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Ska, Punk Rock and Revelry Done Good at The Hood
By Lisa Morgan
Exhausted as I was from putting in the miles at Stagecoach 2013, absolutely nothing was going to keep
me from seeing the local...
Capri Italian Restaurant at Miracle Springs Hotel
By David Wayne
When the Publisher of CV Weekly asked me to be the alternate pampered palate, I was excited,
and wanted to pick a special...
Homeland Security Begins with Hometown Security!
By Sam DiGiovanna
“Boston, Ricin, West Texas” what’s next? I didn’t think I’d be addressing this as the ‘safety topic’ for the week, however. it’s...
STAR Testing, The 2nd Annual 5K to benefit Cara Hrycyk Scholarship...
By Curtis Hendricks
In last week’s article, I wrote about the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) tests that your child
will undergo this week. The STAR...
THE BODY DELI LAUNCHES PALM SPRINGS SPA COLLECTION
Handmade Skin and Body Products Inspired by Locally Grown Botanicals
THE BODY DELI, the original pioneer for fresh, raw, organic skin and body care, announces...
Is Your Pet’s Food Safe?
By Haddon Libby
While packaging suggests that your pet is getting the plumpest, juiciest cuts of meat, this is often no more than savvy marketing.
Last...
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of a Jury Trial
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of a Jury Trial
I have always instructed the lawyers in my office that when they get within...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of April 25
ARIES (March 21-April 19): How we react to the sound of the wind gives clues to our temperament, said philosopher Theodor...
“DISASTER” Is A Dark Delight Doing Apocalyptic Brunch With Friends
“DISASTER” IS A DARK DELIGHT
DOING APOCALYPTIC BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS
IT’S A DISASTER
Writer director Todd Berger’s satiric, sharply observed and witty film pits eight seemingly normal...
The Growing Cannabis Culture
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
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Heart of Dankness: Underground Botanists, Outlaw Farmers, and the Race for the
Cannabis Cup
By Mark Haskell Smith
Nonfiction
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Grow Girl: How My Life...
Don’t Make These Fatal Resume Mistakes
By Sunny Simon
Whether you are revamping your resume, or creating one for the first time, do
not under estimate the importance of this marketing tool....
DAWES “Stories Don’t End” (HUB Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Growing up deep in the San Fernando Valley Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith had a peripheral connection to the music business, their...
Mind of a Chef: Chateau St. Jean Wine Dinner
By Rick Riozza
Okay—whether one pronounces Chateau “St. Jean” as “Saint-Gene”, or, the French,
“SÃn Zjoh(ñ)”, ( I know—better heard than spelled ) all that doesn’t...
Stagecoach Day 1, 2013
By Lisa Morgan
Stagecoach has confirmed one thing for certain. Jeff Bridges, though he has played many roles, will never live down his identity from...
Stagecoach Day 2, 2013
Chris Shiflett and the Dead Peasants featuring the lead guitarist from the popular band The Foo Fighters. Playing a mix of original songs and...
Stagecoach Country Music Roundup, 2013
By Lisa Morgan
Once again, Stagecoach is descending upon our desert with a diverse mix of country music, old
and new providing three days of country...
Publisher’s Picks for Stagecoach
While there are plenty of platinum selling artists and bands performing at Stagecoach there are
also many lesser-known gems that are deserving of our attention....
AMFM Festival: 4 Days of Art, Music, Film and More June...
“Bringing the community together for the power of story.”
By Lisa Morgan
“No matter who we are or where we are at, every person has a...
Brothers and Sons: A Family Legacy of Music and Love @...
By Lisa Morgan
One of the best parts, in my humble opinion, of our annual Stagecoach Music Festival, is the close up
access to the lesser...
Pampered Palate – The Nest
By Raymond Bill
Recently, I stumbled upon one of our valley’s best kept fine dining secrets. This
restaurant is not downtown Palm Springs, nor is it...
And A Champion Was Named…
by Abel Lujan
Machin are the victors of THE EPOCH MOMENTOUS TALENT REVIEW. With incredible skill and ethic,
this four ensemble band leveled the housed, with...
Plan A Perfect Wedding
by Susan Schutz
Emerald Desert Shares Tips for Tying the Knot
Planning a wedding is an exciting, and stressful, adventure. From venue selection, to catering,
to logistics,...
The Blonde Divas
The Blonde Divas return to Palm Springs to perform at Azul Tapas Lounge located at 369 N.
