Hotel Name Change: Springs of Palm Springs

The Springs of Palm Springs has a new name — Andreas Hotel & Spa.

Built in 1935, the old world boutique property has 25 deluxe guest rooms, spa treatments & packages, landscaped courtyard, pool and jacuzzi. It is centrally located in downtown Palm Springs which allows guests to walk Palm Canyon Drive to shop & dine.  Getaway for a weekend! www.andreashotel.com

4×4 The San Andreas Fault

Exploring the desert is fascinating.  I had the opportunity to go on a jeep tour with Desert Adventures  — that was really cool. The 4-hour excursion was to the famous San Andreas Fault — the official tour name is the Faultline Adventure – and I am use to earthquakes since I have lived in California my entire life.   On our journey – we went to the faultline, learned about earthquakes, native plants, the history and saw beautiful oasis & carved rock canyons. The San Andreas Fault is only about 45 minute drive from downtown Palm Springs – it is definitely a “must-see attraction!” 

Other Palm Springs tours include mid-century architecture tours, celebrity, Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree and more.

Cook at Cary Grant’s House

Copley’s Restaurant is one of the former Cary Grant estates, and they offer monthly cooking classes. On Sat. November 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., you can learn how to cook Tempura Tiger Shrimp, Indonesian Grilled Lamb Chops and more! It is $90.00 per person an dyou receive the cooking lass, recipe card and a 3 course lunch with paired wines. How cool is that? Check it out www.copleysrestaurant.com

Thank You Lavender Readers

For the 2nd year in a row, Lavender Magazine Readers have voted Palm Springs as their favorite Winter Destination! Thank you for your support, and Palm Springs misses you – get here soon!  If you any of you don’t know about Lavender Magazine. Well, they are a GLBT publication based  in the fabulous Twin Cities, and each year the readers vote for their favorite people, places, businesses, organizations and events. We are so grateful to be associated with Fab 50!  www.lavendermagazine.com

Pride Weekend

This weekend is the  2008 Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival and Parade!   

The two-day festival, slated for Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 will kick off both days at 10 a.m. at Palm Springs Stadium.  The famous pride begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. 

The festival features over 200 booths and music entertainment featuring international dnace diva – Pepper MaShay!

Don’t miss it – to learn more visit ww.pspride.org. We will have photos of the event next posting on Monday.

 

 

Halloween Activities in Palm Springs

Haunted Historical Carriage Rides by Palm Springs Carriages Dates: October 31 and November 1

Time: Hourly departures from Palm Canyon Drive at 7:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m.;10:00 p.m.; 11:00 p.m.; 12 midnight

Cost: $15.00 per adult; $7.00 for children (5 to 14 years old); under 5 free

Activities: Aboard the haunted carriage and go through the ghostly nostalgic tennis club district while listening to ghost stories.

Contact: Reservations recommended (760) 364-4430

VillageFest Halloween Spook-tacular

Date: October 30, 2008

Time: 6 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Costume contest: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Baristo

Activities: Trick or Treating with VillageFest vendors and downtown merchants, pumpkin patch, face painting, arts & crafts, smore station and live entertainment.

Contact: (760) 320-3781 www.palmspringsvillagefest.com

FIRST FRIDAY’S – Palm Springs Downtown/Uptown ART WALK

Palm Canyon Art Walk of the 2008/2009 season, is held the first friday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the city of

Palm Springs.  Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce organizes this event… www.pschamber.org

Shopping in Palm Springs

Michael Weems Collection, 384 North Palm Canyon Drive

-remarkable wall and freestanding works of reclaimed metals by this internationally known artist.

 

James Jensen Studios, 800 North Palm Canyon Drive

- strong, sensual abstractions, along with works from a finessed, Old Master perspective.

 

Michael H. Lord Gallery, 1090 North Palm Canyon Drive

-representing contemporary and modern American and European masters.

 

Janssen Art Space at 333 S. Indian Canyon Drive

 Continuum Gallery at 258 N. Palm Canyon

Incredible Artist at 333 N. Palm Canyon

Exposure Gallery at 515 N. Palm Canyon

 Interior Illusions at 830 N. Palm Canyon

 Asylum at 844 N. Palm Canyon

House 849 at 849 N. Palm Canyon

M Modern, 2500 N. Palm Canyon.

 

The Riv is Open

On Wednesday, October 15 the new Riviera Resort & Spa had its official ribbon cutting & property tour.  What a beautiful hotel — amazing design, attention to detail, an amazing spa (it is really dark and relaxing), and a huge pool with fabulous lounge chairs.   The Riv is offering fantastic packages - check out their site www.psriviera.com

 

View of the Mountains

Broadway in Palm Springs?

Yes, Broadway is coming to the Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs. On Tuesday, October 14, the free broadway event features more than a dozen performers sharing Broadway’s musical numbers. The two-hour show starts at 7 p.m., and reservations are recommended.  Visit www.hotelzoso.com for more details.

Insider Tip…Great Hotel Discounts

I love getting a good deal when it comes to booking a room, especially if there is a continental breakfast involved.  In Palm Springs, A Place in the Sun Garden Hotel now offers poolside continental breakfast service every weekend through June 1^st. Also, a bonus… they are offering a 20% discount on every available room between October 1st and 8^th. www.aplaceinthesunhotel.com

 

Insider tip…For other last minute package deals or seasonal discounts, check out the “hot deals” at www.palm-springs.org