FEBRUARY 2012
HEALTH BITS
Feb. 14+ Hip and Knee Lectures in La Quinta
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital will sponsor two lectures this month on hip and knee surgery by board-certified orthopedic surgeons. Raj K. Sinha, M.D., Ph.D., will cover “Hip and Knee Replacement for Women” from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14. Jon McLennan, M.D., will discuss “New Arthroscopic Strategies in the Ligament Injuries of the Knee” from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21. Both presentations will be held at the La Quinta Medical Center, 47647 Caleo Bay, Suite 150, La Quinta. For reservations and more information, call 1-800-343-4535.
Feb. 15+ Proactive Health Programs
Chiropractor Eric M. Davenport discusses preventative health measures at the Indio Senior Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Upcoming presentations include “Dealing with Brain Pain: Headaches and Migraines” on Feb. 15 and “The Awesomeness of Joint Biomechanics” on March 7. The center is located at 45700 Aladdin St., Indio. For more information, call (760) 391-4170.
Feb. 22+ Spiritual Reflection Group
Desert Regional Medical Center offers cancer patients an opportunity to explore new spiritual insights about themselves, their lives and the impact of their illness from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The center is located at 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. For more information, call (760) 323-6511.
March 6+ Adult Bereavement Support
The Mizell Senior Center offers a monthly gathering for grieving adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. For more information, call (760) 323-5689.
Ongoing Coping with Cancer through Art
Two programs offered by Desert Regional Medical Center are giving cancer patients an opportunity to express their experiences through art. The Lenscape Project uses photography to create meaningful works that chronicle coping with the disease. An art therapy program invites patients and their family members to complete projects as expressions of their journeys. No photography or art experience is required for either program and materials are provided. The center is located at 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. For more information, call (760) 416-4873.
EVENT BITS
Feb. 16 Mardi Gras Party and Gumbo Cook-Off
Act I, a valley organization of professionals supporting seniors through community teamwork, will hold its second annual Fat Thursday Mardi Gras Celebration and Gumbo Cook-Off on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Appetizers, desserts and drinks will be available; gumbo tasting begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best men’s and women’s costumes. A Dixieland band, tarot card and palm readers, and face painting will add to the festivities, to be held at Fountains at the Carlotta, 41505 Carlotta Dr., Palm Desert. For more information, call Margaret Rouley at (760) 902-0017 or Rena Kearney at (760) 346-5420, or visit www.act1cv.org online.
Feb. 17+ Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance
A world-class exhibition of more than 200 cars demonstrating the finest in automotive elegance will be featured Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 26 in the fifth annual Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance. Races, tours, food and beverages and live music will also be part of the offerings, to be held at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage. For ticket pricing, reservations, scheduling and other information, call (760) 766-1777 or visit www.desertconcours.com online.
Feb. 17+ Riverside County Fair and Date Festival
The 66th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival will run Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb 26 at the county fairgrounds, 82503 Highway 111, Indio. Exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, two carnivals and fair food are available for all ages. Featured concert performers include LeAnn Rimes and Uncle Kracker. A “Bull-O-Rama,” monster truck rally, demolition derby, and camel and ostrich races are among the featured events. An “Arabian Nights”-style musical pageant is presented every evening. Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Tickets are $8; $7 for 55 and older. Parking is $7. Free admission is available on opening day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247, or visit www.datefest.org online.
March 5+ BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament
The BNP Paribas Open, March 5 to 18, is the largest event on both the Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association schedules. Men’s and women’s singles champions will receive $1 million in prize money in the tournament, to be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Ave., Indian Wells. For schedule, players competing, ticket prices and other information, call (760) 200-8400 or visit www.bnpparibasopen.com online.
March 24 ‘Stars Among Us’ Awards Dinner
The 7th Annual “Stars Among Us” dinner honoring local leaders of the nonprofit community will be presented by the Mizell Senior Center from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 24 at the Palm Springs Hilton hotel, 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. This year’s award recipients include Rick Wade, general manager of Palm Springs Disposal; the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation; and the AIDS Assistance Program. The gala will feature a musical showcase of acts in the style of “The Rat Pack,” Nat King Cole and the Beach Boys, plus a silent auction. Tickets are $150. For reservations or more information, call Jack Newby at (760) 323-5689, ext. 118, or visit www.mizell.org online.
MONEY BITS
Feb. 18 What’s the Truth about Credit?
Learn “The Myths and Truths about Credit” in a lecture by banker and financial advisor Paul Magana at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be held in Oliphant Auditorium at California State University, San Bernardino’s branch campus at 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert. Admission is $5 and includes parking. For more information, call (760) 341-2883.
ART BITS
Feb. 16+ Boeing-Boeing at the Annenberg
Winner of two 2008 Tony awards, the 1960s-era comedy Boeing-Boeing follows an architect juggling three flight attendant fiancés, with assistance from his trusted housekeeper and interference by an old friend. The show will be performed Thursday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 19 in the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Ticket prices range from $39 to $55. The theater is located at 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. For more information, call (760) 325-4490 or visit www.psmuseum.org online.
Feb. 24+ Putnam County Spelling Bee at IPAC
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tells the story of contestants’ lives through songs and flashbacks in this musical comedy that will run Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, March 25 at the Indio Performing Arts Center. Show times are 7 p.m. on Fridays, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. General admission is $22. IPAC is located at 45175 Fargo St., Indio. For more information, call (760) 775-5200 or visit www.indioperformingartscenter.org online.
Feb. 28+ Festival of Native Film & Culture
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will present the 11th annual Festival of Native Film & Culture, Wednesday through Sunday, Feb. 29 to March 4, at the Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. The event features the best in films by, about and starring Native Americans and other indigenous peoples. General admission is $10; $7 if 60 or older. An access pass to all screenings is $70. For festival scheduling and other information, call (760) 778-1079 or (760) 325-6565, or visit www.accmuseum.org/film-festival online.
March 1 Hal Holbrook Brings Mark Twain to McCallum
Hal Holbrook brings his award-winning one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!, to the McCallum Theatre at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Ticket prices range from $45 to $65. The theater is located at 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. For reservations and more information, call (760) 340-ARTS or 1-866-889-ARTS, or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com online.
March 8+ 30th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival
Ranked among the top fine arts events in the nation, the La Quinta Arts Festival will celebrate its 30th year March 8 to 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. More than 200 juried artists in a multitude of styles, live music and other performances, a restaurant row, and a beer and wine bar will all be part of the setting at the Civic Center Campus, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta. Admission is $12 per day or $15 for a four-day pass. For more information, call (760) 564-1244 or visit www.lqaf.com online.