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Are You FITT?
By Karen Creasey
If you are anything like me, you have aspirations to work out, get fit, eat right, and stick with it. But then,...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of April 23
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you're stumped about what present to give someone for a special occasion,...
LIVING A LIFE OF ZEAL
By Bronwyn Ison
Living a life full of zeal is what each of us needs to aspire too, and achieve. Why? It provides us purpose...
Silence Your Inner Gremlin
By Sunny Simon
Last week we attended Open Call at the McCallum Theater, an event we look forward to every year. This valley is loaded...
Is Coffee Your Daily Grind?
By Dr. Peter Kadile
I am a regular coffee drinker and I start my typical work day with a cup of fresh coffee at Old...
SUPPORT YOUR INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE & CELEBRATE VINYL
Record Store Day, This Saturday, April 18th
Record Alley Hours: 10am – 9pm
By Lisa Morgan
The Record Alley participates in Record Store Day every year. Celebrated...
JACK WHITE Announces Final Acoustic Shows Following COACHELLA Headling Performances
After many years of performing in a multitude of configurations, Jack White is announcing that he will be taking a break from performing live...
Going Greener
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
“It’s not easy being green,” sighed Kermit, the shyly fearless leader of The Muppets (watch for a return to TV!), singing and...
Discover the Dinosaurs Exhibit Returns to Palm Springs Convention Center
By Sarah Hahne
The Discover the Dinosaurs show roars back into the Palm Springs Convention Center, April 18-19, featuring nearly 60 dinosaur interactive exhibits. The...
FAMILY HEALTH & SUPPORT NETWORK PRESENTS ‘JUNETEENTH IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY’
Celebrating African-American Culture and Resilience of High-Risk Youth and Young Adults
by Cindy Duffy
Family Health & Support Network (FHSN) presents a Juneteenth in the Coachella...
BUY EARLY & SAVE ON TICKETS FOR BREW AT THE ZOO...
Sixth Annual Event May 2nd Features Unlimited Samples of Beer, Wine & Food
Over 50 breweries and restaurants take over The Living Desert on Saturday,...
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS SUMMER PROGRAM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
With summer just around the corner, Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs is now excepting registrations for its summer program to...
Parrot Heads Unite to Benefit Loving All Animals in Paradise Party
Gary Seiler & the CoastRiders Set to Perform Your Favorite Buffet Hits
Jimmy Buffett fans will rejoice to find that Parrot Heads are coming together in...
CAN’T STAND LOSING YOU: SURVIVING THE POLICE
“Must-See” documentary based on Andy Summers’ memoir ‘One Train Later’
Starts FRIDAY 4/17 at Cinémas Palme d'Or (72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760)...
PITBULL THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SENSATION IN CONCERT
At FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO Saturday, May 9th at 8pm
By Bradley Ryan
Miami-native Pitbull aka Mr. Worldwide and Mr. 305, a globally successful musician, performer,...
HARD ROCK AND HEAVY METAL LEGENDS DEEP PURPLE
Come To FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO, Saturday, August 15th at 8pm
By Bradley Ryan
One of the biggest pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal in history,...
St. Paul And The Broken Bones Bring It To Letterman And...
By Lisa Morgan
There I was, minding my own business, watching a little post-CV Weekly writing deadline TV – the late night music lover, David...
Angus and Julia Stone, an Aussie Family Tradition
By Lisa Morgan
Angus and Julia Stone, a brother and sister duo from Sydney, Australia, are nothing short of enchanting. The vocal blend that is...
Techno Hillbillies
By Esther Sanchez
The Techno Hillbillies are a group of guys who could individually be considered musical icons in the Coachella Valley. An ever-evolving group...
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs Presents a 2nd “Burnt Out” Weekend...
by Adele Van Gerwen
With all the activity that took place last weekend around the valley, a few hundred guests at Hard Rock Palm Springs...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition New Year’s Edition Grand Finals
What an exciting conclusion for the Grand Finals for session 3 of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition on Wednesday April 8th. 13 finalists...
Will Donato
By Patte Purcell
I've been into smooth jazz since I first discovered David Sanborn back in the 90's. That has led me into some of...
SUFJAN STEVENS “Carrie & Lowell” (Asthmatic Kitty Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Fuck me, I’m falling apart.” That’s Sufjan Stevens channeling his grief on “No Shade In The Shadow Of The Cross,” the...
Bennie Alvarez
By Monica Morones
Every time 20 year old artist Bennie Alvarez, from Thermal, posts a new picture of his art, I’m intrigued. Raw, emotive, and...
Tail-Friendly Trails
By Janet McAfee
Coachella Valley residents can still enjoy walks and hikes in our beautiful desert before the hot summer arrives. All dog owners know...
