Event Categories: Educational

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Tolerance Education Center is excited to present the work of Linda Witte Henke a contemporary designer and artist specializing in work that is spiritually expressive. Her work, Kristallnacht, recently drew my attention when it appeared in the Summer 2023 edition of Fiber Arts Now magazine. 

Kristallnacht and other exploratory works, as well as Sticks and Stones, a 42-piece meditation on the state of contemporary discourse, will be on display at TEC through the end of the year. 

Sticks and Stones and Exploratory Works by Linda Witte Henke showcases a stunning collection of innovative fiber artworks that is expressive of spiritual themes, social issues, and personal experience.

Henke’s work can offer an educational jumping off point for discussions with your students about tolerance, civil discourse, and the power of verbal expression. Each abstract collage is accompanied by an inspirational quote from a range of sources that invites conversation. From Henke:

Sticks and Stones collection of 43 (matted and framed) collages began as a lament over the deterioration in the tone of public discourse in our nation and grew into a broader exploration of the impact of words in all human relationships. The works were created from a variety of repurposed papers – books, hymnals, maps, bibles, musical scores, phone books, catalogues, magazines, etc. – in combination with surface-design and print-making techniques. Each work features a quotation linked to sticks-and-stones imagery to invite reflection on the significance of human verbal expression. The collages measure 8 inches wide by 10 inches high; the framed dimensions are 11 inches wide by 14 inches high by 1 inch deep.

In Addition to the 42-piece Sticks and Stones, we have five unique exploratory works that bring up the following themes: current rise in antisemitism, erosion of truth telling as a shared value, moving beyond tolerance to create community, and irresponsible behavior in crisis.

Palm Springs Art Museum has announced the schedule for its celebrated Mixed Feelings series of back-to-back lectures on unrelated topics (that are somehow connected). Two speakers talk about their respective areas of expertise and the audience gets to make the connections during a Q&A. The lectures will be held on select Thursday evenings starting in October and going through January.

The series was started as "Mixed Taste" by Palm Springs Art Museum's current CEO Adam Lerner when he was at the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. He introduced Mixed Feelings to the Coachella Valley in 2022. 

All Mixed Feelings lectures will be held in the museum's Annenberg Theater.

Schedule:

10/26/23    Vegan Meat and The Representation of Zombies

11/09/23    The History of Broadway Musicals and Deep-Sea Diving

11/30/23    Professional Mermaiding and Steve Chase Designs

12/07/23    Exoplanets and Contemporary Native Art

12/21/23    Susan Sontag and The Salton Sea

01/04/23    Boxing Culture and Queer Photography

01/18/23    Bad Bunny and The Light and Space Movement 

Admission is $16 for the general public with discounts available on ticket packages; museum members receive a 20% discount. 

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens presents Zoo Families: Wildly Diverse! on two different days.

• Saturday, November 4, 2023 / 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
• Saturday, December 9, 2023 / 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Not all animal families look alike! This family program invites you and your pride to learn about the animal families here at The Living Desert. The event includes an up-close animal experience, story time, a craft, tram tour, and admission to the zoo afterwards.

Members

Non-Members

*SNAP/EBT cardholders can register for this program at 10% of the listed price. See the Museums for All Program for more information.

Members - Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Non-Members - Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Tolerance Education Center is excited to present the work of Linda Witte Henke a contemporary designer and artist specializing in work that is spiritually expressive. Her work, Kristallnacht, recently drew my attention when it appeared in the Summer 2023 edition of Fiber Arts Now magazine. 

Kristallnacht and other exploratory works, as well as Sticks and Stones, a 42-piece meditation on the state of contemporary discourse, will be on display at TEC through the end of the year. 

Sticks and Stones and Exploratory Works by Linda Witte Henke showcases a stunning collection of innovative fiber artworks that is expressive of spiritual themes, social issues, and personal experience.

Henke’s work can offer an educational jumping off point for discussions with your students about tolerance, civil discourse, and the power of verbal expression. Each abstract collage is accompanied by an inspirational quote from a range of sources that invites conversation. From Henke:

Sticks and Stones collection of 43 (matted and framed) collages began as a lament over the deterioration in the tone of public discourse in our nation and grew into a broader exploration of the impact of words in all human relationships. The works were created from a variety of repurposed papers – books, hymnals, maps, bibles, musical scores, phone books, catalogues, magazines, etc. – in combination with surface-design and print-making techniques. Each work features a quotation linked to sticks-and-stones imagery to invite reflection on the significance of human verbal expression. The collages measure 8 inches wide by 10 inches high; the framed dimensions are 11 inches wide by 14 inches high by 1 inch deep.

