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welcome V0lume 28 Issue3
November 1, 2023 covering the Palm Springs desert area.
There once was a rag from Palm Springs, Whose content was full of gay things,
For almost 30 years, It’s brought laughs and some tears, And it’s still going
strong, so it seems!
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PUBLISHER: Will Paige
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REPORTER: Adam EMAIL: adamsartexpose@gmail.com ADAMSARTEXPOSE’
PALESTINIAN ART
THE EXPRESSION OF
A REPRESSED PEOPLE
The lead photo of the Flower Thrower is from a UK artist called
Banksy who is a political activist and filmmaker, (more on this
artist in a future article). This image is found on a wall in the
West Bank in Gaza where many of the Palestinian artists reside
or have resided prior to the siege by the IDF. The image reflects
a continuing conflict of ideologies representing two groups of
humans who have been unable to achieve living peacefully in
close proximity for 80 years. The populace would like to live in
peaceful proximity but the historically inclined religious leaders
of both groups find ways to discriminate based on continuing
distortions promoted by and acted on in violent inhuman ways
perpetrated by extremists in Hamas on the Palestinian side and
right-wing Zionists on the Israeli side. This example of a current
artist shows the frustration of living under constant war.
Palestine is considered a holy land by three of the
world’s major religions: Christianity, Islam, and
Judaism. Both the Palestinians and Jewish people
have been uprooted from their geographic areas
over the centuries primarily due to discrimination.
As a result of centuries of changing environments
the art of Palestinian people has gone through
cycles of art production, followed by destruction,
and then remaking in new environments. The result
of this is that it is difficult to establish a primary
characteristic in Palestinian art. Much of the early art can
be traced back to pre-Islamic Byzantine pictorial art of twodimensional
patterns reflected in the tile designs in architectural
decoration.
Early Palestinian artists were not formally trained. The art of
painting reflects a sense of place much as this painting of a
more contemporary artist of a woman reclining under a tree in
a peaceful landscape with a city skyline in the background. This
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scene is reflective of the desire to live a tranquil existence absent
of war and destruction.
Centuries emerge and Palestinian art reflects religious themes
with the Muslim religion being adopted by most Palestinians. In
the 1800s the artist Nicola Saig’s art took on more political issues
such as this painting of “The Surrender of Jerusalem ‘’ about a
Caliph taking over Jerusalem peacefully.
insert saig painting surrender of Jerusalem
Palestinian artists were
scattered throughout
many locals and as a
result, a particular style
of art did not evolve.
From the late 1700s to
the 1950s some artists
were self-trained and
others received formal
training some in Europe
and some in the United
States. In Palestine
and Jerusalem from
the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s a new art was coming forth
developed by artists who grew up as refugees. From the late
1960s to the 1990s art was created by artists in exile and those
living in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. From the late 1990s
to approximately 2016 the number of artists increased, gaining
more recognition and practicing more innovation in their art
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working more in multimedia and conceptual art categories.
For those living in the West Bank and Gaza crowded conditions
are reflected in the abstract painting of a crowd scene by a
contemporary artist.
Women artists have made their mark in Palestinian art, the
artist Laila Shawa grew up in occupied Palestine then moved
with her family, and has since lived in London and Vermont
with continued close connections with Palestine through
humanitarian aid and art. Her
art gives a voice to women
who are even more repressed
in the Arab world through
patriarchy and sexism. Her
construction of a woman’s torso
draped in ammunition belts is a
statement of the power of women.
The Palestinian U.S. Museum was established in 2018
in Woodbridge, Connecticut to promote and encourage
contemporary Palestinian artists in the U.S. and to help integrate
this art into American culture demonstrating the diversity of the
people and culture that make up the United States.
