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GET IT TOGETHER, YOU CAN DO IT!

By Bronwyn Ison As we approach the end of the year 2013, you may be reflecting on this past year life events. The holidays are...

The Key to Finding Time

by Sunny Simon During this busy month sometimes referred to as the “holidaze,” I find myself wondering how to fit everything in over the next...

Fish Oil Facts

Dr. Kadile, I’ve been told I should take fish oil capsules for my heart, but I recently heard that fish oil may cause prostate...

Is “Black Friday” the Best Day to Shop?

By Haddon Libby During the five days of over indulgence a/k/a the Super Bowl of Shopping a/k/a Thanksgiving weekend, which day are you most likely...

SHOP LOCAL!

With a post on Cinda Baxter’s blog AlwaysUpward.com four years ago, a pro-local business movement was born.  Within a week of its launch, her site had...

Heather James Art Opening 2013

Photos and Article By Scott Pam The Heather James Fine Art – Palm Desert gallery will have their 2013/2014 season’s opening on Saturday, November 30,...

Bob Odenkirk Q&A

By Robin E. Simmons Bob Odenkirk, the second of seven kids, has been acting, writing, directing and producing for the last 30 years. His lengthy...

WildLights, Benefits, Bioterrorism, Classic Cars & More

WILDLIGHTS CELEBRATES 21st SEASON AT THE LIVING DESERT Almost a Million Twinkling Lights Illuminate the Park with Holiday Joy WildLights Kicks-Off Friday, November 29th...

The Gift of the Magi

GREEN ROOM THEATRE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SEASON AND PRODUCES THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, WITH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST Green Room Theatre (a...

The 27th Annual Palm Springs Athena Awards to Honor Mariah Hanson

By Denise Ortuno Neil It is one thing to be the life of the party, but quite another to bring life to the party. And...

The ONE Question That Hasn’t Been Asked Is The Key To...

By Julie Buehler A-Rod is an A-hole. This much I know. Bud Selig is a spineless commissioner who’s greatest work is Oscar-worthy acting as he ignored...

Pacquiao’s Punch Isn’t What It Used To Be…

By Flint Wheeler Manny Pacquiao worked over Brandon Rios for 12 rounds this past Saturday in what was a predictable outcome to an over-hyped fight....

Another Word on “The Women’s Issue”

By Heidi Simmons The CVW “Women’s Issue” was a lot of work and a beautiful success. However, there are two important corrections to note and...

Tony Francois from TG Tattoo

By Phil Lacombe As an avid tattoo enthusiast I felt it was time to shed some light on some local talent. Name: Tony Francois Where you tat:...

Record Store Day, The Record Alley & The 9 Lives of...

By Mario Lalli On November 29th, "Black Friday" as it is known in the retail industry, Big box stores will be offering "crazy" discounts with...

Anonymous Vox

By Eric The Red This week, I’m taking a step away from my usual metal and rock mentality, and moving into a territory most people...

Y2BD (Yet 2 Be Determined)

By Selma Grows Support and Education for Local Music and Arts presents the headlining band at the February 7, 2014 event hosted by The Palm...

RANK AND FILE “The Slash Years” (Wounded Bird Records)

By Eleni P. Austin Back in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Punk music was experiencing growing pains. The genre had splintered into disparate sub-genres....

TWO CATS ARE BETTER THAN ONE! HOW TO PROPERLY INTRODUCE A...

By Janet McAfee Jenny Smith was thinking about getting a second cat to join her household. However, she was not so sure her 5-year-old cat...

Easy as 1-2-3 at The Viceroy

By Rick Riozza The Viceroy Palm Springs is ideally located right in the center of all downtown Palm Springs' attractions. It’s one of those retro-chic...

ON FIRE – AND NOT

By Robin E. Simmons THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE I didn’t read the books, didn’t like the first movie and the sequel is a tad long...

A Life of Plenty

By Heidi Simmons ----- Fields of Plenty By LD Thompson Spirituality ----- Is it possible to have it all -- love, wealth, and happiness along with peace, harmony...

Cabot’s Features Audrey Moe

Author/Artist Audrey Moe is set to sign copies of her book, Celebrities in Hiding at Cabot's Pueblo Museum On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.,...

VUE at Indian Wells Golf Resort

Take in the New VUE at the Indian Wells Golf Resort Opening on December 6 You've never seen a VUE like this in the desert! The...

