By Dale Gribow
If you are like most people, you wonder what happens if you or a friend is arrested for drunk driving? A Driving under the Influence (DUI) commonly referred to as a Drunk Driving is a criminal offense that involves two separate legal proceedings: the court trial and the DMV hearing. Last week we discussed DMV. Of course...
By Haddon Libby
If you could, would you help create more local jobs and improve our local economy?
Guess what? You can by simply shopping at local businesses instead of national chain businesses.
The reasoning behind this is fairly straight forward. Local businesses source more product locally. The highest paid employees - namely owners and key management - live locally. Local businesses...
People trampling over each other for cheap goods merely hours after celebrating what they are already thankful for. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins. It’s more like Hell if you’re in retail. Unfortunately, Black Friday is a day when many shoppers become victims of crimes and injuries says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”
Be alert...
Start Your New Food Business in 2015 with ShareKitchen and the CVWBC
Interested in turning your favorite family recipes into a business? Love to throw parties and thinking about catering? Whatever your business idea, ShareKitchen and the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center are here to help you.
Take a look inside ShareKitchen Cathedral City at our monthly information workshop on Monday,...
By Julie Buehler
Yes, Captain Obvious, I am a woman. But good grief, I can’t stand Hollywood stupidity, gossip, rumors, endless shoe shopping, tabloid magazines or sitting in a chair getting a mani-pedi.
I love sports. And I’m THANKFUL that I love sports because it’s the greatest entertainment known to mankind (womankind also).
And so, I offer you a feast of fantastic...
By Flint Wheeler
Through Week 10, Here is my current 2014 All Pro Team:
Quarterback: Andrew Luck (Colts) - Luck has over 3,000 yards and 26 TDs through 9 games this season, with minimal offensive weapons and line.
Running Back: Demarco Murray (Cowboys) - Murray leads the NFL by 300 rushing yards, along with 5.0 YPC and 7 TDs.
Fullback: Anthony Sherman (Chiefs)...
The Color Vibe, a “VIBErantly” colorful 5k fun run company, is teaming up with F.I.N.D. Food Bank to bring the Color Vibe 5K to Coachella Valley! The 5K, full of vivid colors, music, and tons of fun on Saturday, January 31, 2015 will be held at Lake Cahuilla Park.
The Color Vibe is a unique 5k fun run series that...
Week of November 27
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What exactly do you believe in, Aries? What's your philosophy of life? Do you think that most people are basically good and that you can make a meaningful life for yourself if you just work hard and act kind? Do you believe that evil, shapeshifting, kitten-eating extraterrestrials have...
By Bronwyn Ison
Has anyone discouraged you from your aspirations? Perhaps, someone thinks your dreams are too ambitious? Or, someone attempts to sabotage your efforts? Anyone who is depriving you from achieving greatness needs to be abolished from your life. I don’t believe this statement is too extreme. You should NEVER allow someone to rain on your sunny day.
The naysayers...
By Sunny Simon
Just as I tuned into “The Voice” the other evening I witnessed a singer experiencing a timing issue. Immediately I felt his pain. Performing live in front of millions of viewers demands precision. Drawing on his courage and skill he quickly recovered and the remainder of the performance was flawless. Immediately after the song, he was interviewed...
By Ann Greer
Enjoy airplanes? Enjoy tasting craft beers? Then the 3rd Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival at the Palm Springs Air Museum is the place for you this Saturday, November 22, 2014. As of publication deadline, twenty-three craft breweries were confirmed! The breweries will be dispensing four ounce tastes at the Palm Springs Air Museum, located at...
An Australian comedian who currently resides in Los Angeles. On November 29th, he will grace the stage of Spotlight 29 Casino, and hopefully he won’t wreak too much havoc!
By Kira Golden
Jefferies is known for his offensive, ranting style of comedy and controversial subject matter, but that doesn’t stop him from being loved worldwide. He has performed for crowds all...
