Palm Springs Life Magazine September 2006 (Hardbound)

About the Cover

A classic 1947 photograph captures Marilyn Monroe at the Palm Springs Racquet Club, celebrating the desert’s glamorous Hollywood heritage. The iconic image, by Bruno Bernard (“Bernard of Hollywood”), reflects the elegance and celebrity lifestyle featured throughout this issue.

Features

Hollywood's Wet Set

Celebrities have lounged by, swam in, and posed near many a desert pool.
By Howard Johns.

A Trail of Discovery

Six years after Congress designated the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains as a national monument, we reflect on the ups and downs in transforming this range into an attractive eco-tourism hot spot.
Text by Ann Japenga.
Photography by Kirk Owens.

Attention Grabbers

Show your true colors in clothes and accessories that scream, "Look at me!"
Photography by Jay Morel. Styling by Susan Stein.

A Valley of Art

With all its hang-ups, the gallery scene thrives in the California desert.
By Steven Biller.

Location, Location, Location

The best meeting destination? Palm Springs Desert Resorts, of course!
By Janice Kleinschmidt.

Wizards of Ahhhs

We're off to the spas because of the wonderful things they do.
By Holly O'Dell.

Departments

Publisher's Letter

Let the Sun Shine In!
By Milton Jones.

Heaven for Shoppers

Unique destinations distinguish desert retailers.

Get in the Game

Fine food and entertainment round out the casino experience.
By Joan Page McKenna.

Horoscope

Changing Times.
By Sherryl Nova.