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If you’d like to learn more about great restaurants, accommodations, shopping, spas, outdoor activities, family fun, night life and more here in the Coachella Valley, we suggest that you check out the July edition of The Guide Magazine, published by Palm Springs Life Magazine. Here’s a peak at what’s inside:

·                The Guide | Best of the Best:  Palm Springs Life Magazine readers voted on their favorite attractions, accommodations, restaurants and experiences in the Coachella Valley in over 50 categories. Their picks for the Valley’s best barbeque are Babe’s Bar-B-Que at The River in Rancho Mirage, Bubba’s Bones & Brews in Cathedral City, Smoke Tree BBQ Bar & Grill in Palm Springs, Jackalope Ranch in Indio and Kaiser Grille in Palm Desert.

·                The Guide | Q&A | Special Arrangements:  Meet Sesar Orozco and Adrian Romero, owners of the Hermano flower shop in Palm Springs’ Mojave Flea Trading Post.

·                The Guide | Getaway Guide: The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and Palm Springs Life Magazine put their heads together to come up with some suggestions for travelers and locals to find their chill in the Desert this summer. They include:

·                               Check In Chill Out: A look at some of the historic hotels, micro boutiques and luxury resorts in the Greater Palm Springs area that cater to a wide variety of travelers, like Palm Springs’ Margaritaville Resort, Parker Palm Springs and Saguaro Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage’s Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Ritz-Carlton and Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa and Palm Desert’s JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and Hotel Paseo;

·                                Drinks & Eats: Suggestions to help you find your fill of farm-fresh fare, inspiring cuisine and creative cocktails, including American cuisine at June Hills’ Table in La Quinta, The Nest in Indian Wells, both the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar and the Kaiser Grille in Palm Desert and Trio and PSUnderground in Palm Springs;

·                               Family Fun: Learn and discover alongside the kiddos and make lasting memories that the entire family will cherish at playtime places like Boomers in Cathedral City, the EscapeRoom in Palm Springs or the Fantasy Lanes 24- hour bowling lanes at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio;

·                                Retail Therapy: Greater Palm Springs is a shopper’s dream with well curated boutiques, vintage thrift stores, marvelous market and ritzy retailers. You can do some splurge worthy shopping at the El Paseo Shopping District or CODA Gallery in Palm Desert or some budget conscious shopping at the Cabazon Outlets or Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon;

·                                Greater Outdoors: Create lasting memories with championship golf, high octane thrills and unique nature experiences. For the golfers in the crowd, get teed off at the Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs, Desert Willow Golf Resort and the Classic Club in Palm Desert, the Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells or SilverRock Resort in La Quinta;

·                                Culture Bound: Soak up an array of art, marvel at unparalleled architecture, take in a show or learn about some fascinating history across Greater Palm Springs. Check out the Coachella Walls murals in the City of Coachella, the Coachella Valley Historical Museum in Indio and the Old Town Artisan Studios in La Quinta;

·                                Relax & Restore: Ease your mind and rejuvenate your body at one of Greater Palm Springs’ superb spas like The Spa at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa or the Ritz-Carlton Spa in Ranchi Mirage, The Well Spa at the Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa or the St. Somewhere Spa at The Margaritaville Resort in Palm Springs;

·                                Night Life: After the sun sets, Palm Springs still sizzles with lively gaming, great theater experiences and other activities worth staying up for. For party time, try one of the Agua Caliente Casinos three locations in Palm Springs, Cathedral City or Rancho Mirage, the Augustine Casino in Coachella and the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino or Spotlight 29 Casino in Indio;

·               The Guide | Concierge: Your guide to restaurants, arts, attractions, events, nightlife, etc. in the Greater Palm Springs area.

·                The Guide | Map: Our favorite map of the Coachella Valley.

·               The Guide | Lasting Impression: A quick look at the Palm Springs Aerial tramway, featuring the world’s largest rotating tram cars. From the Valley Station, at 2,643 feet above sea level, you’ll travel over 2 ½ miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station on Mount San Jacinto, at 8,516 feet above sea level. At the top, 54 miles of hiking trails spanning 14,000 acres await.   

