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 ›
Crystal Fantasy, a delightful store in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, strikes its visitors with an immediate calm. Perhaps it’s the gentle music playing, the scent of the many candles on display, or the charming artifacts: dream catchers and crystals. No matter why, the aura is spiritual. More ›
Musician, composer, singer, entertainer, humanitarian: many hats for one person to wear, yet Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow makes it look easy. With a continuous career that spans decades; unwavering, seldom-rivaled celebrity; and a gentlemanly integrity many could learn from; Barry is the personification of handling fame well. More ›
The crowd at Blame it On Midnight last Sunday wasn’t an easy one to work, as unknown to him the restaurant ran out of certain food items, causing some unhappiness. But all were having a great time before long into Scott’s sensational, nearly two-hour performance, being fed by the exceptional comedic talent he is. More ›
Scott Nevins is a multi-talented force of entertainment: award-winning TV and radio personality, headliner, comedian, actor, talk show host, interviewing some of entertainment’s biggest stars; celebrity impressionist, master of ceremonies, producer, director, writer, cover guy, humanitarian… He’s got leading man looks and a ready, genuine smile with dimples to die for! Plus, he’s a genuinely nice guy. I’m thrilled Scott took time from his busy schedule to do an interview with me. More ›
Directed by Jay Lee and produced by Angela Lee in conjunction with Media Meld Studios, Happy on the Ground: 8 Days at GRAMMY Camp is more than a documentary about kids from all over the country attending camp. It’s a story of love, passion, devotion, dedication, hope, and hard work. Though music is the focal point, the underlying message is more than just that. Happy on the Ground needs to be seen by everyone who’s ever had a dream–especially those who might feel apprehensive in pursing it. More ›
Ray M. Smythe recently published an article in The Desert Sun with poignant reasons to stop by and visit Elizabeth Taylor’s star on Palm Springs’s Walk of Stars—hers is located downtown at 435 North Palm Canyon Drive. Mr. Smythe, a retired history teacher from Rancho Mirage, kindly gave me permission to reprint his beautiful article on my sites. More ›
Crowds gathered Wednesday morning in uptown Palm Springs for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Human Rights Committee pop-up action store. It’s scheduled to be open at 388½ North Palm Canyon Drive through Memorial Day weekend, but I hope it will become a permanent fixture on the strip. The store is full of wonderful treasures and 100% of each purchase goes toward fighting for equality. More ›
It’s not news how much The Desert AIDS Project does for the Coachella Valley. With Valentine’s Day only a few days away, they posted this message on their Facebook page that speaks to the heart of love. More ›
With Modernism Week just around the corner, we’ve been researching classic structures in Palm Springs still operating for their intended purpose. One I discovered is the Casa Cody Inn located at 175 Cahuilla Road. More ›