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Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

McCallum Theater
A wonderful theater offering Broadway shows as well as fine concerts.

Desert IMAX Theater
The Desert IMAX® Theatre, with its six-story-high screen offers a unique and economical educational experience for students in grades K-12. Shown in some of the world's most prestigious museums, science centers and aquaria, giant screen films bridge the gap between education and entertainment.

A Gallery Fine Art
An impressive upscale gallery that features both established artists as well as new talent.

Carlo Wahlbeck, Gallery
A gallery that features the work of Carlo Walhlbeck

La Quinta Arts Foundation
A nonprofit organization located in La Quinta, California dedicated to 22-year mission of "Promoting and Cultivating the Arts through Education" to residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley.

Palm Springs International Film Festival
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in the country, screening over 200 films from more than 60 countries to an audience of over 90,000 each January, with a Black Tie Gala centrepiece event that honors the most celebrated talents in classic and contemporary cinema.

Palm Springs Guide to Museums,
Performing Arts Centers, and Theaters


Palm Springs Air Museum
A non-profit educational institution, whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history.

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization interpreting the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Cahuilla peoples.

Edward Dean Museum
A museum that promotes tranquility and beauty. The museum's collection is primarily 16th through 19th century Asian and European fine arts. The collection is uniquely displayed to appear that you are in a private residence.

Jurupa Mountains Cultural Museum
This is a not for profit Family Oriented Learning Facility featuring FUN Programs in Archaeology, Geology, Paleontology, and Earth Sciences. Their goal is to teach awareness and respect for our earth and its inhabitants through their hands-on educational programs.

March Field Air Museum
The March Field Air Museum is a non-profit organization. Admission prices are: $5 for adults, $3 for children (5-11), and kids under 5 are free. For tour group rates, call 951-697-6604. They are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week and most holidays excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter. A hot dog stand with cold drinks and ice cream is on the museum grounds on weekends only. Additional information is available at 951-697-6602. The museum is often available to co-host special events for private parties.

Palm Springs Desert Museum
Founded in 1938, the Palm Springs Desert Museum is an educational institution that promotes a greater understanding of art and performing arts through collections, exhibitions and programs.

California Museum of Photography
A sophisticated museum of fine photography.

Palm Desert Art
A fabulous museum featuring many genres and types of showings.

Community Gallery
Palm Desert was the first city in Riverside County to create a public art program. In 1986, the City Council adopted an ordinance requiring developers to place art or pay a fee to the Art In Public Places fund for each new structure they build. These funds are used to purchase art for our community. The goals of the Public Art Program are to create an artistic harmony between the buildings, landscaping, and open spaces as well as serve the people of the community and visitors by bringing art into daily life. The Art in Public Places Commission serves as a technical advisory committee to Council, and makes the initial selection and recommendation of artists and artworks for public and private projects.

Art Events in Palm Desert
A guide to ongoing and new art events in the area.

The World Affairs Council of the Desert
The World Affairs Council Of the Desert, a non-partisan and non-profit organization, conducts speaker programs that focus on current national and international topics.



Sports and Recreation

Sailplane Enterprises
Sailplane Enterprises operates one of the largest gliderports in North America providing a large array of soaring opportunities to the entire Southern California Region. Our two locations are easily accessible from Palm Springs and the San Diego & Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Welcome to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a true desert oasis that's home to the Pacific Life Open, one of the most prestigious men's and women's tennis events in the world. Situated at the base of the breathtaking Santa Rosa Mountains in Southern California, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden boasts a 16,000 seat stadium with luxurious stadium suites that showcases not only the most elite tennis players, but a wide variety of special events.

Horseback Riding, Polo, and Equestrian Centers
Guide to great horseback riding.



Dining

Dining

Adobe Grill
Café des Beaux-Arts
Al dente Trattoria Toscana
Bangkok 5
Blue Coyote Bar and Grill
Castellis Restorante
Restorante Mamma Gina
Riccio's Restaurant
Wally's Desert Turtle
St James Restaurant
AZUR by Le Bernardin
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
The Chop House
Cuistot
The Daily Grill
Desert Restaurant Guide and Review
Daily Grill Palm Desert
Pat and Oscars
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

 

Special Attractions

Indian Canyons
Tahquitz Canyon and three southern canyons are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Palm and Andreas Canyons have the most and second most palm trees in the world, with Murray Canyon listed as fourth.The canyons and associated resources are especially sacred to the Indians today and are historically important to scientists and nature lovers. Please enjoy the free gifts of equanimity and serenity that you may take with you.

Knott's Soak City USA
Was closed for the 2004 season.

Palm Springs Arial Tramway
Ride 'n' Dine - Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Southern California as you dine at the Top of the Tram Restaurant. Within the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness are 54 miles of hiking trails which should be sufficient to satisfy the appetite of the most avid outdoor enthusiast. Trails range from the awe-inspiring five and one-half mile trek to the 10,834 foot peak of San Jacinto to the just over one mile nature walk through picturesque Long Valley, located just behind the Tram's Mountain Station. Guided nature walks are a wonderful way to learn about the natural environment at the Top of the Tram. There is no charge for this one-of-a kind experience. Camping is available. Cross-country ski enthusiasts have found the State Park to be unsurpassed in its challenging terrain. You can bring your own equipment or you can rent skis, boots and poles at the Adventure Center.|

Palm Springs Dog Park
The Palm Springs Dog Park consists of 1.6 acres of fenced-in rolling grass with fire hydrants, dual purpose canine/human drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches made from recycled materials, solar lighting and shade structures. Dogs run and play leash-free; park never closes.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Season Hours:
Open every day September 1 to June 15, from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last admission at 4:00 p.m.
Closed December 25th
Summer Hours:
Open every day June 16 to August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open every day June 16 to August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Last admission at 1:00 p.m.

Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
Every year America's premier golf resort stages the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, featuring decorated electric golf carts, marching bands, live entertainment, food booths, children's games, celebrities and dignitaries. It's a grand day of community fun set against the haute cosmopolitanism of shop-'til-you-drop El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert. Thousands of locals and visitors show up to applaud the gaily decorated golf carts.

Desert Adventure Jeep Tours
Desert adventures invite you to hop on our big red jeeps to explore the California desert & the infamous San Andreas fault!

 

Contact Information

Photo of Susan Eidler La Quinta Homes
Susan Eidler
Desert Dreaming Realty, Inc.
78365 Highway 111, Suite 166
La Quinta CA 92253
Office 760 341 3172
Fax: 775-855-9541

DRE #01224568

 


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