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THE COACHELLA VALLEY BEER SCENE
By Aaron Ramson
Like most communities, the craft beer scene is filled with chicken-littles who cannot stop themselves from letting everyone else know that the...
PRECIOUS PRIMATIVE PROTAGONIST
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW SHOWING:
MISSING LINK
He’s 8 feet tall, covered in fur, and weighs in at 630 lbs. But don’t let that frighten or...
WEED READS – Cannabis Culture & Commerce
By Heidi Simmons
As the cannabis industry expands, it is hard to get a handle on the blossoming nature of the business. There is so...
Hop To Some Easter Safety!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
“Searching for a hidden Easter basket is an activity that children of all ages enjoy, however, there can be a...
The Business of California Cannabis
By Haddon Libby
In 2018, the first year of legal, recreational cannabis sales in California, legal sales of the product DECLINED from $3 billion in...
WHAT YOU NEVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COACHELLA DUI’S
I say What You Never Wanted To Know, because no one wants to be arrested for a DUI and have to deal with jail,...
A Stage Review Of ‘Grand Hotel’
By Dee Jae Cox
In 1928, the world was in its happy place. It had survived WWI, Hitler was not yet a threat, Micky Mouse...
Getting High Off LOVE!
By Elizabeth Scarcella and Aimee Mosco
There are many agents that get us “high”, that cause us to transcend our current state and enter into...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): French writer Simone de Beauvoir sent a letter to her lover, Aries author Nelson Algren. She...
Nurse Entrepreneurs Leading the Application of Cannabis as Medicine
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
As CV Weekly celebrates its seven years of publication this month, I look back at the three years of progress I’ve...
The Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN)
By Quentin Dusastre
The Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN), is a trade organization created to prioritize growth and overcome challenges facing the legal cannabis...
THE LEAF EL PASEO TO HOST AN ELEVATED CANNABIS BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE...
Public Invited to 4/20 Celebration with Live DJ, Street Tacos and Vendor Booths
Designed for both the fully initiated and newly curious, The Leaf El...
Royal Highness Now Open for Business
By Michelle Ann Rizzio
On Friday, April 12, I stopped by the grand opening of Palm Desert’s newest dispensary, Royal Highness. The event was a...
PUFF PARLOUR NOW OPEN IN CATHEDRAL CITY
BY MICHELLE ANN RIZZIO
Are you a cannabis user in the Coachella Valley who is ready to step out of the shadows and find community?...
Lighthouse Cannabis Boutique
Trending for 2019: Paleo Cannabis Edibles
With the legalization of cannabis, food products infused with cannabis extract (referred to as edibles) have emerged as...
West Coast Cannabis Club with 2 locations to serve you in...
WITH 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU IN CATHEDRAL CITY & PALM DESERT
By Michelle Ann Rizzio
West Coast Cannabis Club features a location in Cathedral City...
The ABC’s of CBD – Part 2: What does CBD do?
By Cameron Hattan and Shannon Hattan, Founders of Fiddler’s Greens
CBD is the new buzzword. You can find CBD products in cannabis dispensaries, at the...
The Soundtrack to a Coachella Experience: 22 Sets to See at...
By Rich Henrich
The year was 1999, and Goldenvoice brought a mix of indie rock, EDM, and hip-hop together at the Empire Polo Field for...
CV Music Showcase Round 5 Winner: Jetta King!
By Esther Sanchez
Last Sunday evening, The Hood Bar and Pizza once again played host to the 5th round of competition for the 4th Annual...
PALM SPRINGS FASHION WEEK APRIL 11, 12 & 13
Palm Springs Fashion Week (PSFW), today announced its line-up of fashion designers and artists for its 2019 Spring Fashion and Beauty show taking place...
2019 CV Music Awards Nominees
Voting begins Thursday, April 11 and ends Sunday, May 2 at midnight.
https://coachellavalleyweekly.com/votecvma19
Best Band
Giselle Woo and The Night Owls
Caxton
Mega Sun
Desert Rhythm Project
The Flusters
Brightener
House of Broken...
Pappy + Harriets Presents: Reignwolf
Thursday April 11 ‘Hear Me Out’ Vinyl Available Friday 4/12/19
By Noe Gutierrez
The critically-acclaimed three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band Reignwolf is headlining Pappy & Harriet’s in...
There’s a Glitch in Palm Springs
By Crystal Harrell
There’s an 80s time capsule tucked away in Palm Springs in the form of Glitch—a restaurant and barcade that boasts over twenty...
