May 15th, 2012
This summer, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is making it easy and affordable to learn how to play tennis or fine-tune your existing game. Join the Indian Wells Tennis Garden as an individual, couple or family for one low price of $300. Membership dates run from June 1 to September 30, 2012. Benefits include unlimited court time, match arranging, lesson and Pro Shop discounts, and a no charge ball machine.
The Garden’s Tennis Welcome Center is also offering low cost adult group instructional programs designed to teach basic tennis skills to new, existing and returning players. The program consists of four different levels. Cost is $90 for six classes with a drop-in rate of $22.50 per class.
In addition, the Tennis Garden is hosting World Team Tennis, a coed recreational league for adults 18 and over in a format that consists of six-no ad sets. Teams will compete in the playoffs with a chance to advance to the Sept 28-30 National Qualifier in Irvine, California and the November 2-4 National Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Cost is $50 per player, which includes team registration, court fees, balls, awards and player party to be held Thursday, September 6.
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is also sponsoring a series of Junior Summer Camps for players under 18. 10 and Under tennis is an instructional format for kids aged 10 that allows them to begin playing almost immediately. Challenger classes are geared for kids 11-18 years old who want to learn fundamental technical and strategic skills with an emphasis on preparing for competition.
For specific details on Indian Wells Tennis Garden summer programs, visit www.iwtg.net or call 1 (760) 200-8200.
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May 14th, 2012
Mother’s Day 2012 may be history, but you can still pamper mom with these fabulous spa specials from the Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa in Indian Wells, California.
These Indian Wells spa specials are valid the entire months of May and June 2012 and designed to help mom relax and revitalize:
- Mother Glows Best: 60-minute Anti-Aging Fruit Enzyme Facial and 60-minute Ginger Lime Swedish Massage. $230
- Golfer’s Retreat: 30-minute Sole Relief Foot Massage and 60-minute Athletic Restoration Massage. $155.
- Mama Mia Mani/Pedi: 30-minute Vanilla Sugar Manicure, 50-minute Vanilla Sugar Pedicure, and a special Mother’s Day gift of an ice cream sandwich pumice stone. $120.
To schedule mom’s Agua Serena Spa experience or purchase a gift card, please call (760) 674-4100. To visit the Hyatt Grand Champions’ Agua Serena Spa online, click here.
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May 9th, 2012
Sunday, May 13 is Mother’s Day and there’s no better place to celebrate this special holiday honoring moms than at one of Indian Well’s outstanding resorts and restaurants!
IW Club at the Indian Wells Golf Resort
The elegant IW Club Restaurant will be serving up a special Mother’s Day brunch to include champagne and delicious multi-course selections. Savor made-to-order omelettes and pancakes, eggs Benedict, soup and salad, hot entrees, chilled selections from the sea, a scrumptious dessert display, and much more. The IW Club Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $38 for adults, $18 for children ages 6-11, free for children 5 and under. For an additional $8, enjoy endless refills of LeGrande Courtȃge, a light yet complex sparkling wine from France’s Loire Valley. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Please call (760) 834-3800 or reserve your table online at www.iwclub.com. (Please note that the IW resident discount does not apply for this event).
Miramonte Resort & Spa
Spend the morning together at Miramonte Resort & Spa’s delicious Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy omelettes, custom-tossed salads, iced seafood, fresh-bakes breads and pastries, and hand-carved beef, lamb and poultry. All moms will receive a rose and special gift – a $25 spa gift card for her to the Miramonte’s luxury WELL Spa. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost (excluding tax and gratuity) is $49 per adult, $19 children ages 3-11, free for children under 3. (Please note the IW resident discount does not apply for this event.)
Military Moms Eat Free: As a way to say “Thank you!” to moms in U.S. military families, the Miramonte is offering its Mother’s Day Brunch at no charge for active duty military families, with the purchase of one regularly-priced adult brunch meal. Please make reservations in advance and show military ID when you arrive.
Make your Miramonte Mother’s Day brunch reservations today by calling 1 (866) 642-9712 or (760) 341-2200.
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Restaurant
Treat mom to a festive Mother’s Day brunch at the Southwestern-style Vicky’s of Santa Fe restaurant in Indian Wells. The special $32 prix fixe menu includes your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Continue the celebration in with live jazz in Vicky’s lounge where the popular Desert Cities Jazz Band will perform from 2-5 p.m. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For reservations, call (760) 345-9770. Vicky’s is located at 45-100 Club Drive in Indian Wells.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
The Renaissance Esmeralda’s delightful poolside restaurant, CAVA, is offering a Mother’s Day brunch featuring several starters including a seafood display; a made-to-order waffle, pancake and omelette station; multiple entrees; and a delectable selection of desserts made by Pastry Chef Sefika. Cost (excluding tax and gratuity) is $42 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. Please call (760) 836-1286 for reservations. (Indian Wells resident discount does not apply for this event.)