The current Israeli-Palestinian war presents more challenges
for the artists of Palestine and Israel. Artists of both of these
cultures tend to promote peace and growth rather than
violence and destruction. Optimistically the artists of this wartorn
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Local Mexican Artist Alejandro Olmo tapped to create new mural to celebrate
Sisterhood between Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende
For Immediate Release -- Monday, October 30, 2023, Palm Springs, CA
OVERVIEW: In the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, a robust example of Mexican Artist Alejandro
Olmo’s art is housed within the walls of Michael's House Outpatient Clinic. Created 20 years ago, the
mural-filled corridor was decorated in direct reference to the beauty of the Mexican city San Miguel de
Allende. Now, San Miguel de Allende is Palm Springs’ newest Sister City, and Alejandro Olmo, who has
been a resident of Palm Springs ever since, has been commissioned to add a new piece to the building -
this time to the exterior, facing The Corridor Courtyard in Palm Springs, and will be viewable by the public
after its unveiling by the Mayor of Palm Springs in a private ceremony on Nov 10.
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Back in 2003, artist Alejandro Olmo, who was living in Mexico at the time, was commissioned by
California developer Shaul Mizrahi to transform an exterior shopping corridor in Palm Springs into a
Mexican street-scene, covered in relief murals inspired by the beauty of San Miguel de Allende. It was
called ‘Calle de San Miguel,’ and contains sculpture embedded into murals, handmade-tile filled walls,
figures of Mayan imagery lining passageways, among other eye-catching details.
Since the building's use by Michael's House Outpatient Clinic began over a decade ago, Alejandro Olmo’s
art has been an inspiration to countless patients and staff who have passed through - but, because of the
nature of the work done inside, the art has not been viewable by the general public for many years.
Meanwhile, in Jan 2023, a relationship between Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende as Sister Cities
was established. This Sisterhood between the cities came about in part due to their many similarities: in
size, economy, population, freedoms of identity, and commitment to serving not only visitors to these
popular tourist cities, but also the robust working class communities that are the foundations of both.
Now, to celebrate the establishment of the Sisterhood between the two cities, and the establishment of
Nov 10 as ‘Michael’s House Day’ by the Mayor of Palm Springs, a new mural by Alejandro Olmo, called
‘Casa de Miguel,’ will be added along the exterior wall of Michael’s House. The new piece will face The
Corridor Courtyard, to be enjoyed by all. A private celebration will commence as part of a 3 day program
welcoming and celebrating Alumni of Michael’s House.
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The Boosters have also set up a general GoFundMe page (
https://gofund.me/c231ffb9 ) and the Band’s Director, Matt
Ingelson, has been applying for local scholarships to benefit
individual students with acute financial need and particular
musical abilities. Ingelson says, “Research shows that exposure
and travel to international countries in the context of education
supports higher grade point averages, graduation rates, and all
around academic success for under-represented students who
embark on them. Ultimately this is important because students
who would traditionally be unable to travel out of the country
will return to Palm Springs with a wider world perspective. This
can only benefit our community after they graduate and begin
participating in our local economy.”
Anyone looking for a sign of hope and promise for the future
can shine a spotlight on this: After a 5 year gap due to the
pandemic, the Palm Springs High School “Spirit of the Sands”
Band and Visual Corps is set to perform internationally - this
time in Spain. This will be the 11th tour in 25 years of the Band’s
history. The Spring 2024 itinerary will send Palm Springs High
School instrumentalists and visual corps members to the friendly
European country with stops to perform in Valencia, Madrid,
and Grenada. The opportunities for cross-cultural exchange will
be plentiful, and the tour program’s musical lineup reflects the
Band’s desire to share the rich tradition of SoCal sights, sounds
and culture. The Band will soon begin practicing works from
Arturo Marquez, Steven Bryant, Oja Gjeilo, and Jaime Texidor
and applying for their passports immediately following football
season.
The hope is to provide a complete experience for the audiences
in Spain by covering the expenses of as many Band members as
possible, the cost per student being $3,600. Every contribution
is tax deductible as the Band and Corps are a registered 501(c)3
non-profit.
Over 25 years, the Palm Springs High School “Spirit of the
Sands” Marching Band and Visual Corps has sought to curate
the highest levels of holistic and artistic music education with
an emphasis on elevating the community of Palm Springs at
large. Among other accolades, the Band was a recipient of the
Grammy Foundation’s Signature School Community Award, was
the first High School band to ever march in a Pride Parade and
performed at President Barack Obama’s 2013 Inauguration.
