Calendar of Events

February

1, 8, 15 MAJESTY AND DECAY: PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE EARTH lecturer Robert Brasier 3-5 p.m., Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive,Palm Springs. 325-7186, www.psmuseum.org

1, 8, 15, 22 OLD TOWN STREET AFFAIRE, 5-9 p.m. every Wed., Old Town La Quinta, Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tampico, La Quinta. 771-2567 ext. 4

2, 9, 16, 23 VILLAGEFEST 6-10 p.m., Palm Canyon Drive between Alejo and Baristo roads, Palm Springs. 320-3781

2, 9, 16, 23 CERTIFIED FARMER'S MARKET 7-10 a.m., Mission Springs Park, Park Lane, Desert Hot Springs. 251-7488

2-25 "NUNSENSE-A-MEN". 8 p.m., Thu-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., The Villa Hotel, 67-670 Carey Road, Cathedral City. 328-7211

3 THE ART PLACE ART WALK, 6-9 p.m. 41-801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert. 776-2268

3 ARTISTS RECEPTION 6-8 p.m., Desert Art Center, 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 323-7973

3 AND THEN SHE WROTE Peter Marshall, Mimi Hines and Christine Andreas, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

3 FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT Phil Crosby, 7-10 p.m., Cathedral City Town Square, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. 770-0340

3 BRUCE VILANCH 8 p.m., Annenberg Theater.

3-4 "CABARET" 7 p.m., John Calveri Theatre, 73-637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms. 361-4151, www.theatre29.com

3-4 SECOND ANNUAL GOLF EXPO 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bucket's Driving Range (formerly COD's driving range), Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. 568-3263

3-5 T-34 FLY IN 1 p.m. flight demonstration Sat., Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262 ext, 222, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

3-5 THE 2006 SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL judged and juried art show, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Valet parking available. Empire Polo Club, between Avenues 51 and 52, Indio. 347-0676

3-24 FREE CONCERT SERIES, 6-10 p.m. Fri., Sat., 3-4 Waiting for Wyatt; 10 Curtis Peoples; 11, 24 Libby Lavella, Shelly O'Neil; 17-18 Primal Mates; 23 TBA; The River at Rancho Mirage, 71-800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 408-3285

3-26 POLO LEAGUES 8-goal, 4-goal (3-26); Arthur Cameron Memorial Junior Polo Tournament (11-12); Rege Ludwig Polo Clinic (17-19); Polo Training Foundation Benefit (24); Hat Day and league finals ( 26); Coaching League and 2-goal tournaments throughout the month, Eldorado Polo Club, 50-950 Madison St., Indio. 342-2223

4 MEMORY WALK 2006 Benefits Alzheimer's Association, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk, Southwest Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells. (888) 328-6767, www.alzla.org

4 "TAKE MY EYES" 9 a.m., by Desert Film Society, Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 772-2999

4 WINE & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES, Sara Gazarek, benefits Katrina relief, 5:30 p.m., The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-525 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 862-1990

4 FITZ'S JAZZ CAFE Keiko Matsui, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

4 12TH ANNUAL STEVE CHASE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS GALA benefits Desert AIDS Project, Mistress of Ceremonies Debbie Reynolds; Award Presenters Angela Lansbury and Shirley MacLaine; featuring silent and live auctions, reception, dinner, and show, "An Elegant Evening with Barbara Cook" with a special performance by Erasure, Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. 323-2118

4-5 COD ALUMNI STREET FAIR 7 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends, College of the Desert, corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 773-2567

4-25 "JOEY & MARIA'S COMEDY ITALIAN WEDDING" 7 p.m. every Sat., Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 342-5000, www.fantasyspringsresort.com

5 LARRY WILDE author and humorist, 1-3 p.m., Palm Desert Public Library, 73-300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 324-2691

5 LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting, 4 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

7 "THE LAST YANKEE" Great American Playwrights' Series, 7 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 341-7323

7-12 MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

8 DIVAS ON BROADWAY Mona Caywood, Rebecca Clark, Mara Getz, Brady McKay, 8 p.m., Annenberg Theater.

8 KEEPING CHINUK WAWA LANGUAGE ALIVE 7-9 p.m., Cahuilla Room at the Spa Hotel, 100 N. Indian Ave., Palm Springs. 778-1079 ext. 101, www.accmuseum.org

