years, hand-delivering the hits to millions of fans worldwide during his legendary, high-energy live shows.
THEATRE
Palm Canyon Theatre
The King & I
Thursday, Dec. 19 7pm * Friday, Dec. 20 8pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 8pm * Sunday, Dec. 22 2pm
Tickets 32.00, 36.00
Call 760-323-5123 or go to www.palmcanyontheatre.org
East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.
Desert Theatreworks
Disney’s Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Thursday, Dec. 19 7:30pm * Friday, Dec. 20 7:30pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 2pm & 7:30pm * Sunday, Dec. 22 2pm
Tickets 25.00, 30.00, 32.00
Call 760-980-1455 or go to www.dtworks.org
This holiday musical, winner of 44 major theatre awards from around the globe, has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking production numbers will dazzle and delight theatergoers of all ages. Believe in the magic and discover a world where anything can happen if you let it! Rated G.
COMEDY
The Amigo Room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Old St. Shtick
Friday, Dec. 20 8pm – 11pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 8pm – 11pm * Sunday, Dec. 22 8pm – 11pm
Tickets 15.00, 25.00
Call 760-325-9900 or go to www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
“A festivus for the rest of us.” Exodus to the desert for end-of-year reveling, basking in pool weather, spiced slushies and palm trees lit for festive nights. The Amigo Room presents comedy, movies, and music for you and the whole family. Laugh out loud to the likes of Guy Branum, Frankie Quinones, Billy Wayne Davis, Louis Katz, Erin Lennox, Grant Gordon, Chris Estrada, Katy French, with poolside DJ sets from DouggPound and Gregg Turkington.
Purple Room Supper Club
The Judy Show!
Sunday, Dec. 22 7pm
Tickets 25.00, 35.00
Call 760-322-4422 or go to www.purpleroompalmsprings.com
Every Sunday night, The Purple Room proudly presents owner Michael Holmes in THE JUDY SHOW! An outrageously funny parody of the 1963 CBS television show, The Judy Garland Show, features Michael singing and laughing as Judy Garland and her guests, Carol Channing, Bette Davis, Pearl Bailey, Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and others! This is live music – piano and singing – with different numbers every week. This is a fabulous show which quickly sells out so make your reservations early! THE JUDY SHOW begins at 7pm, and when you purchase a ticket, your seat is automatically reserved at 5pm. The Main Dining Area and Dean Martin Alcove are reserved for guests to enjoy full dinner service before the show. If you want to enjoy just drinks and small bites before the show, they ask that you purchase tickets in the Bar or Lounge area. You are invited to dine before the shows for the best experience. Dining service is not provided during the shows. After The Judy Show, have your picture taken with Judy! The in-house photographer will be happy to take pictures of you and your friends with Judy. The pictures will be posted within a day or two on The Purple Room and The Judy Show Facebook pages.
Moxie Palm Springs
Foxie at Moxie
Sunday, Dec. 22 7pm
Tickets 10.00, 20.00, 25.00. FREE standing room is available at the door – limited first-come, first-served basis.
Call 760-318-9900 or go to www.moxiepalmsprings.com
Join Morgan McMichaels, Delta Work, Ethylina Canne and Mayhem Miller for one fierce drag show with a rotating cast of super Queens! Featuring local performers, national entertainers and guests from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
ART/MUSEUMS
Palm Springs Art Museum
Current Exhibitions: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon. Breaking all the Rules.; Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe; Touching History: Stonewall 50; Imaging Change: History, Memory, and Social Justice; Lino Tagliapietra: Il Deserto Fiorito.
Thursday 12noon – 8pm * Friday 10am – 5pm * Saturday 10am – 5pm * Sunday 10am – 5pm * Monday 10am – 5pm * Tuesday 10am – 5pm * Wednesday Closed.
Tickets SEE BELOW
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Adults $14. Seniors (62+) $11. Students/Teachers $6. Free admission every Thursday from 4pm – 8pm (sponsored by the City of Palm Springs). Free admission Second Sundays (sponsored by H.N. and Francis C. Berger Foundation). Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family, and NARM and ROAM participants.
Sunnylands
Plein Air in the Gardens
Thursday, Dec. 19 8:30am – 3:45pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-202-2222 or go to www.sunnylands.org
Inspired by the Annenbergs’ Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection and bordered by the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the gardens bloom with texture, color, and life, making the landscape a perfect picture to paint, sketch, or photograph. Guests are to provide their own materials, situate themselves away from the Center, and not block pathways. Painters are to tarp their area before beginning. All artists are asked to please not dispose of waste, including paint water, in the gardens.
