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Cassie, From Fear to Love!
By Janet McAfee
The vast majority of dogs adopted from shelters are happy, well adjusted, tail wagging canines, instinctively looking forward to their new lives...
Cold Duck Today–Hot Tamale!
By Rick Riozza
I just can’t believe all the urgency plastered on many of my in-coming emails this week as to what wine to pair...
Catalan in Rancho Mirage
By Raymond Bill
As often as I dine out in the desert, I still manage to find many restaurants that I have yet to visit....
SWEET ANTICIPATION
By Robin E. Simmons
This time of year is wonderful for movies lovers. We get some of the very best of cinema’s potent magic to...
The Lure of the Dark Continent
By Heidi Simmons
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The Laughing Monsters
by Denis Johnson
Fiction
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A new world has emerged since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the Great Recession. These events have...
Our Lady of Solitude
By Denise Ortuno Neil
I truly believe that there is somewhere that everyone goes to re-group, re-think, re-charge, let go and let be. For some,...
Fulvio’s Foods
By Kira Golden
Patrick Evans has been the Chief Meteorologist for CBS Local News here in the desert for the last twelve years. But last...
THE BEST CREDIT CARDS
By Haddon Libby
With the holidays upon us, more people are using their credit cards than any other time of the year.
Which is the best...
Did You Blow It Over The Holidays?
By Dale Gribow
With holiday parties looming, many of you may have already been stopped and offered a breath or blood test while returning from...
Slippery When Wet!
The roads are slippery from much needed rain, which means you could slide more if you brake too quickly. Over time, engine oil and...
Want to Start a Food Business?
Have you ever wanted to see what we do at ShareKitchen or start your own food business? Come join us on Monday, December 8th from 6pm...
THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY
By Maria M. Miranda
Back by popular demand is our holiday favorite, “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.” It’s inspired by the popular traditional holiday...
Patriots vs Packers “Pre-quill” to a Super Bowl…
By Flint Wheeler
How in the world could this have been the first Brady vs. Rodgers battle?
What was billed as a Heavy Weight bout, turned...
LAFACE Skincare Exclusive at Riviera Spa
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Skincare is important for all us, men and women alike. We spend untold amounts on products every year, hoping that they...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of December 4
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The National Science Foundation estimates that we each think at least 12,000 thoughts...
CHOOSE HAPPINESS
By Bronwyn Ison
This is the time of year to express gratitude and happiness. Did you know your attitude is germane to your happiness? I...
’Tis the Season to Be Memorable
By Sunny Simon
I spent the first hour of the ornament swap party painfully ignoring the vast array of plated sweets and listening to one...
Cold, Flu & Vitamins
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Hello Dr. Kadile, what is the difference between a cold and the flu?
-John, Desert Hot Springs
John, a cold is a milder...
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Awards
Four Remarkable Women Community Leaders to be Honored Dec. 4
By Amy Blaisdell
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palm Springs are proud to...
Membership Has Its Benefits – The Galen Throws Down At Annual...
By Tracy Dietlin
If the first image that pops to mind when you think "membership party at the art museum" is one of suited and...
Art Under the Umbrellas: The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Experience
By Kathleen Hughes
Start a new holiday shopping tradition at Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta, held annually on Thanksgiving Weekend. This...
Marnie L. Navarro
By Monica Morones
Multi-media artist Marnie L. Navarro (also known as MLN17 in the art world) is not a one dimensional artist, she basically does...
Have a Great Thanksgiving
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
We hope your Thanksgiving celebration is fabulous for you and your loved ones…and the turkey didn’t mind too much! After all, that...
Marilyn… Madness, & Me
By Kira Golden
On November 19th, the Rancho Mirage Public Library hosted a performance of Frank V. Furino's Marilyn...Madness, and Me, a play about an...
BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL
A Stage Review of "Scrooge In Rouge"
By Dee Jae Cox
Scrooge in Rouge, now playing at the Desert Rose Theatre in Rancho Mirage and running through...
26th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS GALA
ROSAMUND PIKE TO RECEIVE THE BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD, ACTRESS
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Rosamund Pike with the Breakthrough...
An Interview with Mikey Doling from SNOT
Performing Friday, November 28 at Schmidy’s Tavern
By Tracy Dietlen
It doesn't matter if you're a punk rocker or a metal head. If you are a...