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May 7th, 2012
Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated actress Sally Kellerman returns to Vicky’s of Santa Fe’s supper club on Wednesday, May 16 in SALLY KELLERMAN LIVE! A LITTLE JAZZ, A LITTLE BLUES, A LITTLE ROCK AND ROLL!
The tall, willowy blond, who immortalized the role of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic film M*A*S*H, has been singing since she was 18, when she received her first record contract with Verve Records.
This sensational musical event is slated to take place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person, which includes a three-course dinner menu, the show, all taxes and gratuities. Pre-paid reservations are required; please call (760) 345-9770.
Vicky’s of Santa Fe is located at Highway 111 and Club Drive in Indian Wells. www.vickysofsantafe.com.
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May 3rd, 2012
When you’re ready to plan that group or corporate golf tournament, look no further than the legendary Indian Wells Golf Resort in beautiful Indian Wells, California.
The Indian Wells Golf Resort is the only 36-hole golf facility to have both courses ranked in the top 10 in Golfweek’s “Best Top 30 Municipal Courses” in the nation. Playability, diversity and challenge are the highlights of Clive Clark’s Celebrity Course, a par-72 design that features phenomenal mountain views, rolling fairways and spectacular water features. John Fought’s Players Course presents a brilliant contrast with its classic American design style, generous playing corridors and sculpted bunkers. Players of all levels can hone their skills pre-tournament on the half-acre 9-hole Putting Course.
Our expert Indian Wells Golf Resort tournament planners can assist you with every detail – from pre-planning through day of play festivities. Services include complete consultation on event formats, contests, prizes, photography, pre-tournament lessons and more. Our planners can also pair your Indian Wells golf outing with everything from the simplest of catered affairs to the most lavish banquet of gala. Our team can also arrange for custom imprinted apparel and merchandise to give your group a lasting reminder of their visit to our Greater Palm Springs desert oasis.
What are you waiting for? Book your Indian Wells Golf Resort group tournament today!
For more information, click here.
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April 26th, 2012
With the Cinco de Mayo holiday right around the corner, Don Diego’s Mexican restaurant in Indian Wells is planning a grand fiesta on Saturday, May 5, 2012 that you definitely don’t want to miss!
Located at 74-969 Highway 111 (corner of Hwy 111 and Cook Street), Don Diego’s will open its doors at 11 a.m. featuring live music performances by Mariachi Serenata until 1 p.m. The band Meltdown will perform classic soft rock from 1-6 p.m., while the famous Johnny Gi-Tar also entertains from 2 p.m. to close. Appetizers and cocktails specials will be featured all day. What’s more, the first 400 guests will receive a free specially designed Cinco de Mayo tee shirt. The first 150 guests will receive the free tee shirt and a regular size house margarita for only $1.50.
Don Diego’s proprietor Dave Rosenberg is also integrating Facebook fun into the mix. Take your picture along side of the “The Most Interesting Man in the World” at the restaurant. The best image posted on Don Diego’s Facebook wall will win a $50 Don Diego’s gift certificate. Plus, the first 37 restaurant patrons who show Dave, from their smart phones the “Where’s Dave” couple posted on Don Diego’s Facebook wall will win a $10 promotional gift certificate and a shot of tequila! Dave will be also offering a variety of additional special promotions and prizes throughout the day.
Make plans to attend what promises to be the most entertaining Cinco de Mayo party in Greater Palm Springs!
For updated specials and details, check out the weekly postings on the Don Diego’s fan page at www.facebook.com.
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April 17th, 2012
Ready to take that much-needed golf vacation? This April and May, escape to the Southern California desert for the ultimate Indian Wells golf getaway at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Springtime is the ideal time to tee off at the legendary Indian Wells Golf Resort. Here, the weather is mild, flowers are in full bloom, and the Celebrity and Players Courses are at their peak for outstanding play. You needn’t dig deep in your wallet either for an incredible day out on the course. The Indian Wells Golf Resort is offering these specials just for you:
WALK THE WELLS
With the Walk the Wells promotion, you can enjoy a great casual golf outing on the championship Indian Wells Celebrity Course at a fraction of the normal cost. You’ll also receive a free eco-friendly aluminum water bottle! Walk the Wells is available daily after 3 p.m. for only $25 per person; juniors are FREE. This special rate is for walking only; golf carts are not included. Reservations will be taken up to three days in advance.
