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Fight Like a Girl
By Morgan James
When it comes to grungy girl rock with moody lyrics, reminiscent of 90's era Hole, East Valley band, Fight Like a Girl,...
THE RAVE-UPS “Town + Country” (Omnivore Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the early ‘80s, a funny thing was happening in Hollywood, the movie industry began making clever movies that chronicled...
Culturas Music-Arts
By Morgan James
Culturas Music-Arts formed with humble beginnings and an intention to make a difference in the lives of Coachella Valley's youth. Celebrating year...
Meg Walling – A Life in Color
By Angela Romeo
Meg Walling approaches life in color, lots of color.
“A strong sense of place and extremes in environment draw me in,” said Meg....
Rod & Sunshine, Deaf Dogs Rock!
By Janet Mcafee
Rod Murphy was not thinking about getting another dog during the summer of 2014. His beloved dog, Sophia, recently passed away after...
Zoning in on a Trio of Zonin Prosecco
By Rick Riozza
Everyone in hot haven here is up for the most refreshing quaffs in town. We’ve covered some tasty vino white wonders lately,...
Cork & Fork Delights with Summer Menu
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
With a hip, cool ambience, fabulous food and an ample wine selection, Cork & Fork in La Quinta has a winning recipe...
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN!
By Robin E. Simmons
NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER:
One of the great joys of movie collecting is the surprising availability of vintage titles in pristine,...
Unfair Justice
By Heidi Simmons
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The Innocents
by Ace Atkins
Fiction
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People are complicated. Rich or poor, whether it’s due to nurture or nature, humans are more often than not...
Enjoy Your Own 24 Hour Private Resort Getaway
By Craig Michaels
Nestled in the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park is a city known world-wide for its natural, healing, hot mineral water springs....
GOVERNMENT WASTE
By Haddon Libby
I think we all know that the Federal Government wastes an awful lot of money. Below are just a few of the...
4 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR 4th OF JULY...
By Dale Gribow
First: You should realize that there are more DUI FATALITIES here in the Coachella Valley, per capita, than anywhere else in California....
Cheap Sunglasses?
"When you wake up in the morning and the light is hurt your head - The first thing you do when you get up...
Mosquito News
By Doug Morin
Executive Director - CV Volunteers in Medicine, Indio, CA
In addition to their pesky whining, mosquitoes can carry some serious diseases, including West Nile virus...
UFC Sets Record Payout – British Open Picks
By Flint Wheeler
The most massive event in UFC history also had the largest purse payout in this sports History. Try not to compare this...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 14
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Upcoming adventures might make you more manly if you are a woman. If...
RECHARGE & RESET
By Bronwyn Ison
A short hiatus is exactly what I needed. Although, I missed writing each week, I really needed to recharge and reset my...
Should you get a consultation?
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
We often hear patients talk about how they have been wanting to do a cosmetic consultation for a very long time...
Three Key Tools for Life Changes
By Sunny Simon
Grabbing a magazine I stuffed it in my purse on my way out the door. I knew there would be a wait...
The 3rd Annual Palm Trees and Tattoos Convention and Retreat
Featuring B-Real From Cypress Hill
So Much More Than You Imagined
By Esther Sanchez
In 2014, businessmen and entrepreneurs, Sean Wood and Tony Francois, decided to throw...
The CVRep Presents The Annual Summer Staged Reading Event
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre & Conservatory will present their Annual Staged Reading Event on Saturday, July 9th at 7PM and Sunday, July 10th...
The Kathys
By Morgan James
Self-described as “ghetto wave, slacker goth, post jangle” The Kathys sure do have their sound and their audience figured out. Confident melodies...
Desert Legend, Sean Wheeler and Friends Perform The Hood Bar in...
Wednesday, July 13, 9pm - 1am FREE SHOW
by Lisa Morgan
Desert rock icon, Sean Wheeler, featured in two documentaries on the desert rock scene recently,...