8 FLAG CONCERT SPECTACULAR Color guards from Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Springs high schools, 7 p.m., Palm Springs High School Auditorium, Ramon Road, Palm Springs. 778-0417

9 VALENTINE TEA DANCE 2-4 p.m., Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 340-3220, www.joslyncenter.org

9 BIGHORN BASH Lecture and adventure tour, 6:30 p.m., Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org

9 AN EVENING WITH LENNY LANDY Film clips from "Our Gang" comedies, 7-9 p.m. Sun City Palm Desert, Shadow Hills Clubhouse, Palm Desert. 343-3477, ext. 303

9-26 "DEAR WORLD" 7 p.m. Thu., Fri., 2 p.m. Sat., Sun., Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 340-3220, www.joslyncenter.org

10 BOUTIQUE SALE, LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW Benefits Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, 10 a.m., Rancho Las Palmas Marriott resort & Spa, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. (909) 799-6061

10 SPEAKER SERIES Palm Springs Police Chief Gary Jeandron, 8 p.m., Temple Isaiah, 332 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs. 325-2281

10 GRAND PRIX FOR COD Horse jumping contest, 10:30 a.m. gates open, HITS Desert Horse Park 81-500 Avenue 52, Indio. 773-2561

10-11 "ETHEL ON RECORD" 8 p.m., Indian Wells Theater on Palm Desert campus, California state University, San Bernardino, 37-500 Cook St., Palm Desert. 341-2883, ext. 7810

11 RADIO MATINEE "Captain Midnight," "Backstage Wife" and "Ralph Edwards' Truth or Consequences," 11 a.m., Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 340-3220, www.joslyncenter.org

11 WALK OF STARS STAR DEDICATION CEREMONY 265th Star to Lou DeGrado, 11 a.m., 285 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 416-0052

11 SALUTE TO THE RCAF 1 p.m. flight demonstration Sat., Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262 ext, 222, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

11 SEVENTH ANNUAL TOUR DE PALM SPRINGS BIKE EVENT 8-, 25-, 55-, and 100-mile routes, registration and start at Palm Springs High School, 2140 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 770-4626

11 PALM DESERT ART TOUR 10-11 a.m., Palm Desert Public Library, 73-300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-0611, ext. 525

11 LOVE, HOPE & CHARITY LUNCHEON AND AUCTION Benefits City of Hope, 10:30 a.m., luncheon 11:30 a.m. Master of ceremonies Peter Marshall, The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, 68-900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 202-3885

11 16TH ANNUAL DESERT GALA AND FASHION SHOW Benefits Parkinson's Resource Organization, 5:30 p.m., Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 773-5628

11 WINE & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Lao Tizer, benefits Camp Ronald McDonald, 5:30 p.m., The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-525 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 862-1990

11 GLORIA ALLRED "Fight Back And Win: My Thirty-year Fight Against Injustice - and How You Can Win Your Own Battles," 3 p.m., Peppertree Bookstore & Cafe, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 325-4821

11-12 COD ALUMNI STREET FAIR 7 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends, College of the Desert, corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 773-2567

11-12ARROW MAKING 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun., Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Village Green Heritage Center, 219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 778-1079 ext. 101, www.accmuseum.org

12 PUTTIN' ON THE DOG LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW Benefits Guide Dogs of the Desert, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow, Palm Desert. 329-6257

12 ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALL Benefits Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, 6 p.m., Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 773-2575

12 BONNIE RAITT 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 342-5000, www.fantasyspringsresort.com

12 SUN CITY SUNDAY CONCERTS The Les Brown Band of Renown, 3:30, 7:30 p.m., Sierra Ballroom, 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. 360-9466

13 SWAN LAKE Russian National Ballet, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

14 THE DESERT TORTOISE Lecturer Mark Massar, 10 a.m. Palm Springs Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 323-8199

14 MUSES 100/PATRONESS CIRCLE AND MCCALLUM THEATER FASHION SHOW Benefits arts education,11:30 a.m., Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 346-6505 ext. 132

144 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUTHORS' SERIES Joel Kotkin, 7 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 341-7323

