Just in case you haven’t been paying attention, ‘The Season’ in

the Coachella Valley is in full swing! There are things to do from one end of our valley to the other. Some of the things you might want to notice are these:


2007 Pacific Life Open volunteer fair:
If you are someone who enjoys getting involved and helping out, this is a fun opportunity that involves sports and volunteerism. There are over 15 committees that will be looking for people this Saturday Jan 27 from 9am-3pm at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Ave., Indian Wells. Call 760-200-8430 or www.PacificLifeOpen.com

International Classical Concerts of the Desert Series Alexander Markov, Violinist with Dmitriy Cogan, Piano

The Rancho Mirage Public Library hosts the “International Classical Concert Series” this Sunday Jan 28, at 2pm. Other performances upcoming are: Feb 18 pianist Gleb Ivanov; Mar 4 cellist Clancy Newman; Mar18 Biava string quartet; April 15 Amelia Piano Trio. All will take place at the lovely new Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. $22 per ticket; $100 for a series ticket (five concerts) Call 760-416-5355. www.ranchomiragelibrary.org

Multicultural Modernism:The Work of Steven Ehrlich ArchitectsNovember 11, 2006 through April 15, 2007
Firestone and McCormick Galleries (McCallum Wing)

The Museum says of their exhibit:
“This retrospective is an in-depth look at the 27-year history of the Los Angeles-based firm Steven Ehrlich Architects. Including photographs, models and drawings of projects in the United States and around the world, the exhibition’s theme is Multicultural Modernism, the firm’s distinctive design philosophy for creating meaningful architecture for the 21st Century. Citing the unique convergence of global factors that challenge today’s architects, design principal Steven Ehrlich calls Multicultural Modernism “a vital and flexible architectural language that can respond sensibly, flexibly and with great exuberance to our increasingly urbanized, polyglot world.”Trained in the tenets of Modern architecture, Ehrlich traces the origins of Multicultural Modernism to his first experiences as a working architect and teacher in North and West Africa, where he was exposed to “architecture without architects:” vernacular buildings and city layouts that were functional, sustainable and sensitive to their environments. After founding his practice in Los Angeles in 1979, Ehrlich continued to travel throughout Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. He assembled a team of architects whose approach to design synthesizes addressing Western needs and embracing new technologies with incorporating valuable influences from other cultures.
His designs seek to acknowledge and balance the many cultural identities that jostle in today’s urban centers. In his residential work, whether in his own home in Venice, CA, or in a 35,000 square foot residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ehrlich’s designs are sensitive to environmental conditions of sun and shade while providing large glass panes to incorporate landscape views.
While fully exploiting advances in technology and materials in pursuit of dynamic sustainable environments, Ehrlich’s Multicultural Modernism honors the Modern tradition’s dictum that form should follow function, and also lift the human spirit high.”
For information call: 760-325-7186 or check: www.psmuseum.org 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs

Come to Indio this weekend for the 21st Annual Southwest Arts Festival. The festival features over 250 acclaimed artists showing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts. Friday thru Sunday, Jan 26, 27, 28, 2007. Info: 760-347-0676 www.SouthwestArtsFest.com

760.347.0676FAX: 760.347.6069E-MAIL: info@indiochamber.orghttp://www.indiochamber.org/

If you are in the Palm Springs area visiting friends, or shopping for a home, take time for a visit to the wonderful exhibit that is currently showing at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This premier exhibit features more than 60 full-sized and interactive machines described and designed by Leonardo da Vinci. This one in a lifetime exhibit includes a Florentine piazza complete with the fall smells of burning wood and wet leaves. There is also a theater showing a short film about Leonardo da Vinci; a gallery housing replica paintings; interactive computer kiosks; and a gift shop.

WHAT: Leonardo da Vinci: Father of Flight exhibit
WHEN: On display thru March 2007
WHERE: Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
COST: $17.50 adults, $14.50 seniors, $12 youth 6-17, $6.50 military
INFORMATION: 760-778-6262
www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org

By: Judy M., virtual assistant of Ralph W Haverkate