The July 2021 edition of The Guide Magazine is now available free of charge, in print at select locations across the Coachella Valley, and online at: https://digital-palmspringslife.com/guide/2021-july/

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Just in time for July Fourth, the Reader’s Digest’s Chloë Nannestad comes to the rescue with 50 July 4th quotes to help us appreciate our country and time we get to spend celebrating the day with family and friends. Or put another way, she’s giving us these quotes to help us get our patriotism on and get in the red, white and blue mindset. Also, they could be the basis for a great Independence Day Trivia game. Here are just a few:

·         “Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea.”—John Gunther, writer

·         “The flag represents all the values and liberties Americans have and enjoy every day.”—Bill Shuster, former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania

·         “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.”—Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States

·         “We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their plows but to secure liberty for their souls.”—Robert J. McCracken, writer

·         “We identify the flag with almost everything we hold dear on earth, peace, security, liberty, our family, our friends, our home… But when we look at our flag and behold it emblazoned with all our rights we must remember that it is equally a symbol of our duties. Every glory that we associate with it is the result of duty done.”—Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States

·         “America is another name for opportunity.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson, American writer and Transcendentalist

·         “What does the Flag mean? It is the flag just as much of the man who was naturalized yesterday as of the man whose people have been here generations.”—Henry Cabot Lodge, politician

·         “Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.”—Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father

·         “Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be.”—Daniel J. Boorstin, American historian

·         “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.”—Clarence Darrow, American lawyer

·         “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”—Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary

·         “My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.”—Adlai Stevenson II, former governor of Illinois

·         “We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.”—Will Rogers, Native American actor and writer

·         “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.”—James Madison, 4th President of the United States

·         “Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has become the strength of America.”—Gary Locke, politician and diplomat

·         “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” —Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice and civil rights activist

·         “What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom ‘to’ and freedom ‘from.’”—Marilyn vos Savant, writer

·         “What we need are critical lovers of America—patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.”—Hubert Humphrey, former Vice-President

·         “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on Earth.”—Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady and human rights activist

·         “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”—Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States

·         “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.”—Bob Dylan, musician

·         “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.”—John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States

·         “America is known as a country that welcomes people to its shores. All kinds of people.”—Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice

·         “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”—Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States

·         “Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.”—John Dickinson, Founding Father

Happy July 4^th!

To see Chloë Nannestad’s complete list, courtesy of Reader’s Digest, please visit: https://www.rd.com/list/4th-of-july-quotes/

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We recently had the pleasure of helping Dan and Rachel purchase this spacious turnkey furnished, 1,816 sq ft,  2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bathroom villa in Palm Desert’s gated Desert Falls Community. The back patio of this home overlooks one of the streams in the Old Desert Falls HOA neighborhood. Desert Falls Villas HOA dues for this home include pickle ball, tennis, swimming pools & spas, fitness center yard & exterior building maintenance, cable & internet & 24 hour security. We’re excited to see what Dan & Rachel do to make this their desert dream home. We wish them, the sellers, Carl and Peggy, and their agent, Teri, all the very best going forward.

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With COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions lifting, there are more in-person events happening every day. However, you can still visit many museums, zoos, performing arts centers, bookstores, comedy clubs, etc., from the comfort of your own home. Here are just some of Eventbrite’s online culture, comedy, and fine arts events happening in July:

Intro Improv Comedy Workshop | July 2^nd at 1:00 PM PDT | Free

This improv initiative helps to keep us on our toes, thanks to a new comedy exercise offered every weekday. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-improv-comedy-workshop-for-beginners-tickets-150339045131?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

RECONNECTED: A Virtual Experience with Mentalist Jason Suran | July 2^nd at 5:30 PM PDT | Starts at $65.00

Mentalist Jason Suran connects with fans and curious viewers across the world with his 60-minute streaming show of illusions and mind-reading feats that simply shouldn't be possible. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reconnected-a-virtual-experience-with-mentalist-jason-suran-tickets-139755379101?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour | July 3^rd at 12:00 PM PDT | Starts at $15.00

From the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo, enjoy the beloved highlights of the Louvre in Paris from your own home with a licensed expert during this hour-long virtual tour (with multiple dates to choose from). Peruse photos and videos and ask any questions you have. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louvre-museum-live-interactive-virtual-tour-tickets-156145269705?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Michelangelo's Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour | July 4^th at 10:00 AM PDT | Starts at $15.00

If you've never seen Michelangelo's jaw-dropping ceiling in person, here's the next best thing. Join a professional Vatican guide as they walk through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica. It's like a trip to Italy without leaving your home. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michelangelos-vatican-sistine-chapel-virtual-tour-with-licensed-guide-tickets-156148302777?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

