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That’s right June 3rd is National Doughnut Day or National Donut Day. According to Wikipedia, National Donut Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Friday of June of each year, succeeding the doughnut event created by The Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938 to honor those of their members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. This day celebrates the donut, with many donut stores offering free donuts.
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OPEN HOUSE: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Golf Course Home With Stunning Fairway, Water & Mountain Views | WHERE: 48180 Via Solana, La Quinta (Rancho La Quinta Country Club) | WHEN: Sunday June 5th from 1 to 3 pm | New Price: $1,099,000
You’re invited to our open house this weekend…
Features Of This Home At A Glance:
MLS# 219078400 | Now Listed at $1,099,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan at: http://www.48180viasolana.com
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OPEN HOUSE: Stylishly Upgraded Home In The Gated Palmira Community In Central Palm Desert | WHERE: 32 Via Amormio, Palm Desert (Palmira) | WHEN: Saturday June 4th from 11am to 1 pm
You’re invited to our open house this weekend.
Indoor/outdoor living at its absolute finest! Perched on a large corner lot inside the coveted gated Palmira community in central Palm Desert, this contemporary Villa-style residence has all the amenities for the relaxed Desert Lifestyle. Behind the front entrance, enjoy an indoor/outdoor floor plan centered around the Front Courtyard featuring Pebble Tec- finish pool with waterfall, covered entertainment area cabana, separate Casita with its own bath and south views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Within the main house, you'll find high ceilings, crown molding in the living and dining rooms, powder room and entry, built-in speakers in the main living areas and both front and rear patios, custom cabinetry, wet bar in Living Room, slab granite counters in the Kitchen, built-in cabinetry in the 5th bedroom (currently used as a den/office). Many upgrades. Furnishings may be available outside of Escrow. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes to shopping, dining, golf, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Palm Desert High School and much, much more.
MLS# 219079484 | Listed at $1,095,000 | Details, photos, floor plan & virtual & video tour at: http://www.32viaamormio.com
CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628
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With June fast approaching, with the help of our local visitor and convention bureau, Visit Greater Palm Springs, we’ve pulled together a list of events happening here in the Coachella Valley in June. Here it is:
CELEBRATION FOR MARILYN MONROE’S BIRTHDAY | June 1 at 6:15pm | Forever Marilyn Statute, Downtown Palm Springs Park
Marilyn’s birthday bash begins at 6:15 pm with 500 red velvet cupcakes with pink frosting shared with attendees (while supplies last). Then, at 7:00 p.m., the featured act at the Rock the Park Concert, Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Mirage, will sing Happy Birthday to Marilyn and invite the public to join in. As the sun sets, a special pink light will shine on Forever Marilyn so that those who come out for the celebration will be able to take photos with her lit up pretty in pink for her birthday. Forever Marilyn will glow in the pink spotlight for one night only on June 1st, for what would have been her 96th birthday. Or more information: https://visitpalmsprings.com/events/celebration-for-marilyn-monroes-birthday/
ROCK THE PARK | June 1 from 7 to 8:30pm | Palm Springs Downtown Park
Enjoy Fleetwood Mac tribute band Mirage, at Rock The Park, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce’s series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park. The concert series is FREE and open to everyone. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in this beautiful new downtown park. For more information: https://pschamber.org/event/concert-series-featuring-mirage-fleetwood-mac/
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK | June 1 from 5 to 8pm | Backstreet Art District, Palm Springs
The Backstreet Art District Monthly Art Walk happens on the first Wednesday of each month between 5 and 8pm. Rain, shine or a holiday doesn’t stop the fun. For more information: https://backstreetartdistrict.com/art-walk-and-district-events/
JOHN WATERS' HAIRSPRAY SINGALONG MUSICAL MOVIE EVENT | June 2 at 8pm | Camelot Theatre, Palm Springs
Get your sock hop 60’s costume and your poof hair do’s ready. Get in the mood with the sock hop themed Corny Collins Cocktail Party at 6 pm. Theater doors open at 7:30pm. For more information: https://psculturalcenter.org/movie/hairspray
VILLAGEFEST | Every Thursday Night (June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) from 6 to 10pm | Downtown Palm Springs
Every Thursday night in downtown Palm Springs, enjoy VillageFest’s diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and don't forget the sweets. For more information: https://villagefest.org/
FREE THURSDAYS AT THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM | Every Thursday Night (June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) from 5 to 7pm | Palm Springs Art Museum, Downtown Palm Springs