14 JACK JONES 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

14 VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT Mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman, baritone and pianist Timothy Bruneau, 7:30 p.m., Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 W. El Alameda, Palm Springs. 320-7488

15 BROADWAY'S GREAT SONGWRITERS 2:30, 7:30 p.m., Annenberg Theater.

15 JOSHUA BELL, VIOLIN, JEREMY DENK, PIANO 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

15 EIGHTH ANNUAL ABC RECOGNITION DINNER 6:30 p.m. social hour, 7:30 p.m. dinner. Indian Wells Country Club, 46-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 342-6616

15 WINE TASTING AND ART EXHIBITION 5-6:30 p.m., Copley's, 621 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 327-9555

16 "ANGEL OF THE DESERT" AWARDS NIGHT Honorees Gloria Greer, Larry and JoAnn Davis, and Hal and Angela Rover, 5:30 p.m., Desert Island Country Club, 71-777 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage. 773-3101

16 FEATURED POETS AND OPEN MIC 5 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 325-7186, www.psmuseum.org

16 HOOKED ON OPERA Indian Wells Desert Symphony, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

16 CRISTIANA PEGORARO IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Palm Springs High School Auditorium, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs. 322-6132

17 LIBERATING PARIS-THEME DINNER Benefits Palm Springs Air Museum, 6 p.m., Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262 ext, 222, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

17-18 KEELY SMITH AND NORM CROSBY 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

17 BOB MADGIC "Shattered Air: A True Account of Catastrophe and Courage on Yosemite's Half Dome," 7 p.m., Peppertree Bookstore & Cafe, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 325-4821

17-19 SIXTH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM SHOW Benefits the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, preview gala and early buying opportunity 6-9 p.m. Fri., show hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. 837-7117

17-26 "A FEW GOOD MEN" 8 p.m. Feb. 17 and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun.; regular run 7 p.m. Thu., 8 p.m. Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 323-5123, www.palmcanyontheatre.org

17-26 60TH ANNUAL RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL, Los Lobos, Carrot Top, Styx, Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Fairgrounds, 46-350 Arabia St., Indio. 863-8247, www.datefest.org

18 "LET'S PUT ON A SHOW!" Musical review with Jan and Mickey Rooney, 7 p.m., Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 342-5000, www.fantasyspringsresort.com

18 WINE & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Mark Carter, benefits city of Palm Desert After School Program, 5:30 p.m., The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-525 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 862-1990

18 HOLLIS GILLESPIE "Confessions of a Recovering Slut: And Other Love Stories," 3 p.m., Peppertree Bookstore & Cafe, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 325-4821

18 LIFETIME EXPERIENCE AUCTION Benefits children in profound distress, 6 p.m. La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta. (206) 298-1217, www.dreamcatchersinfo.com

18 FIFTH ANNUAL JANE WYMAN LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW Benefits Arthritis Foundation, 10 a.m., Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 773-3076

18-19 COD ALUMNI STREET FAIR 7 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends, College of the Desert, corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 773-2567

18-20 ART FAIR IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Frances Stevens Park, 438 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 323-7973

19 NINTH ANNUAL DANCE BAND BASH Benefits Stroke Recovery Center 5-10 p.m. Doral Palm Springs Resort, 67-967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. 323-7676

19WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE DESERT Amy B. Zegart, "Through the Looking Glass: September 11th and the Failure of American Intelligence Agencies," 5 p.m., The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, 68-900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 322-7711

19 NATIONAL MONUMENT CELEBRATION 8 a.m.-4 p. m., Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. 862-9984

19 PALM SPRINGS 1/2 MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON RELAY AND 5K RUN/WALK Benefits the Arthritis Foundation, Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs. 324-7069

19 JAZZ Roger Neumann 4, 6:15 p.m., Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org

19 TIERNEY SUTTON 4, 8 p.m., Annenberg Theater.

19 GUSTAVO ROMERO 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

20 GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefits United Way 7 a.m., check-in, continental breakfast; 7:45 a.m. shotgun start, luncheon, Cimarron Golf Course, 67-603 30th Ave., Cathedral City. 416-6005

20 EIGHTH ANNUAL CELEBRITY SERIES The Supremes with Nancy Wilson, 4:30, 7:30 p.m., Sun City Palm Desert Sierra Ballroom, 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. 360-9986

