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Frankie Valli Performs this Saturday at Fantasy Springs Casino
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons return to the Desert to perform for their adoring fans at Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway...
“Grooves at the Westin” Concert Series
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Introduces Jazz Series That Features David Benoit, Phil Perry, Jessy J, Brian Simpson, Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo and...
Chase Huna is “On the Chase”
Saturday, January 31st, 1-3pm at Indian Wells Resort Hotel
by Lisa Morgan
The name Chase Huna has been a bit of a buzz throughout the valley...
Nothing’s Going to Stop Mickey Thomas’ Starship
Launching into 2015 from Spotlight 29 Casino, Saturday, January 24 @ 8pm
by Lisa Morgan
Mickey Thomas, resident of the Coachella Valley and legendary rock vocalist,...
CISCO & DEWEY
By Eleni P. Austin
“Americana” and “alt.country” are terms coined in the early 90s to describe music that was “a little bit Country and a...
Cait Magraw & Aisha “Life” Ortiz
By Monica Morones
I always love meeting talented women that set the standards high of what it is to be driven, artistic, and business savvy....
Puppies Behind Bars
By Janet McAfee
Service dogs are the eyes for those who cannot see, the leaders for people unable to walk, and the healers for those...
Moscato Madness!
By Rick Riozza
Funny—isn’t it? Your wine friends think there’s some semblance of vino sensibility going on, so when you show up at their little...
“ALICE” FADES AWAY
By Robin E. Simmons
STILL ALICE
I was reluctant to see this film. All I knew was that the subject was Alzheimer’s Disease. Having dealt with...
A God of Equality and Grace
By Heidi Simmons
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Prostitutes, Virgins and Mothers
By Paula Trimble-Familetti
Non-Fiction
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It is amazing that a book written more than a thousand years ago about events that took...
Vista Point
By Denise Ortuno Neil
High atop south Palm Desert is a place with sprawling views of the Coachella Valley. On a clear day, visitors can...
ALA’s Leadership Training Institute 6th Annual Above & Beyond Awards
Honors Ten Community Members for Leadership & Service on January 31st
By Michelle McLaughlin
ALA's Leadership Training Institute is honoring local community members who have proven...
Will Technology Become a “BLACK BOX” Helping or Hurting an Accident...
By Dale Gribow
My wife and I were dining at Livreri’s at the Atrium last week, discussing topics for this week’s legal column. As we...
One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The Center for Disease Control has confirmed this year’s Flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective against the virus. Yes, it does sound crazy...
Where Food Comes From
Communities across the United States are fully embracing “Buy Local” as a way to contribute to their own local economic development. This “Buy Local”...
The Difference Between Motion And Progress
By Julie Buehler
There are plenty of reasons to fail in life. And excuses tell us most of them begin with someone else.
There are plenty...
Packers Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory…
By Flint Wheeler
When historians remember the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field, what should it be called? “The Big Choke” would be appropriate.
How else...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
NOTE TO FACT-CHECKERS regarding the Taurus horoscope: Leonardo da Vinci's birthday is sometimes listed as April 15, 1452. But that date is accurate only...
Recap on Resolutions
By Bronwyn Ison
As we commence the end of the first month of 2015 it is time to recap. Given the New Year many, of...
Getting to Yes by Asking
By Sunny Simon
My client entered the office with a smile so contagious I found myself grinning before I even knew why. The reason Jennifer...
WOMEN LEADERS FORUM “WOMEN WHO RULE” AWARDS LUNCHEON
Trina Turk, Peggy Cravens, Selby Dunham and Fern Rudd to Be Recognized at 3rd Annual Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for Women Leaders Forum...
Big Stars and Big Ideas: The 26 Annual PSIFF Concludes
By Heidi Simmons
The 26th Annual Palm Spring International Film Festival wrapped up this week proving once again that cinema matters. Filmgoers filled every screening...
FINAL TALLY: AUDIENCE FAVORITES AT PSIFF
By Robin E. SImmons
THE SEARCH
In this searing Chechyan war drama, Academy Award®-winning director Michel Hazanavicius (THE ARTIST) tackles a loose remake of Fred Zinnemann’s...
A Grand Start
PSIFF: Grand Street
By Heidi Simmons
Part of the Palm Spring International Film Festival’s mission is discovering, showing and aiding new talent. The New Voices/New Visions...
