Community Calendar

 

JANUARY 2009
Wednesday
Jan 07
Art Walk 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District Art Walk
Contact: CONTACT: CONTACT: Backstreet Art District
(760) 328-1440
The 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm until 9 pm on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive) has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this new and exciting contemporary art destination. Art by Peter, Red Dot Gallery, Dezart One, Showcase 5 Gallery, Studio 13, Images by Gideon, Trevor Goss Gallery.
Thursday
Jan 08
El Paseo Art Walk El Paseo Art Walk
Contact: For more information call 760-346-8885.
El Paseo Art Walk; January 8, 2009*; 5-9 pm
El Paseo, Palm Desert

The El Paseo art scene comes alive on the first Thursday of the month, October through May, with artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere in 20 galleries.

*The first Thursday in January is a holiday; the Art Walk will be the second Thursday in January.
Saturday
Jan 17
Art Under the Umbrellas Festival La Quinta Arts Foundation
Contact: Visit www.LQAF.com. or call (760) 564-1244.
SATURDAY January 17, 2009
and January 31, 2009

La Quinta Arts Foundation Presents ART UNDER THE UMBRELLAS at Old Town La Quinta. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 70 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking.
Sunday
Jan 18
Jazz Series Living Desert Jazz with Roger Neumann
Contact: Glenn Scott at (760) 346-5694, Ext. 2162 or hgscott@livingdesert.org
Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. - Enjoy the live Jazz Series led by the dynamic saxophonist Roger Neumann and his extraordinary line-up of top West Coast jazz artists. Advance paid reservations are required.
Monday
Jan 19
Film Festival Palm Springs International Film Festival
Contact: Palm Springs International Film Festival
(760) 322-2930
The Palm Springs International Film Festival will be held January 6 through January 19, 2009.
Sunday
Jan 25
Black & White Ball Virginia Waring Int'l Piano Competition
Contact: (760) 773-2575
Sunday, January 25, 2009 - The Virginia Waring International Piano Competition's 2009 Black & White Ball featuring honored guest and renowned pianist Byron Janis.
Saturday
Jan 31
Art Under the Umbrellas Festival La Quinta Arts Foundation
Contact: Visit www.LQAF.com. or call (760) 564-1244.
SATURDAY January 31, 2009

La Quinta Arts Foundation Presents ART UNDER THE UMBRELLAS at Old Town La Quinta. Discover a charming marketplace similar to the villages of La Jolla and Carmel amid the mosaic of boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Featuring over 70 fine art and craft professionals from throughout the Southwest offering unique treasures, plus live music and wine tasting. 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and parking.
 

FEBRUARY 2009
Wednesday
Feb 04
Art Walk 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District Art Walk
Contact: CONTACT: Backstreet Art District
(760) 328-1440
The 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm until 9 pm on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive) has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this new and exciting contemporary art destination. Art by Peter, Red Dot Gallery, Dezart One, Showcase 5 Gallery; Galerie Mystere, Studio 13, Images by Gideon, Trevor Goss Gallery.
Friday
Feb 06
Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK
Contact: For more information: Dagmar Post
(760) 325-1577 ext 122
The Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown First Fridays will be having their first Art Walk from 6 pm - 9 pm ! Come on downtown / uptown and celebrate this renewed event with the exciting addition of 3 new and cool galleries that will also be showing ! Michael Weems Collection, James Jensen Studios and Michael H. Lord Gallery ! Come check it out ! Also complementing these new offerings will be: Janssen Art Space at 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive; Continuum Gallery at 258 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Exposure Gallery at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Interior Illusions at 830 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Asylum at 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive; House 849 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive and M Modern, 2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
Tuesday
Feb 10
Seminar Series LGBT Charitable Giving
Contact: RSVP to Lucy Friedman, Heritage Legal PC
(760) 325-2020 or lucy@heritagelegal.com
February 10, 2009- 6:00-8:00 p.m.

