ASI CELEBRATES 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND HOSTS PRIDE WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY AT RAYMOND | LAWRENCE
Four years ago this Pride Weekend, Raymond Mc Callister and Larry Abel launched their Art • Style • Innovation boutique in what soon became known as the Uptown Design District. In 2011 when they opened Raymond | Lawrence, a curated collection of offerings, brands and choices for lovers of style, ASI moved in, and became part of the now thriving store at the heart of the design district.
In celebration of their anniversary and as part of the Greater Palm Springs Pride official events, ASI will host a Palm Springs Pride Weekend kickoff party on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Raymond | Lawrence, 830 North Palm Canyon Drive. Donations to benefit Palm Springs Pride are appreciated.
Greater Palm Springs Pride, now in its 28th year, is calling the event The Uptown Design District Chill-Out, and encourages everyone to enjoy an evening of art, style, design and dining as Palm Springs’ trendiest neighborhood celebrates Pride with late night food, drink, shopping and music. A fabulous mid century, modern, chic Uptown merchant filled gift basket will be raffled during the evening.
For more information about Raymond | Lawrence, call (760) 322-3344 or visit www.raymond-lawrence.com
In Between & Outside: Photographs by Sara Swaty
Saturday, November 2, 6 to 9pm
Savage Gallery, 870 E. Research Dr. Suite 1, Palm Springs
Savage Gallery proudly presents a series of portraits by Sara Swaty where she explores the different perceptions of gender and how it relates to sexuality. Titled “In Between & Outside”, the show examines the human body along with gender identity across a broad spectrum of individuals. The exhibit will benefit the Palm Springs LGBT center with a suggested $10 donation at the door.
“Cultural preconceptions concerning gender have created unattainable ideals about masculinity and femininity,” says Swaty, when talking about how she became interested in doing this series. Subjects range from those born into a gender they do not identify with, to transgender individuals who have physically transitioned altering their bodies. The images share the personal stories of a gender variant community while challenging stereotypes that the LGBT communities face.
Sara Swaty began the series “In Between & Outside” when searching to document people who bend or break gender boundaries. This led her to photograph individuals within both the straight and LGBT communities in an effort to question traditional gender roles while exploring identities beyond the male-female binary. This photographic social commentary includes people from coast to coast. Ultimately, Sara strives to create work that offers viewers new perspectives on social expectations as well as restraints within their cultural contexts.
“Sara’s portraits capture the bold and brave choices of this otherwise shy community,” says Shawn Savage, owner of Savage Gallery. “It’s important to see these people, meet them, talk with them, understand them a little better and give them our acceptance and support. Sara’s photography helps us do just that.”
www.SaraSwatyPhoto.com and saraswatyphoto@gmail.com Savage Gallery at 760-464-5978, www.TheSavageGallery.com
CHARITY WINE TASTING EVENT HELPS FAMILIES AFFORD EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN
3rd Annual Wine Tasting to Benefit Rosie’s Kids
Friday, November 8th 2013 * 7pm – 10pm at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Cost: $50 Individual ~ $90 Couple
Rosie’s Kids is hosting its 3rd annual wine and cheese tasting fundraiser in the 12th Floor Wine Bar at Fantasy Springs. Come sip delicious wine and enjoy cheese while listening to jazz music.
From soccer to piano lessons, to ballet or art class, there are so many extracurricular options for children here in the valley. But for many families the options don’t matter because they can’t afford all the extras that go along with those activities like cleats, music books, ballet shoes and art supplies. That’s why Rosie Welmas started Rosie’s Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps families afford to enroll their children in the activities they love.
Rosie’s Kids strives to make extracurricular activities more affordable for children and their families. Rosie Welmas, founder of Rosie’s Kids, says her organization was started because of the need she saw first-hand while coaching a group of children’s cheerleading squads. The organization helps offset the high cost of supplies needed to participate in extracurricular activities for children throughout the Coachella Valley, and helps them to become well-rounded individuals.
