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Water Aerobics Is Great Exercise For Everyone
By Karen Creasey
There is a general misconception that water aerobics is suitable for only pregnant women and the elderly. But in all reality water...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of March 6
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you between jobs? Between romantic partners? Between secure foundations and clear mandates...
PAY IT FORWARD
By Bronwyn Ison
The phrase “Pay it Forward,” was coined and popularized in 2000. The movie, Pay It Forward starring Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey...
Want to Change That Habit? Cue it Up.
By Sunny Simon
Remember that old Lay’s potato chip commercial wagering you could not eat a single chip and walk away? The slogan was, “Bet...
Do You Know the Multiple Uses for Botox?
By Dr Maria Lombardo
By now almost everyone has heard of Botox. And most people know that it can be used to treat the “frown...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Celebrating 20 Years of Swing @ The 3rd Annual, Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience
Along With Buddy Guy and Aaron Neville.
by Lisa Morgan
This year's Rhythm,...
The Local Music Pairings for the 3rd Annual Rhythm, Wine and...
By Lisa Morgan
This Saturday, March 1st, the Empire Polo Club will be metamorphosed into a swinging, suds and wine sipping, sonic celebration known for...
Rockin The Gatsby
A musical Review Produced By Troupe Productions in association with Kim and Jim Productions, The Edge, Live It Up Productions Trini Garza. Now showing...
Modern Mata Ortiz Pottery Sale and Demonstrations
Return for 5th year to Cabot’s Pueblo Museum on Feb. 28 through March 2
By Judith Salkin
As a young man Juan Quezada became fascinated by...
Spotlight on Katie Stice
By Denise Ortuno Neil
With the Coachella Valley growing more and more every year, support of local businesses from our local Chambers of Commerce becomes...
The Tennis Gardens Are Cooking More Than Great Tennis
By Julie Buehler
It’s true that too many cooks can spoil a broth, but one billionaire compiled the perfect recipe of vision, leaders and resources...
“Johnny Football”, Overrated Hype, NFL Proceed With Caution….
By Flint Wheeler
I don’t believe Manziel is worth a Top 10 pick, and I think he’s a gamble as a first-round quarterback in general....
A Night at Schmidy’s
By Scott Pam
My feet were tapping and I was ready to do the “pogo” again. I lost 36 years in one song by Bridger...
AWARD-WINNING RADIO PERSONALITY BRAD MERCER REEMERGES!
BRAD MERCER'S BANDS 'N FANS ON KIX HOT COUNTRY
92.1 Palm Springs and 96.3 High Desert
By Lisa Morgan
Brad Mercer is at it again, breaking the...
INDIE-GRASS BAND, THE HARMED BROTHERS
STRING SLAPPING, SWEET AS HONEY, BRINGING THE FLAVOR OF OREGON TO PAPPY & HARRIET'S THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH
by Robin Linn
Founded in Missouri by Ray Vietti,...
PREFAB SPROUT “Crimson/Red” (Kitchenware Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Desire is a sylph-figured creature that changes her mind...” That’s a lyric from the band Prefab Sprout, circa 1985. More accurately...
MANDY MAIN – LUMINOUS OIL PAINTINGS OF THE WESTERN LANDSCAPE
By Rebecca Pikus
Mandy Main's paintings are dreamy & romantic Landscapes that are reminiscent of an earlier era of Impressionist art. Her current theme of...
Dana Hobart, Councilmember & Animal Advocate
By Janet McAfee
Dana Hobart, Rancho Mirage City Councilmember and three-time mayor, is an avid animal lover and one of the Valley's biggest proponents for...
My Belov-ed Zinfandel…the Godfather of Zin speaks!
By Rick Riozza
California really has its mark on its own “native” red wine. The low-key arrival of the Zinfandel vine from the Croatia area...
Oceans Seafood Restaurant
By David Wayne
I know I've used the term “hidden gem” a few times as of late, but when referring to Oceans restaurant in Cathedral...
ANOTHER LOOK
By Robin E. Simmons
Some great movies are newly available on DVD and/or Blu-ray. These wonderful movies from another era are alive and well and...
“The Shining” Boy Grows Up
By Heidi Simmons
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Doctor Sleep
By Stephen King
Fiction
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Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining may be one of his most significant and popular novels. Although...
The Christopher Kennedy House
By Heidi Simmons
Modernism Week concluded its ninth year with over 40,000 visitors from 20 countries. A non-profit organization, Modernism Week is all about “Cool....
Home Brewing
By Trooper Ramsey
Everyone that loves a good beer has had the thought “I should learn how to brew.” Or maybe even “I could brew...
