“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?”
Wondering which hotels in Greater Palm Springs offer day passes for their pools? Here are 14 that make it easy to spend the day splashing in the sun. Because fall is one of the best times of the year to kick back in a raft and float down a lazy river.
Remembering the weird, wild, and wonderful glamour years of Greater Palm Springs.
The whimsy of Palm Springs acted as a muse for Karley and Alex as they planned their storybook destination wedding with only their parents by their sides. With the help of planner Trish Jones from The Walk Down the Aisle, the couple transformed their rose-colored vision into something truly special. “She thought of everything,” Karley says, “from cotton candy in our Champagne to pink disco balls — making every moment feel magical.”
The desert has a way of captivating artists and acting as a muse. For over a century, its wide-open spaces and distinctive light have drawn all types of creatives — from plein air painters to midcentury modernists and free-thinking assemblage artists. Today, the region is dotted with museums celebrating a wide spectrum of art, history, and invention. Here are 20 worth visiting, all in or within a short drive of Greater Palm Springs.
Perched in the lower Santa Rosa Mountains, a 30-foot cross shines nightly over the Coachella Valley. Now maintained by St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, it was installed at its current site in 1996 — though the idea of a hillside cross dates back to 1981, when a student erected one nearby at Christmastime.
The NTT IndyCar Series returns to The Thermal Club March 21–23, and this time, points are on the line. That’s a big deal for race fans and a step up from last year’s event, which doled out hefty cash prizes but zero points, making no impact on championship standings.
Experimental rooflines, lessons in utility, and communion with nature: These architectural landmarks showcase the evolution of modernism in the desert.
As Modernism Week turns 20, Lisa Vossler Smith reflects on Desert Modern architecture, preservation, the rise of Modernism Week, and more.
Gabino’s Creperie brings its mouthwatering creations to downtown Indio’s food scene.
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
