» Current Issue - July 2009 «

GREAT FAMILY FUN
SURF • SLIDE • SPLASH
— 16 Acres of Water-Logged Fun —

Knott’s Soak City is the largest and coolest water adventure park in the desert, featuring 21 waterlogged acres packed with 18 of the most intense water rides imaginable.

New to Knott’s Soak City Palm Springs in 2006 is Pacific Spin. This exciting new multi-person raft ride includes a 132-foot long tunnel that drops riders 75 feet into a six-story funnel. After pitching riders back and forth through 5,500 gallons of swirling water, the ride culminates in a waterfall splash.

More high-speed thrills await at Tidal Wave Tower. The ultimate in gravitydefying thrills, Tidal Wave Tower defies you to take on the action of a 7-story speed slide. For those not ready to take a chance on the big spin or our tower of terror, there’s Gremmie Lagoon. Made exclusively for tomorrow’s surfers, Gremmie Lagoon offers wannabe waveriders their own pint-sized water slides and splash pool.

Soak City Palm Springs is open March 14 through September 27. Specific operating days and hours vary. General admission price is $29.99 for Regular (ages 3+ and 48” or over), $19.99 for Junior (ages 3+ and under 48”) and seniors ages 62+. Admission includes unlimited use of all water park rides and attractions.

» June 2009 «

Las Casuelas Restaurant
368 North Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs (760) 325-3213

In Celebration We are Offering 25% OFF the ENTIRE MENU including margaritas for the MONTHS of JUNE & JULY Mon, Tues, Wed ONLY (dine-in customers only)

Celebrating 50 Years The “Original” Las Casuelas Restaurant

On entering Las Casuelas – “Bien venido, amigos!” is the kind of warm welcome you’ll receive…. and the photos on the wall are a gateway Into the Delgado family’s proud Mexican heritage and recipes perfected over the many generations founded by Maria and Florencio “Del” Delgado.

The Orginal Las Casuelas now owned by Florence Delgado, and managed by her daughter Alana Coffin, is a comfortable place with a stunning view of the San Gorgonio mountains and the lively street scene along north Palm Canyon. Florence remembers how she grew up in the restaurant business…waiting tables, bussing dishes and operating the cash register and now Alana has taken over, it’s in the Delgado genes. In early days, The Original Las Casuelas became a haunt for the Hollywood crowd from Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Dinah Shore and even President Dwight Eisenhower became a regular customer. The restaurant is now considered a Palm Springs Landmark.

“The Especiales de la Casa” will keep you
coming back for sizzling beef, chicken and shrimp fajitas or Maria’s Especial Spinach Enchilada enriched by suiza sauce. Of course they offer tacos, burritos, chile rellenos, chimichangas and all the classic Mexican comfort food you love, they also serve lighter vegetarian selections. Everyday is a celebration of food, family and new friends!

» Current Issue - May 2009 «

E&J's Designer Shoe Outlet
Palm Desert
44100 Town Center Way
(Corner of Fred Waring & Town Center Way) 760.773.5053
www.ejsdesignershoes.com

E&J's Designer Shoe Outlet

is a dream shopping destination for shoe lovers! The warehouse style store is neatly organized with the latest designer and name-brand shoes for women and men. For women, exciting names such as Cole Haan, Kate Spade, Anne Klein, Donald Pliner and Merrell are in abundance. Men can find Cole Haan, Sandro Moscoloni, Merrell, Kenneth Cole and a great selection of golf and athletic shoes.

Narrow sizes are displayed in a separate area for ease of shopping, and all shoes are neatly arranged
by style.

A wonderful selection of handbags includes Sondra Roberts, The Sak, Hobo, Maxx and more

New shipments arrive weekly, and each trip to E&J's is an exciting experience and discovery! There's a reason women continue to say, "I LOVE THAT STORE!"

