THE INDIO DATE FESTIVAL

During the annual INDIO DATE FESTIVAL AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR, held in Indio, the entire city springs into action with a week of activities and entertainment. An Arabian-themed play is held every night, world class entertainment comes to the town of 50,000+ residents, and livestock, camel races, beauty pageant queens and a huge carnival all keep locals focused on fun. 

Opening ceremony includes blessing of the dates, and award-winning Arabian Nights Musical Pageant starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Pageant Stage. An entertaining show that mingles contemporary humor with classic folklore, magic and mystery are at the heart of “Aladdin and the Heart of Agrabah”.

Also arriving on the first day are the Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry.  Opening Ceremony & Blessing of the Dates at 9:30am; Camel & Ostrich Races at 11am & 3pm – Arena; WGAS Motorsports Monster Trucks at 8pm – Arena and Carnival rides from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Affordable admission makes this event a great family outing and draws California vacationers and beach dwellers from as far away as 100 miles.

Location: Indio is located about 70 miles east of Palm Springs or 125 miles east of Los Angeles in Riverside County.  

Riverside County Fairgrounds

82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Call: (800) 811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247. WWW.datefest.org

Presented by the City of Rancho Mirage and the Recreation Commission, the event celebrates the love of art and life in the greater Palm Springs area.  Festival coordinator, Diana Beck smiles as she reflects on how the quality of the exhibits as well as the popularity of the show increases exponentially every year. 

Casually walking through the peaceful, fresh, park setting you will find ceramics, sculpture, textiles, glasswork, watercolor and oil painting, metalwork, photography, and mixed media projects. Many of the same artists return to the Rancho Mirage show every November with great pleasure.  

Painter Jim Stallings, whose clients include individual and corporate collectors from every state and around the world shares that he looks forward to seeing all the friends he has made here over the years.

Complimenting the extensive collection of local, regional and national artists are the live jazz performances center stage. This years performances included LORI ANDREWS, solo harpist. Lori and her quartet have a unique style and sound that enchanted new listeners and veteran fans alike. Lori performed award winning hits from her latest CD release, “After Hours.

 Also performing was NILS, in a return engagement. After wowing the crowd in 2006 with smooth grooves from his CD “Pacific Coast Highway”, Nils presented  his newest release, “Up Close and Personal”.

The Rancho Mirage Art Affaire is a family occasion. Kids and grownups alike will find the creativity and whimsy of the very popular  MAD HATTER paper hat artist irritable.  Streamers, sequins, wild feathers and tons of glue are in great supply as Dads, Grandparents and kids work side by side to create their version of the “best Hat.” The play station is FREE and your creation is yours to keep forever.

Look for information about the 2010 Festival.  Although a year away, mark your calendars so you don’t miss this desert destination treat!!

RANCHO MIRAGE ART AFFAIRE

Conveniently located close to great family hotels, restaurants and other PALM SPRINGS-DESERT RESORT attractions, the Dr. George Car show is a great start to a relaxing weekend getaway.

 The Palm Springs Crusin’ Association is an all volunteer non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote camaraderie among car enthusiasts and to stage and promote charitable car events. It started out as a small gathering of  car enthusiasts that met at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor parking lot in Palm Springs 15 years ago.  People would get together to admire each other’s cars, and swap information. It was started by two local car lovers, Loren Orcutt and Bob Hunt.  Their first gathering consisted of approximately 30 cars. 

As the participation grew, the club moved to Cathedral City to accommodate their size and stayed there for several years.  What originally started as small group has no First Saturday of the Month, September thru June 4-8 pm, open to all car enthusiasts!

Monthly Cruise Night Palm Springs is the First Saturday of the Month, September thru June 4-8 pm, and is open to all car enthusiasts!  On display is over 150 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, corvettes, customs, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, for free viewing by the general public.  There are coloring and model car contests and slot car racing for the kids and a hula hoop contest for those who dare. There is a raffle, 50/50 drawing, trophy presentations, activities for the whole family, as well as entertainment available at each cruise night.

CA PSCA Cruise Night at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs, corner of Amado and Calle Encilla.

PSCA is a member of the Inland Empire Car Club Council and boasts a membership of 180 people

A premier fine arts festival attracting thousands annually. The Indian Wells Arts Festival brings a splash of color to the beautiful grass concourse of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

This spectacular venue transforms into an artisan village featuring 200 judged and juried artists and hundreds of pieces of one-of-a-kind artwork available for sale.

Watch Glass Blowing, Monumental Rock Sculpting, Wood Carving, Pot Throwing, Weaving and Mural Painting. Glass, Beadmaking and Canvas Stretching Demonstations ALL DAY!

Wine Tasting, Gourmet Market, Children’s Activities, Entertainment and Refreshment add to the festival atmosphere.

TICKETS
Adults – $10 at the gate
Children 12 & Under – FREE
10am – 5:30pm - Gates Close 4:30pm
FREE Parking - Valet Available

 For more information, please visit our website at www.indianwellsartsfestival.com

or call 760.346.0042

78200 Miles Avenue – Indain Wells Tennis Gardens
Indain Wells, CA 92210

 The BEST OF THE WEST JET RALLY is something you have to see to believe. Model airplanes that transend a “hobby” to being more of an obsession of the grown up guys that fly them.

The saying “Big Toys for Big Boys”  is very evident as you listen to the  model jet plane owners and pilots discuss their collections of $10,000-$50,000. planes.

See for yourself. From a distance, you will not believe the jets you are watching perform tricks are pint size models worth thousands!!

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Idyllwild is a quaint community located North on Highway 74  approximately 45 minutes from downtown Palm Springs.  The tiny town is full of small boutique shops, restaurants, artists, writers and the world renowned Idyllwild Arts Academy.   Each year the campus is host to the  IDYLLWILD JAZZ FESTIVAL- Jazz in The Pines.  

As you wind your way to the headliner stage you can browse the various artisan booths, enjoy delicious food from several vendors and sip wine as you listen to musicians  performing throughout the festival grounds. 

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and watch headliner groups play under a canopy of pine trees and blue skies. The event is over for 2009 but mark your calendars for 2010, you won’t want to miss this summer treat. Be sure to Bookmark BeHeretv.com for early notification of ticket sales and the 2010 lineup.

THE EVENT IS SIMPLY MAGICAL !

http://www.idyllwildjazz.com JAZZ IN THE PINES    or call    951 500 4090

 2009 celebrated their 22nd year and featured more than 250 Artists on the grassy lawns of the Polo grounds. Clear skies, sunny, beautiful winter weather made spending time walking from one exhibit booth to another fantastic. In an open, relaxed atmosphere getting to talk with the various artists and learn about their craft and personal history, made it difficult to decide on which pieces to buy.

From bronze and glass pieces, to baskets and bead jewelry, you can find it all in this one great location. Enjoy some lunch or a cocktail while you take in the spectacular scenery over this three-day event.  Presented and produced by the Indio Chamber of Commerce.

THE SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL

www.southwestartsfest.com
Call for more information: 760-347-0676