California Desert Arts Incubator

Modern Masters Photography Show

The desert art scene, which is becoming ever more in tune with the contemporary art world, is reflected in Modern Masters Fine Art’s shift toward emerging and mid-career artists. The 5,000-square-foot-gallery will feature revolving, thematic shows in addition to permanent installations of important Modern works by Claes Oldenberg, Arman, Picasso, and Matisse, as well as works in glass and sculpture.

The December 19th Group Show will feature photography from David Blank, Sherri Breyer, Michael Freed, Peter Gurnz, Tom Johnson, Kimberly Nichols, Gabriel Rivera, and Yekaterina Yushmanova. For the entire exhibition schedule visit Modern Masters online.

Art of Food and Wine This Weekend!

The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert is a unique four-day celebration attracting thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine education and hospitality.

The event features food and wine tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf - all nestled in southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley.

From Friday the 8th through Sunday the 11th, there are a wide array of festivities including many scrumptuous tastings. Visit the website.

Sam Harris at the Annenberg Theater

On November 8th at 8 p.m. at the Annenberg Theater, singer/performer Sam Harris will star in SAM! a one-man show featuring standards, pop hits and his keen sense of humor. For more than two decades, his career has run the gamut from singer- songwriter to actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, director and producer. Winner of the premier season of Star Search Harris recently starred on the CBS-TV comedy The Class. Tickets are Gold Seat $55, Museum member $50
Silver Seat $45, Museum member $40. The Bottom Line Magazine is a media sponsor of this performance. To buy tickets, call 760.325.4490 or visit online.

1st Desert Cities Public Arts Forum

The City of Palm Desert has always been progressive in its Public Art efforts. They have recently announced that they will host the 1st Desert Cities Public Arts Forum in April of 2008 featuring talks and panel sessions on Facing Public Art Challenges and Finding Solutions. Keynote speakers will feature Jessica Cusick, Cultural Affairs Manager for the City of Santa Monica and Cliff Garten, a professional public artist from the city of Los Angeles. Visit the Palm Desert website for the forum to keep tabs on the date and watch for the roster of exciting local speakers and participants including the Palm Springs Art Museum, architect Narendra Patel, and Palm Desert Pubic Arts Coordinator Richard Twedt.

Michael Dougherty: Season's Bleedings @ M Modern

On Saturday, November 17th from 7-10 p.m., M Modern Gallery will host a reception of artist Michael Dougherty's exhibition Season's Greetings. Michael Dougherty is an artist, writer and director making a name for himself in a diverse range of genres. Visit Dougherty's website for more information on his work.