21 TELEVISION'S FAVORITE VARIETY STARS Shirley Jones and Dom DeLuise, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

21 PIANO RECITAL Andrew Tang, 7 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage. 341-7323

22 FOREIGNER 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

22 RANCHO MIRAGE 2006 SPEAKERS' SERIES Richard Dreyfuss, 7:30 p.m., Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 568-9351

22 "THE DARK AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL" staged reading, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Palm Springs High School, 2248 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs. 327-4877

23 LA TRAVIATA Teatro Lirico d'Europa, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

23 REVUED Mara Getz, Richard Leibell, 8 p.m., Peters at the Atrium, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 321-1776

23 AN EVENING OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CLASSICS Coachella Valley Symphony, director Christian Chalifour, 7 p.m. Sierra Ballroom, Sun City Palm Desert, 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. 360-2222

23 IT'S GIRAFFIC! Lecture and adventure tour about giraffes, 6:30 p.m., Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org

24-25 18TH ANNUAL FRANK SINATRA COUNTRYWIDE CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Celebrities attending include Michael Bolton, Pat Boone, Cathy Lee Crosby, Lee Majors, Smokey Robinson, Robert Wagner, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson; Renaissance Esmeralda Resort 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, Indian Wells Country Club, 46-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 674-8447, www.sinatragolf.com

24-March 2 STEVE LAWRENCE AND EDIE GORME 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

24-March 19 "STONES IN HIS POCKETS" 7 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Under the Tent in Old Town La Quinta, Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta. 771-0577

25 DESSERTS 4-7 p.m., Dezart and Open Studio. 4116 Matthew Drive, Palm Springs. 202-1208

25 ARTIST RECEPTION Chris Young, 2-6 p.m. CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 346-4661

25WINE & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Blake Aaron, benefits United Way, 5:30 p.m., The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-525 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 862-1990

25ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA Benefits Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert, 6:30 p.m., Thunderbird Country Club, 70-612 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 325-6107

25 DR. SEBASTIAN GEORGE MEMORIAL CAR SHOW Benefits Desert Cancer Foundation, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Ave., Indian Wells. 360-9798

25 PEGASUS RIDING ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE 9 a.m.-noon, Pegasus Ranch, Cook Street North, Palm Desert. 416-0165, www.pegasusridingacademy.org

25 FLYING WING 1 p.m. flight demonstration, Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 778-6262 ext, 222, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

25 CLASSICAL MUSIC The California Desert Chorale plays Vivaldi, Schubert, and Mozart, 8 p.m. Indian Wells Theater on Palm Desert campus, California State University, San Bernardino, 37-500 Cook St., Palm Desert. 346-4933

25 MARDI GRAS SPECTACULAR Caballeros Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs, 8-11 p.m., Riviera Resort & Racquet Club, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 322-3112

25-26 COD ALUMNI STREET FAIR 7 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends, College of the Desert, corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 773-2567

25-26 MCCORMICK'S 40TH PALM SPRINGS CAR SHOW & AUCTION 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 320-3290, www.sparesortcasino.com

25-28 INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S 46TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Speakers James Carville, Mary Matalin, Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. (202) 628-8000

26 DESERT TOWN HALL Ken Burns, "The Making of History," 6 p.m., Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 773-4444

26 UTAH SYMPHONY Keith Lockhart conducting, 8 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 346-6505, www.mccallumtheatre.com

26 VINCENT FALCONE AND BOB POPYK "Frankly Between Us: My Life Conducting Frank Sinatra's Music," 3 p.m., Peppertree Bookstore & Cafe, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 325-4821

26 SWEETHEARTS SQUARE DANCE PARTY 1-4:30 p.m., Mountain View Clubhouse, Sun City Palm Desert, 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. 772-9472

27 ANGEL VIEW ANNUAL LUNCHEON Angel of the Year Beverly (Mrs. Buddy) Rogers, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Doral Palm Springs Resort, 67-967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. 329-6471

28 DINNER AND LAS VEGAS-STYLE SHOW Benefits Emmanuel House outreach services, 5 p.m. Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 568-5101

28 DOUG MONTGOMERY 8 p. m., Annenberg Theater.

28 LINDA MCMILLIN PYLE "Peaks, Palms & Picnics: Day Journeys in the Mountains and Deserts of Palm Springs & the Coachella Valley of So. California," 3 p.m. Peppertree Bookstore & Cafe, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 325-4821

Recurring Events/Nightlife


Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Nightlife:

Wednesdays & Thursdays - 6 to 11 p.m. St. James & The Blue Flames (80's Dance and Rock) No cover and no minimum. Dress code enforced.

