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in this issue 4

On The Cover Migic of Lights, Palm Springs Getaway, Art on Main Street, and Coachella Valley Firebirds highlight this December.

WildLights The holiday spirit returns to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Foodies Come Hither Delve into our roundup of some of the valley’s best dining venues.

Curtain Time Discover where the curtains will rise this month.

Map It Out Need to pinpoint where you are and where you want to go?

Attractions There’s no shortage of things to do. Check out this list of local attractions.

Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock Comedy legends come to the new Acrisure Arena.

Things to Do Events in the high and low desert.

New Year’s Eve Celebrate 2023 your way!

Hiking Places to stretch your legs in the desert.

Golfer’s Guide Public courses worth taking a swing at.

Nightlife Roundup Festive nighttime outings unfold.

Happy Hour Relax, unwind, chill-out.

Cover Photos: Magic of Lights photo courtesy of Magic of LIghts. Palm Springs Getaway photo by Paul Hayashi courtesy of Palm Canyon Theatre. Main Street photo courtesy of Art on Main Street. Firebbirds photo courtesy of Coachella Valley Firebirds.

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Magic of Lights December - January 1 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly Empire Polo Club 81800 51st Avenue Indio Tickets $25 per vehicle on weeknights $30 per vehicle on weekends @themagicoflights

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The Magic of Lights Illuminates valley nights with dazzling drive-through experience By Alison Elsner

ights make the holidays more special, and that’s especially true with the Magic of Lights. This eye-popping production debuts this year, making the season brighter and more colorful. The Empire Polo Club will be transformed into a vibrant drive-through event, featuring dozens of displays, illuminated canopies and digital animation, all constructed with millions of individual LED lights to create a memorable holiday experience. The event is structured with one-price per carload, affordable for families and all ages. Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’ classic holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, Festive Elves and Reindeer Road. In addition to the 200-foot long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will also be three other brand-new tunnels including the Blizzard Light Tunnel, the Snowflake Tunnel and the Candy Cane Light Tunnel. Other brand-new displays include the 32foot tall, animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas

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Barbie, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life sized dinosaurs greeting guests and Bigfoot Monster Trucks. Created with over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is intended to be a nostalgic and festive event that may become the Coachella Valley’s next annual tradition. Produced by Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC, the event will exhibit 12.6 miles of light cord and 3,750 staff hours dedicated to each production. The steel displays are designed, bent, cut and welded into 800 frames that are combined in different configurations to create the giant winter holiday scenes. Each frame of each scene is designed using the latest CAD technology and hand built in-house from 15 pages of design specifications. Every show uses about 10 miles of steel to build the displays and 10 miles of LED lighting installed inside the displays. There are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used in the shows. The event accommodates various sizes of vehicles (at different pricing levels-please check website), and guests are asked to stay in their vehicles. No passengers are allowed in the back of truck beds. It’s time to light up the night!

Top and bottom photos by Jose De La Cruz

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Palm Springs Getaway brings back nostalgia in a musical romp

By Alison Elsner Palm Springs Getaway December 2-18 and January 20-29, 2023 7, 8, and 2 p.m. Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs Tickets $38 adults, $34 seniors, $17 students @thepalmcanyontheatre

760-323-5123 palmcanyontheatre.org

ith a collection of wellknown and original songs, “Palm Springs Getaway” at Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) transports audiences from the early desert landscape to the vibrant and inclusive community people know and love today – and every decade in between. Featuring glimpses of history, icons and celebrities who made Palm Springs famous, the show begins in Hollywood in the 1930s with mobsters and a fortuneteller who lead the protagonists to visit the “playground of the stars” where they set off on a time-jumping adventure reminiscent of the lighthearted, screwball

comedy films of the 1930s and 40s. The fast-paced farce is filled with physical comedy and campy energy. It features distinct music performed by a four-piece band and era-specific dance styles plus historic photographs and video projected as the backdrop. The show is based on an original book by Cara Van Dijk with original direction and choreography by Se Layne. This season’s revised production incorporates additional material by Eric Stein-Steele and Layne. Audiences will be ushered down memory lane as they are treated to a holiday edition as well as a new year’s 2023 edition during January.

Photo by Paul Hayashi, courtesy of PCT

Art on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta showcases color, light and universally human themes

By Alison Elsner Art on Main Street Saturday, December 10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main Street La Quinta Free admission and parking @oldtownlaquinta

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ne of La Quinta’s signature events, Art on Main Street enlightens visitors with a day of cultural enchantment and live music with over 100 artists showing their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more. This outdoor art market is an Old Town tradition, set amidst Main Street’s charming cafés and boutiques. Featured artists will include Laurent Martres, Robert Weil, Kathy Caldwell and other talents. Past collections have showcased the work of Paul Nzalamba, a Ugandan native known for his exotic and rhythmic use of vibrant color and form. His

batik paintings express both his cultural heritage and his personal experiences that depict scenes from his native Africa as well as universally human themes of family, relationships, celebration and learning. Many artists have their workshops in southern California while others are originally from foreign countries, sharing a diverse world view. Expressions often include works from local impressionists who capture color and light in their landscapes as well as high energy works embracing Southwest and desert style in bold and bright watercolors. Artworks are available for browsing as well as purchasing.

Photo courtesy of Old Town La Quinta

Coachella Valley Firebirds welcome hockey fans in deluxe Acrisure Arena By Alison Elsner Coachella Valley Firebirds December 18 December 20, 23 and 28 Acrisure Arena 75702 Varner Road Thousand Palms Tickets: $110, $90, $85, $75, $65, $55, $45, $19 @firebirds

888-695-8778 cvfirebirds.com

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he Coachella Valley’s newest sports attraction is bringing out foam fingers and logo jerseys all over. The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the desert’s own ice hockey expansion team and minor league affiliate of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Seattle Kraken, has four home games scheduled for December at the sparkling new Acrisure Arena, the team’s home arena. Opponents will include the Tucson Roadrunners (December 18 and 20), Henderson Silver Nights (December 23), and Ontario Reign (December 28). Acrisure Arena features 300,000 square feet available

for Firebirds games as well as major entertainment including Maroon 5, Lizzo, The Doobie Brothers and more. The deluxe arena offers 20 executive suites cantilevered over the lower seating bowl and loft clubs with private, premium club spaces serving Palm Springs craft beers. The AHL Firebirds takes its inspiration as a spiritual descendant of the Kraken, with the mythical firebird rising out of the flames of the desert to soar high above. The Firebirds and their parent team, the Seattle Kraken, even have a retail store for game swag located on El Paseo at San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert.

Photo courtesy of Coachella Valley Firebirds

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WildLights Wows at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens By Crystal Harrell

f you’re looking for the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, the illuminating spectacle of WildLights is returning for its 30th season at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Whether you are a frequent visitor during the Christmas season or are new to the seasoned spectacle, this immersive winter wonderland is a must-see for the whole family. Visit WildLights for an illuminated journey around the Living Desert Zoo, complete with twinkling lights, dazzling displays, and holiday fun. Throughout the night, visitors find endless awe-inspiring sights and festive photo opportunities. They will also be able to go for a spin on the carousel, enjoy themed treats, take a free souvenir photo with Santa, and much more. In true WildLights tradition and a Living Desert hallmark, the G-scale model trains will be decked out for the holidays with more than 3,300 feet of track. Due to popularity,

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advanced reservations are required and there is limited capacity each night. Each guest’s timed WildLights ticket indicates the earliest time they can enter the Living Desert Zoo. All daytime visitors, including members and guests with WildLights tickets, must completely exit the Zoo by 5 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., WildLights guests will be allowed to enter at the time designated on their ticket. General Admission for this event is priced at 16 dollars while Members get in for 14 dollars. Children ages 3 to 12 are priced at 12 dollars and children under 3 get in for free. Guests of all ages will be able to pose with Santa for photos through December 24. Santa will then depart for the North Pole on Christmas Day and will not be at WildLights on De-

cember 26 through the 30. WildLights at The Living Desert is held on selected night in December from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit livingdesert.org for more information. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is located at 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert.

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DINING RD RNNR’s favorites, featuring ceviche, ahi tuna nachos, adult mac with bacon and Tijuana salad.