The Scintillating Wines of Sicily
By Rick Riozza
So I see a telephone call coming in from my Mom on a late Sunday evening. Sure we talk often, but always...
PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS RESTAURANT WEEK
RETURNS FOR 10 DAYS OF EXCLUSIVE DINING, LODGING, AND ATTRACTION DEALS. MAY 29-JUNE 7, 2015
New and returning participants showcase why the Coachella Valley is the...
PARALLEL LOVES
By Robin E. Simmons
THE LONGEST RIDE
Master storyteller Nicholas Sparks’ books and movies are an acquired taste, except for readers and movie fans of sentimental,...
Go Ahead and Get in Trouble
By Heidi Simmons
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Get in Trouble
by Kelly Link
Stories
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Tired of reading stories about a normal world with dysfunctional people? Then it’s time for a blast of...
Health Insurance Policies – How To Avoid Hidden Costs
By Jean Chariton
The affordable care act promises to expand access to healthcare. However, it can be daunting to find a policy that meets your...
The New Wild West
By Haddon Libby
Here is a commercial that you might see on the Fox Business Channel in the not too distant future:
“A $16,000 investment in...
COACHELLA SHOWCASES THREE AMIGOS
By Dale Gribow
Concert goers of Coachella and Stagecoach may encounter the THREE AMIGOS…but this time it will not be funny. No, I am not...
It’s This Thing Called Stress…
It surrounds us all. At home, driving, work, in stores, school, the news, everywhere you go it’s there. It’s this thing called “stress.” Like...
Slow Money Making 1st Visit to the Coachella Valley
Slow Money Southern California is making their first appearance in the Coachella Valley on Monday, April 27th at 6:30pm at ShareKitchen located at 68-805...
LUMPY’S 12TH ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FOR AUTISM GOLF TOURNAMENT
BRINGS TOGETHER A GOOD TIME FOR A GREAT CAUSE
The Lumpy’s 12th Annual Scramble for Autism golf tournament presented by Cobra, Puma, and The Nest...
TENNIS HALL OF FAMER ROSIE CASALS TO HONOR LOCAL PIONEER JACKIE...
Benefits Junior Tennis Through Variety Children’s Charity
By Alison Elsner
Indian Ridge Country Club will host the first Rosie Casals & Jackie Cooper Invitational, an event...
Angels Show Little Sense In Handling Of Hamilton’s Big Dollar Contract
By Julie Buehler
Someone made a phone call or sent an email to get the Angels’ newly acquired outfielder, Josh Hamilton, a locker all set...
Jordan Spieth, 21 – Life & Masters Champ
By Flint Wheeler
It has been almost 20 years since a 21-year-old Tiger Woods stormed the course at Augusta en route to his first victory...
Give Wishes Wings
Do you remember pretending you could fly? The happy, unashamed abandon of it? The joy and celebration? Did you know that trillions of airline...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of April 16
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The California Gold Rush hit its peak between 1849 and 1855. Three hundred...
EMPOWERMENT
By Bronwyn Ison
What is power? What does “power” mean to you? Is it imperative to feel a sense of power in your life? If...
Reflections of a Bright Red Piggy Bank
By Sunny Simon
After months of job searching, Diane was excited to be back in the workforce again. During the first day on her new...
You Can Take the Man Out of the Desert but You...
Desert Rock Legend Brant Bjork performs at Coachella
By Tracy Dietlin
Homegrown desert rock legend Brant Bjork will take the stage at Coachella Music & Arts...
Lisa’s COACHELLA FEST 2015 Picks
By Lisa Morgan
Like sands in the hour glass, so fly the days of our lives between music festival seasons, and every April, so do...
The Magnificent Seven or Eight not to Hate at Coachella
By Rich Henrich
The beast is upon us. There is nowhere to hide. A swarm of festive fans are heading to the Polo Fields for...
MILKY CHANCE Has A Clear Chance at Being a Favorite Coachella...
By Lisa Morgan
While these guys have been labeled a “German Folk Duo”, do not let your predeterminations of what that might sound like fool...
Jamestown Revival Plays Coachella
By Lisa Morgan
Jamestown Revival is the musical autobiography of two friends, Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, who grew up together in Magnolia, TX. While...
Cycles of Existential Rhyme and Reason with Chicano Batman
By Rich Henrich Above Photo by Itzel Martinez
Music, like life, comes in cycles. We have movements and waves and of course, there...
Meet an Electronic Man (of the Year), Matthew Koma
By Rich Henrich
It might surprise you that this son of a singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed super fan of The Boss, yes, Bruce Springsteen, turned out...
2015 Coachella Traffic Information
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club on April 10, 11 and 12 and April 17,...