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Trends and Tidbits on Medical Marijuana
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
This article shares news items related to regulations, products, and research. The medical cannabis (MC) industry is adding interesting variations to...
The CV Music Awards will recognize the best of the Valley’s...
Sunday, July 23 @ The Riviera from 5-9pm
STILL TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS
$25.00 advance $35.00 at Door
The CV Music Awards has been rescheduled from...
Heartbeat Like a Drum: A Conversation with Alvin Taylor
By Tricia Witkower
At the ripe age of five, prodigy Alvin Taylor began what would become his lifelong passion: playing the drums. Less than a decade...
John Stanley King and Ronnie King: Pioneer Award recipients at the...
By Morgan James
Brothers, John Stanley King and Ronnie King, are celebrated musicians and music industry professionals who are being given the Pioneer Award at...
CV Music Awards Trailblazer Award Recipients Scott Reeder & Herb Lienau
By Noe Gutierrez
SCOTT REEDER
Scott Thomas Reeder will be receiving the 2017 Trailblazer Award at this year’s Coachella Valley Music Awards. Reeder is the ultimate...
AMP program to be awarded the first ever “Visionary Award” at...
By Tracy Dietlin
It is with pride, respect, and admiration that we will be awarding the staff and creators of the AMP program this year's...
SUCCESS IN THE CV: Back Nine Greens Celebrates 20 Years
By Heidi Simmons
“The Coachella Valley has been an ideal place to raise our family and grow our business,” said Dominic Nappi, President, Back Nine...
Troy Whitford: One Badass, Busy Drummer
By Tracy Dietlin
Troy Whitford is one of the most in demand drummers in the Coachella Valley. He currently is a member of alternative rock...
Super Lungs, Terry Reid, and Friends, Live at Pappy and Harriet’s
Saturday, July 22nd 9 pm, $15
By Lisa Morgan
If I were to write a colorful tale of a boisterous yet tender hearted gypsy who traveled...
All That Jazz
By Tricia Witkower
Since March, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino hosts exciting live jazz series every fourth Sunday of the month in their 12th Floor Cocktail...
MATTHEW SWEET “Tomorrow Forever” (Honeycomb Hideout Records)
BY ELENI P. AUSTIN
Sidney Matthew Sweet has always been obsessed by music. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, he started making music at an...
The Tale of Esther: Esther Shaw
By Angela Romeo
Just like tales in the naked city, of which there are many, Esther Shaw’s tale brings her to the high desert.
Esther Shaw...
BEAUTIFUL BREEZY SEEKS HOME!
BY JANET McAFEE
The majestic dog runs like the wind, prancing playfully through the lawn sprinkler to cool herself off. One can almost sense her...
Things to Consider When Choosing Between Job Offers
By Sunny Simon
During my initial meeting with Stephen it took me about seven minutes to drill down on the problem. My new client suffered...
Summer’s Grilling Wines Continue
BY RICK RIOZZA
As we recall from last week, our discussions found us knee-deep in refreshing sparklers, rosés and white wine suggestions for grilled summer...
Reeling in MasterFish
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
Just down Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, before Washington, sits a spot with healthy and light fresh fish fare. MasterFish Grill...
APE-OCALYPSE NOW!
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW PLAYING:
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with...
Destined to Lead
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
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Hero of the Empire
by Candice Millard
Nonfiction
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Do we humans each have a destiny to fulfill? Maybe we do, and maybe we...
Californicating
BY HADDON LIBBY
As mentioned a few weeks back in “Lawyering” article, the pass rate for the people taking the California bar exam fell to...
“HOW IS MY ACCIDENT CASE GOING?”
BY DALE GRIBBOW
Clients ask this at the beginning of the case and before or while the victim is still treating. Upon signing a new...
Hey ESPN, Want A Do Over?
By Flint Wheeler
Ed Werder, Andy Katz, Doug McIntryre, Charles Arbuckle, Jerry Punch, Jay Crawford and Jayson Stark are some of the most visible names...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 20
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Greek word philokalia is translated as the "love of the beautiful, the...
IT SURE IS HOT THESE DAYS!
BY DR MARIA LOMBARDO
It sure is hot these days! Higher temperatures can lead to lower energy, less activity and a general summer malaise. How...
The Stan Lee Museum Makes Rare Appearance at this year’s Comic...
By Avery Wood
Next month’s Comic Con Palm Springs is adding more features to its already impressive lineup and one of the most remarkable acquisitions...
BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL – A Stage Review for Coachella Valley...
