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Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail
By Lynne Tucker
Wine Tasting in the Heart of downtown Santa Barbara CA
In 2007, a group of eight like-minded winemakers decided to come together to...
Nina’s Italia @ DOCG Imports
By Rick Riozza
One of the great takeaways of a wine festival is meeting and getting to know wine purveyors whom perhaps one would have...
BREWTALITY REVIEWS ROSALIE BEER ROSÉ
By Aaron Ramson
In a sector flooded with gimmicky marketing, shameless adjuncts (bull testicle beer and fried chicken beer are both things that no one...
COSMIC BORDER COPS
NOW SHOWING:
By Robin E. Simmons
MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL
This uninspired fourth installment of the alien invasion comedy franchise is a far cry from the creative...
TWO MUST HAVE BOOKS FOR CINEPHILES
By Heidi Simmons
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Forbidden Hollywood by Mark A. Vieira - Nonfiction
Hollywood Black by Donald Bogle – Nonfiction
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Palm Spring International Short Film Festival is in full...
Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
There’s a beauty about getting older—you become more comfortable in your own skin. The need for approval diminishes, you’re more...
INVESTOR WARNING: REG. BI
By Haddon Libby
If you have a loved one with money invested through a bank or investment management firm, please share this article with them. ...
GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME BAIL
Patrick Henry said "give me liberty or give me death". When arrested you want your liberty by being released on your promise to appear...
Summer Fun in the Desert: Part 2
By Crystal Harrell
The summer season has just begun, and temperatures will only continue to rise. As unbearable as the heat may be, there are...
DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
BY DR PETER KADILE
Dr. Kadile, I noticed you have the initials D.O. behind your name, Are you a chiropractor?
Jen, Bermuda Dunes
Jen, osteopaths (D.O. or...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Orfield Laboratories is an architectural company that designs rooms for ultimate comfort. They sculpt the acoustic...
REST IS NOT ONLY FOR THE WEARY
BY BRONWYN ISON
It’s true… rest is not strictly for the weary. Rest should and needs to be a priority for everyone. I’m the first...
TERPENES: LIMONENE
BY MICHELLE ANN RIZZIO
In today’s addition to my terpene series we'll be exploring limonene. Like its name, this terpene has a citrus aroma which...
Access to Medical Grade Cannabis Requires Navigating Confusing Laws
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Congress is trying to revive the 2018 Reefer Act which is expected to be voted on this week. The Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment...
2019 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST ANNOUNCES LINE-UP
The 25th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest will showcase 369 films including 60 World Premieres, 25 International Premieres, 46 North American Premieres, 17 U.S. Premieres and...
Nick Hales and Stevie Jane: Acoustic Bliss in the Desert
By Esther Sanchez
It’s clearly no secret that the Coachella Valley is bursting with a plethora of musical talent from pretty much every genre there...
SINGER DON MCLEAN SOUNDS OFF ON CRITICS, POLITICS AND THE ENDURING...
By Mike Felci
According to Don McLean, the most important quality for a songwriter is having something to say. And he would know, having written...
GREGORY LITTLE
2019 CVMA WINNER ‘BEST SOUND ENGINEER’
By Noe Gutierrez
There are many overlooked champions in the Coachella Valley and High Desert music scenes. One such hero...
EMPTY SEAT
2019 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AWARD WINNERS ‘BEST ALTERNATIVE BAND’ & ‘BEST FRONT WOMAN’
By Noe Gutierrez
In my estimation, the darlings of the 2018-2019 year in...
Cool Down with Sweet Treats at Flavors
Get some chilly relief from the heat with a bevy of cold treats, at Flavors in Palm Desert
By Denise Ortuno
It’s that interesting time of...
Joy Meredith: The Joy of Palm Springs!
Written by Talie Rosa
Anyone who is even remotely involved with the ins and outs of Palm Springs knows the name Joy Meredith. Joy has...
Where to Have Summer Fun in the Desert
By Crystal Harrell
It’s difficult not to notice the scorching temperatures once June comes around in the Coachella Valley. Luckily, there are plenty of fun...
AMP Summer Music Camp for Teens Returns for Year 5
Valley Teen Musicians Join Forces to Form Bands and Learn the Music Industry
Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) is pleased to announce the final list...
FERNANDO VICICONTE “Traitors Table” (Fluff & Gravy Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Fernando Viciconte isn’t a household name, but he really should be. He has had a thriving career as a solo...
Hotel Milo – Santa Barbara CA
By Lynne Tucker
Hotel Milo is in the heart of Santa Barbara’s beloved West Beach, a favorite hangout for local residents and visitors alike. On...
