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Is That Your Real Smile?
By Sunny Simon
Years ago when I first heard the expression, “fake it ‘til you make it,” I shuddered. Acting in a fake manner seemed...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of May 7
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Benedictine monks observe the Latin motto Laborare est Orare. The 19th-century abbot Maurus...
Happy Mother’s Day!
By Bronwyn Ison
Mother’s contribute an immeasurable amount to our society. FOX News reports the average annual salary of a stay-at-home mom is worth more...
The Sun: Your Best Friend And Worst Enemy
By Dr Peter Kadile
Summer isn’t officially here yet, but it’s getting hotter. We need to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun’s...
Jonas Udcoff
By Tracy Dietlin
Jonas Udcoff, CEO of Cord Media in Palm Desert, was born in New York, raised in Chicago, and attended Illinois State where...
Alex Haagen IV
By Tracy Dietlin
Alex Haagen IV, along with his father, Alex Haagen the III, owns the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. Most people know the...
Jack Srebnik
By Kira Golden
Jack Srebnik, 60, owns some of the Valley’s favorite restaurants, including The Slice, JT’s Diner, and Maracas. He recently opened a new...
Tim O’Bayley
By Heidi Simmons
Born and raised in Northern California, Tim O’Bayley didn’t think Southern California would ever be his home. But after seventeen years of...
Mitch Blumberg
A Business Mind with a Heart to Serve
By Lisa Morgan
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mitch Blumberg was the second of four children, born to...
Dick Shalhoub
A.K.A. “Mr. McDonald’s"
by Janet Newcomb
Growing up in Los Angeles, six-year-old Dick Shalhoub started hanging out with his dad on weekends as he checked his...
Christian Jelmberg
Artist, Entrepreneur and Inspiration
By Lisa Morgan
Many people meet Christian Jelmberg for the first time as they are being shown a potential property. In business...
Christian Sesma
A Man on the Mov(i)e
By Rich Henrich
Entrepreneur, storyteller, husband, father, brother, son, and one celluloid super fan, are just a few identifiers of this...
DJ Alf Alpha
By Monica Morones
Rafael Lopez, also known as DJ Alf Alpha, is a Coachella Valley success story. He came from humble beginnings, both of his...
Randy Hewitson
Musician, Entrepreneur and Canadian!
by Lisa Morgan
For more than a quarter of a century, Randy Hewitson, owner of Musicians Outlet, has been providing instruments, sound...
Michael Keeth
Father, Husband and Award Winning Performer
by Lisa Morgan
It's not too hard to find Michael Keeth on any given evening performing somewhere here in the...
Chris Miller
Husband and Father First, Award Winning Photographer, Mountain Rescue Volunteer and Musician Second
By Lisa Morgan
Beloved actor, artist, poet and comic, Red Skelton once said,...
Josh Heinz
Philanthropist, Father, Husband, Bad Ass Rocker
By Lisa Morgan
There are few men in this desert who stand out and leave a “real” impression on you...
Mark V. Sofonio, M.D., F.A.C.S.
By Heidi Simmons
The Coachella Valley’s population seems to be getting younger and more beautiful. Today’s technology, along with a skilled practitioner, can make you...
Patrick Evans
By Kira Golden
Patrick Evans, 48, is the meteorologist for CBS Local 2 News for the Coachella Valley. He also started his own business—Fulvio’s Foods—which...
Reggie Cameron
By Kira Golden
Reggie Cameron has his own PR firm and is involved with promoting Hacienda Cantina, BAR, and many other local businesses and events....
Keith Blum
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Oh, to live and work as an artist. It is a dream that many hold onto, but sometimes life gets in...
Jimi Fitz and Desert Lexus Jazz
By Lisa Morgan
Jimi Fitz is a literal polymath of the entertainment industry. I could have used the term “Renaissance Man”, but that just does...
PALM SPRINGS LIFE’S “TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS” AWARDS 2015
ACCOMPLISHED MEMBERS OF WOMEN LEADERS FORUM TO BE HONORED
By Kristy Kneiding
Women Leaders Forum (WLF) is proud to announce five accomplished members have been nominated...
