The Hero in You
Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and fires dominated news reports across the globe recently. And tsunami warnings along the Pacific Coast made cameos this summer. Preparing for disasters, educating children about safety,...
The Q&A with Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik
Desert Magazine: Why did you decide to move here in 1977?
The Life of Pie
Playboy magazines in barbershops, and endless refills of watery brown coffee. The promise of pie could ameliorate most culinary abominations of the pre-oughts: baked cod on Fridays, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti...
Architect Charles L. Martin--The Brutal Truth
“Charlie Martin was mad and a bit of a wild man,” says Bruno Sargeant, a Yorkshire-born producer for Meta. Sargeant escaped LA’s Melrose Avenue jungle for the more sedate and...
Pawshion Show
Pawshion Show:
Me! Me! Me!
A few years ago, on her 50th birthday, blowing out the candles on her cake put Jennie Garth in a reflective mood. She had many blessing to count, including living...
Burger Meisters
In-n-Out—Thousand Palms, Rancho Mirage, and (soon) Palm Springs
Curating Canopy at Sunnylands
A new exhibit called Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands will open at Sunnylands Center & Gardens on Sept. 10. It will run for nearly two years, through June 2027. This...
Modernism Week
One of the most popular weekends of the year kicks off on October 16--a celebration of modernism in all its forms--art, architecture, interior design, and culture. There are bus tours,...
The Q&A with Adam Karsten
Desert Magazine: Can you give me some background about CVRep? How did it start and how has it grown over the years?
No, Not THAT Walter White
Walter S. White was a multi-faceted man. He grew up in San Bernardino and was the son of a builder and contractor. For most of his career, White was a...
Absolutely Favorite Wedding Venues
"Palm Springs has its own personality,” Michelle Garibay says. Her award-winning business, Michelle Garibay Events, produces unique, elegant weddings internationally. But, clients often request her to work her magic in...
