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WE ARE NOT ALONE: THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE
By Rich Henrich
Contact in the Desert returns to Joshua Tree June 3-6, 2016. The multi-day conference is designed around an immersive experiential environment with...
A Fond Farewell: The Closing of Cinemas Palme d’Or
By Heidi Simmons
Waiting in line at the Cinémas Palme d’Or box office these days, the talk is not about movies, but about the closing...
85th Annual Palm Springs Firemen’s Association’s Fish Fry
Slated for Saturday, June 4
Get ready to enjoy some tasty fish fried by your friendly neighborhood Palm Springs firefighters!
The Palm Springs Firemen’s Association invites...
Blasting Echo CD Release Party for Uso-Tsuki Mendax
Saturday, June 4th at The Hood Bar and Pizza
Celebrate with Icons of Desert Rock
By Esther Sanchez
Anyone involved in music knows how challenging it can...
The Hive Minds CD Release Party at La Quinta Brewing Co....
By Morgan James
The Hive Minds are on fire as they gear up for the release of their album Really Don't Mind the Waiting on...
L.A. DJ DUO BIXEL BOYS MAKING A SPLASH IN THE DESERT
By Kaitey Marie
A new DJ duo is dominating the Los Angeles music and fashion scene, and they’re heading to the Coachella Valley next week....
Slim Man: Best Jazz Vocalist at 2016 CV Music Awards
By Pate Purcell
It's been a couple of years since Slim Man decided to leave the east coast and move out to the desert. This...
ANDREW BIRD “Are You Serious” (Loma Vista Recordings)
By Eleni P. Austin
If you aren’t familiar with Andrew Bird, it’s about time you get acquainted. A perfect place to start is his newest...
BLAM – They Did It Again
By Angela Romeo
BLAM is the acronym for the art movement, Brooklyn Los Angeles Meet. The latest collaboration is Aperture, which opens June 4th at...
The Desert Rose Playhouse to present David Dillon’s PARTY
The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley’s LGBT stage company, will present David Dillon’s smash hit Off-Broadway Comedy, PARTY, opening Friday, June 24, 2016 for...
ON THE ROAD WITH LILLY!
By Janet McAfee
Dogs love to travel! Chances are your dog races to go with you whenever you gather up your car keys. Dogs are...
Wine & Dine: Food Fun & Sun
By Rick Riozza
The 2016 Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is here; and now the time has come for all good foodies and vino lovers...
TRIPPING IN ABSURD AND SURREAL WORLDS
By Robin E. Simmons
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LOBSTER
David (Colin Farrell) is a man who has just been dumped by his wife. He lives in a society where...
Swing State
By Heidi Simmons
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Dance Floor Democracy
by Sherrie Tucker
Nonfiction
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Earlier this year, Secretary of State, John Kerry, met with Hollywood movers and shakers to persuade the film...
NBA Finals Set – LeBron Secures Legacy
By Flint Wheeler
LeBron James has a long resume of accomplishments — two titles, four MVPs, and he hasn’t missed an All-Star Game or an...
Marauding Hippos
By Haddon Libby
Most news services in the United States do very little international news reporting. This week, let’s look at a few of the...
MEMORIAL DAY 2016 DUI?….. 20 SECRET RIGHTS
By Dale Gribow
If you were arrested for a DUI over Memorial Day the Officer asked you to exit the vehicle & questioned you. Most...
The Bully in You… Put It In Park!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that road rage "involves a criminal act of violence, whereas aggressive driving can range from tailgating to...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of June 2
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The voices in our heads are our constant companions. They fill our inner...
WHEN IN DOUBT
By Bronwyn Ison
It is without a doubt we contradict or thoughts. Doubt is transfixed between two contradictory propositions. We should learn to juxtapose the...
What exactly is the HCG diet?
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
It’s been around for years, since the 1950’s to be exact. We’ve all heard about it but what is it and...
Let’s Dance
By Sunny Simon
I’ve never been excited about a doctor’s appointment, but I find myself looking forward to meeting an orthopedic surgeon next week. The...
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards Luncheon
JetBlue Airlines Named “Large Business of the Year;” Palm Springs Modernism Week, Arrive Hotel Developers, Palm Springs Style Magazine, Bella daBall and Other City Stars...
HIGH TIME FOR DHS: The Cannabis Cultivation Capital
By Heidi Simmons
There is a buzz in Desert Hot Springs and the locals are high on the possibilities, potential and positive changes coming to...
2016 CV Music Awards Winners, Snapshots & Memories
By Tracy Dietlin
As the owner, Promoter and Producer of the 3rd Annual CV Music Awards I would like to Congratulate all of the winners...
