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Make Sure This Thanksgiving You’re Stuffed With Safety!
The Kitchen is the heart of the home during the holidays. Keep it safe with these safety tips:
• Stay in the kitchen when you...
Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival Set to Host 330 Teams
Record Setting 9th Annual Tournament attracts 18,000+ to Valley
Synapse Sports has announced the ninth annual Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival, being held Jan. 16-17,...
What a “Bettor Better Know” – NCAA Week 11
By Flint Wheeler
The weekend that was on the NCAA gridirons, and a sorting through of some of the key issues to find opportunities on...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 19
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Urbandictionary.com defines the English word "balter" as follows: "to dance without particular skill...
“…It Is Me Who Is Ultimately Unavailable…”
Dear Jenny,
I have been in quite a few relationships but not one has stuck! Not one has lasted longer than a year… Every time...
Just Pretend You’re From New Jersey
By Sunny Simon
During the past few weeks I’ve heard several people brag about character traits they attribute to “being from New Jersey.” After putting...
Palm Springs International Health & Fitness Festival
Set for November 13 – 15 at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Hear from Leading Authorities Andrew Ordon, MD & Ritu Chopra, MD, NFL Players and...
Q & A WITH “TRUMBO’S” BRYAN CRANSTON
Bryan Cranston plays blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo in the critically praised film TRUMBO. He and the film are getting a lot of attention. Do...
Travis Meadows: Heating Up the Heart of Music City One Hot...
Performing at Schmidy's Tavern, Palm Desert, Friday, November 13 8pm
By Lisa Morgan
I never questioned if the guy was good. My friend Jon Eben,...
The Date Shed Presents: Thanks “Giving” Bash
By Rebecca Washington
The Date Shed opened its doors to the public for the first time on November 25, 2011. The idea for the Date...
9th Annual Hightower Thanksgiving 5k Benefiting Martha’s Village & Kitchen Returns...
While planning and preparing for your big Thanksgiving Day feast, remember to schedule in time to crawl, walk or run to help support our...
Synergy Fest 2015
By Esther Sanchez
Saturday, November 14th, local non-profit organization, Culturas, and the City of Coachella are proud to present the 4th annual Synergy Fest! A...
CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition
Week #12 of the CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition brought a full house and 20 performances! The bands, singers, instrumentalists, rappers, duos, etc.,...
Celebrity Jazz Jam
By Patte Purcell
I always love a good Jazz Jam and Palm Springs has got some great ones. The VIP Afterparty at the BMW of...
The Cult’s Gifted Guitarist – Billy Duffy
By Noe Gutierrez
The Cult will be releasing their new album, Hidden City on February 5th 2016. Their first single, “Dark Energy” was released on...
THE DEAD WEATHER “Dodge And Burn” (Third Man Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Mind goes faster than pen, but the end is so stupid/Like bubblegum in your hair isn’t fair but it smells good.”...
Sealed with a Kiss – “SWAK”
By Rebecca Pikus
Sealed with a kiss is a term used to express endearment from one person to another.
“SW” just happens to be the first...
David A. Clark – Capturing the Trajectory of Human Culture
By Angela Valente Romeo
I remember an episode from the TV show Taxi; someone asks the collective drivers what they do for a living. Only...
Bloodline Tattoo Opens Second Location
By Amanda Dorta
The Coachella Valley is rich with opportunity and a few of our neighbors have recently appreciated from her harvest. CV locals Chris...
Super Pet Adoption Festival This Weekend
Nov. 14th & Nov. 15th at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park
By Janet McAfee
There is something for everyone at the 7th annual Super Pet...
Dan’s Thanksgiving Picks—and all that jazz!
By Rick Riozza
At start of our celebratory season here in the valley, CV Weekly is happy to continue with the Thanksgiving tradition of presenting...
The Blackhawk Culinary American Diabetes Showdown
By Raymond Bill
Once again, La Quinta High School Culinary Department has put together an event that will not soon be forgotten! The Blackhawk Culinary...
THREE TO SEE
By Robin E. Simmons
SPECTRE
For me, Sean Connery will always be the real James Bond. But among all the men who have been issued that...
Transhumance
By Heidi Simmons
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“Walking With Abel”
by Anna Badkhen
Nonfiction
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Nomadic people have roamed this planet since the beginning of time. Around the globe borders have been drawn...
