Boo2Bullying proudly presents the Desert’s first annual talent showcase “DESERT’S GOT TALENT” featuring the Desert’s breakout stars of tomorrow. DGT is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages.
Hosted by KMIR'S "Desert Living" host Bryan Gallo on Saturday, May 6, 2017 main event held at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.
Auditions are being...
By Craig Michaels
It’s been almost three long years now since the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies closed its doors at the Plaza Theater in downtown Palm Springs. During its 23 seasons, the Follies described itself as a “Broadway-caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of Mid-Century America with a cast old enough to have lived it!”
The Palm Springs Aerial...
By Nyla Patzner
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert will hold their 1st Annual “Derby Downs: A Night at the Races” Fundraiser at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells. It will be a spirited evening of horse races, betting, dinner, dancing, drinks and auction will be held on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Toscana Country Club. (76009 Via...
By Rebecca Pikus
Is it possible for an Artist to be Futuristic -- and Old School -- at the same time? Well painter & sculptor Mario Pikus proves it can be! Throughout the ages, many artists -- writers, painters, sculptors, musicians, poets, have let their imaginations soar to the future, the heavens, the universe, the realms of science fiction, the...
Ten performances only, at the Arthur Newman Theatre beginning March 9, 2017.
The Drowsy Chaperone was called "the perfect musical" by New York magazine. It begins as a die-hard theatre fan puts the cast album of his favorite stage musical on his record player to chase his blues away. Suddenly, his dingy apartment's magically transformed into a 1928 Broadway set...
By Robin E. Simmons
Like the Super Bowl, the Oscar© are hard to not watch. I guess at least for the past several decades we have been conditioned through repetition to experience en masse these two near liturgical American rites. It must be some kind of primitive tribal thing that calls to our collective consciousness. The massive audience for the...
By Heidi Simmons
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Unsettlers
by Mark Sundeen
Nonfiction
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Part of the American spirit is the desire to be independent and live free. But in today’s world, freedom comes at a cost. In Mark Sundeen’s Unsettlers: In Search of the Good Life in Today’s America (Riverhead Books, 336 pages) the simple life is extremely difficult to achieve.
Author Sundeen tells the story of three remarkable...
By Haddon Libby
Our lives have benefitted from advances in medicine driven by technological breakthroughs. This week, let’s take a look at some of the most recent breakthroughs and advancements that we can expect to impact our lives in the next few years.
Advancements are coming fast and furious in the wearable technology field. For example, anyone who has ever cared...
By Dale Gribow
So what does this week's Oscar mix up have to do with an accident? Well, you do not always get what you think you deserve. You get what the facts suggest or your lawyer is able to get into evidence. Occasionally I get a client who comes into my office complaining they had been rear ended and...
From every tragedy come lessons learned. In public safety, this process is even more necessary; although we must first grieve for those who protect us, we must quickly recognize a second responsibility: to study what happened and identify steps to try to prevent it from happening again.
The tragic death of Whittier (Calif.) Police Officer Keith Boyer is a good example.
First, a...
By Janet McAfee
"In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. The power...the passion...the danger. Her courage will change the world." – (Introduction to the television series, “Xena: Warrior Princess”)
How does a dog have the courage to triumph...
By Rick Riozza
Sauternes, a French term pronounced saw-turn even with the “s” at the end, might be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever order. Wine enthusiasts, including myself, will describe this wine with non-wine adjectives such as “heavenly”, “blissful”, “sublime”, “idyllic”—you get the gist.
After returning from France, Thomas Jefferson shared a bottle of Yquem sauternes with President George Washington...
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
Asadero Los Corrales delivers in so many ways! The Coachella Valley restaurant quietly sits as one of THE BEST Mexican eateries in the desert. Specializing in authentic homemade Sinaloa fare, with excellent service and lingering flavors, they will leave you wanting more.
One of two locations, their La Quinta spot sits off of Hwy 111, near Home Depot,...
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
There is no question that we live in a time where we not only need a healthy amount of energy to take on daily tasks, but also to feel balanced. To achieve the energy part, we turn to supplemental remedies such as vitamins, food and often times, synthetic energy drinks. However, the latter of them may leave...
By Brenda Martin
CBD oil is a natural non-psychoactive {meaning no high concentrate extracted from the Hemp plant. It interacts with the body through Endogenous cannabidiol system.
The Endocannabidiol system regulates the body's homeo stasis or balance impacting functions such as mood, sleep, appetite, hormones, pain and immune response; in other words it keeps our body level.
Pops Potions CBD oil is...
By Flint Wheeler
A look back at what we’ll remember in pro golf from the opening stretch of 2017.
Best Player: Justin Thomas
Not only did Thomas win both events in Hawaii, but he also became just the seventh player to break 60 in US PGA Tour history and set the tour’s 72-hole scoring record in a seven-shot romp at the Sony...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
Through the normal aging process we all lose volume or fullness in our faces. Usually the first noticeable sign is a deepening of the naso-labial folds that start at the corner of the nose and end at the corners of the mouth. Replacing the fullness with a “filler” can soften the look of those lines and...
