National Sunshine Series
   
November 1-5
 
During early November, The National Sunshine Series awards over $1 million in prize money over two weeks in Southern California . The series, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal and is rated USEF Premier Hunters and 5* and  6* Jumpers.  Week I features the USHJA Zone 10 HOTY Jumper & Equitation Championships, the NCEA West Coast Junior Hunt Seat Medal Finals,

HITS, Inc. 
319 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477
845.246.8833


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Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Fall Championships

Nov 1 - Nov 5

The Oracle ITA National Fall Championships will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and other resort locations. The event, which serves as the conclusion of the fall collegiate tennis season, will include 128 of the nation’s top collegiate singles players (64 men and 64 women) and 64 doubles teams (32 men’s teams and 32 women’s teams)......

Indian Wells Tennis Garden 
78200 Miles Avenue
Indian Wells, CA 92210
760.200.8400


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Top Attractions 

Living Desert


Viva La Vida!

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017

George Zander Candlelight Vigil – Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, Gather at 160 La Plaza in front of Grand Central. FREE event
Festival – Saturday & Sunday Nov. 4 & 5, 2017, 10am to 10pm Nov 4 and 10am to 5pm Nov 5. FREE event
Gay Pride Parade – Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, step off at 10AM. FREE event ....

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DAY OF THE DEAD / DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

November 3rd, 2017 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

On Friday, November 3rd, 2017 from 4-9 p.m., join us for a free community evening at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. Enjoy art activities, watch a live demonstration, listen to lively music, and visit an altar installation by St. Theresa's Spanish Club in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden.:.......

Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive 
Palm Springs CA 92262 
760-322-4800


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3rd Annual STREET

Nov 3, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PRICE-FREE

Westfield Palm Desert's STREET is back and better than ever. This year's FREE celebration of street art, music, food and fashion will unfold at The Deck, the third level parking area under the stars.....

Westfield Palm Desert 
72840 Highway 111
3rd Level Parking Deck, near Macy's
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.346.2121


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Broadway in Drag

Nov 3, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The 7th Annual "BROADWAY IN DRAG!" Pageant is an official Palm Springs Pride Event. You won’t believe your eyes as a bevy of beautiful female impersonators vie for the crown in this lavish production which promises to delight and entertain. . ....

Palm Canyon Theatre 
538 N Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.323.5123


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Rancho Mirage Art Affaire

Nov 4 - Nov 5
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

PRICE-FREE

This spectacular two-day event is a juried fine art and music festival featuring 100 award-winning visual artists in a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and other artistic originals. The best of Smooth Jazz and other music will be presented on stage Saturday and Sunday.....

Rancho Mirage Community Park 
71560 San Jacinto Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.324.4511

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Indio California BBQ State Championship and Festival

November 4th, 2017 from 10am - 5pm


The Indio Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Indio California BBQ State Championship and Festival brought to you by the City of Indio and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. The festival is on November 4th, 2017 from 10am - 5pm. The BBQ Festival is a sanctioned contest featuring professional pit masters from across the nation competing for $10,000 in prize money. Here are just some of the events included in this year’s festival:

Sanctioned State Championship BBQ Contest
Horseshoe Championship
Craft Beer Tent
Live Music
Kids Activities
Train Rides
Games and Contest
Vendors
Entertainment

The event will be held at The Lights at Indio Golf Course in North Indio, located at 83040 Ave 42, Indio. Parking will be available in the adjacent lot. This is a FREE event, so bring the family and join your community as we celebrate an Old West tradition, Barbeque! For more information contact the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760.347.0676. 

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PAULA POUNDSTONE

SUNDAY 7:00PM, NOVEMBER 5, 2017
   
Paula Poundstone’s wry observations spark impromptu dialogue and guarantee riotous laughter. Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Poundstone can find the hilarious angle of almost any subject, from the absurdity of the political world to the deviousness of housecats, and deliver it with a casual air, impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit. ....

73000 Fred Waring Drive 
Palm Desert, CA 92260 
(760) 340.ARTS (2787)


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ALABAMA

8PM ·  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
Tickets: $109, $89, $69 and $49 on sale 8/4
   
Alabama is the band that changed everything by bringing Country music to the mainstream. They are the band that introduced rock-style guitars, lights, and pyrotechnics to the Country audience and they are bringing their “Southern Drawl Tour” to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, November 11, 2017.......

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy
Indio, CA 92203-3499
800-827-2946 


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VETERANS DAY PATRIOTS 5K

Saturday, November 11, 2017
   
Come join us for the VETERANS DAY HEREOES' 5K in beautiful Palm Springs, California. This 5K run/walk is runner, walker, stroller and doggie friendly. All monies raised support organizations that serve our active duty and veterans heroes, including Team Red, White and Blue, SOS Rides and the Armed Services YMCA.....

Francis Stevens Park
500 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA  92262


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THE CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL

Saturday, November 11, 7pm
   
Choreography by both emerging and established dancemakers takes center stage in McCallum’s popular festival, now in its 20th year. Exciting original dances in a number of styles are performed by companies from across the nation with winners announced at the conclusion of each performance.......

73000 Fred Waring Drive 
Palm Desert, CA 92260 
(760) 340.ARTS (2787)


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Hot Air Balloon Festival

November 17 - 19, 2017

Join us for three days of fun for the whole family! The events include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glow, romantic dinners, musical entertainment, gourmet food, Kids' Zone family-friendly activities and so much more! We are pleased to partner with Cathedral City, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa to expand the 2017 festival offerings. This year we've added the Now and Then Car Show, Kite Display and Fireworks. ......

Cathedral City Town Center
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-321-5154


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Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival

Nov 18, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
General Admission (includes 8 tastings): $35, $40 at the door

Enjoy a fun afternoon of local craft beer tastings surrounded by vintage aircraft. Dozens of local craft breweries return to the Palm Springs Air Museum for the 6th Annual Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival. Eight 4-ounce tastings & event glassware (while supplies last) included with admission, live music,......

Palm Springs Air Museum 
745 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.778.6262


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Breakfast with the Animals

November 18, 2017 - March 17, 2018
8am - 9am


Spend the morning with The Living Desert’s beautiful Giraffe. Special enrichment, keeper chats and animal encounters will complete the morning’s festivities.

47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-356-8005


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The Beatles' Abbey Road
NOVEMBER 18, 2017
SATURDAY 8:00 PM


With Classic Albums Live, it’s all about the music - note for note, cut for cut. A group of Canada’s most acclaimed musicians will come together to re-create one of rock’s most celebrated albums, the Beatles Abbey Road. The album will be played in its entirety, without costumes, impersonations or gimmickry. Just great music.

73000 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340.ARTS (2787)


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25th Annual WildLights

November 22, 2017 - December 24, 2017
6:00 - 9:00pm


Marvel at over a million twinkling lights, as the desert’s favorite holiday tradition returns with new features for 2017! Discover the herd of life-size, luminescent animal lanterns, and explore the newly added pathways decorated in holiday lights. And, all of the event’s favorite activities return including the tunnel of lights, visits with Santa, live entertainment, arts and crafts, carousel rides, and more!.....

47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-356-8005


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RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA

November 24 to 28, 2017 

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, ....

73000 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340.ARTS (2787)


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