
Brian Blueskye
Arts and Entertainment Reporter at The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA)
Arts and Entertainment reporter @desertsun. Please email all tips or info to [email protected]
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1 week ago |
desertsun.com | Brian Blueskye
Yvonne Bell, the new CEO of the McCallum Theatre, is stepping into her role as the landscape of performing arts and local demographics continue to shift rapidly in the Coachella Valley. The veteran arts administrator is looking ahead with optimism and a desire to expand the Palm Desert theater’s reach, refresh its vision and ensure its programming reflects the broader desert community. Here's what we learned about the future of the theater during a recent interview with Bell.
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1 week ago |
desertsun.com | Brian Blueskye
Looking for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are my picks for the latest can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. More: 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, June 16-22HOT PICKSaturdayMexican: Since 2003, Banda MS has become one of the most prominent names in regional Mexican music with its full brass section and dynamic vocals featured in its traditional banda sound.
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2 weeks ago |
desertsun.com | Brian Blueskye
Father's Day is this weekend, and a good meal is one of the best ways to say thank you. The Coachella Valley is full of options, ranging from steakhouses to brunch spots. This year, skip the neck ties and novelty gifts, and treat Dad to a brunch or dining experience that fits his flavor, from a pizza party to a Belgian-inspired brunch. Here are seven spots in the local area offering comfort, quality and character to make Dad feel appreciated this Father's Day.
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2 weeks ago |
desertsun.com | Brian Blueskye
Looking for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are my picks for the latest can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. More: 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, June 9-15HOT PICKFriday: Los Tigres del Norte at Agua Caliente Resort Casino SpaMexican: Los Tigres del Norte is renowned in traditional Mexican music for storytelling on subjects such as migration, love, struggle and resilience.
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2 weeks ago |
desertsun.com | Brian Blueskye
Giddy up! If you plan to attend the Stagecoach country music festival next year, the advance sale for the April 2026 festival is on Friday. Advance and American Express presales start at 11 a.m. PST on Friday, June 13 at stagecoachfestival.com. Also, a unique one-time use code will be available for previous 2025 RV camping buyers beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 12 through 9 a.m. Friday, June 13. The 2026 lineup will be released later this year.
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