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 be familiar with Nile Rodgers, but they’ve definitely heard his music. Rodgers is the lead guitarist and co-founder (along with Bernard Edwards) of the popular disco-era band, Chic. Chic’s music, with such number one hits...
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 just that. Up and coming, rising star, Zach Lomison aka "Bo" fronts the energetic band with his soothing deep vocals and heartfelt performance. With a growing repertoire of catchy, original music, plus a slew of...
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 music festival is on the horizon and it’s called “Desert Oasis Music Festival.” It will take place on October 7th & 8th, 2017 at the Empire Polo fields in Indio, CA, and is presented by...
Congratulations are in order to Slim Man for his Coachella Valley Music Award for 'Best Jazz Vocalist' for the second year in a row. I'm happy to say that he will be performing at the awards on Sunday, July 23 at the Riviera.
It's been a busy year for Slim so I thought I'd update you on what's been happening.
First...
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 a show to play, and I woke up still not dead again today.”
That’s Willie Nelson, happy to spend another day above ground on “Still Not Dead,” a new song on his 72nd (!) studio album,...
By Rebecca Pikus
Summer is far from slow here in the greater Palm Springs area with a whirlwind of events & openings to attend! Steve Connolly ("Spirit of the King"), is an amazing singer, performer, and artist, and will be one of the featured artists in REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY for the 3-Month Exhibit "Summer Group Show" which opened on...
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 her. Her throat was parched from thirst, and her body ached with pain. The dog came to a used car lot at the corner of Dillon and Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs where she...
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 survive otherwise! The other grilling wine in hot haven is the red, white, or rosé that’s wonderfully pairing with your meal.
And there are some really good coupling combination moves utilizing your wine bar to impress...
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.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Trio w/ Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald 7pm
AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm
BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 A Celebration of Beyonce and Rihanna w/ Porsia Camille and DJ Sets by DXSKO and Amavida 9pm...
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 Coachella Valley. When I recently wrote my review about Tony’s Burgers, and mentioned the Indian restaurant that was part of the eclectic cluster of eateries in the same shopping center, India Oven is what I...
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 America: Civil War, discovers challenges and opportunities in his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero without getting sidetracked with corporate studio concerns like revealing unnecessary details of the vast Marvel Comic Universe solely for...
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 the killings are a result of fear, anger, hostility, resentment, arrogance, lack of training, incompetence or flat-out racism, there is a problem in this country. Nan Boyce’s Old Bones: A Detective Sarah Alt Novel (Putnam,...
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 (WUI) however you will likely be impacted by the large amount of smoke generated by these fires.
Particulate matter generated from the smoke is the main public health threat during short-term exposure to wildfire smoke, so...
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 of the yield curve meaning that short-term rates rose while long-term rates remained flat. Traditionally, strong stock market gains signal a better economic environment in 12 to 18 months while a flattening yield curve for...
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 this. Auto accident litigation is confusing for lawyers and for non-lawyers it is a nightmare. Most lawyers, unlike our office, fail to educate their client about what to expect.
There are 4 Steps to an Accident...
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 names in golf will be on hand for the 146th Open Championship and the 10th at Royal Birkdale. The first-place finisher of this year’s British Open will be handed a record $1.85 million in winnings....
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. The astrological omens agree with me. In fact, they suggest you should show people this horoscope to motivate them to do the right thing and shower you with practical blessings. And why exactly do you...
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 in our hearts and souls. For some, the practice of yoga is liberating, freeing us from challenges and teaching us how to handle certain situations in our lives.
Yoga is that of union with self and...
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 heat related injuries.
Second Degree Burns
This type of burn causes significant skin damage and forms blisters. I have treated several cases of second degree burns to the feet in my practice. This injury commonly occurs when...
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 in Target Field that day was no exaggeration. Spectators fanned themselves, sucked on snow cones and downed ice cold beer and lemonade to ward off the oppressive heat.
During the game the camera zoomed in on...
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 injuries. More than 40 percent of eye injuries are caused by projects and activities such as home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking. More than a third (34.2 percent) of injuries in the home occurred...
Creating AUTHENTIC Entertainment EXPERIENCES with a Cool VIBE
By Tracy Dietlin
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs opened in October of 2013. Many locals were hoping that it would become a local live music hub, however it took a while before that happened; about 2 ½ years in fact. A little over a year ago things started to change when Hard Rock...
