Aleesha Lange, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/aleeshapalmspringslife-com/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:31:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Aleesha Lange, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/aleeshapalmspringslife-com/ 32 32 Epiphany Kali on Drag, Community, and Creative Energy in Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/epiphany-kali-on-drag-community-and-creative-energy-in-palm-springs/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=780072 Drag performer Epiphany Kali talks about Palm Springs’ drag scene and how the desert embraces creativity and individuality.

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]]> 5 Questions With Cathedral City Artist Kim Manfredi https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/5-questions-with-cathedral-city-artist-kim-manfredi/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:30:08 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=780495 Kim Manfredi discusses desert creativity, the Perez Art District, Desert Open Studios, and why Cathedral City fuels hands-on artistry.

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]]> Abstract Artist Lynda Keeler Finds Creative Spark in the Desert https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/abstract-artist-lynda-keeler-finds-creative-spark-in-the-desert/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=778220 Abstract painter Lynda Keeler draws inspiration from desert neighborhood impressions: midcentury architecture, manicured gardens, glimpses of backyards and pools, the curves of cul-de-sacs. She walks her dog, Keely, through the elevated neighborhood of Little Tuscany in Palm Springs, which provides aerial views of her subject. “We have this beautiful view of the whole Coachella Valley,” she says. “All the way down to Indian Wells and beyond when it’s a clear day.”

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]]> Mariah Hanson’s Dinah Tenure Concludes in Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/lgbt/mariah-hansons-dinah-tenure-concludes/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=777553 As the last beats pulsed through the speakers at Reforma’s nightclub on Sept. 28, The Dinah’s 34th year ended — and with it, an era under founder Mariah Hanson. The fête, a music festival for LGBTQ+ women, began in 1991, hosted in tandem with the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle women’s golf tournament.

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]]> Your Guide to LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses in Palm Springs and Beyond https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/lgbt/your-guide-to-lgbtq-owned-businesses-in-palm-springs-and-beyond/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:30:52 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=776695 Michelin-recognized dining, modernist architecture, storied Hollywood hideaways … People don’t visit Palm Springs for drab, that’s for sure. But they do visit for drag. And that upscale sense of spectacle Palm Springs is famous for informs many LGBTQ+-owned spaces in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, catering to those with a taste for something above average. Here are 13 essential stops for a posh, queer-focused experience.

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]]> 2025 40 Under 40 Honorees Celebrated at Thompson Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/social-scene-palm-springs/2025-40-under-40-honorees-celebrated-at-thompson-palm-springs/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=775708 Every four years, Palm Springs Life accepts community nominations to honor 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 Under 40 list. On Oct. 15, winners and their guests celebrated at Thompson Palm Springs at the 40 Under 40 reception, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. A

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]]> “Stop the Insanity!” Star Susan Powter Visits Oscar’s for Live Q&A https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/stop-the-insanity-star-susan-powter-visits-oscars-for-live-qa/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:19:28 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=774314 Susan Powter’s reach across the nation in the 1990s earned her the honor of being an icon for healthy, approachable lifestyle changes. Her book Stop the Insanity! sparked a fitness empire encompassing an infomercial, fitness tapes, nutrition programs, and additional books. But the road to get there was constrictive, boring, and dictated by media executives. “They controlled everything,” she says. “I was taking horrifying corporate business meetings with people that made millions of dollars, never told the truth, and edited in every word out of my mouth.”

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]]> Is The Dinah Ending in 2025? https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/is-the-dinah-ending-in-2025/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:53:19 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=770876 The Dinah’s touch on Palm Springs — a town where it’s estimated around half of the population identifies as LGBTQ+ — runs deep. Known around the world as the largest music festival/pool party for lesbians and queer women, The Dinah, founded in 1991 by Mariah Hanson, has welcomed The Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Doechii, and other talented artists to its stage.

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]]> 9 Cool Places for Ice Cream and Frozen Treats in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/9-cool-places-for-ice-cream-and-frozen-treats-in-greater-palm-springs/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=769355 Get your fix of something refreshing and sweet, from scratch-made ice cream (even vegan options) to boba tea.

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]]> Drag Queen Tour Shows Off the Best of Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/drag-queen-tour-shows-off-the-best-of-palm-springs/ Thu, 15 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=766774 Since launching in November 2024, Drag & Fly Tours has welcomed more than 2,500 guests aboard its bus to cruise through storied Palm Springs neighborhoods, scoping out homes that once belonged to Old Hollywood stars and taking in public art while enjoying lively commentary from drag queen tour guides.

