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Palm Springs Calendar of Events &
Concerts
May 2008 & June 2008
Submit Your Event Here: PalmSprings.com
Presented by Travelhost
Magazine & PalmSprings.com
May
2008 |
| Ongoing
& Multiple Date Events |
ONGOING
Palm Springs Follies
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle,
song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music
and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference…
each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!"
More...
THRU
JUNE 22 Concerts On The Lawn
Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Street / Bring your lawn
chair, picnic basket or pick up food to go from your favorite
Old Town Restaurant. 3pm - 5pm. More info: 760-777-1770.
MAY
2 - 4 Stagecoach Festival
Empire
Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio / California's
Country Music Festival! Featuring the Eagles, John Fogerty, Trisha
Yearwood, Rascal Flatts, The Judds, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood,
Big & Rich and many more!
Buy
Tickets Here!
MAY 2 -4 Annual Elvis Honeymoon Weekend
Elvis
Honeymoon Hideaway, 1350 Ladera Circle, Palm Springs / House tours,
poolside concerts featuring Glen Glenn, Rockability Great, Alan
Clark Band, Scot Bruce (Famouns Tribute Artist) and Band Celebrity
Phil Friendly & Band. Celebrities and surprise guests! Tours:
$25 pp, concert $50 pp. Combo house tour & concert tickets:
$65. Call for times and more info: 760.322.1192.
MAY 29 - JUNE 1 Palm Springs Film Noir Festival
Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs / Obscure
rare movies that have not been shown on the big screen since the
1940s and '50s. Stars from the original films often attend the
screenings and participate in audience Q&A sessions. More
info: 760-325-6565.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cabaret Zoso at Hotel
Zoso in the Z Lounge, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. No
cover charge. Show features male and female vocalists, comedians,
drag performers and more. Material suitable for all ages. Food
service is available before and during the show. Reservations
& more info: 760.285.1204.
EVERY SATURDAY THRU MAY 31
Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
The Market is adjacent to the Camelot Theatres, 2300 Baristo Rd.
at Farrell in Palm Springs.
8am - 12:30pm. Featuring produce grown by more than 20 local farmers,
and flowers and plants. More info: 760.898.5250 |
Thursday
May 1
El Paseo Art Walk
On
the first Thursday of each month, from October through May, El
Paseo comes
alive from 5 to 9pm with artist receptions, gallery hospitality,
and a festive atmosphere. A destination for art collectors, as well
as families and visitors. Meet the artists and enjoy an evening
of art and discovery. More info: 760.346-8885 |
Friday
May 2
Stagecoach
Festival
Empire
Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio / Featuring Eagles,
John Fogerty, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynne, Glen Campbell &
Family, Shooter Jennings and many more!
Buy
Stagecoach Tickets Here!
Paul
Anka
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio /Anka's two most recent albums - Rock Swings and
now Classic Songs, My Way - have inspired millions of music
listeners to not just hear some familiar songs in new ways but to
marvel at the enduring ingenuity and integrity of Anka as an artist
and performer. Buy
Paul Anka Tickets Here!
The Valley Voices of the Muse presents Brother Andy
Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Palm Desert at 6 p.m. “Brother
Andy” (A.K.A. Andy Neal) is an artist, published poet, and
photographer. In this rare public appearance, Andy will dramatize
selections of poetry and fiction and he will introduce a discussion
on the evolution of media. More info: 760-329-6130. |
Saturday
May 3
Stagecoach
Festival
Empire
Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio / Featuring Rascal
Flatts, The Judds, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Taylor Swift,
Earl Scruggs and many more!
Buy
Stagecoach Tickets Here! |
Sunday
May 4
Stagecoach
Festival
Empire
Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio / Featuring Tim
McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Trace
Adkins, George Jones and many more!
Buy
Stagecoach Tickets Here!
Palm Springs Book Festival
Palm Springs High School, 2401 East Baristo Rd., Palm Springs
/ The Festival encourages reading, writing, and literacy and numerous
genres are represented. Exhibitors include small independent bookstores,
independent publishers and local literary non-profits and poetry
groups. Featuring
author panels & special guest speakers, live poetry, performances,
music, readings and open mic. 10am - 6pm. Call: (760) 671-4959.
Temple Isaiah’s “Coffee and Conversation” Sunday
Morning Program
Senator Barbara Boxer will speak at Temple Isaiah’s Sunday
morning program “Coffee and Conversation,” followed
by a lively discussion led by Rabbi Sally. 9:30am -11am. Free &
open to the public. More info: 760/325-2281 |
| Monday
May 5 |
| Tuesday
May 6 |
Wednesday
May 7
Cabaret Zoso at Hotel
Zoso in the Z Lounge, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. No
cover charge. Show features male and female vocalists, comedians,
drag performers and more. Material suitable for all ages. Food service
is available before and during the show. Reservations & more
info: 760.285.1204.
