New Valley Outdoor Venue, Event Space Breaks Ground

PALM DESERT, CA - From Spotlight 29 Casino: The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians broke ground today on Coachella Crossroads, an outdoor venue and event space located on a site adjacent to Spotlight 29 Casino. The facility will encompass more than 30 acres of open fields to be used for a wide variety of activities, from music festival campgrounds to sports events to open-air concerts.

Phase 1 of the construction, a recreational area called Village 29, will open this April in order to coincide with the nearby Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. The entireCoachella Crossroads project is expected to be completed by Summer 2018.

Today’s event was attended by tribal council members, community partners, business leaders and elected officials, including former Tribal Chairman Dean Mike; Indio City Councilman Glenn Miller; Coachella Mayor Steve Hernandez; Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) CEO Josh Bonner; and representatives of California State Senator Jeff Stone, and Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez.

The celebration commenced with introductory remarks from Ezekiel Bonillas, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Director of Economic Development, followed by an address from current Tribal Chairman Darrell Mike. Guests were treated to complimentary light refreshments.

“Our Tribe has put much effort into developing a vision for our future generations while balancing the needs of our environment and surrounding communities,” said Mike. “We are excited about Coachella Crossroads, our newest outdoor entertainment and recreational venture. Both our Tribe and dedicated team members look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far.”

The Twenty-Nine Palms band of Mission Indians is a Federally-recognized Native American Tribe with reservations in Coachella, CA, and Twentynine Palms, CA. It owns and operatesTortoise Rock Casino and Spotlight 29 Casino, employing nearly 700 people and generously supporting local charities.

For more information, visit Spotlight29.com, or call (760) 775-5566.

About Spotlight 29 Casino:
Spotlight 29 Casino is the Coachella Valley’s Best Bet, featuring 1,600 of the hottest and most popular slots of any Casino in the Coachella Valley. Spotlight 29 Casino also offers world-class table games where guests will always find a $5 table, plus delicious dining options including JEM Steakhouse and Capitata Buffet. Spotlight 29 Casino provides the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley and is home to the 2,200 seat Spotlight Showroom which has featured headliners such as Bruno Mars, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Dave Chappelle, Montgomery Gentry, Martina McBride and more, plus a Friday Free Tribute Concert Series where guests can see a tribute to their favorite acts for Free. Guests can also enjoy drink specials or dance the night away at three exciting nightclubs: Hot Spot, Blue Bar and Groove. Spotlight 29 Casino is only minutes from Palm Springs, located just off of Interstate 10 at Dillon Road. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. For more information, go to www.Spotlight29.com or call 760-775-5566. Follow Spotlight 29 Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram #Spotlight29Casino.

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