What a City Bankruptcy Means

By Haddon Libby With the City of Desert Hot Springs declaring a financial emergency and raising the possibility of a bankruptcy, it’s second in twelve...

Where Will You Spend On Your Holiday Shopping Weekend?

By John Paul Valdez Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving when people rush the stores in search of bargain deals on Xmas gifts. It’s...

I WAS ARRESTED FOR A DUI… NOW WHAT?

By Dale Gribow With the holiday season upon us and Super Bowl Sunday around the corner, a lot of people will party and not use...

Getting All of Your Rental Security Deposit Back

By Bruce Cathcart Moving generally sucks and the last thing you need at this time is the additional hassle of dealing with an uncooperative landlord...

“I’ve Got a Deal for You… Black Friday Survival and...

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins.  Sales offering big discounts lure customers in to stores, often beginning in...

The PS4 Review

By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett It has been over 72 hours, since my Sony PS4 has been unboxed and placed in its new GAEMS...

Coachella Valley High Tech

Coachella Valley High Tech Community Holds Successful 2nd Desert Tech Meet Up With Over Seventy Attendees (Palm Springs, CA, November 22, 2013) The beginnings of...

CUT-A-THON TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

DOS SALON 3880 EL PASEO, SUITE 1 IN PALM DESERT, SUNDAY DEC 1, 10AM-5PM, $20.00 HAIRCUT BY BRIAN MICHAELZ Bringing awareness to a painful topic is...

Giving Thanks

By Bronwyn Ison Millions of people will gather together to share laughter, reminisce, and make new memories all in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. The famous...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of November 28 © Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Thinking inside the box will be a crime against your nature in the...

Developing Resiliency

By Sunny Simon Recently, I spoke to Susan, a client of mine who is going through a rough patch. Her father’s declining health has caused...

Women In Sports: How Far We’ve Come And How Far We...

By Julie Buehler I’ve been hosting my own sports talk radio show for years now, even carved out some California broadcasting history in the process....

NFL Giving Us A Glimpse Into What Is A Sad Locker...

By Flint Wheeler America is getting a rare unfiltered taste of NFL locker room culture in the wake of the Miami Dolphins harassment scandal. In...

KATEY SAGAL “Covered” (eOne Music)

By Eleni P. Austin If you only know Katey Sagal as slatternly matriarch Peg Bundy on “Married With Children” or as Machiavellian matriarch Gemma Teller...

Firecliff: Contemporary California Cuisine

By Ramond Bill After living in the desert for nearly 25 years, I have seen restaurants come and go. I’ve learned that there is truth...

HOT PICKS, COOL FLIX

By Robin E. Simmons NEBRASKA Director Alexander Payne (SIDEWAYS, THE DESCENDENTS) has done it again – given us an understated, elegant, sometimes poetic look at the...

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

By Heidi Simmons ----- Mary Coin By Marisa Silver Fiction ----- The iconic image of Dorothea Lange’s Depression Era photo “Migrant Mother” is the inspiration for Marisa Silver’s new...

The Stanley Kramer Film Festival & Awards

by Rachel Montoya Opening Night on Friday, celebrated the Centennial of the Stanley Kramer "films that changed the world", paying tribute to Sidney Poiter, Spencer...

Alan Gough’s Award WInnIng Photography

Support and Education for Local Music and Arts, Coachella Valley Chapter 1, would like to thank Coachella Valley local, Alan Gough, of Alan's Award...

3rd Annual Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience at Empire Polo Club

Save The Date! Saturday, March 1st, 2014 Empire Music Ventures is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience on Saturday, March...

THANKSGIVING’S ORIGINS

By Haddon Libby Thanksgiving as we know it became an annual national celebration in 1863 thanks to Sarah Josepha Buell Hale. Following the death of her...

Don’t Get Slammed By The Scam

By John Paul Valdez I have had at least ten calls about local scams in as many days. First, there is the whole gamut of lending...

Working With MADD To Shutdown Drunk Driving

By Dale Gribow On November 18, 2013 I was asked to speak to the Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) on how to SHUTDOWN DRUNK...

Renting A House – Questions You Should Ask!

By Bruce Cathcart You have located what looks like a great house in a great neighborhood for rent. Hopefully you are working with your trusted...

Let’s Talk Turkey! Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the Holiday Season and many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the Holidays...

Tips For Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Are you an entrepreneur who is stuck in startup mode? Thanks to entrepreneur.com, here are five ways to get out of the rut and...

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