“Wow, this is such a beautiful and sophisticated event,” Miley Cyrus said from the stage Saturday night at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, where she received the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for her song “Dream As One” (Avatar: Fire and Ash). “It is truly the most elegant Palm Springs party that I have ever been to,” she continued, with a knowing smile. “There are fewer drag queens than I like, but I’ll be stopping by Toucans on my way back to L.A. to get my fix, OK?”
Desert Dream to Silver Screen: The Story of the Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre made its debut Sunday, Dec. 21, with a meet-and-greet book signing at Destination PSP in Palm Springs. Produced in collaboration with Palm Springs Life, the book traces the Plaza...
Animal Samaritans’ 16th annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Luncheon, presented by The Carl Jud Foundation, returned to the Palm Springs Air Museum with record-breaking excitement, welcoming more than 500 attendees — the largest audience in the event’s history....
Palm Springs Life hosted an intimate release party for its December issue at the historic Gerald Ford Estate in Rancho Mirage, welcoming guests for a festive celebration and a closer look at the magazine’s latest edition featuring Jane Lynch. Homeowners John McIlwee...
The desert design community turned out Nov. 8 at PKS3 Studio in Palm Desert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects California Desert Chapter (AIACDC). Nearly 100 attendees filled the gallery of honorary AIACDC member Philip K. Smith...
The Desert Design District gathered Nov. 20 at Roche Bobois on El Paseo in Palm Desert for an evening exploring the interplay of design, fashion, and architecture — and to celebrate the U.S. debut of the showroom’s Pedro Almodóvar Cromatica Collection. The program...
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Diamond Wish, a fine jeweler known for high-quality craftsmanship and artistry, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Nov. 6 grand opening of its new location at The Gardens on El Paseo, a premier shopping destination in Palm Desert, California. To welcome the...
Michael Childers’ Hollywood Dine & Dish served up cocktails, fine dining, and unscripted anecdotes at the private Andreas Hills residence of Michael Corbett and James Pelk on Oct. 30. The star-studded event benefitted AAP Food Samaritans, a nonprofit serving...
The modernist faithful gathered downtown in October for the 2025 Architectural Preservation Awards, where five honors were presented by the Palm Springs Modern Committee. The evening began in the Annenberg Theater with a playful audio intro — voices in the style of...
In an intimate setting at Counter Reformation, guests invited by Palm Springs Life gathered for an exclusive wine tasting on Oct. 10 in collaboration with Parker Palm Springs. Pours of rare wines paired well with small bites from the newly reimagined menu by chef...
Palm Springs Life accepted community nominations to select and spotlight 40 young citizens who exhibit exemplary leadership qualities and offer expert service to their respective career fields. Their efforts improve the Coachella Valley, earning them a spot on our 40...
The Villa Royale in Palm Springs set the scene for a spirited evening celebrating the release of Palm Springs Life’s June issue, starring actor Anna Camp (of Bride Hard, Pitch Perfect, and the final season of Netflix’s You). Guests, including Anna Kendrick, Olivia...
On Thursday, June 26, Amazon visited FIND Food Bank to help tackle summer hunger and celebrate the company’s continued partnership with the Desert’s Regional Food Bank. The fourth annual event was marked by a $25,000 donation from Amazon, the equivalent of 100,000...
Each year, Palm Springs Life honors the region’s most trusted legal professionals with its annual Top Lawyers list. In 2024, more than 200 attorneys across the Coachella Valley earned the distinction after a careful screening process verified their credentials, active...
Tidelli Outdoor Living on El Paseo hosted a special evening celebrating Italian designer Francesco Maccapani Missoni’s Pentagramma Collection, a Tidelli collaboration available now at the Palm Desert store. Maccapani Missoni — son of Angela Missoni, the creative...
The sun rose on Saturday, May 10 with an exceptional golden glow over the desert mountains, setting the stage for the fourth annual Pre-Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage. Guests arrived in pastel dresses adorned with beautiful floral...
In May, about 200 guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, for a luncheon hosted by Palm Springs Life to celebrate local Women Who Lead. The annual event, presented by SBEMP Attorneys, honors Coachella Valley women who make an impact in business,...
Musician and fashion designer Keanan Duffty joined emerging designer Ace Harper at The Webster in Palm Springs for a conversation about entrepreneurship in the sartorial world. Moderated by Palm Springs Life editor-in-chief Emily Chavous Foster, the discussion delved...
The 31st annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards — also known as The Chase — brought bold fashion, big generosity, and disco energy to the Palm Springs Convention Center. Hosted by DAP Health, the evening raised a record $2.3 million for accessible care. Guests in...
Palm Springs Life hosted the annual Top Realtors reception at the home of designers Roger Stoker and Michael Ostrow of Grace Home Furnishings on Tuesday, May 20. The red-carpet entrance, courtesy of Carpet Empire Plus, served as a glamorous welcome to get the party...
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
