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Monster Achievement
By Heidi Simmons
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Running With Monsters
By Bob Forrest
Memoir
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With long orange curls that tuft from under a fedora and thick, black horn-rimmed glasses, Bob Forrest is...
“CELEBRATED ARTISTS, ART EXHIBITIONS, & AWARDS GALA, OH MY!”
Palm Springs prepares for firsts and sophistication in celebration of Black History Month 2014
"No Dorothy you are not in Kansas anymore, you are in...
February is Full of Stars!
Bruce Vilanch To Star in Musical Theatre University's Production of Hairspray
(January 31-February 2) Emmy winning actor/comedian Bruce Vilanch joins several Broadway Veterans and the...
Death & Taxes
Death and taxes - two things you can be certain of unless you are a corporation1 or a credit union.2
The IRS began accepting tax...
REAL FOOD WEEK
The Certified Farmers’ Markets will be celebrating Real Food Week in the Coachella Valley from February 5th through the 9th. Real Food Week...
JUSTIN BEIBER IS HAVING SOME ISSUES
By Dale Gribow
To say Justin Bieber is having “some issues” is a gross understatement. He is fortunate this DUI incident occurred in Miami, Florida...
Super Bowl Safety Tips and Positions for Your Team!
You Can Be a Winning Player in this Year’s Super Bowl by Following this Game Plan.
As you Coach and prepare Super bowl festivities make...
TITANFALL: Because they can!
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
“Crafted by one of the co-creators of Call of Duty and other key developers behind the Call of Duty...
New, Exciting Changes for KMIR-NBC
KMIR, the NBC affiliate in the Coachella Valley, has revealed major reinvestment in local news. The station’s new owner, OTA Broadcasting, has announced that...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of January 30
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): On my fifteenth birthday, I finally figured out that eating dairy products was...
In the Words of Eleanor
By Sunny Simon
The other night I attended a panel discussion based on Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In.” It was an interesting and lively dialogue...
Colds, Flus & You
Dear Dr. Kadile, I know antibiotics do not work for the common cold, but what about when my mucus turns green?
-Carol, La Quinta
Carol, this...
2014 Southwest Arts Festival®: Art Evolving
By Ellen Paris
For the 28th year, the Indio Chamber of Commerce once again hosts one of the area’s oldest fine arts festivals. The 2014...
Human Trafficking: Three Local Women Share Their Stories
By Heidi Simmons
In the Coachella Valley, human trafficking is not just in our backyard; it’s happening right under our noses. If you find that...
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a Success!
By Heidi Simmons
In the span of one year, the First Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival came to brilliant fruition.
Behind the Writers Festival idea, were...
4rd Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament to Light Up the Desert...
By Andrea Carter
The 4th Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament will return to the Coachella Valley with a weekend of stars, songwriters, rock legends and...
Super Bowl XLVIII: One For The Ages And One For The...
By Julie Buehler
I’ve got my bags packed and ticket punched for the celebration of Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City and I’m happy...
Serena Out Of Australian Open
By Flint Wheeler
Serena Williams had a back complaint she tried to conceal before Sunday, but Ana Ivonovic noticed quickly that the best serve in...
Publisher’s Pick for Tachevah
By Tracy Dietlin
Many of our readers and several of my columnists and feature writers have pushed me to be more vocal in 2014. So...
Richard and Mary, “Keeping the Dream Alive”
By Craig Michaels
The union of this musical dynamic duo began in 1971 at the Mission Inn in Riverside. Richard Byford was the resident singer...
Get Ready for the Coachella Valley Music Show
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The Coachella Valley has fast become a music mecca of sorts. With grand festivals and talent galore, locals and visitors alike...
Mikey Reyes – Musical Triumph
By Noe Gutierrez
I’ve written for Coachella Valley Weekly for almost one year and have penned a considerable amount of articles on a diverse selection...
ENDURING THE TEST OF TIME… PAROSELLA
By Robin Linn
Mike Riley, along with long-time musical partner Jason Burns, has been making music around the desert for more than two decades now....
SIR MADAM “Crooked Teeth”
By Eleni P. Austin
Trying to find a quick cure to combat the mid-winter blues? Call off the search, a musical elixir has arrived courtesy...
Italian Artist Mauro Rosso’s “Batman – The Hero Collection” at Creare...