LGBT Charitable Giving: Saving Taxes and Supporting Our Community;
Wyndham Hotel, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
 

MARCH 2009
Tuesday
Mar 03
Seminar Series Fighting Inequality with Sophisticated Tax Planning
Contact: RSVP to Lucy Friedman, Heritage Legal PC
(760) 325-2020 or lucy@heritagelegal.com
March 3, 2009- 6:00-8:00 p.m.

LGBT Fighting Inequality with Sophisticated Tax Planning;
Wyndham Hotel, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Wednesday
Mar 04
Art Walk 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District Art Walk
Contact: CONTACT: CONTACT: Backstreet Art District
(760) 328-1440
The 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm until 9 pm on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive) has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this new and exciting contemporary art destination. Art by Peter, Red Dot Gallery, Dezart One, Showcase 5 Gallery; Galerie Mystere, Studio 13, Images by Gideon, Trevor Goss Gallery.
Friday
Mar 06
Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK
Contact: For more information: Dagmar Post
(760) 325-1577 ext 122
The Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown First Fridays will be having their first Art Walk from 6 pm - 9 pm ! Come on downtown / uptown and celebrate this renewed event with the exciting addition of 3 new and cool galleries that will also be showing ! Michael Weems Collection, James Jensen Studios and Michael H. Lord Gallery ! Come check it out ! Also complementing these new offerings will be: Janssen Art Space at 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive; Continuum Gallery at 258 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Exposure Gallery at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Interior Illusions at 830 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Asylum at 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive; House 849 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive and M Modern, 2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
 

APRIL 2009
Wednesday
Apr 01
Art Walk 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District Art Walk
Contact: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: Backstreet Art District
(760) 328-1440
The 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm until 9 pm on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive) has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this new and exciting contemporary art destination. Art by Peter, Red Dot Gallery, Dezart One, Showcase 5 Gallery; Galerie Mystere, Studio 13, Images by Gideon, Trevor Goss Gallery.
Friday
Apr 03
Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK
Contact: For more information: Dagmar Post
(760) 325-1577 ext 122
The Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown First Fridays will be having their first Art Walk from 6 pm - 9 pm ! Come on downtown / uptown and celebrate this renewed event with the exciting addition of 3 new and cool galleries that will also be showing ! Michael Weems Collection, James Jensen Studios and Michael H. Lord Gallery ! Come check it out ! Also complementing these new offerings will be: Janssen Art Space at 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive; Continuum Gallery at 258 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Exposure Gallery at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Interior Illusions at 830 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Asylum at 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive; House 849 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive and M Modern, 2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
Tuesday
Apr 07
Seminar Series LGBT Planning Ahead
Contact: RSVP to Lucy Friedman, Heritage Legal PC
(760) 325-2020 or lucy@heritagelegal.com
April 7, 2009 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.

LGBT Planning Ahead: Do I Need Long-term Care and Disability Insurance? Elder Care Legal Issues;
Wyndham Hotel, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
 

MAY 2009
Friday
May 01
Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK
Contact: For more information: Dagmar Post
(760) 325-1577 ext 122
The Palm Springs Downtown / Uptown First Fridays will be having their first Art Walk from 6 pm - 9 pm ! Come on downtown / uptown and celebrate this renewed event with the exciting addition of 3 new and cool galleries that will also be showing ! Michael Weems Collection, James Jensen Studios and Michael H. Lord Gallery ! Come check it out ! Also complementing these new offerings will be: Janssen Art Space at 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive; Continuum Gallery at 258 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Exposure Gallery at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive; Interior Illusions at 830 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Asylum at 844 N. Palm Canyon Drive; House 849 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive and M Modern, 2500 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
Wednesday
May 06
Art Walk 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District Art Walk
Contact: Backstreet Art District
(760) 328-1440
The 1st Wednesday Backstreet Art District will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm until 9 pm on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership on East Palm Canyon Drive) has been recognized as the coolest hippest art district in the desert. Experience this new and exciting contemporary art destination. Art by Peter, Red Dot Gallery, Dezart One, Showcase 5 Gallery; Galerie Mystere, Studio 13, Images by Gideon, Trevor Goss Gallery.