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A Christmas Present from the California Desert Chorale

Each December, lovers of Christmas music from all corners of the Coachella Valley flock to the California Desert Chorale’s holiday concert… a Christmas present...

Skitzo Attack

Article and Photos By Scott Pam Calling on their roots in heavy metal, grunge, hip-hop, punk and funk, Skitzo Attack has created their own niche...

Beneath The Veil

By Eric The Red Hardcore, Deathcore, Math Metal, Djent. There are a lot of names being thrown around the metal scene that can be used...

SANGRE

By Eric The Red I’ve been handed, for the second time, an interview that I am completely ecstatic about. This week, I had the great...

JONATHAN RICE “Good Graces” (SQE Music)

By Eleni P. Austin It’s hard to believe Jonathan Rice is 30 years old. This kid has the best of both worlds, his fresh-faced countenance...

Reunion for the “Vicktory” Dogs

By Janet McAfee I hesitate to call them the "Vick" dogs, not wanting to use the name of the man who tortured and brutally killed...

More Holiday Picks from Total Wine & More

By Rick Riozza Just when we thought we had the wine list covered for Christmas and New Year’s, it hits us that we may need...

Miramonte Resort & Spa’s “Le Serate di Vino”

On December 13th One-of-a-kind Franciscan “Blending” Reception and Dinner Miramonte Resort & Spa continues “Le Serate di Vino” wine dinner series with custom blended wines...

Take in the new VUE Grille and Bar in Indian Wells

It's official. There is now a new VUE in Indian Wells. VUE Grille and Bar debuted Dec. 5 at the Indian Wells Golf Resort and...

DESPERATE HEROES

By Robin E. Simmons LONE SURVIVOR Brutal and intense, writer-director Peter Berg’s superb combat film, based on the vivid New York Times bestselling tale of heroism,...

A Reading Life: Q & A With LA Times Book Critic...

By Heidi Simmons A thousand books a week are submitted to the Los Angeles Times for possible review. The editorial staff of four looks at...

NO FEAR

By Haddon Libby What differentiates a successful entrepreneur from the rest? Amy Morin, a noted psychotherapist who is published widely on mental health issues says that...

ShareKitchen Is Proud To Announce Its Newest Client: HotLips Soda

Founded in 1984, this family-owned business started as one pizzeria in Portland, Oregon. Over the last twenty-nine years, HotLips has grown to 135 employees...

YOU MEAN I COULD GO TO JAIL FOR A FIRST TIME...

Yes you can and will receive Jail as part of your sentence!!! By Dale Gribow During the holidays many of our neighbors will attend the office...

Termites in the Desert?

By Bruce Cathcart A friend of mine called me the other day and said he thought his wife might be going crazy. I quickly put...

What Does Unemployment Mean?

By John Paul Valdez You would think the answer is obvious, but it is more subtle than you’d imagine at first glance. When you hear...

Indoor Holiday Safety Tips!

“Now that the outdoor decorations are in place, let’s look at a few indoor safety tips says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”  When purchasing an...

The Delta Six

By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett Forged of steel and silicone, this 4½ lb gun is the most realistic First Person Shooter peripheral on the...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of December 12 © Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times, more...

Land a Job Before The Ball Drops

By Sunny Simon If you are currently in a job search and think the holidays will stall the process, I have some cheery news to...

‘Tis the Season!

By Dr. Maria Lombardo Do you want to look great for all those holiday parties and family gatherings? With the holidays right around the corner...

Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade

Suzanne Somers Named Celebrity Grand Marshal of 22nd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade; Local Restaurateur Patty Delgado Named “Guardian Angel,” Barbara &...

Fun & Festive Events This Holiday Season In Palm Springs!

27th annual City of Palm Springs ATHENA Awards Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:30AM Renaissance Palm Springs, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Honoring local Philanthropist...

Keith Blum: A Creative Spirit

by Heidi Simmons Vintage cars are parked in open garages, Dracula spreads his cape and King Kong climbs the building to get a glimpse of...

The Talented Joel Baker

By SELMA Grows This week, Support and Education for Local Music and Arts gets tuned into local pianist, Joel Baker. This charming man epitomizes class...

Pow Wow, Car Show, Art, Comedy, Models, and Santa Paws

SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO HOSTS A WEEKEND OF TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN SONG AND DANCE AT THE WINTER GATHERING POW WOW Winter Gathering POW WOW Set...