World Renowned “Ted Quinn Reality Show” at Pappy and Harriet’s Says...
By Lisa Morgan
It would be impossible to talk about the wonderful evolution and magic of the now world renowned Pappy and Harriet's, recently voted...
Introducing the Desert Soul Club: A Palm Springs Mod / Soul /...
The Desert Soul Club is Palm Springs’ monthly mod /soul /funk dance party, bringing the True Sounds of Mod to the low desert. Created...
Eclectic Pop Music to Invade the Yucca Valley Music Festival
Mosey Bravo will perform in concert in Yucca Valley California as part of the Towns Summer Music Festival. Mosey Bravo is a pop rock...
Unity Frenzy
By Morgan James
One love. A unity of all people. Peace in a chaotic world. All themes of Reggae music popularized in the 1960's. Cut...
JAZZ at the CV Music Awards
By Patte Purcell
What a night of music! This is the first year that Coachella Valley Music Awards has added an additional jazz category to...
IGGY POP “Post Pop Depression” (Loma Vista Recordings)
By Eleni P. Austin
“And it’s all about the dancing kids, and it’s all about the sex/And it’s all about the kicks, and it’s all...
Stephanie Bell and Blur: Saying Aloud What Others Won’t
By Angela Romeo
Art is often associated with beauty. Sometimes art reflects a darker side. First time feature film director Mischa Marcus is tackling that...
Greyhound Racing Banned in Arizona
By Janet McAfee
These beautiful majestic Greyhound dogs are popular among pet lovers, and various rescue groups network them throughout the United States. Greyhounds are...
Winning Wine Storage in the Wild West!
By Rick Riozza
As the titular Wine Steward of the Desert, it is always incumbent for me to alert all of the wine enthusiasts around...
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
By Morgan James
Vicky's of Santa Fe has long been lauded a desert gem, and during my first experience at the restaurant this week I...
SILLY 70s LA NOIR
By Robin E. Simmons
THE NICE GUYS
Writer director Shane Black calls on his “Lethal Weapon” muse to invigorate this sleazy, slapstick seventies buddy detective...
On Being Real
By Heidi Simmons
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At The Existentialist Café
by Sarah Bakewell
Nonfiction
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I don’t know what it’s like in your house when the family is gathered around the table,...
IN THE NEWS
By Haddon Libby
Most news broadcasts in recent years have reduced their news content in search of higher ratings. While the news still covers a...
MEMORIAL DAY 2016: HOW TO AVOID TROUBLE
By Dale Gribow
The Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means parties, drinking, driving and accidents. You or a friend may have consumed...
Make It Memorable This Memorial Day Weekend!
Next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. “Let’s all take part by being responsible for our self and others” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Here...
HOW HIGH IS YOURS? MAY IS NATIONAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONTH
By Doug Morin, Executive Director, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, Indio CA
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland provides global...
Coachella Valley Live Roller Derby Action
Saturday June 4, 2016 Time: Doors Open 6:00PM, Bout Start 6:30PM
Founded in 2012 by a small group of determined local women, The Coachella Valley...
PALM DESERT LOCAL AND SKATEBOARD LEGEND EDDIE “EL GATO” ELGUERA INDUCTED INTO THE...
The Skateboarding Hall of Fame had its 7th annual awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last weekend at the City National Grove of...
Who is the best pitcher in baseball?
By Flint Wheeler
Arrieta, the Chicago Cubs’ right-hander who is on a run of 24 consecutive quality starts and no-hit the Cincinnati Reds in his...
“Was me telling him my feelings too heavy?”
Dear Jenny,
I dated someone about 15 years ago and we had an amazing wonderful relationship. However, after about four years together, our relationship ended...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of May 26
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): To convey the best strategy for you to employ in the coming weeks,...
TIME ON TASK
By Bronwyn Ison
Growing up I often heard, “time on task.” Translation: Time on task is the length of time spent actively involved on a...
Eraser Magic
By Sunny Simon
Yesterday I spoke to my eleven-year old niece, Aisalynn, wishing her a happy birthday. My favorite pre-teen responded by telling me she...
The 2016 CV Music Awards
Recognizes the Best of the Valley’s Local Musicians and Bands on Sunday, May 22 at The Riviera in Palm Springs. 4:00pm-9:15pm
Got your tix for...
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO HONORS MILITARY PERSONNEL THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Free Chairman’s Breakfast for Active and Retired Military, Plus Memorial Day Buffet & All Day Happy Hour
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to show their...
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