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Jimi “Fitz” Fitzgerald the Man of Many Hats Brings us A...
By Tracy Dietlin
It's no secret that Jimi Fitz wears many hats in the entertainment business, but on Saturday, December 10 at The McCallum Theatre...
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL CHEETAH DAY AT THE LIVING DESERT
Fun Day of Activities Planned on December 4 in Honor of the Cheetah
Join The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Sunday, December 4 to...
Stevieraps
By Noe Gutierrez
Stevieraps is a recording artist from Indio, California. He is affiliated with some of the desert’s elite hip hop artists; Lootenant, AL...
DIANE SCHUUR
By Noe Gutierrez
This Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. the Palm Springs Walk of Stars will honor two-time Grammy Award Winner, jazz legend,...
BEWARE OF DARKNESS “Are You Real?” (Bright Antenna Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Are you tired, rundown, listless? Do you poop out at parties? Are you unpopular? If you’re looking for a little musical...
Where to Hear Jazz in the Desert
By Patte Purcell
I'm often asked where to go in the desert for good jazz so I thought I'd give you a few suggestions.
If you're...
I stopped for a Sax Pack and…
I had the greatest time thanks to someone who is always so great with me and one of the sweetest people I know, Tracy...
CV Open Mic Competition at The Block
By Morgan James
Have you made it to the CV Open Mic Competition yet? If you love The Voice, American Idol, Live Music of all...
DIVERSITY – Elaine Sigwald and The Izen Miller Gallery
By Angela Romeo
The Izen Miller Gallery is currently showing DIVERSITY- Artists from the Desert. The exhibition features work from Philippe Chambon, Downs, Ruth Gonzalez,...
Palm Canyon Theatre performs Meet Me In St. Louis, December 2-18
The Palm Canyon Theatre Company is hoping you will “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” as the holiday season rolls in and the cast...
Facebook Saves Mahto!
By Janet McAfee
Social media is revolutionizing how we find a spouse, a job, a house, and even a pet. There are 1.581 billion Facebook...
Foodies Delight! Holiday Food & Wine Pairings
By Rick Riozza
I woke up today with an incredible appetite; felt like a bear after hibernating. What’s up with that! I guess all the...
A BOUNTY OF CLASSIC HOME VID TITLES
By Robin E Simmons
MOBY DICK (1956)
For its 60th anniversary, John Huston’s lauded adaptation of Herman Melville’s mighty sea saga of obsession and madness debuts...
Much To Do About Nothing
By Heidi Simmons
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Seinfeldia
by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Nonfiction
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Reruns of the 90's sitcom "Seinfeld" can be found around the clock somewhere on the hundreds of channels televisions...
Keeping You Warm – Safely…. Heater/Gas Safety Tips
This cold front and much needed rain are prompting people to turn on their heaters/furnaces for the first time in a long time. This...
SUPERVISOR JOHN BENOIT
By Haddon Libby
In a sad piece of news for all of us in the Coachella Valley, our representative on the Riverside County Board of...
DUI? THE NUMBER OF DRINKS DOESN’T MATTER
By Dale Gribow
You may be asking if the number of drinks really doesn't matter can I drink as much as I want and then...
Wild Rivalry Week Shakes Up Ranking
By Flint Wheeler
Washington's dominating 45-17 win over Washington State in the Apple Cup moved the Pac-12 one step closer to the College Football Playoff....
“Have You Ever Heard Of Such A Thing?”
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I’m wondering if the relationship I am in is normal, and some of the different emotions that I am feeling, are...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of December 1
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow," wrote naturalist...
OVERCOMMITTED?
By Bronwyn Ison
You did it again and now you are feeling inundated and frustrated. Your heart was screaming “no” but you politely acquiesced. Feeling...
Look Your Best For The Holidays
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
‘Tis the Season! Do you want to look great for all those holiday parties and family gatherings? With the holidays right...
Pivoting to Plan B
By Sunny Simon
Hanging up the phone I felt a little blue. A dear friend, and the host of our Thanksgiving get together, came down...
The RENOVA RINK @ THE RIVER Is Now Open For Holiday...
By Joe Enos
Holiday Spectacular on Ice featuring Richard “Mr. Debonair” Dwyer and champions from the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club and a tree lighting...