More information about the Band can be found on their website:
https://www.psband.org/
Inflation has tightened the family finances of many Spirit of the
Sands students, so the Band Boosters are promoting a variety
of fundraising events and platforms. Until November 13th, CV
residents can pre-order holiday greenery through the Band’s
dedicated page (trees and wreaths) which will be harvested
in Oregon and delivered directly to PSHS the week after
Thanksgiving.( https://fundraiser4us.com/shop/PSHS-Band/ )
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The Boys Are Back
The Long Awaited Boy Culture Sequel Is Out on TVOD
By Skip Sheffield
The sequel to the trailblazing
gay drama from 2006 will
release this month on all TV
on-demand platforms.
Boy Culture: Generation X
stars Derek Magyar and
Darryl Stephens in their
original roles and picks up the
story ten years later with the
guys broken up. When
Maygar’s character, X,
decides to plunge back into
his previous job as a sex
worker, he is surprised to
realize that at 40-years-old,
he’s no longer the flavor of
the month. Also, the entire
sex industry has been
transformed by changing
attitudes, online platforms
and PreP.
The sequel is a hysterical
delight that smartly reflects
on how sex, love and money
impact all of our lives.
Photo by Matthew Rettenmund
Releasing via Dekkoo Films,
Boy Culture: Generation X is
available on all TVOD platforms.
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In
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News...or not
by AioBUS
The DDG loves Cathedral City!
One of our ajecent cities is Cathedral
City. I use the full name Cathedral City
because some who live there object to
nicknames for many reasons, but mosly
Depersonalization: When we use
descriptive language or nicknames
to describe someone else rather than
calling them by their given name, we
keep people at a distance
Negative Connotations: Some
nicknames can have negative
connotations or be used in a derogatory
manner
Cultural Sensitivity: In some cases,
nicknames can be seen as culturally
insensitive or offensive Many feel a
nickname is too informal, childish, and
less respected.
Most would agree gay bars are the
silent keepers of our gay history. One
newer bar is at the most prominent
gay Resort CCBC, the Runway bar. in
Cathedral City. Another is a bar once
called TWISTERS that is now ONE ELEVEN
BAR, also in Cathedral City, initially built
by Keven, who bought another famous
bar, Barracks, and was one of the
founders of our Cathedral City gay days
event. The new owners are keeping up
the traditions in good form.
Bars serve more than drinks; they serve
our community with events and award
shows and hold a place to be. The DDG
has hosted many of them. I moderated
an LGBT candidates forum at CCBC.
Yes, we made them campaign with
their clothes off. Or so I said at the time.
Both gay and straight (if that’s still ok to
say.)
The first gay bars opened in Cathedral
City more than 50 years ago, even
before it was incorporated in 1981.
Col. Henry Washington of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers discovered, in 1850,
that the area’s canyons resembled the
interior of a grand cathedral. Recording
history, he named this canyon of
majestic architecture Cathedral
Canyon.
Four early developers later had
the same impression; in 1925, they
developed the area’s first subdivision
and named it Cathedral City, California.
Remember, it’s always important to
respect someone’s wishes regarding
what they prefer to be called. In society
today, most know that, but still, many
Some of those early bars known to have
misuse it to gain an advantage or
been open as early as the late 60s and
intimidate others.
early 70s were: Queens Attic (1969), GAF
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Untamed and Unashamed
John Duff in the Buff
By Tom Tietjen
John Duff struts around
naked in the video to his
new song, “Somebody’s
Daughter”, and he’s not
ashamed one bit.
In fact, he was inspired to
take it all off when the
respectability of his work
was questioned by another
gay music artist. “I felt
judged,” Duff explains. “He
said, ‘audiences want a
spiritual connection, not
sex.’ I told him that’s code
for no one wants to see you
naked.”
“My spirit is wild, fun, and
free,” Duff continues. “As
far as I’m concerned,
shamelessness in your
body and sexuality is a step
toward enlightenment. Not
away from it.”