TAMI & JOAN, FOSTER MOMS EXTRAORDINAIRE
By Janet McAfee
Bonded by their love for dogs, Joan Pendley and Tami Jay are a mother and daughter foster team dedicated to saving the...
Beaujolais, Bistros & Burgundy
By Rick Riozza
It’s great to be checking in with you readers again as my wife and I continue with our European Wine Tour, where...
THE LASTING APPEAL OF LIGHT BEER
By Aaron Ramson
America’s Prohibition was at its peak when 8-year-old Joseph Owaldes received a chemistry set from his mother as a gift. A bright...
PIX FOR AND ABOUT DEAR OLD DAD
By Robin E. Simmons
Father’s day is a great day to see a movie with dad and family. Wonderful films that prominently feature cool dads...
BOOKS FOR DAD
By Heidi Simmons
Dear old dad loves an interesting story. It’s marvelous how fathers know things. We count on them to give us good advice,...
Just Cool It!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
“Temperatures won’t be so cool this week. Add in some humidity and this will put an even greater strain on...
A NEW RED SCARE & ZOMBIES
By Haddon Libby
Last week, economists concluded that the Federal Reserve will need to reduce the Fed Funds rate by at least 0.5% to 2%...
YOU LOST YOUR ACCIDENT TRIAL?
You say it is impossible that you lost and your lawyer was at fault? Well let's examine some other reasons.
Herein are some of the...
Honoring Your Cultivated Wisdom
By Aimee Mosco
“The simple truth is that we naturally cultivate wisdom through the act of living. So, regardless of whether or not you have...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): We may not have to travel to other planets to find alien life. Instead of launching...
TERPENES: BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
BY MICHELLE ANN RIZZIO
My favorite terpene is the ultra spicy beta-caryophyllene. Beta-caryophyllene is a terpene that has a sharp spicy nose commonly associated with...
Is Cannabis Dangerous When Taken With Your Other Medications?
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
As a nurse one of my responsibilities when assessing patients is determining drug interactions. Computer programs in hospitals and clinics have...
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT TRIBUTE CONCERT...
Tickets On Sale at the Casino Box Office and Spotlight29.com
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present The Next Best Thing II, a tribute concert...
Paul Rodgers Accepts the ICON Award at the 7th Annual CV...
By Tracy Dietlin
The 7th Annual CV Music Awards on Sunday night were absolutely EPIC!!! Not only was Paul Rodgers from Bad Company, Free &...
Annabelle Asylum – Along Comes ‘Spider Bite’
By Noe Gutierrez
In all sincerity, Annabelle Asylum scares the shit out of many. The horror-influenced Heavy Metal group have developed a web of sound...
BI·AS – Partial to Rock
Performing LIVE at The Hood Bar & Pizza on Saturday, June 8, 2019
By Noe Gutierrez
BI·AS, featuring pioneering original KORN drummer, David Silveria, will be...
KCOD Holds CV Artist Documentary Wrap Party
BY CRYSTAL HARRELL
With the recent development of a film curriculum and AS degree program at College of the Desert (COD), students are now able...
Restaurant Week 2019 Begins
BY CRYSTAL HARRELL
Restaurant Week has officially hit the desert, providing diners with special discounts and unique deals from over 120 restaurants across Greater Palm...
RICKIE LEE JONES “Kicks” (OSOD Records/Thirty Tigers)
By Eleni P. Austin
This Spring marked the 40th anniversary of Rickie Lee Jones’ self-titled debut. Ignoring the prevailing trends of Punk/New Wave and...
LOVING SENIOR DOGS, JACQUES’ STORY
By Janet McAfee
The small dog scurried down a dirt road in Desert Hot Springs, his throat parched from thirst and his belly ached with...
The Battle and Legend of Bull’s Blood
By Rick Riozza
Our final destination on our trip down the Danube is to the beautiful city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. I’ve had...
LET’S STUDY CHEAP BEER: SIMPLER TIMES LAGER BEER
By Aaron Ramson
When the Boston Beer Company (makers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and the Angry Orchard line of hard ciders) brewed its first...
A BOUNTY OF BIG SCREEN FUN
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW SHOWING:
This is the time of year when the studios release some of their BIGGEST films – not just in scale...
RIGHTEOUS VICTIM
By Heidi Simmons
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The Lazarus Files
by Matthew McGough – Nonfiction
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Bad things happen to good people. But, when it’s murder, it is unfathomable that someone who...
The Deadliest Days Of Summer Are Here!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Do you know about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer? No, I’m not referring to the danger of heat exhaustion...
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