Saturday, March 13, 2010

Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts
Rancho Mirage, California

Story and Photos by Janet Walker

For more Janet Walker photos of Desert Ballet Under the Stars, click here.

As art and dance patrons gathered at the Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, March 13, excitement rose among the performers and audience. The occasion was the first-ever combination of artist Jack Armstrong’s paintings and the ta

Friday, March 12, 2010

Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

To see more Pat Krause photos of Hit for Haiti, click here.

BNP Paribas Open hosted the Hit for Haiti event on Friday, March 12 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden near Palm Springs, California, that was sponsored by Oracle. The goal was to raise $1-million dollars through ticket sales, text messages and private donations. These funds go to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and ...
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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Desert AIDS Project
Palm Springs, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of this event, click here.

The Desert AIDS Project gave actress Ann-Margret the 2010 “Arts and Activism” award on Thursday, March 11, in front of the Desert AIDS Project Campus in Palm Springs, California. She was unable to receive the award as originally planned at the Steve Chase Gala held on Feb. 27 due to bad weather on the East Coast. She vowed to come to P

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Patriot Park
Cathedral City, California

Story by Jace Edwards

Photographs courtesy of Risen Pictures

Have you thought of what it takes to take a story to the screen from concept to distribution? I spoke with an independent filmmaker who is doing just that.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9-10, 2010

La Quinta Resort & Club
Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the K-Swiss Desert Smash, click here.

The Sixth Annual K-Swiss Desert Smash was held Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10 at the La Quinta Resort & Club. The event benefited Variety-the Children’s Charity of the Desert. Celebrities and tennis professionals participated in this two-day affair that was sponsored by Epic Sports.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Indian Wells, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the United Way VIP Waiter Challenge Fundraiser, click here.

The United Way of the Desert held its 20^th annual VIP Waiter Challenge fundraiser on Monday, March 8. The event was held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in the Crystal Ballroom in Indian Wells, near Palm Springs, California.