Palm Springs-area’s first outdoor ice rink along Highway 111 will bring seasonal cheer to everyone; Holiday Spectacular on ice and tree lighting on November 29 October 19, 2016 (Rancho Mirage, CA)– Excitement is building for the start of the holiday season with the Palm Springs area’s unexpected and new activity for everyone- outdoor ice skating…
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Hmmm… As I type the title of this blog, I wonder: Is Rancho Mirage really the Palm Springs Valley’s best-kept secret—or do most visitors and locals realize how perfect a city it is, how lucky they are? My guess would be the latter. Especially among my friends and family—or anyone who asks. My answer as…
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Autumn in the Palm Springs Valley is such a glorious time of year, and, as always, there’s plenty to do. Although the desert can’t quite compete with the kaleidoscopic foliage in other parts of the country, we do have one of the most rainbow-hued line-ups of fun and fabulous events to offer in the fall.…
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Some people just know how to celebrate a special date. October 1st marked the 10th anniversary of Rancho Mirage-based Brandini Toffee. The beloved company was kickstarted when 15-year-old friends and schoolmates Brandon Weimer and Leah Post went into the business of crafting toffee based on Brandon’s old family recipe combining sugar, butter, chocolate, and almonds.…
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Wally’s and Grayse are sponsoring a Luncheon to benefit the fallen Palm Springs officers Jose Vega and Lesley Zerebny. Friday, November 4th at 11:30 AM $75 per person at the door Proceeds will go directly to the families. Wally’s Desert Turtle 71775 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 *$75 per person to be charged at…
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Tuesday October 25th, 2016 Reservations between 5-9pm Featuring a 3 Course Set menu showcasing most popular dishes $35.00 per person (exclusive of tax) Guest will be able to donate and have the opportunity to Spin the Wheel and win prizes like cooking class, dinners, gift cards, bottles of wine or liquor etc. 100% of the Spin the Wheel proceeds…
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As the temperatures begin to dip and snowbirds start their annual southern migration, the social and cultural season perks up in the Palm Springs Valley. And one of the first major events in my fair city of Rancho Mirage is the Annual Art Affaire, the juried show that brings more than 100 award-winning local, national,…
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Now that four of its seven weeks are in our collective rearview mirror, the Rancho Mirage Firemen Chefs Competition—so graciously hosted by PIRCH, the amazing kitchen/bath/outdoor retailer across from The River (next to Lamps Plus) on Highway 111—is really heating up. When I was there just last week, the competitors were Matt Brant (representing Beaumont…
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Goodness knows Diana Dodge and I love to eat and drink. And what could be better than delicious food and glorious wine? Well, putting a competitive spin on the whole affair, of course! Again this year, esteemed Rancho Mirage retailer PIRCH—which is located on Highway 111 just across from The River, and whose motto is…
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Here’s a true confession: Yes, I am of that certain age where I am beside myself that rock greats Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters, and The Who are descending upon the Palm Springs Valley tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday…and again October 14-16…at the Empire Polo Club in Indio for Desert…
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