Local Resident Makes a Sound
PSIFF: The Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story
By Heidi Simmons
James Egan has lived in Palm Springs for over a decade. His documentary film...
Heads up! Tis’ The Season!
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
No, not the jolly season led by the guy in red and his belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly---read below...
The Art of Conversation: Albert Berger talks storytelling films
By Judith Salkin
Even with the final screenings of the Palm Springs International Film Festival taking place on the same day, there was still an...
THEATRE 29! Presents “AN IDEAL HUSBAND” by Oscar Wilde
Theatre 29 kicks off its 16th Year by presenting "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde through February 7th, 2015 for a five week run...
Make-A-Wish Foundation: A Wish to Come True for the Coachella Valley
By Lisa Morgan
Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average,...
FREE WALK-IN HIV TESTING NOW AVAILABLE AT SEVEN WALGREENS ACROSS THE...
Three West Valley Walgreens locations will be added as community test sites for Get Tested Coachella Valley this month.
Beginning this month, free HIV tests...
Gene Evaro Jr. – His Musical Roots and Wheels
By Lisa Morgan
Gene Evaro Jr. was born into music. The Evaro family has been blazing a musical trail from the desert for a few...
Andy Cahan: Musician For Hire, 50 Years of Experience
References: Jimi Hendrix, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Clint Eastwood, The Turtles and More
by Lisa Morgan
This valley is full of human gems disguised as ordinary...
THE PSYCHO SISTERS “Get Up On The Chair, Beatrice” (RockBeat Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Not many bands form and wait more than 20 years to release their debut record, but that’s exactly what The Psycho...
CATHEDRAL CITY COVE’S 2015 TOUR OF HISTORIC & ARTISTS HOMES
By Rebecca Pikus
The incredible teamwork of artists Peter Palladino & Simeon Den has once again enabled them to top themselves! The line-up for this...
ASK YOUR VET” WITH LILLIAN ROBERTS DVM
By Janet McAfee
After more than 25 years of practice, Dr. Lillian Roberts DVM, still loves what she does for living - - keeping our...
Tasting The Top 100 Wines of 2014
By Rick Riozza
It surely is the longest day. But it’s best to make a game of it: trying to commandeer as many top rated...
JT’s Diner: Enjoy An American Tradition
By Tracy Dietlin
You don’t always have to go to a fine dining restaurant to pamper your palate. Sometimes a family diner with quality service...
TAKEN AGAIN!
By Robin E. Simmons
TAK3N
As I write this, TAK3N is opening to a predicted $40 million weekend. That’s amazing for such a lame, lackluster, talky,...
Success For New PSIFF Symposium
The Power of Words: Books to Screen
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Susan Rosser and Barbara Keller had an idea over a dinner conversation: “How interesting would it...
Art Under the Umbrellas
La Quinta Arts Foundation Presents Another Great Day of Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta on Saturday, January 17th
As seen on...
Desert Distilling
The Valley's First And Only Distillery
By Kira Golden
Desert Distilling, located in Palm Desert, is an up and coming micro-distillery, producing small batch, hand-crafted spirits and...
Ignorance and Conscientious Stupidity
By Haddon Libby
Martin Luther King Jr. best summarized the challenges faced in ending racism when he said, “Nothing in all the world is more...
Scammed? What to know and do about 2015 scams
By Dale Gribow
I received many requests to write this month’s article on SCAMS. There is good chance if you got through the 2014 holidays...
Natural Gas – Heater Safety
Cool weather is upon us and that means more home heating use says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. This time of year, firefighters respond to...
ShareKitchen is ‘Growing Local’
Last year ShareKitchen began to explore the idea of an expanded facility that would offer our local small businesses a larger, more extensive operating...
How To Ruin A Franchise In 5 Easy Steps
By Julie Buehler
Kinda bored of retirement from your Hall-of-Fame playing career?
Looking to get back in action? Looking to make your presence felt by a...
Dear Peyton Manning; “Time to hang ’em up”…
By Flint Wheeler
At some point during Sunday's divisional playoff game between the Broncos and the Colts, I began to wonder if Denver's receivers were...
Workout Boredom
By Karen Creasy
I frequently have swimmers tell me they get bored swimming back and forth in a pool. If you are a swimmer (or...
LIFESTREAM COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Give Hope – Give Life – Give Blood
• Where: Mayfield College
• Address: 35325 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City
• Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
• Time: 8...