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The 25th Annual Gala of the Palm Springs Air Museum, will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The theme of the gala is “Women In Aviation: Quest for Excellence” and it will honor nine women who have made significant contributions to aviation and space exploration. The gala will also feature a celebrity emcee, Joe Mantegna, and a live band, The Elite Show Band. The tickets are $475 per person and sponsor tables are available. If you are interested in attending or supporting the gala, follow the link to more information here. The Palm Springs Air Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.purchase your ticket online. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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McCormick's 72nd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction started Friday, features almost 600 cars

McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction Arrives in February

For those who are vintage car enthusiasts or dream of owning one, McCormics Palm Springs Collector Car Auctions will have nearly 600 cars on display February 23-26, 2023, for McCormick 72nd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction, which includes modern classics of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. This much-anticipated event will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center Outdoor Event area. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. Friday is free all-day admission. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is 15 dollars per day or 25 dollars for both days. A free parking and shuttle map is available at www.classic-carauction.com. The itinerary for Thursday, February 23, includes vehicle check from 8 am to 5 pm. This is the first day of vehicle check-in, and it is advised that if participants have a Friday car, they should get it checked in on-site this day. Also, on-site bidder registration starts inside the main auction office. Friday, February 24th, will feature 180 cars crossing the block. Free Champagne Happy Hour will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for buyers and sellers.  The car auction will be from noon to 8 p.m. at Lots 1 through 180.  Vehicle check-in will be from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. for preview. Sellers are instructed to check their vehicles on-site then proceed to the auction office to check in their title and DMV paperwork. It is important to get your vehicle on-site this day as it is a free preview day for the public. The Collector Car Auction starts at noon sharp, with 180 vehicles crossing the block. This day is also free admission for the public. On Saturday, February 25, the car auction will last from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Lots 181 through 405. Gates open at 8 a.m. for a preview. The auction will start at 10 a.m. sharp. 225 cars will cross the block this day at a rate of approximately 20 per hour. The auction lists show the approximate time each car will cross the block. Sellers are advised to be with their car when it comes to the podium. On Sunday, February 26th, the car auction will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. in Lots 406 – 580. Gates open at 8 a.m. for a preview. The Sunday Morning Coming Down with free Mimosas and Bloody Marys will take place in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by 175 cars crossing the block at 10 a.m. sharp. Auction bidder registration is priced at 30 dollars, which includes admission for the bidder and a guest. Also included is a free Champagne Happy Hour for you and a guest in the main auction tent on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and bidders are welcome to attend the Sunday Morning Coming Down with free Mimosas and Bloody Marys in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The auction starts immediately after each event. EVENT DETAILS  McCormick’s  72nd auction will take place on February  26th, 27th, and 28th, 2022. This will be a live, in-person auction. The event will take place in the usual outdoor location on the grounds of The Palm Springs Convention Center.  We are operating under all CDC guidelines to protect you and our staff. Classic car show & auction of Classic, Vintage & Muscle Cars. Prices from just $3000 to over $250,000. General public & dealers welcome. Friday is FREE, Saturday & Sunday $15 each or $25 for all days. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. $30 bidder registration. Spectators are also welcome! For Free Parking & Shuttle map click HERE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, February 25th FREE Champagne Happy Hour 11 am – 12 noon for buyers & sellers.  Auction 12 noon – 8 pm (now expanded to 180 cars) LOTS 1 – 180.  Vehicle check-in 8 am – 5 pm. Gates open at 8 am for a preview. Sellers check your vehicle in on-site then proceed to our office to check in your title and DMV paperwork. It is important to get your vehicle on-site this day as it is FREE preview day for the public. THE AUCTION STARTS AT 12 NOON SHARP WITH 180 VEHICLES CROSSING THE BLOCK. THIS DAY IS ALSO FREE ADMISSION FOR THE PUBLIC. SATURDAY, February 26th Auction 10 am – 7 pm, LOTS 181 – 405. Gates open at 8 am for a preview. The auction starts at 10 am sharp. 225 cars will cross the block this day at a rate of approx. 20 per hour. Our auction lists show the approx. time each car will cross the block. If you are a seller please be with your car when it comes on the podium. SUNDAY, February 27th Auction 10am – 5pm, LOTS 406 – 580 – Gates open at 8am for preview. ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ with FREE Mimosas and Bloody Marys in the main auction tent Sunday morning from 9am – 10am FOLLOWED BY 175 CARS CROSSING THE BLOCK AT 10AM SHARP.

