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MY OSCAR© PICKS
By Robin E. Simmons
I am not an Academy member, although some of my friends are and have shared with me their favorites -- which...
Spectrum Indian Wells Contemporary Art Show Returns March 16–19, 2017
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...
La Quinta Arts Festival Celebrates 35th Anniversary – March 2-5, 2017
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...
Misfits and Oddballs
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...
Marvel’s Champions: The Superhero team the world needs for the in...
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...
Dog Napping, A Rising Crime
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...
A Romantic Night of Wine
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...
DOES LA LA LAND RAIN CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS?
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....
And The Winner Is?
Thank you Tracy Dietlin for allowing me to attend the Grooves at the Westin this last Saturday night. Certainly an Academy Award winning performance...
Sportsbooks; Behind The Lines In 2016
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...
CBD
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,...
Generational Dermatology with Dr. Wendy Roberts and Beverly Johnson
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...
Cancer Screening
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...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
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...
Getting Over a Hurtful Situation
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...
Dine In and Rock Out at Big Rock Pub, the Newest...
Plus So Much More!
By Chris Clemens
All of the ingredients have come together for a unique dining experience at Big Rock Pub, the newest dining...
Tickets on Sale Now for the Bianca Rae Foundation’s 5th Annual...
Fundraiser Benefiting Local Animal Welfare Organizations
Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Annual Faith, Hope & Pups polo luncheon being held Sunday, February...
The Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Announces a star-studded performer lineup for 2017
The Eli young Band will be performing at the Fair on Saturday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. With three...
3RD ANNUAL OSCAR PARTY ON EL PASEO
On Sunday, February 26th, the Shops on El Paseo will be hosting the 3rd Annual Oscar Party on El Paseo benefitting Palm Springs Women...
The Warburton – Chairman Clarke Rheney Named “VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR”
Making it Rain for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
By Lisa Morgan
Somewhere, working into the wee hours of the morning, a former Boy Scout and...
Desert Reggae Residency – MOZAIQ & DJ JOURNEE OF STRONGHOLD REGGAE
By Noe Gutierrez
Saturday, February 18, 2019 at 9 p.m. at Tack Room Tavern marks the return of ‘Desert Reggae Residency’. In conjunction with Ronnie...
KCLB PRESENTS… LOCAL BAND NIGHT!
Desert Music Scene Gets Support From Local Radio
By Esther Sanchez
Pretty much any Coachella Valley resident who hasn’t been living under a rock for the...
ARIAL TRAMPWAY TO PRESENT DRG SUNDAYS
DIVAS OF ROCK GLAM AT HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS
BEGINNING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
Arial Trampway Presents DRG Sundays at Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. This...
JIMMER “God Like The Sun” (jimmermusic.com)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Somedays I confess I’m happy living with unhappiness, somedays I’m right as can be, some kind of faith has got a...
Bob DeSena Latin band at Jazz at the Mansion 420 Friendly...
By Patte Purcell
Bob DeSena is not only one of my favorite musicians but he's also a dear friend. We met on Facebook and I...
Tom’s Top 10 Graphic Novels
By Tomas Novak
Comic books used to have a negative reputation. Then Hollywood found out what the rest of us have been enjoying for years,...
‘Illuminating Modernism’ – Annalisa Capurro
By Angela Romeo
To say that Annalisa Capurro is passionate about the protection and preservation of mid-century architecture would be an understatement. This Australian, aka...
Limousine Shelter Tours Making Matches
By Janet McAfee
Calling Coachella Valley pet seekers! Loving All Animals now takes humans to local shelters and rescues to find their perfect canine or...
More Red Wines for Dinnertime!
By Rick Riozza
Nice to be back writing regarding our rhetorical red wine truck and all of the vino it’s toting during the desert’s waning...
Bill’s Pizza Comes to Palm Desert!
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
East valley pizza lovers take heart, because we no longer have to make the long trek to Palm Springs for scrumptious Bill’s...
KOREAN CULTURE CLASH
By Robin E. Simmons
The Handmaiden
From celebrated director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, Thirst and Stoker) comes this ravishing crime drama.
The story is set in...
The Broken Pull Together
By Heidi Simmons
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What You Break
by Reed Farrel Coleman
Fiction
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Does our past affect our future? Does it lie in wait? Or, is our past a...
Don’t Flu Yourself!
The Flu Season is reaching its peak with over 14,000 new infections per week.
Imperfect as it is, the flu vaccine is still the best...
Gee Whiz, That’s the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread
By Haddon Libby
We have all heard the phrase, “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” Have you ever wondered when sliced bread was invented?
Before you...
THE DOWNLOW ON HOME SCAMS
By Dale Gribow
I receive many requests to write an article providing the Downlow on HOME SCAMS. There is good chance if you got through...
March Madness Consensus Rankings as of Valentines Day from Las Vegas
By Flint Wheeler
March Madness is just about a month away and the best sports books contenders are definitely emerging to win the national title....
First Coachella Cannabis Cultivation Facility Breaks Ground
A special ground breaking ceremony was held on Thursday, February 9th for the City of Coachella’s first commercial cannabis cultivation facility. Del-Gro has rented...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of February 16
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): By my estimates, 72 percent of you Aries are in unusually good moods....
“I was hoping that the relationship would return back to normal..”
Dear Jenny,
I have been together with my girlfriend for almost a year and a half, but recently, things have not been right. Let me...
There’s a Filler for that!
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...
Ready for a Career Reinvention?
By Sunny Simon
Ever try changing your sister into a zebra? I came across a video on Facebook depicting a creative child, perhaps about four...
Hot Purple Energy Goes Red For Women
By Heidi Simmons
Tis the season to celebrate the heart -- the quintessential symbol of love and affection.
For centuries, this country and many others have...
The Mary Pickford Theatre is D’Place Announces Two “Pickford Presents” Special...
Bestselling author and co-screenwriter and multi-Oscar-nominated film score composer to discuss their films.
Continuing to build on the success of its recent “Pickford Presents” Live...
Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s (PSCA) 15th Annual Dr. George Car Show
Saturday, February 11, 2017
By Chris Clemens
Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s (PSCA) 15th Annual Dr. George Car Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
MOVIE MACABRE – Featuring William Friedkin’s Film ‘THE EXORCIST’ in 16mm Film
WEDNESDAY FEBUARY 15TH, 2017
By Robyn Tanzer
Palm Springs Vinyl Records and Collectibles and Demonic Pinfestation have teamed up to present MOVIE MACABRE, a once at...
COMEDY ICON DANA CARVEY IS COMING TO FANTASY SPRINGS
March 24th, 2017
Emmy Award-winner, Saturday Night Live alumni, and celebrated funny man Dana Carvey has been a part of the fabric of American comedy...
Comic Con Palm Springs Returns to Palm Springs Convention Center
By Avery Wood
The second annual Comic Con Palm Springs has been announced and will be occurring August 25-27, 2017 and according to creator Christopher...
GirlFriend Factor Presents 4th Annual “Club Cabana: Unleashed & Uncorked!”
Includes Popular Auction of Prizes Created by “Cabana Boys”
GirlFriend Factor, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women reach their potential and achieve...
Splash House Announces Dates + Venues and 2017 Advanced Sale
June 9-11 and August 11-13
Three Poolside Stages at the Renaissance, Riviera, and Saguaro Hotels
After Hours Returns to the Palm Springs Air Museum
Splash House...
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