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FUNDRAISER FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COACHELLA VALLEY
BY NOE GUTIERREZ
The Tony Reagins Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley Alumni Association raises funds for college scholarships for deserving young men and women...
Kris Bossi: The Queen of Stand Up In the Coachella Valley
By Johnny Sugarbritches
Kris Bossi has been organizing and performing stand-up comedy events in the Greater Coachella Valley for over 3 years. However, 18 years...
Tasty Convenience at Chelo’s Burgers #3
By Denise Ortuno
At the convenient am/pm off of Golf Center Parkway in Indio, you can get a whole lot more than just gas and...
Manuel The Band – Long Beach Group Takes The Desert By...
By Esther Sanchez
It isn’t often that folks like myself happen to catch a band they know nothing about and get completely blown away. This...
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE HOOD BAR & PIZZA
Featuring RYAN REAVES! FREE // 21+ // JUNE 24 AT 9:30 PM
Sunday nights at The Hood are quickly becoming as popular as any other night...
AIN’T NO CURE FOR THE SUMMERTIME BREWS
By Aaron Ramson
I’m sitting here trying to make sense of how my electric bill seemed to quadruple from last month to this one, and...
LISA MEDNICK POWELL “Blue Book” (Cicada Sounds)
By Eleni P. Austin
If you aren’t familiar with Lisa Mednick Powell, you have been missing out on decades of great music. The Washington...
JTAG POP UP: Celebrating Art and Artists
By Angela Romeo
Joshua Tree Art Gallery kicks off the summer with the opening of its Pop UP on Saturday June 23. The opening reception...
A Second Chance for Phoebe!
BY JANET McAFEE
It was a sunny morning at the Rancho Mirage Community Park. Wilma Sullivan was walking her dog when she arrived at a...
The Wine Bar Scene Swirls!
By Rick Riozza
Last issue we took a moment to address the wine newbies in our readership. We know of nothing better than to welcome...
A BIGGER BITE!
NOW SHOWING:
JURRASIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
It’s been three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park. Now, Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire...
Short Stories
By Heidi Simmons
Short stories abound this week with the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. With 338 films between one and 20 minutes in...
100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Do you know about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer? No, I’m not referring to the danger of heat exhaustion or increased gun violence...
DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS HOT!
By Haddon Libby
This time of year, the Coachella Valley becomes one of the hottest places on Earth.
High temperatures like these have most of us...
SCAM PHONE CALLS 2018
They say "Forewarned is Forearmed!!!!" and "People Don't Plan to Fail, They Fail to Plan." So, Plan Ahead and be aware of these current...
Football In The Summer? Yep, Look North…
BY FLINT WHEELER
The NBA season is over and there’s still another three months before the NFL campaign kicks off again. If baseball isn’t enough to...
Elder Love USA: A New Non-Profit in the Coachella Valley
Elder Love USA is not your typical in-home caregiving service for older adults. Elder Love USA, is a nonprofit corporation that helps older adults...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have cosmic permission to enjoy extra helpings...
OSTEOPATHS & CHIROPRACTORS
BY DR PETER KADILE
Dr. Kadile, I noticed you have the initials D.O. behind your name, Are you a chiropractor?
Jen, Bermuda Dunes
Jen, osteopaths (D.O. or...
Tell Our Legislators to End Prohibition on Cannabis This Year
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Patrick Kennedy, Senator Ted Kennedy’s son, and Kevin Sabet wrote a commentary in the Wall Street Journal June 14th titled: “This...
How to Use a Powerful Life Tool
By Sunny Simon
When I want to convey an important message, I prefer doing it writing. Why? Because before I press that non-forgiving send...
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST ANNOUNCES LINE-UP
Palm Springs International ShortFest will showcase 333 films including 42 World Premieres, 32 International Premieres, 42 North American Premieres and 13 U.S. Premieres with...
Black Water Gospel Win Best Rock Band, Best Alternative Band and...
By Tracy Dietlin
Black Water Gospel burst onto the CV Music Scene back in November of 2016. They released their first 5 song self-titled EP...
Chelsea Sugarbritches: Best Female Vocalist
By Tracy Dietlin
Chelsea Sugarbritches is the Frontwoman for the Cover band Long Duk Dong and one of the Frontwomen for the band 5th Town,...
Will Donato
BY PATTE PURCELL
I realized this morning that I've known Will Donato for over 8 years. Will is one of the most beloved musicians in...
