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Landscapes from the Collection of Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad: Through Dec. 12 From Pomona-born Millard Sheets to Fresno native Maynard Dixon, the artists in this Palm Springs Art Museum exhibition celebrate the singular beauty of the deserts in and around the Coachella Valley. The pieces come courtesy museum trustee Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad. psmuseum.org Storm of Hope: Law & … [Read more...] about Have Your Photo Taken With Santa Leads Things to Do in the Desert

Cube by Anthony James at Melissa Morgan Fine Art. Chameo glass outdoor light object by Borowski at CODA Gallery. The Uphill Climb by Shag at The Shag Store. Vintage artwork and pottery vessels at Modern Home 2. … [Read more...] about Art That Pops

Out There Bar. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OUT THERE BAR Hide from your family. Those heading east on Twentynine Palms Highway might view Out There Bar’s salmon-pink exterior as a beacon of hope — hope that their nettlesome mother-in-law roosting at the house won’t know where to find them, that is. Cozy up to the bar with a frothy pint, chat up the … [Read more...] about High Desert Holidays

It’s a staple of those cheesy, feel-good holiday films: A massive Christmas tree twinkles to life, illuminating drifting snow, charming small-town cottages, and the moment a couple share their first kiss. While certain Hallmark Channel calling cards may be hard to come by — we can’t all marry handsome B&B owners! —   the Coachella Valley’s tree lighting ceremonies still … [Read more...] about 49 Things to Do in Greater Palm Springs in December 2021

Since 1993, the annual Festival of Lights parade has transformed bustling Palm Canyon Drive into a twinkling winter holiday fantasia the first Saturday of December. Beginning on Ramon Road and winding north to its stopping place at Tamarisk Road, the street becomes a showcase for an unforgettable lineup of eye-popping floats, local performers, and holiday spirit. This … [Read more...] about Festival of Lights Changes Palm Springs into Holiday Wonderland