Too hot outside? Chill out with UCR Palm Desert's free summer movie series, Lit Flicks, featuring films taken from page to screen. The theme for our new season is young adult fiction, featuring three acclaimed examples of the genre.
We encourage everyone to read the books that inspired these great films. After each screening, there will be a brief discussion...
By Eleni P. Austin
NRBQ may be the best band you’ve never heard of. The four-piece, whose name is an acronym for New Rhythm & Blues Quartet, formed in Kentucky back in 1966 and has been going strong in various permutations ever since.
Recently Omnivore Recordings celebrated NRBQ’s golden jubilee with the release of “High Noon: A 50 Year Retrospective,” it...
Come play with us and discover self-awareness through fun Improv games and exercises.
Learn how Improv can help you be more present in your daily life.
Life is Improv. Improv is Life.
Also, get in touch with your inner funny bone.
Join us for a FUN evening with Improv teacher TAMI WOOD and special guest Comedian BOB RUFER and his 5 Secrets to...
By Noe Gutierrez
I was blessed enough to listen to an early recording of Kelly Derrickson’s second full length album, I AM, released on 4/13/17 through Star Tribe Records and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. I hung out with the ravishing songstress and drummer/percussionist/co-writer on the album, Benny Cancino, Jr., in Kelly’s glorious backyard in Palm Desert, California. I was taken...
By Slim Man
A film producer in Palm Springs heard me sing some Rat Pack songs at a club. He’s doing a documentary about Palm Springs, and asked if he could use my versions of the tunes.
I had already recorded three, so I went into the studio here in Laguna, California, to do more. I just finished; I did 12...
By Dee Jae Cox
Imagine a hot 1920’s summer evening soiree, surrounded by breathtaking art and cool Jazz mixing the sweet sound of music with the heat of the night. On June 19th, “The Art of Jazz” was the event that set the desert on fire and no one allowed the heat to hold them back from having a good...
BY ELENI P. AUSTIN
It looks like 2017 is shaping up to become the year that the world discovers Chris Bell. In November, a long overdue oral-history/biography, There Was A Light: The Cosmic History Of Big Star Founder Chris Bell, arrives. In August, a deluxe treatment of I Am The Cosmos, his only solo album, is being re-issued. But first...
By Angela Romeo
Hot time summer in the City is no match for summer in the Desert. Art again proves it is weatherproof and the epitome of sustainable tourism all year round!
Now through September 17, 2018, ART IS…Inc., a California Nonprofit and IRS 501 (3) ( c) Corporation, in conjunction with the Westfield Mall, Palm Desert, has installed Wildlife. The...
BY Janet McAfee
Are you and Fido missing out on trips to the dog park now that the scorching desert summer heat has arrived? Do you have a friendly, social dog? Would you like to play with your dog in a cool and fun environment? Come visit Venus de Fido, a unique new business in Palm Desert, a health and...
BY Rick Riozza
Whether you like or dislike California Chardonnay (and yes, I hear the angst from the Anything But Chardonnay crowd—to the sensitive clamor of shoppers searching out and buying a boatload load of it at the store), it has to be admitted that the success of this grape and wine is ever-present and is a fact.
And another thing:...
Residents of The Coachella Valley should prepare themselves for a new flavor in town. The Hoffman Family of Palm Springs, has announced the opening of 716 On 111, a new restaurant located in the former space of the beloved Dickie O’Neil’s, at 2155 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
716 on 111 will be An American Cuisine style restaurant that fuses the...
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW PLAYING:
THE HOUSE
Considering how much we need laughter in our lives right now, it’s indeed sad to have to say just how bland this attempt at a comedy is, considering the OK premise, fast pace and talented leads who have rightfully earned the good will of an adult audience but cannot save this hollow shell of...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Confusion of Languages
by Siobhan Fallon
Fiction
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There is so much discord in the Middle East at this very moment it seems impossible to resolve. The Muslim population is at war not only with the world but itself -- Sunni vs. Shia.
Islam is a challenge for Westerners to understand. Its very name means “Submission” which is in total contrast...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
If you are asked to evacuate during a wildfire when should you evacuate? 2, 4, 6 or 8 minutes or hours after it develops?
