Palm Springs Life Magazine June 2013

TOP LAWYERS ISSUE

ON THE COVER
Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby. Palm Springs Life archives.

FEATURES

Home is Where the Art Is
By Matthew Link Photography by Daniel Chavkin.
A collector of cutting-edge contemporary art creates an oasis of creativity.

Ready for Their Close-Ups
By Matthew Link.
Hollywood’s love affair with the desert’s midcentury modern masterpieces lives on in films.

Palm Springs at Play
By Carolyn Patten.
Photography courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society and Palm Springs Life archives.
Golf and tennis rule, but other sports — from auto racing to polo to baseball — have helped shaped the character of this desert resort town.

In Good Spirit
By Carolyn Patten. Photography by Gregg Felsen, Gerry Maceda, and Greg Peterson.
Fine taste prevails at Food+Wine Festival Palm Desert‚Ñ¢.

Our Top Lawyers
An independent firm selects 77 Coachella Valley attorneys in 20 specialties.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Letter
By Steven Biller.
Are you ready for 90 days of summer?

Psst!
By J. Everette Perry.
The bold and the blue, hot property, the orchid doctor, three drinks by Hennessy, the new formal, and more.

Cameo
By Carolyn Patten. Photography by Raymond Shadman.
Trial lawyer-turned-chef Joane Garcia Colson knows what’s for dinner.

Style
By Lawrence Karol. Photography by J. Everette Perry.
Trendy eyewear offers chic protection.

Market Watch
By Vic Cooper and Mike McDonald.
Sellers hold out for higher prices, stirring demand for inventory.

The Social Life
By Gloria Greer.
Parties, openings, fundraisers, and other social events.

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Time to captain your own ship.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Desert Guide
Edited by Ebony March.
90 Days of Summer: Where to stay, play, and eat in the Greater Palm Springs area.