SocietyX: Making A Home For Houseplants | July 5^th at 8:30 AM PDT | Free

You don't need to be born with a green thumb to create a jungle inside your apartment. After this free houseplant workshop, you'll be able to jump effortlessly into the world of indoor greenery, no matter how much light you have. Details & registration at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/societyx-making-a-home-for-houseplants-tickets-159164929589?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Virtual Black Abolitionist Tour of London | July 5^th at 9:30 AM PDT  | Donation

Are you missing international culture? Join this virtual walking tour of London, where you'll also learn how Black activists educated audiences about slavery, wrote and published their narratives, and more. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-black-abolitionist-tour-of-london-tickets-158632466979?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection&keep_tld=1

Monday Night Improv With ColdTowne Conservatory | July 5^th at 5:00 PM PDT | Free

Jump start your week with this improv night, a chance to destress, play, and meet new friends. Details & registration at; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-online-improv-mondays-7pm-9pm-cst-tickets-135224559297?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Work, Inequality, Gender, & Capitalism in Modern America Panel | July 6^th at 3:00 PM PDT | Donation

A panel of authors will discuss their latest books about work, inequality, gender, sex, and modern capitalism. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pp-live-work-inequality-gender-and-capitalism-in-modern-america-panel-tickets-152751611181?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Claudia Rankin Summer Book Club | July 7^th at 1:00 PM PDT | Free

Susan Stein leads this summer book club, a closer look at Claudia Rankine's "Citizen" and "Just Us." Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claudia-rankin-summer-book-club-with-susan-stein-registration-154459102333?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Nightlife on Mars Comedy Showcase | July  8^th at 7:00 PM PDT | Free

For more than a decade this "out of this world" comedy showcase has presented the best Bay Area talent. Tune in every Saturday via Zoom for cosmic yuks from regulars Joseph Nguyen, Natasha Muse, Red Scott, and surprise guests. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nightlife-on-mars-on-line-tickets-161929089265?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Wheel of Fate! A Zoom Comedy Game Show | July 8^th at 7:00 PM PDT | Free

What happens when you combine "Jeopardy!," "Wheel of Fortune," and Zoom? Wheel of Fate, a comedy game show where virtual contestants compete for silly prizes. Comedian Samantha Gilweit hosts, asking contestants questions about, current events, pop culture, and her dating life. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wheel-of-fate-a-zoom-comedy-game-show-tickets-128360231909?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Hack City Comedy Show | July 9^th at 3:00 PM PDT | Free

New York City comics Fumi Abe and Michael Nguyen bring some of their funniest friends and acquaintances (all of whom are definitely not hacks) to the virtual stage with this biweekly showcase. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-show-temporarily-online-on-zoom-tickets-151235261739?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Atlas Obscura Trivia Night | July 9^th at 4:00 PM PDT | Starts at $7.00

If you miss going to the bar for a night of trivia with your crew, Atlas Obscura has the next best thing: weekly virtual trivia over Zoom, of course. Details & registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlas-obscura-trivia-night-tickets-157864299369?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Journaling Sessions With #AerieREAL Changemaker Cat Lantigua | July 10^th at 8:00 AM PDT | Free

Cat Lantigua, founder of Goddess Council, leads a slate of journaling sessions to help you set thoughtful intentions and goals. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journaling-sessions-with-aeriereal-changemaker-cat-lantigua-tickets-146822029643?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Birthplace of the Renaissance: Florence Interactive Live Virtual Tour | July 11^th at 12:15 PM PDT | Starts at $15.00

Join your Florentine local guide for a virtual tour of Florence, Italy, with a live Q&A and chat function. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birthplace-of-the-renaissance-florence-interactive-live-virtual-tour-tickets-157676944987?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Rachel Vogelstein & Meighan Stone: "Awakening" | July 13^th at 3:00 PM PDT | $0-$35

Three women's advocates discuss "Awakening," a new book that chronicles the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pp-live-rachel-vogelstein-meighan-stone-awakening-with-tina-tchen-tickets-158144964847?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Sam Kean: "The Icepick Surgeon" | July 15^th at 3:00 PM PDT | Free

Learn all about science's darkest secrets, from murder to fraud to sabotage, in this online book event with author Sam Kean, moderated by medical historian Lindsey Fitzharris. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pp-live-sam-kean-the-icepick-surgeon-with-lindsey-fitzharris-tickets-159544256165?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Animal Experiences at Lincoln Park Zoo | July 16^th at 11:00 AM PDT | Starts at $15.00