Coachella Valley History Museum
Flight Plan: The Birds of Sunnylands
Thursday, Dec. 19 10am – 4pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 10am – 4pm * Sunday, Dec 22 1pm – 4pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-342-6651 or go to www.cvhm.org
This exhibition features birds that reside throughout the valley — or touch down along their migratory route. Over 145 species have been identified at Sunnylands. Photographed by Tim Laman (National Geographic).
Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts Center
AWAKENING 2019
Thursday, Dec. 19 1pm – 6pm * Friday, Dec. 20 1pm – 6pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 1pm – 6pm * Sunday, Dec. 22 1pm – 6pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-366-3777 or go to www.yvarts.org
Curated by Michael McCall, the exhibit focuses on the mandala – a circular image of symbols that represent the cosmos metaphysically and symbolically. The mandala is a symbol of one’s own center, providing a path for understanding oneself. Contemporary artists from all around the world are drawn to this need to discover oneself and use the mandala or variations of it for exactly this purpose. This exhibition will touch upon the mandala’s mesmerizing quality to transport consciousness. The artists chosen by the curator include Antuan, Ivan Butorac, Forging Mind, Sandra Goodin, Judyth Greenburgh, John Henson, Paul Heussenstamm, Marianne Magne, Carlos Reyes, Sherrill Schoening, Lina West, Delos Van Earl, Xen, and William Zimmerman. More than a half-dozen artists are from the Hi-Desert. The artworks include various mediums: painting, sculpture, assemblage, digital photography, installation, and video/sound art.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Free Thursday Nights
Thursday, Dec. 19 4pm – 8pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Lectures, conversations, collections and more! Thursday Nights feature a series of events and activities. This program is supported by the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission.
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Imaging Change: Lunch & Learn
Friday, Dec. 20 12noon – 1pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-5600 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Bring your brown bag lunch and meet organizing curator Mara Gladstone for learning opportunities highlighting important themes in the museum’s exhibition “Imaging Change: History, Memory, and Social Justice.”
Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus “A Modern Family Holiday”
Friday, Dec. 20 7pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 7pm * Sunday, Dec. 22 3pm
Tickets 28.00, 43.00, 58.00
Call 760-325-4490 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus is launching its 21st year in Palm Springs with an Incredible Season! “A Modern Family Holiday” will showcase traditional favorites along with new music from some of today’s most talented composers and lyricists. The theme of the evening is all about embracing our new modern families.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Midcentury Modern Icons & Their Architects
Saturday, Dec. 21 9:30am – 11am
Tickets 25.00
Call 760-322-4800 or go to www.psmuseum.org
See the very best examples of mid-century modern architecture as we walk along the town’s main thoroughfare for banking and retail businesses. Learn how this stark yet beautiful landscape captured the imagination of a young and talented group of Desert Modern architects—the movers and shakers who shaped Palm Springs during the post-World War II boom and who created a body of internationally-recognized work during the heyday of the 1950s and ‘60s. These buildings continue to draw people to Palm Springs from all over the world to admire and appreciate their innovative designs in our unique desert setting.
HEALTH/FITNESS
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Mobility/Stretch Class
Thursday, Dec. 19 9am – 10am * Saturday, Dec. 21 9am – 10am
Tickets 25.00 Members, 35.00 Non-Members
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
A calm and rejuvenating recovery class where attendees will be expertly guided inward to practice self- awareness to improve mobility and flexibility. Active and passive stretching techniques/exercises will be implemented to achieve greater range of motion and muscle recovery from courts and daily life.
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Fitnnis
Thursday, Dec. 19 10am – 11am
Tickets 25.00 Members, 35.00 Non-Members
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
Fitnnis is a fun on court class that combines tennis with circuit based workout stations. Get an all- around work out in every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Classes led by Melinda and Kayla.
Sunnylands
Guided Garden Walk
Thursday, Dec. 19 10am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-202-2234 or go to www.sunnylands.org
During this free 60-minute guided walk, guests explore the winding paths throughout the nine-acre Sunnylands gardens, enjoying commentary by a member of the education department. More than 70 species of native and arid-adapted plants from North and South America, Africa, and the Mediterranean are displayed. No reservations required. This program takes place outdoors. Sun protection, water, and comfortable closed-toed shoes are recommended.
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Stadium Workout Class
Friday, Dec. 20 7am – 7:45pm * Monday, Dec. 23 7am – 7:45pm
Tickets 25.00 Members, 35.00 Non-Members
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
A FUN and energetic 45 minute aerobic focused exercise class to kick start your day in the legendary Stadium 1! Classes will be customized to each attendees personal level of fitness; focusing on improving your balance, coordination, aerobic capacity, power, footwork, and strength!
