Amelia Rodriguez, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/amelia-rodriguez/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:10:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Amelia Rodriguez, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/amelia-rodriguez/ 32 32 Here Are the Lineups for Both Weekends of Splash House 2025 https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/here-are-the-lineups-for-both-weekends-of-splash-house-2025/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:10:45 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=768801 Splash House founder Tyler McLean saw no reason summer in Greater Palm Springs couldn’t be just as much of a party as peak season. “I believed in my hometown,” he says. “I wanted to give people a reason to come here in the summer, and I wanted to pair music with Palm Springs’ amazing hotels and pools.”

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]]> Palm Springs International ShortFest 2025 to Screen 300+ Shorts https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/palm-springs-international-shortfest-2025-to-screen-300-shorts/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:28:59 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=768481 “We like to think of ShortFest as being a filmmaker’s festival,” says Lili Rodriguez, artistic director of the Palm Springs International Film Society, which hosts the world’s largest short film festival in the desert each year. “The filmmakers love to hear from audiences and get their reactions, and our audiences love to talk to these filmmakers about their work.”

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]]> How Plan a Wedding Weekend in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/how-plan-a-wedding-weekend-in-greater-palm-springs/ Fri, 02 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=766406 Rare is a list of top destination wedding locations that leaves off Greater Palm Springs. The Southern California desert charms with its predictable (and perfect) weather, romantic Old Hollywood history, and general vacation vibe — all without flying to some faraway locale.

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]]> A Brief History of Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/a-brief-history-of-two-bunch-palms-in-desert-hot-springs/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:12:16 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=758212 Founded in 1940, Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs ranks among the world’s oldest wellness resorts. If “wellness resort” means a dedicated retreat for healing and restoration, though, Two Bunch Palms is older than that — way older. The local Cahuilla tribe began utilizing the area’s mineral-rich hot spring centuries ago.

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]]> How Pearl McManus Built One of Palm Springs’ First Resorts https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/how-pearl-mcmanus-built-one-of-palm-springs-first-resorts/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754518 Pioneering desert developer Pearl McManus transformed a simple guest retreat into a renowned the Palm Springs Tennis Club.

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]]> Find Alaskan Fish in La Quinta at Haines Packing Company https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/find-alaskan-fish-in-la-quinta-at-haines-packing-company/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753767 The Rietze family brings sustainably sourced, flash-frozen seafood from Alaska to their La Quinta shop.

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]]> FIND Food Bank: The Feeding Force Behind the Coachella Valley https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/giving/find-food-bank-the-feeding-force-behind-the-coachella-valley/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:35:45 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753870 FIND Food Bank tackles hunger in the valley by distributing over 20 million pounds of food annually.

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]]> How Palm Springs Bottle Shop Supports Diversity https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/how-palm-springs-bottle-shop-supports-diversity/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753855 Palm Springs Bottle Shop celebrates diversity by highlighting products from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability-supporting brands.

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]]> Palm Springs Chef Antonello Zito Reflects on Winning “Chopped: Battle Italiano” https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/palm-springs-chef-antonello-zito-reflects-on-winning-chopped-battle-italiano/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753838 Antonello Zito, chef and owner of Palmina by Puglia, showcased his culinary skills on the popular food show — and won.

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]]> The Magic of the Aerni Family’s Christmas Trees Farm in the Coachella Valley https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/the-magic-of-the-aerni-familys-christmas-trees-in-the-coachella-valley/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:35:56 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753047 For over 60 years, the Aerni family has brought holiday cheer to the Coachella Valley with their Oregon-grown Christmas trees.

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]]> How a Wedding Vendor Planned Her Perfect Proposal https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/how-a-wedding-vendor-planned-her-perfect-proposal/ Fri, 10 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746956 Overnight shipping and a secret tattoo: How Jen Martens of  beauty studio Jen Plus Colour planned her dream proposal.

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]]> Creative Ways to Serve Champagne at Your Wedding https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/creative-ways-to-serve-champagne-at-your-wedding/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746540 The post Creative Ways to Serve Champagne at Your Wedding appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Greater Palm Springs Restaurants Serve Spring-Inspired Dishes https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/greater-palm-springs-restaurants-serve-spring-inspired-dishes/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:00:31 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=727528 Spring brings lighter fare with seasonal produce and herby, floral flavors to Coachella Valley area restaurants.

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]]> Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/date-night-ideas-for-valentines-day-in-greater-palm-springs/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:00:28 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726771 Whether you’re into music or sports, trivia, or the great outdoors, find a memorable date night idea for lovebirds — and friends — of every feather.

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]]> Check Out These New Restaurants and Shops in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/check-out-these-new-restaurants-and-shops-in-greater-palm-springs/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:00:35 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726286 Fresh additions to the desert scene promise a diverse assortment of flavor, style, and fun.

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]]> Unique Holiday Gift Ideas to Find in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/unique-holiday-gift-ideas-to-find-in-greater-palm-springs/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:10 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=725788 Check off everyone on your holiday list with our guide to shopping local for thoughtful gifts.

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]]> 7 Places For a Fun Night Out in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/7-places-for-a-fun-night-out-in-greater-palm-springs/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:12:15 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=724848 Whether you prefer fancy or casual, crowded or intimate, here are seven evening activities for every kind of reveler.

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]]> Palm Springs Bar Reveals Secret Drink Menu https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/palm-springs-bar-reveals-secret-drink-menu/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=721038 Lulu California Bistro welcomes revelers with a new Cocktail Party menu, available only by special request.

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]]> 49 Things to Do in Greater Palm Springs in May https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/49-things-to-do-in-greater-palm-springs-in-may/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=719107 Joshua Tree Music Festival and a Memorial Day air show are our top picks this month.

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]]> Make Classic Cocktails Like Agua Caliente Casinos’ Bartenders https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/make-classic-cocktails-like-agua-caliente-casinos-bartenders/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=718223 Here are five recipes to try at home.

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]]> Chef Kieran Fleming Says Cinnamon Is the Perfect Spice Addition https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/chef-kieran-fleming-says-cinnamon-is-the-perfect-spice-addition/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=716200 The Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs executive chef talks about the spice’s historical use and implementation on The Steakhouse’s winter menu.

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]]> Entrepreneurs Bring New Vintage Shops to Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/shopping-style/shopping/entrepreneurs-bring-new-vintage-shops-to-greater-palm-springs/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=715719 A couple cool cats from our local vintage markets give us the scoop on shopping secondhand.

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]]> 59 Things to Do in Greater Palm Springs in April https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/59-things-to-do-in-greater-palm-springs-in-april/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=716098 Coachella, Desert X, and Smokey Robinson top the list of events in the Coachella Valley this month.

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]]> Comedian Taylor Tomlinson Gets Personal Onstage in Indio https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/taylor-tomlinson-stand-up-fantasy-springs/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=712791 The stand-up favorite will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Feb. 18.

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]]> 82 Things to Do in February in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/82-things-to-do-in-february-in-greater-palm-springs/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=713265 From Norteño legends to classic car shows, the February calendar is packed in Greater Palm Springs.

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