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Michael Davis

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Art

Palm Springs Gets Framed: Orangerie Fine Art Debuts With a Bold Exploration of California Image Culture

A compelling new creative force has arrived in Palm Springs’ evolving arts scene. Marking its debut exhibition in the city’s Lofts Arts District, Orangerie Fine Art opened its doors with The California Image: Beyond the Commercial Frame, an ambitious group exhibition examining the intersection of celebrity, design, advertising, and fine art through a distinctly California…

ByMichael Davis

Art

Nine Years Strong: Janssen Artspace Celebrates in Style

This weekend the Janssen Artspace in Palm Springs celebrated its ninth anniversary with an energy that carried well beyond the walls. The gallery pulsed with life, filled to capacity with artists, collectors, and admirers, all feeding an unmistakable buzz. It felt less like a formal opening and more like a true community moment. It was…

ByMichael Davis

Homes + Real Estate

Above It All: A Mid-Century Masterpiece with Silicon Valley’s Most Spectacular Views

Perched high above the valley floor, this striking mid-century modern residence by Alan Blair captures the essence of Northern California living at its most elevated both literally and architecturally. Walls of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, framing sweeping, cinematic views that stretch from San Francisco to Santa Clara,a panorama many consider among the most breathtaking in Silicon…

ByMichael Davis

Shop + Style

Super Simple: The Art of Effortless Living in Palm Springs

James Fernandez | Photography Michael Davis In a town known for bold design and mid-century glamour, Super Simple offers something refreshingly different: a quiet, curated pause. Tucked into Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District, the boutique is a study in restraint where every object feels considered, every shelf intentional. There’s no clutter here, no rush to overwhelm.…

ByMichael Davis

Attractions + Events

A Night of Movie Music Magic at the Plaza Theatre

Photo of Michael Childers The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre was filled with nostalgia, glamour, and some of Hollywood’s most beloved music Tuesday night when celebrated photographer, producer and philanthropist Michael Childers presented the latest installment of his popular One Night Only series: “Hollywood: Music from the Movies.” Timed perfectly to coincide with Oscar…

ByMichael Davis

Attractions + Events

Modernism Week Returns: Eleven Days of Design, Style, and Desert Magic

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…

ByMichael Davis

Art

Intersect Palm Springs Art + Design Returns for a Bold Fourth Edition During Modernism Week

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…

ByMichael Davis

Art

Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie Brings Hollywood’s Most Dazzling Designs to the Palm Springs Art Museum

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…

ByMichael Davis

Art

Inside the Desert’s Creative Heart: Desert Open Studios Returns This Weekend

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,…

ByMichael Davis

Good Taste

Bar Cecil and Beaton’s: Palm Springs Most Coveted Table Just Got a Glamorous New Companion

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…

ByMichael Davis

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Palm Springs Gets Framed: Orangerie Fine Art Debuts With a Bold Exploration of California Image Culture

Nine Years Strong: Janssen Artspace Celebrates in Style

Above It All: A Mid-Century Masterpiece with Silicon Valley’s Most Spectacular Views

Super Simple: The Art of Effortless Living in Palm Springs

A Night of Movie Music Magic at the Plaza Theatre

Modernism Week Returns: Eleven Days of Design, Style, and Desert Magic

Intersect Palm Springs Art + Design Returns for a Bold Fourth Edition During Modernism Week

Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie Brings Hollywood’s Most Dazzling Designs to the Palm Springs Art Museum

Inside the Desert’s Creative Heart: Desert Open Studios Returns This Weekend

Bar Cecil and Beaton’s: Palm Springs Most Coveted Table Just Got a Glamorous New Companion

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