Now we are squarely in the holiday season! The big box stores put up Christmas decorations well before Halloween on Arenas. And that’s just too early, IMHO.
Did this super-early trend start around the time A Nightmare Before Christmas was popular? Maybe the world was confused by the Halloween and Christmas imagery mixed together? In reality, it was just corporate America trying to squeeze out more profit.
Now, we’ve been chastised for playing holiday music on KMEE 103.1 MeTV FM so early this year. But it was just two weeks before Black Friday. I hope you’re enjoying the nostalgia and comfort that those tunes bring between now and Christmas Day.
Our top event for the week in #ILoveGayPalmSprings is WildLights at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. It’s such a treat to observe the wild lights, wild animals (and sometimes even wilder kids at play) while strolling through on of our valley’s treasures.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday. Many locals have truncated celebrations due to so many being employed in hospitality and food service. Our stocking caps off to them as they help make your time in Greater Palm Springs special.
And here’s a reel from “Dining with the Davids” and KGAY’s John Taylor that may bring a tear to your eye, and certainly will make you thankful for all you have.
Brad Fuhr, your Gay Desert Guide on KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs
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Wildlights at The Living Desert
WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is back, open select nights through December 30! WildLights invites guests to see the Zoo in a whole new light: This year’s event features an enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, Instagram-worthy festive photo ops, delectable wintertime treats, and much more. Enjoy the unique experience of seeing the Zoo at night as you take an enchanting stroll through the African Safari section of the Zoo, where in addition to the lights, you may see some of Africa’s most iconic animals, such as the rhino, giraffe, zebra, and African painted dogs. Get tickets
“Nobody Does It Better” Benefit Concert
Experience an unforgettable evening at “Nobody Does It Better: A Big Screen Immersive Benefit Concert” on Saturday, November 30, from 6–9 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Join celebrity hosts Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford, alongside Coachella Valley’s finest talents, for a spectacular musical tribute to Oscar’s greatest songs from the ‘70s. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception at 6 pm, followed by the benefit concert at 7 pm, all brought to life by a wide array of talented artists. Proceeds go to supporting the transformation of the Cultural Center’s Theatre 2 into a live performance space. Get tickets
World AIDS Day Symposium at Palm Springs Art Museum
The Palm Springs Art Museum is hosting a special event on Sunday, December 1, from 11 am–3 pm, to commemorate World AIDS Day. This event is a collaboration between the HIV+ Aging Research Project and the museum. The day will feature a variety of programs, including the 3rd Annual Timothy Ray Brown Community Cure Symposium, a discussion among those impacted firsthand by HIV, and a screening of the video series “A Day With(out) Art.” The event will also include a panel discussion featuring local AIDS organizations and scholars. More info
World AIDS Day
The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988 and continues annually as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. Learn more about the recently approved forthcoming Palm Springs AIDS Memorial, with renderings here.
Mary Poppins
Palm Canyon Theatre presents Mary Poppins from November 29–December 22. This musical invites us to London, England in 1910 where the magical Mary Poppins flies in on the wind, bringing with her a combination of whimsy and disciplined common sense to the Banks children’s lives. Together, they go on many fantastical and memorable adventures. Mary Poppins teaches all ages that “anything can happen if you let it.” Get tickets
The Marvelous Marilyn Maye
The Purple Room Supper Club presents The Marvelous Marilyn Maye for 5 shows: Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30, and Thursday, Friday & Saturday December 5–7. The toast of New York’s jazz and cabaret scene, Marilyn’s riding high from rave reviews of her sold-out Carnegie Hall performance with the New York Pops! (Dinner at 6, Show at 8 pm). Get tickets
Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band
Get ready to rock out with Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band on Saturday, November 30 at 8 pm at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage. This electrifying band comprised of rock star musicians and lead singers from the original Broadway cast will deliver a thrilling concert featuring the greatest ’80s rock hits played the way they were meant to be heard. Get tickets
Come From Away
Broadway’s Come From Away is at the McCallum Theatre for 8 performances, from Tuesday, November 26, through Sunday, December 1. This uplifting musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Get tickets
Jersey Boys
Experience Desert Theatreworks’ electrifying production of Jersey Boys: The Musical running through December 1. With innovative staging and dynamic performances, this fresh take on the classic tale of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons promises an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll and nostalgia. Get ready to sing along to hits like “Sherry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” in a show you won’t want to miss. Get tickets
Acrisure Series NCAA Basketball Tournament 20% Discount Deal
The Acrisure Series Basketball Tournament is coming to Palm Springs this week, and you can get 20% off individual tickets through these links: Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. The tournament features top NCAA college basketball teams competing for the championship. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the best college basketball action in the country!
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, runs daily through December 29 (Sun–Thurs 5:30–9 pm / Fri–Sat 5:30–10 pm), bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays at the Empire Polo Club. Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas, with favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season depicted with the latest LED technology and digital animations. Get tickets
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
Friday, November 29
Desert Art Festival | 10 am–4 pm Friday–Sunday at The River in Rancho Mirage
Country Dance Fridays: Beginner Shadow with Rob Ollander-Krane | 7 pm at Step by Step
Saturday, November 30
Art on Main Street | 10 am–4 pm in Old Town La Quinta
The Gand Band’s Woodstock Immersive Concert Experience | 7 pm at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Sunday, December 1
Palm Springs Vintage Market | 7 am–2 pm at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