Fridays & Saturdays - 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The Evaro Brothers (Rock, Pop and Motown). No cover and no minimum. Dress code enforced.

Wild West Wednesdays in the Fantasy Lounge - 6 to 10 p.m. KPLM-FM The Big 106 DJ Kory James spins country tunes while Dottie Nelson leads line dancing lessons. No cover and no minimum.


Agua Caliente Casino

Deena Russo appears Sunday evenings at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage from 6p.m. - 11p.m. with the Mike Costley Band. Deena is a native New Yorker who started her singing career at the age of four. She is a versatile song stylist with an extensive repertoire including jazz, pop, rock, and rhythm and blues.

Sunday Nights at Aqua Caliente Casino: The Mike Costley Band. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.


Recurring Events/Attractions/Family


Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: From Valley Station to Mountain Station on Mount San Jacinto, rotating cable cars rise 6,000 feet, offer spectacular views of the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains. Hiking, camping, restaurants at top. Hwy. 111 and Tramway Road, Palm Springs. 325-1391 , www.pstramway.com


Children's Discovery Museum: Hands-on activities for kids, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 71-701 Gerald Ford Dr., Rancho Mirage. 321-0602 , www.cdmod.org


The Living Desert: Zoo and botanical garden, desert animals, African wildlife, hours as of Sept. 1, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Final admission at 4 p.m. 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. Free parking. 346-5694 , www.livingdesert.org


Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: Visitors Center, book store, desert garden, open daily, 51-500 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 862-9984


Cabazon Cultural Museum: History of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 84-245 Indio Springs Dr. (at Fantasy Springs Casino), Indio. 342-2593 , ext 3276


Agua Caliente Cultural Museum: History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 323-0151 .


Palm Springs Desert Museum: Now undergoing name change to Palm Springs Art Museum. The Museum resumes normal operations as of Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; noon-8 p.m., Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, 325-0189 , www.psmuseum.org


Palm Springs Air Museum: One of world's largest collections of flyable World War II aircraft and memorabilia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through Sept. 30. 778-6262 , www.palmspringsairmuseum.org


VillageFest: Palm Springs. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, farmers market, downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive, between Baristo and Amado Roads, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, stores along the street stay open late. 320-3781


College of the Desert Street Fair: and Farmers' market, vendor booths, food booths, 7 a.m.- noon Saturday, Sunday, Fred Waring Dr. and Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. 568-9921 , www.codstreetfair.com


First Friday On North Palm Canyon: Browse shops, restaurants, galleries in Palm Springs' Uptown Heritage District, North Palm Canyon Drive from Amado Rd. to Tachevah Dr., 4-9 p.m., first Friday of every month. 325-8979 or 778-8415


Indio Open Air Market: 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday, National Date Festival and Riverside County Fair Grounds, 46-350 Arabia St., Indio, 50 cents; children age 12 and younger free, free parking. (800) 222-7467


Taos Society of Artists: Ernest and Jean Hahn and Augusta Morse Galleries, Denney Western American Art Wing, Palm Springs Desert Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, 325-0189 , www.psmuseum.org


20th Century Sculpture: Weiner Sculpture Terrace, Barbara and Frank Sinatra Sculpture Court, James and Jackie Lee Houston Atrium, and Elrod and Marcuse Sculpture Gardens, Palm Springs Desert Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, 325-0189 , www.psmuseum.org


Western American and Native American Art: Ernest and Jean Hahn, Kathleen and Ralph Waycott and Margaret and Michael W. McCarthy, Anne and Kirk Douglas, Augusta Morse, and Alexandra and Sidney Sheldon Galleries, Denney Western American Art Wing, Palm Springs Desert Museum, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, 325-0189 , www.psmuseum.org


Mesoamerica: Art from Ancient Lands: Marilyn and Bruce Throckmorton Gallery, Palm Springs Desert Museum, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, 325-0189 , www.psmuseum.org


Old Town Street Affaire - Old Town LaQuinta -The 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening each month from 5 – 9 pm . Enjoy an evening of strolling, shopping and dining at Street Affaire and dance in the streets to the sound of exciting entertainment. For more information call 777-9454 .


