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Barry Manilow Holiday Concert Series / Benefit

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:31:42 +0000

For those of you who will be visting (or staying in) Palm Springs for the holidays, there’s a treat in store for you at the McCallum Theatre. Bary Manilow is going to be performing a five night concert series that will benefit 25 local charities. Barry says that the series is “a very personal and special event to me”. Premium ticket holders are invited to attend a special reception with Mr. Manilow.

Barry is returning December 30 from a record-setting five year engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton. Barry attended our company’s Grand Opening Party and holds a special place in all our hearts here in Palm Springs, CA.

To get tickets for the show, visit the McCallum Theatre.

Clean Air, Clear Stars Music Festival

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:52:19 +0000

If you’ve reserved your vacation rental and are coming to Palm Springs on the weekend of the 18th, here’s something that might interest you.

If you’re looking for something entertaining, inspiring and unique, and you love great music, try the 3rd Annual Clean Air, Clear Stars Music Festival. Pappy and Harriet’s, a desert treasure located in the heart of Pioneertown (map and address below) is hosting the 3rd annual musical event.

Pappy and Harriet’s is known for “The Best Honky Tonk West of the Mississippi”and have brought joy to locals and vacationers alike for over 25 years. Their famous mesquite barbecue, live music and dancing makes for a great time for all.

This year, the Clean Air, Clean Stars Festival is free for all who wish to come. Enjoy a few hours or stay for the entire festival! There are more bands than can be mentioned here, but include the likes of:

Jay Aston (of Jean Loves Jezebel)
The Morning After Girls
Candy Apple
The Upsidedown
The Morlocks
Asteroid #4
Dandy Warhols
Whispering Pines
Gram Rabbit
This Blinding Light
Lower Heaven

…and many, many more. Visit their site Clean Air, Clear Stars for more details.

Although admission is free, the Festival appreciates any donation to its benefactor Global Inheritance while you’re here enjoying the music under the stars! Donations are greatly appreciated and help keep the event going strong every year!

Pappy and Harriets
53688 Pioneertown Rd
Pioneertown, CA 92268
(760) 365-5956

The River At Rancho Mirage

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:45:07 +0000

The River at Rancho Mirage is a shopping and dining experience in a park-like environment. The center has an amphitheater, live music, with fountains and waterfalls. Experience the style and beauty while you shop at some of the desert’s finest shopping establishments. Shop, relax, have dinner, see a movie, spend the evening.

Restaurants include Babe’s BBQ, PF Changs, Flemings Steakhouse, Mami Maki California Japanese Cuisine, Papa Mario’s Pizzeria, Piero’s Acqua Pazza, the Yard House and The Cheesecake Factory.

Shops include Blonde, Bang & Olufsen, Borders, British Invasion, Hallmark, Cohiba Cigar Loungs, Diane’s Beachwear and Optica.

The River At Rancho Mirage

(760) 341-2711

Palm Springs Follies

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:28:53 +0000

The Palm Springs Follies is a Broadway-caliber performance located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs California. The Follies feature musical and dance from the 1930′s and 1940′s by performers who are old enough to have lived it!

The Follies offer an entertainment experience that honors the spirit of the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s comedy, entertainment and music that provides an experience that will keep you coming back to Palm Springs just to see what’s new at the Follies!

Travelers from all around the world have found that this Palm Springs treasure is a hit. If you’re coming to Palm Springs, make sure you put this on your calendar!

For more information visit Palm Springs Follies.

128 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 327-0225

McCallum Theatre – Palm Desert, CA

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:27:50 +0000

If you’re staying in one of our vacation rentals, and you love the arts, then make sure you visit this web site before you get to town.

The McCallum Theatre provides a wide variety of performing arts that reflect the diversity of the Coachella Valley. They entertain and offer education to the public through the performing arts, emphasizing education of the children of the Valley.

Their performances include world-class performances by artists such as Tony Bennett, Sheryl Crow, Carol Channing, the St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet and the New York City Opera Company,nationally televised programs starring artists such as Ray Charles and Oprah Winfrey and performances by artists such as the Flying Karamazov Brothers and the ballet de L’Opera de Bordeaux.

For more information visit McCallum Theatre.

73000 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-ARTS
(866) 889-ARTS

Spotlight 29 Casino

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:26:39 +0000

Gambling enthusiasts traveling to Palm Springs have a wide variety of choices on where to spend their time. Spotlight 29 Casino offers state-of-the-art gambling facilities and feature dining and a variety of entertainment to complete your vacation experience.