REPLAY SPECIAL
After your first paid round, play an Indian Wells Golf Resort golf course again for only $50 and get a $15 food voucher good for the Resort’s spectacular IW Club. Replay is based on space availability.
NINE & WINE
Every Wednesday and Friday after 3:30 p.m., the Indian Wells Golf Resort’s offers this special, which includes nine holes of golf and a glass of house wine for only $49.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY $25 CLINICS
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Indian Wells Golf Resort’s PGA professional staff hosts a 45-minute clinic for only $25 per person.
Your passport to an amazing golf experience is only one click away! For more information about the world-renowned Indian Wells Golf Resort located only a 30-minute drive from Palm Springs, California, click here.
To learn more about our luxurious Indian Wells hotels, current special and vacation packages, click here.
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April 16th, 2012
That’s the theme behind the The Living Desert Zoo’s Third Annual Brew at the Zoo, one of Greater Palm Springs’ most popular beer festivals. So if you’re a fan of blues, brews, barbecue and protecting our desert plants and animals, don’t miss this sensational bash scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012. The festivities take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo, a unique desert preserve located in both Palm Desert and Indian Wells, California.
This year’s event will feature live music on three stages with the Barry Baughn Blues Band, Kimo and Band, and Motown-inspired Harold Wheery and the Blue Breeze Band. The Brew at the Zoo party also includes 40 vendors, beer and wine pairings with delicious appetizers and desserts, home brew demos, animal encounters, a Big Brew Raffle, and much more. For an upgraded experience, buy a VIP Lounge ticket, which offers private seating in the Chase Gallery & Reception Garden, premium wine and beer, deluxe appetizers, live jazz combo, unlimited access to general Brew at the Zoo food and beverage selections, private animal encounters, and a VIP take-home gift. Proceeds from Brew at the Zoo assist The Living Desert’s animal care and educational programs.
All-inclusive ticket prices are $40 for Living Desert members, $55 for non-members, and $175 for VIP Lounge access. The event is open to adults 21 and over. Taxi service will be available upon request. Purchase your Brew at the Zoo ticket today by calling (760) 346-5694 ext. 2121 or clicking here now
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April 11th, 2012
It’s an Indian Wells dining experience at its finest on Thursday, April 26, 2012 when the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa presents an evening with celebrated Chateau Ste. Michelle head winemaker Bob Bertheau. Food and wine enthusiasts will enjoy a rare opportunity to indulge in the iconic collection of wines from Washington’s oldest and most acclaimed winery.
This sophisticated desert event will take place under the stars on Hyatt Grand Champion’s beautiful Mountain Vistas Lawn and includes a reception followed by an expertly paired four-course dinner created by Hyatt Grand Champions Executive Chef Chris Mitchum. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner menu highlights include: Kumamoto Oysters with Cucumber Granite, Dungeness Crab Truffles with Lemon Aioli and Harissa Chicken Lollipops, all paired with Eroica Riesling; Seared Scallop on Cauliflower Puree with Lobster Nuggets and Chive Oil paired with Canoe Ridge Chardonnay; Molasses Brined Duck Breast with Apple Wood Bacon Risotto paired with Indian Wells Merlot; Prime Rib Eye Cap with Wild Mushrooms, Baby Spinach with Truffle Essence paired with Cold Creek Cabernet; and Poached Pear Tart with Mascarpone Ice Cream with Ethos Chenin Blanc Ice Wine. Coffee service will also be provided. Price is $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuities; tax and 18% gratuity will be added to each check). Reservations are a must; to secure yours today e-mail saleschamp@hyatt.com.
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April 9th, 2012
If you find an afternoon of live opera performances mixed with art appealing, be sure to make plans to attend OperaArts’ annual Festival of Opera and Art. This FREE cultural event set to take place on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Palm Desert Civic Center Park is only a 10-minute drive from your luxurious Indian Wells resort.
Highlights of this popular event include interactive art in the park, children’s activities, food and beverage vendors, and a pre-show piano performance. At 2 p.m., renowned opera singers will perform selections from Verdi, Mozart, Bizet, Bellini, Offenbach and more with a 33-piece orchestra led by Maestro Gualtiero Negrini.
For more information, click here
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