WHY ARE GAS PRICES SO HIGH?
By Haddon Libby
Have you noticed that the price of a gallon of gasoline has been going up recently? With the United States producing more...
We Get Letters
By Dale Gribow
Q. Mr. Gribow, I read in an earlier article that you wrote in CV Weekly that if you have been in...
Rain is coming, but proceed with caution!
“There’s good news forecasted for this week – Rain! Two storms are possible this week says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. As the rain is...
Nourishfoods
By Lori Cohen-Sanford of Nourishfoods
Nourishfoods Organic Meal Service was born from my passion for cooking with organic, healthful and seasonal ingredients as the basis...
CoD: NERDSTOCK!
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Five semesters ago, Garrett Stevens saw a problem. As he looked around his College of the Desert campus, he...
Oh, Before You Go…
By Diane Marlin-Dirkx
There are enough down-time recreational activities hereabouts to keep you spinning through the week and weekends at warp speed, or at least...
What’s Happening in Recovery?
By Richard Noble
Symposium's on Recovery Resources at the Hard Rock Café, luncheons with guest experts in treatment, a Heroes in Recovery 6K in downtown...
The Importance of Learning to Swim
By Karen Creasey
“Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. Drowning ranks fifth among...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of February 27
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The battles you've been waging these last ten months have been worthy of...
POSES ON PASEO
By Bronwyn Ison
In less than one week valley residents and Coachella Valley visitors will be striking a pose for “Poses on Paseo,” at the...
Mr. DeMille, I’m Ready for My Close-Up
By Sunny Simon
After spending hours perfecting your resume you are now ready to electronically deliver your document to a desirable company. Knowing you are...
Vitamin D2 & D3, Tuberculosis
By Dr Peter Kadile
Dr. Kadile, you have mentioned the benefits of vitamin D in one of your previous columns. When I was looking to...
Se7en4: Ready To Set It On Fire
This Saturday Night at Schmidy’s Tavern in Palm Desert
By Tracy Dietlin
During several phone interviews with members of Se7en4 over the last few weeks it...
Modernism Week: Prefab Showcase and Modern Living Expo
By Heidi Simmons
There was a buzz at the Prefab Showcase and Modern Living Expo. The saxophone and trumpet of the Hot Purple Energy band...
Graceland West
By Heidi Simmons
Winding up the hill from Palm Canyon Drive, there is a sense of going to a secret place. Narrow roads lead to...
Blake Griffin: The Man Who Makes Gravity Cry
By Julie Buehler
There’s no question Blake Griffin’s talent is superior to 99.99% of the humans walking the planet. He has a unique and fascinating...
Derek Jeter Announces Retirement as one of the Top-Five Shortstops Of...
By Flint Wheeler
I stand corrected, because that's not what I thought as recently as a week ago. Jeter announced his retirement after the 2014...
Spotlight on Sarah Hahne
By Denise Ortuno Neil
With tourism being one of our most important industries in the Coachella Valley, media and public relations is paramount. Communications expert...
Musician’s Outlet
By Noe Gutierrez
At one point in time there were eight independently owned music stores in the Coachella Valley. Today, the most revered carries on....
President Barack Obama Lands Air Force 1 in Palm Springs
All Photos Taken by Richard Noble
A Valentine from the White House
By Judith Salkin
I try not to gush, but the chance to get up-close and...
Empire Music Ventures Presents: Rhythm, Wine & Brews
Local Microbreweries to Participate in the Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience on March 1st, 2014 at the Empire Polo Club
Local craft beer market is...
MOISTBOY MICHAEL MELCHIONDO
FROM WEEN HAS INFUSED DESERT ROCKERS NICK OLIVERI AND DAVID "HOSS" WRIGHT INTO MOISTBOYZ !
Appearing live at Pappy & Harriet's February 27th!
By Robin Linn
When...
Winner of the KCLB “Battle of the Bands” to Perform...
By Craig Michaels
If you like Finger lickin’ good food and live music, you’ll want to reserve March 8-9 on your calendar. Get your napkins...
PAUL CHESNE – DOWNRIGHT UP & LEFT
LIVE AT PAPPY&HARRIET'S FEB. 21ST
By Robin Linn
I saw Paul Chesne Band (PCB) at Bobby Furst's private venue in Joshua Tree last year at Furst...
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS “Give The People What They Want”...
By Eleni P. Austin
By the time Gabriel Roth finished college in 1996, he had co-founded his first record label, Desco in Brooklyn, New York....