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WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE
By Maria M. Miranda
February is the month when we celebrate love and friendship. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has also declared February as...
Super Bowl 49: The Call That Was And What It Wasn’t
By Julie Buehler
More people watched Super Bowl 49 than any other television broadcast in the history of mankind.
But NO ONE could believe what they...
NBA All-Star Weekend.. Fun, but needs some updating….
By Flint Wheeler
It says something that the most highly anticipated event for the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend is the 3-point shootout.
And hey, the chance...
DHS Spa Tour 2015
By Heidi Simmons
This night, the sky is thick with grey clouds. The local forecast does not include rain. But this is Desert Hot Springs,...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of February 5
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1979, Monty Python comedian John Cleese helped direct a four-night extravaganza, The...
VINO & VINYASA YOGA
By Bronwyn Ison
A contemporary yogini is how I would describe myself. Yes, I drink wine and teach yoga. Of course I am not practicing...
Curing Procrastination
By Sunny Simon
The bumper sticker I encountered this morning had a sobering effect on me. The quote, “A year from now you may wish...
Love is in the Air at The Westin Mission Hills Golf...
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa celebrates the entire month of February with "Le Month d'amour," paying homage to love with a...
Lo Sound Desert: A Silver Screen Rock Doc on the Desert...
By Rich Henrich
It all started with a drum beat. Then another and another. Centuries would pass but the ancient winds would sound again. The...
Interview with Mario Lalli (Part 1)
Godfather of Desert Rock, Trailblazer, Music Pioneer, Desert Rock Legend, Creator of the Generator Parties, Owner of the infamous Rhythm and Brews, these are...
The Valley’s Best New Fest: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
By Heidi Simmons
It’s time to add the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival to the list of top Coachella Valley events.
Held last week, over three days...
Dance, Dine and Donate
If you have never been to the TV show, Dancing with the Stars, this is the next best thing. One of our instructors, Van...
A Stage Review of “Having Our Say: The Delany Sister’s First 100 Years”
By Dee Jae Cox
The first thing I heard as I took my seat for The CV Rep’s production of, “ Having Our Say, The...
What a Season!
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
If you can’t find something to do to get you out of the house, to release you from the clutches of the...
February Offers Perfect Weather for First Weekend Palm Desert!
By Judith Salkin
There is no better time to enjoy First Weekend Palm Desert and all that the City of Palm Desert has to offer...
The Green – “Chocolate and Roses Tour” Comes to the Date...
With Special Guests: Through the Roots. THIS FRIDAY, January 30 @ 9PM, 18+
by Lisa Morgan
The Green's first, self-titled album, steeped in roots reggae and...
Block Party Show Down – Annual Tachevah Block Party Competition
By Lisa Morgan
Over 50 bands submitted for a shot at playing the largest and most enviable local stage, second only to our annual music...
DJ Kohdi Rayne
Been Mixing Music Half His Life, At Age 28.
By Craig Michaels
While growing up in Bakersfield Ca., Kohdi began expressing himself as a break dancer...
LLOYD COLE “Standards” (Omnivore Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Doesn't it stink to be human? Fallible, weak so tiresome/How could God create a beast so low? How should I know?”...
Christina De Musée
OPEN STUDIO FOR “MYTHS AND FANTASIES,” FEATURING “BIGGER THAN LIFE” PAINTINGS
Christina De Musée, nationally and internationally known artist, is holding an open studio viewing on Thursday,...
Hazards of Pet Chewing
By Janet McAfee
Charlie, my brother's dog, died last week on the operating table during surgery after swallowing part of a rubber ball. The object...
New Year’s Wine Resolutions
By Rick Riozza
Every talk show in town is telling us that by the third week of January most of our new year’s resolutions have...
TKB Bakery & Deli in Indio Named 4th Best Place to...
By Lisa Morgan
Yelp released its 2015 edition of the top 100 places to eat in the United States, and TKB Bakery & Deli in...
PACINO LOSES HIS GRIP
By Robin E. Simmons
THE HUMBLING
Not unlike BIRDMAN in exploring themes of performance, madness and identity, Pacino’s latest big screen offering plays loose with his...
A Celebration of Writers and Readers
By Heidi Simmons
The Second Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival celebrated the craft of writing and the joy of reading.
With 800 people in attendance and...
4th Annual Heroes in Recovery 6K
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
In today’s world, dealing with addiction and mental health issues are more prominent than ever. Those who go through recovery need the...