CHARLIE FAYE & THE FAYETTES (Charlie Faye & The Fayettes)
By Eleni P. Austin
Has the Brexit gotten you down? Has this latest election cycle stressed you out? Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you...
The Coachella Valley Art Scene
By Morgan James
Over the last few years, The Coachella Valley Art Scene has grown exponentially, hosting a number of community events to thrilled artists,...
Odessa Christiana – Lifestyle In Art
By Angela Romeo
Part mid-century modern, part hippy chick tempered with flower child and wholly original, Odessa Christiana has created an art lifestyle.
“I cannot remember...
Summer Fosters Needed!
By Janet McAfee
Lynnette Poole says, “I would have fostered a rescue dog sooner if I’d known what a wonderful experience it is!” Lynnette is...
INTO THE WILD
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
One can be forgiven for assuming this iteration of “Tarzan” is an origin story. It is not. ...
Life in a Small Community
By Heidi Simmons
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Everybody’s Fool
by Richard Russo
Fiction
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There is a certain allure to small town living. Knowing your neighbors, making a difference and building a community...
Coachella Valley Real Estate 9 Years After The Crash
By Bruce Cathcart
The Coachella Valley has seen its share of Boom and Bust growth cycles. It always seems that the bigger the Boom, the...
DID YOU BLOW IT ON THE 4th?
By Dale Gribow
With July 4th on a Monday this year many of you may have joined your neighbors and partied all weekend. If you or...
It Happened Just Like That!
Drowning incidents are dramatically on the rise. “It happened just like that,” is what these parents say, and then their loved one can never...
ACT for Multiple Sclerosis to Host 8th Annual Jazz It Up...
By Andrea Carter
Now in its 8th year, ACT for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) invites the Coachella Valley to support local valley residents living with MS...
Chaos in Brazil – Is it worth it…
By Flint Wheeler
One of the Olympic stadiums just had its water and lights cut off because of unpaid bills. The builder for two other...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 7
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Events in the coming week may trick your mind and tweak your heart....
“How long is too long to make the move?”
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I’ve been with my boyfriend for five years. After the first year together we graduated college and he got a great...
Setting Limits
By Sunny Simon
Writing a book review is a daunting task. I detest writing them, but love reading them. Not so with my friend Lynne,...
Get Ready to Suit Up for the first ever Comic Con...
By Tracy Dietlin
Get ready to suit up Coachella Valley because the first ever Comic Con Palm Springs is just around the corner. Tickets are...
Free Tramway Ride for Armed Forces During July
By Craig Michaels
The month of July is typically one of the hotter months of the year for the Coachella Valley. It’s also a month...
4th of July Events in Palm Springs
This holiday weekend, enjoy all summer has to offer by lounging poolside in Palm Springs while watching the fireworks display or check-out the sand...
The 2016 Palm Springs International Short Film Festival Ends on a...
By Heidi Simmons
“One week is not enough. There is so much more I wish I could see. It goes by too quickly,” said a...
ShortFest 2016 Filmmaker Spotlight: “SORRY” by Sinisa Dragin
By Heidi Simmons
“This movie came from an idea I had when I was a student in film school,” said Sinisa Dragin, writer, director and...
Brian Regan
By Noe Gutierrez
On July 16th at 8 p.m. at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, Brian Regan...
BRI CHERRY & The Boys
By Morgan James
From a simple violin accent player to a visionary musical movement founder, Bri Cherry hopes to be a spark that incites worldwide...
Chase Huna
By Slim Man
Have you ever made a joke and nobody laughed?
I have. But only once! I am normally incredibly funny—most of the time unintentionally....
THE MONKEES “Good Times!” (Rhino Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
50 years after their debut, the Monkees’ new album, Good Times hit the Billboard charts at #8. Pretty good for a...
The Power of Art – Linda Carmella Sibio
By Angela Romeo
To walk in the shoes of Artist Linda Carmella Sibio would be an artistic journey filled with self –awareness and self-acceptance.
Linda was...