In Addition to the 42-piece Sticks and Stones, we have five unique exploratory works that bring up the following themes: current rise in antisemitism, erosion of truth telling as a shared value, moving beyond tolerance to create community, and irresponsible behavior in crisis.

In October, Brothers of the Desert and Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs (LKAPS) will launch a monthly discussion group called Barbershop: A Black Men’s Space for Honest Talk About Sexual Wellness.

Building upon the tradition of barbershops in Black communities, the discussion group is designed to encourage open and honest conversation. The meetings will be inclusive, welcoming the full spectrum of Black men each month: gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, and straight allies. The sexual wellness topics will be equally diverse, ranging from dating and intimacy to aging with HIV.

The first discussion group will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Palm Springs. Subsequent meetings will occur at the same time on Nov. 14 and December 12.

Admission is free but an RSVP is required to receive the address to the discussion group location. Please email Info_Barbershop@LKAPS.org to attend.

The first “Barbershop” meeting will be facilitated by Stuart Huggins, food bank manager with the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Will Dean, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation director of communications.

In participation with Yucca Valley’s 3rd Saturday Art Walk (December 16, 2023 from 5PM-8PM), Joshua Tree National Park Association presents “Desert Winter”: Safely Finding Your Solitude. This will be a group show featuring Southern California artist’s interpretation of our desert winters at Joshua Tree National Park. Winter temperatures can drop well below freezing inside the national park. Hypothermia can be a hazard even at temperatures above freezing. The short days of winter lead some hikers to miscalculate how much time they need to complete a hike. The show will feature photography, ceramics, paintings, textile art and more. Proceeds from the show will directly benefit the protection and preservation efforts of Joshua Tree National Park.

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Tolerance Education Center is excited to present the work of Linda Witte Henke a contemporary designer and artist specializing in work that is spiritually expressive. Her work, Kristallnacht, recently drew my attention when it appeared in the Summer 2023 edition of Fiber Arts Now magazine. 

Kristallnacht and other exploratory works, as well as Sticks and Stones, a 42-piece meditation on the state of contemporary discourse, will be on display at TEC through the end of the year. 

Sticks and Stones and Exploratory Works by Linda Witte Henke showcases a stunning collection of innovative fiber artworks that is expressive of spiritual themes, social issues, and personal experience.

Henke’s work can offer an educational jumping off point for discussions with your students about tolerance, civil discourse, and the power of verbal expression. Each abstract collage is accompanied by an inspirational quote from a range of sources that invites conversation. From Henke:

Sticks and Stones collection of 43 (matted and framed) collages began as a lament over the deterioration in the tone of public discourse in our nation and grew into a broader exploration of the impact of words in all human relationships. The works were created from a variety of repurposed papers – books, hymnals, maps, bibles, musical scores, phone books, catalogues, magazines, etc. – in combination with surface-design and print-making techniques. Each work features a quotation linked to sticks-and-stones imagery to invite reflection on the significance of human verbal expression. The collages measure 8 inches wide by 10 inches high; the framed dimensions are 11 inches wide by 14 inches high by 1 inch deep.

In Addition to the 42-piece Sticks and Stones, we have five unique exploratory works that bring up the following themes: current rise in antisemitism, erosion of truth telling as a shared value, moving beyond tolerance to create community, and irresponsible behavior in crisis.

Lesbians of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley and beyond presents B.A.M. Salon (Book and Movie Salon) for women hosted by Flynn Sylvest and Irma O’Dell.

(BAM Salon) looks to develop and deepen LGBTQ+ community and connection through stimulating and informative conversations about books and movies that highlight women authors and women's stories and experiences.

"Salon" references a centuries rich history of social gatherings from around the world most often run by women. Creative minds come together for the art of conversation, learning and social pleasure. Gertrude Stein and Zora Neale Hurston ran noteworthy salons in the U.S. in the 1920's which were famous for bringing together innovative thinkers and artists. We hope you join us for a taste of vintage mutual education, enrichment and social fun!

