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The Desert Rose Playhouse
By Dee Jae Cox
The concept of ‘Gay and Lesbian Theatre’ does not have a long history in American culture. Lillian Hellman’s play, “The Children’s...
I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. “Live And Never Learn” (Western Skies Record...
By Eleni P. Austin
The giant shadow of Gram Parsons looms large for any band that feels compelled to add some Country-Western twang to...
Which Wich to Pick?
By Denise Ortuno
It’s a tasty dilemma to choose from delicious sandwiches at Palm Desert’s newest sandwich shop, Which Wich.
Palm Desert’s El Paseo Square shopping...
WELCOME TO LIBATION ROOM
Libation Room is a modern-day speakeasy, with an ever so classic 1920’s twist. Their passion is the curation of delicious cocktails and providing a...
FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER
Courageous Resistance in Palm Springs
By Heidi Simmons
“Locking up children is against the Eighth Amendment,” said Amalia Deaztlan, community activist. “America has the most advanced...
BREWTALITY REVIEWS PEACH BEERLINI RADLER
By Aaron Ramson
Legend has it that King Henry VIII loved both beer and champagne so much that he had a habit of pouring them...
Tennis Anyone?
BY FLINT WHEELER
Roger Federer is the king of the grass courts but could his recent play be hinting at a decline? I’m not completely sold...
The Art of the Dance – Argentine Tango Heats up the...
By Angela Romeo
The arts encompass many disciplines. The arts – we have medical arts; we have writing; we have painting and we have dance....
The Hazards of Pet Chewing
BY JANET McAFEE
Charlie, my brother's Shepherd mix dog, died on the operating table during surgery after swallowing part of a rubber ball. The object...
Wine Around The Graze Boards
By Rick Riozza
In the good ole summertime, especially here in the desert, we’ll tend to eat lighter and on our own time without having...
Past Tense
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
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Future Perfect
by Charles Martin - Poems
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After all the good thrillers and historical fiction books read, there is something delightful and...
Hot Fun In The Summer Time!
Okay, let’s be honest... that’s a great song but when it gets hot, it’s really not that much fun. Especially if you work or...
DLC for Gamers
By Haddon Libby
As evidenced by sales of more than $110 billion each year, video gaming is the number one form of entertainment in the...
ARRESTED FOR A JULY 4th DUI …NOW WHAT?
This criminal offense involves 2 separate legal proceedings... Court and DMV.
The following is a 10 step synopsis of a DUI STOP/ARREST:
Arrest, Booking and Custody:...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Twentieth-century French novelist Marcel Proust described nineteenth-century novelist Gustave Flaubert as a *trottoire roulant*, or "rolling...
Why Friends Matter
By Sunny Simon
Friendships are important for a myriad of reasons. Much of our happiness quotient is related to our circle of buddies and...
News to Celebrate on this 4th of July
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
A study published in the latest JAMA Internal Medicine journal is exciting. Analyzing Medicare expenditures showed that people over the age of...
Coachella Valley 4th of July Fun!
By Denise Ortuno
Coachella Valley 4th of July fun will be bursting in air, with a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole...
PSISFF: Student Filmmakers, Future Filmmakers
BY HEIDI SIMMONS
“A third of our program is composed of student films and I think when people hear that, they might assume it means the...
Relevant Theme and Timely Tale PSISFF: CROSS MY HEART
By Heidi Simmons
When the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival’s program “Secrets and Lies” concluded, the audience filed out of the theater, gathered in...
Desert Town Hall Speaker Series 2019
By Chris Clemens Martello
Desert Town Hall, presented by The H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, today announced the confirmed speakers for the 2019...
Josh Heinz: Singer/Songwriter in Blasting Echo and 5th Town and Promoter/Producer...
By Tracy Dietlin
Josh Heinz is one of the best musicians in the CV. He is a prolific songwriter, soulful vocalist and passionate performer. Heinz...
THE SOUND HUB – REHEARSAL STUDIO
By Noe Gutierrez
Frank Michel, James Hollis Eaton and Shawn Fisher are three of the Coachella Valley’s best musicians and now its newest entrepreneurs. They...
Splash House Returns in August with Impressive House Headliners
By Kaitey Marie
Goldenvoice’s pool-hopping music festival will be making big waves in August with another well-rounded lineup dripping with fresh talent.
Splash House will return...
“In order to be successful, I like to think outside of...
By Elizabeth Scarcella
Denise DuBarry-Hay, actress, business owner, film producer and philanthropist, learned to use her creativity and ingenuity from an early age. Born a...
