The Outrageous Poolside Musical Fundraiser
LalaPOOLooza!
Bathing suits, music, and babes! And that's just some of the things you can expect at LalaPOOLooza happening Saturday, Sept. 20 at the HotelZoso in Palm Springs. Besides the glamour and the comedy of the poolside musical, the event benefits seven area charities including the Desert Aids Project and Shelter from the storm. For more information and to buy tickets, click to www.LalaPOOLooza.org or call 760-360-7691.
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