DESERT EVENTS OCTOBER 2006

Celebrations, concerts, sport competitions, theater, and other events all month long.

1 SUNDAY
THROUGH Oct. 22 South Pacific. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1949 musical based on two short stories by James Michener from his book Tales of the South Pacific. 7 p.m. Thurs.; 8 p.m Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 323-5123.

Through June 15, 2007 LGB Model Train Exhibit. Park is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.). The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694 .

2 MONDAY
Through Oct. 29 Reality and Dreams in Sculpture by Ed Haddaway. Also Diane Goettlicher’s Figurative Expression through Oct. 5. Artists reception during El Paseo Art Walk Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. Desert Art Collection, 45-350 San Luis Rey Ave., Palm Desert.
674-9955.

3 TUESDAY
Preview of The New Subject and Object — Photography 2006. Works from Modern Masters Fine Art by Richard D’Amore, Robert Dawson, Michael Healy, and A.R. Hicks. 5:30-8 p.m. Viceroy Palm Springs, 415 S. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs. 341-1056.

5 THURSDAY
Playwrights’ Circle Free Thursday Readings. Staged readings include The Seduction of Chaos by Kent R. Brown and After the Mail Came by Richard Martin Hirsh. 6:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Palm Springs High School, 2248 Ramon Rd., Palm Springs. 327-4877

El Paseo Art Walk. The El Paseo art scene comes alive on the first Thursday of the month through May with artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere in 20 galleries. Sponsored by Palm Springs Life. 5-9 p.m. 346-8885.

THROUGH OCT. 26 Musing on Munich. The Hart Gallery opens the season with an exhibition of new paintings by German artist Gabriele Lockstaedt. Artist reception 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 during Art Walk. 73-111 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 346-4243.

6 FRIDAY
Kenny Rogers. The Grammy-winning country superstar will perform his hits, old and new. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, I-10 at Golf Center Pkwy., Indio. 800-827-2946,
342-5000

THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007 Butterflies Alive! Featuring hundreds of North American butterflies representing more than 30 species roaming freely in a spacious screened house. The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694

THROUGH OCT. 8 American Heat/Palm Springs Motorcycle and Hot Rod Weekend. The sights and sounds of those Harley engines and hot rods are back for a weekend of entertainment, exhibits, and more. 800-200-4557

7 SATURDAY
Bowling for Bucks “Hollywood Bowl” Tournament. This annual event benefits the McCallum Theatre Institute Arts Education Program. Raise funds for worthy programs that reach more than 34,000 Coachella Valley children. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fantasy Lanes Family Bowling Center, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, I-10 at Golf Center Pkwy., Indio. 346-6505, ext. 126.

Kool and the Gang. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, I-10 and Dillon Rd., Coachella. 775-5566.

8 SUNDAY
Les Dames du Soleil. This drag queen show benefits the Desert AIDS Project. 6 p.m. Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre, 123 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 323-2118 or www.desertaidsproject.org.

9 MONDAY
There’s a National Monument in Your Back Yard. Take a photographic journey of the landscape, plants, and animals of the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. 10 a.m. Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 862-9984.

THROUGH OCT. 15 Samsung World Championship. LPGA tournament to benefit the YMCA. Bighorn Golf Club, 255 Palowet Dr., Palm Desert. 341-9622.

10 TUESDAY
Anna Deavere Smith. In Snapshots: Glimpses of America in Change, she questions race, community, and character within America. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787.

12 THURSDAY
THROUGH OCT. 29 The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife by Charles Busch opens the Joslyn Players’ season. An award-winning Broadway hit about Margorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist. 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. Joslyn Center Theater, 73-759 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 340-3220, ext. 109.

13 FRIDAY
Get Lucky at the Art Museum. Singles party with music, dancing, cocktails, and food. 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 325-7186.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Los Tucanes’ ballads tell stories of a land and a people caught in the complex social and political climate. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787

14 SATURDAY
Betting on a Wish. A fundraiser casino night with live entertainment, raffle, and auction presented by The Theresa D. Holden Foundation to enrich the lives of women living with breast cancer by granting wishes. Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, 41-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 866-880-9474.

