07/21/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

07/16/08

Great Summer Deals for Locals and Visitors of the Coachella Valley

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Offer Discounted Rates on Dining, Lodging and —Free Art

Coachella Valley Restaurants Celebrate Summer with Prix-Fixe Menus

Piero's Acqua Pazza, at The River in Rancho Mirage, (71800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage) is offering a three-course summer menu. Choose from 4 appetizers, a choice of 7 entrees — including an eight-ounce filet mignon and lobster ravioli — and a choice of three desserts for $19.95. For reservations, call 760-862-9800

The Tropicale (330 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs) menu includes a choice of salads, three main courses — Atlantic salmon, Southern fried chicken, and Saffron Linguini with jumbo shrimp and asparagus tips...

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07/15/08

Day Trip To The Pines from Palm Springs desert cities

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Idyllwild Makes a Cool Summer Retreat

A quick escape only an hour from the desert cities, the community of Idyllwild exists among alpine forests, mountains, and meadows — and amid first-class offerings of art and music.

The beauty and tranquility of the mountain resort alone lure travelers to the quaint village. Add top-notch musicians, along with the area's popular art workshops, and Idyllwild becomes an ideal getaway destination.

At an elevation of 5,000 feet, visitors to the western slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains enjoy temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than the desert...

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07/14/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

Checking out the Boomer scene for recreation, dining, and entertainment in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities.

Well, Boomers, I hope you’re rested, because this coming weekend is packed with a lot of fun.

Art, Culture, and Nightlife in Old Town La Quinta

It starts out relaxed and refined 5 p.m. Friday with a celebration of art, culture, and nightlife in Old Town La Quinta. Now, this event is designed to experience the desert summer as it should be experienced. For those of you not familiar with Old Town La Quinta, it’s a district offering shops, restaurants, and art galleries in an Early California setting at 78015 Main St. in La Quinta. Stroll along the street and listen to music, browse the various...

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07/07/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

Checking out the Boomer scene for recreation, dining, and entertainment in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities.

I hope you have all recovered from the Independence Day weekend festivities, because there’s a lot of Boomer events in store for us this coming weekend.

Bourbon ... From Barrel to Bottle

One of America’s many contributions to the world is bourbon whiskey. It got its name from Bourbon County, Ky., where it was first distilled in the 18th century. By definition, it must be made of a mash of at least 51 percent corn, although most contemporary bourbon has at least 70 percent in the grain mix, with the remainder of a mixture of wheat, rye or malted barley. It’';s distilled and aged in charred oak caskets for at...

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07/03/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

Checking out the Boomer scene for recreation, dining, and entertainment in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities.

Even as a kid, I loved the Independence Day celebrations and my enthusiasm hasn’t waned in the least through the decades. So, I’m going to have a lot of fun this weekend

Starting Friday in Palm Springs, the holiday kicks off with America’s favorite pastime — baseball — as the Power baseball club takes on the Air Force at Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., at 6:05 p.m. After the game, there will...

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06/30/08

It's time for Shopping — Great Deals at Desert Premium Outlets near Palm Springs

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer?

How about shopping?

At Desert Hills Premium Outlets, just 20 minutes west of Palm Springs, there's 130 name-brand outlet stores offering 25-65 percent savings.

Find what you're looking for among Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Banana Republic Factory Store, Prada, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Zegna Outlet Store, Hugo Boss for him, Carter’s, Gymboree Outlet, and OshKosh B’Gosh for the kids. Plus, there is a food court when you need to refuel the family.

Or forget the family, leave the kids with your husband and treat yourself to a day of luxurious shopping with your best girlfriends.

Before you go, visit the website at

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06/23/08

Kip’s Baby Boomer Blog

Posted by Kip Allen

Checking out the Boomer scene for recreation, dining, and entertainment in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities.

We’re coming up to another fun-filled weekend just chockfull of great things to do for us more *ahem* mature members of the desert community. We Boomers blazed the trail for a lot trends. Many of those trends were pretty bad — remember Nehru shirts and disco? — but some were outstanding. One of the most lasting contributions our generation made was music.

Many of the songs and groups have lasted well beyond their critics. I recall my father, who firmly believed that good music died with Glenn Miller, telling me that no one would be listening to my music in a decade or so.

Well, tell that to the Oak...

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06/18/08

Gay and Lesbian Couples in Palm Springs and Desert Cities Head for the Altar

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

Daddy and Poppie Get Married!

Three-year-old Roxy watched as her parents, James Tracy Hermann and Matthew McNamara exchanged wedding vows yesterday, the first day same-sex marriage ceremonies were performed in the Coachella Valley.

I witnessed it too and was honored to be a part of my co-worker and friend's special day. And though the ceremony was simple, you could feel the magnitude of this historical and poignant moment.

Once their number was called at the Indio courthouse the pair proceeded into a small room complete with a white trellis adorned with pink flowers and green leaves.

They took their spots, and even though I've never seen...

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06/17/08

Palm Springs Celebrates as Gay and Lesbian Couples Legally Say 'I Do'

Posted by Kelly O'Connor

It's Time to Party — Desert Residents Rejoice in Right to Marry

Same-sex couples can legally marry in California, the second state, after Massachusetts, to allow this right.

Gay and lesbian partners across the state, and here in the Palm Springs area, are celebrating their commitments and making them "official."

Join in the festivities as California makes history by granting same-sex couples this long-awaited freedom to marry.

Go Pink at the Parker

On Friday, June 20, the Parker Palm Springs hotel presents "A Pink Celebration of Marriage," along with partner Let California Ring, a campaign that has remained steadfast in its support of gay and lesbian marriage, as well as educating the public about the...

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