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Valley cuisine to relish Cathedral City Bubba’s Bones & Brews BBQ: Lunch and dinner. An American BBQ gastropub, where locals go to enjoy food, craft beers, spirits, wine, and happy hour in a lively atmosphere. 68525 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. 760699-7231, bubbasbonesandbrews.com. Barrel District Gastropub: Lunch and dinner. The neighborhood gastropub and bar serves a variety of pizzas, appetizers, burgers, salads, vegetarian options and a wide selection of beers. 35939 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-537-7431, barreldistrictpizza.com Daniel’s Table Mediterranean: Dinner. The restaurant creates the finest farm-to-table cuisine that offers the best sourced and seasonal foods which allows the menu to feature unique dishes that change weekly. 68327 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760699-7072, danielstable.com Hamachi Sushi Japanese: Lunch and dinner. Family-owned eatery serving classic and creative sushi rolls and Japanese entrees such as teriyaki. 31855 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-832-6160, hamachisushicc.com Salt Flats Modern American: Dinner The menu features produce from certified organic farms and free-range, grass-fed, pasture-raised all hormonefree meat. Menu highlights include Thai seared salmon, braised lamb shank tomato bagu, orange tabbouleh salad. 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 101, Cathedral City. 442342-4022, saltflatsfood.com La Tablita Restaurant Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Featuring traditional dishes from the Los Altos region, like slow-cooked shredded lamb and traditional enchiladas suizas. 68369 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5935, latablita.menutoeat.com Luchador Brewing Company Brewery: Lunch and dinner. Housemade with cervezas paired with Tijuana-style street food that includes tacos, wings, esquites, and bacon-wrapped dogs all served from a full-size food truck built into the space. 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-797-2337, luchadorbrew.com

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Sol Y Sombra Spanish Tapas: Dinner Located inside the historic mission-style adobe The Paloma Resort. The menu invites hotel guests and the public alike to enjoy its signature paella menu, shareable small plated, range of and custoom tableside cocktail service. The Paloma, 67670 Carey Road, Cathedral City. 760-864-1177, thepalomaresort.com/dining

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Barrel District’s has everything from pizza and salad to fish and chips and burgers.

Coachella Andy’s No. 5 Burgers Diner: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Known for its wide selection of burgers the menu also features sandwiches, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, chili fries, and more. 49950 Highway 111, Coachella. 760-398-2933 C’los Restaurant Diner: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The family-owned restaurant serves a variety of food such as huevos rancheros, Mexican skillet breakfast, sopes, salads, soups, pupusas, burgers, sandwiches, and more. 51335 Harrison Street, Coachella. 760-391-5055 Jalisco Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The first Mexican restaurant in Coachella since 1971. Try the famous tortas, birria, and chavelas, as well as the tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. 1605 6th Street, Coachella. 760398-7113, quierojalisco.com JC’s Burger and Grill American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Traditional diner features breakfast burritos and sandwiches, burgers, dinner combos, salads and sandwiches. 49405 Grapefruit Blvd, Coachella. 760-391-9800 Taco Mark Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant features traditional Mexican and diner food. Menu items include hot dogs, camarones a la diablo, chicken wings, street tacos, burritos, tortas, taquitos and combination plates. 49615 Harrison Street, Coachella. 760-391-5200

The Cottage Too American: Breakfast and lunch. Serving a variety of omelets, pancakes to their famous biscuits and gravy. Lunch items include sandwiches, chili, and burgers. 66230 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 760-3294044, thecottagetoo.com Dillon’s Burgers & Beers American: Lunch and dinner. Come try the famous onion petals, burgers, entrées, salads and desserts. 64647 Dillon Rd, Desert Hot Springs. 760-7747131, dillonsburgersbeers.com The Spread Sandwiches: Lunch & dinner. Featuring fresh ingredients and veggies provided by Farmer in the Dale. Menu highlights include buffalo chicken sub, pesto chicken sub, ham, and cheddar sub, veggie, and avocado sub. 66169 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 442-484-8881, spreaddhs.com

Don Diego’s of Indian Wells Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine featuring Tia Maria chile relleno, green corn tamales, or sizzling fajitas. 74969 HIghway 111, Indian Wells. 760-3405588, dondiegoiw.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe American: Dinner.

The dinner menu offers choices of prime steak, fresh seafood, pork chops and rack of lamb that can be paired with any number of savory sides, such as twicebaked potato or classic mac ‘n’ cheese. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Popular Dishes: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Rib Steak (20 oz.), Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Broiled Atlantic Salmon

Zapopan Mexican Food Mexican: Lunch, Weekend Breakfast The menu features food that is prepared with high-quality ingredients that include tortas, tacos, carnitas, birria, menudo, and home-made salsa. 14207 Palm Dr., Cathedral City. 760-288-2401, zapopanmexicanfood.com

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Casa Blanca Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features over thirty dishes such as enchilada breakfast, huevos con jamon, carnitas, enchiladas suizas, fajitas, tortas, burgers and sandwiches, a wide selection of seafood dishes. 66370 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-5922, casablancamenu.com

Citrus and Palms at Miramonte Resort & Spa American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring fresh local cuisine like pumpkin seed French toast to stir-fried snap peas to bluefin poké, the menu is sure to impress. 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760341-7200, miramonteresort.com

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Heirloom Craft Kitchen’s original Heirloom burger, try it with truffle tots!

Eureka! American: Dinner. Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, locally sourced produce and ultrapremium craft beer and whiskey. 74985 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-834-7700, eurekarestaurantgroup.com Frank’s Place Restaurant & Lounge at Indian Wells Resort Hotel American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of sumptuous American and Italian classics and one of the finest wine cellars in the desert. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-345-6466, indianwellsresort.com

The Nest American: Dinner. A full-service restaurant with American cuisine that offers spicy ahi tostadas, simple grilled Scottish salmon, shrimp scampi and much more. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-346-2314, gotothenest.co Vue Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort American: Lunch and dinner. Award-winning cuisine from an expert culinary team, the menu features bourbon buffalo wings, margherita flatbread, half pound turkey burger, fish and chips, crispy pork shank. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-834-3800, indianwellsgolfresort.com

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DINING Indio The Cafe at Shields American: Breakfast and lunch. Guests can expect to find a variety of delicious items including signature dishes featuring dates, salads topped with homemade dressings, sandwiches served on homemade bread, authentic Mexican cuisine. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. 760-775-0902, shieldsdategarden.com El Mexicali Cafe II Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variey of traditional dishes featuring chile verde, tacos, enchiladas, sopes, carne asada, flautas, chile relleno and more. 43430 Monroe Street, Indio. 760-342-2333, elmexicalicafe2.com Golden Dragon Chinese: Lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisine, bbq pork spare ribs, won ton soup, king pao shrimp, general Tso’s chicken, string bean beef, twice cooked pork, chop suey, ma po tofu. 81944 Highway 111, Indio. 760-775-9888 Heirloom Craft Kitchen American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring delicious scratch made soups, salads, small plates, sandwiches and signature dishes featuring local and organic produce. 49990 Jefferson Blvd., Indio. 760-773-2233, heirloomcraftkitchen.com Sloan’s American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is done country style with many items to choose from like the southwest ranch breakfast, chorizo meatloaf breakfast, chicken fried steak, chicken and waffle, all american cheeseburger, baby back ribs, fish tacos, roasted turkey with stuffing. 81539 Highway 111, Indio. 760347-3923, sloansrestaurant.com Soul of Mexico Mexican: Lunch and dinner. This family-owned and operated restaurant serves authentic MichoacanMexican dishes. Menu highlights include tamales, chicken achiote, sopes, enchiladas Michoacan and so much more dishes. 44100 Jefferson Street, Indio. 760-200-8787, soulofalmademexico.com Thai Hot Restaurant Thai: Lunch and dinner. Serving authentic traditional and modern dishes. The menu features delicacies not seen at other Thai restaurants like; fried mussel pancakes, crispy pork, roasted duck, stir-fried spicy ginger, and tom yum soup. 81944 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-8765, thaihotrestaurant.com TKB Bakery & Deli American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sandwich shop and deli serving. Cookies, scones, muffins and deli sandwiches made with freshly baked breads, crisp greens and savory meats. 44911 Golf Center Parkway, Indio. 760-775-8330, tkbbakery.com

Joshua Tree Crossroads Café American: Breakfast and lunch. The café offers items like huevos rancheros, scrambles, grilled portabello burger, turkey club, tuna meltdown, tacos, salads, and more. 61715 Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree. 760-366-5414, crossroadscafejtree.com Joshua Tree Saloon American: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This unique, one-of-a-kind western saloon features a large variety to choose from; southwest garden burger, flame-grilled 16 oz. bone-in ribeye and more. 61835 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. 760-366-2250, joshuatreesaloon.com

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DINING La Quinta Yes Please Cafe & Dessert Shop Breakfast, brunch and lunch Come in to grab a fine cup of Joshua Tree Organic Coffee that complements our house-made buttermilk biscuits, cakes, and desserts. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-296-1425 Enzo’s Bistro & Bar Italian: Lunch and dinner. Dishes at this elegant and authentic Italian restaurant are carefully prepared inhouse for the best tasting results. The delicious homemade pasta, sauce, and selection of meats pair perfectly with the extensive wine list. 78121 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta. 760-564-7333, enzosbistroandbar.com Fortun’s Kitchen + Bar American: Dinner. The eatery boasts a diverse, mouth-watering menu of clas-

