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ELTON JOHN “Diving Board” (Capitol Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Elton John has always lived life in a whirlwind, now at age 66, he finally seems to be slowing down. Reginald...
Paws & Hearts: Dispensing Love
By Janet McAfee
The founder of Hearts & Paws is a 4-legged fellow named Lucky. This lovely Poodle-Terrier always went to work with his owner,...
Dan’s Wine Shop’s Picks For Thanksgiving
By Rick Riozza
While there’s still plenty of time to pick up a few bottles of wine for the holiday celebrations, I thought it would...
Sessions at The Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs
By Raymond Bill
If you have not had the chance to visit the new Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs, you are missing out on...
TRUE TALES IGNITE THE SCREEN
By Robin E. Simmons
DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
There’s no question about Matthew McConaughey getting a best actor nomination for his galvanizing role as a free-spirited Texas...
Authors and Their Books at the Desert Woman’s Show
By Heidi Simmons
This Sunday and Monday at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage is the sixth annual Desert Woman’s Show....
Val IS Sal
By Robin E. Simmons
Val Lauren plays Sal Mineo in James Franco’s indie film “SAL.” The film has developed a strong following. It quickly sold...
Up and Coming Events
By Curtis Hendricks
With the upcoming Thanksgiving break, many schools in out valley are using this time to show off some talented individuals in their...
Richard Finn: A New Voice of LIberty
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Coachella Valley Chapter 1, College of Desert Chapter 2 presents Richard Finn: A New Voice of...
Some Are More Equal Than Others
By Haddon Libby
Last week, the City of Rancho Mirage proved a sentence from George Orwell’s book, Animal Farm, “All men are created equal; some...
Desert Hot Springs: A Glimpse at the Future
By John Paul Valdez
Bloomberg described Desert Hot Springs as "A resort city near Palm Springs." With some patience and outside guidance, that is exactly...
Questions From Readers
By Dale Gribow
Dear Readers:
Thank you all for you letters and emails. Today I have again bunched together emails and letters that I have received...
Renting a House – The Basics Part I
By Bruce Cathcart
Having a trusted real estate agent help you find a house to rent can really make the difference between a positive experience...
Electrical Safety
Electrical failures cause thousands of home fires every year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Those fires cause death and injuries and close to $1.5...
ShareKitchen Hosts Holiday Event
ShareKitchen is taking the stress out of holiday party planning by offering an all-inclusive, reasonably priced holiday party package, guaranteeing a hassle-free, memorable event.
Upon...
COD: Ghosts Review
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Ghosts has finally dropped, selling over $1 billion dollars in copies to retailers worldwide. First and foremost, I would...
Hydroponics, Bingo, Camels, Jazz, & More!
GRAND OPENING DISCOUNT HYDROPONICS
Saturday, November 16 from 10am-6pm
This Saturday, Discount Hydroponics will be having their Grand Opening Event from 10-6 with FREE tacos...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 14
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There's something resembling a big red snake slithering around in your mind these...
Did You Survive Mercury Retrograde?
By Bronwyn Ison
Everywhere I turn I hear of Mercury retrograde of late. Whether you believe in astrology or not you may find...
No Limitations
by Sunny Simon
On the day my little niece, Aisalynn, turned four the first thing she asked her mother was if she looked any bigger. I...
What the heck is a “Mommy Makeover”?
By Dr Maria Lombardo
Women often complain that their bodies change after having children. After pregnancy and breast feeding, the breast and belly often...
Dr. Lombardo’s Art of Plastic Surgery
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The best looking cosmetic surgery patients are the ones who look like they never had any specific work done at all....
Benefits, Discovery, Camel Rides, Funk and More!
CHARITY WINE TASTING EVENT HELPS FAMILIES AFFORD
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN
3rd Annual Wine Tasting to Benefit Rosie’s Kids
Friday, November 8th 2013 *...
2nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast Honors Those Who Served
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Veterans Day is a day of remembrance, when we as a country honor the men and women who served our country...
Second Bit At The News Just As Sweet For Scott Hennessee
By Judith Salkin
CBS Local 2/KDFX news anchor and reporter Scott Hennessee admits he had it pretty good growing up on Alameda Island in the...
Tiger is a cheater off the course, why is it so...