FREE museum admission from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Free Thursday Nights are first come first served, no reservations required. For more information: https://www.psmuseum.org/
GREATER PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK | June 3 – 12 | Various Participating Restaurants
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to savor the start of summer and show our local restaurant community some love. This annual event returns June 3-12, 2022, offering residents and visitors 10 days of exquisite dining experiences throughout Greater Palm Springs. For more information: https://www.dineGPS.com
THE STREET FAIR AT COLLEGE OF THE DESERT | Every Saturday & Sunday through June 26 from 8am to 2pm | College of the Desert, Palm Desert
For over 36 years, The Street Fair at College of the Desert has been considered one of the top things to do in the Palm Springs area. Locals and visitors alike can spend their day with an open-air shaded shopping experience second to none, with merchandise and services for all ages and any budget. For more information: https://codaastreetfair.com/
BOZ SCAGGS OUT OF THE BLUES TOUR | June 4 at 8pm | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
On his latest album, “Out Of The Blues”, singer/guitarist Boz Scaggs returns to the music that inspired him. This show was originally scheduled for Friday, June 18, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will still be valid on the new show date. For more information: https://www.fantasyspringsresort.com/boz-scaggs/
DAMN YANKEES A MUSICAL | Jun 8 – July 24 Various Times | Green Room Theater Co, Palm Desert
“Damn Yankees” is a 1955 musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C., during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. For more information: https://grtcpd.org/
SPLASH HOUSE | July 10 – 12 Various times | The Palm Springs Renaissance, Saguaro & Margaritaville Hotels & Palm Springs Air Museum
Founded in 2013 by brother-sister duo Tyler and Kelly McLean, Splash House has become Greater Palm Springs’ can’t-miss pool party of the summer, with live acts and DJ sets, afternoon dance parties and after-hours festivities at the Palm Springs Air Museum. For more information: www.splashhouse.com
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE FEATURING EVIL WOMAN | June 11 at 8pm | The Show, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
Evil Woman, The American ELO is widely recognized as the world’s premier tribute to ELO due to their brilliant arrangements, flawless musicianship & superlative vocals. Picking up where the Beatles left off in 1970, the UK-based ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations where cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop songs resulting in ELO becoming one of the most popular groups of the 1970’s and perhaps even more so today. For more information: https://aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/electric-light-orchestra-experience-featuring-evil-woman/
WAYNE BRADY | June 11 at 8pm | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella
Television personality, comedian, actor, and singer, Wayne Brady takes the stage. He may be best known as a regular on the improvisational comedy television series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” For more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5461145/wayne-brady-coachella-spotlight-29-showroom
STEVE ROSS – “COLE PORTER & BEYOND” | June 16 at 7pm | Coachella Valley Repertory Playhouse, Cathedral City
International cabaret and concert performer Steve Ross brings his sophisticated touch, delicious sense of humor and his heartfelt ballads together in tonight's program featuring the music of Cole Porter. Steve is such a master at putting a debonair spin on Cole Porter's musical high jinks that his persona is that of a polished party entertainer, articulating every rhyme and double entendre. For more information: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?epguid=84bd9c28-ecd9-48a4-afa0-55e36c391b33&
JOSH TURNER | June 17 at 8pm | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner brings his country tunes to the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. For more information: https://www.fantasyspringsresort.com/josh-turner-concert/
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT: YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE TODAY | June 18 at 8pm | The Show, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. For more information: https://aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/steve-martin-martin-short-you-wont-believe-what-they-look-like-today/
TOM SEGURA: I’M COMING EVERYWHERE TOUR | June 18 at 8pm | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella
Comedian Tom Segura is well known for his Netflix specials “Ball Hog”, “Disgraceful”, “Completely Normal”, and “Mostly Stories”. He has also made feature film appearances that include “Instant Family”, “Countdown”, “Flinch’, and “The Opening Act”, among others. For more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5481229/tom-segura-coachella-spotlight-29-showroom?country=US&language=en
FATHER’S DAY | June 19 | Various Locations
Fête your dad…perhaps with a brunch at one of our local restaurants…or maybe a Father’s Day themed mug, socks or shirt?
