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Desert Scene Photo Galleries

One Night Only at the McCallum Theatre:
One Night Only at the McCallum Theatre
Act for MS Spring Gala 2012:
Act for MS Spring Gala 2012
Desert Spirit XXIII Gala: Sunday, April 1, 2012
Desert Spirit XXIII Gala
The Red Dress Party in Palm Springs:
The Red Dress Party in Palm Springs
Day in the Garden party:
Day in the Garden party

Desert Scene News

  1. Under the karaoke spell

    I go to karaoke now and then. I don't sing. I only go to listen, and I applaud, no matter what.

    • May. 23, 2012
  2. The Go-Go's perform. Gerry Maceda/Special to The Desert Sun

    Evening's got the beat

    May 5 may have been the busiest night of the 2011-12 social season. There were at least three major fundraisers, dozens of Cinco de Mayo parties and a few private gatherings held just to enjoy the biggest, brightest super moon in decades.

    • May. 12, 2012

  3. Desert Scene sets for summer; more ahead for fall

    Last fall, when the challenge came to expand The Desert Sun's philanthropic coverage from two pages in the Valley section to a six-page stand-alone section, the team who would be doing the work immediately said “yes” — quickly followed by “can we really do this?”

    • May. 12, 2012
  4. Tom Sedlock, Dean Mike, Theresa Mike, Patty Daly Caruso, Leanna Thomas and Darrell Mike. SUBMITTED BY MURRAY ROSS

    Theresa A. Mike scholarship fashion event continues to be a family affair

    The Theresa A. Mike scholarship fashion show, with its London Calling theme, was a real family affair.

    • May. 12, 2012
  5. Ruth Moir, Dr. Rainer Bergmann and Dr. Jungwon Jin. SUBMITTED BY RUTH MOIR

    Doctors perform at Steinway event

    The Steinway Society of Riverside County celebrated its 10th anniversary with the annual Doctors of the Desert Concert at the home of Scott and Susan McNealy, the founder of Sun Microsystems.

    • May. 12, 2012
  6. Pam Bieri, Michael Vaughn, Kevin Steele and Nancy Cohee. SUBMITTED BY BERRYLYNN FREEBY

    Take a healthy food tour with Les Dames d'Escoffier International

    Farming is the second-largest industry behind tourism in the Coachella Valley.

    • May. 12, 2012
  7. Jan Lockard, Sarah Schiller, Dr. Roberta Guy and Diana Robertson. The stone monument was donated by Allan Bankus Jr. SUBMITTED BY BERRYLYNN FREEBY

    Colonial Dames pay a visit to George S. Patton Memorial Museum

    Think you've seen all the desert's best attractions? You haven't unless you have visited the historic General George S. Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit about 30 miles east of Indio. It is newly renovated and packed with fascinating exhibits and authentic equipment.

    • May. 12, 2012
  8. Phil Sheller, Diane Lucas, Nettie White, Ahidaly and Patti Davis. SUBMITTED BY BERRYLYNN FREEBY

    Big brothers, sisters place bets on annual fun-raising event

    All guests needed was a $5 ticket to experience the thrill of rooting for a horse in one of the prerecorded races shown on the big screen at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser.

    • May. 12, 2012

  9. Golf capital of the world graced by young Shirley Spork

    Several years ago, I was seated beside baseball great Don Drysdale at an awards banquet following a desert celebrity golf tournament in which he had participated.

    • May. 12, 2012
  10. Carolina Canseco, Dr. Rose Tijerina Swearingen, Travis Erwin and Juana Cervantes. SUBMITTED BY KATE PORTER

    Indian Wells presents Athena Awards

    The city of Indian Wells paid homage to two inspirational women leaders of the community with a luncheon fundraiser and awards ceremony in the Crystal Ballroom at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort.

    • May. 12, 2012
  11. Mark Nickerson, Joanne Nickerson, Hal Bernthal and Peggy Bernthal. Submitted by The Living Desert

    The Living Desert brews successful beer fest

    One of the many events held on super-moon Saturday was the highly successful Brew at the Zoo outdoor beer fest at the Living Desert.

    • May. 12, 2012
  12. Alisa Huntington, Linda Calvin and Sherry Ellison. SUBMITTED BY DEL FRANCIS

    Ask the Therapist for free at June session

    Professional therapists Alisa Huntington, Linda Calvin and Sherry Ellison will offer another session of Ask the Therapist on June 20 at the Holiday Inn Express, 71-730 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The session runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those attending need not give their name.

    • May. 12, 2012
  13. Dorothy Nocita, John Nocita, Gino Biggi and Lindi Biggi. Submitted by Del Francis

    Dorothy Nocita joins 'Loving' board on 90th birthday

    Dorothy and birthday boy John Nocita with hosts Gino and Lindi Biggi at John's 90th birthday party where it was announced that John Nocita, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, has joined the board of directors of the Loving All Animals charity, founded by Lindi Biggi.

    • May. 12, 2012
  14. Sharon McKee, Renee Charney, Marilyn Levinson, Nancy Singer, Beverly Ross, Debbie Orgen and Nita Wiesenthal. SUBMITTED BY NITA WIESENTHAL

    Hadassah celebrates its 100th year

    One hundredth birthdays have been in the news lately, and here's another: Happy 100th birthday to Hadassah, the dynamic international organization of Jewish women.

    • May. 12, 2012
  15. Bradford Bates, Randy Lowe and John O'Connor. Submitted by David Gray

    Garden party grows funds for LGBT Community Center

    More than 150 donors and friends of The LGBT Community Center of the Desert were thanked and fêted at its second annual garden party at the O'Donnell House.

