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WHAT DO YOU REGRET?
By Bronwyn Ison
Our lives are in constant motion with little time to accomplish relevant, beneficial, self- perpetuating tasks. We are easily distracted with work...
Regrets…I’ve Had a Few
By Sunny Simon
Ever suffered one of those bleak, black Mondays? I did recently. Despite my best laid plans, I made a poor decision. It...
The Summer Heat Is Upon Us!
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Please drink water and don’t take the desert heat for granted. The following are some Heat Related Injuries that are easily...
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST ANNOUNCES 2015 LINE-UP
June 16-22, at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs
Festival to Showcase Shorts Directed by Katie Holmes, Bryce Dallas Howard, Tara Fitzgerald and Starring Troian...
Is Coachella Valley Real Estate “Drying up”?
By Bruce Cathcart
Is Coachella Valley Real Estate “Drying up”? Sadly, the answer is yes if we are talking about the landscaping (and possibly inventory,...
Modernism Week Fall Preview
DATE: October 9-12, 2015
WHERE: Various locations in greater Palm Springs area
COST: Each event is individually priced
MORE: This year’s Modernism Week Fall Preview over the Columbus Day...
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Brings The Kona Surf Film Fest...
Ace Hotel & Swim Club whole heartedly celebrates The Kona Surf Film Festival on Friday, June 19 at 6 PM. After eleven years of...
DJ Ward of the Torres Martinez Tribe
By Craig Michaels
He was born just a stone’s throw from the Coachella Valley in the City of Banning. Anthony Ward and his grandparents moved...
Chris Bennett: Grammy Nominated Vocalist and Composer
By Patty Purcell
I am constantly amazed at the talented musicians we have in the desert. I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to...
Ray Wylie Hubbard’s “The Ruffian’s Misfortune”
@ Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneer Town, THIS SATURDAY, June 13 Doors Open 7pm. All Ages, Tickets $20
By Lisa Morgan
“Down ’n’ dirty roots ’n’...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic
Week #5 brought on all kinds of fun and enthusiasm at The Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition Summer edition 2015. The $100 weekly cash...
Jimi Fitz: Desert Innovator
By Esther Sanchez
Radio Personality, Television/Music Producer, Concert Promoter, musician and businessman are just a few of the titles that Coachella Valley resident, Jimi “Fitz”...
Mix 100.5 and Mozingo in the Morning Give Local Artists Radio...
By Tracy Dietlin
I'm not sure if there is another creature on this planet that dreams bigger and bolder than a singer/songwriter/performer. I'm not just...
MARVIN ETZIONI “Marvin Country” (Nine Mile Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
If Marvin Etzioni ever decided to pack up and leave Los Angeles, the recording industry based in that city might just...
Our History: Celebrating 25 Years of the Fine Arts Creativity Awards...
Presented by Palm Springs Art Museum. May 8 – July 26, 2015
For 25 years, Palm Springs Art Museum has presented the annual Fine Arts Creativity...
FOR PAWS SAKE & OTHER SUMMER HAZARDS
By Janet McAfee
June has arrived bringing scorching temperatures to the Coachella Valley desert terrain. This is a good time to remind dog owners, pet...
The Pleasing Promise of Prosecco in Summer
By Rick Riozza
A lot of the world’s sparkling wines are Champagne wannabes. But that’s not the case when it comes to Prosecco.
Traditionally Prosecco was...
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates Dad
With Brunch, Spa, Tennis, Golf, Fishing, and More!
By Chris Clemens
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is rolling out the red carpet for...
McCARTHY’S FUNNIEST FILM DELIVERS HUGE LAUGHS
By Robin E. Simmons
SPY
The packed audience I saw this with loved this comedy. Big, long, loud belly laughs came in waves from beginning to...
Naturist or Textile? A Good Look at Nudism
By Heidi Simmons
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“Naked at Lunch”
by Mark Haskell Smith
Non-fiction
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Have you ever gone skinny-dipping? It may be the gateway drug to becoming a nudist -- or...
Corporate Cannibals: The Automakers
By Haddon Libby
Price fixing by parts suppliers to automakers has and will lead to more jail sentences than auto defects that have killed hundreds...
GIVE AN ESTATE PLANNING GIFT FOR FATHER’ S DAY
By Dale Gribow
We have all heard the saying “it is better to given than receive”. For this Father’s Day on June 21, 2015, give...
It Happened Just Like That!
Drowning incidents are dramatically on the rise locally and statewide. Parents whose children have drowned say the day of the tragedy started out just...
“Think Before You Drink” Doesn’t Only Apply To Alcohol
The average American consumes 57 gallons of soda a year. This equates to 1.5 cans of soda daily.