The B.A.M. Salons will take place virtually on the third Tuesdays of the month from 7:00-8:30pm.

We plan to alternate monthly between books and movies.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

September / Choosing Yellowstone by Carol Anne Douglas, 2022

Professor Elaine Flaherty’s opportunity to teach journaling in Yellowstone National Park conflicts with her plan to volunteer with her partner at a Syrian refugee camp. Elaine and Pam must come to a decision that serves their personal needs yet honors their relationship of fifteen years. Elaine chooses Yellowstone while Pam Finch flies to the Middle East. Through emails, they eloquently share details of their summer apart and worry that something could go wrong. Something does. And Elaine’s misogynist English Department chair makes everything worse.

October / For colored girls directed by Tyler Perry, 2010

This film depicts the interconnected lives of ten black women, exploring their lives and struggles as women of color. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the play by Ntozake Shange (1975), revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Trigger warning: There are difficult scenes involving violence against women

November / Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan, 2022

Lily Campanello and her mother Ava relocate to Adams, New Hampshire looking for a fresh start. Olivia McAfee and her son Asher return to her sleepy New Hampshire hometown escaping a husband she thought she knew. A soul- stirring read about what we choose to keep from our past and what we choose to leave behind. An unforgettable love story, and a moving and powerful exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become ourselves.

December / Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall, 2020

This holiday romantic comedy stars Abby (Kristen Stewart), a woman with a plan to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party. Abby discovers Harper has not yet come out to her conservative parents Tipper (Mary Steenburgen) and Ted (Victor Garber). The trouble grows when everyone wonders who Abby really is in Harper’s life.

Discuss Movies and Books with other Lesbians.

When: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Pacific - US & Canada).

Hosted by: FLYNN SYLVEST and IRMA O'DELL

Meeting Format: ZOOM

Register Here

Palm Springs Art Museum has announced the schedule for its celebrated Mixed Feelings series of back-to-back lectures on unrelated topics (that are somehow connected). Two speakers talk about their respective areas of expertise and the audience gets to make the connections during a Q&A. The lectures will be held on select Thursday evenings starting in October and going through January.

The series was started as "Mixed Taste" by Palm Springs Art Museum's current CEO Adam Lerner when he was at the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. He introduced Mixed Feelings to the Coachella Valley in 2022. 

All Mixed Feelings lectures will be held in the museum's Annenberg Theater.

Schedule:

10/26/23    Vegan Meat and The Representation of Zombies

11/09/23    The History of Broadway Musicals and Deep-Sea Diving

11/30/23    Professional Mermaiding and Steve Chase Designs

12/07/23    Exoplanets and Contemporary Native Art

12/21/23    Susan Sontag and The Salton Sea

01/04/23    Boxing Culture and Queer Photography

01/18/23    Bad Bunny and The Light and Space Movement 

Admission is $16 for the general public with discounts available on ticket packages; museum members receive a 20% discount. 

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

Tolerance Education Center is excited to present the work of Linda Witte Henke a contemporary designer and artist specializing in work that is spiritually expressive. Her work, Kristallnacht, recently drew my attention when it appeared in the Summer 2023 edition of Fiber Arts Now magazine. 

Kristallnacht and other exploratory works, as well as Sticks and Stones, a 42-piece meditation on the state of contemporary discourse, will be on display at TEC through the end of the year. 

Sticks and Stones and Exploratory Works by Linda Witte Henke showcases a stunning collection of innovative fiber artworks that is expressive of spiritual themes, social issues, and personal experience.

Henke’s work can offer an educational jumping off point for discussions with your students about tolerance, civil discourse, and the power of verbal expression. Each abstract collage is accompanied by an inspirational quote from a range of sources that invites conversation. From Henke:

Sticks and Stones collection of 43 (matted and framed) collages began as a lament over the deterioration in the tone of public discourse in our nation and grew into a broader exploration of the impact of words in all human relationships. The works were created from a variety of repurposed papers – books, hymnals, maps, bibles, musical scores, phone books, catalogues, magazines, etc. – in combination with surface-design and print-making techniques. Each work features a quotation linked to sticks-and-stones imagery to invite reflection on the significance of human verbal expression. The collages measure 8 inches wide by 10 inches high; the framed dimensions are 11 inches wide by 14 inches high by 1 inch deep.