» April 2009 «

Located at 73-880 El Paseo, Palm Desert – next to Bank of America off San Luis Rey. Phone 760.674.1709.
Hours are from 11-4, six days a week

Visit Bud Johnsons Bright New Ideas

Bud Johnson and Star (the little dog he is holding) are the owners of “Bud Johnson’s Secret Garden”, and in this tiny secret garden, there are many secrets. The store has been designed after one you might find in London, Paris or Rome. It has a warm intimacy that makes you feel immediately at home. There is no pressure when you enter this shop, but the magic of the color, style, and uniqueness of the items will be enough to captivate you. It’s loaded with garden\ and gift items, most of them exclusive to this shop. They have been on El Paseo for 17 years and they have been told time and time again that the treasures people have found there have enhanced their lives with beauty. Do not leave town without visiting with Bud and Star.

» Current Issue - February/March 2009 «

Tony Caruso and Troy Lerseth
In their beautiful Palm Springs Store.

Located in beautiful downtown Palm Springs in the historic La Plaza Shopping district. Complimentary gift wrapping. Worldwide shipping.
114 LA PLAZA
(Three stores east of See’s Candy)
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS
760-322-6280
Toll Free: 888-311-4797

The Music Box and Clock Shoppe is the perfect store for your personal and gift shopping, just ask owners Tony Caruso and Troy Lerseth. The store has been in business for 18 years.

Over that time they feel they have touched a lot of people’s lives in different ways...their customers are like family. This is a unique “MUST SEE” store. It is 1,000 square-feet, filled with music boxes, jewelry, clocks and other gifts.

It shines with SWAROVSKI Crystal, LLADRO porcelain, LALIQUE Crystal, ARMANI sculptures, Lenox, Franz. Hummel, Faberge, Howard Miller clocks, Murano and other art gifts. They are famous for their very unique and entertaining musical, animated clocks by Rhythm and Seiko.

» January 2009 «

Sherman's Deli & Bakery
Two locations:
PALM SPRINGS; (760) 325-1199
401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
PALM DESERT: (760) 568-1350
73-161 Country Club Dr.

Sherman's Deli and Bakery, prepare for the supreme treat for breakfast, lunch and dinner...known as a "meeting place" for locals and visitors and celebrity
regulars.

For over a half century, Sherman's Deli & Bakery, a Kosher-style family restaurant much like a New York style deli, is owned and operated by Sherman Harris's son, Sam, and daughter, Janet. When Sherman came to the desert in 1953, to visit a friend at Lawry's Steak Ranch, he liked it so much, he ended up managing the ranch, he knew he had nally found his "nitch" and opened Sherman's Deli & Bakery in it's present location. Sam and Janet remember how they grew-up in the restaurant business, waiting and bussing tables.

They remember how their father made an impact on everyone, he loved his customers and the community, and he consistently said "when someone comes in the door – you treat them like they are a guest in your home". Everyone who ever met Sherman, remembers him.

The food is fantastic, with overstu ed hot pastrami sandwiches or Reubens, brisket of beef, corned beef hash, herb roasted chicken, latkes, potato pancakes, lox and cream cheese, New York steak, baby back ribs...to name a few of the favorites. Leave room for the luscious desserts from the bakery, all items are "home-baked" with fresh bread daily, baked right on the premises. Try the carrot cake, cheesecakes, coconut dreams, anything chocolate (you won't be sorry). California wines are available as well as domestic and imported beers. The second location of Sherman's Deli & Bakery is in Palm Desert and has the same identical menu and quality...so no matter where you are in the desert, you can enjoy a meal at Sherman's.

» December 2008 «

WildLights Holiday Festival November 28 – January 4, 2009 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Living Desert Palm Desert/Indian Wells. Sponsored by The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and the City of Indian Wells, The Living Desert will open the yuletide season with a festive light display, featuring more than 350,000 twinkling lights that illuminate the park after dark, turning the desert into a holiday winter wonderland. Back again this year is the Super Glide "iceless" skating rink, special visits from Santa Claus, live music, wood-burning fireplaces, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, s'mores and more! Full food service will also be available at Meerkat Café. WildLights will be held on Nov. 28-
30, Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-23, Dec. 26-Jan. 4. WildLights admission is $7.75 for adults, $5.50 for children (ages 3- 12), $6.00 for Living Desert members. Located just 1 1/2 miles south of State Highway 111 at 47-900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. Free parking. Call 760-346- 5694 ext. 2000 for additional information or visit www.livingdesert.org.