None of the Above Party
By Haddon Libby
Have you been paying any attention to the 2016 Presidential Election Process? If you have not, here is some of what you...
HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE 101
By Dale Gribow
When considering insurance policies and or agents, be sure you are comparing apples to apples. Sometimes the most important factor is not...
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month!
Did you know that Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States? It can cause blindness, nerve...
Your New Favorite Beer Has Some Punch
By Julie Buehler
UFC star, Cub Swanson, is know for his knockout blows and the beer he crafted with Coachella Valley Brewing Company, Killer Cub,...
Some Sports Betting 101…
By Flint Wheeler
A guy walks into a Vegas Sportsbook wearing a Trench Coat, large billed hat and a Wad of Money. He looks both...
Probiotics
By Dr. Peter Kadile
You’ve probably heard of probiotic supplements by now. Probiotics are now commonly seen or mentioned in television, radio and internet ads.
What...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 12
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "I demand unconditional love and complete freedom," wrote Slovenian poet Tomaž Šalamun. "That...
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
By Bronwyn Ison
If we all held the same opinions in common, our world would be rather mundane. Possessing a difference of opinion creates engaging...
How to Get Back Up After You Go Down Swinging
By Sunny Simon
As a career coach I encounter clients who are down on the mat and often temporarily out for the count. Many have...
Grammy And Billboard Award-Winning Band TRAIN
SET TO PERFORM AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
Friday, November 6th @ 8pm
By Tracy Dietlin
Chart-topping San Francisco-natives Train will bring their vast catalog of hit...
The Flusters
By Lisa Morgan
This band will definitely leave you flustered, in the best way. You’ll want to hear and see more of this fresh yet...
IIIz (Formerly The Yip Yops)
By Lisa Morgan
This band took Goldenvoice’s Tachevah Competition by the throat and won the prized opportunity to play the high profile Block Party. They...
The Ever-Evolving Hive Minds: Derek Jordan Gregg, Sean Poe and Matt Styler
By Lisa Morgan
When longtime desert musician, Mark Gregg, shared a YouTube video of his son playing guitar and singing into the camera, I was...
INAUGURAL INDIO CALIFORNIA STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP AND FESTIVAL
SET FOR NOVEMBER 14 AT INDIO GOLF COURSE
Free event to feature barbecue competitions, live music and craft breweries
As many as 50 of the best...
First Weekend Palm Desert
Debuts November 6 and Features New and Significant Special Events for the 2015 – 2016 Season
By Chris Clemens
First Weekend Palm Desert, held monthly the...
Workshop Your Talent and Hone Your Skills at the Weekend Writers...
By Heidi Simmons
Creative people abound in the Coachella Valley. Musicians, artists and writers work hard to pursue their craft and natural ability. Part of...
CV Horse Rescue’s Second Annual “Save a Horse, Buy a Cowboy”...
By Lisa Morgan
Coachella Valley's sanctuary for some of our country's most amazing and helpful creatures is at it again, raising eyebrows as well as...
Car Show at SIP Coffee- November 7
By Andreas Somogyi
As kids we remember that Lamborghini poster on the wall, or seeing that one car that ignited our inner flame like gasoline...
CV Open Mic Competition Fall Edition
Week #11 of the CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition keeps rolling with only a few spots remaining in the semi-finals! Several musicians put...
Jazz Lineup for Season
By Patte Purcell
As the season heats up there are lots of great new jazz events taking place in the valley. The musical choices are...
Coachella Valley Set to be Godsmacked
Friday, November 13th at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino
By Lisa Morgan
Work ethic. That is the theme that comes across loud and clear when talking...
Bart Lounge Goes “Underground” with DJ Duo Subterraneo
By Alex Updike
You know that a band or, in this case, a DJ, loves anything that is “underground” when they name themselves after it....
Son of the Velvet Rat
By Esther Sanchez
A couple of weekends ago, I left my heart at Joshua Tree Music and Arts Festival. No surprise to me. That happens...
KEITH RICHARDS “Crosseyed Heart” (Mindless Records/Universal)
By Eleni P. Austin
Look up the term “Rock & Roll” in the dictionary, and chances are, you will see a picture of Keith Richards....


























































