    • May. 12, 2012
  16. Carl Karcher, Paula Karcher, Gabriel Aguirre, Valerie Gwyn, Bob Gwyn and Ron Lavo SUBMITTED BY DEL FRANCIS

    United Way major donors lauded

    Carl and Paula Karcher, who are now carrying not only the Karcher name but also its historic philanthropy into the third generation, recently hosted an elegantly casual reception at their Bighorn home in Palm Desert.

    • May. 12, 2012

  17. Two years of writing about ‘not much of anything'

    Exactly two years ago today my first column appeared in The Desert Sun.

    • May. 9, 2012
  18. Submitted by Jack Hartin

    McCallum Theatre packed for Open Call

    The McCallum Theatre's annual Open Call talent competition may well be the largest, best organized and highest level event of its kind in the country.

    • May. 5, 2012
  19. Rich Little, Jimmy Rogers, Joey English, Steve Rossi and Heidi Thompson Submitted by Del Francis

    Pete Carlson Charity Golf Tournament one to watch

    In a town where fundraising is probably the third largest industry, it's good to keep your eye on up-and-coming events. The Pete Carlson Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner is one to watch.

    • May. 5, 2012
  20. Victoria Kirsch, Daniela Nuzzoli, Raul Hernandez and Suzan Hanson Submitted by Kate Porter

    Melody on the Rose Lawn

    A balmy evening beneath a star-bright sky was the backdrop for a dreamy night of music and gourmet dining served on the Rose Lawn in front of the Emerald Ballroom at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells.

    • May. 5, 2012
  21. (Top row) Kathleen Steiner, Mary Jane Jensen, Eileen Stern, Suellen Chodash, Randy Harwood and Scott Robinson; (Bottom row) Linda Perry, Eileen Fitzpatrick, Briget Zawaideh and Pam Wineapple Submitted by Boys and Girls Club

    Angels host successful Shop and Swap luncheon for Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City

    A gorgeous April day was the cherry on top of the sundae for the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City's first Shop and Swap luncheon, held at Leon's at The Desert Princess.

    • May. 5, 2012
  22. Patrick Evans, Mel Haber, Brian Ellis and Michael Healey Submitted by Margie Taft

    Friends rally behind well-known pianist Nino Fontana

    More than 400 loving, sympathetic, musical friends gathered at Indian Canyon Country Club to give their talent and financial support to Nino Fontana, who was the entertainer at Melvyn's Restaurant for more than 20 years and is best known for his repertoire of more than 1,000 songs.

    • May. 5, 2012
  23. Diane Lewis, Edith Morre and Aleide Bennett Submitted by Barbara Ady

    Centenarian Edith Morrey celebrated at Pathfinders event

    The weather was perfect, the occasion was august and the awardees were deserving when about 80 members and guests of Pathfinders met at Thunderbird Country Club to be royally treated.

    • May. 5, 2012
  24. Haya Simkin of Jerusalem with her guide dog, Pammy, a female black/blue poodle born on May 24, 2010. Pammy was raised by Andre Fortin of Van Nuys and sponsored by Marshall Fisher of Rancho Mirage. Photos by Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Graduation donations roll in for Guide Dogs of the Desert

    A few donors stepped forward with checks during last weekend's Guide Dogs of the Desert graduation honoring six person/dog teams ready to launch into their new lives together.

    • May. 5, 2012
  25. Linda Ward and Ed Orgeron Submitted by Gail Brydges

    USC Trojan Club raises funds for scholarships

    The horns trumpeted as a sea of cardinal and gold divided the Trojan Marching Band from the song girls at the Trojan Club of the Desert's annual Marv Goux golf tournament and luncheon at the IW Club.

    • May. 5, 2012

  26. Allene Arthur: No biz like showbiz; no people like show people

    There's nothing quite as satisfying as sitting around with people in your same field, swapping tales, exchanging experiences, speaking the same career lingo. When Roxann Ploss gave a small luncheon in her Palm Springs home to celebrate the birthday of Jack Moore, she invited people with a showbiz background, a Hollywood connection.

    • May. 5, 2012
  27. Lisa Houston, Gabriele Lawrence, Patty Clark, Marsha Levine, Mika Moulton Submitted by Rita Wood

    Children's charities benefit at Rancho Mirage Women's Club lunch

    The Rancho Mirage Women's Club recently awarded $30,000 to three local children's charities during the group's April luncheon.

    • May. 5, 2012
  28. Jacqueline Bane, Chloe Gershenson, Christine Nelson, Sarah Lake, Cierra Stevens, Ciara Richards, Cheyenne Gordon, Lexi Rich-Kassinger, Sarah Castro, Kierstin LaSalle and Bryanne Marino Submitted by Mark Davidson

    National Charity League honors girls

    Graduating members in the local chapter of the National Charity League were recently honored in a touching ceremony titled Senior Presents held at the Renaissance hotel in Palm Springs.

    • May. 5, 2012
  29. Desert Cancer Foundation director Louise Fasana, club co-chairwomen Rolla Schadrach, Pauline Gunderloy and treasurer Frank Gunderloy Submitted by Shari Breyer

    Chaparral Cares shows Chaparral Country Club cares

    Members of the Chaparral Cares organization at Chaparral Country Club recently donated $10,550 to Desert Cancer Foundation, which pays cancer treatment costs for Coachella Valley residents.

    • May. 5, 2012

  30. Desert Scene calendar for Sunday, May 6

    Upcoming charitable fundraisers and philanthropic events in the Coachella Valley's desert communities.

    • May. 5, 2012

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