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sic all-American family favorites with a distinct gourmet edge. Every item on our menu is made with fresh ingredients and hand built to order. 78085 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta. 760-5648744, fortunskitchen.com

The Grill on Main American: Lunch & dinner Chef Brett Maddock delivers an exciting new approach to American fare. Choose from a wide variety of appetizers, salads, seafood, steak and pasta dishes, along with specialty sandwiches and burgers. Full bar includes microbrews and wine list. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-777-7773, thegrillonmainlq.com Popular Dishes: Prime Rib, The Israeli Salad, California Turkey Burger, Angel Hair and Prawns

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La Quinta Brewing Company Old Town Taproom & Grill Pub Food, Craft Beers: Lunch and dinner. Enjoy pub food favorites including burgers, sandwiches, nachos, salads, soft pretzels and more. Their award-winning selection of taps has even more variety. 78100 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-972-4251, laquintabrewing.com Main Street Coffee Coffee Shop Main Street Coffee offers a delicious way to start your day with a freshly baked muffin to pair with your favorite coffee or tea beverage. 78100 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-2896283, mainstreetcoffeelq.com

RD RNNR Craft-American: Lunch, dinner & happy hour. RD RNNR offers Craft American fare made with fresh ingredients, great value, creative cocktails, and a well-balanced selection of rotating taps in an invigorating, casual dining atmosphere. 78075 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 442-4003255, roadrunnerlq.com Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Italian, American & Vegetarian: Lunch & dinner. Popular hotspot with award-winning fresh pizza and menu, featuring 100 items including steaks, seafood and salads. Super-generous portions and friendly, energetic atmosphere. Great bar, wine-list. 78015 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta, 760-777-9989, stuftpizzabarandgrill.com TQLAS Agave Bar & Grill Mexican: Lunch, dinner, and happy hour Traditional, home-style Mexican food and creative cocktails. 78015 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta. 442-256-4059, tqlas.com

Palm Desert Alps Village German: Lunch and dinner. The menu offers tempting European specialties such as stuffed cabbage, wiener schnitzel, chicken paprikash, grilled sausage and more. 77734 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760200-5400, alpsvillage.com

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DINING Palm Desert BaBaLoo Lounge Cuban/Peruvian: Lunch and dinner. The gastropub uses age old family recipes to create their authentic dishes like saltados, ceciches, Peruvian sashimi, rice bowls, burgers, sandos and more. 73833 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-895-4186, babaloolounge.com Casa Luna Mexican: Lunch and dinner. The family-owned restaurant offers a unique and regional touch to traditional Mexican cooking. The menu features huevos rancheros, tortas ahogada, pozole rojo, menudo, enchiladas, fajitas and seafood dishes. 72355 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-340-3468, casalunarestaurant.us City Wok Chinese: Lunch and dinner. A contemporary yet casual restaurant offering authentic, upscale Asian cuisine using only the freshest meats, seafood and produce available. 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-341-1511, citywok.com Daily Grill American: Lunch and dinner. This eatery will tantalize your senses with every meal offering unique appetizers, crisp

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salads, fresh seafood, Angus beef and homemade desserts. 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-779-9911, dailiygrill.com French Corner Café French: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. An authentic French bakery with unique pastries that also offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. 72423 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760568-5362, frenchcornercafe.com Gastro Grind Burgers American: Lunch and dinner. Serving fresh homemade burgers like the classic backyard burger and oinker burger, along with fries and milkshakes. 73850 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-404-0300, gastrogrindburgers.com Guillermo’s Restaurante Mexican: Lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves the highest quality, fresh Mexican dishes in a warm, friendly environment. 72850 El Paseo,Palm Desert. 760341-0980, guillermosrestaurante.com Le Basil Thai: Lunch and dinner. Southeast Asian cuisine featuring favorites such as pad thai, pho, bo lulac, asparagus scallops, orange chicken, curry and more. 72695 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-773-1112, lebasilrestaurant.com

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant Seafood: Dinner. The innovative menu features a variety of fresh seafood and flavorful steak dishes complemented by their international vodka menu and wine list. 73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760674-8666, pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com Ramen Musashi Japanese: Lunch and dinner. The chefs created a ramen recipe that combines seasonal ingredients and traditional methods. The menu focuses on traditionally made soup, fresh noodles, savory topping including succulent braised pork belly chashu. 44491 Town Center Way, Palm Desert. 760-674-7299, ramenpalmdesert.com Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Steakhouse: Dinner The restaurant features corn-fed, midwestern prime beef, chops, fresh fish, and chicken, hand-cut on premises, broiled to perfection, served sizzling. 74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-779-1998, Sherman’s Deli and Bakery American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. NYC-style deli serving kosher fare from morning to night, with specialty cakes and other baked goods. 73161 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-568-1350, shermansdeli.com

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Al dente Trattoria Toscana Italian: Lunch and dinner. A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, an extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entrées. 491 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-1160, aldentepalmsprings.com

Palmina by Puglia Italian: Dinner. The restaurant creates a wonderful dining experience with simple traditional Italian dishes. Menu highlights include prosciutto e burrata, caprese tradizionale, spaghetti zito, spring pizza, beef and sauEight4Nine sage ragu, homemade lasaRestaurant and Lounge gna, and margherita pizza. American: Breakfast, 2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive, lunch and dinner. Palm Springs. 760-898-9255, Nature’s Health The menu focuses on both palminabypuglia.com Food and Cafe presentation and flavor, incorporating diverse culiAmerican: Breakfast Riccio’s Steak nary influences while utilizand lunch. and Seafood ing the freshest specialty proA vegan/vegetarian cafe duce, seafood and meat availItalian /American: Dinner. that uses organic proable. All dishes are prepared An ideal spot to sip a Bellini duce and products with from scratch with creative and savor the house lobster over 100 items on the flair. 849 N. Palm Canyon martini, a chilled appetizer menu that include, lentil Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325made of Maine lobster and burger, veggie delight 8490, eight4nine.com mango chunks, drizzled with sandwich, eggplant wrap, mango rum, served up in a vegan stir-fry, and more Grand Central martini glass, and then ponder 555 S.Sunrise Way, Palm Palm Springs the medley of choices on the Springs. 760-323-9487, American: Breakfast, lunch Mediterranean-focused menu. daily. Dinner (Fri. and Sat.) natureshealthfoodcafe.com 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Serving seasonally fresh Springs. 760-325-3111, ricciossCalifornia cuisine with a Popular Dishes: teakandseafood.com fun twist. 160 La Plaza, Palm Guacamole Chicken Springs. 760-699-7185, grandWrap, Spicy Black Bean Revel Public House centralpalmsprings.com Burger, Falafel Salad. American: Lunch and dinner. Happy Sushi The pubs menu features triJapanese: Lunch and dinner. tip grass fed steak, penne alla vodka, the Serving regular rolls, deep fried and baked big ben burger, grilled pesto chicken panini, rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, chef special rolls, pulled pork jalapeño bbq pizza, sliders and rice bowls, ramen, and traditional Japanese salads. 140 Sourth Palm Canyon Drive, Palm dishes, as well as a selecion of sake, beer and Springs. 760-3259464, revelps.com wine. 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-318-0717, happysushipalmsprings.com Rancho Mirage

Bill’s Pizza Italian: Lunch and dinner. Try one of 22 creations: Carol’s white pizza, pesto, bbq chicken, blue moon, or choose your ingredient combinations. 119 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-5571, billspizzapalmsprings.com

Enzo’s Bistro & Bar Italian: Lunch and dinner. Dishes at this elegant and authentic Italian restaurant are carefully prepared in-house. The delicious homemade pasta, sauce, and selection of meats pair perfectly with the extensive wine list. 70030 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-321-7635, enzosbistroandbar.com

Sullivan’s Steakhouse American: Dinner Serving mouth watering hand cut steaks and succulent fresh seafood broiled to perfection. 73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-3560, sullivanssteakhouse.com Wildest Restaurant + Bar American/Plant Base: Dinner Health inspired casual fine dining features wild caught seafood, grass fed meats, locally sourced produced. Plant based options with all plant based meats made in house. 72990 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-636-0441, wildestrestaurant.com

Palm Springs 1501 Uptown Gastropub American: Brunch and dinner. The menu offers a range or seasonal freshly prepared food like pan roasted wild mahi mahi, shepherds pie, pressed pastrami “Ruben” and comprehensive drinks. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. 1501 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-320-1501, 1501uptown.com 533 Viet-Fusion Vietnamese Fusion: Dinner. The menu features local sourced ingredients, house made sauces and a wide range of traditional Vietnamese dishes, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-778-6595, 533vietfusion.com

