Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Benefits From the
22^nd Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational
February 18 through February 21, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Home of Liane and Richard Weintraub
Palm Springs, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the D.A.P. VIP party, click here.

Desert AIDS Project held an invitation-only cocktail party at the beautiful estate of Liane and Richard Weintraub on Friday, Feb. 26 to kick off its 16^th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala the next evening at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Desert Willows Golf Resort
Palm Desert, California

Story and photographs by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause of the Unforgettables Golf Tournament, click here.

The Unforgettables Foundation held a golf tournament and silent auction Thursday, Feb. 25, at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert near Palm Springs, California.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Indio, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

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

Saturday, Feb. 20, was “The” event everyone was talking about, the Sinatra Black Tie Gala at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, near Palm Springs, California.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Indio, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence

Photos by Pat Krause

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

The Western Dinner Friday, Feb. 19, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, near Palm Springs, California, was a wonderful gathering of folks who attended for an evening of good food, celebrities, the Gatlin Brothers as the evening’s entertainment and to support the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Indio, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the Sinatra Pairings Dinner, click here.

Thursday evening, Feb. 18, was the kickoff dinner for the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Invitational at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio near Palm Springs, Californa.

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 2010
Fantasy Springs Casino Golf Course
Indio, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the Sinatra Celebrity Golf Challenge, click here.

The 22^nd Annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Challenge was held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20^, at the new Fantasy Springs Casino Golf Course, Eagle Landing, in Indio.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Indio, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational Luncheon and Fashion Show, click here.

Noon , Friday, Feb. 19, was a luncheon to top all luncheons. For 22 years, Barbara Sinatra has appointed Nelda Linsk chairwoman of the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational Luncheon and Fashion Show.

Thursday, February 17, 2010

Rancho Mirage, California

Story by Denise Ortuno Neil

The newest place for one-stop solar shopping, Potere Solar, held its grand opening Thursday, Feb. 17, at their location at The Atrium in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, California.

State of Rancho Mirage
Mission Hills Country Club
Rancho Mirage, Ca
February 18, 2010

Story by Allen Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

Slideshow of Meepos-Hobart Presentation, by Pat Krause

This afternoon at Mission Hills Country Club Councilmen Ron Meepos and Dana Hobart talked to a group of concerned residents of Rancho Mirage about the state of the City of Rancho Mirage. Councilman Meepos initially offered a brief introduction and heart felt remembrance of former Councilman Alan

Frankie Randall and Friends

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
McCallum Theatre
Palm Desert, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of ‘Last Call at Jilly’s’, click here.

History was made Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert near Palm Springs California. Musical legend Frankie Randall of recording, television and Big Screen fame masterfully orchestrated an evening that will forever be emblazoned in the hearts and memorie

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Valencia Palms
Indio, California

Story and photos by Yvonne Scott

For more assistance dog photos by Yvonne Scott, click here.

Have you ever wondered how you and your special pet can give back? Assistance dogs are the answer.

Angel View Crippled Children’s Foundation, Annual Awards Luncheon

Monday, February 15, 2010

Doral Desert Princess Resort
Cathedral City, California

Story and photos by Lisa Robyn Lawrence

For more photos of the Angel View Annual Awards Luncheon, click here.

If you thought you heard some buzzing this last Monday afternoon, you did. It was a gathering of several hundred “Angels” at the Angel View Annual Awards Luncheon held at the Doral Desert Princess Resort in Cathedral City, ne

Monday, February 15, 2010

Story by Denise Ortuno Neil

Has anyone ever said to you, “Do you know whom you look like?”

It’s a question that can sometimes strike fear into some, because it might not turn out to be someone you want to resemble. But that is not the case for Ken Schumaker — his resemblance is one that I’m sure many men would not mind. I mean how bad could it be to look like who has been named “The Sexiest Man Alive” — George Clooney?

It all started about 12
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Friday, February 12, 2010

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa
Indian Wells, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of Condoleezza Rice at the Desert Town Hall, click here.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Mission Hills Country Club
Rancho Mirage, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

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

The Kraft Nabisco LPGA held an ice cream social on Thursday, Feb. 11, to announce its TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ program for the 2010 upcoming LPGA Championship at Mission Hills Country Club. The social was held on the lawn near the 18^th hole. Members of the media, Rancho Mirage City Council, club members, local high school golfers

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Agua Caliente Hotel and Casino
Rancho Mirage, California

Story by Palm Springs Guides Theatre & Cinema Critic/Reviewer Jack Lyons
Photos by Irwin Rubinsky

Dusty Wings of the Desert Inc. has selected Guide Dogs of the Desert as their recipient charity for the year 2009-2010. Dusty Wings of the Desert is a fellowship of airline flight attendants brought together through shared life experiences  while supporting their philanthropies in the Coachella Valley.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Heritage Palms Golf Club
Indio, California

Story and photos by Elayna Garcia-Freiberg

Vida Latina’s “Gente Buen” fourth edition presentation party recently brought forth 100 guests to Heritage Palms Country Club, in Indio, California.

With the backdrop of the “Vida Latina” theme song written by Alberto Zempoal for the evening, Founder and Magazine Editor Corina Quitiquit started the evening by sharing her dream of starting Vida Latina magazi
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Tuesday, February 9 2010

Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge at The Ingleside Inn
Palm Springs, California

Story and photos by Pat Krause

For more Pat Krause photos of dinner with Tony Curtis, click here.

Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge at The Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, California, held a conversation and four-course dinner with movie icon Tony Curtis on Tuesday, Feb. 9.