Time to Plan Your Seasonal Getaways!
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows, Palm Springs. Spread over four acres at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the hotel’s manicured grounds are separated into intimate, citrus-filled courtyards.
Had enough of summer? Cooler temps are on the way, and pre-high season fun is on the horizon. Here’s a way to explore some chic desert hotels. From ultra-hip Palm Springs to historic Tucson, Phoenix, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, you’ll find tips for bringing resort style to your own home.
Check out this article for tours of chic hotels from Palm Springs to HGTV—Desert Oases: 17 Stylish Southwestern Escapes.
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9/11 Candlelight Vigil, Sep. 11;7-8pm / La Quinta Civic Center Campus. A community gathering to honor the victims of the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA terror attacks. Performances, speeches, and public art composed from World Trade Center building remnants. Contact: 760-777-7093/www.laquintaca.gov
National Drive Electric Week: Electric Car Round-up, Sep. 15, 10am-3pm/The River at Rancho Mirage
Free to the public. Guests will get discounts/special offers from participating River merchants. View the latest in electric car technology and deals. Contact: 760-3341-2711/www.theriveratranchomirage.com
Fiestas Patrias, Sep. 21, 3-10pm / Rancho Las Flores Park, Coachella. There will be live music and entertainment, a kids zone and local food vendors! There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Contact: 760-347-0676/www.gcvcc.org
Monument Night Adventure, Sep. 28, 8-9pm/Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert. Discover the desert after dark! We will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Contact: 760-862-9984/www.DesertMountains.org
Coachella Valley Ongoing Events
Maclins Open Air Market, Every Wed. & Sat., 4-10pm/Riverside County Fairground, Indio
More than 400 vendors and thousands of shoppers. Regional cuisine and various snack foods available. Parking is free and a small admission fee is charged to shoppers. This is a very social marketplace and friends gather to shop and eat here. Contact: www.maclinmarkets.com
VillageFest, Every Thursday, (Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26) 6-10pm/Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. See an array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. One of Southern Californias most popular weekly events: Contact: 760-320-3781/www.villagefest.org
College of the Desert Street Fair, Every Sat. & Sun., 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
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. Contact: 760-636-7957/http://codaastreetfair.com
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, CA; Click here for 2019/2020 Season Shows
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO
September
- Brian Wilson | 1
- Bryan Adams | 13 (21+)
- Doobie Brothers | 14
- Luis Fonsi | 20
- Rob Thomas | 21
- Banda Ms | 27
- Diana Krall | 28
October
- Steve Martin & Martin Short | 5
- Experience Hendrix | 11
- We Will Rock You-Musical by Queen & Ben Elton| 12
- Big & Rich-Peace, Love & Happy Hour Tour | 25
- LoverBoy | 26
Click here for Fantasy Springs Box Office
MORONGO CASINO
September
- Martin Nievera with Pops Fernandez | 8
- Australia’s Thunder from Down Under | 13, 14
- Felipe Esparza | 15
- 98 Degrees | 20
October
- Patti LaBelle |14
- Englebert Humperdinck| 25
Click here for the Morongo Casino Box Office
McCALLUM THEATRE
September
- Eighth Annual Family Fun Day| 12
- The Addams Family-A New Musical Comedy | 24-27
Click here for the McCallum Theatre Box Office
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO AND RESORT
September
- Duran Duran | 5
- Alejandra Guzman | 13
- Steely Dan | 21
- Three Faces of the King (Elvis) | 28
October
- Armenian Show| 5
- Tyler Henry-The Hollywood Medium| 12
- REO Speedwagon | 21
- Tinh Ca Mua Thu| 19
- Joe Bonamassa | 23
- J Balvin | 25
Click here for Agua Caliente Box Office
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
September
- Sabado |14
- Teo Gonzalez |21
- Conjunto Music Fest |28
October
- Get the Led Out –Lez Zepplin Tribute|5
- Special Charity Concert for Martha’s Village: Saturday, November 2, All Star Jam with Former Members of: Journey, Chicago, The romantics, Kansas.
Click here for Spotlight 29 Box Office
Local Coachella Valley Real Estate Market
Fall is coming, and so is one of the most active real estate sales times of the year.
So, if a home purchase or pale is in your future, call today! I have all the resources you need to prepare your home for sale, whether its painters, plumbers or irrigation specialists, we will have your home looking its best, and sold in no time.
Call or text Donna (760) 625-6043 or, email: donna.ambrose @gmail.com