Week of March 2
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I predict that you will have earned the title of Master Composter no later than March 26. Not necessarily because you will have packed your food scraps, wilted flowers, coffee grounds, and shredded newspapers in, say, a deluxe dual-chamber tumbling compost bin. But rather because you will...
Dear Jenny,
I know that most people write in and ask you questions about relationships. But I have to share with you that I am so sick and tired of relationships! I am a great girl and I have a lot to offer someone. And I think I’m a very loving person, if I do say so myself. Although, it...
By Bronwyn Ison
Settling for second best, without a doubt, will render you feeling less empowered than what you deserve. Yet, if you settled, you are cognizant, accepting less than what you desire. Rather thought provoking don’t you think? At what point does settling for less not agree with you? Perhaps you have never allowed yourself to accept the absolute...
By Sunny Simon
Recently I’ve become involved in a very large project, one that will have a significant impact on my life. It’s not a solo venture. I am joined by a partner. This endeavor has many moving parts meaning I do not have full control and must often rely on others to reach a successful outcome. Daily I touch...
Along with Pepper and The Expendables
Experience craft beer and wine tasting from a huge selection of vendors, colorful art installations and live music performed by five crowd-pleasing bands.
The 6th Annual Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience returns to Empire Polo Club’s fields on Saturday, March 4th, 2017. Presented by Empire Music Ventures, the 2017 line-up includes Snoop Dogg, Pepper, The...
An Interview with drummer Yesod Williams
And comments from Ronnie King
By Noe Gutierrez
On March 4, 2017 at Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California there will be a hip-hop and reggae spectacle to behold. The Rhythm Wine Brews Experience, presented by Empire Music Ventures, is back and reggae music is taking the forefront. Hawaiian reggae-rockers Pepper, Kale Wassman on vocals and...
By Morgan James
Spankshaft has become a common name in the Coachella Valley and high desert music scenes over the last eight years. With a distinct ska horn section, compelling lyrics, and catchy musical hooks, the members of Spankshaft have mastered the art of songwriting. With their energetic performances live on stage, the band has simultaneously mastered the art of...
By Gilbert Ward Kane
Big Pig is a duo from LA and the desert. They are louder and fuller than most four piece bands, let alone trios. These young dudes come at you harder than any duo I've ever heard. Have you heard of Big Business? They're bigger and louder. Have you heard of Flat Duo Jets? Yes, I mean...
By Morgan james
Unique vocal stylings and catchy, in-your-face lyrics have made Luis Hernandez aka "Wrekless" a fan favorite at the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill as well as other popular Coachella Valley venues over the last couple of months, including The Village Pub in Palm Springs and Sol Sports Restaurant in Coachella. A...
It’s apparent that the CV Music scene is growing by leaps and bounds at a quick pace. I don’t remember a time, at least not in the last 25 years I’ve lived here, that there were so many opportunities for local musicians. Now more than ever, radio shows, TV shows, print publications and blogs like Visions & Vibez are...
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the ‘90s, you couldn’t swing a dead cat without hitting some Female Alt. Folk-Singer toting her guitar and unpacking her little black backpack full of angst. They railed about fellatio, mis-characterized irony, thanking India and saving souls. There was such a surfeit that Sarah McLachlan created the travelling distaff concert series, Lillith Fair. Jonatha...
By Patte Purcell
It's been awhile since I've been able to sit back, relax (key word) and just enjoy some amazing music. Karl and I attended the best concert I've seen in the desert last Saturday night. The Grooves at the Westin series produced by Michael Paulo and his wife Terri, (Apaulo Productions) along with his partner Jim Pedone, started...
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 kinds... you will love this show! Each week contestants perform their best song for the crowd and interchanging weekly judges. The top three are awarded prizes such as restaurant gift cards from Stuft Pizza and...
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced that their 2017 Greek Festival will take place on SATURDAY, FEB. 25 and SUNDAY, FEB. 26 on the church grounds at 74-109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert from 11 AM to 8 PM both days.
“Our goal is to provide our festival guests with a great experience”, said Festival Chairman George Argyros. “Our...
Developed by Michael Nickerson-Rossi, of Nickerson-Rossi Dance, and Darcy Carozza, of Astonish Events, LLC, the Palm Springs Dance Festival begins in full force on Thursday, March 2, 2017 and runs through Saturday, March 4, 2017. The program is an outgrowth of a similar program produced last February which was very successful, however, it is an ambitious program; exponentially larger...
By Dee Jae Cox
"I have one thing that counts, and that is my heart; it burns in my soul, it aches in my flesh, and it ignites my nerves: that is my love for the people and Peron." Eva Peron
History is rarely reflected with complete accuracy and substance. Tales and stories become distorted through individual experience and perspective, which...