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
We love this time of year. The snowbirds have returned and are settling into the Desert lifestyle, making all our lives easier—no sitting in the left fast lane with a death-grip on the wheel looking for their turn, no counting out the exact change at the register (our milk is getting warm), the COD kids have valet...
By Kira Golden
On Thursday the 13th of November, Mayor Steve Pougnet, numerous founders, and many appreciative desert citizens celebrated the recent opening of the Palm Springs Art Museum's new Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Fittingly, the building itself—previously a bank entitled Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan—was designed by E. Stewart Williams, who...
Desert Art Collection Gallery To Honor Renowned Internationally-Exhibited Artist/Desert Resident Sheila Benow With Show Of Mixed-Media Originals In Her Memory: “Sheila Benow: The Last Originals”
The original artwork of renowned internationally-exhibited artist Sheila Benow will be featured in an upcoming show at the Desert Art Collection art gallery in Palm Desert beginning December 1st. Featuring one-of-kind originals that stem from...
“Every time I see one of the CVM volunteers arriving for their visits at our facility, I know that although they look like regular people, they are really angels in disguise.” -Valerie, Activities Director for Fountains at Carlotta
By Lisa Morgan
I found it ironic as I watched Bianca Rae, popular anchor for local news station CBS 2, talk about having...
Craft beer and wine tasting pairs with five live bands and amazing art installations
By Lynn Bremner
Empire Music Ventures is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at the Empire Polo Club. Taste craft beer and fine wine in one of the most beautiful venues in the Coachella Valley as you...
Week #8 brought talented musicians competing for their shot at the grand finals of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition! The audience cheered for their favorite musicians as well as for fantastic audience giveaways from the Mary Pickford Theater such as hats, t-shirts, cell phone cases and tattoos. In the end it was a talented musician named Damian De...
More Than a Piano Man, More Than a Piano Bar
By Lisa Morgan
The Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs is one of the few places where, once you have pulled up into it's gorgeous, circular entry, you actually feel as though you have "arrived". More than the standard, commercial loading zone of neighboring casinos and hotels, the Riviera greets you with...
w/ Ballyhoo!, Gonzo, and Beyond I Sight. THI S SATURDAY, November 22 @ 7pm-12am, ages 18+
Tickets Available at www.ticketfly.com
By Lisa Morgan
With 4 Billboard top fives's registered between 2009 and 2014, and a new album receiving huge praises throughout the industry, Tribal Seeds' show at the Date Shed in Indio, will likely be the most crowded venue in the Coachella Valley....
Featuring Giselle Woo, Bryanna Evaro, Linda Lemke Heinz, Laramie Eve, Vanessa Reddin, Symara Stone, Kaylee Bergin & DJ Tessaphobia.
Presented by Coachella Valley Weekly & Schmidy’s Tavern
By Noe Gutierrez
The evening prior to Thanksgiving or, “Black Wednesday”, has become a phenomenon. It surpasses both New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day as the biggest drinking night of the year. Most Americans have Thanksgiving...
By Eleni P. Austin
“I am not revolution, I am not standing still, I am not illusion/I won’t define, I won’t define, I won’t define.” That’s the opening salvo from the British band Red Racer. It’s also the title track from their debut, Define.
Vocalist/drummer John Hogg and guitarist Sean Genocky have been making music together for years. They first made...
By Rebecca Pikus
Gary Kott began his illustrious career as an Advertising man in NYC, a Screenwriter & Author in Hollywood-- and now a Sculptor & Painter here in the Desert-- you know, a true Renaissance Man! In person Gary Kott is modest, humorous, incredibly intelligent and a completely delightful & engaging man. One would never know his award-winning &...
By Janet McAfee
Val Masi grew up enjoying the loving companionship of dogs. She watched Lassie and Rin Tin Tin on television and wished her own dogs could perform heroic deeds and obey commands like these canine stars. Now a Coachella Valley dog trainer, Val works with all kind of dogs with all kinds of issues at Best Paw Forward...