Palm Canyon Drive on Wednesday May 1, 2013...
Pet Place – Who Rescues Who?
"Who Rescues Who?" The bumper sticker with the paw print graces the back of many
automobiles. There is an army of folks, some independent, others...
Valley Rhythms – Gary and Bri Clark
Valley Rhythms by Lola Rossi-Meza
Every Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Band Director Gary Clark ministers in Praise and Worship along with
his wife...
THE ICELANDERS ARE COMING!!!
The Icelanders are coming! With a population of just over 300 thousand its home to two of the Coachella’s favorites: Of Monsters and Men...
The Coachella 2013 Experience Week 2- Part 1
By Lisa Morgan
Lessons learned from what I am now nicknaming “Footchella”. (1) Wear comfortable shoes (2) Know where the heck you're going (3) If...
Happy Birthday Palm Springs!
by Rachel Montoya -
75th Anniversary Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular
Slated for Saturday, April 20 at Historic O’Donnell Golf Course!
Palm Springs is turning 75-years-old on April...
Wolfgang’s Pizza Bar
Each week, I try to find a new restaurant in which to dine, and while I enjoy a fine dining atmosphere, my close friends...
Perishment – Seeking Metal Beyond
by Noe Gutierrez
Local heavy metal band Perishment admittedly derives their name from the Slayer song “Postmortem”. The lyrics sung are, “seeking life beyond your...
Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2013, Week One: Favs and Fails
By Lisa Morgan
I truly believe I may be a finalist in the “Cool Mom of the Year” award as I have been given the...
The “Spirit of the King” is Alive and Well at the...
The “Spirit of the King” is Alive and Well at the Spa Resort and Casino:
By Lisa Morgan
How does a guy with a business restoring...
Stepping Stones from Day Job to Dream Job
By Sunny Simon
If you feel like a day at work is a daily grind, it’s time to think about a career transition. Leaving your...
Article 3 The Short Sale Option Part 1
With literally millions of home owners currently owing more on their mortgages than their homes are worth and with an estimated half of them...
Dear Diary
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
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Diary
By Chuck Palahniuk
Fiction
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For my last column, I reviewed the work of fiction Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. In this current...
PRICE OF YOUR RIDE
One of the largest financial commitments you make is your car. Over five years, approximately half of the costs of a new car relates...
ShareKitchen
Summertime in the desert means sunshine and swimming pools. Prepare yourself for celebrations in the sun by indulging in summer fruits like watermelon, tomatoes...
A priest, a minister and a rabbi walk into a winebar...
It had been ages since these religious leaders got together, and, in unrehearsed unison they all looked at each other and exclaimed, “You look...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of April 18
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The writer Oliver Burkeman has some advice that would be helpful for you...
CHRONOLOGY OF A DUI
The next six weeks will see a lot of DRUNK DRIVINGS in the greater Palm Spring area because of all the concert weekends and...
Help! I’m Stuck at Work and I Can’t Get Out!
Yikes, what a thought! Last week we covered Earthquake Safety at Home. April has been designated “Earthquake Preparedness Month”, during which the California Emergency...
JOSE JAMES “No Beginning No End” (Blue Note Records)
Jose James’ music defies easy categorization. Growing up in Minneapolis, the 35 year old was inspired by a variety of influences. His Irish mother,...
DJ E-Money Serves Up Some Tasty Mixes
Following the path of many immigrants before them, the parents of Emmanuel Avalos (DJ E-Money) moved here from Mexico to give their family a...
Vocalist Lee Hartley performs in The Purple Room This Saturday
by Lola Rossi-Meza
In a rare and unique engagement, vocalist and songwriter Lee Hartley will perform with pianist Yarek Urant and guitarist Hal Braine this...
Is It Just a Feeling?
By: Bronwyn Ison
How do you arrive at your decisions? Do you listen to your mind or heart? Maybe a gut feeling motivates you. Also...
Salsa Blast! is turning up the heat
by Heather Coldonato
Spicy food, hot music and cool beverages are on the menu for the 1st Annual “Salsa Blast!”. The Desert Hot Springs Salsa...
WONDER & AWE
CAN A MEDITATIVE MOVIE TRANSCEND THE MUNDANE?
TO THE WONDER
I’m still thinking about Terrance Malick’s striking film that’s set to open at Cinemas Palme d’Or...
PSUSD Is Sending Another Band to Washington DC, Plus Some Educational...
The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is sending another high school band to our county’s capital. Through invitation, the Cathedral City High School...
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