This week, Modernism Week once again transforms Palm Springs into a living showcase of midcentury design, architecture, and cultural cool. Running February 12 through February 22, 2026, the beloved festival will present more than 450 programs across the Coachella Valley ranging from glamorous parties and landmark home tours to thought-provoking lectures and free community events. While…
Each February, the desert becomes a global crossroads for creativity, and in 2026, Intersect Palm Springs Art + Design is poised to raise the bar once again. Returning to the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 12–16, 2026, the Coachella Valley’s premier contemporary art and design fair will unveil its largest and most ambitious edition…
By any measure, Bob Mackie is fashion’s ultimate showman — the man behind some of the most unforgettable looks in television, film, and pop culture history. Now, the Palm Springs Art Museum celebrates the legendary designer with a new exhibition, Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie, honoring his lifetime contributions to the art of costume and…
Photo: Anne Bedrick Fine Art
What began as a simple idea—to bring artists together and invite the public into their creative worlds—has grown into one of the Coachella Valley’s most anticipated cultural events. This Weekend, Desert Open Studios: The Tour returns for its sixth season, transforming the valley into a living, breathing gallery. Running January 23–25,…
There is no question that Bar Cecil is the hardest reservation to get in Palm Springs and for very good reason. Bar Cecil was conceived as a chic Parisian-style bistro celebrating the creativity and diversity of legendary writer, photographer, designer, and bon vivant Cecil Beaton. Since opening, it has become the most sought-after dining room…
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs’ fashion scene is getting a jolt of London-meets-LA creative energy thanks to internationally acclaimed director and creative visionary Trudy Bellinger, whose curated vintage fashion collection Rack N Roll has officially opened inside Greyewolfe on North Palm Canyon Drive. Bellinger — known globally for her bold visual style and boundary-pushing…
Broadway brilliance is about to light up the desert sky. This spring, the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs will launch rePLAY, a brand-new script-in-hand series pairing world-class talent with timeless comedy — all to benefit the ongoing restoration of the beloved landmark.
Under the artistic direction of Tony Award winner David Zippel, rePLAY…
This September, Greater Palm Springs invites both visitors and locals to hit pause, breathe deeply, and immerse themselves in the ultimate wellness experience. The region is launching its first-ever Spa Month, a month-long celebration of self-care, sunshine, and soul-soothing spa experiences across Southern California’s desert oasis. Coinciding with National Self-Care Awareness Month, Spa Month features…
Few architects have left as indelible a mark on Palm Springs as Donald Wexler. His pioneering use of steel and his crisp modernist lines helped define the desert’s architectural identity in the mid-20th century. By the time he retired, Wexler was regarded not only as a master of modernism but as one of the great…
The glitterati return to the desert this fall as legendary producer and acclaimed celebrity photographer Michael Childers presents his wildly popular Hollywood Dine & Dish IV — an intimate, uproarious evening of gourmet dining and gloriously unfiltered Hollywood storytelling. Set for Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., this exclusive benefit for AAP – Food…