Yoga on the Great Lawn
Sunnylands
Friday, Dec. 20 10am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-202-2222 or go to www.sunnylands.org
The 60-minute session is open to all ages and experience levels. All participants should bring yoga mats and dress comfortably. Sun protection and water are suggested. No reservations are required.
La Quinta Wellness Center
Sunset Yoga
Monday, Dec. 23 6pm – 7pm
Tickets 10.00
For more info go to www.playinlaquinta.com
This yoga class is a synchronization of classical movements and breathe work which has been known to improve athletic performance, core strength and range of motion, using proven yoga postures. This is a fitness practice for those ready to explore their next level. Instructor Art True will support you with your goals in a friendly yoga environment. Pre-registration is required and course fee varies by month. Drop-in students welcome.
Free Outdoor Yoga
Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Wednesday, Dec. 25 9am – 10am
Tickets FREE
Call 760-346-5600 or go to www.psmuseum.org
Experience the unique combination of art and yoga. Rejuvenate your soul in the serene setting of the museum’s Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden during the complimentary one-hour class. Afterward, guests are invited to visit the Farmer’s Market in the museum’s parking lot featuring fresh produce from local growers (8am – 12:30pm), a docent tour of the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at 11am, or stop inside The Galen building to view the current art exhibition. These offerings are presented in collaboration with the Farmer’s Market of Palm Desert and Pranin Yoga.
COMMUNITY
The Street Fair
College of the Desert
Saturday, Dec. 21 7am – 2pm * Sunday, Dec. 15 7am – 2pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-636-7957 or go to www.codaastreetfair.com
Featuring vendors, entertainment, food and fun! Discover a thousand items for sale including vintage cars. Sponsored by the College of the Desert Alumni Association.
Certified Farmers’ Market – 29 Palms
29 Palms Visitor Center
Saturday, Dec. 21 8am – 1pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-401-0028 or go to www.29chamber.org
Local farmers selling fresh produce.
Certified Farmers’ Market – Joshua Tree
Turtle Island
Saturday, Dec. 21 8am – 1pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-420-7529 or go to www.joshuatreefarmersmarket.com
Local farmers selling fresh produce.
Certified Farmers’ Market – Palm Springs
Palm Springs Cultural Center (Formerly Camelot Theatre) Parking Lot
Saturday, Dec. 21 8am – 12:30pm
Tickets FREE
Call 844-7FARMCV or go to www.certifiedfarmersmarket.org
Local farmers selling fresh produce.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
Star Party at the Monument
Saturday, Dec 21 5pm – 8pm
Call 760-862-9984 or go to www.desertmountains.org
Tickets FREE
The Astronomical Society of the Desert will conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center
Star Clusters and Nebula
Saturday, Dec. 21 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-490-9561 or go to www.skysthelimit29.org
Public star party! Prominent constellations: Perseus (the Hero), Cassiopeia (the Queen), Auriga (the Charioteer), Taurus (the Bull), Orion (the Hunter).
Temple Isaiah Palm Springs
The First Night of Chanukah!
Sunday, Dec. 22 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Tickets 12.00
Call 760-325-2281 or go to www. templeisaiahps.com
The community is invited to Temple Isaiah’s joyful celebration of “The First Night of Chanukah.” Candle lighting at 5pm. BYOC: Bring your own Chanukiah (Menorah) and join the fun! Chanukah BINGO, sing-along, raffle, dreidels, and lots of LATKES!
FOOD/WINE/BEER
La Quinta Resort & Club
Après Swim
Thursday, Dec. 19 3pm – 6pm * Friday, Dec. 20 3pm – 6pm * Saturday, Dec. 21 3pm – 6pm
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 760-564-4111 or go to www.laquintaresort.com
Join La Quinta Resort for Après Swim—the desert’s most effervescent Happy Hour. Hosted in partnership with premiere champagne house, Veuve Clicquot. Gather poolside as you toast the sunset with a glass of France’s finest bubbly. Enjoy a menu of champagne cocktails, snacks and music amidst the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. PLUNGE is an adults-only pool.
Persimmon Bistro at the Palm Springs Art Museum
Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting
Thursday, Dec. 19 3pm – 7pm
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 760-322-4895 or go to www.persimmonbistro.com
Taste 4 wines for $14.
Yard House – The River Rancho Mirage
Happy Hour
Thursday, Dec. 19 3pm – 6pm * Friday, Dec. 20 3pm – 6pm * Monday, Dec. 23 3pm – 6pm * Tuesday, Dec. 24 3pm – 6pm * Wednesday, Dec. 25 3pm – 6pm * ‘Late Night Happy Hour’ Sunday through Wednesday 10pm – Close
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 760-779-1415 or go to www.yardhouse.com
1/2 off select appetizers & pizzas; $2 off beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Great selection of food includes the “Onion Ring Tower” sprinkled with Parmesan and served with chipotle and buttermilk ranch or the “Margherita Pizza” topped with roasted garlic. Whether it’s drinks after work or a late night bite with friends, find your happy at Yard House.
