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Dougie VanSant: Frontman for The Flusters and Trio NV
By Tricia Witkower
Douglas L. VanSant, Jr. – that’s Dougie to you – is a jack of all trades. And well, he’s a master of...
ALEX HAAGEN IV: Owner of Empire Polo Fields and The Date...
By Noe Gutierrez
When you think of the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, you unmistakably think of Coachella, one of the most revered music...
ADAM LEVY: MARKETING GENIUS OF HOTEL ZOSO
By Noe Gutierrez
Adam Levy is outgoing, gregarious and spontaneous in nature. These traits are necessary as Marketing Director of Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs....
Steve Johns: Promoter Extraordinaire
By Denise Ortuno
Noted for his expertise with nightclubs, parties and promotions, Steve Johns has been known as the “nighttime mayor” of nightlife in the...
Ken Hanna: Entrepreneur/Owner of Big Rock Pub and Indian Springs Golf...
By Tricia Witkower
When talking to Ken Hanna, one thing becomes obvious – he’s a man of few words and many actions. His quiet humility...
Chef Paul Hancock: Miramonte Resort
By Denise Ortuno
Executive Chef Paul Hancock brings his culinary prowess to the Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, showcasing a marvel of creative...
Gregory Goodman: Owner of My Little Flower Shop and My Little...
By Denise Ortuno
Gregory Goodman has been beautifying people’s lives for decades with his creative floral arrangements, bringing smiles to their faces one petal at...
Instigator CD Release Party Friday, May 25th at The Hood Bar...
By Esther Sanchez
This Friday, May 25th, the guys from Instigator will be celebrating the release of their new, self-titled demo at The Hood Bar...
Castelli’s Ristorante Goes Retro for 30th Anniversary
By Denise Ortuno
Palm Desert’s famed Castelli’s Ristorante is turning 30, and to celebrate they are clicking back prices to the 1980’s. Retro never tasted...
Justin Moore at Spotlight 29
By Tricia Witkower
With four studio albums and six #1 singles, country music singer and songwriter Justin Moore has made a big splash since debuting...
Joe Baldino
BY PATTE PURCELL
Joe Baldino is a passionate guitarist, composer, musician and performer. His songs are all original and the sound is a melting pot...
ACT for Multiple Sclerosis to Host Rock for MS on World...
Local Youth Bands Will ‘Battle’ to Raise Funds & Awareness on May 30th
By Andrea Carter
A local celebration tying into World MS Day – the...
CONTACT IN THE DESERT 2018
The world’s largest UFO conference, Contact In The Desert, will be held June 1- 4 at the Renaissance Resort and Hotel in Indian Wells.
In...
ARCTIC MONKEYS “Tranquility Base Motel + Casino” (Domino Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Five years is a long time between records. The music industry is constantly changing these days and fans have become...
STING & SHAGGY BRING UPBEAT, ISLAND-FLAVORED 44/876 JOINT TOUR TO THE...
Tickets on sale Thursday, May 24, 10 a.m.
Sting & Shaggy will bring their dynamic and vibrant joint live show to Agua Caliente Casino Resort...
On the Road With Lilly
BY JANET McAFEE
Dogs love to travel! Chances are your dog races to go with you when you gather up your car keys. Dogs are...
Elevating Zinfandel: Is It The “New” Pinot Noir?
BY RICK RIOZZA
This past week, Paolo Maxilmilliano representing the Palm Springs Wine Blog and myself for CV Weekly, along with a few other wine...
CAPTAIN SNARK
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW SHOWING:
DEADPOOL 2
The thing that made the first Deadpool movie work so well was the novelty of a comic super-hero movie...
Tom Wolfe 1930 -2018
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
Author Tom Wolfe was raised in the South, lived in New York, and cherished the California lifestyle. He passed away...
Memorial Day Weekend Safety!
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
Next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. “Let’s all take part by being responsible for our self and others,” says Fire...
MUSIC LEGENDS TLC AND EN VOGUE WILL SHARE THE STAGE FOR...
TLC is the undisputed best-selling American girl-group of all time, and they’re teaming up with En Vogue, one of the top five best-selling American...
LOCAL FAVORITE SEASONAL CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES: THE ROCK YARD AT FANTASY...
The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has become the premiere setting for live rock ‘n’ roll music in the Coachella Valley, developing...
Francesca Amari – A little bit of Desert Magic
By Dee Jae Cox
Everyone is looking for a little magic in their lives. We find it in the songs we hear, the laughter that...
General Orders No. 11
By Haddon Libby
While Memorial Day is meant as a day of remembrance to those brave men and women who the made the greatest of...
HOW TO BEAT A MEMORIAL DAY DUI
Well, "beat" may be too strong a word since a lawyer looks for the best result possible with the facts presented. However, following the...