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]]> The Mouthwatering Dish We Love at La Bonita’s in Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/the-mouthwatering-dish-we-love-at-la-bonitas-in-palm-springs/ Wed, 07 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=766375 “Everything tastes fresh.” That’s what I tell friends who I bring to lunch at La Bonita’s on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. When I want a hot lunch with bold flavors, the family-owned Mexican restaurant, around the corner from the Palm Springs Life building, is my go-to spot.

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]]> Babes Ride Out Returns to Borrego Springs for a Thrilling Weekend https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/babes-ride-out-returns-to-borrego-springs-for-a-thrilling-weekend/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:57:55 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=757925 Imagine the thrill of a motorcycle ride through the open desert. Creosote bushes, barrel cactuses, and sand dunes blur in the periphery en route to the Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort in Borrego Springs, where a weekend of camaraderie awaits.

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]]> And on That Farm There Was a Date: Aarti Sequeira Hosts Palm Desert Food & Wine Tour https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/and-on-that-farm-there-was-a-date-aarti-sequeira-hosts-palm-desert-food-wine-tour/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:18:57 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=756549 In the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the 68 degree Fahrenheit weather couldn’t have been more ideal as more than 75 people joined a tour of Pacific Date Farm and The Packhouse at Aziz Farms during the 13th annual Palm Desert Food & Wine, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. California Date Commission ambassador and celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira led the group through the two farms for the second year in a row. “I’m dorky about dates,” she said.

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]]> Enjoy Food Trucks, Music on Tuesdays at Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/enjoy-food-trucks-music-on-tuesdays-at-tastes-sounds-of-cathedral-city/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754478 Savor good eats and community spirit every Tuesday night, Feb. 11–April 8, 2025, at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.

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]]> 4 Artists to Visit During Desert Open Studios Tour https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/4-artists-to-visit-during-desert-open-studios-tour/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:29:39 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754215 Put these artists on your must-see list as 69 studios across the Coachella Valley and more than 160 artists open their doors to the public.

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]]> Celebrate the Holiday Season at WildLights at The Living Desert https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/celebrate-the-holiday-season-at-wildlights-at-the-living-desert/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:47:17 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=753063 The beloved light spectacular at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens returns to the desert, running through Dec. 30.

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]]> Dining With Dogs at Boozehounds Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/dining-with-dogs-at-boozehounds-palm-springs/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751870 This Palm Springs eatery offers more than delicious bites, with great service, creative cocktails, and welcoming spots for pups.

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]]> How Artist Tom of Finland Shaped LGBTQ+ Culture https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/how-artist-tom-of-finland-shaped-lgbtq-culture/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:46:11 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=751067 Tom of Finland Foundation co-founder Durk Dehner shares thoughts on protecting queer art, why lesbians love Tom of Finland, and upcoming events in Palm Springs.

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]]> Inside the $35 Million Desert Horizons Clubhouse Upgrade https://www.palmspringslife.com/home-design/inside-the-35-million-desert-horizons-clubhouse-upgrade/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:43:49 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=749767 At the country club in Indian Wells, a recently modernized clubhouse brings the community back together.

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]]> Paramount Plus Series “Mafia Spies” Analyzes Frank Sinatra’s Mobster Past https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/paramount-plus-series-mafia-spies-analyzes-frank-sinatras-mobster-past/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:24:50 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=749259 Old Hollywood stars have a long history in Palm Springs, and one surprising facet involves the Mafia, a 1960s TV show, and Frank Sinatra.

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]]> Broadway Barbara to Perform at Coachella Valley Repertory https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/broadway-barbara-to-perform-at-coachella-valley-repertory/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:43:37 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=749052 The multitalented entertainer will see you for her summer cabaret show at the Cathedral City venue on July 11.

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]]> Ken Page on Fame and the Future of Theater https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/ken-page-on-fame-and-the-future-of-theater/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=748686 The legendary stage actor offers advice to the next generation of Broadway stars ahead of his June 27 performance at Coachella Valley Repertory.

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]]> Singer and Thespian Philip Chaffin Talks Cabaret https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/singer-and-thespian-philip-chaffin-talks-cabaret/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:14:01 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=748627 See what this Grammy nominee has to say about his upcoming performance at Coachella Valley Repertory.

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]]> Where to Stay on Any Budget in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/hotels-resorts/where-to-stay-on-any-budget-in-greater-palm-springs/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=748389 Access premium amenities no matter the depth of your pockets at these Coachella Valley escapes.

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]]> Ken Page, Broadway Barbara, Others Come to Coachella Valley https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/ken-page-broadway-barbara-others-come-to-coachella-valley/ Tue, 14 May 2024 02:32:34 +0000 https://pslifestaging.wpengine.com/?p=747071 The post Ken Page, Broadway Barbara, Others Come to Coachella Valley appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

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