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Buckle Up, 2020 Could be a Bumpy Ride
A New Year is upon us and with a hotly contested and partisan Presidential Election on the horizon, we could be in for a very bumpy ride this year.
But, there’s some good news too. The U.S. major stock indexes are at all-time highs, employment is up, and unemployment down. Our nation’s economy is chugging along at a moderate, but steady pace, and many people have become resistant to the media’s daily cycle of ‘the sky-is-falling’, breaking news stories. That’s not to say that there aren’t serious issues that need our attention, it’s just that our blood pressure doesn’t rise quite as fast or as high on daily news, as it used to.
The Good Life
As for us desert residents and snowbirds, when the going gets tough, we get going with our friends, to any number of fun-in-the-sun activities to give our minds and hearts, a healthy, positive distraction.
To keep you on the road to bliss, Donna’s Coachella Valley Entertainment Guide, provides you with a sampling of some of the hottest tickets and venues in Greater Palm Springs, with links direct to event box offices and schedules. Enjoy!
Welcome Back to High Season in the California Desert!
The Palm Springs International Film Festival – January 2 – 13, 2020
Click Here for the Film Schedule and Ticket Box Office
A week long roller coaster ride of heart-felt emotions, mind-bending imagery, merriment and laughter, flashes of insight and inspiration—there’s nothing like a good movie!
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in North America, featuring dozens of new films, international features, and documentaries. With over 135,000 attendees each year, the film festival draws celebrities, movie-makers and cinephiles for 12-days of events and film screenings featuring, over 200 films from 78 countries. The films are shown in multiple venues throughout the Palm Springs and Cathedral City area including, The Annenberg Theatre, Camelot Theatre (Palm Springs Cultural Center), The Palm Springs High School, and local Cinemas.
While the Gala is for A-list celebrities only, we mere mortals get to watch the glamour and glitz from outside the event, as they arrive and make their way along the red carpet to their elegant dinner and award ceremonies. For movie buffs, this event is a must see.
The American Express Desert Classic, La Quinta, CA
January Wed.15 – Mon. 20 Get Your Tickets Here
The American Express Desert Classic, is being played at the PGA WEST Stadium, PGA WEST Nicklaus, and La Quinta Country Club courses. Phil Mickelson, the 43-time PGA TOUR winner and World Golf Hall of Famer, will serve as tournament ambassador, competing against 155 of the best golfers in the world including defending champion Adam Long.
Daily tickets are $35-$50. $50 tickets include the the Stevie Nicks and Luke Bryan concerts. Click here or above for Schedule and Tickets.
City of La Quinta Happenings
Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta, Jan. 4 & 18. Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta features over 100 artists. Barry Minniefield from The Voice performs live at every show this season. Premiere Sponsor is The City of La Quinta. Time/Place: 10am–4pm / Old Town La Quinta.
First Thursdays at La Quinta, Jan. 2. Free Admission Visit Old Town La Quinta on the first Thursday of every month through April and enjoy live music on Main Street! Time/Place: 5–5pm / Old Town La Quinta.
The Sunday Certified Farmers Market, Every Sunday. Fresh produce, herbs, honey, nuts, cheese, fresh-cut flower bouquets, organic meat, fresh baked breads, olive oils, chef demonstrations, knife sharpening, live music. Time/Place: 8pm–12:30pm / Old Town La Quinta.
Events in Greater Palm Springs
Maclin’s Open Air Market, Every Wed. & Sat. More than 400 vendors and thousands of shoppers. Regional cuisine and various snack foods are available. Parking is free and a small admission fee is charged to shoppers. A very social marketplace where friends gather to shop and eat. Time/Place: 4-10pm / Riverside County Fairground, Indio, Contact: www.maclinmarkets.com
VillageFest, Downtown Palm Springs, Every Thursday Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, vendors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. It is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive. Contact: 760-320-3781 www.villagefest.org
College of the Desert Street Fair, Every Saturday & Sunday With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmers market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more. Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. Contact: 760-636-7957 /http://codaastreetfair.com
John Stanley Kings Show at Vicky’s of Santa Fe, Every Friday The Music Lounge at Vicky’s is flanked by dual fireplaces and centered with a 9-foot concert grand piano and built-in dance floor. Food and Cocktail Service at all times. No reservations. Open seating. No cover. Time/Place: 8pm to Midnight / 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells / Contact: 760-345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com/
- National Geographic Live: On the Trail of Big Cats | 6
- Tusk—Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Desert Symphony | 9
- Jack Jones | 10
- Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. | 11
- Capitol Steps | 12
- Keyboard Conversations: Jeffrey Siegel—Commemmorating Rachmaninoff & Debussy | 13
- Degina Harvey Band | 14
- Palm Springs Legends | 15
- Backhausdance | 16
- Piano Guys | 17, 18
- Peking Acrobats | 19
- Itzhak Perlman | 20
- The Play Goes Wrong | 21, 22
- David Foster | 24, 25
- Renee Taylor | 26
- Herb Alpert & Lani Hall | 27
- Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along | 28, 29
- Escape to Margaritaville | Jan. 30—Feb 2
- New Year’s Eve, Light It Up 2020, Biggest Dance Party of the Year Live DJ/Lookalikes/Party Favors/Food & Drink Specials | 31
- Amazing Magic starring Tommy Wind | 4
- Snoop Dogg | 11
- Boyz II Men | 18
- Theresa Caputo | 25
- George Thorogood and The Destroyers | 11
- The Temptations & The Four Tops | 18
- Tony Bennett | 24
- 98 Degrees | 25
- Lance Burton | 31
- Poncho Barraza | 11
- Cash’d Out (21+ event) | 17
- Caravenserai—Santana Tribute (21+ event) | 24
- Y Si Me Caso | 25
- Piano Man—A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel (21+ event | 31
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