By Julie Buehler
Abe Lincoln said it best, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him...
Congratulations Red Sox, From Underdog to Dynasty…
By Flint Wheeler
After 108 wins, including four in the World Series and 11 in the postseason overall, choosing one that captures the essence of...
DJ Remise Making a Name for Himself
By Craig Michaels
The story of DJ Remise (Eddie Jimenez) is a familiar one. Young boy watches older relative and decides he wants to try...
Burning Bettie – Hot and Beautiful
By Noe Gutierrez
Burning Bettie has been a band for not much more than a year and they have already captivated the Coachella Valley with...
A Chat with the “Godfather of Desert Rock”: Fatso Jetson’s Mario...
by Jack St. Clair
Fatso Jetson is one the most highly regarded bands ever to come out of the Coachella Valley. They are credited with...
Jello Biafra Brings The Guantanamo School of Medicine To The Hood...
This Friday Nov 8th W/ Death Hymn Number 9, You Know Who, and Fatso Jetson. Doors open at at 8pm. 21 & over. $10...
Execrationer
By Eric the Red
There is an immense amount of highly talented bands being drawn towards our valley. With a soundscape that is beginning to...
Derek Jordan Gregg: The Hive Minds
By Scott Pam
At 15, Derek Jordan Gregg picked up a Johnson acoustic guitar and used a piece of blue hay bailing wire as a...
MAZZY STAR “Seasons Of Your Day” (Rhymes Of An Hour Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Who waits 17 years between records? Mazzy Star, that’s who! The core of Mazzy Star is Los Angeles native David Roback...
COD Marks Center for the Arts Presents New Exhibition, Phantasmagoria
College of the Desert’s Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts presents the paintings and mixed media artworks of five artists whose haunting imagery...
Scooby & Ina: A Love Story
By Janet McAfee
This is a "tail" of the love between two dogs, the foster parents who lovingly cared for them, and the photograph that...
Fun! Fun! Fun! With Thanksgiving Wine!
By Rick Riozza
Dunno—maybe because of the long hot summer we’ve gone through, everyone out here seems to be getting into holiday mode quickly. And...
The Grill On Main: Another La Quinta Gem
By Raymond Bill
It is no secret that most of my favorite dining venues are in La Quinta. Whether fine dining or casual, from pizza...
ILLUSIONS & DELUSIONS
By Robin E. Simmons
ENDER’S GAME
There’s an active boycott of “Ender’s” author Orson Scott Card’s movie adaptation because of his public statements about gays based...
A Laugh And A Cry
By Heidi Simmons
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Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls
By David Sedaris
Non Fiction
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I can’t imagine a world without humor. Life is challenging enough, take away...
The Stanley Kramer Film Festival
New Program at Palm Springs Cultural Center November 15, 2013 – November 17, 2013
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is pleased to announce a new...
New Valley School Conducting Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Other Valley Events
By Curtis Hendricks
Hope Academy cordially invites the Coachella Valley residents to come to the Palm Desert Hope Academy Charter Ribbon Cutting on November 19,...
SELMAGROWS at C.O.D. With Krystofer Do
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Chapter 1, Coachella Valley, would like to introduce to you; SelmaGrows COD Chapter 2 Theater Productions...
A Question of Ethics
By Haddon Libby
Unethical behavior in business, government and religion seems commonplace. Does it surprise you anymore when you hear that a business paid a...
Questions From Readers
By Dale Gribow
Dear Readers:
Thank you all for you letters and emails. Today I have bunched together emails and letters I have received on related...
Finding a Home to Rent
By Bruce Cathcart
Your parents are finally kicking you out of the family nest or your apartment is busting at the seams with kids, pets...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month… It’s In YOUR Hands!
November is Diabetes Awareness month and some people are diabetic and/or borderline diabetic and don’t even realize it says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It’s...
Comikaze Expo 2013
By JenniferTan AKA Mrs Fett
Last year’s inaugural Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, was just that. An Expo Consisting of a small, intimate selection of vendors,...
Organic Cooking & Wine: A Perfect Pairing
Lori Cohen-Sanford, Owner of Nourishfoods, has been spreading her message of healthful, nutritious cooking in the Coachella Valley. She shares her passion for featuring...
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