Events Calendar February 2013 2 Groundhog Day TBD Spa Tour. 4th Annual Desert Hot Springs “Spa Tour” is a fun and experiential evening of tours of major mineral water spa facilities in Desert Hot Springs, California – dubbed by travelers “The Healing Mineral Springs Capital of California”. The event begins with a complementary wine, beer and a “Taste of Desert Hot Springs” reception at the historic Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, a landmark location homesteaded in the 1920’s by Desert Hot Springs founding father Cabot Yerxa. Attendees may choose to visit the various Spas by Premium Motor Coach, or guide themselves with a supplied map of all the participating Spas. 4 – 9pm. 760-329-6403 website TBD Palm Springs Air Museum Closed for annual gala and fundraiser. 760-778-6262 website TBD Tour de Palm Springs. Annual charity bicycle event. Since 1999 the Tour has gone from 300 riders to over 7,500 riders, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local non profit groups. It's now the largest ride of its kind in the Western United States. 760-770-4626 website TBD Pete Carlson Golf Expo. Annual golf exposition will be held at the College Golf Center driving range in Palm Desert. For two days only, every major golf equipment manufacturer will be present to offer free golf club demos, free range balls and expert advice on all of the latest golf equipment in the industry. All equipment will also be available for purchase with special event pricing these two days only. The event will offer a variety of golf clinics that are free of charge and open to the general public. 9am-4pm 760-568-3263 website TBD Annual Car Show in Memory of Dr. Sebastian George. Presented by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association, with net proceeds to Desert Cancer Foundation. Gates open at 9am - 3pm. Parking is $5. No admittance fee, donation to Foundation requested. Indian Wells Tennis Garden. website TBD Art Under The Umbrellas. 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. 760-564-1244 website TBD Discovery Home Tour. Take an exclusive look inside some of the most luxurious estates in the desert. You’ll see homes designed with the latest in technology and luxury, as well as the vintage, historical estates of the valley. Benefits the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. 9 am – 5 pm. 760-321-0602 website 14 Valentine’s Day TBD EVERY WED THRU SUN Doug Montgomery. Doug is a gifted musician who is equally at home performing Chopin or singing show tunes. The wondrous part is that he does both with great style, verve and talent. 7-11pm Vicky's of Sante Fe. Though May 2012. 760-345-9770 website TBD Palm Springs Modernism Week. Modernism Week promotes public awareness of the desert's mid-century modern design and architecture. Modernism Week celebrates the post-war design aesthetic and culture through educational and charitable activities. It includes many of the audience favorites such as the annual architecture symposium, the Architecture and Design film series in association with DesignOnscreen, lectures, the vintage car show and other activities that will be held in various venues throughout the City of Palm Springs. There will be several home tours, two of them organized by MODERNISM WEEK and others organized by neighborhood associations. website TBD Modernism Week, House Tour. Don’t leave town before you have a guided tour of the ultimate icon of the Palm Springs Modernism architectural period. Built as the "house of tomorrow" by the great Alexanders. See for yourself the estate that best represents this great era.  Recently filmed by the Travel Channel for their "Last Resorts" show to be aired at the end of February. Further historical interest is that the two great men of Palm Springs history, Robert Alexander and Elvis Presley, lived and worked here yet never met. By appointment. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 760-322-1192 website TBD Palm Desert Greek Festival. Annual event with great food, music, dance and many items for sale. Special guest host Ariana Savalas. Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. Fri 4-9pm Sat & Sun 11am-9pm. 760-568-9901 website TBD Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance. An annual world-class exhibition of classic cars, featuring more than 150 domestic and foreign automobiles representing the finest examples of automotive excellence. Many of the rarely seen cars are from private collections and museums. This celebration of the motorsports lifestyle also includes fine food and wine, up-scale vendors, music, and displays of other collectible items such as such as jewelry, watches and art. Westin Mission Hills Resort. 760-766-1777 website 15-24 Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Join family & friends for traditions and new memories while attending the many attractions and events that the Fair has to offer. With fantastic food, exceptional exhibits, thrilling carnival rides and exciting entertainment, the 66th annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival promises to be ten days filled with fabulous family fun. 800-811-FAIR website TBD Jazzoo At The Living Desert. Salute the swingin' styles of jazz masters at The Living Desert's spectacular Jazzoo concert series. From boogie to ballads to bebop and blues. Scheduled on six Sunday afternoons, Jazzoo features indoor cabaret style seating, great conversation, and music that transcends time. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own refreshments. All proceeds support The Living Desert's efforts to save endangered species across the globe and in our own backyard. Two performances, early concert at 4:00pm, late concert at 6:15pm: 760-346-5694 website 18 President’s Day. Call ahead as some businesses may be closed. TBD Retro Martini Party. Palm Springs Preservation Foundation’s Retro Martini Party is one of the traditional highlights of Modernism Week and always occurs at an exciting, hip venue. This year's popular Retro Martini Party is at the Leo S. and Ester Maranz House, also known as the “Gull Wing House,” designed by architect Val Powelson in 1960. Advance tickets required. 5-8pm 760-837-7117 website 22-24 McCormick's Collector Car Show & Auction. 52nd installment of this popular event featuring rare, vintage, antique, exotic and sports cars from around the world. Friday is check in day and the auction starts at 3pm with 100 vehicles crossing the block. Friday is also FREE ADMISSION and free food for all registered bidders. Saturday & Sunday the gates open at 8am with the first car crossing the block at 10am. They will have 225 cars cross the block on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days. They will have over 500 cars crossing the auction block over the 3 days so there will be something for everyone. Held on the grounds of The Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Auction will also be broadcast live on the Internet. 760-320-3290 website TBD Festival of Native Film & Culture. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum presents the tenth annual Festival of Native Film & Culture, one of the nation’s most highly-regarded festivals of its kind -featuring the best in films by, about, and starring Native Americans and other indigenous peoples. Engaging, entertaining, and enlightening feature films, documentaries, and short films from some of today's premier Native American and indigenous filmmakers will be followed by informative Q&As. 760-833-8169 website TBD Renaissance Festival. Step into a 1450-1600 European Village. The merchants setup their shops to sell their wares, the entertainers gather to perform for noble and peasant alike. Four performance areas. 11am - 9pm Fri & Sat, 11am - 6pm Sun. Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. 951-735-0101 website