The Life
December 2007
12/31/07UNITED WAY'S VIP WAITER CHALLENGE SET FOR MARCH 10, 2008The 18th Annual VIP Waiter Challenge is set for Monday, March 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells.This extraordinary fund-raising dinner features community leaders "serving" as waiters. The VIP Waiters and their guests dine in costumes relating to their individual table themes. Awards are given to the VIP Waiter who receives the loudest applause at their introduction for the "Hoot 'n Holler" award, and for the VIP Waiter who receives the most votes for the "People's Choice" award. Waiter introductions are followed by dinner and dancing including the traditional Conga Dance that winds its way around the ballroom.United Way of the Desert has a community-wide fundraising campaign to support vital human and... |
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12/31/07TRIPLE As FOR THE SOUL: Your Pathway To Personal FreedomRegardless of your age, level of spirituality, or position in life, it's inevitable you'll face obstacles along life's journey that throw you for a loop. Now, envision a simple, practical, easy-to-follow guide for leaping over life's insurmountable detours and realizing your dreams. Thanks to gifted Life and Spiritual Coach - Trent Blanchard - anyone can find their life purpose, remove the annoying humps that prevent true joy and happiness in his new book, TRIPLE As FOR THE SOUL: Your Pathway To Personal Freedom (Ageless Wisdom Publishing; Softcover; On Sale: December 13, 2007).Created from his own personal experience, life coaching practice, and workshops, Trent delivers the "how-to" tools for delving into your soul, remembering truth, and eliminating the self-destructive... |
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12/31/07THE LASER CENTER AT CONTOUR DERMATOLOGY UNVEILS NEW FRAXEL LASER TREATMENTAdvanced technology delivers safe, gentle and non-invasive skin rejuvenation with minimal downtimeTimothy Jochen, MD, founder and medical director of The Laser Center at Contour Dermatology, announces that his practice has acquired the Fraxel Laser, an advanced laser for skin rejuvenation that provides a gentle and intelligent treatment approach for fast, reliable results with minimal downtime and maximum safety. Contour is among the first medical offices in the desert to offer Fraxel Laser Treatment (FLT), the latest beauty breakthrough for restoring aging and sun-damaged skin. Unlike traditional laser devices, Fraxel-brand systems treat only a fraction of skin at a time, leaving the surrounding area intact for fast healing. Fraxel lasers have received multiple FDA clearances and have... |
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12/28/07U.S. PREMIERE OF HELEN HUNT'S "THEN SHE FOUND ME" TO OPEN 19th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALJohn Sayles to Receive American Maverick Award; Festival Announces Gala Screenings and Israeli ProgramThe 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will open on Thursday, January 3, 2008 with the U.S. premiere of Then She Found Me, co-written and directed by Academy Award winner Helen Hunt. Marking Hunt's directorial debut, the film will screen at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs High School followed by an Opening Night Reception at the Desert Museum. Hunt is expected to attend the premiere of her film. The film also stars Bette Midler, Colin Firth and Matthew Broderick. The 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival runs January 3-14, 2008 in Palm Springs, CA. "It's rare to see such a seamless crossover from actor to director as that exemplified by Helen Hunt's... |
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12/27/07"Joy of Liberace Retro Recipes from America's Kitschiest Kitchen!"Brand new concept of Bling Cooking, executed by chefs of the world famous Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas"The Liberace Foundation is thrilled to have new interest in Liberace and his legacy, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of his passing. Liberace absolutely loved to cook and entertain. He was not only one of the greatest showman on stage, but he was also a great showman in the kitchen." -- R. Darin Hollingsworth, executive director of the Liberace Foundation & Museum.Joy of Liberace, Retro Recipes from America's Kitschiest Kitchen! is the first ever book officially sanctioned by the Liberace Foundation, complete with many never-before-seen archival photographs, all coupled with the brand new concept of Bling Cooking executed by the world famous Riviera Hotel... |
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12/27/07THE INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVAL -- At the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.The 6th Annual INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVAL is scheduled for April 4, 5 & 6, 2008, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Home of the Pacific Life Open. More than 200 award winning artists will transform the magnificent path-lined plaza into a spectacular festival experience and the place to be! Indian Wells is conveniently located in the heart of the Southern California -- Palm Springs/Desert Resort communities.You don't need to be an art aficionado to enjoy the Indian Wells Arts Festival. Numerous on site demonstrations include glass blowing, painting, weaving, large scale stone sculpturing, mural work, pottery throwing, canvass stretching and glass bead making. This year's special exhibits feature a hands-on approach with "Art Beyond the Visual - An Exhibit to Touch" which... |