Palm Springs Life Magazine December 2025

Palm Springs Life December 2025 

Featuring Jane Lynch on the Cover

Jane Lynch, Unwrapped
Emmy-winning actor Jane Lynch hits all the bright notes in A Swingin’ Little Christmas at The Plaza Theatre.
Story by Derrik J. Lang
Photography by Andrew Eccles
Styling by Brian Primeaux

The Making of Candy Cane Lane
For nearly 40 years, families on a quiet Cathedral City street have gone all in on good old-fashioned holiday cheer.
Story by Ronald Ahrens
Photography by Brandon Harman

Desert Dreamers 16: The Comedians
Five characters who made the desert laugh.
Story by Clayton Trutor

Community
Downtown Indio’s new collective marketplace brings together more than 100 artisans and entrepreneurs in the creative heart of a city on the rise.
Story by Lisa Marie Hart
Photography by Brandon Harman

Heritage
As The Plaza Theatre reopens after a major restoration, we revisit its 1936 debut in an exclusive excerpt.
Excerpt by Catherine Graham and Jim Cook

Design
An uncommon collaboration among leading architects created one of the city’s favorite gathering places.
Story by James Munn

Top Dentists
A research firm identifies the desert’s best dental specialists.

Scene
Highlights from social and philanthropic events in and around Greater Palm Springs.

Arts  + Culture
Discover the diversity of art, music, theater, and more on view across the desert.

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