Have you ever wondered how soda can...
NBA Upcoming Draft Sleepers…
By Flint Wheeler
The upcoming NBA draft (June 25th) features the Lakers and Knicks drafting very early. And while the usual Kentucky and Duke royalty...
Just in Time for Grads and Dads to Chill Out at...
Palm Desert Aquatic Center Announces Summer Hours, Water Classes, Swim Lessons, Lap Swimming and Party Options
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) – a one-of-its-kind...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of June 11
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "To look at a thing hard and straight and seriously -- to fix...
DIGGING DEEP, SOULFULLY
By Bronwyn Ison
Soulfully “Digging Deep” sounds intense, doesn’t it? This may be just what your soul is ordering. Dig deep, get raw and get...
Snow White Reflections
By Sunny Simon
Recently I spent some time at The Happiest Place on Earth. During my stroll down Main Street, I encountered some pals of...
John Garcia: A Desert Icon Goes Solo
By Esther Sanchez
A quick google search for Coachella Valley native, John Garcia will immediately bring you a plethora of results about a singer/songwriter who...
Miramonte Resort & Spa Offers Residents Incredible Staycation Deal
King Estate Rooms for $109 Include $25 Resort Credit
By Chris Clemens
Miramonte Resort & Spa introduces the “Stay Free” package for summer, which awards a...
Movie Screening of “Derby Baby!”
June 7, 11:00AM at Camelot Theatres
The Movie – “Derby Baby!” is the story of women’s roller derby covered from both a national and international perspective, as...
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for Transgenders in America...
By Lisa Morgan
On June 1, 2015, Vanity Fair revealed the world renown athlete, father, reality show star, formerly known as Bruce Jenner as Caitlyn...
DESI MAKES A WISH
LOCAL LITTLE GIRL AND CANCER FIGHTER, DESI CECHIN, RECEIVES WISH TO GO TO AULANI®, A DISNEY RESORT AND SPA
On Monday, June 8 Make-A-Wish® Orange...
LUCKY STRIPE CONTEST UNDER WAY AT THE LIVING DESERT
Guess the Number of Black Stripes on the Baby Zebra
How many stripes does The Living Desert’s new baby zebra have? The public is invited...
Paparazzi: Out and About
By Patte Purcell
As the summer heats up, so do the parties and the stars come out at night. I've been out and about the...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic
Week #4 of The Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition Summer edition 2015 brought on a great big crowd of supportive fans! The $100 weekly...
Q & A with Veterans of Desert Rock
By Esther Sanchez
In the spirit of celebrating the heritage of rock music that finds its roots in our beloved Coachella Valley, I thought it...
A Conversation with the Legendary Charlie Daniels
Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino, Friday, June 12th, 2015 / 8pm
By Lisa Morgan
Charlie Daniels didn't want to talk about his list of over 50 awards...
SHELBY LYNNE
“I Can’t Imagine" (Rounder Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Back at the turn of the 21st century, Shelby Lynne released I Am Shelby Lynne. The album...
Chris Granillo
By Monica Morones
33 year old Palm Springs native Chris Granillo is a muralist, painter, sculpter, street artist, curator, print maker; basically anything that has...
Sparky Lights Up Their Lives!
By Janet McAfee
Rebecca Pikus spotted this tiny Terrier puppy on Facebook on a San Bernardino City Shelter networker’s page. She contacted Loving All Animals...
The Smooth Suave Soave of Summer
By Rick Riozza
As the wine world is fast becoming aware, the popular Italian white wine, Soave will no doubt be making an...
BANG! BANG! YOU’RE DEAD
By Robin E. Simmons
SLOW WEST
Scottish writer-director John M. Maclean’s feature film debut is a disturbing but compelling western that embraces the brutality of...
Summer Reading List 2015
By Heidi Simmons
It’s that time of year when we are encouraged to relax and travel. And a great way to do that is to...
Corporate Cannibals
By Haddon Libby
Corporate Cannibals consume their consumers. Ethics are a slogan and not an ethos. They pretend to be responsible Corporate Citizens by giving...
RAIN FLOODS TEXAS AND PALM SPRINGS
By Dale Gribow
OK so PS did not have much flooding but we did have May showers. We all know they bring April flowers or...
The Real Final Exam
Its Graduation time and many young graduates will be celebrating, reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. We all know underage drinking which can result in...
SHOP LOCAL
As you know, things get a lot quieter in the Coachella Valley during the summer months. Snowbirds depart while locals leave the area on...
Coming Home To Make A Difference
By Julie Buehler
When Jeff Webb was a La Quinta High School football player, people who watched him knew he was special. Just watch one...
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