“Significant wildfires have begun very early this season and it will only get worse in July, August, Sept. and of course during Santa Ana wind season,” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “Now...
BY Bruce Cathcart
This past week a friend on FaceBook posted that her Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector had gone off in her house. Since she did not see or smell smoke she posted, “What can I do to get it to stop beeping?” Of course her friends immediately offered advice such as “hit it with a hammer” or “change...
BY HADDON LIBBY
In the United States, our most popular sports are football, baseball, basketball, golf and tennis. Thinking beyond our often xenophobic shores, which sports are the most popular globally?
TotalSportEK tried to determine the most popular sports in the world using thirteen criteria such as global base, television viewership, average player salary, and team revenues.
Coming in tenth was Ice...
BY DALE GRIBOW
Being an accident victim does not mean you hit the lottery. As a matter of fact these "soft tissue accident cases" have substantially decreased in value over time. Unless you have more than a simple whiplash with only 2-3 months of treatment, many lawyers will not take the case.
You must see a doctor or go to the...
By Flint Wheeler
Facing a 1-1 count with one out and runners on first and second base in the bottom of the first inning Friday night, Toronto first baseman Justin Smoak annihilated an 89.9 mile-per-hour Doug Fister two-seam fastball into the left-centerfield stands at Rogers Centre to deliver his Blue Jays an early 3-0 lead over the visiting Boston Red...
Week of July 6
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Unless you were raised by a pack of feral raccoons or a fundamentalist cult, now is a perfect time to dive in to your second childhood. Is there a toy you wanted as a kid but never got? Buy it for yourself now! What were the delicious...
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I have a friend, a very close friend, and she has been dating the same guy for about six months. I often go out with them both, I guess you could say I'm a little bit of a third wheel, but that really does not bother me. What bothers me is how she acts when she...
BY DR. MARIA LOMBARDO
There is a new and very exciting product available to treat the fullness under your chin. It’s called Kybella® and it’s not surgery! It’s a medicine injected into the fat that sits under your chin (sub-mental fat) and actually dissolves it…. Permanently!
The youthful face has a distinctly defined jawline and a sharp angle from the chin...
By Sunny Simon
As I watched Laurel waltz in my office, I sensed I was about to receive an exciting news flash. She smiled brightly and proclaimed those four words I love hearing, “I got the job.” We fist bumped, did our happy dances around the floor and fell back into our chairs smiling. My client took a moment to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
One of the difficult stigmas that plagues us after sixty years of Reefer Madness is the belief that cannabis is a gateway drug and leads to addiction and drug abuse of all kinds. It keeps us mired in myths especially when the government hides science and prohibits research.
Policies get flipped and changed all the time. Too...
By Tracy Dietlin
This past Sunday night, Death in Pretty Wrapping performed at The Hood. I love watching people’s faces the first time they see this band perform. The band consists of Arthur Seay (lead guitar, also of HOBP, UNIDA, Apesh!t); Mike Cancino (drums, also of HOBP, Soul Sign, UNIDA) Derek Wade Timmons (bass, also of Sleazy Cortez, Half Astro,...
The month of July is typically one of the hotter months of the year for the Coachella Valley. It’s also a month when we celebrate the independence of our country. What better way to say ‘Thank you’ to our military personal then a free to the top of the Palm Springs Arial Tramway to cool off. The 10 minute...
By Heidi Simmons
This year, there have been some noticeable changes to the Palm Spring International ShortFest.
Like its Winter sister, it has new people at the helm, and the ShortFest was shorter – less than a week – and it made its new host the Rivera Resort & Spa, which instead of being in walking distance, is more of a...
BEST OF FESTIVAL AWARD – Winner received $5,000 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Facing Mecca (Switzerland), Jan-Eric Mack
Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy before he can bury his Muslim wife.
GRAND JURY AWARD – Winner received a $2,000 cash prize.
The Head Vanishes (France/Canada), Franck Dion
Jacqueline,...
By Tracy Dietlin
I am extremely honored and humbled for Coachella Valley Weekly to be awarded the Small Business Award from the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. I am also incredibly grateful to my whole team who week after week help me to produce this publication that is my passion. I would like to thank each and every one...
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