For more information on the 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Benefit Rosie’s Kids, contact Rosie Welmas at (760) 574-1828 or email info@rosieskids.com
FUN FALL FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT
Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Music, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Bouncy Houses, Swing Chair Rides, Food & More
Make slimy gloop, ride a pony, join a garden scavenger hunt, explore science! These are just a few of the many exciting, family-friendly, fun activities that will be on tap for kids of all ages at The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Fall Family Extravaganza on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Everyone can be a kid for the day enjoying an abundance of activities set up throughout the Museum’s spacious grounds and facilities. At the Children’s Discovery Museum, children and families thrive in an environment rich with interactive and creative exhibits that make learning fun. The Fall Family Extravaganza elevates the educational entertainment with even more exciting activities in a festive atmosphere.
Tickets for the family friendly day are $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. Tickets to the Extravaganza include entry to the Museum. Food tickets are $1 each. The special day of festivities is generously sponsored by Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center, RBC Wealth Management, The Shalhoub Family McDonald’s, and Susan & Ed Burger.
FIND FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER EVENT
Saturday, November 9 * 10am-2pm
Do you have old electronics cluttering up your attic or garage? You can drop off your electronics and help raise money for FIND food bank. Members of the community and businesses are encouraged to clean out their garage or attic and donate their old electronics to a good cause. Bring all of your old electronics to the event, including, but not limited to: computers, monitors, televisions, printers, mobile phones, laptops, DVD players, VCRs, microwaves, calculators, iPods, cables and wires, telephones, fax machines, scanners, computer parts, and more. Saturday, November 9, 10am-2pm. StorAmerica Self Storage Indio 43421 Monroe Street Indio, CA. 92201. Free hot dogs, cold drinks and prizes for kids.
ANNOUNCING THE 2ND ANNUAL FANTASY CUPCAKE CHALLENGE: THE SWEETEST BAKEOFF IN THE VALLEY
The 2nd Annual Fantasy Cupcake Challenge is back! Pop those delicious morsels in the oven and join the sweetest competition in town. On Sunday, November 17th, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians will play host to the 2nd Annual Fantasy Cupcake Challenge, a decadent baking competition with all the proceeds going to Well in the Desert, a non-profit organization that provides meals to those in need.
The Fantasy Cupcake Challenge includes invited professional chefs and bakers from top local restaurants as well as a group of folks who just like to bake for fun. Each participant can create a cupcake of their choosing, then the mouthwatering morsels will be judged and cash prizes handed out.
The most delicious part, from 1pm-4pm, the Fantasy Cupcake Challenge is open to the public. Everyone will be able to browse the aisles of cupcakes and tantalize their taste buds with cupcake samples from ALL the participating bakers. The event also includes boutique vendors selling handmade items and unique gifts, baking demonstrations, a silent auction and live music. Also included with the ticket, is complimentary tastings of wine, champagne and international coffee.
Admission to the Fantasy Cupcake Challenge is $30 for adults $10 for children. If you bring three canned/non-perishable goods to the box office the day of the event, you will receive $5 off admission.
We are accepting entries for the amateur category online NOW! For tickets, details or to enter the contest, log on to www.FantasySpringsResort.com/Cupcakes
STROKE RECOVERY CENTER HOSTS 34th ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND BALL
“Best Party in the Valley” to Recognize Pivotal Contributions of Valley Philanthropists
Stroke Recovery Center will host its 34th annual Winter Wonderland Ball on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage. Lee Appel and Harold Matzner will serve as co-chairs for the black tie gala, which will honor several Valley philanthropists.
This year’s honorees are Valley philanthropist Donna MacMillan, Stroke Recovery Center board member Harvey Gerber and his wife, Angie, and Dr. Javed Siddiqi, head of the Primary Stroke Center at Desert Regional Medical Center. Dr. Siddiqi has been instrumental in making the most advanced stroke treatments and equipment available to local patients, and will be honored with the Ann Angel Award. The late Ann Angel was a longtime supporter of Stroke Recovery Center, and her family remains dedicated to the organization. “We are honored to show our tremendous appreciation and support for the charitable work that is being done by so many here in our Valley,” says Beverly Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Stroke Recovery Center. “There are so many outstanding individuals who commit themselves to the care of others, and we are privileged to honor a few of these wonderful persons who make the Valley a better place to live.”
The evening begins with a hosted cocktail reception and a silent auction at 6 pm followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment at 7 pm. A lively music program by Wayne Foster Entertainment is back by popular demand and will have the whole room dancing. Tickets are $350 per person and may be purchased by calling 760-323-7676 x112. RSVP is requested by November 19.
