Desert Cities Guides
April 2009
| One Night Only |
One Night Only
 Thursday, April 30, 2009
McCallum Theatre
Palm Desert, California
Story and photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of "One Night Only," click here.
Michael Childers presented the annual “One Night Only” event at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, April 30. This event brought the best of Broadway and Hollywood performers to this great stage. “One Night Only” benefited Jewish Family Services of the Desert. Childers continues bringing the best to the community. Even in these hard economic times, the McCallum was filled to capacity. He brought his vision to the people of the valley with top talent who unselfishly volunteered their time for this cause. This event would not be possible if not for the efforts of so many local philanthropists and friends of both the McCallum Theatre and the Jewish Family Services charity.
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| Judge Judy at Sinatra Center Luncheon |
Judge Judy at Sinatra Center luncheon
 Monday, April 27, 2009
Miramonte Resort
Indian Wells, California
Story and photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of this event, click here.
The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center hosted an April luncheon in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event was held at the Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells on Mon., April 27. The event sold every seat for this luncheon.
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| Stagecoach 2009 Summary |
Stagecoach 2009 Summary
 So, you couldn't attend Stagecoach? Not to worry! Desert Cities Guides was there for you at the Stagecoach Festuval at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, Calif. We've already published stories and pictures by Pat Krause and Melissa Schoos on their Stagecoach experience. But Stagecoach was also attended by Desert Cities Guides photographers Yvonne Scott and Ken Dow. Yvonne is not only a talented photographer, but has the ability to see beyond the obvious. For example, did you know that not only did Stagecoach host world-class musical talent, it was the home to a prestigeous barbecue competition with a $40,000 purse? Check out Yvonne's take on the Stagecoach Festival by clicking here. I'm sure there may be someone somewhere who love music more than Ken Dow, but I've not met that person yet. Naturally, Ken was there for the entire Stagecoach Festival. To see Ken's Stagecoach photo essay, click here for Day One and Day Two.
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| Stagecoach for a Vegetarian Cowgirl |
Stagecoach for a Vegetarian Cowgirl
 Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story and photos by Melissa Schoos.
For more Melissa Schoos photos of Stagecoach 2009, click here.
Shirtless young men in tight jeans and cowboy boots? Is this what one expects to see when country fans gather? I had no idea. My exposure and knowledge of the modern-day cowboy has been mostly limited to the CMAs and an occasional concert or two. Imagine the education I received about "anything and everything" country when I attended the 2009 Stagecoach Festival!
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| Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show |
Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show
 Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Fund Annual Fashion Show and Dinner
Spotlight 29 Casino
Saturday, April 25, 2009 Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Allen Lawrence
“Under the Sea”
Saturday night at Spotlight 29 we all were invited “Under the Sea,” for the12th Annual Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation Fashion Show, Sale and Dinner. The event was hosted and emceed by the very beautiful and talented, Pattie Daly Caruso of “Valley Views” with Pattie Daly Caruso, seen Saturdays 9:30 am and 5:30 pm on Channel MY 13.
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| Stagecoach 2009 ends |
Stagecoach 2009 ends
 Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story and photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of Stagecoach 2009, click here.
Stagecoach 2009 began on Sat., April 25, and ended Sun., April 26. The two-day line up was fantastic. Everything from the big name stars from yesteryear to some of the top names in today's country music. Camping sold out early and the camping areas were packed. Parking spaces filled up early in the day as well, as record crowds filled the Empire Polo Grounds. Traffic is usually a problem, but security guards and the local police kept everything under control. It seemed a sea of people were always walking into the grounds at all times during the day.
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| More Coachella Fest Day Three |
More Coachella Fest Day Three
 A Reporter's View
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story by Stephen Torres
Photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of Coachella Fest Day Three, click here. Here's the thing about Day Three at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival: Days One and Two. After two days under the scorching sun being blasted by more than 120 ear-shattering decibels of noise, the remaining crowd is composed of either tried and tested survivors or first timers who simply want a taste of the fracas.
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| Coachella Fest Day Three |
Coachella Fest Day Three
 Sunday, April 19, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story by Lauren Lunstrum
Photos by Pat Krause
To see more Pat Krause photos of Coachella Fest Day Three, click here.
A long, warm weekend of Coachella Fest madness has finally come to a close for the year of 2009. The annual dose of eclectic music, larger-than-life art and California weather attracted thousands of visitors from all across the world to visit the Coachella Valley and soak in the beautiful environment it has to offer.
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| Coachella Fest Day Two |
Coachella Fest Day Two
 Five reasons to love Coachella Fest
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story by Rigo Vasquez
Photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of Coachella Fest Day Two, click here.
Every year, the public eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Coachella Music and Art Festival at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, Calif. The event is one of the most recognized music festivals in the country. The Coachella Fest has a tendency to keep the public guessing about the lineup. Through blogs and MySpace, the public may plead and post their opinion, hoping to see some of their request come April.