In Addition to the 42-piece Sticks and Stones, we have five unique exploratory works that bring up the following themes: current rise in antisemitism, erosion of truth telling as a shared value, moving beyond tolerance to create community, and irresponsible behavior in crisis.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is presenting the Transmasculine Support Group @ The Center Coachella the fourth Thursday of each month.

A safe space for 15-24 year old folks who identify as transmasculine, transmen, and/or masculine of center where we can connect and support each other through our unique gender expansive experiences.

Click here to register. For any questions, email Jasper@thecentercv.org

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Palm Springs Art Museum has announced the schedule for its celebrated Mixed Feelings series of back-to-back lectures on unrelated topics (that are somehow connected). Two speakers talk about their respective areas of expertise and the audience gets to make the connections during a Q&A. The lectures will be held on select Thursday evenings starting in October and going through January.

The series was started as "Mixed Taste" by Palm Springs Art Museum's current CEO Adam Lerner when he was at the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. He introduced Mixed Feelings to the Coachella Valley in 2022. 

All Mixed Feelings lectures will be held in the museum's Annenberg Theater.

Schedule:

10/26/23    Vegan Meat and The Representation of Zombies

11/09/23    The History of Broadway Musicals and Deep-Sea Diving

11/30/23    Professional Mermaiding and Steve Chase Designs

12/07/23    Exoplanets and Contemporary Native Art

12/21/23    Susan Sontag and The Salton Sea

01/04/23    Boxing Culture and Queer Photography

01/18/23    Bad Bunny and The Light and Space Movement 

Admission is $16 for the general public with discounts available on ticket packages; museum members receive a 20% discount. 

Are you ready to embark on a lifelong journey of curiosity and discovery? Look no further! Join us at the UCR Osher Open House—a special event created for lifelong learners like you.

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Find out more about upcoming courses! Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art aficionado, or a science buff, our diverse Osher courses offer something for everyone to explore.

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Meet our esteemed instructors, experts in their fields who are ready to guide you through an enriching learning experience.

CREATE YOUR OWN LEARNING PATH

Whether you’re seeking a leisurely exploration or a deep dive into a specific subject, our flexible courses empower you to design your own journey.

CONNECT WITH OTHERS

Meet other individuals in this community of lifelong learners who share your passion for growth, discovery, and the joy of learning.

No RSVP required. Just come! Refreshments will be served.

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Boots in Squares Dance Club is looking for people who would like to learn to square dance!

You are invited to an open class on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Cathedral City Senior Center from 6–7:30 pm. (Open enrollment continues October 23rd and 30th.

Your first class is Free!

Palm Springs Art Museum has announced the schedule for its celebrated Mixed Feelings series of back-to-back lectures on unrelated topics (that are somehow connected). Two speakers talk about their respective areas of expertise and the audience gets to make the connections during a Q&A. The lectures will be held on select Thursday evenings starting in October and going through January.

The series was started as "Mixed Taste" by Palm Springs Art Museum's current CEO Adam Lerner when he was at the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. He introduced Mixed Feelings to the Coachella Valley in 2022. 

All Mixed Feelings lectures will be held in the museum's Annenberg Theater.

Schedule:

10/26/23    Vegan Meat and The Representation of Zombies

11/09/23    The History of Broadway Musicals and Deep-Sea Diving

11/30/23    Professional Mermaiding and Steve Chase Designs

12/07/23    Exoplanets and Contemporary Native Art

12/21/23    Susan Sontag and The Salton Sea

01/04/23    Boxing Culture and Queer Photography

01/18/23    Bad Bunny and The Light and Space Movement 

Admission is $16 for the general public with discounts available on ticket packages; museum members receive a 20% discount. 

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is presenting the Transmasculine Support Group @ The Center Coachella the fourth Thursday of each month.

A safe space for 15-24 year old folks who identify as transmasculine, transmen, and/or masculine of center where we can connect and support each other through our unique gender expansive experiences.

Click here to register. For any questions, email Jasper@thecentercv.org

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is presenting the Transmasculine Support Group @ The Center Coachella the fourth Thursday of each month.

A safe space for 15-24 year old folks who identify as transmasculine, transmen, and/or masculine of center where we can connect and support each other through our unique gender expansive experiences.

Click here to register. For any questions, email Jasper@thecentercv.org

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.