Salute the swingin' styles of jazz masters at The Living Desert's spectacular Jazzoo concert series. From boogie to ballads to bebop and blues, the sounds of our 28th season celebrate America's original art form in the wildest of ways. 

Jazzoo features indoor cabaret style at tables seating for ten, great conversation, and music that transcends time. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own refreshments. All proceeds support The Living Desert's mission... desert conservation of animals and plants through preservation, education and appreciation. more info...

 

A night of laughs as he shares humorous stories from his iconic media career and the backstage anecdotes about the people he has interviewed while hosting CNN's longest running and most watched program Larry King Live.  more info...

As the first "major" tournament on the LPGA tour, the Kraft Nabisco Championship is a highly anticipated event with a rich history that dates back to 1972.

Become a part of the tradition at this  41st Annual Kraft Nabisco Championship. Witness over 100 ladies compete at The Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California for the coveted Dinah Shore Trophy, and see if this year's winner will continue the tradition of leaping into Poppies Pond at the 18th hole.    more info..

Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of sidesplitting laughter as she takes you on a trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters - from Ernestine to Sister Boogie Woman; Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. Don't miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition.   more info...

When Paul O'Neill first conceived Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his goal was as straightforward as it was ambitious. "The whole idea," he explains, "was to do a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries further than any band before, following in the footsteps of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd, the Who...but take it way, way further."   TSO has sold more than seven million copies of its first four rock operas -- 1996's CHRISTMAS EVE & OTHER STORIES. more info...

Characterized by its youth, brilliant playing, and soulful interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation.  In January 2012 the Quartet was named quartet-in-residence at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, an astonishing accomplishment for such a young ensemble and a testament to the Ariel's skill and dedication to their craft.  more info...

Open your eyes to documentaries from around the globe. Making a difference, one film at a time.  In addition to the international film festival, we are proud to share the American Documentary Film Fund with independent American filmmakers who will participate and compete for financing for new projects as well as works in progress. more info...

Opera in the Park, produced by the Palm Springs Opera Guild, is a free, outdoor community concert featuring young emerging opera stars of tomorrow, performing an extensive Operatic Program with full orchestra.  more info...

200 artists showcase their fine art and quality crafts. Glass blowing, sculpting, painting demonstrations, exhibits, children's activities, gourmet marketplace, entertainment, and refreshments.  more info...

Enjoy a beautiful day at Palm Desert Civic Center Park