Coming to the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel August 26-28, 2016
By Jennifer Wallis
Get ready to suit up! World famous PALM SPRINGS is jumping into the comic book festival game with it's very first COMIC CON, coming to the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel, August 26th - August 28th. COMIC CON Palm Springs kicks off with...
The City of La Quinta will celebrate it’s 34 Birthday with a party and city picnic on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 1pm.
This will be a free event and open to the public. The picnic and birthday party will take place at Civic Center Campus and feature non-stop entertainment, great music, a rock climbing wall, activities for children,...
10 Full Days of Programming April 14 - 25
Programming Highlights Include: David Lynch Foundation Transcendental Meditation Introduction, Moog System 55, Poolside Cameos by The Do-Over, Know Wave: Don't Cry, Don't Beg, How Many Virgins? and Burger Records.
For several years during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Desert Gold has graced us with its warm, vibrant spirit at our...
By Dee Jay Cox
Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
And it is in the pursuit of passion and the refusal to settle for less, that filmmaker Jennifer Abod has created the documentary, “The Passionate Pursuit of Angela...
Acclaimed musical comedy runs one weekend only – April 8, 9, 10
By Cara Van Dijk
The angelic voices of ALTAR BOYZ take to the Palm Canyon Theatre stage for one weekend only, April 8-10. The musical comedy follows the fate and faith of five small-town boys as they rise from bingo hall fame to a national “Raise the Praise” tour.
The...
Wednesday, May 11, 7 to 8 p.m. Rancho Mirage Library
By Pam Bieri
Five Steinway Society Piano Awards Festival winners each in the Junior and Senior Divisions will perform in the annual Festival Winners Concert on Wednesday, May 11, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Rancho Mirage Library, 71100 Highway 111.
The concert is free and open to the public.
The Steinway Society...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino knows how to rock, and two of the biggest names in music, Vince Neil and Queensrÿche, are joining forces for one unforgettable night of heavy metal at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs on Saturday, June 11th.
International superstar, accomplished businessman and philanthropist Vince Neil of the legendary band Mötley Crüe came to exemplify all...
Desert Roots Music is adding another option to the already rising star of live performances in the Coachella Valley with a series of house concerts. We will be presenting intimate performances to offer a more personal entertainment experience. Rather than a show, Desert Roots Music seeks to provide a celebration of friends and song.
Beginning on Saturday, May 7, 2016,...
A Young Band With An Old Soul
By Esther Sanchez
A few weeks back I was at our beloved, Schmidy’s Tavern checking out my boys from Right On, Right On when I was lucky enough to catch a group I had yet to experience. It was already close to midnight when the last band of the night was setting up to...
By Craig Michaels
We are a generation ambitious for adventure and seeking new experiences. On April 9 — the weekend before Coachella Fest — experience what it means to be untamed.
The rock opera “Untamed” is coming to the Palm Desert Amphitheater at Civic Center Park. The event begins at 7 p.m., and admission is free.
More than a concert, “Untamed” is...
By Patte Purcell
The level of talent I am blessed to work with never ceases to amaze me. Terry Wollman sat in at our VIP Afterparty Jam at the Riviera Hotel in October. He's very impressive. Thanks to a referral from our keyboardist Greg Manning for the Celebrity Jazz Jam at Desert Willow, Terry is going to be playing at...
By Morgan James
Performance artist, Razor J, wows with impressive musical talents that span several instruments and genres of music. I first met musician, Juan Espino aka Razor J, almost 2 years ago when he played for an excited crowd at the CV Open Mic Competition. Since then, I have watched him continue to gain a fan base playing shows...
Remaining, Coveted Spot Goes To Monreaux
By Esther Sanchez
It was a nail-biting battle last Sunday night at the Hood Bar in Palm Desert. For the past several months, bands have assembled and thrown their hearts on the stage for all to see and hear in order to win the chance to perform for the number one spot at the upcoming...
By Eleni P. Austin
Loretta Lynn has been making music for more than half a century. She’s a rule-breaker, a trailblazing feminist in a spangly ball gown, but first and foremost (and most famously), she’s a coal miner’s daughter.
Of course, she charts her beginnings in her best known song of the same name. Loretta Webb was born during the Great...
By Rebecca Pikus
The largest, most impressive Museum-quality exhibit ever in greater Palm Springs -- representing over 75 national & international artists -- has been assembled all under one gallery roof here in Cathedral City! "Visually Speaking - Color & Light" has been curated by award-winning artist Joe Novak.
Joe pulled together very divergent art and artists -- painters, sculptors, creators...
By Rick Riozza
Welcome back my friends to the largest Food & Wine event of the year!
Things are a-poppin this April in abundance in the Coachella Valley. How fortunate are we to showcase every bit of impressive culture from fashion to music and the culinary arts. And now for the 6th year, our valley venue is pleased to stage the...
By Raymond Bill
I’m always excited to learn of a new restaurant opening in town because while I love the few places I frequent regularly, I enjoy the opportunity to order from a new menu and hopefully find a new favorite place to dine. However, new restaurants often have hiccups that can make for a bad first impression. This was...