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| Cedric the Entertainer |
Cedric the Entertainer
 Saturday, April 18, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California
Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Cathy Jardine
For more Cathy Jardine photos of Cedric the Entertainer, click here.
Cedric the Entertainer came to Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., Sat. night, April 18. Malik S of “Def Comedy Jam” fame opened his act. He takes everyday situations to a whole new level and makes us laugh at our situations and ourselves. He had a wacky tidbit to share with current job hunters — don't look in the classified job ads, look in the obituaries and contact that late person's employer for that position. His humor kept the audience responding and laughing.
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| Coachella Fest Day One |
Coachella Fest Day One
 Friday, April 17, 2009
Empire Polo Grounds
Indio, California
Story by Lauren Lunstrum
Photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of Coachella Fest Day One , click here.
Coachella, Coachella, finally it was time for the famous Coachella. Thousands of music lovers poured into the desert to attend the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival that is held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, Calif., from April 17-19. The hustle during the first day of the festival made it no surprise that the festival claims to be the most popular music festival in North America.
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| It's All Happening At The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert |
It's All Happening At The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
 Thursday, April 16, 2009
Children's Discover Museum of the Desert
Palm Desert, California
Story by Janet Walker
Photos by Allen Lawrence
For more Allen Lawrence photos of Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, click here.
A little boy played beautiful music from a harp that had no strings, then he peered straight through a solid brick. After that, he pretended to be a veterinarian and a pizza baker, and, when he was finished, went upstairs to see a human skeleton. No, he wasn't reading a "Mary Poppins" book or watching a science fiction movie. He did all this at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif.
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| Don Felder Rocks the Desert |
Don Felder Rocks the Desert
 Saturday, April 11, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California
Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Cathy Jardine To see more Cathy Jardine photos of Don Felder, click here.
Don Felder took command of the stage at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., carrying his double-neck guitar and started right into his biggest hit, “Hotel California." The adoring audience whooped, hooted and roared their appreciation. Everyone was singing along with Felder. There was a killer guitar duet with Felder and very animated and colorful guitarist Frank Simes, who has backed many of the biggest names in rock ‘n' roll. The crowd went wild.
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| Wine and Music Concert Series at the Gardens on El Paseo |
Wine and Music Concert Series at the Gardens on El Paseo
 Saturday, April 11, 2009
The Gardens on El Paseo
Palm Desert, California
Story and photos by Laura Beth Peterson
For more pictures by Laura Beth Peterson on this event, click here.
Bobby Moses Nichols and his band delighted the crowd at The Gardens on El Paseo in the next to last installment of the Wine and Music Concert Series, Sat., April 11. The evening's performance benefited Angel View, a nonprofit organization that has been helping physically challenged young people in the Coachella Valley since the early 1950s.
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| Veterans Receive Guide Dog Companions |
Veterans Receive Guide Dog Companions
 Sunday, April 5, 2009
Guide Dogs of the Desert Facility
Whitewater, California
Story and photos by Yvonne Scott
To see more Yvonne Scott photos of this event, click here.
To see Pat Krause photos of this event, click here.
A special group of seven veterans who served our country took on a new-found freedom Sunday, April 5, at the Guide Dogs of the Desert facility in Whitewater, Calif. These heroes were presented with amazing dogs specially trained to assist these wounded veterans.
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| Guide Dogs of the Desert and 'American Idol's' Paula Abdul |
Guide Dogs of the Desert and 'American Idol's' Paula Abdul
 Sunday, April 5, 2009
Guide Dogs of the Desert Facility
Whitewater, California
Story and photos by Yvonne Scott
For more photos by Yvonne Scott, click here. For more photos by Pat Krause, click here.
Sunday, April 5, at the Guide Dogs of the Desert facility in Whitewater, Calif., was a special graduation of guide dogs. This was to help kick off National Guide Dog month. Guide Dogs of the Desert along with Natural Balance Pet Foods and PETCO welcomed more than 700 people from all across country to have a guided tour of the facility and cheer on a graduation of six guide dogs along with their new military veteran partners.
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| Seventh Annual Indian Wells Art Festival |
Seventh Annual Indian Wells Art Festival
 Friday-Sunday, April 3-5, 2009
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, California
Story by Lauren Lunstrum
Photos by Cathy Jardine
For more Cathy Jardine photos of the Indian Wells Art Festival, click here.
A wide array of colors splashed across the desert at the Seventh Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival at the famous Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., during April 3-5, 2009. Although strong wind gusts hit Indian Wells on Friday, the festival continued successfully and was able to enjoy perfect weather on Saturday and Sunday. The Tennis Garden proved a great location for artists and festivalgoers from around the world to meet and exchange information as well as techniques.
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