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Birba Italian: Dinner The innovative menu features Italian wood-fire pizzas, pasta, salads, braised meats and homemade desserts. 622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-5678, birbaps.com

Johnny Costa’s Ristorante Italian: Dinner Head Chef Vince Costa continues the family tradition, perfectly executing the family recipes and delighting customers with a dining experience that is amazing. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was a regular. 440 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-325-4556, johnnycostaspalmsprings.com

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DINING Rancho Mirage Kobe Japanese Steak House Japanese: Dinner. Tables are set around chefs who create fun dishes like a beating rice heart or volcano onion. Excellent sushi is also available at the sushi bar or as an appetizer with your teppan meal. 69838 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage. 760324-1717, koberanchomirage.com Norma’s Italian Kitchen Italian: Lunch and dinner. Experience authentic Italian cuisine with specialties entrees in poultry, veal and much more. 42418 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-834-8738, normasitaliankitchen.com O’Caine’s Irish Pub Sports Pub: Lunch and dinner. A genuine Irish public house with a private dining room, gift shop, dart boards, live music, sports, crafted Irish cocktails and chef-prepared cuisine inspired by flavors of Ireland. 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-202-3311, ocainesirishpub.com Shame on the Moon American: Dinner This fine dining restaurants tantalizing menu features steaks, a diverse selection of seafood,

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pasta dishes and in-house made deserts. Paired with a handcrafted martini or a selection from the extensive wine list makes for a memorable date night, birthday or anniversary celebration. 69950 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-324-5515, shameonthemoon.com

Twentynine Palms Grnd Sqrl American: Lunch and dinner. A desert gastropub that specializes in scratchmade eats that include pork sando, herbivore burger, sank house salad and stellar craft beer. 73471 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. 760-800-1275. Rocky’s Pizza Italian: Lunch and dinner. The pizzeria serves traditional quality Italian dishes from family recipes. The menu features pizza, calzone, sandwiches, hot pasta dishes, appetizers, and cold antipasto platters. 73737 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. 760-367-9525, rockyspizza29.com

Yucca Valley Aki Sushi Japanese: Lunch and Dinner The menu offers teriyaki bowls, noodle soups, stir fried noodles, bento, sushi and sashimi,

Japanese ramen, tempura and salads. 57045 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760365-7755, akisushi.site.mobi All Star Burgers Café American: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner The café offers breakfast combos, omelettes, french toast, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, Mexican favorites and the freshest burgers in town. 55692 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-418-5671, allstarsburgerscafe.com La Palapa Mexican Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. This authentic Mexican restaurant offers enchiladas, tacos, burritos plus a full bar of margaritas, beer and wine. 57173 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley. 760228-0312. The Roost at Hawk’s Landing American: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu features French toast, breakfast burritos, burgers, paninis, salads, steak, fish, and more, all available to-go or dine on the patio. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760365-0033, hawkslandinggolf.com Yucca Kabob and Hookah Middle Eastern: Lunch and Dinner The menu offers traditional Middle Eastern fare such as shawarmas, hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush, kabobs and more. 57345 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. 760-820-1644

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Discover where the curtains will rise this month

Desert TheatreWorks “White Christmas”

By Gary Walker

his holiday season DTW brings the merry with this musical stage adaptation of the beloved 1954 holiday film. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies”, “I Love a Piano”, “How Deep Is the Ocean”, “Snow”, and the perennial title song, White Christmas is a family-friendly holiday show bursting with cheerful dancing, treasured tunes, and a generous helping of yuletide cheer. Desert TheatreWorks are inviting the USO to come to our Opening Matinee Performance of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on December 10 at 2 p.m. We have reserved 72 complimentary seats for the USO as a thank you for supporting our men and women in uniform. Curtain Time: “White Christmas” December 1022, Tuesday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinee, 2 p.m. Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio. For tickets call 760-980-1455 , or visit dtworks.org.

‘Do Not Remove Label’

Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET) is presenting the world premiere of “Do Not Remove Label” December 2-4 and December 9-11at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The suspense thriller by Jerome Elliott Moskowitz is set during Hanukkah in1966, The story revolves around 12-year-old Bobby and his newly widowed mother, who are making latkes for the holiday. Then, a missing label on the sofa triggers an ill-timed visit by the FBI, and Hanukkah is turned upside-

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down, focusing on intrigue and espionage. Can next-door neighbor Cookie Balinsky save the day with rugelach and good cheer? The cast includes Yo Younger, Melanie Blue, Shawn Abramowitz, Richard Marlow and Brayden Gravdahl. Michael Pacas directs. Curtain Time: “Do Not Remove Label,” December 2-4 and 9-11, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Desert Ensemble Theatre, Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. For tickets, visit desertensembletheatre.org.

PSCC Premiere

The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents the West Coast premiere of the brand-new musical “Why Can’t the Trains Run on Time?” December 12 and 19. The Nunzio Sisto play is an emotionally charged modern-day musical about an artist learning to let go of his past and appreciate the present. Ticket are $35 and are available on Eventbrite or at the PSCC Box Office during business hours. Curtain Time:”Why Can’t the Trains Run on Time?”December 12 and 19, Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. Tickets start at $35, psculturalcenter.org.

‘Naughty or Nice?’

The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus performs its Holiday Concert “Naughty or Nice?” for three performances, Friday-Sunday, December 16-18, at the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum. Broadway diva Michele McConnell returns for holiday extravaganza. Her credits include “Phantom of the Opera” (the longest-running Carlotta in Broadway history), “My Fair Lady” and “Music Man.”

Chorus highlights include “Hanukkah in Santa Monica,” “I Wanna Be a Rockette,” “Santa Baby,” “O Holy Night,” as well as music from “Elf, the Musical” and “Polar Express.” PS Gay Men’s Chorus is under the musical direction of Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Joel Baker is Principal Accompanist and Martin Coogan provides ASL. Choreography is by Michael Nickerson-Rossi, with Special Guests Doug Nagel and Christian Quevedo. Curtain Time: “Naughty or Nice?” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, December 16-17; 3 p.m. Sunday, December 18. Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Annenberg Museum, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $32-$62,psgmc.com.

CVRep’s ‘Fun Home’

Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) presents Tony Award Best Musical “Fun Home,” featuring Broadway veterans Leslie Tinaro, Kristen Howe and Victor Wallace, Tuesdays through Sundays , December 6-10 and 12-18. Written by Allison Bechdel, Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, the show won the top three awards, Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. “Fun Home” is Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic memoir that uncovers secrets at three different ages in her life. “It isn’t just a coming-of-age or coming-out story, but one that sets out to unravel the many mysteries of childhood…a moving journey of acceptance.” Broadway, Tinori was in “Evita” and “My Fair Lady,” Kron was in “Annie” and “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and Wallace co-starred in “Mamma Mia.” Curtain Time: “Fun Home,” December 6-11 and 13-18, Wednesday-Saturday 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinee, 2 p.m. CVRep, 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. Tickets: $58, $63, $73, 760-296-2966, ext. 115 or visit cvrep.org.

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CK Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker”

Holiday Dance Programs

Saturday, December 17, Palm Springs Dance Project presents a neverbefore experienced immersive event and a day of master classes taught by visiting dance professionals. • The PS Dance Project is collaborating with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the Youth Training Orchestras of America and the CV Philharmonic to produce “A Twisted Holiday Tale,” an all-new re-telling of the Pied Piper of Hamelin through an innovative combination of live music, creative storytelling and interpretive contemporary dance (featuring the InMovement Dance Company). Tickets are available through psculturalcenter.org or palmspringsdance.org. • CK Dance Company performs “The Nutcracker” in the Annenberg Theater for its 26th Anniversary program Tues.-Wednesday, December 20-21. The quintessential holiday ballet of Tchaikovsky’s classical masterpiece has attracted more than 35,000 audience members during its 25-year run in Palm Springs, playing to sold-out audiences. And the CK Dance Company has won numerous awards for their outstanding performances. Curtain Time: “The Nutcracker,” CK Dance Company, Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Way. 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20 and 21. Tickets: $30-$50, call the Annenberg Theater Box Office, 760-325-4490 or visit psmuseum.org.

