September 15 - October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, it was Hispanic Heritage Week, which was later extended to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988…
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Historic Preservation and Sustainability are Natural Partners. Preservation and reuse of historic buildings reduces resource and material consumption, puts less waste in landfills, and consumes less energy than demolishing buildings and constructing new ones. Over the past decade, advances in…
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Let's take a look at some of the history of the early Palm Springs music scenes. We not only had many popular stages and dinner theaters, but also a personal connection to some of the most famous early music stars from the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Chi Chi Starlite Room. Credit: Palm Springs Historical…
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With 360-degree views of the San Jacinto mountains, Frederick Loewe’s incredible sprawling estate is easily one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Palm Springs. This stunning, glass-walled, 5,000 square-foot mid-century modern home on 2.5 sprawling and secluded acres, built in 1956, was…
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The desert vistas of Palm Springs transport moviegoers to a sun-drenched oasis, and our signature architecture towers in the minds of film buffs and matinee connoisseurs. Let’s roll back the years and go on location to see how our humble hometown has spun some of Hollywood’s greatest yarns… Movies…
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Palm Springs Public Art Artistic expression can never be contained in a museum, a church, or a coffee table book. It is boundless and vibrant, spilling into the world and connecting humanity with every burst of color and curvature. Art weaves a shared experience through time, linking us to the…
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