Experience a real-time snake feeding session at this animal encounter, hosted by Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-experiences-at-lincoln-park-zoo-tickets-134553827119?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

The Art Embroidery Revolution | July 16^th at 10:00 PM PDT | Starts at AUS$47.29

French couturier Delphine Genin discusses the art of embroidery and how she incorporates it into her bespoke pieces. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-embroidery-revolution-with-french-couturier-delphine-genin-tickets-160721376965?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection&keep_tld=1

P&P Live! Laura Bates: "Men Who Hate Women" | July 17^th at 3:00 PM PDT | $0-$35.99

Soraya Chemaly interviews Laura Bates about her new book, an unflinching examination of both the power and danger of masculinity. "Men Who Hate Women" examines the roots of misogyny across a complex spider web of groups. Details & resgistration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pp-live-laura-bates-men-who-hate-women-with-soraya-chemaly-tickets-158044034963?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Adam Serwer With Ibram X. Kendi: "The Cruelty Is The Point" | July 19^th at 4:00 PM PDT | Starts at $5.00

Adam Serwer discusses his new book of essays, "The Cruelty Is The Point," exploring white nationalism, migration, anti-Semitism and more with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of America’s foremost historians and leading antiracist scholars. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adam-serwer-the-cruelty-is-the-point-with-ibram-x-kendi-tickets-159536687527?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Minor Histories With Joshua Foer | July 22^nd at 4:00 PM PDT | Starts at $15.00

Celebrated science journalist Joshua Foer explores some of the quirkier questions of the universe (Why is it so hard to build a giant sphere? What was time like before clocks?) in this fun program. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minor-histories-w-joshua-foer-tickets-157293488057?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

At Home Magic Party on Zoom | July 23^rd at 5:00 PM PDT | Starts at $25.00

Professional magician Jordan Allen takes his parlor magic and mind reading skills to Zoom, hosting a string of illusions that draw on his sense of humor and 25 years of experience. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-home-magic-party-on-zoom-with-jordan-allen-tickets-151533636185?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

Octavia E. Butler Slow Read | July 25^th at 10:00 AM PDT | Free

The only thing better than reading famed author Octavia E. Butler's work is reading it online, slow motion style, with a bunch of new friends. This read-along is part book club, part story-time part cool-kids meet-up. Details & registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/octavia-e-butler-slow-read-tickets-110569656820?aff=ebdssbeditorialcollection

To see Eventbrite’s complete list of July 2021 online culture, comedy, and fine arts events, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/c/entertainment-tonight-online-culture-comedy-and-fine-arts-events-cwxbtcw/

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Move right in to this lovely & extremely well cared for Castelina Plan attached home, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms located behind the gates at Villa Portofino, a Tuscan-inspired active 55+ community located in the heart of Palm Desert. The open floor plan combines the living room, dining room and kitchen into a large great room. The home features plantation shutters throughout, wood plank look tile flooring in the main living areas and plush carpeting in the bedrooms, high ceilings and ceiling fans with lights in the living room and primary bedroom. The kitchen features a large center island with breakfast bar, stone slab counter tops, glass tile backsplash, loads of storage and cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Originally a 2 bedroom plus den, this home was converted to a 3-bedroom (den now features large closet). Spacious primary bedroom features large finished walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with a separate soaking tub and walk-in shower, expansive dual vanity with stone slab counter top and additional storage for linens and more. A tankless hot water heater and solar system mean improved energy efficiency. Enjoy the 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, with concierge, bistro dining, fitness center, meeting rooms, theater, billiards, card & game rooms, clubs, activities, classes, social events & parties, pool & spa, cabanas, bocce ball, shuffle board, 9 hole putting green & more! Villa Portofino HOA dues include landscape maintenance, cable TV and high-speed internet, roof coverage, pest service, window cleaning, clubhouse amenities and activities, etc. Come see this home for yourself, and experience all the desert lifestyle has to offer!