Greater Palm Springs -- from the High Desert to the Low Desert -- all of Coachella Valley -- is fast becoming an International Cultural...
Art & Adoption Event For Living Free
By Janet McAfee
Last summer we visited and reported on Living Free, an idyllic 153-acre sanctuary for rescue dogs and cats located in the scenic...
Simply Enjoying the Wine Bar at Bellatrix
By Rick Riozza
Almost everyone in the valley has seen the large stand-alone Mediterranean-style building on the north side of Interstate 10 off of Cook...
Eureka! Found In Indian Wells
By Raymond Bill
Twice in one week, I was asked if I had been to a new restaurant offering Gourmet Burgers and great cocktails. This...
COMING SOON!
By Robin E. Simmons
There’s nothing like the anticipation of a new movie that connects with some spark of personal interest. We are all voyeurs...
A Fun Fest for Writers and Readers
By Heidi Simmons
Congratulations to the planners, organizers, authors and attendees for creating a successful and delightful First Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival. Everyday...
DONA MARIE THORMAN
Dona Marie Thorman Passed away on 12-22-13 after a long battle with liver disease.
She was born in Saginaw Michigan on 05-23-1954.
Dona married her husband...
Last weekend at VUE at the Indian Wells Golf Resort was...
By Patte Purcell
CV Weekly sponsored Slim Man King of the Springs show and Slim Man Birthday Party was joined by BB Ingle's 30th Annual...
I Know What You’re Doing These Next Few Weeks…
HAVE FUN & HELP ANIMALS! DESERT HORIZONS COUNTRY CLUB PRESENTS THE LETTERMEN IN CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NON PROFIT ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP
Grab your...
NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS
By Haddon Libby
Are you of the opinion that our State Legislature and Assembly in California are a bunch of do-nothings? Think again. While they may...
Upcoming Workshops
Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center
Writing a Winning Buisiness Plan
Wednesday, January 29th
5:30PM to 7:30PM
77-806 Flora Rd, Suite A
Palm Desert, CA...
AVOID SCAMS-SUCKERS-SCOUNDRELS
By Dale Gribow
On Sunday January 19, 2014 the Desert Sun took my lead and discussed recent Scams and ID Theft schemes during this time...
Affordable Care Act and Your Taxes
It’s MLK, Jr Day, and many are spending the day in service to others. Writing for this publication is only one of my community...
A Drop in the Bucket of Things to Come if Were...
Drought and extreme fire conditions in January? Generally this time of year we focus on storm preparedness, safe driving in the rain, flood safety...
Alice: Madness Returns
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
We all know Alice was one of the greatest titles release on PC, 10 years ago. So, with a...
Sticks and Stones at Miramonte
THE WELL® Spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa Introduces Two New Treatments for 2014 to Promote Total Relaxation and Glamorously Glowing Skin
THE WELL Spa,...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of January 23
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actor Casey Affleck appreciates the nurturing power of his loved ones. "My family...
WHY YOU NEED TO STRETCH, EVERYDAY!
By Bronwyn Ison
You have a finely tuned workout routine and you are feeling pretty good about staying on task. This is rejuvenating you and...
Three No’s Get to a YES!
By Sunny Simon
There are various methods of attacking a goal and bringing it to fruition. One successful strategy is the “no exception rule.” A...
New FDA Approved Facial Soft Tissue Filler: VOLUMA
By Dr Maria Lombardo
The face ages in two distinct ways… 1) we lose volume, or fullness, leaving the face looking hollow and thin and...
ROBOTIC WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
DR BOBBY BHASKER-RAO IS CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES ONE POUND AT A TIME, ROBOTICALLY
By TJ Johnson
Many people have New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, for...
A Call for Doctor Ruiz
By Heidi Simmons
Dr. Ruiz is Congressman Raul Ruiz and he has been serving the 36th congressional district for just one year. Yet his service...
Danielle Gersh’s Career Gallops at KESQ
By Judith Salkin
Imagine being a 22-year-old woman and, for the most part, getting your dream job from one of the first demo tapes you...
Andrea Carter Cooks Up Creative Marketing
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Marketing and public relations in business is essential to insure success. To get your name out there through unique and creative...
This Won’t Be Pretty
By Julie Buehler
Halle Berry in Monster’s Ball.
Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich.
Salma Hayek in Frida.
All beautiful women who look ugly for a time in...