La Quinta Arts Festival - March 15-18,2007

The desert in not just for golfers and tennis players. The art scene here is thriving.

La Quinta hosts its 25th anniversary event with the art festival. Events of celebration begin February 18 and continue through March 18.

Tickets are onsale now for this event featuring 250 juried artists at La Quinta Civic Center which includes lushly landscaped paths, live entertainment, and gourmet food and wine with the beautiful backdrop of the Sant Rosa mountains.

Tickets are on $10/day or $15 for multiple days and are available at www.LQAF.com or 60-564-1244 - on sale now.

Golf Now in Palm Springs CA

So you're planning a trip to the adult playground of Palm Springs, CA but you aren't sure where or how to golf on the many courses (private, semi private, and public) scattered throughout the area?

May I recommend a couple of tactics?

1. Rent a condo at a private country club, but ASK to be sure you will have golf priviledges. Check out Palm Valley Country Club to see how these can vary based on membership levels. Some clubs don't let guests/renters play at all - some allow unlimited use for a one time fee - some charge per play greens fees. Just be sure you know what you are renting.
2. Reserve your tee time through a discount consolidator like GolfNow.com or Affordable Palm Springs Tee Times
3. Let someone else do your research like PalmSprings.com
4. Stay at a resort that offers golf privileges like the Marriott Desert Springs or Indian Wells Resort (book at priceline for steep discounts off season)

What's Happening at Palm Springs Art Museum?

Looking to escape the endless sun and good weather of Palm Springs? Why not spend a little time with some art? The Palm Springs Art Museum has a very active calendar including:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays2 p.m.Thursdays5 p.m.Hibbert Orientation CenterGeneral docent-guided tours highlight the Art Museum's permanent collections and special exhibtions. Call to arrange a special group tour at 760.325.7186 x: 100.


GALLERY TALKSRoy Lichtenstein Prints 1956-97Tuesdays & Wednesdays & FridaysJanuary 2-March 7, 200711 a.m.
Annenberg WingSpeakers: Jeanne Mazur-Messing and Carol Lovett, Docent Specialists

Multicultural Modernism:The Work of Steven Ehrlich ArchitectsSaturdaysJanuary 6-March 31, 200711 a.m.McCallum WingSpeakers: Architecture and Design Council Specialists