McCallum Lineup

The following presentations are part the McCallum’s December lineup: Tuesday, December 6 All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, this moving work captures an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together by trading carols, sharing food and drink, playing soccer and burying the dead. Tickets: $35-75. Saturday, December 17 The Desert Symphony presents “Bruce in the U.S.A. This powerhouse band is the World’s #1 Tribute to the E-Street Band’s musical legacy, performing live with the Desert Symphony. Tickets: $95-$155. Sunday, December 18 Merri-Achi Christmas with the Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, who return to the McCallum in a colorful and traditional Mexican holiday celebration full of seasonal songs, dance and festive merriment. Tickets: $25-$75. Monday, December 19 Dave Koz & Friends A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum that brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Koz will be joined by four special guests. Tickets: $60. Curtain Time: McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets, visit mccallumtheatre.com or call the box office at 760-340-2787.

‘Holly…Hoopla’

According to Gary Daigneault ,”Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla,” the latest offering at Theatre 29 in the High Desert, “is serving up a big cup of musical holiday cheer to put a holiday twinkle in the eyes of Morongo Basin audiences the weekend of December 9-11.” Under the direction of Lisa Goldberg, the concert will feature yuletide melodies from Broadway as well as new and classic holiday tunes. You’re invited to sing along and take pictures with Santa after the show. Curtain Time: “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla,” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 9-11. Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms, tickets or more information, 760-361-4151 or visit theatre29.org.

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Camelot Theatre 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Tower Market 33441 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (Payment Required) 410 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs

Downtown Public Parking Structure 275 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Walgreens 30015 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City

Cathedral City Public Parking 68500 Avenue Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City

Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage (Payment Required) 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (Payment Required) 68950 Highway 111, Cathedral City

Rancho Mirage Public Library 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage

The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert

La Quinta Civic Center 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta

Palm Desert City Hall 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert

La Quinta Park 79120 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta

Desert Crossing Shopping Center 72399 Highway 111, Palm Desert The Shops in Palm Desert 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert

La Quinta Wellness Center 78226 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta Walmart Supercenter (Payment Required) 82491 Avenue 42, Indio

Tesla Shuper Charger (Payment Required) 42100 Jackson Street, Indio Tower Market (Payment Required) 83482 Avenue 50, Coachella Coachella City Hall (Payment Required) 1515 6th Street, Coachella For more charging stations, visit plugshare.com

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It’s time for adventure Attractions worth adding to your itinerary

xperiencing something new is what traveling is all about. From the normal to the odd and eccentric, these can’t-miss, curious attractions are celebrated for keeping the Greater Palm Springs and surrounding desert region utterly unique.

Isabelle Located across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. @pspublicart #isabellepalmsprings @pspublicarts

Coachella Valley History Museum The museum seeks to share the unique history of the desert, Cahuilla Indians and pioneers who forged through the difficult environment to create the community it is today. Featuring a date museum, Japanese garden and the oldest cork oak tree in the desert. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. 760-342-6651, cvhm.org Cabot’s Pueblo Museum A unique Hopi inspired pueblo, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is a multi-level building that includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors all crafted from found materials. The museum houses Native American pottery, 20th-century photographs and artifacts. 67616 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org

pspublicarts.com hohmann.art/isabella Artist: Julian Voss-Andreae

Sarbalé Ke Located at 82200 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio #sarbaleke

Covered Wagon Tours Experience the Colorado Sonoran Desert as the pioneers did on a mule-drawn covered wagon. Your expert, onboard naturalist will entertain and educate you as you explore the rugged desert wilderness. As you return to the ranch you will be greeted with live, western music and the smell of barbecue. The evening continues with a barn dance (lessons provided), games and roasting marshmallows over an open campfire.This unique tour is the most enjoyable way to see, taste and immerse yourself in the Sonoran Desert. 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms. 760-347-2161, coveredwagontours.com La Quinta Museum Discover the history, arts, and culture of La Quinta in three galleries plus a must-see mural and gift shop. 77885 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta. playinlaquinta.com

Artist: Francis Kéré

The Dreamer Located at 74855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert #palmdesertpublicart discoverpalmdesert.com/public-art/ phelpssculpture.com Artist: David Phelps

The Living Desert Representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. With more than 1,200 protected acres, 450 wild animals, live animal shows, kids’ play park, tranquil gardens, model train exhibit, hiking trails, tram rides and more, visitors experience an oasis of family fun. 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Moorten Botanical Garden Home to more than 3,000 desert cacti and other plants, the garden is a hidden treasure. You’ll find thousands of species of succulents and cactus growing together from all over the world. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 760-327-6555, moortenbotanicalgarden.com Palm Springs Aerial Tramway The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately tenminute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-4537, pstramway.com Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center Located in the historic Santa Fe Savings & Loan bank is the creative hub for midcentury architecture and design exploration. Featuring exhibitions, and educational and community programs, as well as research space. 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4897, psmuseum.org Palm Springs Art Museum The museum’s extensive permanent collection includes significant works by western, contemporary and glass artists, and features temporary exhibitions from internationally acclaimed artists. 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Desert Feturing significant sculptures surrounded by four acres of beautiful sculpted, rolling terrain. Set in a lushly landscaped desert oasis replete with water fetures, native plants, and winding walkways, the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden houses the art of modern masters. 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-346-5600, psmuseum.org Shields Date Garden Shields’ famous date groves provide an assortment of dates, as well as their famous date shakes, date ice cream and citrus. See the free movie “The Romance and Sex Life of the Date” after a walk through the biblical garden path on the 17-acre date farm, or enjoy a meal at the patio café. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-0996, shieldsdategarden.com

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Chappelle & Rock Dave

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Come to the new Acrisure Arena By Crystal Harrell

aughs are sure to spread as comedy legends Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle bring their historic co-headlining show to the new Acrisure Arena on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive tour kicks off on December 1 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, with additional stops at Footprint Center, Honda Center, SAP Center, Chase Center and Golden 1 Center before wrapping at Acrisure Arena on December 14. Chris Rock is regarded as one of our generation’s strongest Chris Rock comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2019. Chappelle’s work in stand-up comedy, writing, producing, and acting has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series, Chappelle’s Show, guest appearances on Saturday Night Dave Chappelle Live, and his comedy specials, most recently earning his fifth Emmy Awards in 2021. Annually, Acrisure Arena will attract over one million visitors bringing year-round entertainment to the region, hosting sports, music, and family events. Acrisure Arena’s partnership with Live Nation, the world’s largest event promoter, will serve as a world-class venue providing rehearsal space for artists launching major tours. The arena will be more than 300,000 square feet and feature 11,000 capacity, including modern suites and four premium hospitality clubs. To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, the official ticket seller of Acrisure Arena. The arena is located at 75702 Varner Road in Thousand Palms.

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Upcoming events in the high and low desert The following events are scheduled to take place as of press time. Please call or visit the venues’ website for showtime hours.

Weekly Beyond Van Gogh Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh as you’ve never experienced before in this unique multimedia experience, taking viewers on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks set to a symphonic score. Held every Tuesday through Sunday through December 27. 10 a.m. The Forum at Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Avenue, Indio. vangoghpalmsprings.com Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that include Jackie Kashian (12/2), Dean Austin (12/9), Matthew Maloney (12/16), and James Adomian (12/23). 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Certified Farmer’s Market This family fun and friendly experience has something for everyone to enjoy, from the freshest locally grown flowers, fruits, eggs, honey, and vegetables to gourmet chef-prepared foods and one-of-a-kind Artisan goods. Every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Stree, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Gand Band Chicago Blues (12/7), Deanna Bogart with Guests (12/14), Lester Lands & Friends (12/21), and The Diciplez (12/28). 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring Greg Adams & East Bay Soul Holiday Show (12/1), Paul McDonald Lil Big Band (12/8), Joie de Vivre Cabaret (12/15), Phat Cat Swinger (12/22), and Brian Swartz (12/29). Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-9991995, sparesortcasino.com Joshua Tree Farmers Market Support local farmers and sustainable farming practices. Get to know the farmers who grow your vine-ripened produce direct from the farm to you. Enjoy shopping for local arts and crafts. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown Joshua Tree at Turtle Island. joshuatreefarmersmarket.com

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Merri-Achi Christmas returns to the McCallum Theatre

Indio International Tamale Festival

Magic of Lights A dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your car as you wind through the sparkling path. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. through January 1. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. magicoflights.com/events/coachella-valley Merry Movie Nights Gather around the center lawn for family holiday movies and sights of snowfall every Saturday through December 17. 5 p.m. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. thegardensonelpaseo.com MOGO Silent Disco Turn up the volume on our headsets and take a sunset strance (that’s a “stroll” and “dance) through town while wearing your wildest outfit and bust a move every Friday and Saturday night. mogosilentdisco.com Outdoor Market/Fair in Joshua Tree Experience this unique vendor-run outdoor market, enjoy creative adult beverages or vendors’ street tacos, gourmet shrimp, crafted coffees, and more—while perusing locally handmade goods, arts, clothing, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 61231 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. mojavedesertmarkets.com Open Air Market This night market is open every Wednesday and Saturday evening with vendors offering fresh produce and something for the entire family. Regional cuisine and

