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By Patte Purcell Have you ever seen a keyboard player play so fast that his hands blur? Have you ever seen a keyboard player that...

Week #8 of The Open Mic Competition Summer edition 2015 packed Schmidy's Tavern on Tuesday bringing almost 100 performers and fans! Standing room only...

By Monica Morones Since the first day I met Giselle Woo, her openness, sincerity, and talent has captivated me, along with almost everyone else in...

By Eleni P. Austin “I stay high all the time just to get by…California nights make me feel so happy I could die, but I...

By Rebecca Pikus Furniture Art, Architecture and Design has been around since antiquity, middle ages, and modern times!  Furniture as Art came to the forefront...

By Janet McAfee We humans cheerfully celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this week with fun, food, and fireworks. As we barbeque in the backyard with...

By Rick Riozza Gearing up for the Fourth of July celebration, for many years, was settling on the right brewski (American vs. European?) and then...

By Robin E. Simmons  TERMINATOR GENISYS Whether you want him or not, Schwarzennegger’s back. He’s older -- a lot older -- and looks like he’s suffering...

By Heidi Simmons ----- “The Water Knife” by Paolo Bacigalupi Fiction -----   With water restrictions in place, California is beginning to understand the value of water and how life...

In 2011 Fireworks caused an estimated 18,000 reported fires, including 1,200 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These...

By Haddon Libby Independence Day is a celebration of the liberation of the United States of America from the oppressive rule of Great Britain.  With...

By Dale Gribow Whether you are celebrating at a backyard BBQ, enjoying the fireworks at the Casino in Rancho Mirage or at Palm Desert Park,...

By Julie Buehler I was at the Timothy Bradley vs Jesse Vargas title fight. A WBO Welterweight belt on the line, Bradley supporters filing in...

By Flint Wheeler The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the future of the franchise begins now after they drafted former Ohio State Buckeyes standout...

Week of July 2 © Copyright 2015  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): To determine whether you are aligned with the cosmic flow, please answer the...

By Bronwyn Ison Strength, Courage, Prestige, Spirit, Wisdom, Loyalty, Balance, Meditation, Healing, Faith, Connection with Higher Power, Freedom, Awareness, Perspective and Insight.  Are any of...

Hey Doc, I’m cleaning out my medicine cabinet. How good are medications if they are past their expiration date? Shaun, DHS Shaun, that’s a good question...

By Sunny Simon I could almost feel the joy jump off the screen as I read my client’s email. It went like this: “Good news!...

@ TRANS-PRIDE PICNIC, Sunday, June 28th, 1pm @ Ruth Hardy Park, Palm Springs By Lisa Morgan Cover Photo by Michael Hunter June 28th stands as a historic...

By Heidi Simmons The Palm Springs International ShortFest screened 330 films from around the globe.  Of those short films, 94 were made under the creative...

The PSISF Experience By Heidi Simmons Husband and wife filmmakers Michael Winokur and Iana Simenov drove from their home in San Francisco, stopped by the location...

By Dee Jae Cox A Funny Little Thing called Love, Currently in production with the Desert Theatre works at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm...

By Carissa Cascio Cord Media Company, a full-service agency specializing in creative, media, integrated marketing and branding, has been honored with three Telly Awards for...

The much anticipated Upscale Casual EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge is planning to hire almost 75 employees for the new restaurant opening this summer in the...

On Tap for City’s Independence Day Celebration!   Come celebrate Independence Day in Palm Springs at the City’s much loved “All American Fourth of July” fireworks...

By Patte Purcell Some people are just born to do what they do. Chase Huna is one of those people. From his smooth, low key,...

Week #7 of The Open Mic Competition Summer edition 2015 was a blast at our new location and night of the week- TUESDAYS at...

By Esther Sanchez As a music writer, I have met a lot of local Hip Hop artists, producers and DJs and during our conversations, one...

A hilarious podcast about everything and nothing by Esther Sanchez On a quiet Palm Springs street dotted with restored, mid-century modern homes mixed in with newer...

By Eleni P. Austin The birthplace of Country-Rock isn’t Nashville or New York. It all happened in Los Angeles almost at the same time, the...

By Esther Sanchez Southern California musicians have lost a dear friend, faithful supporter and generous, technical guru. This Saturday, June 27th, local bands Dog ‘n’...

By Janet McAfee Loving All Animals in Palm Desert saved this tiny 1-year-old Terrier’s life several months ago when we rescued her from a high...

By Rick Riozza For so many years, this tennis playing enthusiast and his family have watched the Wimbledon Championships while simply lounging around the house...

A Delicious Tradition Returns to Palm Desert By Janet Newcomb There’s lobster, and then there’s Maine Lobster – the best of the best, and some 42%...

By Robin E. Simmons GEMMA BOVARY “Madame Bovary,” Flaubert’s literary classic gets a naughty reboot in this delightful film that plays with the notion that life...

By Heidi Simmons ----- “Life #6” by Diana Wagman Fiction ----- Life is short.  But, it doesn’t mean we don’t live multiple lives.  In Diana Wagman’s Life #6 (Ig Publishing,...

Sunday, June 21st marked the first day of Summer and Mother Nature certainly let us know she means business. Many areas reached over 100...

By Haddon Libby Over the last few weeks, I have been pointing out some of the companies that do not treat their customers and/or employees...

By Dale Gribow In order to properly understand a Drunk Driving you have to first understand you do not have to be drunk. The correct...

By Julie Buehler You know... it’s too bad. I’d love to sit here and write about Jordan Spieth’s historic US Open title. Or maybe I could translate...

By Flint Wheeler It’s over now. If Pete Rose’s reinstatement bid had any life before Monday (and that was unlikely), it’s really dead now. Mike...

By Chris Clemens The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC), a one-of-its-kind water park in the Coachella Valley, remains open extended hours on July 4th until...

Week of June 25 © Copyright 2015  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): During my regular hikes along my favorite trails, I've gotten to know the...

By Bronwyn Ison What is your definition of taking care of you?  Guaranteed, each of us has a varied approach.  I will also venture to...

By Sunny Simon This week I was introduced to the term: ministry of presence. It was described by one of my favorite bloggers as “an act...

UPCOMING SHOWS: THE HOOD FRIDAY @ 9PM, BART LOUNGE SATURDAY @ 9PM By Rich Henrich The year was 2012. Leo was slinging drinks at the bar....

A Triumph of the Film Society by Heidi Simmons If you love movies and want something more provocative, engaging and fun than the summer blockbusters, Palm...

By Robin E. Simmons The tag line reads: “When humanity turns functional, the heart of machines beats louder.” Hmmm, what does that mean?  A loving mother...

By Heidi Simmons “Sandorkraut:  A Fetish for Fermentation” 12 minutes Documentary Extraordinary People Program Thursday, June 18 11:30 Camelot Theatres When filmmakers Ann Husaini and Emily Lobsenz met at a party,...

By Robin E. Simmons “The story of love and family -- as seen from a shoe's perspective.” A lot of buzz swirls around the sly and...