28TH PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST | June 21 – 27 Various Times | Palm Springs Cultural Center, Camelot Theatre
The Palm Springs International ShortFest returns with in-person screenings at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) from June 21-27. ShortFest Forum will return with classes and panels featuring industry representatives, filmmakers and additional guests. Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000, including five Academy Award-qualifying awards, will be announced on Sunday, June 26. The Best of the Fest shorts will screen on the final day, Monday, June 27. For more information: https://www.psfilmfest.org/
CRIMES OF THE HEART | June 22 – July 3 Various Times | Desert Rose Playhouse, Palm Springs
The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future, but the telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended. For more information: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36610/production/1111807
“BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS” – THE MUSICAL OF THE 1970S WITH GUEST STAR ILENE GRAFF | June 23 at 7pm | Coachella Valley Repertory Palyhouse, Cathedral City
Come along with Glenn and Ilene Graff, with Ben Lanzarone on the piano, as they take you through the wild Musicals of the 70's. Glenn with Ilene Graff will show you what fun Broadway Musicals were in the Swinging Seventies. Ilene's Broadway credits include 3 of that decades biggest hits, “Promises, Promises”, “Grease” and “I Love My Wife” but she is best known to audiences as Marsha Owens on the long-running ABC comedy “Mr. Belvedere”. For more information: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?epguid=84bd9c28-ecd9-48a4-afa0-55e36c391b33&view=tiles3&
GERARDO ORTIZ | June 25 at 8pm | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella
Singer, songwriter, and record producer Gerardo Ortiz takes the stage. He released his debut studio album “Hi Noy Hi Manana” in 2010. Ortiz has also released the albums “Entre Dios y El Diablo” in 2011, “El Primer Ministro” in 2012, “Archivos de Mi Vida” in 2013, “Hoy Mas Fuerte” in 2015, “Comere Callado Vol. 1” in 2017, and “Comere Callado Vol. 2” in 2018. For more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3454544/gerardo-ortiz-coachella-spotlight-29-showroom
NO ONE IS ALONE – MELISSA ERRICO REMEMBERS STEVEN SONDHEIM | June 30 at 7pm |Coachella Valley Repertory Playhouse, Cathedral City
Melissa brings her immaculate vocal style, that Sondheim loved, in a concert of songs from the greatest Broadway composer of his time. Melissa will sing all the Sondheim standards and offer stories and insights from her decades’ long relationship with the composer. Come hear why one critic said that hearing Melissa singing Sondheim left him, “Stunned into an amazing feeling of having witnessed something life changing, life enhancing and of incredible beauty...an unforgettable evening.” For more information: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?epguid=84bd9c28-ecd9-48a4-afa0-55e36c391b33&view=tiles3&
For the Visit Greater Palm Springs list of upcoming events, please visit their website at: https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/events/
CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628
Indoor/outdoor living at its absolute finest! Perched on a large corner lot inside the coveted gated Palmira community in central Palm Desert, this contemporary Villa-style residence has all the amenities for the relaxed Desert Lifestyle. Behind the front entrance, enjoy an indoor/outdoor floor plan centered around the Front Courtyard featuring Pebble Tec- finish pool with waterfall, covered entertainment area cabana, separate Casita with its own bath and south views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Within the main house, you'll find high ceilings, crown molding in the living and dining rooms, powder room and entry, built-in speakers in the main living areas and both front and rear patios, custom cabinetry, wet bar in Living Room, slab granite counters in the Kitchen, built-in cabinetry in the 5th bedroom (currently used as a den/office). Many upgrades. Furnishings may be available outside of Escrow. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes to shopping, dining, golf, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Palm Desert High School and much, much more.
Features Of This Home At A Glance:
MLS# 219079484 | Listed at $1,095,000 | Details, photos, floor plan & virtual/video tours at: http://www.32viaamormio.com
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“This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.”
Tamra Bolton, photojournalist and award-winning photographer
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That’s right, Splash House is back this summer with three weekends of summer pool parties…June 10-12, August 12-14 and August 19-21. Splash House is a summer festival series that takes place across multiple weekends at three hotel resorts in Palm Springs (The Saguaro, The Margaritaville & The Renaissance) on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to sundown. Each resort is a full takeover hosting a poolside stage, rooms, and balconies that are all part of the fun. Desert days continue into the night for the Splash House After Hours series with dancing aside the planes and under the stars at the Palm Springs Air Museum (Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm to 2am). The lineup for the June event has been released and we’ve included the poster.
Some Splash House general information:
For more information and passes, please visit the official Splash House website at: www.splashhouse.com
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Thoughtful architectural details, privacy and an expansive lot offer endless possibilities within this classic Spanish Hacienda style property situated behind the gates of the prestigious Avondale Country Club. The L shaped floor plan surrounds the pool with an expansive covered patio outside and spacious rooms inside. Enter through a secluded pathway to a large porch where oversized wood double doors greet you. Inside find a large living area with fireplace, wood beamed vaulted ceilings and authentic saltillo tile floor. Warm, inviting dining area and kitchen feature wood cabinetry and views to pool area. The Primary Suite includes ''spa'' room w/oversized jetted tub & large walk-in shower, 2 private dressing areas w/ sink and toilet, and double walk-in closets. Two additional bedroom suites, one off of the kitchen with private bath and one in the bedroom wing. The focus is on relaxed backyard living w/classic pool, spa and plenty of room for relaxation. Three car garage (one for a golf cart) with wet sink offers loads of storage. HOA dues include social membership in Avondale Country Club, use of the Club’s tennis & pickleball courts, fitness center and restaurants/bars, 24-hour guard-gated security, dog park, driving range, putting green, cable TV, internet and reduced green fees. Owned by same family since 1987, the property is being sold in ''As Is'' condition by the Trust.
