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PSIFF TIP SHEET
By Robin E. Simmons
The 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announces 187 films from 60 countries, including 77 premieres -- 8 world,...
A Reading Resolution
By Heidi Simmons
At the beginning of every New Year I resolve to read more. That may seem odd since I already read one to...
MOVIE MATTERS
ROBIN E. SIMMONS ANSWERS QUESTIONS FROM “SCREENERS” MAIL BAG
I love getting email from “CV Weekly” readers who respond to my Screeners column. Here’s a...
Blueprint for the Coachella Valley
By Haddon Libby
On December 18th, the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (“CVEP”) had a half-day stakeholder session at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells....
Holiday Scams, Part 2
Last week we discussed how thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some more scams going around as of December...
A Year’s Worth of Advice
By Bruce Cathcart
As we approach the end of 2013 we all tend to give one final glance in the rear view mirror at the...
Holiday Food Safety!
It’s finally here! Everything is out and up, presents are wrapped and time to eat and enjoy (if only it were that easy…) Here...
Know Your Champagnes & Sparkling Wines
Ringing in the New Year with Champagne is as common as turkey at Thanksgiving or roses and chocolates for Valentine’s Day, let’s take a...
Merry GAEMsMAS!
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Everything has been wrapped, presented, exchanged, unwrapped, opened and in some cases broken. If you are anything like me,...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of December 26
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was one of the most famous British actors of his...
ASK YOURSELF, WHAT DO I NEED IN 2014?
By Bronwyn Ison
Time to assess the past year as we count down the last days of 2013. You may reflect fondly upon...
Baby Steps Yield Adult Results
by Sunny Simon
The other day at a board meeting I silently observed the behavior of one of the members. Let’s call her Debbie. She...
Dermatologist Wendy E. Roberts
INTRODUCING NEW PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY
The renowned Allergan pharmaceutical company, creator of Botox and other beauty products, has just released its newest...
Sun and Sail Club
Their debut album, Mannequin, is now available for digital download
By Noe Gutierrez
Cover and Photos By Chris Miller (Imagine Imagery)
Picture this; Chris Miller, the phenomenal...
Bridging the Gap
By Eric The Red
After listening to their practice, while sitting around a tray of home-made nachos, I had the opportunity to interview what I...
Strung Out
By Eric The Red
In recent days, we’ve been honored by a number of amazing bands, who in their own right can be considered punk...
Hot Turkey Dinner and Gift Baskets For Desert Arc Clients
Desert Arc is pleased to announce that 50 of its neediest clients with developmental disabilities were treated to a special holiday luncheon and received...
The Street Life Project Making a Difference
By Denise Ortuno Neil
On the streets of the Coachella Valley, under bridges and in camps, there are people living a different life than most....
Spotlight on CASA
By Denise Ortuno Neil
It’s not well known to most, but behind the scenes of the foster care system there are people at work insuring...
Savage (aka Raymond Gomez) from Art & Ink
By Phil Lacombe
Name: Raymond Thi Gomez .... I go by (SAVAGE).
Where you tat: I currently tattoo out of Art & Ink Tattoo Studio in...
Santa Run, Polo, Comedy, Spas, Golf Expo, and Wellness Festival
2ND ANNUAL SANTA PAWS 5K RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT
Spread the cheer-Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us for the...
Way To Fumble Texas… The Stupidity Required To Screw Up Firing...
By Julie Buehler
Let’s say you’re Mr. or Ms. Most Eligible Bachelor/Bachelorette in your hometown.
Let’s say you think rather highly of your well-dressed, Audi-driving, Harvard-educated...
Tennis anyone? Apparently not…
By Flint Wheeler
If you have watched any of the major tennis tournaments on TV the few past years, you may be wondering, “Where are...
PEARL JAM “Lightning Bolt” (Monkeywrench Records)
By Eleni P Austin
Has it really been 22 years since Pearl Jam released their debut, Ten? It seems like only yesterday when the Seattle...
Johnny and Shawna Seek Home for the Holidays
By Janet McAfee
Two little dogs in the Coachella Valley are still waiting for a home, two years after they were rescued from high kill...
A Heavenly Italian Christmas Dinner at Pinzimini
By Rick Riozza
It’s always fun to imagine spending the holidays in Italy—but getting the entire family over there defies logistics. Of course, San Francisco...
