Desert Magazine

07/16/2025

https://thedesertmag.com/our-town/cool-pools/

A short guide to some outstanding pools in the Coachella Valley that everyone can enjoy.

07/15/2025

https://thedesertmag.com/desert-style/bachelorettes-attack/

Greater Palm Springs is the ultimate party plan for a bachelorettes' weekend away

06/23/2025

RSS Print At one point, most part-time residents of the Valley came after Christmas and left by the beginning of March. With the arrival of air conditioning in the 1950s, some people managed to stretch their stay from Thanksgiving to Easter. Gradually, they found that the temperature in mid-October....

06/06/2025

“You don’t [prepare]. You react.” ✈️�That’s how Harry Barrett, Jr. describes leading Palm Springs International Airport through record-breaking growth.
From flying AC-130 gunships in the Air Force to managing 13,000+ passengers a day in peak season, Barrett shares how he’s helping shape the future of PSP.
“This airport is cool and unique — I hear it from my peers all the time.”
📍 Read the full Q&A with Barrett, now on Desert Magazine.�🔗
https://thedesertmag.com/our-town/the-q-and-a/q-a-with-harry-barrett-jr-%E2%80%93-palm-springs-international-airpo/

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RSS Print Desert Magazine: Tell us about your background and how you gravitated toward this kind of position. Harry Barrett, Jr.: I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be in aviation in some way, and I actually wanted to be an astronaut. At the age of 20, I....

06/04/2025

🎭 The Plaza Theatre goes dark — but not for long.�Restoration is underway for a grand reopening on Dec 1, 2025.
💬 “Every single nut and bolt,” says JR Roberts, who’s raised over $20M for the revival.
✨ A new era begins — with old-school glamor.
🔗 Read the full story on Desert Magazine. https://thedesertmag.com/desert-style/arts/the-plaza-theater-goes-dark/

Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation

After years of fundraising and planning, the historic downtown theatre is closing its doors to finish the gargantuan restoration work for its December 1, 2025 re-opening

06/02/2025

“You can’t make new old friends.” Unless you’ve been to the reimagined Amigo Room. 🍸✨�The beloved bar at the Ace Hotel has had a glow-up — but don’t worry, it hasn’t lost its soul. Think mid-century cool, dim lights, killer cocktails (hello, The Antidote 👀), and the kind of vibe that still welcomes you in like an old friend.

🎧 Plus, a summer DJ series is spinning in soon.�🌵 Meet your new go-to hangout →
https://thedesertmag.com/desert-style/places/making-a-new-amigo/

There is a great scene in Raymond Chandler’s “The Long Goodbye” when detective Philip Marlowe goes into a bar in the late afternoon to have a drink in memory of an old friend.

05/27/2025

Hidden Gem in Palm Springs ✨
Meet Industry Palm Springs — a vintage-modern haven by Arel Ramos & Eric Cody, freshly relocated from Miami’s iconic design scene. With a background in fashion and visual merchandising, these two know how to set the vibe.
👉 Dive into their story and see the space: https://thedesertmag.com/desert-style/places/hidden-gem-shop-brings-collectors%E2%80%99-eyes-to-palm-springs/

RSS Print Partners Arel Ramos and Eric Cody ran a vintage finds/modern design business and store called Stripe Vintage Modern in Miami for 21 years. Then, they came west and brought their hybrid design aesthetic with them. Their new shop, called Industry Palm Springs, carries unique pieces that they...

05/24/2025

🔥 Ain’t Got No Beef: The story and recipe behind the Editor-in-Chief’s (Kent Black) famous KB BBQ sauce and spare ribs.

Perfect for your Memorial Day grill!

👉 Read the full story + recipe here: https://thedesertmag.com/good-taste/food-obsession/ain-t-got-no-beef/

Call me a rabid traditionalist, but when Memorial Weekend hits, then it is time to cook up a mess of spare ribs, my KB BBQ sauce, and all the fixings.

05/20/2025

These standout trends offer something for every style — whether you love a bold statement or lean toward timeless elegance.

🌸 Elevated Florals
⚓ Sailor Stripes
💙 Cool Blues
🌶️ Red Hot
🌾 Boho Reboot
🖤 ’90s Simplicity

Step into your next fashion era with confidence → https://thedesertmag.com/shopping/6-definish/

RSS Print If polar vortex temperatures have you dreaming of a spring thaw and the wardrobe that comes with it, you’re in luck. Fresh, wearable fashion is on the horizon, by way of standout colors, a renewed sense of softness, and updated minimalism — bringing a sense of newness and with personal...

05/16/2025

💭 Rear View Mirror: Palm Springs real estate drama never disappoints. 🏡✨Read more by clicking the link:
https://thedesertmag.com/our-town/rear-view-mirror-pricey-properties/

RSS Print When Bob Hope’s John Lautner-designed masterpiece on Southridge Drive went on the market in 2013, the price was an even $50 million. If the house sold, that would have been the highest price paid for a home in Greater Palm Springs, surpassing Larry Ellison’s 2011 purchase of the Porcup...

05/14/2025

👉 Step into Jonathan Adler's whimsical world — one candlestick holder at a time. https://thedesertmag.com/living/decor/illuminate-in-style-unique-candlestick-holders-to-elevate-yo/

RSS Print Jonathan Adler is a renowned American designer known for his bold, modern, and often whimsical approach to home decor. With a background in pottery, Adler has built an empire of chic, vibrant interiors that balance playful design with sophisticated craftsmanship. His work is deeply influen...

05/12/2025

🚗💨 This post has the full story.
But if you want the roar, the wind, and the unfiltered emotion — check out our Stories for the behind-the-scenes thrill.

🎬 Read & watch now: https://thedesertmag.com/desert-style/the-vantage-affair-a-bit-of-ass-a-bit-of-drama/

Aston Martin

RSS Print Sometimes, when your boss is too busy to attend an event, you get a chance to ride in a car worth several hundred thousand dollars — and catch the vibe of a James Bond girl. Test-cry I ended up there by accident. I wasn’t supposed to be there. I didn’t even have all the necessary doc...