Features Of This Home At A Glance:
MLS# 219078869 | Listed at $1,275,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour and floor plan at: http://www.75671mclachlin.com
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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns June 3-12, providing residents and visitors with 10 days of varied dining experiences, with participating restaurants offering special lunch and dinner menus at set prices. The event runs throughout the nine-city Coachella Valley and is a great opportunity to show our local restaurant community some love.
This year, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week will be followed by the Summers Eats Pass, available June 13-September 5. Simply download the free mobile pass and get access to exclusive offers from Greater Palm Springs restaurants including special prix fixe menus and free items with certain purchases and more. Plus every time you use the pass to check in to a local eatery you’ll be eligible for a weekly drawing to win a $50 gift card to a Greater Palm Springs restaurant.
Some answers to frequently asked Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week questions:
WHAT IS GREATER PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK?
For 10 days once a year, participating restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley offer special lunch and dinner menus at set prices for diners to enjoy. For 2022, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week will run from June 3-12, followed immediately by the Summer Eats Pass – a mobile dining discount pass.
WHICH RESTAURANTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN RESTAURANT WEEK?
PALM SPRINGS:
360 Sports at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs | 4 Saints at Kimpton Rowan | AsiaSF Palm Springs | Birba | Blue Coyote Bar & Grill | Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel & Bungalows | Copley’s on Palm Canyon | Del Rey Restaurant & Bar at Villa Royale | Fuzion Five | Grand Central Palm Springs | Jake’s | JWB Grill at Margaritaville Resort | L’Olivo Palm Springs | Lulu California Bistro | Mr. Lyons Steakhouse | Peruvian Fuego | PS Underground | REVEL Public House | Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill | SP-PA at L’Horizon Resort & Spa | Spencer’s Restaurant | Trio Restaurant + Bar | The Tropicale Restaurant and Coral Seas Lounge® | Workshop Kitchen + Bar | Zin American Bistro
CATHEDRAL CITY:
Daniel’s Table | Piazza Trilussa Ristorante |Salt Flats
LA QUINTA:
Café California | Cork & Fork |The Grill on Main | La Brasserie Bistro & Bar | La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill & Bar | Mélange at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta | RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates
RANCHO MIRAGE:
Acqua California Bistro at The River | Maracas Cantina & Grill | O’Caines Irish Pub | Pinzimini at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa | Si Bon Belgian Bistro | State Fare Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage | Wally’s Desert Turtle | Waters Café at Aqua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
INDIAN WELLS:
Cava at Renaissance Esmeralda | Citrus & Palm at Miramonte | Vickey’s of Santa Fe | Vue Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort
INDIO:
The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino | JOY at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino | POM at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
PALM DESERT:
Café des Beaux-Arts | Cork Tree California Cuisine | Cuistot | Daily Grill | French Rotisserie Café | Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill | JC’s Café | Kitchen 86 + Bar | Le Donne Cucina Italiana | Le Paon Restaurant | Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant & Bar | Morton’s The Steakhouse l Pacifica Seafood Restaurant | Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse | Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at The Gardens | Wildest Restaurant & Bar
WHAT ARE RESTAURANTS OFFERING DURING RESTAURANT WEEK?
Participating restaurants offer a special lunch and/or dinner menu at set prices.
Lunch (2+ Items): $15 | $25 | $35
Dinner (3+ Items): $39 | $49 | $59
Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax and gratuity. Restaurant Week menus are offered during lunch and dinner hours only. Please check the restaurant listings online to ensure what menus are being offered during Restaurant Week. Please note that menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability of ingredients.
HOW DO I TAKE PART IN RESTAURANT WEEK?
No passes, tickets or coupons are required. You simply dine out at participating restaurants throughout the event. If you make a reservation on the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week website (www.dineGPS.com), for each reservation $1 will be donated to FIND Food Bank to help fight hunger in our community. Otherwise you can call each restaurant directly for reservations. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. There is no guarantee that walk-in guests will be accommodated.
DO YOU HAVE TO ORDER OFF THE SPECIAL RESTAURANT WEEK MENU?
In addition to the Restaurant Week menus, participating restaurants will also offer their regular menus. Diners are encouraged to try the special Restaurant Week menu, but it is not required.
To browse menus and for additional questions, please visit www.dineGPS.com
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OPEN HOUSE: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Golf Course Home With Stunning Fairway, Lake & Mountain Views | WHEN: Sunday May 15th from Noon to 3pm | ERE: 48180 Via Solana, La Quinta 92253
Features Of This Home At A Glance:
MLS# 219078400 | Listed at $1,150,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan at: http://www.48180viasolana.com
CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628