By Rick Riozza
Dan Sullivan is one of the venerable wine wise guys in our valley. He's been a wine purveyor in the area for almost 20 years, and, has a very loyal clientele. Often, when I ask people where they predominately purchase their wine, I get a lot of "Dan’s Wine" as their go-to store.
Dan’s Wine Shop is located on Hwy 111 between Monterey...
MIRAMONTE RESORT & SPA CELEBRATING THANKSGIVING WITH VALLEY RESIDENTS AND GUESTS
Miramonte Resort & Spa’s Executive Chef Christopher McLean brings a delectable Thanksgiving Day buffet and traditional dinner to local residents as well as guests visiting for the holiday. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last seating at 5 p.m. The holiday dinner is from 6...
By Robin E. Simmons
FORCE MAJEURE
Ruben Östlund’s latest film has been called an eviscerating look at “bourgeoisie complacency.” But it’s far more than that. It took the Jury Prize Un Certain Regard at this year's Cannes Film Festival and has been widely praised, here and abroad, as “brilliant, vicious, engrossing, haunting, sly, wicked, brutal, honest, awkward, perceptive and hilarious,”...
By Heidi Simmons
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Unbroken
By Laura Hillenbrand
Non-fiction
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We are at the cusp of losing history from those who lived it. The first person narrative and personal experience of the 16.5 million people who served in World War II is fading. Their inside knowledge and stories have been reduced to a politically correct textbook account. But in Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken (Random House, 476...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Hanging out in downtown Palm Springs can be so much fun. There are plenty…and I do mean plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy. And if you are either a tourist or a resident (looking for a quickie stay-cation) there are a variety of places to spend the night. One place that would suffice if you’re...
By Dale Gribow
We are only a few weeks from Thanksgiving gatherings and the start of the Christmas and New Year’s 2015 parties and of course THE SUPERBOWL. Unfortunately these events often generate people who party and drink more than they realize.
We are all protected by the same laws and have the same rights, but not everyone understands what they...
I’m the man sitting in front of you on the plane. Too busy to notice me because you were coughing uncontrollably? I’d appreciate it if you’d cover while sneezing. Did you know airborne germ droplets spread the virus up to six feet away?
I’m the person in the restaurant, store and office you waited on today. Too exhausted to give...
By Julie Buehler
The memory is clear and colorful. I was 8, rocking some sweet pigtails and enjoying a day at the state fair with family.
We came upon an odd looking ride and my uncle asked if I’d like to hop on the carousel. I tilted my head, watched for a moment, trying to decide what the goal of this...
By Flint Wheeler
Derrick Rose has had an uneven start to the season. He looked pretty damn good when he was on the court, but he's already missed four games due to the pair of sprained ankles he's been dragging around. On Tuesday, he offered a partial explanation for why he's already missed so many games, and it did not...
The Galen New Year’s Resolution 5K will be held December 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning and ending at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen. The 5K is a certified course for runners, families, and enthusiasts of all ages to kick-off healthy New Year’s resolutions.
Following the run, participants and the community are invited for a...
Week of November 20
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone on Reddit.com posed the question, "What have you always been curious to try?" In reply, many people said they wanted to experiment with exotic varieties of sex and drugs they had never treated themselves to before. Other favorites: eating chocolate-covered bacon; piloting a plane; shoplifting; doing a...
By Bronwyn Ison
An act of altruism requires little effort. More than twice the amount of energy is expended to be cruel and hurtful. Sure, everyone has had an ego bruising or feelings hurt. It is part of life. At tender young ages we learned quickly not everyone plays in the sandbox politely. Surrounding yourself with kind and caring people...
By Sunny Simon
Last evening I had a conversation with my five-year-old niece Alina. We discussed all things Thanksgiving: her mom’s famous lumpy gravy which she pretends to like, her nana’s yummy pumpkin mousse, requiring no pretending and the games she intends to play with visiting cousins. As the conversation progressed I asked her what one thing topped her thankful...
Hey Doc, my wife took my blood pressure the other night and said it was too low. I felt fine. I’m not on any medications. Should I be concerned?
