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…
Sherrie S. Auen
The historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs is one step closer to its grand reopening thanks to a significant $250,000 donation from the Auen Foundation, a Coachella Valley-based private grant-making foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. In recognition of the gift, the theatre’s mezzanine level will be…
photos by Michael Davis
Wandering through The Shops at 1345, one of the Coachella Valley’s most beloved retail destinations, I recently discovered a new tenant instantly raising the style bar. Tucked into the back space now stands NEAL SPERLING, a luxury design destination bringing effortless chic to Palm Springs. Inside, you’ll find a complete showcase of…
Photography | Michael Davis
When the thermometer begins to hover near triple digits in the Coachella Valley, it’s only natural to daydream about a place where fog rolls in like clockwork and you may even need a sweater in July. Enter: San Francisco — a breezy, beautiful escape that’s just a short flight from Palm Springs…
June 24–30, 2025 | Palm Springs, CA
The desert heat meets the heat of innovation as the 31st Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns June 24–30, 2025, with a dazzling lineup of 311 short films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 world premieres. Hosted by the Palm Springs International Film Society, ShortFest remains one of…
The latest addition to Palm Springs’ fast-evolving culinary scene comes with serious L.A. credentials. Marissa and Matt Hermer, the hospitality power couple behind hotspots Olivetta and Chez Mia, have officially opened Bar Issi, their newest restaurant and their first venture outside Los Angeles. Now open for brunch, dinner, and drinks inside the Thompson Hotel Palm…
Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning actor known for his commanding performances in Darkest Hour and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, has officially been knighted by King Charles III in this year’s Birthday Honours list — marking a new and distinguished chapter in the career of the Palm Springs resident. Oldman, who won the Academy Award for Best…
This Memorial Day, the sky over Palm Springs will fill with thousands of red and white carnations as the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts its annual Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop, a powerful tribute to fallen service members and their families. The event takes place Monday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:30…