Features Of This Home At A Glance:

•        Stylish Tuscan Inspired Home
•        Located In Palm Desert's Gated Active 55+ Villa Portofino Community
•        1,761 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
•        Open Floor Plan Combining Kitchen, Dining & Living Rooms Into A Great Room
•        Plantation Shutters Throughout
•        Wood Plank Look Floors In Main Living Areas | Plush Carpeting In Bedrooms
•        Kitchen With Breakfast Bar, Slab Stone Counters, Tile Backsplash & Stainless Steel Appliances
•        30,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse With Pool/Spa, Cabanas, Theater, Billiards & Fitness Center

MLS#219064205 | Listed at $450,000 | Details, photos, floor plan and both video & virtual tours at: https://bit.ly/4000-1viafragante

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Looking for some fun things to do here in the Coachella Valley in July? Look no further, since our colleagues, Catherine, Kathleen and Dawn, at First America Title have put together the following list of July events, activities and happenings:

Palm Springs VillageFest | Every Thursday Evening Starting July 1 from 7-10pm | Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo & Amado Roads, Palm Springs

Enjoy a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine and sweets. For more information: 760-320-3781 | http://villagefest.org/

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The Miss Firecracker Contest at the Desert Rose Playhouse | Through July 4 Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8p & Sundays at 2pm | 69620 California 111, Rancho Mirage

The Miss Firecracker Contest is a Southern Gothic comedy written by Beth Henley. Its heroine, Carnelle, is an irrepressible young woman who thinks that winning the local beauty contest will restore her soiled reputation and make her somebody in her small Mississippi community. For more information: 760-202-3000 | http://desertroseplayhouse.org

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Palm Springs Power Baseball | Through July 17 Game Days at 7:05pm | Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs

All tickets to see POWER home games are general admission seating. For more information: 760-778-4487 | www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com

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Summer Movie Camp | Every Tuesday and Thursday Through Aug. 5 at 10am | Palm Desert 10 Cinema, Westfield Mall, Palm Desert

Enjoy your favorite family flicks for $2 or $10.00 series pass that includes 50% off food/drink combos and a free movie ticket! An entire summer of movies perfect for kids of all ages. For more information: 760-340-0033 | https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/event/summer-movie-camp-at-tristone-palm-desert-10-cinema/5364/

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Joshua Tree Night Market | Every Saturday In July from 6-10pm | 61877 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Night Market is a place to hang out and share creativity with each other. Exclusively individually made items, from art to food to performances, with a few movies thrown in for warm summer, fall and spring nights. For more information: www.facebook.com/joshuatreenightmarket

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Perez Plaza Art and Design Art Walk | Every First Friday (July 2) from 5-8pm | 68845 - 68895 Perez Rd., Bldgs. H & I, Cathedral City

Nine Art Galleries and three home stores are featured in this Art Walk. Social distancing and masks are requested. For more information: 914-522-4127 / www.facebook.com/PerezArtandDesign

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Desert Hot Springs Fireworks Show | July 2 from 6-10pm | Mission Springs Park, 510 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs

Celebrate Independence Day. Don’t forget your lawn chairs & blankets! No pets or alcohol allowed. Food Trucks! Tacos el Cisne - Taco Truck. Luigis Slush Life - Slushy/Raspado Trailer. Comfort Food Inn - Southern Fried Food Trailer. For more information: 760-329-6411 | www.cityofdhs.org/fireworks

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Coachella Happy Independence Day Celebrations & Fireworks | July 3 at 4pm | Spotlight 29 Casino

Live music, food, drinks, balloon rides, games, and fireworks! 760-775-5566 | www.facebook.com/Spotlight29Casino

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Independence Day Open | July 3-4 from 8am to 1pm | Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert

Las Vegas Golf Week Amateur Tour, includes a dozen Vice golf balls. For more information: 760-346-0015 | www.desertwillow.com

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Celebrate July 4th with AAP | July 4 at 7:30pm | O’Donnell House, 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs

Please join supporters of AAP - Food Samaritans at a dazzling Independence Day celebration and fundraiser. Guests will enjoy traditional American fare catered by Willie Rhine and his amazing team from Eight4Nine. $200 per person includes cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and valet parking. Advance purchase required. For more information: 760-325-8481 | www.aidsassistance.org/4th-orig

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Palm Springs 4th of July Spectacular | July 4 at 4pm | Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs

Food, Games, Dude Jones Band & Laser Light show. Band plays at 6:30pm. Laser show at 9:15pm. For more information: 760-323-8272 | www.palmspringsca.gov

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4th of July Pool Party | July 4 from 3-9pm | Palm Springs Swim Center

Food, water games, and music. Free event. Limited space. For more information: 760-323-8272 | www.palmspringsca.gov

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Rancho Mirage 4th of July Fireworks | July 4 at 9pm | Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage

South parking lot opens at 7 p.m. for viewing. There will be a live radio show and party giveaways. NBC Palm Springs will broadcast the fireworks live. For more information: 888-999-1995 | www.hotwatercasino.com

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4th of July Independence Fest | July 4 at 3pm | Sunrise Park, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs

Free Event: Music, Games, Food, Activities, Don't touch a truck & Movie in the Park. Movie starts at dusk. For more information: 760-323-8272 | www.palmspringsca.gov

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4th of July Water Palooza | July 4 from 11am to 1pm | Victoria Park, 2744 N. Via Miraleste, Palm Springs

Free Hotdogs & Snow Cones to the 1st 150 people in attendance. Water games, Food & Music. For more information: 760-323-8272 | www.palmspringsca.gov

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Palm Desert Independence Day Fireworks Display | July 4 from 8:30-9:30pm | Civic Center Park, Palm Desert

The evening starts with welcoming remarks and the presentation of the flag. At 9 p.m. the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic-themed songs simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 98.5 The Bull. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand with tasty treats. For more information:760-568-1441 | www.cityofpalmdesert.org

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You're a Good Man Charlie Brown | July 9-18 | The Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Charles M. Schultz's popular comic strip characters jump off the page in this musical comedy based on the Peanuts gang. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally and Schroeder experience the joys and perils of childhood in a fun, musical romp. For more information: 760-323-5123 | www.facebook.com/ThePalmCanyonTheatre

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Escape - Bachata, Salsa & Zouk Weekender | July 16-18 | Margaritaville Resort & Spa Palm Springs

Three ballrooms to dance in. Bachata room, Salsa room & Zouk room. 2 pool parties (100 degree weather!) Hottest DJ's & the best music! Professional Intermediate/Advanced workshops with amazing artists! For more information: 760-327-8311 | www.djzonik.com/escape

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National Corvette Restorers Society National Convention | July 17-22 | Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

An array of bus tours and evening events for both Corvette enthusiasts and family members offers you the opportunity to experience a well rounded week of fun. In addition, there are numerous excellent Judging Schools, Tech Sessions plus the Advanced Judging Seminar. We look forward to welcoming you with some great hospitality! Plan to enjoy all of these activities as well as some very special Corvette displays and unique Corvettes. For more information: 513-760-6277 | www.ncrs.org/convention

Events are subject to cancellation. Please confirm with event organizer.

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We recently had the pleasure of working with David and Jean to sell their beautiful Rancho Mirage home. This highly upgraded 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is light and bright, with soaring high ceilings, a beautiful tile floors in the man living areas laid in a Versailles pattern and 2 stacked stone fireplaces. The large three tenths of an acre lot provides a very spacious back yard with a grassy play area, a large covered patio, large pool and spa and a side yard with citrus trees, perfect for the winter outdoor living the desert is famous for. We enjoyed working with David and Jean, the buyers, Michael and Ellen, and their agent, Jan, and wish them all the very best in the next chapter of their lives.

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Looks like the Doodle has scored himself some extra chow tonight with this gift.  Happy Father’s Day to all the Dog Dads & real Dads out there!

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      The Splash House 2021 outdoor music festival is back! This year’s event will take place over two weekends, August 13th -15th and August 20th - 22nd, during the day poolside at the Renaissance Hotel, Margaritaville Resort and Saguaro Palm Springs and after-hours at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Here are the lineups for both weekends:

August 13^th-15^th - Weekend One

Dom Dolla | Get Real | Mark Knight | Moon Boots (DJ set) | Poolside (DJ set) | Shiba San | TOKiMONSTA | Tycho (DJ set) | Whethan

August 20^th – 22nd - Weekend Two

Bob Moses (club set) | Camelphat | Gorgon City | San Holo | SG Lewis (DJ set) | Sonny Fodera | The Brothers Macklovitch | Yotto

Registration is curretly underway, with passes going on sale Thursday June 17^th at Noon PT at splashhouse.com. 

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We recently had the pleasure of helping Dan & Paula purchase this former model home by premier custom home builder Kenneth Cokeley in Rancho Mirage’s gated Siena Vista Estates, an exclusive enclave of 9 custom homes. This 4,143 sq ft home features 4 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, and 5 bathrooms. It sits on a large 16,553 sq ft lot with a west facing backyard that features stunning Mt San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountain views. We wish Dan and Paula, the seller, Debra, and her agent, Christina, all the very best in this upcoming chapter in their lives.

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