By Avery Wood
Local film “The Assumptions” is set to premier Monday, February 27 at Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. The film tells the story of a boy named Moses, who is raised by a homeless woman after being abandoned by his mother.
The aim of “The Assumptions” is to “cause viewers to reexamine their thought processes on many common misconceptions,”...
By Robin E. Simmons
I am not an Academy member, although some of my friends are and have shared with me their favorites -- which always results in a lively discussion. However, I have seen almost all the nominated films except for some of the Animated and Live Action short films.
This column is not a prediction of how I think...
Second annual four-day art event with cutting-edge artwork, entertainment, and special events
Spectrum Indian Wells, with presenting sponsor UBS Financial Services, is a juried contemporary art show taking place in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley. The show will run from Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19, 2017. Spectrum Indian Wells is a four-day fine art experience featuring top...
The 35th Anniversary of the award-winning La Quinta Arts Festival kicks off at the stunning La Quinta Civic Center Campus, Thursday through Sunday, March 2-5, 2017, 10am to 5pm each day.
You will be treated to the ultimate fine art and culture experience with 220 top artists arriving from 40 US States, Argentina, Canada, Czech Republic and Nicaragua to...
By Heidi Simmons
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Homesick for Another World
by Ottessa Moshfegh
Stories
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Is there any doubt that human beings are complicated creatures? A collection of 14 short stories, Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh (Penguin Press, 304 pages), men and women struggle to coexist and live their dreams.
The first story, “Bettering Myself,” finds a young high school teacher sleeping in the back of...
By Thomas Novak
In the face of the adversity, Marvel Comics has done it once again. They’ve offered diverse cast of characters who deal with both far-fetched and realistic problems in “The Champions”!
Written by Mark Waid and featuring art by Humberto Ramos, the monthly comic title not only features fan-favorite characters like the new Spider-man, Miles Morales, and Kamala Khan...
By Janet McAfee
I noticed a beautiful Bluenose pit bull dog tied up to a post outside Trader Joe’s in Palm Desert while shopping there recently. Assuming the owner was inside, I waited by the animal for someone to return. The young man was polite when I told him about the danger of pet theft, and we discussed how this...
By Rick Riozza
Without a lot of fanfare and planning, last week we decided to enjoy a romantic dinner in, namely grilled NY steak, baked potato, asparagus, and of course some wine. It was the perfect time to open some bottles that have been patient and quietly awaiting their time to shine. Indeed that was the case.
St. Valentines as the...
By Haddon Libby
Is the news that we receive real, fake or in liberal use of alternate truths aka lies? We know (or should know) that most of the news that we receive is biased toward the opinion of the news outlets’ ownership, management or talent.
This week, let’s take a test to assess your ability to spot the true news...
By Gale Gribow
Of course it does! Any inclement weather can lead to both accidents DUI's, thus causing our phones to ring off the hook. Though we get very little rain in Southern California, if it does rain it is in LA not PS. Last week it rained like crazy in LA and this time in PS too.
The first rain...
Thank you Tracy Dietlin for allowing me to attend the Grooves at the Westin this last Saturday night. Certainly an Academy Award winning performance assembled by Michael Paulo and sponsored by the CV Weekly. The music by LA Collective with Eric Darius as well as Greg Adams and the East Bay Soul receive an Oscar with the impressive performance...
By Flint Wheeler
Before even looking at the data on sports betting in Nevada, we know that it's been growing over the years. Unlike the best steak or beer, sports betting can be quantified with financial information and casinos and sportsbook operators have to report this data to the government every month.
Since the info is available for public consumption, let’s...
By BIG ED the Budtender
C.C. RELEAF’S Lead Budtender
So many of my patients have told me that they have been using Marijuana for 10, 20, 30 or 40+ years and have never heard of CBD. Hopefully, I can help introduce you to a whole new side of Marijuana.
CBD and THC are the power couple of Marijuana therapeutics; they work best...
By Avery Wood
Idyllic Palm Springs has always called to tourists and celebrities alike with its year-round sunshine, pristine golf courses and dynamic culture. Now it is also home to what supermodel Beverly Johnson is calling the “fountain of youth”: Dr. Wendy Roberts’ Generational Dermatology Symposium, which occurred Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19 at the Hard Rock Hotel,...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Preventive medicine is something that I practice almost every day. The guidelines for screening for cancer can change and are often confusing for everyone. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a panel of experts in primary care and preventive medicine that reviews the evidence and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. I’d like...
Week of February 23
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): My astrological radar suggests there's a space-time anomaly looming just ahead of you. Is it a fun and exotic limbo where the rules are flexible and everything's an experiment? That might be cool. Or is it more like an alien labyrinth where nothing is as it seems,...
By Sunny Simon
Thorny experiences are challenging. Bruised memories of a taxing ordeal tend to linger on like a bad dream even after grinding through the pain and discomfort. This baggage not only casts a negative shadow, it takes up space. Living with a past hurt is like having a dreary dungeon-like room in your home so crammed full of...
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