Dead or Alive in Palm Springs is that groovy place you’ve been looking for to cool down after a long day in the office or during a visit. Its try-it-or-miss-it menu is ever evolving for wine and beer with a new menu for April.
Only open since the beginning of 2016, on March 30, Thrillist's named Dead or Alive one...
By Robin E. Simmons
We all project an identity whether we wear a name tag or not. Sally Field’s Doris Miller projects a dowdy 60-something sweet eccentric with a slightly clownish wardrobe. Doris has a mundane office job and almost no life beyond the office walls. She still lives in the clutter-filled Staten Island house she grew up in, which...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Palm Springs True Crime”
by Eric Meeks
Non-fiction
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No matter where you reside in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs has an undeniable allure with its rich history and Hollywood glamour. The city has served as an anchor lending its good reputation and influence across the valley to other desert communities.
In Eric Meeks’ Palm Springs True Crime (Horatio Limburger Oglethorpe, 346...
By Janet Newcomb
Something very interesting happens to us at a certain age. As adolescents we were chomping at the bit to be adults, and adulthood was pretty exciting for a while – until we slowly evolved from offspring to parent to caregiver. As a bereavement care specialist, Dr. Virginia Simpson has devoted her career to counseling individuals and families...
By Haddon Libby
Will Rogers once said that income tax “has made more liars out of the American people than golf."
All but 10 million tax filers will have their returns done and filed by the 15th. For those of us running late, the IRS gives a six month extension with the filing of a 4868 form. Just make sure that...
By Dale Gribow
Accident victims clearly deserves to be fairly compensated for their pain and suffering. Unfortunately an accident does not mean you will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company...you won't. You didn't win the lottery because you were rear ended and most clients do not understand why their case is not as valuable as their neighbors.
Follow...
It’s in your personal life, it’s in your professional life. Often, one accelerates the other. Driving to and from work, it’s there. We’re surrounded by it - “Stress.” Like water, stress seems to seep into every level of our life. “What makes it worse, it’s very unhealthy says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It can be downright deadly if not addressed...
By Flint Wheeler
North Carolina rallied from a 10-point deficit against Villanova with 5 ½ minutes remaining on Monday night in the national championship game. The Tar Heels tied it at 74 with 4.7 seconds remaining on a 3-pointer from Marcus Paige, whose shot – an off-balance, double-clutching attempt – instantly qualified as one of the most dramatic moments in...
City will contribute to mentoring of young men, youth programs
By Michael Felci
The City of Indio recently announced a civic and corporate partnership with the SoCal Coyotes, a professional football team and non-profit leadership organization for local men ages 18-30. The team, which plays its games at Shadow Hills High School in north Indio, was recently named America’s No. 1...
To be Held at the Riverside County Fairgrounds April 8-10, 2016
By Andrea Carter
California CareForce, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing free health, dental, and vision services to residents all over California, will be returning to the Riverside County Fairgrounds for its Coachella Valley Clinic this weekend, April 8-10. Now in its 4th year, the clinic operates through a volunteer-based workforce...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
I have been the Medical Director for a local hospice company, Serenity Hospice for the past 5 years. I have found my experience as a hospice physician to be very rewarding and enlightening.
While most people understand that hospice is meant for the dying patient, not many actually understand what hospice involves. Hospice is a comprehensive program...
Week of April 7
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as one of the greats, in the same league as Picasso and Kandinsky. Even in his eighties, he was still creating marvels that one critic said seemed "to come from the springtime of the world." As unique as his work was,...
By Bronwyn Ison
Silence is extraordinarily powerful. We need and should remain reticent several times per week. Embracing silence allows us to gather our thoughts, foster cohesiveness and maintain overall calmness. There are a couple ways you can observe the topic of silence. You may need a quiet domain to relax, pray, or meditate. Or, you may require silence between...
By Sunny Simon
During my second coaching session with Megan I noticed a significant change in her demeanor. The previous week she sat in my office wringing her hands and chewing nervously on her lower lip. Her major concern involved “the micro-manager from hell” whose favorite sport was sending Megan terse emails asking for almost minute-to-minutes updates on her assigned...
April 1-3 event presents an International Palette at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Book a virtual trip around the world and head right down the road to the Indian Wells Arts Festival, where you can absorb how ancient crafts are fueling 21st century thoughts over a RumChata cocktail or be transported to the future through the digital creations of an ambitious...
Featuring Live Performances and Screenings from JASH Partners Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric – and many more! Destination Comedy Weekend in Palm Springs, April 2-3, 2016
Today JASH – the comedy collective founded by Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric – announced their inaugural JASHFESHT Comedy Festival. The two-day destination weekend kicks off...
By Janet McAfee
Have you noticed one of your pets appearing to grieve upon the death of another pet? Science confirms that you are not anthropomorphizing your cat or dog. Scientific studies confirm that animals have feelings, and in fact have a wide range of emotions including grief. Dogs may become lethargic and stop eating. Cats may retreat into hiding...
