Friday through Sunday, February 13-15, 2009
Annenberg Theater
Palm Springs, California

Written by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the FEVER event, click here.

The Annenberg Theater was “Sizzling with FEVER,” the weekend of Feb. 13-15 as Lezlie Anders and Buddy Greco performed many of the songs that legendary Peggy Lee either wrote or made famous. The entire program was three years in the making. Greco arranged all the music and assembled a big band that was as “hot” as the music.

Spotlight29 Casino
Coachella, California
Friday, February 6, 2009

Story by Allen Lawrence
Photos by John Garber

To see John Garber's Photo Slide Show of Apocalypse III, click here.

Mixed martial arts fans and devotes from all across the Southwest, even Mexico, came out to see Apocalypse III. One man was going to leave as the Welter Weight Champion of the World. Along with the color and ceremony were 14 bouts each with two men in the cage fighting to show their stuff. Warriors were locked in combat. I personally enjoyed it all. Well trained and fit fighters, beautiful ring girls, lots of muscles, testosterone and, of course, skill and daring. ApocalyspeFights.Com and Spotlight 29 sponsored the event along with a host of other sponsors. Fighters represented local training centers and a few, represented themselves.

Friday and Saturday, January 30-31, 2009
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif.

Story and photos by Melissa Schoos

Terry Fator performed Fri. and Sat., Jan, 30-31 at the Morongo Casino before another excited crowd. Many audience members had watched him on television and were aware how “all ages appropriate” his material was. With that in mind, there was a certain eagerness to be the first to preview of some of the material and characters he will be using in his new Vegas show.

Saturday, January 31, 2009
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif.

Story and photos by Pat Krause

Motley Crue rocked in Indio at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in the Special Events Center on Sat., Jan. 31. Needless to say, this famous group's concert was a total sellout. Motley Crue t-shirts, headbands and tattoos were in great supply. Full arm tattoos were seen everywhere and spiky hair could be found all throughout the Center as Kyle Floyd, Ross Hudgins, Anthony Laborin from Orange show.

Saturday, January 31, 2009
Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, Calif.

Story and photos by Pat Krause

The Palm Springs Art Museum held a PIZAZZ Gala on Sat., Jan. 31. Honorary Chairwomen were Annette Block, Janet Langford and Gala co-chairwomen Carol Fragen and Barbara From. The Museum's Associates Council is expected to contribute more than $700,000 from this gala.

Saturday, January 31, 2009
Palm Springs Mall, Palm Springs, Calif.

Story and photos by Pat Krause

Legendary superstar Ernest Borgnine was at the Palm Springs Mall on Sat., Jan. 31. Palm Springs SunUp Rotarians with support of the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the Camelot Theatres sponsored a question and answer session with Bruce Fessier and Ernest Borgnine. The Q&A was held at the former Family Christian Bookstore Space in the mall. Borgnine was there also to sign his new book, “Ernie the Autobiography.”

Saturday, January 24, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California

Story by Melissa Schoos, photos by Pat Krause, Ken Dow and Yvonne Scott

 Spotlight 29 Casino was the place to be on Sat., Jan. 24, especially if you are a country fan as I am. I jumped at the opportunity to attend the performance of the talented and beautiful local singer Karista Smith as well as three of my all time favorite country stars (in one room!) — Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence and Richie McDonald, billed as the Country Rat Pack.

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Morongo Casino Resort-Special Event Center
Friday, January 23, 2009

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence

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Photos by Pat Krause, to view Pat's photo gallery of this performance, click here.

Photos by Cathy Jardine, to view Cathy's photo gallery of this performance, click here.

Willie wowed 'em at Morongo Casino last Friday night. The sold-out house of 2,600 seats at Morongo Casino Resort Spa Special Event Center was a testament to the popularity of this iconic, country and western star.

January 6-19, 2009
Palm Springs

Story and photos by Pat Krause

Celebrities attended screenings during the final week of the Palm Spring Film Festival. This is a sometime quite rare for the Festival. Usually only directors, producers and some foreign film actors will come for screenings of their films during the last week.

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Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Jim and Jackie Lee Houston Estate

Story and photos by Pat Krause

The Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala was held at the Houston Estate for the sixth time, Sat. Jan. 17, 2009. Tickets to this event are usually sold out weeks in advance. Jackie Lee Houston always has just the best parties. Valet service greets visitors as they arrive. Attendees enter this unique home to a tunnel of lights into the party area.

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Bob Hope Classic Shop, Old Town La Quinta
Friday, January 16, 2009

Story and photos by Pat Krause

 The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, hosted by golf great Arnold Palmer, distributed nearly $2 million to local charities. The event was held at the new Bob Hope Classic Shop in Old Town La Quinta. $1.8 million was distributed to kick off this year's Golf Classic. The event was open to the public.

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Renaissance Esmeralda Ballroom, Indian Wells
Sunday, January 18, 2009

Story and photos by Pat Krause

The 50th Anniversary Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Golf Gala was held at the beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Ballroom Sun., Jan. 18, 2009. This year's theme is "Thanks for the Memories.” A preball cocktail party started the evening. One-hundred feet of Red Carpet lined with huge golf balls on tees greeted visitors. Placards with the famous sayings of Bob Hope were along side the Red Carpet.

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Fantasy Springs Improv weekly from Saturday, January 17, 2009

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Cathy Jardine and Yvonne Scott

What? You've never been to the Improv? Well, what are you waiting for? Get off your butts. and go! If you don't, you will miss one of the best comedy shows around. Besides I dare you to say that in these hard times that we all don't need a good laugh. Get down to the Improv club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and get a comedy fix, you won't regret. Laughter is the best prescription for feeling better in tough times or when you are down.

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Palm Springs Riviera Resort & Spa
Story and photography by Pat Krause

I had an interview Wed, Jan. 14, 2009, with the cast of the movie, “The Least Among You.” Veteran actor Lou Gossett Jr. has a major role in this film.

Celebrities, such as Susan Morgan-Cooper of “Unlikely Weapon” seen above, and parties were all around the Desert at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). Thursday, Jan. 9, was the first official night of the Film Festival.

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Empire Polo Club, Indio, California
January 1 through 4, 2009

Story by Lisa R. Lawrence

Photos by Allen Lawrence

The Kennel Club of Palm Springs held one of the largest dog shows in the United States here in our beautiful Coachella Valley this weekend at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Thousands of spectators were in attendance at the Empire Polo Club grounds. The reported lower attendance of breeders and handlers that was talked about was not apparent to those of us who were there.  There were the most excellent examples of each breed represented at this huge show with a huge crowd of people from all over the United States.