Kenny Loggins. Loggins is a musical powerhouse whose talent has been honored with 12 platinum albums and 14 gold albums. Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787

Palm Springs Modern Committee Preservation Awards Luncheon. Noon-2 p.m. Parker Palm Springs, 4200 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 409-6906

Dinner in the Canyons. This fundraiser for Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is a desert tradition. An evening devoted to the importance of preserving Native American culture, with gourmet food and spectacular entertainment under the stars. Andreas Canyon, Palm Springs. 778-1079.

Palm Desert Public Art Tour. Palm Desert is home to more than 140 sculptures and three alternating art tours. In Oct., it’s Civic Center Park. Meets at 10 a.m. in front of Messenger of the Puul sculpture by Curt Mattson at the south entrance to the park off Fred Waring Dr. Special tours can be arranged for groups. 568-5240.

THROUGH OCT. 15 Tram Road Challenge. A 6K race and bicycle ride from the valley floor to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station to benefit the YMCA. 324-7069

THROUGH APRIL 8, 2007 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change opens the season at La Quinta Playhouse. Followed by A Tuna Christmas, Lend Me a Tenor, and Glengarry Glen Ross.
Calle Estado at the Village, Old Town La Quinta. 360-9191.

15 SUNDAY
World Affairs Council of the Desert Speaker/Dinner Program. Morris Beschloss speaks on “Global Economy and the U.S.” 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. dinner, followed by speaker and Q&A. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells. 322-7711 or www.worldaffairsdesert.org.

Foreigner. This classic rock band has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide with hits such as “Urgent,” “Cold as Ice,” and many others. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787

20 FRIDAY
Gretchen Wilson. The Grammy Award-winning country music star known as a “Redneck Woman” makes her Coachella Valley concert debut. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, I-10
at Golf Center Pkwy., Indio. 800-827-2946, 342-5000,

Palm Springs Historical Society Museums open for the season. The McCallum Adobe and Cornelia White House open at 10 a.m. 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 323-8297

Notes in the Desert. Musical series at the Palm Springs Public Library presents guitarist Nic Nichol. 6 p.m. wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. show. 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 322-7323.

Fitz’s Intimate Nights at the Annenberg. Featuring Kyle Eastwood, a jazz musician and the son of actor Clint Eastwood. 8 p.m. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 325-4490.

THROUGH OCT. 21 Oktoberfest in Cathedral City. Celebration of German heritage including entertainment by Ernie Star and his 20-piece brass band, dancers, German food, and beer. 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat. Town Square, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. 328-1213.

THROUGH OCT. 29 Day of the Dead artists’ installations. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 325-7186.

21 SATURDAY
The Latin Legends, featuring Malo (“Suavecito,” “Nena”), Tierra (“Together,” “Gonna Find Her,” “Memories”), and Thee Midnighters (“Whittier Blvd,” “Land of 1000 Dances,” “That’s All”). 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino. I-10 and Dillon Rd., Coachella. 775-5566.

Bill Maher. One of the most politically astute humorists in America today, he has done five HBO specials, including the critically acclaimed Bill Maher: Be More Cynical and received a Tony nomination for his one-man Broadway show, Victory Begins at Home. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787

American Heart Association Desert Heart Walk. This infor-mative event with more than 3,000 walkers will feature a Wellness Village, Kid Zone, Women’s Pavilion, and breakfast and lunch. 7 a.m. opening, 7:30 a.m. registration, walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, 73-510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 341-8109.
Palm Springs Equality Awards. Honoring those who have made extraordinary contributions to the cause of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality. Black tie optional. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. 464-5600.

THROUGH OCT. 22 10th Annual Festival of the Waters. Food, entertainment, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages.11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hot Springs Park, 8th Ave. and Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs. 329-6403.

THROUGH OCT. 22 San Gorgonio Ballet presents Hans Christian Anderson. World premiere. 7 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 325-4490.

THROUGH OCT. 22 La Quinta Trails Days. Trail map dedication, guided walks, stargazing, and slide show and games on the roadrunner. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 777-7090.

