| Concierge: Our editor’s advice to make your Memorial Day Weekend simply fabulous... For the Veterans - Saturday May 24th - • Flight Program - PT Boats : Hear from one of John F. Kennedy's tentmates who was with JFK when his PT Boat was sunk. Event included with museum admission. Event Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12, active military free. For more information: Palm Springs Air Museum, Telephone: 760-778-6262 WHEN? May 24, 2008 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm WHERE? Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA View map - Web Site ______________________________________________________________ Sunday May 25th - • Memorial Day Flower Drop A B-25 will fly over twice and drop 1,500 red and white carnations in memory of the veterans who have given their lives in service to our country. For more information: Telephone: 760-778-6262 WHEN? May 26, 2008 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm WHERE? Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA View map - Web Site • Memorial Military Ball : Honoring military personnel with live performances by the Marty Lipson 10 piece Mirage Jazz Band, plus hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and MC Joey English and others. Phone number: 760-799-5488. Price: $60 single; $100 couple WHEN? May 25,2008 7-10 P.M. Sun. WHERE? Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA View map - Web Site ______________________________________________________________ Monday May 26th - • 3rd Annual Memorial Day Program : Pledge of Allegiance led by Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, plus keynote address, patriotic music performed by the Cathedral City City High School Symphonic Band and soloist Allie Black, wreath laying, color guard and rifle salute. Refreshments served. (800) 204-3131 WHEN? May 26,2008 11 A.M. Sun. WHERE? Forest Lawn 69588 E. Ramon Road Cathedral City, CA View map • 7th Annual Morongo Basin Memorial Day Observance : Community barbecue, 11 a.m. Following the observance, the Mafia Memorial Music Festival will feature performances by singer/songwriter Shawn Mafia and his band, The Ten Cent Thrills, noon-4 p.m. Phone number: 760-366-9210 WHEN? May 26,2008 11 A.M. Sun. WHERE? Joshua Tree Memorial Park 60121 Twentynine Palms Highway Joshua Tree, CA View map - Web Site ______________________________________________________________ June 2008 Highlights • Palm Springs Film Noir Festival, June 1 • Charlie Daniels and .38 Special, June 6 • 29 Palms Street Fair & Car Show, June 6 • Mexican pop-rock singer Gloria Trevi, June 14 • American guitarist Craig Chaquico, June 14 • Palm Springs Restaurant Week, June 15-20 • Alejandra Guzman, June 21 • The Oak Ridge Boys, June 27 • Los Tucanes de Tijuana, June 29 See details of these events and more at the Desert Guide Calendar Online. |