By Dee Jae Cox
‘In The Heights’
There is a moment when the stars align and all of the pieces fall in place and a feeling...
DESERT THEATREWORKS EVENTS AT THE I.P.A.C.
The Wizard of Oz:
A DESERT THEATREWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSICAL SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION
Strap on your ruby slippers and join Dorothy and her little dog too, in...
Lynda Carter to Perform her Acclaimed Concert Show at Comic Con...
Carter Will Perform “The Other Side of Trouble” with her all-star band singing Jazz, Blues, Country and Pop Songs at Her First Ever Comic...
RIM ROCK RANCH WILL HOST FUNDRAISER FOR MOJAVE DESERT LAND TRUST
Award-Winning Artist Ryan Bingham Will Perform
Rimrock Ranch, founded in 1947, located 5 miles from historic Pioneertown, will host a Fundraiser for Mojave Desert Land...
Courtney Chambers – “LIVE”
By Noe Gutierrez
Fresh from her ‘Up To No Good Tour,’ Courtney Chambers has returned to the Coachella Valley with all-guns-blazing after a successful mini-tour...
Still Chic: the Evolution of One of Music’s Most Influential Artists
By Tricia Witkower
Is it possible to witness brilliance all the time and not realize it? Yes, it is. You do. Some people may not...
The Buck & Bo Roadshow
By Morgan James
There's nothing like some good ol' country music coming from an enthusiastic group of talented musicians! The Buck & Bo Roadshow is...
Empire Music Ventures Presents Desert Oasis Music Festival
New 2-Day Music Festival Coming to Indio, CA in October
October 7th & 8th, 2017 at Empire Polo Fields
This is not a mirage… a new...
BACKSTAGE JAZZ- Slim Man wins CV Music Award for Best Jazz...
Congratulations are in order to Slim Man for his Coachella Valley Music Award for 'Best Jazz Vocalist' for the second year in a row....
WILLIE NELSON “God’s Problem Child” (Legacy Recordings)
BY ELENI P. AUSTIN
“I woke up still not dead again today, the news said I was gone to my dismay/Don’t bury me, I’ve got...
ART MEETS ELVIS!
By Rebecca Pikus
Summer is far from slow here in the greater Palm Springs area with a whirlwind of events & openings to attend! Steve...
Dogs Belong Inside: RIP Summer!
BY JANET McAFEE
The small Silky Terrier ran down the hot dusty road desperately trying to find water. She didn’t know why her humans left...
The Grilling Wines of Summer
BY RICK RIOZZA
First, there is indeed a grilling wine—the refreshing sipper you’re having when grilling up burgs, ribs, and/or steaks. There’s no way to...
CLUB CRAWLER NIGHTLIFE
THUR JULY 13
29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm
ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Discoteca w/ DJ Victor Rodriguez 9pm
AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.;...
Flavors of India in the Desert
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Abundant flavors a wait at the quaint and cozy India Oven in Cathedral City, where traditional cuisine of India meets the...
RESURRECTING THE WEB SLINGER!
NOW PLAYING:
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
In this fun, colorful reboot -- or resurrection -- a young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain...
Black Lives Matter
By Heidi Simmons
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Old Bones
Trudy Nan Boyce
Fiction
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There is a list of innocent black men who have been shot to death by white police officers. Whether...
Breathe A Sigh Of Relief During Wildfires!
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
Wildfires seem to be burning daily in almost every county. You may not live directly in the Wildland Urban Interface...
A Tale of Two Indicators
By Haddon Libby
During the first half of 2017, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted their best results since 2013. Meanwhile, bond markets saw a flattening...
AUTO ACCIDENT LITIGATION MADE EASY
BY DALE GRIBOW
If you or a friend were in an auto accident last week over the July 4th weekend, then you need to know...
British Open Rundown
BY FLINT WHEELER
This week golf fans get to enjoy a highly competitive atmosphere at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, U.K. All the biggest...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 13
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's not your birthday, but I feel like you need to get presents....
Yoga & Independence
By Bronwyn Ison
Yoga is an independent practice that allows us to connect our mind and body. The practice is also a celebration of freedom...
CHILL OUT THIS SUMMER
BY DR PETER KADILE
The high temperatures are here and with that comes serious side effects. It’s that time of year again to talk about...
Extra Effort Makes a Difference
By Sunny Simon
From the comfort of my living room, I watched the LA Angels play the Minnesota Twins. To say it was wicked hot...
I’ve Got My Eye On You!
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
Our sight is something many of us take for granted. Imagine not having it?
Let’s look at some facts on eye...