Opening Night Kicks-Off With One of the Best of the Phillip Marlowe Movies.
FAREWELL, MY LOVELY (1975) with Special Guest: Jack O’Halloran, Thursday, May 10, 7:30 pm.
Directed by Dick Richards, Ex-con Moose (Jack O’Halloran) hires private eye Phillip Marlowe (Richard Mitchum) to find his long-lost girlfriend, Velma, a lounge singer. The lounge owner’s wife says she’s dead, but Marlowe remains skeptical.
Meanwhile, Marlowe also goes on a routine ransom exchange for a necklace and gets knocked-out and framed for murder. He eventually finds the necklace’s owner, blonde bombshell Helen Grayle (Charlotte Rampling) but, more importantly, evidence that the two cases are connected. Philip Marlowe is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler.
Marlowe first appeared under that name in The Big Sleep, published in 1939. Chandler’s early short stories, published in pulp magazines like Black Mask and Dime Detective, featured similar characters with names like “Carmady” and “John Dalmas”.
Film Noir Festival films will be shown from, May 10–13 at the Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. Get tickets and more information here: Film Noir Tickets.
Fantasy Springs Entertainment, Special Events Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio • (760) 342-5000
When it comes to topflight entertainment, all of the local Casinos do it up right. But, in May the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, has stepped up its game with an exceptional lineup of top talent that spans generations of musicians, and music genres that never go out of style.
From Classic Rock and Roll, to Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Funk, Latin Alternative Rock and Latin Hip Hop, to Pop R&B, Show Tunes, and Gospel—May entertainment at the Fantasy Springs Resort promises to have locals and tourists from near and far bringing down the house, all month long.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT, MAY SCHEDULE
Train, 5 • Lewis Black, 11 • Juanes, 13 • Earth, Wind & Fire, 19 • Tom Jones, 25 • Café Tacvba, 26 • Billy Idol, 27
All are amazing, but two of the best known acts are Tom Jones and Earth, Wind & Fire. Throughout history few musicians rise to the level of musical genius. These two have for decades entertained audiences and fans with songs and rhythms that transcend generations. Their music today is as alive and fresh as it was when first introduced.
So, go get your groove on! Check out Fantasy Springs Entertainment Site for tickets to these hot May shows!
And check out www.donnaambroserealestate/Liveandplay! to keep current on all the local action and events.
MAY 2018 – Let Me Entertain You!
Agua Caliente, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage; (888) 999-1995
- Gabriel Iglesias, May 4
- Sammy Hagar & The Circle, May 17
- Tower of Power & Average White Band, May 18
- Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, May 26
- Tyler Henry-The Hollywood Medium, May 27
Click here for tickets and more information: Agua Caliente Tickets
McCallum Theatre, 7300 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert; (866) 889-2787 or (760)340.2787
- In the Heights, May 3-6
- “Weird Al” Yankovic, May 9
- MelissaManchester, May 12
- All-Valley High School Honor Band, May 13
Click here for tickets and more information: McCallum Theatre Tickets
Spotlight 29, 46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella; (760) 775-5566.
- IVENY Baila! Gran Celebracion De Cinco De Mayo, May 5
- Las Arpias, May 10
- Pedro Fernandez, May 19
- Justin Moore, May 26
Click here for tickets and more information: Spotlight 29 Tickets
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio; (800) 827-2946
- Train, May 5
- Lewis Black, May 11
- Earth, Wind & Fire, May 19
- Tom Jones, May 25
- Billy Idol, May 27
Click here for tickets and more information: Fantasy Springs Tickets
Sunnylands’ Popular Films on the Great Lawn, resumes in May with three classic fairy tale adventure films of the 1980s. Admission to the outdoor movies, with an introduction by the Palm Springs International Film Festival, is free. 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
- The Princess Bride, May 4: 1987 picture directed by Rob Reiner. A romantic comedy starring Cary Elwes as a farmhand who goes on an epic adventure to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup, played by Robin Wright.
- Labyrinth, May 11: A 1986 British-American musical stars Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly as a teen who must rescue her brother from a labyrinth. Rocker David Bowie portrays the Goblin King.
- The NeverEnding Story, May 18: The 1984 fantasy film tells the story of Bastion, a boy who dives into a bookstore to avoid bullies and discovers a mysterious book.
El Paseo Art Walk, May 4:Held on the First Friday of every month, November through May, as part of First Weekend Palm Desert. Time/Place: 4-8pm / El Paseo, Contact: El Paseo Artwalk
VillageFest Palm Springs, May 18: Every Thursday through June. A diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, food, flowers, jewelry, and more. Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive, Contact: Palm Springs Villagefest
College of the Desert Street Fair, Palm Desert: Every Sat. & Sun. Street Fair offers 300+ merchants, artists, Farmer’s Market, and more. Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, Contact: 760-636-7957 / College of the Desert Street Fair
Palm Springs Air Museum Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair: May 28, Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, (760) 778-6262, www.psam.org
- 10 AM – Museum opens; Air Fair with flights all day long! Planes flying are: B-25 Pacific Princess; C-47; P-51 Mustang; P-63 King Cobra; T-28 and SPECIAL GUEST B-17 SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY.
- Rides for sale.Kids’ activities; food vendors, including In ‘N Out Burger; Freedom Fighters’ Cafe; Heatwave Jazz Band.
- 1 PM – A brief Memorial service is honors the fallen with a flower drop of 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell bomber. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. Special honoree – 102 year old B-17 Gunner.
For Every Season, There is a Good Reason to Buy!
Although the Coachella Valley’s high season is coming to an end, experienced REALTORS® know that our market is no longer seasonal-(54%) of all homes sold in 2017, were purchased off-season (April-September).
All in all, the underlying health of the Coachella Valley housing market is keeping the housing market strong year-round.
March 2018, City Standouts! Cities of Greater Palm Springs – Housing Market Stats
Seven of ten cities had double-digit increases in Average Sales Price, eight cities experienced increases.
Four of ten cities had double-digit increases in the Number of Homes Sold and nine of ten cities experienced increases.
Six of ten cities had double-digit decreases in the number of Days on Market, and eight of ten had decreases.
Find out how your city stacks up check Coachella Valley Cities and Home Market Report
If you are ready to sell, now maybe your best opportunity. Call or email me for a Free Home Valuation. If buying, I can help you find your desert dream home.