Tacos & Tequila Morongo
Happy Hour
Thursday, Dec. 19 4pm – 7pm * Friday, Dec. 20 4pm – 7pm * Monday, Dec. 23 4pm – 7pm * Thursday, Dec. 24 4pm – 7pm * Wednesday, Dec. 25 4pm – 7pm
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 951-755-5373 or go to www.tacosandtequilaca.com
T&T is a celebration of Mexican culture intermixed with rock ‘n’ roll flair. The distinctive design offers a dynamic atmosphere for dining and drinking. Drink Specials: $5 Well Drinks $5 House Margarita $4 Bud Light. Food Specials: Guacamole $5, Fajitas $5, Quesadilla $6, Crispy Tacos $7, Wings $7, Nachos $8, Combo Tacos (3) $8, Carne Asada Fries $9.
El Jefe (Saguaro Palm Springs)
Taco Tues & Thurs
Thursday, Dec. 19 6pm – 9pm * Tuesday, Dec. 24 6pm – 9pm
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 760-322-1900 or go to www.thesaguaro.com
One day a week is not enough. Join El Jefe every Tuesday and Thursday for food & drink specials.
Smoke Tree BBQ
Tequila Tuesdays
Tuesday, Dec. 24 11am – 9pm
Tickets MENU-PRICING
Call 760-778-6521 or go to www.smoketreebbq.com
Try the new craft tequila cocktail or stick to their fresh hand-shaken margarita for only $5. Enjoy $2 off all tequilas.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway – Peaks Restaurant
Ride ‘n’ Dine Christmas Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 25 11am – 4pm & 5pm – 8pm
Tickets 23.00, 45.00. Tax, gratuity and Tram admission are not included.
Call 888-515-8726 or go to www.pstramway.com
Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Whether you prefer table service dining at Peaks or a more casual dining experience at Pines, enjoy their holiday menus at 8,500 feet!
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway – Pines Cafe
Ride ‘n’ Dine Christmas Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 25 11am – 8:30pm
Tickets 23.50, 36.00. Tax, gratuity and Tram admission are not included.
Call 888-515-8726 or go to www.pstramway.com
Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Whether you prefer table service dining at Peaks or a more casual dining experience at Pines, enjoy their holiday menus at 8,500 feet!
SPORTS
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Mixers
Thursday, Dec. 19 6pm – 8pm
Tickets FREE Members, 10.00 Non-Members
Call 760-200-8200 or go to www.indianwellstennisgarden.com
Mix it up Tennis Paradise style! Share the court with your desert companions and ace the competition in this weekly adult mixer.
Westin Mission Hills – Pete Dye Course
Women of Westin
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 8am
Tickets 20.00 (Annual Membership Fee)
For more info go to www.playmissionhills.com/women_of_westin/
‘Women of Westin’ wants first and foremost for their group to be congenial and a fun place to head to on Tuesday mornings. Golf membership is open to all women who are participants in The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa Club Membership Program.
FESTIVALS
VillageFest
Palm Canyon Drive
Thursday, Dec. 19 6pm – 10pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-320-3781 or go to www.villagefest.org
Glamorous Palm Canyon Drive becomes a festive international street fair featuring vendors showcasing arts, crafts and delicious food, plus live entertainment venues and a certified farmer’s market.
CHARITY EVENTS
Whole Foods – Palm Desert
Feed 4 More
Daily 7am – 10pm
Call 760-797-8200 or go to www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Give a donation at the register to benefit local charities. The beneficiaries will be giving food to Coachella Valley families in need throughout the New Year.
Temple Isaiah
Santa Paws 5K & Jr. Elf Dash
Saturday, Dec. 21 9am
Tickets 10.00, 40.00, 45.00, 50.00
For more info go to www.palmspringsmarathonrunners.org
Santa Paws is a “dog-loving fun run/walk” benefiting the Guide Dogs of the Desert. Each participant receives a five-piece Santa Suit (jacket, pants, belt, hat, beard) that can be worn during the event and is then yours for keeps!
Well in the Desert
Christmas at the Palm Springs Convention Center
Wednesday, Dec. 25 12noon – 3pm
Tickets FREE
Call 760-656-8905 or go to www.wellinthedesert.org
Featuring Christmas dinner, toys for the children, magic, face painting, mariachis and more! Limited transportation will be available in the Palm Springs area only. The event welcomes seniors, working and non-working families, those without homes, veterans, families, singles and those who do not want to be home alone.