» November 2008 «

Las Casuelas Nuevas is located at
70-050 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.

HOURS: Mon. – Thur. 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Carambas Nightclub, a latin dance club, is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

760-328-8844

Las Casuelas Nuevas in Rancho Mirage continues to be a Coachella Valley favorite for classic Mexican dishes, fresh seafood and salads, and a lively atmosphere where fun, family and delicious food create the ultimate dining-out experience.

It's never too early to make reservations for the popular Champagne Sunday Brunch that begins every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Featuring live mariachi entertainment by the local favorite Grupo Jalisco, the buffet lunch is one of the best brunch deals in the valley.

The family restaurant tradition that began in the early 1900s is now embraced by the new
generation at Las Casuelas Nuevas. Sharon and Joaquin Delgado, owners and operators of the Rancho Mirage restaurant since 1973, are proud to have their son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Tajah Delgado, carrying on the tradition of offering superb food and quality service that captivated residents when it first opened years ago. From its hacienda-style Mexican dinner house ambience to its award-winning outdoor patio, Las Casuelas Nuevas is a true landmark on "Restaurant Row" in Rancho Mirage.

"The tradition our family began many years ago continues today at Las Casuelas Nuevas," says Joaquin Delgado. "And our family extends to our dedicated and professional staff who bring the highest level of service and food to our customers every meal, every day." Those seeking lighter fare can choose from a variety of salad selections including Southwest BBQ Chicken, Mexican Cobb, Fresh Pear & Goat Cheese and Avocado Orange salads.

The Sunday Brunch cannot be beat, with its extraordinary selection including full omelets, waffles, prime rib, traditional Mexican specialties, beef-chicken-shrimp fajitas, enchiladas, chile rellenos, and an array luscious desserts. Las Casuelas Nuevas can accommodate both small and large parties. With seven private rooms for groups of 10 to 400, parties can be colorful fiestas with piñatas and a strolling mariachi or an intimate white tablecloth event. Whatever the occasion, Las Casuelas Nuevas will tend to every detail to make sure your party is memorable.

Las Casuelas Nuevas is the proud winner of The Gold Award for the Best Mexican Restaurant in Southern California by the California Restaurant Writers of Southern California. "Our customers know they can count on us for exceptional quality and award winning service," says Joaquin Delgado. "It's our pleasure to bring the spirit and taste of old Mexico as well as
contemporary dishes to our desert residents and visitors every day."

» October 2008 «

Palm Desert
44100 Town Center Way
(Corner of Fred Waring
& Town Center Way)
760 773-5053
www.ejsdesignershoes.com

E&J's Designer Shoe Outlet is a dream shopping destination for shoe lovers! The warehouse style store is neatly organized with the latest designer and name-brand shoes for women and men. For women, exciting names such as Cole Haan, Kate Spade, Anne Klein, Donald Pliner and Merrell are in abundance. Men can find Cole Haan, Sandro Moscoloni, Merrell, Kenneth Cole and a great selection of golf and athletic shoes.

Narrow sizes are displayed in a separate area for ease of shopping, and all shoes are neatly arranged by style. A wonderful selection of handbags includes Sondra Roberts, The Sak, Hobo, Maxx and more. New shipments arrive weekly, and each trip to E&J's is an exciting experience and discovery! There's a reason women continue to say, "I LOVE THAT STORE!"

» September 2008 «

Hollywood Glam. With a twist!

Since 2006, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, has been setting the stage for a dramatic repositioning of this historic property. Cleverly and tastefully rejuvenated in Hollywood Regency style, the property incorporates key historic elements into the design.

24 overwhelming acres, in the heart of Palm Springs, the new "Riv" will symbolize its heartbeat, with 406 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, completely renovated, three lounges, world-class dining in the signature restaurant Circ 59, a brand new spa and pool complex…you just simply have to see it to believe it. Plus a multitude of outdoor gardens and terraces.

The Riviera Resort & Spa is a theater of relaxation, rejuvenation and indulgence amid world-class golf, shopping and vistas.