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snack foods are offered. 4 to 10 p.m. 46350 Arabia Avenue, Indio. maclinmarkets.com/indio.html Palm Desert Certified Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, food, and products every Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 72559 Highway 111, Palm Desert. certifiedfarmersmarkets.org Palm Springs Art Museum The museum offers free admission every Thursday night to view a myriad of diverse and eclectic art. Tickets must be reserved in advance online. 5 to 7 p.m. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3224800, psmuseum.org Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, food, and products every Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. certifiedfarmersmarkets.org Palm Springs Rewind The retrospective series will close out the year with a collection of non-traditional Christmas movies. Featured films include “Trading Places” (12/8), “Gremlins” (12/15), and “Die Hard” (12/22). 8 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org/pscc Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 7 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, and food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. villagefest.org

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THINGS TO DO Weekly Sounds of the Holidays The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station continues a decade-long tradition, guest can listen to holiday favorites performed by a different high school choir. Featuring Martin Luther King High School Chamber Singers & Show Choir (12/2), Palm Springs High School Madrigals & String Quartet (12/4), Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir (12/8), The Lion’s Pride Chamber Singers (12/9), and Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals (12/11). 5 to 7 p.m. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 888-515-8726, pstramway.com Street Fair at College of the Desert The open-air shopping experience features merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, offering over a thousand items for sale from artisans, home goods, fashion, furniture, farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food, and much more. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 43500 Monterey Avenu, Palm Desert. codaastreetfair.com Twentynine Palms Farmer’s Market The place to be every Saturday morning for fresh produce, live music, and local arts and crafts. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms. visit29.org WildLights A magical winter wonderland, complete with dazzling twinkling lights, light displays, and winter fun. The pathways take guests on an illuminated journey around the Zoo with endless aweinspiring sights and festival photo ops. Guests can take a spin on the carousel and more. Selected nights through December 30. 6 to 9 p.m. 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. livingdesert.org Winterfest Discover the delight of the holiday season under blue skies and swaying palm trees, all decked out with dazzling lights and festive décor. Sip hot cocoa, spin around on the outdoor ice-skating rink, and enjoy a unique holiday-inspired golf experience –with activities and entertainment for the entire family. Indian Wells Golf Resort, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, and Renaissance Esmeralda. tinyurl.com/mrykejba

December 2 Celtic Woman Experience the magical sounds of Celtic Woman this holiday season. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

December 2-3 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years features beloved Christmas music along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com The Skivvies A night of eclectic seasonal tunes and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Lauren Molina and Nick Cearly not only strip down the arrangements of cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, and melodica they literally strip down to their underwear as they perform. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. purpleroompalmsprings.com

December 3 The Price is Right Live The hit interactive stage show gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “come on down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on tv…from Plinko to Cliffhangers to The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade The parade features a host of marching bands, performing groups, Budweiser Clydesdales, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus and the parade’s signature floats adorned in thousands of colorful holiday lights and Macy’s-style balloons. 5:45 to 8 p.m. Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Canyon Drive. psfestivaloflights.com

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THINGS TO DO December 4 Palm Springs Vintage Market Come experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro, and mid-century modern merchandise. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palm Springs Culture Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. palmspringsvintagemarket.com

December 4-5 29th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival The festival features more than 300 vendors the Guinness-certified world’s biggest bounce house, roller rink, carnival rides, luchador wrestling, and music by La Sonora Dinamita, Tijuana Panthers, Banda Arkangel, The Red Pears, Thee Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, the Ultimate Smith & Morrissey Tribute Band among others. 10 a.m. Free admission. Downtown Indio, 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio. indiotamalefestival.com

December 9 Australia’s Thunder From Down Under This isn’t the type of show you just sit and watch — Thunder is a fully interactive experience. With chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor, and boy-next-door charm, this is a show that you won’t be able to resist. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Storm Large? She will love you, leave you, delight you, and abuse you with wicked charm and stunning vocals. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-3402787, mccallumtheatre.com

December 9-11 8th Annual Official Latino Film and Arts Festival Featuring over 100 films will be screened, the majority presented in English, alongside industry and filmmaker panels. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org or officiallatino.com

December 9-10 Diane Schuur Two-time Grammy-winning vocalist/pianist is a leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, she is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. purpleroompalmsprings.com

December 10 Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta Features over 100 artists showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com Cheap Trick The American rock band brings their hits to the desert, that include “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me,” and “Mighty Wings.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Harry Connick Jr. The American singer, pianist, composer, and actor continues to establish himself as a legendary live performer with millions of recordings sold around the world. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

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THINGS TO DO December 10 Second Saturday This free community concert series for all ages features activities, local food vendors, craft beer, and live music. This month’s concert features soul/Motown music by Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas and Salton City Surf Club. 3 to 9 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage

December 12 Alton Brown Live Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

December 14 Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle Two legendary comedic forces bring their tour to the desert’s new arena. 7:30 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

December 15 The Doobie Brothers The four-time Grammy Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform their collection of timeless hits such as “Listen to the Music,” “Black Water,” and “What a Fool Believes.” 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

December 16 Jeff Dunham Hailed as “America’s favorite comedian” by Slate Magazine the comedian/ventriloquist/actor brings his latest tour “Still Not Canceled” to the desert. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com Grupo Firme Regional Mexican band and Latin Grammy-award winning septet bring their hits “El Tóxico,” “Ya Supérame,” and “Se Fue La Pantera” to the desert’s new arena. 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

December 16-17 Branden & James with Effie Passero Come fill your spirit with the holiday season as the three powerhouse performers present classic Christmas songs as well as some lesser-known carols and feel-good hits. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. purpleroompalmsprings.com

December 17 Bruce in the USA This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate re-creation of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. This powerhouse tribute band will perform live with The Desert Symphony. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com Gladys Knight The legendary singer brings her Holiday Celebration concert to the desert. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Jackie Beat’s “War on Christmas” Everyone’s favorite drop-dead gorgeous, world-famous drag superstars is once again taking aim at the “most wonderful time of the year” with new parodies, timeless classics, and plenty of hateful holiday hi-jinx. Oscar’s, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. oscarspalmsprings.com

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THINGS TO DO December 17 Live or Let Die The full multimedia experience celebrates the music of Paul McCartney and features singer and recording artist, Tony Kishman and four multi-talented musicians. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760775-5566, spotlight29.com Star Party at the Monument Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. This is a family event. 5 p.m. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. desertmountains.org

December 18 Coachella Valley Firebirds The deserts home team face off against the Tucson Roadrunners. 6 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com Marri-achi Christmas In a colorful and traditional Mexican holiday celebration full of seasonal songs, dance, and festive merriment. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernandez headlines this exciting extravaganza. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

December 20 Coachella Valley Firebirds The deserts home team face off against the Tucson Roadrunners. 7 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

December 23 Coachella Valley Firebirds The deserts home team face off against the Henderson Silver Knights. 7 p.m.Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com Blue Suede Christmas! Musician and actor Scot Brucer celebrates what made Elvis not only the King of Rock & Roll…but the King of Cool! See the magic that made a generation swoon in the ’50s and ’60s. 6 p.m. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. purpleroompalmsprings.com

December 28 Coachella Valley Firebirds The deserts home team face off against the Ontario Reign. 7 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

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NEW YEAR’S EVE celebrate your way!

he new year brings the promise of a tomorrow — more time with your loved ones, more chances for adventures, more cozy and content moments in your favorite places. There are so many ways for you to ring in the new year your way this Dec. 31. Take your old acquaintance and your new friends or just yourself to the celebrations at one of the Agua Caliente casinos. Get down at an ABBA disco dance party, or savor dinner and drinks at one of the many restaurants offering specials for the holiday. Whether you try something new and different or indulge in an old favorite, we wish you the happiest of New Year’s Eve celebrations — and more importantly, a wonderful 2023. Agua Caliente Casino will Light It Up 2023 at its three locations with a Dance Party at The Show with Zowie Bowie and DJ Boba at 9 p.m. DJ Carlos will be spinning the hits on the casino floor from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Party Under the Stars in Cathedral City with an outdoor bar, food trucks, and music by Haute Chile in the Agave Caliente Terraza. Alf Alpha spin the hits on the casino floor from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. The Palm Springs location will host a New Year’s Eve Block Party with performances by DJ Lady Kate and Pop Vinyl with a midnight firework extravaganza starting at 8 p.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. For more information visit aguacalientecasinos.com Join Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for free live music to ring in the New Year at Twelve with a performance by Steel Rod and Guests and Tre’sure performing at LIT! The evening includes free party favors for casino guests, while supplies last. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