THE LIVING DESERT’S BREW AT THE ZOO
FEATURING MORE THAN 40 RESTAURANTS & PREMIUM BEVERAGES
“Saving Wildlife, One Beer at a Time” on May 2
By Kristy Kneiding
More than 40 restaurants and premium...
Second Open Call for Coachella Valley Community Trust’s Academy of Musical...
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHO: Youth completing 6th through 11th grades at the end of June 2015 are invited...
Stagecoach 2015 in Review
By Lisa Morgan
I have to thank Goldenvoice for once again giving country music fans an opportunity to see some of our music genre’s greatest,...
Twerp Rocski
By Monica Morones
The Neighborhood Twerp is what they call him. David Duvigneaud also known as Twerp Rocski is a local undergound DJ and M.C....
Elektric Lucie: Local Rockers Need Your Support!
By Esther Sanchez
Elektric Lucie has become a respected staple in the Coachella Valley Music scene and this Thursday, April 30th they will be the...
HARD ROCK RISING
PRESENTED BY HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS
On April 30th and May 7th area musicians will be competing in the local segment of Hard Rock...
Desert Daze
By Monica Morones
With the festival craze almost over, Moon Block’s 4th annual Desert Daze, happening May 2nd at a remote magical location in Mecca...
KC & The Sunshine Band and Village People
Performing Friday, May 1, 2015, at 8 pm, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
By Lola Rossi
Get ready for a night of dancing to your favorite...
Appreciating Jazz at Shanghai Reds
By Patte Purcell
The desert turned out to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a national and local smooth jazz lineup hosted by Ruth Ruiz of...
COLIN HAY “Next Year People” (Lazy Eye Records/Compass Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
When MTV was in its infancy, no band was more ubiquitous on the music channel than Men At Work. Colin Hay...
Bart Lounge
Grand Opening May 1, 2015, Displaying Tim Burton Artwork
After nearly a year in the making, Bart Lounge is pleased to announce its Grand Opening...
Suave & Brassy Sauv Blanc
By Rick Riozza
The hot weather strikes fast in our desert wine community, so the time is nigh to grab some tasty and revitalizing Sauvignon...
PLAN A CULINARY FANTASY FOR MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY
This Mother’s Day, let mom relax and enjoy the talents of Fantasy Springs’ world class chefs. There are special offerings to be had in...
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GETS REAL
By Robin E. Simmons
EX MACHINA
Alex Garland writes and directs a visually striking and intellectually stimulating movie about Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a young...
The Mrs. Goes Missing
By Heidi Simmons
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The Stranger
by Harlan Coben
Fiction
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Violence against women is at an all time global high. So it makes sense that literature would reflect this...
GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME AND LOVE THIS MOTHER’S DAY
By Maria M. Miranda
What do you plan to get for Mom this Mother’s Day? If she’s like most Americans, she probably feels time-constrained and...
Entrepreneurs, Angels & Politicians
By Haddon Libby
When it comes to starting a business, the Coachella Valley does not have a competitive edge over many other places throughout the...
PALM DESERT ATTORNEY BREAKS SILENCE AND REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE...
By Dale Gribow
My articles are inspired by the calls I receive from prospective clients during the week. A few days ago I got a...
Hey Hombre, Listen Up! Señoritas too…
I know it’s Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, but too much alcohol makes you look and act foolish, and it’s also a factor in...
HealthGLO Run/Walk
On Saturday May 2nd, there will be a GLOW IN THE DARK Run/Walk (1 mile/5K) beginning and ending at City Hall in Cathedral City.
If...
How Important Is The Vetting Process?
By Julie Buehler
With the NFL draft upon us, fascinating developments in the Josh Hamilton saga and so much invested in NHL and NBA playoffs,...
U.S. Open: Sleepy Washington town proves with foresight that our Valley...
By Flint Wheeler
“Chambers Bay will forever have the moniker of a U.S. Open Course,” said course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. “Only 27 active...
DARREN F.X. CLAIR, M.D. OPENS OFFICE IN RANCHO MIRAGE
By Janet Newcomb
The office of Dr. Darren Clair has announced the opening of his third Southern California Vibrance Rejuvenation Center specializing in vibrant health...