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Capturing the vibe and charm of Palm Springs

Capturing the vibe and charm of Palm Springs, this essential travel guide to a classic yet increasingly hip desert oasis features its many attractions and events: The Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, Modernism Week, the Palm Springs Art Museum, Forever Marylin, La Plaza Palm Spring, Village Green, Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs Walk of Stars (Bob Hope, Lauren Bacall, Rock Hudson, Debbie Reynolds,) Palm Springs Village Fest, Uptown Design District, Indian Canyons, Tribal Lands, Mount San Jacinto State Park, Palm Desert – El Paseo, Old Town La Quinta, Sunnylands Gardens, Indian Wells Country Club, Empire Polo Club, Koffi Courtyard Garden, Windmill Farm, Agua Caliente Casino, Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, Tamarisk Country Club Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs Visitor Center, Palm Springs Tennis Club, Palm Springs Park, Shopping, Old Las Palmas, Pool Parties and Hollywood celebrity home tours and rentals, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Goldie Hawn, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Sonny Bono & Cher, and Elvis Presley’s honeymoon hideaway, The hotels and accommodations are many: Korakia, La Serana Villas, Arrive, The Rowan, Colony Palms Ingleside Inn, The Saguaro, Amin Casa, L’Horizon, Caliente Tropics, Margaritaville, Hotel California, Sparrows Lodge, Ace Hotel, Coyote Inn and the Willows. Along with restaurants: La Caseulas, Pinocchio’s, Sam’s Place Wilma and Frieda’s, Brickworks, Fisherman’s Market & Grill, French Miso Cafe, Spencer’s, Melvyn’s, Le Vallauris, Copley’s, The Colony Club, Grand Central and Starbucks Reserve. Congratulations on capturing so much of the allure of Palm Springs. The photography is gorgeous, the information is up to date, and the nice mix of lux and regular hotels, restaurants, and stores perfectly shows how the area can be enjoyed by all income levels. Palm Springs (and the entire Coachella Valley) are definitely one of the memorable jewels of the state of California. Congratulations on capturing so much of the allure of Palm Springs. The photography is gorgeous, the information is up to date, and the nice mix of lux and regular hotels, restaurants, and stores perfectly shows how the area can be enjoyed by all income levels. Palm Springs (and the entire Coachella Valley) are definitely one of the memorable jewels of the state of California. I’m born and raised all 45 years of my life here in the beautiful city of palm springs. And I had to give you a tip of the cap to a very beautiful, and fact-driven presentation of this beautiful city and valley. Bravo good sir, and as a new subscriber, I look forward to viewing more of your videos sir. Stay safe and blessed. How strange … that I stumbled upon this video. I have been thinking of moving out to Palm Springs now that I’m retired. And just two nights ago, I VIVIDLY saw my late husband in a dream telling me to move to Palm Springs. Perhaps the Universe and my husband are paving my way, This is an awesome video of Palm Springs. We had been going to PS for many years until just before the covid crisis. We were lucky to enjoy most of what is shown here prior to 2020. ..but sadly much has changed – even just before covid. The hotels were sold off or changed hands to the new breed and prices skyrocketed. The old feels have disappeared My partner & I and many friends who were regulars like us for many years cannot afford the QUADRUPLED prices! even in modest hotels/motels. It’s ridic My family and I moved to Palm Springs 12 years ago, my kids are growing up here, it’s beautiful to call PS our home Every time I visited PS, I’d always think, “This is so much more beautiful than it needs to be.” This was a very good video. Your passion shines through in your visuals, storytelling, and carefully selected music. Looking forward to more of your creativity.  Any plans for popular southern California ocean-side resort town videos? I want a cool oceanside affordable community to beat the summer desert heat! As a local, I can say you covered some of the best. Great work. Oh WOW! All I can say is this is a stunning video! I’ve never been to Palm Springs & am in Seattle in the spring, under a heating pad & blanket shivering, & it’s raining outside. I realize now that I should have moved there in the 1980s! But, I plan on coming to visit sometime this year! Thank you for the great scenery & information! Used to love going there with my parents when I was a kid. I’m 72 now, and your video makes me want to plan a trip  Loved your video – we have loved Palm Springs since our first visit in the late 90s. You captured it perfectly and we have a trip planned soon and this video has made us even more anxious to get there. My girlfriend and I (from Maryland) visited Palm Springs about 3 years ago in their off-season and absolutely enjoyed it. This was before the word ”pandemic” was ever mentioned in polite society. She often talks about going back but,I talk her out of it. Sometimes in life, you can’t repeat a once-in-a-lifetime experience,…and that was what we had in Palm Springs. My husband and I had a great time this past August and can’t wait to return so much that we’re considering moving. He knows I am tired of the Winter weather. I didn’t mind one bit of hot weather there. A brilliant video with updated images which is refreshing. I feel that you could have mentioned the diversity of PS especially as there are a huge number of LGBT people living and visiting plus there are party-central Arenas. Also, perhaps a mention of the misogyny aspect of the Forever Marilyn sculpture causes some a lot of anxiety. Otherwise, a great video, and I look forward to more. Best video I have seen of Palm Springs. Loved it!  I wanna go there so bad I love to see the Indian Canyons. Do you think

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McCormick's Palm Springs Classic Car Auction

