The Ultimate Playing Experience
The soft opening of our 2018-2019 Polo Season at Empire Polo Club is Sunday, Dec. 30th. Games start at Noon. On this date we are also offering a VIP Champagne Brunch at Sunday Polo. If you would like to participate in the Brunch, please RSVP to Tony Schieffer at tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com or call 760-393-7298.
Our official “Opening Day & Hat Day” is scheduled on Sunday, Jan. 6th. For more information about our season schedule, please visit our Spectator’s Schedule on this webpage.
Ricardo Breceda Art Exhibition and Sale at Indio Grand Marketplace
Indio Grand Marketplace is excited to announce that the Jurassic Wild West Art Exhibition will be on display at the mall from November 23rdthrough January 31st. Life-sized metal sculptures created by artist Ricardo Breceda will populate the shopping center, inspire imaginations and create an experience like no other. Breceda’s collection includes diverse gigantic dinosaur sculptures, vividly dramatic wild horses, a variety of classic desert creatures, gritty cowboys and iconic characters from the American West. The show will be open to the public and admission is FREE.
Jurassic Wild West encounters shouldn’t have to be confined just to the Marketplace. Envision them in other surroundings – all of the sculptures in the exhibit will be for sale and in need of forever homes. Come out to the mall for the Exhibit Grand Opening and Sale on December 1st, and meet artist Ricardo Breceda in person. An eclectic selection of smaller pieces suitable for the home or garden will also be available for viewing and purchase.
Exhibit Grand Opening & Sale Dec. 1st
About Ricardo Breceda
Halfway to San Diego, just west of the post office that marks the tiny town of Aguanga, you’ll find dinosaurs. Lots of them — along with giant rattlesnakes, leaping horses, knights in armor, bighorn sheep and a dog. These massive metal sculptures are the work of Ricardo Breceda, who calls himself an “accidental artist.” When his daughter, Lianna, turned seven years old, she wanted a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rexfor her birthday. Breceda had worked in construction but had no training in welding or art. Nevertheless, to please her, he built “T-Rex” —followed by a Spinosaurusand a Triceratops.
That was 18 years ago and he hasn’t stopped since. His sculpture garden in Aguanga boasts at least 350 pieces; 130 or so rise out of the desert in Borrego Springs. One of Breceda’s dinosaurs surveys the cool, shady courtyard of the La Quinta Library and a few more camp out on the road toTwentynine Palms. For more information visit RicardoBreceda.com.
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82227 Hwy. 111
Indio, CA 92201
Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival Celebrates 12 years in the Valley
Annual Tournament set to host 350+ teams; attracts 20,000+ over MLK weekend
Synapse Sports is thrilled to host the 12thAnnual Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival Jan.19-20, 2019 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. 350+ boys’ and girls’ teams – comprised of middle and high school players – are slated to compete on 55 fields in the 2019 event sponsored by Gatorade. “We knew when we started Sand Storm in 2008 that it had tremendous potential. A warm weather location, state-of-the-art facility, top-notch competition and detailed organization are the ingredients for success,” said Cathy Samaras, found and CEO of Synapse Sports. “Sand Storm lived up to its potential and exceeded expectations since the beginning. Now it has become a destination event for club teams throughout the country as the premier winter tournament.”
Sand Storm began as a girls’ club tournament geared primarily towards clubs from Western States. It has since expanded its reach and now includes a significant number of teams from the Midwest, East Coast and Canada. The boys’ component was added in 2011 and it has grown exponentially under the guidance of Boys Director Michael Watson, US Lacrosse Hall of Fame recipient and former UVA 4-time All American. “It’s a testament to the overall quality of the event. Every team that participates each year has a great experience and it has spread by word of mouth that Sand Storm is a top-notch tournament in terms of a spectacular venue, precise management and strong competition,” Watson said. “A weekend in Palm Springs is very appealing to the out-of-town teams.”
Sand Storm enjoys tremendous local support from the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Valley’s local business community, including over 30 Hotel partners. Anyone is welcome to check out the competition – free admission and parking!
For more information about the 2019 Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival visit the event website: www.sandstormlacrosse.com
World Renowned Polo Instructor, Rege Ludwig, is coming to the Empire Polo Club January 4-6th, 2019.
Hosted by:
California Polo Club
January 4-6, 2019
Ideal for A and B rated grass players. Prepare you and your horses for the upcoming grass season. Three full days of riding, strategy, hitting and playing on some of the best fields on the West Coast.
Cost: $900, Horse rentals: $200/day
RSVP with CPC at 626-201-2419 or
californiapoloclub@gmail.com
The 1stAnnual MALL-O-WEEN Event at Indio Grand Marketplace
A free trick or treat event for kids on Halloween, Oct. 31stfrom 3 PM – 6 PM.
Are you looking for a safe place to take your kids trick-or-treating on Halloween? The Indio Grand Marketplace, formerly Indio Fashion Mall, is excited to host the 1stAnnual MALL-O-WEEN, a free trick or treat event for kids and their families.
Bring your kids in costume and trick or treat your way through the mall. Participating stores will have a MALL-O-WEEN flyer posted by the store’s entrance. Be sure to bring a bag for all of your treats.
Event Details
What: MALL-O-WEEN, A Free Trick or Treat Event on Halloween
When: Wed., Oct. 31stfrom 3 PM – 6 PM
Where: Indio Grand Marketplace (formerly Indio Fashion Mall)
82227 Hwy. 111, Indio, CA 92201