First Wednesday Art Walk
Backstreet Art District, Cherokee Way & Matthew Dr.,
Palm Springs / The Art Walk features open studios and galleries.
Refreshments and snacks are available. 6pm - 8pm. More info: 760-328-1440.
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| Thursday
May 8 |
| Friday
May 9 |
| Saturday
May 10 |
| Sunday
May 11 |
| Monday
May 12 |
| Tuesday
May 13 |
Wednesday
May 14
Juanes
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / In both critical respect and global commercial success,
Juanes has become the leading all - Spanish language music artist
in the world – with The Los Angeles Times declaring
him “the single most important figure of the past decade in
Latin music” and TIME magazine naming the Colombian
rocker as “One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World”.
Buy
Juanes Tickets Here! |
| Thursday
May 15 |
Friday
May 16
Daniel
O'Donnell 
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / In 1987, O’Donnell’s second album, “I
Need You” debuted at #1 and set the stage for him to become
one of the most popular singers in the world. Critical acclaim has
followed him to America as a reporter from the San Antonio Star
wrote, “Irish superstar Daniel O’Donnell understands
the deep connection between traditional Irish and American County
music.” Buy
Daniel O'Donnell Tickets Here! |
Saturday
May 17
Collective
Soul
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / Known for their guitar driven style, Collective Soul continues
to thrive by writing good, solid songs and taking them to the people.
Of their #1 hits, “Heavy” from their Dosage
CD spent 14 weeks in the top position followed by “Shine”,
which held the leading slot for 8 weeks. The current line-up features
Ed and Dean Roland, guitarist Joel Kosche, bassist Will Turpin and
drummer Ryan Hoyle.
Buy
Collective Soul Tickets Here! |
| Sunday
May 18 |
| Monday
May 19 |
| Tuesday
May 20 |
Wednesday
May 21
Cabaret Zoso at Hotel
Zoso in the Z Lounge, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. No
cover charge. Show features male and female vocalists, comedians,
drag performers and more. Material suitable for all ages. Food service
is available before and during the show. Reservations & more
info: 760.285.1204 |
| Thursday
May 22 |
| Friday
May 23 |
| Saturday
May 24 |
| Sunday
May 25 |
| Monday
May 26 |
| Tuesday
May 27 |
Wednesday
May 28
Cabaret Zoso at Hotel
Zoso in the Z Lounge, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. No
cover charge. Show features male and female vocalists, comedians,
drag performers and more. Material suitable for all ages. Food service
is available before and during the show. Reservations & more
info: 760.285.1204 |
| Thursday
May 29 |
Friday
May 30
Stahlight
Ridazz Bicycle Ride
An evening, easy, fun & whimsical Bicycle ride around Palm
Springs. Monthly, Last Friday. Meet at 7pm behind Koffi Cafe, 515
N. Palm Cyn. Dr., Palm Springs. More info: 760-327-4038. |
Saturday
May 31
Ottmar
Liebert & Luna Negra
McCallum
Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring, Palm Springs / Flamenco guitar
music and more from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Buy
Tickets Here!
Jerry
Lewis
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / His motion pictures, television shows, stage performances,
recordings, radio programs, books, and personal appearances, have
brought his unique humor and creativity to every corner of the globe.
His status as one of the most recognizable people on earth, is constantly
renewed by each new generation of audience who discover the fun
and goodness of laughter.
Buy
Jerry Lewis Tickets Here! |
June
2008 |
| Upcoming
& Ongoing Events |
ONGOING
Palm Springs Follies
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a three-hour, razzle-dazzle,
song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza showcasing the music
and dance of the '30s, '40s and '50s with one amazing difference…
each of the cast members is from 59 to 84 years "young!"
More...
THRU
JUNE 22 Concerts On The Lawn
Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Street / Bring your lawn
chair, picnic basket or pick up food to go from your favorite
Old Town Restaurant. 3pm - 5pm. More info: 760-777-1770.
JUNE 3 & 4 Dan Zanes
McCallum
Theatre / Dan Zanes is a ringmaster, introducing
new songs and reconnecting people
to songs that have always been there, and still are—it’s
just that people forgot about them. His sone “Catch That
Train!” is the 2007 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical
Album for Children.
Buy
Dan Zanes Tickets Here!