22 SUNDAY
Ana Gabriel. In concert. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787,

23 MONDAY
David Sedaris. Time magazine’s “Humorist of the Year” and a regular commentator for National Public Radio, Sedaris is also a respected playwright, a best-selling author, and has lectured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-2787

THROUGH OCT. 25 Broadway in Concert presented by Abravanel Artists. Featuring J. Mark McVey in One Singular Sensation — the Music of Marvin Hamlisch. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Sun City, 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Annenberg Center for Health Sciences, 39-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m Oct. 25 at Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 325-4490, 668-1521

24 TUESDAY
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Anniversary. Enjoy continuous showings of the Emmy award-winning documentary Voices of the Monument, published and produced by Palm Springs Life magazine, throughout the day. Shot in spectacular high-definition format, you’ll experience details of this diverse and seldom seen public land. Plus a “living history” demonstration 9 a.m.-noon. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 862-9984.

Jamie Cullum. In concert. Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum.
8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 340-ARTS (2787),

25 WEDNESDAY
Annual Homecoming Parade for Palm Springs High School. Downtown Palm Springs. 778-0490.
Cactus Springs Nature Hike. Experience the high chaparral of the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Rated moderate, however, at 4,000 feet elevation, this trail has some steep sections and may be considered strenuous for some. Bring plenty of water and a lunch. Free, but RSVP is necessary. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monument Visitor Center, 51-500 Hwy. 74, Palm Desert. 862-9984.

Angel View Fall Fashion Show Luncheon. Benefits Angel View Crippled Children’s Foundation, with a “Mel’s Dixieland Jazz Club” theme, featuring fashions from Angel View Prestige Boutiques. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. boutique and auction, noon program. Melvyn’s Restaurant at the Ingleside Inn, 200 W. Ramon Rd., Palm Springs. 322-2440.

26 THURSDAY
Palm Desert Athena Awards. The Athena Foundation is dedicated to creating leadership opportunities for women. 11:30 a.m. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert. 346-0611

Youth Fall Costume Party. Come in costume! 3:30 p.m. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 323-8199.

27 FRIDAY
Western Art Council Annual Welcome Back Barbecue. Benefits the Palm Springs Art Museum. Dancing, live music, silent auction, and barbecue under the stars at a ranch in La Quinta. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 325-7186, ext. 188.

THROUGH OCT. 28 The Berger Foundation’s Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular. Trick-or-treat fun in a child-safe environment for kids up to age 12. Trick-or-treat at themed booths, costume contests for kids and adults, magic, entertainment, and tons of candy. The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 346-5694

THROUGH OCT. 29 Inland Empire Corvair Club. Displays of restored vehicles. Palm Springs Pavilion Field, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs. 489-9321.

THROUGH March Viagara Falls. A new comedy on sex and life, starring Harold Gould, Lou Cutell, and Teresa Ganzel. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., and 7 p.m. Sun. Indian Wells Theatre, 37-500 Cook St., Palm Desert. 776-0919.

28 SATURDAY
Desert AIDS Walk. More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in this worthy and fun event. Sponsored by Palm Springs Life. Registration 7 a.m., walk-off at 9:30 a.m. Frances Stevens Park, N. Palm Canyon Dr. and Alejo Rd., Palm Springs. Register through the Desert AIDS Project. 323-2118 or www.desertaidsproject.org.

Dancing With Our Stars. Fundraiser pairing 12 local residents with professional dancers for a fun evening of dining and ballroom dancing competition. Proceeds go to the dancers’ charities of choice. 6 p.m., Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa, 44-600 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells. 218-1687.

29 SUNDAY
Angels, Artists and Healers Symposium: Awakening the Soul, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. 322-5695.

31 TUESDAY
THROUGH MAY 20, 2007 The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. The revue enters its 16th season. This year’s theme is “Gotta Dance!” Singer Gogi Grant, whose 1956 recording of “The Wayward Wind” knocked Elvis from the top of the charts, opens the season and stars through Dec. 31. Singer and actress Gloria Loring, back by popular demand, headlines Jan. 10-March 18. Closing the season (March 21-May 20) will be singer Mimi Hines, an instant sensation in 1958 when her rendition of “Till There Was You” on The Tonight Show reduced host Jack Paar to tears. Also appearing will be ventriloquist Sammy King and his wiseacre feathered friend, Francisco. Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evenings at 7 p.m. Dark Sun. and Mon. Historic Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 327-0225. Group sales, 778-7657.