In Memory of Anthony Bourdain: A Local Foodies Tribute
By Denise Ortuno
It was always a welcomed sound coming from the TV, something that I would look forward to with great anticipation as part...
Rebecca Clark – Hello Gorgeous
By Dee Jae Cox
The Coachella Valley is an oasis of exciting history and rich talent and there’s no better example of where history and...
ARE CORONA’S EXTRA AND FAMILIAR THE SAME BEER?
By Aaron Ramson
Last week’s article touched on the history of Mexican lagers, and how many of them came to be. Every commercial beer you...
14th Annual Lavender Festival 14th Annual Lavender Festive at 123 Farm
June 14-17, 2018 - Cherry Valley, CA At The Largest Organic Lavender Farm In Southern California
Each summer, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch &...
DAVE ALVIN AND JIMMIE DALE GILMORE “Downey To Lubbock” (yepROC Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
In the food world, there are certain pairings that go together naturally: Jack & Coke, pickles and ice cream (what,...
Hot Fun in The City – The Coachella Valley Art Scene...
By Angela Romeo
The temperature is rising and road construction is on the uptick. Sustainability is on the lips of many and the Coachella Valley...
Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
BY JANET McAFEE
The key to creating a nation of “No More Homeless Pets” is availability of low cost spay and neutering for dogs and...
Vino Advice for Wine Newbies
BY RICK RIOZZA
Everyone and anyone who finds themselves playing into the game of wine started out as a wine newbie. And the first tactic...
FEMALE HEIST FILM FAMILIAR FUN
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW PLAYING:
OCEAN’S 8
In real time, it’s been 58 years since director Lewis Milestone’s Rat Pack edition of Ocean’s Eleven (an uncredited...
Books For Dad
Book Review By Heidi Simmons
Dear old dad loves an interesting book. It’s marvelous how our father’s know things. We count on them to give...
Avoid the Summer Time Blues With Sun Safety Tips!
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays causes most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your...
R.I.P. Net Neutrality
By Haddon Libby
On Monday, June 11th the Federal Communications Commission rescinded net neutrality legislation passed toward the end of the Obama Administration.
Since its passage...
WHY LAWYERS REJECT ACCIDENT CASES?
Most lawyers practice to make money resolving client's issues. Why accept a case when you initially see problems....such as your client lying?
My practice collects...
World Cup 2018: Who will win?
By Flint Wheeler
The FIFA World Cup gets underway in just over a week’s time and odds are being placed over who will win the...
Enjoy a Splash of Fun at the Dive-In
Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) continues its Dive-In Movies program on Friday, July 6, featuring Disney’s popular animated hit, “Moana.” The gates open at...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): My Aries acquaintance Tatiana decided to eliminate sugar from her diet. She drew up a plan...
Tommy Chong is coming to The Lighthouse Dispensary!
Talie Rosa
On Friday, June 8, The Lighthouse Dispensary reopened its doors as the only dispensary to be State licensed with regulatory approval in the...
Learning From Stumbles and Screw-Ups
By Sunny Simon
When I asked my new client what his goals were for our coaching sessions, without missing a beat he told me...
“A Moment of Truth…” PSComicXpo Graced by Female Producer
By Michelle Roe
If PSComicXpo CEO, Meachele Campbell were to have her own superpower, she says it would be to possess the ability to wield...
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
The CV Music Awards held Thursday, May 31 at Big Rock Pub and Sunday, June 3 at Hotel Zoso were both a big success!...
Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Fantasy Springs
By Tricia Witkower
Lifelong friends and former bandmates, Doug Clifford and Stu Cook, formed Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995 as a way to reunite and...
THE FILMMAKERS’ GALLERY PRESENTS THE MEL BROOKS HIT MOVIE MUSICAL “THE...
By Steven Roche
Where can you sip a cocktail and have your picture taken with a Tony Award-winning actor AND an Academy Award-winning producer at...
Refreshing Sweetness at Lapperts Ice Cream & Dole Whip!
By Denise Ortuno
One of the best ways to get some tasty relief from the desert summertime heat, is with a refreshingly cold sweet treat...
Smooth Brothers Win Best Adult Contemporary Artist
By Patte Purcell
Congratulations to John Carey (guitarist) and Theo Coakley (keyboards), the Smooth Brothers for winning the 2018 CV Music Award for Best Adult...