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How Small Habits Shape a Longer, Healthier Life

June Allan Corrigan — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:52:54 +0000

Longevity has become a buzzword in modern health circles, dominating everything from podcasts to TikTok feeds. The fascination points to a simple desire to live well and live well longer. That instinct drives global public-health conversations around “healthy aging” and helps explain why societies across history developed practices to extend vitality. Physicians and sociologists measure this not only by age but by “quality-of-life years,” the span in which we move comfortably, think clearly, stay engaged, and enjoy the people around us.

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Recharge at Agua Caliente Spa, Resort, and Casinos

Jeremy Kinser — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

As I entered The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, I expected a healing, rejuvenating experience. After all, the stunningly designed, 73,000-square-foot space has been named the No. 1 spa in the United States by Spas of America, and best spa in Palm Springs by the readers of Palm Springs Life. I soon realized how transformative a visit to the spa could be.

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The Dish: Pan-Seared Quail at Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert

Catherine Downes — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Wildest Restaurant + Bar owner Charissa Farley presents one of her favorite new items on the menu.

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6 Places to Meet for Breakfast or Lunch in Desert Hot Springs

Site Staff — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Find your next favorite meal in Desert Hot Springs with these restaurants serving everything from hearty burgers and breakfast classics to authentic Mexican cuisine.

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Hollywood Kicks Off Awards Season at Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala

Emily Chavous Foster — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:03:32 +0000

“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?”

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9 Must-Do Children’s Activities in the Coachella Valley

Site Staff — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Children’s Activity.

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5 Fun Facts About Palm Springs (Did You Know Them All?)

Site Staff — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Learn what makes Palm Springs unique, from the Plaza Theatre’s return and midcentury modernism to its LGBTQ+ community and cultural landmarks.

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Epiphany Kali on Drag, Community, and Creative Energy in Palm Springs

Aleesha Lange — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Drag performer Epiphany Kali talks about Palm Springs’ drag scene and how the desert embraces creativity and individuality.

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The Plaza Theatre Celebrates Book Release at Destination PSP

Site Staff — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Desert Dream to Silver Screen, a book produced in collaboration with Palm Springs Life detailing the history of The Plaza Theatre leading up to the December 2025 reopening, celebrated its debut on Sunday, Dec. 21, at Destination PSP in Palm Springs. The meet-and-greet book signing with authors Jim Cook and Catherine Graham underscored The Plaza Theatre as a cultural destination in Palm Springs.

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California Desert Plein Air Festival to Showcase Artists Across the Coachella Valley

Karen Lindell — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Elaine Mathews still has her first plein air painting, a junior high art project. “Our teacher let us set up in front of the school,” says the artist, who grew up in Compton. The scene she proudly painted? Houses across the street. Now, living in Rancho Mirage, she has a more picturesque natural view when she ventures outdoors for a plein air session.

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4 Questions With NBC Palm Springs Morning Anchor Mary Strong

Site Staff — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

NBC Palm Springs anchor Mary Story shares her favorite spots in Palm Desert and what she loves the most about life in the desert.

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How Restaurant Design Impacts the Dining Experience

Derrik J. Lang — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

In the sun-drenched expanse of the Coachella Valley, where light has long captivated artists, a different kind of artistry plays out within the desert’s most lauded dining rooms, where psychological games of color, secrets, shadow, and storytelling take place.

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Plaza Theatre Book Highlights Inaugural Palm Springs International Film Festival

Site Staff — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:46:55 +0000

It was déjà vu all over again. The Hollywood-style glamour of the 1936 premiere of Camille returned on opening night of the inaugural Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). Searchlights streaked across the Coachella Valley sky as a mariachi band performed in The Plaza Theatre courtyard, and a red carpet stretched from the curb to the lobby. A packed house erupted with enthusiasm as Mayor Sonny Bono welcomed everyone to the festival’s first night on Jan. 10, 1990.