Start your celebration early or come for a late-night toast. Larkspur Grill will be open all day New Year’s Eve with a fourcourse prix fixe menu available for dinner, 8 and 10 p.m., which includes a glass of sparkling wine and another toast at midnight, party favors, dancing, and more. The regular menu will be served from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Doug and Meg will perform from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit hotelpaseo.com or call 760-340-9001 for reservations. 45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert. Join Michael Holme’s The Purple Room for three seatings featuring live jazz music and a three-course dinner. The

first seating is at 5 p.m., the second seating is at 7:30 p.m. and the third seating is at 10 p.m. which features party favors and champagne toast. New Year’s Eve menu includes classic shrimp cocktail, stuffed portobello, duck confit, rack of lamb, filet mignon Oscar, cranberry lime tart, and molten chocolate. Reservations are recommended, call 760-322-4422 or visit purpleroompalmsprings.com. 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Ring in the New Year with the Grammy Award-Winning multiplatinum powerhouse, Maroon 5 as they bring their 2022 world tour to Acrisure Arena for a special concert on New Year’s Eve with special guest PJ Morton. For tickets visit acrisurearena. com. 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Oscar’s with dinner and a show - Drag Me Into 2023, featuring the desert’s favorite four drag queens; drag superstar Jackie Beat, Sherry Vine, Heklina, and Billy L’Amour. Two shows, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com Calling all Dancing Queens! Pretty Faces Nightclub is hosting a special New Year’s Eve dance party featuring your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits by The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Cher. Usher the New Year with a free $500 cash balloon drop and champagne toast in your best disco attire. For tickets, VIP bottle service, or more information, call 760-3333139 or visit gimmegimmedisco.com. 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Bid a fond farewell to 2022 and a glorious welcome to 2023 while enjoying an assortment of appetizers, a la carte selections, libations, and gorgeous views at The RitzCarlton’s State Fare Bar & Kitchen. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 760-202-2175 or visit ritzcarlton.com. 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Vicky’s of Santa Fe with dinner and live music. The celebration will feature three seatings at 5, 7:30, 10 p.m. and two seatings in the lounge at 6 and 9 p.m. The regular dinner menu, chef specials, and party favors will be available for each seating. Music provided by The John Stanley King Show! In the lounge. Dinner reservations are recommended. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

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Let’s Hike Places to stretch your legs in the high and low desert

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water for your hike!

Cathedral City Cathedral Canyon Trail An approximate 1,000-foot elevation gain and a few steep inclines gives the trail a moderate rating with little shade. The 3.8-mile trail is used by mountain bikers and hikers. Park along the paved street near the end of Foothill Road.

Desert Hot Springs Cathedral Canyon Trail An approximate 1,000 foot elevation gain and a few steep inclines gives the trail a moderate rating with little shade. The 3.8 mile trail is used by mountain bikers and hikers. Park along the paved street near the end of Foothill Road in Cathedral City.

Joshua Tree Joshua Tree National Park A sweeping array of nature and fitness treks greets guests across the 1,250 square mile breadth of space, which makes Joshua Tree among the most popular hiking, camping and rock climbing attractions to locals and visitors. For leisurely hikes, check out the 3-mile 49 Palms Oasis hike or the 4-mile Lost Horse Mine and mountain hike. 6554 Park Blvd.

La Quinta Bear Creek Canyon Trail After cruising through a flat, sandy wash for the first 30 minutes, the gain hits all at once around the two-mile mark. But the steep trek through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain National Monument is well worth it, and is a prime spot for a picnic. Access trail near the intersection of Calle Tecate and Avenida Madero. Cove to Lake The first part of the 6.4-mile path is relatively flat, cutting through wide-

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open sandy terrain at the base of the Southern Santa Rosa Mountains before transitioning to more ups and downs. The path veers away from private property and heads towards Lake Cahuilla. Access the trailhead on Calle Tecate.

Morongo Valley Canyon Trail This 8.34-mile round trip hike descends gradually from the higher, cooler Mojave Desert down the canyon to the warmer Colorado Desert climate. This trail is a favorite of many local hikers and horseback riders. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 11055 East Drive. Yucca Ridge Trail This moderate to difficult .72-mile trail fetures vegetation of the desert scrub, including creosote bush, Mojave yucca, Mormon tea, numerous species of cacti and even club moss clinging to the cool sides of the rock surfaces. View white dikes of aplite intruding into an ancient outcrop of gneiss that is over one billion years old and one of the oldest exposed rock formations in California. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 11055 East Drive.

The Cross This local landmark is beloved by hikers, bikers and their leashed pups who make the 2.2-mile trek through the lower reaches of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The 689-foot climb feaures a giant lit-up cross with stunning vistas of the valley floor. Parking is available in the unpaved lot off Thrush Road.

Palm Springs Tahquitz Canyon Home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants. 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. indian-canyons.com Museum Trail Only a 1.7-mile hike, is a hard uphill hiking test with steep incline and rocky ground. With breathtaking views of the city of Palm Springs unfolding just 10 minutes into the hike, the path levels off at a nice resting point with picnic tables. Trail begins at the back corner of the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot. Do not park in the museum parking lot.

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Bump and Grind Loop A moderate 3 -mile hike scaling the Northern Santa Rosa Mountains, this is one of the most popular outings for hikers, runners and cyclists. The steep trail climbs 960 feet and intersects other routes along the way. Trailhead is behind the Desert Crossings shopping center.

Coachella Valley Preserve The 17,000 acre site is home to 25 miles of hiking trails and several palm oasis that stay full of water thanks to water seeping out of the San Andreas Fault. The McCallum Pond at the Thousand Palms Oasis is a fairly easy mile hike. 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms.

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Golfer’s Guide

Take a swing at these public courses Cathedral City Cimarron Golf Resort Featuring two 18-hole courses. The Boulder Course is a challenging but friendly layout that provides a great test for the lower handicappers but a rewarding experience for the weekend player. The Pebble Course is very popular with couples, juniors and skins games, not to mention you have 17 chances to make a hole in one. 67603 30th Avenue, Cathedral City. 800-701-1656, cimarrongolf.com Desert Princess Country Club Featuring a 27- hole championship golf course. Each nine offers a slightly different style of golf challenge. The course offers a challenging experience for golfers of all abilities. 28555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City. 760-322-2280, desertprincesscc.com

Desert Hot Springs Desert Dunes Golf Course The course was crafted by legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course hosted U.S. Open and PGA Tour qualifying events. 19300 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-5370, desertdunesgc.com Mission Lakes Country Club The 18-hole course’s final four holes are considered to be the toughest holes in the desert and an exciting challenge for low-handicap golfers. The course’s 11th tee perches 1,500 feet above the valley floor, offering a striking, eye-level view of the mountains. 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-6481, missionlakescountryclub.com

Indian Wells Indian Wells Golf Resort The resort features two courses The Celebrity Course and Players Course have been ranked in the Top 25 Best Municipal Course in the United States by Golfweek Magazine. Courses have hosted Golf Channel’s “Big Break” and the PGA’s Skins Game. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-346-4653, indianwellsgolfresort.com

Indio Eagle Falls Golf Course This 18-hole, 6,715 yard par 72 challenge will test the low handicapper, but provide an enjoyable and fair test of golf for the average player. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-238-5633, fantasyspringsresort.com

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PAR Indio The Lights at Indio The only night-lighted course in the desert. Experience one of the longest par 3 golf courses in the country, with holes ranging from 110 to 240 yards. The 18-hole course is a stiff test for the best golfer. 83040 Avenue 42, Indio. 760-391-4049, indiogolf.com

La Quinta La Quinta Resort & Club Play the 5 legendary courses named in ‘Golf’s’ Top 100 Best Courses in North America. 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta. 760-564-4111, laquintaresort.com PGA West The resort features six legendary courses that you can play six days a week on 109 holes of championship golf designed by five golf legends: Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. 56150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta. 800-742-9378, pgawest.com

Palm Desert Classic Club This Arnold Palmer designed course offers terrific views and challeging play for golfers at every skill level. Featuring rolling terrain, wide landing areas, 30 acres of water features. Voted Top 10 Best Desert Courses by Desert Golf. 75200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert. 760-601-3600, classicclubgolf.com

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J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa The Desert Springs Golf Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses that welcome players of all levels. Test your skills on the challenging fairway while taking in the beauty of the resort. 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-341-2211, marriott.com Shadow Mountain Golf Club The par 70 golf course challenges golfers of all abilities and rewards them who shape their shots and use their head more than their driver. With over 600 mature palms, the fairways are well defined and the challenging greens are protected by well placed sand bunkers. 73800 Ironwood St., Palm Desert. 760-346-8242, shadowmtgc.com

Palm Springs Indian Canyons Golf Resort Featuring two 18-hole courses. The North Course is a par 72, 6,943-yard course with six challenging water hazards; the largest is located between the 9th and 18th hole. The South Course is a par 72, 6,582-yard championship course that has four large lakes that come into play on six of the holes. 1097 East Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-833-8700, indiancanyonsgolf.com

Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort Featuring two spectacular 18-hole course, both offering gorgeous views of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Mountains. Amenities include a driving range, putting area and short game area along with golf lessons and clinics. 1885 Golf Club Drive, Palm Springs. 760-328-1005, tahquitzgolfresort.com

Rancho Mirage Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa The resort offers 27-holes of championship golf on three courses that are all lined by palm trees. The course spans a total of over 6,400 yards and is surrounded by mountains, lakes and bunkers. 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-568-2727, omnihotels.com

Yucca Valley Hawk’s Landing Golf Club This 12-hole course was designed by award-winning architect Cary Bickler. Designed with two 6-hole loops, golfers can play 6-holes on a lunch break, 12-holes when they have a bit more time or add another 6 hole loop to complete a full 18 holes. 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley. 760-365-0033, hawkslandinggolf.com

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Nightlife Roundup

Festive nighttime outings unfold Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm entertainment and time.

