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By Heidi Simmons Reading is a blast!  At the end of the year, it’s very rewarding to take a look back and remember the books that made an impression on me.  From my CVW 52 columns, here are the books I most enjoyed and remember. MEMOIR Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston – Cranston is a brilliant actor and a regular guy.  His...
New Year’s Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Following a few safety tips will ensure that you’re safe and sound ‘when the clock strikes midnight,’ ringing in the New Year! • Designate a Driver: If you are going to be...
If 2017 is a New Year and we still have sex, drugs, money, cars and politicians, you can be sure that there will be new laws going into effect.  Below are some of California’s latest and greatest laws on the books: Sex: People under 18 years of age who are prostitutes are no longer considered criminals, but instead classified as victims...
By Dale Gribow The holidays bring thousands of visitors to our desert and result in people drinking with abandon and meeting members of the Black and White Fraternity called the Riverside Sheriffs. The nervousness that results from this encounter causes drivers to develop Black and White Fever. We have all been driving during the day and seen an officer behind...
By Flint Wheeler The annual discussion about who is the NFL’s MVP is heating up, but this season features a group of players with plenty of imperfections. Through all the imperfections, one must look at the player who has done the most to improve these faults and lead his team forward. That player is Matthew Stafford. Stafford has always been a...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of December 29 © Copyright 2016  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Donatello was a renowned Italian sculptor. His favorite piece was "Lo Zuccone," a marble statue of the Biblical prophet Habakkuk. As Donatello carved his work-in-progress, he addressed it. "Speak, damn you! Talk to me," he was heard to say on more than a few occasions. Did the stone...

Moving on in 2017

By Sunny Simon You are looking forward to the New Year and have completed the following three steps, right?  1) Spent quiet time creating goals for the 2017. 2) Broke each goal down to bite-sized action steps. 3) Set timelines and milestones for each major goal. All good? Great! You’re off to a fine start. If you are committed to...
By Denise Ortuno Neil Hot off the huge success of the Halloween Bash, BB Ingle will be hosting the 33rd Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party on Saturday night, December 31st. This will be the 3rd year that the event is being held at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. BB’s Parties are legendary, and have been entertaining desert party goers...
On Friday, January 13th 2017, nationally renowned chefs converge on the Coachella Valley & team up for first-ever local Coachella Valley Culinary Invitational, held to benefit Coachella Valley youth by establishing a scholarship and mentor program This will be a multi-tasting dinner at the historic Sturgios Building on the grounds of Desert Regional Medical Center On Friday, January 13th, Coachella Valley...
January 14 & 15 at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort & Spa Proceeds earmarked for local charities including Parkinson’s Organization The Desert Woman's Show is celebrating its fabulous diamond anniversary on January 14 & 15 at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort & Spa and promises to be bigger & better than ever. Every attendee will have the opportunity to win a 1 karat...

Zech B

By Morgan James With intense lyrics that pack a punch for the surrounding crowd and a consistent, determined disposition, rapper Zech B has launched himself into the music scene of the Coachella Valley in just a few short weeks. Being warmly and widely received at the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City,...

Ronnie King

By Patte Purcell Producer Ronnie King is one of the desert's legends. He is the founder of Ronnie King Music. A native son, his family's musical roots are well known. He is an iconic multi-platinum producer of hits for Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Offspring, and more.  He also plays a mean jazz piano. He's a virtuoso that never ceases to amaze...
Mary J. Blige is one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), a 2012 Golden Globe nomination, and five American Music Awards, Blige is a global superstar and she’s bringing that overflowing talent to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs...
By Eleni P. Austin When Rock N’ Roll was invented in the middle of the 20th century, the genre incorporated Jazz, Boogie-Woogie, Country, Rhythm & Blues and Gospel.  Soul-Shouters and Blues-Belters like Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker and Etta James ruled the airwaves. Later, they were supplanted by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, plus the Bonnies: Bramlett and Raitt. These days...
By Morgan James What an exciting night as the CV Open Mic Competition brought on a supportive crowd of musicians and their fans for week 11 of 12. With only 2 weeks remaining, contestants old and new came through to give it their best shot for our incredible prizes! Once all of our talented musicians graced the stage and the...
 By Dee Jae Cox “I don't want realism. I want magic!”  Exclaims Blanch Dubois. (One of Tennessee William’s most famous characters from his classic play, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’) And that is the true essence of theater and most performing arts, which provide the chance to escape for an hour or two from the reality of our lives and immerse...
By Angela Romeo Scot Alpert believes people are born to do extraordinary things. “I am one of those people,” said Scot.  “I understand the power of art and beauty.” From an early age Scot was creative. “I used whatever material was available to me. Growing up I would spend hours watching my father creating extraordinary art. Some of my favorites were...
By Esther Sanchez Since the age of 12, Kenny Irwin has been building a magical, holiday land full of lights, robots, aliens and all sorts of incredible spectacles for the sole purpose of bringing joy and wonderment to all who visit the 4 acre Palm Springs property. With the continuous blessing of his father who recently passed away...Kenny’s childhood vision...