-Harry, La Quinta
Harry, normal blood pressure is generally considered to be around 120/80, but can vary for each individual, so usually the range is between 90/60 and 130/80. I have seen...
If you are a fan of healthy living we encourage you to attend the 7th annual Desert Woman’s Show taking place November 15-16 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa. Many recognized health professionals will be speaking at this year’s event and each morning will start with a 10:15 am Yoga Stretch.
On Saturday, Rob Schein of HighTower Financial will...
Brought to you by Wayne Woodliff of Woody's Burgers
by Lisa Morgan
The 7th Annual Desert Woman’s Show will be taking place this weekend, Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16th. Expected to draw over 3,000 attendees to the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa, this very special expo will highlight women’s issues while providing dynamic runway, fall fashion and accessories...
By Rich Henrich
This year, AMFM Fest is proud to recognize two distinct individuals for their contributions to community and the arts. Christian Sesma, a local restaurateur, turned Hollywood director, will receive the inaugural Hillery Vision Award. The award will be presented by Cathedral City Mayor, Kathy DeRosa in honor of the City’s first elected mayor, Robert Hillery, for having...
By Rich Henrich
One of the main messages of my show is to bring attention for animal shelters, and the many homeless pets and rescue efforts out there. Gregory Popovich
Popovich, according to the International Juggling Association is the “the best juggler in the world.” He is an ex-circus legend struggling as a street performer in the wild west streets of...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Three films produced by Jason Miller, two of which are WALLY!! Award winners, will be showcased at this year’s AM FM Fest of Art. music. film and more, which takes place November 13th -16th in Cathedral City.
The San Diego State University student is majoring in Business Management/Entrepreneurial with a second in Film. He became interested in...
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15th, 6pm-10pm
Mary Pickford Theater Grounds, Cathedral City, CA
AMFM Festival After Party @ Schmidy's Tavern, Palm Desert
Sunday, November 16th, 9pm
By Lisa Morgan
As a witness to the inaugural event, I can attest that the resounding echo of the all creative forces brought together by the first annual AMFM Festival, was inspirational to say the least....
Saturday and Sunday, November 15th & 16th, from 10am to 4pm
Rancho Mirage Community Park (formerly Whitewater Park)
by Lisa Morgan
This is going to be the SUPER BOWL OF PET ADOPTIONS people, and you do not want to be that one guy or gal who missed out on meeting the love of your life! On track to be the largest Loving...
By Kathleen Hughes
Autumn leaves are swirling. Snowbirds are landing daily and Valley golf courses are open and ready for action. Time to reconnect with old friends at Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta this Saturday, November 15th from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. Parking is free.
The second Art Under the Umbrellas event of...
By Jeanette Knight
The Indio Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the return of Palm Desert Stage Company to open their season. Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “The Odd Couple,” will run November 14-23 for six performances only on Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM, and Sundays at 2PM.
IPAC Artistic Coordinator Jeanette Knight is directing a stellar cast consisting of local...
Week 7 of the Fall/Winter edition of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition brought a great time for the musicians and audience members. There were giveaways galore... Fireball t-shirts from the Tilted Kilt, a Massage Certificate from EstheticX.Obsession Massage & Wax Bar and new movie release t-shirts from the Mary Pickford Theatre were awarded to a rowdy audience. The...
Riviera Palm Springs is an iconic playground of the past, characterized today by its Old Hollywood glamour with a fresh, contemporary twist.
Set upon 24 pristine acres, Riviera Palm Springs is where Old meets New Hollywood. A favorite destination of Rat Pack icons, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., Riviera continues to attract Tinsel-town’s elite with...
Featuring: Rick Shelley, Lisa Lynn Morgan, Morgan James and Mike "Sickboy" Payan. Saturday, November 15th @ 9:00pm
Bby Lisa Morgan
CV Weekly has hand-picked local artists to play An Acoustic Night of music at the venue that has carved its name into the short list of places that build their marketing plan around local music - Schmidy's Tavern. On November 15th, not...
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