A Stage Review Of ‘Women Behind Bars’
By Dee Jae Cox
The 1950’s was fraught with melodramatic women in prison films. From “Caged,” to “So Young, So Bad,” the film noir incarcerated...
BREWTALITY BEER REVIEWS MOOSE DROOL
By Aaron Ramson
Last week I recommended a few different styles of beer that work perfectly with a summer barbecue, chief among them Pilsners, Vienna...
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus launches new campus radio station
There’s a new radio station in the Coachella Valley – PAWS Radio – the first radio station produced by staff and students at Cal...
JIMMER & SYD “Shoulder To Cry On” (Jimmermusic.com)
By Eleni P. Austin
friend (frend) n. 1. A person whom one knows well and is fond of. 2. An ally, supporter and sympathizer.
...
HELP SUPPORT REBECCA PIKUS
https://www.gofundme.com/rebecca-pikus-recovery-fund
For those of you who don’t know Rebecca and Mario Pikus, they are Mavericks and pioneers. They are a special breed of individuals who...
July 4th Safety for Fido and Fluffy!
BY JANET McAFEE
We humans will cheerfully celebrate our nation’s Independence Day next week with fun, food, and fireworks. While we barbeque in the backyard...
What’s the Buzz?–tell me what’s a-happenin’
BY RICK RIOZZA
As this column is wont to do at the start of our summer season in the sun, we clear off the CV...
Tiffany’s Sweet Spot: An Adventure in Cupcakes
By Denise Ortuno
With a decadent list of flavors, Tiffany’s Sweet Spot will take you on an adventure in cupcakes and customized cookies.
They say that...
‘INCREDIBLE’ FAMILY FUN
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW SHOWING:
INCREDIBLES 2
Writer director Brad Bird’s latest iteration of the beloved super hero Parr family is by far the most entertaining and...
Reunification
By Heidi Simmons
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White Chrysanthemum
by Mary Lynn Bracht – Fiction
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It is hard to say what might finally come from the meeting between US President Donald...
Hot Dry and 4th of July!
It’s hot, dry and we have the 4th of July coming up. “This 4th of July will be very dangerous,” reminds Fire Chief Sam...
Independence Day
By Haddon Libby
Non-myopic Americans may have noticed that our brothers and sisters to the North (aka Canada), celebrate Independence Day a few days before...
JAIL FOR A FIRST TIME DUI? Are you kidding me?
Yes you can, and will, receive Jail as part of your sentence!!! But my clients do not serve time in jail. We utilize alternatives...
Baseballs Boring? Not if You Can Make A Profit…
BY FLINT WHEELER
Not all baseball players are born with the same gifts. For every home run hunter – like Adam Dunn – out there, there...
Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency-Building a Legacy
Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency is a multi-line insurance brokerage made up of father-son duo Douglas Motz and Jonathan Rusin. In 1985, Doug Motz followed in his fathers’ footsteps and began his career in...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your best ideas and soundest decisions will materialize as if by magic while you're lounging around...
How to get Access to Reliable Information on Cannabis
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The cannabis industry is exploding worldwide. More and more countries are legalizing medical cannabis use. Scientific studies are everywhere. Legislators in...
Why Friends Matter
By Sunny Simon
Friendships are important for a myriad of reasons. Much of our happiness quotient is related to our circle of buddies and...
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comic and Pop Culture in the Spotlight at upcoming...
PSComicXpo will have a star studded and powerful mix of comic convention, pop culture and celebrity at its inaugural festival June 22 -24th, 2018...
PS Comic Xpo Pre-Party at Big Rock Pub
By Tricia Witkower
Comic and pop culture fans head to the Palm Springs Convention Center this weekend for PS Comic Xpo, Palm Springs’ premier comic...
Lisa Lynn Morgan: CV Music Awards Winner for Best Country Artist
By Tracy Dietlin
Not only is Lisa Lynn Morgan an award winning singer/songwriter, she has been a champion of local musicians. Six months into finding...
PSISFF: Filmmaker Spotlight – Animation
By Heidi Simmons
There are treasures throughout the Palm Springs International Short Festival and one of the gems is the animated film Freaks of Nurture...
STILL TIME TO SEE: COOL SHORT FEST PICKS AND PROGRAMS
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
Each of the approximately 90 minute programs referenced below include about five films in addition to these noteworthy and memorable titles....
PSISFF: Camp ShortFest
By Heidi Simmons
One of the distinct features of the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival is the educational component. Part of the mission of...
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