Happy Holidays!

By Slim Man Most people who know me well know about my affliction. It’s a mental health problem. What’s the problem? I think about things for too long. It’s an ailment that I discovered and diagnosed on my own, and I gave it a name—Attention Surplus Syndrome. You know the acronym. When I start thinking about something, I follow the thread...

Keep Benji Inside

By Janet McAfee As freezing temperatures grip our nation this month, countless dogs and cats perish when kept outdoors in the extreme weather.  While snow is a rare occurrence in the Coachella Valley, our winter nights drop below freezing in some areas. Please bring your pets indoors for shelter when extreme weather hits. There are many other compelling reasons to...
By Rick Riozza Women in the workplace—it’s a wonderful world!!  As most of you readers have gleaned from my recent columns, I am happily entrenched in my new wine steward position at the Total Wine & More store in Palm Desert.  It’s certainly got me off the couch and computer, as I’m working again assisting our valley’s vino-thirsty public in their...
By Robin E.Simmons ROGUE ONE  Clearly, the “Star Wars” legacy has permeated global pop culture and the saturation point appears to still be far, far away.  George Lucas has given birth to what is almost a religion and the “Force” remains a potent element in the latest iteration of the off-world cinematic saga.  Already in its earliest days of release, the...
By Heidi Simmons When it comes to gift giving, there are four things that make a gift perfect.  One, it's best to find a gift that is personal, thoughtful, intriguing, exciting and fun.  Second and third, the gift should be easy to find and easy to wrap.  And fourth, best of all, if you can purchase the perfect gift for...
The holidays provide a good opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends and coworkers. Rather than getting stressed about holiday obligations, think about these opportunities as making “deposits” in your relationship banks. The time you spend is an investment into the relationship’s long-term success.  Spending time with people means talking with them. Whether personal or professional, conversation is a...
By Maureen Forman There are many factors about depression in seniors. The causes most often cited are death of friends and family, physical illness, declining mental acuity. Not often enough are chronic poverty and the isolation that accompanies it given the attention they deserve as sources of senior depression. There is a firmly held belief that with the creation of Social...
By Haddon Libby On behalf of everyone at CV Weekly, I want to wish you, your family and those you love a happy Christmas and thank you for reading this paper and my column throughout the year.  It is our sincere hope that your holiday is filled with good friends, tasty food, much love and lots of happiness.  Take a moment...
By Dale Gribow Last Saturday night 12/17/16 if you were driving W/B on Hwy 111 in RM you probably went through a DUI checkpoint. But did you come out with your driver's license and are the Checkpoints or Saturation Patrols legal? During holidays and concerts, Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols are increased to deal with the increase of parties and drinking and...
By Flint Wheeler When gambling on the biggest football games, the general rule of thumb has always been to either bet the favorite immediately or wait until kickoff to back the underdog. Why? The season’s premier games draw abnormally large action from recreational gamblers, who are far more likely to wager on favorites. Their money typically sends point spreads shooting upwards,...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of December 22 © Copyright 2016  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): NPR's Scott Simon interviewed jazz pianist and songwriter Robert Glasper, who has created nine albums, won a Grammy, and collaborated with a range of great musicians. Simon asked him if he had any frustrations -- "grand ambitions" that people discouraged him from pursuing. Glasper said yes. He'd really...

NAUGHTY OR NICE

By Bronwyn Ison Have you been naughty or nice in 2016?  You may have grown up hearing this adage during the Christmas season.  If you were naughty you may not expect to find as many presents under the tree.  However, if you were nice you may have a plethora of gifts awaiting you.  Regardless, you may have been naughty or...
By Sunny Simon This year you’ll find me happily enjoying the love, warmth and joy of the holidays. I’m eating the gingerbread with reckless abandon, drinking the eggnog (preferably spiked) and singing along with Christmas music on my Pandora playlist as I gleefully add ribbons and bows to presents wrapped with loving care.   If you just read that paragraph and are...
Takes place on January 7, 2017 at Palm Desert Civic Center Park from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm. The festival is the brain child of Seth Cash, also owner of MyCityEveryday, and his partner Alexandra Miklosova. Cash shared with me how the idea for this event came about: “The idea came from a need, a need to take care of...
By Esther Sanchez Birthed from members of multiple bands...some still in existence, others no longer with us, come a group that has become a favorite of music fans across the desert empire over the past year and a half. Let's be honest, people...The fact that 5th Town is fronted by more than one pretty face doesn’t hurt them in the...
By Lisa Morgan The highly anticipated Big Rock Pub (BRP), located at Indian Springs Golf Club, is creating quite a buzz with their new concept in dining and entertainment and their incredible interior design. With rock and roll fundraisers for Desert Cancer Foundation, live music packing the dance floors weekly, a large outdoor patio with fire pit and outdoor pool...