Purple Palm Restaurant at Colony Palms Hotel
By Raymond Bill
One of the most enticing amenities Palm Springs has to offer is its variety of boutique hotels and restaurants. As a local,...
CHRISTS, CLOWNS, CAROLS AND CLAUSES
By Robin E. Simmons
Some seasonal thoughts on the sacred and the profane
Before recorded history, there’s little doubt that our ancestors celebrated and probably sacrificed...
A Christmas List Made Easy
By Heidi Simmons
It’s that time of year when the obligation of gift giving can take the fun out of the holiday. But there is...
HO HO HUM…
By Haddon Libby
This week’s article is going to be mediocre. Hopefully it will rally toward the end although I wouldn't count on it.
I sort...
“Bitcoin” Has Potential To Change The World
By John Paul Valdez
In order to understand what a Bitcoin is one has to have some understanding of currencies in general. First, "Bitcoin" is...
Holiday Scams, Part 1
By Dale Gribow
Thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some scams going around as of December 2013.
REMEMBER WHAT YOUR PARENTS...
Holiday Home Decorating Traditions
By Bruce Cathcart
Many years ago I had a real taskmaster for a stepdad. Being the “Tom Sawyer of fence painting” type of kid, he...
What’s the Best Christmas Present? Safety!
Were all kids at heart, but one of the first questions you should ask “is the Toy age appropriate says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”...
The Food Trucks Are Coming!
Last Tuesday, December 10th, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in support of lifting the ban on food trucks across the County....
TEARAWAY: A Game Of Wonder
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Anyone who knows me knows I have a borderline stalker obsession with Little Big Planet. So, when Media Molecule...
Happy Hour Hotspot VUE Grille & Bar
By Patte Purcell
I'm impressed! I have written restaurant and club reviews for years but for the first time, I must begin with an accolade....
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of December 19
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Life is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure...
Move It And Lose It!
By Bronwyn Ison
As we approach the years end we generally like to rejuvenate. New Year’s proclamations are set and often kept. ...
To Enlarge Your Vision, Assemble Scissors and Glue
By Sunny Simon
When I first heard about vision boards, the right and left side of my brain began a battle. My right lobe knew...
Fruitcake, Yule Logs, Egg Nogs and Mistletoe
Dear Dr. Kadile, I’m trying to eat healthy during this holiday season and increase my fruits and vegetables. That includes fruitcake, right?
-Scott, Bermuda Dunes
Scott,...
Astrella Inc Launches Luxury T-Shirt Line
By Tracy Dietlin
Cover an Photos by Chris Miller (Imagine Imagery). Taken at the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs
During my first interview, I sat down...
John Coleman: A Natural Artist
By Heidi Simmons
Heading north bound on Palm Drive just after Two Bunch Trail, the clear wide sky and pristine shadowed hills of Desert Hot...
House Of Broken Promises
By Robin Linn
If you like your music heavy, and you insist upon master musicianship.....you don't want to miss House of Broken Promises featuring guitarist...
Comedy, Writers, Models, and Pets
COMEDY NIGHT AT AZUL STARRING LA’S HOTTEST COMICS
DECEMBER 14, 2013
Comedy Night at Azul Starring LA's Hottest Comics announces its Saturday, December 14, show...
28th Annual 2014 Southwest Arts Festival® Poster Unveiled at Kick-Off Event
At Indio Chamber of Commerce. 500 Artist Signed Posters On Sale Now
The Indio Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 28th Annual 2014 Southwest Arts...
The Best Place To Be Is Anywhere But First
By Julie Buehler
The 16-0 New England Patriots set the 2007 NFL season a blaze with new records, scorching previously held highs and were approaching...
Tiger to beat Jack? Not according to Vegas.
By Flint Wheeler
Tiger Woods still has Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major wins in his sights, even though he has not been able to...
Toys for Tots Toy Drive at Tg Tattoo
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Holiday giving meets party time when Tg Tattoo in Cathedral City conducts a toy drive for Toys for Tots on Friday,...
James Haun from Adorment
By Phil Lacombe
Name: James Haun
Where you tat: I currently tattoo at Adornment in Palm Springs.
Why you started tattooing: When I was 15 years old...
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