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Coaching Salaries Getting Out Of Control…
By Flint Wheeler
Coaches who win big deserve big dollars, even millions. Some of the winningest coaches are raking in more revenue for the school...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 8
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two seven-year-old girls showed me three tricks I could use to avoid taking...
Sculptra Aesthetic
Most people attribute the look of an aging face to the effects of gravity and time. Loss of volume or fullness is actually one...
Catch the Fever
By Sunny Simon
Don’t you think there is something energizing about the post Labor Day period? I call it Fall Fever. The kids are back...
Cheech & Chong Roll Into Town
Friday, September 2
By Noe Gutierrez
Cheech & Chong are the most recognizable comedy team of our time. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on...
The Inaugural Comic Con Palm Springs Was A Smashing Success!
By Esther Sanchez
They came in droves from every corner of the country and several corners of the globe. Artists, cosplayers, film buffs, comic nerds...
Dove Dances with Drum in Earth Moon Earth
Thursday, September 1st at Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneer Town Palace, 8 p.m.
By Lisa Morgan
The legacy of the musically magic Evaro family continues to grow...
Hungry Hearts
By Morgan James
Inhale rapidly, deeply, filling your lungs with the life of your surroundings... hold your breath... then exhale fully and release, heart pumping....
The Complete Idiots Guide to Slim Man: Marketing 101
By Slim Man
I had an idea to write a book called The Complete Idiots Guide to Complete Idiots. I figured, in life, if you...
Keisha D
By Patte Purcell
The level of talent in the desert continues to amaze me. I heard about Keisha D through Karl Erikson and I asked...
RONNIE SPECTOR “English Heart” (429 Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, Girl Groups dominated the airwaves. Acts like the Chantels and the Shirelles built...
Robert Bell – Photgraphing Life
By Angela Romeo
Robert Bell comes to the desert with a ready smile, a bit of the midcentury vibe, a bit of the tiki lounge...
SANDY MILLER, DOG TRAINER EXTRAORDINAIRE!
By Janet McAfee
Do you wish Sparkey would stop jumping up on your guests? Would you like your dog to do tricks? Does your dog...
The Slow Hot Wind
By Rick Riozza
As I converse with my wine friends & networks across the nation, already they are gearing up for a full array of...
THE ART OF FEAR
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
DON’T BREATHE
I think it was Alfred Hitchcock who said the secret of suspense is the friction of hope and fear...
Election Year
By Heidi Simmons
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Extreme Prey
by John Sandford
Fiction
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It is only weeks away until the citizens of this country will elect a new President. It has been...
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR HIT COMEDY ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’
Based on the Motion Picture
Auditions for the final production of Theatre 29's 2016 season, the classic hit comedy "A Christmas Story" have been scheduled...
Touch of the Vapers
By Haddon Libby
Back in 1939 in the movie “Gone with the Wind,” Scarlett O’Hara told Rhett Butler that she was “overcome by the vapors”....
DRIVE SAFELY OVER LABOR DAY 2016
By Dale Gribow
Labor Day is around the corner. It is a holiday when our neighbors do not always use good common sense while celebrating...
The 2nd Annual Desert Patriot Golf Tournament
At the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa is Sept. 17th!
Firefighters, Police Officers and the Military are looking for a few good Golfers!
Last...
NFL Changes Rules & U.S. Open Predictions…
By Flint Wheeler
A little over a month ago owners approved seven new rules for the 2016 season. There were still several more proposed rule...
“…But here I am again questioning it.”
Dear Jenny,
I am so addicted to my ex. He's literally a drug. It's like an addict that only needs one more hit to be...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 1
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Truth decay is in its early stages. If you take action soon, you...
THE GIFT OF GIVING
By Bronwyn Ison
Giving connects us to others. Research shows being magnanimous provides a sense of fulfillment. Also, it provides a sense of well being...
Zika Virus Update
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Since I last wrote about the Zika Virus in February 2016, there have been laboratory confirmed cases of the virus in...
Time to Lower the Bar
By Sunny Simon
While flipping through one of my favorite foodie magazines I noticed this tip: “Lower the bar. Try a no-prep picnic dinner with...
COMIC CON PALM SPRINGS PLANS GRAND OPENING CEREMONY WITH STAN LEE
The man behind Marvel will cut the ribbon to kick off the big event.
Stan Lee is famous for his work with a pencil, but...