Located at 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs 760-327-8311

» August 2008 «

The winning team inside 4 SEASON SWIMWEAR (L to R) Shannon Stewart (co-owner), Pat Galey, Shelly Brady and Sonia Stewart (owner), on El Paseo.

Best Bathing Suits For EVERY BODY

"Success is never due to the work of one, it is the TEAM work of all" says Sonia Stewart, owner of 4 SEASON'S SWIMWEAR.

Thirty-six years ago Sonia and Bill Stewart opened on El Paseo, still in the same location and the rest is history.

One of the most successful business in the
desert. They attribute this to knowing your customers needs, and fulfilling it. Daughter Shannon Stewart (co-owner) has come to the helm and assists in the buying, she is smart and savvy about fashion. 4 Season's Swimwear has everything you need to look great under the sun! They have a fantastic selection of one and two piece swimsuits, bikinis with
matching cover-ups, sarongs, caftans, rompers and accessories, such as beach towels, sun hats, sandals and sunglasses. Separates, bikinis and mastectomy.swimwear are available in some sizes 6 to 24 with B to E cups.

4 SEASON'S SWIMWEAR's experienced sales staff can help find the perfect fit for you. Be sure to pick-up some sun screen and glamorous sunglasses before hitting the pool.
Located at 73-400 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760.340.2490

MAIL ORDER CATALOG Features swimwear racing suits for teams plus athletic attire and equipment. 800.934.6907

» July 2008 «

Soak City Palm Springs is open daily through September 3rd and weekends September 8th through September 30th.

General admission price is $20.99 for adults, $17.99 for kids ages 3-11 and seniors ages 62+. Admission includes unlimited use of all water park rides and attractions.

Located at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail in
Palm Springs.

For more information on the day you plan to visit, call (760) 327- 0499 or log on to www.knotts.com

KNOTT'S SOAK CITY WATER PARK
21 Acres of Water-Logged Fun

Knott's Soak City is the largest and coolest water adventure park in the desert, featuring 21 waterlogged acres packed with 22 of the most intense water rides imaginable.

Pacific Spin puts an exciting twist on desert fun. This multi-person raft ride includes a 132-foot long tunnel that drops riders 75 feet into a six-story funnel. After pitching riders back and forth through 5,500 gallons of swirling water, the ride culminates in a waterfall splash.

More high-speed thrills await at Tidal Wave Tower. The ultimate in gravity-defying thrills, Tidal Wave Tower defies you to take on the action of a 7-story speed slide. For those not ready to take a chance on the big spin or our tower of terror, there's Gremmie Lagoon. Made exclusively for tomorrow's surfers, Gremmie Lagoon offers wannabe waveriders their own pint-sized water slides and splash pool.

» June 2008 «

Seated in President Dwight Eisenhower favorite booth - he was a regular ,Is ( left to right) Alana Coffin,
General Manager, Florence Delgado, Owner, and Crystal Delgado, Assistant Manager

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of
The "Original" Las Casuelas Restaurant

"Bien venidos, amigos!" This is the kind of warm welcome you'll recieve at the Original Las Casuelas Restaurant in downtown
Palm Springs. Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in the same location founded by the late Maria and Florencio "Del" Delgado in 1958.

The Original Las Casuelas now owned by Florence Delgado, remembers how she grew up in the restaurant business... waiting tables, bussing dishes or operating the cash register. This taught her hard work ethics, attention to customers and attention to detail in the kitchen. She is now handing down these ethics to her daughter Alana, who now manages the restaurant.

In the early days The Original Las Casuelas became a haunt for the Hollywood crowd from Elizabeth Taylor, George Montgomery, Bob Hope, Dinah Shore and even President
Dwight Eisenhower became a regular customer (he was a Coachella Valley resident after leaving office) and would sit in the same booth, that is still there.

From the original family recipes, unique specialty dishes and lighter vegetarian selections are prepared with only the freshest ingredience.

Other restaurants, owned and operated by Delgados, include Las Casuelas Terrazza in Palm Springs, owned by sister, Patty Delgado; Las Casuelas Nuevas in Rancho Mirage, owned by brother, Joaquin Delgado, who also owns Casuelas Café in Palm Desert; and Robert Delgado's Las Casuelas Quinta in La Quinta.