Best Friends First, LLC
By Gay Patricia Matheson L.M.F.T. and Dean Del Giudice L.M.F.T.
What’s the worst mistake a person makes when entering in to a relationship?
We think one...
Beverly Johnson Named Celebrity Grand Marshal of 23rd Annual Palm Springs...
Chief Bryan Reyes, Timothy Bradley, Jr. and Nelda Linsk Named Community Grand Marshals
By Amy Blaisdell
Local resident and world famous super model Beverly Johnson, the...
Big Rock Pub Opens Offering Unique Setting for Dining and Entertainment
By Joni Wright
The highly anticipated Big Rock Pub is now open to the public. With a Rock & Roll theme and sports bar entertainment,...
This Upcoming Spring… at Fantasy Springs Casino
ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER PAUL ANKA RETURNS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN MARCH
With over 500 songs to his credit including “My Way,” “Put Your Head On...
ILLXVGLX$ COLLECTIVE
By George Duchannes
ILLXVGLX$ COLLECTIVE (illegals collective) is a new wave of artists coming together to put on genuine and organic events. The collective's mission...
Marco Thoma
By Morgan James
Easily one of the most well-rounded, multi-talented performers that I have been fortunate enough to have met, Marco Thoma is just breaking...
Leonard Cohen’s “Closing Time” and Other Memoirs by Bobby Furgo
By Lisa Morgan
"I don't consider myself a pessimist. I think of a pessimist as someone who is waiting for it to rain. And I...
In Memory of PHIL LIEBERT
By Eleni Austin
See this 30 year old photo? In the middle of the picture, that’s San Diego’s Beat Farmers. The celebrated Cow-Punk band had...
PRETENDERS “Alone” (BMG Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
The general consensus is 2016 has been a remarkably shitty year. The music community has weathered a lot of untimely (and...
Alfie Petit
By Patte Purcell
I always do my interviews by phone but I made an exception when it came to Alfie Petit. When he suggested that...
CV Open Mic Competition: Week 8
By Morgan James
Each week the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City delivers a consistent crowd of...
A Slim Thanksgiving Story
It’s Thanksgiving week. That means, we should take time and reflect on what we have to be grateful for. Here is my little Thanksgiving...
The Remarkable Fern Fields Brooks
By Angela Romeo
Fern Fields Brook is yet another example of the hidden gems of the Coachella Valley. Born in Milan Italy, Fern has been...
Avoiding Holiday Hazards for Pets
By Janet McAfee
Thanksgiving week is here, and Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are coming in quick succession. Christmas trees are going up, parties...
Wine Wise Guys Talk Turkey
By Rick Riozza
At start of our celebratory season here in the valley, CV Weekly is happy to continue with our holiday tradition of presenting...
Flor de Jalisco: Great Mexican Cuisine
By Tracy Dietlin
Recently I was out running errands and ended up in the Albertson’s parking lot on Washington St. My husband and I were...
SPELL BOUND
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
No longer set in Great Britain, this new story based in the world of...
Octopus Creatures Resurface
By Heidi Simmons
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At the Mountains of Madness
by H.P. Lovecraft
Fiction
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Alien movies always intrigue me. I like to see the creative genius of filmmakers as they...
The Art Place and DVBA Host 1st Annual Builders Expo
By Craig Michaels
The Art Place in the Palm Desert Design District has been a destination for professionals in the home building industry for over...
Back in Black – This Friday!
“So look at me now, I’m just makin' my play, don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way…” Certainly how many...
The 13th Zodiac Sign
By Haddon Libby
Everything that you think you knew about yourself may be a lie. Assumptions about your origins could be a fraud. The person...
HOLIDAY ACCIDENTS ARE THE HARDEST TO HANDLE
By Dale Gribow
This week is Thanksgiving and the holidays are clearly upon us... and that means more tourists and traffic. This increase in local...
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION…
By Doug Morin
Executive Director, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Let’s face it – a bit of pigging out is expected during the holidays. It’s a...
The Best Teams Don’t Always Make The Best Bets
By Flint Wheeler
That statement rings true in the early workings of the 2016-17 NBA season, where the best teams in the NBA are among...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 24
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Creative people are at greater risk," said psychiatrist R. D. Laing, "just as...
“THANK YOU”
By Bronwyn Ison
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and time of year. Tis’ the season for gratitude, sharing time with loved ones, making...