HOLLACE – Award Winning Local Rockers Perform At Comic Con
By Esther Sanchez
For only having been a band for about a year now, Hollace has already experienced quite a few accolades and triumphant moments....
FROM FALLING SKIES TO “PRISON RAMEN:” DAREDEVIL’S PETER SHINKODA
By Rich Henrich
The inaugural Comic Con Palm Springs is about to launch August 26-28th at the Palm Springs Convention Center! This will be an...
COMIC CON: OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES IN ORPHAN IS THE NEW ORANGE
By Rich Henrich
Every so often, a piece of creative work grabs your attention and won’t let go. Thus is the case with Orphan is...
JAKE BUGG “On My One” (Virgin/EMI Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, Bob Dylan found inspiration from American Folk music, in particular, Woody Guthrie. For...
In Memory of Summer, Bring Your Dog Inside!
By Janet McAfee
This August marks the one year anniversary of the death of a Silky Terrier who passed away in the blazing summer heat....
Immune yourself from one thing, what would it be?
Traffic? Rude or obnoxious people? Bad Drivers? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could vaccinate specific things or people from our lives. Unfortunately, those toxic people...
Noe Gutierrez: From Rocker to Potential Politician
By Morgan James
Noe Gutierrez is an incredible asset to the Coachella Valley. His ties run deep and hold strong as he actively pursues multiple...
8th Annual Bhakti Fest Gathers Thousands of All Ages for a...
New Highlights Include a Sound-bath Dome, Sacred Women’s Tent, Men’s Lodge, and Expanded Family Village, along with Top Kirtan Stars, Sacred Music, Meaningful Workshops...
Grand Opening of the Oasis Soccer Field is scheduled for September...
Soccer field in Oasis opens to the delight of local residents
Desert Recreation District (DRD) is opening a new soccer field in the unincorporated community...
Sergio Villegas, Flamenco Jazz Guitarist
By Patte Purcell
One of the best parts of doing the Celebrity Jazz Jams is discovering the treasure trove of exceptional musicians we have in...
The Games We Play
By Slim Man
It’s been so hot here in Palm Springs that I had to put ice cubes in my water bed.
My dad lived on...
That’s A Wrap: Splash House Closes Out Biggest Season to Date
By Kaitey Marie
For the fourth year in a row, Splash House provided a dreamily cool ending to another hot summer here in the desert....
51st Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival | October 21-23
Theme: Resort To Nature
Date: October 21-23, 2016
Time: Friday 5 - 9 PM | Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM | Sunday 10 AM -...
Rogue Ogre
By Morgan James
Rogue Ogre is a band with a lot of heart. The trio plays live with a passion. Although they are a fairly...
An Evening with Filmmaker/Artist/Writer Chip Miller
Director/WGA screenwriter/artist and songwriter, Chip Miller, will host a Q&A following preview screenings of numerous PBS Television Concert Specials he has directed and produced...
URBAN DESERT CABARET “Shadow Of A Ghost” (Urbandesertcabaret.com)
By Eleni P. Austin
This month saw the release of German filmmaker Joerg Steineck’s “Lo-Sound Desert” documentary on DVD. This 10 year labor of love...
Perez Road Art District
By Rebecca Pikus
The Greater Palm Springs residents & visitors alike to the Desert, are now taking notice of an exciting & newly developing Art...
Terry Hasting Airs His Dirty Laundry
By Angela Romeo
Terry Hastings is not one to shy away from controversy – even if that controversy exits in the mind of another. His...
Steve Miller & Portia, a Labor of Love
By Janet McAfee
“Just wondering, what would your husband or wife say if you called them up and told them you were moving into a...
What’s Up with Olympic Wine Picks!!
By Rick Riozza
Whether we’re here in the desert, out on our annual wine country trip, or actually down live in “Rio Dej”, we are...
A BOY AND HIS DRAGON
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
PETE’S DRAGON
“But it is one thing to read about dragons and another to meet them.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin,...
Food for Thought
By Heidi Simmons
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The Vegetarian
by Han Kang
Fiction
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Some books read like dreams while others are about dreams. The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Hogarth, 188 pages) is...
LA QUINTA NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR VETERAN’S DAY RECOGNITION EVENT
The City of La Quinta is now accepting nominations for its annual Veteran’s Day Recognition Ceremony. La Quinta proudly acknowledges and honors its distinguished...