Homeless Street Artist: A Tysen Knight Production
BY TALIE ROSA
I had the opportunity to sit down with Tysen Knight in the wake of the world premiere of his latest documentary “Homeless...
Kayzo – ‘Unleashed’ at Coachella 2019
By Noe Gutierrez
Imagine this…the seemingly subdued Hayden Capuozzo is walking in New York City seeking a secluded and quiet spot away from the noise...
What to Do While You’re in Town for Coachella
By Tricia Witkower
Coachella Valley is the land of festivals. With two weeks of Coachella, Stagecoach, and many other festivals throughout the year (Rhythm, Wine,...
Publisher’s Pick
By Tracy Dietlin
To help all of you festival attendees navigate the waters while you’re here in town I decided to put together a list...
Music Benefit for ‘Champion’
Gadi’s Bar & Grill April 13, 2019 2 p.m.
By Noe Gutierrez
Recently in Joshua Tree, Champion, a pit bull mix, was shot in the face...
A Stage Review Of ‘Maytag Virgin’
By Dee Jae Cox
Audrey Cefaly’s new play, “Maytag Virgin,” Dezart Performs final season offering, has all of the makings of a good play. The...
LINDA RONSTADT “Live In Hollywood” (Rhino Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
For better or worse, the female vocalist that defined L.A. Rock in the ‘70s was Linda Ronstadt. The Tucson, Arizona...
Hello Goodbye: Art in the Desert
By Angela Romeo
Desert X will be winding up as Coachella and Stagecoach swarms the valley. But these are not the only happenings.
The fifth season...
Miles, The First German Shepherd
By Janet McAfee
He was a magnificent animal, with a beautiful fluffy coat that hinted this German Shepherd might be part Malamute. Incredibly, he was...
Doing the Can-Can at Coachella
By Rick Riozza
So I recently spoke with wine steward Mike at the Ralph’s Market in Indio. For those who know the area, this Ralphs...
MISSISSIPI MUD
By Aaron Ramson
I used to have this friend Chris who ordered a Snakebite every time we went out to a bar. He’d drink pint...
Sofi Tukker – Contagious Positivity
Performing on Coachella Sundays
By Noe Gutierrez
Grammy-nominated for the 2018 Best Dance/Electronic Album for Treehouse and 2016 Best Dance Recording for Drinkee, the potent musical...
THE FIRST LADY
By Heidi Simmons
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The Editor
by Steven Rowley – Fiction
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We don’t get to choose our parents. Even though we may love them and grow to understand...
Are You Road Rageous?
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that road rage “involves a criminal act of violence, whereas aggressive driving can...
THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC CONCERTS
By Haddon Libby
As one of the largest music festivals in the world each year, the Coachella Music & Arts Festival attracts approximately 125,000 people...
HOW TO BEAT A COACHELLA 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...
OLD TOWN LA QUINTA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Welcome to Old Town! Nestled at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Old Town is La Quinta’s gathering...
Parkinson’s Resource Organization celebrates 29 years of working so no one...
By Kate Spates
On the patio at Mitch’s on El Paseo under a beautiful sunset, 175 people gathered for dinner to celebrate Jo Rosen and...
Festival Health Tips!
BY DR PETER KADILE
If you’re prepared, the less likely you’ll miss the party due to illness or injury.
Sun protection
Protecting your skin is...
Embracing Your Kingdom Within
By Elizabeth Scarcella and Aimee Mosco
When we were kids, the recycling movement hadn’t yet taken shape. People recycled things that had been previously used...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Qing Dynasty controlled China from the mid-seventeenth century to the early twentieth century. It was...
SELF-CARE & WHY YOU SHOULD
By Bronwyn Ison
You’re hearing about self-care everywhere. Why? Because people are burned out, getting sick and are tired of being tired. We often believe...
Lighthouse Dispensary Celebrates One Year Anniversary
By Craig Michaels Productions
As cannabis laws began changing around the United States, the owners of Lighthouse Dispensary hoped there would be a space that...
Puff Parlour Now Open in Cathedral City
By Michelle Ann Rizzio
Are you a cannabis user in the Coachella Valley who is ready to step out of the shadows and find community?...
CV Weekly Celebrates our 7 Year Anniversary
By Tracy Dietlin
Seven years ago when I started CV Weekly I had no idea what the future would hold; I just knew that I...