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(1970), Oil Can Harry’s Spa (1971), The
Party Room (1971), Sir James (1971), and
Rancho Dandy at the Desert Palms Hotel
(1972) to name a few.
At the time, opening and operating
gay bars, restaurants, and hotels in
Cathedral City was more accessible
than in Palms Springs. Like many
other places in the country, gay bars
did experience police harassment1.
Although there were as many as 50 gay
bars in Cathedral City over the years,
in the 1990s, more gay bars and hotels
opened in Palm Springs.
Today, Cathedral City is seeing a
resurgence of its gay past with its LGBT
Days and more LGBT establishments
opening, as more and more LGBTQ+
individuals call Cathedral City home.
These days, I hear new calls for
civil disruptions like Neolin, a Lenni
Lenape spiritual visionary who urged
Native Americans to reject European
influences and to revive tribal traditions
that had waned in the generations
since colonization. We can do better.
As a constitutional republic, our
representatives are elected by the
people to govern over us according to
the rules established in the law of the
land. An example of a constitutional
republic is the United States form of
government. Our system was designed
to right itself in any storm because it
can acknowledge failures. However, it
requires a dedicated crew who desires
to right the ship and rescue all victims aerial vehicles.
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as a team. Digital governance and
e-governance, where digital technology
and the internet are used to provide
government services, will happen. This
includes everything from online voting
to digital public services. However,
this doesn’t necessarily constitute
a new “form” of government in the
traditional sense but rather a new
method of administering and delivering
government functions. However what
we do to demorocy will mastter even
more as AI/AR takes control.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
TO HONOR ALL VETERANS
Saturday November 11, 2023 10:00 AM
Desert Memorial Park
31-705 Da Vall Drive
Cathedral City CA
SPEAKERS:
Mayor Rita Lamb
Council Member Lynn Mallotto
Lee Wilson, Fallen Heroes Project
Gold Star Families
Cathedral City High School JROTC
MUSIC
Steve Petersen
JB
FREE AND OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
Call Tom Swann Hernandez
(760) 324-5670 or:
tomswannhernandez@earthlink.net
First, it was flying monkeys; now it’s flying
Beechwagons. Putting peddle to the
plastic on development of unmanned
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The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and the US Air Force have
entered into a research agreement
to accelerate the development of
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or
drones and flying cars. The agreement
will focus on identifying technologies
and policies that can support the
integration of UAVs and other
advanced air mobility vehicles with
existing airspace systems safely. The
effort is expected to reduce hurdles in
gaining regulatory approvals for drone
and flying car operations. The FAA said
that the collaboration would access
advanced simulation and modeling
tools to speed up the development and
certification of new technologies.
Incedently An eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff
and landing) vehicle company in China has
created a parachute deployment system for
its flying vehicle. Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary
of Chinese automaker Xpeng, introduced the
parachute system at the fifth annual Tech Day
held in Guangzhou, China.
or at the in-person Community Workshop on
Wednesday, November 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Title: Sticks and Stones and Exploratory
Works toleranceeducationcenter.org
Location: Tolerance Education Center, 35147
Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Admission: Free and open to the public on
Tuesdays from noon to 5 PM
or by appointment by contacting support@
toleranceeducationcenter.org.
This exhibition showcases a stunning collection
of innovative fiber artworks created by
exceptionally talented Linda Witte Henke of
Indiana. Sticks and Stones collection of 43
(matted and framed) collages began as a lament
over the deterioration in the tone of public
discourse in our nation and grew into a broader
exploration of the impact of words in all human
relationships.
Transgender Legal Defense and Education
Fund
transgenderlegal.org
Transgender Legal Defense and Education
Fund (TLDEF) announced today that longtime
Midwestern LGBTQ+ state policy leader
Alana Jochum will join the organization as
its inaugural policy director. Alana will begin
to transition into her role beginning in early
November.
Palm Desert needs your help to achieve
fair and transparent districting!
