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Magic is in the March Air…
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Sorry, this response is so tardy, but I was so impressed by Lady Gaga’s awesome tribute to The Sound of Music at...
New Handsome Hounds for 2015 Men of the Desert
By Tom Snyder
Dogs, Dudes, and Designer Menswear hit the catwalk at the Ritz-Carlton this Saturday, March 7 for Animal Samaritans’ 6th annual Men of...
A Stage Review of “Handful of Nickels & Dimes”
By Dee Jae Cox
A Handful of Nickels and Dimes, Comedy and music from the golden age of Vaudeville, is currently in production at the...
CVCT Introduces New Program: Academy of Musical Performance
By Chris Clemens
Coachella Valley Community Trust (CVCT) have announced a new program, Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), designed to advance the musical abilities of...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition New Year’s Edition – Week 7
Week #7 of The Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition New Year’s edition was a great night for newcomers! Between the new $100 weekly cash...
All Night Shoes
By Monica Morones
DJ and music producer Alex Harrington, also known as All Night Shoes, has to be one of the busiest DJ’s in the...
This is M.E. – Melissa Etheridge, Her Guitars and Her Heart
At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 8pm
by Super Fan, Lisa Morgan
You cannot truly appreciate the life-trail that Melissa Etheridge has blazed without stopping...
DECEMBERISTS “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World” (Capitol Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Say what you will, say you will or will you won’t, or you whatever, You prevaricate your whole life don’t you?...
STELLAR EXHIBIT – YOSSI GOVRIN & KRISTA AUGIUS
By Rebecca Pikus
The most exciting & creative Art Exhibit in the Desert is taking place right now! It can be seen at the new...
GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY “FRIENDS”
By Janet McAfee
There is always something new and exciting at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to benefit our furry friends. Managed and operated by...
Pulling Corks, Sniffing Caps—A fun time for all!
By Rick Riozza
Certainly, this was the scene somewhere at some time: You’ve got a great bottle of wine—even quite valuable—that’s been waiting to be...
“Sun, Spoon & Stars” Series Presents Weekend with Celebrity Chef Rocco...
Headlining new series with cocktails, cooking demonstrations & dinner
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa has announced a new partnership with iHeartMedia to create...
A FUN NEW MOVIE GENRE: ROM CON
By Robin E. Simmons
FOCUS
It’s been nearly ten years since Will Smith has played his charismatic, charming persona on the big screen. You know, the...
Another Girl Gone
By Heidi Simmons
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The Girl on the Train
By Paula Hawkins
Fiction
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Sadly, violence against women plagues this planet. In Paula Hawkin’s The Girl on the Train (Riverhead...
Always Use a Local Agent
By Bruce Cathcart
This year February allowed Coachella Valley residents to enjoy day after day of clear skies and sunshine with daily temperatures in the...
Ahh….the Desert Weather
By Denise Ortuno Neil
So let’s talk about the weather. No really, it’s not small talk, it is what everyone is talking about who lives...
Danger, Will Robinson!
By Haddon Libby
Which city is the safest in the desert?
According to data compiled by location.com for use by real estate agents nationwide, Twentynine Palms...
PALM DESERT ATTORNEY EXPOSES MORE SCAMS (Part 2)
By Dale Gribow
Crooks have smartened up and now use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. The bad guys often combine sophisticated technology...
Singing In the Rain, But Driving In It?
It’s nice to finally write about rain! We have a few more storms in the forecast and we certainly need it. We all like...
Spring Is In The Air!
Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival
Join ShareKitchen and the Friends of the Desert Mountains for their annual signature event on Saturday, March 7th from 9:00a –...
BNP Paribas Open – Bigger and Better Than Ever
The BNP Paribas Open – the largest combined WTA and ATP World Tour event in the world – continues to receive praise from both...
Small High School Game Makes National Impact…
By Flint Wheeler
According to the NCAA, which tracks such things in the case of girls' basketball, only 3.7 percent of those who play high...
YOUR FINAL FOUR FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
By Maria M. Miranda
Since 1939, March has meant one thing in the world of sports: March Madness. In this tournament, 68 college basketball teams...
DESERT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HOST INSTALLATION AND AWARDS DINNER
Desert Business Association (DBA), the Coachella Valley’s Lesbian and Gay Chamber of Commerce, will host its annual installation and awards dinner on Monday, March...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of March 5
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): To depict what lay beyond the limits of the known world, medieval mapmakers...
STAND STRONG AS A MOUNTAIN
By Bronwyn Ison
If you practice yoga the terminology, Mountain Pose or Tadasana will be familiar. Whether you practice yoga or not you are in...
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
By Sunny Simon
My good friend Kay is calendar dependant. I sometimes think her happiness quotient is in direct proportion to the number of activities...
