Events Calendar Ongoing THRU JAN 22 Andrew Wyeth in Perspective. One of the best-known artists of the middle and later 20th century. Known for his intensely realist style, he exhibited an extraordinary technical mastery of several different media. Over his long career he explored a wide variety of themes, concentrating primarily on the land and people around his beloved homes in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and Cushing, Maine, and revealing diverse emotional levels that give his work an authentic and expressive American voice. Underlying his realist approach is a strong compositional sense of formal relationships and a prototypical use of contrasting light and shadow to help build depth of space and mood. Many of his works have become iconic, including one of the most well-known images in 20th century art, Christina’s World in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Palm Springs Art Museum. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org 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 THRU APR 8 Night and Day: The Paintings of Lockwood de Forest. Co-curated by Christine Giles and Frank Goss, this exhibition includes 60-65 oil paintings by Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932) ranging in date from 1874-1918. Organized into two themes the exhibition includes 40 American and Western landscapes paintings, 20 daylight Palm Springs area desert paintings and three or four larger studio paintings. The paintings will be loaned from the artist’s estate, private collections and the Sullivan Goss Gallery. (See Lenders to the exhibition listed below) This will be the first Museum venue of a traveling exhibition of the artist’s nocturne paintings and will coincide with the publication of a major monograph entitled: Collecting Moonlight: the Night Paintings of Lockwood de Forest. A brochure and checklist will by produced by Palm Springs Art Museum to accompany this exhibition. Essays will be provided by Joseph Goldyne and Frank Goss along with contributions by museum curatorial staff. Palm Springs Art Museum 760.322.4800 www.psmuseum.org THRU May 20 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. Plaza Theatre. 760-327-0225 www.psfollies.com THRU MAY 27 Historical Palm Springs. History, Architecture and Glamour North and South historical walking tours are led by volunteer docents and last approximately one hour. The Palm Springs Historical Society’s downtown walking tour explores the history and the heart of our amazing city.  Regularly scheduled tours at 9:45am Wednesday through Saturday include admission to the McCallum Adobe Museum and the Cornelia White House as well as a magnificent treat provided by Expresso Cielo Coffee Shop. Palm Springs Historical Society 760-323-8297 www.pshistoricalsociety.org EVERY WED & SUN Happy Tails Dog Adventure. Dogs! Fetch your leash and join other dogs on this desert hike in the Santa Rosa Mountains. This hike provides great exercise while exploring the desert. Learn about dog friendly trails in the National Monument – and hike on!  Pack plenty of water for you and your K-9 friends for this fun outing. Lead by BLM Ranger and NAI Certified Interpretive Guide. Every Wednesday, November 2, 2011 thru April 25, 2012; 9-11:30am. Meet atCahuillaHillsPark, Palm Desert. AND Every Sunday, November 6, 2011 thru April 29, 2012; 9-11:30am (NO Happy Tail Dog Hike March 4, 2012) Meet at the La Quinta Cove Trailhead on Calle Tecate at Avenida Diaz. RSVP Not required. Limited to 10 participants. 760-862-9984 website EVERY FIRST THURS Art Walk El Paseo. Enjoy artist receptions, special art events and much more at the galerries along El Paseo. 5pm-9pm. 877-735-7273 website EVERY THURS VillageFest. Palm Canyon Drive is closed to vehicle traffic between Amado Road and Baristo Road so you can stroll down the center of the street and browse more than 175 booths offering beautiful art, handcrafted items and unique food. 6-10pm Oct-May, 7-10pm Jun-Sep. 760-320-3781 www.palmspringsvillagefest.com EVERY THURS Free admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum from 4-8pm during VillageFest. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org EVERY THURS & SAT Morning Desert Hikes. Explore the desert and learn about the plants, animals, and geology that make this area so unique. Meet new friends too. Destinations will vary based on participants’ interests and abilities.  Be sure to bring plenty of water, wear sun protection and sturdy footwear, and come ready to hit the trail. Every Thursday, October 6, 2011 through April 26, 2012; 9–11:30am (NO Thursday hike on November 24, 2011 or March 1, 2012). 9-11am National Monument Visitor Center. 760-862-9984 website EVERY SAT & SUN College of the Desert Street Fair. Features 340 vendors offering art, crafts, new merchandise and food. 7am- 2pm Oct-May, 7am-noon June-Sept 760-636-7957 www.codstreetfair.com EVERY FIRST SAT Palm Springs Crusin' Association. See over 150 great customs, rods, classic, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles Food, music, trophies, and children's activities. 4-8pm (Oct thru Jun) North lot at Spa Resort Casino. 760-360-9798 www.PalmSpringsCruisinAssociation.com EVERY 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 5, 2011 thru April 7, 2012, No Art Faire March 3, 2012. National Monument Visitor Center. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm  (760) 862-9984 website EVERY SECOND SAT The City of Palm Desert offers free guided tours of its public art collection (with the exception of July and August). Free guided tours are available on the second Saturday of each month from September through June.  For details on the next tour, visit the Palm Desert Event Calendar. 10am Reservations are not required. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and come prepared for a one-hour walking tour. 760- 568-1441 www.palmdesertart.org EVERY SECOND SUN Free Admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum. With the generous support of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Features programming for all ages and interests including hands-on family activities, live theater and gallery performances, films on art and culture, docent-led spotlight talks and demonstrations of artists at work. 760-322-4800 www.psmuseum.org