THE DINAH: A New Era
As Palm Springs’ iconic LGBTQ+ women’s festival celebrates 35 years, new owners Rose Garcia and Bella Barkow are carrying its legacy forward with a broader vision for queer community, representation, and joy.
Flat Black Art Supply
interview + photos Jorge Perezchica Flat Black Art Supplies in Palm Desert, CA is your one-stop shop for all your urban art needs including aerosol spray paint, ink markers, acrylic paint and more. There is a welcoming feel inside the midcentury building
Contact: An Alien deBriefing
interview + photo art JEVPIC “There are so many threads in this tapestry we could go on forever,” exclaims Paul Andrews. Paul and Victoria GeVoian are the weavers/creators of Contact In The Desert, which is the largest UFO festival in the galaxy.
Fantasia Comic Con 2018
text + photos TONE RUBIO Over the May 12-13 weekend, Fantasia Comic Con was held in my hometown of Indio, California. Naturally being the huge nerd, I had to attend. For those not familiar, a comic con is a convention celebrating
Extra Celestial
The work of Kristin Winters, Zach Fleming, and Aaron Hansen vividly encapsulates the magic of the illusive desert from its meticulous landscape to its more hallucinatory effects on the human mind. The artists find the beauty and color that oftentimes gets lost
Rubens Ranch
text by Leadra Romero portrait by Lunafora The desert is known for its hidden treasures appearing in the most unexpected places and Ruben’s Ranch is no exception. Right off Interstate 10, in a rural area in the city of Coachella, is a
Contact In The Desert 2018
CONTACT in the DESERT holds its 6th annual event at a new location, the Renaissance Resort and Hotel in Indian Wells, California. There on June 1 – 4, CONTACT in the DESERT will bring together an all-star team of experts to discuss
Carly Valentine
interview Jorge Perezchica It was a family trip across the country from New Jersey to the Grand Canyon that inspired a 15 year old Carly Valentine to first fall in love with the desert. Carly credits her mother and grandmother as powerful,
Indian Wells Arts Festival
interview by Saige Wexler The Indian Wells Arts Festival has been gaining momentum since 2002, and has become a huge crowd pleaser amongst art enthusiasts and professionals alike. Each year, this event displays a vast array of art, ranging in form, style,
Lilian Rodriguez
interview + photo JORGE PEREZCHICA In 2017 Lilian Rodriguez was promoted to festival director of the Palm Springs International ShortFest. For the last three years she had been festival manager working closely with festival directors and works year-round on the Palm Springs
Street Art
Westfield, Palm Desert upper Deck parking lot
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