Palm Springs Life Magazine April 2025

FEATURES

The Glad Hatter of the High Desert
How a celebrated post-punk musician became Kevin Costner’s hatmaker.
Story by Gregg LaGaminda
Photography by Frederick Brodén

La Vie en Rose
Welcome to Marrakesh, where the drinks are cold and
the conversations are hot.
Story by Maggie Downs
Photography by Kelly Puleio

Guadalajara! Guadalajara!
The unsung heroes of the desert music scene captivated a generation with their signature showmanship and sound.
Story by Patrick Gatov

Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream
A new book documents the creative essence of the High Desert and the folks who choose to live there. 
Excerpt by Lisa Schyck and Katie Nartonis
Photography by Bill Leigh Brewer

PLUS

Culture
Downtown Indio is spinning a new tune at vinyl listening lounge Rosemary Hi-Fi.
Story by Lisa Marie Hart 
Photography by Fredrik Brodén

Screen
On a Hollywood backlot 120 miles away from the desert, the architects of Will & Grace construct the ultimatePalmSpringsabode for their new Hulu sitcom, Mid-Century Modern.
Story by Derrik J. Lang
 
Sustainability
At the Indio music festivals, one person’s cast-off is another person’s sustenance.
Story by Ellen Alperstein
Illustrations by Danie Drankwalter
 
Be Well
How to glow from within your skin.
Story by June Allan Corrigan
 
Scene
Highlights from social and philanthropic events in Greater Palm Springs.
 
From the Archives
A look back at the sand-skiing craze of the 1950s and the mother-daughter duo who left their tracks on the dunes.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Home + Design
From William Krisel to The Thermal Club, four homes
we love. Plus, nature-inspired tile, architectural rentals by Wander, and the desert
return of Design Within Reach.

Desert X
The official guide to the outdoor art exhibition activating the area through May 11.

The Guide
Your source for the best local eats, events, attractions, and things to do in
Greater Palm Springs.