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PERFORMING ARTS
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert 8:00 PM Celebrate the holidays with saxophonist Dave Koz and guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and Selina Albright as they perform jazz versions of your favorite Christmas classics.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12–SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
Paul Anka
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert 8:00 PM Join this beloved singer and songwriter for a memorable evening of his greatest hits, including “Diana” and “Put Your Head on my Shoulder.”
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
An Evening with Sierra Boggess
Annenberg Theater, Downtown 8:00 PM Experience the unique talent of soprano Sierra Boggess, favorite of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber as Christine in Phantom of the Opera and leading lady in Love Never Dies.
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THEATER
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 16–SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
Motown the Musical
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert Tue–Sat, 8:00 PM; Sun, 2:00 PM Immerse in the story of music mogul Berry Gordy as he builds a recording empire and discovers future icons Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and more.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party
Annenberg Theater, Downtown 8:00 PM Delight in a variety of local and global musical talent with host Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch, featuring Broadway superstars and up-and-coming artists.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
Chita & Tune: Two for the Road
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert 8:00 PM Seize the opportunity to see Tony Award–winning Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune as they create entertainment magic.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
The Golden Age of the Piano
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert 7:00 PM Gain insight into classical masterpieces from the 1880s to the 1920s by composers including Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Debussy.
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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27–SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Temecula Valley Annual Barrel Tasting Event
Temecula Wineries 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Sample a wide selection of unfinished barrel and tank wines as well as newly released varietals, paired to perfection with delicious appetizers from your choice of up to 18 participating wineries.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Rancho Mirage Wine & Food Festival
Rancho Mirage Amphitheater & Community Park 1:00-4:00 PM Excite your palette with gourmet cuisine from 15 of the desert’s top chefs, with 200 labels of fine wine to choose from at this highly anticipated annual fete.
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ONGOING SATURDAYS
Certified Farmers’ Market
Camelot Theater Parking Lot, Downtown Palm Springs 8:00 AM–12:30 PM Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers at this weekly open air market.
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ENRICHMENT
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Capturing the Nuances of Joshua Tree National Park
Oasis Visitor Center, Twentynine Palms 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Learn to take beautiful photographs that capture the beauty of the desert autumn light, utilizing your smartphone or compact camera features.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 8–MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Monday Morning Walk
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Monument, Palm Desert 10:00–11:00 AM Take a picturesque guided walk on the beautiful Ed Hastey Trail while you learn to identify local flora and fauna.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 16–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
HITS Coachella Desert Circuit
Thermal Tue–Sun, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Thrill to the excitement and grace of hunter-jumpers in a season of Grand Prix equestrian events.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Madeline Stuart: Restoring the Iconic Cedric Gibbons House
Palm Springs Art Museum, Downtown 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Join design architect Madeline Stuart for an intimate look at the restoration of the Cedric Gibbons/Dolores Del Rio House, with brunch to follow the lecture.
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ART
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
No Glass Ceiling! Women Working in Glass, Part I
Palm Springs Art Museum, Downtown Sun–Tue, Fri–Sat; 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu, 12:00–8:00 PM Gain insight into the impact of women in the contemporary studio glass movement, including new approaches to its aesthetic development.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
Desert Mountains Art Faire
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Monument, Palm Desert 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Discover a variety of mediums from photography to paintings, ceramics to textiles, offered for sale by local artisans.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
In Conversation: Alma Allen & J.B. Blunk
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture & Design Center Sun–Tue, Fri–Sat; 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu, 12:00–8:00 PM Explore the organic works of sculpture and natural materials used to design the unique homes of these two artists.
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