McCormick’s 73rd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction

Classic & Exotic Car Auction of over 500 cars. General public & dealers welcome. Prices from just $2,000 to over $250,000. Friday is FREE, Saturday & Sunday $15 or $25 for all days. Family owned and operated, over 37 years producing classic car auctions in Palm Springs, California – NEXT EVENT IS NOVEMBER 18th, 19th & 20th 2022. Call 760.320.3290 for additional info or visit www.Classic-CarAuction.com Choosing an auction company should be based on the company’s integrity and stability along with expert-level knowledge as this is one of the most important business decisions a consumer will make. We have been producing classic car auctions in Palm Springs for 35 years! We are a family-owned and operated Classic Car Auction house based in Palm Springs, California. We produce 2 large Classic Car Auctions per year here in Palm Springs. The auctions are open to the general public and dealers are also welcome. Each event features over 500 Classic & Exotic cars. The events are held in February & November each year. The venue is The Palm Springs Convention Centers’s Outdoor Special Event area in downtown Palm Springs, just steps away from many resorts, shopping, and fine dining. We also have a very busy year-round classic car showroom here in the heart of downtown Palm Springs with many classics for sale on a daily basis. Back in 1981, Keith McCormick had already become a successful entrepreneur in his native United Kingdom, but he longed to realize a dream to move to Palm Springs, California, and devote his time entirely to his family…and his cars. In 1985, Keith hosted his very first exotic car auction. A modest affair, by today’s standards, but one that would start a tradition. Today, Keith’s relentless dedication to excellence and integrity has produced one of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America. McCormick’s 73rd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction Featured Cars McCormick’s 73rd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction Cars McCormick’s 73rd Palm Springs Classic Car Auction Schedule Visit for vacation rental jomes in the Coachella Valley.. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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Elvis Presley Honeymoon House Palm Springs

Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs home is for sale

As reported in The Daily Mail, the spaceship shaped house located in Palm Springs where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned, has been listed for sale at $5.6 Million. Located in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood at 1350 Ladera Cir, Palm Springs, CA 92262 comes in at 4,695 square feet featuring 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms was rented out by the acclaimed singer for $21,000 back in 1967. Designed by William Krisel in 1960, the home was far ahead of its time, and its futuristic design (it resembles a spaceship from the outside) and modern advancements (including vacuum ports, an indoor kitchen grill, and wall-mounted radios) resulted in it being nicknamed The House of Tomorrow by Look Magazine in 1962. From Zillow, The Alexander Home 1960 – William Krisel engineer. This was the custom family home worked for Robert and Helene Alexander of the popular Alexander development organization. Look magazine visited in 1962 for a look into the cutting edge plan proclaiming it the Place Of Tomorrow, catching a rich couple and their young little girl carrying on with their best resides in the fabulously current home. The spaceship-like unique winged rooftop line covers four round cases with the focal point of the house spreading out from the emotional ventured cascade. The section way through cut wood twofold level passage entryways ushers you to an indented party cushion of precise stacked stoned walls, glass, and a low-thrown bended upholstered dinner embracing a modern steel recepticle molded chimney hood and drifting hearth. A raised feasting stage unfurls flawlessly through a mass of glass to the far reaching outside terracing, pool, and stunning mountain sees. The neighboring kitchen proceeds with the roundabout subject with a round place island highlighting a twin of the parlor chimney hood, and an open idea plan to a comfortable family room with a sweeping stone wall and chimney simply moves back from bountiful poolside relaxing and covered feasting region under the profound cantilevered rooftop. Not to be outperformed, a sumptuous essential suite is reached by means of a fabulous flight of stairs to a confidential glassed roost highlighting all encompassing perspectives. A liberal changing area/washroom is disguised by unique implicit closet wardrobes revolved around a round tub, and a cozy overhang is open taking into consideration a discrete perception deck. A room wing finishes the inside unit succession and is reached through a long corridor to clothing and a shielded garage. All rooms, three lower and one upper, are en-suite, two sharing an outside porch. An insightful redesign with reestablished unique compositional subtleties of stone and poured terrazzo floors, taking the house back to it’s unique purpose and getting a Class-One memorable assignment. This famous house is in the Vista Las Palmas area and is the biggest Alexander-assembled home with the biggest pool and best parcel. You can’t beat this. Elvis Presley commended his special first night here in 1967 giving it one of it’s name’s, “Elvis Wedding trip Hideaway”… Preceding review the property, any potential purchaser should be qualified with verification of assets or letter of capability by known monetary establishment. Click here to see photos. Visit for vacation rental jomes in the Coachella Valley.. Luxury homes in PALM DESERT Palm Desert offers homes in various architectural styles, custom builds, and even raw land to build your one-of-a-kind dream home. If you want to know more about what’s available to buy in Palm Desert, check out these luxury listings currently on the market with virtual showings. Homes for sale around the Palm Desert Area

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