Amazing Coachella Valley Homes
By Craig Michaels
As a desert native for over 30 years, I have spent ample time in each of the Coachella Valley’s nine cities. While...
The Edward-Dean Museum
BY LYNNE TUCKER
The Edward-Dean Museum was created by Edward Eberle and Dean Stout. It derives its name from these original owners and donors. The...
Vegas’ ‘misfits’ in Stanley Cup Final…
By Flint Wheeler
The Vegas Golden Knights have a nickname for themselves. After they punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday night, they're happy...
EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CORONA PREMIER, THEN...
By Aaron Ramson
Growing up, there were two rumors that persisted enough so that I staunchly believed them. The first was that cheap cigarettes were...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Aries poet Anna Kamieńska described the process of writing as akin to "the backbreaking work...
HOW TO LIVE FLEXIBLE & BALANCED
By Bronwyn Ison
One of the most common statements I hear as a yoga instructor is, “I am not flexible and my physical balance isn’t...
Cancer Awareness Month and Cannabis
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
May is a busy month. First, we honor our mothers, then, we celebrate nurses, and teachers. Since this CV Weekly issue...
Why Optimism Works
By Sunny Simon
Nothing delights me more than a positive thinker. I encountered such an optimist the other day, only this character had feathers....
Barnett English Founder & Promoter of Joshua Tree Music Festival
Creating a Different Festival Vibe
By Tracy Dietlin
The 16th Annual Spring version of the Joshua Tree Music Festival (JTMF) will be held May 17-30 at...
The CV Music Showcase 2018 Winner is: Willdabeast & DJ ODC!
By Esther Sanchez
The time has finally come! Twenty musical acts...Five rounds of competition and elimination at The Hood Bar and Pizza and a winner...
The Eternal Spirit of GENE EVARO, JR. Welcome to Planet...
Performing at Joshua Tree Music Festival
By Noe Gutierrez
The 16th Annual Spring version of the Joshua Tree Music Festival (JTMF) will be held May 17-30...
DESERT RHYTHM PROJECT: Music is Their Journey
Performing at Joshua Tree Music Festival
Mikey Reyes, Bryanna Evaro, David Yuter and Tyler Saraca are the Reggae, Funk, Roots and Soul that comprise the...
The Shook Twins Perform at Joshua Tree Music Festival
By Avery Wood
Among the many talented musicians performing at the 16th Annual Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival this weekend, is The Shook Twins, a...
Grady James Performs at CV Winery and Big Rock Pub
By Tracy Dietlin
A couple months ago I stumbled upon a talented young man performing at the Miramonte resort. I was immediately impressed with 27...
Former Hells Angel George Christie’s ‘Outlaw’ Coming to Palm Desert, May...
BY TRACY DIETLIN
For more than three decades, George Christie was among the most prominent leaders of the Hells Angels biker organization. He was prosecuted...
Happy Hour Times at Legends & Icons!
By Denise Ortuno
For fun Happy Hour times, Legends & Icons in North Palm Desert provides great food and drinks, at very happy prices!
It’s sort...
A Stage Review of ‘Gypsy’
By Dee Jae Cox
Curtain up! Light the lights!
You got nothing to hit but the heights!
Gypsy! The 1959 Broadway musical, with music by Jule...
TOM JONES, CAFE TACVBA AND BILLY IDOL ARE PART OF AN...
Fantasy Springs celebrates the beginning of summer with three huge shows in the Special Events Center, plus sensational entertainment all over the resort to...
The Well Wishers “A View From Above” (thatwasmyskullmusic)
By Eleni P. Austin
“There’s nothing in the way of a broken heart and a shitty day, but the sun will always rise”
That’s...
The Deer Come to Idyllwild
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is dedicated to the Arts and Art Education. One of its most ambitious projects is to install public art...
Albe, A Miracle Dog!
BY JANET McAFEE
The small badly matted dog huddled at the back of her kennel. Her kennel card at the San Bernardino City Shelter listed...
Celebrating A Fun Season Of Food & Wine At Acqua’s and...
BY RICK RIOZZA
Congrats Coachella Valley for yet another solid season of eats and greets. I particularly found the desert’s culinary scene to be enlightening...
Acqua California Bistro
By Raymond Bill
The River in Rancho Mirage is ever evolving, offering many cuisines from which to choose. One of its recent additions, Acqua California...
ON THE SAME PAGE
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
BOOK CLUB
Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed after a 40-year marriage. Vivian (Jane Fonda enjoys her men with no strings...
Putting Down Roots
By Heidi Simmons
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The Gospel of Trees by Apricot Irving – Memoir
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Childhood is a strange reality. Those who raise children determine choices and make decision...
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