Event benefits T.J. Martell Foundation, Music’s Promise for a Cure
Some matches are a natural. Wine and music are a long-standing pairing that just works. It’s no surprise, then, that a growing number of musicians are making their own wine, or lending their name to a vintage.
In celebration of this perfect pairing, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa...
Continues with The Living Desert’s Annual Brew at the Zoo, renowned Fashion Week El Paseo, a special exhibition inspired by the Salton Sea, and much more!
By Chris Clemens
First Weekend Palm Desert in April is another exciting weekend celebration of arts and culture, this month featuring The Living Desert’s Annual Brew at the Zoo, a major fundraising event. In addition,...
Bands and friends come out to say a fond farewell to Schmidy's Tavern at the "End of the World" event this past weekend.
Photos By Scott Pam & Steve Young
Based on the Some Like it Hot screenplay, runs March 25-April 3 at PCT
By Cara Van Dijk
Palm Springs loves Marilyn Monroe! And, for fans still missing her flowing white gown in downtown, a glimpse of the star can be spotted at Palm Canyon Theatre – well, sort of. The sultry songstress, Sugar Kane, made famous by Monroe, will take to...
At the Arthur Newman Theatre beginning April 8, 2016.
Other Desert Cities is a popular contemporary comedy/drama set in Palm Springs, CA playing April 8-17, 2016 at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert, CA.
The widely popular play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz is a smart drama filled with serious laughter and repartee that dazzles and decimates. Christmas...
By Morgan James
Wow! 2 minutes into a song and I am immediately transported to my 90's era childhood, grooving aside my bedroom stereo to ethereal tunes of Smashing Pumpkins and Mazzy Star. The perpetuating rhythm drones sweetly as lyrical melodies take me away to slower times, so thick with mood, my head continues to buzz as the song ends....
By Patte Purcell
This is the first Anniversary of my column in Coachella Valley Weekly. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Tracy Dietlin and Phil Lacombe for their tireless efforts in bringing such a great entertainment and music magazine to the Coachella Valley. Their 'Coachella Valley Music Awards' also gives recognition to the local musicians in all genres...
By Lisa Morgan
When: April 2 and May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Indio High School Performing Arts Center
Who: Students completing the 6th grade through 11th grade in June 2016
Why: Because some kids just gotta rock!
Sign up for the open call at www.ampcv.com (It is important to register for an open call time)
The Academy of Musical Performance (AMP),...
Eleni P. Austin
“I’ve got my back to the wall at the door of forever, tried to make my great escape, but my hands can’t find the lever/It seems my mind’s made up but my heart it feels so hollow, the unintended consequence of bitter pills I’ve had to swallow.” That brilliant bit of erudite equivocation comes from the song...
By Angela Romeo
Hidden talents – unexpected surprises, these are things that give life flavor. For many the name Sela Ward evokes an actor. We are familiar with her work from films such as Gone Girl and TV, Sisters and House and CSI-NY come to mind. Many are aware of her charitable work with Hope Village for Children. But Melissa...
By Rick Riozza
The most pleasant of spring weather has been thankfully overstaying its welcome—keeping that entrenching swift arriving summer from hastily settling in. El Nino—por favor, time to step up!
This past Easter my family had the pleasure to again invade my son Paolo’s wine cellar. Since he’s moved all of his tasty collection to the Wine Vault of the...
By Raymond Bill
With so many dining options in Palm Springs, one of the best kept secrets is dish- Creative Cuisine, not only because they have a cuisine and dining style that is unique to the valley, but also because of the history that is rooted in their new location in the uptown design district which is gaining so much...
By Robin E. Simmons
I keep waiting for movies to better reflect the real enemies of civilization as movie villains. I especially enjoyed “Eye in the Sky” for that very reason. Movies are the global pond at which we all drink. They have power to define, examine our shared human concerns and not merely entertain.
NOW PLAYING:
BATMAN VS SUPERMAN – DAWN...
By Heidi Simmons
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“The Gods of Tango”
by Carolina De Robertis
Fiction
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Life is mostly unpredictable and often the decisions we make change the course of direction in the way we live. In Carolina De Robertis’ third novel The Gods of Tango (Alfred Knopf, 384 pages), a teen girl’s journey turns her into a man.
The story begins in a small Italian village near...
By Haddon Libby
Where the Bible uses 700,000 words to give guidance, the U.S. tax code needs 3,700,000. It was only 100 years ago when the federal tax code was 400 pages in length. Today, it is over 70,000 pages long.
This year, it is estimated that Americans will spend over $30 billion doing their taxes or nearly$100 for every man,...
By Dale Gribow
A good Christian would forgive an at fault driver for an accident because it is just that an accident...not an intentional act. However, everyone would agree that the accident victim deserves to be fairly compensated for their pain and suffering.
Unfortunately an accident does not mean you will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company. You...
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