Meet Paul Z of Desert DJ Entertainment Group
By Craig Michaels
Growing up in Indio, Paul Zepeda always had an interest in music. He graduated from Indio High School where he played the...
TILTED KILT OPEN MIC COMPETITION FALL EDITION WEEK 9 WINNERS
The Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition brought excitement and fun times in week 9! The audience cheered for their favorite musicians as well as...
JPatron – Columbia and Coachella Valley’s Puro Oro
@ Date Shed in Indio, Friday, November 28, 9pm 18+ $5
"It's good to go back to your roots so you can grow some branches"...
Thr3 Strykes – Ready to Launch
By Lisa Morgan
If you are an obstacle standing between Josh Hall and Josh Fimbres and/or their music, you may or may not be asked...
GARY CALAMAR “You Are What You Listen To” (Sedan Zero/Atlantic Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Gary Calamar has always been passionate about music. Growing up in New York, he was the kid who hid his transistor...
Adam Normand
Tat Talk with Phil Lacombe
Name: Adam Normand
Where you tat: Humble Tattoo Society (Palm Desert)
Why you started tattooing: I started out making home-made machines as...
AVOIDING HOLIDAY PET HAZARDS
By Janet McAfee
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are arriving in quick succession, but this time of year also sees a dramatic increase...
The New French Chef in Town at Citron
By Rick Riozza
Perhaps I need to be pinched, but it seems as though Christmas has come early this year with the arrival of Chef...
LIGHT – A PS Underground Event
By Raymond Bill
Quite often, I am asked, “What is your favorite restaurant”? Though I have many favorite restaurants throughout the valley, the best dining...
A SMALL FEAST OF FILMS
By Robin E. Simmons
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving movie? Go ahead, take your time. For most people, nothing immediately comes to mind. Okay, maybe PLANES,...
Being Frank
By Heidi Simmons
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Let Me Be Frank With You
by Richard Ford
Fiction
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Americans are polite people. We are a country of citizens who mostly prefer to avoid...
Palm Desert Airpark/Desert Air Hotel
By Denise Ortuno Neil
I heard about a long time ago. That there was actually an airport in Rancho Mirage at one point. Now, I...
My Little Bridal Boutique
By Angela Janus
Last week, My Little Flower Shop owners Gregory Goodman and Alan Kelly expanded their business with the addition of My Little Bridal Boutique. Located at 865 N. Palm Canyon...
Do You Wonder What Will Happen If You Are Arrested for...
By Dale Gribow
If you are like most people, you wonder what happens if you or a friend is arrested for drunk driving? A Driving...
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BUY LOCAL
By Haddon Libby
If you could, would you help create more local jobs and improve our local economy?
Guess what? You can by simply shopping at...
Back in Black, Grab the Sack!
People trampling over each other for cheap goods merely hours after celebrating what they are already thankful for. Black Friday is the day after...
Tis’ The Season To Start A Business
Start Your New Food Business in 2015 with ShareKitchen and the CVWBC
Interested in turning your favorite family recipes into a business? Love to throw...
Thankful We Have Sports
By Julie Buehler
Yes, Captain Obvious, I am a woman. But good grief, I can’t stand Hollywood stupidity, gossip, rumors, endless shoe shopping, tabloid magazines...
Mid-Season All Pro Selections
By Flint Wheeler
Through Week 10, Here is my current 2014 All Pro Team:
Quarterback: Andrew Luck (Colts) - Luck has over 3,000 yards and 26...
Color Vibe 5K 2015
The Color Vibe, a “VIBErantly” colorful 5k fun run company, is teaming up with F.I.N.D. Food Bank to bring the Color Vibe 5K to...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 27
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What exactly do you believe in, Aries? What's your philosophy of life? Do...
NAYSAYERS, SAY GOODBYE!
By Bronwyn Ison
Has anyone discouraged you from your aspirations? Perhaps, someone thinks your dreams are too ambitious? Or, someone attempts to sabotage your efforts?...
And the Beat Goes On
By Sunny Simon
Just as I tuned into “The Voice” the other evening I witnessed a singer experiencing a timing issue. Immediately I felt his...
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