Thousands of women will converge on the Palm Desert area this weekend, as the fifth annual Desert Woman's Show takes place.
The event drew some 5,000 attendees last year, and this year is expected to be even more packed, as it has expanded into two pavilions.
Hosted at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, the event is touted as the ultimate "girls day out" by organizers and features food samplings, more than 120 exhibitors, music and art, among other things.
"This is two full days of lectures, fashion shows, and demonstrations that will appeal to women who are interested in what's new, what's next and what's hot, right here in the Valley," said Diana Marlo, President of Marlo Productions. "This event only comes once a year and is a not-to-miss celebration of women in our valley."
Some of the highlighted speakers include Dr. Drew Ordon of "The Doctors" fame and Michael Costello of Project Runway.
Tickets cost $15 per day at the door, or $25 per day for tickets including Taste of the Valley.
You can also buy advance tickets online, and learn more about the event, at www.DesertWomansShow.com
Publicists sent the following information:
What to Expect:
- Healthy lifestyle, interior design, fashion and fitness displays
- Dynamic daily Fashion Shows including local fashion designer Michael Costello
- Lectures on Today's Hot Topics - Reversing the Biological Clock, Get Fit, Motivate and more
- Taste of the Valley, food & wine sampling from renowned local restaurants
- Concours Under the Palms featuring every woman's dream car
- Solar powered outdoor stage with the All-Stars Band
- Don't miss celebrity guests on Center Stage
Saturday's Center Stage Lineup:
- Fashion in Motion/V & G Hipwear
- Looking Hot at Any Age/Dr. Mark Sofonio
- Fashion Show by Macy's
- The DOCTORS/Dr. Drew Ordon & Dr. Ritu Chopra
- Women of Film/panel discussion with Host, Patti Gribow
- Bring Me Your Hang-ups/Susan Stein
- Speed Designing /presented by Three top local interior designers
Sunday's Lineup at Center Stage:
- Fashion in Motion/V& G Hipwear
- Cheating the Biological Clock/Dr. Dan Olesnicky
- Fashion Show by Macy's
- Women of Influence/ with DHS Police Chief, Kate Singer and others with Host, Patti Gribow
- Drop the Weight for Good/Dr. Steven Gundry
- Fashion Fiesta/ with celebrity fashion designer Michael Costello
The show runs Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
