Events Calendar November 2012 TBD THRU APRIL 1. Sunday Polo Games. Open to the general public.  There are two games every Sunday with the first game beginning at 12:00 pm and the featured match scheduled to start at 2:00 pm. The games are held at Empire Polo Club in Indio. General admission seating is FREE and includes bleacher seats and  field-side tailgate spots on the east side of the field.  Tables are available for groups with a reservation.  Cabanas & VIP areas are also available for an additional charge.  Reservations for these areas are recommended. Food and beverage service is available on site. 760-393-7298 website TBD FIRST SAT Desert Mountain Air Faire. Great opportunity to view and purchase oil, acrylic and water color paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, handcrafted clothing, hats and jewelry for yourself, your home or as unique gifts, as you enjoy the natural beauty of the Visitor Center in the foothills of the lovely Santa Rosa Mountains.  Every first Saturday starting November TBD thru April TBD 2013. National Monument Visitor Center. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm  (760) 862-9984 website Thru May TBD Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. World-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of the music and dance of Mid-Century America, with a cast old enough to have lived it! Features world-renowned guest stars, the finest international variety acts, sidesplitting comedy and, of course, that legendary line of Long-Legged Lovelies-- ranging in age from 56 to 82.  21st season show is entitled "Hot! Hot! Hot!" and celebrates summer vacation. 760- 327-0225 website TBD Golden Boy Boxing. Golden Boy Promotions presents what promises to be a memorable middleweight matchup between former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora and longtime contender Jose Alfredo "Shibata" Flores 7:30pm. Special Meet & Greet with Evander Holyfield. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827- 2946 website 3 Jacqueline Cochran Air Show. 8th annual event is free to the public. Features performances from the United States Air Force.  The Viper West Demo Team will be performing precision aerial maneuvers, demonstrating the unique capabilities of the F-16 fighter jet.  The rest of the lineup is sure to “wow” the crowd with the beautifully choreographed maneuvers. With over 50 food, merchandise and specialty booths, there will be plenty to do.   Be sure to stroll through the variety of vintage, military and civilian aircraft on display.  Families with children will enjoy the Kids’ Zone filled with face-painters, giant bouncers, slides and more.  With FREE admission, parking & a Kids’ Zone, you will not want to miss this spectacular community event!9am to 3pm. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Thermal. 760-863-8247 website TBD Italian Festival. Italian food, music, entertainment, wine appreciation, raffles, contests and children’s fun zone. Proceeds benefit Desert Arc Foundation. 11am-5pm, Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage. 760-346-1611 website 3 & 4 Palm Springs Pride Festival. The festival features dance floors, main stage entertainment, food vendors, and more. Festival opens at the Palm Springs Stadium at 10AM - 8PM Sat., 10AM - 6PM Sun. Tickets at the gate. The Pride Parade starts at 10am on Sunday on Palm Canyon Dr. from Alejo, South to Ramon Rd 760-416-8711 website 4 Daylight Saving Time ends. Set your clock back and get an extra hour of sleep. 11 Veterans' Day. May be observed on November 12. TBD Playboy Scramble Golf Tournament. The weekend event ushers in local and Hollywood celebrities, beautiful Playboy Playmates, 40 Girls of Playboy Golf and resort guests. Parties and playtime on the links at Eagle Falls is what the weekend is all about. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 800-827-2946 website TBD Air Museum’s 16th Anniversary. The Palm Springs Air Museum celebrates its 15th anniversary with a thanks to all who have served Our Country especially those that didn’t get it before, our Vietnam Vets. The cockpit of our Vietnam vintage F4 Phantom II will be open to the public for viewing with veteran pilots on hand to explain how it all works. Join us for a day filled with flight exhibitions, musical performances, birthday cake, WWII reanactors and more! All US active duty and veteran military members get in free (Your word was good enough for Uncle Sam and will be for us). Don’t forget to bring your camera! Flight Exhibition Scheduled. Palm Springs Air Museum 760- 778-6262 or visit website TBD Fall Plant Sale. The Living Desert's Palo Verde Garden Center has long held a reputation for having one of the most complete selections of Southwest desert plants in the state. They carry more specimen plants than ever before and have many "Hard-to-Find" rare, desert plants. All garden decor, books, garden art, pottery, benches, tools and fountains are discounted. Living Desert 10am-4:30pm. 760-346-5694 website TBD Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire. Two-day arts & jazz festival featuring approximately 100 artists, jazz entertainment, food, wine and other special exhibits. 10am-4pm Whitewater Park. 760-324-4511 www.ci.rancho- mirage.ca.us TBD 15th Annual Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival. Highlighting dance as an art form and showcasing work by emerging and established choreographers, this popular festival presents exciting original dances in various styles performed by companies from across the nation. Choreographers compete for cash awards and winners are announced at the conclusion of each performance. 7pm McCallum Theatre 760-340-2787 website 16-18 McCormick's Collector Car Show & Auction. 51st 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 4pm 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 La Quinta Blues & Brews. Discover the roots of American music! Presenting Southern California’s Blues Legends to entertain you all day! Imagine 30 cold frosty brews for your tasting pleasure, and just $5.00 a glass.  Discover the unique qualities of the various beer styles and how they compliment and enhance food. You’ll want something delicious to eat while you are listening to the great music and enjoying  all the varieties of beer.  You’re covered with fabulous fare from great La Quinta Restaurants! Presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City of La Quinta. 11am-6pm La Quinta Civic Center. 760-564-1244 website TBD WildLights at The Living Desert. Coachella Valley's favorite holiday festival. This annual holiday event opens the yuletide season with a festive light display, featuring more than 750,000 twinkling lights illuminating the park after dark. This annual event turns the desert into a holiday wonderland. Highlighting the event will be beautiful animated displays, giant Christmas trees, their popular LGB model train exhibits, cozy, wood-burning fireplaces, food, crafts and nightly live entertainment round out the evening's festivities, as well as a visit from Santa Claus! Separate admission price. 6pm to 9pm. 760-346-5694 website 22 Thanksgiving. Remember to call ahead as some businesses may be closed. TBD Annual Indio Powwow. Sponsored by the Cabazon Cultural Museum, the annual powwow brings together hundreds of American Indians from across the United States and Canada to trade, socialize and honor feats of bravery and achievement. Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat 11am-midnight and Sun11am to 7pm. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center. 760-238-5770 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 60 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