California Common Cause is watchdogging the
Palm Desert City Council throughout its process
to transition to five single-member districts in
time for the November 2024 Election. Your
input and support is essential in ensuring that Grandin’s talk, “The Way I See It: A
the Council upholds community interests. Personal Look at Autism & Asperger’s”
Palm Springs, CA (October 30, 2023) - The
We can work together to promote a diverse, Friends of the Palm Springs Her talk will take
equitable, and fair districting process. To stay place on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 7:30 pm
involved, you can join us at the hybrid Palm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Desert City Council Post-Maps Public Hearing (historic Camelot Theatre), 2300 East Baristo
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1 - Recovery Oasis
2 - La Crema Experience
3 - Sober Bar
4 - DAP Health & Wellness
Pavilion
5 - Children’s Garden (CHQ)
6 - Youth Zone
7 - Main Entrance
8 - Lost and Found / Welcome
Center
11 - First Aid
12 - Food Court
13 - Arenas District Outdoor
14 - Arenas District Block
Party
15 - KGAY 106.5, Gay Desert
Guide and White Party Global
Stage
16 - Pride Stage
18 - Hornitos Stage
19 - Oscar’s Stage
20 - Pride Merchandise
Show your Pride in style with
sales that help Pride support
the community!
ATMs -All bars are cashless
this year.
Restrooms -Public restrooms
are available daily from 8 a.m.
to 10 p.m.
Information subject to change
Please verify all infomation
vist https://www.pspride.org
The DDG thanks The Palm
Spring Pride organization and
the many volenteers the work
so hard to hold a safe happy
pride !
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Dick’s on Arenas: A popular gay bar with a
friendly atmosphere and a patio. It is located
at 301 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill: A Mexican
bar and grill with a relaxing ambiance and
refreshing drinks. It is located at 350 S Indian
Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 2.
Tool Shed: A casual levi gay bar buy day sand
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Toucan’s Tiki Lounge: A popular gay bar with a
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It is located at 2100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm
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Streetbar: A lively gay bar with karaoke nights
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Oscar’s: A popular gay bar with a lively
atmosphere and a patio. It is located at 125 E
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Chill Bar: A casual gay bar with a dance floor
and a patio. It is located at 217 E Arenas Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92262 5.
Hunters Palm Springs: A premier LGBTQ+ oasis
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experience combining exquisite dining,
vibrant nightlife, and a welcoming, inclusive
atmosphere. It is located at 302 East Arenas
Road, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Stacy’s: A popular lesbian bar in Cathedral
City that offers karaoke nights and drag shows.
It is located at 220 E Arenas Rd, Cathedral City,
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BlackBook: A trendy cocktail lounge in
downtown Palm Springs that offers live music
and DJs on weekends. It is located at 315 E
Arenas Rd #101, Palm Springs, CA 92262
QUADZ: A casual gay bar with pool tables and
karaoke nights. It is located at 200 S Indian
Canyon Dr #100, Palm Springs, CA 92262
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Playoffs Sports Lounge: A friendly and eclectic
sports oasis with 12 high-definition big screen
televisions that show all the major sporting
events and many of the sports packages,
including the NFL Sunday Ticket. It is located at
12105 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Cathedral City
The Barracks: A popular gay bar with a leather
theme, pool tables, and a patio. It is located
at 67625 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City,
CA 92234
Roost Lounge: A cozy bar with a vintage vibe
and a patio. It is located at 68718 E Palm
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Runway: A trendy gay bar with a dance floor
and a patio. It is located at 68300 Gay Resort
Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Sunshine Cafe: A popular gay bar with a lively
atmosphere and karaoke nights. It is located
at 36815 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City,
CA 92234
AMP Sports Lounge: A sports bar with a friendly
atmosphere and a patio. It is located at 68718
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Studio One 11: A modern gay bar with a
dance floor and karaoke nights. It is located at
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste A103, Cathedral
City, CA 92234
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Demuth Community Center
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760.327.3802
www.bloominthedesert.org
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Thursday nights VILLAGEFEST takes place
in downtown Palm Springs on Palm
Canyon Drive every. villagefest.org
June through September from 7:00 p.m.
until 10 p.m.