Jim Holiday

By Morgan James Brilliant, over the top, thematic lyrics with a touch of humor and a lot of sass hum through the microphone backed by the pedal tone of a slide guitar. This is no doubt a song by the infamous Jim Holiday. I had the great fortune of first meeting Jim when he signed in to play a song...
By George Duchannes Saturday December 10 music lovers gathered at the McCallum Theatre for Jimi Fitz and Friends a CV Christmas, which was an amazing experience. Hearing all around town how talented each and every single performer was going to be sure had me excited for what I was about to witness. Before the show everyone gathered around the lobby....
By Eleni P. Austin When Green Day burst on the scene in 1994, their breakthrough song was “Longview,” a cheerful ode to masturbation, off their third album Dookie, (the title a quaint colloquialism for shit). Nobody could have predicted that these  snotty, spazzy  kids would not only usher in a second wave of Punk Rock, but that their music would...
By Morgan James Every week the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City thrills performers and cheering fans alike. Live videos fill social media and photos flash, capturing the still frames of the soon to be famous. Audience giveaways from sponsor, Brutal Bee Music Group, get the crowd roaring for a chance at...

Land Richards

By Patte Purcell What do Cab Calloway, Herb Jeffries, Trini Lopez, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Bobby Caldwell, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Stevie Nicks, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Michael Paulo, Peebo Bryson and James Ingram all have in common? They've all toured or worked with Land...

Simon Luckinbill Redux

By Angela Romeo Simon Luckinbill has started to make his mark on the art scene. His career is nascent but it is evident that he has what it takes to compete in the art world. Simon was born in Los Angeles and raised in New York. He grew up surrounded by artistic talent. His parents are both well-known actors. But Simon...
By BIG ED the Budtender C.C. RELEAF’S Lead Budtender When most people hear the word “MARIJUANA” the 1st thing that pops into their head is usually negative. Marijuana is so much more than a plant that gets you high.   When used properly Marijuana can help with all kinds of mental, physical and emotional ailments. There are also many different ways to...
By Janet McAfee There is no place like a “home for the holidays,” and a little dog named Johnny knows that better than most.  Johnny was a stray homeless dog who ended up at the now closed Indio animal shelter.  He faced an uncertain future at this crowded high kill shelter.  Christmas angel, Lori Weiner, owner of the Pet Hotel...
By Rick Riozza Hold On! Stop the Presses!! Just when you thought you would have to endure the holiday season with the same wine gifts of corkscrews, wine stoppers, and wine bibs (??), along comes the most innovative vino tool one can imagine!  Yes—at the tip of your fingers, you’ll be able to savor and absolutely enjoy any wine in...

THE KIRKUS REVIEW

Insiders Guide to Good Reads and Good Writing By Heidi Simmons Hollywood producers have "Variety," medical doctors have "JAMA" and book buyers have "Kirkus."  Since 1933, "Kirkus Reviews" has been providing honest criticism of fiction, nonfiction, teen and children's books.  From Barnes and Noble to local Librarians, Kirkus is the go-to publication to inform those who purchase books to sell and to...
By Dee Jae Cox  Though New York is often thought to be the heart of the American Stage, Southern California and the desert in particular, certainly claims a part of the soul for this great art form.  It is widely known that theater originated in Greece around the sixth century BC, when the followers of Dionysus, the God of fertility and...

BREAKING THE RULES

By Robin E. Simmons NOW PLAYING: RULES DON”T APPLY It’s no secret that Warren Beatty has nurtured a long-held passion (or is it a compulsion?) to star and direct in a feature film biography of the notoriously eccentric billionaire industrialist, pilot, filmmaker, control freak and ladies man Howard Hughes. It’s easy to assume Beatty’s attraction to Hughes was a recognition that Hughes...
With the recent tragedy at the Ghost-Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, I cannot stress the importance of knowing where your nearest emergency exit is located wherever you go reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. As the holidays near, many of us will be attending parties, concerts, dinners, traveling etc. Knowing where your exits are is an essential component of situational awareness....
By Haddon Libby Who made the most money in 2016?  It looks like it will be Warren Buffett whose net worth increased by $9 billion to $71 billion due to his ownership in Berkshire Hathaway.  Casino magnate, Sheldon Adelson, was second on the list as his net worth grew by $8.9 billion to $32 billion.  Third was oil fracker Harold Hamm...
By Dale Gribow Maybe your goal was not about pain and suffering compensation. Perhaps you hired your business lawyer, or an accident lawyer from LA who just graduated law school. Maybe you did not call the police, admitted partial fault and didn't take cell pictures of the car's property damage. Or witnesses left the scene without obtaining information because defendant admitted fault. Maybe you...

Rams Hiring (Already)…

By Flint Wheeler The Los Angeles Rams finally did what they had to do and, they fired Jeff Fisher — telling a coach with the most losses in NFL history and a guy who couldn’t help but pick a fight with the Hall of Famer who is the face of the franchise to hit the road. Now, it gets interesting. These aren’t...

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