The gambling facilities include slots, a poker room, a wide variety of table games, tournaments and more!

Spotlight 29 Casino offers all types of food, from fine dining to casual bistro-style food. Their entertainment features major stars from all genres of music and comedy.

For more information visit Spotlight 29 Casino.

46200 Harrison St
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 775-5566

Spa Resort Casino and Agua Caliente Casino

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:25:59 +0000

If you’re vacationing to Palm Springs and gambling is something you enjoy, you’re in luck. Palm Springs has become a mecca for gambling enthusiasts.

The Agua Caliente Band of Indians have developed two phenomenal casinos that offer gambling, dining and entertainment for visitors to Palm Springs. Dining facilites include a steakhouse, cafe, buffet style restaurant, and wet bar. Entertainment include an intimate lounge for live bands and comedy acts as well as a larger showroom for high ticket entertainers such as Jamie Foxx.

The Agua Caliente Casino, a development of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, is a full-amenity casino located in Rancho Mirage, California. If you’re staying in one of our vacation rentals in Rancho Mirage, this would be a great choice for gambling and entertainment.

The all-new Spa Resort Casino is Palm Springs’ only full-service resort offering casino, spa and hotel amenities, all in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. This casino is within walking distance or a very short car ride from many of our vacation homes – see the map below and you’ll realize just how convenient it is to stroll over to the casino to try your luck.

Agua Caliente
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
888-999-1995

Spa Resort Casino
100 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6414
(760) 325-1461

Augustine Casino

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:25:17 +0000

A little bit off the beaten path, Augustine Casino does offer everything from table games to slots, promotional giveaways to a variety of dining. It’s located between Palm Springs and Indio and is conveniently located near many of the valley’s shopping venues in La Quinta and Palm Desert. If you’re a golfer, it’s only 3 miles east of the PGA West in the Coachella Valley. It would be a great way to enjoy a day trip out for golf and gambling!

For more information visit Augustine Casino.

84-001 Avenue 54
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9500

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:24:48 +0000

Morongo Casino offers a 150,000 square foot facility for gaming, dining and entertainment. It’s located about 20 minutes by car from Palm Springs off of the 10 freeway and presents a monolithic form across the desert skyline as you approach the casino from the 10.

Boasting one of the largest gaming floors in the west, the casino has over 2,000 slot machines, 79 table games, a private poker room with all night access. Games include poker, slots, bingo, Pai-Gow poker, blackjack, EZ Baccarat and others. Non-smoking areas are available.

For more information visit Morongo Casino.

49500 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, California 92230
800-252-4499

Fantasy Springs Resort Hotel & Casino

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:23:27 +0000

If you’re vacationing in Palm Springs and you like gambling, here’s another great option for you to consider visiting while you’re staying in one of our beautiful Palm Springs vacation homes. Try visiting Fantasy Springs Casino, which offers everything from gaming to dining and entertainment.

The casino offers 2,000 slot machines, video poker, 40 table games, bingo and many other types of gambling fun.

While you’re there, you can try one of their casual or fine dining restaurants that include a bistro, steakhouse, grill, a fresh grill / buffet, pizza kitchen and even a Starbucks.

For more information visit Fantasy Springs Casino.

84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.
Indio, CA 92203-3499
800-827-2946

Boomers Family Entertainment

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:19:09 +0000

A perfect place to take the family, Boomers! has a wide variety of entertainment the whole family will love! Miniature Golf, Race Cars, Bumper Boats, a Rock-Climbing Wall, and Video Games are just a few of the possibilities! And it’s just minutes away from Palm Springs.

For more information visit Boomers!

67700 E Palm Canyon Dr
Cathedral City, CA 92234-5455
(760) 770-7522

Knotts Soak City

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:17:35 +0000

If you’re in the mood to cool off, this is the place to be in Palm Springs. Lots of water slides and other types of water rides, a wave pool, and tons of wet n’ wild fun.

It’s a sixteen acre park, all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950′s Southern California Coast!

For more information visit Knotts Soak City – Palm Springs.

1500 S. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.327.0499

Villagefest Every Thursday

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:22:31 +0000

Villagefest is one of the Palm Springs local traditions on Thursday evenings.

The event attracts thousands of visitors every week. Every single block offers something different: beautiful artwork, musical entertainment, magic acts, tantalizing food dishes from all around the world, handcrafted artwork and gift items and the best place in town to people-watch!

For more information visit Villagefest.