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Slippery Dicks and Pickle Research
By Haddon Libby
It is far too hot to write a serious article this week.
What does this mean to you? It means that you will...
DRUNK DRIVING 101
By Dale Gribow
If you are a regular reader of my weekly legal column you know that I always end with the admonition:
DON’T DRINK AND...
One Person’s Move Is Another’s Opportunity
By Julie Buehler
Change is tough.
We all know that.
But when you spend 3-5 hours every day connecting with a community through sports talk radio, there’s...
NBA Free Agency Frenzy
By Flint Wheeler
Now that we’re a few days into July, the dust has settled – except for the eventual return of LeBron James to...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 9
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): How can you fulfill your potential as an Aries? What strategies will help...
WHAT ARE YOU MANIFESTING?
By Bronwyn Ison
Be cognizant of what you manifest as it may come true. What is manifestation? It is the art of making your desires...
An Inscription Worth Remembering
By Sunny Simon
The other day I received an email from my very wise friend LaDonna. She stated she owns a ring she wears daily...
Independence Day Weekend Roundup of Places to Go
Celebrate early with Fireworks on the 2nd at Fantasy Springs
When: Thursday, July 2nd * FIREWORKS BLAST OFF AT 9PM
Where: Eagle Falls Golf Course...
SCOTUS Decision Day Rally in Palm Springs, California
By Esther Sanchez
Within the average lifetime of any given individual there are but a few days lived on this earth that can truly be...
The New TV Show Called “Let’s Talk Coachella Valley” Ready To...
By Tracy Dietlin
“We are really excited about the new show and all the possibilities it will bring to our valley,” proclaim hosts Tina Marx...
LAST LOOK BACK: SOME OVERLOOKED PERSONAL FAVES OF THE PS SHORTFEST
By Robin E. Simmons
The awards have been handed out to the deserving filmmakers and the filmmakers have gone home. With over 300 films in...
Paul Rodriguez – 50+ years of Making Friends, One Smiling, Gut-busted...
Performing @ Spotlight 29 Casino, July 18th, 8pm. ALL AGES SHOW (13 and over recommended) Tickets: $25, $30, $35
By Lisa Morgan
Whether it was the...
Joey Navarro, Best Keys Player Ever!
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...
Open Mic Competition
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...
Giselle Woo
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...
BEST COAST “California Nights” (Harvest/Capitol Records)
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...
Cory Hamilton Furniture & Design
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...
July 4th Safety for Fido and Fluffy
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...
The Red, White & Blue Blooded Wines of America
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...
HE’S BACK – AND NOT GOING AWAY… EVER
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...
A World Without Water
By Heidi Simmons
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“The Water Knife”
by Paolo Bacigalupi
Fiction
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With water restrictions in place, California is beginning to understand the value of water and how life...
Let The Numbers Do The Talk’in!
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...
Freedom Requires Tolerance
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...
This Saturday’s July 4th Means Parties, Drinking & Accidents While Driving
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,...
Super Bowl Curse Comes Out Swinging, Do The Niners Stand A...
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...
NBA Draft Leads To More Questions Than Answers…
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...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
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...
BE AN EAGLE
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...
When To Use and When Not To Reuse
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...
Plump Up Your Paycheck
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!...
Local Valley Governments Unite to Proclaim June 28th Transgender Pride Day
@ 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...
Spotlight on Filmmakers: Women of the World
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...
Palm Springs International ShortFest Wraps-up Another Great Year!
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...
A Stage Review of “A Funny Little Thing Called Love”
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...
CORD MEDIA CREATIVE HONORED WITH THREE TELLY AWARDS
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...
EIGHT4NINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE JOB FAIR OFFERS 75+ FOOD-SERVICE POSITIONS
The much anticipated Upscale Casual EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge is planning to hire almost 75 employees for the new restaurant opening this summer in the...
“All American Fourth of July” Fireworks Spectacular & Power Baseball
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...
Chase Huna: Smooth Jazz
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,...
Open Mic Competition
Week #7 of The Open Mic Competition Summer edition 2015 was a blast at our new location and night of the week- TUESDAYS at...
DJ Smoke 1
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...
Live from Uncle Ben’s
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...
2TON BRIDGE “2Ton Bridge” (2Tonbridge.com)
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...
Desert Musicians Unite in Tribute to Fred Corradi
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’...
Special Pup “Pippen” Needs You!
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...
Wondrous Wine at Wimbledon
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...
SUMMER THURSDAYS ARE MAINE LOBSTER NIGHTS AT PACIFICA
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%...
NAUGHTY FAUX FLAUBERT
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...
The Many Lives We Live
By Heidi Simmons
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“Life #6”
by Diana Wagman
Fiction
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Life is short. But, it doesn’t mean we don’t live multiple lives. In Diana Wagman’s Life #6 (Ig Publishing,...
Get Ready!
Sunday, June 21st marked the first day of Summer and Mother Nature certainly let us know she means business. Many areas reached over 100...
CORPORATE ALL-STARS
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...