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Elegant Tuscan-Inspired Home in Rancho Mirage Is an Entertainer’s Dream

Site Staff — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0000

Discover an exceptional enclave nestled within the heart of Rancho Mirage. This 4,806-square-foot home with an elegant combination of dark timber beams, natural stone, and smooth stucco, welcomes you into a world of sophistication. At 4 Via Perugia, beyond the inner courtyard, enter through reeded glass doors into a grand open-concept design featuring 15-foot cathedral ceilings, a modern fireplace, and abundant natural light.

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5 Things to Know About Palm Desert: Art, Events, Surf Club

Site Staff — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Palm Desert offers growing public art, monthly El Paseo happenings, new additions at the zoo, and digital perks.

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10 Great Places to Hear Live Music From Palm Springs to Coachella

Site Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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5 Fun Pit Stops for Your Next Palm Springs Road Trip

Site Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Make the most of your desert road trip by stopping at these roadside attractions across the desert.

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5 Questions With Cathedral City Artist Kim Manfredi

Aleesha Lange — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:30:08 +0000

Kim Manfredi discusses desert creativity, the Perez Art District, Desert Open Studios, and why Cathedral City fuels hands-on artistry.

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Sky Watch: The Moon, Sun, and Jupiter Shine in January’s Sky

Eric McLaughlin — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Distances in astronomy are vast, but three orbital alignments this month bring us unusually close to the moon, the sun, and Jupiter. On Jan. 2, the full moon occurs as the moon reaches its closest point to Earth, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than it typically does. The next morning, Jan. 3, Earth arrives at perihelion, the point in orbit when we’re nearest the sun.

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The Hidden Modernism of La Quinta Country Club

Leilani Marie Labong — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The desert will harbor one less secret when Modernism Week 2026 sweeps in next month: La Quinta Country Club will finally unlock its long-impenetrable gates for public tours of six private residences. Until now, only flashes of the architectural gems inside Golf Estates — the largest of the 13 tracts orbiting the club — have drifted into the collective consciousness. One of the most whispered-about is the 1960 A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons house designed for film director Frank Capra, an outwardly modest hideaway with a loyal fan base. (Spoiler alert: It’s not on the tour.)

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Your Guide to the Ultimate Weekend in Rancho Mirage

Site Staff — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Friday Evening: Let the weekend begin with fine food and drink. A window table at The Edge Steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage rewards diners with decadent entrées and a side of purple mountain views. Design enthusiasts might opt for Wally’s Desert Turtle, a family-owned spot with interiors by Steve Chase, dating back to the 1970s.

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How Designer Charles Harbison Is Redefining American Fashion

Donovan X. Ramsey — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Charles Harbison designs clothes that are beautiful on the surface but rigorous underneath. They seduce, then reveal intelligence. Every seam is an argument, every color a citation. His collections may look romantic, but they are built like ideas — structures meant to hold emotion and meaning in equal measure.

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Singing the Birds Brings Ancient Cahuilla Songs to Palm Springs

Steven Biller — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000

The steady rhythm of gourd rattles and the layered voices of men and boys will fill the gymnasium as women and girls move in unison during Singing the Birds, the bird song and dance festival hosted by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians on Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. The event also includes a Native American market with craft and food vendors. The event is open to everyone, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California and the Southwest will perform throughout the day alongside a Native American Market and food vendors, welcoming the public to share in the tradition.

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Kitchen Ten Eleven Restaurant Opens at Trilogy Golf Club

Site Staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:40:19 +0000

Following the rebirth of Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, the iconic former host of the Skins Game recently unveiled a new signature restaurant: Kitchen Ten Eleven, an inviting hangout for Coachella Valley residents. The contemporary, California-inspired restaurant features exceptional, made-from-scratch dishes served in a beautiful yet laid-back setting accented by midcentury modern design. Both the golf course and restaurant are open to the public and welcome everyone.

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Love at First Sight in the Canyons at BIGHORN Golf Club

Site Staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:36:58 +0000

“As soon as the gates opened and they stepped from the car into the motor court, I could see it in their faces,” says Lorna Ball, a seasoned expert in BIGHORN properties. “They weren’t just touring a house — they had found a home.” What was supposed to be a quick tour of a few properties in the desert turned into a life-changing day.

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