368 North Palm Canyon Dr.,
Palm Springs (760) 325-3213

In Celebration Las Casuelas are Offering 50% OFF the ENTIRE MENU including margaritas for the MONTH of JUNE (2pm-6pm, dine-in customers only)

» May 2008 «

A wonderful selection of handbags
includes Sondra Roberts, The Sak,
Hobo, Maxx and more.

Narrow sizes are displayed in a
separate area for ease of shopping,
and all shoes are neatly arranged
by style.

E&J's Designer Shoe Outlet
Palm Desert
44100 Town Center Way
(Corner of Fred Waring
& Town Center Way)
760 773-5053
www.ejsdesignershoes.com

» April 2008 «

Tony Caruso, store owner, with Linda Kaye, Swarovski North America representative, at the successful Swarovski Crystal Society event.

Tony Caruso with Huell Howser of California Gold fame attended the event.

The Music Box & Clock Shoppe
is the perfect store for your personal and gift shopping. Come in and see the original Magnetic crystal or pearl bracelet/necklaces available in five different colors. This unique store is a "must see" featuring a colorful variety of quality gifts and collectibles including SWAROVSKI crystal, LLADRO porcelain, ARMANI sculptures, Lenox, Franz, Hummel,
Faberge, Howard Miller clocks, Murano and other art glass. They are famous for their very unique and entertaining musical, animated clocks by Rhythm and Seiko. They have added many new exciting lines. Complimentary gift wrapping - Worldwide Shipping.

The Music Box & Clock Shoppe celebrated their 21st anniversary ofthe SWAROVSKI COLLECTORS SOCIETY in their store in downtown Palm Springs, in the historic La Plaza shopping district. The successful event was attended by members and other crystal enthusiasts from around California. Showing their concern for Endangered Wildlife - the Swarovski Crystal PANDAS were featured - these unique faceted crystal figures form the first part of the new "Endangered Wildlife Trilogy".

The Music Box & Clock Shoppe
Downtown Palm Springs 114 La Plaza (760) 322-6280

» March 2008 «

ADAGIO GALLERIES
193 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs
For more information call (760) 320-2230
www.AdagioGalleries.com

MEET THE ARTISTS

Miguel Martinez - Saturday, March 1
The alluring oil pastels of women that have become his signature and brought Miguel Martinez to the forefront of hispanic artists will be the focus of this show.
Come meet Miguel from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

William Haskell, Jorge Ochoa & Mark Spicak - Saturday, March 22
Adagio Galleries will present the work of William Haskell, Jorge Ochoa & Mark Spicak on Saturday, William Haskell's attention to detail, light and shadow are truly exceptional examples of dry brush watercolor and his talent. Renowned international artist, Jorge Ochoa, will show his market scenes and surreal images in oil and acrylic. And for the first time at Adagio, Mark Spicak's oils of local valley landscapes will be exhibited for you. The artist's will be present from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

B.C. Nowlin Nite Rooms - Saturday, March 29
B.C. Nowlin is bringing a whole new concept to his work with this amazing show. It will entail colorful imagery of motel facades created from memory of mid century motel architecture. B.C. will be available to discuss his pieces with collectors from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Adagio Galleries is the leading art gallery specialiizing in Southwest and Latin American art on the west coast since 1980 Their roster of artist reads like a Who's Who of Southwestern artists. It includes Michael Atkinson, Aymara, Steven Boone, Warren Cullar, Kip Decker, John Farnsworth, Nivia Gonzalez, R.C. Gorman, William Haskell, Martha Kennedy, Irene Klar, Ted Knight, Fran Larsen, Brent Lawrence, Ken Leap, Miguel Martinez, Greg Moon, Raphael Navarro/Ted Jolda, John Nieto, B.C. Nowlin, Jorge Ochoa, Robert Parkison, Alison Rieder, Robert Rivera, Mark Rohrig, Mark Spicak, Gene & Rebecca Tobey, Joshua Tobey, Jami Tobey and Liz Wolf.