Free Ride Home For Those Who Have Been Drinking
The PGA-DUI Foundation Free Ride Service is the first program of its kind in the USA. PGA-DUI Foundation is a non-profit organization launching its...
How Safe Is Your Hospital?
By Haddon Libby
One out of 25 people who go to the hospital will contract a new infection during their stay. Even worse, 440,000 people...
Palm Desert Lawyer Exposes Technology’s Effect on DUI’s
By Dale Gribow
Last week’s discussion of technology and accident cases led to several calls asking if it has affected DUI matters too. The discussion...
Smoke Detectors – Install, Inspect and Protect!
“It’s unfortunate to report that the number of fire fatalities do to no or non-working smoke alarms is on the rise says Fire Chief...
They Share Because They Care
Since its inception over three years ago, ShareKitchen has been a business incubator to food entrepreneurs.
What does a business incubator do?
Most simply, a business...
Aphrodisiac Cooking Demonstration Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Presented by The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
By Chris Clemens
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa showcases a special aphrodisiac cooking...
A break from “De-Flategate”… You’re Welcome.
By Flint Wheeler
If you've watched even a little college basketball this year, or even just highlights from games, you know that Kentucky is good....
TGA Premier Junior Golf Clinic at Humana Challenge Kids’ Day
By Alaina Majiros
The only thing that outshined the bright colored clothing at this years’ Humana Challenge were the smiles on hundreds of children. This...
Fitness Saboteurs
By Karen Creasey
If you are anything like me you have set a fitness goal only to look back at it and wonder what happened....
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of January 29
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have an entourage or posse that helps you work magic you...
CORE STRENGTH
By Bronwyn Ison
Six-pack abs appears to be a fascination with Americans. Possessing rock-hard washboard abs is the goal amongst many. Truly one should be...
Streamline Your Life by Putting Your House in Order
By Sunny Simon
It happens every January. A few weeks after packing the holiday decorations away, I develop an urge to streamline my life beginning...
The Doctor Knows Best
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Dr. K, I have been having a lot of leg cramps lately, especially at night. I’ve started to take some potassium...
3rd Annual Faith, Hope and Pups – An Event and a...
Sunday, February 8th, starting at 11am at the Empire Polo Club
by Lisa Morgan
Three of our valley's hardest working organizations are joining forces during the...
ARTISTS GEARING UP FOR SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL, INDIO 2015
29th Annual Festival to Showcase Works by Professional Artists, Variety of Art Forms
The Southwest Arts Festival, Indio 2015, taking place at the Empire Polo...
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR MARDI PAWS MASQUERADE AT THE LIVING...
Zoo to Host Mardi Gras-Themed Valentine’s Day Celebration for Adults
By Kristy Kneiding
Inspired by the culture and cuisine of New Orleans, The Living Desert will...
2015 Humana Challenge Announces Fan Events and Activities for Tournament’s Theme...
Thursday’s opening round is Novo Nordisk Seniors’ Day; Friday is Women’s Day; Saturday is Patriot Day presented by Humana; Sunday’s final round is Kids’...
UCR Seeks Immortality
By Heidi Simmons
Would you want to live forever? This was the question posed at the opening event of the Center for Ideas and Society...
Uke’ Gotta See This
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Full Disclosure Your humble correspondent grew up with an affinity for team player-ship, in today’s psycho-parlance, “playing well with others,” or is...
LAS VEGAS’S FAVORITE COMEDIAN RITA RUDNER
Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. PRESENTED BY SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present comedian Rita Rudner on Saturday, March 14...
ULTIMATE VIEWING PARTY FOR UFC 183 FEATURING ANDERSON SILVA VS....
PRESENTED BY SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
Watch Live In Three Locations on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m.
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present the ultimate...
Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis Hosts 11th Annual Golf Expo
At College of the Desert’s College Golf Center on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7. Test The Latest In Golf Equipment From Top Manufacturers...
A Stage Review of “LOST IN YONKERS”
By Dee Jae Cox
“You got Moxy kid.” Uncle Louie, portrayed by Mr. Moxy himself, Stephen Blackwell, tells his young nephew as he zealously slaps...
TRIO RESTAURANT’S 6TH ANNUAL “HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST NIGHT” TO BENEFIT AIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Academy Awards Celebration to Feature Signature Orange Carpet Arrivals
In celebration of the 87th annual Academy Awards, Trio Restaurant in Palm Springs will host the...