Westin Desert Rangers Program
Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Caters to Younger Audience with Wildlife Exploration and Visit to The Living Desert Zoo
By Chris Clemens
Westin Mission Hills...
Travis Meadows
"An orphan who turned into a preacher, a preacher who turned into a songwriter, a songwriter that turned into a drunk, a drunk...
5th Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament
Bringing New Stars & Events to the Coachella Valley this March. A 5k Walk/Run is the Latest Addition to “St. Jude Week” in the Desert
By...
Giddy Up! Look Who’s Headed to La Quinta Arts Festival March...
By Kathleen Hughes
Jason Napier, a perennial favorite artist at La Quinta Arts Festival, is on his way from Friday Harbor, Washington with a real...
Up with People Coming To Coachella Valley
By Jennifer Carlson
The multinational cast of Up with People is headed to Coachella Valley. Up with People (UWP), which has toured over 40 countries...
We’re in the Midst of The Season!
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
As if we needed to tell you. You, who have your manicurist and hair stylist on Speed-dial. Along with the Nanny your...
COYOTE STAGEWORKS PRESENTS “BUYER & CELLAR” BY JONATHAN TOLINS
Emerson Collins of “Sordid Lives” and “Southern Baptist Sissies” to Star in Popular Comedy
By Johnathan Tollins
Coyote StageWorks is pleased to present the most talked...
A Stage Review of “A Funny Thing Happened on The Way...
By Dee Jae Cox
There are multiple classic Broadway musicals that should be seen in Revival. Gypsy, West Side Story, Peter Pan, My Fair Lady...
The Bill Feingold Show Featuring Kevin Holmes on K-NEWS 94.3
By Craig Michaels
When you tune into K-NEWS 94.3 FM in the morning, you’ll hear more than just news, weather, and sports. The Bill Feingold...
The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Black Tie Gala
Benefiting the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children
By Kira Golden
Robert Hays, Jackie Flynn, Kevin Sorbo, Joe Mantegna, Frankie Muniz, Pat Boone, Richard Karn, Robert...
DEANA MARTIN TO PERFORM LIVE AT THE LIVING DESERT’S GALA
Zoo’s 26th Annual Gala will be held March 7th
By Kristy Kneiding
The Living Desert is pleased to announce that its 26th annual Zoobilee Gala is...
Rare Performances of Granville Automatic & Ted Russell Camp, Coming to...
Thursday, Feb 26th @ Pappy & Harriet's featuring Travis Meadows 8pm-12am
Friday, Feb 27th @ Schmidy's Tavern, Nashville and SoCal Songwriter Showcase, Benefiting Street Life...
KCOD CoachellaFM is Rebranded, Revamped, & Ready To Rock!
By Crystal Harrell
Modern, authentic, informative, and innovative—these are just a few brand values that the crew at COD’s radio station seeks to promote at...
Tilted Kilt Ope Mic Competition New Years Edition – Week 6
Week #6 of The Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition New Years edition brought fun for all! Between the new $100 weekly cash prize for...
The Jacksons perform this Saturday at Fantasy Springs Casino
By Lola Rossi
Music Icons The Jacksons celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Jackson 5 by heading out for their 2015 Unity Tour and tearing...
Jesika von Rabbit Releases New Video “Psychic Spice”
Plus Record Release Parties in Hollywood & Palm Springs
Lead singer, keyboardist, and songwriter of Gram Rabbit, Jesika von Rabbit has released a new video,...
Miramonte Resort & Spa Debuts “Thursday Night Live”
By Chris Clemens
Miramonte Resort & Spa introduces “Thursday Night Live” in the resort’s Vineyard Lounge beginning February 26 through May 21. Every Thursday night...
JENNIFER KNAPP “Set Me Free” (Righteous Babe Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in 2002, Jennifer Knapp was the biggest star in Contemporary Christian Music. But she walked away from it all to...
Hello Art Luverz!
The CVAS team has been busy busy busy! Last week we hosted over 5 events, this week we will produce even more. And although...
Lucerne Valley Puppy Mill Crisis
By Janet McAfee
Did you know that less than 20% of the people seeking a pet will go to an animal shelter to adopt one?...
Finally—SAVED by Wine & Tattoos
By Rick Riozza
Wine has always been in a world of collaboration. Simple enough as when God provided the hardware and prompted man to tinker...
Miro’s Restaurant
By Raymond Bill
There are but a handful of restaurants here in our valley that can claim over 20 years of service. These valley gems...
OSCAR RESIDUE
By Robin E. Simmons
Were your favorite movies Oscar© winners this year? Did you lose money betting on what you thought was a sure thing?...