Savage Gallery Wows Latest Show Attendees   An evening devoted to art on Saturday October 1, 2011 was once again a stellar success at the beautiful Savage Gallery and Boutique in Palm Springs , California , featuring The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council's 10th Annual Hwy 62 Art Tour Preview Show.   The high quality and variety of the art -- from whimsical kitschy to mighty cerebral and everything in between -- inspired the hundred or so attendees.  Several of the artists were able to sell work to happy patrons-of-the-arts such as collector Charles "Chuck" Backman, who purchased the humorous assemblage piece, "The Ascension of Ronald McDonald" by Zono.  There were sales in the adjoining boutique, where that rare, one-of-a-kind item struck a cord in a buyer.  Great food was served and drinks at the bar were provided through a nominal donation. Live, original ambient music was performed by the music group, Polio Sugar.  Savage, the gallery owner, was more than pleased.  "The shows are connecting artists, patrons and the community in a heart-felt, mutually-beneficial way," he says.  "It's great to be taken seriously as an art destination, but also provide an atmosphere of learning and entertainment where everyone walks away feeling good." The gallery exhibition will be extended through October 9, 2011 by appointment only.  

The art is up and the artists are excited to show their hard work.  Please join us Saturday, October 1st  from 6 to 10 pm for this amazing event.  Live music and refreshments for all.

The thriving arts community which stretches from Morongo Valley to Wonder Valley, through the inspiring land of the Joshua Tree and the surrounding area is uniquely vibrant, touched by the magic of the desert.  During the two final weekends of October, hundreds of emerging and established artists, working in all types of media, welcome thousands of visitors, on a self-guided journey, into "open studio," their private workspaces, their homes.

This years Art Tours is more ambitious than ever, with events ranging from an avant gard circus to a drive-in movie screening of a 1950's sci-fi classic filmed in Joshua Tree.

Saturday, October 1st, Savage gallery will hoast an evening where a subgroup of artists will show samples of the work which will be part of the Art Tours.

The soundtract to your trip through the desert, a compilation CD made for this years Art Tour, is comprised of 18 Hi Desert bands, in cluding dreamy, experimental musicians Polio Sugar.

This years 10th annual Hyy 62 Art Tours is the premiere arts event of the year in the Hi Desert, taking place October 21-23 and 28-30.  Attendees of the Savage Gallery on October 1st will be privileged to a sneak preview.  Handsomely designed retro programs and CD's will be available.

This an opening you can't miss.

After October 1st, this show will be up only through October 9th- by appointment only.