For more than 10 years, the Rancho Mirage Speaker Series committee has invited provocative presenters to the desert for a one-night-only appearance at the Helen Galen Auditorium of the Annenberg Center (located on the campus of Eisenhower Medical Center at 39-000 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage). Known for an eclectic mix of guests that…
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Let’s face it. People come to the Palm Springs Valley in the winter months to luxuriate in the warm desert days and enjoy the crisp evenings. They don’t necessarily want to see snow, other than to appreciate our frequently snowcapped mountains…from afar. But some—visitors and locals alike—look to those peaks and dream about a playful…
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Well, the announcements keep coming—and the excitement keeps mounting! So far, we know that such A-lister performers as Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman, Ruth Negga, Casey Affleck, Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Amy Adams will be recognized at the 28th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival’s…
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Let’s face it, dear readers. Living in—or visiting—Rancho Mirage is like waking up each morning with an abundance of beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. This no more so than at the holidays. But in addition to shopping in our great retail stores at The River (www.theriveratranchomirage.com) or Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center…on top of…
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We all know that our beloved dogs are an important part of the family. No more so than at the holidays. But while some cities may make it inconvenient at best—and impossible at worst—to travel with your terrier or teacup poodle in tow (to name but two breeds), Rancho Mirage is one of the dog-friendliest…
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Two things you dear readers may not know about me: One, I have a very long holiday list, and two, whenever I can, I like to wow the loved ones on it by doing my shopping from local sources. And by “local,” I mean from my beloved home town. Thankfully, there are a lot of…
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For every thankful Sunnylands visitor who’s ever wanted to take a bit of the cherished landmark home, there is now “Sunnylands: American’s Midcentury Masterpiece,” a weighty, lushly illustrated book penned by Janice Lyle, Ph.D., who has served as the director of Sunnylands Center & Gardens since 2008. Sunnylands is, of course, many things. It is…
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Have you ever dreamed of skating on real ice outdoors under the hot sun in beautiful Rancho Mirage? Well, if you have, you’re in luck, because Renova Solar’s Rink @ The River was just unveiled on Highway 111 to the absolute glee of adults and children alike. Nowhere else in the Palm Springs Valley is…
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Since swimsuit season is year-round in the desert, I indulge my inner foodie with moderation from January through December. But with the holidays quickly approaching, that gets harder and harder to do. If you’re of like mind, I do have one tip to share that has worked wonders for me in years past. When eating…
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No matter which of the four deluxe Rancho Mirage resorts you choose as your home away from home—Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa (www.hotwatercasino.com), Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (www.rancholaspalmas.com), The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage (www.ritzcarlton.com/ranchomirage) or The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa (www.westinmissionhills.com)—once you check in, you never have to leave. Not…
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