Diana Marlo

By Denise Ortuno Neil Diana Marlo, marketing and public relations extraordinaire, recently pulled off another successful event- The Desert Woman’s Show. As the creator of...

Ronnie Lott Lends His Hall-of-Fame Name To Trophy That Has IMPACT

By Julie Buehler Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston leads the national conversation for Heisman hopefuls, after his 7th 300+ passing yard performance in 12 games,...

Auburn Steals Iron Bowl At Last Second

By Flint Wheeler The 2013 Iron Bowl was hyped to be an epic battle between college football's greatest rivalry. Many will say the game lived...

Kristen Kelly Understands The Psychology Of Working In Radio

By Judith Salkin Google Kristen Kelly and what you mostly find are links to a country singer whose songs make her sounds like a borderline...

Rebecca Luna of KCOD – MTV Baby with Big Dreams

By Craig Michaels As a minority of people who were born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Rebecca Luna savors her roots as a lifelong...

Adam Normand from Killuminati

By Phil Lacombe Name: Adam Normand Where you tat: I tattoo for Killuminati, private tattoo studio. Why you started tattooing: I started making relay machines, homemade, when...

Former Broadway Star Linda Gerard Performs at Lyons English Grille

By Lola Rossi-Meza In celebration of Mr. David Lyons’ 100th year birthday, this Sunday, December 8, Lyons English Grille in association with Chi Chi Productions...

Adding Darkness to Dubstep

By Eric The Red The average Dubstep song tends to evoke images of large groups of people dancing rhythmically, with bright lights flashing everywhere the...

EDDIE SPAGHETTI LIVE TO PROMOTE “THE VALUE OF NOTHING” TOUR

This Thursday December 5th with Charlie Overbey/ The Hellions at The Hood Bar & Pizza. 9pm 21 and over Free Show! BY BRIAN MICHAELZ He crawled...

PAUL McCARTNEY “New” (Concord Records)

By Eleni P. Austin “One thing that’s always been a major difference between the performing arts and being a painter, you know. A painter does...

Holiday Safety for Pets

By Janet Mcfee Did you know that there is a dramatic increase in emergency trips to the vet during the holidays? Thanksgiving has passed, and...

Wine Around the Holidays

Winding down the year, we find that wine remains wickedly wonderful; the beer boom is back, and the cocktail culture rocks! It’s a thirsty...

VUE at Indian Wells Golf Resort

By Raymond Bill Most desert residents are familiar with Indian Wells Golf Resort and the IW Club but many are unaware that this is a...

FORGOTTEN FOREIGN FLICKS

By Robin E. Simmons For your consideration: a wry character study, two exceptional period pieces, a classic crime story and a slapstick comedy. THE MAID Raquel (Catalina...

Being J. D. Salinger

By Heidi Simmons ----- Salinger By David Shields and Shane Salerno Non Fiction ----- First published in 1951, Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger...

INDIO TAMALE FESTIVAL WELCOMES KEY SPONSORS

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Serves as Presenting Sponsor The countdown is on for the 22nd Annual Indio International Tamale Festival coming up this weekend on...

Night of the Radishes

By Haddon Libby Tired of the excess commercialism associated with Christmas this year?  Fear not, many groups have made every other day in December a...

Start Your Holiday Shopping This Weekend at ShareKitchen While Supporting “Well...

Did you know that there are many Artisan Natural Products created or distributed in the Coachella Valley? On Sunday, December 8th from 3pm-5pm you will...

Secrets Do’s and Don’ts BEFORE Getting to the Indio Court

By Dale Gribow The first thing you have to remember is that jurors are normal people like you and me. In that regard, first impressions...

Paying Off Your Home Mortgage

By Bruce Cathcart Is paying off your home mortgage a good idea? I think so. But if you want to start a small riot enter...

Outdoor Christmas Safety Tips!

It’s the Holiday season and many of us will begin hanging decorations. “This week, we’ll start from the outside and work our way in...

Xbox One To Remember

By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett It’s the dream every real gamer chases. An all-access, VIP pass to an extravagant gaming release party. Not only...

Lisa Houston Helping the Hungry with FIND Food Bank

By Denise Ortuno Neil Lisa Houston is putting her efforts into fighting hunger with FIND Food Bank, bringing this important issue to the forefront of...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of December 5 © Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes I think too fast and too much. My logic gets sterile. My...

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