Archive for March, 2009
The Palm Springs Dark Tradition Continues in 2009
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Among other activities, our Palm Springs lifestyle includes the opportunity to see many great films during our annual festivals. One of these – the Film Noir Festival, returns to the Camelot Theatres May 28-31 under a new name – The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival. An eclectic mix of Classic Film Noir “B” movies are [...]
Another Facet of the Palm Springs Lifestyle
Friday, March 20th, 2009We were just driving away from the office en route to preview a property, when we came upon a happy group of joggers all dressed in lingerie, beach wear and exaggerated makeup – men and women alike. They were such a colorful and happy group, we just had to honk and wave to them. Who [...]
Avoiding Foreclosure
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009The Obama administration recently outlined a mortgage plan, for responsible homeowners, aimed at helping families in distress to avoid foreclosure. Here is an excerpt from a statement released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on March 4, 2009, outlining the intent of the plan.
“Only two weeks after the President unveiled his plan to help [...]
Palm Springs Natives Offer Festival of Native Film and Culture
Thursday, March 5th, 2009This week the Aqua Caliente band of the Cahuilla tribe is offering one of their special events, the annual Festival of Native Film and Culture. Now in its eighth season, the 2009 Festival has already begun and will continue through March 8, 2009 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. The Festival features films, documentaries, [...]
Coachella Valley Wildflowers
Thursday, March 5th, 2009The annual appearance of the ephemeral spring wildflowers native to the Coachella Valley has everything to do with the amounts of rainfall in the winter months, which can vary widely within a relatively small area, and with warming temperatures that encourage blooming. In some areas it’s reported that the wildflowers seem to be peaking early [...]