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LIVE CONCERT “FOR THE RECORD” MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES WITH “TARANTINO IN CONCERT” AT THE ACE HOTEL IN PALM SPRINGS

Palm Springs, CA (May 3, 2012) – “For The Record,” the Los Angeles-based live concert series that brings the movies to life as never seen before, continues a yearlong limited engagement at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs on June 13 & 14 with “For The Record: Tarantino In Concert.” An inclusive package for guests booking rooms at Ace Hotel those nights will be offered using the code RECORD and includes 15% off the room rate, two tickets to the show and $25 off any Feel Good Spa treatment. More ›

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An interview with Shane Scheel, co-creator and producer of For The Record music series

In a lively telephone interview yesterday, as entertainment producer Shane Scheel drove from Hollywood to Palm Springs, to prepare for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s productions of For the Record Tarantino in Concert, he shared with me how the music series came to life. More ›

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Happy National Teacher’s Day!

Happy National Teacher’s Day to all those who devote their lives to their profession, often receiving little in return. More ›

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An interview with multi-talented designer and artist; Arosha Taglia

Arosha Taglia in Studio

Italian artist and jewelry designer Arosha Taglia is one of the amazing and talented people I’ve had the opportunity to meet thanks to the wonders of social networking. Born and raised in Turin, he now resides with his family in his wife’s native Israel. More ›

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An evening with Max Weinberg created memories of a life-time for Palm Springs High School musicians!

On February 17th, for the second year in a row, famed drummer, Max Weinberg joined the Palm Springs High School Jazz Band for a show to benefit the schools music program. When radio personality Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald introduced the show he shared that just six days prior Max had opened the Grammy’s with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. That realization brought full circle just how truly fortunate we are to have Mr. Weinberg taking time from a busy touring schedule in lending his support to the school. More ›

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An evening with Max Weinberg, hosted by Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald of K Jazz 102.3 Friday… February 17th… 7 pm… Palm Springs High School…

Taking time from his tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, extraordinary drummer, Max Weinberg will be performing with the Palm Springs High School band to benefit the schools music programs. More ›

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Great news from Desert AIDS Project about this years fabulous Dinner at My Place event.

When last year’s inaugural Dinner at My Place event – in which diners chose from a variety of food and entertainment extravaganzas all on the same evening – the only complaint heard was “Why do I have to choose just ONE?” More ›

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Desert AIDS Project has so many great events, there’s no reason to stay home!

There’s lots of opportunities to have fun in Palm Springs while supporting the tremendous work of Desert AIDS Project. More ›

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Palm Springs Food Truck Festival February 4th will benefit Palm Springs High School’s Music Programs!

Looking for a family friendly event that includes food to satisfy every taste bud? Head on over to the outdoor area of the Spa Resort and Casino - 401 East Amado Road in downtown Palm Springs - on Saturday February 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm when over forty gourmet food trucks will serve offerings from every continent in the world at the first annual Palm Springs Food Truck Festival! More ›

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HIV/AIDS Awareness assembly at Palm Springs High School!

It’s easy to keep children safe when they’re little; hold a hand, buckle a seat belt, monitor their activities. But as kids mature, even the most vigilant parent might be ignored because of peer pressure and skewed information. Years ago the threat of unwanted pregnancy or contracting an std was often enough warning to make kids wary. Though those facts remain true, for the past thirty years a deadly virus - HIV/AIDS - exists; with far more dire consequences. More ›