🌱 Bon Jovi Tribute Delayed Again + Local Artist Announces New Show

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cool with clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 74 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Palm Springs:

1. The Bon Jovi Tribute concert has been postponed for the second time due to forecasted rain. The original date for the concert was Mar. 1 which was then pushed back to the following Wednesday which has now been delayed again. This free concert series paying tribute to music icons takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Palm Springs Downtown Park. The series will end the first Wednesday of May with a tribute to Journey. (Patch)
2. Palm Springs artist Joe Dietl has painted many iconic Palm Springs locations for his new show, "My Palm Springs," and will be announcing his first solo art show with an opening reception on Thursday, Mar. 16 at the Dietl Art Gallery. According to his website, his show will feature 10 new pieces that represent "Iconic Palm Springs Locale" and will be highlighting the special meaning of each locale to himself, his husband, and the gay community. Dietl will also be showing his gallery as part of the Dessert Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday as well as the following weekend from Mar. 25-26. The show will be available through May, and interested patrons can schedule an appointment to view the gallery. (Desert Sun)
3. Palm Springs Life has put together a list of restaurants where you can get the best samplers in the Greater Palm Springs area. The article has eight different restaurants listed with eight different items featuring flights, including margaritas, desserts, guacamole, and even bacon. (Palm Springs Life)

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Today and tomorrow in Palm Springs:

Wednesday, March 15

• Food Drive For The Community Food Bank At The Center's Food Bank (10:00 AM)
• Youth Gaming Day At Palm Springs Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Mah Jong Open Play At Palm Springs Public Library (2:00 PM)

Thursday, March 16

• William Drag Dinner At Reforma Palm Springs (4:00 PM)
• Palm Springs VillageFest At Downtown Palm Springs (6:00 PM)
• The Jive Aces At Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs Cascade Lounge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Palm Springs residents are being offered a course to not only be more involved in their community but to make their community a safer place to be. This free training will be taking place Mar. 28, 29, and 30. For more information and to get signed up, contact Lt. William Hutchinson at william.hutchinson@palmspringsca.gov. (Palm Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• Palm Springs police need your help in locating this at-risk man who was last seen Saturday around 2:30 a.m. near N. Indian and Sunrise Park Way. If you have any information, please contact the authorities. (Palm Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• This Saturday is the Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Club's 11th Annual Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival! The festival will feature professional artists from across Southern California as well as local students competing for cash prizes and student honors in this exciting weekend event. (Visit Palm Springs via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.