Monday Ace Hotel Palm Springs Bingo & Trivia Night with Bella de Ball, 7 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com The Nest Live music, 7 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Palm Springs Cultural Center Mon Petit Salon, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Latin Fever with Jesus Coria, 10 p.m. 2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

Tuesday Ace Hotel Palm Springs 12/6 - Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com Agave Caliente Tequila Bar Salsa Nights, 6 to 10 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com The Nest Live music, 7 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Palm Springs Cultural Center Jazz on the 2nd Floor, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Drag Show hosted by Sabryna Williams, 9 p.m. 2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe The Slim Man Band, 6 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Wednesday Agave Caliente Tequila Bar and Agave Caliente Terraza Game Night, 7 to 10 p.m. 68960 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

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Two-step to the Runaway Band at Wild West Wednesday

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Friday

Hotel Zoso Karaoke Night, 7 to 11 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

Ace Hotel Palm Springs 12/2 - DJ Day & Pedro Le Bass, 9 p.m. 12/9 - Young Einstein Vinyl Set), 9 p.m. 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-325-9900, acehotel.com/palm-springs

The Nest Live music, 7 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Wild West at Fantasy Springs 12/7 - Sarah Winchester Band, 6:30 p.m. 12/14 - Rob Staley Band, 6:30 p.m. 12/21 - Runaway Band, 6:30 p.m. 12/28 - Neil Morrow, 6:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King’s Cowboy Songs, 6 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Thursday Agave Caliente Tequila Bar Caliente Country Nights, 7 to 9 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com Dringk Eatery + Bar Live DJ, 9 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Drag show with Jazmyn Simone, 9 & 11 p.m. 2100 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Cascade Nights Dance Party, 10 p.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Twelve Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs Moon Child Duo, 7 p.m. Steel Rod After Dark, 10:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Dringk Eatery + Bar Live DJ, 9 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King Show, 7:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Hotel Zoso Bingo Night, 6 to 8 p.m. 150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com

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Jolene’s 12/3, 12/9 & 12/16 - Patrice Morris, 7 p.m. 74868 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com La Quinta Brewing Co. Live Music, 6 to 9 p.m. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta 760-972-4251, laquintabrewing.com

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Cascade Nights Dance Party, 10 p.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com Dringk Eatery + Bar Live DJ, 9 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com Jolene’s Fun with Dick and Jane, 7 p.m. 74868 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

Jolene’s 12/1 - The Desert Crows, 6 p.m. 12/8 - Rebecca Clark, 6 p.m. 74868 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com

LIT at Fantasy Springs 12/2 - Rhythm Nation, 9 p.m. 12/9 - B.I.G., 9 p.m. 12/16 - Tyghtship, 9 p.m. 12/23 - Thee Champagne Band, 9 p.m. 12/30 - Tre’Sure, 9 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

The Nest Live music, 6 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com

LIT at Fantasy Springs 12/3 - Rhythm Nation, 9 p.m. 12/10 - B.I.G., 9 p.m. 12/17 - Tyghtship, 9 p.m. 12/24 - Thee Champagne Band, 9 p.m. 12/31 - Tre’Sure, 9 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King Trio, 6 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs 12/2 - Green Day Tribute, 7 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

The Nest Live music, 6 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com

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NIGHTLIFE Saturday Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs 12/3 - Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribue, 7 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret Drag show with host Kickxy Vixen, 9 & 11 p.m. 2100 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-416-7584, toucanstikilounge.com Twelve Cocktails Above Moon Child Duo, 7 p.m. Steel Rod After Dark, 10:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Rose Mallett’s Company, 5 p.m. John Stanley King Show, 7:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Sunday Agave Caliente Tequila Bar Karaoke, 4 to 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City 68960 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com Agua Caliente Palm Springs Sunday Latin Nights, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com Jolene’s 12/18 - Desert Crows Band, 6 p.m. 74868 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-610-1837, jolenespalmdesert.com La Quinta Brewing Co. Live Music, 3 to 7 p.m. 74714 Technology Dr., Palm Desert 760-200-2597, laquintabrewing.com Melvyn’s Restaurant & Bar Sunday Jams, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. 200 W. Ramon Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0046, inglesideinn.com The Nest Live music, 7 p.m. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Palm Springs Cultural Center Keisha D., 5 to 7:30 p.m. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org Noches De Fuego at Fantasy Springs 12/4 - Los Garza’z, 7:30 p.m. 12/11 - Grupo Uniko, 7:30 p.m. 12/18 - Canela, 7:30 p.m. 12/25 - Flamingo Band, 7:30 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com To submit an event, email news@desertentertainer.com. Follow us on Instagram (@desert_entertainer).

DESERT ENTERTAINER

DECEMBER 2022

Happy Hour

Relax, unwind and chill-out Hours sometimes change after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm happy hour time and day.

Cathedral City Bubba’s Bones & Brews Daily happy hour, 3 to 6:30 p.m. 68525 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. 760-699-7231, bubbasbonesandbrews.com Trilussa Ristorante Daily happy hour is available at the bar from 4 to 7 p.m. 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760328-2300, trilussarestaurant.com San Miguel Mexican Restaurant Happy hour specials served Monday - Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. 35320 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-328-9402, taqueriasanmiguel.com

Indian Wells Don Diego’s Serving up daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Food specials end at 5:30 p.m. 74969 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-340-5588, dondiegoiw.com The Nest Offering happy hour SundayThursday, 4 to 6 p.m. All day Wednesday. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760346-2314, gotothenest.com The Tavern at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa Daily happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 442-405-4520, miramonteresort.com

La Quinta The Grill on Main Daily happy hour, 3 - 6 p.m. 78065 Main Street, La Quinta. 760777-7773, thegrillonmainlq.com La Quinta Brewing Company - Old Town Taproom & Grill “Hoppy” hour, 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. 760-9724251, laquintabrewing.com RD RNNR Libations, Pints & Plates Daily happy hour Sunday-Thursday: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 78075 Main Street, La Quinta. 442-400-3255, roadrunnerlq.com Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Daily happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 78015 Main St., La Quinta. 760-777-9989, stuftpizzabarandgrill.com

TQLAS Agave Bar & Grill Tuesday-Sunday happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 78015 Main Street, La Quinta. 442-256-4059, tqlas.com

Palm Desert Casa Luna Happy hour Monday-Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. 72355 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-340-3468, casalunarestaurant.us Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Happy hour, Sunday-Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m. 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-340-9455, eddiev.com Piero’s PizzaVino All day happy hour Sunday-Thursday, 3-4:40 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 73722 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert. 760568-2525, .pizzavinotogo.com Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Marlin Bar Daily happy hour, 3 to 5 p.m. 73595 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-8360188, tommybahama.com

Palm Springs Brickworks Daily happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-778-6000, brickworksbistro.com The Lounge at Hotel Zoso Daily happy hour, 2 to 6 p.m. 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-9676, hotelzosopalmsprings.com Revel Public House Weekday happy hour from 11 to 6 p.m. Saturday 2 to 6 p.m. at the bar and selected tables. 140 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3259464, revelps.com Shanghai Reds Daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-9293, fishermans.com Smokin’ Burgers & Lounge Offering two happy hours a day from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive #220, Palm Springs. 760-883-5999, smokingburgers.com

Rancho Mirage Dringk Eatery + Bar Daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-888-0111, dringkbar.com O’Caine’s Irish Pub Happy hour is served Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-202-3311, ocainesirishpub.com Yard House Happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. yardhouse.com

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