JUNE 15 - 20 Palm Springs Restaurant Week
With
more than 40 restaurants participating, Restaurant Week provides
both local and visiting food aficionados the opportunity to savor
some of the best dishes in the desert at an affordable price.
This six-day culinary event will give diners the opportunity taste
some of the specialty creations from restaurants including Copley's
on Palm Canyon, Chop House, Purple Palm at Colony Palms Hotel,
Pomme Frite, The Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, Al
Dente Trattoria Toscana and many more. More
info...
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cabaret Zoso at Hotel
Zoso in the Z Lounge, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. No
cover charge. Show features male and female vocalists, comedians,
drag performers and more. Material suitable for all ages. Food
service is available before and during the show. Reservations
& more info: 760.285.1204. |
Sunday
June 1
Regine Velasquez
Casino Morongo, Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon / The
Filipina singer performs in Morongo Casino's Grand Ballroom at 4pm.
Tickets: 800-252-4499 |
| Monday
June 2 |
| Tuesday
June 3 |
Wednesday June 4
First Wednesday Art Walk
Backstreet Art District, Cherokee Way & Matthew Dr.,
Palm Springs / The Art Walk features open studios and galleries.
Refreshments and snacks are available. 6pm - 8pm. More info: 760-328-1440.
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| Thursday
June 5 |
Friday
June 6
Volunteer
Jam with Charlie Daniels & .38 Special
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / Combine a country music legend with one of classic rock’s
most respected bands then splash in a bit of southern flavor and
you’ve got one great evening of entertainment as The Charlie
Daniels Band and .38 Special team up for the “2008 Volunteer
Jam Tour”.
Buy
Charlie Daniels & .38 Special Tickets Here! |
| Saturday
June 7 |
| Sunday
June 8 |
| Monday
June 9 |
| Tuesday
June 10 |
| Wednesday
June 11 |
| Thursday
June 12 |
| Friday
June 13 |
| Saturday
June 14 |
| Sunday
June 15 |
| Monday
June 16 |
| Tuesday
June 17 |
| Wednesday
June 18 |
| Thursday
June 19 |
| Friday
June 20 |
| Saturday
June 21 |
| Sunday
June 22 |
| Monday
June 23 |
| Tuesday
June 24 |
| Wednesday
June 25 |
| Thursday
June 26 |
| Friday
June 27 |
Saturday
June 28
Bob
Weir & Ratdog
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / RatDog has undergone many changes, both in personnel and
musical approach. It has evolved from a blues revue into a musical
fusion of backgrounds and talents; complex, energetic, and adventurous.
The RatDog experience delights and exhilarates, and as Bob says,
"If you like what you hear, do come again...." Buy
Bob Weir Ratdog Tickets Here! |
| Sunday
June 29 |
| Monday
June 30 |
| Upcoming
Events |
JULY
12 Foghat
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella / Take a "Slow
Ride" to Coachella for the fastest, hardest rock in the Valley
with Foghat. Also on stage, Leon Russell proves why he's still the
rock 'n roll master. Leon will leave you "Hungry For Love."
Two bands, one night of incredibe rock music. Buy
Foghat Tickets Here!
July
19 Hippiefest
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / The artists confirmed to perform at “Hippiefest”
include Bassist Jack Bruce, from the legendary band, Cream; Flo
and Eddie from The Turtles; Joey Molland from Badfinger; and singer/songwriters
Jonathan Bear and Melanie. Buy
Hippiefest Tickets Here!
JULY 25 - 31 Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2008
Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Rd., Palm Springs /
Presenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cinema from around
the world, and bring together film artists, film lovers, and industry
professionals in a week-long celebration of motion pictures that
reflect, inform, enrich, and often transform lives. More info: 760.409.9838
AUGUST
1 Ringo Star & His All Starrs
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / Ringo has assembled a stellar group of musical friends including
Colin Hay (Men at Work), Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter,
and newcomers, Gary Wright and drummer Gregg Bissonette. Fans will
hear a selection of Beatles classics, Ringo’s solo smash hits,
including songs from his latest CD, “LIVERPOOL 8”, as
well as songs made popular by members of the All-Starrs.
Buy
Ringo Star & His All Starrs Tickets Here!
AUGUST
16 Jethro Tull
Fantasy
Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.,
Indio / Jethro Tull has sold over 60 million albums worldwide, performed
over 2500 concerts in 40 countries to millions of fans and is still
as vibrant as they were 40 years ago. Lead by flautist/lead singer
Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull’s memorable hits include, “Aqualung”,
“Living in the Past”, “Thick as a Brick”
and the radio friendly, “Bungle in the Jungle”. Buy
Jethro Tull Tickets Here! |

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