Film Noir, Spring date to be announced. Classic films of the 1940s come back to their glory. Films such as While the City Sleeps bring star Rhonda Fleming to the desert to inspire first-time viewers. The four-day festival is a celebration of the past and an inspiration to the film makers of today.
760-325-6565
www.palmspringsfilmnoir.com

Food & Wine Festival, Apr 11-12. The inaugural event is scheduled for April 2008 to benefit the endowed scholarship fund of the Culinary Institute of America.
760-320-5272
www.palmspringsfoodandwine.com  

Opera in the Park, Apr 20. This day-long free concert is held at Sunrise Park and features classical, operatic, and Broadway music. The picnic setting includes food booths, art show, vendors, and more.
760-325-6107   

Restaurant Week, Jun 15-20. Over 40 of Palm Springs’ most talked about restaurants offer three course, prix fixe menus.
760-943-2333
www.palmspringsrestaurantweek.com  

Smooth Jazz Festival, May 19. A benefit for the Hanson House Foundation, this celebration of jazz under the stars is held at the famed Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Enjoy dinner and music as the sun sets and the stars come out. 
760-323-6673  

Stagecoach Country Music Fest, May 3-4. The Judds, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts…they’re coming to Stagecoach for what is sure to be another sold out weekend.
760-775-3717
www.stagecoachfestival.com

  
4th of July Celebration, Jul 4. Combine baseball, hot dogs, music, and fireworks and you have a 4th of July extravaganza at the Power Baseball Stadium. 
760-323-8272

TWENTYNINE PALMS
Events:
Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 15-18. Throughout the weekend there is tons of music, food, and fun. The whole family can enjoy camping out under the stars in the village and enjoy music well into the night. During the weekend there will be two stages alternating so music will be continuous throughout the day and night. There will be food and drink aplenty at the festival, but you may also bring your own, just remember to leave glass bottles at camp or at home. You’re sure to have fun listening to new and old bands, dancing under the stars, and enjoying friends and family. Tickets: $70 per person,
children under 10 are free.
www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com
email: jtmf@onebox.com

Street Fair & Car Show, Jun 6. This extravaganza is held on Twentynine Palms Highway (State Route 62) in downtown Twentynine Palms. Vendors line the street and downtown merchants extend business hours. Enter your own classic car or help elect winners in a “People’s Choice” contest. Try your hand at a rock-climbing wall or belt one out at the karaoke booth. Have a snow cone or visit an old fashioned soda fountain. Get an airbrush tattoo or face paint for the kids. You can even test wireless internet services or check out new wireless phones! Music, classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, food and fun is a great way to kick off the summer! Hours: 6pm-10pm.
760-367-3445

PALM DESERT
The Living Desert Events:
Sunrise Wildflower Walk and Continental Breakfast, May 11. Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Living Desert, by enjoying an early morning wildflower walk. Then have breakfast in the breathtaking District Commissioner’s House, with an up-close viewing of the Amur Leopards. Afterwards, take a tour of the gardens with the knowledgeable Garden Department staff followed by a wildflower walk with Mother Nature. Hours: 7:30am-9am.
760-346-5694, ext. 2506
www.LivingDesert.org

Father’s Day Continental Breakfast & Behind the Scenes at Giraffe Barn, Jun 15. Surprise dad with an early morning continental breakfast at the District Commissioner’s House, with an up-close viewing of the Amur Leopards. Afterwards, tour the giraffe barn for a one-in-a-lifetime behind the scenes visit and feeding. Learn from the keeper how the giraffes are brought inside their 22-foot tall barn each evening and how these “tall blondes” are weighed and examined. You’ll find answers to all your giraffe questions! 
This event sells out quickly, so book early. Hours: 7:30am-9am.
Starry Safari Overnight Adventures, March-May. This unique, sleepover adventure features dinner, special animal presentations, guided walks, a campfire program, roomy “cowboy” tents, and continental breakfast. Next day’s entrance to the park is included. 
Groups of 20 or more enjoy a reduced fee. For more information on Living Desert events:
760-346-5694, ext. 2506
www.LivingDesert.org

PALM SPRINGS
Air Museum Events:
Saturday Commemorative Programs (dates subject to change):

Doolittle Tokyo Raid and the Role of the B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Apr 12.

Vietnam Air War, Apr 19. Presentation by members of the First Air Commandos on air power at the beginning of the war.

Iwo Jima, Apr 26. Les Carlyle, who was a 19-year old radio operator, tells his story.
T-34 Fly In, May 3-4. T-34 trainers fly in from many parts of the US.
Korea: The Forgotten War May 10.
A presentation by the men who fought in Korea.

PT Boats, May 24. Presentation by tent mate of JFK, when PT 109 boat sank.
Annual Memorial Day Flower Drop, May 26. Red and white flowers are dropped during a fly-over, each representing 2,500 Americans who died in defense of our freedom and our children’s freedom. Red carnations remember our recent losses. Visitors are invited to take one flower home.
Fathers’ Day Celebration, Jun 15.
Kool Kids’ Activities, Jun 16-Aug 19. Special activities each week for kids.
760-778-6262 

ANZA BORREGO
Desert Animal Extravaganza, May 30-Jun 1. Bring your sense of adventure and join Park Volunteer Naturalists Joe and Donna Hopkins for a day or entire weekend of searching for and observing desert animals. On May 30, focus on scorpions and snakes from 7pm-11pm (this includes some short strolls); on May 31, focus on bighorn sheep, lizards and other creatures (light hiking); and on May 31, focus on scorpions, snakes, bats, toads and frogs. Fee: $10-$15 per session, $25-$50 for full series. Meet at Borrego Springs Middle School,
Room 104.
760-767-4063
www.theabf.org