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
760-329-7610
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
760-325-1449
Palm Springs Air Museum
760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum
760-325-7186
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Palm Springs Art Museum was founded in
1938 as the Palm Springs Desert Museum at
La Plaza in downtown Palm Springs. Natural
science exhibits, Cahuilla Indian artifacts, and
hiking excursions dominated the institution’s
programming. 62+ $14,00 All visitors are
recommended to make a reservation online
before arriving at the Museum.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Summer Pass Ticket
Adult & Seniors $85
Child (ages 3-10) $45
Valid for parking and unlimited Tram rides
till July 31,2023.—the world’s largest rotating
tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles
along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon,
transporting riders to the pristine wilderness
of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During
your approximately ten-minute journey, tram
cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and
spectacular vistas of the valley floor below.
Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation
8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation
decks, natural history museum, two documentary
theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking
trails.
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The Indian Canyons
Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon is one of
the areas of great beauty in Western North
America. Its indigenous flora and fauna, which
the Cahuilla people so expertly used, and its
abundant Washingtonia filifera (California Fan
Palm) are breathtaking contrasts to the stark
rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond.
A moderately graded foot path winds down
into the canyon for picnicking near the stream,
meditation, exploring, hiking or horseback
riding. For more information call 760-323-6018
www.indian-canyons.comlocated at 38520 S.
Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs
Hours
Oct. 1 - July 4: daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Last vehicle in at 4 p.m.)
July 5 - Sept. 30: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(open only Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Last
vehicle in at 4 p.m.)
No animals allowed.
Uber/Lyft Drivers are required to display
company stickers in their windshield for drop off
and pickup.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a living
history museum dedicated to educating the
public about the role Air Power played in
preserving American liberties and way of life.
The Museum preserves, exhibits, and flies
aircraft from World War Two, Korean War,
Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A
good portion of the aircraft in the collection are
in flyable condition.
Open Cockpit Saturdays
Museum guests are treated to the extra special
experience of being allowed to sit at the controls
and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each
Saturday, a selected aircraft will be opened up
and made accessible to the public. Museum
Volunteers will also be on hand to answer
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questions and provide the historical back drop
for the aircraft you are sitting in.
BOOK A FLIGHT?
Like a North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is
an American long-range, single-seat fighter and
fighter-bomber used during World War II and the
Korean War, among other conflicts.
Some Special require additional fees or donation
If you have questions or concerns, please email
giftshop@palmspringsairmuseum.org
745 North Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs,
California 92262
760-778-6262
Also the museum will be bringing three vintage
warbirds to participate in the races this year!
Each year we struggle to make the costs of
insurance for the aircraft. Your donations can
make a difference and we will provide you with
some cool merchandise as a thank you!
FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS
Discover how the desert comes alive after dark!
Do you know which animals change colors when
you use a blacklight? Using our blacklights, we
will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail
basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures
that inhabit our desert. And a week-long Summer
BioBlitz.
desertmountains.org
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900
Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in PalDesert
is a unique zoo and botanical garden that
specializes in the deserts of the world. Open
daily from 8:00am-5:00pm, with last admission
at 4:00pm. For the most current information,
please visit www.livingdesert.org

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10 more FREE THINGS TO DO
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Prerequisite Begin every day with a naked swim,
Rinse and Repeat as desired.
1. Painted Canyon see colorful walls of Painted
Canyon of the unique geological formations,
which reveal their historic past with exposed
rock layers. Approximately 15 miles southeast
of Indio in the Mecca Hills, located between
Interstate 10 and Highway 111.
2. Palm Springs Welcome Sign
5. Graffiti Yard
6. Statue of Lucille Ball sitting
7. Palm Springs Walk of Stars
8. Palm Springs Visitor Center (Tramway gas
station)
9. Palm Springs Museum Trail 0.8 miles and is one
of the steepest paths in San Jacinto mountains
next to museum entrance
3. Windmill Farm
4. Isabelle
10. Giant VW Spider
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