Palm Desert, CA

Opa! Whether your heritage boasts authentic Greek lineage or not, come be Greek for a day or maybe even two days as the celebrate the world and beauty of Greece -- in the desert.

Attending this annual event held in Palm Desert gives you a chance to fully immerse yourself in the Greek culture as the participants warmly open their hearts and minds to give a rare glimpse into the beauty and the awe inspiring way of life that has given birth to many other nations as well. You are not required to be of Greek origins, nor are you required to love them, but you ARE required to enjoy yourself as you explore the endless possibilities of authentic Greek cuisine and view the beautiful dances and activities available for everyone to participate in.

The festival ranges from guided tours through their church, St. George, to view the award-winning Byzantine Mosaic Artwork as well as take a step back into the past while re-living the history of Orthodox Christianity through knowledgeable tour guides by stories and examples. Finding the beginning of what brought us the culture we have all come to know and love goes a long way toward helping us understand their customs and practices.

Throughout both days, both Saturday, March 1st and Sunday, March 2nd, there will be regularly scheduled live Greek music performed by a wonderful and traditional Bouzouki Band, dont forget to mark it on your calendar.. While dancing and enjoying yourself you can learn some of the complex steps that make up the more popular traditional dances performed by dancers that carry the Greek tradition not only in their blood but in their hearts as well.

Have a sweet tooth for some authentic Greek baklava? Your children get to have their fun and food by visiting the Herculez Kidz Zone where they can choose from a multitude of activities like the rock climb or simply enjoy the carnival atmosphere by playing a number of different games.

The Greek Festival in Palm Desert offers something for everyone, from the mouth watering food to the music that comes from the heart of a people who make their feelings and thoughts come alive through folk dances, music, and demonstrations. Enjoying something or everything is your choice and trying to fit it all in during the short two day festival might just be your most difficult task. With such a variety of activities for adults and children alike, no one is left bored once they arrive.

Come enjoy the atmosphere of food, family and fun while you get to be Greek for a day and live in their culture for a number of hours. Experience Greece, the culture and the people, at the annual Palm Desert Greek Festival where you don't have to be Greek to have fun.

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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", and here at the McCallum Theatre you find this statement true as no other place on earth. From the beautiful stone decor outside with lovely pillars and expertly placed lighting to the breathtaking interior, this is a theatre house like no other and ever since opening their doors twenty years ago, January 2, 1988, these walls have seen thousands of different people come and go. Viewers from different generations, different backgrounds, all drawn to one place out of a love of the arts and the beauty of dance, acting, or singing.

Along with the vastly teeming crowds that have graced this amazing establishment have been notorious actors,singers, and famous members of society and government. Brought together under one roof to explore the world of arts and entertainment, some of the past performers include Julio Iglesias, Harry Connick Jr., Barry Manilow, Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan and numerous other famous people. Known for their inane abilities to perform and sing, these wonderful people have played a very important part in making the McCallum Theatre what it is today. They have succeeded in expanding on the original thoughts, actions, and deeds of the first people present when the doors were newly opened to the public. Present at the opening were numerous Hollywood famed actors including Lucille Ball, two California governors were there along with two U.S. Presidents attending this notorious event that began a reign of the arts in Palm Desert, California.

Having based it's opening mission on a desire to provide an outlet for the community in the arts and entertainment education, the McCallum Theatre still upholds that mission today after having served the surrounding community well over the course of twenty years. Continuing with the star studded entertainment, the theatre has nothing short of amazing on the list of upcoming musicals, dances, and entertainment. If dancing is your preferred choice of viewing entertainment, come be awed by the beauty of the on Wednesday, February 6 where the beauty of dance mystifies and amazes you. Prior to the Moiseyev Dance Company, is the performance of "At Such a Dizzy Height" expertly performed by Do Jump! This aerial ballet and dance is an eclectic array of moves guaranteed to amaze and shock you while giving you a glimpse of the beauty of the paintings of Marc Chagall, the inspiration of the featured performance.

Whether you have previously visited and are a returning patron, or you are searching for something new to enjoy, the McCallum Theatre offers something for everyone. Here there is no right or wrong form of art, it all combines to give the world a view of the beauty of the arts while educating them at the same time. No where else can you find this truly amazing experience, and the only place to find it is McCallum Theatre. For more information about purchasing tickets, which shows are being offered, or merely to get more information on this lovely arts center, visit the website and see for yourself exactly what the buzz is about. Come experience the beauty of life, death, and living -- come experience McCallum Theatre.

The McCallum Theatre -- where the old and the new harmonize to give you some of the best educational and entertaining viewing enjoyment.

I've been in Indian Wells all week, on the outskirts of Palm Springs. Today I drove to El Paseo and spent about an hour strolling. It reminded me a lot of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Ritzy shops, salons and restaurants every where you turn. If you're ever in the area, it's a great place to pass some time. Not only that, it's a mere hour and a half from Murrieta.

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The other day a girlfriend of mine and I, had sat down at a quaint little patio restaurant on El Paseo, Blvd. Nothing too pricy, just exceptional service and great food; if you have never been to the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, then you need to see it. It is second to none and many say it is much nicer and better kept than even Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.

Call me a Californian, but I like to eat healthy to stay in shape, as it allows me to enjoy this great clean living out here in the desert resort city. Anyway, as I am sipping on my ice tea, doing a little people watching, a favorite past time and eating my BLT. Yes a BLT and it was to die for, they sure make a killer sandwich, just what a girl needs.

Oh, whoops, I started thinking about my BLT, and forgot to make my point here. I over heard someone next to us, say that Palm Springs is such an "artsy-fartsy place, I think we should go check out some of the art galleries there." They were two nice ladies obviously from Southern California somewhere and I kind of chuckled.

Why? Well, because Palm Springs and Palm Desert does not just have "artsy-fartsy art" as this is home to some of the greatest artists in the nation. In fact not long ago another friend of my went to check out Kate Buckley's art, yes, she lives here. And of course, Helga King's art is on display here as well, but you have to make an appointment to see it.

Other famous artists here include Thomas Kinkaid, Jerry Miller (photographer), Ron Chespak (sculptor), Martin Wilson, and Elisabeth Furstenberg. Then these are many superb galleries like the Desert Art Center, Montana St. Martin, Exposure and Photograph, and the Adagio. So, I decided not to interrupt the ladies next to us, I figure boy will they learn what art is really about out here in the Palm Desert and Palm Springs area - We know art!