
Paddling Against The Stream Club Artists Fight To Survive The Digital Age
Paddling Against The Stream Club Artists Fight To Survive The Digital Age By Shawn Larkin Adele and Taylor Swift are making loads of money as their honest song writing, paired with catchy tunes, top the charts with platinum sales. Yet, they are proving to be the exception to the rule. It turns out that...

Worldwide Musical Voyage
Worldwide Musical Voyage By Chris Astrala Music. No matter who you are or where you are from, music is part of your life. We decided to take you on a musical journey around the world and visit ten of the most renowned music festivals. So pack your bags, check that your passport is up...

It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod World
It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod World PS Modernism 2016 Modernism Week’s signature February festival is a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture in Palm Springs California. The annual 11-day festival features a rich array of events including the Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes, architectural walking, biking and double-decker...

Christopher Kennedy Compound
Christopher Kennedy: The Return of the Modernism Week Show House The Christopher Kennedy Compound, which will be open to the public for tours during Modernism Week. Presented by Traditional Home magazine and California Homes magazine, the Compound is the brainchild of noted Palm Springs designer Christopher Kennedy, who has spearheaded the project for the last...

She’s Every Woman
She’s Every Woman Chaka Khan Headlines the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Ten time Grammy Award winner, Chaka Khan is a true Renaissance woman. A singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, author, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, activist and mother, Chaka is an international music icon who has influenced multiple generations of artists and continues to do so. We...

2015 Year In Review
News That Made Headlines JAN U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Louisiana Same-Sex Marriage Case (Jan. 12): The U.S. Supreme Court decides not to hear a challenge to Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage. The court declines to hear the case while it is deciding whether or not to look at the issue of same-sex marriage...

The Annual Holiday Gift Guide
The Annual Holiday Gift Guide Yes, it’s that time of year again. When you promise yourself things will be different, no last minute mad dash to the corner convenience store to get a gift and the only thing you find is a pine tree car freshener and a couple cans of Red Bull. We...

The 29th Palm Springs Pride – Color Our World with Pride
The 29th Palm Springs Pride Color Our World with Pride The 29th annual Pride celebration, held November 6-8, 2015 in downtown Palm Springs, will be the largest demonstration of equality and diversity ever seen in the Coachella Valley. Considered to be one of the most scenic Pride celebrations in the world, it’s also home to...

Idol Chat / An Interview with David Hernandez
Idol Chat An Interview with David Hernandez By Chris Astrala David Hernandez gained national attention with his powerful voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist on season 7 of the popular talent show. He began acting and singing at age six, starring in musicals and performing with various theatre companies throughout Arizona....

Indelible Artistry
Indelible Artistry By Chris Astrala LGBT artists have continually challenged mainstream understandings of gender and sexuality. The impact of this on our society is immeasurable. For example, artists of the 1980s who worked tirelessly to bring attention to HIV/AIDS in America, artists today maintain their roles as leading figures striving for change and cultural...