Desert Art Center -Since 1950 550 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (located in historical Frances Steven Park) Fine art gallery and studio featuring local artists representing a variety of Art. Changing shows of contemporary and traditional paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glassware and prints. Art classes and workshops are held at the center for all skill levels taught by established artists. Hours are Tues-Sun 10 am -4 pm and First Fridays. The art association is a non-profit organization. New members are welcome. Call 323-7973 .


The Wine & Music Concert Series at the Gardens on El Paseo raises funds for different charities every Saturday evening. This weekly event begins at 5:30 pm with wine & cheese reception before every concert.


POPULAR ANNUAL EVENTS



FEBRUARY 2006:
3-5 21st Annual Southwest Arts Festival
4 12th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards
11 Eighth Annual Tour de Palm Springs Bike Event
17-26 60th Annual National Date Festival
18-20 Village Center for the Arts Art Show
24-25 18th Annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational
25 Black History Parade and Townfaire
25-26 Keith McCormick’s 40th Palm Springs Exotic Car Show & Auction

Dates TBA:
Desert Town Hall of Indian Wells

MARCH 2006:
4-5 Village Center for the Arts Art Show
6-19 Pacific Life Open
19 Morrow Institute Women Running Wild
16-19 4th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival
24-26 14th Annual Crossroads Renaissance Festival
25-26 Eighth Annual Palm Springs International Playwriting Festival
27-Apr. 2 35th Annual Kraft Nabisco Championship

Dates TBA:
Desert Town Hall of Indian Wells

APRIL 2006:
1-2 Salsa Festival
14-16 The White Party
22 The Living Desert's Earth Day
23 Opera in the Park (Palm Springs Opera Guild)
29-30 Coachella Music and Arts Festival

Dates TBA:
Desert Town Hall of Indian Wells
Easter Bowl National Junior Tennis Championships
Palm Springs Life’s Third Annual Spa Extravaganza

MAY 2006:

Dates TBA:
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway Weekend
13th Annual Evening Under the Stars
Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival

JUNE 2006:

Dates TBA:
Sixth Annual Film Noir Festival
Palm Springs Power Baseball season begins

JULY 2006:
4 Celebrate Uncle Sam’s birthday at fireworks displays, food and fun all over the desert

AUGUST 2006:

Dates TBA:
14th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines

SEPTEMBER 2005:
20-26 11th Annual Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films

OCTOBER 2005:
7-9 American Heat/Palm Springs Motorcycle & Hot Rod Weekend
8 Tram Road Challenge
10-16 Samsung World Championship (LPGA Golf)
15 14th Annual Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Dinner in the Canyons
28-31 Living Desert’s Howl-O-Ween
29 18th Annual Desert AIDS Walk

NOVEMBER 2005:
1 The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies season opening
5-6 Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival & Parade
18 10th Fashion Group International Table Top Plus
19-20 Keith McCormick’s 39th Palm Springs Exotic Car Show & Auction
25-27 The Merrill Lynch Skins Game
25-27 Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Indio Powwow
25-27 Desert Art Center Art Show
25-Jan. 1 Living Desert WildLights

Dates TBA:
Second Annual Jacqueline Cochran Air Show
8th Annual Desert Plein Air/La Quinta Arts Foundation

DECEMBER 2005:
3 Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
3-4 14th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival
5 10th Annual Dennis James Golf Classic
7-10 11th Annual Greater Palm Springs Celebrity Golf Classic
10-11 Palm Canyon Theatre Art Show

Dates TBA:
Twentynine Band of Mission Indians Ninth Annual Winter Gathering Powwow

JANUARY 2006:
5-16 17th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
8 41st Annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
14-15 Palm Canyon Theatre Art Show
16-22 47th Annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
28-29 Desert Art Center Art Show

Dates TBA:
Indio Desert Circuit Horse Shows