Emily Chavous Foster, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/emilychavous/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:24:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Emily Chavous Foster, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/emilychavous/ 32 32 Hollywood Kicks Off Awards Season at Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/social-scene-palm-springs/hollywood-kicks-off-awards-season-at-palm-springs-international-film-awards-gala/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:03:32 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=783308 “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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]]> 14 Desert Hotel Pools to Dive Into https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/hotels-resorts/14-desert-hotel-pools-to-dive-into/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=775197 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.

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]]> 16 Rare Historical Photos Reveal the Coachella Valley’s Eccentric Past https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/16-rare-historical-photos-reveal-the-coachella-valleys-playful-past/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=773627 Remembering the weird, wild, and wonderful glamour years of Greater Palm Springs.

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]]> Pink Wedding Inspiration for Your Dream Palm Springs Celebration https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/pink-wedding-inspiration-for-your-dream-palm-springs-celebration/ Mon, 12 May 2025 23:13:11 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=766981 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.”

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]]> 20 Museums and Roadside Attractions to Visit in the California Desert https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/20-museums-and-roadside-attractions-to-visit-in-the-california-desert/ Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=766788 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.

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]]> Hike of the Month: Palm Desert Cross https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/hiking-palm-springs/hike-of-the-month-palm-desert-cross/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:03:32 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=757931 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.

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]]> IndyCar Returns to the Desert With Inaugural Thermal Grand Prix https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/indycar-returns-to-the-desert-with-inaugural-thermal-grand-prix/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:37:55 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=755596 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.

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]]> 20 Places That Shaped the Desert Modernism Movement https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/20-places-that-shaped-the-desert-modernism-movement/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754280 Experimental rooflines, lessons in utility, and communion with nature: These architectural landmarks showcase the evolution of modernism in the desert.

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]]> 20 Questions With Modernism Week CEO Lisa Vossler Smith https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/modernism/20-questions-with-modernism-week-ceo-lisa-vossler-smith/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754344 As Modernism Week turns 20, Lisa Vossler Smith reflects on Desert Modern architecture, preservation, the rise of Modernism Week, and more.

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]]> Gabino’s Creperie: Indio’s Must-Try Wraps Worth the Hype https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/gabinos-creperie-indios-must-try-wraps-worth-the-hype/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753474 Gabino’s Creperie brings its mouthwatering creations to downtown Indio’s food scene.

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]]> 7 Holiday Recipes From Palm Desert Food & Wine Chefs https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/7-holiday-recipes-from-palm-desert-food-wine-chefs/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:30:28 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=752137 A few of our favorite celebrity chefs share holiday recipes from their kitchens to yours.

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]]> Discover The 100-Year History of Shields Date Garden in Indio https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/discover-the-100-year-history-of-shields-date-garden-in-indio/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=752004 The local landmark is one of the Coachella Valley's earliest roadside attractions. Here, we provide a brief history of the date farm.

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]]> 7 Coachella Valley Golf Clubs Where the Dining Rivals the Views https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/7-coachella-valley-golf-clubs-where-the-dining-rivals-the-views/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=752086 These destinations pair pristine golf courses with exceptional culinary offerings.

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]]> How Claude Bell Built the Cabazon Dinosaurs Near Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/history/how-claude-bell-built-the-cabazon-dinosaurs-near-palm-springs/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751149 Learn how the lifelong artist brought these colossal roadside attractions to life in the desert.

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]]> Dominique Crenn Among 2024 Palm Desert Food & Wine Highlights https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/dominique-crenn-among-2024-palm-desert-food-wine-highlights/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=748762 We ate. We drank. We were spoon-fed by Dominique Crenn. Behold, our favorite moments from Palm Desert Food & Wine, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos.

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]]> Omakase Series at Shorebird Palm Desert Thrills Taste Buds https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/omakase-series-at-shorebird-palm-desert-thrills-taste-buds/ Wed, 29 May 2024 04:02:04 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=748173 The post Omakase Series at Shorebird Palm Desert Thrills Taste Buds appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Highlights From Fashion Week El Paseo 2024 https://www.palmspringslife.com/shopping-style/fashion-week-el-paseo/highlights-from-fashion-week-el-paseo-2024/ Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=747993 The post Highlights From Fashion Week El Paseo 2024 appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Desert Wedding Puts a Twist on the “Old, New, Borrowed, Blue” Tradition https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/desert-wedding-puts-a-twist-on-the-old-new-borrowed-blue-tradition/ Wed, 01 May 2024 19:51:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746917 The post Desert Wedding Puts a Twist on the “Old, New, Borrowed, Blue” Tradition appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Greater Palm Springs Wedding Vendors Roundtable https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/wedding-planner/greater-palm-springs-wedding-vendors-roundtable/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:55:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746538 The post Greater Palm Springs Wedding Vendors Roundtable appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> A Look Back at IndyCar’s $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/a-look-back-at-indycars-1-million-challenge-at-the-thermal-club/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:21:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746402 The post A Look Back at IndyCar’s $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Three Date-Infused Cocktail Recipes to Try at Home https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/three-date-infused-cocktail-recipes-to-try-at-home/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:05:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=728282 Three Coachella Valley bartenders present recipes incorporating locally grown dates.

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]]> Brittany Howard Discusses New Album Ahead of Coachella Performance https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/celebrities/brittany-howard-discusses-new-album-ahead-of-coachella-performance/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:22:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=746026 The five-time Grammy Award winner visits the desert this month for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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]]> Nobu at Indian Wells Tennis Garden Feels Like a Secret Sushi Club https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/nobu-at-indian-wells-tennis-garden-feels-like-a-secret-sushi-club/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:00:34 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=727517 Discover the allure of this high-end sushi haven located atop Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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]]> Five Unexpected Products Made With Coachella Valley Dates https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/five-unexpected-products-made-with-coachella-valley-dates/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:00:43 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726749 Roll them, distill them, or turn them into dust. There are many ways to enjoy California-grown dates. Here are a few.

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]]> Four Restaurant-Quality Cocktails to Make at Home https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/four-restaurant-quality-cocktails-to-make-at-home/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=726435 Josh Valdez, lead bartender at Seymour’s in Palm Springs, shares four recipes. Plus, locally distilled spirits to use as your base.

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