desert briefs The temperatures may be high


and the season may be low, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t fabulous happenings in the desert area to enjoy and participate in (besides swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, and shopping...) How about some cool jazz?


Jazzvilleat Oscar’s Caféon Wednesday, August 1, is a monthly jazz scene presented by DJ Baz, with musicians on sax, drums, keys, guitar and bass, and special guests. jazzvillepalmsprings.com The fifth annualLeo Partykicks off


San Diego’s little sister,Comic Con PALM


the month at The Tropicale Restaurant and Lounge (with its newly remod- eled patio!)Thursday, August 2. This fabulous gathering celebrates those born under the sign of Leo and everyone is welcome to party “animal prin’ style,” whether jungle, tribal, Hawaiian/Polynesian, primitive, lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Free entry all night at both Tropicale and next door at Copa Nightclub, featuring cool beverages, hot entertainment and fun times. Look forThe Lipstick Show at Copa featuring Marina Mac, Sassy Ross, Candace Camera, Brian Scott, and Keisha D that evening, preceded byThe Mod Squad Variety Show with Jeff Stewart, Francesca Amari, and Wayne Abravanel. thetropicale.com orcopapalmsprings.com Cool down at Ace Hotel and Swim Club with the


Craft Beer Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5 in The Commune. This seventh annual festival features over four dozen breweries, beer tastings, small bites, and live entertainment. acehotel.com/craftbeer Ace Hotel also has many regularly scheduled


weekly events includingMonday’s Game Night- Bingo with Shirley Claire and Trivia with Bella da Ball, and Tuesday’sKaraoke with Dan The Man. acehotel.com/palmsprings Splash House is backFriday, August 10 through


Sunday, August 12 with music, partying, boys and swimming pools, of course. The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, The Riviera Palm Springs and The Saguaro Palm Springs are the party and pool spots, with after hours at the Palm Springs Air Museum. splashhouse.com Enjoy a film in the cool comfort of the Palm Springs Cultural Center (formerly Camelot Theatres)


by bella da ball photo by james a. cesena/the imij factory


SPRINGS HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS


Palm Springs has a new location this year at the Palm Springs Air Museum taking placeFriday, August 24 throughSunday, August 26. Come check out the cosplay, special celebrity guests, gaming paraphernalia and all the other out of this world activities. comicconpalmsprings.com Have some fun as you support a


good cause and model your fabulous bowling outfit and shoes at the annual United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire Palm Springs Bowl- A-Thon on Saturday, August 25 at the Palm Springs Lanes in Cathedral City. ucpie.org There are many wonderful


organizations, clubs, groups, charities and functions to be part of now and year-round. One of these isThe Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus and they are holding open call auditionsTues- day, August 28at the Mizell Center. (Open rehearsals are held August 14 and 21 if you’d like to experience the


Saturday, August 11withThe Beales of Grey Gardens, Book Signing and Film Screening with authors and special guests. psculturalcenter.org The Palm Springs Art Museum Summer Film Series


presentsThe Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her LoveronThursday, August 16. This free screening is held in the large, cool, comfortable Annenberg Theatre inside the Palm Springs Art Museum. psmuseum.org The annualTaste of Summer continues through


Sunday, August 19. Receive discounted, cool beverages and food by purchasing a wrist band supporting area charities such as Desert AIDS Project, CV Rep, UCPIE, CDMD, FIND Food Bank, Angel View, Joslyn Center, American Cancer Society, Braille Institute, Variety of the Desert and others. Participating restaurants include Bernie’s Lounge, Acqua California Bistro, Brandini Toffee, Pinzimini, Shame on the Moon, and many others. tasteofsummerranchomirage.com Check out the summer fun atPalm Springs


International Animation Festivaltaking place Wednesday, August 22 throughSaturday, August 25at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. It’s the perfect chance to view award-winning films from around the world. psiaf.org


chorus and meet members.)psgmc.com The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce offers


many activities to network, promote, party, socialize, work and play. Check out their website for details and locations on the ever-changing list of offerings, including Lead$ Lunch every Tuesday, mixers, ribbon cuttings, Friday coffee at Co-Work. The Chamber is accepting 2018-2019 nominations for the city’s famed Walk of Stars, with the deadline of Friday, August 31.pschamber.org Michael Holmes’Purple Room Supper Club


in the Club Trinidad Hotel reopens for the season Tuesday, August 28. Enjoy featured entertainers and shows of the Rat Pack era including Rose Mallett, The Michael Holmes Trio, Sharon Sills, The Judy Show (parody of the 1963 Judy Garland Show), and much more. purpleroompalmsprings.com The annual campaign, sponsored by the Palm


Springs Regional Association of Realtors, toFeed the Hungry at the Well In The Desert is accepting donations of food and money. The charity needs assistance year-round, of course, but this special campaign runs throughThursday, August 30 in the heat of the summer. psrar.org


ENJOY THE MONTH! 36 RAGE monthly | AUGUST 2018


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